Virden Riot Bloodshed In Illinois Mining Town
Virden Illinois endured a day of riot as 200 negro miners from the south arrived at the stockade near the Chicago and Alton coal mines. Seven dead and many wounded were reported with fierce fighting between miners and guards, blows exchanged inside and outside the stockade, and the town awaiting further developments and official action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Ill
Chicago and Alton
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Hol. Welsh
Springfield
Frank Bilyou
Albert Smith
Mount Olive
Joe Kitterly
Ernest Keutner
A. H. Brennan
Girard
D. H. Riley
A. Ankle
Gustave Wevech
Ed. Upton
Thomas Jennings
Joe. Haines
Joe Runk
George Runk
Wm. Herman
Joe Easton
Joe Sprim
Bert Tiger
J. F. Eyster
Climax Trading Company
Spiockade
Alabama
Chicago and Alton Limited
Chicago
D. B. Kiley
Riley
Bertger
Gfield
Stockade
Chicago- Virden Coal Company
J.F. Eyster
Mr. Eyster
Main Street
Fred Lukins
Eyster
Bank of Virden
Jesse James Jr Arrested For Train Robbery Suspect
Kansas City Missouri dated October 12 Jesse James Jr son of the famous bandit was arrested in his cigar stand beside the county courthouse on suspicion of involvement in the Missouri Pacific express train robbery outside the city limits on September 24. He made no resistance and was spirited away to hideout with details of his past including his family residence at 3402 Tracey Avenue and a recent friendship with John Kennedy a known train robber now awaiting murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae and Gish
Buster
Steed
Miners’ Hall
Eyster
Buckles
Springfield
Associated Press
Stockade
A. W. Morgan
Chicago
H. Grugeselle
O. J. Snyder
James Sickles
Frank Wilder
Thomas McEntee
J. W. Moonan
St. Louis
J. H. Smith
Winchester
Lukens
Kansas City
Jesse James, Jr
County Court House
Missouri Pacific
Young James
Bob Ford
St. Joseph
Tracey Avenue
Jesse
Armour's Packing House
Armour’s
John Kennedy
Life sentence imposed on Santa Fe train robber
George Moore, linked to the Santa Fe train gang, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison after a week of jury deliberations in Fort Worth Texas October 12. A fellow gang member, Dave Garlington, already convicted, received a death sentence. Two other gang members await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
George Moore
Santa Fe
Dave Garlington
Moore
P Ls
Life Lengthener Through Pe-ru-na Cure Claim
The ad extols Pe-ru-na as a life lengthener curing catarrh and its secretions. testimonials from J I Stuart of Eastland Texas and N C May of Oak Ridge Station Pennsylvania praise spring tonics, renewed vigor, and nervous system support, with offers for free personalized advice from Dr S B Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. IR. Stuart
Eastland
Tex
N. C. May
Oak Ridge Station
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Fashoda Problem Weighs on Liberal Policy
Lord Rosebery, addressing an Epsom agricultural dinner, defended the Liberal stance on the Fashoda crisis. He asserted no retreat from Grey's declaration guiding policy, warned against unfriendly acts, and pledged national sacrifice to sustain Britain’s action. He also noted hope that Marchand’s mission would remain local, not official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roseberry
Epsom
Upper Nile
Edward Grey
Fashoda
France
Republic
M. Delcasse
Great Britain
Marchand
Major Marchand
Lichard
Roca Takes Oath as Argentina President and Seeks Reform
General Roca was sworn in as President of Argentina and sent his first message to Congress. He aims to improve relations with Chile, maintain peace to foster development, reduce public expenditures, promote immigration, and expand trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Gen. Roca
Republic of
Argentina
Congress
Chile
Paris Strike Divides Rail Road Men Over Participation
Paris dispatch reports the railroad workers committee split on joining the strike with factions for and against. The dispute frustrates the strikers leading many to consider returning to work as several building projects reopen. Ministers of commerce and public works refuse to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wor
Commerce
Masons Urge Soldiers Not To Seek Work In Hawaii
Grand secretary of Arkansas Grand Lodge publishes Honolulu lodge letter urging Masons to discourage job seekers from going to the Islands as all trades and professions are overcrowded. The note notes limited opportunities and urges restraint among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Grand Lodge of Masons
Masonic Lodge
Honolulu
Masonic Fraternity
Statue of Austin Blair Unveiled at Michigan Capitol
Lansing observers estimate over 30000 visitors from across Michigan gathered to witness the unveiling of a statue to Governor Austin Blair on the state house grounds facing the capitol entrance. General Shafter attended, and received a preliminary informal reception before ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Blair
Lansing
Mich
State House
Capitol
Michigan
Shafter
Rockefeller testifies on Standard Oil trust dissolution funds
New York October 12 The Brinsmade inquiry into Standard Oil in Ohio continues with Rockefeller on the stand He describes March 17 1892 earnings of 3219540 distributed under court order the Ohio company now managed by officers and owners since dissolution, with no surplus beyond 3300000 from tank car sales He admits certificates represented an equitable interest but says his interests lie in constituent companies and seeks to correct any prior statement about rendering interests worthless
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
Allan T. Brinsmade
Supreme Court of Ohio
Ohio
Rockefeller
