Negro movement honors John Brown at Harper's Ferry anniversary
At Harper's Ferry West Virginia the Niagara movement held its second annual meeting at Stort college marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Osawatomie battle. Reverdy C Ransom and W E D Dubois spoke praising Brown while criticizing the White House and Taft on civil rights. Henrietta Evans, sister of Lewis S Leary, recalled Brown’s raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Niagara Movement
Stort College
John Brown
Osawatomie
John Brown Fort
Richard T. Gillner
W. E. D. Dubois
Reverdy C. Ransom
Boston
Ransom
White House
Brown
Henrietta R. Evans
Tewis
Leary
Fire devastates Valparaiso cites half the city destroyed
A telegram from Valparaiso reports that half the city from Almadra to Calle Bella vista housing private and business buildings has been destroyed as a major fire continues to rage. Dispatches say the blaze is subsiding and some business activity is resuming in parts of Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almadra
Calle Bellavesta
London
the Evening Journal
Valparaiso
Hypnotist Professor Quackenbos Linked to Crimes
Professor John D. Quackenbos, once at Columbia, famed for hypnotism, is linked to a crime spree. Police report teens Fred Peterson, William Mearéa, Walter Westwood and Frank McAuliffe confessed to holdups culminating in the murder of Fred Mullineaux on Ocean boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Quackenbos
Columbia University
Quackenbos
Fred Peterson
William Mearéa
Walter Westwood
Frank McAuliffe
Fred Mullineaux
Ocean Boulevard
Peterson
Mullineaux
McAuliffe
Ile
Westwood
Meares
Grand Army Adjourns After Fortieth Encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic completes its fortieth encampment in Minneapolis and adjourns to meet in Saratoga in 1907. A protest against a statue to Henry Wirz is sent to General S. D. Lee after a lengthy, acrimonious debate. Roosevelt sends a telegram of greeting before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Saratoga
N. Y
Henry Wirz
8S. D. Lee
Southern Veterans’ Association
Congress
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
Joseph W. O'Neall
Ohio
Charles Burrows
New Jersey
J. H. Holcomb
Philadelphia
J. W. Winanes
Roosevelt
Oil Well Driller Saved When Rag Got Caught
Princeton Indiana August 18 William Moore an oil well driller was pulled into a well engine by a moisture rag caught in the belt. A companion shut off the engine in time saving his life. Moore was severely bruised but will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
William Moore
Moore
Earthquakes Hit Valparaiso Similar to San Francisco
Valparaiso sits in the earthquake belt with five major quakes disturbing the southern city. Four destructions since 1730, 1822, 1830s, and 1873 mark its history. founded in 1536 by Spaniards, it holds vast wealth, a 125000 population, and a premier harbor on the western South American coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
San Francisco
South America
Massachusetts Democrats to Convene in Boston Oct 4
The Massachusetts Democratic state convention will be held in Boston on October 4. Charles A. Stone of Chicago, a member of George H. Thomas post G A R, has died at Marinette Wisconsin at age 84. A parcels post agreement with Denmark takes effect October 1 setting seventy ounce weight limit. Army maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas were canceled due to 100 degree heat. Lady Hesketh Sharon heir will help rebuild the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Charles E Hughes of insurance inquiry fame is tipped for New York governor. U S trade with noncontiguous territories for the year totals 119 million 504 thousand 511.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Charles A. Stone
Chicago
George H. Thomas Post
Marinette
Wis
United States
Denmark
Fort Riley
Kan
Lady Hesketh
Sharon
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Charles E. Hughes
Insurance-Investigation
New York
Illness and taunt in brief exchange from New York Press
Geraldine confirms illness with brain fever as a threat and Gerald responds with a wry remark about the fever in a brief New York Press exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Gerald
New York Press
The Millionaire's Offense Reveals Hidden Daughter Twist
A playful exchange exposes a millionaire's ruse as the man claims a fortune was stolen and questions arise about an alleged daughter. The punchline reveals the supposed daughter never existed, turning expectations on their head.
