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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
2
A Montana Central Railway yard fire triggered three massive explosions in the Butte Hardware Company warehouse. Dozens are dead or missing, including firemen and spectators, with many bodies mangled beyond identification. Officials fear at least seventy five fatalities and widespread destruction.
Thomas Whitridge and his wife perished in a Baltimore fire at 13 West Biddle Street. Smoke and flames trapped them on the second floor. they leaped or were forced from a window as firefighters struggled to rescue them. Mrs. Whitridge died instantly, Mr. Whitridge died later.
Paris reports Casimir-Perier resigns as President after cabinet meeting. News spreads quickly amid public consternation and disbelief as Senate President Lacour is informed. Indications had mounted that Perier grew tired of the office, while calls to reconsider failed. In Africa, Italian forces prepare reinforcement as Gen. Baratier reports from Massawa and Crispi meets Mocenni to dispatch battalions.
A long train of twenty one cars left At- Yama carrying corn flour meat and coal. The train bore banners announcing Georgia's contribution to western sufferers and was decorated with bunting.
David Pagen, a 00 year old resident near Abingdon Virginia, died in his cabin after a coal shortage. Authorities learned of his destitute state and directed coal be sent, but the steamer, shipwrecked or lost, did not reach in time.
Delian J. Haynes, 50, killed herself by strangling with a rug braid in Minneapolis. Deputy U S Marshal Harry Adams reports many sympathizers of the Cook gang and other outlaws, making it dangerous to oppose them. Sampson of Chicago’s Market street gang is in custody in New Orleans under the alias John Shaw, with two other thieves captured. Other items include jailer murder reprieve in Texas, whipping posts proposed in New York, a fatal cable train accident in Chicago, a shipwreck near Washington, a nitro explosion in Ohio, and various train collisions and robberies across several states.
A series of fires devastate Omaha Toronto St Joseph and other towns, killing two residents Eliza Cra craft and two Lorain children, destroying wholesale buildings and blocks, and causing combined losses around 1.0 million dollars with firemen frostbitten during Bradford blaze.
P G McLoughlin an esteemed Chicago Board of Trade figure drops dead in front of the New York Life Building. General Alfred W Ellet a Civil War veteran dies at El Dorado Kansas. General Birtain Summerfield Haww kine who helped survey the northern US boundary dies. Nicholas Ensley ex Pension Agent for Indiana District suffers heart failure in Indianapolis. James Conley of Chicago known as The Hermit of St Marys dies in the church tower after fifteen years occupying it.
The 1805 New York State Legislature opened with enthusiasm and excitement. The only broadly notable measure introduced was Senator Reynolda’s Greater New York bill. The governor, the New York mayor, and the Brooklyn mayor are each to appoint appointees as part of the process.
Three commissioners and the two Mayors will act ex officio as the governing group. A $25000 appropriation is authorized to fund the effort. The commission will proceed to frame a charter for the affected entity or jurisdiction.
From Washington the currency bill nearly fell in the House with the previous question on closing debate defeated 92 to 101 on a rising vote. A roll call produced 122 yeas to 128 nays. The Patent Office is up to date after fifteen years. A treasury statement shows month to date expenditures exceeding receipts by 6,213,743, giving a fiscal year shortfall of 33,778,204. Receipts this month total 7,207,244 from customs 3,017,047 from internal revenue and 509,111 from miscellaneous sources. Since June 30 total receipts reach 170,273,700 with disbursements at 204,051,968.
A U S consular notice in Newcastle warns farmers about impure American clover seed with 9 percent wheat seed and 700000 weed seeds per six pounds. Export value noted. The report also includes dispatches from Yokohama on General Nogi's four hour assault on Kai Ping, British gale and wrecks, royal marriage rumors, tariff modus vivendi, czar’s New Year honors, von Hohenlohe and Bismarck visit, and a Hawaiian petition for an annexation envoy.
A varied roundup notes 16000 clerks in New York will get no pay due to inefficiency. Chicago records 34 degrees above zero followed by a 4% degree drop. A cold wave cripples the Plains and Midwest, with hurricane winds and soil blown away in Nebraska. A saloon-keeper in Anderson Indiana fined for selling to minors, vows not to pay. An anarchist in Kansas City hurls iron at bank windows, seeking jail shelter. An Akron inmate escapes and assaults his wife. Denver considers banning living pictures as W C T U protests. Toronto Globe editor arrested for Sunday paper. Cattle import figures and ship counts to New York harbor noted. Bakersville riot figure Wallace Hynts dies of pneumonia. The narrative hints at a local controversy lingering from a two-year-old tale.
Fifty men allegedly killed in a North Carolina riot were said to be a telegraphed hoax not uncovered for days. In Parras Mexico a duel to the death between priests Brionell and Floris ends with Brionell dying and Floris jailed, with a woman named as the alleged instigator. Samuel D. Peterson of New Ulm Minnesota wins 10000 against Western Union for an anonymous libel telegram. Oklahoma college regents accused of plundering in annual report by President Alford. Newfoundland seeks to curb spread of colony financial trouble reports. St James Church Rockford Illinois bars tentholders with plush iron chains. Chicago police raid McCoy’s Hotel gambling rooms, eleven men seized.
Creditors of the Fidelity Loan and Trust Company of Sioux City debated a receiver ship amid defaults on 30000 interest due January 1 and $4 million in liabilities against assets. The firm, a major Northwest financier with Lincoln Nebraska street railways, farm loans, and no local banking ties, expects assets to cover claims. Joseph Sampson is president and William G. Clapp treasurer.
Chicago cattle from common to prime at 3.76 with hogs around 3.50 to 4.75, sheep 2.00 to 64.00, wheat No 2 red near 4, corn No 2 around 40s, oats No 2 about 28 to 64, rye No 2 near 6. Butter creamery 24, eggs 18 to 20, potatoes 5 to 15 per bushel. Other cities list varied levels for cattle hogs sheep and grains with several No 2 and white/yellow grain bids.
The Indiana Senate organized with Lieutenant Governor Nye in the chair and elected officers. The House organized with Justus C. Adams as Speaker. Rules were set to follow the fifty-eighth session pending permanent governance. A joint convention heard the Governor's message. Bills include soldiers’ home appropriation, to curb official payoffs from carriers, and taxation of greenbacks.
A chaotic collection of headlines reports funerals, licenses, fires, deaths, and crimes across Indiana towns. Notable items include a large funeral tally in Eltnor State Hema Sauth Beno, a major bartholomew County fox presence near Tope, a $6,000 business-fire in Carpenteraville, and 500 plus Madison County marriage licenses in 4 years. Also noted are measles totals, Martinsville heart death, Westport residence loss, a farmer found dead near French Lick possibly due to hunting, a theft and baptismal cup case in Anderson, a hair-cutting attack on Nay Epwanpa in Greena burg, a fatal train collision near Tipton, a South Bend hardware robbery by two colored men, and changes to the G A R encampment dates in Muncie to secure Wyser Grand Opera House seats. In Charlestown a drugstore tragedy ends with a child poisoned during a doctor’s pretend play, leaving the father unsure of proper treatment.
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.