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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
2
Telegraph reports a string of local incidents with casualties, crimes, minor fires, and coverage of political and religious events. The brief notes several injuries and ongoing investigations, outlining community impact and routine civic happenings.
Fragmented text resembles a garbled wire service style with scattered references to states and diplomacy. It mentions the State Department, pro-Deor sentiment, and unclear discussion about a vessel and Philadelphia. The passage lacks a coherent event or clear entities to summarize.
A fragmentary report notes a large stone mass uncovered near a longstanding toll point. The item appears connected to a past estate and involves questions of ownership and responsibility. Officials weigh property claims and potential causes as details remain unclear.
A fragmented text from an era New York Press report touches on late stage illness and delirium. It mentions doctors describing worsening symptoms and severe poisoning effects observed in the final days.
Wilda Blake was hanged at Iranden for the murder of her mistress. The case involved alleged violence and betrayal with her lover, leading to execution after a court proceeding.
Fragmentary text describes a trolley cir in New York in May with references to individuals and a fatal or strong incident. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the fragment implies a transportation incident and a death or injury.
A large blaze wiped out the Fort Wayne business of George Peyyahd and Co. The Nan & Co operation suffered heavy damage. Estimated losses exceed £20000 with the building and stock burned to the ground.
Reports cover fires destroying buildings in Washington and New York with large losses, a riot in Morrisania injuring several, forgery convictions in New York, a railway accident near Lake Pontchartrain, and various business setbacks in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The era notes death, theft, and industrial concerns amid widespread damage and legal actions.
A collage of brief notes reports deaths accidents fires and crimes across multiple locations. Notable items include the death of St Louis attorney James Lewis. a fatality in Kingdshire and a murder case in a local residence. a San Francisco earthquake impact. robberies and assaults in various towns. a fire damaging a press company and impact on asset values following market fluctuations. and official notices on probate and county finances.
A schooner named Allosta wrecked near Cape Anatteras after a fierce storm. Twenty one crew members perished, eight or more survived by staying aboard and then being rescued by lifeboats. Rescue efforts by Putterss and Overtooke stations and a breeches buoy enabled remaining crew to reach shore.
Forty known dead in a mining explosion near Browansville Pac. Rescue efforts pull fourteen men from the pit as fire breaks out and officials report extensive wreckage with collapsed shaft and tangled ironwork. Authorities also note new mining talks in Norway and Treasury requests for post office improvements and fraud orders.
The warden seeks legal advice after Dinglienno, whose term ended Nov 23, refuses to pay a fine or take the pauper’s oath, stating he will remain a state guest. Nearby, the Durst home in Cheshire Ohio burned with eight children asleep. seven were saved by jumping, but 10-year-old Clarence died. In Bellefontaine Ohio Ernest Austin, 22, was convicted of first degree murder with mercy recommendation, to life with no parole unless innocence proven. The charge includes murdering his brother and mother and burning their bodies. In Missouri, William J Thomas and his three children perished in a house fire southwest of Chillicothe, with neighbor Ellen reporting smoke. authorities believe Thomas killed the children then set the house ablaze amid prior financial troubles.
Fire wrecked the Perkins Manufa Coury owned diel sawmill at Auguste, Georgia causing substantial losses in equipment and stock. A man aged Ermine Putoiser faced assault charges after throwing a stone that fractured a skull. Candler signed a Georgia law barring berths for negro passengers except in special cars. J M Sanders, a Chicane resident, died by suicide in a Memphis hotel. his son ALTL. Sanders is a U S commissioner to a darts expo from TWinois.
A powerful Santa Ana region quake struck at 4 25 am Christmas morning with a twelve second duration. San Jacinto Riverside County bore the center while Santa Ana Anaheim San Bernardino and Riverside felt the tremor. The Baboda Indian reservation six squaws were killed by collapsing walls and extensive damage to San Jacinto Emigrant and nearby hotels and the county hospital at Bowers. No serious injuries reported beyond those at the Baboda reservation and San Jacinto though many buildings cracked and debris blocked streets.
Sixty five cases of enteric fever reported from Tadysmith. British censored reports put wounded at Lusela river at 400. Boers massing at Stormberg and Trafalgar seas seen. Conan Doyle volunteers for service. Stormberg wounded transferred to Burghersdorp. Angtaml to field 160000 with reserves. Mediation talks urged in Ning Tian. Common Council votes 1000 volunteers. £25000 approved. Goschen notes sea transport for 420000 troops already provided.
From Pietermaritzburg word of another clash at Ladysmith. Maj A C King Capt Wathen Oakes Lieut Hulse and Lieut Col Fawcett wounded. nine NCOs and men killed. ten wounded. Boers surprised a hussar picket east of the camp. two British killed and seven horses lost.
News from Noorsik Virginia reports a unknown bark with fifteen crew aboard lost in a mid ocean storm Saturday night. The 10 000 ton vessel arrived in port twenty three days from Liverpool after a hurricane crippled masts and lifeboats. Captain Richardson of the Norantin liner said his ship’s crew fought to rescue the sinking bark’s men as waves overwhelmed them and the storm raged.
Alexander Johnson of Chicago was gravely injured during initiation into Avon dale Lodge No. 1246 of the Royal League. A brain blood clot formed after the induction, leaving him delirious and near death for over a week, with secrecy keeping his employer unaware of his absence.
Manila dispatch reports Gen. Santa Ani leading insurgents estimated at 300 to attack Subix. Marines from Olon gapo reinforced the garrison and Filipinos were driven back with several killed. No American casualties. Company H and Marines dispatched from Muaitila to urge further reinforcement.
Rev Pot T W Scherteler of St Pauls Episcopal Church in Mariette Wisconsin witnesses a thief exiting a parish home with valuables during service. He chases the suspect, subdues him, and hands him to police. Thief receives six months in the penitentiary.
Sweden invested 275 million in railroads and London plans 15 million for drainage. Americans buy 7 million worth of millinery in Paris yearly. The Italian Parliament House is unsafe for occupancy. Great Britain sees a rise in insane counts by 2000 annually. An effort to establish a German theater in London proceeds. Switzerland reports an electric railway 7450 feet above sea level. India faces famine across 650000 square miles, affecting 3 million people. Russian officials learn Oriental languages by order. In Barcelona 9000 of 12000 taxed residents have paid. Japanese mills prefer American cotton for its longer staple.
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.