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 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
6
Advertises May discounts on ladies skirts drawers corset covers night dresses and hats as well as white goods silks and hosiery. Offers include skirts 75c dresses 25c to 95c hats from 1 to 3 with limited quantities and deep reductions on silks and fabrics. Shoppers urged to hurry and buy before stock runs out.
In Detroit on May 4 a Grand Trunk Pan-American Flyer struck a crowd of about 1500 Polish excursionists from Toledo waiting for a Lake Shore train. Seven killed and many injured as the crowd surged across tracks and rushed toward the halted train. Hospitals and local buildings served as makeshift wards while ambulances arrived.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 4 Bryant and Will Morris were hanged at the Yazoo bridge at Haynes Bluff for the murder of W H Legg. Bryant confessed to officers and accused Morris of the fatal shot after 200 armed farmers intercepted the arrest team. Robbery was the motive.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania May 4 A mass meeting of rock miners convened to act on a 10 percent wage increase ordered by the coal strike commission. The United Mineworkers members say they are not receiving the raise and warn that if not paid within two weeks all miners, employed by individual contractors, will strike.
Paul Revere cast bell weighing about 1300 pounds arrived in Troy New York for recasting. It formerly hung in the Congregational church at Leominster Massachusetts until the church was destroyed by fire shortly before its transfer.
Paris on May 4 reports General Andre minister of War refused a rehearing request in the Dreyfus case. The letter asking for clemency was deemed improperly addressed to the minister of War rather than the minister of Peace.
A dynamite blast at the Institutional church on Thirty-eighth and Dearborn streets damaged the building in a Sunday night attack. Authorities suspect policy-shop groups retaliating against Rev. R. R. Ransom who has led the fight against gambling in Chicago's colored community. Ransom had warned of threats to his congregation prior to services.
In New York on Saturday night detectives Little and Gaynor spotted a light in Mr. Lauer’s laundry at 171 Spring Street and suspected a safe burglary. A boy, Frank Lamenna, age unknown, was arrested after slipping from under the stairs with three skeleton keys eight padlocks and soap, which police believe was used to imitate locks.
Bishop John F. Hurst of the Methodist Episcopal church died in Washington at 12:40 AM. He was paralyzed in London last September during an ecumenical conference and had been in failing health since. He had served as head of the university at Washington since its organization.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 4 the entire congregation swore a year temperance pledge. About twelve hundred people marched to the church with girls in white dresses and wreaths, boys in uniform, and men in regalia. They raised their right hands and pledged to abstain and to restrain others from intemperance.
El Paso May 4 The New York Life Insurance company is not named in complaints against Richardson and Mason alleged swindlers and murderers. Consul Mallen represents Mexico and the issue becomes a matter for the two governments with no direct official role for the insurance firm.
New York May 4 workers in the subways vow to stay out until their union is recognized by contractor McDonald and his subcontractors. The Central Federated union unanimously supports the strike in this action.
Funeral for J. Wells Champney, a New York artist of national reputation, who died after falling down an elevator shaft in New York, was held in Deerfield Massachusetts on May 4.
Port Washington Wis May 4 fire destroyed the tannery of C A Mueller with a loss of 50000 dollars several other factories were in danger the plant will be rebuilt immediately
In Kernebunk May 4 4A district sees a surge of electric light across the town with more stores and factories opening, signaling a growing local economy and infrastructure.
In Joliet AL on May 4 a crowd of about two thousand clashed in a Slavonic Roman Catholic church. Police used clubs as rioters hurled stones and revolvers, breaking pews and windows. Father Kollar intervened and escaped injury as arrests followed. many participants jailed.
Copenhagen May 4. Danish state railroad workers threaten a general strike if a wage bill before the Rigsdag reduces salaries for two thirds of the employers. The union leader warns a walkout will follow if the measure passes.
Columbus O May 4 The largest assembly of National Guard officers in U S history gathered to hear Secretary of War Root discuss the government’s relation to citizen soldiery and the role of the militia.
William J. Carothers a Bellwood resident and lineman for the Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railway shot himself in an apparent suicide in Altoona on May 4. The death is reported as self inflicted and under police investigation.
