Relief Efforts Grow as Mississippi Flood Spurs Aid
Memphis reports levee breaches on Davis Island in Warren County Mississippi as floodwater from Vicksburg causes extensive damage. Government relief expands with meals, shelter, and a relief steamer along the St Francis river. About 2,000 African Americans in Washington County are reported penniless and in need of assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Vicksburg
Tabelah
Davis Island
Werren County
Miss
Relef
Greenville
Rosedale
Helena
Friar's Point
St. Francis
Helene
Cairo
Williamson
H.C. Martin
Secretary of War
Washington County
One Disease and One Remedy: Shaker Digestive Cordial
From Mount Lebanon Shaker teachings comes the Shaker Digestive Cordial proposed to cure indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad lists symptoms of indigestion and promotes a tercent trial bottle sold by most druggists with emphasis on low cost. It underscores digestion as central to health and claims rapid, even chronic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millate
Mount Lebanon
Greeks Warfront Dispatches Claim Invasion Tied to Army Units
London April 12 Athens dispatches report that Greek irregulars aiding incursions are accompanied by soldiers from the Ethnike Hetairia and possibly regulars. Greek finances limit troop levels. a foreign loan may be sought. Turkiye notes Greek regiments among invaders and frontier clashes continue near Grevena and Baltino amid severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Hetairia
Afacedonia
M. Deiyannis
Hetaria
Sleas
Greece
Elassona
Krania
Edhim Pasha
Constantinople
Daily Chronicle
Grevena
Christ
Lberty
Kalambaka
Baltino
Baitino
New Roumanian Cabinet Formed in Bucharest
In Bucharest on April 12 the New Roumanian Cabinet, succeeding the ministry that resigned April 7, will include M. Sturdza as premier and minister of foreign affairs. Cantacuzino remains finance minister and General Berendin xn takes war. Interior and other posts are not yet announced. former holders may re enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumanian
Bucharest
Manian
M. Sturdza
Arta Ts
MS. Cantacuzino
Berendin Xn
Cantacuzino
Ata. Pleva
Palladi
Poni
Statesio
Stoicescu
Once Affluent is Dead Destitute in San Francisco Home
Isabella Hamilton aged 40 widow of a once famed Dr Hamilton who practiced in this city San Francisco and Philadelphia long ago died destitute yesterday in the home of Mrs Jane Norcon a colored woman Norcon said Hamilton moved in last January paid first week’s rent then funds ran out and Norcon left for work returning to find Hamilton dead in the house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Jane Norcon
Locked Out Workers Resume at Illinois Steel South Chicago
Illinois Steel works at South Chicago resumed operations on April 1. One hundred rail finishers and 2,590 workers were not re-employed. Finishers were not upheld by their union officials, and their positions were filled. About 2,400 workers in other departments returned to work. the mills are fully operational again. The report notes ongoing labor turmoil and job status changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Steel Works
South Chicago
Youth Harrison Dies in Glove Contest at Hampton
In Little Rock on April 13 a youth named Harrison was killed in a glove contest with Tobin at Hampton. Harrison's neck broke from a blow in the Ars round and death was instantaneous. Greater New York charter bill passed by the assembly in Albany by 106 to 32 over veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittle Rock
Ark
Harrison
Tobin
Hampton
Greater New York
Albany
Assembly
Major Strong
McVlvaine
New New York
J. A. Meckvaine
Presbytery of
New York
Ate. Jivaine
Church of the Covenant
Princeton
Beverly
N. J
Summit
Providence
R. L
Life Saved by Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Claim
Miss Annie Swan of Petersburg Virginia reports her brother recovered from a bad cough and cold once believed to be consumption after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The advertisement touts daily cures for throat and lung ailments and claims the syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
North Market at S28 Morte Mariott Event
Sav Fou reports the North Market at S28 Morte Mariott drawn attention from The News with sightings and brief notes on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sree North
Morte Mariott
Sav Fou
Geikie Receives NY Academy Reception Request
Nuggets of news report a reception for Sir Archibald Geikie by the New York Academy of Sciences. Also noted is Mrs. Leland Stanford denying a life insurance claim of 1,000,000 in a New York company and Capt Reed’s shift as a political ally to gold. The New York Senate passed amendments to the Raines liquor law taxing clubs and permitting free lunch at saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Geikie
