January 1911

• January 1, 1911 [Sunday]

  • Happy New Year!
  • New Orleans, LA - Aviator Moisant met his death while attempting a landing new New Orleans today. He was the second leading American flyer to meet their death in 2 days when Arch Hoxsey crashed to the ground in front of 1,000's of spectators during an air meet in Los Angles yesterday.
  • Nationally - The United States Motor Company announces a drastic cut in price for the new Model Q Maxwell from $900 to $750.
  • Washington, DC - President Taft awaits legislation to open Alaska lands for coal mining to meet the country's increased energy demands. With California's reduced oil production, the measure is expected to pass.

• January 2, 1911 [Monday]

  • Nationally - Silver is trading at $0.54 an ounce.
  • San Francisco, CA - The city readies herself for the coming of the birdmen. A spectacular feat of landing on a US warship is planned for the 9th by aviator Eugene Ely.
  • Los Angles, CA - Aviators took to the air today but without the thrills and daring and was devoid of spirit. Arch Hoxsey's death still hung like a dark pall over both the spectators and aviators. The aerial exhibitions will be postponed Tuesday in honor of the fallen birdman. Walter Brookins, Hoxsey's trainer though visibly shaken managed a few flights today but remained under 100 feet in height. Other aviators in paying tribute also stayed lower to the ground. These included Eugene Ely, Charles Willard, Latham and Radley.
  • Washington, DC - President taft said today in a telegram what a tragedy the previous days events held and that Hoxsey's heroic deeds having gave his life as a noble sacrifice and the "aerial experiments" must continue.
  • Dayton, OH - Orville Wright today made the following statement: "We have a telegram from our man at Los Angles stating the accident was caused by neither the fault of Hoxsey nor of the machine itself, but was due to the conditions prevailing during the day. Farther than this we have nothing to say at present."

• January 3, 1911 [Tuesday]

  • Cincinnati, OH - August Herraman has accepted his 8th term as Chairman of the National Baseball Commission.
  • Vallejo, CA - Professor T.J.T. See, Director of Naval Observatory at Mare Island declares proof that Venus at some point in time held intelligent beings.
  • Independence, KS - The price of crude oil spiked 2 cents a barrel today marking the highest price crude oil has been in over 3 years. Market price today closed at 44 cents a barrel.
  • 734 Patents, Design Patents and Re-Issues were granted today from the United States Patent Office.
  • Washington, DC - Commodore John Barry Ryan of the United States Aeronautical Reserves announces today the United States will have the largest aerial reserves in the world within the next 12 months.
  • San Francisco, CA - Aviator Brookins announced today he will tempt fate in death glides that had taken the lives of fellow birdmen Hoxsey and Johnstone. Of note has been the entry of C.E. Lamburth, inventor and consulting engineer for the Pacific Construction Company. Lamburth's new machine boasts a larger engine and capable of producing 1,800 rpm of the crafts propeller, thus eliminating the vacuum caused by aerial machines. In addition the new modifications of the multiplane tail attachment will give his craft absolute stability.
  • Washington, DC - Chief Signal Officer of the US Army General Allen reports today that experiments by the signal corp, multiplex telephony was possible and multiple conversations might be simultaneously carried over the same wire circuit.

• January 4, 1911 [Wednesday]

  • Winters, CA - J.W. Wainwright's trial by jury was postponed until January 12, 1911. Both sides are still preparing arguments in the excessive automobile speeding charges brought against Mr. Wainwright.
  • San Francisco, CA - The paper reports today that use of wireless telegraph equipment will be made during the International Air Meet. It is hoped to one day be able to send telephone signals in the same manner.
  • Salina, KS - Winter chill blast has dropped the thermometer to 21 below zero today.
  • Hollidaysburg, PA - Former State Senator Chambers O. Templeton pleads guilty of forgery and embezzlement charges of $75,000. He was sentenced today to 3 - 12 years in the state penitentiary.
  • Bismark, ND - North Dakota Governor John Burke is inaugurated into his 3rd term.
  • New York, NY - The National Highway Protective Association estimates about 500,000 automobiles have been licensed in the US to date:
    • New York - 64,000
    • California - 40,000
    • Massachusetts - 39,000
    • Illinois - 35,000
    • Pennsylvania - 34,000
    • Ohio - 32,000
    • Iowa - 31,500
    • New Jersey - 20,000
    • Michigan - 18,500
    • Indiana - 16,000
    • Wisconsin - 16,000
    • Nebraska - 14,500
    • Missouri - 13,000
    • Connecticut - 11,000

