26 Feb 1891
Page 1
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 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1891
Page
1
Historic reports indicate Charles Foster of Ohio named for the treasury secretary post. The article reviews financial markets with dull trade, rising prices in some sectors, and mixed bank and commodity movements across Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, and Kansas City.
Au Dopilah Fratendge Neongut Te posed as English nobleman son of Lord De Cortsey and swindled Machias residents out of thousands. He wooed Miss Giorgis Hoar, won trust through forged executor tales, cashed two large checks, and fled before authorities arrested him after a dramatic confrontation. A doctor saved his life after he drank poison.
The world’s fair directory concluded its meeting by voting to abandon the lake front for the exposition and concentrate all fair activities at Jackson Park. Estimated savings of 1,000,000 in construction and operating costs are cited, while lake front beautification is dropped. Delegates urged union labor, eight hour day, and local preference with a $1.40 minimum for unskilled workers, to be reviewed before contracts are awarded.
A fragmented report notes NEW STYLE TRUST in Chicago has spurred Pittsburgh factories to cut prices and push Western output to undercut smaller glass makers in Ohio and Indiana. Pittsburgh agents tour towns to enforce these cuts, while some Birday plants face sanctions for possible violations.
Fragmentary notes describe a 19th century city incident with names like George Ta Blanchy and Julony Verget, referencing bread, butter, and rations. Crude descriptions hint at a conflict or raid and a reaction by locals.
In New York a Long Island express train narrowly misses a toddler on the tracks. George J. Watts, passing nearby, sprinted and pulled the child from danger just as the locomotive bore down. The baby, son of Monte Powell, witnessed the dramatic rescue.
A punned overheard tale describes Reverend Rupip fasting multiple days with only water. He remained cheerful, spoke intelligibly to visitors, and claimed divine inspiration as the German Baptist Dunkard congregation in Hiresville reacted to his long fast and exhortations.
A Chicago divorce case unfolds as saloonkeeper Junas of Wile elly seeks relief after a July filing. The judge cites unexpected evidence about domestic strain and financial matters. A widowed party seeks support while restraining orders and elder care provisions surface in the contested hearing.
Hall Mele te WLMBCiUi Abit discusses local trade and social events in a fragmented, difficult to read column. The text mentions a dock and a plan for a gathering, highlighting community activities and potential plans for upcoming days.
Fragmented reports show the Fifty First Congress handling foreign relations and military funding. Senate discussions cover trade and naval matters, while the House addresses army appropriation and impeachment processes and honors late leaders.
The census office released final figures showing a city population of 401,770, down about 19,000 from the revised August count. The revision followed earlier counting issues and district-level duplications, with authorities noting corrections and the impact on national city rankings, including St Louis now fifth with 446,507.
Captain Thomas described a horrific voyage incident in which a native was executed for guiding Englishmen into sacred places. The victim endured days of torture with nails, water, and burning implements as villagers watched and jeered, ending in death amid blood and fear.
A bill introduced in both houses seeks to exclude Chinese residents from the state and compel those remaining to depart. Reported to carry the sanction of federal officials in Washington, it awaits action as the Legislature schedules a few days to consider passage.
The strange tale follows Miss Zoe Ghy ton in a San Francisco to New York trek for a prize of 2000 dollars. A large crowd awaited her arrival in the city Hinks, but she did not pass the night at Bledden. Operators along the Yue offer rewards, and the party is nicknamed The USungal Spectal.
Preliminary funeral plans for Gen Sherman indicate the service will be held in New York with a formal procession. Key figures include President and Mrs. Hayes, ex Presidents Cleveland and Hayes, and officials from state and city. The procession features regular army, national guard, and grand army escorts with a large ceremonial escort. The interment is planned at Calvary Cemetery and the body will not travel to Washington.
A severe fire in New Waekentaren damages about six thousand dollars in property and claims Obi McCanhon a volunteer hose team member. The blaze starts behind a jeweler on Columbia Street and spreads to the telephone building and nearby dwellings. Firefighters battle for hours as a roof explosion and a collapsed wall hinder efforts, leaving several men buried and papers in the registry office destroyed.
A plan to move Sitting Bull’s cabin to Chicago for a World’s Fair exhibit unsettles Standing Bear and other Lakota. Superstitious locals fear the haunted residence. many on the reservation believe spirits of the air warrior and his kin torment the dwelling.
A steamer struck a stone bridge on the river near Chesapeake and Ohio, causing massive peril. Jurdies Pickett organized shore-based rescuers, saving six women and seven men as the hull failed. Many passengers remained unaccounted, with boats and crewmembers aiding survivors along the river. Waterborne dangers and subsequent flooding stretch across nearby towns, devastating bridges and threatening rail lines.
Large libel actions filed in Minnesota capital by Tyratius Donnally, author of the Cryptogenon, alleging damages up to $100,000. Cases stem from a dispute over charges about Senator Washbury and a political row involving Minnesota politics and press reports. The suits promise testimony potentially shaping public policy and exposing political dealings.
Fragmentary notice describes a series of deaths and thefts with vague names and places, referencing losses and fatalities. The readable portions hint at a crime or accident report but lack coherent detail to identify people, dates, or locations reliably.
In Andenbon Indiana the unnamed woman suffers from a mysterious joint ailment described as attacking her back hips and legs. Doctors have performed multiple operations with limited success. She remains white faced and weakened with ongoing pain and temporary relief only through medicine and rest.
The supplied OCR segment contains garbled phrases and numerous nonstandard terms making it impossible to identify a coherent event, person, or organization. No discernible summaryable facts or native entities emerge to compose a factual newspaper card.
A hazy tale from Hebron details Mollie Conth of the town engaging in a romantic correspondence that leads to marriage with a man expected to wed her sister. After weeks of planning and delays, the couple finally marry, with only close observers aware of the private union.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a fatal shooting aboard a train near Fort Worth. A man opened fire after a bow, killing Leuk theotarh and injuring others as passengers fled. An ensuing meeting and investigation involve several named individuals and places across New York, Texas, and Indiana, with escapes and thefts noted.
Fragmented report discusses Gen Miles and Gen Forsythe balance of power over colonel command, troop withdrawals, and efficiency claims. It notes conflicting Army circles on Dolman and Burnes, cites House Military Committee concerns, and questions overall strategy and casualty implications in the current theater.
A long boxing bout between welterweights Danny Needham of California and Tom Ryan of Chicago ends in Ryan’s victory when Needham is knocked out in the seventy seventh round. The purse is listed as 1,000, with Queensberry rules observed and both fighters sustaining punishment yet remaining in competitive shape.
The Senate Finance Committee report condemns the Stanford bill to provide equipment funding, arguing the landowners would profit while small borrowers face long terms and high costs. It warns past reckless lending led to bankruptcy and disaster, urging caution on government military funding and related indulgences.
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.