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 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
4
In Asbury country a stepmother pushes to profit from a niece's patron demand for Stephen Hughes's breeches while a tangled plantation world unfolds. Aunt Clarissy juggles slaves, family debts, and social codes as Stephen contends with dance nights, church rules, and a budding romance with Nancy Eton under Major Eton's watchful eye.
Stephen courts Nancy with a grand barbecue and a fast buggy ride to Major Eton's arbor. A broken harness and a reckless dash toward the revel end with Stephen’s humiliation and an almost wedding that becomes a lasting prudence, as he later marries the circuit rider’s daughter.
Gov. Morton commutes the life sentence of George E. Gordon, 66, from 1866 murder in West Albany to 52 years. Gordon, now at Dannemora, will be freed May 8, after a long fight claiming innocence. He faces a孤孤 world as a released man with little support or resources. Gordon’s wife remarried during his incarceration. his case drew strong county support.
Robert Gardner, a Chicago native who arrived in Los Angeles three months ago, is recovering at the Hotel Vogel after a 37 day fast. He weighed 127 pounds before the ordeal and has lost 32 pounds while living on water. he eats only water and rests long hours, remaining reticent about his motives.
Merchants along the Vera Cruz to Progresso coast report unsafe harbor conditions and rough sea transfers harming American exports. Consul Oliver at Merida warns through the state department for tighter packing, noting Europe absorbs shipments due to careless American packing practices.
Authorities estimate 620000 tons of water tumble over Niagara Falls every minute day and night, reflecting the massive scale of the famous cataract and its continuous flow.
New York boosts appropriation for free libraries from 63000 to 96000 dollars this year, expanding citywide library services and access. The rise reflects renewed support for public education and literacy programs across Gotham.
A 14 year old girl charged with assault in Douglass county was fined five dollars and costs after a local court determined she hugged a Baldwin businessman's 13 year old son. The town lacked a lawyer and faced difficulties in mounting defense for the girl as residents argued over jurisdiction and law. The boy and others had provoked the incident by snowball taunting, leading to the alleged hug and ensuing legal action.
A five year old girl named Bessie claims credit for a pudding saved at lunch. She explains she saw it on the table and worried the cat Whiskers might ruin it, but she insists she did not cause the pudding to vanish. The family is surprised by her denial of responsibility.
A fashion writer notes the latest hair color is dark brown with a bold red-tinged undertone. The shade appears warm and striking, offering a vivid, high-contrast option for seasonal styling trends.
A rider leapt from a Jefferson avenue trolley to chase a woman who had alighted at McDougall avenue. The man, shouting I want the lady in there, was stopped by the conductor. Laughter followed as the undeterred escort guided the woman safely to ground.
A sponge fisher lies on the boat deck using a 50 foot hook and a water glass to locate sponges. He must read the sea and detach sponges without tears while balancing the glass. The job strains eyes and body and yields only about 15 dollars a month plus boat keep.
Abyssinian ruler Menelik II and Empress Taitou plan a European tour after hosting the Russian sanitary mission. They will visit Odessa and St. Petersburg, then go to Paris for the 1900 exhibition, and finally call on the king of Italy and the pope.
Sven Hedin reports that Lake Nor in the Gobi desert shifts location driven by the Tarim river silt inflow and summer winds. He notes the lake moves southeast during high water and sand winds from the northeast push it in another direction, with migration not constant but alternating as conditions change.
Hippocrates is regarded as the father of science by anatomists. He died in 370 B C. Modern science began in Italy in the thirteenth century. The first anatomical plates showing organ size and position were prepared and colored by Titian. Great painters and sculptors studied anatomy, including Michael Angelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci.
The Long Island railroad will stop suspensions and fines and keep a service record instead. Employees earn good or bad marks. reaching the demerit limit leads to dismissal, while punctual workers stay in line for promotion.
In T E Pritt’s Anglers Basket a Scottish laird tells friends of a heavy fish. The servant Donald answers with a humorous tally of weights from breakfast to supper, ending with a boast he will not lie to please the fishers in his old age.
A 22 by 8 by 6 foot creature found partly buried in Anastasia Beach by St. Augustine cyclists was deemed an octopus by the local scientific society president. Missing tentacles may have been worn away by sand waves or eaten by sharks.
The article notes a strong link between nervous system strain and dental problems. It cites modern life as a cause of heightened nerve stress and worsening teeth as a common combined issue.
Emil Streitz of Casper Wyoming proposes a liquid toxin that renders trapped wolves and coyotes mad hydrophobia like, causing 30 to 40 hour death and contagious bites. He says the method could protect range stock though fears cattle harm. Local papers report rising coyote deaths and the Stockmen’s association awaits contract terms.
Paris trench work nears completion on a six by five yard tunnel stretching from the Clichy gate to Trinity place. The system will drain the city’s sewers and aqueducts tapping areas from Menilmontant to Montmartre and the Opera district. Machines drive a shielded tunnel advancing daily by about 614 yards with blasting and electric screwjacks. A temporary railway with three locomotives moves debris and material.
The Lake Shore flyer from Cleveland to Chicago last Saturday escaped disaster when a steel tire slipped from a driving wheel. It fell clear of the rail and connecting rod, rolling away rather than causing a wreck, a one in ten million accident that astonished passengers.
California orange growers report a new citrus disease spreading in ships and causing heavy losses. It shows as a black spot on the naval section and mold that ruins flavor after packing, with lemons also affected. Specimens were sent to the University of California for study.
News notes that 14 Massachusetts towns and 17 Connecticut towns lack public libraries, highlighting gaps in regional library access and public services across New England.
A New Yorker recounts that in London even clergy and middle class women play cards for money. Stakes are small when women are present, yet the practice contrasts with American notions of propriety where clergy are viewed harshly for gambling even for fun.
The Hartford Courant recounts Yale’s old exam corruption. Students bribed printers to leak questions until a clever student devised a plan using a printer's white trousers to hide the test form's location. The inked seat became the key to freeing the papers and ending the cheating scheme.
Siegfried promotes a large Christ mas stock sale noting high volume sold and daily availability. The ad touts fair treatment, right prices, and two bargains highlighted for customers to inspect and compare.
An ornate banquet lamp with decorated globe center draft burner removable font and Cupid figure is advertised as a must buy item for those needing a lamp soon. Priced at $2.98 this bargain is described as too good to last.
A 100 piece English semi porcelain dinner set with brown underglaze and gold lines is offered for 9.98. The seller promises no crazing and frames the price as a two dollar present. The store claims wide stock and the newest, best selections in Warren County.
Searchers digging on The Indian Farm, a long buried gold legend in Atchison County Kansas, uncovered a petrified human body with a missing thumb stone. The find followed years of digging for Pensinau’s rumored wealth and relics from the old Indian burying ground were also recovered.
A powerful amalgamation of about a dozen major incandescent lamp makers pools patents to raise prices and intimidate rivals. No stock transfer, but a coordinated effort to eliminate competition through damages suits and strategic patent control led by J H Rhotenhamel of the Columbia Incandescent Lamp Co. in St Louis with Westinghouse Edison General Electric and others in Warren Ohio Cleveland Springfield Chicago and more.
A 1095 foot long 59 foot wide drawbridge under construction will link Superior and Duluth for cars pedestrians and streetcars. Weighing 1800 tons its main portion spans 491 feet and the project cost exceeds 1 million dollars. The Harlem river bridges in New York have the two heavier draws.
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.