Carpet styles and stock fresh from the looms
A local ad invites buyers to select from a continually replenished carpet stock. It promises best Brussels and Velvets, ready to lay with minimal waste, and offers to cut and sew carpets to fit any room.
01 Apr 1891
Page 1
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 39 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1891
Page
1
A local ad invites buyers to select from a continually replenished carpet stock. It promises best Brussels and Velvets, ready to lay with minimal waste, and offers to cut and sew carpets to fit any room.
The fragment lists Eastern Standard time train arrivals and departures for Philadelphia and Erie routes. It mentions multiple trains with times such as 7:45 am 7:30 am 1:13 pm 5:25 pm and 10:12 am, alongside notes for Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad express services.
A reflective verse extols unwavering will against odds and fate. It revisits the dream of choosing life anew for happiness, sorrow, and the ideal of marriage, placing personal resolve above luck or destiny. The speaker imagines perfect happiness and the ideal partnership as the ultimate blessing.
Orient CouNIL No 6 a branch of the National Union holds its meetings on the second Monday night of each month in the G A hall.
A dialect filled fragment shows a speaker praising reading over socializing and valuing spelling and study. The voice claims personal preference for books over smoking, with a boast about speed and cleverness. The text evokes a rustic apprenticeship in literacy and individual merit.
Governor Hill urges legislature to adopt a state supervised road program. He argues two transcounty highways funded by the state would educate local authorities, raise land values, and attract out-of-state visitors, while avoiding excessive state power or debt. He cites Union County New Jersey as a model and emphasizes nonpartisan, practical reform.
A Petaluma primary meeting erupts when a county clerk aspirant is interrupted by a destitute creditor in the front row. The creditor demands cash down before the speech can proceed, shames the candidate, and forces him to admit he cannot pay the $12. The candidate is humiliated and leaves the stage as the crowd and band fill time.
A renowned English electrician adopted sending delicate electrical measurement instruments in polished mahogany cases with brass handles to deter rough handling. The luxurious cases impressed porters and dock workers, reducing breakage and damage, justifying the extra cost.
Dialogue-driven exchange shows a grocer demanding payment and threatening suit while Spongecake taunts and recalls poor goods, revealing ongoing commercial tension. The exchange exposes a dispute over bills and potential legal action between two parties in a market setting.
In a courtroom reminiscence Mrs Potts and Mr Potts spar over past accusations dating fifteen years back. The jury listens as old claims resurface and the couple recall the style of prior remarks.
Norfork Va March 26 The British steamship Straithairlee bound from Santiago de Cuba to Baltimore went ashore a mile below Chicamacomico life saving station on the North Carolina coast Tuesday morning. Of a twenty six crew nineteen were lost including all officers but the second mate. The vessel is a total loss. The coast where wreck occurred is described as desolate with long sand bars and sounds. The life saving service relies on surf boats due to the coast, as lifelines from guns are rarely usable.
Fayetville Arkansas March 27 Capt W D Dowell state treasurer of the Farmers Alliance of Arkansas was duped out of 3000 by three sharpers. He loaned money to cover a card wager for an apparent stranger who fled after producing a pistol. The stranger’s whereabouts are unknown. The other two men identified themselves as Dr. Howard and Judge Baker of Springfield Maine.
The Michigan horticultural society votes to ask the Michigan commissioners for 15 percent of the Michigan exhibit budget at the worlds fair. The plan aims to transplant a large Michigan orchard to display Wolverine fruits on trees in various growth stages and show ripened fruit with cold storage.
Oliver W. Stangley, who murdered his landlady Mrs Eve Walbert in Weatherly on October 12, 1889, was hanged in the jail at Wilkes-Barre yesterday. The Stangley case drew wide attention as the long-ago crime was finally resolved by execution.
Dr James P Wickersham ex state superintendent of public instruction and former minister to Denmark under President Arthur died in Lancaster from heart failure induced by grip aged 65 He was an originator and president of the National and State Educational Association and a leading figure in U S education.
In Indianapolis on March 27 the governor announced receipt of a $769,144 direct tax draft from the secretary of the treasury. The funds enable Indiana to meet obligations to state institutions under the act of the last Congress.
In Parris Englishwoman Evaline Neal, known as a wealthy widow, was arrested after allegedly swindling forty three men into marriage. Her latest target was a viscount who risked ruin through gambling. Zoe Gayton Wins Her Wager
The Norwegian bark Dictator from Pensacola bound for West Hartlepool wrecked in a strong gale four miles south of Cape Henry. Six sailors along with the captain's wife and three year old son perished after life savers battled heavy surf and delayed use of the breeches buoy. Captain and crew tried to reach shore. eight lives lost in total.
Louisville observed the anniversary of the great cyclone with three large meetings. The main gathering urged making the children's hospital a memorial charity with $15,000 already pledged and more expected. The storm damages totaled 528 structures and 76 lives were lost, with value set at about $2,150,000.