• January 5, 1911 [Thursday]

  • San Francisco, CA - It was announced that tomorrow will be a 1/2 day Aviator Holiday for all school children so they may be able to attend the Meet.
  • Sacramento, CA - Senator Larkins proposes a bill to ban "non-Americans" from owning US land. Known as the "Alien Land Bill", the measure was introduced to "keep agriculture lands in the hands of whites."
  • Washington, DC - Senator Stephen B. Elkins, 70 years old has died of blood poisoning. He is believed to have left his wife and estimated $20,000,000.
  • Brussels - Aviator Cecil Grace's glasses and hat were found floating in the North Sea today. Missing since December 22, 1910 in an attempted return flight flight from Calais France, these articles are all that has been found. The aviator is still missing.
  • Boston, MA - Governor Eugene N. Foss is believed to have given the shortest inaugural address in the states history today.
  • Augusta, ME - Frederick W. Plaistad, the states 1st democratic governor in 30 years, during his inaugural address campaigns for the abolition of unnecessary office and consolidation of many departments in an effort to reduce government spending.
  • San Francisco, CA - Mare Island Navy Yard dock the battleship U.S.S. Pennsylvania in preparation of Eugene Ely's attempt to land on the ships deck.
  • Copenhagen - A balloon supposed to be German Hildebrandt's, missing since December 29, passed over Hoeganaes, Sweden last night. No passengers were visible.
  • Sacramento, CA - Senator Hare introduces a bill to restrict any person under the age of 18 from working from 10pm to 5am. The child labor law amendment is expected to pass.

• January 6, 1911 [Friday]

  • Guatamala - President Cabrera announced his government will purchase 4 air craft for the Army in order to step up the balance of the world in aviation. 2 biplanes and 2 monoplanes will be ordered.
  • Washington, DC - By order of the Secretary of the Navy Lt. T.G. Ellyson has been assigned to investigate all matters regarding aviation and the development of a Naval flight school. Teaming with the Curtiss team, he himself will become an aviator, moving from one hazardous duty as a submarine duty officer to that of an aviator.

• January 7, 1911 [Saturday]

