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
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
2
World intelligence and domestic updates from diverse regions highlight notable events, labor developments, political happenings, and occasional fires or accidents affecting individuals and communities around the globe. The column compiles concise items from various shores and fronts for quick reading.
Boston saw a grand Knights Templar parade as more than 25 000 Sir Knights marched in thirteen divisions along Commonwealth Avenue attracting about 750 000 spectators. The pageant featured gaily bedecked horses, black uniforms, plumes, and bands in a festive display.
A War Department report by the Army Engineers suggests the Chicago Drainage Canal could reduce Lake Michigan and possibly Lake Huron by about six inches. Shipping worries remain, but historic lake level variations show such a drop may be manageable with restrictions to prevent water waste.
Record of the National and Western Leagues standings notes the clubs in the National League. It lists current positions and results for teams in the league table. The brief item highlights the ongoing race and team performance leaders.
Consul Germain in Zurich reports to the State Department that phylloxera has devastated Italian vineyards since its appearance. It has ruined 282 529 acres of grape yards and endangers 186 160 more. Sicily bears the worst losses with over 5 million dollars drop in farm product value and labor losses exceeding 3 million dollars.
Colonel Z. 3S Spalding seeks U S backing for a Honolulu San Francisco cable project after being granted a twenty year exclusive franchise by Hawaii. The plan includes a land cable to shore and a submarine line to North America with a San Francisco terminus and a $25 000 bond requirement. The Hawaiian government may cancel on sixty days notice if conditions or backing fail.
The Ohio State Democratic convention in Springfield nominated Governor James E. Campbell for governor and John B. Peaslee as lieutenant governor. James W. Knott would be state auditor and William B. Sholer state treasurer. William T. Mooney stands as supreme judge and George A. Fairbanks as attorney general. Harry B. Keefer is clerk of the supreme court with J. W. Cruikshank. The convention endorsed the 1892 national platform and Cleveland administration by a 525 to 270 vote.
Thirteen hundred cloakmakers join a four week strike wave in East Side New York, bringing total strikers in the Hebrew garment districts to 8,000. The workers demand higher wages across several garment branches in the city.
Hungarian Agriculture Minister cites consuls and specialists to estimate 1895 world wheat production. Importing countries may total 749,022,000 bushels while exporting nations reach 1,651,701,000 bushels. The 1894 crop is updated to 2,032,736,000 bushels, showing 1895's harvest 232,000,000 bushels smaller.
President Cleveland will press the button at Gray Gables on September 18 to start the Cotton States Exposition at Atlanta. The opening day program includes a nationally known orator and a ceremonial invitation to Booker T. Washington to speak, recognizing the Negro race in the official events.
A massive four hour blaze in Milwaukee causes 262000 in damage and destroys 382000 worth of property. The fire from the Water Street bridge burns blocks toward Sixth street fanning west across railroad yards and warehouses. Firefighters, railroad workers, and two companies guard half a square mile of embers as a boy is fatally struck by a fire engine.
Mrs William McGuire and James Brown long separated after their parents died in 1873 finally met on a street in Nevada Missouri. Both families moved nationwide and the siblings had changed names but luck reunited them after decades of fruitless searching.
A blaze at the Air Line Hotel near Toledo Ohio Friday night killed two guests and injured several others. Timothy McCarthy of Hillsdale died after rescue. a second line of victims remains unnamed. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
The article notes jubilant Chinese officials over failed open inquiry efforts by American and British consuls. It cites delays in defense preparation for prisoners and reports 25,000 cholera cases with 16,000 deaths in Japan, reflecting a severe outbreak and its political implications.
Chicago and other cities report cattle prices from $2.54 to $6.00, hogs up to $5.50, sheep $2.00 to $4.00, with grains and dairy values including wheat No 2 red around 60c, corn 37c to 49c, oats 18c to 28c, rye 40c to 46c, butter 15c to 21c, and eggs 10c to 18c.
Ohio Democratic State convention nominated James E. Campbell for governor by acclamation amid cheering and protest. The body endorsed Cleveland administration and Brice’s Senate course while nominating Campbell over Judge Peck after a tense floor battle.
The Ohio Democratic convention nominated Jame E Campbell for governor after Dr Norton moved to suspend rules. M F E Ingells urged Campbell as the winner, with the ticket completed by acclamation. The platform praised repeal of Sherman and other laws, backed Cleveland and Brice, urged bimetallic coinage, and condemned Republican practices and rising state debt. A separate report notes Harry Birdsell stabbing his father in Greenaburg Indiana amid family tensions and potential fatal injury.
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.