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 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
A collage of wry observations from New York and Atlantic City about folly and society. Notes on politicians, crime, manners, travel quirks, and odd cultural jests mix with playful quips about boats planes and Sundays.
A German aviator is reported killed as fighting continues with air units. The article notes grim casualty figures and cautions about dwindling enemy air strength while describing ongoing aerial operations.
A household ice maker invention promises frost at home. The device, described as a compact machine, could change how families obtain ice by eliminating trips to the ice house and providing fresh cubes on demand.
The reader notes that during this season the sleeping porch offers a shower bath without needing to get out of bed or from the couch, highlighting its convenience and comfort.
A well to do California girl ends her engagement to a European nobleman. The story contrasts this with the notion of repentance and notes England’s 305 year old settlement legacy. American millionaires are now making settlements in England.
A housewife in the east claims a method to make jam using spinach. A jab at quirky experiments follows noting the absurdity of turning spinach into jam and others into unexpected foods. A Philadelphia man travels to Brazil to film a boa constrictor, remarking on its lack of pleasant demeanor.
Two brothers are brought together after years apart by a tattoo mark, cited as the only reason for tattooing. With baseball and presidential campaigns active, Congress is criticized as dull. Boston plans a jointed snake car to tackle crooked streets, highlighting local wit. A machine lets a three dollar investor withdraw five dollars, but its inventor has been arrested.
The article lists seven modern wonders including radium and the telephone but questions why the kitchenette is omitted. It argues domestic innovations deserve recognition alongside scientific breakthroughs.
A remark highlights a trend where some bachelors in Chicago wish to adopt sons yet reject wives. The comment suggests fashion and social expectations push men toward nontraditional family choices, reflecting broader attitudes toward marriage and gender roles.
A wry remark praises urging friends to relocate to the suburbs so the speaker may visit and enjoy suburban pleasures at only the cost of car fare. The quip highlights social dynamics and urban fringe life without significant expenses beyond travel.
A Pittsburgh woman reports her dog swallowed a half-dollar and later a $400 AnisGaG T1Gg. The incident suggests a strange sequence of events and potential impact on the dog’s health and owner’s finances.
A wind storm in Ohio caused at least three deaths and millions in property damage. In Zanesville the tornado struck St Thomas Catholic Church during services, killing two and injuring others as priest Rev. Father Roach led worshippers to safety and administered last rites.
Erie reports a tragedy as Thomas Clune 22 and his wife 21 of Titusville lost during a six week honeymoon on Presque Isle peninsula. Two rowboats carried guests amid a rising storm. The second boat capsized leaving Cartwright, his wife and Edward Munn clinging to wreckage. Clune and his wife perished locked in each other’s arms.
A deadly tornado devastated Bates county Missouri destroying homes and felled trees from near La cygne Kansas to northeast of Drexel. A Kansas City Southern work train near Drexel was blown from the track with one killed and 17 injured among workers of Greek origin.
Descriptions from Santiago depict brutal warfare in eastern Cuba with depopulation and widespread violence. Reported massacres include unarmed black civilians, with rebels led by Estenoz and Ivonnet burning and looting while prisoners are killed or released and not allowed to reach safety.
In Philadelphia Owen Harris, a machinist blind seven years, had his sight restored at Medico-Chirurgical Hospital by a daring operation. Surgeons removed tissues from a donor eye and grafted them onto Harris to revive vision.
New York City displays a peek-a-boo stocking described as made from fishermen’s net. The playful garment draws public attention as a novel fashion statement echoing vintage Eve and Lady Godiva imagery, with buzzing hype from Paris and the Seine region.
Overripe eggs fly as 150 Cook Electrical Co. workers in Zion City rush from the factory and storm a religious meeting of Wilbur Glenn Voliva’s followers across the street. Chewing and smoking employees participate in the disturbance.
Ellen O Rourke a young attendant at the Manhattan State Hospital for the Insane on Ward s Island sacrificed her life while attempting to save her roommate Margaret Hughes from drowning. Hughes slipped from a ledge into a current and both women perished after O Rourke overreached the edge in the rescue attempt.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a day of violent strike actions left two dead and several injured as thousands clashed with guards at the American Smelting and Refining plant. Sheriff Bolschweiler and dozens of deputies faced a force of strikers as guards fired in defense.
Chicago police believe Mrs. Louise Lindloff murdered five family members over seven years to gain life insurance from 1905 to 1911. Her 15 year old son Arthur Graunke died recently, leading to her arrest. Victims include Julius Graunke 1905 Frieda Graunke 1908 William Lindloff 1910 Alma Graunke 1911 and Arthur Graunke just died.
Amelie James, a New Haven housemaid, confessed to trying to set fire to Dr. F. F. Budd's residence after he refused her a Thursday night off. She also prepared a bottle of carbolic acid she believed the doctor would drink.
An alcohol lamp explosion during curling iron heating nearly leveled the West Point hotel built in 1829. About 100 guests mostly women attended cadet commencement events. Damages total around 25000 dollars, but cadet corps and embrys generals aided firefighters to save many valuables, leaving West Point with a burned hotel but intact staff.
News from Uyak Alaska reports catastrophic ash fall and widespread destruction on the Alaska Peninsula from the Katmai eruption. Seven fishing towns including Culd Bay Katmai Kanatuk Douglas Saoon sky and Kumga mute are reported lost with widespread fatalities feared. Relief ships converge as Kodiak food supplies dwindle and local vegetation and marine life are decimated.
London plans formal step toward an international weather and storm bureau. Prof. Willis Moore of the U S weather bureau said warnings could steer great ocean liners away from gales, saving crossings like a short street car ride, by altering course 50 miles or more.
In Mina Nevada area east desert Prof Lawrence Baker of the University of California reports prehistoric mammals unearthed. Discoveries include three toed horse remains about the size of a lamb and nearly complete dog remains. Region once a tropical body of water to 5 to 6 million years ago.
Bright skies over West Point witnessed the 111th commencement as cadets marched in led by the academy band. Chaplain Travers opened with prayer before Col. George W. Goethals delivered the address and Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, superintendent, awarded the diplomas.
A cloudburst near Black Buffalo Wyoming about 40 miles south floods Sheridan leaving one man dead and $300000 in damages. Rod Child 30 drowned while trying to rescue his sister as several families warned by telephone escaped. The business district was inundated and many homes ruined.
New York City reports that Big Bill Ringley was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Lime Sing prison for the murder of Patrick Burns former chief of police of Findlay Ohio. The crime occurred February 11 during a liquor store robbery attempt at a Bronx saloon. Frank Muehlfeldt a cousin of Ringley was found guilty of first degree murder.
A housewife testimonial from Shawneetown Illinois credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing backache headaches and nervousness caused by kidney trouble. The ad cites Mrs C F Mace of Madison Street and urges readers to remember the name Doan's for relief with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A garrison town ball hosted officers and men in fancy dress. A soldier in women’s attire chats with the regimental chaplain who compliments his outfit. The soldier reveals he won second prize while another officer did not win. The exchange ends with light humor on luck.
The Paxton Toilet Co offers Paxtine tablets at 25c a box or postpaid on receipt of price. The ad contrasts Paxtine with liquid antiseptics and peroxide for toilet and medicinal use. A reformer quips about jail inmates and escape. Garfield Tea is touted as an herb based remedy for stomach, liver and kidney irregularities.
Mrs Susie Templeton of Hooper Nebraska recounts a five year battle with female ailments. After seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her health returned enabling her to work for eighteen boarders and resume normal life. The advertisement promotes the medicine as a proven relief for women’s troubles and invites others to try it.
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.