August Droll and the Great Bird Parade
Fragmented notes describe an idea for a school event titled Brrp Day to honor birds with varied exercises and a schuetzenfest. A separate item accuses Belleville Illinois of disturbing the peace with a drum as heat waves rise and politics and tobacco economics are touched on. The Canada election shifts Tory policy toward reciprocity with the United States. Olympia speed trial results validate earlier claims of superior performance despite a fouled bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
United States
Olympia
Navy Department
Sheriff Discovers Worm Behind Soaring County Food Bills
Shawnee county Kansas sheriff accused a prisoner of abusing meals by feeding a tape worm eight feet long. A county physician examination confirmed the parasite, causing a drop in provision costs as bills eased after the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County
Kas
Li Hung Chang Named Happiest Rich Man in World
A periodical notes Li Hung Chang as one of the six richest men globally and the happiest. It recalls Gen Grant visiting China a dozen years ago and calling Li the happiest man he had ever known, marking him as both wealthy and content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Gen. Grant
China
Army worm devastates crops in eastern states report
Reports to the agricultural department indicate army worms have caused great crop devastation in eastern states, with particular abundance in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. No total loss estimate is yet available as full local details are incomplete, but officials say losses will amount to millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Curious claim links paper quality to faith decline
George Haven Putnam suggests European book paper suffers from diminished Moslem zeal on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. He recalls pilgrims crossing deserts to Mecca clad in linen, many dying, whose linens were stripped for paper mill use. He argues the fading Moslem faith cuts supply of the best paper grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorrge Haven PutNam
Mediterranean
Mecca
Salem paper lauds Mr Bryan as exemplary figure
The Salem Illinois publication recalls Bryan as a paragon of virtue, noting he led a clean life, eschewed youth pranks, never drank smoked chewed or swore, played no jokes, and never fought, despite a fine physique. The piece casts him as a morally upright nominee beyond athletic prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Loyal slave Mary Weaver tends died mistress Sallie Downs
The Louisville tragedy recalls the southern custom of devotion among enslaved maids. Mary Weaver, once a slave of the Ward family and later a servant in poverty with Sallie Downs, stayed by her side after emancipation. She cared for her mistress on her deathbed, wiping the death dew from her brow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Downs
Louisville
Mary ‘Enver
Ward
Mary Weaver
Politicians and Nobles Tied to Global Events
A chaotic collage reports populist state convention plans in Minnesota with August 16 tentative. It notes Charles Roloff in New York under an alias, the betrothal of the duc d Orleans to Archduchess Amelie, and Havana’s decree on foreigner registration. Also covered are Maceo rumors, Massachusetts governor Eustis Russell’s death, Wilson’s Chillicothe speech, and various judicial and political updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cparsoralan
Minnesota
Charles Roloff
New York City
Key West
Fla
Prince Louis Princ Rospert
Duc. d'Orleans
Com
Jose Maceo
J. A. DeHuan
Jacksonville
Mr. Huan
Cuba
Huan
Maceo
William Eustis Russell
Massachusetts
Little Pabos
Que
Wilson
Chillicothe
W. B. King
Corps Engineers
Mississippi
Missouri
Minneapolis
Minn
War Department
Indiana
North Vernon
William Steele Holman
Congress
San Francisco
Stephen J. Field
Supreme Court of the United States
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Multiple Disasters and Crimes Spark West to East Turmoil
Grounding of the Colombia near Pigeon Point. a Portsmouth man using alias John Ray identified in Ohio state prison after a Knox county robbery and shooting. Philadelphia reports an extensive robbery. $30,000 stolen from a hospital. Curfew wrecked in the Red Sea with all hands lost. Massillon accident wounds two Wild West performers. Pittsburgh area drenched by a cloudburst causing about $1,000,000 in damage as 1.77 inches of rain fell in 50 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Active
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Colombia
Pigeon Point
San Diego
Cal
Ralph Wisney
Portsmouth
Mano
Cuba
Ohio State Prison
John Ray
Knox County
Wishon
Beck’s Mills
Philadelphia
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lloyd’s
Learmouth
Akyab
Nantes
Red Sea
Massillon
Buffalo Bill
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Weather Bureau
Strike at Brown Hoisting Works Raises Milit ary Troop Response
