Harding Backs Referendum on Treaty In Unity Watch
Washington reports Senator Harding the Republican presidential candidate accepts President Wilson's plan to submit the peace treaty to a public referendum. He says the Republican party will welcome a referendum and uphold preserved nationality. Hoover met with Harding. Ohio campaign plans discussed. other callers included Shingle, McNavy, Barrett on topics from irrigation to Pan American issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Harding
League of Rations
Herbert Hoover
Senator Harding
George Clark
Canton
Ohio State
Republican Advisory Committee
Ohio
Hoover
Robert W. Shingle
Republican National
Oregon
John Barrett
The
Pan-American Union
Perkins Dies From Effects of Breakdown in Conn
New York reports financier George W. Perkins died at Stamford Hall Sanitarium Stamford Conn at 2 15 am the cause listed as acute inflammation of the brain from complete nervous exhaustion after overwork He had suffered a nervous breakdown earlier and had moved to Stamford for rest His death follows influenza and pneumonia contracted in France during the war and comes days after surviving a recent heart attack Morgan mourns the loss saying Perkins was a longtime friend and partner The death note lists son George W Perkins Jr daughter Mia Edward Freeman and sister Emily Perkins among those present in Washington Harding is the Republican presidential nominee today sending a telegram of condolence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Perkins
Stamford Hall
Stamford
Conn
Mr. Perkins
George W. Perkins, Jr
Chicago
France
Anid
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Bronx
J. Mierpont Morgan
Perkins
George W
Mia
Edward Freeman
Emily Perkins
Detroit Rises to Fourth Largest City in Nation
Detroit, with a 1920 population of 993,735, doubles its size in ten years and moves to the nation’s fourth largest city, surpassing St. Louis and Boston. New York and Chicago remain first and second. Cleveland rises to fifth as Detroit leads growth among big cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Michigan
Lynchbore
Big City
United States
Los Angles
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Buffalo
San Francisco
Milwaukee
D. C
Newark
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Sugar Man Fined 10000 for Profiteering in Sugar Trade
Pittsburgh June 18 APM J J Gilchrist of Standard Sugar was fined 10000 by Judge Thomason in federal court for profiteering. He bought 116 500 pounds of sugar at 17 cents, bought from associates at 18 cents, then sold at 27 to 40 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
APM
J. J. Gilchrest
Standard Sugar Company
Thomason
A. T Burewin
United States
Gilchrist
Annapolis Naval Officer Theodoric Porter Dies at 74
Commodore Theodoric Porter of the U S Navy retired, died at the naval hospital after four months of pernicious anemia. He was the son of the late Admiral David Porter, a Naval Academy graduate from the class of 1870, and he was transferred to the retired list in 1908. He was 74 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Theodoric Porter
U. 8
N. C
Naval Hospital
David Porter
Whs
Naval Academy
Condolence Telegraph Sent to Mrs Perkins on Death of Husband
The telegram expresses sorrow and sympathy to Mrs. George W. Perkins upon the death of her husband. It notes the country lost a useful citizen and the Republican party an outstanding personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Perkins
Republican Party
Gompers Re-elected By Federation Amid Dissent
Samuel Gompers, veteran AFL president, was unanimously reelected at the Montreal convention, with James Duncan casting the only negative vote. The meeting also reaffirmed rail wage policy, pledged rail labor support, and debated league participation while approving a nationwide push to organize telephone operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
George W. Perkins
Cigarmakers’ Union
James Duncan
Seattle
Liqlor
Executive Council
Labor
Organized Railroad
Charles McGowan
Labor Leaders Administration
Quincy
Mass
Joseph F. Valentine
Cincinnati
Frank Duffy
Indianapolis
William Green
Coshocton
Ohio
League of Nations
Committee On International Relations
United States
Denver
Los Angeles
Birmingham
Ala
Federation
Bell Telephone Company
Associated Companies
Dartmouth student killed over whiskey at college
Hanover June 18 AP report says Dartmouth College senior Henry B. Maroney was killed by junior Robert T. Meads in a quarrel over whiskey Meads kept for sale. President Ernest M. Hopkins announced college investigations to find the source of contraband liquor tied to a small group of men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Henry B. Maroney
Dartmouth College
Robert T. Meads
Meads
Ernest M. Hopkins
Hopkins
Conductor and Three Milwaukee Men Arrested in Ticket Conspiracy
Milwaukee June 18 AP Patrick Callahan a veteran Chicago and Northwestern conductor and three Milwaukee businessmen Harry Schiewks Harry Akrowitsy and Benjamin Tannenbaum were arrested by Deputy U S marshals on charges of conspiring to defraud the government by theft and sale of tickets Callahan age 60 has long run Milwaukee to Chicago and back daily The charge centers on conspiratorial defrauding of the government by evading the 2 percent tax on each ticket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Patrick Callahan
Chicago and Northwestern
Harry Schiewks
Harry Akrowitsy
Benjamin Tannenbaum
United States
Callahan
Chicago
Newly Married Houses Planned for Rent in St Joseph
Walter P. Fulkerson, a St Joseph banker, is building a row of rental houses for newly married couples and families with children. Occupants with no children after one year must vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Walter P. Fulkerson
St Joseph Banker
Fulketeen Anneanneedt Offers Rent Return Policy
