Casement Hanged After High Treason Trial in London
The body of Roger David Casement, former knight and British consul, was found dead at Pentonville after a death sentence for high treason was carried out. Crowds gathered outside the prison as priests gave last rites and Casement faced execution with calm, then a coroner's jury confirmed the legal death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ron David Casement
Campire
Falar Reader
Udaty
Pentonville
Hig
Ytison
Janes McCarroll
Casement
Roger David Casement
Middlesex County
P. R. Manter
Ireland
Roger
Robert
Cecil
Associated Press
Norievance
England
Germany
Irish Legion
McCarrelt
Daily News
Bnt
Iartyr
Fryatt
George
Great Britain
Roger Casement
Berlin
Mstody
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hin Joby
Executions at the Tower of London Through the Ages
A historical note lists famed Tower executions from 1183 to 1544 including George, Duke of Clarence. Edward V and Richard, Duke of York. Earl of Warwick. Anne Boleyn. Katherine Howard. Lady Jane Grey. Sir Walter Raleigh. and others. It frames Sir Roger Casement’s hanging within this long grim lineage at the Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
London
Roger Casement
Henry VI
George, Duke of Clarence
Lord Hastings
Edward Ve
Richard Duke of York
Edward TV
Earl of Warwick
Kedmund de la Pole
Anne Boleyn
Henry VII
Katherine Howard
Henry Vout
Larry Jane Grey
Sir Walter Haleigh
Black rust affects Manitoba wheat supply
Manitoba officials report fifteen percent of total spring wheat area affected by black rust. Government release says rust present in Manitoba while Saskatchewan and Alberta show no material indications of rust. Related data from provincial agriculture department dated Aug. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Deaths At High Mark In Infantile Paralysis Plague
New York reports 217 new cases and 443 deaths in the 24 hour period. Manhattan counts 76 new cases as the epidemic centers there. A consignment of monkeys from South and Central America arrives to support Rockefeller Foundation research into cures, with fifty thousand dollars recently donated for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
Manhattan
M. Schmit
Rockefeller Foundation
The Courier drives final goal for Thege Fund drive
The Thege Fund drive nears completion with $130 raised so far and a $25 target to reach today. Donations include $5 from Mrs T W Tiblings, $3 from Hartman, $2 from Grace M E church Bible class, plus a $150 goal from Social Welfare League to aid city poor after the heat wave. San Felice advertising note appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Anose
Social Welfare League
Grace M. FR. Church
Social Welfare Teague
Flour Prices To Rise As Wheat Market Advances
An advance in flour and wheat prices was reported. Wheat futures rose in Chicago, driven by northwest crop damage from black rust and blight. Minnesota, the Dakotas, and South Dakota saw prospects fall sharply, cutting May and July estimates and causing farmers to lose heavily amid a reduced U.S. export outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waterloo
Minnesota
Dakotas
South Dakota
Northwest
Iorthwest
United States
Delivery Error Notice for Late Newspaper
The notice warns that due to carrier error Loy or other cause the paper may not arrive by 6 o'clock. Readers are asked to phone gag0, and a copy will be sent. After 6:20 call tel No 2 for assistance.
