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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1879
Page
3
A rundown of incidents including a fatal Montreal scaffold collapse killing Hamilton Long and an unnamed worker, frost threats to crops in Curanoca, and various crises from Ohio to Tennessee and Kentucky, with deaths, assaults, and disasters reported in brief paragraphs.
Returns from the Omaha Republican show high corn and grain yields across counties north and south of the Platte. Wheat yields reach 12 to 18 bushels per acre in drier areas, oats reach 30 to 50, barley 25 to 40, while corn averages range from 40 to 60 bushels per acre in counties like Otoe and Hall. The overall outlook appears buoyant for Nebraska’s agricultural future.
A rich silver ore vein was discovered four feet deep in Meredith New Hampshire with assays of sixty two dollars per ton for silver and fifty nine dollars for lead. By six feet depth the vein is described as much richer.
The Association of Trainers in Havana asks King Alfonso for permission to import between 5 000 and 30 000 Chinese workers annually to Cuba to endure the climate and labor fatigue. They plan to bring 10 000 workmen from Spain and the Canary Islands, continuing until 400 000 are reached. Costs are projected at 3 million dollars yearly, funded by general taxation, amid a treaty prohibiting contract immigration. Insurrection in Santiago de Cuba arises from a revolt by about 100 men, resulting in police deaths before retreat to rural areas.
The old Arctic exploring ship Resolute has broken up. A commemorative piece of furniture will be made from its timber for the President of the United States, likely a detailed secretaire.
Halifax reports continued gold fever in Queen's County with fine surface specimens. A gold milling company with a capital of $200,000 is being formed.
Notes report the Westermann publishing house death in Brunswick Advices from Hayti unsettled fighting between Nationals and Liberals A Paris dispatch notes earthquake felt at Lyong Spain to send troops to Cuba 5000 then 35000 more Maize crop failures in Roumania Wallachia yields low San Domingo quiet Spain relations adjusted salute to flag Puerto Plata governor removal Mail steamship line transports planned for 18000 to Cuba Franco American Union plans grand fete for yellow fever victims Scarlet fever in Canton Schatlausen pleuro pneumonia rising in Alsace Lorraine
William Price of Aurora Illinois recovers his three year old daughter seven months after she was abducted. The girl was last seen in front of a home and later found aboard a ship in Liverpool after a long search spanning Chicago New York Nova Scotia and England. Price pursued clues across cities and oceans and arrived back in Aurora after the reunion.
An Amsterdam steamer reports the General Varney arriving in Honolulu on August 31 with Arctic advices. The whaling fleet had modest results, fourteen ships taking fifty-one whales. Nordenakajold's steamer moved south through Bebbing's Straits between July 20 and 24. The Jeannette and a US revenue cutter were anchored at Kotzevue Sound. all aboard reported well.
The 1877 Commissioner of Education report shows state income totaling 86,866,166 and expenditures 80,233,458. It covers 38 states and territories with 14,727,748 pupils, 152 normal schools and 1,189 instructors, 37,082 pupils, and 2,763 graduates of whom 1,874 are teaching. Ohio reports the largest number of normal schools at 14.
A mountain ram head was found embedded in a pine tree about six feet from the ground near the Yankee Fork area. The unusual specimen was discovered close to workmen’s camp along the toll road, drawing curiosity from locals.
A ram’s head is preserved in a pine tree after a legendary mountain duel. The left horn and skull are embedded as the tree grew around them. Fred Myers, toll-road co owner, will send the ram’s head fragment to the Smithsonian Institution for preservation.
Dr Steinberg reports exposure tests on animals show no fever signs except one dog developing a brief high fever after returning from ship. National Board of Health notes slower spread than 1879, with strict cleansing and isolation efforts at infected sites. Reports from New York Washington Pittsburg Memphis Newark detail telegraphs of donations and patient status amid damp, cloudy weather and rising public concern.
The article explains a constitutional rule forcing a rework of the league standings after the Syracuse Club withdraws. It details how third games with the retiring club will be counted or excluded based on minimum championship play and notes player movements and financial criticisms linked to attendance.
A speaker asks a wiser voice to tell their age and asserts the power that brought them here knew when trouble began. A dark-eyed boy on northern hills awaits a wife born with subtle prescience, hinting at a shared fate and anticipation across time.
A reflective verse piece recalls a curving shore orchard and river road in Newington on Biscataqua. The speaker memories youth and a White Church turret, promising to carry the past and hear a departed voice in future hours though eyes may not again behold its beauty.
The Grand Trunk Railroad Crop Report indicates Canada has harvested its largest crop ever. Hays yield tops three tons per acre in some areas with two tons common. fall wheat is above average. Ontario spring wheat failed due to mice and weevil. Quebec wheat average. oats strong in Ontario 35 to 60 bushels per acre. peas, barley and potatoes abundant. corn limited and still developing. root crops excellent with many still in the ground.
Washington on September 13 reports Treasurer Gib Hilan is replacing coin with silver certificates in payments. The public largely prefers the certificates, boosting demand for silver and the ten dollar greenbacks, and driving up prices accordingly.
The Independent Lightning Rod agents trapped George Werthin by a note for 260. He feared arrest for slander after denying payment and paid 200 to end the matter. The incident shows coercive collection tactics and attempted jail threats.
Mrs Theodore Meyer of Nort Lamuille street Cleveland gave birth to four children three boys and a girl. The girl died shortly after birth but the three boys are alive and doing well. The mother is reported in good condition.
The story notes severe drought in New Mexico with dying cattle and water shortages, mentions wells drying up, and fears for residents. It presents biographical notes on Colonel Erwin Lawrence Drake and Mason Preene Cavagnart, plus jokes from Puck and bits about public figures and events, including Walt Wurtman’s travel plans and a Kiungas celebration condition.
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.