Coal Miners Satisfied With New Scale After Raidwood
In Springfield Ill a raidwood coal miners rally behind a new scale policy while a fatal Paxton railway accident shocks the region. A Springfield Tron works expansion is announced and a Monroe County pioneer dies. In Montgomery County Ohio a custody dispute ends with the child returned to Ohio after a writ of habeas corpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raidwood
Paxton
Springfield
Ill
Sanginan
Frederick Alsup
Dayton
Carrie Alsup
Gertrude
L City
Creighton
Katherine
Alsup
Circuit Court
Ontgomery County
Ohio
Coal Diggers Satisfied With New Scale In Braidwood
W O D Ryan of the miners workers union says Braidwood miners are pleased with the new scale while acknowledging possible adjustments in Illinois districts. He expects a conference of miners and operators on February 19 to fix any remaining price differences. The note mentions an advance of four cents per ton in the northern thin vein ahead of previously agreed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bratdawood
Springfield
W. Od. Ryan
Mine Workers of America
Braidwood
Ilinois
Indianapolis
Collision Kills Man and Injures Three in Paxton
A northbound freight on the Central at Paxton collided after a signal misunderstanding. Fireman Bold died instantly, Engineer Simmons and Fireman Madix were severely injured. Tower switchman says the engineer blew for the siding, but the switch was locked and the engine plus three stock cars plunged down an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Shouis Central
Bold
Simmons
Firean Madix
Gineer
William Ridgely Reassumes Springfield Iron Works Post
Mrs Will Be Enlarged Springfield Tus February 6 Willam Ridgely resumed the management of Springfield Iron Works after the Republic and Steel company consolidated plants in the west including Chicago Indianapolis and Minneapolis. The mills will be enlarged to employ 2000 or 8000 more workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tus
Willam Arret Ridgely
Republican Sand Steel Company
Jitter Company
Rose Out
Chicago
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Springfield Iron Works
Merchant Galena Leader Galena Mich. Native Dies at 48
Galena Illinois February obituary for Galenow Birmingham a longtime Galena merchant and philanthropist educator aged 48. He served as Jo Daviess county’s leading educational worker for a decade and held several terms as town supervisor. He was brother to former Mayor T J Birmingham and president of the Irish Benevolent Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
M. Nf
Birmigham
Jo Daviess Puuntw
Flo
Exayor T. J. Birmingham
The
Irish Benevolent Society
Aged Pioneer Dies at Red Bud Area Home
Aged pioneer Tred Bud Urs Gilbert died at his home near Red Bud yesterday morning. Born in Vermont March 4, 1810, he came to Monroe county in 1838 and settled on 40 acres of wild land he called home. He is survived by four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itza Gilbert
Monroe County
Red Bud
Gilbert
Chittenden County
Attack in Plaza Principal leads to shooting of Bigelow
During a band concert on Plaza Principal native police attempted to arrest Boston resident Bigelow. Deputy U S Marshal Barkley led Bigelow to a room where an attack occurred. Policeman Arismendi shot Bigelow in the cheek and fled. Arismendi and Simonpietri were arrested. Bigelow’s condition improved later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Plaza
Joseph
Bigelow, Jr
Boston
Joseph S. Barkley
United States
Bigelow
Angel Arismend
Wells A. McCarthy
Arismendi
Antonia Simonpiett
McCarthy
Barkley
Arismend and
Simoenpietri
New Steel Plant Planned on Monongahela River Front
Pittsburg Feb 6 Henry Phipps Jr and John Walker, consulting partners in the Carnegie Steel Co, closed a deal Saturday for 800 acres along the Monongahela river front adjoining Monongahela. The title is in Mr Phipps name, signaling a new corporation to erect a mammoth steel plant costing about 5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry Phipps, Jr
John Walker
Carnegie Steel Company
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Phipps
Mammoth
British ambassador Monson leaves Paris on leave
London reports Sir Edmund J. Monson the British ambassador to France has departed Paris for the south on leave. The move is seen as significant amid rising anti British sentiment in France and is viewed as more than the official explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edmund J. Monson
France
Paris
Ifrance
Porto Rico Bill Aims For Local Government
Thraker, chair of the committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, reports a bill for a form of government in Porto Rico. Senator Catfery shifts to anti expansionist stance asserting the constitution extends to Filipinos with full US citizen rights. The House rejects 66 to 87 a measure to appoint an expert panel on city water supply pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sibley
Watchman Cleared After Fire Investigation
James Cummings, private watchman for Penny & Centles department store, was arrested Sunday night on suspicion tied to the origin of the Sunday fire. He was released yesterday after investigators found no justification for the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James Cummings
Penny & Centles’ Department Store
Improvement in the Condition of Hon. I. I. Phelps
The improvement in the condition of the Honorable I. I. Phelps, which began a few days ago, continues in a slight but encouraging degree. No drawback has been experienced so far, and the outlook for his ultimate recovery is more assuring.
