Galveston Public Ledger Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows Galveston page with publisher Sam Thurston and irregular date fragment. readable items include newspaper branding and partial masthead.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
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!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
2
Women Jump to Their Death in Dayton Dress Plant Fire
Five girls employed in a Canby building dressmaking shop in Dayton leaped from the fifth story amid basement fire panic. Minnie Troxell of Miamisburg died after diving through a skylight. two others were fatally injured. An elevator man and several workers suffered serious injuries, with mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canby
Dayton
Ohio
Minnie Troxell
Miamisburg
Elias Reeder
Will
Elias Saunders
Three Swedes Perish in Sault Ste Marie Saloon Fire
Martin Olsen John Rusk and Lars Anderson suffocated in a blaze at Peter Sundstrum s saloon on Water street Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Sundstrum and family escaped by leaping from a second floor window while Mrs Sundstrum broke her leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Olsen
John Rusk
Lars Anderson
Peter Sundstrum
Water Street
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Ed Nieman
Teutonic Struck by Lightning on Atlantic Voyage
The White Star liner Teutonic arriving from Liverpool was struck by lightning two hundred miles east of the Newfoundland banks during a gale and heavy snow. The storm was described by Captain McKinley as unusual, with a bolt hitting the fore topmast and rattling rigging and alarming passengers. The Paris Liberte reports the War Office council has chosen Dreyfus to be reinstated as a lieutenant colonel and will command a regiment, with strict action against officers opposing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Newfoundland
McKinsley
Dreyfus
Paris Liberte
Council of the War Office
Astonishing Post Mortem on Brookings Man
A post mortem on William Allison of Brookings South Carolina shows a unique anatomical malformation. He had no left lung his stomach was three times normal in size and his heart lay on the right side beside the spinal column between the second and fifth ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allison
Brookings, S. C
Allison
Fire destroys Central Tennessee College in Nashville
Four people are known dead and about thirty injured in a five alarm fire that leveled the Central Tennessee college at Nashville Tennessee. Twelve believed killed. ruins may hide additional victims. Property loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Tennessee College
Nashville
Tenn
Pope Leo’s Legacy Handed To Successor
Cardinal Gotti, prefect of the propaganda, delivers 84,000,000 lire in foreign securities as the late Pope Leo’s legacy to his successor. The report from London Central News notes the significant bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Leo
London Central News
Cardinal Gotti
Nicaragua in Line on Panama Recognition
United States minister to Nicaragua Merry reports to the state department that Nicaragua recognizes the new republic of Panama and has appointed a consul at Panama City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
United States
Merry
State Department
Republic of Panama
Panama City
Salt Lake City Business Leaders Form Citizens Alliance
At a gathering of 200 prominent Salt Lake City businessmen a citizens alliance was organized to oppose labor unions and deter strikes and lockouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Citizens’ Alliance
Mayor Weaver Vetoes Philadelphia Public Improvements Bill
The Philadelphia mayor vetoed a city council approved measure allocating 16 million dollars for public works. The action halts the project funding and prompts potential revisions or override discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Philadelphia
General Henry Douglass, Jackson aide, dies at 68 in Maryland
Gen Henry K Douglass longtime chief of staff to Stonewall Jackson died at his Hagerstown Maryland home after a period of illness. Officials cited failing health including mental troubles as the cause. He was 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Douglass
Stonewall” Jackson
Jackson
Hagerstown
Petrel Sails South From Mare Island Navy Yard
The U S gunboat Petrel left Mare Island yard and immediately set to sea heading southbound toward Panama with strong expectation of a voyage to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Petrel
Mare Island Navy Yard
Panama
Montana Adopts Fair Trial Bill Expands Civil Venue Changes
The Montana Legislature in extraordinary session passes the fair trial bill allowing civil case venue changes and enables Supreme Court review of factual and legal conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Supreme Ceoust
Alarmed at Baby Shortage in Church Almanac
