Fragmentary caption hints at Bath or De LON.
Readable fragments hint at a passage or note related to Bath or De LON with a vestibule reference. The text is garbled and provides minimal clear details on persons, places, or events.
12 Aug 1897
Page 1
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 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
1
Readable fragments hint at a passage or note related to Bath or De LON with a vestibule reference. The text is garbled and provides minimal clear details on persons, places, or events.
Four sailing vessels are lost at sea to one steamer. The Dawson City voyage costs $150 from San Francisco. The piece covers Klondike cold, Yukon river ice, and diverse items from British royalty dogs to a Boston height limit, with notes on parks, literature, and local curiosities.
Government notices for customs clarify invoicing of watch cases and movements destined for export. Treasury cites tariff act provisions and seeks AG opinion on ten percent duty for Japan goods seaport arrivals. Consular officers instructed to separate invoicing. Ha waii port trade stats noted. Marietta gunboat to commission. military retirements announced. militia armament update.
Ottawa reports key Yukon's governance steps including appointment of a district administrator Bare Walsh to oversee the district. Northwest Mounted Police expansion from 20 to 35 with two Maxim guns. Mining rules cut staking from 500 to 100 feet, new civil and criminal court to be led by Justice McGuire of Prince Albert.
Birmingham authorities report 30 hours with no new smallpox cases, the first lull since the three week outbreak began. A Negro boy and a Negro woman were found Monday, sent to the pest house. Pest house holds 83 cases, mostly Negro, plus 20 suspects at detention. Authorities anticipate the epidemic may end soon due to strict measures and compulsory vaccination.
Detroit on August 10 hosts the forty sixth annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The audit orium of the new high school building was decorated for the opening with about two hundred members present and a Detroit audience. About twenty members of the British associations sat on the platform.
Coffeen Illinois is under martial law with 235 armed deputy sheriffs guarding the town and the Coffeen Coal and Copper Co property. One hundred twenty five workers worked the shaft Monday under protection and about 300 miners encamped in nearby woods. Miners are forbidden to enter the village on penalty of arrest.
VALLEJO California August 10 The gunboat Wheeling went into commission Tuesday It is expected to be sent to Honolulu and then to the China station The Marietta her sister ship will be commissioned in a few weeks and likely sent to Sitka Alaska
Notorious Cincinnati criminals Wm. Danford and Elmer Wilson escaped from Middletown jail Sunday night. They are sought for burglary in Franklin, with police across the region conducting a manhunt to recapture them.
The report details the shooting of Spain’s Premier Canovas, his death, and reactions from Washington. Secretary Sherman commented on potential political impacts, Cuba policy, and the possibility of a successor, noting Spain’s resilience and uncertainty about consequences. The account places the event amid court and government circles, with mentions of Santa Agueda, Sebastian, and San Sebastian.
Aug 10 dispatches report Michele Angino Golli, a Naples native, confessed to killing Spanish Prime Minister Canovas to avenge Barcelona anarchists and Rizal. He claims orders from a secret society and says his act was mere duty, defense of comrades from Montjuich. The suspect was seized at the scene and severely beaten before guards intervened.
Springfield Aug 9 The state miners convention adjourned after passing resolutions condemning truck stores and labor unions for sympathy and boycotting all non union cigars A telling address was made by President Carson and another by James B Miller grand secretary I O O F.
North Adams on August 9 details a grim crime. Henry J. Reed a money lender and his sister Blanche M. Reed were found dead in their home Saturday, apparently murdered by burglars.
Excitement at Trinity Center as Graves brothers and Henry Carter report a four day drift claim gold haul of 68000 dollars. The largest piece is valued at 12000 dollars and they anticipate total extraction between 150000 and 200000 dollars. The coarse gold lies between porphyry walls and resembles melted gold in the seams.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Bulgarian premier M. Stoiloff arrived in Constantinople Monday morning and went to the Yildiz palace to be the sultan’s guest until Wednesday.
New York August 10. Wm G Read Jr 88 a senior member of the New York stock exchange and of Read Parsons Co stock brokers in the Edison building committed suicide Monday by shooting himself.
