Investigations Edge Toward New Haven Rail Deal
The Interstate Commerce Commission probes the New York Westchester and Boston line and the New Haven deal. testimony by William Rockefeller may be taken. focus on dummy stockholders and transfers prior to franchise changes worth about 1.2 million dollars. Journal notes resignations and potential witnesses, including Mellen era documents and top directors, with hearings running into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
C. S. Dfellen
William Rockefeller
Istaed
Interstate Commerce
New Tyr, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Joseph Woots
TS. Biller
New Yort
Westchester
Boston
Maar
Haver
Dave Thomas Byrnes
Police of
New York
Greorge M. Graham
Pennsylvon
Hata
Stockhelders
Polk
Thi
J. G Adkins
Jesse Co. Adkins
Agalstanc
Department of Justice
Adkins
Department
Metlen
McReynolds
McChord
Interarete Commerce Commission
Bfeller
Washington
Mellon
Holle
Willam Rockefeller
Mellen
Rockefeller
Jekyl Tsiend
Folk
Money Trust
Frantic Death Notice Misses Tone Fyday Soyta
Fragments recount a death and funeral notices for several individuals including Frances Parrot and Fritz nod Bea Mothenin. The text lists residences, dates in May, cemetery interments, and family relations amid a jumbled obituary page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Fyday
Soyta
Tiereaie Sher
Mondus
Phersay
Erie
Walyyston
Cleawood
Suddedams
Walinet
Hatili
Fev
Kwan
Satur
Etary
Ais
Ber Mawvin M. Morton
Cert
Sure Ear
Tulen Martin
Moninena
Chat- Pancorg
Povarel Sarurdik
Ak Rakhyde Canis
Ove Hiehand
Went
Labour
Ray el Foontrom
Hopper Freed on Probation After Fraud Trial
James F. F. Hopper was sentenced to two years in prison and placed on probation after a court found him sufficiently punished for defrauding metal manufacturers by claiming Navy Department contracts without competition. Chief Justice Miabaugh had voiced a probation view before his death, a sentiment Justice Gould later shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. F. Hopper
Sulety
Navy Department
Justice Gould
Miabaugh
Hopper
Noverber
Norfolk Beats Richmond 10 to 5 in baseball clash
In Richmond, Norfolk scored five runs in the second inning aided by three hits and errors, powering a 10 to 5 victory over Richmond. Mount St. Mary’s also topped Bucknell 9 to 3 in Emmitsburg as part of the same wire-service brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Norfolk
Revon
AlTennant
Aoa Hohe
Mprasty
She
Snyder
Ol McMahon
MeIntyre
Tirhmona
Hune—Johs
Bunting
Bogor
Tanhamt
Prossis
NeMaboo
Cleveland
Sela
Als
Aff Meintyrn
Erseed Ball
Stewart
Wildnitehensloan
Markin
Messin
Lawk and Clark
Gaimp
Mount St. Mary's
Washington Post
Emmitsburg
Mount St. Marge's
Bucknell
Ars Sone
Ee Fiene
Cigoent
Selfers
Breaner
Massie family slayings shock Ohio town
In Ironton Ohio Mrs Dennis Massie and her two children were found murdered at Greasy Ridge. Harley Beard 18 confessed in Chicago to killing Massie family including Mary and Robert Massie and the mother. He described beating and slashing victims and stealing two watches and $20 before fleeing to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Ohio
Dennis Massie
Robert
Mary
Harley Beard
Chilcago
W. E. Massie
Mary Massie
Hia
Neribrort
Ckutl
Beard
Chicago
Massie
Hlavieting
To. B. Day
West
Madison Street
Hassles
Bob
Arlington
Min
Dhla
Hob
Massies
Thia
Ironton County
Elola
Heard
Mrs. Day
Portsmouth Wins Doubleheader Over Petersburg
Portsmouth tops Petersburg 4 2 in the first game and 5 2 in the second. Lineup changes show improvement as Simmons Laval Cook Alexander and Schwartje starred. Petersburg miscues and pitching by Richmond aided the comeback. The doubleheader, delayed by darkness, wrapped in 1 hour 16 minutes with key hits from Almanac era names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Petarsh’'s
Miamouth
Anh Goa
Shamona
Alkwyd
Javal
OlMeRivnon
Diawh
UY Alexander
Jackal
Wecek
Demrande
Rorter
Barnett
OlPray
Zo Bowell
Ol Baxter
Za Lowe
Cans Fbo Tee
Ag Merson
Sehwarti
Richmond
Ferson
Petersturges
Simmons
Damrau
Howell
Lowe
Boyd
Cook
Tros
Baxter
Schwarte
Paster
Busch
Thay
Hite
Envel
Schwartjle
Mekiveen
Froy
Schwartje
Tee
Fuster
Witchet
Piersoo
Om Tierson
Pinrwon
Strouck
Plevaan
Schwartie
Firat
Pierson
Schwartzje
Plteher
Portemouth
Mr. Noroam
Patorig'g
Abhoa el
OfFoster
Ernett
Oliver
Rowell
Eastor
Teughlin
OlLaweeien
Patersburg
Hans—Simmons
Laval
Boys
Molilvean
Alexander J
Egughitn
Bagelicy
Troy
Layel
Lawrence
Aus
Balfa
Auatis
Widprichts
Avista
Umpiro
St. Norcum
Hall Woman Held on Murder and Arson Charges
Mrs Hall, held on a murder charge accusing her of fatally shooting her husband on April 15, faces a grand jury probe into multiple arson attempts. Bail set at 3000 leaves she must depart Louisa County, with a July trial in sight and a possible Richmond departure tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Dapa
Shackle
Ford
Hall
Wi S
Dunkam
Chesapeake and Ohio
Green Spring
Shackleford
Louisa County
Richmond
Southern Methodists may establish university in place of Vanderbilt
A diary noting Vanderbilt’s status is cited as the basis for a plan by a 16 member commission to establish a new Methodist church university in place of Vanderbilt. The majority urges setup via the board, while the minority calls for continued church rights and reconciliation with Vanderbilt through the board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodists
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma City
Okla
New Church University
Board of Bishops of
the Methodist Church, South
Ruli Ing
Tennessee Supreme Court
General Conference
Church
Board of Trust
Te School
Board of Education
6000 Pupils Parade Across Frederick County
A parade in Frederick Maryland marked by over 400 participants from all county districts. Pupils teachers and trustees carried American flags as dignitaries including Dr H Gardiner Prof J Houck Judge Urner Glenn Worthington and Dr Hy Asple observed. After the march athletic events and a large display of student work at the Frederick Armoury followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Washington Post
Board of
School Commissioners
Harry J. Keafayver
Maratiats el
H. Gardiner
J. Houck
Urner
Glenn H Worth
Opticians Seek State Exams to Clear Fakers
Virginia opticians at the Teaftersoure convention announce plans to urge state laws mandating examinations for optometrists. They say out of state takers have flooded the field, despite a defeated bill in the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tefersoure
State Optical Association
Opticians
Ohio veterans dedicate shaft for 126th Ohio Infantry at Bloody Angle
Ohio veterans gathered for the May 16 ceremony near the Bloody Angle battlefield. Col. Joan McElroy and Admiral Chester served as escorts, with Capt. M.B. Rowe meeting guests and a Barre granite monument unveiled bearing the fallen’s names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
126Th
Bloody- Angle
Washington Frost
Prefericksburg
Val
Ohio
Bloody-Angle
Hera
Joan McEiroy
Washington
Admiral Chester
M. Saltezaber
Charles C. Royce
G. Fan R
M.B. Rowe
A. P. “Rowe
McElroy
Barre
Boys See Revisionary Theft Kids Escape By River
Two teenage boys aged 17 escape from custody after stealing bicycles and rowing away from a wharf. They allegedly boarded a river, swam to another quay, and were recaptured later. Authorities hold them for reform school pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantolty
Herman Addison
Chapman Wills
Adiiaon
Miners May Strike In June Wage Talks Break Up
Kanawha coal field wage scale talks adjourned to May 25 after miners in the Kanawha district returned to work. UMWA District 17 president Thomas Cairns warned a general strike could be called by June 1 if no agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem
Kanawha Fields
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Fed
Thomas Cairns
United Mine Workers of America
Virginia Jewelers Elect Titmus President at Petersburg Meeting
The Virginia Retail Jewelers Association endorsed deceptive advertising as a misdemeanor and chose Petersburg leader E H Titmus as president with officers from Danville Roanoke Richmond Farmville and Norfolk. Norfolk will host the 1915 convention while Titmus and Roanoke’s Rusow are named delegates to the American National Jewelers convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titmus
Norfolk
Suestel
Washington Post
Wpetereturg
Viretnia Retail Jewelers’ Association
J. J. Spear
Danville
Ered Kouler
Richmond
Taurth
B. Paul
W. D. Martin
Farmville
U. ¥. Russow
Roanoke
J. James
Anage
Newport News Beats Roanoke 3 2 In Close Home Opener
Buck Barton stars for Newport News in a 3 to 2 win over Roanoke as Graham’s one handed grab and timely hits pace the home nine. Roanoke’s two runs come on errors and a pair of infield hits in a tense pitchers duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport” News
Buck Barton
Washington
Gus Hill
Roanoke
Grahamh
Metxell
Seare
N. News
Aphos
Metabo
Onorea
Waters
Burke
Greham
Welcker
Carnes
Ginckson
Ollymecher
Barton
Newport
McCabe
Davin
Walters
Hummel
Hutke
Graham
Davis
Trmsaber
Piny
Derle
Gondell
Barnes
Strick
Hut
Tirst
Bartts
Om Barton
Newport News
Rosnoke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inslush Fund Hunt
LC. C. Counsel
Dead Man
Hayin Hilliner
New York City
Mr. Milner
George MacCulloch Miller
Lewis Cass Redyard
George F. Baker
Torstay
Thompson
Auddenly
Waliera
Hoste Mowihes
Meat Olivet
Wilwarthd
Pra
Reeser
Mondas
Boy
Slayer
Nea
Favor Hew Church School
STORE
coMromasia Shopping
Pacilathes
Maryland University Regents
Baltimore
Goldsborough
Board of Regents
University of Maryland
Frederick H. Fletcher
Robert Garrett
William P. Ryan
Sylvan H. Tak
Oliver Metzerodt
John ''T. Edwards
Easton
Talbot County
Baltimors
Otto Batholds
Ceell County
Virginia Jewelers
Ferden
E. B. Oster
Cumberland
Martin “Luther
Perdew
Bean's Gove
Frank 4. Perdew
Blesta Belle Oster
Cumberland Waller
Parsnage
Ddein Brown
Daivama
Panata
Anheuser-Busch
St.louis
Anheuser-Busch Branch
Washington, Dist
Charlottesville
Charlotten- Ville
Staunton
Centerfeld
Bente
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Frank Geier
ST. Mlw
Mosinrn Shay ‘al
J. WM. Lee
Privaty
Modest Prises
Colephena Main
Thos
M. Hindle
R. Speare
N. W
Tansk OY
Spearke
Mts
Sergeon
R. Harris & CO
Tokalon CO. Inc
The
Post
Dee
Pepe
Washington” Post
Lhe Mame Newspaper
nhbHiye
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!