The Living Church Annual reports a 50 percent drop in infant baptisms over fourteen years, while the number of communicants has risen. The notice highlights a growing concern about dwindling infant baptisms despite more people joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Church
Episcopal
Congressional Debate on Cuba Reciprocity Bill Continues
The Senate held two speeches on the Cuban reciprocity bill with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposing. Senator McCreary of Kentucky gave his maiden speech in support. Senator Bard of California opposed. The House debated Panama issues, the republic's birth, and various resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bard
California
McCreary
Committee On the Judiciary
Department of Panama
Tillman
South Carolina
Republic of Panama
House
Dinsmore
Dem
Ark
Eual
Hitt
Rep
Foreign Affairs Committee
Williams
Miss
Panama
Bailey
Texas
Teller
Depew
Lodge
Morgan
Congress
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Gallinger
Isthmian Canal
Perkins
Simmons
North Carolina
McCumber
North Dakota
Patterson
Colorado
Aldrich
Dolliver
Penrose
District of Columbia
United States
Heyburn
Idaho
Presidente
Oy Annera
San Domingo
Haiti
Canada
Maddox
Hepburn
Iowa
Hemenway
Ind
Crumpacker
DeArmond
Missouri
United States Army
Cuba
Spooner
Carmack
Senate Committee On
Post Office Department
Nelson
Minnesota
Payne
New York
The Passing Year Poem Reflection
Poem reflects on the year’s passing with reverent tone. It notes memory of past doubts and sins and seeks grace through Christ. It mentions grief and goodness, divine judgment, and gratitude for God’s wisdom and love as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Bentley Plans Wage Cut to Secure Next Year’s Profit
In a tense scene, Bentley, a stern mill owner, insists on a wage cut to guarantee a fair profit for the next year. He contemplates the town’s poverty and promises to benefit workers only if the move preserves his own finances and the mill’s future. Florence imagines a shared first Christmas as the story hints at broader community strain and paternal duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilbe
Bentley
Government request seeks 15000 for anti trust enforcement
Secretary Shaw sent to the House a request for 15000 more for enforcing anti trust laws. Interior suspends Oregon public land fraud investigator Thomas McNutt appointed from Indiana. Iona Island explosion board proposes regulatory changes on unloading black powder shells. Wisconsin's Cooper introduces bill to widen interstate commerce commission powers with circuit court review. President accepts the resignation of Second Lieutenant John R Doyle Ninth Infantry from the Philippines for the good of the service. he is a Pennsylvania native and West Point graduate of 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Thomas McNutt
General Land Office
Oregon
McNutt
Indiana
Naval Board
Naval Magazine
Iona Island
Cooper
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
John R. Doyle
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Military Academy
The Child's Festival Christmas Message
A Christmas piece emphasizing that true joy comes from children and their spirit. It notes Jesus as a child and argues happiness lies in planning and giving, not merely gifts or surprises, urging adults to cherish affection over elaborate displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Christmas Change of Heart at Bentley Lumber
Gilbert Bentley, owner of the Bentley Lumber Company, faces winter profits and wages as the shop sighs under a low mood. Florence, his sixteen year old granddaughter, rekindles his humanity during Christmas and persuades him to share wealth and cut wages, changing his greed into generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Lumber Company
Gilbert Bentley
Asrord
Harold
Grandpa
Mr. Bentley
Simpsom
Florence
Abe
Christmas in Porto Rico Festivities Mark Religious Era
Christmas in Porto Rico is a church festival of great importance focusing on religious ceremonies commemorating the life of the Savior. The celebration begins with Christmas and the feast days follow in rapid succession, not ending until Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Sudden Proposal Sparks Christmas Wish
A surprise moment between Misa Mabel and George turns into an earnest confession as she replies that she desires him for Christmas. The exchange captures a brisk, festive mood and a clear romantic turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mabel
George
Foolish Resolutions Vow Fray for Perkins in New Year
The brief verse notes Perkins vows to shave daily and refrain from profane words this year, painting a humorous start to his resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
New Year Banter Echoes Through Streets
Fragments show a festive exchange as Nora and Pat joke about the old year and the ringing in of the new. The garbled dialect hints at a small town’s cheerful chatter and seasonal lightheartedness.
