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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
8
A fragmented tale recounts Walsh seeking prestige through lavish Paris events and a Denver setback. It describes his public displays, lavish patronage, and political ambitions, with echoes of Irish identity and royal intrigue shaping a dramatic show at high society venues.
The Walshs return to Washington after hosting dinners in luxury hotels and inviting European promoters aboard. They hold interests in a sleeping car venture, with Leopold of Belgium showing investment appeal while preferring higher yielding opportunities. Tom Walsh plans campaigns backed by mining expertise as they expand social prominence and ties to European aristocracy.
The article portrays Thomas F Walsh and family, Irish background, pioneering in Leadville Colorado mining. It highlights Walshs wealth, hospitality, and social rise, noting Carrie Walsh’s Paris gowns and lavish Washington house. It praises their culture and vision for western development and mining potential under the Rockies.
June arrivals at nine Atlantic Gulf and Pacific seaports reached 14 787 130 bushels with six month totals at 129 116 207 bushels, double 1904. New York New Orleans Boston Portland gain while Philadelphia Baltimore Galveston San Francisco Tacoma fall.
A historical ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT and offers a refund if ineffective within 6 to 14 days. It instructs sending 50 cents or stamps toParma Medicine Co. St Louis Mo. The piece also notes a request to buy veal calves with massillon prices and lists a contact, W J Myers with a six phone number.
An interview with Panama Canal official Magoon outlines plans to expand hospital services, build for the expected 12 000 arrivals, and improve water, sewage, and street systems. He notes 162 yellow fever cases with 53 deaths, a push to pave streets, drain swamps, and provide housing, schooling, and jobs for American staff in the canal zone.
An old advertisement claims Dr A W Chase Kidney Liver Pills remove kidney and liver symptoms by restoring health and vigor. It promotes a single daily pill dose at 25 cents and offers free samples from The Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
The Rev S K Mahon of Wesley M E church received word from Lucknow India of Lyle Thoburn's death from cholera. Thoburn headed a large Methodist publishing house in Lucknow and supervised over two hundred native workers. He spoke at the Wesley M E church last winter on missionary work in India.
A New York Press report quotes a professional mover noting strong superstition about moving on Friday. He says customers fear bad luck and many refuse or delay by week’s end, while crews report more accidents on Fridays and would prefer no Friday bookings.
The article traces the royal veto from its earliest use after Agincourt when Henry V pondered petitions against transferring suits to chancery. It notes the veto has not been used since 1708, discusses near-use under George III and Victoria, and cites the Loudon Standard on Queen Victoria signing personal warrants if pressed.
Dr. David Kennedy's favorite remedy from Rondout New York is advertised as a “Sovereign” cure for nervousness rheumatism kidney and liver complaints and female-specific illnesses. It claims to purify the blood restore health and offers exchange of one dollar for a bottle.
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.