Hughes Indorsed By New York G.O.P. State Convention
The New York Republican State convention endorsed Guy Charles C Hughes for President. Delegates at large and alternates were chosen for the Chicago National Convention. Roosevelt was cheered, Hughes elicited modest praise, and a sharp minority challenge to the majority report emerged over the platform and Roosevelt administration policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Guy Charles C Hioghes
New
Feo Lim
Stent Y Iahor
Waisworth
Gov Hughes
Teyi Fo Morton
Roosevelt
Dulegaes
Westchesor
Brighett
State Committee
Tidey
Tiett Gov Limpetty
Political Budget and Party Conventions Brief
New York Republican convention instructs delegates at large for Hughes but leaves district delegates free. Independence party led by Hearst to meet in July in Chicago. Penrose wing in Pennsylvania primaries sees Acheson likely defeated by Tener, signaling anti-Bryan Democratic shift. Gray unopposed in Delaware. Vermont Republican delegates to go uninstructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hughes
Independence Party
Hearst Organization
Chicago
Penrose Wing
Pennsylvania
Acheson
Tener
Gray
Delaware
Vermont
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Beles Penrosc O Tight
United States Senate
General Assembly
Penrose
Pitsburg Pay Aprii
J M Guffey
Tha
Democratic Party
Penrose 15 Victory in Penrose primary feud over Gould marriage
Mme Anna Gould sails for Naples with her children after denying marriage to Prince de Sagan. The affair sparked the Pennsylvanian primary contests as Penrose supporters claim re election, while Acheson loses to Tener. Police clash with women seeking local option, and Princely stance remains evasive about a marriage.
Republicans and Democrats Elect Delegates to National Convention
The record lists Republican delegates by district and names for the Denver bound slate, including W. H. Bromley and J. E. Baker among others. Democratic delegates are named by district, with William J. Murphy and John F. McNenny in the first district and Jere S. Black among others in the twentieth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
M J Geraghty
Philadelphia
William Schlipt
Wiliam Bieri
H D Albright
Faith—M Donohue
J Bailey
D. F Hiboeid Malvern
C E Ingersoll Pennllyn
T. D Nichols
Scranton
Y. C Haddock
Glen Summit
J H Rothermel
Reading
Ourteenth
G. W Kipp
Towanda
B Wilson
Blossburg
Chicago
William 5
Denver
Democrats
William J Murphy
John F McNenny
William C Bennett
Thomas F Fitzpatrick
Albert H Ladner
John H Pow Eourth
John Boyle
Joseph A Robbins
John F C Hégett
Miltons
Edward F Bennis
B Gordo
Bromley
B Vandever
Charles D McAvoy
W B Shener
C M Howell
F J
W Tynell
John J Fehey
P. A O'Boyle
Henry Jacobs
Matthias Crainger
E B
J K Royal
Peffer
A V Dively
Robert
Cresswell
Jere S Black
C Sheeley
James Kerr
N B Spangler
Praise for lawmakers ends long New Jersey session
Frenton New Jersey April 11 lawmakers adjourned after a long night of work in both houses. Rumors of a utilities bill proved groundless. Governor Fort praised the legislature as a high spirited body, noting independence and that more had not been done rather than bad legislation enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenton
New Jersey
General Assembly
Gov Fort
Jealous Suitor's Revenge in Poison Plot
Chicago reports a suspected poisoning plot that killed four year old Mary Renda and left Frank Renda and his wife seriously ill. Police trace origins to Sicily where Renda married Antoinette Merhina. A half pound sack of flour contained enough arsenic to kill twenty people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Renda
Mary
Sicily
Renda
Antoinette Merhina - Renda
Hoffman
Roebling Wedding Planned for Dalton Massachusetts
Roebling of Trenton announces a forthcoming wedding to Mrs Corinne Farron of Charleston. The ceremony is planned for Dalton Massachusetts at Frederick Crane’s home, either April 21 or 22, with Roebling traveling from Charleston with his son J A Roebling and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton N Jo
Washington A Roebling
Corinne Farron
Charleston
Frederick Crane
Dalton Mass
Col Roebling
Dalton
J A Roebling
Farrow
East
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Relief funds to aid unemployed without relief centers
Philadelphia on April 11 reports the Citizens' Permanent Relief Committee adopts a $5,000 appropriation to aid the unemployed. A charity groups survey found relief centers unnecessary and the condition of the unemployed improving, guiding the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Permanent Relief Committee
Boycott Hits Shipping From Hong Kong Port
Chinese boycott on Japanese goods drops cargoes on the America Maru to San Francisco, carrying only twenty five passengers versus the 730 aboard the Empress of India bound for Vancouver. A banking ad follows urging readers to join Union Trust for insured deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
San Francisco
Vancouver
Banking Dept of Union Trust South
Webb Duke in Rogue's Gallery Amid Worthless Check Charge
Abe Webb Duke former wife of a tobacco millionaire was held for the grand jury and taken to the rogue's gallery. She was photographed and fingerprinted before being jailed to await trial for passing worthless checks at the Great Northern Hotel. The case, led by Frank M Reppeto, revealed other checks returned for lack of funds and two men seen in her hotel room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Abe Webb Duke
