Virginia Green, Author at SHINE on Salem

Author: Virginia Green

Wild/Erb, 573 19th Street SE in SESNA (LL)

Past Residents

Ira Erb, a Union Army Civil War veteran.[1] Born in Pennsylvania. Having spent time in Illinois and Ohio,[2] Erb arrived in the Salem area sometime before 1871, when he appears as a cabinet maker in the Salem City Directory, boarding with a Mrs...

Salem in 1903

World Events

With U.S. encouragement, Panama proclaimed independence from Colombia. Several different treaties between U. S. and Columbia (and then Panama) in what was called “gunboat diplomacy” were necessary until U.

Fawk, 310 Lincoln Street S in SCAN (NR)

The 1902 Fawk House at 310 Lincoln Street sits on a prominent corner overlooking Lincoln and Fir Streets. It has a Dutch Colonial gambrel roof and a stone chimney which serves three rooms inside. Henry Fawk was a well-known contractor and livestock broker...

Salem in 1902

World Events

British Royal Navy Capt. Robert Scott (with a marine and scientific team) will spend the year on the Discovery Expedition exploring the Antarctic.
General Leonard Wood, the U. S. military governor, calls for a Cuban constitutional convention by which it gains its independence this year.

Salem in 1901

World Events

Queen Victoria dies on January 22 at the age of 81. Her son becomes Edward VII. (He is the great-grandfather of Elizabeth II.)
William McKinley, 6 months after his second inauguration, is assassinated on October 21st at Buffalo, N.Y.

Salem in 1900

World Events

Secretary of State John Hay proposes an Open Door policy, promoting trade among European powers and the U. S. with China on an equal basis, keeping any one from domination. The anti-colonial movement in China leads to the Boxer Rebellion this year.

Salem in 1899

World Events

Russia increases control over Finland, declaring the right to veto their legislative rulings.
U. S. takes possession of Wake Island. Philippine people demand independence and hostilities begin in Manilla. The war will continue until 1902.

Salem in 1898

World Events

The British government makes a 99 year rental agreement with China for occupation and control of Hong Kong.
“Remember the Maine!” is the rallying call in the Hearst newspapers, a major element in America declaring war with Spain over Cuba.

Salem in 1897

World Events

A cyclone in Australia devastates the small city of Darwin, destroying almost every building. Many “coloured people” working in the pearl industry in the harbor were drowned.
Tate gallery opens in London. In France, Claude Monet begins his water lilies series of paintings that he will continue until the end of his life.

Salem in 1896

World Events

The first modern Olympic games are held in Athens. 13 nations (including the U.S.) competed. Most athletes are from Greece, Germany and France.
In July, Democrat presidential candidate Willam Jennings Bryan delivers his rousing “Cross of Gold” speech, but it is not enough to win the election: Republican William McKinley, representing Progressives, is elected.