05 Apr 1918
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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe a large Kansas City blaze causing extensive damage to a building valued at approximately 4780,000. The report mentions several names, routes, and unclear details about responders, bystanders, and potential victims, with scattered references to dates and locations, but the exact incidents remain unclear.
A cryptic note from Cofton hints at a target near 35 cents in a puzzling scheme. The fragment suggests local confusion over prices and a possibly improvised plan. Community officials urge caution as investigators seek to clarify the odd figure.
A brief report notes a disturbance at a local site involving Adit Spa Bree and Ty And Saguten. Investigators describe a water-related incident that affected several individuals, with authorities pursuing initial leads and safety measures in the Volafarey area.
The calendar lists weather outlooks and a theater sequence with showtimes and venues. It mentions performances at The Theater and Nex Theater with various times and references to local venues and events.
A chaotic incident ends with a mob lynching a man accused of speaking disloyally. The troubled scene unfolds amid unrest and rumors of betrayal, with authorities beginning inquiries as bystanders watched.
A garbled report recounts Pat O'Brien of the Royal Wyn corps, a tale of daring escape from captivity, warded trials, and a journey through injury to return. The feature follows his wartime adventures, the front line, and the lasting impact on his unit and readers.
Fragments show a disrupted text with garbled phrases, referencing soldiers, flower day, and wartime imagery. The readable portions suggest a ceremonial or commemorative event tied to soldiers, with scattered mentions of cities, groups, and wartime acts interlaced in a chaotic OCR excerpt.
A fragmented notice outlines selling flour in two pound sacks with references to price and dates. The readable lines mention weights and a sale action but lack complete details and location.
A short item notes a local event described as a German feast or bonfire gathering. Details are fragmentary, with unclear names and places. The snippet mentions Cleveland and Apella Gar in a garbled form, lacking concrete actions, dates, or outcomes.
Allied observers warn Germans may launch a new attack after a lull, with Verdun continuing and German plans aimed at breaking Allied lines. Pershing and Blisw report public advisories limited, while General Foch is placed as commander of Allied forces in France.
Fragmented dispatches describe renewed bombardment and infantry clashes along the western front. Reports note halted advances, casualties, and shifting lines as both sides press defenses and counterattacks near Verdun and adjacent sectors.
A garbled excerpt discusses wartime costs to the United States, noting expenditures in the first year and mentioning Navy funding, inflation, and overall fiscal impact. Sparse names and figures are present but unclear, with references to Britain, government spending, and national debt context.
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.