Reports note 50 dangerous phases at Cleveland Ohio. Three more troop companies rushed to scene. Simultaneously Russia and Germany seek Pekin banks. Celestial government refuses. China negotiates with the United States on an American bank in Pekin. Immigrant arrivals for last fiscal year total 343,267 with 212,466 males and 130,801 females. 3,037 were barred. Lehigh Valley Coal Co workers resume full-time after five-day week. Dun & Co. reports 269 U.S. failures that week, 35 in Canada. Treasury gold reserve ends at 4 871 216 with 2 338 100 withdrawn for export. NYS Bankers convene at Niagara Falls. James G. Cannon warns bankers bear responsibility for free silver sentiment and urges closer bank-client relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Cleveland
Iris
Russia
Germany
Pekin
Celestial
China
United States
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Shenandoah
New York State Bankers’ Association
Wiagara Falls
N. Y
James G. Cannon
New York City
Insurgent Victory Report From Havana Telegraphs
Late dispatches from Havana say Spanish forces under Gen. Sua rez Inclan suffered a crushing defeat by insurgents led by Antonio Maceo. Three hundred imperial troops were killed or wounded. Gen. Inclan was captured and held as a hostage to secure the lives of captured insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Suarez Inclan
Antonio Maceo
Inclan
New York
City of
Associated Banks of
New York City
Conyngham
Wilkesbarre
South Chicago Street Railway Co
Thirty-ninth Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
William B. Russell
Massachusetts
Shephard Memorial Church
Garabridge
Mass
Comptrotikek Berent
Catford
England
John S. Johnso
Illinois News Briefs Highlight Local Crime and Deaths
A Springfield shooting left Officer Sehadle wounded while Snyder was also struck as a wife and daughter faced threats with a revolver. Insurance rate hikes anger property owners amid city tax tensions. A Pittsfield boy escaped a rattlesnake and a farmer near Wenedy died after a bite. Reunions and obituaries across Illinois include veterans groups, longtime settlers, and ministers.
Crushing Defeat as Spanish Field General is Captured
A Herald dispatch from Key West reports Spanish General Inclan defeated by Cuban insurgents led by Antonio Maceo near Maceo’s stronghold in Pinar del Rio. Inclan reportedly captured and held as hostage. over 300 Spanish killed or wounded, including 14 officers. The battle occurred July 15 with Cuban ambushes driving the rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cp Ges
Oe I Gheg
New York
Herald
Key West
Fla
Suarez Inclan
Antonio Maceo
Inclan
Havana
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Trocha
Deatin
Malvern Fire Destroys Town Center In Incendiary Blaze
Malvern Arkansas at the junction of the Hot Springs railroad was nearly wiped out by a fire early today. The blaze destroyed the railroad depot two hotels the bank and most business houses leaving only three buildings. Loss estimated from two to four hundred thousand dollars with little insurance. Four men arrested on arson charges as residents fear quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Malvern
Hot Springs
Prevented A lynching By Locking Prisoners In Penitentiary
Sheriff Fitzhugh of Malvern and a posse brought three arson suspects to Little Rock after crowds threatened lynching. Case Williams colored, E A Miller white, Eugene Ingram white confessed involvement in burning Malvern’s business district. Williams claimed St Louis as his origin, Miller and Ingram cited Little Rock as home. Theft suspected as motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Little Rock
Ani
Fitzhugh
Malvern
Case Williams
E. A. Miller
Eugene Ingram
Williams
St. Louis
Miller
Ingram
Car Barn Fire Destroys Chicago Street Railway Assets
Fire at Chicago City Street Railway barns on Thirty-ninth Street and Cottage Grove Avenue destroyed 100 open cars 180 closed cars 50 grip cars 50 horses and feeds. Loss about 300000 insured. Fire began 7:30 p.m. in hay loft spread rapidly destroying most of the barn structure. Engine No 3 demolished. engineer injured. Cottage Grove line service blocked for hours. machinery unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Chicago City Street Railway Co
Sullivan
Cottage Grove Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salvation Army
Belleville
Ill
EvrRore
Canada
Liberal Party
Wilfred Laurier
Washington
W. H. House
Npieestinget
R. Higa
Moreland
Eva Neilson
Omaha
Logan
Brooklyn
Joseph Block
Iinois
Bale
Ieee
Snyder
Sehadle
Springfield
A. C. Berrian
Pittsfield
William Blumhurst
Washington County
Wenedy Station
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Southern Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Marion
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Susan Beard
Bloomington
Jacob M. Beard
Maryland
Mount Carroll
Fred Frankenfield
Illinois
Puna
Mr. Frankenfield
America
Emma Keener
Scioto Township
McDonough County
Margaret Filson
Arcola
Scott County
Filson
Centralia
Elmer Hamley
Odin
Grape Creek Mines
Danville
Andrew Kane
John Burton
Burton
Kane
John W. Lanehart
Chicago
Lanehart
State
Democratic Central Committee
Gov. Altgeld
Marion Rose
Knoxville
Virginia
Morgan County
Morgan Couinty 4
Macon County
Maconpin County
Fair Grounds
Carlinville
A. J.bearks
Carlyle
Malvern, Ark
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!