Educator Dr Eliot Defends Harvard Vision at Southern Conference
In Charlotte on December 9 1900 Dr Charles W Eliot emeritus of Harvard urged view that business needs educated leaders not mere materialism. He noted Harvard established graduate school of business administration enriches the nation, stressing knowledge and intelligent organization as essential to modern enterprise. The conference runs into tomorrow with other speakers addressing education and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard College
Elrot
Ugiuus
Harvard
Togk Occa von O
Harvard Waduate School of Bisdnessi-Admiolatra
Enatera Ok
Thia
Na& Manufcturer
Gurt
Fever Ravages Montreal City Water Sparks Typhoid Fears
Montreal reports intense typhoid fever spread with 31 new cases and two deaths as hospital capacity strains. Officials blame the city water supply while plans for temporary hospitals and expanded services move forward to curb the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Eity
Cold Wave Grips Virginia with Deep Frost
The Washington Post reports an intense cold wave across Shenandoah Valley to Norfolk, with the coldest weather of the winter. Snow fell in Norfolk as slush melted on streets, while rail traffic feared delays from heavy drifts and frozen tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Norfolk
The
Washington Post
Winchester
Shenandeah
Rayanew
Tel Cfolk
Mee
Nor
Eighteen Dead of Cancer in One Family
Earl Cole, age unspecified, dies at his mother's home in Wy Hook from cancer, becoming the eighteenth family member to succumb. The Coleman family, rooted in Baltimore and Ohio railroad history, reports multiple cancer deaths linked to an injury and long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vTlagerstown
Mac
Earl Cole
Frederick Cole
Wy Hook
BARGE AND CREW SAFE AFTER Christmas Storm Drift
A barge Badger from Searsport Maine, adrift since Christmas storm, was picked up by the Dutch steamer Ramassa and anchored at Seton Roads. crew of six mostly unharmed after rough seas. Also reports a tobacco buyer for American Tobacco Company found dead at Iguay Springs, Durham NC, and a wedding at local Methodist church with Robert Taylor photographing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortol
Dee
Badger
Searsport
Ner
Hay State
Jplyat J
Christ Hile
Lynn
Mas
Seton Roads
Ramassa
Royal Dutch
New York
Trinidad
Farmarihs
Washinton Pose
Durham
N. C
Iguay Springs
Bell-Wedding in Washington Pennsylvania
Lieut James Franklin Bell, aide at 8 A., and Miss Ena Halley daughter of Mrs Henry T Bailey wed in Washington. The ceremony at the Methodist Protestant Church was led by Rev C F Wilbur with several ministers assisting. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Inez Bailey and groom’s ushers Pro A A Hays Capt W A Mitchell Lieut W Tyler T Dad and John Denny. The couple will reside in Washington DC after February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,Pa
Ena
Halley
Henry T. Bailey
Beau Street
James
Franklin Bell
Washington, D
C.F. Wilbur
Pittsburg
George 5. Shepzard
Methodist
Tyler
Wheeling
W. Va
Dad
John Denny
Washington
East
Washington, D. C
Morgan Host of Bishops to Entertain Episcopal Prelates
The Washington Post reports J Pierpont Morgan will host all visiting Episcopal bishops at Dalvey the home of Alexander McDonald in Cincinnati for a week during the church convention next October. Sherry visited Cluckioad last Friday and praised Dalvey as a splendidly appointed home. Morgan will entertain with his chef and crew, supplying food, for the bishops at McDonald Mansion. Rockefeller suggested Dalvey as the venue, with Mr Mowat settling the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohto
Louis Slberry
Port
Tharge
Dalvayi
Alexander McDonial
J. Pierpont Morgan
Eplasogat
Sherry
Dalvs
Morgan
Mc Donald -Mansion
Joyni D. Rockéfélier
Chi¢liault
Rockefeller
Old woman seeks Rockefeller money in New York doorway
An elderly woman claims she sent a letter to Mr Rockefeller asking for $700,000 to be ready for Christmas. She waited by the Rockefeller home in New York, saying she has enemies who stole her money and that she expected verification of funds that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
New York
Rockefalter
Hin
Yeatarday
Zam
Sala
Waa Steinberger
Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Brownsville Arrests Made
Secret service agents arrested Abraham Bergman Oscar Gluckman and Getuel Schmid on counterfeiting charges. A hydraulic press and dies for 10 and 2 cent pieces were found at Bergman’s Brownsville home. The trio allegedly financed the plant and prepared tokens for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Washington
New York
Abraham Bergman
Oscar “Gluckman
Getuel Schmid
Secret Service
