Explosion and wreck of oil steamer Oklahoma
Survivors rescued after 24 hours in gale report a sudden midship explosion sank the Oklahoma south of Sandy Hook. Eight crew saved, four bodies recovered, Captain Loring A. Cates among the lost. Hamburg America line dispatch cites Bavaria survivors and suggests rapid disaster with lifeboats seen. Captain Porter notes all survivors were forward, implying an aft explosion and sudden catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oklahoma
Sandy Hook
Bavaria
Saya
Beneen
Loring A. Cates
Boston
Ligonier
Cates
Graates
Porter
Four Quit Oak Creek as State Troops Arrive
A drafty report from Oak Creek notes taxpayers demand removal of agitators from the Caled Mine camp within 24 hours. Seven miners named as undesirables are said to depart with militia due from Trinidad. several strikers express willingness to return to work once troops detrain. Sheriff Chivington coordinated with deputies amid no disturbance Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reutt County
Oak Creek
Aver U
Crook
Denver
Trinidad
Chivington
Second Schmidt Trial Set to Begin January 12
New York reports that Monday January 12 was chosen as the start date for Mana Schmidt’s second trial over the murder of Anna Aumuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
New York
Mana Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Five Lives Lost in Gale Reaches East Coast Storm
The gale from Portland to Norfolk leaves five known dead and over $6900 in damage. Hundreds homeless as crafts go missing and New Jersey shores feel the impact. Winds shift from northeast to north, rain intensifies, and temperatures drop, deepening suffering across many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Portland
Norfolk
New Jersey
Lens Denwes
Opening of $600 plant marks milepost for Helvetia Doused Mile Company
A large celebration continued as the Helvetia Doused Mile Company opened its first factory in the dairying industry, with Governor Ammons among the dignitaries attending the ceremony in Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Helvetia - Doused Mile Company
Woleh
Cvat
Koneas
Ammons Beard
Prisoner Guarded in Wyoming After Alleged Murder
Sheriff of Wachbakie County shields Tom Melatyre, a 4 Regiment murderer, in Thermopoliea Wyoming. Fears of lynching prompt transfer to Kawina for trial in a hot springs county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopoliea
Wachbakie
Broweht
Tom Melatyre
Touety
Kawina
Uprising Reported in New York as Authorities Respond
Dispatches from the city say an uprising against the government is growing stronger. The report notes ongoing demonstrations and increasing public tension in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Itaytion
Villa to Command Assault on Ojimago Forces
Fragmented OCR text references General Villa and an attack against Ojimegede and allied forces. Details are unclear but indicate plans to wipe out opposing troops and strategic movements by Villa and associated leaders.
Gain in Coal Output From Colorado Strike Publicized
The article reports a 1913 rise in U S coal production despite labor unrest in Colorado and Ohio floods. Estimates by Edward W Parker, coal statistician, project year end output at 565 to 575 million tons, with increases driven by southwest and eastern gains offsetting midcontinent declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union News
Bernica
Washington
Colorado
Ohio
United States
Edward W. Parker
Ecological Survey
Parker
Copperfield Declares Martial Law in City Officials Probe
Col. B. K. Lawton, head of the state penitentiary, proclaims martial law in Copperfield Ore. Five coast members at Hillery ratified the move after a demand by Miss Fern Hobbs, Governor West’s private secretary, for resignations of city council members and other officials accused of violating an ordinance regulating salome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperfield
Ore
Col
B. K. Lawton
Peniitentery
Hillery
Mise Fern Hobbs
West
Counci
Salome
Man seeks large sums to buy children in St Louis tale
Stephen Gedo asks for 2000 dollars for a girl and 140 dollars for a boy to support his eight year old daughter Margaret and six year old son Stephen. He claims a girl is worth more than a boy and says the money would come from a touring picture show promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louie
Stephen Gedo
Margaret
Stephen
Seale
Maya
Gedo
Women Open $250000 Club in New York
The Women’s University Club opens in a new home costing 200000 dollars, featuring an eight story building. The club will occupy the premises beginning February 4 and invite members and guests to view the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Women’s University Club
Efforts to End Copper Miner Strike Foiled in Houghton
In Houghton Michigan efforts to end the copper miner strike faltered as John B H Degeraore from the Department of Satur failed in a dual attempt to broker a settlement with the Warring ntetente faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Coneilia Tun
John BH Degeraore
Department of Satur
Mother
Rural credit question leads agenda for Conmiese session
Waehinaten region will place rural credit concerns high on the agenda as the commission prepares to meet. Officials expect discussions to focus on lending programs, farmer support, and policy adjustments starting January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waehinaten
Rural Credit
Lewala
Gale Drives Waters Against Bulkheads
A fragmented account describes gale force winds and high seas battering bulkheads near New York. The piece hints at dangerous conditions and widespread damage along the waterfront as crews struggle to secure structures.
