Arrests Likely as State Prods Southern Railway Crisis
Alabama officials warn that arrests may follow the Southern Railway’s continued operation without a state charter. Gov. B Comer and A G Garber outlined the administration’s plan to enforce state laws, potentially calling an extra session if needed. North Carolina rate hearings and a key conference in Montgomery highlight a growing railroad dispute across Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Southern Railroad
North Carolina
Stemingham
Ala
Gov. B. Comer
A. M. Garber
Aeveral
Kormond Teft
Mrdgninery
Hie
Nmcescary
Seaeion
Legislacare
Mats Hag Placid
Southern
Provoxen
Montgomery
Mo Jng
Southern Railway
Nenvlda
Gayleaville
Labama Ralireat Commission
Renaider
Enon
Falvigh Nog
Rae BoStanding
Maseter
Walter Montgneiszy
Southern Railway Company
Washington
Tormorros
Reading Mitways
Otter
Fenwity
Glenn
Lawisville and Nashville Railroad
Voliva abandons Zion plans for new colony
Ang 5 report says Wilbur Glenn Voliva, head of the Christian Catholic Church, declares he will abandon Zion City after a court denied claims and ordered sale of Zion Industries. He plans to gather followers to establish a new colony and leave the old site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
New Colony
Oubaga
Ang
Waper'on
Landis
United Statna Civil Cour
John © del
Zion! Or
Tntila
Zion Base Indusries
Wilbur Glenn Vollva
Jon Alexander Dowle
Christian Catholic Church
Nade- Mladen
Zion
Pabatl
Volivaax
Cour
SEA MONARCHS IN BATTLE AT SEA NEAR PORT WASHLOSTIM
Thomas L. Jones, treasurer of Donald Steamship Company, aboard the Amelia from Port Antonio Jamaica, describes a Friday night sea battle seen about a mile off Newer Inspection. Four whales and two sharks tore at each other while the ship rocked and foam and blood filled the water for over an hour before the Amelia resumed course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas L. Jones
Donald Steamship Company
Amelia
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Jameson
Mr. Jones
Victory for Railway in State Rights Contest
Judge Vandeventer of the U S Circuit Court issued an injunction preventing Arkansas from forfeiting Rock Island Railroad rights in the state. The order bars the secretary of state from canceling or seizing the railroad’s lease and income while the federal case on state versus federal powers proceeds, marking a key early victory for the railroad in a landmark interstate dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State of
Arkansas
Rock Island
Sght
North Carolina
Virginia
Alabama
Wihant
Jeve
Rock Island Company
Hicks
Little Rock
Vandevanter
Secretary of State of Arkansas
Rairoad
Towa
Aykaneta
United States
Arkansaa
Arkanna
Hersinik
Arkansan
Arkansar
Cittizen
Secretary of State
Secretary of
Two men drown on Delaware River boating trip near Beverly
Beverly New Jersey August 5 Edward Russ of Beverly drowned in the Delaware River during a boating trip with companion Thomas Swit, also of Beverly. The two men left on the outing and did not return. A searching party recovered Russ's body and the overturned boat, while Swit remained missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
N. J
Edwart Russ
Delaware
Heven
Thomas Swit
Alsa
Russ
Czar and Kaiser Meet In High Sea Conference
A German and Russian imperial meeting at Swinemunde and aboard their yachts to discuss Morocco and the Anglo Russian entente. The emperors pledged continued peace and good understanding while military ships maneuvered offshore and German and Russian officials indicated no shifts in alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinemunde
Willan
Germany
Nicholas
Russia
Standart Averal
Avery
Roter
Morocco
M. Pichon
France
Prince von Radolin
Algeciras
Frussia
Emperor William
Emperor Nicholas
Prince Henry
Prussia
William
The
Red
Berlin
M. Iswolsky
von Buslow
Asis
Perla
Knigat
Kalwer
Permis
How to go aboard
The article describes a tense scene with vessels forming an impassable barricade and a special companion boat linked to a secret detective service. It notes the Czar’s improved appearance after a Kaiser interview, though he still shows gray at the temples. Defoe is mentioned as attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandert
Secret Detective Service
J Defoe
Kaiser
bin Hale
Pope Health Worsens Amid Anti Clerical Outcry
The Pope’s health is deteriorating due to mental anxiety from anti clericalism activities. Officials note many charges by anti clericals are false or exaggerated, and the church suffers from the controversy. The Pope plans to suspend sacred images in September to prevent disturbances and allow protests to be heard by foreign powers. Anticlerical aggression continues though no broad menace to the church is evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rome