United States
Benedict
Bergman
Brownsville
Service
Daliverait
D'Selcome
Gehmid
Dia Waker
Ghd Gluckman
al Free Grewald
Vanderbilt Grandchild III Illness At Idle Hour Estate
Four year old granddaughter of Mrs Winthrop Sands in Sayville Long Island is seriously ill. W K Vanderbilt sent four physicians to Oakdale for consultation after convulsions. Eldest child of Mrs Sands, father killed in a European automobile accident. Idle Hour gates closed and phones out, but reports say condition improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Sands
Wantlngton
Sayville
Long Island
W. K. Vanderbilt
Oakdale
Winthrop Bands
Europe
Tle Hour
Idle Hour
Ifa
President Schurman Opposes Foreign Language Study in Colleges
President Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell University urged a radical change in college curricula at a convention of the Modern Language Association. He questioned the use of reining the study of German and French and other modern languages and asked for grounds to maintain them, noting that few college teachers have learned the languages and would be able to use them if called upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schurman
Univ Equity
Jacob Gould Seturman
Corell University
America
Dock Lease Fight Entangles City Leaders
New York December 23 Mayor McClellan and former partner Charles H Hyde face accusations in a row over leasing North River docks 16 and 17 to Mallory Steamship Line for 61000 yearly instead of a rival bid 57660 The sinking fund commission meeting heard the charges implicating Dock Commissioner Spooner and hints of undue influence MG McClellan suggested action against Spooner while the proposed lease was suspended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
York
New York
McClellan
Charles H. Hyde
Hlect
North’ River
Tt. Was
Hyde
Mallory Ting
McCiellan
Spooner
Sinking Fund Commission
Acer
Virginia Weddings and Jail Sentences Reported
Special to The Washington Post reports two Virginia weddings in Charlottesville with arrests. A Mount Gilead resident, Hubert Jackson, and Simonette James were arraigned on unspecified charges. In Grenge county a native now resident of Sharities, Rev Dr Purman Martin officiated a double ceremony at Colonial Motel with Bertha Birckhead and Ernest W. Howard. Blantyre ties, Bristish Central Africa, and a 30 day jail sentence plus a $35 fine followed an outbreak linked to sailors at a 2 saltes festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackias
Washington Post
United States
Titans Demonstra
Charlottesville
Hubert Jackson Matis
Aleded
Mount Gilead
Simone
James Ander
Coe
AG Crgude
Stigtsrel
Grenge
Sand Miss “Bertha
Birckhead
Jozeph Buckhead
Bhig Moraieg
Purman
Martin
Guesie
Guernant Lynch
J. P. Guernant
Ernest W. Howard
Blantyre
British Central Africa
Lonse
Wilking
Woolls Estate Probate Shows Executor. Widow and Children Named
William Woolls died suddenly and his will entered probate in Alexandria. His son William Woolls qualified as executor, leaving about 333,000 to his widow and three children Mary Elizabeth Woolls Rosa Woolls Baggett and William Woolls. Virginia chartered firms announced include Buen Sinat and Train Control Company and Lang Supply Company with officers listed. funeral services held for Leonard Holland at 427 South Washington Street with ministers Wells and Kelly officiating. George H Mackall suffered a leg fracture after slipping on ice near Alexandria, and Emma Wright, former Alexandria resident, will be buried at Alexandria’s Ivy Hill Cemetery after funeral at Wheatley’s chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Treet
Alexandria
Wiliam P. Woolls
William Wools
Woolls
Chidren
Mary Elizabeth ‘Woolls
Rosa
Woolls Baggett
William ‘Woails
Virginia
Virginia Corporation
Commission
Buen Sisnat and Train
With
South Washington Street
Hov
Howard Wells
Mount Vernon Place Church
Washington
L. E. Kelly
Macy's Ospirak
Riobert Crook
Louis Netla
Albert T Nalts
J. Grump
Mina Wright
Misa Emma Wright
Washngton
Wheatley
Joseph R. Sevier
Buriel
PELLAGRA SERUM IS ISOLATED BY DURHAM DOCTORS
In Durham North Carolina two local physicians isolated the pellagra germ while experiments with infected pigs trace transmission to humans. Reports describe poison from pigs spreading to others, and deaths among affected animals. Also noted are clerical and civic appointments and county actions in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Burroughs Dead In Asheville North Carolina
Dr Jimien A Burroughs president of the North Carolina State Medical Society died at his home in Asheville after a ten day illness He was born near Leesville and is survived by his wife two sons and sisters The notice reflects a local obituary from Ashéville North Carolina dated December 20.
