Post Scripts and Echoes From A Distant Century
Fragmentary diary style notes reference a White House visit by Magnus, Robert, Joemy, Fred, and Lincoln, with Hiram absent. Mentions Japan immigration, McAdoo salary cut, and a 1925 Nicaragua guard withdrawal. Pointers to Wilson Clemenceau pact and Lloyd George denial frame a reflective, scattered world view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus
Robert
Joemy
Fred
Meary Lincoln
White House
Hiram
Johnson
Dakotans Refuse To Name La Follette
In North Dakota the Republican convention declined to endorse a candidate for governor Arthur G Sortle of Grand Forks was indorsed for governor by the nonpartisan league. The executive committee seeks a candidate to stand in the Republican column unless election laws require another designation. The convention did not endorse a presidential primary candidate on March 18 and voted to support Senator Robert Latellovis of Wisconsin for the prasi agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamarck
North Dakota
Arthur G Sortle
Grand Forks
Astrocta
Stee
Robert Latellovis
Wisconsin
Prasi
Harriman Satis Seat On Change at 85,000
Harriman in the New York area for the youngest member of the New York Stock Exchange. Feehan recently divorced, formerly Mina de Stebes, today his seat on the exchange for 85000. Marriman resigned months ago from the brokerage arm of Tucker & Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hareriman
Feehan
Mina
de Stebes
Marriman
Tucker &, Anthony
Gasoline Inquiry Multiplies Amid Treasury and Chamber Probes
President Coolidge orders investigation into rising gasoline prices as DoJ expands inquiry while Congress presses probes into the U S Chamber of Commerce and Treasury over engraving and bond duplication. Rep La Guardia demands inquiry into propaganda and insurance lobbying. Wingerald pushes shipping board scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Congress
United States Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Department
Bureau of
Standard Oil
Epude
Coolidge
Ermibiah
Aiptomu. Mills
Scotch Lose 1 500 000 Sending Whisky to U S
Special Cable Dispatch from London reports a whisky smuggling venture into the United States failed, costing about 1.5 million pounds. Aitken Melrose Ltd faced losses as runners vanished with proceeds. the firm plans liquidation with liabilities around 848,000 and assets 81,000 after eight months of US chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch
U. S
London
United States
Aitken, Melrose, Ltd
Notteburgh
Obscary Tribune
Marines Withdraw From Managua After Inauguration
State Department announced plans to withdraw the 100-man American marine guard from Managua Nicaragua after the new administration takes office in January 1945. Arrangements include an anti-insurgent constabulary to maintain order and continued American support through advisers and instructors. London reporting notes Prime Minister Macdonald aims to settle the Newcastle consulate dispute and back the Anglo American liquor treaty in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation Guard
Managua
Nicaragua
Deepartment
Ordeer
Mai
Washington
Maxmenite
Severamena
W Dodds
National Municipal League
Dodda
U.S
London
Macdonald
United States
Newcastle
Alec
House of Commons
Marshall Field Heires Gives Up Citizenship
Chicago February 7 Gwendvolyn Field Edmonnstone granddaughter of Marshall Field plunger Chicago merchant heir, has renounced her American citizenship by order of Federal Judge Carpenter. First local federal case of its kind. Affidavit states marriage to Archibald Charles Edmonstone, a British subject, and current address at Duntreath Castle Blainefield Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gwendvolyn Field Edmonnstone
Marshall Fie
Grife
Teale
Carpenter
Archibald Charles Edmonstone
Duntreath Castle Blainefield
Scotland
Violent Row Breaks Out At School Board Meeting
A heated Franklin school board meeting ended with three hours of clashes and accusations. The fight between Capt Julius Peyser and President James Lloyd loomed large as critics charged the board with personal advancement schemes and biased actions. Amid electrification dispute at Brightwood, Dr Ballou defended procedures while promises of rapid work surfaced, contrasting with cited board orders. The episode underscores deep factional tensions within the district and signals further fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Franklin School
Julius Peyser
James T Lioyit
Ciary
Edwin C Graham
Capt Payeer
Bal‘tow
Peyser
Lloyd
Brightwood
Ballou
Ballo'u
Ijay
Capt Peyser
Mafigutas
Lloyd George and Clemenceau deny secret Rhineland pact report
London and Paris flux over an alleged secret accord between Wilson and Clemenceau. Lloyd George rejects the NY World interview as misattributed, cites foreign office notes, and argues documents discussed would tell their real story. Clemenceau also denies any secret pact and asserts the Geneva text was discussed in earlier talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
London
David Lloyd Oeke
Daily Chronicle
Bigs
Foreign Office
Parig
Rhineland
United States
Germany
Wilcon
Rome
Ote
Porasea
Htt
Idard George Aave
Ste
Azualés
Semqtes
Wilson A&g Clemenceau
Ign
Macdonald
Mont
Tardier
France
Baker
América
Clemencrawe
Paris
David Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
Andre Tradieu
Chamber of Deputies
Wison
Clemencesc
Mymelf
Lloyd Fe
Parks
Actic
Revenue Measure Faces Fight Monday
