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!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
2
Summary of events from the past week includes a $3800 robbery at The First National Bank of Aberdeen, notable international and domestic figures, and multiple incidents such as train wrecks in Norfolk Virginia and Georgetown Missouri with several fatalities and injuries. The report notes military moves, political resignations, and transport disruptions, reflecting a broad array of national news.
Madrid reports the king rejects marrying a European princess and plans to wed the daughter of a South American millionaire to mend finances and appeal to the masses. He defies councilors, speaks freely in slang, and shocks elders as incorrigible.
Whatcom August 26 Judge Neterer denied a motion for a new trial in the case against H St. John Dix charged with wrecking two local banks. Cel Lindsay argued for a new trial citing insufficient evidence and errors in handling the information. County Attorney Meade represented the state and the judge spoke at length during sentencing.
New York Aug 26 Gen Edward J Molineaux says he has obtained new evidence to prove his son Roland innocent of the murder of Mrs Kate J Adams. Roland is in jail awaiting a second trial, with a court of appeals ruling granting a new trial over ten months ago.
Havana reports the Cuban government has recognized a contract made by the American military government of Cuba with Mgr. Sharetti formerly bishop of Havana. The accord settles ownership questions surrounding church property.
Colfax lawyer Chas M Wyman is dead and Peter Nelson was shot and killed at Pasco by two robbers who stole $15. Moran Brothers of Seattle bid for the battleship Connecticut. Mrs Henry Blackman of Walla Walla accidentally shot herself. she cannot recover. American products worth 365000 shipped to the Orient on the Shinano from Seattle. The cruiser Boston at Puget Sound navy yard will relieve Ranger at Panama. Seattle firemen excel in carnival hose team tests. Ballard won first with 41 seconds, Columbia City second in 49, Hoquiam failed to connect. Vancouver sees busy saw mill activity. The steamship Ohio arrives at Seattle from Nome with 306 passengers and 575000 in gold. Nanaimo lacrosse defeats Seattle 6 to 5. Corporal James Morris of coast artillery perished after being carried to sea in a boat without oars. Wheat harvest grows in Walla Walla as roads turn dusty and grain piles in fields. little shipping or selling expected for a month.
The Paris inquiry into the French Panama Canal Company's sale to the United States focuses on whether a clear title can be secured and if a treaty with Colombia allows building on the Panama route. French courts ruled the trustee may relinquish creditor rights to permit an equitable share in proceeds, answering two legal questions in the affirmative.
Starvation and beri beri plague the Peruvian bark Santa Rosa arriving at Port Townsend from San Buenaventura United States of Colombia. Captain Renterie and two apprentices kept the vessel afloat as three men died and five suffered, with the dying hospitalized and others buried at sea.
Vivian May Sartoris and Eric Roosevelt Scovel married at St. Peter's Church Coburg with guests from nearly every state. The bride, granddaughter of Gen. U S Grant, is from England via Walset Hampshire. The groom, son of Chevalier and Madame Edward Scovel, is a cousin of President Roosevelt.
The Journal of Commerce notes Panama Canal material shipments will exceed 10.6 million dollars and argues foreign shipowners may compete on low rates. Proposals include invoking a six mile coastal zone to treat Panama and Colon as domestic ports, while U.S. law limits restricting foreign vessels in coastwise trade.
In a naval war game off Salem near Thatcher's Island, Rear Admiral Higginson's blue squadron defeated Commander Pillsbury's white squadron. The battle ended at 5:40 am with surrender after eight miles south of Thatcher's Island. The blue fleet, led by the battleships Kearsarge Alabama and Massachusetts, overpowered the orange auxiliary cruisers Prairie Panther and Supply, concluding a four night exercise on the New England coast.
Gov. Taft arrived aboard the Gen. Alva in Manila. A nationwide holiday saw the city adorned with eight arches and a bay parade of around 30 decorated vessels. Taft spoke on Rome negotiations and American policy, urging peace, reform, and native-led restoration while promising to work for the Filipino people.
