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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
6
A clefted draft by President Melinley notes he will not seek a third term. Cabinet members defended the stance amid public talk of a constitutional change, with critics alleging political maneuvering and party dynamics shaping the nation’s stance on tenure.
In Chicago Mrs. Teving announces a cash prize of $1000 to the first professional man who proves by one month’s side work that he has not lied about his honesty. She will name two judges to hear each man’s claim and all evidence, with the winner proving his truthfulness under oath.
Partially legible OCR recounts the founding of the Young Men’s Christian Association in Cleveland with growth details, the 1855 origin in Cleveland, Boston convention attendance figures, notable officers and addresses, and congratulatory messages from figures including McKinley.
A patchwork of short interview quotes features views from John Hayes of Yolmerick Ireland, Carter Harrison of Chicago, John V. Motth of Kansas City, and A D Carey of Cheyenne. Topics span crime prevention beliefs, Irish revolutionary talk, clergy conduct in Chicago, oil use in ships, and the American frontier’s fading iconic imagery.
Weather reports indicate general relief from drought in the lower Missouri valley while portions of Missouri still need more rain. Frosts affect Washington Oregon and northern Montana districts. Spring wheat improves in California and the lower Missouri valley, with rains boosting growth in Oregon Idaho and portions of Washington. Cotton and fruit crops show mixed progress with some losses from frost and pests. overall agricultural conditions vary by state and region.
The French minister of war plans to evaluate the Lieyela toe milticy by forming infantry companies and a dedicated drill program. General de Tmerolx, under secretary, to prepare a report and submit a plan for bicycle corps trials in connection with the grand measure.
The article details sweeping changes to the stamp tax after a long period. many instruments will lose stamps after July 1 including telegraph and telephone messages, checks, mortgages, money orders, and protest records. It discusses redemption confusion, potential deluge of stamped checks, and the impact on banks, manufacturers, and the internal revenue bureau with predicted revenue reductions and procedural notes for redeeming stamps and imprinted labels.
The document details repeals and changes to numerous fiscal levies including duties on cigarettes and tobacco products, stamps, certificates, and insurance. It lists tax rates for bank capital, bonds, brokers, and stock certificates, and notes exemptions such as certain legacies, telegraph payments, and some conveyances. New taxes effective April 1, 1901 are outlined with classifications for brokerages and special taxes.
The trial of a vessel from Illinois occurred over the Cape Avy course on Wednesday. It achieved an astonishing pace of 17.81 miles per hour sustaining speed. The test asserts the Illinois craft as a leading vessel of its class in the American navy and compares favorably to other ships like the Alabama and Wisconsin built for Pacific routes.
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.