French Advice to Russia Urges Army Over Navy
A Washington Post special cable reports a chorus from leading journals arguing Russia should drop plans for a two ship navy and spend money reorganizing the army and railways. They say a fleet would be useless in Europe and that Russia, a continental power, benefits most from fortifying land forces and transport links. The Temps backs a Baltic cruiser strategy but rejects a Far Eastern fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pris
Russia
Orient
Japan
Europe
Baltic
Rnassia
Paris Blames Americans for Indecent Exhibitions
Paris on April 11 reports French editors and Anatole France arguing that foreign visitors influence indecent literature and nude stage shows. Commentary blames English and Americans for exposing audiences to such material while noting the populace should judge morality without official intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Meir
Rene Herenger
Anthony Comstock
Anatole France
Red paper forced to quit in Paterson riot action
A mob of men dismantled the La Questione Sociale office at 73 Prospect street Paterson taking presses and type cases for shipment. By six o clock the site was deserted leaving only the name on the windows as evidence of the recently barred anarchist paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paterson
N J
la Questione Sociale
Prospect Street
McBride
Theodore Roosevel
Wisconsin Roads Fight Attacked by Railways Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
Attorneys for four railroads will present arguments April 22 before the Wisconsin Supreme Court on three questions about railroad commission powers. The issues cover scope of court review of commission orders, whether courts may review reasonableness of commission rules, and the meaning of the word unreasonable in the statute. Also noted is the launch of the A. H. Nettleton, a 106,000 ton freighter for Wilkinson Transportation, with Miss Alice Nettleton christening. The record includes local adverts for travel, flowers, and money lending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Supreme Court
Milwaukee
State Railroad Commission
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Railroad Commission of Wisconsin
Railroad Commission Act
Ia Ft
Railroad Commission
Detroits
A. H Nettleton
Wikinson Transportation Company
Cleveland
Wyandotte
Alice Nettleton
Syracuse
Threatening letter targets brick company president in Cleveland Park
The president of the New Washington Brick Company, Theodore L Holbrook, received an anonymous death threat from a Black Hand style letter demanding $100 be left at a nearby spot by midnight. Detectives and Tenth precinct police guard Holbrook's residence, suspecting an Italian employee link, as officials emphasize vigilance after recent Black Hand activity in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Washington Brick Company
Tenth Precinct
Cleveland Park
Theodore L Holbrook
Holbrook
Woolbrook
Boardman
Warren and
Vermillion
Polce
United States
Mr Holbrook
Navy yard dog bitten, later found rabid
In New York on April 11 the Pasteur Institute notified Dr Green that the rodent terrier at the Brooklyn navy yard that bit Naval Constructor William J Baxter on Thursday afternoon was rabid. The dog was killed and sent to Pasteur for diagnosis. Baxter received medical leave for treatment. Otto Barth, who was also bitten, did not require treatment as there was no blood drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Pasteur Institute of Manhattan
Green
Brooklyn
Imsu
William J Baxter
Pasteur Institute
Naval
Otto Barth
Royal commission to probe anesthesia deaths in England and Wales
London April 11 a royal commission will be appointed to inquire into deaths under anesthetics in England and Wales. Records from 1892 to 1904 show 148 to 164 deaths. the public vaccinator’s duties are fading in many towns as conscientious objectors declarations rise and vaccination resistance spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Wales
Haeara
Mother slain by son who mistook her for burglar
In Scranton Otis Wood aged 45 killed his mother Mrs Lucretia Wood at Bald Mount near town. He claimed he mistook her for a burglar as she entered the house. Police say his post shooting actions contradict the claim and he was taken into custody today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Otis Wood
Lucretia Wood
Bald Mount
Wood
Petition Drives Powers Murder Case At Frnakfort
Lexington hears arguments and petitions for clemency for Caleb Powers and James Howard in the Goebel murder case. Nearly a million names signed the petitions. Also notes railroad schedules near Baltimore Mt Royal station and opera timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Willson
Caleb Powers
James Howard
William Goebel
Frankfort
W. Teylor
Baltimore & Ohio
Mt Royal Station
Washington
Baltimore
Hoyat Station
Burglary Queen Declared Boy in Washington Post Document
Celia Paterson dubbed Queen of Burglars is officially identified as a boy named John Superitendent Whitman at Bridewelt where he serves a year. He claims lifelong wish to be male, wearing dresses caused distress, and says he planned crime to reveal truth after joining August Zander and robbing several houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eolal Ty
Washington Post
Chicago
Celia Paterson
John
Whitman
Lfe
August Zander
Robbers revisit home and new thefts plague city
