English Birdmen Bombard Germans in Coastal Raid
An official report describes a massed air and naval assault on German positions along the Belgian coast. Forty aircraft bombarded Ostend Middelkerke Ghistelles and Zeebrugge while French planes attacked Ghistelles to protect Allied aircraft, with several targets including batteries, transports, and trawlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finetraft
Brigee
Ortond
Middiekerke
Chistelles
Huntieh
Whistelies
Trugees
Ontend
Ostend
Middleyorke
Ghistelles
Zeebrugge
Ostend-Ghistelles
Miankenberghe
Zeebrugee
Protection of small business under new trade commission plan
Joseph F. Davies outlined trust legislation before the Merchants' Association of New York detailing the Newlands Covington act creating the federal trade commission. He said the agency will enforce the law and aid expedient remedies while gathering information to protect both public and business interests. He warned that unfair competition by larger rivals threatens small enterprises and urged government action to ensure a square deal and survival through efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph F. Davies
Bureau of Corporations
Federal Trade Commission
Merchants’ Association of New York
The
Trade Commission
Republic
Tommimioner Davies
Newlands-Covington
Federal
Tirade Commission
Agenmey
Prize crew aboard Wilhelmina misreported
The report claiming a prize crew of three British officers and 14 men was placed on the American steamer Wilhelmina is erroneous. The men aboard were not a prize crew but a guard force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wena
Wilhelmina
Suffrage Amendment Wins in Bay State
A fragment reports suffrage amendment passage in Massachusetts with references to proposals and figures at a political event in Heston and at the state level. The text is garbled but indicates support and a conclusion of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Heston
Oman
French Securities Fall Sharply On Paris Decline
Paris stocks slump as French securities drop sharply. Market notes report a broad decline with major indexes sliding and investors trimming holdings amid French economic concerns.
French Socialist Ministers Faced With Dissent Over London Conference
In Pura on February 18 two Socialist ministers Jules Gueede and Marcel Semibat traveled to London for an International Socialist conference. The French press rejected the event as German inspired sparking protests. Senator Gusdin De Vilaine urged Premier Viviene to disavow the ministers or face a Senate interpellation next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pura
Fre
Jules Gueede
Folk
Marcel Semibat
London
Tina
Gusdin de Vilaine
Viviene
Senate
Ship Bill Passes the Lower House in Senate Battle
The government ship purchase bill cleared the House after a 14 hour session with 215 votes to 121 amid a filibuster led by Mann. Democrats against the measure numbered nineteen with Republicans also opposed. five progressives crossed to support the bill. The measure now moves to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
House
Mann
Senate
Hathrick
Hotchers
Callaway
Dies
Donohoe
Fitzgerald
Gerry
Geordon
Jones
Kindel
Kitchin
Morrison
Moss
Indiana
Page
North Carolina
Saunders
Stayden
Whitacre
White
Witherspoon
Bryan
Kelly
Pennsylvania
MacDonald
Lafferty
Urdock
Baker Clears Name Of Secretary Of Treasury
Bernard N Baker told the Senate committee that about half of German owned liners in American ports were unfit for service and not available for the shipping bill. He said Secretary McAdoo agreed, and that no purchase of those ships was contemplated. Baker described his discussions with McAdoo and with Hamburg American line rep Sickel who denied any sale proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bernard N Baker
Baltimore
Senate Committee
McAdoo
Taker
Laker
Baker
Sone Vawker
Bickel
Sickel
No Need for Worry About Grain Supply
President Wilson says an erroneous impression about U S grain reserves exists. He replies to Mayor Mitchel denying embargo plans and promises a clear national statement on wheat stocks, noting administration will reveal exact figures and the food committee’s findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Wilson
Mitchel
New York
Oee W. Perkins
United States
Mitchal
House Debates Liquor Law Repeal Hearings In Iowa House
Iowa House votes 102 yeas 22 nays on forcing reports for mulct law repeal and Clarkson bills. Drys seek hearings amid pressure from labor groups and a push to move liquor bills aside for other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Iowa House Votes to Advance Anti Liquor Measures
Des Moines reports the Iowa House 81 to 22 votes to send temperance repeal reports to tomorrow. Dry leaders push Clarksen and Creager bills while wets rely on committees. Outcome uncertain as floor action expected after reports, with party lines shaping the mulet repeal debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Clarkson Senate
Crealer House
Senate
House
Conan
Stock Yards Refuse Levy Charge Rights
Fragmented notice notes that stock yards refused the right to levy a charge. Names and dates are garbled but reference a legal or regulatory action involving a stock yards entity and a state commission.
