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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
6
A Seattle list records many infants and young children who died from diseases linked to adulterated milk in August. The report cites dozens of names with ages from a few days to over a year and describes a citywide health crisis, physician warnings, and calls for drastic action against milk adulteration and the use of deadly preservatives.
Nine thousand dollars belonging to the Wellington Colliery Company was stolen from a payroll remittance. The money, meant for miners at Comog mines, was in a sack placed on the steamer City of Nanaimo and later opened at Union wharf, revealing a cut opening used to extract cash. Al Lindsay, the company manager, said the sack was on board Tuesday and remained overnight before the theft was discovered.
When ready to buy a cook stove call and see our current stock. We offer a selection of efficient models and prices to fit different budgets and needs. Visit today to compare options and inquire about availability.
Nine workmen were injured when a six story tenement under construction collapsed at Rogers and Madison streets in New York. The incident occurred during yesterday's storm with rain and high winds. Firemen and police search for the nine missing workers. five are seriously hurt.
Dr Crichton on behalf of the City Council accuses dairies and restaurants of selling milk adulterated with poisonous preservatives. He cites at least two patient deaths in the past month and a sick child saved only by persistent care. He urges maximum penalties once evidence is secured.
The piece argues that common antiseptics and preservatives used by milk dealers damage digestion and harm the stomach. It notes immediate effects such as inflammation irritation and muscular convulsions and warns their long term risks to adults and potential grave danger to children.
Lincoln Nebraska September 17 Mugh Edmiston state agent for several feeding and life insurance companies and a prominent businessman in Elk County reportedly died by his own hand. He was described as wealthy and felt he had no hope.
John Bullivan and Mrs Jennie Pulackt both of Beattie Melvin Kepner and Amanda Coates both of Beattie are issued licenses to wed.
Liverpool cotton brokerage Wrigley & Sons, in business for over a century, suspended operations this morning causing market turmoil and anxiety about the firm’s vast abilities.
Matowan West Virginia dispatch reports the Hatfield clan leaving for Washington state yesterday. The family, long linked to the famous feud with the McCoys, travels with the party for unspecified reasons and destinations.
The Butler barber shop at 606 Piret Avenue in Shrewsbury remains open day and night under manager Ea Shrewsbury. A local listing advertises a Lact of the Season Victoria and a $1 return offer.
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.