Washington Drowning Tragedy Near Potomac Ends in Boat Disaster
In Washington on April 2 a boat accident near the Potomac shoreline left two young white residents missing and presumed drowned. Lyles and Miss Cantor, both 18, members of the Anacostia Episcopal church choir, stood in a haaar bottomed boat and apparently lost balance. Cantor vanished after a brief struggle. Lyles clung to the boat then vanished as rescue attempts failed. Cantor’s body was recovered later. Lyles remained missing at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac River
Lyles
Misa
Cantor
Second Street
Miss Cantor
Anacosta
Canton
Manual Episcopal Church
Lylea
Cantor Azent Lyles
South Carolina Preparations for Exposition Spotlight
Columbia April 21 A spirited drive backs South Carolina’s exhibit for the regional fair. Governor Evans and state leaders mobilize committees across counties to feature industrial progress and a top school display led by Clemson Agricultural College. He notes Georgia neighbors will join with a strong state showing and discusses plans around a constitutional convention and negro disfranchisement debates shaping Southern reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmetto State
Columbias SC
Evans
South Carolina
Atlanta
Evins
Georgia
Savanagh
Brest
New Orleans
Clemson Agricultural College
Evang
Tillian
Washington
Thanegra
Fie
Timia
Al-Gedegal
Rommigtoner
Cvptegary
Reform Interest
Reform Party
Nesto
Serl
Cntaa
Bes
Vestry Split Casts Shadow Over Easter Elections
A split vestry at the Episcopal church in Banter Sanday, New York, facing district elections, saw factions led by Colonel Fellows and a faction led by the rector, with canvassing and pressure shaping the vote. The dispute, tied to past leadership and church funds, influenced Easter Sunday turnout as supporters and opponents debated tactics and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pion Jonm
Fellows
Sécedera
Colonel Fellows
Outau
W. Pell Foster
Wilav
Acreage and yield expectations for Texas cotton in 1860s report
The document notes a potential decline in cotton acreage in Texas, estimating around 5,000,000 acres with a yield of about 3,000 pounds. It cites widespread responses from growers on current conditions, moisture, and timing, with reports of diversified planting and concerns about spring weather and soil moisture affecting final plantings.
Riot at Augusta church spurs countywide feud violence
The Augusta Georgia church riot near Jackson Station escalated into a gun battle after a Sunday school remark. Foreman and Tony Furst were wounded while others fired about forty shots. The feud traces back to the Jesse Wade killing and a deadly dispute involving L M Green. Green fled to the swamp after the shooting, and the county remains tense as armed groups prepare for further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Church
Jackson Station
OY Foreman
Tony ~ Furst
Taung
Wreens
Serape
Green
Jesse Ade
Sallings
Jade
Stallings
Belms
Ue Road
Killog
L. M. Green
Aiken
Napera
Ces
W. Scott Tyler
Grech
Furst
Fall River Mills Readjust Wages Amid Hiring Surge
AY DEPTOR WEL Work In All the Will n t Fall River Mass April 21 The mills resume operations tomorrow morning for the scale of wages in operation pre August 19. Twenty four workers will be benefited. Overseers report better conditions due to wage policy changes. Clerks say new help expected in Fall River and New Bedford within a day or so as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Torrow
Milis
New Bedford
Woman Runs Timber Venture After Family Tragedy
In Hancock Maryland April reports recount Robinson, about twenty, managing Black Oak Ridge, aiding a sawmill and farm after her father’s death and a typhoid outbreak that claimed his wife and sister. With a brother and a boy Mason, she clear cut trees, hauled logs to the mill, and sawed much of the timber. Her endurance and enterprise sustain a growing operation as the farm remains under strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Robinson
Geart
Black Oak Ridge
Mocock
Hut
Mos Pieimson
Strike of Southern Railway Employees Near Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 21 a potential extensive strike emerges among American Railway union members in the region. Widespread discontent over recent wage policies prompts action with many members reportedly mobilizing across operating departments of multiple lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Tenn
American Railway
Patt ' Ts
Nuut American Railway Union
Rate War Expected On Southern Railroads
