Mexican Rebels Engage Federals in Heavy Battle Near Juarez
General Rabago's federal column clashed with Orozco's rebels at Ascension, thirty miles from Juarez, leaving seventy six rebels dead and many captured while federal losses reached a dozen killed and thirty wounded. Salazar joined with Orozco, forcing Rabago to halt pursuit and camp at Palomas ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mexico
Rabago
Orozco
Ascension
Ascensions
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
Pearson
Mexican Northwestern
Salazar
Palomas Ranch
Sonora
Col Wilson Dies in U S Prison After Fraud Sentence
Col C M Wilson seventy year old former president of United Wireless died of uraemic poisoning in the United States penitentiary Atlanta while serving a three year term for using the mails to defraud. He collapsed in the prison library hospital as he read. his young wife married just before his conviction was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Col. C. ¢. Wilson
United Wireless Company
United States Penitentiary
Wilson
Lbrary Hospital
Debs Accepts Nomination In Simple Socialist Ceremony
Eugene V. Debs announced his acceptance by sending printed copies of his speech to newspapers and allowing free publication. The ceremony had no committee or formal events and he prepared for a speaking tour starting in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Fergus Falls
Minn
Eastern Church Marks 75 Years In Deerfield Jersey Anniversary
Deerfield New Jersey observes the 174th anniversary of its church founded in 1737. Members plan weeklong events to celebrate the heritage of the congregation housed in a red sandstone building still sturdy and imposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neerfield
N. J
Deerfield
Urely
Eight Hundred Men Hunt Negroes in Alabama Mountains
In Gadwien Alabama on August 27 eight hundred men scour the DeKalb county mountains seeking a group of four African Americans. One man is believed fatally wounded after allegedly shooting three pursuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadwien
Ala
DeKalb County
Color Line Split Threats At Darby Membership Debates
The American Bar Association faces a potential secession as 1000 Southern members threaten to resign if William H. Lewis is admitted. the issue prompts a heated debate at the annual meeting in Milwaukee. Lewis, Harvard 1894 graduate and assistant attorney general, may resign his ABA post if not admitted. Col. Alexander Troy of Montgomery warns the South will quit otherwise. The meeting opens with the president's address by S. S. Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Aus
American Lar Association
William H. Lewis
Association
Pfister
Lewis
Harvard
Wickersham
Ceol
Alexander Troy
Montgomery
Ala
S.S. Gregory
Ilinois
Congress
Henry PD. Estabrook
New York
Joseph C. France
Maryland
Frederick N. Judson
Missouri
Plankinton House
W. WN. Hensel
Lancaster
Post Offices to Close Sundays Nationwide
Washington reports the new postal appropriation bill requires all first and second class post offices to close on Sundays. Only special delivery letters will pass that day and no mail will be placed in lock boxes, affecting a major city and others across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Taft
United States
Darrow Trial Date Set After Dismissal Bid Denied
In Los Angeles Judge Willis denied Clarence Darrow's attorney motion to dismiss the Bain bribery indictment. The McNamara case was continued to set the trial date for the Bath charge, with Bain as the first juror chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Darrow
McNamaras
Robert Bain
James BR. McNamara
Willis
Superior Court
Bath
British Battleships to Feature Curved Deck Air Defense
The report says the next British battleships will use a curved armored deck and funnel protection to better resist air attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Financier Sought Colonel's Aid for New York Campaign
William Loeb Jr claims Harriman urged Roosevelt to aid the New York state ticket and that Courtenay had assured him the Standard Oil company made no contribution. Loeb says he, Roosevelt’s former secretary, was asked to clarify the 1904 campaign fund disclosures to defend Roosevelt amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York
William Loeb, Jr
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
B. H. Harriman
Harriman
George B. Courtesyou
Republican National Committee
Loeb
White House
Gertelyen
Bnauelal
Mr. Loeb
Port of
Standard Oil
Cortelyou
Bliss
Republican National
Consolidated Gas Company
Senae
Washington
Hearst
London
Sandard Oil
Penrose
Archbold
Sibley
Standard
Harriman Interview With Roosevelt On 1904 Election Eve
A first hand recollection of the Harriman Roosevelt White House interview before the 1904 election. Harriman urged funds to shore up the New York state ticket led by Higgins and pressed Cortelyou to transfer treasury money to the state committee as directed by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
White House
Roosevelt
Harriman
Ragearelt
Blease Meninn
Cortelyou
New York
Mr. Harriman
Roosevelt Defies Hearst in Oil Scandal Notes
Roosevelt responds to Hearst's demand with a public offer to reveal any letters about Standard Oil in the 1904 campaign. Cortelyou refuses comment when questioned about a return of campaign funds linked to the oil trust. Taft travels to Beverly after the session ends.
Community Unity Emphasized In Local Message
A broad call to join in public life and participate in events for the good of the community. The statement highlights inclusivity and collective action as essential to local well being.
American Weymann Wins Hydro Air Race at St Malo
In St Malo an American flyer Charles T Weymann won the main event of a three day hydro aeroplane meet. a monoplane flew to the Isle of Jersey and back in one hour forty minutes to place fourth and win $600. Rene Labouret Jean Benoist Michael Molla and Eugene Renaux were the other top competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Malo
Charles T. Weymann
Isle of Jersey
Rene Labouret
Jean Benoist
Michael Molla
Eugene Renaux
Mystery Death in Sparta: Soldier George Burns Found Near Tracks
Authorities in Sparta Wisconsin say US Army artilleryman George W Burns was found on railroad tracks near town and later died in hospital. Police suspect foul play and believe he was thrown from a moving train. Witnesses report a Chicago Minnesota & Northwestern line in the area. Further investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
George W. Burns
United States
Chicago
Miwaunee
Boston Los Angeles Line Via Panama Announced
Daniel Ives of the Reaton chamber of commerce announces a seven ship line costing 6 each will operate between Boston and Los Angeles via the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Boston
Daniel ©. Ives
Reaton, Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Panama Canal
Also Mentioned on This Page
OIA
Wille
Sam Schepps
Madero
Mexico City
Toluca
Villa Guerrero
Tenancingo
Schepps
Hot Springs
Ark
Rosenthal
Col. Wilson
United Wireless
Bar Association
Darby
U. S
MUD Bottom
Royal Children OF Italy
Italy
Rocconigi
Jolando, Mafaldaet
Giovanna
New York State Committee
Tom
Sagamore Hill
Emory R. Buckner
Focht
Burnett
Beverly
Senate
House
Oregon
Texas
Virginia
la Follette
Penrose Campaign
Clark
Fitegerald
Trons
Cannon
Repubf
vVérbal Hoth
Republican Congress
Fooht
Sylvania
Havi
Congressional
Mass
Buckner
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!