Indian Hero of Beaverton Foils Robbery on Ice
Sam Augustus an Algonquin on Georgina Island races twenty miles through a winter storm to warn the Beaverton area home of a planned break in. He sees a thieves’ plot tied to Simcoe Lodge and confronts them, dropping one by skate to spare a white friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Augustus
Georgina Island
Sam Auvee
Beaverton
Lake Simcoe
Alexandra Hore
Sam
Alexanda House
Alexandra House
Paul Wilson
Ehe
Ed Daleton
Daleton
Paul
Gustus
Simcoe Lodge
Daleton Estate
Spud
Sam Augustus The Indian Who Remembered
Montreal Family Herald highlights the figure Sam Augustus known as The Indian Who Remembered, detailing his legacy and significance within Indigenous memory and regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Augustus
Montreal Family Herald
Many Miles of New Railroad Built in 1902
The Railroad Gazette reports 6 026 miles of new steam railroad constructed in the United States during 1902. Excludes second track sidings and electric lines. rebuilt mileage excluded unless new route established by major alignment changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Gazette
United States
Funds to record American voices at Yale University
The Carnegie Institute grants funds to Yale University to collect phonographic records of American voices, focusing on the disappearing tribes of American Indians. This program aims to preserve linguistic and cultural material through sound recordings and related archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
The
Carnegie Institute
Paints Manufactured in America
About seventy five million dollars worth of paints are produced annually in the United States with broad domestic manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Levees Strengthened as Mississippi Rises Toward 38 Feet
Government officials patrol the Mississippi River as levees are reinforced at weak points across Memphis and along the river where forecasts project stages near 37 to 38 feet within days. Weather warnings warn of heavy rains and rising tributaries from Cairo to Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Weather Bureau
Cairo
Helena
Mississippi
Gulf
Texas House Debates Mileage and Weighing Resolutions
Mr. Bean introduces a joint resolution to amend the Texas constitution on member mileage to Austin set at 1 dollar per 25 miles. Mr. Reece, by request, moves an amendment on public weighing defining what may be weighed and barring others from weighing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bean
Texas
Ture
Austin
Mr. Reece
Anxiety Tightens as Natchez Warned of Flood Risk
In Natchez Mississippi residents fear levee failures amid a rising river. The Mississippi at the town sits two feet above the danger line and continues to rise with daily heavy rains soaking the ground. Water flows toward the river as the flood situation worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez, Miss
Mississippi
River stage near historic high as Baton Rouge rises
The river at Baton Rouge reached 34.3 feet yesterday, up 0.2 feet in 24 hours. The rise nears the 1897 record, with water now several inches above Front Street levee base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Front Street
Cotton Shortage Reported in Galveston Bales
Secretary Young of the Cotton Exchange announced a discrepancy of 59,000 bales between the running account and actual stock in Galveston. The running account lists 116,778 bales while the on hand count shows a shortage. an investigation is underway to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Young
The
Cotton Exchange
Range Texas votes 143 for road tax 7 against
In Range Texas the road tax election yesterday produced 143 votes in favor and seven against all voters were property taxpayers. The article notes a likely similar ratio countywide and reports Dr. Moore underwent appendicitis surgery in San Antonio and is resting well. Mr. Agee and E G Gillet traveled there to visit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Texas
San Antonio
Car repairer Ed Royall injured in work accident near Fountain
Ed Royall of the International and Great Northern division suffered serious injuries when a car collapsed on him while he was underneath it at Fountain, several miles west of Bryan. He was rescued, treated, and is resting easy after the incident reported yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Ed Royall
International
Great Northern
Fountain
Here
Women Dress To Please Or Bankrupt Husbands
A historical tidbit notes that women choose attire for different ends, some aiming to please their husbands while others risk financial strain by their fashion choices. The remark reflects social attitudes toward gender roles and consumer behavior of the era.
