Port Arthur siege and Korean graft cited in global notes
A disparate set of items reports on the surrender of Port Arthur and its unfavorable evidence against General Stoessel. It notes a Korean official charged with graft up to $100,000 and questions whether Patterson’s murder case will ever be conclusively resolved. Philadelphia gas-lease politics prompt public backlash and scrutiny of United Gas Improvement Company amid suspected corruption in 1897 bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyoe
Port Arkhur
Stoessel
Gansral Stoeese
Wusraex Nan Patterson
Oscsar Young
Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
United Gas Improvement Company Wade
Thie
Gas Iprovement Company
General Assembly of
Maryland
Frederick County
Frederick
Market Streat
Church Street
Bserond Street
Market Street
Second
Third
Patrick Street
Middle Alley
Market Atreat
Second Street
Third Street
Ling
Atreste
John H. Bennett
W. Nash Young
Elmer Brown
Frederick City
Fredericck
Geo. Edw. Smith
Water Street
D. W. Bolet
Harvey R. Lease
Joseph H. Bussard
Philadelphia Gas Scandal Sparks Public Outcry
A letter reveals a $10,000 payoff to members of the eyadicats, with each receiving a chance to buy a large block of United Gas Improvement bonds at favorable terms. The corruption inflames calls to curb political boodling and restore city integrity amid stalled deals and ongoing public discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyadicats
United Gas Improvement
Ocmapany
Philadelphia
Fragmented Nineteenth Century Atlantic City Snippet
Partial quotes from Baltimore papers lament social disorder and economic concerns. The Baltimore Sun and Annapolis Capital mention labor, Hessian troops, Russia, May weather, loans, strawberries, and wheat, reflecting mixed editorial asides and satirical tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Minutes of Merriness and Humorous Exchanges
A collage of quips and mock dialogue from period papers includes a kiddish riddle about feeling ill in a school Half-Holiday, a mock Beef Trust justice remark, a professor’s rhinoceros lecture line about attention, and a muttered exchange on deceit and truth amid a hypothetical audience, highlighting satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper'e Weekly
Honor to the hen and Iowa packing firms retreat
The Springfield Republican notes a shift as Iowa eggs and poultry firms exit the butter and egg trade. It credits a hen with achievements rivaling government actions, claiming egg supply and supply timing disrupted markets. Firms sell their plants in Iowa, losing large sums in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrayo
Nodle
Springfield Republican
Ann
Lowa
Publica
Planking Trust
Armonie
Towa
Moments With The Muse And A Bank Directors List
A mixed text fragment includes a May poem praising May ahead of June and lines honoring a Lee on Old Dominion history. It also lists Woodsboro Savings Bank directors for the coming year: Dr W H W A H Etzler, James M Smith, G F Smith, P L Keiser, G W Hoffman, Joseph L Shank, James W Long, R L Ogle, Frank L Stoner, W B Ontahall, and J Barry Eling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro Savings Bank
A. H. Etzler
James M. Smith
G. F. Smith
P. L. Keiser
G. W. Hoffman
Joseph L. Shank
James W. Long
R. L. Ogle
Frank L. Stoner
W. B. Ontahall
J Barry Eling
Woodsboro Bank
Reintown
Wa. Hagmner
Woodaboro
Nebogatoff Fleet Passes Singapore in Morning Aftermath
Nebogatoff's fleet moved through Singapore waters this morning amid reports from Spectal Diapsteh. Sailors and officers observed the ships in formation, confirming continued movements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Newa
Sinearomz
New York Fashions Spring and Balmier Styles Unveiled
Special correspondence describes spring fashion trends with recovering silhouettes, linen and lace outfits, puffed sleeves, and Eton looks. It notes home sewing ease, embroidered linen waists, and satin foulard outfits with draped waists and tiered skirts. Also mentions Pond’s Extract glow and a Mrs Mary M. and Miss Emmeline fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Mass Held at Monie Vue Hospital
