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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
John D asserts that a price pool failed, caused by producer violations of an agreement. He claims the plan to secure highest possible rates was undone and denies a pact to crush the road.
John D Rockefeller speaks on health, urging careful diet and outdoor activity from youth to maintain vigor into old age. He credits years of outdoor living and disciplined eating for his current strong health and ability to work at 70, recommending young men follow the same path.
New York reports Rockefeller testified all day on the Standard Oil case. He described early oil supply limitations centered in Venango Pennsylvania and said agreements between producers and refiners in 1872 aimed to secure high crude prices and stabilize output, though overproduction and violations followed as the pact collapsed.
Berlin reports show widespread distrust of Emperor William II’s vow to limit interference in foreign affairs. Reichstag sessions weigh response as Chancellor von Buelow defends new revenue measures, urging Germans to accept higher taxes for progress while praising Britain and France on finance.
Denver reports that at the American Federation of Labor session, President Gompers failed to win support to send the litigation harassing labor section back to committee. The committee favored a tougher stance, and an amendment restoring the original wording was proposed but not adopted. A main vote on the issue remained undecided at recess.
Officials in Pekin deny rumors of fires mobs and the death of Prince Ching or illness of the dowager empress Yehonala. A dispatch from Washington notes continued quiet in Pekin and telegraphs the denial to Chinese consular officials in the United States.
Mrs. Alphia M. Shevalier, convicted of perjury in the Horn will contest, was sentenced by Judge Lincoln Frost to five years in prison. She testified that Helen Horn died without cash or personal property, but over $4,000 was later found in her possession and led to her arrest.
In Louisville Kentucky on November 20 the body of Brent Woodall secretary of the University of Cincinnati was identified as the man found in the Ohio River at the foot of Thirty sixth street.
G E Wieser an Anaconda banker was found not guilty in a second trial for forgery tied to the private bank failure in Anaconda. The trial concluded in Butte Montana with Wieser acquitted on the forgery charges.
The Hague November 20. The Dutch government suggests convening an international committee to organize a third peace conference. The proposal aims to set up procedures and invites participation from other nations to renew efforts toward world peace.
Peter Van Vlissingen, once a Chicago financier famed for a $750000 defalcation, has begun a prison term as Convict No. 1003 at Joliet. Transported from Chicago with a wary demeanor he will labor on 15 cent brooms and may not write a letter or receive visits for eight weeks, per warden rules.
Mechanics federation in Winnipeg deposes its leaders over dissatisfaction with the recent strike settlement. P Kennedy of the Machinists' union takes over as president, replacing Bell Hardy.
In St. Petersburg the funeral of Grand Duke Alexis who died in Paris on November 14 will be attended by Emperor Nicholas in person. The emperor will follow the casket on foot through the city streets.
About 950 workers at the Jal River iron works in Fall River Mass struck on Thursday November 20 their grievance centers on an overseer being discharged and the walkout affects daily production and labor relations in the city.
Slow progress marked the Lamphere murder trial as Sheriff Smutzer and Deputy Anstiss testified. Anstiss described Lamphere admissions as nearly a confession damaging to the defense, while Smutzer recounted finding ten bodies in Mrs. Gunness graveyard and items from the remains. The defense rested to avoid calling Lamphere, while authorities argued the deputy’s testimony and Lamphere’s signed statement are clinching for the state.
John A. Boardman & Co. stock brokers assigned Thursday to Lincoln L. Eyre, who has assumed charge of the firm. The 19 eastern offices including New York Albany and Baltimore are ordered to close, with inquiries directed to the Philadelphia main office. Eyre plans asset collection and equal distribution to creditors. The firm traces to Haight & Freese, now out of business.
Cleveland mayor Tom L Johnson says his entire fortune is gone after years of attempting to salvage his late brother Albert Johnson estate. He plans to give up his Euclid Avenue home and sell his cars to cover costs for his brother's widow and children.
William J. Dingee, connected to the bonds of former mayor Eugene H. Schmitz with Thomas H. Williams, was cited by Superior Judge Dunne to appear in court for examination on his present qualification as a bondsman regarding the $160,000 bond deal.
Lexington reports disastrous forest fires in the Knobs section of Boyle County Kentucky. Fires have raged three days with more than 100 men on duty to protect residences and buildings. damage runs to thousands of dollars as crews fight to save property. Cortelyou asks new issue of 30 million Panama canal bonds. treasury seeks bids to cover canal work costs.
Sioux City Ind November 20 Mrs Mary Harbour found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of her foster daughter Miss Rose Adams after a 17 hour jury deliberation.
Cottonwood Alabama reports ice up to one eighth of an inch thick for three mornings and the cold snap has killed all tender vegetation here and across the line in Florida.
Queenstown Ireland November 20 John Krauss a Frisco magnate and once connected with the Pacific State and Sunset Telegraph Company of San Francisco killed himself in his cabin on the steamer Adriatic as it neared this port while traveling from Cherbourg to Queenstown authorities report no foul play.
Peking Nov. 20 Prince Ching president of the board of foreign affairs forwards to President Roosevelt a personal letter from Pu Yi the infant emperor of China. The letter outlines the crisis threatening the throne and seeks attention.
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.