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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
A collage of quips and oddities about currency reform, baseball, fashion, travel habits, and daily life. Notes on sign painting, goofed news phrases, and humorous hazards pepper a stream of anecdotes from urban life. Contains names and places in passing with no single focused event.
A court record notes a husband defending separate maintenance by saying his wife always won at poker. The text jests on counterfeit twenty dollar bills and the memory of where money comes from. It satirizes political campaigns and church health hires, and muses on tailoring sinners to behavior.
A protest of a recent umpire call echoes through the stadium as fans vent their frustration. The moment captures the tension between officiating and spectator reactions during the game.
A Maryland farmer reported a black snake caught in the act of swallowing a cast iron rabbit. The incident is linked to the disappearance of cast iron dogs and deer reported in the area.
Knickerbockers and Yale youths seek freedom from strict dress and social constraints, imagining a great relief if they can escape the rigid rules that bind them.
A Greek island that lay submerged before the Christian era has emerged again, drawing attention to potential real estate ventures and archaeological interest. Local historians note its ancient context while developers eye possible opportunities in the revived site.
A man’s erratic behavior is interpreted as not necessarily indicating affection but possibly as mixed signals about attending the ball.
In a joint session, President Wilson presses Congress for swift currency and banking reform. He argues the nation needs an elastic system under government control to empower business and prevent monopolies, urging immediate action and promising full support.
Cleveland arbitration panel ruled in favor of the city in a dispute with the concession over power equipment costs. The decision rejects immediate charging of 800000 for scrapping old equipment, resulting in no change in fare rates.
Washington reports friction in the house banking committee as Co-Chairman Glass faces a revolt over the currency bill. Committee members protested secrecy and the lack of open participation in drafting the measure. Glass reluctantly supported a close-plan, with only Burkley of Ohio and Kerkley of Indiana among those in his confidence. Others resent the process.
Dr A K Baber superintendent of the Dayton State hospital was exonerated by the state board of administration after being charged with incompetency immorality and cruelty by former assistant superintendent Dr J B Koch. The Columbus report notes the findings clear Baber of all accusations.
Chief Justice White granted an appeal to the Supreme Court for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison in the Buck Stove and Range Co contempt of court conviction. The appeal will be heard after October.
Ohio officials and federal experts announce Fayette County as the focal point to start the anti hog cholera crusade. Dr. A J Houck of the U S Department of Agriculture visits Columbus to coordinate serum plant work, with early tests and funding plans projected for the county.
The Haas measure creating an industrial commission to oversee all labor departments became law after the 90 day period post passage. It unites the state labor board awards labor commissioner mine inspector chief examiner of engineers boiler rules shop inspector and board of arbitration under a single agency.
Auto tags for 1914 will feature red figures on a white ground with a red end bearing the word Ohio and the large "O" circling the "hip" beneath which the figures display "1914" The Scioto Sign Co of Kenton, led by W. W. Durbin, will furnish them at 21 cents per set.
A White House conference produced a draft federal reserve act establishing 15 regional reserve banks with a central board of three cabinet officers three elected by banks and three appointed by the president. The act sets a $500 million currency and requires gold reserves and 20 percent stock subscriptions from national banks. The bill grants wide powers to set discount rates examine banks and appoint receivers with the act to take effect 60 days after passage.
Madison reports Senator La Follette taking boxing lessons in Washington to tighten for tariff speeches. Supporters of the Hedding boxing bill used the idea to influence Senate votes as the judiciary committee recommends passage. The bill creates a state boxing commission appointed by the governor and legalizes ten round no decision bouts. The assembly has approved the measure by a large majority.
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.