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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
3
A garbled 19th century fragment discusses telegraph and telephone lines, lightning dangers, and wire maintenance. It mentions wind towers, metal posts, and a proposal to set wires with stakes and anchors. The text warns wires can shock cattle and damage poles, urging caution and alternate measures.
A gathering at Mrs. Gird Everett's home brought together friends and relatives on a Sunday morning. About thirty attended as they prepared a gumpt dinner and awaited her return, sharing conversation and a pleasant afternoon.
In Kansas City laborers from Yecker Avenue Baptist Church toiled after 11 pm by lantern light to lay joists and weatherboards for a new church. The small, nonwealthy congregation funded material purchases by each giving what they could in work as Rev. Wilkham Harms urged collective effort. Women provided coffee, and daily and nightly carpentry continued under volunteer direction.
Indianapolis reports Indiana supporters of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks expect him to withdraw from the race for the Republican nomination as delegates in Chicago prepare. The Kentucky results reinforce doubts about his chances, with plans to dispatch delegates fading and conservative allies urging withdrawal to avoid disloyalty accusations.
A coal operator faces a tense dispute as miners threaten strike over the firing of a worker who cursed the office force while on duty. The case highlights rising tension in the industry. Meanwhile a mass crowd viewed the Ghinness dead farm attraction near Indiana, forcing investigators to pause. A Chi. suitor for Mrs. Guignesas remains missing.
Captain Durkee recruited 14 new hands at San Pedro for the voyage of the British bark Howard D. Trogp to Tacoma. The crew included many non sailors and cooks, with only one experienced seaman among them. In calm seas the novices managed tasks like docking and steering, but in rougher weather they proved unsuitable for aloft duties and navigation, making the trip remarkable given the circumstances.
Clinton Prittetl, an advertising man from the Courier of Winkydl, Kansas, is visiting here. After a few days he will go to Coffeeville, Kansas, to take a position as business manager of the Journal.
The Rev Father Loclen returns from Indian assignment and the Rev Father Grifin will resume duties at St Simon's church in Washington this week. Memorial honors engineer Ennis Humphrey of division 39 B and L Seymour and notes his long rail career and respected character. Mrs Nancy Wilson of Sa dwyhook town ship visits town. city council meets tonight with park matters unlikely to be acted on.
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.