Pastor James Darnell Arrested Under White Slave Law
James M Darnell former Kenosha Wisconsin pastor and man tied to multiple marriages was arrested in Chicago on a Mann White Slave Act travel charge. He allegedly moved Ruth Soper from Minnesota to Chicago and then to Kenosha with bond set at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesgeo
James M. Darnell
Kenosha
Wis
Darnell
Kenosha Justorate
Chi
Ruth Soper
Doria Vaughn Darnell
Crown Point
Ind
Miss Soper
Ethel Surgeon
Avon
Jamies M. Darnell
United States
Highway Board Remains Central Political Battleground
In Pierre on February 16 the debate over abolishing the highway commission persisted. Expect continued funding fights as the commission seeks about 10 000 for an advisory-leaning structure. Disputes over the state capitol custodianship and automobile funds reflect broader friction among Senate and House members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betwen
Statenroth
Uriel
Urdahl
Enderstomt
Wecon Pis
Staw Onwineen
Lan & Commission
Unclear spelling notes concerning Spain appeal and Spain Mexico
Fragmented Washington report indicates confusion over a potential appeal by Spain. It mentions President Wilson and reports about flour shortages in Mexico City, with unclear references to Carranza and actions in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Washington, N
Carranza
Md officers and soldiers held as prisoners of war
A fragment notes U S officers and soldiers in Maryland who have been prisoners of war. It references wartime captivity and locations linked to the region, with emphasis on the status of those who remain under detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utd
Ies Pais Ee Ee
Walsh Attacks Rockefeller Foundation Power in US Inquiry
Frank P. Walsh, head of the federal Industrial Relations Commission, says John D. Rockefeller Jr. dominates the Rockefeller Foundation and its vast funds influence many foundations and industries. He warns such power should be reviewable by government and notes interlocking boards with industries funding the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Rockefeller Foundation
Kinsase City
Frank P. Walsh
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Clama
United States
Commission
Forthcom
Rockefeller
Foundation
U. 5
Mr. Walsh
iIndustrial Relations Commission
Canad
Cabinet Considers Wheat Embargo Action
President Wilson and the cabinet discussed wheat, flour, and bread prices across the nation. Secretary Houston presented figures comparing current wheat stocks with those from a year ago while discussions centered on a possible federal embargo without congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Mitely
New York
Congress
Robin Most Numerous Bird in Northwest Says Dairies Report
A Department of Agriculture survey shows the robin as the most abundant bird with the English sparrow a close second in the Northwest. The report notes other common birds including brown thrashers, house wrens, and bluebirds, with counts per farm and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bngtial
Nobhur
157000 Men Idle in City of Chicago Report
A historical blurb notes a large number of unemployed men in Chicago, highlighting economic strain and labor conditions amid city factors. The fragment references mains and local figures, suggesting widespread joblessness and social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF Chicago
House May Balk on Alcohol Repeal Bill
Des Moines reports unexpected opposition from several months to repealing the maillet law hurting dry leaders. Wets push for a vote on submission to the people while drys claim at least 77 votes in favor. Drafted compromise proposals sparked renewed activity among wets seeking a second vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
DRYS Hold Conference To Outline Campaign Strategy
Des Moines February 17 leaders of the drys in the house met to map out actions on prohibition measures. They plan to advance a constitutional amendment and repeal of the outlet law, aiming to avoid last minute pressure. Attending Republicans Brady Elwood McParkee Anderson and Democrats Geau man Clark discussed postponement of the Crosier bill while pursuing Clarkson’s measure from the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Moines
Pet
Temperance” Committee
Dubuque
Davenport
Keokuk
Fort Dewigo
Des Moines
Woodow
Strief
State Federation of Labor
Sawyer
Brady
House
Aswyer
Crozier
Clarkson
Anderson
Davis
Green
Andere
Montgomery
Winnebago
Atkinson
Helles
Mall
Bauman
Bingham
Bruce
Buxton
Clark
Coakley
Coast
Cochrane
Craven
Darrah
Dore
Durant
Eggleston
Elwood
Gurton
Gilbert
Gilmore
Schaeffer
Shortess
Slaught
Smith
Steelamith
Stokes
Stone
Sullivan
Swain
Taylor
Thomperon
Turner
Wayman
Wenstrand
Wigdahl
Wilson
Cherokee
Louisa
Mahaska
Mitchell
Whitthauer
Naye
Becker
Hiorson
Freeman
Griffin
Hale
Helming
Herman Horchem
Ingwersen
Jamison
Geauman
Crosier
Senate
Tie Tokes
Committee On Suppression
Germany to Restore Belgian Economic Life
Berlin reports Germany will help restore Belgium's economy in the occupied area. Agricultural development aims to reduce imports. grain potatoes and vegetables to be grown, sugar beet to be produced. Readiness noted for Belgian population and press, though livestock care remains to be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Bissville
