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
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
3
A garbled report notes a refining company claim examined by Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh after a Harrison Osbora investigation and forwarded to the secretary for action. Possible compensation if accepted, with prior discussion during a special congressional session last summer.
A 1907 fraud case linked to the American Sugar Refining Co. unfolds with five former employees convicted. The inquiry centers on awards and seizures under a 1874 statute, where the claimant seeks a share of net proceeds from seized goods, amid government action led by a deputy collector.
Ernest W. Gerbracht, former general superintendent of the American Sugar Refinery, indicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States by diverting cargoes. Arraigned before Judge Holt in the US circuit court as special prosecutor Jane L. Stimson moves for arraignment delay. Bond set at 10,000, court delays until January 3.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a beer present and a maximum age limit, with words about Philip and arene. No clear event, date, or location obtainable from the readable portion.
The passage notes estimates of King Leopold II private wealth at about 59 million, with 8 million bequeathed to a princess. Baroness Vaughan arrived in Paris from Brussels as reporters gathered at the station hoping for a statement, but she declined to speak. Baronets were seen en route to Balincourt, the chateau of the late Belgian king, where his children reside.
Reported events describe a deadly race riot near Magnolia in Marengo county following a murder. Clint and Sheldon Montgomery, two Black brothers, were cremated after a fire at a house. Four whites were wounded, two fatally, as a sheriff's posse pursued suspects. Governor Cole P. Calhoun of militia at Selma planned to move toward Magnolia.
The Cavite parish erupts after a hog theft accusation leads to a clash between white and black residents. Bower and his brother in law open fire, killing Bower and his kinsman while Allen dies later. Several others are wounded. a request for troops to restore order has been sent to Baton Rouge.
George Rhodus, a young Indianapolis millionaire who wed the keeper of a disreputable resort, died in a hospital after a yearlong marriage dispute. The case seeks to annul the marriage with a Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling nullifying it. If the nullification stands, Elma Dare Rhodus could become the principal heir.
Wilkes Barre Pa December 210 mine foreman William Space of the Temple Coal Sand Iron company who was assaulted days ago by a discharged workman is dead from his injuries and state constabulary are searching for the assailant Moody: Recovering in Boston private hospital Justice Moody of the United States Supreme Court has been held for two months with inflammatory rheumatism and is expected to recover sufficient to travel to Washington soon
In York Pennsylvania on December 21 a skater aged twenty one was saved by a companion whose identity was later confirmed as Charles Mamertitys Tee taps in a clipped report from the era.
A speech fragment shows Mr Shaw and allies advocating a central bank under Standard Oil or United States Steel, arguing against any bank or merchant power. He stresses loyalty to fitness for the title and warns against popular prejudice while weighing combined control by both firms.
Moving Pictures by Day describes daylight projection improvements using new apparatus, eliminating dark rooms for exhibitions and enabling brighter, safer displays. Taft chair gifts from Grand Rapids factories mark presidential travel souvenirs and secretary of war duties, with koa logs converted into chairs for party members.
Plans for a southern California coast development by Wi S Collins outline a small tract of land cutting off Yoracle shore. A concrete stone retaining wall will surround an oval area with four mission style entrances and a bridged channel to Mile Island. The house features a 118 by 32 living room, large stone mantel, beamed ceilings, terraced grounds, and formal garden angles.
Mrs Pearl Armstrong widow of a deceased husband is held in jail on murder charges after coroner aided by a statement from a servant girl. The investigation followed the husband’s death amid illness and troubling circumstances surrounding his final hours.
A long, imperfect transcription discusses a scientific inquiry into the physical traits of European Jewish and Sicilian immigrant groups in New York. It describes methods, expert involvement, and preliminary findings on skull shape, growth, and adaptation in the American environment, noting fertility trends and regional differences.
Fragmentary OCR recreates a quippy dialogue about a pocket, a mystery, and a wary admiralty reference. The text blends odd spellings, stray names, and clipped lines, hinting at a humorous exchange and a character’s frustration with pockets and thievery. The NYP and Chicago News lines mark era journalism tone.
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.