Contested Harriman Suit and Govt Delays Questioned
The letter from Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte laments nine months without bringing suit against Harriman interests over Oregon and California rail road ventures. It notes delays in Coos Bay grants and cites criticisms of Postmaster General Meyer and public officials, including Tillman, over alleged evasions and political maneuvering. The document references Shakespearean allusions and contends executive inaction while urging swift action on the main suit from September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Harriman Interpals
Una
Charles J Bonaparte
Congress
Mir Tilman
Jawai
Milionaires
Meyer
Presi Iene
Geral
Dorrie
Reed & Watkins
Senate
Miss Brinkley Accidentally Shoots Herself in Winston Salem
Miss Brinkley, daughter of a Norfolk and Western agent, teaching in Augusts county, arrived in Winston Salem yesterday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Witt. A young man called, and after he left she said she had accidentally shot herself. the bullet entered the left breast but did not strike a vital spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Frinkley
Hrinkies
Norfolk and Western
Winston Salem
Jeln Wo Witt
Revolutionist as minister named to succeed Leger in Washington
Hastien Lesder Sannon, a former foreign affairs minister and revolutionary leader who helped topple President Nord Alexis, is appointed Haitian minister to the United States. He will replace J N Leger, who has long represented Haiti in Washington and resigned after the government’s overthrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastien Lesder Sannon
J N Leger
Port Au Prince Halth
H Fauleus Sannon
Nord Alexis
United States
Mr Bannon
Leger
Washington
Envoy Paul Finds Friends in Venezuela Talks
Paris cable negotiations for reopening the French link to Venezuela progress smoothly with Dr Paul leading the talks. An early resumption of diplomatic relations is anticipated as France has received overtures in a favorable manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paris
Venezuela
Paul
Thie
France
Paula
Pleads for Refugees Subhits Briefs On Cases
Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders met President Roosevelt at the White House to urge asylum for political refugees. Memoranda cited specific cases including Mexican reform movement refugees and Russian exile, with the council asking action from federal authorities on behalf of oppressed political dissidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
White Henge
National Convention
Federation
Denver
United States
Mr Gompers
White House
Frank Morrison
John B Lennon
James Duncan
John Mitchell
James O Connell
Max Morris
D A Hayes
William D Huber
Jozeph F Valentine
John R Alpine
Abducted at 11 and bigamy charges shake divorce suit
In Newark chancellor court, Wie Helen Vreeland claims abducted at age 11 by her father’s coachman James Ia Guin and married to McGinn by a man posing as a priest. She asserts she was driven abroad. Richard Vreeland, her husband, faces revelations of a second marriage at Ridgewood and two daughters. The case prompts briefs from lawyers as connections between both spouses rise to light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Helen Kh Vierland
Leonia
Chancellors Court
Newark
James Ia Guin
McGinn McGinn
Richard Vreelang
Midgewood
Neu Leonia
Mru Vreelands
McGinn
Viceland
Wary Connelly
Ridgewood
Vreeland
Libelprobe over Panama Canal purchase mob publications
United States papers report libel proceedings likely against New York publishers who criticized the Panama Canal sale from the French company. The DOJ sent files to Stimson, authorities plan to present to a grand jury, with Jerome to decide state charges. Citations mention Kelson Cramwell Douglas Robinson and Charles Taft, and possible actions in New York and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Lnited
Stimson
New York
Panama
United States
Amgn
Wing VW
Kelson Cramwell
Douglas Robinson
Charles Taft
Prescin Select
Theimatte
France
Anatiias Club
Jt 1
Vr Stimson
Wvel
Assau
Canal
Coloria
Bonaparte
Allarey Stimson
Pipers
Jerome
Graud
New Loth
Craising
Indianapolis
York
Panama Canal
IL ‘S
New York State
Federa
New York County
Nehbs
Lewyers AC Rouvey
Guild Elected President of Foresters in Elate Vote
The American Forestry Association unanimously elected officers led by president elect Curtis Guild of Massachusetts, successor to James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture who retires. Vice presidents include Andrew Carnegie, James J. Hill, WW Finley, David R. Francis, George T. Oliver, Charles W Eliot, Taft, Weir Mitchell, Peabody, Andrew D White, Albert Shaw, Pardee, Ransdell, Van Hise, Rothrock, BE Ferguson, Edward Everett Hale, N J Bartlett, Rutherford Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forestry Association
