President Roosevelt Hurt In Trolley Car Collision
President Theodore Roosevelt and his carriage were struck by a trolley car near Lenox, Massachusetts. Secret Service agent Craig was killed, both horses died, the driver was injured, and Roosevelt sustained bruises and scratches while Cortelyou and Gov. Crane were hurt. Motorman and conductor were arrested as the president continued to Storkbridge then on to New Haven. Dr. Lane assisted. Roosevelt declined care, planning further stops on a Massachusetts Connecticut itinerary before returning to Oyster Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storkbruee
Lenox
A. Lane
Navy
Connecticut
Stockbridge
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
New Milford
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeworthe
Lexon
Buck
Cortelyou
Crane
Lawrence
Pratt
Cranz
Second Massachusetts
Tunby
Secret Service
Taylor
Post Office
Meyers
Carrie
Cortelyan
de. Lune
Craie
Aspinwall
Wilkies
Washington
Stat
John EL Wilkie
Telestam
President Roosevelt in Lenox Carriage Accident
President Roosevelt, Governor Crane, and Secret Service man William Craig were involved in an electric-car collision near the Pittsfeld Country Club while en route from Dalton to Lenox. Craig was killed. Roosevelt and others were injured but survived. Conductor James Kelly and Motorman Luke Madden were arrested. the party proceeded to Lenox and then Stockbridge, with officials attending to the wounded and announcing no cheering for Craig’s death. The incident prompted official dispatches and a statement of the president’s calm return to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Lenox
Governor Crane
William Craig
Secret Service
South Street
Craig
Crane
Cortelyou
Rcident
D. J. Pratt
Pittafeld
Dalton
Country Club
Curtis
Weather Still Cool With Mixed Temperature Shifts
A brief weather bulletin notes cooler conditions tonight, with a fair forecast for Thursday. Observations show temperature rises across most stations except Port Scott steady and Dresden down slightly. No rain, general clear skies, light wind around 10 mph, and varying readings across Dodge City Dresden Manhattan Osage City Sedan Topeka Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Port Scott
Dresden
Kansas City
St Louis
Columbus
Dodge City
Dressen
Manhattan
Osage City
Topeka
Toronto
Wichita
Marti nique Eruption Kills 1 060 In St Pierre Area
Reports from Fort de France state 1 060 killed and 190 injured after the Martinique eruption. Destruction parallels May event from Mont Pelee and Morne Rouge. Survivors describe the most violent blast yet. ships evacuate coast villages as panic spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castries
St. Lucia
Martinique
St. iPetre
Morne Rouge
St Pierre
Capote
Chamus Dore
Ajoupa Boullion
Marie Relns
St. Pierre
Lawrain
Basse Pointe
Mont Pelee
Martinlatie
Tople
Miland
Fort de France
St. Kites
St. Vincent
Souffriere
South Islands
Trinidad
New Headsman in Post Office Plan Based on Transfer
Washington Sept 7 official circles report Postmaster General Payne plans to swap duties for the fourth assistant postmasters from Bristow to Wynne the first assistant. The move aims to place the postmaster general’s direct representative closer to political relations while Bristow focuses on executive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Rams— Wign
Bristaw
Wynne
Bristow
Westmasters
The
Seran
Still Burning In Pocahontas Area Fire Rages Damaging Homes
A blaze reported in Pocahontas spread damage across coal company housing as soldiers and authorities work to bring it under control. Reports from Charleston say the fire began early morning with efforts focused on St Clair, Blreka, and Davie Gordon but the scene remains volatile. Local officials say two men were caught attempting to start more fires, prompting an injunction enforcement by U S Marshal San mere at the nearby incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Wall Street
Washington
Rome
Ohio
Democrats
National Party
Democratic Party of
Democratic Party of the Republic
Tle
Kansas City
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Nation
Isi
William J. Hrgan
United States
Bramwell
Pocahontas
BCI
Charleston
W. Yu
Hush Hun
Tonsunot
Marshal Sanmere
St Clair
Blreka
Davie Gordon
State of siege declared in Agram Hungary flash
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a state of siege in Agram, Hungary with references to wartime conditions. Mentions of Hun forces and weather or street conditions are unclear, and the readable portion emphasizes authorities declaring siege and civil disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agram
Hungary
The Chief Balks And Questions On Kelly Embezzlement Charge
The Troy Chief voices strong Republican loyalty while demanding full accounting from T.T. Kelly over Miami county embezzlement charges. It scrutinizes specific vouchers, warrants, drafts, and alleged book alterations, urging transparent explanations and detailing disputed sums and entries.
Horton Dies After Prolonged Illness in Kansas Chief Justice
The long career of Albert H. Horton, for many years chief justice of the supreme court of Kansas, ended at 2 minutes past midnight Tuesday. He had been unconscious for thirty hours before death following a serious illness of three months. Burial will be at Atchison beside his first wife, with Judge Johnston praising his longtime associate as his family stood at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Horton
Supreme Court of Kansas
Nien
Judge Horton
Questioning Kelly integrity as state treasurer candidate
A correspondent critiques Thom. T. Kelly alleging a twofold shortage through direct county creditor deductions and warrant duplications. The piece argues Kelly offers no factual defense, accuses him of criminal carelessness, and urges a clear explanation before Kansas voters. It notes potential political bias but questions whether Kelly is honest and fit for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
T. T. Kelly
Hecht
Miami County
T. Kelly
Kelly
Republican Party of
Kansas
Republican Party
Mr. Kelly
R. Hampson
B. Hamilton & Son
Thomas T. Kelly
Mami County
Smmami County
Hamilton & Son
Hamilton & Som
Kkelly
Keir
Kellys
Alinama
Thom
Tam
Ltte Atock
Keil
C. B. Familton & Son Wan
County Transeer
Thos
Nim
C. B. Hamilton & Son
Thoreas Kelly
Atute
Kanaan
Tim
Dbs
Obituary fragment notes long-time lawyer illness and decline
The remarks describe a lawyer plagued by heart trouble and a complex illness. He continued working until recently, attended a state convention in Wichita, and played a prominent role in the IL. His last court appearance was in a district case where he found the effort too weak to travel. He was moved by carriage and later treated by a sanitarian in Kenosha, with initial favorable reports followed by rumors of decline. His law partner and friend EP. Wasgener remained close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Uver
Reputlian
Wichita
Kenosha
Wik
EP. Wasgener
Lfe-Long
Toute
Mills Store News Ready-to-Wear Street Hat Line 1901
Ready-to-wear hats show new Scratch felt and Wool felt styles for fall 1901. Colors include white blue brown gray green and black with veils pompoms and accessories. Displayed on second Moor at first Moor counter with new waists and shirts advertised for the fair next week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roosevelt
Gov. Crane
Mast
Fittsfield
Mass
Wilkie
Treasury Department
Craiz
Richard Taylor
Pittsfield
W. Murray Crane
Lewes
Berkwhite Hills
Massachusetts Cavalry
Tom Johnson
Cedar Point
Ton J. Johnson
Cleveland
W. J. Prey
State Central Committee
Sve
Cullen
Isseed
Porte
Alabama
President Roosevelt
Tom’ Kl
Mont Peleo
Joseph Bristow
Pocahontas Mine
Sol
Miller
X. Hampaan
O'Donald
Ate
Miami County Na Onal Bank
Central Bank of
Apa
Wees
Horton
Atchison
Judge Johnston
Mills’ Store News
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!