Old book finds reveal unlikely Gloucester romance
A Boston book hunter recalls a Marguerite Spaulding and Samuel Cooke tale found in a Franklin school reader. An abolitionist rescue, mob violence, and a hospital ending lead to a marriage blessed by Spaulding, with Jonathan Spaulding saving Samuel during a mob attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Franklin
School
Margie
Ramuel Cooke
Marguerite Spaulding
Samuel Cooke
Samuel
Gloucester
Navy costs in Philippine operations totaled 18 million
The United States spent 18,392,000 on naval operations in the Philippines from May 1, 1898, to January 1, 1902. The sum covers pay, equipment, transport, and supplies for officers and men, with the data sent to the Senate by the secretary of the navy in response to a resolution of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Dewey
Manila Harbor
United States
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
United States Chiefs Invited to German Maneuvers
Washington May 28 The state department informed the war department that Germany has formally invited Generals Young and Wood to represent the United States at upcoming maneuvers. The invitation will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Tuesaday
War Department
Germany
Young and Wood
United States
Sharon man dies after new Brights disease operation
C W Ray of Sharon Pennsylvania died at Hahnemann hospital after undergoing the newly discovered operation for Brights disease which separates the membrane of the kidneys. Angelo Menzel of Shamokin intends to undergo the knife within ten days after hearing of the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Inauguration critique quotes on American policy in Cuba
The Saturday Review mocks American self deception in Cuba praising their political ceremony while condemning their alleged altruism and empire ambitions. It notes Americans’ faith in schools primaries conventions constitutions and frequent independence rhetoric as a path to help Cuba. President Thwing to speak at Manual Training High School on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cuban Republic
The
Saturday Review
Havana
Spanish America
C. W. Thwing
Adelbert College
Cleveland
Manual Training High School
Hoosierisms and Oddities Across Indiana News
A string of colorful notes from Indiana politics and daily life. Mentions congressional race chatter in Scottsburg, Barcus’ take on Steele’s defeat, and playful jabs at Indiana candidates. Reports include a bottomless hole on a Porter County farm, aid requests in Knightstown, new doctors in Lafayette, and local misadventures with snakes, poultry theft, and a feathering dentist scheme. A Brandywine farmer shoots an eagle. Tipton’s James Fippen buys Noblesville Democrat. Rev A J Frank’s ministerial meeting handshake caused a boil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Frank
Lebanon
Indiana
Terre Haute
Sidewalk Fight Slows N Capitol Avenue Project
Property owners on N Capitol Avenue between New York and Tenth streets refuse sidewalk assessments to challenge payments. They say sidewalks built against the curb violate their rights and intend to contest charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue
New York and
Tenthsts
Hoss
Knights of the Golden Circle Dissolved in Indiana Saga
Shoals Indiana residents recall the Knights of the Golden Circle as an openly armed secret group that spread across Indiana and nearby states. Wesley Trauter, a Shoals native, spied for Governor Morton, aiding military action that led to mass arrests and a famed Milligan case pivotal to U S constitutional law. Locals and papers dispute Stidger’s claim that he caused its breakup, citing Trauter and the court martial as decisive factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stidger
Knights of the Golden Circle
Indiana
Wesley Trduter
United States
Shoals
Martin County
Kentucky
Morton
Indianapolis
War Department
Washington
Wesley Trauter
Seventeenth
Gov. Morton
Milligan
Horsey
Bowles
Horace Hefron
Gov
Columbus
United States Circuit Court
Lincoln
Pettit
Moigan
Huntington
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Sons of Liberty
Bosh
American trousers firm buys Evans Mill site for 40000
A trousers company purchased the four story Evans mill brick building on Geisendorff street from Washington to Market for 40000. Machinery installation is underway and work is expected to begin in about days with around 200 people to be employed. D A Chenowith serves as president of the company. F W Fianner has considered Bernard Kaufman and a parcel on Meridian street for a bonding project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Trousers Company
D. A
Cheno
Geisendorff St
Evans Mill
Washington St
Market St
D. A. Chenowith
F. W. Fianner
Bernard’ Kaufman
Meridian-st. Ta
Engleman Family Reunion Draws Over 1000 Relatives
In Carbondale Illinois on May 28 a large Engleman family reunion gathered at Mountain Glen. The reunion, described as among the largest in southern Illinois, featured a reading of the family history before more than one thousand relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Engleman
Illinois
Mountain Glen
Tragic double act ends with teen lovers’ deaths
In Chicago on May 28 Amiel Rossman 19 shot and killed Sophia Batal 17 then turned the gun on himself. Relations opposed the engagement, and the tragedy follows their plan to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amiel Rossman
Sophia Batal
Mother Beat Girl in West Side Court Case
Carrie Newman a 14 year old girl testified in West Side police court that her mother Mary Newman beat her with a coal shovel after she bought whisky. The child showed a head wound and a bite mark as Magistrate Zeller set $500 bail and committed the girl to Gerry Society for care while the mother awaited examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carrie Newman
West-side
Mary Newman
Zeller
Cahili
W. Sixty Eighth-St
W. Sixty-first-st
Gerry Society
Cheap Rock Island Colorado fares and travel literature offer
Pennsylvania Lines rates to Colorado are advertised with $1.50 round trip to Louisville and return and $1.25 to Madison and return. The promo includes free literature by John Sebastian G P A Great Rock Island Route Chicago on Under the Turquoise Sky and Camping in Colorado with details on hotels and boarding. A postal request to the address will secure information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Madison
Colorado
John Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island
The Overland Limited Described with Luxurious Cars
The article extols The Overland Limited electric lighted coachs with bath rooms porcelain tubs barber shops reading rooms sixteen ceiling lamps and twelve side lamps a cozy cafe behind brocaded curtains. It promises Salt Lake City in twelve hours and San Francisco in sixteen hours ahead of rivals and invites inquiries to Ww. HH Connor General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Limited
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Union Pacific
HH Connor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Baking Powder CO
New Yorks
Margaret
Essex County
Jonathan Spaulding
Jonathan
Jonathan Bpaulding
Mans
England
Grand Old Party
Will Landis
Scottsburg
Barcus
Congressman Holliday
Tub
Smith Farm
Porter Township
Porter County
China
Knightstown
Knightstown Aptcy Daily
Lafayette
City
Huntington News-Democrat
Harmon W. Stults
John Kates
Whitley County
Doc
Strain
Bluffton
Dick Hunter
Chronicle
Waveland
Waltign
Charles Vetters
Brandywine Township
Hancock County
Poneto
James M. Fippen
Tipton
Noblesville
Hotbas
Noblesvila
N. Capitol-Ave
Trauter
Woodbine
Mnet
Rnts
Bug. Inc
Ardrungiae
Dickere
Sweetheart
Self
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Vonnegut's
E. Wash. St
Nottingham
Npttinahaga
Dean
Baldwin's
WM. B. Burford
Ind
Monon
Vandalia Line
Greencastle
Hardwin's
Fourteenth-st
West Washington Street
National Furniture CO
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Mem
Wadiarisbolis Union Beatons
Tas
Kahn Tailoring Co
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
B. M. Wylie
E. Ohiest
Immigration
Texas
Louisiana
Southern Pacific
Amp
Southern Pacific Company
W. H. Connor
P. Ry
B. Fauth St
Cincinnati
Geo
Albert Hutchinson
E. Wash. St. Old Tel
Green
New Tel
Chas. L. Hartman
Awning CO
E. Washington
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!