President Roosevelt opened a New England swing by leaving Sen Henry Cabot Lodges Na hant home and heading to Lynn for a platform speech. He then rode to Boston and addressed business leaders at Symphony Hall focusing his remarks on the trust question.
Washington on August 20 ex Corporal O'Brien was arraigned in the district supreme court and committed to jail on an indictment charging him with perjury in connection with his testimony before the senate Philippine committee. Bail was fixed at 5000 dollars.
The War Department released Frank H. Bowen testimony on charges that the Philippine Islands public schools were used to proselytize against Catholics. Bowen denies the claims, noting most division superintendents and many teachers have clerical backgrounds and detailing appointment lists from the Roman Catholic church leaders. He explains late 1901 reforms and the selection process for appointees amid handling of sensitive religious beliefs.
Manila reports ten native constabulary members ambushed near Magdalen in Sorsogon province by a band of sixty ladrones. A fierce close range clash left one constable dead, two wounded, and three captured. Seventy constabulary pursue the band.
New London Conn Aug 25 Maj Gen MacArthur arrives to lead personal preparations of forts at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound for the army maneuvers. He is joined by Gen Randolph chief artillery Gen Gillespie of the engineer corps and Gen Greeley chief signal officer.
Denver Aug 22 resignations of Gates Mitchell Blair and Lambert as directors of Colorado Fuel and Tron Company were sent to company headquarters before the annual meeting but no action was taken. Attorneys say the four are effectively out under Colorado law. Osgood management stays until election as battle looms for control. proxies split and court action anticipated with no compromise likely.
Seven bandits forced the engineer to halt the west‑bound train near Sandpoint Idaho and attempted to wreck the baggage car with dynamite. The blast failed, guards fired revolvers to keep passengers in, and after 15 minutes the robbers fled as the engine returned to Spokane.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation establishing the Alexander Archipelago Forest Reserve in extreme southeastern Alaska. The area will include Prince of Wales Island and adjacent clusters such as Chicagos Kupreanof Kuiu and Zarembo islands with numerous smaller isles. Existing settlers’ rights are respected though further locations are barred and the full area awaits survey.
A crowded cable car freed from its gripman on Ninth street incline plunged into a standing train at Union Station. The wreck left the gripman dead and at least 20 passengers injured, several seriously, as coaches and cars were shattered.
In New York on Aug 23 Russell Sage criticized a published statement attributed to J P Morgan claiming a new era of great trusts. Sage warned that combinations across industries threaten good government and could provoke a popular revolt and unprecedented financial ruin.
Director of the mint reports 1901 U S gold production at 3,805,500 ounces valued at 78,666,700 dollars while silver reached 55,214,000 ounces worth 33,128,400 dollars. Alaska output fell due to Nome season issues and litigation, with Nome contributing 4,110,712 in gold and 20,979 in silver. United States mints and refineries processed Klondike gold totaling 17,752,463 dollars in 1901.
Hazleton Pennsylvania August 26 56 year old special policeman August Scheuch guarding Lehigh Valley Coal Company No 40 colliery was stabbed and beaten while attempting to rescue his son a nonunion worker from a mob of about 3000 strikers. The elder Scheuch was saved by a mine foreman. Injuries not serious though he faced a violent assault as the strike effort to halt output succeeded at the colliery. About 500 nonunion men gathered near the Cranberry colliery but did not start work.
In Frankfort on August 21 a prison riot broke out when three condemned killers Lafayett Brooks Wallace Bishop and T Mulligan attempted to force their escape. The disturbance lasted from 6 to after 10 with Bishop fatally wounded Mulligan shot in the shoulder and Albert Ransome of Louisville struck by a rifle ball as authorities recaptured the mutineers.
Washington says United States Minister Bowen in Caracas reported that on Friday government troops occupied Carupano without opposition after evacuating Cumana. Carupano lies as a seaport about 75 miles northeast of Cumana in Venezuela.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.