Many Steamship Passengers Perish Near Golden Gate
The Rio De Janeiro sank outside the Golden Gate in dense fog after striking a rock. Of 319 aboard including 29 cabin and 150 steerage passengers plus 140 crew, many jumped or were swept overboard. Survivors were rescued by local tugs. the captain reportedly went down in his state room. Death toll estimates range widely from 7 to 150, with Consul Wildman and family among those lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Jordan
Consul Wildman
Wanders Away in Freezing Night Near Ball Park
Charles Thollander of this city was found in a frozen condition near the ball park east of Moline last night. He wandered from his son's home and tried to enter a shanty east of the park where he was taken in charge. Both hands and his right foot were badly frozen. The elderly man had left home without the knowledge of his son's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thollander
Ball Park
Moline
Thollander
Mr. Thollander
Crowe Writes Cadahy of Guilty Claim and Surrender
Omaha February 22 Edward Cadahy reports receiving a letter believed from Pat Crowe in which Crowe proclaims innocence and offers to surrender to Chief Donahue under protection, after citing fear of a lynching fate faced by a black man at Leavenworth amid earlier turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Edward Cadahy
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Bhat
Leavenworth
Donahue
Cudahy
Prominent Divine Dies in Indianapolis
Hev. August Bessenies, vicar general of the Indianapolis diocese, died in Indianapolis today on the 31st anniversary of his ordination as priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
August Bessenies
Diocese of
Waldersee’s Trip Postponed as China Reverses Support
Berlin reports that Waldersee has indefinitely postponed his expedition amid rising tensions as China reportedly reversed its stance on the measures of the powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pokio
Waldersee
China
Hiss
J B Arthurs Advances Seat Sale Despite Cold Weather
J B Arthurs continues to push the seat sale for the new theatre. He remains energetic even on breezy cold days on the northwest corner of tall buildings, as he did last summer with oltvians who were most compliant at midday when the sun beat fiercest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Arthurs
J. B Arthurs
Grocers Association Holds Interesting Iowa Meeting
The Grocers association met in the Mitchell Lynde building last night with President 5 C Seaman and Secretary Reese of the Clinton Grocers speaking on progress in organizing Iowa grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers Association
Mitchell & Lynde
5. C. Seaman
Reese
Clinton Grocers
Grocers of
Iowa
Mrs Fairbanks Heads DAR Society
Washington reports Mrs Fairbanks wife of Senator Fairbanks Indiana elected president of the Society of Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
D. A. R. Society
Washington
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
The
Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
New York police bill signed by governor
Gov Odell signs a bill creating a single headed police commission in New York City. In separate items a Kennedy trial jury reports they cannot agree and a Normal School incident sparks excitement as Alfred J. Herrick is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
N. Y
Odell
New York City
Kennedy Dary Dieagrees
Kennedy
Hmallpos
Stevensaint
Win
State Normal School
Alfred J. Herrick
Astoria heiress found after three years in Illinois
A poor woman in Astoria Illinois was located after a three year search as the sole heir of James Ferrell estate. Alice Montgomery a five year old child now grown and married to a man named Moore will receive $2000 immediately with further shares as the estate is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Astoria
Ill
James Ferrell
Alice Montgomery
Moore
Romance Ends in Washington as Depew Heiress Breaks Off
Washington reports the engagement of Miss Annie Depew Paulding and Lieut. Edie U S N is off. Senator Depew, her uncle, announced the rupture after weeks of bliss. Rumors vary from a Mardi Gras quarrel to a Sunday dinner dispute. Edie, son of the late Captain John Edie, recently faced a single income and family duties while Miss Paulding faced wedding plans in Easter week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miss Paulding
Edie
Depew
Annie Depew Paulding
Hill
Senator Depew
Mrs. Hill
Bin
Ging
Pankline
Owell
Paulding
MacKay- Smith
Paris
New York
John Edie
Naval Academy
Newport
Where Booth is Buried Six Men Guard Secret Spot
Medico-Legal Society dinner guests ASF Gardiner and Judge Daily heard Dr. George L. Porter recount Booth’s body disposition after Lincoln’s assassination. Porter claimed the body was hidden in a location never publicly described, with four enlisted men and him as the only commissioned officer, kept secret by Stanton’s orders for 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Feb
Asa Bird Gardiner
A. H. Daily
Medico-Legal Society
St. Andrews
George L. Porter
Bridgeport
Lincoln
Washington
Booth
Washington Arsenal
Stanton
Legal Fight Over Dowie Bank Inquiry Sparks Resistance
Chicago and Springfield reports detail lawyered opposition to inquiring into the private Dowie bank tied to Zion church figures. Attorney Packard argues Dowie will not surrender bank papers, while Attorney General Hamlin and others say legislatures lack power to probe private businesses without state charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zion Church
Dowie
W. Packard
Dr. Dowle
Packard
Dr. Dowie
Springfield
Dowie Bank
Hamlin
Riley
House
Sherman
Newspaper Association Adopts Arbitration Plan
The American Newspaper Association adopted the arbitration plan for labor disputes at its annual meeting in New York on February 22. The resolution requests ratification by local International Typographical Union locals and confirms plan approval. A separate article notes a disastrous fire in Woodcuff Village Wisconsin causing $64,250 in losses with $10,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wspaper Association
New York
American Newspaper Association
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
LT. U
International Typographical Union
Lesford
Minocqua
Wis
Woodcuff
Northwestern
Senator Depew Helps Two Lovers Part Ways
A Washington tale reports Senator Depew funded a house for a young couple near the British embassy. The Edie engagement ended abruptly after Depew declined to explain, with Miss Paulding and Lt Edie tied to a troubled wedding timeline and a costly trousseau and furnishings.
