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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
1
The report notes President Roosevelt discussed federal supervision of insurance companies with guests at Sagamore Hill. Advisers reportedly advised no lawful way to return $48 000 contributed funds. Other topics included the Hague peace conference and relations with Russia, Japan, and Venezuela amid ongoing diplomacy.
Democratic Chairman Taggart denies President McCall of New York Life claim that funds were solicited. New York legislative insurance inquiry heard McCall's remarks as the committee examined Good Furniture at Auction. A sale at Sloan 1407 Gst planned for tomorrow at 10 p m offering furniture, rugs, and other effects to cover indebtedness and storage charges.
In Columbus Ohio Senator Charles Dick states the Republican State campaign committee received no contributions from life insurance firms operating in Ohio. Democratic officials deny any life insurance money for campaigns and affirm no targeted solicitations to insurers. Union Central Life, whose president Pattison is a candidate, also says it has not contributed or been asked to fund the ticket.
The Washington Post reports Governor Vardaman denounces Equitable Life Assurance Society. He refuses to pay a due premium and says the policy should surrender rather than fund what he calls a monster insurance trust draining the South. He warns Southern men against patronizing these trusts and the political and economic aims behind them.
Reported at Shakespeare public school in Pittsburg on September 21 as colored pupils faced white students over seating. Ten pupils injured in a planned riot, police called, white attackers confronted black children as recess began, with fifteen black boys beaten and some treated at home.
New Orleans officials report yellow fever activity easing by 6 pm yesterday with 47 deaths total to date and 219 under treatment. Discharges reach 2051 while new cases and fatalities show a slower pace after a heavy Wednesday total, attributed to doctors noting every possible case.
Seven year old Leon Cram Teiu was charged with murdering his six months old sister after a coroner jury ruled he set fire to the cradle bedding. Authorities say the boy, described as a thyromaniac, had previously started fires on several occasions.
Berkeley newspaper publisher Harvey W Hawley dies at 48 after a career with Minneapolis Northwestern Miller Denver Sun Chicago Record Herald and San Francisco Examiner. Edward B a Plainfield clerk and longtime Phoenix Assurance assistant manager dies after two years illness in Crescent Avenue. Col Francis William Rhodes, former managing director of African Transcontinental Telegraph Company, dies at Cape Town after black water fever. noted for Jamison raid arrest, Soudan campaigns, and bravery mentions.
Four Schwarzschild and Sulzberger officers pleaded guilty to rebates from railroads in Chicago. Vice president Weil faced a $10,000 fine and jail provision waived. other defendants Casey Skipworth and Todd were fined $5,000 each. Judge Humphrey noted the plea to avoid risking lives amid trial strain.
Wealthy Indiana farmer George W Ford bound his wife and three children in his eight mile from Vevay Switzerland County home then set it ablaze. Neighbors heard his confession as flames spread and he raved incoherently. Bodies of Ford and his children were found charred, with authorities suspecting murder prior to the fire. Ford, fifty, resisted arrest as he was taken into custody.
Plenipotentiaries sign a treaty to be engrossed in Russian on the Emperor's copy while French articles follow. Lamadorf countersigns. Count Lamsdorf to deliver for ratification. Russia says notice will go to Japan via France and back via the United States. Baron Komura in New York shows steady improvement. Also listed are a piano auction and rail fare offers.
Havana reports confirmation of disturbances after a Liberal meeting in Cienfuegos in which filth was thrown on the American consulate coat of arms. Cuba vows energetic investigation to identify the guilty and prevent a recurrence, saying the act was isolated and criminal. Minister Quesada and Senor O Farrill express Cuba’s regret to the State Department.
Easton dispatch reports Albert J Edwards of Pittsburgh elected president of the State League of Republican Clubs at its eighteenth annual convention. Officials elected include vice presidents, secretary and treasurer with Philadelphia and Scranton figures named. Resolutions denounce abuse and corruption charges as defamatory attacks aimed to influence voters and boost Democratic interests. The convention reaffirms loyalty to Lincoln era ideals and warns of efforts to mislead independent voters. A city council vote authorized a 6,000 loan for crossings and paving projects amid Weaver’s call to delay action.
The Swartzell case dominated a midnight board meeting as a mixed vote kept Prof. Meeheim F. F Swartzell in place. Opponents vow to continue the fight while supporters praise discipline and a model district school. Swartzell presented his brief, outsiders listened late, and the session ended with heated, guarded remarks.
President and Insurance Scandals, Beef Packers Plead Guilty. Principal Awartzer Upheld. Accident to Ship at Sea. Secretary Shaw Annoyed Hebrew Temple Dedication. Odd Fellows Rejoice. Perkins Defends Insurance Deals. Rise of Rockefeller. Problems Before Labor Leaders. Aided Venezuelan Revolt. Virginia and Maryland News Reform Legislator Elopes. Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge. Premdert Writes of Bear Hunt. Belasco's Theater Here Rural Letter Carriers Split. Financial and Commercial At the Time Appointed Fiction.
Special to The Washington Post from Asheville North Carolina September 21 Prof Ono a Japan Jiu Jitsu instructor at Annapolis sustained a permanent eye injury in a wrestling bout with Prof Olson of Chicago Ono claims a foul The manager Hirano left for Washington to seek Japanese minister and possibly the President intervention with indemnity demand Hioki secretary of the Japanese Legation said he had no prior information on the dispatch and declined to comment.
Swedish and Norwegian commissioners held a four hour joint conference after separate talks. They report transit trade safeguards and reindeer pasturing rights settled while fortifications demolition remains unsettled. Norwegian papers oppose offering throne to Prince Charles of Denmark and seek a plebiscite on monarchy or republic.
Special to The Washington Post Morristown New Jersey September 21 Senator Dryden addressed the Republican county convention amid questions about Essex County factional gains. He urged party unity for the ticket and praised President Roosevelt while noting government action on corporate influence. The platform endorsed abandoning the Morris Canal and opposed last year’s legislation including the Hillery tax act.
Under Gen Isaac Wistars will admitted to probate the bulk of his estate, brain and right arm gifted to the Wistar Institute. He leaves weapons, trophies, and furniture to the institute and small sums to relatives, with the residue to the Wistar Institute. The body will be cremated and ashes placed in a crypt in the institute building.
Harper suffers a relapse prompting family members to hasten back to Chicago. The report notes Halmers and return, with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offering every Saturday and Sunday service at $1.25 for fraing both ways on both days. Limited hourly service, school books new and second-hand, low dairy milk and Co., 1426 Fat, open evenings.
The steamer Juniata and five masted schooner Harwood Palmer collided in fog off Cape Cod. Six passengers injured, several crew members hurt, pilothouse and smokestack destroyed, foremast carried away, yet no panic ensued aboard. Both vessels remained until daylight. Juniata returned to Boston for repairs while injured were treated and passengers shipped onward.
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.