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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
6
A compact numeric sequence from a possibly scorers list or timed results shows multiple time stamps and shorthand acronyms. It presents a terse record of figures with limited contextual words, indicating a data fragment rather than a full sports or event narrative.
Youtsey asserted before the shooting that Roberts's Martini rifle would be used to shoot Goebel. Miss Lillie Showalter testified that messenger boy Ed Stiffee was not on the Capitol grounds but in the office of the employer, disputing the commonwealth’s placement of him at the scene.
In Pittsburg on August 19 a Court of Appeals session in Flint glass trade hears evidence in a dispute among Phoenix Glass Rochester Tumbler and National Glass Companies and the American Flint Glass Workers Union. The central question is whether manufacturers may operate factories in summer and under what trade rules. Rochester Tumbler runs under union rules while Seneca Morgantown plant defies them and operates nonunion.
Former Senator William B. Deboe testified for the defense in the Caleb Powers trial in Georgetown Kentucky. He recalled his 1900 Kentucky trip, meetings with Governor Taylor, and denied discussing plans to kill William Goebel. He described efforts to seek federal troops and asserted no memory of a meeting with Green Clay on the matter.
Indianapolis Journal special reports Lafayette council will back Wabash River improvement with official endorsement and support for the Commercial Club and Retail Merchants' Association. A mass meeting will urge action. a special train may run from Lafayette to Terre Haute with delegates.
Evansville Aug 19 A gas and oil company was formed at Owensville tonight and several wells will be drilled at once. The venture will lease several thousand acres of land. There are already several gas wells in operation in the counties near Evansville.
In Richmond Indiana the Union National Bank reports its surplus rising from 20.0 percent to 2,000 due to increased business this season. It is noted as the youngest bank in the city.
In Bogota on a Friday in August the government is ready to authorize negotiations with the United States on a new canal treaty with a fixed basis and to consider modifications to the national constitution.
Ten thousand surviving Civil War veterans paraded in San Francisco with torn flags and steady steps, many declaring it their last march. Illinois sent the largest delegation with Ohio close behind, as colors and banners lit the long two mile procession.
Clarence Reiesinger three years old fell fifteen feet from his home's veranda roof onto a cement sidewalk. He was knocked unconscious and suffered brain concussion. Doctors Cunningham and Seaton at City Dispensary treated him. convulsions occurred but doctors hoped to save his life unless complications arise.
About 1,500 African Americans from across the nation gathered at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville for the NAtional Negro Business Men's League fourth annual convention. Booker T. Washington was central, delivering a keynote urging pride, advancement, and usefulness to the community. Washington was re-elected president as the session closed.
Maitre Labori opened the Humberts defense arguing Madame Humbert had revealed a secret she planned to disclose fully and had confided reasons for believing Crawford millions exist. He said counsel could not verify facts and testimony did not prove forgery or swindling beyond doubt.
Aaron Clarkson of 1322 Lewis street and William Oden of 728 Adelaide street fought yesterday on Fort Wayne avenue. Clarkson sustained severe scalp wounds and was taken to the City Dispensary where Dr. Seaton and Dr. Cunningham dressed his injuries.
In Paris Maitre Labors opened the defense alleging vague claims that the Crawfords and the millions did not exist. He argued the prosecution must prove nonexistence while noting scandal potential and names in sealed documents. Mme Theresa presses for acquittal by jury amid political overtones. continued address planned.
Matty Martley, 229 Toledo street, arrested by Patrolman Hagerty for shooting with intent to kill. She fired twice through a window while her rival John Mitchell dined inside. she claimed she meant only to scare him and denied any desire to injure.
In Sofia Aug 19 reports note Roumania would mobilize and occupy key Balkan towns to balance power if Macedonia becomes autonomous. The Vedomost emphasizes Bulgaria's isolation as Austria aims to repress Slavs while France backs Russia. Activists report massacres, villages burned, and insurgents suffering heavy losses near Kojie with 60 dead and 12 wounded.
Paris reports official circles say Russia may back its naval move with a joint display by France and Austria before Salonica. Coordinated fleets on Turkish issues could include other powers, with Germany possibly abstaining. The Russian squadron awaits conditions after Rostkovski murder while threats to Macedonia prompt action.
The Daily Mail reports Britain Russia and Turkey are stockpiling Welsh steam coal for contingencies. Britain seeks quotations for 1,000,000 tons for storage at Gibraltar and Malta for four months through December. Russia plans near similar purchases and Turkey is also expanding intake. In Salonica, Turkish troops clashed with a revolutionary band at Kallar with heavy casualties. Prisoners moved toward Monastir, with multiple deaths en route.
Mrs. Homer Manspile files for divorce in Champaign County Circuit Court, claiming years of harsh treatment. She recounts being forced to leave bed at gunpoint for a ten mile barefoot tramp through fields while a mob pursued her husband, who kept their five children in poverty. The case follows a county jail hold on Manspile on mortgage and state charges.
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.