Police report multiple burglaries and petty crimes across Washington. Mrs J E Laughton’s Susquehanna street apartment was entered twice in a week with duplicate keys, jewelry valued around $100 missing. similar thefts linked to Mrs G G Gray’s Mount Vernon apartment and new houses on North Capitol Street stripped of fixtures. A shortchange scam victimized several in lobbies and cafes as two white men operate with accomplices. watch thefts in hotels and theaters noted, along with harness theft from a stable and various room entries at downtown hotels. Continuous circulars were printed but some losses were reported before distribution. The spree includes several minor robberies and stolen personal items across multiple locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporial
Washington Post
New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Bonface
George
Jay
Naples
Friedrich der Grose
St Paul
Prince Hele de Sagan
Southampton
Fulton Street
Mme Gould
America
Count Boni de Castellane
John E Laughton
Susquehanna
Satreet
Laughton
G G Gray
Mount Vernon
John McLoone
Pennsylvania
McLoone
North Capitol Street
Lewis R Dunn
Meadsille Pa
Union Station
Cal Hbm Weaver USA
Farragut
Henry Johnson
U Street
Joseph Guillani
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Bill Guillan
Erinible
Oxford
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Socal
St Lawrence Will
Orlock
Fulliion
We Christian Hometrick
Barthold Hotel
Worcester Mass
Mary E Waters
Millers River
James Hall
Independence Party to Hold National Convention in Chicago
Announcement from New York states the Independence Party will hold its national convention in Chicago late July, date to be decided by the national committee. Chicago was chosen for central location and hotel facilities. Committeemen for remaining states to be selected within two weeks as organization work begins, with twenty four states already reporting state committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independence Party
Ise
Chicago
National Committee
Locatin
Tampa killings by armed assailants at Lake Harney
In Florida, April 11, armed men killed Charles Whitehurst George Griffith and Charles Smith at a packing house near Lake Harney while inmates slept. Ten others were wounded or escaped as the building burned. Neighbors notified, but no suspects found. motive linked to employment rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Charles Whitehurst
George Griffith
Charles Smith
Lake Harney
Sanford
Auburn & Son
Tempestive New York Storm Injures Dozens and Sinks Hope
A fierce windstorm swept New York and Philadelphia causing dozens of injuries from flying signs and debris. One child was blown from a five story roof and two men, John O Brien and Thomas Talbot, died as boats capsized or were driven from docks while several other boatmen remain missing. Police and shore patrols searched for victims as debris damaged buildings and ships faced tempestuous seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Navy
John O Brien
Jersey City
Thomas Talbot
Brooklyn
Pelham Bay
Middies’ summer cruise reorganized at Naval Academy
The Navy announces a complete change in the midsummer plan for midshipmen. First to fourth class shipboard travels will start after June 6, with a two to three week voyage no longer to the North Atlantic coast. The fleet will base at Hampton Roads with a Monday start and Saturday finish. New fourth class members after June 1 will receive hands on seamanship instruction aboard the Severn near Solomons Island Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
North Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Capes
Severn
Solomons Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woosevelt
Taft
Washington N
White House
Roosevele
Woodruff
Trax Odet
Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Stan Bruce
Ter Poraps
John Raines
Pimace
James Serman
Linn
Odell
Chauncey
Moo Depew
Platt
Guy Black Shep
William Barnes Jr
Bheins
Black
Barnes
Sloan As
Macrow
Ilam
Political Budget
Anna and
Prince Sail
Goulds
Countess de Castellane
Taylor Morses
de Sagan
Guffey
Bryan
Flynn
St Regis
Hoboken
Gould
Prince de Sagan
Waldorf
Friedrich der Grasse
Ilocloch
Morses
Mr Jones
Jones
Count Bent
Me Gould
de Sagan Itoleve
Ponce
the St Paul
D Hodges
Count Bont de Castellane
Price
Prince de Sagans
George Gould
Western
H F Acheson
John F Tener
Pittsburg
Lilley
Connecticut
Committee On Naval Affairs
House
H H Bingham
Joel Cook
J Hampton Moore
R O Moon
W Foulkrod
George D McCleary
T S Butler
West Chester
PF Wanger
Norristown
W W Gilest
Lancaster
A N
Ulrich Cataluqua
E W Samuelz
Mount Carmel
B K Fecht
Lewisburg
Qlmated
Harrisburg
J M Reynolds Bedford
F lLafean
F Barclay
Sinnemahoning
G A Schneebell
Nazareth
Southern
Harrisonburg
Danville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Manassas
Charlottesville
New York-Mason- Columbus
mcHenry
Benton
G. G. Bents
Franqiin
J_ L. Quhisier
Middletown
Mineteenth
D. Tete
Bedford
D. Ziesler
W. HL. Walker
Bellefonte
Jersey
Roebling
Bridge Bulder
Affets Shipping
China
Webb
Duke EN Tolls
Rogues’ Gallery
Bokus
Paterson Sheet
Wisconsin
Small
Washington, Waldorf- Astoria
Broadway
Return
Baltimore and
Ohio
KR. B
Royal Limited Giy
F. T. Rawlings
Ibvo Pa
Tt. L. Holbrook
Black Hand Society
Navy Yard
Brooklyn Terrier
England and Wales
Goebel
Grand Opera At
Lyric Theater
Balnare
J. E. Laughton
Hearst Men’s Convention
Orange Packers
Johnson Bros
California
Washington-Sunset
A. J. Poston
Galen
Louis Spector
Bertha Straus
Straus
Fleet
Chris
Xander
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!