Iowa Cavalry Troops Ordered to Go on Duty
Des Moines reports that 198 cavalry troopers from four Iowa National Guard units have been ordered by the War Department to report to Des Moines and proceed to the border after refusing to take the federal oath. Troops A, B, and VI are affected. they may be required to serve domestically but cannot cross the border without assent to the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
War Department
Moines
A.B. and VI
Avoid Winter Food in Torrid Weather
A Missouri agriculture bulletin advises lighter meals on hot days to reduce heat. It notes cold water meals and salads as better options, while heavy beef dishes and fried items are discouraged. Breakfast should be uncooked or served cold, and travelers will not file state valuables during rail travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Coress
Misa & Rell
Washington
St. Ane
The
Nouse
Mummins
United States
Verdun and Somme War News From August Fronts
Conflicting reports from Verdun and the Somme describe German counterattacks repulsed and French gains along a three mile front east of Mons. Italian port bombardments, Austrian ships shelling vessels on the Adriatic, and French aviation claims of downed German machines accompany updates on Italian andGerman actions, with Verdun near the Meuse area showing substantial progress by French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Verdun
Beeneh
Mons
Navis
Cho Wreneh
Cortress
Pieschey
Hemwood
Monneu
Sheribarty
War Department
Monacy Farm
Nem Wool
Ispreca
Meuse
Fleury
Viation Corps
Berlin
Ame
Hive
Monaeu
Mit
Bewlatarters
Lave
Toss
Tvalian
Rome
Aig
Todiny
Biseraile
Kahian
Adriatic
Barte
Fle
Auragze
Lenden
Maltz Farm
Lomgueval
Frisgurt
Tensourt
Pogiares
Six Airships Raid British East Coast
Six airships took part in a raid on the western coasts of Maghend eaely ts moraliup. Bombs fell across Norfolk Suffolk and Essex with limited damage. One airship was reported damaged near the Kent coast after a fleet pursuit. several ships continued toward the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WILE
Arran
Selle Lids Curley
Podies
British East Coast
Norfolk
Suffolk
Kent
Tilandlagh
Oregon
Younden
Holland
London
Seppelins
United Coast
Tier Metors
Ontech Noast
Fred
Deutschland Escape Succeeds Out to Atlantic Shores
Aug. 3 reports say the German submarine Deutschland sped from the Virginia capes into the Atlantic after a near calm crossing. Capt Koe Nig and crew saluted America from the deck, and only one US torpedo boat destroyer and a single funnel warship were observed near the capes. The Timmins relay and Sterrett confirm the sub passed the three mile limit at 8:30 p.m., while British officials watch with cautious restraint over potential pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Atlantic Ocean
Gennan
Deutschlan
Andersan
Virginia Capes
America
Koenig
Winseh
The
Timmins
Baltimore
Expos
Chesapeake Bay
Old Point
Cape Henry
Atlantic
Cape
Atory Prom
Washington, D. C
Thomas F. Timmins
Isubmarine Deutschland
United States
Hampton Roads
Capes
Sterrett
Norfolk Navy Yards
Norfolk Yard
Navy Department
U.S. Sterrett
Navy
Mires
North Carolina
London
Auraval Gilicers
Sh Salmiralty
Denischland
Warchantman
Progressives in Quandary Meet at Indianapolis
Indianapolis Aug 3 Representatives of the Progressive party from several states met to protest the Hull-Moost endorsement of Charles B. Hayies for president in Chicago and to discuss a new convention to fill the vacancy caused by Roosevelt's nomination. John Parker of Louisiana, VP nominee, chaired. Debate split between reassembling a new convention and issuing no-call to complete the national ticket. Leaders criticized the national committee for endorsing Hughes and expressed concern over lacking a viable candidate for president. Mentioned are Victor Murdock and Bainbridge Colby. others present included J Griffith Des Moines and John M Parker Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Progressive
Hull Moost National Committee
Charles B. Hayies
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
John Parker
Louisiar
Progressive Party
Albert Norton
St. Louis
John M. Parker
Louwisians
Bull Mange
Comsat Ls
AIP
National Committee
Wilson
Hughes Io
vWor
Bnit Moose
Victor Murdock
Wansys
China
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Lark
Jer )Griffith
Des Moines
John M. Paret
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gongern
VRR
Wiliam Rossel
Olin Churchill
Duke of
Tower OF London
Thege Fund
T. WW. Tbtlings
Loach
Shannon
J. G. Ricker
Hartman
San Felice
Waterloo Millers
APD Pravelurs
el Verso
Kefiman
the Atlantic
Shores
Buchanan Optical Co
Eheguttele
Indianapoli
Hughes
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!