Proclaimed Boer War Allegations of British Atrocities
Port Elizabeth reports President Steyn and General De Wet issue a proclamation charging the British army with cruelty and barbarity. The document accuses use of savage warfare, targeting nurses and civilians, abducting neutrals, looting, and desecrating Geneva and Hague agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Elizabeth
Steyn
Orange Free State
de Wet
Spain
Cales
Philippines
England
Transvaal
South Kincay
Geneva
Hague
Salvatore Gai vanni the Chicago Mafia victim
Salvatore Gai vanni, Chicago’s prominent Italian figure and secret-society member, was found dead on Grand Avenue from a heart wound and labeled a Mafia victim. Police raided a Milton Avenue house, arresting nine Italians suspected of Mafia ties as an investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Salvatore Gaivanni
Grand Avenue
Milton Avenue
Mafia
Ten Dead in Amboy Division Penn RR Collision
A collision at Rusling's siding near Bordentown New Jersey involving the Nellie Bly express from New York to Atlantic City and passenger train No 30 from Camden to Trenton left ten dead and more than twenty five injured. The dead include engineer Walter Earl and baggage master James Birmingham. Most victims were Italians. A special train brought four bodies and eighteen wounded to Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Amboy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rusling
Bordentown
New York
Atlantic City
Camden
Walter Earl
James Birmingham
Frank Boland
Michael McGraw
Frank Thompson
Edward Garwood
Washington's Day Celebrations and Naval Academy Debate
Washington's birthday was observed in Chicago with clubs and schools closed. A Senate-like debate in Washington criticized hazing at the naval academy, urging strict punishment for upperclass brutality and noting desertions and staffing shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union League, Marquette
Board of Trade, Stock Exchange
Cuban Constitution Signed Amid Protest Over U S Involvement
Havana February 22. The Cuban constitution, first presented to the convention January 21, was signed by the president and vice president and then by delegates in order. Senor Cisneros created a scene by refusing to sign, arguing Cuba is independent and the U S has no right to pass on the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Central Committee
Wood
Senor Cisneros
Attempted murder threats target Otto M. Becker in Logansport
In Logansport Indiana on February 22 Otto M Becker a 19 year old from a reputable family faced two shooting attempts by an unknown man. Becker defended himself during a Saturday fight and later received a menacing letter warning of further violence. Police received the note and fear further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Missouri
Cannon
Bailey
Payne
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
Judiciary Committee
House
Post Office
Assasin
Logansport
Ind
Otto M. Becker
Becker
Wis
Murray Mansia
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lal
Weeuk
Philadelphia
Abercromie
Edward Sapp
Sapp
Raritan Canal
Earl
Birmingham
Sharon
Erie & Pittsburg
Satellie Wall Paper
Charles Bade
George Sutcliffe
Second Avenue
Sutcliffe
Peter Fries
Wagner
German Insurance Company
Freeport
Hayes & Cleaveland
Milwaukee Mechanics
Reidy Bros
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company of Hartford
Hall & Hemenway
Aschem & Munich Insurance Company
Maucker
North British & Mercantile of London
Merchants’ Fire & Marie of
Boston
Cadahy
Herrick
Elwood
Madison County
Wiliam McKenzie
Alice
Uganda
Great Britain
Don Jos
Don Jaime
France
Earl Roberts
Cinque Ports
Dover Castle
New York Police Board
Bishop Potter
Herlihy
Milwaukee
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Robley D. Evans
Santiago
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Wisconsin Whist Association
Racine
Roosevelt
Lome
Capitol
McKinley
En Nelson
Milwaukee Railway
Georgiana Trout
Portage
Campbellsport
John Scholler
Ashford
Here
Joliet
Miss
Fred Moriarty
Ann Lawlor
Churubusco
Washington Society
Lieut
Nev
Trousseau
Army and Navy Club
Mss Paulding
Merriam
WAR For Freedom
Salvatore
Gaivanni
Hepburn Philippic
Town
Army
Navy
Hepburn
Almoix
Dayton
West Virginia
Warmey
West Point
Committee of the House
Navy Department
Wheeler
Academy
Canton
Samoa
Charleston
Dinsmore
Texas
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!