  • San Francisco, CA - San Francisco's 1st International Air Meet begin today. Birdmen expected to appear are: Hubert Latham of France, James Radley of England, Glenn Curtis, Charles Willard and Eugene Ely of the US. Representing the Wright Bros. were Walter Brookins and Phillip Parmalee.
  • Springfield, IL - Senator D.W. Lotslaw of Iuka IL resigns his office today in light of a bribery scandal. No details are yet known of the scandal.
  • San Francisco, CA - Birdman James Radley, being heralded as one of the stars of the International Air Meet during a flight over the bay and ocean achieved a mile a minute airspeed.
  • Pomona, CA - French aviator Didier Masson crashes 12 miles west of San Bernardino in the first attempt to deliver newspapers in a heavier than air machine. Plans with a renewed vigor to continue the journey once the machine has been repaired are underway.
  • San Antonio, TX - At least 6 deaths are reported and many ill after arsenic was found in flour. Negro Joe Brown, his family including 2 children were the first reported cases of death. Investigations are underway how the poison made its way into the flour.
  • Nationally - Dr. Pierce takes out a national ad campaign to address women's "issues" Dr. Pierce's prescriptions are claimed to cure virtually all "women's diseases" without the need of "the most disgustful examination."
  • San Francisco, CA - Birdman Glenn Curtis tells the press today that Arch Hoxsey's death at the Los Angles meet last week was due to the formation of "Sun Holes". Sun Holes are created etheric conditions near the sea, a source of great humidity in which combined with the sun's effects creates an area of vacuum whereby an aeroplane has no grip with its wings and falls like a piece of lead. In addition, Hoxsey's rapid descent from 7,000 feet and several sharp turns, he was unable to right himself while encountering this sun hole. Archibald Hoxsey attained a world's record altitude of 11,474 feet during the Los Angles meet.
  • Washington, DC - A congressional subcommittee begins debate on official recognition of Rear Admiral Peary as having actually discovered the North Pole at the date and time he claims.
  • Monte Carlo - Prince Albert of Monaco today issued a proclamation establishing a constitutional government for the principality of Monaco in fulfillment of his promise made following agitation by his 1,200 subjects.
  • Elkins, WV - The late Senator Elkins was laid to rest today under a brilliant winter sun on the crest of a hill overlooking the town that bears his name. Mrs. Elkins was not allowed to attend the trip from Washington by order of her doctors because of her condition as she is overcome by shock of the affair.
  • Washington, DC - Captain Robert E. Peary testifies today before the House subcommittee, delivering proof of his North Pole achievement. Entered into evidence was his April 6, 1909 memoranda stating he and a negro porter made the final dash to the pole alone.
  • New York, NY - Dr. M.J. Clurman of the NY Medical Society issues a statement today requesting the abolishment of college football. Since 1909, 113 deaths and over 900 injuries have been reported. Even with the advancement of the new rules pertaining to increased yardage to 15 yards and 5 downs being discussed, he states the injuries will not decrease.

• January 8, 1911 [Sunday]

  • San Francisco, CA - Birdman Eugene Ely or Glenn Curtiss will demonstrate the use of aeroplanes for times of war today by dropping live bombs in prepared targets. In addition the demonstration of use of a wireless telegraph will be made by aviator Latham.
  • San Francisco, CA - An additional 20 patrolmen are being dispatched to the hangars and landing area to prevent injury to spectators. 1,000's have been mobbing the aviator's craft upon landing and 1,000's have gathered around each hangar as the aviators ready their machines. The meet is expected to proceed with great expedition than the previous day.
  • San Francisco, CA - The new Stickley Dining Chair is on sale today from $7.50 to $5.00 at Walter & Co, corner of Stockton and O'Farrell Streets.
  • San Francisco, CA - By noon 20,000 persons have passed through the paddocks to see the birdmen. 6 aviators are expected to appear with various demonstrations of daring and expertise.
  • Boston, MA - Harvard University Astronomical Dept. Professor Wm. H. Pickering declares Venus may have prehistoric monsters and lizards that once were part of the earth are roaming our celestial neighbor. Atmosphere and gravity being similar it is more than likely.
  • London, England - 26 year old, 26 inch tall Mlle. Anita, believed to be the smallest woman in the world is visiting today in search of a wedding gown. "Mlle. Anita speaks 4 languages, English, French, German and Hungarian. She is perhaps the most perfectly formed little person the world has ever seen." quotes the paper.

• January 9, 1911 [Monday]