Bandit Attack Targets Policeman In Mich-Metrulman Area
Local report details a confrontation in which a policeman named Joby was injured during an incident in the Mich-Metrulman region. Bandits were believed responsible and authorities investigate the tie of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lietrudt
Mich
Metrulman
Joby Fierden
Keppehelt village pastor shot by robbers
A note reports the Protestant church pastor in Keppehelt, Germany, was killed by thieves during a robbery. The incident is described with limited details and no further names or locations are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paetor Loote
Keppehelt
Thieers
Sittgiiow
Local obituary fragment from Annepune Md area
Fragmentary notice mentions Melane Tilton and a period of illness ending in death at an unspecified location. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a memorial notice for a deceased individual with limited context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annepune
Mostar
Teticud
Short Course Plans Amid Fund Shortage At Fort Collins
Washington State Board of Agriculture officials decide to proceed with the annual farming short course week starting Jan 10. Despite funding gaps and postponed northern institutes, the Farmers Congress brings Dr. T N Carver and Harold Foght from Washington DC, to support the event. The school will be run by the college faculty. The committee will not finalize plans until the Supreme Court acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collin
Colo
State Board of Agriculture
Ammons
A. A. Edwards
J. 8. Hawkins
Charles A. Lory
State Agricultural College
Farmers’ Congress
T. N. Carver
Bureau of Co-Operation
Harold Foght
Bureau of Rural Education
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Governor receives new deportation telegram on Moyer
A telegram to Governor Ferris from Sheriff Cruse of Houghton county reports Deputy Smeley saying a crowd confronted President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners near the Scott hotel the night of the alleged attack and threatened lynching and casting him into the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ferris
Cruse
Houghton County
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Smeley
Mover
Scott Hotel
Latromee Wie-filles 1. Montague dies in city
Latromee Wie-filles 1. Montague, noted manufacturer and banker, died there after an illness. The namesake figure for local industry had long influenced business and civic life. Funeral services are pending with family arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latromee
Montague
Ad Banker
Battle near Sin Day Leaves Many Dead
Accounts say General Ortega's rebel forces clashed with opposing troops at daybreak in Prevdo, ending with heavy casualties. The fighting shifted near Elath and resulted in numerous dead and wounded on both sides, with relief boats moving wounded to American lines for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofouga
Ortega
Ortay
Cepeaat
Local Board Names and Weather Report Note
Fragments indicate names considered for a Federal Board of Control of Banks chair and a New York official. The text mentions a cold spell with a thermometer at twenty five degrees below zero on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilans
Zerg
New York
Olen Pell
Dete Bece Priday
Wilson and Lind Meet In Secret Over Mexico Crisis
President Wilson and John Lind held a private talk aboard the cruiser Cheater in Gulfport before Lind left for Mexico City with instructions that sparked a diplomatic episode. Federal forces at Sueva Laredo faced a stubborn defense as rebels suffered casualties and a captured prisoner was paraded tied to a wild horse, while border patrols remained vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Christian
Wilson
John Lind
Mexico
Aince
Lind
White House
Mexico City
Gulfport
Pasa Christian
Laredo
Tex
Sueva Laredo
Pace Briethia
Mica
John Find
Itodevielt
William
Murce
Itod
J P Morgan Dissolves Ties With Major Corporations
New York firm J P Morgan and Company announced it severed its long standing connections with several large corporations. The voluntary step aims at an apparent shift in sentiment amid unspecified problems and concerns. The move includes notable names such as the Sea Hash and the New blaven op.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J.P. Morgan &O
Auto rules registered in Albany in 1 128 000 count
A fragmented notice from Albany shows a large figure for rules registered, with garbled follow on figures suggesting a yearly total and related health or road safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, S. VowPhe
Cousin of El Drew Roosevelt Kin Dies of Fever
Margaret Roonevelt a New York woman related to the Roosevelt family died from mystified fever at home. Officials say the illness resembles myphled fever and is being investigated by local health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Drew
New York
Margaret Roonevelt
W. Bmlew Roonevelt
Roosevelt
Ojinaga Battle Ends After Mass Casualties at the Rio Grande
News reports describe a three day assault by General Ortega's rebels near Ojinaga Mexico that left hundreds dead or wounded. As federal troops fled across the Rio Grande into the United States officials prepared to disarm them and restrained Red Cross aid along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Mexico
Ortega
United States
M. N. McNamee
Border Patrol
Fifteenth Cavalry
Red Cross
Tonopah Buys Colorado Mine
Denver reports Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada has acquired over 3 acres of placer ground at Breckenridge with three dredges and a power plant, to begin operation in early spring. Ben Stanley Revett will supervise. Tonopah Placer Company organized with a $1,000,000 capitalization, aiming for at least 10 percent annual dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Philadelphia