Aaite
Guv Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
James Wilson
Mr Guild
Andrew Carnegie
James J Hi
WW Finley
The
Southern Railway
David R. Francis
Bissourt
George T Oliver
Pittsburg
Eliot Charles B Taft
Ohio
Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
George Foster Peabody
New York
Andrew D White
Albert Bhaw
Gov Pardee
California
Ransdell
Louisiana
Charles R van Hise
Wisconsin
JT Rothrock
Annsylvania
Ferguson
Ontario
Edward Everet Hale
J Batcheloer
New Hampshire
White House Officials and Senators Named in 1900s Memo
A fragment lists various high level officials and lawmakers including Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Assistant Secretary of State, Commissioner of Immigration, Judge, Attorney General, Secretary of the Navy, Rear Admiral, and multiple U.S. Senators and Representatives from states such as Massachusetts Wyoming Indiana South Dakota New York Indiana Montana Wilt naitt California and North Dakota. The document also mentions former state senators and commissions with names like Voth Com mis sioner and MeLluenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Winthro
Lodge
Massachusetts
Clark
Wyoming
Devfridgt
Indiana
Gamble
South Dakota
Denby
California
Fornes
New York
Watson
Landis
Pray
Parsons
New Lort
Velalghlis
Wiltnaitt
Ghons
Nath Dakota
Cook
Coorado
Tennessee
Hill
Connecticut
Bess
Nea York
Vreeland
New
Driscoll
Lormer
Fanchot
Sen
Cheney
Wiss
Missing Man in Seizure of Unsolved Case Sparks Police Probe
Seventh Precinct police investigate possible murder or suicide in the case of James Young, missing since December 2. Clues include clothing matches found along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with connections to local charity beneficiary Lizza Green and her daughter Ida Green. The incident is tied to alleged mistreatment and threats from supposed friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fun
James Loung
Sears
Ridge Road
Therm
Pirie
Young
Parsons
Hous
Geigons
Seventh Precinct
Ma P
Tda Green Lormerny
Lizza C Green Wan
Miss Green
Marshall Willam Taylor
Ida G
Ida Green
Munyon Remedies Promoted for Cold and Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Munyon's Cold Remedy for head and throat relief, fever checks, and pain from colds. It claims to cure grip, stubborn coughs, and offers Rheumatism, Kidney, and Vitalizer preparations. The text lists a 25 cent price and references Munyon's Almanac from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyons
Munyon
Wanyon
Munyon'n
Philadelphia
Grand Army presses executive for Lincoln centennial under government auspices
Grand Army heads press President and cabinet to observe Lincoln’s February centennial under government auspices. Roosevelt says he cannot attend due to travel, while naval and army officials undergo health checks to support a grand national celebration plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Veyins
S. Bardette
Tunham
Warrington
Mysterious white powder discussed at Pippin inquest
Prosecutor Dean linked a dangerous white powder to the death of Charles T. Pippin after wine in an amateur show. He warned murder may be involved and questioned whether the poison was intended for hire or the actor, Maude Hammer Pippin, seized with a washing powder to remove a burn. The inquest explored the powder theory as Maryland Delaware local option tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydet
Publi
Provocuto
Dean
Charles T .Pippin
Pippin
Maryland
Delaware
Maryland Mc Kodlet
Methodist Church
Water Gas Use in Massachusetts Cities Sparks Debate
In a discussion on gas production, United States Inspector Runyon notes water gas is cheaper but high in carbon monoxide. He cites Massachusetts and national trends, saying most plants mix water and coal gas or use coal gas, with safety concerns tied to combustion and faulty fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gag Metera
Washington
Massachusetts
Thera
National Directory of Gas Companies
Amale
Runyon
Boston
Commission Refuses to Dismiss Complain Against Express Co
The Interstate Commerce Commission yesterday refused to dismiss the complaint of the American Bankers Association against the American Express Company. The action centers on alleged discriminatory practices in dealing with exchanges, orders, and related services in interstate commerce.
