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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
10
A large community memorial in Nelson County honors Theodore Bateson, killed in a late event. The ceremony features floral displays, a procession, and speeches by organizers led by Mrs. Jabroseay Maes and Anne With Tea. An earlier note mentions a demand for town leadership resignation and security concerns about a potential kidnapping.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills and Dr Nines Anti Pam Pilis as quick relief for headaches. A customer named George W Saylor from Philadelphia testifies the pills stop pain with no side effects. The Miles Medical Co promises refunds on first package if unhelpful, with 25 cent doses and no bulk sales.
A Towson County Court jury convicts Seventeen year old William Miller of second degree murder in the December shooting of his sweetheart Annie Grace Boblitz. Miller faces the maximum eighteen year term. defense had argued insanity.
The jury in Antonio Lanasa's case found him guilty on the third count for conspiring to destroy Joseph Chorgin's property by burning his house in Walbrook. Bail set at $8000 stood firm. The court took under advisement the Plea of not guilty for Joseph Lambure, and prosecutors urged further action. Original counts were ten, but the second, fourth, and tenth were dismissed before the jury deliberations.
Trial records show Stevenson and the Stesensim Dietiling Co accused in a major fraud scheme. Government testimony traces purchases of whisky from the Dry Fork Company, with many transactions not reflected in bank records or reported to authorities.
In a tragic blaze in Brumfield, three children under ten perished while Mrs Brumfield and Mir Prum were injured. Neighbors and witnesses described flames trapping the children asleep in another room as efforts to rescue them failed. Federal court testimony referenced a $35 claim amid the incident.
In April John W Candler killed himself at his home after being jailed for fifty two female laborers in a tobacco factory. His death is attributed to self inflicted action. He leaves a widow and ten children. The Washington Post reports an April 22 note from the Rural Hall post office burglary with failed safe cracking by criminals.
Warsaw James P Saunders eighty five of Lawalton Lancaster County died suddenly this morning in Virginia. Danville Mrs George P Skin ner seventy five dropped dead of heart disease at her son in law A E Fox home. Bristol Galveston telegram reports Dr James T Halley sixty five a former Bristol resident and Virginia native. Fredericksburg A W Robinson Confederate veteran of Spottsylvania County died yesterday near Massaponax aged sixty five. Richmond Mrs M F Hughes sixty eight died suddenly this morning widow of James Hughes leaving several children.
Virginia Representative Carlin denies using money or liquor to influence votes in last year’s nomination. Gordon, Louisa County, accuses him and pledges further attacks. Carlin vows no improper funds or liquor were used and plans to stump after Congress adjourns.
A report from Smythe County says Thomas Blevins shot and wounded George Owens after a debt dispute near Strait Creek. Blevins demanded 35 cents owed by Owens. motive unclear. Owens was leaving when fired upon. Blevins is under arrest.
Edwin Gott Jr a former Marine Corps officer and son of a Maryland former Secretary of State was convicted of bigamy in Detroit. He married Susan Suttltt in 1964 while on recruiting duty and later wed Mabel Fair, prompting a yearlong legal fight. He had served in the Philippines and China and was known in Annapolis Washington and Baltimore. His father is vice president and general manager of the Tithe Guarantee and Surety Company of Scranton.
In Newport News Virginia Governor Swanson pardoned William Boyle, convicted six years ago of murdering Alma Hamilton. Judge J J Burham, who presided at Boyle's trial and had recommended hanging, denies ever urging a pardon. A warden visitor was a young mulatto woman linked to Boyle, who after drinking and neglecting her child, died by murder. Post mortem shows a double murder. Philadelphia friends have pressed for his release.
W E D Stokes, proprietor of the Ansonia Hotel, bought the Chesapeake and Western Railway Company. He acquired the entire stock and bonds in a $3.1 million purchase, including mortgage and preferred shares, securing ownership of a Virginia railroad about 389 miles long with plans to expand toward Pittsburgh and coal regions.
William Peter Barksdale of Halifax County died at his home after a long illness. A native of Halifax and graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, he spent his life in the state and two terms in the State Senate. He authored the priac elections law and defended Judge William G Long in a notable case. He was never married and often stayed with his uncle Judge William R. Barksdale of Houston.
Special to The Washington Cost Bikinis reports George Sturgiss was renominated to run for Congress in the Second District as party delegates backed Taft. Delegates named for the national convention included C A Bolden and R McMahon. W J Thompson faced protests as an alternate delegate.
Special to The Washington Post April 2 reports John Wesley Jones charged with wife murder after a beating that allegedly killed his spouse. The incident follows a separate report of a streetcar dispute over segregation near Washington. Also noted: a Hancock bank cashier and a Graves wedding near Green Valley, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon officers named in Winston-Salem. Frederick Fruit Crop Injured by Frosts in Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys.
A vivid description recounts a New York society afternoon and evening event with Mrs FR Hall and Miss Louise Gaylord among a crowd of debutantes and prominent names. Tables, tableaux, and opera costumes create a fashionable spectacle. A separate Paris to Norway anecdote notes royal state preparations and a Yonkers boy violin prodigy funded by a social circle.
The National Florence Crittenton Mission marks twenty fifth anniversary with Sunday and Monday events. The inaugural meeting at First Congregational Church features talks by Mrs Kate Waller Barrett and others. President Roosevelt reception and public open house follow at headquarters 218 Third Street NW with tours of hospital and home. Training school commencement Tuesday evening at 8.
In Douglas Court a juvenile court judge fined Wile Johnson and Uoywuard Kelly one dollar each for indulging in craps while two other youths tied to a boatblack occupation must shine twenty pans of shoes to repay fines. The case arose after police disrupted a quiet alley gathering with six boys present.
On April 22 Harry Witchawah stood trial in Dora Hall for murder as he testified the shooting was accidental. He claimed the revolver contained no rounds and denied a quarrel with the woman. Witchawah, a Pottawattomi Indian with French and Indian heritage, described his memory lapses during cross examination.
Special to The Washington Post. Albert Morris, a Baltimore and vinegar dealer worth half a million, has been found dead. He had been missing for five months. authorities say he died by his own hand while mentally deranged.
In Ballimore Maryland on April 23 two youths aged nineteen died after falling from a tug off Fairfield while engaging in skylarking. The men were Willa Ho Thomas and Barrell Metin. Badges were not recovered. Also notes Albany five cent fare to Coney Island and a Senate vote on an assembly bill reducing railroad fare from New York City to Coney Island.
An advertisement explains that local treatments fail because the root cause is impurities in the blood. It claims S. S. S. purifies the circulation, removes the taint, and heals sores from the bottom up. The product is described as purely vegetable and safe for all ages, with a free medical advisory and availability at drug stores.
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.