Oil Train Crash Kills and Wounds Dozens Near Olean
In Olean New York March 10 a Erie railroad freight train exploded after a collision of its two oil tank car sections. A large fire lit the sky as flames spread along the tracks and many spectators were engulfed by the blaze. Casualties mounted as bodies were incinerated or unaccounted for amid multiple explosions and intense heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
N. Y
Erie
Texas anti-pool room bill may end horse racing statewide
The current bill would effectively ban betting on horse races in Texas, risking the end of horse racing across the state. County fairs and major fairs in Dallas, San Antonio, and Beaumont face stakes, with funds already invested in tracks. Senate passage seems unlikely in its present form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Dallas
San Antonio
Beaumont
Senate
Pennybacker Delivers Aims Address For Texas Federation
Mrs Pennybacker of Palestine president of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs spoke in Cleburne on The Aims of the Federation of Women's Clubs. The event featured local women and civic leaders and highlighted club goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennybacker
Cleburne
Texas
Percy V. Pennybacker
Palestine
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Renn Tpaicker Jr
Tao
Local performer delights large audience in Cleburne
Min Tai ee Ao coo au wowed a large crowd in Cleburne with a vivid stage presence and engaging performance that captivated attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min Tai Ee Ao Coo
Cleburne
Wortham Local Option Vote Report
In Wortham Texas the local option election in the fifth justice precinct shows light turnout. Wortham and Woodland boxes yield 366 votes with 322 for prohibition and 41 against. the two smaller boxes are expected to raise the prohibition majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortham
Texas
Justice
Woodland
Longley shoots man with birdshot at East Third Street home
In Austin Texas last night Shad Longley fired a birdshot load at Ludwig in Longley’s yard at 1210 East Third Street after Ludwig refused to stow. Longley, once a notable Texas league pitcher, allegedly acted amid a family dispute. Ludwig is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ludwig
Shad Longley
Longley
East Third Street
Funeral of Dr S W McJunkin in Dallas
Funeral services were held in Dallas for Dr Samuel W McJunkin assistant physician at the North Texas lunatic asylum who died at Terrell yesterday. Mrs McJunkin accompanied by Dr S C Red of Houston her brother left for Houston last night and will make her home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. McJunkin
Dallas
Texas
Samuel W. McJunkin
North Texas Lunatic Asylum
Terrell
Arkansas Missouri and Kansas railroad bonds issued
Bonds for a new 400 mile railroad from Chanute Kansas to Memphis Tennessee have been placed. The line will cost about 12 million dollars and pass through Chanute Weir City Cherokee Joplin Neosho Cassville Gainesville and Memphis. It is identified as a Santa Fe project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Chanute
Kansas
Memphis
Tenn
Weir City
Cherokee
Neosho
Cassville
Gainesville
Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas Railroad
Plague cases found near Siquieros amid relief efforts
In Mazatlan Mexico no deaths were reported yesterday as 37 patients remain in the lazaretto with two grave or doubtful cases. New plague cases appeared at Siquieros near Villa Union while El Oso is cited as another area where stamping out occurred. The relief committee reports ten thousand dollars more received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Mexico
Siquieros
Villa Union
el Oso
San Antonio Debates Medical Exam Bill for Healers
Senator Marshall Hicks of San Antonio introduces a bill requiring medical examinations for practitioners who treat the sick by Christian Science mental healing magnetic healing and other drug free methods. The measure provokes interest and faces notable opposition in its current form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Marshall Hicks
Remarks Sharp Yet Pointed in Commentary
A columnist notes blunt tone can carry a strong critique. The piece argues direct phrasing conveys clear stance on public policy without softening the message. It discusses rhetorical impact and audiences reacting to forceful language.
Woman Found Dead In Small Pond With Severe Injuries
A woman’s body was discovered in a small pond with extensive mutilation. Police investigate the death as a possible homicide and search for clues at the scene.
Husband Held After Texas Woman Murdered Near Moscow
Disappearance of Mrs Shannon ends with her body found in a pond two miles from Moscow. She was bound with bale wire and killed by a crushed skull. her husband Jack Shannon is detained as authorities investigate the brutal crime that shocks the community and leaves four children fatherless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Texas
Jack Shannon
Shannon
Kennedy
Early Cotton Seed Dallas Report by Colonel Tray
Dallas dispatch notes Colonel John H. Tray promotes early cotton seed with emphasis on yield potential and adaptation to local conditions. The brief highlights aims to advance agricultural practices and seed selection for Texas crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
John H. Trayfor
Goir Arglina
Seed program urged to secure cotton seed for early crop
The committee, led by Secretary J. H. Connell, sends circulars to farmers urging immediate orders for cotton seed. The aim is to secure enough seed to shorten freight and ensure harvest before weevil damage, with seed available at actual cost to all who want them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
aupSomercial
Actretary
J. H. Connell
Brazos River Peaks Flooding Near Columbia Texas
High water on the Brazos in Columbia reaches its highest stage as the river widens to about six miles and a tor rent carries through the channel. Stock losses in the bottoms are unlikely due to preparation. Train communication with Houston will be disrupted for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Texas
Brazos
Houston
Thirty-Two Years for Robbery Conviction In Texas
Sherman Texas reports Sam Sheets a negro was Saturday convicted on three charges of robbery and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary. He received twelve years for snatching a purse from a Denison lady, reflecting bold operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Texas
