President's message asks new rail laws
President Wilson's address to Congress emphasizes railway regulation and reforms. He urges rapid passage of Interstate Commerce Commission reorganization, standard work hours, wage standards, and public arbitration to prevent strikes. He warns against delaying essential measures for the nation's economic and military needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Howie of
Hue
Tha Henate
Heciste
Paraval
Senate
House of Representatives
Kingdon Ty
Porto Rico
Fragmentary report on an explosion and rescue attempts
Disjointed notes describe a visitor's testimony about an explosion and sounds of detonations. Mentions of Moloney and others imply casualties or drownings, but the garbled text leaves key details unclear and names uncertain.
Fragmentary Detroit Brow Br Chronicle Teaser
Incoherent OCR fragment describes a dated Detroit scene with unclear names and events. It hints at a convention method and a matinee, mentioning actions and people in a garbled sequence. The text lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to anchor a full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hig Day Off From Birmlmnshant Yo Mie Wiig
Fragmented OCR text describes a ceremony at a bar mitzvah with names like Thea Wallad and Akh ee. It references a bat mitzvah style event and mentions Miss ering the caiinthd at Aeteny. The passage is garbled but indicates a Jewish rite and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmit’ Metyits
Mir
Denarhtars
Cory Teethad
Wallad
Greek King Constantine blamed for Athens outbreak
London reports Britain and allies weighing radical steps with Greece amid fighting in Athens. A Greek reservist fired on Friday at the Zappeion. French and British marines defended the building as casualties mounted. Public anger in London grows over Constantine and his advisers, with calls to curb royal influence. The Greek government promises protection for entente nationals and restoration of normal order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
Constantine
Athens
Sale
Fulk
Itonel
Robert
Britain
Star
Zapprecion
du Fournet
Zauppeion
Lord Robert
al- Jind
Arthur Jiynch
Robert Cell
Bandon
Dec
Entente
At Athens
Reuters
Yenixellyta
Cirelyuy
Ule
Atlens Greah
Seralofti
Hammond Judge and Court Targeted In Shootings
In Hammond Indiana two separate shootings struck a judge and a juror along with a court bailiff. Judge Charles Greenwald sustained arm and side wounds while bailiff Louis DuBuuw died from his injuries and juror George Robbins was wounded. The attacker Michael Inilk reportedly opened fire at the judge and was captured. A separate earlier attempted strike hit Judge Greenwald in the head but did not prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surkceonk
Leskalik Wits
Typhus Ravages Turkish Army in Syria
Disorder spreads among Turkish forces in Syria as typhus cases surge, crippling units and forcing medical and logistical responses. Reports describe fever, high mortality risk, and strain on supply lines amid harsh desert conditions and shifting fronts.
Wilson to Stand Pat on Canadian Law Push
Congress opens in Washington with Labor groups pressing disputes act and living cost relief. President Wilson backs urgent railroad legislation and a compulsory dispute investigation while warning against a new strike risk. House leaders announce party strength and aim to push key laws as the opening day unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pat
Eton
D.C
Pep
Clark
Kitelin
House
Congress
Brotherheods
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Marines Assaulted by Dominico Natives in Santo Domingo
In an engagement near Macoris Santo Domingo on November 29, American marines clashed with natives. Many were wounded on both sides, with heavier Dominican losses. Captain Knapp reported the incident to the Navy Department, noting American forces suffered few injuries while the total native casualties were not specified. The clash occurred during a mission to disarm and establish control in Macoris following a recently proclaimed military order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nec
Macorla
Santo Domingo
Novourbis
Navy Department
Knapp
Haldl Wal Santo Donne
Macoris
Dlaarm- Spercht
Tiniekion Iy
Lex
Oneburest Tre
Marsttt von Mackenson
Argecin
Piteshil
von Palkenhayn
Soulhoard
Tetenis
Mitex
Bucharest
Someynal
von Markensens
von Maekensen
de Trudi
Ponharnst
Fle
Damatie
Rose
Sienepal Saicharettis
Duffense
Bisbern
Sheen
Kiche Haha
Wold Este von Malbentiuyn
Util Poss Oly Petrent
Ecnuan
Ohne
Uae
Eypen
Hamsary
Thei
Race Driver Not Expected To Recover In Uniontown Event
A racing accident at Tariantown speedway left the driver Dee doo dynamite Cite vin injured and not expected to recover. Hospital reports showed the patient suffered a sinking spell but the condition of other injured people improved, with several discharged from the hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Dee
