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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
6
An odd column notes James Ressent Lower will deliver the oration at Harvard’s 240th anniversary with unusual honors planned for early November. The piece mentions global events from New Zealand to Australia and a drought breaking, plus quinine consumption and earthquakes, all in a brisk, humorous tone.
The Cincinnati Memorial Association circulates a petition asking the Ohio General Assembly to appropriate $25,000 for a monument to President William Henry Harrison. His grave near Cincinnati is described as neglected.
Charles Lawton of Massachusetts sent a one dollar bill in a letter twenty years ago and never received it. He now intends to sue the United States for the missing money. In Jersey City a reporter whipped thrice in one day testifies before a grand jury seeking redress for a single item, as others run short of that article.
A card announces a meeting of Southern newspaper women in Greensboro North Carolina on November 3 to organize a Southern Woman's Press Association. The Southern Woman lists more than fifty women connected with Southern newspapers.
The riverbank above New Orleans at Plaquemine continues to erode with four acres of ground slipping into the Mississippi. Water now covers former house sites and reaches depths capable of floating the largest vessels, arousing widespread fear.
A number of people claim to have found quake preventives but the article argues the only reliable method to avoid shocks is to suspend all buildings a few inches above ground with balloons. This method would also prevent damp and mold in cellars.
A recent volcanic disturbance in New Zealand has laid a dust layer about three inches deep over two thousand square miles. Four hundred square miles are wholly destroyed, and sixteen hundred miles suffer severe damage.
An old Niagara Falls resident proposes embedding bodies in cement to preserve color, claiming his corpse should be treated by this process. The item also jokes about cheap cigars containing many acids and chemicals, and laments gun violence with revolvers often hitting the wrong person.
President Terre’s message to the Uruguayan Congress reveals civil commotions strain the economy. To cover a deficit, the government will issue an internal loan of 2.9 million dollars and raise customs tariffs. Annual revenue stands at about 12.05 million with existing debt around 60.08 million, signaling a serious fiscal challenge.
Rev Dr C A Barron of Boston warns against generalizing from a few defalcations noting 410000 and more in the city hold trust without default. He claims 10000 honest men for every dishonest one and urges discernment in judging public virtue.
George Govin, newly married, is described as a remarkable heir to over 60 million. The text notes he is a monographer, can operate the telegraph, and keeps good books. He claims he could earn a living as a daily paper reporter if needed to acquire capital to sustain his wealth.
An old Waterville citizen recalls 1825 customs when both men and women walked barefoot to church in Lewiston Journal style. They carried shoes and stockings to wear inside the meeting house, a practice once common in many towns. The memory ties to early prosperity and local life.
September fire losses in the United States and Canada totaled 6.5 million dollars, slightly below the prior years' average. By October 1 1886 fire waste reached 83 million, vs 71.5 million in 1885. Business failures in the nine months to September 30 stood at 7,582 with total liabilities around 77.11 million.
The piece details Republican gains in Connecticut towns, New York and New Jersey nominations, and district races across several states. It notes party platforms on convict labor taxation and liquor control, plus nominations in New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Connecticut. It also mentions labor union protection actions in New York and a set of congressional nominees with several incumbents renominated. A Pittsfield auditor scandal and a notable death near Franklin Falls are also recorded.
Nominations were listed by party and district including Republicans Henry Loud and Thomas Todd, Democrats John Carlisle, and Fusion John Fedowa. The Episcopal triennial council met in Chicago with Rev. Morgan Dix presiding. Indiana urged horse killings for hoof disease. A mine explosion near Deadwood killed four and injured six. Atlanta allowed breweries to deliver to private residences. Utah reports polygamy enforcement and declining plural marriages. Colorado Democrats nominated Alva Adams for governor. Georgia elects Jevereton as governor. A bale of ramie and jute shipped to New Orleans. Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana district nominations. Des Moines board debates salvation after life. Sioux City officers arrested saloonkeepers in Haddock murder case.
On the 7th and 8th, various crimes and incidents occurred. Chicago anarchists faced possible execution after a trial ruling, a man killed a woman and himself in Mississippi, a prairie fire in Montana destroyed wood, and a water spout damaged Texas property. Additional notes include earthquake shocks in South Carolina, a large strike by workmen, Pinkerton protection at the Stock Yards, and political nominations in several states.
Reports from multiple regions describe Niapu island villages destroyed by an earthquake, volcanic dust blanketing ground, a 200 foot hill formed, and a 80 degree London shade temperature. Cholera deaths surge in Corea and Italy. Cuban tobacco factories shut by strike. Spanish Cabinet resignations. Bulgarian army political movement grows. Delhi Hindu Muslim violence kills seventeen.
Republican nominees in New York and Illinois districts clash with independent groups while cholera cases rise in Austro Hungary. U S exchanges total 1.174 billion this week, with declines from last year. Chicago anarchists sentenced. fires devastate Punxsutawney and Cincinnati. Baseball champs and league standings note.
The American Board of Foreign Missions rejected the new doctrine of probation in a late 19th century Congregationalist conference. Debate between old and new school leaders continued with resolutions urging caution on doctrinal tests for missionaries and calling for a church council for major questions. Speakers included Prof. Egbert Smyth and Dr. Alden with support from leaders like Dr. Bartlett and President Hopkins. The next meeting will be in Springfield, Mass.
Judge Gary refused a new trial for the Haymarket incident defendants Spies Schwab Fischer Neebe and Lingg as they addressed the court before sentencing. Sentencing may occur Friday December 8 with Engel Parsons and Fielden to speak. executions likely December 3.
A major development in the Haddock murder case places John Arensdorf as the shooter after Leavitt confessed the conspiracy. Arrests include Munchrath, Sherman, Leader, and Lange with warrants out for others. The trial is set to begin Monday in Kingsley.
Chicago October 9. A mass walkout by packing-house workers at the Stock Yards over a return to a ten-hour day left about 12,000 men unemployed. Armour & Co. and other firms faced coordinated refusals as workers left after mass meetings, with Pinkerton guards and Knights of Labor concerns shaping the standoff.
Hon. Austin F. Pike United States Senator died on his Franklin Falls farm while walking. Ill for a year he had recently felt better and planned to be in Washington this winter. Pike born 1819 served NH House and Senate, led Republican State Committee, and held seats in Congress and the Senate.
The firm J. C. Ferguson & Co. collapses after managing partner N M Neeld flees to Canada. About 400,000 in borrowed funds backed by dubious warehouse receipts are missing. Banks in New York and Chicago face losses, while brokers on the board also suffer. Neeld, son-in-law of the late partner, left with his wife.
The season nearly ends with Chicago claiming the National League championship while St Louis secures the Association trophy. The final records note Detroit New York Philadelphia Boston St Louis Kansas City Washington strong division showings. other notes recall honorable life events and distant maritime news.
A meditation on home love from distant Afar precedes mixed items on crime and court, including anarchists sentenced by Judge Gary, and brief notices of deaths, fires, and political returns. The column blends travel vignette with sensational legal outcomes and local incidents.
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.