17 Dec 1914
Page 1
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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
Cruiser Tacoma 70 Col is assigned for guarding against violations of the neutrality of the zone. The order specifies its use in enforcing maritime restraint and protecting neutral waters. The document outlines the cruiser’s role in patrols, intercepts, and compliance with international neutrality obligations.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt states the United States is the third naval power behind Great Britain and Germany with 3561 points as a House Naval Committee inquiry continues. Secretary Daniels orders Tacoma to Panama Canal approaches to guard neutrality while a destroyer may be sent if needed. Brig. Gen. Scott departs to Naco to press factions to halt cross border fire, with defense planned if talks fail.
Paris reports the cost of the war to date for France at about 1.1858e9 dollars through the first fifty months. The amount, set by Parliament’s appropriations committee, will add to military expenditures for the army and navy.
Pennsylvania State College launched a three day lecture program in Philadelphia to help farmers reduce living costs and raise net returns. Experts covered topics from fruit tree care to swine breeding and other livestock, with practical demonstrations in judging beef and dairy cattle by Professor W. H. Tomhave.
Hearings opened in Washington before the Senate Committee on Public Lands on the Lane Perrin General leasing bill. The measure aims to develop government mineral resources by leasing coal oil gas phosphate and related lands. Process to wrap quickly for Senate consideration. Vague notes on Admiralty inquiry into the battle Pulwark sinking and recovered bodies.
Yesterday's temperatures ranged from the mid thirties to mid forties across Abilene Houston Waco San Antonio and other Texas cities. Cloudy conditions and cold nights followed by a likely rain or snow mix in some areas with a Washington forecast of cloudy skies and possible rain Friday.
Denver December 16 Frank P Walsh chair of the Federal Commission of Industrial Relations says the commission will investigate the Russell Sage ten million dollar foundation the Baron de Hirsel fund all Carnegie benevolences and Rockefeller charities including the Rockefeller foundation The January New York inquiry will seek to learn who shapes policies and how charters may be stretched by the constitution Witnesses named include Andrew Carnegie John Rockefeller Jr J P Morgan and others in finance and industry.
Tonight at Ocean Pier Baths Revere Beach, the first AAU authorized program allowing women to swim with men includes a 40 yard event and a relay. New England Amateur Union officials report a strong turnout of amateur swimmers with standout Annette Kellerman noted for her early achievements.
Venice December 16 extraordinary efforts drive to secure the new war loan in Austria Hungary devotes mass support. Emperor contributes 2 million from private purse funds distributed to Austrian and Hungarian loans. Clergy urged pulpits to promote subscriptions as secure, profitable investments. Public bodies and banks mobilize with Vienna city alone investing five million debenture.
Louisvill e Kentucky December 16. Edward Prevenstedt will be toasted in a German style banquet tonight by Louisville German societies for winning a five mile Thanksgiving Day race ahead of all rivals.
Juan Sanchez was found dead yesterday along the Santa Fe railroad road six miles south of Tulia Texas with knife and rock wounds. He had about 100 dollars on him and robbery was the motive. Three Mexicans left Tulia Monday evening heading south. suspects not yet captured.
A National Geographic Society statement surveys the Balkans fringe areas where countless peoples cling to languages traditions and religions amid centuries of religious and radical struggles. It notes intense national consciousness across Slavonic peoples Turks Greeks and Germans dividing the region and hindering common understanding.
Moving picture managers donate free use of their houses for Belgian Relief Fund. A Sacred 5-Rect film feature Christmas Chimes will be shown at Deandi on Sunday December 20 at 7 pm and 11 pm. Local musical talent will perform. no admission fee, but a free will collection. Sunday December 27 a Belgian Benefit is planned at the Grand. Committe. Mya.
New York reports a broad campaign to help unemployed Americans amid winter hunger. Cities including Philadelphia Chicago Seattle St Louis Detroit and Ontario launch relief efforts with public works soup kitchens and funds. Ford opens hospital aid. miners seek higher wages. billions in discarded uniforms redistributed to aid relief.
A German cruiser force shelled Hartlepool Whitby and Scarborough causing civilian casualties and property damage. The Admiralty called the bombardment of unfortified towns unnecessary and said it would not alter naval policy despite widespread anger in England.
Dispatches from Santiago report the German minister stating the British fleet sunk several German cruisers off the Falkland Islands and suffered heavy damage. The British ships involved included Invincible Inflexible Canopus Carnarvon Cornwall Kent Glasgow and Bristol with Defense seen aground at Port Stanley.
The general staff reports that at Mlana the enemy was repulsed toward the frontier while along the Vistula the Germans pressed from Kierozia to Sochaczew. Our troops retreated slightly on December 15 due to poor country conditions, but the enemy advance was checked elsewhere and the Austrian push from the Carpathians was halted.
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.