Germain
Belgium
Emmy
Saya
Iiports
Vito Britemad
Leta
Tenn MynOly Ieee
Maximum potato price raised by Bundestrath in wartime move
The Bundestrath raised the maximum price for potatoes from four to five and three-fourths marks per kilogram amid fodder scarcity. It also set a 10 mark ceiling for early potatoes harvested May to August to push farmers to devote acreage to early crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
London
Bundesrath
Hundesrath
Vatican denies break with Belgian monarch Rowe
The Vatican officially says there is no break with the Belgian monarch amid confusion over the resignation of Haren Wkrp. Officials interpret the move as signaling continued ties between the church and the Belgian throne despite internal tension and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Rowe
Fes
Bao Piep
Vendeheuvel
Khoowa Slitewnan
Crala
New Jersey to Vote on Equal Suffrage
New Jersey voters face a state ballot question after the senate advanced a measure to grant equal suffrage. The house paused its agenda to consider the proposal before submission to the electorate in a future election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Conde Sees Vast Land Devoted to Alfalle Growing
The report notes Conde holds a sizable acreage dedicated to alfalle cultivation, highlighting ongoing agricultural use and scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde
Italy to mobilize troops within fortnight amid war rumors
Reports from London and Milan claim Italy plans swift troop mobilization as Austria fears invasion and Berlin leans toward forming a strong anti Romania alliance. Eastern front fighting continues with Teutonic forces advancing on multiple flanks and Austrian gains in Bukovina. Plock and Belisk reported captured on the Vistula and West Prussian border push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Julia
Waorein
Carpathians
Bucharest
Czernowica
Bukowina
Petrograd
Blelsk
Germans Report Further Successes East and West
Berlin reports through wireless that Western war front saw no major changes with Allied assaults on trenches near St Eloy repulsed. In the east German forces advance beyond East Prussia with Ble esto and Plock occupied and about 1000 prisoners taken. German losses in the soil north of Nolla niwaw become a rumor in foreign papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
St. Elnoy
Rautern
Blelick
Plock
Moet Ateurd
Nollniwaw
Russian Poland
Sia
Athens Predicts Turkey Will Make Good Insult
Athens sources say Turkey will not risk Greece conflict while Greece plans to reclaim lands under Turkish control. A Turkish ambassador in Constantinople reportedly delays actions, with a Greek attache poised to respond if promises are kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Turkey
Rome
Dhepatches
Greece
Constantinople
Orance
London
Greek Recall of Minister Sparks Berlin Debate
Reports from Berlin indicate Greece recalls its minister Panas from Turkey amid speculation about strained Greco Turkish relations. Observers question the justification for the recall while noting difficulties in Panas position and possible requests to be relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herlin
Panas
Turkey
Ant
Albanian Raiders Routed Across Frontier Reported
A Serbian dispatch from Durie on February 17 states Albanian raiders were routed and driven back across the Berbao frontier. Reports say Ottoman Turkish and Udinin agents, via Mohammedan emissaries of Eset Pasha, prompted the raid as a holy war effort coordinated by Turkish and Udinin elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durie
Hinsie Upeney
Berbao
Eset Pasha
Child Labor Bill Adopted by the House in Washington
The House passed a child labor bill by a wide margin after a lively debate. The measure aims to bar interstate commerce products made by child labor and was approved amid procedural maneuvers and party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Boston and Maine Road Faces Receivership
The directors of the Boston and Maine seem to be moving toward receivership as a plan to settle about 23 million dollars of outstanding notes and obligations. They expect majority noteholder approval to enable a formal proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Road
Poston
Heston & Maine Patipoad
Vole
Marcle
Orton’ Chen
Vaeity Wl & Reeoksermliip
Alienists Disgracing Profession Say Doctors
Report from the annual conference of the American Medical Association notes controversy over perceptions of insanity and expert testimony. The piece accuses some doctors of discrediting the field, citing debate about blamed conduct and professional integrity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph E. Davies
New York City
Ene
Switeerland
Wien
Moosers
Kenyon, Morrie
la Follette
Secretary OF Treasury
Wuastl
Arvenne
Red Cross
Highway Board
Capitol
State Department
Amaeden
Stephens
Gautomobile
Amaden
Autoves
Automobile Department
Waltner
Bielaki
Spain
Ultas
Robin
Drys
Trenson
Tolas
Italy
Vienna
Tandon
Taly
Niecotth Garibaild
Tralian Patrior
Jewa
Milan
Itatian
Austria
Ftumonin
Corriere Elle Sera
Rumania
Toe American Media Aesociationa
Sun
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!