28 Sep 1911
Page 1
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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
1
Read through a garbled wire service summary of Italy’s handling of Tripoli and potential engagements with Turkish forces. The report cites threats from the Porte, demands from Italy, and the looming risk of naval and land operations around Tripoli with mentions of Ottoman squadrons, port actions, and responses from Krster and other leaders.
A Georgetown home became the scene of a sudden death as a bridal party discovered the groom and bride dead amid a chaotic aftermath. Police hunted for a missing daughter as investigators pieced together a doomed wedding plan and a family tragedy unfolding through Rockville, Georgetown, and nearby streets.
Details emerge on a plan by which American Tobacco Company assets will be reorganized into three new concerns the American Tobacco Company Continental Telco and Liggett and Myers with the old stockholders exchanging for preferred and common shares in the new firms. Cash and bond exchanges will also occur with proportions set for each segment, amid a broad reorganization proposed under Supreme Court guidance.
An unclear account describes a young groom and bride. the bride appears to be the mother of a child and faces a sudden death. The text mentions pleurisy and a wedding planned long ago, with the mother and family reacting to the bride’s passing at home.
Locked in an East Side tenement, Goldie Krustana nine and her siblings, ages three and one, were found by a neighbor after a quarrel left their parents missing since Monday night. A single bottle of milk and bread sustained the babies while authorities placed the children in a city custody system pending search for John J iurland and his wife.
A garbled report from The Washington Post describes James Wo Payler objecting to sleeping in the dark with a fox and being jailed for alleged misconduct after a domestic dispute involving his wife and a dog. The text is unclear and many words are illegible.
The steel inquiry committee will continue its work despite judges ruling the steel trust innocent. Representative Stanley says more evidence will be gathered, and hearings will focus on the corporation and its practices. Investigators aim to uncover conditions and justify free competition in the industry.
An near Capitol melee erupted as blacksmith Keniken confronted Santa Fe agent Freeman and threats were exchanged. Governor and Attorney General intervened, punches shielded and both combatants diverted. Officials lobbied papers to suppress the tale, but reports persisted.
President Taft ended a four day Kansas visit in Topeka and spoke to tens of thousands on the capitol plaza. He praised Kansans warm reception and reiterated vetoes while urging tariff fairness based on a forthcoming tariff board report. He then toured Topeka, Atchison, and Leavenworth, addressing soldiers and visiting the Soldiers Home before heading toward Iowa.
Acting Secretary Hays and bureau chiefs of the Department of Agriculture back a Southern trade promotion to make Washington a commercial center. They support exhibition plans in the Southern building, with tours and reduced fare excursions to lure Southern buyers and millions of dollars to local merchants.
A fireworks explosion at a crowded gathering left several dead and dozens injured. Witnesses say panic and a mass crush followed as attendees fled toward the exits, with many victims badly burned or trampled. Investigators are assessing the scene and identifying those affected.
In Paris a revival of hoop skirts by the Prismodistes drew attention on Regent Street today. The wearer led a curious procession as onlookers followed and commented openly, reflecting a revived fad in fashion.
Berlin dated September 27 reports the royal curia confining Charles Maurice Tason Howard as Duke de Sacan and heir to the Prussian title. Count von Karutz is named Vice Master of Ceremonies and guards him. The ruling names Anna Gould as former wife of Princ Gelre de Sagan.
Eleven people drowned and ten injured when a Seine river omnibus overturned on the Archevêché bridge. Passengers were carried away as the vehicle plunged into the river after a steering maneuver to dodge a collision. Rescue crews recovered bodies and saved others, including a passenger who escaped through a window and helped pull survivors to safety.
Special to The Wahington F 4 Pottsville reports a witch doctor arranged a coffin and a golden bullet to kill a black cat feared to stand four feet high. Miss Mary Tealbella Thomas reportedly delayed the firing fearing danger as neighbors gathered to witness the planned firing this morning.
Bryan criticizes Speaker with focus on reciprocity defeat. Report notes Walisamr at Loncan Nebr and mixed commentary from Ina We sat at Canaizan spree edition. William foortvan deplores C lesutt and blames Speaker Cha ks ae jaration in stance favoring anneadh a wes ol] vers dndwereet utterance.
Annie Crawford, a New Orleans woman, is under arrest after her younger sister Elise died with morphine in her stomach. Authorities suspect life insurance payouts tied to multiple family deaths and plan exhumations to verify poisonings. Crawford admitted morphine administration, claimed it was an accident, and faces possible charges tied to the deaths of four relatives and an insurance policy on her youngest sister.
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.