Fire Near Manassas Belongs to Local Blaze Lurking Men
Special to The Washington Post reports a frame house in Bloom near Manassas Virginia owned by Peyton Johnson burned to the ground. Occupants escaped in snow with two white men seen loitering nearby earlier. A two gallon gasoline can was found next morning near an outbuilding, though no gasoline had been used. In the same period another Manassas area home burned with two children killed days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fost
Manassas
Dee
Bloom
Peyton Johnson
Johnaen
Jobhanna
Philadelphia
George Robert
Bunting
al.Belas Nerry
Virginia Beach Favored For New Rifle Range Site
Norfolk dispatch reports the state military board favors locating the rifle range near Virginia Beach for the state troops after failing to secure a 10 acre site elsewhere. Col W W announces as adjutant general. Gov elect Mann supports Stilches and Leo May not take adjutant duties until his senate term ends. Clifton Weight to serve as assistant adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Military Board
Virginie Beach
Norfolk
State Military ‘Board
Wtew
Virginia Beach
W.w.'i
Virgini
Mann Aleats
Stilches
Leo
Senate
Clifton L. Weight
Sole
Western Maryland Eyes West Virginia Coal Lands Development
A Baltimore investor group promoting Western Maryland Railroad expansion seeks to extend from Cumberland Maryland to New Haven Pennsylvania linking with Pittsburg and Lake Erie. The plan aims to connect Wabash system to Baltimore and unlock coal lands in West Virginia, boosting 9 000 to 71 000 acres for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Peat
Baltimore
Rockefeller
Asrents
Maryignit
Propone
West Virginia
Cumberland
New Haven
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Maryland
West
Grafton Lodge Funds Embezzlement Charge Described
Secretary Warthen of Grafton Lodge faced embezzlement charges after an audit showed receipts from April 1, 19 to November 2 totaled 2 1/2 years. Of 1,749 1b alleged, only that amount was turned over to treasurer Charles Brinkman. Bond was furnished for Warthen by William Clack as the auditing committee claimed an error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Grafton Lodge
Charles W. Brinkman
Wiliam v. Clack
Warthen
Ousted Lieutenant Sues for Damages in Cumberland
John J. Thaber, former Cumberland police lieutenant, sues George D. Landwehr for damages after being dismissed by Mayor Kean and reinstated by the city council. Kean claimed the action followed Landwehr’s statement that Thaber solicited a bribe before last November’s election. The council vindicated Thaber, but Police Chief Flanagan refused to obey the council’s order to restore him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Res
Cumberland
John J
Treber
George A. Itean
Ault
Agaihat
George D. Landwehr
Cimberland i
Kean
Landwehr
Thaber
TrisBer
Flanagan
Arrest Follows Her Suit in Alienation of Affections
New York report details Mrs Jane Humes Parker wife of Wall Street banker Joanallay Parker arrested on criminal libel and perjury charges. Bail set at 1000, hearings adjourned, with accusations stemming from divorce actions amid alleged sensational statements and counter-suits involving Mrs Bilis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra
Jane” Humes Parker
Joanallay Parker
Wall Street
Parker
Myre
Edith Roser
Hilly
Vienna
Bilis
Hughand
Barre
Delaplane Zilla
Philadelphia
Bila
Elia
Court of Appeals and District of Columbia legal notes
District of Columbia Court records list various attorneys and parties including Dutton Paria, Bowers Perry, Capital Traction, Dee W Baker, and G Z Dunlop. The document records January 4 hearings and references probate, criminal, and bankruptcy matters with numerous attorney appearances and case numbers. It notes estate settlements for Eliza Perdew and a golden wedding anniversary in Cumberland with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Specicalendar
