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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
3
A Detroit Free Press poem laments the fallen soldier, asking what the soldier cares or knows as he is laid to rest. It asks strength for the living and trust in God so the fallen are watched over. The piece reflects on war's cost and the sense of duty.
The piece notes Gettysburg’s memorial development with Union monuments by Meade and Hancock and a $50,000 Lincoln statue, while Confederate markers lag amid friction over battle history and disputed positions, reflecting ongoing memorial debate.
The narrative recalls Confederate sharpshooters using trees as firing posts at Steenera and Chickamauga, with Union officers Col Clancey Capt Sturgis Lieut Dull enduring hits. It details Barnett’s battery fending off a sharpshooter, a tree-cut shot, and a daring rescue by Haynes to collect a Springfield rifle, amid hot Resaca fire and infantry volleys.
Reports from California Nebraska and other areas recount severe shocks Sunday night and Monday morning. Damaging tremors toppled structures opened fissures and shifted river beds while natives at Santee Agency and nearby towns faced terror during festivities. Several towns reported strong aftershocks with minimal damage initially.
In Gettysburg the town preserves its war memory with shells and bullets in doors and walls. Old man Burne, 70, survived after fight near Devil's Den and shared his tale. Only one local was killed, Jennie Wade, a 20 year old attending an ill fated hospital visit, prompting a cemetery memorial amid battlefield relics.
Fire at the Leavenworth Kansas state penitentiary shoe factory caused about 20000 dollars in damage. Flames were discovered at about eight and by ten were under control after two hours of effort. Cause is unknown.
A report notes immense crop damage in Kherson districts and a vast area of Bepaarabia caused by Peat Dmsan beetle. The text mentions about 200000 acres affected and marerte as a referenced term.
A severe thunderstorm with heavy rain swept Mon day evening causing three deaths and widespread damage. Lightning struck two workers from Unity, a large oak, and several buildings. Across New York and nearby areas the storm flooded subways, toppled poles, and injured shoppers.
Dr Russell Wilson of Ohio faced execution after joining a Nilbustering expedition at Monkey Point Nicaragua. Consular reports say Minister Corea interceded, securing a stay of execution and a guaranteed legal trial, with President Zelaya commuting the sentence. Wilson faces possible imprisonment or expulsion.
In Charleston West Virginia a federal court injunction aimed at preventing nonunion workers from entering Ansted and other areas sparks a mob scene. Police and sheriffs struggle as crowds curse and pelt nonunion men while hundreds protest at collieries in Shamokin Shamokin Wilkes-Barre and Duryea.
Paul Van der Voort, past commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Puerto Principe Cuba from heart paralysis. Born in Ohio in 1845 he served in the 58th Illinois Infantry and 16th Missouri Cavalry, later leading G A R Nebraska and holding top posts through 1880s.
In Bedaton Soulville a court ruling on life insurance awards drew attention. E A Goddard seeks 15000 for his son killed in the war. lawsuit argues a state agent’s waiver created coverage before delivery. The decision hinges on whether the agent could waive the contract despite policy terms.
Washington cable reports Cape Hayden troubled by an unorganized mob and threats to foreign consuls. Commander McCrea of the Machias warns he will prevent bombardment without warning, seeks to protect life and property as per international law. The Navy cites lack of ships nearby and notes Machias could cover the town if needed.
London reports say Rockefeller Rothschild and Nobel oil giants plan a working pact to control world markets. The Daily Mall claims the trio seeks to absorb all output, set prices, and pressure exporters, with some Russian pushback and government hesitation noted.
Local notices say the Tin Plate Company mill at Anderson Indiana will shut down late this week for an indefinite period. Workers split on the wage cut proposal, with some seeing it as company pressure and others noting crowded warehouses in nearby Pittsburgh. The company reports mills at Niles and others in Ohio and Pennsylvania will follow with 35 percent wage reductions, expanding the trust to nine mills.
A Boston man paid £2400 to rearm a Mynterlon in a bunco scheme reported in police court. Frank Borne was bound for the grand jury on larceny charges of 500 five dollar gold coins taken July 19 from Bernard Hennett. Evidence showed Bennett and a confederate plotted counterfeit sovereigns, Bennett supplied coins later found in a tin can. A police cap opened to reveal seven dollars amid pennies. Bernstein was arrested, the other man remained free. Also: navy honors Cape Town. Moor commanders saluted at Delarey daughter’s wedding with De Wet and Delarey cheered as they entered the church.
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.