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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
2
Montgomery County authorities failed to recover bulk of wet goods after a raid at Chevy Chase. The chaotic scene involved multiple locations and prompted calls for stricter enforcement of the law. Local officials described the event as a significant disruption and pledged ongoing investigations.
An alumnus event outline outlines attendance at a Yale game with the Princeton alumni smoker. The article references a courtly gathering, time lines, and testimony notes, underscoring a social tradition among alumni.
A 17 year old boy, son of Joseph Caplin of South Tenth street Philadelphia, was found in custody after being observed near a fruit stand on 3th street and later at a fair. Detectives Warren and Braraman questioned him, discovering his short stature and background in juvenile theatre circles. He had traveled with Morris to New York, Baltimore, and Washington before settling into a circle at county fairs. Police planned further efforts to locate his family.
Judge Stafford ruled that contempt proceedings against Reverend Simon P. Wobrin and two associates proceed. if the appeal is not granted, Drew and Robinson and Howird receive 30 day suspensions, while all are to be sent to jail for 60 days. The order paused pending a higher court ruling.
Creditors of the bankrupt estate plan to elect a trustee at the first meeting in the wind court proceeding at the courthouse today at 10 o clock. Speculation centers on candidates from local trust companies and several lawyers and real estate figures are named as potential trustees, while a separate suit seeks removal of trustee Thomas Waggaman. The claim of Jonn F Waggeman totals 201,679 with various notes and accommodation papers cited, and a court order may appoint a replacement if no majority is reached.
Justice Clabaugh renders a decision involving patent practice before the Supreme Court. Appeal directed from the principal miner to the board of examiners in chief. The ruling, mediated by George A Lowery of the Plinters Compress Company, marks a new allowance for such appeals in these cases.
The court confirmed the jury verdict awarding land for the Erie Street extension through University Park and Mondrian subdivisions with a fifty foot width. It ratified assessments except those contested by landowners who previously filed exceptions, to be heard later if proven before the court. A separate note mentions hunting before the season and a police pursuit involving a man named Williams suspected in a Danville shooting.
An energetic gathering at the Virginia Democratic Club featured Prof Arthur Peter of George Washington University and Attorney Creed Fulton delivering lengthy talks on campaign issues including the Tyner case. A banner across Pennsylvia avenue was ordered to stay up until March 4 1885 and the next meeting scheduled for Friday. The DC Democratic Club also met and planned a tally at Tako Park on election night with ticketed admission.
Secretary for a local bakers organization disputes reports of driver disaffection and says no quantity of unrest is planned. Bread prices remain unchanged as larger bakers report steady sales and drivers’ commissions rise to offset reduced volumes.
Methodist bishops met to review deacon board reports and Bishop Burton’s European mission work. Conference reports were read from most regions, with Boston and New York deferred, and Bishop Walden announced no protest from Buffalo clergy regarding certain appointments.
A special Erie yard excursion train of six coaches returning from Esopus wrecked near New Hampton four miles from Middletown. Two wheels broke under the tender causing the engine to turn over. George Waldorf of Middletown was injured. other passengers escaped with slight shaking except two men.
The will of Miss Isaphene Filthouse, who died last week, was offered for probate today. It lists 10000 and 19 disposed of among public bequests to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church, General Hospital Society, Hope, and other institutions, with amounts of 41009 and 8400 to various entities. Meanwhile a tragedy at Pushaw Lake reported a seventeen year old, Stanley Wilson, shot and killed by his brother Hervert who mistook him for a deer.
Mrs Burkhalter of Birmingham Alabama journeys to the city station to fetch her son Peyton a stable boy who fled to follow the races He agrees to return but aims to continue horse training and may become a jockey The reunion scene unfolds with emotional tears but the boy remains steadfast about horse life and racing plans
Weather data describe fair conditions across most of the United States with warm trends in eastern districts and northern areas cooler in parts. Northeastern and southeastern winds shift, with the South Atlantic coast seeing northeast to easterly winds. Local notes include temperatures, humidity, sunrise and sunset times, and previous day maxima and minima.
A fragmented report traces the Bennett will and the settlement of a former state treasure. It notes appointive instructions and distributions among heirs, including Magda and others, with references to cities like Galveston New Orleans and Saint Paul. The document’s provenance and appraisers’ report are cited, amid unsettled details and dates.
Former Ohio governor Nash who twice held office and served in the Civil War died after a year of illness at his home on Jefferson Avenue. The funeral is set for Monday at Broad Street Presbyterian Church with burial at Glenlawn Cemetery. Nash’s career included judge, prosecutor, and governor terms starting in 1908, with the public noting his long service and wartime heroism.
Barbers' supplies were scattered across a Pennsylvania venue yesterday after a Capital Traction car collided with a Wo Tregor & Company delivery wagon. Perishable goods were shattered, with damage estimated at 3300 dollars. No injuries were reported.
A serious jailyard incident in South Carolina Charlotte involved a police chief B C Ramorth and a Black man who was seriously injured by another officer. The private event drew about 3600 onlookers amid tense atmosphere as the case unfolds with legal proceedings anticipated.
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.