A large stave mill owned by B. Calkins & Co. in Coldwater Michigan burned Thursday morning when fire spread from the smokestack. The loss equals about 10000 dollars with 4000 dollars insured by Chicago firms. Sixty workers lose jobs temporarily as the works plan immediate rebuilding.
Silas Potter a veteran Boston wholesale shoe dealer and bank director died Wednesday He supported charitable and religious groups in Boston and aided negro education in the south and the founding of schools and churches in the far west
New York March 28 Brown Howard Co and other contractors plan to sue New York City for 10 million dollars claiming wrongful withholding over alleged poor work on the Croton aqueduct project for soldiers and Indians. Also reports on Indian enlistment and a murder verdict in Chicago.
Rome bankers and merchants Coradini Bros. of Wreghorn have failed for five million dollars and are expected to pull down several major houses with them. The development rattles financial circles on March 27 as authorities assess implications for creditors and clients.
John D. Lewis, a Philadelphia lawyer who recently died, leaves 100000 dollars to create the Lewis Protective Bureau of Civil Rights. The fund aims to protect and secure civil rights for colored persons nationwide where denied by race color or condition. Also notes a new commander for a Soldiers Home and a violent incident report of three burned to death in Lansina Michigan.
In Covington Nebraska a gambler known as Doc Middleton and Mayor Peyson fatally shot each other during a gambling house fight. In Vienna a pleasure boat storm left Count Arthur Kesselstadt and Countess Annie Freis drowned.
Washington hosts the national regatta of amateur oarsmen on Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 and 18. The event brings together crews from across the nation for two days of racing in the capital city.
Neatly printed notices advertise low rates for auction notices at the Mai office with free publication for those who have bills printed there.
Cork March 28 The courthouse in Cork burned during a government case against Michael O'Brien Dalton and others. The building, including the council chamber and offices, was destroyed with archives lost. Bystanders watched as the roof collapsed and bystanders risked danger. The trial was halted and will resume later.
Charles Arbuckle senior partner of a Brooklyn coffee firm died in New York March 28 from pneumonia at age 59. Born in Allegheny City and a former grocer he built the largest coffee business in the country and was a well known figure after a breach of promise suit with Clara Campbell of Ironton Ohio. Cremation will take place in Allegheny City.
A bucket descent in a Salt Company's mine near the shaft at 4 am resulted in four men instantly killed. The trapper failed, sending the bucket too high to the cage, plunging about 500 feet. Witnesses describe severe injuries with heads severed and bodies mangled.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Adam Volk found guilty of murder in the second degree for the July fourth drunken row that left Daniel Ahearn dead. After about three hours of deliberation, Volk, about 45, was sentenced to fourteen years at hard labor, leaving a wife and six children. The defense claimed self defense.
Norman T. Gassette, aged 52, longtime Chicago resident and noted mason, died at his CuicaGco home. He was a prominent member of the Immanuel Baptist church and formerly served as recorder of Cook County.
Capt Daniel Drew was acquitted of the murder of John McKessy committed at Drew’s home during a drunken debauch in Lafayette Indiana The case earlier led to life imprisonment after a conviction but the Indiana Supreme Court granted a new trial leading to acquittal.
In Foundryville Pennsylvania Millie Capece aged 16 killed herself at home on Thursday following family pressure to wed an older suitor. She had been in love with a younger man causing her to act in desperation.
The Failure Record reports 256 business failures nationwide in the last seven days, up from 275 the prior week. The corresponding week last year had 243 failures, reflecting a slight year over year change.
Aveusta Maine March 27 The state legislature passed a bill imposing a 500 dollar fine or two years imprisonment for using intimidation or force to keep a person from entering or remaining in any man's employ Osuxosu Wisconsin March 26 Mrs Ellen Lucy noted as the oldest woman in Wisconsin and perhaps the United States died in Osuxosu at 113 years of age
A midnight collision on the Northwestern road at Racine Junction, Wisconsin, left one dead, three seriously hurt, and several injured. A mail car, baggage car, and five freight cars burned, with a loss estimated at 50000 dollars. Victims include Wills Andrews fireman Fond du Lac killed and Martin Rae Milwaukee freight engineer probably fatally injured.
The Mail offers first class job printing and legal blanks on demand. It is entered as second class mail matter at Warren P.O. The Marr will publish brief signed letters from county and country. anonymous submissions are not accepted.
A Saturday gale drove three vessels ashore near Lewes Delaware including the schooner B F Fabens and the pine lumber laden A Powell with crew rescued from rigging. Hattie with logwood was reported ashore near Ocean City Maryland. Snow and rain storms battered Baltimore and New York, damaging ships and lifting the Parthia’s masts. Lancaster reports nineteen inches of snow and rail line disruptions.
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.