Memphis dispatch reports a widespread mobilization on Confederate Veteran districts with today’s Birmingham arrivals confirming an imminent general war across the South. The Southern States Pays new association plans series of gatherings including the Confederate Viceraya reunion in Houston and Memphis events amid currency meetings and other affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duamheny
Memphis
Tenn
Birmingham
South
Houston
Tex
Shad and Herring Catch Report and Mining News
A Raleigh dispatch notes a large shad and herring catch with 2,700 shad and 4,000 herrings reported by Capehart of Avoca. It mentions speculation over Roanoke and Southern railway reorganization and highlights gold nugget finds in Stanley County along with rising Western mining activity drawing hundreds of miners to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
Gneckaltt
Roanoke and
Southerp
Counterfeiting Ring Busted as Salvation Army Leader Arrested
April 21 Mont arrest of Spalding, a Salvation Army leader, on counterfeiting charges uncovers a wide scheme. Witness Haldiow claimed Spalding aided a ten man gang in circulating fake currency through a secret tunnel. Haldiow disappeared soon after testimony and officers suspect he was abducted by the counterfeiters. Additional arrests cited with counterfeit notes found on detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldlowatte
Mont
Spalding
Salvation Army
Haldiow
Hoeldiow
Fourta Qe
Anniston
Ala
Jin Carter
Jobo Holloway
United States
G. 3. Randolph
United States Grand Jury
George Murphy
Will Rainey
Bob Holloway
Sam
Noble
Andrew Carnegie
W. H. Davis
W. Scarbrough
Hira Scarbrough
Murdered man found near Bronssburg Alabama
April 21 near Bronssburg, Alabama a colored man named Jim Mecbemore was found with a bullet hole in his neck. Goods were missing and a few hundred yards away two white men were attacked by Negroes demanding cash, then pursued. Charles el, colored, was later arrested on suspicion of the murder. Deputy Sheriff Woods reported the investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronssburg
Ala
Armingham
Jim Mecbemore
Dlossburg
Birmingham
Dusen“cy
Charles el
Beim
Mourgore
George Vince
Job Fry
Woods
Order From Japan Signals Pipe Contract Move
An early March plan centers on securing a Fipe contract with a Japanese firm. Howard Harrison in Birmingham and a New York-based dealer discuss piping needs in Yokohama. The Belgium firm Tigon eyes the sale while American bidders consider a competing order for pipe imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alacod
Pirmin Howard
Om Fipe
Howard
F. B.bessemer
Birmingham
Ors
Nw York
Yokohama
Qeason
Tigon
Amy
Inag Con
Gap Bia
Japanel
Mr. Nichols
River mystery as Halman found dead in Paint Rock
Special from Time Rock reports William Halman was found in the Paint Rock River tonight in a shallow state. Abevo Weeks and J. B. Hallang questioned later. foul play suspected as authorities pursue the case and a broader inquiry appears tied to local telephone service disputes and alleged fraud cases in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wana Halmas
Ffos
Alb
Mercury
Time Rock
William Halman
Paint Rock River
Darean
J. B. Hallang
Hila Brothers
Trial of Commissioner Laird Based on Alleged Jury Panels
Evidence shows Laird allegedly collected fees from jurors and witnesses for cases not before him while he signed juror panels. He faces trial on the same charges as the Smith case, with similar evidence to be admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Laird
Smith
High Art in Gotham Court Case Ends in Dismissal
In New York April 19 a court dismissed charges against Besplo Stanton Perham Nabi Otto Kehler and Rudolph Aronson over bronze statues and nude art performances at a casino. Detective Titus testified detailing posing veiled by bronze paint while audiences laughed as witnesses debated the act’s educational value. Superintendent Byrnes and Parkhurst voiced political anxiety over police reforms tied to the Lexow bill amid broader civic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bjen Stanton
Brose
New York
Pecial
Besplo Stanton
Perham Nabi
Otto Kehler
Rudolph Arongon
Hogan, Meade
Falmer
Biss Blanton
Rudolph Aronson
George FB
Titus Tool
Rogers
Mise Stanton
Herelf
Wheyne
James Croga
Titus
Colonel James
Dealn
Bessie Stanton
Phrynes
Silas W. Hogers
James
Mr. McIntyre
Vico
Chear
Justic Feilner
Buffalo
Jefferson County
Nilagog
Birchall
Lake Ontario
Misa Birchall
Ant
Miss Birchall
Abo
Bnai Brith Convention Opens in Montgomery Alabama
