Frederick B. Frederick Died Former U S District Attorney
Fragmented account notes Frederick as a longtime attorney and associate of Clemens, detailing his career in San Francisco and Topeka. It records his death announced by his daughter in December, and references a controversial lawsuit and career transitions. The text references places such as Topeka, San Francisco, and Shorey with unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toweks
Frederick Aud
Keanteky
Topeka
Toveigs
Freferick Kayer
Francisem
Travia
Shorey
Slater
Frederick
Augusta Frederick
San Francisco
Fragmented OCR narrative on prison reform and trials
Reading appears as a garbled OCR of a state case involving prison policy and the manufacture of articles. It references sections of the state constitution, the 18th article, and penalties, with scattered names and locales, but the text is largely unintelligible.
Lost Million Dollar Bills After Fire Alarm Incident
A distraught milliner alleges two one thousand dollar bills went missing during a Hadomest fire alarm incident. She suspects theft tied to a loan and claims the event caused confusion and misplacement of the funds. Nearby witnesses mention a store altercation and a person named Ye zr ur Wer pani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Cuithey
Luck of Four Chorus Girl and Walling Heir to Estate
Fragmentary text describes Morie and Muriel Wallin in a tale of fortune involving an estate valued at $100,900 and a salary figure of zero per week. The passage is garbled with misread words, unclear names, and scattered phrases about cash, a mansion, and property interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walling
Muriel Wallin
Dickens Relics Passing Amidst New Year Reflections
Fragmentary notes mention Longim Jui 2 Saley Gampw fede and Kingersts stream Holuotn with references to Ten iiision Ameriane and a Time of wet Tee. The piece alludes to a Time Keeper Gl, a Danusry Lenehan figure, and a young Se at Modei, suggesting a memorial or obituary style fragment with uncertain names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenehan
Koon
Modei
Dr Keith warns smallpox patients suffer food shortages
Dr Keith states smallpox patients go hungry due to poor meals. The report notes the ongoing supply issues and comments on nutritional care for infectious patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Poor Commissioner's Letter Threatens Baker Family Aid
A contested letter from Dr H H Keith, medical head for four emalipax cases in the Baker family, warns City Physician C E Judd to arrest him if provisions are not sent. The letter accompanies a request listing flour, potatoes, butter, lard, baking soda, meat, sugar, cabbage, coffee, corn, tomatoes, and beans for the Bakers. County and city authorities debate funding, quarantine actions, and distribution through Four Commissions amid ongoing feuds over relief and health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Kieth
Baker
C. E Judd Te
E Jnad
John Allen
Ana Rupeslen
Niless
Kieth
Maar
Tralatuia
Sumantine
Paramilli
Haker
Judersent
St Aimanes
Board of County Commuinkhoners
Sei Tueh City
Iklomitet
Anii Etty
Eald Courty
Mary
de. Keith
Health Department
Meek
Bunery
Ose Durden
Catagean
Gifts From Rulers In a Prized Relic Display
Washington reports a curator presents relics once owned by a former president. The imperial gift from Japan includes ceremonial cups, a mass of manuscripts, and pieces tied to notable figures like General Grant. The display marks a historic exchange amid ceremonial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herquer
Granta
74 Years as a Servant in Jamaica Prize Story
Fragmentary report from Jamaica dated January 3 describes a competition for domestics with prizes. The piece notes a long tenure for an unnamed servant and references ages and guards, but many words are garbled. It highlights the idea of lifelong service and examinations of servant loyalty.
