Tragic Byron Railroad Collision Claims Dozens
A rear end collision near Byron California between the Stockton flyer and the Owl of the Southern Pacific killed nineteen and wounded many more. Firemen cooks and passengers were trapped as the Fresno coach telescoped. Relief aided by Byron Hot Springs doctors and San Francisco hospital staff followed the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Post
Fowler
Cal
Lee Sou
San Francisco
Oakland
Byron
Stockton
Maguire
Joyce
Fresno
Byron Hot Springs
Bird
Davidson
Southern Pacific Hospital
Richard Post
Mani Magowa
Mary Baird
Humbert Family Arrested in Madrid for Paris Swindle Fame
Madame Humbert and relatives, linked to Paris safe frauds, were seized in Madrid on December 22 after arriving May 9. They kept to themselves, burned papers, and guardedly handled a $48,000 package. A French embassy applicant seeks the $5,000 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Madrid
Madame Humbert
Madame D’aurignac
Paris
Mme. Humbert
Humberts
Frederick Humbert
Panama
Roosevelt Asked to Arbitrate Venezuelan Dispute
European governments propose President Roosevelt arbitrate the Venezuela crisis. Castro signs acceptance. Washington reports no public details while London notes Roosevelt’s likely agreement. Diplomatic moves include a Hague tribunal option and ongoing embassy cable traffic. Local blockade effects cause labor dismissals in La Guaira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
Roosevelt
Washington
State Department
Europe
Bowen
Hague Tribunal
London
United States
Venezuelan Secret Commission
Isaac Seligman
Foreign Office
Rome
Hague
Emmanuel
Prinetti
la Guaira
Giovanni Bausan
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Indefatigable
Alert
Tribune
Columbine
Rocket
Ariadne
Douglas
Anti-Foreign Crusade Mobilizes in Shensi and Kan Su
Shanghai reports from Shensi that Tung Fu Liang, exiled Chinese commander, mobilizes about 10 000 well equipped troops in Kan Su including 4000 provincial troops disbanded by imperial command. The aim is to exterminate foreigners in Shen Si and Kan Su and seize Sian Fu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
North China Daily News
Shensi
Tung Fu Liang
Kan Sn
Tung Fu
Western Canada Sees Vast Farmland Boom in 1902
The Edmonton Bulletin notes Western Canada offers vast fertile land with cheap titles and growing population. A 1902 crop area reached 1,987,330 acres with a yield of 117,922,754 bushels as railways struggle to move harvests to market. Wealth awaits industry in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Takien
The
Edmonton Bulletin
Northwest
Canadian Northwest
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
Prices Rise in Western Canada and Sizable U S Land Purchases
Prices have advanced in Western Canada by 50 percent in two years and the rise continues. Migration into Canada is notable as observers estimate 25,000 acres of Canadian land are sold daily to buyers from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Joseph Young
East
Columbus
Ohio
H. M. Williams
Law
Toledo
BR. Paxton CO
Wealth in the Northwest: Vast Prospects for Farmers
The article asserts the Northwest's settlement suitability is proven by 1902 yields. Manitoba and Northwest grain totaled 117,922,754 bushels from 1,987,330 acres, with many farmers producing record wheat oats and cattle value. It outlines diverse regions: wheat in the southeast, ranching in the southwest, mixed farming in the north, arguing unique global soil wealth potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Northwest
Territories
Blizzard Delays Traffic Across Colorado and Plains
A severe blizzard hit eastern Colorado Wyoming and western Kansas and Nebraska over Friday and Saturday. Rail traffic on Union Pacific and Burlington lines was delayed 24 hours or more, with trains on the Kansas Pacific branch also affected. The Denver and Alliance Burlington line to the Black Hills resumed service after snow drifts. one train hidden by snow was freed by Alliance snow plows, and a supply train from Mercer Nebraska delivered fuel and provisions to stranded passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Denver
Col
Kansas
Union Pacific
Burlington
Kansas Pacific
Denver & Alliance
Black Hills
Alliance, Neb
Mercer
Neb
Treatment Suited Him Bowler In Stray Stories Quote
A line from Stray Stories in the Indianapolis News quotes a speaker praising Bowler the doctor for his symptomatology as a great student of human nature. The anecdote notes Bowler treated a wife with a cold without medicine advising mouth shut and nose breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowler
Markets Report Across Cities on December 22 1992
New York shows mixed grains with No 2 red wheat at 6 210 per bushel and corn at 62 1 2. Oats 39 1 4, hay steady, livestock prices varied with sheep 3 00 to 4 00 and lambs 6 00 to 7 00. Cleveland notes winter wheat patents at 4 00 4 25 and dairy and cattle prices. Chicago reports December grain futures and lard pork values. Toledo corn and oats values listed, East Buffalo notes dull cattle and veal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
East Buffalo
Mayor Jones Praises Roosevelt as Peacemaker
Toledo mayor Samuel M. Jones told the Chicago Peace Society that Theodore Roosevelt, as a man, surpassed the U S government in solving the anthracite conflict. He argued war is inexcusable and killing in battle is murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Roosevelt
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Samuel M
Toledo
Chicago Peace Society
Irish soil in a Washington eatery rumor sparks debate
A New York Press item mocks customs officers who seized ten shovels of Irish soil carried by an immigrant in a Washington groggery. The man allegedly stands on the soil, waving the Irish flag and singing, drawing attention to foreign soil as a civic display in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Washington
Mike
N. Y
Stimulating Repression in 19th Century Gossip Dialogues
Clippings reveal exchanges about conversation dynamics and social charm. Clara-Is Mrs Flitter draws attention for talkativeness. Dorothy praises her thoughts but notes dialogue dominance. Lovett Forsyte laments eluding love while May Starpe counsels persistence. Mrs Grace praised for company. Mr Bouncer notes she is no talker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Lovett Forsyte
May Starpe
Philadelphia Press
Bouncer
Boston Transcript
Vintage quips and quotes drift through early 20th century notices
A collage of cheeky lines and satirical jabs appears, including a Punch quip on Cork and porter timing, a joke about a missed marriage letter, Hale's honey and tar tone, Pike's Toothache Drops claim, and a Minnesota reader’s cough cure endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Pike
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Pacific
Stockton Flyer
Indianapolis News
Cork
Shem
J. W. O’brien
the Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
California Fig Syrup CO
Wizard OK Cures
Gaon
Hayles
Augusta
Mustang Liniment
Libby
Aoahi
eThea
Tron
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
A. H. Hanson
Blair
Walnut Streets
Hiladelphia
A. H. Green
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!