Virginia Primary Returns Boost Martin and Swanson
Virginia voters backed United States Senator Thomas S. Martin for a third term and Claude A. Branson for governor, with J Taylor Ellyson winning lieutenant governor and W A Anderson renominated as attorney general. Across counties and cities, Martin led by wide margins, while Swanson and Montague vied in key districts. Bart regional tallies show Martin ahead in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and multiple counties, with scattered gains for Montague and Ellyson in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyson
Cabell
Eggleston
Anderson
Senator Martin
Montague
Virginia
United States
Thomas S. Martin Mave
Nimecid
Eae
Claudw A. Swanial
Thomas ’& Martin
Senate of the
Martin
Claude A. Branson
Wizard
Tate
William H. Mann
J Taylor Hilgson
State
Democratic Committee
J. Alston Cabell
Richmond
Manchester
Joseph D. Kegleaton, Jr
Prince Edward County
George H. Hult
Rockingham County
W A Anderson
W Williams
Wythe
Richmond City
Merton
Mann
Swanson
Jai
Willard
Bisson
Williams
Harvey
Marti
Norfolk
Messrs Swanson
Edlyson
Portsmouth
Frederiksburg
Ellyson
Leutenant
Wiliams
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Granville R. Swift
O. R. Massey
House of Delegates
Warsaw
Emmerton
Farnham
Stonewall
Lyell
Currett
Northumberland
Eranson
Westmoreland
Bann
Erigson
Lancaster
John M. Lyell
John Curlett
Curlett
Richmond County
Front Royal
Warren County
Bwangon
Anderson and Harvey
Begleston
Halvey
Rockingham
Clifton Forge
Swenson
John Watson
H. M. Hope
Gill
Watson
Hope
Danville
Thomas
Rimary
East Radford
Mtest
Martin and Swanson
Pulaski County
Montgomery County
Swason
Christiansburg
Ryner
Blacksburg
Breton
Graysontown
Llyson
Hggieston
Radford
Oecens
Willa
Pilyso
Chatham
Roosevelt Peace Plan Aims at Sakhalin Indemnity Deal
A long cable from St Petersburg reports Russia’s reply to Roosevelt’s proposal on ending the war. The plan would let Japan gain reimbursement for war costs while Russia withholds ceded territory, offering a possible exchange: Japan may yield Sakhalin in part or whole for a monetary sum and prosperity terms. Witte and Rosen pursued details amid secrecy, as officials discuss arbitration if needed and the potential acceptance by Japan hinges on Russia’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
M. Nabukoff
M. Piancon
Annegy
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Ruseia
Song
Rusa
Tee
Sakhalin
Japan
Russia
J. L. McGrew
Oyster Bay
Baron de Rosen
York Beach
Navy Yard
Feprice
New York
Robber Slays Woman Near Del Prado Hotel in Chicago
Chicago report details the killing of Mrs. E. Mize of New York during an evening walk near the Del Prado Hotel on the Midway Plaisance. The assailant demanded money, Mrs. Mize cried for help, and was shot in the heart as witnesses looked on. Mrs. Wilson fainted. both women were found on the sidewalk as detectives hunted the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mig. Mize
New York
Chicago
E. Mize
wx @ity
séRber
South Side
Fifty-ninth Street
Washington Avenue
del Prado
Mrs. Mine
Prado Hotel
Samoan Chief Deportation Sparks Limited Natives Reaction
German Samoa authorities deport several turbulent Samoan chiefs to German New Guinea amid ongoing intrigues against the government. Fetes at Apia Cathedral drew natives from across the Pacific, with 4000 pigs slaughtered for a feast. U S governor Moore visited during festivities and entertained Solf. Jaune Men's National Union opened with a mass, while unrelated notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutuila
San Francisco
LB. T. Moore
U. S. MN
Tutaila
German Samoa
Solf
Moore
Two Charged With Forgery In New York Scam
Charles H Hoff man and his wife Elizabeth, both from Los Angeles, were arrested by Bronx detectives on forgery charges. Police allege two complaints exist in New York with possible links to Baltimore and Philadelphia. The pair posed as property buyers, using a $2,000 certified check and a forged $365 note to secure a deal at 837 East 138th Street. Mrs Hoffman deposited funds at Hamilton Bank and withdrew $200. the cashier flagged the $2,000 check as forged after a Bridgeport report. They yielded costly attire and $279 cash, and await further inquiries at West 125th Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles H. Hoffman
