McKinley Calls for Restored Reciprocity and Immigration Reform
William McKinley urges return of reciprocity provisions from the 1890 tariff law, expands on foreign immigration limits, and defends civil service reform. He praises trade gains under reciprocity, defends veterans, promotes a strong merchant marine, and stresses law and national unity across sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Central
South America
West Indies
Union
Pension Bureau
Congress
Lam
Republican National Convention
Republican Party
Pune
Bramhleton Regular Board Meeting and Local News
Bramhleton Tonleht time for regular Local Board of Improvement meeting. Rev J J Hall expected home from Europe. Miss Ruth King of South Clay Avenue returns from Mathews County with cousins Miss Matiic and Miss Georgie Moster and R Wesley Poster. Rev B M Beckham reports a good Isle of Wight rectoral session. Bowden and Miller of Bluefield and Miss Button of Roanoke guests of Mrs B J Dutton. Mr B J Megrerson arrives from Washington to join wife visiting her mother Mrs D M Capps. Wrambleton Democratic Club holds weekly meeting at 7 30 sharp. members urged to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Improvement
J. J. Hall
D. D
Europe
Ruth King
South Clay Avenue
Mathews County
Matiic
Georgie Moster
R. Wesley Poster
B. M. Beckham
Trinity M. FE
Isle of Wight County
R. S. Baughn
Messrs. Bowden and Miller
Bluefeild
W. Va
Miss Button
Roanoke
B. J. Dutton
South Park Avenue
B.J. Megrerson
Washington, D. C
D. M. Capps
Tunstall Avenue
W. W. Staylor
West Highlandd Avenue
New York
Ida Wallace
Highland Avenue
Wrambleton Demerati
Police arrest Benny for illegal gambling at Reid’s Jane and Main
Police charged H. G. Benny with running a crap joint at Reid’s Jane and Main. He was jailed in 100 bail with M. F. Moore as surety. Jessie Everett, colored, was arrested for beating his wife. An illuminated garden party for the Colonial Church in Princess Anne County attracted many guests at the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach with fine decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Benny
Sam Luck
Reid
Jane
Main Street
M. FP. Moore
Jessie Everett
Dmecers
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne County
Meena View Warrant Withdrawn in Lewis Case
Meena View reports the warrant against John T. Lewis for selling minor at Ocean View was dismissed at the request of prosecutor J. W. Moore. In Zanzibar, Sultan Said Katid claimed the palace, faced British consular orders to disarm 700 guards, and awaited actions of warships Philanied Thrush and Sparrow in harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meena View
John T. Lewis
Ocean View
Mev. J. W. Moore
Zanzibar
Said Katid
Buccaneers of Old and the Piracy Tale of John Davis
A historical sketch recalls medieval and early modern piracy, naming Lewis Scott and John Davis. It recounts savage raids, plank walking, and the looting of ships from India to Nicaragua, including the murder of a minister and a young woman, as the Davis gang terrorized coastlines and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Scott
Nui
Jurmien
Lidlea
Davis
Nivaragua
Tila Shipa
Granada
Ashermen
Wis Erow
Nicaragua
Jamaica
John Davis
Ceniral
AL Tenny
Aliion
India
Bis Dutieh
Indian
Moghad
Cape of Good Hope
Droct
Eiige
Piracy Brutality Aboard Albion Described In Quotation
A Cincinnati Inquiry excerpt recounts a pirate atrocity with a brutal assault on a woman and her overboard disposal during a raid. It notes the era's general brutality and praises civilized nations for driving pirates from the world’s oceans. The passage underscores the ferocity of seaborne marauders and the harsh fate of captives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Grout
Politician Gander Eyes Retirement Amid Turbulent Era
A garbled article fragment outlines Senator J 3. Gander's stance on politics as he travels to Baritora to retire before the sun. It notes public interest in his interview and hints at a shift away from political life after a long career. The piece references public service and motives behind continued engagement in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalington
Gander Wis
Baritora
Senate
Alan Waty
Henri
Matt CO
Kote
Ald
Cave Om
Poplar Secience Monthly
Heston
Lawrence
Towak
Conductor Hallman Accused in Charlotte Incident
Supt P T Welle of the Charlotte Columbia medical district was struck by conductor Charles G Hallman during a railroad examination. Wells remained seated, denying the accusation as witnesses pulled Hallman away. Hallman has six years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