The seventh division of Bnai Brith held a four day statewide session in Montgomery with 230 delegates and about 100 southern representatives. Governor Oates and local officials welcomed attendees. Charles Moritz and Nathan Strauss reported positive growth. officers were elected and installed including Lovenburg as president and Abe Well as treasurer. The gathering featured a grand ball and theater entertainment with a crowded synagogue and notable addresses by judges and delegates. Local lodges extended hospitality to visitors from Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Florida Texas and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
B'nal Brith
Great Jewiah Benevolent and Fraternal Order
Senate
Capitol
Oated
B. A. Graham
Enon Weil
Vierting
Charles Moritz
Nathan Strongs
New Orleaans
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Texas
Alabama
W. C. Oates
Graham
Leon
E. Rapheal
Houston
Tex
C L. Moritz
Nathan Struuas
New Orleans
Lovenburg
Galveston
Sol Hariman
Nashvile
Tienry Hanan
Mobrie
Nat Strauss
Abe Well
A. Hursker
Birmingham
Charles Risen
Nathan Cohen
Noelle
M Marx
Raphael
Charles Frinkel
Grand Lodge
Purity of blood linked to vitality and Hood's Sarsaparilla
A long local update notes health advice urging purity and enrichment of the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to restore vigor. It also reports a string of items from Alabama towns including social notes, crimes, local commerce, court actions, and upcoming public meetings, with names and places across Birmingham, Montgomery, Anniston, Florence, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Old Hymn Book and Local Alabama News Snapshots
An old hymn book in Birmingham links to a chain of ownership from Mrs. Mary Howard to Sallie Robertson and onward to Mr. John T. Morris. Nearby, strikes vex workers at Sloss mines near Bessemer, while a murder warrant is issued in Union Springs for Jon Dukes after a fatal shooting. Reports cover Mobile point expansion, a suicide at Romulus, Huntsville factory growth and a new Montgomery canning plant, plus court moves in Montgomery and a Mobile sawmill startup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luniversity
Teronae
Ala
H. M. Jackson
Montgomery
Daniel Coleman
Huntsville
C. Cropton
Anniston
J. B. Lacy
Florence
James A. Head
Willam M. Price
Brewton
Sting Jenigan
Allving
Birmingham
D. A. Roza
Morgan County
Prelock
Fourth Avenue
Twentieth Street
Roan
Gadsden
Special J
Long Leaf Lumber Company
Supreme Court
Slabh
Jefferson
Fayette
Cullman
Lamar
Blount
Marton
Tuskalogsa
Pickens
Walker
Winston
Ale
Daltor Jelks
Kaloula
Aileen
Gally Fisg
Selma
Moblie
Seast
Bessemer
Rodgers
FL Vandiver
South Court Street
Wille Kimbroven
Wilcot County
Vissime
Elmorcs
Lawrence
Tillen McTriyere
Mobile
Gus City
Sterting B. ‘Toney
Toney
Louisville
Shevith
Walllra Gates
Wilson Brown
Snitfied
Robert Rawls
Alabama Courier
Athens
Yester
Fern Woot
Opelika
Jopo Hoquemors
Jonn J McDavid
John T. Morris
Oakman
Mary Howard
Sallie Robertson
Mary Myers
Stargaree J. Wison
Union Springs
Aln
Jon Dukes
Mt. Hiltiaed
Gono
Itte
Dukes
Duke
Choctaw Point
Daniel Gregory
Tuskeloona
Northport Breeze
Romulus
Alabama
Betet
Lawn of Alabama
Mayhew
R. D. Curd
James H. Bone
Pleasants
B. J. Mayhew
D. D. Shelby
James O'Brien
John Bruce
Middle District
United States Court of Appeals
Alexander Boarmen
Mobile Sawmill Company
Bende Montgomery
Trumeee
Bally Springs
The Rise in Oil Prices and Pennsylvania Oil History
Washington reports a sweeping analysis of the oil boom and price shifts from 1839 to 1890s, detailing how discoveries in Titusville and Pennsylvania fueled vast production, the rise of West Virginia, and the global market led by the United States and Russia. It notes price fluctuations, exports to England France and Germany, and the emergence of Standard Oil with rail rebates shaping the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Pennssey Anit
Pouchot
Bennssigann
Pennsvisenia
Penissana
Ville
Pennsylvana
Cout -Uu
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Titusville
Penns
West Virginia
Ross
England
France
Germany
China
Japan
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Canada
Hos
Hussia
Ameria Camry
Amirau
Paweyer
Ehortagy
Attiibes
Erolom
Standard Oil Company
Ontrals
Jbahu
Hieh Ja
Dyecond Group
Standard Ui
Standard Qi Company
Musual
Rockefeller, Andras & Tragler
Cleveland
Standani
Bovekt
Southern Improvement Company
Standard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huo Ag
Puete « Arch Choir
Ivas
Esterday
Carolina
Ana’ Zune
SV Icon
Mandel
Hig
Reddingfeld
Wee Wilson
Exas Cotton Chor
Kou
Ively
Obisona
Rons
Chattamcog
Rouceman
Chattanooge
Chattamoga
Douglas Man
WWE the Pouwerfhiters
AWAY
Neci
Als
Breall “Grylls
Trent
Gotham
Bnai Brite
Seventh District
Montgomery, Ala
Ashten
Steuart
Alexander City
T Own
Thea King
Marghala
W. S. Love
J. R. Perkins
Cook City
St. Clair County
Nat
Pratt Mines
John Ely
Pratt City
OPERA
London
Whitehall Street
Im-sun-mar
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!