Adulterated Foods Exposed In European Report
Consul General Guenther in Frankfurt relays German press claims on widespread food fraud. Examples include borax in liver patty turned into fake foie gras, canned lobsters filled with cuttlefish parts, artificial snails, bogus rooster comb substitutes, fake truffles from roasted potatoes, treated fish with metals and vaseline, green color in oysters, and tomato jelly tainted with turnips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Guenther
Frankfort
Paris
Curious Food Compound And Alarming Baking Powder Trade
A historic notice warns housekeepers about cheap baking powders containing alum, bone-dissolving acids, and dangerous additives. It cites a New York seizure of a product with ground flint and sulphuric acid and notes many so called phosphate powders mix alum. The piece condemns unsafe substitutions and urges caution with new brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waugh
Browning Praised and Simply Described in Memoir Snippet
A reminiscence recounts Browning as a hearty breakfast eater with plain attire and a loud voice. Miss Corkran records browning’s relaxed stance toward society and his belief that contact with refined circles aids a writer. The excerpt notes his fondness for cultured company and the value of intellectual friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Robert Browning
Anacreon
Corkran
Mr. Browning
Intoned Jest of a Court Crier in Milwaukee Tale
General Payne recalled an old Milwaukee judge famed for kindness. In a court session the aging crier slept and snored, prompting the judge to restore order by loudly addressing “Crier Jones” and demanding silence in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
P. M
Payne
Portland
Milwaukee
Crier
Crier Jones
It Was Powerful Speech Moves Audience to Tears
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report notes the speaker’s rhetoric moved attendees deeply. One observer recalls climbing to a higher gallery to catch a clearer listen after feeling the impact of the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fragmented OCR item with stray product and place names
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions a Gelf Inking dating temp for 75 centa and an address Lock Box 210 Fort Wayne Indiana. It also references the imperial palace at Fekiu with electric lights and a Mrs Winslow product for children with receding gums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fekiu
Developments in Trade Report From New York Weekly Review
The Weekly Review notes weak cotton spinning outlook but improving steel industry signals and steady holiday retail momentum. Grain pressure delays western freight, while November railway earnings rise about 4 percent year over year. Pig iron output tops 1,000,000 tons for November as furnace prices hit new highs. Industry segments show mixed gains and slower cotton goods prices, with continued activity in footwear, hides, wool, and dry goods reorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan & Coals
New York
Weekly Review of Trade
Dreamind
Trate
New England
South
United States
Ua Fies
Canasha
Market Summary of Livestock and Grains by City
The report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and butter eggs and pork margins. Notable entries include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 5.00 hogs 4.00 to 5.00 sheep 2.22 to 2.25 wheat No 2 red 80 to 90 cents corn No 2 40 to 46 cents oats 35 to 37 cents rye 47 to 60 cents butter 0.12 to 0.15 eggs 0.20 to 0.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Timothy
Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
T'Atle
Eges
Relatives contest Palmer estate and Warrensburg marriage revelation
Relatives contest the will of Francis A. Palmer of New York who left 900000 to endow a college. Ex Congressm an TL W Emerson wed to Mrs Es Thomas of Warrensburg New York in March. dredge Chinook sands may yield gold to fund Columbia river channel work. Johns Hopkins University to receive 500000 plus upon daughter Helen Wrman Rollins death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Palmer
New York
TL. W. Emerson
Es Thomas
Warrensburg, N. Y
Columbia River
William Wyman
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Helen Wrman Rollins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zeader
Galveston, Mnd
Sam E. Thurston
Publishe
Hope Daring
Simpson
Ohty
Flore
Huning§Tod
Aken
Honme
Shaw
Department of Justice
Christ Nas
FQIR
Santa Claus
Gilbert Bestley
Tfe
Pat
Nora
Curious Food
Australia
Search the Galveston Leader Today with a Free Trial
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.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Galveston Leader?
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!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.