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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
1
The dispatches describe escalating conflict with anger among Boer factions and fears of an unavoidable war. Reports note journalists fleeing Johannesburg to avoid arrest and Boer forces advancing toward Natal as international tension rises.
The matter was referred to the proper authorities for action. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The report recalls American casualties as volunteers repelled an attack on Angeles. Generals and officers, including Captain Bierce and Lt Sutherland, led ceremonies at the graves of the fallen, with addresses by personal friends and references to colonial wartime memories.
Louis Burkher living five miles southwest of the place committed suicide with dynamite after blowing up his house. He was seventy, twice married, and alleged cruel treatment by his wives. He left a note claiming threats and stated he would not return to his last wife. A grim scene followed with neighbors and authorities, the barn destroyed, and funds arranged for burial.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a city scene with multiple groups and objects described in garbled terms. Mentions include patterns, a plant, various named individuals or groups, and several broken phrases suggesting a gathering, device, or incident. No clear outcome or coherent facts emerge.
Leaking gas pipes damage streets in Muncie. Gas system reforms spark police efforts led by Andersen. Postmaster Fox and citizen groups mobilize funds, while a distributed set of local reports notes accidental injuries and a missing man’s return from the Indian Territory.
President McKinley spent a busy day in Philadelphia touring a warship, reviewing veterans, and meeting Admiral Sampson. He spoke to grand army groups and urged loyalty, praising defenders of civilization and liberty before a large crowd.
An unclear OCR fragment references victims and suspects with names like Thacker and Philpats, implying a murder or shooting case. Details, dates, and locations are unreadable, leaving only scattered clues about a companion and a suspect narrative.
William J Winnemines outlines a federal licensing plan for corporations seeking to do business outside their home state. He argues that a government license with conditions could curb monopolies by squeezing control from large stockholders and preventing trust domination.
Washington report says Secretary Root attended his first Cabinet meeting with Play, Gare, Hitchcock, and Wilson present. Philippine Commission head Schurmann arrived by invitation and plans to brief the President within days, prefacing a formal report after other members arrive and Admiral Dewey returns. He voices optimism on countering Aguinaldo with increased forces.
An early report from Colton portrays a prophetic vision by Isis Prophet Ue linking Great Cotten Market dominance to America over Liverpool. The crowd in Cincinnati hears a sensational sermon by Editor Slalstead, detailing tensions between cotton growers, shipowners, and merchants as tensions rise.
A World dispatch from London reports a sweeping wallpaper industry merger in Britain. Major firms pool profits and cap expenditures at 15.0 million pounds while limiting foreign competition. Dealers sign contracts not to work with foreign manufacturers for ten years, with prices for cheap wallpaper rising by five percent and about a third of workers to lose jobs.
A Washington report notes women are nearly excluded from filling vacancies in federal departments. Officials say managers favor men for overhour work and broader tasks, while women face biases and limits in promotion and special favors. Civil Service Commissioner and Treasury head agree gaps persist despite qualified women.
A damaged dispatch hints at unrest involving a coup attempt or labor factors near a military theater. The report mentions discussions with emblems of authority and high level military figures, with references to German forces and conversations at cafes and resorts.
The session sparks debate as Labori calls for process and Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi await orders from their sovereigns. Witnesses from Dreyfus defense are expected to arrive, potentially ending the trial this week with a verdict by Friday or Saturday.
Black Hawk a famed Wisconsin Winnebago chief died in Brockway near Jack River Falls at age ninety. He was well known in western Wisconsin for fifty years and was a friend to whites, helping prevent warpath actions against settlers on several occasions.
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.