Helen Gould Receives Handsome Loving Cup From Soldiers
Mrs Helen Gould is presented a handsome loving cup by soldiers of the Eighty fifth artillery and units A B C D of the Sixteenth United States Infantry at Port Slebust. The gift marks New Year wishes from the service members stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fort Slocum
Newe York
Helen Gould
Helen Biller Gould
Port Slecubt
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Dance Fads Spark Debate Over New York Social Dances
A New York piece discusses dancing trends and teachers, noting how two step and waltz dominate fashionable programs while newer dances fade. It critiques instructors for ritualism, explores class and gender expectations, and highlights how parents and society influence dance norms and public behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cid
Chi & Niegrous
Fabian
New York
Avery
Walta
Evi
Hyele
Bebbine
Neots
Steinina
Custon
Money in Old Canteen Believed to Belong to Deceased Soldier
A World War II era note reports money found near a military canteen four miles west of Lookout, West Virginia. The canteen contained 2520 dollars and the name George Heres or Gio allegedly attached to the funds. The item shares a card of thanks from Beeler and family for support after a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoges
Frank McGlassens
Shiel Valen
Look
Ous
W.va
Atc
Georse
Megner
Espresad
J. Feldner
Wortman's Fossil Theory Stirs Scientific World
Local report details Dr J L Wortman and colleagues proposing a bold new origin theory for apes and humans from tropical African fossils. The claim anticipates substantial debate as Wortman aims to publish in the American Journal of Science and present fossil evidence from the last century’s digs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wortman
G. i Nee
Tate
de. Wortman
American Journal of Science
Wortman
Bnei Jed
Anteunte
Soria
Wertman
Leldy
Marsh
de Wortman
Presarea Linn
Waring
Peak Tribune
Bees Kill A Chicken In Curious Postal Yard Incident
Denver Times reports a bizarre event where a swarm of bees attacked and killed a chicken in a suburban yard. Terrified onlookers watched as the swarm struck, the hen fell, and a man removed the carcass, placing it in a sack to prevent disturbance, while residents feared further bee activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Bib
Yaind
Dawes Gore
Kong
Ated
Vewi
Herrea
Denver Times
Teachings of newspapers and readers in a moral crisis
A fragment discusses newspapers teaching readers and the role of editors and publishers. It argues many papers lack integrity, while some few editors maintain faith with morality rather than pecuniary motives. It asserts true influence comes from good judgment and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Public Lecturer’s Duty to Truth and Community
The Philadelphia Public Ledger editor claims a strong duty to honesty and transparency against misleading arguments. He stresses responsibility to the community and to readers, warning about threats to business from public distrust and the need to protect editorial integrity.
103rd Birthday Observed for Saratoga Centenarian
Onwen McCarthy, likely the oldest man in the state, celebrated his 103rd birthday in Saratoga. He credited solid eating and sleep, mild use of stimulants and tobacco, and a half century of residence in the area after emigrating from Ireland. Friends visited his Granite Street cottage to extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Onwen McCarthy
Granite Street
Ireland
Topeka society notes and travel tales mixed in column
Local column from Topeka recounts social visits births engagements and moves. Mentions families such as Mr and Mrs PT Gabriel and Miss Annis Hertry of Stormont hospital visiting relatives in Silver Lake and Hutchinson readers note weddings showers and upcoming fraternal aid events with residents traveling between Topeka Silver Lake and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Priting Co
North Kansas Ave
Nine Peaks
James & Campbell
C. W. Cunningham
Meriden Delay
Hol Mechitson
Silver Lake
Amit
Gabriel
Mise Litelle Lunsbert
Kansas City
Belvur
Sturnoon
Mra Trish
Jackeyn Stret
Scotten
Mencken
Annis Hertry
Stormont Hospital
N. Henry
Quincy Street
George Fox
Topeka
Gabeiba
Chip
W. D Lacey
H Gonder
Hutchinson
J. W. McNoun
Caldwell Kas
Mra MecNoun
Chinton Siver Lake
Frank Shafer
G_ EB Netswender
San Francisco
Fragmentary notices from a midcentury paper
The text mixes prayer week notices and personal items with garbled names and places. It mentions union meetings for a week of prayer at a Christian church, plus family references to Bertha Netowsntter and others, and a brief cracked note about a murder aftermath and a feature on women's fads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netowender
Bertha Netowsntter
Ed Grate
Everett Cutbieth
Scotver
Dalby
Jennie Delle
Central Avernam
Haldwin
Baker University
Jisela -Sellow Roves
Ted
Bret Harte Estate Apportionment Granted to Son Case
Letters of administration for Bret Harte the American author who died in Maginet have been granted to his son Francis after the widow renounced administration. The estate value is reported as 360 pounds 4 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Harte
London
Jane
Maginet
Francis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alaska
United States
Clemens
Ae Lemmy Piestvedd
Leatag
A. Prederik
Dutch Alamo
Precerich
San
Frag Cmt
Massachusetts
Antizew
Am Ener
Floag
Dieteman
Murfmelpal
Pete
Assod
Michigan Priscn
Biarquette Mich
Jan S
Freier
A. H. Case
Maladl
Beline
Josline
Coke Pracioatih
Stermet
Hmallang
Tyler
Ieeenind
Flaars
Clytry Dally
Garest
Robert A. Frederick Sa
Dickens
Grant
Jamaica
Buites
Giet
Smith Premier
Edison
Globe
California
Los Angeles
Seta
EL Paso
Denver
A. M. Fuller
A. W. Lacy
Rock Island Depot
North Topeks
Pubisher
Philadelphia
McCarthy
North Topeka
Atebee
Treanomar
Bacviresing
Danio
Tmforrmanion Ebates
Glen Springa
the Whittelsey Mer. Co
National Trier
Bert Young
Thomas
Erlectric Gil Stanarcs
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!