No. Ave
P. T. Welle
Charlotte, Columbia
Cha. G. Hallman
Herter
Bata
Wells
Hali
Art Millis
Tekota
Tow Hotere to Haldimore and Pomiancing Monday
The message announces steamer service from Nearfort and Old Ment to Baltimore starting Monday August 24 with one way tickets at £1 50 and a ten day return period. It notes daily departures from Norfolk wharf foot of Meyette Street with accommodations described as excellent. Agents named include SMEPH Trekal, William Henry Taylon, Reuben Post, and Lamb as agents under Atlantic Stotel Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Line
Baltimore
Alabama
Georgia
Pomiancing
Conia Oraihneneark
Nortonl
Nearfort
Old Ment
Oemes
Norfolk
Guth
Powder Explosion Near Springfield Causes Wide Shock
A powder mill explosion at Fides Station on the Pennays Villa Mailroad shook the area this morning. The blast was heard distinctly in town and smoke was visible for about thirty five miles. Several men are reported to have been injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Ady
Newport News City Council adjourns amid bond vote and license cases
Newport News Common Council met in regular session and, by voice vote, passed several measures after committee referrals. The body approved bonds and building expenditures, heard license actions including a whiskey sale case, and recorded multiple property transfers and deeds as part of routine city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Sibley
Ordinanes
Mavorus
Rettio Serioul
Voley Norris
Anole Jackson
Fred Ualling
Ulsandeudd
Michie Henderson
Ale Falor
Rosle
Charles Deliney
Old Dominion Loti
Wests
Mr Delany
Mt Toast Fen
Ierhen
Marable
N. Gilpin
Mary Philthst
Mary Philthst, Woeds Recorded,—Carter M, Thraxton
Security Trust Company
Newport News Lind and Development Company
Carter M
Braxton
Old Dominion Improvement Company
B. Lake
A. W. Creasy
Old Dominoin Improvement Company
Dfuch Harper
J. B. Blam
Et. al
A. D. Confused Note From Pittshire August
The fragment cites a disrupted message about the Plate Manufacturers Association, mentioning Israel, internal differences, and jealousy within the group. The text appears partial and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.P. A
Pittshire
Wominic
Tha Plate Manufacturers Association
Iwon Israel
Monocney Report States Warship Monocracy Lost in Chinese Waters
The Monocney Report from Washington Aug 26 reports that the United States warship Monocracy has been lost in Chinese waters, described as an old hulk sunk in mud with many lives lost. The Cleveland Strike Breach, Cleveland Aug 26 notes that Brown Holding and Conveying Company workers have returned to work, ending a strike that produced several hurt words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monocney
Keont
Washington
Monocracy
Cleveland
Clevelan
Brown Holsting
Tascous
No Great Remedy Promises Urgent Kidney Cure
Distorted ad copy touts a supposed kidney and bladder remedy claiming immediate relief from pain and urinary issues. It presses sale through WALIE & WIDLIAMS at 108 Water Street, Norfolk, and notes warehouse-style bargains to clear fall stock at JOHNSTON CHINA CO. on Granby Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Street
Freemason
W. M. Hannah
Commerce Street
Nuig-Ln
Cornick Avenue
Bermuda St
Mahone'a Lake
Co. We
Koolage
Wuygo' St
Wood Street
Macpcocoad
Walie & Widliams
Drugglary
Water Street
Norfolk
Johnston China CO
I Granby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deane
J. A. Deane CO
Kingston, N
Pratt Street
Bay
Y. Z
MH. PB
Virchen
SF Marine Corps
Ted Ally Birah
Ternal Eles
Liadpfolds
Ilices Morita
ORF
Sted
M. Bradford
MW. Hill
Wayie
Chichester
Drupelsts
Chichestine Chemical Co
Philadelphia
East Main Street
Justin
Mlucarthy
Business Men's Association Bee
H. C. Woggand & Co
Back Bay
Boston
Mase
Blomiehés
John H. Woodbury
N.Y
Clel Townsend
Tidewater Building Association
Church Street
Taylor
Ape-Te
Iti Res
Locamei
Oahu
Lowerer Empresa
Germany
Frederick
Prinoy ‘Teoisury
Sphinx OF
Canton
Feinese
Deio
Almont
General Grant
North
South
Thiz
WM. McKinley
Bramhletton
Aiton
Fpixt
Meiu
Ennis
Gconn
Tio Nilideter
Atlash
Jing
Viclima
Wien
WM. Randall
J. WW. Brown, JR
Paris Medicine Co
Louis, Mo
Busin Bm Lever
Care & CO
PCA
John Th. Gora An
Superintendent Wells
Meadaa, Whippy Aoby En Cooder
Hotere
Haldimore
Reuben Post
Mism
LAMB
Apont
AO Sew Sou Oon
Fr. Pierce
Invalids’ Homel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Kent
Piper-Hound
Avila
Uai
Keller
Stix Tours
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!