11 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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
1
Reports fromLondon dated December describe a German cruiser sunk by a ship named Sturdee amid heavy engagement near Dover. Six German submarines attacked the port, with naval commands and Admiralty dispatches detailing hours of action and countermeasures.
A chaotic siege report details a home under fire with more than 200 bullets striking the house. A mother fled with her child as gunfire spread, while authorities pursued suspects and investigated the broader incident. The article references religious figures and local leaders, noting distressing casualties and ongoing inquiries.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shooting on Corrigan Street involving a looted item and a person named Zohn Ith Looted. The garbled text references December and a farm or farm-related detail with unclear chronology and local identifiers.
A local charity appeals for donations to support a year end relief program. Amid confusion the group stresses urgent fundraising to meet community needs and mentions upcoming events and drives to collect funds.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Gardner, Litara Daniels, and various political and ceremonial terms. The legible portions reference an opposition or public figure named Daniels and a discussion of leadership, policy, and national sentiment, but the source is garbled, making precise events or identities uncertain.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests discussion of withdrawing troops. The text mentions a government or political group, a possible statement by officials, and aborted or unclear plans, with references to readiness and timing. Names and places are unreadable in the fragment.
A chaotic report notes the sudden death of Sereno and Payee amid a tumultuous scene. The piece mentions political figures and a hospital setting, with references to the Republican floor and supreme authority as observers discuss the event's impact on governance and public order.
The death of Reverend J T Morris is reported at his Fort Worth residence. Details are sparse in the fragments, but the notice confirms the clergy figure’s passing and location.
Fragments describe a chaotic border situation with General Bliss and key officials, noting near hits by two Mexicans and diplomatic tensions. The text references occupation plans, American consular figures, and military movements around Vera Cruz and neighboring towns amid broad conflict.
British forces capture Armentieres as Germans claim Allied repulse in Flanders. Reported fierce fighting continues south west of Lodz with heavy clashes and contested fronts amid World War I frontline updates.
The article notes that Emperor William's health has considerably improved after a period of illness. It reports his condition as more stable and mentions ongoing medical attention. The piece emphasizes the positive outlook and reassures readers about the ruler's status.
Suspicious garbled text from a wartime broadcast mentions Allied and Axis forces, strategic movements, and the German front. It references German headquarters, potential recaptures, and shifting lines near unspecified towns, with scattered mentions of Britain’s Tories and various military authorities.
A highly garbled report references artillery exchanges and a large scale conflict involving multiple nations. The text includes mentions of Lavonia and Andechy, heavy gunfire, and naval terms, with scattered references to forces, territories, and strategic movements, indicative of a broad wartime dispatch rather than a concise update.
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.