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 30, 1906
Page
1
Relaying a Bryan centered account, a 1908 nomination discussion unfolds as the guest of Lewis Nixon arrives aboard the Illini yacht. Nebraskans cheer the visitor, he speaks of joy from the gathering, then remains with Nixon’s circle to confer with party leaders before today’s formal reception. Seasickness en route is noted but soon recovered.
The formal reception for Mr. Bryan in New York today begins at 4 o clock when he lands at Pier A. Acting Mayor McGowan will greet him and he will travel by car up Broadway to Fifteenth Street and Fifth Avenue to the Hotel Victoria. Gov. Folk and William Hoge accompany him in the first carriage. At the hotel a subcommittee of the State delegations will meet him before he leaves for Madison Square Garden for the large meeting at 8 o clock. Speeches by Gov. Folk Tom Johnson and August Thomas follow before Mr. Bryan speaks.
New York Aug 2 William Jennings Bryan and family arrived aboard the Prinzess Irene after greeting about 30 Nebraskans who joined the reception party. Bryan thanked reporters, discussed politics loosely, and praised the Roosevelt administration while delaying campaign declarations. Nebraska delegates cheered as Bryan and his party headed to Staten Island for a Madison Square reception.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Receiver George H. Earle Jr took charge of the Real Estate Trust Company after its collapse linked to loans by Frank K. Hipple to Adolf Segal. Segal sold South Altoona property for 500000 to Borland Wardell. directors seek plan to reopen, with rumors of a 7040000 raise to rescue the institution.
Information from Webster County reports Walter Cooper killed Samuel Hightower and his son James in Winona Mississippi. Cooper fatally wounded by Samuel Hightower before dying. The shooting stems from an old quarrel between the families.
Fred Beasley and Norman Southworth of Hoboken perished when their motor boat was struck by the ferry Red Bank of the Central Railroad of New Jersey on the Hudson River near Hoboken. Life preservers were tossed to the men and lifeboats deployed, but they sank before rescue arrived.
Edward Richmond serving ten years for train robbery was shot and killed by guard Frey during a fight inside the United States prison in Atlanta Georgia. Richmond had attacked the guard and was killed instantly.
Aug 29 report from Havana notes ex-Congressman Carlos M. forces surrender at Cabanas with arms and horses, boosting government effort yet amid raids by insurgents led by Campos Marquetti. Battles, defenses, and unrest spread across Matanzas Santa Clara Havana Pinar del Rio. U.S. intervention discussed but not imminent.
A Carnegie system spelling reform is ordered by Prof Mansila of Lehizh University. Civil engineering students will use the Carnegie method in all features, including bridge reports. The notice affects nearly 400 students in the department.
A mob of about 500 men tried to seize and lynch two black men in Mobile Alabama between 10 and 1. Deputies with rifles fired blank cartridges to deter the crowd. A jail visit by a mob committee ended with assurances that the suspect was not present and the mob dispersed.
John E Madden, famed Kentucky turfman, petitions Common Pleas Court to set aside a decree ordering a monthly alimony of 3259 secured by a lien on Madden stock. He contends his former wife no longer needs support after marrying New York financier Lt. V Bell last July. The suit asks for removal of alimony from the date of Mrs Bell’s marriage and requests notices served in Europe and via lawyers in Paris and New York.
In Fort Worth Texas on August 29 a prisoner died after eating candy and several inmates fell ill. FitzGerald a nineteen year old burglar was among the victims and others including Henry Peake Louis Weaver WH Norris and J T Cross were reported in critical or dangerous condition. Strychnine was found in the candy and an inscription on the box read How are you pal.
At the Ulster County Fair a balloon ascent went awry when the anchor caught in a woman’s dress, hoisting her 500 feet above cheering crowds of about 5 000 to 6 000 spectators. She was unconscious on landing with fractures to the shoulder ankle and multiple fingers. The crew released the safety cord as the craft descended to a field a quarter mile away. The professional aeronaut from New York remained unharmed by the wreck and continued to perform later ascents.
Jefferson City Aug 29 secretary of state refused Armour and Armour Packing Company permission to file annual affidavits stating they were not members of any trust or combination. The action followed Missouri statute requirements and pending anti trust court decisions.
Beranton Messenger, watchman for American Bridge Works in Athens Pennsylvania, was found dead with seven stab wounds one through the heart. Authorities blame the Black Hand society after a discharged Italia worker reportedly threatened violence. A large stiletto lay by the body and two men, including a former employee, are in custody on suspicion.
Miss Eula Puckett thirty five a clerk in the Agriculture Department was arrested on forgery charges after attempting to secure an eight thousand dollar loan using a property she claimed belonged to Mrs Fannie Spriggs Perry of Natchez Mississippi The case ties to real estate broker Burt Edwards and Assistant District Attorney George Spriggs Perry The arrest followed a staged title search and a confrontation with Perry at Edwards office leading to Puckett confessing at the district attorney's office bail set at five thousand. hearing expected Friday
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.