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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday, weekly, and Sunday editions. It explains carrier delivery via city service, methods to request service by postal card or telephone, and asks patrons to report irregular delivery immediately.
The 1902 Democratic ticket lists James M. Robinson for Congress in the Twelfth District. County tickets specify Lewis V. Alrey as State Senator and a slate of Representatives, plus court and county officials. The item also notes national finance actions and editorial remarks on William J. Page's retirement from journalism.
The piece laments a veteran journalist’s retirement and lauds his lifelong dedication to serving the public. It stresses his loyal friendship, personal integrity, and enduring influence as a guiding force in his field, while noting a desire for continued service and public benefit. The text also critiques referendums and populist power, contrasting them with representative government and political party dynamics.
Fort Wayne and other communities complain of the loud wheeled noise from trolley cars. New Haven and others report cars with bad wheels causing constant disturbance. City officials and corporate counsel consider remedies as residents endure the nuisance and seek relief.
Mrs Lambertson awoke to find her husband unconscious at the Turner house in Chicago. John Lambertson, 52, longtime state and national figure and former assistant secretary of the treasury under Harrison, had attended a University of Chicago banquet before returning home and dying in the night. His daughters travel in Europe, another is at home in Lincoln.
Pawtucket June 15 armed guards under Governor Kimbally restored order but clashes broke out again in suburbs and Central Falls. Rioting crews pelted workers, machines used, Marines deployed, Central Falls and nearby towns placed under military control as officials seek preventions and stricter public health and nuisance regulations amid ongoing unrest.
A special Democratic committee in Whalington County reviews candidate options for the congressional nomination. Names mentioned include What Weash FF Dougherty Levi J. Simmons and many local officers from attorney to surveyor. Large anticipated attendee turnout signals a vigorous preconvention season with multiple tickets and looming harmonies.
Ravana June 18 William He Vang was acquitted on an insanity plea after a trial detailing the defendant’s alleged actions. The verdict followed testimony on the mental state and history relevant to the case.
South African burghers stream into London amid surrender totals rising past 16 500. General Dewet at Whang camp addresses cheering crowds of men women and children urging loyalty to the new government as the Christian people insist on submission and refrain from further resistance.
A London dispatch to Central News says the four members of the Vatican commission will examine proposals by William Vivi xoyerune of the Philippine Tat. The inquiry concerns church regulation in the Philippines and mirrors governance under Spanish sovereignty.
Arthur Underwood, a member of the Civic Sun Opera company, was killed when a street car struck him in Moston. He was walking near the intersection of avid avenue and Willapn dyemias during a heavy rain storm, according to witnesses.
In Tastoan on June 1 9 the annual communion services of the Christian Science Church drew about 13 000 participants at the Motte Church on the Mechonte unit with 7 000 at Lie mounting services in the afternoon. The principal speaker was Dieter lerminns. Rev Many toehty led the event. An important Cortaire noted Nilegrain exprritias stalitiede and a pregnancy by Mrs. Baily attracted emotion and widespread adoption by the audience in Chute places.
In Decatur on June 14 a repeat disturbance occurred as about fifty citizens chased Black residents from the town. A man invited for work was harassed and warned to leave while mobs shouted insults and attacked him, prompting local officials to consider protective steps for the newcomers.
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a Sunday incident involving a Burt house and implied racial tension. The readable words reference friends, attempts to induce, and mentions of a negroes asserting a course of action. Details are unclear and names or places are not established.
A well dressed young man about twenty leapt from a bridge rail into the river after a remark to a witness. Police failed to locate him for hours as divers searched the river and body reeds. The incident ends with the missing man presumed to have drowned.
Strong quake hit Syracuse with tremors unsettling residents. Early reports describe minor damage and continued rumblings as officials assess the scene in the city, with no serious injuries cited.
London June reports King Edward is suffering from a chill after prolonged outdoor exposure during May's Aldershot church parade. An authentic statement from Altley’s hotel confirms the monarch is indisposed but not seriously ill. King Edward is not expected to attend events until his condition improves.
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.