City Pest House Conditions Described as Deplorable
Mr Ward and a city official report deplorable conditions at the city pest house. They describe filth and mistreatment of patients, improper food, and insufficient precautions to prevent spread. Superintendent Grub Bat is blamed for ongoing neglect amid multiple complaints and alleged mismanagement by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toivks Etmnasions
Peel House
Fale Krounded
Belo
Coorge
Ward
Adoor
Pent Bose
Fegard
Weber
Agcitar
Andy Ber
Aloomiir
Food and threats at Ward home stir town talk
A local report describes squalid conditions with canned goods, importuning, and accusations of theft and assault involving Grulin and Mrs Ward. Mrs Ward testifies of threats, nighttime prowling, and neglect while a hospital serves meals to many, prompting calls for action and scrutiny of welfare arrangements.
Laties Tan Walking Shots Price List Note
Fragmented shoe price listing shows Laties Tan Walking Shots and Men’s Tan Shoes with various prices. Mentions Santa Fe values and multiple styles including Kid and London finishes. several prices range from $1.69 to $4.00 with some broken text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Gee
Santy Peday
Westie
Jester Gop
Medini Tor
Santa Fe
Vick Kid
Alges
Vtei
Cat Wain
London
Fragmented Local Inquiry Recalls Gruhn and Ward Dispute
A damaged OCR narrative recalls a dispute involving Gruhn and Mrs Ward with mentions of Gruhn carrying a pistol and alleged adverse conduct. The piece details family tensions, hospital notes, and city welfare figures, including past hospital administration and finances, in a rambling, unclear style.
Five Months Hospital Patients Count Referenced in Grohn Note
A historical hospital record discusses patient totals, billing, and admissions associated with the Gruhn administration. The document cites counts for December to April, with names such as Mrs. Grin and others linked to North Topeka, detailing residence and nearby locations. It notes an alleged discrepancy in Senate records and mentions the peat house visit patterns and nearby addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron
oMchl
Judd
Senate
Cal
Wm. Green
W. A. Cole
Grrtie Reed
Grohn Vis
Grohn
van Gkieert
North Topeka Avenue
Peat
Annie Les
North
van Buren Arevos
Ic Wi
Tyre Or
Uires
Firubn
Drifts of Ashes and the Port Pelee Disaster
A witness account describes the eruption of Mount Pelée and the volcanic surge that engulfed Saint Pierre. The narrator details the sudden ash cloud, the panic of residents, and the evacuation by ship to Port de France, with scenes of destruction and loss as the city is consumed by fire and lava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tentinivey
Ateushisnip
Marita
She ‘Ieralt
le Udis
Ators
Imbureyiats
Sida Selea Madden
Yeuephran
Soren
Greece
Pon
Sewell
Tayeba
St. Pierre
Inland Sea Rise Drastic Changes After Eruption
A damaged report describes a volcanic eruption near St Vincent Island causing significant land loss and subsidence. It notes shifting coastlines, new volcanic vents, and impacts on residents and wildlife. Displaced inhabitants and economic disruption are mentioned as authorities assess the catastrophe.
Special sale items include hats and embroidery caps
A fragmented ad lists Kare and Embroidery Caps at 160 and 260, belts, and daisy Mariel fabrics. It mentions 2000 yards of Torchon laces, and Tomorrow’s special sale on tea and Gent's underwear priced cheaply, with several garbled items mixed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Beltsworth
de Fare
Sears
Dead in Every Hut Threat Looms Over St Vincent Survivors
Report from St Vincent describes widespread starvation and danger as survivors in isolated huts face severe hunger. Volcanic activity from the Sieifriere range continues to threaten residents with ash, steam, and tremors. Government aid appears inadequate as poorer districts receive little relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Vincent
Isogatra
Tland
St. Vincent
Sieifriere
Mourtain
Ne ‘Mote
British West Indies Orders to Shoot During St Pierre Riots
Thousands faced looting and violence as troops maintained control in St Pierre after a surge of unrest. Reports describe executions, mass arrests, and civilians fleeing for bread while ghouls looted stores and dead. The Danish warship Valkyria later arrived in St Thomas after a Martinique voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de
Paar
Brayty
A. Britieh
du Barry
Bt. Juche
Anders
St. Pierre
Delongizar
Sen
Wrymen
Rom
Aly
United States
Suntel
Ana
Ull
Mont
Destruction at St Pierre Retold Through Survivor Accounts
Eyewitness excerpts recall the 1902 eruption near St Pierre, detailing a firestorm that claimed many lives. A mother tried to shield her child with her body as lava engulfed the city, while officials warned of further eruptions and investigated the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierre
Mottel
Talks Back May Debates U.S. Army Officers and Philippine Bill
Washington reports on senate actions as bills to restore Captain Thomas H. Carpenter to the revived list and to appoint Francis S Ditrideon as first lieutenant come under discussion. Debate touches on Philippine sovereignty and United States policy toward Britain, with references to Gen Funston and staff roles. Diplomatic and military concerns frame the day’s session as legislators consider military appointments and overseas governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Thomas H. Carpenter
United States Army
Warren
Francis
Bill Wan Ald
Xoutiné Dusinems
Me- Lourie
Mies
Java
United States
Ate Burton
Gon
Funeton
Ma McLauria
Gomer
Teasa
Funston
Viste
Spooner
Mr. Burton
Gosvex
Gothex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irichas
Manila Madras
Atic
Russia
Be ' Crepe de Chine
Saburday
Fede
Sreke
East Six
MR. Ward
City
Tie
Grulm
North Topeka
Mrt
Grutt
State Journal
Str. Ward
Gruha
Heant & Son
Gratien
Hind
Boone
Tr. Ward
Pest
Bowie
All Grocers
Batuday
Tech Iual
Ettenalon Sete
Oxford
Wiltchad
Boston
McKay
New Model Supply Store
Kemper & Paxton
Griffin
Grutia
Grubm
Grumn
Grahn
Dingieex
Yeatertay
Fir Grounie
Lech Aide
Oktahotng
Aig
Ned
City Physicias Hogebeon
Herri Eyles
Tealth Department
Billason
Deoomkie
Bil
Torre
Mr. Fuki
City Puyalelan
Jude
Eae Grocery No
Piret Pare
Elnenton
Vincent
Lund
Vingent
Almand
Vorleuale Cetera
Faterwate
Wallon
Vic
Barnum's
Kansas Ave
Mosiin
Tata Bard
India
Fanny Nainsooks
Atyles - Co
Jacques
Elias Ee
St. Villenat
Trinidad
Charles. Adams & CO
Ae Womans Store
Vesta
Alesse
Ays
Hnee
Hosiary
Inteleagio
Eid Poe
le Cere
Eernes Ae
Stitt
Walsty
Rita
St. Thomes, D. W. 1
Valkyria
Martinique
Burton
Tm Hose
Aie
Oka de Bode
Aslam
Spain
Rica
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!