Supreme, Court
Alfrapanr
Suman
Adtisane Araaaet
D. Gullinee
Waaingn
Caltert Series
Humityan
Eboust
Thames ‘Grieith
Gnanign
Ruabla
Atjarces
Lalgaion
Odin Va
Malton
Ruiz Xa
G. Pan
Emseuin
Fate Sustice Welent
Atateuan
Nie
Gime Burmingham
Capital
Staroerd
Lanter
Yeuunga
Perry A
G. Danton
United Cigar Store Company
Adtareya
Gardinot
Saarte
Hitz
Mulys
Gaa
Potomac ‘Telapysne ‘Company
Orneys
McMaker
Mad- Sep
Setlenst
Ve -Renainger
Gordon Goripa
Inte Hemlton
Colbert
Verkeds
Hamilton
ciRat
Ecobrt
Catia
Maddox
Qaley
Afaons
Attteners
Lancet
Attorners
Arener
Slarrartva
Great Fyile
Averness
Cinkeores
Scott Lambert
Iain
Attornese
Branden- Wo
Gray
Jura
Beandauburg—Bifner
Woodara
Criminal Coure
Sepa Besser
Amignmient
Top Montas
Reece Ata Len Baley—Harein
Wieoua Berkavdale
Hawks Ve
Chauberlin Metal Weather Suf Companyy
Anoruaga
Wheatley Sealy
Nasioy
Uae
Tanner A Nireer
Jonnie
Mos. Robinson Va
Hubbs Atormays
Mat Age
Toh Ve
Ades ‘Xpress Company
Attoenays
Archer
Mama
Banksuptcy Court
Tumtiee Andirann
Re Laue
Apitriesto Epperie
Vmiektior
A. Sunttee
Stator
Woedntle
Aotendens
Justice Andéron
Eno
Rome
Beans Cove
Cumberland
le Tntale
Bigataey
Frank A
Wii Fled
Baker
Bheahy
Hogas iPerdew
Sunita Tohoarent
Lew
Reel Estate
Attorgey
Brigby
Western Maryland News: Seventeen marriage licenses issued at Cumberland
A Cumberland report lists seventeen marriage licenses granted on Tuesday. The items reference property transactions, street locations, and named individuals involved in the official notices, including parcels on Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets Northeast and various trust company names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Deeds of Trust and Court Actions in Narrow Listing
The page details several deeds of trust and legal actions, including names like Walter Sane, Harriman Marvers, and Jake J. Pagan securing various properties. It lists figures such as 8000 dollars and 11817 in SQUARE lots, with mentions of trustee firms, and incidents in Danville and Hagerstown involving damages and divorce disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Bovard Usteorsit
Pia
Ana’ Walter Sane
Harnan Marvers
Square
Georzisy
Robinaod
Harrie C
Ausby
Jona
Cub
Robert Camp
Silwaukes Trust
Searia Sears
Joseph le Atblog
Rewari
Akin
Wilear
William H
Pat Joe
Fi Demaltioos
Qaaragen
Blebara
Harry i
Ren
maenlaneaLly
Charles i
Swarnsell
Alex
T. Hanser
Hoimeat
Sarah J. Lindeau
Halon Garingy
Tush
Amer
Amer. Seat Becarity and ‘Trust- Compas
Allan B. Welter
Gamuel T. Kalkfus
Wiles J.flabhe
Allcun
Atlas
Joan Mr. Jane
Youth says acted under orders in fatal family shooting
Bristle, 18, shot and killed Arthur Howard, 28, a former police officer, at the Carleton home after orders from his father Supert Carleton. John Carleton, wife, and son Stuart were arrested as investigations begin into the shooting and a prior April court case involving Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristel
Brigtel
Supert Carleton
Arthur Howard
Special ‘Police
Howard
Carlatons
Carletons
Carlaton
Highoves
Carleton
F Howard
Councilman’s Resignation Forgery Sparks Probe
A Telegram purportedly resigning from Charleston West Virginia council was proved a forgery. Council member J W Cook, of the dry faction, had voted against the liquor measure and reportedly left town. An investigation aims to trace the telegram signature and determine who forged the document and influenced the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
Dee
John W. ‘Cook
Cook
West Virginia’ University
Willan MacCorkie
J. W. Cook
Jett Charleston
Two Eloping Sisters Marry En Route in Virginia
In Suffolk, Virginia, December 20, Miases Sallie Jana Emma Preston sisters of Tale of Wight county eloped with William George Pulley and his brother, on the way to Gatesville. A merchant opened his late night store to sell wedding outfits and the pair were married in Gatesville this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sufolk
