Twenty Die as Gasoline Launch Sinks in Ohio River Disaster
May 11 reports a gasoline launch sank on the Ohio River ten miles below Pittsburgh. Twenty men drowned. about thirty aboard escaped. The workers were employed by the Westing Freel Car company at the Nehery Hocks plant, leaving at 8 o'clock to cross the river. Rescue efforts continued as the river searchlight probed the water. Eight bodies recovered by noon, with many relatives and police aiding the grim search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteberg
Tate Leta
Ohio Frer
Behoensidle
Mitsburg
AML
Freel Car Company
Nehery Hocks
Panemtoui
Puuburg
Lenathenet
Harry Gothridre
Albert Graham
Graber
Mae
Wade
Vorell
John Derr
Wien
Pring
Wiibel
Imry
Frank
Walter Tan
Thenas
Willam Arte
Albert ¢Irahang
August Wolfe
Teenis Murphy
Grunge Gyledine
August Pape
Toate Goldstein
Jemiph Lytle
Charles Copns
Witten
Dente
Am Upkadwn
Kngdlanroma
Police Department
Taft backs plan to cut railroad accidents nationwide
The Taft administration shows interest in reducing rail accidents by coordinating major lines to operate safer, enforcing traveler safety rules at stations, and issuing warnings about crossing rails. Aimed at lowering collision and derailment risks, the initiative emphasizes shared responsibility across railways and the public.
Order of Railway Conductors of America Annual Convention Opens
Botton May 11 Thousands of delegates attend the Order of Railway Conductors of America annual convention in this city. Major business will be discussed including the women’s auxiliary. President A. O Garretson opened with remarks as Mayor C. G. Ponkwalter of Indianapolis led a delegation seeking to attract the organization to Indianapolis and establish a quarterly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botton
Order of Railway Conductors of America
Garretson
CG. A. Ponkwalter
Apts
Glint
Corbett Wins Narrow Decision In Baltimore Ring Bout
Denver’s Young Corbett defeats Harry Scorgis in a tight fifteen round bout at Eureka Athletic Club in Baltimore. Scorgis was saved by the bell after a knockdown, with Corbett appearing to dominate at times and receiving police restraint to avoid further action. Scorgis showed long range skill but failed to keep pace in the later rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Young Corbett
Denver
Harry Scorgis
Corbett
Seagee
Corbett Tay
Ripatade
Scorres
Beorgee
Hamere
Pellee
Fourteen Men Convicted of Night Rider Deaths
Fourteen men were found guilty in a night ride case. Verdicts came after jurors weighed charges of belonging to an armed group and planning the killings. Defendants showed restraint as sentencing neared, with fines and potential penalties noted.
Say Cidanette 16 Cause Of Their Wrongdoing
Fragmentary OCR narrative mentions Cidanette 16 in a disrupted text about wrongdoing and reformatories. The legible portions reference a place named Chicako or Chicago and vague actions tied to punishment or reform, but no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic terms.
Midwestern Meet Sees Nevative Ball Victory
A misread OCR note mentions Nathirett Hiretberhany of nivay belt hye at Moshi Ball rvtyy, attending a double convention. The garbled text makes exact details unclear, but the item appears to reference a meeting or convention with regional figures in a sports or civic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathirett
Brandenburg Waives Extradition Papers In New York Case
Francisco May 11. Drourhton Brandenburg, a newspaper writer, faced grand larceny charges linked to a Times article. He surprised observers by waiving extradition before Judge Cahantsa, opting to return to New York for trial with attorney Fitzemans among his backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Francisco
Drourhton Brandenburg
Fawn
New York Times
Cleveland
Habeas Rofpus
Cate
Cahantsa
Waling
Extradicou
Theremay
Thandenburg
York
Petretive Fitz Éimeons
Jerene
Escaped After Being Mistaken for Burglar at Dawn
A man in San Prancites narrowly escaped harm after neighbors mistook him for a burglar during an early morning disturbance. Gunfire reportedly occurred near a structure with a breached doorway, but the man avoided injury. Police investigate possible danger and the homeowner’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fava
Nevers
Fred
Neratoe
CIRL WINS MEDAL FOR DEST SCHOLASTIC RECORD
Merely Cul May 12 The Robt murcal awarded to the student of the stadvallay elty who make the beet LetwtacUe toed duskng for course at the Wulveratty at Calfenla ei the elven ta Misa Mary Boaine THMON a rhutent rrabtering in the etege of Witterstru Mentard This dx the first thie slag aed Meat pheane has been won by x woman The iT ay with he faimndlys awarded at the commencement ntetelven of the sunt Awrsity which WIL be held totay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIRL
Stadvallay
El&ty
Wulveratty
Calfenla
Witterstru
Last Pine Virus Cases Reported Across City Hospitals
The report notes 631 total cases of a hearth de Vartucot illness with an average 77 days, and daily counts between 12 and 30. Hospitals separate wards, with care centralized at city and county facilities. No current need for extra health department action as cases remain controlled except in extreme instances.