Setember
Sturch
Italy
de Antte
Arrest Seain Fiancé In Sophie Heckter Murder
Police think Hoffman can shed light on the death of Sophie Heckter, killed in a ransacked and set fire scene at 29 East Sixtysecond Street. Hoffman, a Staten Island baker and fiancé, was arrested after the body showed brutal injuries. Jewelry valued at about 60 dollars was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Sophie Heckter
Washington Post
New York
Willam Hoffman
Staten Island
Port Richmond
Staten Isiana
Sophies Heckler
Aliva Hinstman
Lahang
Jewelzy
Attempt to wreck Pennsylvania Limited near Allegheny
An attempt to wreck the New York Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Allegheny, outside Pittsburgh, failed due to an engine's size. Bars were nailed to rails on track No 4, but the Mogul engine kept the train from derailment. Eastford detectives pursued a lead but found none. Railroad officials suspect former employees or those familiar with the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannéngers
Pennsylvania Limited
Insburg
Tt Wag
New York
Chicago Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny
Lave
Madman Sends Fostals from Insane Hospital Escapes
A violent escapee from an insane hospital in Biliddietown, after being transferred from Tocland County, fled confinement and has been sending souvenir postal cards from towns along his flight. He evaded guards, prompting a statewide postal card craze report and an ongoing search as authorities pursue the dangerous patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Albany
Biliddietown
Tocsland County
Ivmat
Middletown Hospital
de Padent
Hla
Balloon of Wellman Polar Expedition Ready for Launch
The Wellman balloon has been inflated and preparations for the polar expedition proceed. The launch is targeted for mid August from Tromsø via Spitzbergen, with a Go Bag for the journey and the team awaiting favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inzated
Spitzberges
Trom
Soo
Awe
Goa
Troops for Philippines Leave Fort Melotose Laredo
Twenty fifth Regiment begins move from Fort Melotose to San Francisco aboard a special train to sail for the Philippines. The unit will be stationed for three years after arriving in Manila. A stabbing incident at Georgetown University Hospital leaves William S Michel hospitalized with a serious knife wound to the breast. Clarence Saunders, a fellow detainee, is held at a Seventh precinct station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Melotose Laredo
Tex
Nexto
Bam Francisco
Fort Melatosin
Ney
San Francisco
Philippines
Whillam S. Michel
Georgetown University Hoapital
Clarence Saunders
Prinoher
Seventh Pretinetatation House
Baroness Annie Harden Hickey In Connecticut Mental Care
Baroness Annie Harden Hickey daughter of John Flagler and widow of a French nobleman, has been committed to a Connecticut institution amid a suggested guardianship by her father. Her fortune, largely in Standard Oil stock, remains tied to her estate. she previously married the baron who died by suicide in 1908 after a troubled marriage with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annie Harden-Hickey
John 1. Finster
Ib Park
Henry ML Flagler
Connecticut
Sala Tre
Hardem Hickey
Annie Flagter
Isle
Trinidad
Trinion
James 1
England
United States
Paso
Tar
Riverside
Cal
Strenuous Life Fatal Women Outlying City Population
In a striking comparison the women of Windy City are described as having far better prospects and remaining population than Newton Massachusetts where female inhabitants are noted to outpace male brothers in Nusabars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy
Frospett
Newton
Mass
Nusabars
Chicago Census 1900 Death Rates Highlight Male Decline
In a Chicago health bulletin, Health Commissioner Evans links high male death rates to strenuous city life. He cites a gendered mortality gap, with about 1000 men dying versus 2000 women in a seven month period, and notes Chicago’s growing woman longevity compared to Newton Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evans
Ptromger
Ulm
Haing
Windy City
Newton, Main
Newton
All Sworn to Kill Daggers on Seal of Order
Members said to be liable to indictment for murder as sworn enemies of the law. The article details intrigue around a secret order and the looming criminal charges against participants. Key figures and locations are referenced in the context of a formal investigation and potential trials.