  • San Francisco, CA - The International Air Meet is postponed today due to heavy rains and wind conditions.
  • San Francisco, CA - A total of 100,000 person passed through the paddocks yesterday to view the daring birdmen of the International Air Meet.
  • Sacramento, Ca - Local Sacramento officials release details today of the city's 1st commission of a skyscraper. The steel ribbed future office building will tower seven floors.
  • Malaga, Spain - King Alfonso escapes an attempt on his life during a visit while en route from Madrid to Melilla. Stepping from his carriage into the palace of the Governor General an explosion ripped through the crowd. The King was not harmed in the attempt.
  • San Francisco, CA - Noted balloonist Samuel F. Perking demonstrated a daring flight attaining 100 feet in height into the air with the aid of 13 kites and has attracted the attention of the Army.
  • Washington, DC - George Washington University is to abolish the Athletic Council and will cease all collegiate competitions due to financial difficulties.
  • Shanghai, China - 2,500,000 suffering from famine due to excessive rains and flooding of the Anhol Province. Relief committees are being formed around the world. It is expected to take years to recover from entire crops being swept away during the flooding.
  • Topeka, KS - Governor W.R. Stubbs was sworn info office today for the second term at Representatives Hall in Topeka.
  • Oklahoma City, OK - Lee Cruce is sworn in as Oklahoma's 1st Governor today. Democratic party Cruce and all members upon taking oaths of office listened to Cruce's inaugural address.
  • Denver, CO - Governor John F. Shafroth is sworn for his second term as Colorado's Governor.

• January 10, 1911 [Tuesday]

  • 711 Patents, Design Patents and Re-Issues were granted today from the United States Patent Office.
  • Washington, DC - The House passes today the Sulloway Bill granting veterans of the Civil and Mexican War a pension of between $12 and $36 a month once reaching the age of 62.
  • Elkins, WV - Late Senator Stephen B. Elkins estate valued at $20,000,000 is to be held in trust for 5 years then equally divided among his seven children. The widow was bequeathed the house and $25,000 annually.
  • Astrakhan, Russia - 85 fishermen are presumed dead after drifting to the open Caspian Sea on a broken ice floe. A steamer was requested at Baku, but fear it may be too late.
  • San Francisco, CA - Hubert Latham, the French aviator wrecked his beautiful Antoinette monoplane at the meet today when he could not rise to sufficient altitude at the start. He struck a fence upon lifting into the air.

• January 11, 1911 [Wednesday]

  • Los Angles, CA - California courts entered into the records today that all County Commissioners were responsible for all damages of personal injuries due to bad roads under their care.
  • New Orleans, LA - Balloonists Cowan Hulbert and Paul McCullough aborted their attempt to balloon from St. Louis to New York after being blown off course and being shot at by farmers in Kentucky.
  • Des Moines, IA - Governor B.F. Carroll calls for stricter safety laws for miners during his annual address today.
  • Lockport, IL - Penniless and hungry, a youthful eloping couple walked into Lockport last night, after a days journey from Chicago and were locked up in a hotel room by police because the girl wore masculine garb.
  • Grass Valley, CA Former Methodist Church pastor's son, Cleve Needham filed suit against wealthy Portland contractor Wm. G. Snow for $20,000 in an "alienation charge". The suit claims Snow conspired to woo Mrs. Needham and caused alienation of affections towards Mr. Needham. Letters intercepted by Mr. Needham have been entered into evidence.
  • Kansas City, KS - Stella F. James was granted a divorce today Jesse E. James, son of the infamous outlaw. Mrs. James was granted custody of the 4 children and $100 a month alimony. Mr. James raised no objections.
  • San Francisco, CA - Roy Knabenshue, manager of the Wright Group noted today that women the country over are mad for flying. "Veritable armies of pretty women, armed with every weapon known to the gentler sex, besiege the heroic birdmen in their endeavor to ride and glide through the clouds."

• January 12, 1911 [Thursday]

  • Topeka, KS - Representative George Cones introduced a bill that prohibits a woman from wearing tights either in public or on stage and that all women's skirts be not less that 4 inches below the knee.
  • Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Harry Polsley introduced a bill today that would prohibit females from being bartenders.
  • Calbraith Perry Rodgers celebrates his 32nd birthday. Happy Birthday Cal!
  • San Francisco, CA - International Aviation Meet is postponed a second time today due to heavy rains and wind conditions. Curtiss mechanicians relocated their air machines to nearby Tanforn Racetrack sheds.
  • Madison, WI - Governor Francis E. McGowan during his inaugural address addressed the need to remove excessive money contributions to all political campaigns as they distort fairness in all walks of life. Calling "political campaign contributions" as an "unmitigated evil" vows to campaign until they be removed.
  • Sacramento, CA - Senator J.B. Holohan introduces the bill to create "the Bear flag" as the California state flag. Measure is expected to pass.