First National Employment Bureau Opens in New York
New York May 12 The first duress of national employment exchange opened April 2 at 34 Blate street. Entry to the exchange will be free for labor seekers. funds raised by wealthy men aim to obtain employment for those truly needing work. Two bureaus in Chicago and Pittsburg will open soon, with more planned in Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis Milwaukee and other western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waa
Blate Street
Thoes
Exchaure
Whall
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Muwaukee
Father Fights Over Burial As Concrete Seals Son's Grave
Widow Mrs. Rajah Davis seeks injunction to stop removal of her husband William R. Keavis, killed in a railroad crash, and buried in a jointly owned cemetery plot. A daughter, Darla, and others push to move or seal the grave with concrete amid legal battles and threats, with a sheriff serving injunction papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrundon Davin
Aira
Darla
Mra
Rajah Davis
Vermit
Nuc
Wiliam TR
Keavis
Accifes
Recenite
Nim
Trial jumbles mall fraud case in Cetera court
The court hears charges of using Malls to defraud a city. Witnesses including J. Lynch and J. Evans discuss mining stock, advertising claims, and stock purchases. Attorneys argue about the value of property versus the value of materials, with testimony lingering on ore operations and investor representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Abe Dlorn
Raymond 1
S. Singer
Arkcong
James Bh. Lynch
Philatee Whiz
Quaninica
Lynch
J. T. Dvaner
Sastnaw
Can del Jane
Oster Atosney van Valkenburgh
Chesler Kram
Daynto
Motor Bay
AnTeerlent
el Furnt
Theemapainy
Qatar
Tnfseenna
Elected Grand Master at New York Conference
In New York, officials report election of a new Grand Master during the annual assembly. The ceremony honored the outgoing leader and confirmed the new head of the guild, with remarks on unity and future initiatives for the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Daden Dan Salers
Tate
Trait Beboen
New York
Train wreck near Bonita claims three lives in wreck
Dennison Texas May 12 three per gang were killed and twenty two injured when a passenger train wrecked near Bonita. The engineer Fracher and two flagmen died on the scene. Conductor Schtieeld and Messenger Wilder were among the injured. Fireman unnamed suffered severe burns. Investigators note the crew was ordered to move slowly at the wreck site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Tex
Kaneas
Texas Parerhrerrin
Bonita
Fracher
Lagmen
Abe Teark
Schtieeld
Riot on Canal Zone Leaves Several Dead
A clash between Panamanian police and canal workers near the dividing Hew left multiple fatalities including electrician Aubat at Cristobal. Police crossed the river to arrest a prisoner, were pelted by West Indians, and armed police faced shots and stones as coast workers and invaders clashed. Investigations by American and Panamanian authorities are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Canal Cone
Aubotl
Cristobal
and & Negro
Ales Am Americin
Efort
Amercapetrtisoner
Tanamen
Aubat
Rnnt
Wright Prices Guard Wright Flyer Costs for Aeroplane
Wright brothers announce a minimum price of 7 dollars for a Wright aeroplane, with a high speed model able to carry two passengers. They note demand from U.S. and Europe, ongoing construction at Dayton, Ohio, and plans to test in France and England. The article cites Orville Wright and mentions factory orders and future contracts as production advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orville Weebt
Wilbur
Dayton
Ole
Pall Orville
Mwn
America
Caine
France
Daly Cuban
Perm
Tate Pebig
Wrirbt
Germany
England
Conmico's Functal Ticket Sale At 1830 Edition
A fragmented note announces a 1830 edition event at Conmico's Functal with ticket availability for 19000 seats. Details are unclear due to unreadable portions, but the item implies mass admission and a new work presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmico
Metropolitan Opera House to Host Farewell Ceremonies
The Metropolis opera house will host events tomorrow as crowds grow and health concerns reduce seating. Noted figures will deliver addresses honoring the former Metropolitan Opera company director who fled to Austria after illness. The widow accompanied the family home, and the event will be treated as a private memorial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Metropolitan Opera Company
Austria
Divorced thrice by age two in Kentucky tale