Reading Company Considers 14 4 Percent Semiannual Dividend
The executive committee recommended to the Reading company board that a semi annual dividend of 14 4 percent be declared on the first preferred stock, payable March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fed
The
Reading Company
Chicago Board of Trade Market Quotation Summary
The Chicago market report shows wheat and corn futures with mixed closes and varied nearby months. Live stock and produce prices are listed, including hogs and cattle ranges, wheat and rye prices, and dairy and fruit items with regional quotations from Chicago and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Prateta
Ers Park
Texas
Insanity and Influence Across Minds in Society
A 19th century overview argues insanity is contagious through social contact. It cites imitation of movements and thoughts, transmission of hysterics, and brain changes from prolonged mental influence. Examples include paranoiacs, historical religious fervor in Russia, and impersonations such as the “hayseed.” The piece cites epidemics of shared delusions and warns of deep personality transfer in intimate settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvet
Russia
Kieff
Heaven
Paradise
Schlatter
Schroeder
Women as Savvy Shoppers and Financiers in Honolulu
The Honolulu Independent cites women as expert financiers seen at auctions bargaining for calico discounts, paying dressmakers for garments, and nicking prices on goods like Chinese birds aboard a mail steamer. A woman haggles to save money on birds, pays a driver, and still delivers a profitable deal, exemplifying female financing prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hackman
Masterpiece Clock for Emperor of China Unveiled
A grand musical clock completed for the Chinese emperor features a fully equipped automatic orchestra in the palace. The device not only keeps precise time but also performs timed selections as part of its elaborate mechanism. An odd note mentions a man with large claims about his feet, not connected to the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Lung Trouble Cure
In an advertisement a user credits One Minute Cough Cure with restoring health after grippe and lung trouble. The notice claims the remedy cures coughs colds croup bronchitis pneumonia grippe and throat and lung issues and prevents consumption. It touts rapid, harmless relief and names H. J. Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
H. J. Moogk
Fire in Japan and the fire god on the roof
A brief描述 of a Japanese city blaze where residents flee from house to house as the fire consumes one home after another. A man dances on his roof with a paper fire god to avert danger, yet the house still catches fire and collapses with the dancer. Within three days the houses are rebuilt and the fire’s traces vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Southern R R Agent
Selina Ga. agent L T Travis writes praise for One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It claims to cure coughs colds croup bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles, endorsed by 4H Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Travis
Southern R. R
Selina
J. Moogk
What Women Don't Know
A lecturer cites mistakes women make in love rest and eating noting women often choose partners on impulse. She argues their worry and restraint reduce joy and suggests learning from men to be wiser. The speaker contends such faults have built vast institutions and financial ends in merriment banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Merriment
Soley’s Honey and Tar Heals Lungs From Coughing
An advertisement asserts that Soley’s Honey and Tar stops coughing and heals the lungs, unlike ordinary cough medicines that only loosen phlegm. The claim is attributed to H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
A Delusion and a Suare
A misguided youth reacts to friends invited in and out by door, a stag party planned, and he uses a generous legacy he received this month to fund the event, while resenting insinuations about his finish, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Kidney Cure Endorsed By Kentucky Reader
A Paducah, Kentucky reader cites relief from severe kidney disease after using Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming three bottles cured him and recommending the remedy. The note mentions physicians in southern Kentucky and a strong endorsement for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Yancey
Paducah
Kentucky
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Cough Cure Delays Warn of Pneumonia Risk
Report notes fatal delays linked to experimentation with cold remedies. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised to prevent a cold from developing into pneumonia, reflecting era medical claims and consumer caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Atlantic to Publish Many Short Stories This Year
The Atlantic will feature a large number of high quality short stories. Notable titles include Maud Evelyn by Henry James and works by Kate Douglas Wiggin W D Howells Sarah Orne Jewett and Joel Chandler Harris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Evelyn
Henry James
Kate Douglas Wiggin
W. D. Howells
Sarah Orne Jewett
Joel Chandler Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galenow
Lincoln
Als
Thoms Evans
Andeorge Warnisher
Oficer
Price
South Africa
Moultrie County
Sullivan
His. Tech
Athens
Peh
Taylorville
John Yyuni
Tayloreville
Weenosha
Wis
Alexander Tertenten
Dr. Pugh
NEW Steel Company
Congress
Watchman
Phelps
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Gorge
Emi
New York
Feminine Financiering
Frank Sherwood
Chamberlain
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Emmert & Burrell
Chicago News
U. K
Cronje
Buller
Joubert
Ladysmith
Pretorius
Botha
Freeporthight& FuelGo
Stephenson St
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Announcements
Illinois Central Railroad
National Creamery Buttermaker’ 8 Association
Neb
Illinois Central
Looia Central
Aas
H.W. Rowley
Viekat Avant
America
Hicago
Kansas City
Peoria
Hot Springs
Ark
Denver
Colo
California
Oregon
Chicago & Alton
James ‘Charlton
W. J. Rideout
Stephenson Street
E. C. Dewitt & CO
H. J. Mooge
Loan & Building Association
TN Lss
Dow
Offen No. 11
Galena Avenue
Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
Sec'y
Clinton O. Piper
Lena, Ill
Moler Barber College
Whistler St
A.M. Hoover
J. D. Wheat
Walton
Florence Township
Freeport
Eli Ellis
C. A. Sheete
Court House
Exchange
City Hall
C. B. Sheets
van Buren Street
Sprin Streets
Douglas Ave
Jacob Bayiman
MMO Kent
Stephenson
Adams
Brown & Shaver, Bodtt
the Atlantic Monthly
W. F.stillman
Mr. Stillman
Ser
Dr. Nott
Union College
Ruskin, Turner
Kossuth
John Fiske
Atlantic
Zitkala-Sa
Foreign Letters
England
Germany
A. Brimley Johnson
W.C. Dreher
Alyan F. Sanborn
Illustrated ‘Prospectus
Hovautox, Mirkin & Co
Park Street
Morning Telegraph
Sunday Telegraph
Globe
Daily Telegraph Co
West 42d St
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!