• January 13, 1911 [Friday]

  • Washington, DC - The Bates Bill providing for the elevation of Captain Robert E. Peary to Rear Admiral has been approved unanimously though the 2 opposing Senators Roberts and Macon were not present during the vote.
  • Eureka Springs, AR - Mrs. Carrie Nation, the hatchet wielding temperance lecturer suffered a nervous collapse and fears her role as the enemy of intoxicants has ended.
  • Elk Grove, CA - Constables armed with shotguns were stationed at both sides of the bridge at McConnell's to enforce the 4mph crossing speeds. 5 auto speeders were nabbed in one day and were required to pay $10 court fees and $20 in fines. All five offenders are named in the paper.
  • Sacramento, CA - Amid a roll of laughter in the Congressional assembly, Assemblyman George Fitzgerald introduced a bill requiring all aviator's crafts be required to hang lights from the rear such as it is required by automobiles.
  • Rotterdam - In an act of vengeance, discharged naval cook identified as "Sigrist" took a knife and slashed one of Rembrandt's most famous pictures "The Night Watch". Art experts expressed the opinion the damage was not beyond repair.
  • Philadelphia, PA - The N.Y. Ship Building Co. of Camden, NJ confirmed reports it is commissioned to build China a cruiser. Expected to cost $1,000,000, the steel is to be supplied by the Bethlehem Steel Co.

• January 14, 1911 [Saturday]

  • Washington, DC - The U.S. Census Bureau corrected reports today of Cincinnati from 363,591 to 364,463. Reports for Columbus Ohio were also corrected to 181,511.
  • Spokane, WA - Running "light" at high speeds, Great Northern engine No. 1012 heading east leaped the tracks and fell 25 feet into a frozen lake. Breaking through the ice, both engineer and fireman were killed.
  • Nationally - Western Union Telegram Company now offers the recipient of a Western Union Telegram, for a small additional fee, the message be read to them over the telephone line.
  • Washington, DC - President Taft received a dispatch from the Sultan of Zulu praising him of his recent trip to the States. "If I live to make another trip, I wish to bring other Chiefs with me" was contained in the letter which was also accompanied by a mother of pearl ornament. President Taft replied with a letter and a photograph of himself.
  • Pekin, China - One death due to bubonic Plaque causes authorities to institute a 5 day quarantine. Reports say the plaque is spreading throughout Manchuria.
  • San Francisco, CA - Aviator Glenn Curtiss during an interview claims the use of aeroplanes will hold no practical purpose for everyday life. For emergency cases and commercial use the aeroplane may be practical since we are already achieving speeds up to 60mph regularly, but beyond exhibition purposes, it will hold no value to the every day man.

• January 15, 1911 [Sunday]

  • Sacramento, CA - Aged Chinese man, Ah Dick attempted suicide by plunging into the Sacramento River. The extreme water tempeture caused Dick to yell loud enough for passerby's to rescue him. Ah Dick is held in a padded county jail cell pending an investigation of sanity.
  • Philadelphia, PA - The largest US warship is christened Arkansas today. The Arkansas boosts twelve 12" guns mounted in 6 armour-protected turrets.
  • San Francisco, CA - Aviator Phillip Parmalee in a Wright biplane carrying Lt. Myron S. Crissy successfully dropped from a height of 550 feet a bomb with high explosives on target. The test proves the need for the United States be on guard in the air.