Cure for meningitis claimed by Flexner serum
Reports from New York say Dr. Simos Flexner, head of the Rockefeller Institute, developed a serum that cures meningitis. Castalia tests reportedly show efficacy while cases cited include a girl near death who recovered after serum application. ThePost notes this as a landmark, though some say the cases are experimental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cheveland
Ohio
New York
Cal- Obio
John D. Rockefeller
Simos Flexner
Castalia
Flexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
8. Gorsuch
Veron
Bere
Washington Post
Che
Unia
First Chinese Women Sent to Enter Vassar College
Chinese female students, the first ever sent abroad, left China yesterday aboard the Minnesota for the United States to enter Vassar College. They are graduates of colleges in Ching and will travel via railroad routes to New York, arriving soon for commencement in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Petal Cable
Washington Bhonghal
United States
Rteamer
Minnesota
Ching
America
Vassar College
Germans Veterans Chose New York For Reunion Here
The Central Union of German Veterans voted to hold the 1939 reunion in New York City and elected officers. A telegram from President Roosevelt was received, sending best wishes and appreciation of German veterans’ citizenship. Officers named include President Richard Mueller and Vice President Martin Glass. others from Ohio New York and Pennsylvania served on the executive committee, with a note that Emperor William’s reply had not yet arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nental
Hunchaldet Revolutionary Society
Analstant
Mionley
Bbng
Genet Assembly
Nffion
Marter
Alster
Stephen Kadarian
Tenth Avenue
Manley
Kadarian
Central Committee
Father Martogrislan
Diatetet
Martogesstan
Yey Baehdad
Cairo
Martogessian
Tse
Manchakist Society
London
Iian
Boston
Odessa
Pewell
Mich
Aus
Central ‘Union of German Veterans
New York City
Essions
Roosevelt
Bent Aine
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Richigi Mueller
Society of Veterans of the German Army
Thagdord Roosevelt
Richard Mieler
New York
Martin Glass
Chicago
Sec
Tewery
Cbames Echomotive
Aktion
Ohio
Tressurer
Michael Milhacuser
Albany
Hearst Plans National Conference of Independence Leagues
Exclusive advance on Hearst led effort to unite Independence League leaders from multiple states in New York for a national conference next month. Reported arrangements include Hearst allied groups across Connecticut Massachusetts Illinois California targeting influence in Missouri and Colorado as part of a broader strategy with Tammany backing and Connors Murphy signals for 1908 presidential prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndependence League
New York
Tammany
Hearst
Perfel
Aug
New York Times
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Independence Leagues
Independence League
California
Weat
Ib Tg
Tt Hearst
Colorado
Gahe
Gaywood
Noruttal
Democratic Party
William J. Connore
Democratic State Committee
Charles @. Murphy
Democratic
McClillan
Murphy
Mc Hearst
Connors
Kings County Republicans Back Hughes Nomination
The Kings County Republican Club adopts resolutions supporting Charles E Hughes for President. The preamble lauds Theodore Roosevelt and criticizes direct nominations as a threat to political integrity. The group also approves Buched for public utilities reforms and banking policy comments amid a broader call for reform and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings County
Republican Republican Club
York
Charles E Hughes
Republican Club
Theodoore Rooss
Yelcome Truet
Jess
Buched
Fire on Broadway Halts Trade as Women Flee in Panic
A major fire started in a Fulton street paint shop causing flames to reach the Western Union building and nearby offices. Thousands evacuated, many women fainted, as fire engines and mounted police controlled crowds. Downtown New York business ground to a halt while the Evening Mail and Express and Western Union faced disruption. The Associated Press lines survived, though cables were damaged and the Evening Mail and Express premises were soaked and briefly out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew Fort
Lower Broadway
Fuleton Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
Evening Mail and Express
Western Union
Croker
Hanson
Gre
Hatlss
Imagnes
Wim
Younie
Cajon
Wall Street
Associated Preas
Associated Press
Man and Express
Dogs Attack Boy While Reaching Kite In Cincinnati
Seven year old boy Ben ninger of 1784 tycamore street climbed a fence to rescue a kite caught in a tree. Three dogs owned by Michael Losinger of 1869 Walker street attacked, biting his trousers and tearing clothing while neighbors and the boy’s father John Benzing fought them off with rocks. The lad suffered no serious injuries beyond torn clothes as the dogs were driven away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Tincinnati
Ohio
Herr Benninger
Michael Losinger
Walker Street
Losinger
John Benzing
Aly
Ind
Man’s body cut in twain in factory accident
Youngstown Ohio August 5 a thirty ton flywheel burst at Village Town Manufacturing Company injuring six workers and killing Archerd Rankin whose body was cleaved by a fragment. the dead and injured list includes Edward Arre Wright, Felk Paglone, Joseph Push Gaylord George Matintiek and an unknown man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Villagetown Manufacturing Company
Totat
Archtrald Rankin
Clat Cuttvest
Béward Arewright
Felx Paglone
Joseph Push
Gaylord
George Matintiek
Rankin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comer
Voliva
Whalen
Sharks
NEW States’ Rights Contest
Czar Meets
Battle Ship
Pope
Caburet
Pontiff
Seain Girls
Madman
Baroness Wind
John E. Flagler
Huncha Kist Society
Rockefeller Institute
Mmust
Mortogessian
Tavshanjlaz
Foster
Vaskar
Trein
Old
RF. Railways
Edieckete
Pennsylvania
Thanes Germans
Hughes
Unio Rust
Broadway
Stendstil
Boy OF
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!