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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
11
Chaos erupts in New Orleans as desperado Charles opens fire from a window. Mayor Capdeville deploys squads to quell mobs. police face a furious street confrontation. Charles dies after a frantic exchange that leaves multiple bystanders and officers wounded or killed.
A dramatic police action in New Orleans ends with gunfire from a second floor window as officers attempt to arrest a suspect in a tense daytime siege. Two officers are wounded fatally along with another, and reinforcements flood the scene as residents look on.
Reports from various sections of the county indicate the yield was better than anticipated. A farmer near J. Hayton, southwest of the city, threshed about twenty bushels per acre from twenty noses of ground, with overall prospects improving after recent threshing.
Transcribed notes from a July meeting at Parvamaunt Teswewil Wr New York show D B Hill chairing and figures such as Governor Blame and Urey Wonitien in attendance. The dialogue touches on constitutional concerns and expansionist policy with calls for caution and debate among national and state leaders.
Senator Wan jun is not in the city today while Toweph MW and Manley were at headquarters for a brief dine, Salveday as he conducted day activities, with reports indicating his absence from central locations.
A garbled notice describes a preliminary hearing involving multiple parties including a deputy marshal and several named individuals from various locations. The text is incoherent and contains references to medicine, revenue, and attendance but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
East Williams man Thomas B Kehon describes a new pleasure yacht named The Bass built at Bass works. The design features a 16 fin length hull, a 14 man crew, a 10 horsepower napita engine, and a seating arrangement for eight. The vessel will be ready to launch within eleven days in Vancouver.
A marvelously enthusiastic Sunday school party has traveled in eleven states and provinces covering about 8,000 miles, with 14 members and the traditional secretary contributing their services voluntarily. Expenses were met by a special contribution prior to departure, and details are available from the central secretary. The St Vincent’s Academy program near Robison Park on Thursday August includes games and races, with J M Robinson and B Dan delivering the orations.
The defense opened with claims of discharge and procedural rulings while Caleb Fowers faces charges of complicity in the Goebel case. Witnesses described Goebel’s movements, a $8,000 chase, and a plan tied to a weapon and a notable confrontation at the Washington DC era scene, with the defendant denying most charges.
Fragmented transcript reveals witness Powers pressing for truth about a crime linked to Goebel. Gilden and Galan confront, while crowds and officials weigh threats and political pressure. Repeated references to Hampwood, Ringham, and Baybee hint at broader stakes and factional tensions guiding the case.
A debate over the legality of state claims opens in Georgetown as Caleb Powers faces charges of being an accessory before the fact in the Goebel assassination. The defense moves for peremptory instruction for a verdict of not guilty, arguing the prosecutions rested on political rather than judicial facts. The hearing references Willian Goebel, mountain men, and alleged conspirators, with testimony from numerous witnesses including Powers and Chiles Finley. The case centers on whether alleged acts were part of lawful contest or criminal accomplice activity, as the defense contends the state used political motives to pursue charges.
Reports from George Kentucky July 3 describe former Secretary of State Cale Powers testifying at a high profile trial linked to Governor Goebel. He says he planned to travel to Louisville to mobilize supporters before the assassination, and that overheard remarks suggested suspicion, with shots possibly fired from an upper story of the executive building.
Fragmentary OCR recounts testimony around Galton and Brankfort, noting false statements and defense actions. It mentions Bowers, Levey, and Wharton Galley, with references to a political fundraising issue and arrest in Wisconsin. Also cites Miss Nuivan Allen visiting from Canton.
Fort Wayne Trust Co announces capital of 200000 dollars with officers including Genry C Paul president Samuel M Vanter vice president Jordan F Hoffiman 24 vice president Tharioe A Wikilog secretary and Williams Pal as bornstary. Directors named include multiple local figures. The notice details bank operations, deposits, and interest terms.
Township expenditures 800.00 and township tax 10 cents on the dollar. Lutfminton expenditures 3.00 and school tax 75.00 with 4 percent tax on 100 dollars. Band expenditures 950.00 and tax 16 cents per hundred dollars. Additional local tax 50 cents per hundred dollars. Board expenditures 3175.00 with tax cents on the hundred dollars. Total expenditures 4203.00 and total tax 68 cents on the hundred dollars. Signed R. I. Webster Tristan dated Taylor 1600. Subscribed to the Sentinel.
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.