National Civic Federation Meeting Aids Women Leaders
Welfare department members and prominent women gathered after a Roosevelt White House address for a reception at the Willard. Leaders from labor, employers, and reform circles praised reforms and discussed expanding women’s welfare work led by Mrs. McCormick and other national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Autdr Ag
Roosevelt
White House
Willard
Andrew Carnes
John Mitchell Samuel Gompers
Commerce
Straus
Kobe
Wathray
McCormick
Chicago
Mrs McCormick
Post
Wome
New York
Harriman
Wiss Anne Morgan
Er York
Fire Panic Strikes Theater During May 11 Show
Chaos at the Orpheum Theater on May 11 as a fire panic caused injuries to several spectators. Firefighters contained the blaze after thieves damaged exit lines and a crowd fled from floor to balcony. Authorities report roughly 6,000 feet of timber destroyed valued around $15,000 and property damage at Cooper River Navy Yard area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sido
Pune
Piedmont
Marietta Street
Orpheum Theater
Cie
Burton
Gompens
Cooper Raver
Navy Yard
Might
Hard to Controvert in Baltimore American Voice
A rough transcript shows a dealer and a narrator debating automobiles amid objections to gasoline cars. The father rejects gasoline engines due to odor and prefers electric options, while a Cleveland dealer notes the challenge in convincing him. A man claims he would rather work than take cash for a saved child’s life, illustrating motive and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Governors Laud Plan Airship Flies Two Miles
Washington report notes Alabama Governor Comer and several peers praising Roosevelt era conservation drive. Governors from Mississippi New Mexico Montana and Idaho arrive for the conference while discussions focus on party instruction and presidential support with insistence on orderly credentialing and secure access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelts
Washington
BB Comer
Alabama
Riggs House
Bucey
George Curry
New Mexico
Edward Norris
Montana
Edward Fooh
Missineippi
Par- Gee
California
Frank Hants
Indiana
Frank R Gooding
Idall
Giford Pinchot Forester
United States
Imr Pinchot
Yale Freshman in Fire Crowd Struck by Police Club
William Thomas van Alstyne, Albany resident and Yale Sheffield Scientific School freshman, lies seriously ill at the Yale infirmary after being struck on the head by a police club during a crowd incident at a fire. Witnesses say he was turning to move away when the assault occurred. he is the son of the late William Van Alston, Albany's former Democratic mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
May
William Thomas van Alstyne
Albany
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Yale Infirmary
Vrain van Alstynest
Witnesases
Willam Yin Alstone
Soldier Kills 3 Comrades at Camp Luzon Tragedy
A telegram from Camp Stotsenburg Luzon reports Private Mike Beacham of the First United States Cavalry killed three comrades and wounded three others, one mortally. Dead sergeant William Hoey and privates Wilson Woodward and Edward Woodward named. Beacham presumed insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minila
Camp Stotsenburg
Los Angeles
Pampange Province
Island
Luzon
Mike Hounham
First United States Cavalry
Amuck
Lirat Sergt
William Hoey
G Wilson
Thomas Woodward
Edward Woodward
Troop F First Cavalry
Beacham
Weather conditions and forecasts from Washington era report
A weather bulletin describes a developing storm moving east north east over the next 24 hours with strong winds and potential heavy precipitation. It notes temperature drops in the north and east, showers across the Gulf states, unsettled conditions in the upper midwest, and fresh winds along the Atlantic coast and Great Lakes. Temperature readings at various stations are listed, with sunshine and rainfall projections and river bulletins referencing naval movements and port logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
610
Weramiaty
Las
Fe Patihern
Postern
Gil
New Fagland
Tennesee
East Gulf States
Iaynfail
Atlante Comat
Minotsipp
Gulf Coast
Norminesiers
Timm Lalee Wisk Andhwessers
Crant Banks
Fleet officers parade in autos through San Francisco bay area
In San Francisco May 11 the Atlantic fleet officers and men rode in a line of automobiles along streets around the bay passing Chinatown. Rear Admiral Swimburaze led the group while Admiral Thomas, ill with a cold, sent his flag lieutenant K G Castleman in his stead. A major social event was a reception and ball at the Fairmont Hotel honoring Navy Secretary Metcalf with Mrs Edward Robeson Taylor and eighteen society women hosting. Metcalf to depart for Washington Wednesday. At Ogden Utah, Rear Admiral Robley D Evans, en route east, was greeted at the union depot by hundreds including state officials. Evans, on crutches, spoke to the crowd, recalled his Annapolis cadet days, and presented a bunch of sweet peas to a girl nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