Nebraska reports praise the corn crop after heavy rains end a heat spell, raising yield estimates to 350 million bushels. Kansas and western Missouri face scorching heat with crops dried out, low yields, and cattle markets strained as rain remains only hope.
Nebraska leads in wheat output with 35,000,000 bushels of spring wheat averaging 22 bushels per acre and 51,800,000 bushels of winter wheat at about 21 bushels per acre. A compiled table shows Nebraska third among states in wheat production, with corn remaining a principal product for 1896 and conservative estimates for 1897.
Chicago reports a peaceful quarry strike in Lemont as 509 workers quit over a demand to raise pay from 1.25 to 1.50 per day. Western Stone company grants the increase, followed by Joliet Limestone. Work resumes next morning with all quarries affected.
Redwood Falls Minnesota August 3 John OConnell well known farmer and Westling township leader was killed at his farmhouse between midnight and 1 am Saturday seven gashes from a blunt iron instrument caused death kerosene soaked clothing and home set afire three of his eldest children report Mrs O Connell wife of the murdered man is named as sole author of the tragedy authorities note her strong antipathy to drink and alleged abuse of family may have driven her to the act
Chicago August 3 The Illinois Central began applying a ten cent export rate on corn shipped to New Orleans. The policy aims to elevate New Orleans as a leading export port for the country.
Washington August 3 Acting Postmaster General Merritt on Monday appointed John P Green a colored politician of Cleveland C as the United States postage stamp agent Green immediately qualified
In Nelsonville Ohio on August 6 the fifth week of the great coal strike progresses with miners still determined. Murray City committees report success at distributing groceries to destitute families, about 25 households aided with flour potatoes and soap. Funds collected are spent on provisions as relief efforts expand.
In Caldwell County Ohio intense local excitement followed the discovery of mangled infant remains in a well at Pleasant Hill. A young man drew water from a bucket and found the dismembered body parts. Investigators cannot confirm whether the child was killed or decomposed before disposal.
A vicious animal attacked an elderly man at a log area as he fled over a fence. McCaffery’s son tried to intervene but the assailant bit him, tearing flesh. The man was brought to a house where Dr. McClure treated wounds. the victim is in critical condition.
The national convention details include procedures for delegate allocation and voting. The state executive reports a large anticipated turnout with Cleveland leading in expected votes. preliminaries indicate substantial support and organized preparation for the event.
A thief entered Anton Bott’s home at 3 a.m. and cooked a meal in the kitchen. He started a fire, fried eggs, and cleaned up before leaving with little more than a jar. The incident occurred in Axton and details are sparse.
Zanesville Ohio August 7 Geo nals Somedelt Gears Wahl confessed to stealing a box of cigars and to placing an obstruction on a street railroad at a steep incline. The planned hazard could have killed several people. He is too young for the industrial school and authorities are unsure of disposition.
Springfield Aug 6 The South Charleston school board, divided for two months over selecting a superintendent, has tentatively agreed to defer the decision. County commissioners will not act until the board reaches further agreement on the selection.
Springfield Ohio August seventh camp of Seventh Day Adventists opened at the fair grounds. A village of tents houses campers and a 3000 seat pavilion hosts addresses. The opening sermon was delivered by Elder D E Linsley.
State Insurance Commissioner Matthews appoints Dwight Harrison of Georgetown Ohio to succeed A J Daunean as state inspector of building and loan associations in Columbus Ohio.
Springfield report states Governor Bushnell rejected rumors of withdrawing from the state ticket as baseless. The Aug. 7 dispatch from Ohio notes the rumor originated in Cleveland but the governor asserts no foundation for it.
Aug 6 report states Mrs T Scott at her Delaware home slipped while cleaning a ceiling. She fell to the floor suffering injuries described as fatal, with witnesses noting the severity of the impact and medical personnel responding at once. The incident occurred Thursday at her residence.
Aug 6 Beviaigeg C reports Georg rand aged 11 fell, injured shoulder blade while playing indoors, later developing meningitis. The incident occurred at home and the boy died from complications.
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.