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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
3
In a grand Neapolitan ball Cesare recalls a past he killed and walled in, watching his wife flaunt wealth and beauty with the Duchess and princes. Amid glitter and flirtation he seeks Vincenzo, learns of his escape to Avellino, and contemplates justice and fate in a perilous, fevered night.
The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln born in 1809 and recalls his Gettysburg Address urging a nation dedicated to the unfinished work. It also details deterioration at the Lincoln tomb crypt and memorial chamber, noting leaks, dampness, and security concerns, amid claims the site lacks proper care despite visitor interest.
Robert I. Lincoln, son of the martyred president, based in Chicago, once attorney for the Chicago gas company, now leads the Purliam car company with a rumored salary. He served as minister to England under Secretary Blaine, resides in a Marblefaced Lake Shore Drive mansion, and has ties to the Honore family. His sister-in-law heads business circles, while his daughter Jessie eloped to Milwaukee with Beckwith.
A Springfield correspondent laments neglect of Lincoln’s memory as the grand state capitol nears completion. Public sentiment urged to address the remains of the martyred president and the legislature to act. The piece contrasts civic pride in the capitol with the unease over political duties and memorial stewardship.
A seaman? No, a proposed French reform aims to reverse declining births. The National Alliance of France urges shifting penalties to men with small families, reversing the old law that taxed each household member and discouraged larger families. The proposal draws public attention as a remedy to France’s shrinking population.
Four Queen’s counsel in a court case before the law courts argued the rules of golf. They described the game as played on irregular fields or waste grounds with a small ball struck by a stick, and the player’s aim to hit the ball and spend the rest of the day afterward.
Washington reports show the House buried the Teller resolution on silver bonds by a 182 to 182 vote amid five hours of debate. Senate approved army and judicial department appropriations totaling over 259 million dollars. The Senate discussed annexation, civil service reform debates, and calls for fortifications funding. House proceedings noted quiet attendance as fortifications and coast defense appropriations moved forward.
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.