Anocal custom observed with yesterday morning mass at Monie Vue Hospital. Fr. Kane served as celebrant and St. John's choir provided the music. Attendance surpassed previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace
Montegue
Monievue Hospital
Fr. Kane
St. John’s Choir
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
FRE
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick, MD
E. Breen
Po. Bintey
Tas Paxnrske Daily News
Qmrriere
Amg
United States
Tae Weexrt
Ter
Telepeer Exchange
SWF
Ras
Rosestyensky
Korea
Annapolis
Russia
Baltimore
Meagow
Cumberland News
Johonie
Ohurah
Beef Trust
Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
Mrs. Kandor
Mr. Kandor
Heen
Hoyt Jackson
Fitzhugh Leo
Lee
Old Dominions
Leo
Mason
Clearspring, Md
Nebogatoff
Singapore
New York
Pond
Mies
Mary M
Beat Selectio
Bruges
Chantilly
Point Gaze
Wallace
Fanny Figo
Germany
John Wafers
Lawrence, Maay
Eather John
Frederick ‘County
Natl Bank
Belielted
Frederick County National Bank
Capital and Burplus
On Depoutte
G. Waring
Tyson's
Woman's College
Mary
Bmaue
Greanaburg
Dieb
Masa
Emily Nelson Maulsby
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dragztets
Louis O
West Patrick Street
East Fourth Street
D.C. Wineheeiens
Orner Warrick
Court
H.line
Braddock Heights
Hammond & Alesaney
W. H. Burger
East Patrick Street
City Hall
H. B. Showman
la Fayette Ave
East Thirdtreet
South Market Street
Ls. Clingan
N. Market St Markett
Geo. H. Zimmerman
Carty
Enat Patrick Street
J. Doll
Alao
West Iatrick Street
Walter K. Shearer
Big Stem
New Jersey
Buck Meham Industrial School
Bucketstown
Midant
Allen Rohrback
Alvoa Fine
Curritn
Jacob Rohrback
Fountain Mills
B. Ebert & Sons
Menles
Antek
Callon
Roscoe C. Whitzdte
Measey
Dwell and
Hardt & Reefer
Mall Porchaser
O'Carty
E. Patrick Street
Qpozr Nisi
Equity
James Eliting
Baulty
H. Gambrill
Uke
T. Haffner
Frederick Co
Samuel T. Haffner
Urner & Urner
Soltetters
Villagio
Lola M Duvill
Samuel T. Baffner
Samuel Thapener
Brbdie
Frank A. Stoner
Bolsettor
Qureer
Brush Factory
East Third Street
East Church Street
Triabe & Co
Orwego
Thos. Burgess
DeGrapge Street
Landis
Frederick, Diamond
Keyes
N. Market Street
Geo. H. Beaufelter
Singer Sewlue
H. Beaufelter
W. Patrick Street
Mobley & Bro
Patrick
Dixon's Axle Greane
Mountain City Creamery Company
North Bentz Street
Moberly
Merhl F. Moberly
Weet
Phone
Burger Art Gallery
North Market Street
OF Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Socnet Level Dairy
R. Rubh Lewis
N.E
D. Mantz
A. Poole
West South Street
Lewis F. Carter
West Fourth Street
Hovberold Axp
Mahowany Bureau
Harriet Rippeon
J. L. Dutrow
Joseph Bussard
Mda
E. Cramer
Fidelity
O’leary
Ord
Enet Recond Street
Lland
Fifth St
Mountville
Baltimore Sf
Washington Junction
Washington
Philaelphia
Neabington and Way
Baltimore and Way
Cumberland
Hague
Seavice Baneemote
iBay
Duest
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Staunton
Way Biaons
Bontac
Chicago
Erstown Winchester
Way Sthons
Joe and
Principa We
Pittaburg
Cincinnat
Gievelana
Pittataburg
J. and Way
Mt. Airy
Way
Winchester Hagerstown
Phildelphia
Waghin
Statone Kago
Molunday
Balersoat Way
St. Louie
Pass
Waa Lonica
Elizadetphia
Wasa
Hagerstown
Lerington
Wey
Martinsvore
St. Pou
Mullinix
WwestBay
Maryland B
Beations
Cherry Run
Hancock
Chariton
Winmap't
Bageratown
Mleave
Maiyee F
Chewsville Oo
Smithebure
Edgemont
Buena Vista
Hichfe i
Deare
Highfield Sar Fairfield
Gettysburg
New Oxford Hanover Porters
Porters
Spring Grove
Ork P.mbla.m
M.ja.m
Birhfeld
BineiRidce
Onion Bridz
Linwood
New Windsor Westminster
Glyndon
Tn Ea
Ariington
Union Bridge
B.&c
Chambersburg
Altenwald
Hagerstens
Rocky Ridges
Emmitsour
Emmitsburg
Rocky Rt
Lasve Brecaville
Oer
Brincegills
Columbia
Ilellews
Taiwe
Ceerry Bun W. Va
Fratua
Ruyberland
Erie
Chicago Express
Mec
Sanige
Neweear
Sarha
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!