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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
The Wahpeton Times compiles a week end note from Washington to Michigan listing deaths, legal actions, accidents and local incidents. It notes Washington actions on weather bureau reprimands, a Varennes rail crash, fires, killings in Michigan and Illinois, a large hotel fine, and a wolf-hunting club forming in Michigan with multiple place names and people named.
John Paplinsky of Menominee Michigan, seventeen, received a prison term from fifteen to thirty years for the murder of camp cook George Barrett. In other items a Salem Massachusetts couple was found dead in bed and a police report mentions a murder tied to a different name. A range of unrelated international notes follow including political resignations and naval cuts in Canada and Hungary.
At a recent wedding in St Paul three toasts were offered at the marriage supper. The groomsman wished the bride long life and happiness. A bridesmaid proposed toasts to relatives and the newlyweds with a quip about attorneys. A young guest awkwardly began a toast to the bride and groom and the crowd of boys cheered. The minister offered a fervent amen and called that the best toast. The couple refused to listen to any further toasts.
A man argues with a palmist about his wife’s fortune. He urges quick travel money and suggests the palm reader foresees his spouse doomed to die in a car crash, prompting a tense midafternoon warning.
The President urges national unity while warning against reckless speculation and urging Congress to pass key reforms. He calls for stronger labor controls, a lengthened workday, and investigations into contrac t practices, stressing safer growth, modernization, and American strength amid global tensions. He cites Japan as a warning and supports international cooperation and tariff policy.
Congressional leaders announce a return to routine session focusing on budget issues and pending legislation. Lawmakers aim to push through committee work on economic policy and national security while awaiting committee assignments and scheduling.
Washington December 4. Both houses meet at noon but few actions occur on the first day. Routine business includes committee notices and the oath of office for new members. Four prominent House members Stevers Hite Hoar Cheatham and Adazie died altering the session. The House adjourned to honor them. The Senate plans slow work and intends to defer contentious measures until bills arrive from the House. Estimated priorities include the Attorney General Seeds nomination and cautious appropriations.
El Paso December 4. A. R. Sibley the sheep buyer linked to the murder and robbery of B. M. Cawthorne and J. W. Balston in Valverde county on three successive days was finally captured after a desperate gun battle with pursuers in the mountains near San Gerson. He sustained mortal wounds and is jailed.
Maj Murphy force of constabulary surprised Pablo chief of Pulajanes on Samar island at daylight Nov 30. Eleven of Pablo's men killed, the chief wounded, his sun and nine band members wounded, Pablo escaped, his wife and daughter captured.
Iain Hunter Perisher, while hunting near Wakefield farm about twelve miles west, became lost and died from cold and hunger after wandering for days. His body was found by Charles Grissman of Florence. Tribute to secretary Hay as a diplomat honored by Jewish community with a memorial window at Keneseth Israel in Philadelphia. A mass meeting in Visalia to urge Southern Pacific cars for orange shipments to Eastern markets. A Chicago murder scene reports Wes Young’s mob pursuit following the shooting of a Windsor Park real estate figure.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate the nationwide car shortage. Franklin K. Lane said the inquiry will begin in the Northwest, with agents already examining railroads amid farmer complaints of preferential traffic and delays in grain shipments to markets like Minneapolis and Chicago. The commission also asked grain growers for data on freight offered and reasons for shipping delays.
At Spring Creek township in La Porte county Iowa authorities investigate an apparent poisoning attempt at the old Hovery farm. Grant Wells and three family members were stricken after drinking water from a well. Doctors diagnosed arsenical poisoning and saved the ill family members with prompt medical aid. Water samples showed arsenic levels capable of harming many.
Parker South Dakota December 4 Howard Helf sixteen years old had a remarkable escape from death He was driving a horse attached to a bus and crossing the railroad track when a passenger train appeared suddenly The train struck the buggy throwing it sixty feet the boy landed on his hips and escaped serious injury The buggy was demolished and the horse killed
The blast killed miner James Gillespie who drilled a hole for blasting. His partner, sent for a pick, found him later with his severed head and body scattered beyond recognition. Rescue workers gathered remains in a blanket.
Ishpeming Michigan December 4 Railroads dependent on regional supplies have been forced to raise bids twice this season. Prices for cedar and hemlock ties are higher than at any previous time in Lake Superior logging history.
The Sonora branch of the Southern Pacific railroad strike in Tucson ends as Engineer Beltz is released. The stoppage began after the accidental killing of a Yaqui Indian, and the engineer was detained but now freed.
A Brainerd Minnesota building owned by J M Hayes and housing 3 F Dykeman’s grocery and Nelson’s photograph gallery suffered $2100 in fire loss. Insurance covered $1000 on the building, $600 on photography stock, with one man killed and another badly injured when a steel smokestack fell during high winds and a broken guy rope.
North Yakima Washington December 4 Citizens raid a coal train amid a coal famine as Alfred Taylor of Burnside lies dangerously ill with swelling limb and signs of rabies. The chaotic scene follows reports of a mad dog involvement.
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.