Los Angeles
Cal
Elzabeth
Bronx
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hoffman
Isaac Friedman
Second Avenue
Fiahr
East 138Th Street
Friedman
Bridgeport National Bank
Askin
Germania Banky
Hamilton Bank
Tremont Avenue
Germania Bank
Bridgeport
West 125Th Street
Adrift for forty hours on Lake Michigan
Miss Zelda Stewart and her fiancé John Chartres were found in an open boat forty miles from Chicago after forty hours without food. Rescued by Theodore Wise’s launch, they were unconscious and near death, then revived. authorities reported initial belief they had died before landing at the mouth of the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Zelda Stewart
John Chartres
Lake Michigan
Montross Boulevard
Ethethert Stewart
Might Mile Crib
Theodore Wise
Stewart
Jer Flancae
Suit Seeks Fifty Million Royalty From Standard Oil
In Boston on August 22 a Supreme Court motion sought appointment of a commission to take testimony of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil officers in a 50 million lawsuit by Mrs. Elizabeth Greenough. She alleges royalty on oil refined since 1874 under a contract with late Benjamin F. Greenough, inventor of a refining process, for one quarter of a cent on every ton of oil sold. The case details an agreement disputed by party rovers and a vacated agreement as of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Court
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Hilzabeth F. Greenough
Benjamin F. Greenough
Greenough
Rovers
Jis
Ir. Siggpoves
Drowned Man Identified in Oyster Bay
The drowned man found off Hunters Island Saturday evening is identified by Abraham Gordon of Philadelphia as his brother Max, formerly head usher in Philadelphia theatres. The two had planned a Boston visit and were traveling via Pennsylvania trains. officials note no clear motive and the case involves travel by through trains with no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L. B. Auz
Fall River
Hunters Island
Abraham Gordon
Philadelphia
Max
Boston
FIALA POLAR TRIP RETURNS TO HULL WITH DATA
Anthony Wale of Brooklyn leads the Ziegler polar expedition's rescue aboard Serra Nova to Hull, England after hardships on ice fields. Vivid weather, gun cotton openings, and archipelago surveys from Crown Prince Rudolph Land to Cape Flora yield four new channels and three large islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archipelago
Crown Prince Rudolph Land
Cape Flora
Ziegler
Crown Prince Rundolph Land
Teplitz Bay
Cape Abruzzt
Mr. Porter
Son
Arctic
Piala
United States
Primaries and Political Shakeups Across Virginia
Virginia primary results surface alongside key political moves. Caesar’s decision noted as received. Arctid Hixprorer discusses rescue plans. Conger resigns ambassadorship amid fresh national developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Cxar
Arctid Hixprorer
Conger
Thomas &. Vergamean
Newa
Daito
Duke Echmond
Detroit
Roland of Altenburg
Child Accuses Mother in Sawmill Murder Case
In Knoxville on August 2 a granddaughter in Murray, Georgia, reports the late Mrs. Lea and James Hix conspired to kill her father, a sawmill man. The father died by hanging and the coroner ruled suicide. Hix was arrested in Spring Place, Georgia, while Mrs. Lea is sought in Sherman Heights, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
John Lea
Cleveland
Murray
James Hix
Leas
Tee
Hix
Ams
Lea
Spring Place
Mrs
Sherman Heights
Devastating hail storm rips Minnesota city
Reports from Minnesota describe a sudden cyclonic hail storm causing extensive damage and injuries. Windows shattered, large hailstones injuring people and killing or scattering livestock, with crops and rail lines struck across the region near Paul and the Twin Cities.
