Fatal American Marine Disaster off Patagonia Coast
Washington Aug 7 news from Port Stanley reports a May maritime disaster off the east coast of Patagonia with about twenty American lives lost. A rescue launch under Patrick McPherson could not reach the stricken ship amid rough seas and the vessel broke up. A lone body of a young woman was found. a Philadelphia lawn mower and other items were recovered, but no identification of the crew was possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patagonia
Washietron
Falkland Islands
United States
Port Stanley
Miller
Falkland Islands Company
Patrick McPherson
Bankville
Liverpool
McPherson
Falkland
Philadelphia
Holbrook, Merrill and Stetson
San Francisco
Sacrascento
Mystery surrounds shooting of private Perkins at Brown Hoist
In Cleveland Ohio on August 7 Private Perkins of Company L fifth O N G was shot in the right thigh while on duty at the Brown works. Accounts vary whether the injury was accidental during revolver handling or linked to patrols around 317 Kirtland street. Reports note recent stone throwing at premises sheltering Brown workers and a bid for military protection as the Retreat home fence line near Kirtland and Superior streets is cited in the rumor mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Perkins
O. N.G
Brown Works
Trail
Kirtland Street
Brown
Kirtland and
Superior Streets
Brown's Barracks
Another Star for Our Flag Looms Up in Indian Territory
Green McCurtain is elected principal chief of the Choctaw nation in Atoka I T. Intermarried citizens gain full citizen rights. Capt McKennon of the Dawes commission arrives and expresses satisfaction with the results as allotment and statehood seem possible under McCurtain and a full equal division council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
McCurtain
Arona
I. T
Green McCurtain
McKennon
Dawes Commission
Atoka
Five Points Tragedy Leads to Murder Charges
In Lafayette Alabama the Five Points tragedy led to warrants charging Lee Grady and others with murder in the first degree. Byron Trammell Millard Trammell and Lee Tram mell are in custody here after a posse returned from Five Points. Apling Trammell lies mortally wounded at his home. Preliminary hearing pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ala
Uesday
Lee
Trammell
Byron Trammell
Millard Trammell
Apling Trammell
Lee Grady
Editor Chas A Dana Sounds Democratic Duty in Campaign
New York Aug 7 The New York Sun prints C A Dana editorial urging Democrats to reject the Chicago platform, oppose Bryan, and defend honest money and judiciary independence. Dana argues against free coinage, income tax, and injunctions, calling for McKinley electors or any path to defeat the platform. He urges rational debate and unity across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New York
C. A. Dana
Chicago
Democratic Party
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Wm. J. Bryan
Wm McKinley
Letter from Horatio C. King to ex Gov Flower
Brooklyn August 7 Horatio C King praises Governor Flower for patriotic actions in a time of crisis. He recalls 1860 1861 and urges unity with Democrats who support the Union and national honor against anti democratic populism. He states readiness to join a majority of sound money democrats in the wisest action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn N
Horatio C. King
Flower
Tammany
Hisunion
Fernando Wood
New York
East
Chicago
Waterville Holds Second Democratic State Convention
The second democratic state convention in Waterville ended in a bolt after Ed ward P. Winslow declined to run for governor. Melvin V. Frank won the nomination on the first ballot as a free silver candidate. Resolutions backing Chicago nominees triggered a clash with Wm. Henry Clifford of Portland, who led a mass withdrawal and hissing, amid calls for the gold plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Edward P. Winslow
Melvin V. Frank
Frank
Chicago
Henry Clifford
Portland
Maine
Clifford
W. H. McClellan
Conference with Senator Hill Delayed in Madison Square Garden
A conference between Chairman Jones and Senator Hill failed to produce results. The Evening notes New York senator attended notification ceremonies in Madison Square Garden seeking a part in the campaign ahead of state convention actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hill
Harias
New York
Madison Square Garden
Sudden Change in Monetary Conditions Amid Speculator Collapse
Dun's Commercial Review reports a nationwide shift after Chicago speculator collapse. Imports fall while exports rise, easing abroad obligations. stock declines and bank withdrawals ripple through Europe and U.S. markets. Cotton yields plunge amid heat, labor strikes widen, iron and textile sectors trim costs. weekly failures rise in the U.S. and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Trade Today
Chicago Stock Exchange
Europe
Cleveland
Shenango Valley
Mahoning Valley
Gogebic Range
Fall River
United States
Canada
Riot narrowly averted at Cleveland street corner
Aug 8 1900 Cleveland youths mock soldiers as militia from Company F, Fifth regiment, C N G, quell confrontation at St Clair and Lewis streets. Citizens and shopkeepers demand order after bayonet threats against pedestrians and a reluctant crowd disperses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
St. Clair
Lewis Streets
Fifth Regiment
C. N.G
Zimmerman
Brown Hoisting Co
Edward Nicholas
Hecker Place
Lewis ‘Street
H. W. Lamart
A. D Campbell
Silk culture experiment at Sherborn reform school
Mrs Ellen C Johnson superintendent of Sherborn reform school for women pursued silk worm breeding with eggs from Japan. Only about 1 000 of 50 000 eggs hatched due to overheating in transit. Despite this the worms produced fine silk and the cocoons are white and well formed. The Koishiman eggs came from a Japanese guild institution. Johnson plans another trial and has long exhibited silk works at the Columbian exposition earning a parchment diploma and bronze medal. A dozen mulberry trees feed the worms in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Sherborn
Ellen C. Johnson
Japan
Miss Johnson
Kosuki Tomeoka
Hokido
Sherborn Reformatory
Johnson
United States
Springfield
Mass
Deeds Over Words In Curious Newspaper Snippets
A collage of witty quotes from various papers mocks sayings and manners. Banter touches on prohibition, manners, miscommunications, and a French Irish exchange. The piece captures light gossip tone and social foibles through brief dialogues and quips.
Too Bad Announcement Sparks Courage Against Caterpillars
A Buffalo Times blurb captures a young woman determined to be seen as strong as she and her mother consider their choices after news that trees are heavily infested with caterpillars this year. The exchange frames resilience and outdoor concerns amid a town’s mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Times
Plays as an Antidote to Pestilence in China
The Chicago Chronicle notes that during pestilence in China people are allowed free access to gratuitous theatrical performances and displays of fireworks to distract the mind from the epidemic. In large towns venues exist for those who give up the battle to quietly lie down and die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chicago Chronicle
Best of All Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Family Remedy
An advertisement urges using Syrup of Figs to cleanse the system in spring. It touts one bottle for the whole family at 50 cents and the large size for $1, claiming genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and available through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maude
Brown Hoist
iMurder
Chas. A. Dana
Horatio GC. King
Senator Hill
Reaulte
Dun’s ‘Commercial
America
Washington Times
Nore
Detroit Free Press
Wheeler
Indianapolis Journal
Johnnie
Cincinnati Enquirer
France
Begorra
Pat
Toronto Christian Guardian
Chevalier
Judy
Hood
St. Paul
Grand Army
Western. Railway
F. H. Lord
Whitman's Prssess
Whitman Agric’s CO
St. Lonis, Mo
Mall
Green & Kons, Specialinta
Atlanta
Bupt. of
Idaho Fruit CO
Gar
Stark Tree
Stark Brothers
Louisiana
Ae Krockpont
McKinley and
Bryan
Barclay & Company, Publishers
Cincinnati
Ohio
de Canton
Conservatory
ART Auditoria U. E
Ruee Rayzer
Jill
Zonas
The
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!