BOARD WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH STATE RATE RULINGS
Government affirms respect for state railroad tariff reasonableness and restraint on interstate adjustments The Interstate Commerce Commission dismisses Paola Refining Co v Missouri Kansas Texas line case without prejudice noting shorthaul excesses do not violate law The action cites numerous named individuals and clergy cited for context in the docket showing broad public interest and procedural steps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanioad Commission
al I
Interstate Commerce Commission
Paola (Hans) Refining Company
Missouri Kangan and Texas Railroad
Health Office Records Snapshot of Local Residents Ages
A trimmed list from the Health Office records records several residents with addresses and ages including Marlin A Goodwin Helen G Hornaday Henrietta Stewart Annie H Kratz John T Love William F Cook George W Phuger Laura A Duffy Catherine Bitchels William A Wateon Bridget H Bros Julia Ashton Annette Hawilas Mosea Raichgert Mary Kilfan Frank Hartman Hartman group, plus numerous births of multiple children and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin A Goodwin
St. Nw
Helen G Hornaday
Henrietta Stewa T
Annie H Kratz
John T Love
Wiliam F
Cook
George Wi Phuger Bunker Hill
Laura A
Duffy O
Sears
Catherine Bitchels
Svears
William A
Wateon
Regent Hotel
Bridget
H Bros
Julia Ashton
Annette Hawilas
Mosea
Leah Raichgert
Bor Dark
Mary Kilfan
Frank
Allfe F Hartman
George H
Josephine
Wales
John
Alic
R. Daingefeld
Moriz
Bely
Shenowaky
Louie
Rose Harrowits
Tevle
Frances Payne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alifornié
Oregon
Harriman
Oregon and California
Door
Lore Ti
Tillman
Dorrido
Abinet
Atry
Wi Roosevelt
Derr
Iman
Annalas le Fle
MW Laltman
Lealu
Noamas
Wilkkan
Clalles
Cart
Roanoke
Young Man Call
Envoy Paul
Federation of Labor Committee
Gompers
Mitchell
Mormon
Ans
Morison
Tas
Menleaniberal Party
Arizona
Dias
Jan Pouren
Cone
Suze
Ricardo Flores Mugon
Antonio I Vallerreal
Librado Ricers
Los Angeles
Igy
Mexico
Baef
Fhe Bief
Monsy
Alexander
Arzona
Lawler
Java
American
Rudowitz
Federal
Iter
Coachman
John Alpine
Joseph Valentine
Empire
GUILD
James Young
Saul
Rives
Trestigeor
Iit
Horsebank
Virgina Farm
Jatur
W. Butts
Iamself
Cary ‘v Jist
Warrenton
Army
Gor Rines
Mutual Bureau
Lansbergh & Bro
Seventh Street
Batiste and Coutil
Mozart
Interstate Commerce Body
Alfred B Gates
Ind
Long Hemenway
Larnest
Maxheimer
Ethel W Haur
John Reff Shannon
O'Siliam
Hosalle J Rousseau
Schmitt
Norman A Reid
Kettle L. Linton
Ballston Va Aid
Frances J Stoeard
Bonares William
Matting
Montgomer Couty
Emma V Calver
Eugene
Harmon Albert Tilt
Harrisburg
Asi Margaret Frederich
Baltimore
Rey
Dames
Ireine
Nathaniel C Pigher
Roberta Roy
Her J We Watkon
Torsey Mercer
Lena White
Pew
Stewart Joseph F Smith
Meta B Brown
Thomas & Harlin
Health Office Record
Oftigians
P.V
John H. Magruder Wirelessie
Connecticut Avenue
K St
Belmont
Herth
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street N
Cis
Americas
Balboa
Christian Xander
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N. W
Tran
Wei
Carr
Sieane Ee
Lekent
Wilson & Mayers, Manufacturers
G Street
Grand Rapids
newa + cies
Wilson & Mayers
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!