New York Academy of Sciences
Leland Stanford
New York
Captain Reed
Georgia
Tom Watson
New York Senate
Colorado Senator Wolcott to Lead International Monetary Commission
Washington April 12. The president announced the appointment of Senator Edward O Wolcott of Colorado Hon Charles J Paine of Boston and ex Vice President Stevenson to an international monetary conference. The three men join to promote a bi metallic international agreement though no senate confirmation is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward 0. Wolcott
Colorado
Charles J. Paine
Boston
Adiat E. Steven
Ace
Senate
Wolcott
Europe
Commission
McKinley
Massachusetts
Harvard
General Paine
Rade Roads
Jaree
Senator Wolcott
Wolcate
The Kentucky Senatorship Bribery Inquiry Deepens
Frankfort April 13 The local grand jury probes bribery charges against Hunter and aides. Names including Franks and ex Congressman Wilson appear. Gaines testimony links Hunter to a home visit. Jury adjourns with no indictments and plans widen scope. Blackburn and Cold Democrats split over Hunter’s election strategy as ballots proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Spice
Prankfort
Hunter
Afr
Franks
Wilson
Dr. Hunter
Gaines
Hunters
Blackburn Democrats
Martin
Mismatched nuptials and a cast of aliases in a sensational wedding tale
In San Francisco a woman named Mrs. Jean Young, also using Mrs. D. MM. Delmas, denies marrying Baron Robert Ludwig Von Terkheim, instead identifying her husband as Charles J. Vonarnold alias Baron Carl Von Steinmetz. An attorney says the wedding will be halted and Vonarnold returned to Sacramento to face perjury charges and possible extradition from Kentucky. A second item from Castalia reports a vast underground cave near Castalia Creek linked to Perry's and Flat Rock caves, possibly extending beyond Mammoth Cave. Also Philadelphia reports Wanamaker declining a run for state treasurer, urging service outside office and criticizing the current treasury election system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jeannine Young
D. MM. Delmas
Oakland
Robert Ludwig von Terkheim
Charles J. von Arnold
Baron Carl von Steinmetz
Charles J. Stillwell
Ohio
Mammoth Cave
Castala
Castalia Creek
Perry
Putin Bay
Flat Rock
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
National League of Business Men
John Wanamaker
Treasury
Yonkers Savings Bank Holdup In Yonkers NY
Two men robbed Yonkers Savings Bank on Getty Square shortly after noon yesterday. Lyman Cobb, the vice cashier, was held at gunpoint while he transferred cash. About 4000 dollars in assorted bills with a 21000 due and two checks were taken. The thieves escaped and police summoned. investigators listed them as professionals. Kansas insurance chief wins first legal victory against three big eastern life companies in a separate case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
the &Ale
Mr. Cook
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Welp McWall
Frst
Big Eastern Life Insurance Companies
Foster
United States Circuit Court
McNair
Insurance Companiea
McNall
Amcnall
Eight Hour Working Day Passes In Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 13 legislators passed and urged adoption of a uniform eight hour day system. Philadelphia representative McConnell presented the resolution praising labor efforts and calling on workers to support the measure. A concurrent resolution scheduled the Washington monument unveiling for May 15, 1897 in Fairmount Park. Senate briefly met and first readings included extending liquor license terms to three years and repealing certain local road and bridge laws. scattered bills passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peonosylvania
Harrisburg
Br. McConnell
Philadelphia
Air
Wenk
Forest
Washington
Fairmount Park
Philadelephia
Walton Canitot
Blessia
Crothers
Hammond
Westmore Focht
Enion
McClain
Lancaster
Senate
Mexican tariff fight looms as Dingley bill plans cited
Washington April 13 reports say Mexican officials warn of a prohibitive duty on U S packing house products and that a retaliation bill may be introduced this week. The exchange highlights Mexico’s tariff stance amid the ongoing U S tariff debate and its potential impact on cattle and hog markets. Jamestown April 13 confirms a forger named Stanford alias Moore admits five years of forging and bank-note schemes before being sent to Fort Wayne for trial. Fairmount April 13 Judge Quinn sentences Lewis Kellihan to death for bank robbery and murder in November with the accomplice brother captured. the brother died during the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxley
Washington
Mexico
America
Jamestown
Stanford
