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 Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
4
The Weekly Sentinel reports Danville acting on lynchers and rioters, Bluffton pushing saloon closures, and Evansville awaiting license revocation. It notes Bryan’s campaigns, Shamrock III, Turkey-Beirut tensions, and the disputed Caleb Powers Goebel conspiracy trial outcomes.
A union committee of about 3,000 telegraph operators and freight handlers on Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pittsburgh submitted demands to General Manager Atterbury. Telegraphers seek seven days vacation annually, two days off monthly for 12 hour shifts, and higher pay at junctions. freight handlers want shorter weeks and higher wages. Concessions granted on Maryland division. a conference is set for tomorrow. Estimated annual cost of potential concessions about $100,000.
President Roosevelt plans a Labor Day trip to Syracuse for the fair opening on September 7. He will lead a 10 AM labor day parade review, address attendees, then attend a letter carriers parade review. A dinner in his honor will be hosted by former Senator Frank Hiscock before returning to Oyster Bay.
S J Marsh returns to Nome after a two year expedition through a previously unexplored area south of the Arctic Ocean between Colville River and the international boundary. He lived 128 days with minimal voices heard and a flour diet for the last eighteen days, reaching Fort Yukon emaciated. General Funston transported him aboard the transport Jeff Davis. Marsh mapped five unknown rivers and gathered data. The Arctic coastal region proved unmineralized, while the Koyukuk region showed a highly mineralized zone.
Advertisement notes cheap wallpaper at lL O Hull's store located 830 Calhoun Street offering affordable prices to customers seeking home decor updates. The copy emphasizes customer satisfaction and value.
L A Planving a black professor was killed by unknown assailants while returning home near Oscar Louisiana. He had been giving incendiary talks urging blacks to avoid white labor and to buy plantations in Pointe Coupee where whites would work for them. Booker T. Washington was slated to visit Oscar and New Roads next month.
Farmers praise recent rain aiding plowing and wheat sowing as corn prospers. Joseph Stuckey of Kamans visits relatives nearby. A lively ballgame entertained locals at J. Klopfenstein’s venue.
Oedarsville and nearby communities report visits and travel. Myrtle and Allie Hellope ter visit Ohio friends. Elsie Jones returns from Monroeville. C F Pichon of Fort Wayne spent the weekend with parents. families from Garrett and Auburn seen with relatives here. I C Tonkel returns after summers in Ohio. Jennie E Cook visits Monroeville. Mrs T Dishler on sick list. H Halter of Fort Wayne spent Sunday with his parents in the village.
In Newark on September 1 the manslaughter trial of eleven directors and officers of the North Jersey Street Railway continues. Witnesses describe brake struggles, snow interference, and the trolley car’s proximity to gates before the fatal February crossing disaster.
Indiana poet Will W. Pfrimmer, Kentland resident, will appear at the Allen County Teachers' Institute at Westminster Presbyterian church next Monday. The renowned poet and storyteller blends sentiment humor and philosophy to entertain and provoke thought in a program with the Schubert quartet on Thursday evening September 10.
Chicago Sept. 1 activity at Fort Sheridan saw pistol shots from cavalry and infantry in a morning shoot. Sergeant Howe of the eighth cavalry posted 274 points, while Sergeant Whiteworth of the first infantry totaled 271. Competition is open to army officers and men.
Beginning Wednesday evening the Packard City band will give a series of concerts at Robison park with thirty players. The program includes Stars and Stripes Forever, The Daughter of the Regiment, Cornet Duet, Dream of the Ballet, Aboriginal Morning on the Plains and The Warrior’s Dream. The concert runs 7 15 to 9 00 followed by a theatre performance.
The contracts and franchises committee of the city council is called for a meeting tomorrow night to prepare a report on the electric light franchise. The aim is to settle the matter before the city levy. some fear defeat of the application could trigger a special levy to fund an electric plant, potentially up to 15 cents, with plans to build a plant in the city.
In the 1903 Sunday School lesson, Saul and three of his sons fall before Philistine forces at Mount Gilboa after a harsh battle. The Philistines strip Saul of his armor, display his body, and Jabesh Gilead values retrieve and burn the fallen king and his sons before burial. The piece notes David's exile to avoid Saul and the moral lessons tied to faith and obedience.
Barrow in Furness England Sept 1 at the Iron and Steel Institute session led by Andrew Carnegie. He warned that future steel costs would rise due to scarce ore, noting US output growth and potential ore discoveries in Utah and Southern California while British and American production trends shift.
Miss Rosa Mudge of Rockford Illinois is the guest of Miss F A Taghtmeyes of Jane street. Masters John and William Koester have returned from visits with relatives in Lima. A J Hollister and family return from Rome City where they spent the summer. Miss Emma Wohilfort returned from a week’s visit with relatives in Cleveland Norwalk and Sandusky Ohio. J B Niezer of Monroeville has purchased a lot at Spring Beach Rome City from L C Hunter and plans a summer cottage designed by Wing and Mahurin. Miss Hanna Schilling left this morning for New York City and will sail soon for Germany. It is stated that Miss Schilling has gone abroad to be married, but relatives refuse to confirm or deny.
Judge C N Heaton resumes duties in the superior court after a period away. The docket includes civil and criminal matters as he reestablishes courtroom routines and endorsements in the current term.
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.