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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
1
In Estherville the Republican column highlights prospects for Promisni rt with RENKINS and NICTOTS noted among contributors. Local editors push for party unity as plans unfold in northwest Iowa.
A riot by about twenty female prisoners at a Brooklyn jail section attacks Matron Fannie Mandy and Warden Mu A. Miss Handy is knocked unconscious as the crowd uses hat pins and fists. Sheriff and deputies subdue attackers, two placed in straight jackets, warden and matron treated.
A railway official in Ataso Gorno New Mexico received a box of fifty gems resembling diamonds found near Capitan a coal camp on the El Paso and North Western line The finder J J Blow ex DeBeers Kimberley South Africa has investigated the field for a month and says the stones are diamonds or close to them They withstood crude tests and will be sent for final analysis.
Congressman Wall, chair of the House Military Affairs Committee, told reporters at the White House he is confident the army reorganization bill will be enacted swiftly. He met with the President and Senator Allison to discuss appointments and said differences between houses will be settled within a week after conference begins.
Learned men and women from across the United States gather at the University of Pennsylvania from December 27 to open the archaeological and philological societies of America congress. Represented groups include the American Oriental Society Archaeological Institute American Philological Association Dialect Society Society for Biblical Research Spelling Reform Association.
Vermont police chief Brown lies in critical condition after an ambush near a ball held to quell a row. Italian anarchists suspected. two arrested. Chief identified two Italians as connected to the assassination attempt as he was en route to the station.
A review to MacArthur's civil affairs report reveals at least 30 000 lepers in the Philippines, mostly in the Visayas. Leprosy, introduced in 163 with a ship from Japan, has expanded despite efforts to eradicate it. House to house inspection found over 100 lepers hidden in homes. many were sent to San Lazaro Hospital while others fled. A commission seeks suitable locations to isolate all lepers in the archipelago.
Sacnaupnto California man H Green surrenders to police admitting he and brother Jobin murdered Hill Feeny at Claire station Isabelle County Michigan in 1870s. He recounts robbing 6000, disposing body in lake, later enlistments, thefts, assaults, and a prison sentence. He says brother John Morgan was killed during a failed train robbery and is ready to face penalty.
Lucian J. Washburn of Spring Pity, Alabama, filed a circuit court suit seeking $1000 damages against Sheriff Shere itt Charles M. Woods and eight deputies. He says a joke by a player led to an assault near a flagpole after being taken to Camp Lincoln to search for a minister. Washburn, a retired farmer who owns land near Springfield, claims strong evidence and motive behind the incident.
Miss Belle Howard of Miles City was arrested in Minneapolis on a shoplifting charge but acquitted after a municipal court trial. Police found about $500 worth of goods in her room, which she had bought and paid for, and she had come to Minneapolis to assemble her wedding trousseau.
A group of youths including Mothe Heras Obie Crowell age 24 and Charles Canan aged 21 left home for a dance in Biskeslee. Crossing the Wabash railroad tracks they were struck by a passenger train and instantly killed. Mrs Canan died from shock upon learning the identifications. In Atlanta controversy over Cleveland voting in last election prompts denials from the Cleveland camp. Fire in Calgary causes $100,000 in damage destroying multiple structures.
A fire gutted the dwelling of Robert Litheo at 1 Queen Street Toronto. His son Henry perished in the blaze and his wife, severely injured by leaping from a window, is said to be in despair of recovery. Other family members reportedly took drastic actions to escape. Destruction also reported in Eau Claire Michigan with half the business district reduced to ashes and an estimated loss of 30100 dollars.
A racial clash erupts in Cementville as armed Black residents clash with Whites. Lee Ranger and John Redmond, both intoxicated, provoked the mob. shots fired, Sam Kendall wounded, Sheriff called. By daybreak, Whites retreat behind doors, and tensions remain high. Kendall fled to the city seeking warrants while authorities consider further action.
Montana legislators consider diverting unclaimed state funds to an exhibit of Montana resources at the fair next summer. The Montana Pan-American Commission seeks 50000 for the project, noting 30000 idle in the treasury and proposing a 20000 top-up for the exhibit expenses.
Market quotations list various grains and livestock values from multiple markets. Prices cover hogs cattle sheep wheat oats rye corn and butter across Chicago Milwaukee New York and other regions with ranges and grade notes.
The article details a high tension kidnapping case involving the son of Danis Tomes, with detectives hired and a $500 reward offered for the boy’s safe return or $300 for the captors. Rumors of two men, one nicknamed Ronhase, and potential ransom fears grip Webster County. The piece also covers a coroner inquest into W. M. Jones’s death and a series of local incidents across several towns, including deaths, accidents, and public notices.
The article outlines a broad push across United States and England to fund a new century program. Methodists lead with a 20 million debt payoff, college endowments, and aged minister funds, while Presbyterians, Baptists, Catholics, Episcopalians, Lutherans, and other groups chart similar financial campaigns and church improvements.
The House passed acts to constrain a Mississippi river bridge at Dubuque and adjust southern Iowa court timing, while debating rail terminal upgrades in Washington. The Senate ratified the Hay Pauncefote treaty with amendments and extended acceptance to March 4, and approved extradi tion pacts with Chile and Bolivia. A busy week included pensions, appropriations, and reapportionment debates amid notable deaths and other notices.
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.