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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1893
Page
4
Lawmakers from both parties argued over repealing the federal elections law, citing accusations of suppression and fraud in multiple states. Speakers claimed the laws protected the ballot while others urged self government and reduced federal interference.
A passenger train and a pile driving work train collided three miles west of Crescent City on the Chicago and North Western line at noon Wednesday. Two workers, Loren Petersen and Bert Jackson, were killed and two others, John Condor and Chris Knudson, were injured. Knudson is expected to die. The wreck resulted from a misunderstanding as both engineers thought they would pass at a different location. The work train engine was pushing the train.
The Industries of Connecticut report better conditions as mills resume full operations in Brocefort and nearby towns. Merchants anticipate a strong fall and winter while factories restart with more workers. Governor Altgeld lifts cattle import ban from Arkansas, signaling easing trade restrictions.
The Senate discussed the Du Bois resolution to postpone monetary and tariff measures. Gorman accused critics of harmful, private sourcing as Wolcott and allies clashed over steering. Peffer urged a rapid compromise on silver, while Morgan defended independence from foreign influence and Morgin warned against international money schemes.
Calvin Stewart a negro who confessed to killing an old man Carter at Langley was captured near Langley and killed by a mob of about fifteen masked men as he rode toward Aiken. Stephen Dunbar was arrested. Gov Tillman ordered Palmetto Rifles to protect the jail amid reports of a 150 man mob.
In a domestic tragedy at 5:35 am on Point View avenue East End Samuel G. Stoddart a Carnegie Steel car accountant shot his wife as she slept and then killed himself with a pistol. The couple aged 45 and 43 left seven children. quarrels over religion and a 15 percent salary cut cited as causes.
Post Office Inspector James A. Small received a telegram about the brutal murder of Moni tor postmaster H. M. and his assistant Robert Roberts in Yuma county. Both were alive Friday but Roberts was found dead as mail was called. Potter’s body lay nearby. Robbery of two pistols and a rifle occurred. investigators suspect local Indians.
All switchmen in the Chesapeake & Ohio yards walk off Monday morning in Wewruis Tennessee. Only one yard engine remains active under the trainmaster. Coal heavers wipers section men and shop workers also join the strike leaving operations severely limited.
St Louis October 4 Pan-American meeting opens at Armory hall with ex congressman Nathen Frank delivering welcome on behalf of the city Gov W J Stone of Missouri and Gov G P Tillman of South Carolina speak on unity and silver A C Fisk of Pan-American Bimetallic association outlines bol metalism benefits and the convention adjourns after addressing the crowd.
Easton Pa Oct 4 A Lehigh Valley coal engine crashed into a Crane Iron company engine at Catasauqua wrecking a dozen coal cars and halting traffic. Watchman Thomas Blas signaled both engineers the track was clear then killed himself after the crash. Fireman John Ray died from injuries and Engineer Herbert James will be crippled for life.
Advices report a fire set by a rocket at a parish church in Parangarintaro Michoacan during a religious festival. The crowd panicked as the roof burned forcing a mass exit. Ten people died including three children and many were seriously injured as the bell rang.
The text notes a Gatling gun capable of 3129 shots in four minutes and a B1 000 shot model powered by a small electric motor. It recalls the first naval uniform order of 1748 by the British Admiralty and references Admiral Tryon as commander in chief and Sir Michael Seymour as a long serving navy figure.
A collage of observations and curiosities covers snake venom research plans in Calcutta, rising beer consumption figures, rainmaking experiments by J M Matthews, moon tide ideas from Dr Charcot, plant lore, sun crust studies, fly biology, and new jewelry trends featuring flowers insects and narcissus designs.
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.