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 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
6
A collage of quips and observations from Batesville columns covers aviation dangers and progress, fashion shifts, horse to automobile transitions, a New York college outbreak, and social quirks. Miscellaneous small notes reference diamonds, ice crops, gifts with strings, and a daughter-in-law’s manners as well.
A Washington woman washes all received paper money to keep it clean. The piece notes some prefer dirty money, cites statistics claiming April and September as peak months for going crazy, jokes about political candidates, mentions ten orphan baby seals brought from Bering Sea to winter in the country as an experiment. If they thrive, sealskin coats may be raised inland.
Report states American brides entering Germany will be taxed on their wedding outfits. The duty is proposed to be ad valorem, potentially making the costly garments more affordable as they cross borders.
The report notes women’s hat sizes are decreasing while male taxpayers have not yet realized the corresponding price cuts. The piece implies a gender based disparity in cost adjustments.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a paradox as men drink less yet internal revenue climbs rapidly. The 1916 census data are cited as a potential explanation for the unexpected fiscal increase.
A returning traveler who did not declare dutiable articles was fined 800 dollars. She then realizes her Uncle Samuel is one relative who will not tolerate any nonsense and helps her understand the seriousness of border rules.
A dictionary note explains hangar as the French term for a shed where aircraft are kept when not in use. It contrasts with the difficulty of pronouncing chauffeur roll from the tongue.
A census bureau map shows five population groups across the United States. States with over 50 percent gains include Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Nevada Washington Oregon California North Dakota Montana Wyoming and Idaho.
Official report confirms 21 federal dead 10 missing and 42 wounded after a troop train was ambushed in Malpaso near Pedernales Chihuahua. Colonel Guzman led the defense five hours amid heavy rebel fire while Pancho Villa attacked the second section from Andania canyon. General Navarro nearby could not assist. Unconfirmed reports say Navarro busy elsewhere since December 15.
Porter Charlton’s defense wins procedural gains as Judge Bellstab amends case records and blocks parts of the prior extradition process. His attorney seeks time to gather evidence to overturn Secretary Knox’s ruling and protect Charlton from a risky voyage to Italy.
New Orleans reports the gunboat Hornet cleared for Cape Gracias with twenty crew, 200 tons coal and thirty days provisions. Rumors link former filibuster crew to Central American revolts and Mexican faction aid, but Captain Johnson says the Hornet will serve Central American trade.
President Taft told the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes that there is no danger from a war scare. He said the United States is at peace with all nations and is likely to stay so, urging calm amid sensational talk.
Tacoma plans the first national convention of women voters for January 14. Governor Brady of Idaho called the meeting with delegates from Utah Wyoming Colorado and Washington and about 270000 women represented are expected to attend.
Philadelphia coroner's jury rules Kid Gardner died from injuries accidentally received in a boxing bout with John Kain. Kain is cleared of blame in the light weight boxer's death.
A lifeboat with a new design capsized during a Tuesday surf test at Rockaway Beach. Two crew members drowned while others were rescued.
A major gas and air explosion at Grand Central auxiliary power house in Manhattan lifts a trolley and crushes a passing auto. Nine dead, four missing, 125 injured, $500000+ damage. Fire brigade and workers endure injuries as ceilings and windows shatter across hospitals, schools, and offices.
Justice Edward Douglass White was sworn in as chief justice by Associate Justice Harlan in a quiet robing room ceremony. The event marked the first time an associate justice rose to the role and the first time a president and senate of one party elevated a rival to lead the high court.
John D. Rockefeller donated ten million dollars to the University of Chicago, announced at a convocation by Martin A. Ryerson. Rockefeller said he retires from further involvement and will give nothing more. his gifts over 21 years total thirty five million dollars.
President Taft commuted the death sentence of John Wynne an oiler on the steamer Resencrans at Honolulu Hawaii to life imprisonment for the murder of a man named McKinnon.
Senator Scott of West Virginia announces in the senate that Senator Elkins is better after being detained at home by illness. The remark comes as Elkins recovers, with colleagues noting improved condition.
Carl Hagenbeck of the Hamburg menagerie fame is not dead at his home near Hamburg Germany contrary to dispatches from Berlin. A cablegram received here by Alfred Bode Monday said William a brother of Carl had died.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, a private institution in Watkins New York, was slated to reopen Monday after a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
London reports the government coalition gains one seat as the most remarkable British polls unfold. Unionists suffer a net loss, while Labour and Nationalists secure seats amid a dramatic shift that redefines parliamentary power and foreshadows curbing Lords influence. Final tallies show Government Coalition 398, Unionists 272.
Washington reports opposition to adopting the Lorimer report as several senators push to postpone until after the holiday recess to study testimony. The committee struggles over a majority versus minority view with calls for released findings and open printing. The Senate also confirms Martin A. Knapp as judge of the new commerce court.
Representative Rainey of Illinois introduces a resolution to establish a special committee to determine if Theodore Roosevelt paid for his presidential transportation. The issue centers on alleged charges exceeding 100000 and whether railroads billed the ex president or stockholders.
Boston report states William J. Kelcher received an eighteen year term in state prison from the U S district court for aiding and abetting bookkeeper George W. Coleman in looting the National City Bank of Cambridge.
The contract to build the 27,000-ton battleship Texas was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding on Tuesday as the low bidder at 93,300,000 dollars, with Texas and Washington as key locations and details of the award noted.
A five story leather factory on North Bodine Street collapsed during a blaze in Philadelphia killing about twelve firemen and fifteen policemen who were aiding from rooftops. Dozens were injured, with many hospitalized and several still missing in the ruins.
A Cincinnati fire in the modern factory district caused about 2 million dollars in damage. One fireman died, an unspecified white boy was killed, and six firemen were injured. Ten firms burned out and eight large buildings were destroyed before the blaze was controlled, with the origin unknown but suspected arson.
In New York at St Vincents hospital Helen Gersh en died after stabbing her left leg with scissors while at a clothing factory. She refused a tourniquet saying she was too modest to allow binding. Fellow workers rushed to help but she fainted from blood loss before treatment could save her.
Terre Haute Indiana Mary Gardner Thompson daughter of the late Colonel Richard W Thompson former secretary of the navy and a child friend of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay died at her sister’s home in this city She was seventy three years old.
A wireless message from the Prinz E Hiel Friederich reported sighting a Belgian steamer on fire in open sea near Brest France. The crew reportedly escaped in lifeboats after the blaze began.
Two year old daughter of Grover Zumbaugh of Mishawaka died after her clothing caught fire from matches while the mother swept the yard in South Bend Indiana. The tragedy occurred as the child played with matches.
Madison resident Dr. Clarke Gapen aged sixty died at his home. He was credited with starting the stampede that led to the nomination of William J. Bryan for president at the 1896 Democratic National Convention.
Roy Roe of Forest College North Carolina dies after injuries suffered in a basketball game days earlier. Authorities say the incident followed an exhausted inning and a strain during play.
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.