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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
4
The Wissahickon Heights horse show concluded with good attendance and applause for Angelo Devereux and John Conaway. Celebrities filled the box and grandstand as the closing classes drew many society figures for farewells before seaside and mountain vacations.
In class 47 ponies harnessed under 72 hands top prize $50 awarded to Walter J. Goger's Jim Blaine with second to Herbert Coppell's Frills and fourth to Tonzo Sauvage's S'r tan. Class 76 horses ready for hunting under four years judged on jumps conformation and manners with Edward Morrell's Barbera winning first and Morrell's Ross second.
Fragmentary notice describes a product named White Ribbon Remedy, promoting cures for social drinkers and drunks and mentions M. A. Cowen of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It asserts the remedy aids abstinence and cites testimonial statements.
The report details prize winners in multiple classes including Class 37-Horse in harness with top prize of $100, veteran entries from amateurs, and notable horses such as Flower of Lynnewood and Bobs. It lists roadster and saddle horse divisions with winners and second and third placements along with owners Cyril Armstrong J. Roosevelt Shanley Joseph Widener and others.
Charles Grennen, 13, of 710 Pierce Street Philadelphia, died from a head wound suffered Friday while boating at Laurel Spring. Six Philadelphia companions, Frank, George, Joseph, Anthony Roedig and Charles and William Bock, were detained in Camden County Jail but discharged after investigators ruled the death accidental.
Dover May 31 Mrs Cora Lee Paige wife of Dr Harris Lee Paige a bride of only weeks was hurled from her horse during Memorial Day exercises and brought home unconscious She has greatly improved with ice bags consciousness returning The horse stopped at her side after the fall showing remarkable gentleness in avoiding a further escape from danger
Norristown John Warcoe a Hechsher Furnace employee in Swedeland was asphyxiated by escaping gas found in a storage room after colleagues searched for him. Philadelphia native John Ryan a foreman on the Reading Railway bridge construction near Swedeland was struck by a lifting derrick causing a serious head injury and hospitalization.
Count Edmund von Larisch, German emissary to California, has lived incognito under his mother’s name Edmund Heinecke. His wife the Countess von Larisch is due in San Francisco, with hotel records exposing their identities. He previously killed in a duel, then served as a captain in the Louisiana Rifles, later building a prosperous New York watch shop.
A historical note on Empress Ten-Tsi and her nuanced stance toward the Boxers. The piece contrasts her cautious, statecraft driven approach with Kwang Si’s impulsive plan to rapidly transform China. It highlights the complex reception of the Boxer movement among Chinese reformers and officials.
Cornell President Schurman told the Free Religious Associations convention that continentalism shaped American policy and urged respecting Filipino self government. He argued for pacification of the Philippines with gradual home rule and eventual independence, while preserving the Monroe Doctrine.
Washington May 31. The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today Andrew's Settlement Lucian Lewis Daguscahonda F B Crosby Pennsylvania
Chicago May 31 two colored men fought a deadly knife duel at Twenty second and Dearborn as a crowd of over fifty watched. Alexander Shirley died from a heart wound after ten minutes of combat. Charles Thomas was wounded and jailed on murder charges. Shirley recently arrived from Mississippi and had sought money from Thomas before the fatal clash.
Reports from the May Guatemala quake describe Quezaltenango nearly wiped out with about 1,400 dead and 1,000 rescued by May 13. Tapachula and San Marcos suffer extensive damage, coffee plantations report heavy losses, and towns like Tlachico lose all homes. Prisoners in a fall of walls are among the casualties.
President Wagener turned off the lights as the South Carolina Intersture and West Indian Exposition closed after six months in Charleston. The fair opened December 1 and, despite a weak first half, drew large crowds in the final three months. Financially it will be a loss. stockholders get nothing, bondholders face some loss, and a few debts remain, though projections were worse. Charleston Day drew a large attendance.
Mayor Ashbridge and a Delaware River improvements committee traveled to Washington to seek an engineer officer detail for full-time Delaware River work. They planned a surprise meeting with Secretary of War Root after meeting President Roosevelt, with Senators Quay and Penrose and others leading the delegation. The secretary awaited them and received the city leaders cordially.
Dr Thomas F Corson longtime Montgomery resident surgeon in Civil War died at 1212 Montgomery Ave aged 62. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania and ran a Twelfth Street drug store and later a long longtime real estate office at his home. Charles Jones aged 86 longtime Friends member and teacher at Friends Select School died at 16 West Coulter Street Germantown. Mrs Sarah Jenkins Nevin daughter of Robert Jenkins and widow of Rev Alfred Nevin died at 42 West Price Street Germantown active in charitable and religious work and founder and longtime VP of Presbyterian Home for Widows and Single Women. Edwin N Wright of Oakley Germantown died in his 80s shipping businessman and Society of Friends member. funeral Monday. Lyman P D James trustee of State Hospital Northampton and brother of Marshall Field died Friday. James Cheethan Chester businessman died aged 72.
Patrick Levine John Armstrong and C H Martz reach a settlement with the United States Government over an island in the St Louis river opposite West Duluth. They receive 2200 dollars for the eleven acre property after it was condemned during channel straightening. The owners originally valued the land at 25000 dollars and had bought it for 1500 dollars years ago. The government offers the investment amount plus 7 percent interest.
Fragments describe an export topic with references to Europe and Ameri seeds, manufacturers, and care notes. Vague language clouds the intent and names of entities remain unclear.
A short 1910s style piece laments youth forming habits of laziness and carelessness as they do things “just for a few” and drop fittings wherever they are. It urges discipline and foresight to avoid lifelong handicaps from trivial actions.
Marlborough House requests six dozen Johann Hoff's Extract for H R H Princess of Wales with two bottles for today’s launch. The ad touts Hoff's Extract as a health tonic resisting disease, regulating stomach and bowels, and keeping the system vigorous. It boasts extensive international medical endorsement and warns against cheap substitutes.
The essay argues that delaying tidy habits leads to confusion and disorder. It claims taking the time now to place each item correctly and act at the proper time builds orderly habits, increasing power, usefulness, and saving future trouble. It emphasizes small current inconvenience for lasting benefits.
The Battery Park aquarium in Manhattan showcases marine life from around the world. Visitors view sharks, whales, sturgeons, anglers, star gazers, lobsters, crabs, horseshoe crabs, and a rich mix of fresh and saltwater species in a grand circular complex with hundreds of tanks and pools.
A movement in Wisconsin formed co operative telephone exchanges to curb high prices. Originating in Grand Rapids, the effort forced the old company from business as rate hikes spurred residents to self provide service. The story traces rebels renting service of their own after rates proved unaffordable.
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.