World News Snippets From Across America and California
Earthquake tears shaft timbers in Stonewall mine San Diego County California. Paonia Colorado claims largest apple Wolf River 3134 ounces. Five Paonia strawberries picked in October. Crescent City lighthouse keeper reports sea lion versus octopus duel. Prairie du Chien operator halts a train by lantern in emergency. Mammoth Beehive cave Kentucky hosts the world’s largest beehive. San Bernardino scandal saves Gen I C Prescott’s life. University of Washington notes miner testimony live toad found in Newton coal bed near Seattle. Toad survived hours after surface extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
San Diego County
California
Paonia
Col
Wolf River
Crescent City
Cal
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Kentucky
Gen. I. C. Prescott
San Bernardino
R. Kennedy
Assembly
Prescott
Kennedy
University of Washington
Newton
Seattle
There’s a Reason Health Message on Mother Nature
A health advice piece urges heeding mild warnings from Mother Nature about alcohol caffeine and tobacco. It argues these substances depress long term performance and promotes quitting with Postum as a substitute while referencing the booklet The Road to Wellville.
Thanksgiving resolves a distant suitor’s return in tale
Susan Jane awaits news from John Moore who left for the Klondike. A thawing of doubt follows when a Christmas letter arrives and John returns with a bearded smile. Polly and Mrs. Darnell watch as Susan Jane gains happiness on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Baer
Susan Jane
Polly
Mrs. Darnell
John
Daisy Marshal
Daisy
Aunt Polly
The Pink Of Condition Expressions Quip
A brief Philadelphia Press exchange on the phrase the pink of condition. The joke ponders how one person’s nose color signals condition and mood with a playful line about a fellow’s pink nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Stoessel Says Port Arthur Can Hold For Months
Telegrams from St. Petersburg and London report Gen Stoessel believes Port Arthur can withstand a siege for months if supplied with munitions and stores. The imperial government will aid with resources, while reports from Tokio and Chefou note artilIery strikes and fort detonations as siege conditions intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Nicholas
Port Arthur
London
Daily Maid
Gen. Stoessel
Emperor Nicholas
Rasterapny
Chetov
Mukden
Tokio
Moji
Erlungshan
Sanshanshan
Chefou
Etse
Dalny
Etse Mountain
Japan
Poutiloff Hill
Ex-National Bank Officials Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Dr Calvin Hathaway former president and O M Burns former cashier of the First National Bank of Montpelier Michigan were arrested by U S Marshal Winders on a charge of embezzling 14000 dollars and falsifying bank records. They pleaded not guilty before Commissioner Gaines and were released on 5000 bail each pending hearing on Monday. The shortage was discovered months ago and covered by other stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Calvin Hathaway
O. M. Burns
First National Bank of
Montpelier
United States
Winders
Gaines
Circumstantial Evidence on a Sleeper Car Robbery
A Kansas City business reports a Reston to New York sleeper robbery where six $100 bills vanished from a passenger in the middle berth. Officers nab a colored porter as the thief. another passenger resists search, pockets yield six $100s matching the claim. The tale ends by questioning circumstantial proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reston
New York
Kansas City
The
Star
Boston
Nontetea
Dukes and Things Confuse Mrs Parkdollars at Dinner
London socialite Mrs Parkdollars, eager to display her new wealth, asks which Marcus Aurelius statue her escort means and jokes about confusing dukes and titles. Her remark highlights the blend of wealth shock and social aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Calvert Commends Loyalty Amid Banquet Speech Row
The Baltimore American notes a loyalty dispute involving Calvert Jr and Batty Moore. Yabsley criticized Blabsley’s banquet speech, and IP allegedly wrote it prompting a physical response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert, Jr
Batty Moore
Yabsley
Blabsley
Baltimore American
Age Regulation by Self Noted in Detroit Press
A conversation notes that a person cannot control aging, while one speaker says she has managed to regulate her age to suit herself for years, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Ree Press
Cure claimed for kidney trouble in Dodd's Kidney Pills
Bradford Tennessee reports praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and related diseases. The ad claims Mr. J A Davis of the area endorses the medicine and cites complete recovery after use. Also includes unrelated notices about Florida midwinter fares and assorted testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Tenn
J. A. Davis
Dodd
Mr. Davis
Three Drowned In Ice Covered Lake Crossing
In Wisconsin three men drowned while attempting to cross Underfoot Lake in a canoe during heavy seas. Horace Bent, a summer hotel keeper, and Frederick Anderson perished alongside an eastern tourist guest of Went's. Bent reportedly could have saved himself but tried to help others. Bodies not yet recovered. In Connecticut burglars damaged William H Hillard's store taking bonds and stocks valued near six thousand dollars. nearby Benjamin Tourtelette's shop also robbed with a blown safe and minor cash loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle River
Wis
Horace Bent
Frederick Anderson
Went’s
Enderfoot Lake
Bent
North Stonington, Conn
William H. Hillard
Benjamin Tourtelette
Notable World Briefs Include Nobility And Pets
Marquis Ito of Japan holds a Yale degree. Field Marshal Sir Henry Wyle Norman died recently after declining the India viceroy post. Gen Luis Torres nearly wiped out the Yaqui in Sonora. Former President Cleveland’s beagle Brownie travels with him. A train passenger warns against picking flowers mid journey. Deputy Schneider of Germany is 103 and spoke at a horticultural opening. Vanderbilt women hire maids and toy dog attendants for large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Ito
Japan
Henry Wyle Norman
India
Luis Torres
Yaquis
Sonora
Cleveland
Brownie
Germany
Schneider
Eberswalde
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wellville
Mrs. Baer
Archie Richards
Mamma
Lippincott’s
Czar
Port Arther
Famer Bank
St Fida
Baltimore
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Theough
Chicago Journal
D. W. O'Brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Tenderfoot Lake
Wisconsin
POTN
Dea
Samuel Pitcher
Beh Cetee Sean
Rose Peterson
Parkdale Tennis Club
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hannah E. Mershon
Collingswood
N. J
Pinkham
Fannie Kumpe
Pruiaam
Pinkhaw
Muss Fannie Kamen
Chester St
Little Rock
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Pinkham Mod, Co
Lynn, Maa
Kansas
Thas Bhatia
Norma
Heu Ae
Blooming Ton
Chitugu
Anakesis
Rai
Iite Une Duilding
Ohlo
A.W. McCormick & Sonh
Walnutch
Cincinnate
Bears
Castoria
THC Centaur Company
New York City
A. J. Towet. CO
Sign of the Fair
U. S
Aslowers
Tower Canadian Co. ; Limited
Toronto, Canada
PWOLW
Chicago & Alton Teallway Co
Cilngago
ST. Louis
Peoria
Bait Ae Alton's
Eaon
Ivonne
GEO
J. Charlton
Chicago & Alton Railway
Ilx
Iinols Coartyard Railroad Company
Poxts
Dubeque
Iowa
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!