Beaumont and Fletcher Pioneered English Play Collaboration
The source notes that the first instance of collaboration in English literature was in plays co authored by Beaumont and Fletcher. It highlights their joint work as a landmark in literary history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont and Fletcher
Wall Street Riot and Harriman Dividends Spark Melon Cut
New York August reports Harriman cleared about 10 million as Union Pacific rose to 179 and Southern Pacific near 89 amid semi annual 5 and 2 percent dividends. Bears lost 5 million while traders debated if the move saved Harriman pools or yielded unprecedented stockholder profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Bears
Jay Gould
Harriman’s
Union Pacific Surplus Dividends Rise Amid Stockton Stock Flux
Since ending the Northern Securities merger the Union Pacific has built a large surplus from selling Great Northern and Northern Pacific stocks. The railroad increased dividends from 4 to 5 and then 6 percent over successive months. Reports tied Harriman to speculative pools and fear of market losses affected Union Pacific and Southern Pacific shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities Company
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
San Francisco
Harriman
Southern Pacific
California
Union Pacifie
Future outlook is bright for prosperous business conditions
R G Dan & Co weekly review reports abundant crops and an oversold steel industry feeding confidence in continued prosperity. Weather aided crops and distribution, railroads face traffic blockades as crops move, labor supply remains tight, fall dry goods and clothing shipments rise, and July foreign commerce outpaced last year despite higher US failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dan & Co
United States
Canada
Madstone Effectively Treats Dog Bite Case
In Newcastle Indiana Everett Lowery was bitten by a dog that trapped itself in a fence. The Bundy mad stone clung to his arm for over a week and the swelling faded. Advocates say the long adhesion suggests substantial venom entered the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Everett Lowery
Cadiz
Lowery
Four Tough Youngsters Shock Police with Calm Daring
In San Francisco on August 18, four youths surprised police with their display of coolness and lack of moral sense during an exhibition. They acted with nonchalance that astonished officers as the incident unfolded in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Judge rules on Appleby Wilder ante nuptial agreement
Ramsey county district court decides the ante nuptial agreement between Dr. E. B. Appleby and Cornelia Day Wilder is valid. It also finds Appleby is not entitled to Wilder mansion possession nor the 5000 annual maintenance from the Wilder estate valued at about 850000, part of the 2 million Wilder charitable trust for the worthy poor of St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Tatlam
Ramsey County District Court
BE. W. Appleby
Cornelia Day Wilder
Earthquake rocks Chile cities with fires and heavy losses
Reports from New York say Valparaiso, Chile, was struck by a severe quake with widespread fires and many deaths. Fragments indicate buildings collapsed and residents perished as fires spread, while Mendoza and Buenos Aires dispatch notes warn of disrupted South American rail and mountain communications.
McMillan Pioneer Butcher of St. Paul Dies at 70
James T. McMillan a longtime resident and meat packing pioneer in St. Paul dies at his home after a long illness from liver trouble. He was 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
James T. McMillan
Commission to Hear Rail Rate Reduction Requests
In St Paul on August 18 Governor Johnson prompted notices to all railroads by the state railway and warehouse commission to show cause why coal and farm product rates should not be reduced. Hearings will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keauce
St.aul
State Railway and Warehouse Commission
Johnson
Markets HOGS CHICAGO August 18 1906
Market report from Chicago shows hog receipts estimated at 9000 with 1938 leftover from yesterday and strong prospects after yesterday’s best. Prices range 85 to 86 for light and mixed packers, 85 to 86 for 40 heavy shipping grades. rough at 55 to 85. Cattle around 400 and steady. sheep about 2000 strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market Report Chicago Cattle and Hogs Prices Aug 15 1906
Chicago market news shows hogs and cattle activity with receipts and price ranges. Hogs range from 85 60 to 86 42 for heavy shipping and 85 95 to 86 45 for light and mixed packs, while cattle and sheep receipts are noted as steady or unchanged. Prices listed include porkers and rough grades for various meat cuts and stock types.
Chile Earthquake Reports Reach Across Nations
A Western Union service message notes the Valparaiso fire is closed until 7 o clock tomorrow morning with no reason given. London firms report severe earthquake and fires in Chile. Santiago and Valparaiso largely cut off. claims of ships lost and hundreds killed or injured. Buenos Aires and Liverpool follow with limited telegrams on the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Valparaiso
Compan
Chile
London
James and
Alexander Brows
Hamburg
Reuter Telegra Company
Buenos Ayres
Santiago
V Paraiso
Pacific
Iquique
Liverpool
Worker Killed Between Tracks in Shelbyville Accident
L Miller a brakeman from Columbus was killed instantly at Prescott Indiana when he dozed between the main track and siding as a passenger train approached. The engineer's cylinder struck him on the head. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
L. M _iler
Prescott
Stater
Staler
Columbus
Twenty Four Children in a Family
Cleveland records reveal Mr. and Mrs. Orla Yates welcomed twenty four children over thirty five years with twenty three visits by the stork. The couple recalls seventeen boys and eight girls among offspring. The latest arrival occurred Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Stork
Orla Do Yates
Yates
The
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taft
Harper’s Ferry
Republican Party
Berlin
Evening Journal
Andersonville Wirz
Pacifics
Union and
Southern
Harriman Roads
Madstone
Wilder Eistate
St. Paul le
Wae
Frisco
Valpanaiso
Mendoza O
Chi
Uspallata Portillo
Los Andes
Minncrota Kioneer
Grain Market
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!