A detachment from the Fighting Ninth Infantry visiting West Point performed musical drills before the cadets as part of a military tournament at the Point.
Mary Farrell aged 84 died suddenly in La Crosse Wisconsin while kneeling in prayer at St Marys Catholic church. A long time resident she collapsed and passed away at the pew.
A lyric contrast between self belief and the dreamer’s longing for praise. A woman learns love is hers but craves verbal affirmation, while the queen sits on her throne hearing the same tale repeated, anxious for proof of lasting devotion. The excerpt cites S E Kiser in the Chicago Record Herald.
A Pattens Mills man recounts applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm to severe rheumatism and being cured, returning to pay for another bottle. The product is sold by Houseworth Bros.
Turbine plants in operation for several years show high economy and require virtually no repairs. When compared with passenger steamers of similar size with reciprocating engines, turbines yield about a 20 percent gain per indicated horsepower.
A Little Early Riser pills cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles by stimulating secretions and moving the bowels gently. They tone the stomach and liver glands removing the cause of the trouble. Continued use for a few days prevents recurrence. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
In a lighter exchange characters joke about fashion needs in a cold climate. The dialogue contrasts a desire for warm overcoats with a disdain for ancient Rome style tunics and togas. The tone suggests practical, season driven choices override grand costume fantasies.
Reports note water quality worries amid hot weather with local officials urged to address taste odor and possible contaminants. Residents discuss taste and safety as city crews monitor supply and issue advisories.
H P Burbage, Greenville law student, suffered years of coughing fearing consumption. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, he reports a rapid improvement and full cure after two bottles. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
An exchange notes his claim of reading a lot of light fare while others learn he reads gas meters for a living. The woman expresses sharp indignation at the incongruity of his profession and his self described hobby.
An OCR fragment cites Robert Ward of Maxey’s Gaz touting Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning, ulcers, eczema, carbuncles, and skin ailments. He and others report relief from bone pain, itching, pimples, and skin decay, claiming renewed vigor and complexion.
A humorous exchange from the New York Times features an Irishman and a Scotchman debating their dreams. The Irishman recalls dreaming of a basket descending from heaven for Sandy and eating the quail as a sign of worry that his friend would not return.
Morton L Hin of Lebanon Ind reports a woman suffering inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks with eight doctors failed to help until using the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. She claims immediate relief and walking in three days. sold by Fenton's Drug Store, 2258 Main St.
A Philadelphia Ledger note quotes a young man asserting personal greatness with humor and reflection on whether achievement will come without effort. The exchange contrasts ambition with doubt, highlighting a younger voice's defiant self view.
Stillwater man Joseph Pominville spent over $2000 on doctors for stomach trouble with no relief. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, and he recovered. If you suffer indigestion bad taste lack of appetite or constipation try them. 25 cents a box.
A Philadelphia shop scene shows a clerk asking whether to mail cigars or have them carried home, while a woman specifies any mild or strong kind will do and notes they are for her husband as a present. The exchange humorous reinforces social norms of gift giving and discretion in a bustling retail setting.
Cambridge May 2 The Harvard college education department will grow into a School of Education funded by 2 million dollars for endowment and 500000 dollars for an administration building. The aim is to train college men to adopt teaching as a profession through theoretical and practical education.
William Loeb secretary to President Roosevelt is confined to his hotel room in St Louis suffering from mountain fever contracted in Yellowstone region. Initially feared typhoid and his departure with the presidential party for Kansas City was halted.
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by Houseworth Bros offering restoration of energy and vitality with a claim of making the body feel good all over. The ad lists 35c as the price and credits Houseworth Bros as the sellers.
Grand jury opens probe into alleged efforts to influence stock yards interests during Missouri legislature. De Morse president of the Kansas City Stock Yards Company testified before lawmakers for over an hour as part of the investigation.
The City of Mexico reports 83 000 acres of ranch land near Santa Rosalia Chihuahua opened for Boer colony settlement May 2. OW D Snyman travels to New York to meet Gen Viljoen and return with fifty families.
Sage issues road company funds totaling 2000 dollars. The act marks a financial move by the firm as it allocates funds to support roadwork or related operations.
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.