In May at Yesington Kentucky, Mrs. Cora Nichsaten Clay, widow of General Cassava M. Clay, secured a decree of divorce from her third husband Samuel Thums after earlier unions with General Clay and Riley Brock. The sequence of marriages, deaths, and confiscated property marks a notorious, unfolding chapter in a storied Kentucky family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesington
Cora Nichsaten Clay
Abie Uglen
Aloren
Clay
Umck
Thomas
Lar
Hla
Wry Lee
Hata
Massacre at Attany Stone Quarry Kills Dozens
In Attany New York a catastrophic cement explosion in the Mey 12 hour near the Attany quarry operated by Improvement Company maimed and killed many workers. Names include Callacan, Charles D Callacan, Leroy Metliilan, Fred Bnyder, Toba Henghetson, Willan Macnee. Estimates of casualties range from 25 to 30 with many still unaccounted. Rescue efforts proceed as a fire and smoke hamper access. dynamite and blasting pads were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attany
N.Y
Mey
Irs
Uo Call Na
Fea Improvement “Company Sprient
AH. Callacan
Anager
Charles D. Callacan
Leroy Metliilan
Fred Bnyder
Toba Henghetson
Willan Macnee
Aleek
Ant
Wala Aime
Taft to Play His Most Noted Golf Game
Taft travels to Chevy Chase to play the notable golf match against Walter Drivie and Clarence Fulwards in Washington. The event features Duran of the War Department and other guests as part of a high profile afternoon round amid speculation and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Afl
Alan Gant
Warn
Walter J
Travis
Chevy Chase
New York
Mara
Dtr
Adana Massacre Report Deepens An Armenian Atrocity
A May 92 dated dispatch from Adana describes a brutal massacre with hundreds killed in the June 1 to early April raid. The report cites a besieged school and a fire trap, says about 3,000 men women and children perished, and notes Ottoman authorities denying Armenian conspiracy links while a court martial trial looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duttantinopite
Chriatle
Turky
Terate
Adana
Turka
Breen Billens
Rioelites
Thia
Christe
Ube Bendtos
Walle
Dems
Rey
Chicago's First Police Woman on Duty
Chicago appoints Mise Sullivan as the city’s first policewoman with star whistle and patrol duties. Her assignment includes patrolling State Street after receiving commission and a trial opinion from the corporation. Her role aims to enforce law and protect the public, with authorities confirming women's eligibility for police service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peisileges
Dutice
Beatty
State Street Department
Sullivan
M Cnet Shippy
Corpora
Mrundage
Mos Sullivan
Shinny
Meroe
Tals
Youth Steals Eleven Horses and Attempts to Sell
A report from Wart May recounts a youth theft involving eleven horses and a plan to sell them. The incident implicates local residents and appears connected to a wider town disturbance. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Closing Quotations of World Markets May 12 New York
Market records from New York show broad activity with copper and silver prices quoted and numerous railroad and industrial stocks listed. Notable movers include Central of New Jersey and Chicago Northwestern with varied trading, while livestock markets and commodities display mixed results and early declines amid general market reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abinley
Steeke
Dilaware
Ludaon Jyejye
Central
New Jersey
Berle
United States
Loe Augke
Republic
Vasile
Delaware
Hid
Fon Ross
Misols
Northern Pagifle
Trnck Island
Atlantie Coast
Lise
New Yared
Crooklyn Unsunfe Pieillers Securities
American Snaar
Mat United Bibles
Central Railroad of
Yraterday
Coton Hartfic
Western Mary
Land
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandaz, When Wra. J. Frgam
Ar. Migan
Hwe
American Red Cross Society
Malraga
William FL. Taft
R. & OF America
NG Corset
Baltimore
Waverly
Enether
Sind
Brandenburg
von Averley
Livanea
Bureau OF National Employment
Canal Zone
Wright
Aviatora
Thor Dayton
Sidden
Olack
Tiivek
MSN
Miata
Peabody
Pate Pivey
Beatie
Varoneet
Noah Pacific Hoen
Heme
Anil
Anguat
Litigatiog Cyoprese
Spedance
Mise Sullivan le
Star
Whistle
Patrol Doxey
Apastiane
Viahit
Mary's
Hive
Micaleaniatel Coase
Amercag
Atoeticar Faoecmntire
Amerezn Srselting
Srtettine
Anaronta Sinineta
Atchison Firlteas
Atchison Tiltner
Doe Raltieere
Vewekka Masih Transit
Canndiza Vacibe
Mel
Cherroraks
Ohio
Caleaco Northwesteym
Chiesga
Colorado Feel and Iron
Colorado and Southern
Yelaware
New York Central
Propte
Tulman Tater
Heck Faa
Pacine
Walach Allwaz
Bimndard Wil Company
Chicape Livestock
Whiraga
Mar
Slemty
Weveg
Toray Wleors
Western Atvere
Atockersaol Fredere
Cum and Hollers
Ae Afd
Bkeey
Nalire
Seartines
Cny
Lambe
Matlva
Dee
Hue TS
Sur
Corh
Kansas City
Kansas
Say
Castle—ile
Celle Snes
Toneai
Amtoy
Martri Stray
Mattune
Sugar and Cotter
Mayne
Eleady
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!