• January 16, 1911 [Monday]

  • Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Fred M. Hall introduces the Asiatic Segregation Bill. Aimed at school age Japanese, they should not be allowed to attend the same classrooms as white children.
  • Washington, DC - Attorney John C. Milburn submits 11,000 page document on the Standard Oil Company monopoly suit. "Trust Buster" Frank B. Kellogg stipulates the government briefs only contain cold, unbiased facts. The Supreme Court let it be understood they may refer frequently to the 11,000 page document during the proceedings.
  • Kansas City, KS - Armour Packing Company announces plans to pension employees over 60 years of age. Details of the plans have not been released.
  • Philadelphia, PA - Boxer Jack Johnson has signed an agreement with Sam Langford for a $10,000 purse. The 6 round bout is to commence within 6 weeks.
  • Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Nationals President Herraman requests all pitching mounds be level with the field. Twirlers were at a disadvantage in always having to swing uphill against the pitchers.
  • San Francisco, CA - Amateur birdman Lincoln Beachey made a successful flight today securing him a guaranteed part of the prize money. A total of $2,750 is to be split among all novice flyers completing the 1/2 mile course.

• January 17, 1911 [Tuesday]

  • Concord, NH - The will of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy was probated without opposition today. The action does not terminate the suits brought by her son and adopted son asking that the court determine the validity of the document.
  • 659 Patents, Design Patents and Re-Issues were granted today from the United States Patent Office.
  • San Francisco, CA - "Military value of the aeroplane has been fully established by the successful operations carried out this past Sunday." quotes Lt. Geo. E.M. Kelly of the 13th Infantry. Useful in bombing and in scouting missions, the aeroplane provides a new strategy in warfare has been confirmed.
  • New York, NY - Philip Wakeman Wilcox of Columbia University today gave a demonstration from his aeroplane at the headquarters of the U.S. Aeronautical Reserves of sending wireless messages from a flying machine without ground wires or antennae and these were the 1st wireless messages sent from an aeroplane in the borough of Manhattan. The messages received were satisfactorily through many brick walls.

• January 18, 1911 [Wednesday]

  • San Francisco, CA - Eugene Ely successfully lands his air machine on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania. Amazing crowds with a landing that "barely shook the machine."
  • Washington, DC - Massachusetts Congressman Roberts today received a letter stating that neither Cook or Peary had reached the North Pole. The letter from W.T. Stead of the Review of Reviews of London is backed by the testimony of 50 gifted psychics.
  • San Francisco, CA - Walter Brookins is believed to have set a new worlds record today by carrying a passenger, Lt. George E.M. Kelly to a height of 2,000 feet. Unfortunately no barograph was carried and the record cannot be confirmed. This was also the flight that Lt. Kelly took photographs of great military value.
  • West Union, OH - 1,500 are indicted for selling votes in the local election for $12 each. Investigations with the Adams County Grand Jury are ongoing.

• January 19, 1911 [Thursday]

  • Sacramento, CA - A bill introduced by Assemblyman McDonald would make "operating a barbershop" on Sunday's a misdemeanor.
  • Winters, CA - The jury trial of J.W. Wainwright ended today in an acquittal. The charges of automobile speeding were dismissed.
  • Sacramento, CA - California Secretary of State released today total figures of automobiles licensed in the state. 42,483
  • Milwaukee, WI - American Jimmy Clabby lost to Australian boxer Dave Smith for the middleweight championship. The fight was called during the 21st round.
  • Paris, France - Workers in the champagne district during a riotess strike poured 1,000's of dollars of champagne into the streets, flooding them. Local made wines were also poured into the rivers. The French Government has been called in to disrupt the disturbance.

• January 20, 1911 [Friday]

  • San Rafael, CA - Union organizers have a definite plan to organize air ship builders and mechanics in as short as a few months. Secretary-Treasurer of the Chauffeurs Union plans that all birdmen will either have their machines union built or face boycott at all future events. The soon to be formed union will also insist all aviator clothing will carry the union label. During the close of the meeting O.A. Tveitmore states "the union movement is keeping abreast of the times."

