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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
13
Fragmented OCR reads like a late 19th century column critiquing public health and politics. It mentions Carnegie institutions and the Cleopatra boat tale, condemning sensationalism and urging reform while noting a drunken passenger lawsuit and a dead horse issue. Several garbled names and dates appear.
Disjointed OCR style notes reference Mr. Clark contributing 250000 to a Democratic campaign and discuss a race involving a Montana legislature figure. The garbled prose mentions a fire disaster, a senate bid, and calls for denouncing opponents, with odd phrases about timing and potential political consequences.
A court in habeas corpus proceedings ordered the release of imprisoned strikers. The judge ruled the men should have faced a trial by jury and that they were unlawfully deprived of liberty. Crowds celebrated as the prisoners were carried home on supporters shoulders amid the strike's confrontation with non union workers.
Reports indicate strained ties as ministers and senior officials weigh options amid financial aid and political signals. A potential demonstration is discussed by officials including the minister and secretary, with conditional moves tied to monetary dates and regional actions.
In Trondale a village-wide strike stirs activity as guards patrol approaches to prevent grain theft while manager William Minildd orders fires lit for a planned morning shift. Workers report being discharged for five weeks' nonperformance, and a missing roster prompts calls for replacements as meetings and polls reveal no intent to return to duty. Rumors of Cleveland reinforcements on a train remain unverified.
An old soldiers reunion by the Merrion County Soldiers Association at Altamont Park on the 29th (near 40 years since enlistment) features a program of concerts, speeches, and wartime reminiscences. The event recalls Civil War and later conflicts, with addresses by local leaders and veterans, a band concert, and local travel fare offers for attendees and families.
A misspelled OCR report claims a large number of men are available for work in a rural Tennessee county. It notes possible shipments from New York and Philadelphia, mentions rail travel to Pittsburgh, and hints at authorities fearing foreign labor influence and potential unrest.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie freight train collided with a work train near Bowerston due to a telegraph miscommunication. Several crew members were injured and a man named Carter died, his body found crushed as carts piled on the track. Carter was reportedly headed toward New Bedford, Ohio, to visit friends.
In August from Nowe the pheaniry Oregon ban arrives laden with gold dust and food. Officer reports dadge Arthur Noyes may face charges in Washington. Stringer Hallock add hundred men to the Pan Handle road project. Wheel ing New? The Web 7 Joseph Le Brandi stars in Caught at the Web, a feisty New York style comedy.
Aug 22 Bathany Knir County views an oil boom as an expert calls it among the south’s richest fields. A few men speculate while excitement rivals the peak in Bomimont, Texas. Locals note Lac as owns about 2400 acres of leases and plans immediate operations.
Bethany West Virginia anticipates a major fair September 3 4 and 5 with 190 dozen life like attractions. Secretary Beprt reports busy preparations advertising promises of premium prizes and wide exhibitor participation. Vandergrift of Van croft Planes will exhibit cattle dogs and horses with daily races including hurdle and high jump events. A large grandstand and extended track await spectators as applications roll in for catalogues refreshments and space.
Fragmentary clipping cites Colleonets Nownbyn of Springtiod and Quartermaster General of the Nations Cooned of Mitecuel. It references a case tied to a Moros City lynching and warnings of returning an armory baka. Clipping is garbled but suggests crowd tension and prior attempted actions against women.
A severe tornado struck Akbarko on August 2. Three people were killed and twenty injured as the storm toppled homes, torn down buildings, and crops. Most structures in the new town area were wrecked with extensive damage estimated in the thousands. Government relief efforts were discussed.
In a fatal bar quarrel, Cherie Cikes, Anges-in ab Honaire line owner, was shot dead after a dispute with Crumley. Strong drew a revolver to defend a companion, Crumley fired, and Strong nearly lost his head. Crumley jailed pending trial.
The Groveres Association hosted Altamont’s big picnic with the largest crowd yet on the grounds amid a water shortage caused by a disabled pump. Water was hauled in barrels as vendors sold sandwiches and lemonade, and crowd estimates reached about 11,000. The event featured rides, bowling, and a bustling pavilion, with some misfortune including a broken merry-go-round and minor thefts nearby.
Fragmentary OCR reports Kunvier Heatgne announcing the Americsu Jing Giada Workara Union leaders new president Voitle and successor K Kanzler amid Kandor health issues. Text references Bethany Field and a grandstand setting with vague emigration and resignation notes.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Sir Salisbury and a reno renewal under lordship, noting health concerns and a Duke of Devonshire connection. It mentions retirement attempts and political worries surrounding war ethics and allied figures, with garbled names and dates.
A fragmented death roll lists multiple individuals with scattered details. Names include Mra Elizabeth Milliming, Mrs. Whittie, Myra Carroll Kaven, and others across Canadian and American locales. The text notes interment, church affiliation, and funeral timing, though many specifics are garbled.
The fragment discusses wool market demand, prices, and speculative footing with references to Verldo Bingen woola and local dealers. It also notes the funeral of Booth Nolan and statements by Larkle's Magazine Showlox and Walter darking about steel industry employment and Riverside works.
A series of real estate transfers are recorded including Rebecca K Brady and Robert C. Ferguson, John D McCarto Bien and A Lau Lie, and others. Transactions cover city and township properties, with prices noted such as 1450 and 84000. The list includes Parcels in Knox and Jefferson counties and mentions a church sale and several private conveyances.
Fragmentary text mentions a capture and casualties including deaths and injuries, with names and places obscured. The readable parts show a disturbance or incident with limited identifiable entities and uncertain details.
The report states Shafter is drawn into a controversy as Sampson is cited in relation to August events. Whattung, in a distant.base, indicates shifting positions and possible signatures affecting later actions. Officials discuss implications as the situation develops near Siboney and related sites.
Persistent reports allege Angus Martin coerced Maggi Margin a minor resident south of St Clatraville in a kidnapping plot. Police arrested him Tuesday as he tried to flee with the girl toward Martin's Kerry where he claimed a family home. William Marpis, the girl’s father, escorted her home and vows to press charges in Bridgeport.
Willis Bowman of Wollaburg reportedly drowned after attempting to return to the West Virginia side by boat. A fellow passenger, described as very tall, helped Bowman but was unable to save him as the vessel drifted, and the exact identity of the deceased remains unclear. Authorities investigate the incident.
Fragmentary local notes describe rain in the afternoon, community meetings at Suivi and Altaniuoot, and a Grounding worker event in Wellsville. It notes the Kilpatrick church group, a large congregational turnout, and corporate moves by Munowylvacia Co with extension plans toward Burgettstown and Campnbury. Public interest items include a picnics and a noted street scene with flower show.
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.