May
Bay
Swmburaze
Chinatown
Thomas
Connecticut
Leutenant
K. G Castleman
Salt Lake City
Admirs
Utah
Annapolis
California
Perth
Chinese Student Dies After Kidney TB Operation at Yale
Tarah Clarence Chen, one of four Chinese Yale students, died at New Haven Hospital from surgery for kidney tuberculosis. Three countrymen present at his death recall his request to his wife in Shanghai and to his father. Chen left a wife and three brothers in Shanghai. a medical school member went to Washington to arrange body return with the Chinese Legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaial
Washington
New Haven
Tarah Clarence Chen
Yale
Government of
China
New Haven Hospital
Shanghai
Chen
A Od
Medical School
Chines Legation
Boldest of Firebugs Thwarted In Tenement Fire Attack
New York May 11 A group of two plainclothes men and a guard watched as an incendiary crept onto a roof at Md West Twente ninth street and dumped kerosene through a skylight. The fire spread to stairs. A burning bundle was dangled by a string. A detective fired four times at a face peering down. The suspect fled to another house. This was the seventh such attempt in a week. Police suspect a tenant’s refusal to bow to blackmailing letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
MD West Twente Ninth Street
Fleet
Wu Ting-fang Denies Drunkenness and Praises Vegetarian Diet
Minister Wu Ting-fang denied drinking intoxicants at a Philadelphia banquet and extolled vegetarianism. Speaking at a club event hosted by Miss Janet Richards at Rauscher's, he dismissed reports of a fall from a water wagon and commented on champagne and tea abstinence. He said he will promote vegetarian principles upon return and hopes to live to 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting-fang
Philadelphia
Janet Richards
Rauscher
Sam
John B Henderson
United States
Missouri
Fairbanks
Alvashad
Miss Richards
Paris Dress Fad Sparks Racecourse Stirring Exhibition
At Longchamps on Sunday four young women in ultra fashionable sheath gowns, promoting Rue de la Paix dressmakers, caused a riot of reaction among spectators. Police removed the insistent display as directors debated action, while officials argued the outfits reflected current fashion with no further steps planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Justmbances
Longchamps
Rue de la Pais
Senator Tilman Suffering Stroke in Washington
United States Senator Tilman remains in a sanitarium in Washington after a paralytic stroke weeks ago. He is accompanied by Mrs Tilman and has issued orders to avoid disturbance. His health has improved but he continues to feel effects as he plans an upcoming Europe trip from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nited
Senjamma
Hran Tilman Sim
Mrs Tilman
Bert To Lim
Tilman
Europe
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civic Federation
Bertrat Portal
Boos Tota Ily
Wuragad
Ea Peat
Eerie Orp Ospae
Vasgdon Lee
Anil
Soual
Orhed
Ciretes
Wiss
Anne Morgar
Pierpont
Mis J Borden Harriman
New Yonk
New Yonk To the Haw of the Committee Recsntl, Formed In New York City
Garfield
George Wever
Goodnan
Cowks
Alurriy
Washiston
New Ges
Boyery
Ta An
Intermacienil
Cali
Nour Mogan
Dorisa Hamma
Date Res Wisa Higgins
Antiana Aegie
Mme Lin
Nichols
Mary Hat Willard
Farmer Mbs
Warls Wiss
Geririte Fek
Taleatt Wallan
Howe Brook
Tadetoa
Lewytas
Bnuags U Boats
Holok
Fabetin
Vreebeer
Ants Fo
Bae Hiltoman
Laartern
Wiliam Ou
Eho Woo Fk
oHry Fc
Iimirsan
Ainand
Fame
Wiliam
Arthur Lee
Bon Ban
Agenth Ds
Hebet Walworth
Spencer Treant
Renay
Seaton
James
Atlanta
Cleveland
Lfe
Comer
Bryant
Gooding
Idaho
Taft
Rollin Woodrulf
Gas Curtis Guild
Vassar Hisetts
Perably
Gor Pottirson
Tennessees
John Alison
Fort
New Jersey
Mite Ton Oy Massh
Bryan’s
Pwien Ashe
Bryan
Johnson
Bluho
Willird
Bunch
Adel
Sin City
Tinwushiv Ronest
Diether Lesen
Iim
Tony
Stern
Treasury
Danter
Supreme Court
Ofiere
The
Houston Post
Vear
Fannie
Wright Brothers
North Carolina
Washington Post
Manteo
N. C
Wright| Brothers
Tor
Sand Hill
Tocmeet
Troop F
First Cavalry
Island of
Ais UW
Lakes Wish
Sverial
Washington Fost
Harpers Ferre
Rivera
Birmingham
A. Uayguard
Mare Island
Chattanooga
Cavite
Marie
Porter Blakely
DeLong Thornton
Tinges
al Key West
RaHal Fam
League Island
Maloe
Mare Inland Light
Roy
Davenpor Sova
Davenpor Sova Oy
Ewer Colo
Des
Mone
Tova Ey
Gelie Tou Tex
Helens Mont
Indianapol
Jacksonville Pix
Ez Hansen
CIA
Sirrouette Mi
Stemptis
North
Omaha
Pittsbore
Paul Mion
Vicksburg
Aquagart
Directoire
Touny
Edmonston & Co
Edmonston & Co., Inc
F Street
N. W
Senator Tillman
Phas
Unite States
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
NlewsParre
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!