Mr. Kinkea
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Standard Oil Trust
Ohio Company
State of
Kinkead
Mr. Rockefeller
Chamberlain Sails Home From Endicots Visit
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain British secretary of state for the colonies sails for England on the Majestic with his wife and daughter. He doubts reports of radical changes in Britain’s foreign policy and has been visiting Endicott family in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jos. Chamberlain
Colonies
Endicotts
Massachusetts
England
Majestic
GENEROUS HELEN GOULD HELPS HUNDRED SIXTEEN SOLDIERS
New York report says a detachment of Obdam soldiers arriving at the port were taken in charge by Miss Helen Gould's agent and housed comfortably in Camp Walworth on East 15th Street. This aid reflects Gould's ongoing charitable efforts to assist veterans and sailors in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
New York
Obdam
Walworth
East 15Th Street
New Hampshire Volunteers Begin Mustering Out
Concord New Hampshire October 12 The First New Hampshire Volunteers have broken camp Ramsdell and are ready for muster out which begins tomorrow Furloughs issued at midnight with about 1000 men and officers in camp Over 100 physicians certificates of disability As soon as mustering out is done recruiting officers for the regular army will open here offering men an opportunity to enter service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Ramsdell
Is Dr Hatch Insane in New Hampshire Case
Concord New Hampshire October 12 It is unlikely friends of Dr Hatch of Ossipee under sentence of death for the murder of his wife will petition the Governor and council to commute the sentence The more probable action would seek a supreme court order to transfer him to the state asylum for the insane as he is claimed mentally irresponsible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hatch
Concord
N. H
Hatch
Ossipee
Supreme Court
State Asylum For
Two Camps Chosen For American Troops In Cuba
Havana reports that two camps are selected by the U S commission. One near Guanabacoa across the bay from Havana and another at Guanajay about 20 miles away. Sites chosen for health and easy sea access from the coast. The City of Antonio arrives with a million rations. Col Rowan and aide arrive, noting Cuban destitution and Gomez favors disbanding after Spaniards leave, with a general election likely. The MiortMontserrat will take 1200 sick soldiers to hospitals, and Wade urges evacuation to speed relief. Santiago dispatch notes Cuban political shifts and autonomous civil administration remains. Maso seeks courtesy visits as insurgents move toward Manzanillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Guanabacoa
Guanajay
Mariel
United States Health Commission
Antonio
Matanzas
Col. Rowan
de Catmap
Santiago
Col
Rowan
Gomez
United States
Miortserrat
Gibra
Holguin
Wade
Bianco
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Manzanillo
Associated Press
Comsel
Senor Montero
Col. Ray
Senor Maso
Unknown man dies by self-inflicted shot on eastbound express
An unidentified man on the New London to Mystic express at 4 10 p m shot himself on the platform between Noank and Mystic. The train halted at Mystic after the conductor’s discovery. Medical staff found him unconscious and beyond help. A New York paper was found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Noank
Mystic
Stanton
Stonington
Buckland
New York
Canal to be built says Warner Miller in Denver
Hon. Warner Miller, president of the Nicaragua Canal company, declares the canal will be built and that the war and the Oregon voyage settle the question. He expects Congress to favor construction and predicts dirt will fly after the next session ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Warner Miller
Nicaragua Canal Company
Oregon
Congress
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Instant Relief
A Pyramid Pile Cure advertisement claims a painless, effective, and safe suppository treatment for piles. It asserts rapid relief without opiates, stresses prevention of deep seated or chronic rectal diseases, and notes availability from druggists at 50 cents to $1 per package. The Pyramid Co of Marshal, Michigan offers a mailed tract and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Co
Marshal
Mich
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Urinary Troubles
Mrs S A Lewis of 82 Grand Street shares a blunt testimonial about years of backache and urinary troubles. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co they claim immediate relief and disappearance of pain. The notice urges purchasing Doan's Kidney Pills, offering 50 cent boxes and mail order from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Lewis
82 Grand Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Finest Coffee Shine At City Grocery Deal
Local grocer advertises Finest Coffee at 25¢ per pound and 5 pound can for a dollar, claiming leadership in teas and coffees.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tanner
Lil
T. C. Louck
Lutkin
Virden Coal Company
Coal Company
Illinois
Reece
Craig
Galesburg
Sons of Veterans Regiment
Pana
Baltimore & Ohio
Alton
Captain Craig
General Reece
Gen. Reece
Macoupin County
Tom Preston
Jesse James
von Stan
Mr. N. C. May
Lord Rosbery
Hawaii
Standard Oil, Company
Chamberlain
Nicaragua
Lowell
Dads Rss Saselas Ssa
Williams
PINI
Tonic
Siz
Williams’ Mep
Schenectady
Polasqueaceneasersterrs
Eee Caves
Banner Market
Vermont
Banner Warket
Prescott Street
Tru
Caleb L Siith’s
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
America
Washburn, Crosby & Co
Greenwwuwud Bros
Lawrence St
the Courier-Citizen
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!