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
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
6
In Duluth Minnesota on August 14 Victor Burns eight years old and his brother John eleven fell into the St. Louis river after a log tipped. Victor cried out and his brother grasped him trying to pull him out but both boys disappeared beneath the water after several minutes of struggling.
Washington reports the last fiscal year saw 230,832 arrivals from all countries, the smallest annual total since federal jurisdiction began in 1852. Italy sent 54,431 emigrants, down 8,629 from the prior year, while Russian Jews totaled 22,750 and the peak year was 1882 with 788,992 arrivals. Overall, 7,482,016 have entered the United States under federal supervision.
The Record notes the largest fleet of ballast vessels ever sailing from England to the Delaware breakwater and Hampton Roads for orders. Owners ship empty due to profitable ventures, despite antiquated machinery. Europe and Egypt ramp up grain purchases in the United States with charters to Marseilles Genoa Trieste and Alexandria.
Pittsburg august 14 sweeping and far reaching injunctions arise in the coal miners strike in the Pittsburg district. The preliminary order restrains assembling marching and camping near mines and houses to prevent intimidation or work disruption. Judges Collier and Stowe will hear the case Monday with potential contempt actions if marches continue. Developments at Canonsburg and Canonsburg’s outlook heighten the risk of bloodshed and prison crowding.
Railway men report Santa Fe Railway is sending coal in refrigerator cars to eastern points. Four cars at La Junta were sidetracked for repairs. seals broken, contents billed as perishable fruit. Cars reportedly carried Colorado and New Mexico coal for two to three weeks.
About five hundred miners at Alberta Coal company in Lethbridge Canada walked out in a wage dispute seeking a 10 percent increase. The company refused the demand, triggering the strike action.
Three hundred miners from Wheeling Creek Maynard and Barton massed in Bripgeport Ohio and marched to the Riverside and Belmont mines. They succeeded in getting all of the men out.
In Evansville Indiana on August 14 the coal miners' strike in the area is failing. Electoral marching delegations persuaded the workers to walk out, but most have returned to the mines, ending the brief protest.
The Spokesman Review reports Washington and North Idaho wheat yields by county, totaling 41,600,000 bushels. Washington counties listed include Spokane 4,000,000. Walla Walla 4,000,000. Adams 3,000,000. Whitman 13,500,000. Lincoln 13,400,000. Kittitas 400,000. Yakima 300,000. North Idaho counts Latah 2,000,000 and Nez Perce 1,000,000.
At Fort Sheridan Casimer Zeglen’s bullet proof cloth was tested against a Krag-Jorgensen rifle. From 400 to 200 yards bullets were stopped only when reaching multiple cloth layers. Officers praised the cloth but noted its current thickness makes it impractical for soldier use beyond a shield.
San Francisco reports new mail advices confirming a June earthquake that rocked northern Bengal Assam and Chacar. Cherra hills mortality estimated 4000 to 6000 with Cherra telegraph and public buildings destroyed. Goal Para tidal wave killed 60. Ground fissures mud floods Brahmaputra banks damaged crops. Continuous shocks and widespread destruction noted.
Paris authorities issue a warrant to expel Tarrida Marmol the Spanish anarchist who called for the assassination of Spanish premier Canovas del Castillo during a Sunday speech at Theater de la Republique benefitting Spanish refugees Marmol a former Montjuich prisoner is believed to be headed to England as France plans to expel several others involved in anarchist activity.
An attempt to wreck the Baltimore and Ohio Bay Ridge excursion train near MuirkirK Maryland disrupted an eight coach crowd. A heavy timber spiked to the track was struck as the train ran at speed before brakes could be applied. The engine stayed on rails and halted the train, with investigators suspecting a plan to damage the pay car on the following Pittsburgh express.
Des Moines reports Adjutant General Henry H. Wright, after visiting Governor Drake, says the governor remains in extremely critical condition. Drake had been moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, but his health has not improved as hoped by doctors and friends.
Milwaukee on August 13 Charles Polachek a state assembly member was arrested for allegedly trying to bribe Alderman Elkert to vote for his firm’s city garbage contract. He was released on two thousand dollars bond.
In Ontonagon Michigan a post office robbery gang was rounded up after a fierce clash with officers. Deputy Sheriff Sherman was shot in the leg, two burglars were captured and a third, badly wounded, escaped. Also reports Europe's extra wheat demand due to poor crops, noting the US must supply about 12 percent more wheat than usual.
Feverish Coffen crowd anticipates strike action as 500 men gather near the works and 100 more arrive from southern towns. Bradley’s forces loom, deputies sworn in, sheriff calls for reinforcements from Noko mis and Staunton. Springfield miners plan to march to Decatur with 700, joined en route by delegations.
Crisis nears in the miners movement against New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co as Pittspore reports a day of mixed results. United Mine Workers leader Dolan accuses Pittsburg district operators of bad faith and outlines plans to push the conflict into Central Pennsylvania while the strike could last into September. The operators had promised to pay a price when De Armitt's mine output dropped, but the pledge remains unmet.
Evansville Indiana August 12. The marching miners refused to stay off public highways to the Ingle mines despite a court injunction. Workers lined the road at 5 am and some joined strikers as the entire force deserted to back the strike. The movement aims to spread to other city mines. Strikers remain orderly and well fed.
Port Townsend, Wash. August 12 Judge Joseph Kuhn an attorney here expects to lead a party of gold prospectors to Copper River Alaska in the spring. The area is said to be populated by a hostile tribe of about 600 people with fewer than 200 warriors. The mission is regarded as highly hazardous.
Philadelphia Aug 12 The Universal Peace Union has offered its services as arbitrator in the coal strike A letter from President Love and a Peace Union committee was mailed to operators and miners representatives?
In Crystal Falls Michigan on August 12 the entire underground workforce walked out for higher pay. Superintendent Bennett persuaded the men to return to work while he presents their demand to the company for consideration.
Boggs Run miners have walked out and the Wege miners join the strike. Heath erington mines supply steamboats with coal, creating a fuel shortage for boats amid the dispute.
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.