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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2005
Page
2
In thousands of pages released Friday firefighters describe rushing to save fleeing civilians from burning smoke and fire before the World Trade Center collapsed in a monstrous cloud of debris and choking dust.
Gas prices rise to 2.47 for regular and 2.53 for premium as Ottawa Taxi Services at 1115 Seventh St. announces Friday as its last day of operation. Owner Norman Jacobs, who ran the business since 1981, closes shop amid rising costs.
Kansas City Royals crumble as their season hits a new low point in a string of losses. The struggling team faces mounting pressure from fans and media amid a series of disappointing performances at home and on the road.
Cedar Street detour directs traffic to the Ottawa Herald south parking lot via First or Second Street during reconstruction. Enroll begins August 15 at Future Visions for Ottawa High School Diploma. preschool enrollment open at Heldl & Peter. Also ads for tobacco, catalog discounts, and a summer sale by Messanger's Home Furnishings with local contact numbers.
In a garden column Rachel Moore asks why mums shrivel and die. The piece reviews chrysanthemum history, colors, and sizes, then gives planting, soil, sun, and watering tips, plus pinching guidance to produce fuller blooms. It warns of frost, pests, and risks, ending with a note on a campus fountain discovery.
Sunday and Monday schedules include Franklin County Commission at the courthouse Ottawa. Ransom Memorial Hospital blood drive at 1301 S Main Ottawa. La Leche League Mother to Mother breastfeeding group at North Baptist Ottawa. Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Club at Westminster Presbyterian Ottawa. Central Heights School Board at District Office Princeton. Franklin County Fair Board at Celebration Hall Fairgrounds.
A weekend guide lists many activities from Broadway at Starlight in Kansas City to exhibits at Appanoose Museum in Ottawa and a free outdoor concert in Lawrence. Highlights include Hello Dolly at Starlight, a Dinosaur egg display at Kansas Museum of History, and White Glove tours at the Dole Institute.
Ottawa Police investigate a morning assault on the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail near West Sixth Street. A white female, about 10:30 a.m., was grabbed from behind by a white man, 50s, 5'8" to 5'11", 180 to 220 pounds, wearing a sleeveless red shirt, black jeans, and a damaged glove. The suspect reportedly pressed the victim to the ground before she fled and reported the crime. The investigation continues.
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.