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 Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1909
Page
10
A terrible track accident in which a machine driven by Merz loses a tire and careens off course leaves four dead and seven total lives lost. Spectators are among the victims. Kellum, a mechanician, is dead. One racer is seriously hurt. the driver escaped. The race halted briefly as another accident forced a stop.
A chaotic crash at an Indianapolis speed event leaves seven dead and several injured. Charled Merz's car broke through the fence, plummeting into a crowd. A bystander and an unidentified man died. Merz survived with injuries as others suffered severe wounds and brain trauma.
At Louisville Kentucky August 31 the National Negro Business League final sessions praised the old-time Southern mummy. J S Bush of Little Rock Arkansas offered a report with a tribute and comment on racial work dynamics noting Southern households maintain staff during funerals or circuses while Northern bosses push quieter work.
Cape Charles Virginia Aug 2 A valuable horse owned by Samuel Alerts of Beaver Tam was killed by mosquitoes while driven along a marsh road. Alerts fled on foot with a blanket wrapped around him to ward off swarms that obscured the road ahead. The horse died when he returned later with help. Residents urge nighttime head coverings for protection.
Bluefeld W Va Aug 2 An unknown assailant shot and killed W H Oatney paymaster of Franklin Construction Co as he prepared to pay $42,000. A negro driver’s presence of mind thwarted a separate attempt by Italian highwaymen to hold up the Pocahontas Collieries pay wagon, saving $15,000. Three suspects captured at Anawalt. others pursued by a large posse.
An express package with 82,500 in negotiable bonds disappeared in Chandler Oklahoma. Reports say the bonds were in transit from Wells Fargo Company and had been sold to a bust company at Guthrie. No arrests or clues have developed as of today.
Taft conference at Beverly outlines tentative changes to interstate commerce and antitrust laws. MacVeagh lists 40 to 49 tariff commission candidates. commission size 3 to 5. Crane to China receives Taft farewell and open door stance reinforced. White House golf notes conclude the session.
Turbulent Havana scene as government officials depart for Cayo Cristo amid rumors of army dissension. A new interior decree tightens import limits and caps dealer stocks, with surplus to be stored in a national armory. President Gomez’s imminent Havana return sparks cabinet-change speculation and proposed DOJ bureau reorganization to streamline interstate enforcement. A separate note mentions a Baltimore return fare via railroad.
New Yorker B J G Patten, owner of Cafe L'Aiglon in Philadelphia, was dining in Ostend with Stella Radford and Edna Byron when attacked by "Doc" Springer, ally of MacAuliffe. Springer struck Patten with a cane. a bystander aided him to the hotel. Police captured Springer next day. MacAuliffe allegedly promised $20 for the assault.
Mrs. Sarah C Hargraves, 72, claimed to be niece of Chicago mill owner R I Crane but listed as cousin. She lived among Black residents in destitution for years, received charity aid, and died in Augusta city hospital's charity ward. Burial planned in paupers' section. sister in Newark, brother in Tennessee.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Bernardo Reyes gains support in Nuevo Leon as Diaz regime braces for potential unrest. Troop concentrations along the border, vows to prevent Reyes demonstrations, and preparations for September 15 independence day crackdown. Corral favored for vice presidency. Reyes challenges him amid fears of disruption and anti American sentiment.
Omaha World Herald reports insider claim BE Harriman has stomach cancer with months to live. The tale, tied to Harriman's European trip for possible treatment, sparks market chatter as associates deny the illness while outlining reception plans for a homecoming in Arden. Secretaries defend Harriman as staying active despite speculation.
A bustling scene from a metropolitan paper lists a string of dramatic items from crime to politics. It notes a paymaster killed during a carnival incident, a cabinet meeting at Beverly, political revolt chatter in Mexico, and various human interest vignettes across sections including Real Estate and Sports. Named figures and multiple locales punctuate the page.
Chicago figure Edward A Kimball, longtime Christian Scientist, inherits fourteen Mary Baker Eddy book copyrights and funds to maintain Pleasant View Concord NH. The will transfers the rights to John Garrett Lathrop and then to a trust fund, revealing an unexpected income source for Eddy's estate and questions about ownership and maintenance costs.
In Moyock North Carolina on August 7 a would be assassin fired at Postmaster S D Poyner through a bedroom window. The bullet struck the mirror and injured a sleeping child in a nearby cradle. Bloodhounds are on the trail and the suspect may be captured soon.
Walter Wellman’s second Arctic balloon attempt with America from Spitzbergen failed after a guide rope broke causing the airship to dive toward the water. The party were rescued by the Fram and towed, with repairs planned but another voyage postponed due to damage and weather.
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.