Sam Sheets
Denison
Blanco Doctor Thomas G Edwards Dies in Paraly sis of Heart
Dr. Thomas G Edwards a longtime Blanco physician and Baptist preacher died at his daughter Mrs Arthur Bigbys home near Austin at 2 30 p m March 6. He will be buried in Blanco tomorrow at 9 30 a m with Masonic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bigby
Austin
Edwards
Gospel of the Baptist Church
Grand jury adjourns without true bill in Canyon Texas
The Canyon Texas grand jury adjourned without finding a true bill. The last panel sat nearly a year ago and also failed to return a bill, with no criminal cases to be tried at this term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Texas
Decatur Killing Stuns Texas City
Blake Lillard, a young man from a prominent Decatur family, is dead after being stabbed multiple times. City marshal Wes Heln and his two sons are jailed in connection with the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Texas
Blake Lillard
Wes Heln
Fire in Lester hotel kills six and injures one
Six persons died in a morning fire at a small hotel in Lester near Elkins West Virginia with one person fatally injured. Fire crews battled to control the blaze in the mining town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Lester
Elkins
W. Va
Burglary Charge After Store Robbery in Hills Prairie
Three men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Moore and jailed in Bastrop for alleged burglary of Mr. Jones store in Hills Prairie about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills Prairie
Texas
Bastrop
Moore
Jones
Brackenridge Gives University 25000 For Repairs
Colonel G W Brackenridge of San Antonio has donated 25000 to the university to cover essential repair costs left unfunded by an ambushed appropriation. The funds are placed with the comptroller and warrants will be drawn as if the full amount were appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
G. W. Brackenridge
San Antonio
University
Camp County Goes Dry After Saturday Vote in Pittsburg
The Saturday election results show Camp county fully dry with a strong pro prohibition majority. Women voters organized from dawn marching, singing, and applying personal influence to sway the outcome in Pittsburg and surrounding precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp County
Pittsburg
Texas
Centenarian Birthday Noted in Cooper Texas
Captain J J Thorn and his mother Mrs Margaret Thornton observed her 100th birthday Friday. Born March 6 1803 in Jackson County Georgia she married M C Thornton in 1838. She lived in Georgia Texas and now resides in Hunt County near Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Texas
J. J. Thornton
Margaret Thornton
Nash
Jackson County
Georgia
M. C. Thornton
Thornton
Tarrant County
Ellis County
Hunt County
Commerce
Naval scheme for North Atlantic squadron blockade
Navy circles discuss a four battleship three cruiser plan for the North Atlantic squadron and its visit to the European station with several smaller vessels. Experts are said to be working on coal supply plans to support the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jem Os
Mountain View marshal in Texas on perjury charge
J. W. Morris, marshal of Mountain View Oklahoma Territory, was arrested in Waco on perjury charges. He waived a preliminary hearing, bond set at 750 dollars, and he says he will post bond today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
J. W. Morris
Mountain View
O. T
Cavalry Horses Sold in Brackett Texas Auction
Government sale in Brackett Texas discards cavalry horses not fit for service. The sound animals cost about 125 dollars on average but sold for ranges from 10 to 30 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Texas
Young Man Dies After Accidental Shooting Near Tyler
Hugh Strahorn aged 20 died Saturday in Tyler Texas from injuries after an accidental shooting two weeks earlier. Members of the Woodmen of the World assisted as he suffered in his dying hours before burial yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Hugh Strahorn
The
Woodmen of the World
Ennis Farmer Reports Boll Weevil Eggs in Cotton Stalks
N D Hamilton of Crisp farm reports finding numerous small grayish eggs embedded in cotton stalk tops, identified as boll weevil eggs. Observers agree burning the stalks is the only way to rid fields of the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Texas
N. D. Hamilton
Crisp
Mr. Hamilton
Platform Collapse at Broussaville School Dedication
Three people seriously injured and about a dozen others hurt when a platform collapsed during the Broussard ville public school dedication in Lafayette Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Broussardville
Boots Durnell Heads to Memphis with Race Horses
Louisville trainer Boots Durnell of Durnell and Herzell leaves for Memphis with a fine string of horses to race at Montgomery Park in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Boots Durnell
Durnell & Herzell
Memphis
Montgomery Park
Seguin Saloon Doors Closed on Sunday for First Time in Years
In Seguin Texas front doors of saloons were shut on Sunday for the first time in many years. Access was only possible through back entrances if entry occurred at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seguin
Texas
Cambridge Man Dies Amid Murder Charge
George L. O. Perry, charged with the murders of Agnes McPhee and Clara Morton in Cambridge, Mass, is dead from nervous exhaustion. The case remains unresolved as authorities report his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
George L. O. Perry
Agnes McPhee
Clara Morton
Fitzsimmons and O'Brien Plan Pacific Coast Title Fight
Pittsburgh fighters Robert Fitzsimmons and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien have drawn up articles to duel this summer on the Pacific coast, with June or July as potential dates and locations to be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Robert Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Jack” O’brien
Pacific Coast
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lumber Yard
Qneb Ltd
Pepewryeya
Bonour
Cancz
Burston
F. Hammar Palit CO
St. Louis
Dandy Windmills
Conptorth
FehrenKamp
Moulton, Texas
Daleton Grounds
Free Kirk
Istin
Erie Railroad
Hicks
Bill
T. G. Edwards
Grand Jury
Brackenridge
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!