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cc. F. Moore
United States Fuel Economizing Company
Cleveland
Kellihan
Fairmount
Minn
Quinn
Lewis Hellihan
Alason City
Sherburn
Hicudes
Rew Ferndland's Ice Blockade in Newfoundland
The coast is blockaded by heavy Arctic ice imprisoning the Caspian and Portia and hindering the sealing fleet. An estimated 20 600 fishermen will be unable to work in Labrador this summer due to poor returns and merchant constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndland
St. John’s
N. F
Apri
Caspian
Portia
Labrador
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin Dies by Own Action
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin died after leaping from a bridge parapet, amid fever and delirium. His death, previously reported as due to heart aneurysm, is now confirmed as self-inflicted. he was found alive shortly after the fall, dying within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
Frange
Mecklenburg -Schwerin
Postoffice Changes Prompt Few Appointments
Washington April 13 reports nine appointments to fourth class postmasters as vacancies arise from removals at four year terms expiring and five by death leaving a lean reshuffling with several offices awaiting fills across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic City Council Advances City Hall and Library Plans
Atlantic City council approved final steps to erect a city hall and buy a lot for 103.00 dollars. Pacific Avenue will be paved for 360,000 dollars. The council also voted to establish a free public library, while President MacKinley and party returned to Washington aboard the dispatch beat Dolphin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Color
Atlantic City
Pacific Avenue
Washington
MacKinley
Dispatch
Dolphin
Wall Street Declines Boosted by European Market Cables
European reports ease declines in Wall Street with a brief rally after the opening. Prices generally trend downward as Briars in southeast Europe dampen trading. some leaders in late gains see profit taking. Closing bids include Balto & Ohio 12, Lehigh Valley 2, Chicago & Ohio 16, Reading 1, Erie 9, St Paul 6, Pennsylvania 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing European
Wall Street
New York
Europe
Strees
Balto
Ohio
Lehich Vesley
Chesa
Central
del. & Hudson
Pennsylvania
Erie
Reading
Lake Erie
Ely St. Paul
Market Notes From Philadelphia and New York
General markets report mixed commodity prices with wheat and corn firm, oats lower, and hay, pork, lard and dairy items showing varied firmness. Live stock in New York steady for natives and bulls, with hogs firm, and calves, sheep, and lambs showing active trading across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Stratcht
Staight
Delaware
Texas
cTeamers
New York
Pez Vania
Hosa
East Liberty
Cattia
Asgeas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ina
Fiske
Yuma
Ariz
Cantaiio Carios Garcia
Juarez
Mex
Porfiero Diaz
Coarcia
Cantain Garcia
National Building Association OF
Baltimore City
Ernest J. Enabe, Jr
James D. Mason
J. Wesley Guest
Tresaurer
Win
Enebe &Co
Clinton P. Paine
Paine & McLaran
Thomas W. Hall
Wilbur F. Jackson
Continental Nati Bank
Edward Rainr
James D. Mabon
James D. Masor Co
N. Winslow Willeams
WM. P. Harvey
M. McD
Prichard
Wall
Baree Johnson
Frederick
THE
Monumental Savings and Loan Association
Baltimore
EACE
Compon
Ag Sociatit
Ju. L. Massey
Carlin House
F. Dorsey Owens
Hamilton Lindsay
Baxtor
Jefferson
Devile
Liberty
Baltmora Pika
Kew Marrist
Thomas & Clary, Real Estate and Loan
W. Patrick St
Mansfield the
Frederick, Md
Aere
Ernest Helfenstein
West Patrick Street
Seroldanly Baker Johnson
Ace —Redmrick
Premier Delyannis
Turkey
Rome
Fergard
Germany
Russia
Austria
Feets
Cretan
Piraeus
Great Britain
Balfour
Supreme Criminal Court
J. Richard Minkey
Wiliam Scolans
Thomas F. Finneran
Michael Reddish
James Kelly
Frank R. Kimball
Maryland Republican Editorial Association
Cecil County
Maryland
Wales
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Lambertyitle
Lambert vii
Mili
Dar
Harry Aoemylore
Wolcott, Stevenson and
Paine
New England
Gordy
Georgetown
Det
James M. Gordy
Mary Lewis
Milton
Dei
Lore
Charles T. Cullen
David T. Marvel
Lewis
Blanche Gositz
Aliss Duibrick
Ichang
China
If Io
George Sebauer
Hary Fisher
Sheldon Shay
Columbia
Millersvillle
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
United States District Court
Kentucky
Yonkers, N. Y
Pat
Spalding
Charles W. Spalding
Globe Sayings Bank
Calumet Heights
Wiliam
Fall
Hatt
Voorhees
Millburn
Ait. Voorhees
Gorman
Marsland
Investicarine
Lindsay
Ing
B.S
Jordan
United States
Cnstead
Missioner
Pensic
Evans
McKintey
Missouri
Trenton
S. H. Wilson
Here
Jim Jones
Nashua
N.H
Ramsdell
Ion of
Cail
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!