01 Nov 1895
Page 1
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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1895
Page
1
A string of short items jokes and notices touching public figures places and events. Mentions Detroit city naming conventions mispronunciations and a mix of social mores including the new woman movement prizefights and street life in Mishawaka and Chicago with brief oddities and satire.
I N Willis of Pasadena a 72 year old father of ten, reported dead after a heart failure trance at his daughter’s Santa Monica home, revived after funeral arrangements were completed. Doctors say his revival shows suspended animation and may prompt stricter death determinations before burial.
The Detroit Free Press recounts an Ohio neighbor of President Hayes, a plain farmer, who tended a potato patch near the road. Hayes, noting a planting quirk, advised kindly, and the old man replied with humor that they both aim for the best crop in their own way, ending with mutual respect.
Reports from Cincinnati say a leading insurance company accepts up to 300000 in risks on Hyves of consumptives using the Amick Chemical Treatment for lung disease. Amick Chemical Co. of Cincinnati pays premiums and issues policies to patients, claiming extensive consumption statistics and favorable risk if patients continue the Amick treatment.
In the Highlands of Scotland General Wade built military roads. An obelisk commemorates his achievement with an inscription praising his work and the distinction between natural and made tracks. If you had seen these roads before they were made you would bless General Wade.
The New Orleans Picayune notes Ned the Louisville parade star has a rival in Morgan a 40 year old horse owned by James W. Smith of Versailles Kentucky. Morgan reportedly carried Gen. John Morgan during his 1862 raid and later served as Smiths carriage horse before retirement on bluegrass pasture.
A London geographical congress highlights an 8 000 000 mile unknown Antarctic continent. Norwegian explorer Borchgrevinck reports first landfall with corroborating logs, noting a new seal species and strange ice and lava layered mountains. Cape Adaar lies at 74 degrees south, suggesting possible wintering for interior expeditions.
A note on tracing the word fad to Welsh roots and the old claim it came from the initials for for a day. The piece then describes a modern hash party as a series of tables with different games where the winner demonstrates overall proficiency.
A historical Alabama judge known for sharp wit and blunt conduct drew attention years ago for courtroom sarcasm that colored judicial proceedings and public perception of the bench.
The piece notes that illegal missing word contests continue in England, with fraudulent schemes dominating. It explains how genuine contests once operated fairly, receiving small entrance fees, while current schemes are circulated as letters or continental periodicals, deceiving readers.
Borchgrevinck reports on Possession Island plants 30 feet above sea level and garnet finds near the shore. the Antarctic continent may host extensive mineral wealth and a spectacular aurora. He notes charted area around 8,000,000 square miles and describes ice barriers and towering sea cliffs.
Henry Kanaska, Milwaukee's rising professional rider, reports from Paris that his contracts in France will expire soon and he plans to return to Chicago with pacemakers to break the mile record. He lists wins in Internationale events, times, and rivals, noting language barriers and Americans' encouragement.
The Columbian Liberty bell shown at the Chicago world’s fair and Atlanta exhibition features a metal blend of gold silver copper tin and bronze. It contains historic offerings from patriots including Calhouns spoon Mott’s butter knife and Washington Jefferson relics with coins from ancient times and thousands of school pennies.
An overview traces global headwear from Chinese grass hats to Manila invented straw hats and Persian conical caps. It notes Caesar era reverence customs, medieval helmets, the liberty cap, Turko ottoman muslin turbans, and European hood use from the tenth century onward.
Valkyrie to Winter Hero Valkyrie II will remain in Erie basin, as Lord Dunraven’s representative Maitland Kersey explains a potential race series with Defender prompted winter stowage. The yacht may serve as a trial boat for Distant Shore next year. At Hartford Charter Oak park cyclist Peter Berle set a world mark for one mile in 1 46 4 5, while W W Windle set a class B record in 1 47 3 5. Dutch Skipper died after winning third at Windsor and Col Wheatley suffered fatal injuries at St Louis.
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.