A local landlord in Saint Joseph announces a unique policy that when a child is born in one of his houses, the rent for that month will be refunded to the tenant. The homes are located in a highly desirable residential district of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulketeen Anneanneedt
St Joseph
Colby Touted for Chairman at Democratic National Convention
Washington reports Colby Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby is seen by most Democratic leaders as the likely permanent chairman of the Democratic National Committee at San Francisco. He won a DC delegation seat last week leading an administration ticket against rivals linked to the Bryan club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Democratic National Committee
San Francisco
Colby
District of Columbia
Bryan Democratic Club
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Cummings
Carter Glass
Virginia
Wilson
League of Nations
First special train arrives for Democratic convention
From Chicago the Press Gallery Special brings James B. Preston and William Donaldson plus eighty working reporters to San Francisco. Subcommittee on convention seating meets today as Bernard Baruch and Thomas Chadbourne cancel their plans. Tennessee, New York, and Ohio figures discuss Cox support and anti prohibition front, while Baker omits the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chicago
James B. Preston
William Donaldson
Senate
House
Press Gallery
Preston
Donaldson
Bernard Baruch
Thomas S. Chadbourne
Wm. G. McAdoo
K. H. Moore
Ohio
James M. Cox
Norman Kk. Mack
New York
Telephone companies report February operating income gain
Operating income for the latest February reached 7.807 million dollars, up 2.022 million from a year earlier. Operating revenues totaled 37.841 million with expenses at 22.273 million, indicating a solid gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laterr Tel
Hoover Urges Unity to Back Republican Ticket
Herbert Hoover calls on all elements of the Republican Party to support the Chicago platform and the national ticket. He warns against multiple party organizations and urges conservatives and progressives to unite, citing the need for constructive government and party usefulness to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Labor
League
Republican Party
Prohibition conflict over Harding stock and Prohibition stance
Chicago reports Virgil Hinshaw alleging Warren G Harding owned brewery stock and later backed the Volstead Act. The claim follows a Washington dinner honoring Nat Harris with Harding's voting record in question. Boston dispatch notes Governor Coolidge replying to Prohibition inquiries on raising beverage alcohol limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warren Harding
Virgil Hinshaw
Prohibition
Hinshaw
Harding
Thomas Felder
New Willard Hotel
Washington
Ohio
Nat Harris
Georgia
Weather Delays Ninth Race in America's Cup Defense Race
For the third straight day Newport weather postponed the ninth race between Resolute and the Vanitie, delaying the challenge to defend the America's Cup against Shamrock IV scheduled for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Resolute
Vanitie
Shamrock IV
Villa orders execution of 300 women followers
Report from Mexico City says Francisco Villa ordered the execution of 300 camp followers linked to government forces after a confrontation between Parral and Jiminez. One woman fired at Villa but missed. Villa then had the group shot. Jacinto Trueba, a Jiminez merchant, is cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Francisco Villa
el Democrata Today
Jacinto Trueba
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Exelsior
Trueba
Villa
Parral
Johnson Cares for Time Being in Chicago Visit
Senator Hiram W. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson arrived in Chicago from Washington en route to California. He refused to discuss politics, saying he has cleared his mind and will rest at his California home before any statement. They plan to depart Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hiram W. Johnson
Rooster Symbol Moves In as Democrats Emblem
Chicago June 18 AP Illinois Democratic women propose replacing the donkey with a silver rooster at the national convention in San Francisco. Mrs Frederick E Tahl notes the rooster's pride and says millions will accompany delegates. Illinois team travels via special train with a stop at Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods. Newark NJ June 18 AP Governor Edward S Edwards, a Democratic presidential hopeful, plans to join delegates for the trip to San Francisco pending duties. stops anticipated at Grand Canyon and southern California. Edwards expects to depart mid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frederick E. Tahl
Illinois Democratic Women's Committee
San Francisco
Colorado Springs
Newark
N. J
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Grand Canyon
California
Edwards
Martinez Heads Rebel Contingent
Vera Cruz June 18 AP Commissioners are sent from Vera Cruz to confer with rebel leader Major Panuelo Martines who has operated in the state and is suspected of preparing a revolutionary movement. Martines commands about 2,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Panuelo Martines
Martinez
Also Mentioned on This Page
Widow
Rentor Harding
Today
Vent & Telegram Ob
A. F. OF
Sugar Man
Commodore Porter Dis
Sam Gompers
National Steel Organizing
Nver
Steel Workers Committ
Bryan Partisans
Frisco
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Cox
Moore
Wheeler
East
Mack
Baker
Burleson
Texas
Daniels
Palmer
Meredith
Plana
Admindet Rat
Thimkean
Ati
Herbert Choover
Coolidge
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Prohibition Committee
Johnson
Donkey
Democratic Party
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!