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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
8
Michigan AG demands about 1000000 in tolls once held by the state when the St Mary's Falls canal was transferred to the federal government. The state legislature placed the tolls in the general fund, the auditor general resists, and the federal government may sue.
Lord Rosebery addressed a large Liberal gathering at Chesterfield Derbyshire outlining a program for prosecuting the war with repeal of Kitchener’s proclamation recognizing Kruger and seeking peace talks with the Boers. He urged gradual progress, a national education system, naval efficiency, and a new general election while warning against unconditional surrender and urging study of Motley’s Dutch struggle for possible peace terms. He criticized Chamberlain and Milner policies and urged diplomacy with Kruger.
Charles Dowd was found guilty of manslaughter in Allegan Circuit Court for killing his brother Arhest Dowd with a shovel on November 26 181. He claimed field defense. Convicted February term MO a new trial was granted by the Supreme Court later that year. Attorneys to seek a further trial and possible Supreme Court review.
Representative Wheeler of Kentucky introduces a resolution to investigate Rear Admiral Schley’s conduct from the Flying Squadron’s command to the destruction of the Spanish fleet on July 1, 1808, urging a citizen inquiry separate from the Navy Department. Representative Mudd of Maryland also moves to thank Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and his forces for the victory and the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba on July 3, 1808.
The Miners Central launches a through train St Louis to New Orleans. Chicago Rock Island opens Chicago to Omaha service. New York Central reports 14 742 717 tons of coal moved in the year ending June 30. Georgia lawmakers consider banning passes to state officers for railroads and telegraph firms. St Paul to New York fare drops to 27 with 25 differential. Michigan Central展示 locomotive 238 wins top prizes at Pan American Exposition Buffalo.
King Chula longkorn of Siam may travel to the United States next summer, arriving in San Francisco aboard a lavish yacht. U.S. minister Hamilton King in Bangkok says the king seeks American views on commerce and industry after China’s conflict, hoping closer ties and mutual understanding.
Lola Ida Bonine of Washington was acquitted after a five hour jury deliberation in the high profile murder trial of James Seymour Ayres. Officials and attorneys remained inside as a crowd gathered outside for the dramatic verdict and family scene.
The trial over the Boniie case spanned four weeks with District Attorney Gould closing in a 1 hour 41 minute speech and Judge Anderson delivering a 43 minute charge. The jury deliberated four hours as Mrs Boniie awaited verdict with family and counsel present. She was informed of liberty after the verdict and the court adjourned.
The Grand Army of the Republic national encampment will be held in Washington after a series of ballots. Denver and Washington led early on first ballots, Atlantic City withdrew, and Washington won unanimously on the final round.
New Jersey health authorities express unease as they investigate rising cancer rates amid a year of 420 diphtheria deaths 7 percent scarlet fever cases 119 typhoid deaths and 1 001 cancer deaths across the state.
A new pool of stee plate sanmcthrers is reportedly formed in New Ark, signaling fresh collaboration among local specialists and plans for upcoming projects within the regional industry.
The U S Senate approves the Hay-Pauncefote pact by a nearly unanimous roll call removing old Clayton-Bulwer constraints. The measure grants the United States full control of a canal across the Isthmus with neutrality obligations. Congressional work now focuses on canal construction details and the Nicaragua route.
Ohio thieves rob Archbold bank in early hours blowing vault open with explosives. They loosen gold and currency worth about 2000 dollars and flee in a stolen surveyors’ vehicle after wounding resident John Hoffmayer in the jaw. Local pursuit looms as robbers bolt.
William Loeb Jr the President's personal secretary married Miss Katherine Dorr of Albany New York in a private ceremony at the bride's parents home Attended only by their families the couple met in Albany several years ago
Denmark will transfer its West Indies to the United States for four million five hundred thousand dollars. Secretary Isay and the Danish minister in Washington report the treaty draft sent to Copenhagen for royal assent. Signatures of plenipotentiaries are expected within days, with Senate consideration after the holiday recess.
A bill proposes creating the McKinley National Park and Forest Reserve with 4,000,000 acres of timber land across Tennessee West Virginia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Alabama. Estimated cost is 10,000,000 dollars funded in the act. The measure honors the late President, praised by Tennessee's Mr Brownlow for memorial nationwide and regional affection.
David J. Knabler a longtime Buchanan County resident and leading cattle breeder in Missouri died at his home near St. Joseph after eighty years in the state His death ends a career that built a large herd and influenced regional ranching circles.
A Sunday school syllabus recounts primeval times from Creation to Abraham and moves through Hebrew history to the Exodus. It reflects on God’s providence, human sin, and the moral life of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, ending with Moses and the Red Sea crossing.
The Dutch city of Leiden directly manages public advertising to keep streets tidy. Principal corners and canal bridges feature attractively designed boards protected by a rainproof projecting cap, supported by ornamental woodwork.
Thomas Kitson of the Stroudsburg mills in Pennsylvania had six shoe sheared at 6:30 o'clock. The wool was surted secured doled carded spun woven into cloth and given to tailors to make a suit of clothes presented to Mr. Kitson at 2:34 o'clock or six hours and five minutes from shearing. The best previous accord was about eight bouts.
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.