Tonopah Mining Company
Nevada
Breckenridge
Ben Stanley Revett
Yhe
Tonopah Placer Company
Smallpox Claims Navy Musician On Obio Voyage
Washington Rene K. Fleming, a navy musician from Sullivan, Missouri, died at Guantanamo detention camp after contracting smallpox on the battleship Obio during a return from the Mediterranean cruise. His death brings the smallpox toll aboard the Obio to two sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rene K. Fleming
Mediterranean
Guantanamo
Sullivan
Fod
All Arkansas Saloons Closed Under Liquor Law
Fort Smith Arkansas reports all saloons must close under a state liquor law effective January 1. Courts will rule on petitions seeking licensed liquor outlets, keeping closures in place until final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Arkeuene
Bank Clerk Arrested in Havana Embezzlement Case
Tampa police report a Havana bank embezzlement of about ten thousand dollars involving a young clerk named Tobago or Tolbaldo, alleged fugitive, arrested in Tampa at the request of Canaula Bor authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fie
Havana
Tobaldo
Canaula Bor
No White House New Year Reception This Year
Washington marks New Year without a White House reception for the first time since President Monroe era, as capital festivities proceed without the customary presidential ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Capital
Monroe
Cheyenne Jeweler W. B. Buechner Dies at La Junta Home
Death of Cheyenne placer manufacturing jeweler Wyon B D Buechner after months of illness. He died at the La Junta home of his daughter Mrs Mamie McKee. The funeral was conducted by a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyon
B.D. Buechner
Placer Manufacturing Jeweler
Mamie McKee
la Junta
Cole
Hte Wee
Robbers Strike Fredowia Valley Bank Ridge City
Robbers broke into the Fredowia Valley Bank and escaped with between 7000 and 10000 dollars. Police padlocked the scene and launched an investigation as local residents awaited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predo Ia
Fredowia Valley Bank
Bryan to Tour Midwest with Speaking Engagements
Secretary Bryan announces a speaking tour across the Middle West. He will begin in Kansas City January 4, Topeka January 5, Lincoln January 6, Chicago January 8, Toledo January 9, and plans a return to Washington January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan Lait
Middle West
Kansas City
Topeke
Linceln
Chicago
Toledo
Waeblogton
Jan Bo
Vicksburs Mina di A Hobbe Acquitted by Jury
The case from Vicksburg involves A Hobbe charged with receiving and squealing three bribes. A jury acquitted the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburs
Mina di
A. Hobbe
Wee
Wyoming Prosperous Year Highlights Oil Boom and Growth
The 1918 Wyoming survey credits industrial advance across mining oil coal and agriculture. Oil from Salt Creek and others surged with a 15 million dollar value in 1913 and Casper leads growth. coal output rose to 9 million tons while irrigation expansion reaches 3.4 million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Newe Farvice Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Salt Creek
Midwest of Company
Salt Creek Feld
Casper
Big Horn County
Lander
Uinta County
Converse County
Efxteen
Colorado
Burlington
Powder River
Orin Junction
Colorado & Southern
Orin
Ihe Gaemeney
Wendover
Union Pacific
Think What They Bay
A brief suggests listening to men speak their minds and notes that hut dwellers who voice opinions often say things that provoke disagreement.
Grateful Kentucky farmer backs Dodd’s Kidney Pills
An elderly farmer, 77 year old W. G. Smith of Ethel Kentucky, testifies that Dodd’s Kidney Pills have greatly helped his weak back and bladder inflammation. He credits the remedy with saving his life and says it keeps him from backaches. He allows publication of his full testimonial and picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Mr. Smith
Buffalo
One of His Attractions Cynical Young Woman Observes Gents
A fragment from Atlantic Monthly reflects on cynicism and social behavior. A young woman notes she can predict a gentleman’s actions, unlike others, suggesting the chasm between idealized manners and ordinary behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cada Gore
Joghan
Atlantic
Relire of Past Wars Displayed in Eye Parish Church
Two ancient helmets are suspended in Eye parish church Suffolk. One is a peaked closed helm likely Italian work from about 1610 valued at 210. The other is an open helmet dating to the time of the Spanish Arms era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eye
Suffolk
England
Fragmented OCR: Local Notice Lacks Clear Details
Incomplete text fragment shows a local notice mentioning actions and officials but lacks dates names or places. The readable parts hint at an official process or requirement without concrete specifics for summary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uni
News Berline
Geven
Betheriff Heldom
Craige Kvaerner
Elvertll
Tole
Lhetto
Elalie
Thomas H. Birch
Burlington, N. 4
Portugal
Wight
Marines Les
Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Western Newsoaper
Crow Heart
Congress
Secretary Lane
J. W. Bryan
Gryan
Secretary of State
Ike Him
Albania
Frederick of
Wied
Balkan
Carmen Sylva
Romania
Pauline of
Wurtemberg
Huerta
Westerh Newsaver Union News Service
Rio Grande
Tonopah
Colorado Mine
Sailor
Arkansas
Kentughy Bank
Bryan Oo
Bate
Pande
Esper
Putnam
Jalure
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!