Sallie Jana Emma Preston
Tale of Wight County
William ‘Little Eng George Pulley
Gatesville
Uarter
Hough
Virginia Obituary Notes From Charlottesville and Vicinity
In Fredericksburg area Captain Henry B. Fitzhugh, long time en route conductor for the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, dies suddenly in his room after retirement. He leaves two children and three brothers. Miss Lacy Morton, daughter of the late Jeremiah Morton of Spotsylvania County, dies at 85, survived by two brothers and three sisters. Mrs. MS Taylor widow of Dr J B Taylor of Ivy County dies at home, formerly Miss Snead, with many Albermarie relatives and two children surviving. George N Walker of the city dies after a lingering illness at 35, survived by wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotterville
Dec
Tay Tor
J. B. Taylor
Ivy
Snead
Alberarié
George N. Walker
Comiskey Reduces His Squad in Trades
Special to The Worhington Post reports Chicago manager Comiskey cut his recruiting staff by selling four players to the San Francisco club. Warring a Guthrie catcher needing seasoning Stewart a Holston pitcher Miller another pitcher and Fisnagan an outfielder Helder who worked on the const fant are the names mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comiskey
Worhingtom
Chicago
San Brancisco
Guthrie
Stewart
Holston
Miller
Fisnagan
Helder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Br. Elior
Sothern
Harvard School of Busines Administration
Aart Cole Latast
Aries Celt
Oakington County
Balmore and Ghlo
Frederic Cots
Charles ‘Ola
Earl
Vile Deey
Toy Fillian Alleep Cox
Joshua Cox
Robert Taylor
Fumlon
D. A. Foard
J. F. Bell
Misa Tena Bailey
Army
Vanderbilt Grandchild III
Woolls Estate
Alexandria Court
Richard Roland
E. Markell
Gece H. “Mackall
Efft
Pronve
Dr. M. Jones
Hia
Wolfe
Virginia Briefs
J. Foster
First Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Ala
Taft Street Presbyterian Church
Petersburg
Raleigh Court Corporation
Roanoke
Oafficera
Gre
John Quitman ‘Lovell
Jamoa P. Woods
D. Gregory
Bedford City
George M. Shriver
R. D. Apperson
Lynchburg
W. F
Board of Supervisors
Lancaster County
Legié- Jaatre
Boards of Outsory
Eerie Beason
R. J. Bhike
Minaienoity
Gupénvisora
Auguste
Oads
Paty Staunton
Manone
St. John's
Eleat
John Crosby
W. Wiseman
St. Payne
Gatewood
St “‘Thomas Opiecopalee
van Ied
Western
ELK Lodge
J. A. Parker
the Legal. Record
Twelfth
Treat
Thirteenth Street
Amma Butt
George Rigee
Lot AZ
Sixth Street
Souyheagt Comediia K
Ecus
Neamt
E. Hagesene
lot _ Hot
Muse
Sthrry Nortreart
Teresa Lang
Thomay B. O'Dee
Ty Bawerd
Boemg
McCollam
Aucare
Wardington Loken and Trust Company
Trustes
Ag Fewls and
Cartora
Willson
Kenarey ‘& Days Co
Abe
Samuel H. Zittle
Near -Boonshore
Hagerstown
WaehInefon Brat
Beever
Danville
Thomas & Corewoye
Acme
Wlodaw Cleaning Company
Apeker
Seon
Esa
Benjamita Fa
Vermilion Var Baithaars
Ohlo
Ralraad Company
Tackday Fulton & Dha
Waae Ee Plaintif
Winship No. Ce
Quituamoe Company Ve
Mortle Earopean ‘Express Comteny
Plalatut
Blamen & Jacob
Annie MG. Bleckwelt
Tames Stackpil Limes alvorce,Plalatutre Attorney
Caxlington
Mary.a. Spencer
Va. Thomas
Qpenser
Tha Roman Auto Co
Motor Sales Co
Waverlys
Pope Auto. CO
14Th'st
RTO
A Reo Automobiles
Lester D. Moore, JR
Oze Lith
C. W
Hudson
Kam Mea
Ava H.W
Miller Brothers
Marion
Hollman
W. H. Wi. Wyman Co
American Simplex
Woods Electric
REGAL
Wilson Company
DE Eese
Puone
Monta
Code & Stodpard CO
Sabargom
Ste
BNAP
Folly
Seighale
Es. Gato Trust
Busta
Empire
P. Dorsett Co
17Th &U
Simmerman & Illy
St. Ow
Beding
Whaite
Jo Bassara
F Street
Eld
Tescoustiot Aioe
Aulzeovileg
Tana
Tg Carsings
Ernie Font
Santere ‘Victoria
Epee Ammgor
Bos
Pat Rover Arin
Rida
Bedi
Waltman
Pama Av
Alan Boysi
Serran
Gaines
Mije
Newspapf
Oarchiv
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!