• January 21, 1911 [Saturday]

  • San Antonio, TX - Lt. H.E. Honeywell will attempt to balloon from San Antonio's San Pedro Park this Sunday using his 2,000 pound automobile as the basket. Upon a successful landing, he and one passenger will stow the balloon into the automobile and drive back to the city. A world's record attempt will follow.
  • New Orleans, LA - The seismograph at Leyolo College has recorded frequent tremors in the city. The periodical disturbances are at 2 minutes apart. An earthquake is expected in the area.
  • San Francisco, CA - SKY MESSAGES ARE FLASHED - MEN OF THE AIR USE WIRELESS - A thin copper tongue was found today for the men carrying birds and from a 500 feet lane in the air, the Wright biplane talked with the earth through the faint medium of ether. Lt. Paul A. Beck and aviator Parmalee became successful in demonstration of the flying wireless telegraphy.
  • Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Farwell introduced a bill to ban smoking in the Assembly Chamber. A hearty laugh ensued but the measure will be permitted to be passed to the Rules Committee.
  • Port A Prince, Hayti - In attempts to thwart war it appears inevitable that it will go to war with Santo Domingo.

• January 22, 1911 [Sunday]

  • San Francisco, CA - In a Wright biplane Aviator Phillip O. Parmalee set a new American endurance record of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 49 and a half seconds. Beating the previously held record by more than 28 minutes.
  • San Francisco, Ca - Aviator Eugene Ely was awarded a gold medal today for his heroic landing aboard the US warship, Pennsylvania. Both Army and Navy men were on hand to pay tribute.
  • San Francisco, CA - Amateur birdman George H. Loose upon crashing during a takeoff was engulfed with spectators wrecking his machine further by ripping souvenirs from the frame of the craft, all the while Loose lay on the ground still dazed.
  • Mormelon, France - Flyer Henry Weinmann made a brilliant flight today with three passengers. He flew across country to Rheims and returned a distance about 60 kilometers. (37 miles)
  • Los Angles, CA - Driver Howard Wilcox driving a National broke the American 5 mile competition by covering the course in only 3 minutes and 21 seconds.

• January 23, 1911 [Monday]

  • New York, NY - Novelist David Graham Phillips was shot in the Princeton Club. He is not expected to live. The would-be assassin is being held in the county jail pending a full investigation into the cause of the shooting.
  • Manchuria, China - Russian physicians have confirmed the outbreak of the plaque. As many as 1,500 bodies have been piled into the streets.

• January 24, 1911 [Tuesday]

  • New York, NY - Bellevue Hospital reports that David G. Phillips may have a chance at life. The would-be assassin Fitzhugh C. Goldsborough reported to authorities he was recently released from a New York sanitarium.
  • 572 Patents, Design Patents and Re-Issues were granted today from the United States Patent Office.
  • Copenhagen, Denmark - During an aerial exhibition aviator Svendens summoned to the ground from a great height when spectators shouted to him his aeroplane was on fire. Upon inspection Svendens descended as quickly as possible and avoided serious injury in time. The machine was fully destroyed.
  • Sacramento, CA - With a vote of 54 to 25, Assemblyman Lyman Farwell's resolution to prohibit smoking in the Assembly Chamber was denied.
  • Woodland, CA - While beating his dog with a shotgun, Joe Pellini was killed by his own firearm when it went off.
  • Carson City, NV - A Senate bill introduced today will make it a crime to manufacture, sell, buy or pass out cigarettes. The bill is expected to pass.
  • Tokio, Japan - Twelve anarchists were executed today for conspiracy against the throne and Imperial Family. 14 were committed to life in prison.

• January 25, 1911 [Wednesday]

  • Recipe found in the "Women's Section" of the paper: Cottage Pudding: 1/3 cup butter. 1 cup sugar. 1 egg. 1 3/4 cup flour. 1/2 cup milk. 3 level teaspoons baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt.Cream together all liquid ingredients. Sift dry ingredients into mix and turn well. Turn into a shallow baking dish and bake for 25 minutes in a moderate oven.