Demand for Statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Resolutions calling for immediate statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory were adopted by the five civilized tribes convention. A 51 member committee was named to draft a constitution, with daily meetings and a plan to complete the work in two to three weeks. Prohibition plank to be prepared. Also notes on Congressman Henry C. Loudensinger's critical condition and a World’s Fair building collapse injuring eleven wreckers. Train tickets advertise fair access and a Chesapeake Beach excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Tmtians
Five Civilized Tribes
Pt Louis
Conger resignation as Ambassador to Mexico accepted
President Roosevelt accepts Conger resignation effective October 18 1906 with thanks for his service in China and Brazil. David Thompson of Nebraska likely to succeed as Ambassador to Mexico while Francis Loomis is ruled out. Loomis departure from State Department anticipated. readiness for possible diplomatic posting discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. ZT
Conger
Mexico
Roosevelt
Peking
China
Sinice
Thompson
Soretofore
David HO Thompson
Nebraska
Brasil
Francis BE. Loomis
Loomis
State Department
Roy
Brazil
Americana
Theodore Rocsevele
Baldwins Escape At Fort Logan In Near Miss Incident
Gen Frank D Baldwin narrowly escaped a bullet at Fort Logan as soldiers fired blanks. A loaded cartridge was found among blanks, and the incident is being investigated with calls for discipline. The event sparked official concern and a possible war Department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Denver
Colo
Frank D. Baldwin
Fort Logan
Oklahoma
Baldwin
War Department
Washington
Leprosy Cured in Manila by X Ray Treatment
Manila reports an apparently authenticated cure of leprosy via X ray therapy. A patient once affiliated with leprosy who died after treatment showed no leprosy on microscopic examination, prompting medical interest. Dr H B Wilkinson, UVA graduate, treated the patient. Congressman Rourke Cochran will lecture August 31 to aid Philippine free dispensaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
University of Virginia
Rourke Cochran
Philippines
Denied by Gen Miner Testifies in Taggart Divorce
In Wooster Ohio on August 2 Mrs Irene Rhisids Yos¢ niece of Mr Taggart testified for most of the morning in the Taggart divorce hearing. Gen Charles Wright Miner spoke this afternoon denying any indiscretions with Mrs Taggart and denying involvement in alleged conspiracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggert
Wooster
Ohio
Irene Rhisids Yos
Taggart
Charles Wright Miner
Miner
Gmyser
Mregart
Fort Leavenworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fredericksburg
Luray
Montagua
Claude A. Swanson
Thomas S. Martin
Guar
Witte
Beron de Dosen
Mr. Peirce
McGrew
Merchants’ Limited
Greaa
Peirce
Goosevelt
Baron Kaneko
Juiz Ito
Iloriya
Mr. Saki
Geki
Sansa Aeds Ree Reseda
Brones
Avicust Super
Senator
New Guinea
Catholic Young Men’s Union
Jaune Men's National Union
Setae
Ipeciah GA
Amin
Tia
SUES
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Pean Biagara Falin
Pennsylvania Sadzona
Jerves
Dekete
Addi A - Newbold
Pla
E. D
Fifteenth and
Garretts
Fiala
Hull
England
Frans Josef Land
America
Baling
Cape Pligely
William J. Peters
United States Geological Survey
Hooker Island
Cape Abruzsi
Cape Rath
Anthony Viala
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Cumberland Street
Fourteenth ‘Regiment
National Guard
Miala
Ord
Clara Puryear
Nashville
Wiala
Mies Zwrvent
Chesapeake Beach
Schenectady
N. Y
Minnesota
Bpersal
Achenectady
Tulldinge
Paul, Minn
Twin Cities
Anoks
Fillmore Counties
Chicago, Milwaukee, and
St. Paul Road
Loudenslager
Camden M. J
Henry C. Loudensinger
New Jersey
Rockville
Montgomery Co
Baltimore and Ohio
R. R
Sion
Gonger Steps
Bgirth
Gen. Baldwins
Blank Valley
The
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!