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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1905
Page
6
Warsaw May 2 nearly 100 people were killed or wounded in disturbances across the city as troops fired on demonstrators and workmen with bombs and gunfire. Women and children are among the dead, and the city lies in a state of fear amid widespread violence.
Report describes unprovoked shooting across Warsaw with civilians killed or wounded, including back shots while fleeing. At 6 p.m. workmen fired on a patrol near Zlota and Bosnore streets, killing or wounding twenty. Bombs and volleys kill and injure across Lodz and Praga as troops quell disturbances. Casualty figures remain incomplete as delays hinder details. The bloodshed risks sparking a general strike amid white‑hot public fever ahead of May 5 proclamations.
The piece reviews Triggs, once dismissed from Chicago University and winner of a Sun damage suit, now editing Tomorrow. It lauds the periodical for enacting a new age of expression with verse from named authors and promises forthcoming philosophy condensed into epigrams, while noting its editor’s own profundities and the magazine's future aims.
Reports from St. Petersburg on May 2 describe a quiet scene across Russia with no signs of unrest despite anticipated May Day disturbances in Poland. In Poland revolutionary parades had led to violent clashes with police and troops in Warsaw and other industrial centers.
The document records several land transfers including Joseph Soukup selling portions of 70 acres to Anthony Malicky in sections 33 and 77 for 1,500 dollars, T J Miller selling in section 6 for 1,200 dollars, A W Burkett conveying multiple quarters to Amelia L Mehaffey for 375 dollars, Elizabeth Lauderbagh transferring parts to George W Donovan for 800 dollars, and Mike Ferrick selling parcels to Joseph Amrine for 9,000 dollars.
A patent medicine claim describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a solution for rheumatism offering fast relief that aids rest and sleep. A testimonial from Mrs. V. A. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee asserts it is the only remedy that relieves her widespread pain, with merchants Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman selling the product.
When the body is cleared for action, Dr. King’s New Life Pills bring a bloom of health to the cheeks and brightness to the eyes. The ad promises firm flesh and buoyant mind. Available at Stewart’s Drug Store for 25 cents.
Harper Brothers of the Donovan building advertise upholstery services with a specialty in fine leather work. They boast over 500 cover samples and offer local references to potential customers in town, inviting inquiries from those needing handcraft upholstery.
J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend nearly died from a hand injury that swelled like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the infection healed the wound and saved the man. 25 cents at J Stewart's drug store.
Benjamin Hanford, former governor and vice presidential candidate, condemned the US Supreme Court during the Social Democratic May Day event at Carnegie Hall. He claimed the court often ruled against workers and joked about using dice to decide ten hour law cases.
The St. Paul Globe, Minnesota’s only morning Democratic daily, suspended publication after ten days of offers to buy. Its mechanical plant to be sold publicly, citing advertising patronage as the reason for the suspension despite a large circulation.
Telegram from Asheville announces the death of Miss Ellen J. McKee of St. Louis the only daughter of William McKee founder of the St. Louis Globe Democrat. She left St. Louis March 31 seeking relief from asthma after years of illness.
A health ad urges readers to prevent germ diseases by strengthening the stomach with Mi ona tablets. It claims digestion improves after one tablet per meal and promises good health, with a money back guarantee shown at Columbia Pharmacy.
In Philadelphia on May 2 two men died instantly when a tank exploded at the Broad Street station electric light plant of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Foreman George Tollinger and engineer George Hoey died. three others were uninjured.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with showers in northern and central portions of Illinois and Indiana. Warmer with brisk southerly winds, rising temperatures. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin to expect showers and increasing southeast to south winds. Iowa to have showers and a warmer eastern portion with brisk southerly winds.
May 1 market report shows hog receipts around 30 000 with prices from 4.60 to 6.30 for various lots and heavy ranges. Cattle receipts about 18 000 with steers from 5.00 to 6.75 and cows from 3.50 to 5.70. Sheep and lambs receipts near 20 000 with ewe and yearling prices from 4.75 to 6.70 and lambs from 5.25 to 6.65. East Buffalo reports dull trade with Hogs pigs at 5.40 to 5.55 and cattle steady lower.
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.