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
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
4
The article notes U S leaders seek a solution to complex Philippine questions and Cuba policy amid ongoing congressional sessions. It mentions Republican plans for legislation and aims to secure support from President and party leaders, with focus on timing and potential aid.
The arbitration commission of Spentar's and Builders' Association Master Carpenters' Association, with unions across Chicago, race to conclude a yearlong dispute. Officials say resolution is near, with persistent conflicts over contracts and labor terms affecting construction.
A notice states that a debt owed to Renn Debt at Once and the railroad company will be redeemed. The wording implies a financial settlement or transfer of obligation under a public or corporate notice. Entities mentioned include Renn Debt at Once and the Railroad Company, with no further details provided.
A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered names and terms like CARON and Frey with repeated letters. No coherent event or concrete facts emerge to identify a person, place, or action.
Wilhelmina Boogmes becomes queen and wed Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin in a civil ceremony at The Hague on February seven. A royal procession, church rites led by Dr Van der Viler, nuptial benediction, and a gala breakfast followed with embraces among family members.
Chairman Southard reports William J. Bryan voiced opposition to a bill to make standard silver dollars redeemable in gold. Bryan argued redemption is unnecessary, that legal tender parity between gold and silver should hold, and warned that redeemability would trigger endless monetary upheaval and revive anti-greenback arguments.
The Ventura arrives in San Francisco from Philadelphia with news of five sailors killed and five injured when a main steam pipe burst in the port boiler four days after leaving the Straits of Magellan. Fatalities occurred instantly in the engine room and adjoining compartment. the five bodies were buried at sea.
The Italian cabinet quits as the ministry resigns under pressure. The new prime minister faces a difficult political climate and will consult with party leaders to chart a path forward.
In Pekin a ministerial meeting called for the execution of twelve Chinese officials linked to Boxer atrocities including princes and generals. Prince Tuan and Duke Lan may be banished to Turkestan, while others face death sentences. emperor may commute only those two cases.
A New York and Chicago Limited on the Erie line derailed near Greenville, Pennsylvania, on February 7 after a strap broke at a rail joint on a sharp curve. Six passengers were killed and ten injured. The engine mail car and coaches left the track. the mail car telescoped the combination car where all fatalities occurred. The engineer and firemen escaped by jumping, and rescuers with surgeons quickly aided the injured.
A Pennsylvanian limited express crashed into the rear of the Cleveland express near Wittsburg last Thursday. The collision damaged engines and a rear sleeper. One passenger, Henry Imblang of New York, was badly hurt while Eduard Strauss conductor of the Strauss orchestra sustained bruises along with others.
Fire at Baku Russia destroys 12 000 000 pounds of petroleum in Caaplan and Black Sea Company magazines. Dozens dead and many burned as four hundred families lose everything.Meanwhile another note reports Hankley lured across the Canadian line into the United States and jailed for alleged bank theft. Rahbask named dean of law at University of Indianapolis, former Iowa law professor.
Market quotes show cattle at 3.00 to 5.85 dollars in Chicago, shipping logs 3.00 to 5.45, sheep 3.00 to 4.50, wheat No 2 red 75 to 76 cents, corn No 2 8 to 9 cents, rye 48 to 49 cents, butter 20 to 21 cents, eggs 17 to 18 cents, potatoes per bushel. Indianapolis listings include cattle 3.00 to 5.60, hogs 4.00 to 5.27, sheep 3.00 to 3. TB, and more minor prices across regions.
The Sioux City city council adopted a resolution to preemptively act against threats by Mrs Nation of Kansas to visit the city and incite a mob to destroy illegally used intoxicating liquor properties. The chief of police is empowered to prevent any unlawful acts and punish offenses on arrival or during any attempt to carry out such plans.
A Des Moines area case dubbed one of the most remarkable attempted insurance frauds before Iowa courts ended with the Supreme Court upholding a jury verdict for the insurers. J. J. Long, facing $34,000 in policies, allegedly planned the self-inflicted wound to collect on accident insurance after taking eight notes for $3,000 each. The accident was staged with a gun fired from an overshoe, and a forged wife’s note aided the scheme. The court affirmed the lower court findings, Long crippled for life and the insurers paid out on the policies.
Clarinda church leaders initiate inquiry into sensational charges against Pastor Mendenhall of Secund Sapilah Church. A committee probes rumors surrounding his conduct and family, while a potential witness is asked to testify. No direct evidence found yet. investigation continues.
Uncertainty over whether Frank Dennis murder case occurred in Iowa or Nebraska draws attention to cross border jurisdiction. Iowa law extends Missouri River jurisdiction to river center. case hinges on deed site near Hotman's Inland, in Monona County. Nebraska officials in Burt County prepared to assume charge if needed.
Rev Joseph Moran of St Ians Episcopal Creston was carried from a yard collision between a double header freight train and a yard engine. His left leg broken, Moran among several injured as three engines were demolished and enginemen escaped. Local investigations follow while broader news covers fundraising for a Jefferson Wade monument and other regional items.
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.