• January 26, 1911 [Thursday]

  • San Diego, CA - Aviator Glenn H. Curtiss has successfully for the 1st time time in aviation history arose out of the water in a specially equipped aeroplane. The special floats affixed on the aeroplane allowed Curtiss to alight like the gulls he flew with.
  • Chicago, IL - Miss Clara Shoemaker of Chama New Mexico apparently is the heroic sister of a bold and courageous brother. The brother wants to enter the coast to coast aeroplane contest. The sister offers to marry "the first man" who comes forward with $5,000 to back her brother in his aviation efforts. Miss Shoemaker has written a local newspaper setting forth the details of her offer. Her letter is as follows: "I am a girl, well educated, 22 years old, and willing to marry the first man who will enter into a partnership with my brother to build and operate a flying machine for exhibition purposes. Party must have $5,000 to start with, must be sober and industrious, have a good reputation, fully proved and income of at least $2,500 a year, without the earnings from the machine. Photographs exchanged. No general delivery answered. I want my brother to enter the coast to coast contest for the $50,000 offered. I think he can win if he has the machine built. I hope you will publish this and help me win the money." Persons possessing the necessary funds and desirous of taking flight through perilous upper spaces of matrimony can communicate with Miss Shoemaker at the address given.
  • Cambridge, MA - The bronze coffin containing the body of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church was interned in a concrete grave. On the coffin nested a bronze box inclosing a complete set of works of Mrs. Eddy. The grave is located on the shores of Lake Halcyon in the Mount Auburn Cemetary.

• January 27, 1911 [Friday]

  • Boston, MA - Tempeture is 38 degrees. Chicago reports 50 degrees. New York City reports 48 degrees.

• January 28, 1911 [Saturday]

  • Washington, DC - President Taft is to grant the retirement request of Admiral Barry, Commander of the Pacific Fleet. Admiral Barry's request for retirement follows rumors that an under officer found him in his cabin with a "boy". It was discussed whether a loaded revolver be sent to the Admiral.
  • Washington, DC - Edward B. McLean a jeweler from New York and Paris has purchased the "famous Hope Diamond" for a reported $300,000. Sapphire blue and weighing 44 and three eights carats, it was once belonged to H.T. Hope.
  • Prague - The police here today have come up with a new approach to capture criminals. Taking advantage of the moving picture theaters, between acts they display faces of known criminals and all but complete disguises will they avoid capture.

• January 29, 1911 [Sunday]

  • Nationally - Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey claims to cure all coughs and colds. Mrs. Geo Habitch testifies she uses it as a rub down on her baby and "it has made him a happy little chap".

• January 30, 1911 [Monday]

  • Manila, Philippines - A volcano erupted in the center of Lake Taal causing a massive tidal wave and lava flows. No less than 300 people are reported to have been killed.
  • New York, NY - Mrs. Mavina Hammerstein has filed for divorce from her husband, the operatic impresario Oscar Hammerstein.
  • Havana, Cuba - Aviator J.A.D. McCurdy fell 10 miles short of his sensational air journey from Key West to Havana today. The craft outfitted with pontoons floated for some time before being rescued by a torpedo boat destroyer.
  • Boston, MA - Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward has passed away at the age of 66. Born August 1, 1844 she authored some 30 books. Among the highest praises were received for "Doctor Zay" and "The Man in the Cafe".

• January 31, 1911 [Tuesday]

  • Washington, DC - Congress announces awarding San Francisco to host the 1915 Exposition. The vote was close between New Orleans and the California city.
  • 484 Patents, Design Patents and Re-Issues were granted today from the United States Patent Office.
  • Sacramento, CA - Adoption of Senator Holohan's bill has passed measure. The "Bear Flag" will be adopted as the California flag.