Doo Dynamite Citevin
Inmdunnpelly
Tariantown Speedway
Ifieripeda
Wil
Pital
Stolen Car With Baby In Back Seat Recovered Near Park
The four year old daughter of Louly Pod was found asleep in the back seat of her father’s car stolen Saturday night. A police officer spotted the vehicle in a park near dawn Sunday and the child woke as the car stopped, prompting the suspect to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lola
Louly Pod
Machine Inn Park
Owen to Push Fight for Election Bill
Senator Owen of Oklahoma plans a push to introduce a comprehensive election bill tomorrow. The measure seeks an inquiry into expenditure of all partisan donations and aims to confront national calls for reform amid rising calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Warrington
Dee
Owain
Denunerat
Oklahomay
Early Verdict Sought On Eight Hour Act In Rail Case
The Supreme Court was asked today to expedite hearings in the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad case challenging the Adamson eight hour act. Solicitor General Dawes presented the motion in open court as railroads push for a swift conference date. Aiming to ease court logistics, the motion seeks a December 18 preferred date and includes a proposal to suspend litigation over the Adamson act and protect railroad employees’ finances during the process. Kansas City judge Hook’s November ruling that the act is not unconstitutional is cited in the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Cine
Dawa
Department of Justles
Alcownack
Te Hollly
Adaison
William ©. Hook
Kansas City
Russia Promises Turkey Strait Access After War
Petrograd reports Premier Trepoff announced a proclamation stating Russia, France, and Great Britain agreed in 1946, later approved by Italy, to grant Russia indefinite control of the straits and Constantinople. He framed this as the culmination of a long, costly alliance against Turkey, noting past neutrality guarantees and the aim to reach the open sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Dev
Duma
Trepoff
Russia
France
Great Britain
Iter
Italy
Straits
Constantinoale
Trepoti
Turkey
Patis
Procier
Treport
Treput
Speachers
Women Demand Peace and Riot in Berlin Plebiscite Tense
Dispatch from Jannion Dec 4 reports a women led demonstration outside Charlottenburg protesting wartime provisions. Servants and wives of soldiers joined calls for peace and fair terms, with demands for days off and protection for families amid factory shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jannion
Ain Amstey
Vebu- Braph
Charlottenburg
de Woten
Navy orders lights restricted in Canadian waters
The Dominion navy department ordered vessels in Canadian waters to carry only indispensable lights to aid navigation. The precautionary rule aims to counter the unlikely threat of German submarine activity off the Atlantic coast, with the move announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Dominion Navel
Luis
Gurmann
Atlante
Archbold executive report on critical medical condition update
Archbury area witnessed a brief health bulletin as Targlows of Stumlura QR, New Jersey, remained critically ill with a reported proportionate appendage condition. No change from yesterday was noted, with officials stating the situation unchanged at his hotel today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbury
Stumlura QR Company
New Jersey
South Dakota Senator Pushes Direct Election Vote
A South Dakota senator advocates direct voter elections, arguing for constitutional reforms to replace electoral processes. The brief notes opposition from unnamed figures and cites ongoing debates about election methods and voter registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Germans Near Capital Amid Complex Balkan Pushes
Fragmentary war dispatches describe German and Austro German forces driving toward Bucharest amid multi front pressure from the Allies. Reports cite heavy fighting around Dobruja, Carpathian passes, and the Argeș line as Russian and Serbian actions join the broader axis defense.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Essage
Washington, D.C
Dew
Rn Seul
Porto Bley
Interstai Cummnanrne Commission
Treiant
Messane
Cromlemen
Ees
Qwantry
Vonductara
Interstate Commerce Cormintasti
House of Representatves
Tia
Interstate Transportaisin
Ian Tnies
Lee Weil
Cam- Pease Tols
Casper Ge
Lanny Weidh
Oarth
Son Ross
Bram Ther
Snewt
Temdlon
England
Australia
Wong
Ion
Vane
Mss Toooh
Wien
Maloney
Phas
Eld
Greece
Syria
Kitchin
Mark
Scully
Beakes
Michigan
Wali
Marshal
White House
Domingo
Real Brivo
Germany
Prange
Davis
Supreme Court
Dardanelles
Atralts
Archbold
Witslungton
Jobart
Sowiih Maketa
Wall Notpedaee
Tolarcoa Magstas
von Falkenhayn
Magkonsen
Dobrudju
Lennans
Mission Tecoon
Feren
Wir
Paria
Dow
Giruishte
Coma
Soli
Dawe
Creme
Despeeite
Jbl
New York
Arid Ieee
Tvesti
Piv Pemdupeas
Germam
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!