Tax plan faces extended floor debate with Republicans pressing for higher income taxes and a constitutional amendment to bar tax exempt securities while Democrats caution against rapid passage. The Ways and Means Committee reported the measure amid opposition from several members over wage and surtax changes. The bill seeks reductions in normal tax rates, a lowered top surtax, and revised earned income provisions, with extensive revisions to indirect and administrative sections. The House prepared to vote after an eight hour debate window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse Whys Aid Means
Revans
House
Cme
Green
House Montag
Oappeis
Pirate
Mahon
Mides
Incomba
Whele
Oldfield
Arkansas
Frett
Tennessee
Democrata
Graham
Repuplican
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means Committee
Longworth
Ohio
Georgia
Greeh
Chapel Opens to Public Viewing of Wilson Tomb in Bethlehem
The public may view the tomb of Woodrow Wilson at Bethlehem Chapel as flowers and guards remain in place. The fate of Wilsons final resting place hinges on Mrs Wilsons decision, with plans to relocate or enshrine his coffin in the cathedral crypt as construction progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Bethlehem Chapal
Walter Reed
Wilsor
Grayaon
Alt Mies
Margaret Wilton
Wilsons
England
United States
Huerta Moves Capital To Veracruz Port
Reports say Huerta relocates the revolutionary government capital to Tuxpam Veracruz and dispatches forces toward the Vera Cruz port. A radiogram from New York cites Huerta forces entering Puerto Mexico as consular officials in New Orleans confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Juan Almatins
Taxeb
Adolfo de Is Huerta
Tuxpam
Vera Cruz
Hag ‘Ore
Bly Stail
Aguila Oll Company
Phas
New York
Huerta
Puerto
Mexico
New Orleans
Marican
Vera Crus
A. E Hegeswich
Hares
Gene Huerta
Reciprocity Proposal Seeks District Maryland Auto Tax Conformity
A House measure proposes national motor vehicle reciprocity tying District and Maryland licenses to federal road funds. Rep Blanton of Texas plans a substitute for the gasoline tax bill, aiming to compel Maryland to recognize District auto permits for federal aid highway projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Bobsign
Kentucky
Blanton
Texico
War Memorial Here Asked In Pepper Bill
A joint resolution seeks authorization to erect a war memorial in Pepper District. Senator Deobks sponsors the measure, with the Joint Congressional Committee directing construction and site details. Named individuals include Corporal Eustis and General Anton Stephan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper Bill
Deobks
Imermorial
Engint
Joint Congressional Committee
Brettiot
Qirec
Jovy Egon
Eustis
Gans
E Lester Jones
Arthur D
Dtarks
Frank B
Noyes
Anton Stephan
Bank Resources and Deposits Rise in 1923 Reporting
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes released figures showing national banks' total resources at 23,406,128,000 for December 1923, the highest since 1920. Deposits reached 17,782,901,600, a record except for late 1919, marking a 788,321,006 rise since September and a slower 408,380,000 gain from 1922 due to summer calls for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Free Use of Mails Urged for Mrs. Watson
House postmaster committee chairman Greist introduced a resolution urging free use of mails for Mrs Watson widow of Woodrow Wilson. The measure mirrors a recent extension granted to Mrs Florence Kling Harding, signaling congressional consideration of postal privileges for distinguished widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wifton
Maila
Greist
Florence Kling Harding
Maddo Out Doheny and Seeks Hearing in Senate Inquiry
A Senate oil inquiry saw Maddo sever professional ties with Dahen interests and seek an immediate appearance before the committee. Revelations included disputes over Elkhill California lease aspects and requests for NYSE records amid sharp exchanges and party strains during debates on Fall and Denby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddo
Doheny
I Senate
McAdoo Resigns Doheny Role Aims Hearing Today
William G. McAdoo announced he has terminated his professional services with Doheny interests in a letter to Chairman Lenroot of the Senate committee. He expressed a desire to testify before the committee immediately, denying insinuations that his departure implies wider corruption and defending his conduct as a lawyer in Mexican Doheny matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees Doheny
Menaicas
McAdoo
Mac
Senate
Falt
New York Stock Exchange
Ony Place
Bruce
Melton Tex
Moscow
Aoviet
Snows
Dahen Oi
Nava
Cupirman Lenroot
Oil Committee
Tis
Attort
Albert L
Cor
Elk Hill Calif
Blanchard O:l Company
Califorum
Naval Air Lands
Cneffman Lenrod
Donheny
Medgeo
Piasct
Fall
Denby
Senator Reid
Missouri
Maryland
William G McAdoo
Iera
Firat
Doheny
At Adoo
Si Deheny
Franklin K Lane
Interior
Doheny Companies
Doheny Companiex
My &m
Offte
Hs Comrunicagom
WeAdoo
Debany
Dehenys
Mladoo
Los Amgvnes
Lane
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Rothwell Brown
Ieeeenp
Underworld
Dugson
Wayne Wheeler
Japan
Tokyo
Yecutan
Hua
Rio Grande
Pomeare Uxns
State Department
Amaerican Guard of Marines
la Follette
Harriman
Action
Nebraska
South Dakota
Bureau OF Engraving
U. S. Chamber Hit
Brewer
Treasury—Law Guardia
Mellon
Kitzgerlad
Leonie
StHl
Shipping Board
Tull
Veteran Bureau
Harding
Charles B Brewer
Marshall Field Heires
Florida
Atlantic
LIN
Lloyd. George
Haying
Yucatan
Leander
Rooster
Elsie Jania
WILL
Dr Hornaday
New York Zoo
Richard Washburn Child
Eide
Watson
Ween
Washington Port
Lenroot
Reed
Ing
Onl Chase
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!