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 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
5
While preparing for emergency and resuming negotiations the United States may still pursue a peace effort. A plan to put a halt to hostilities while seeking a diplomatic outcome was discussed as an alternative to continued fighting and weapon use.
Field headquarters in Mexico reports to General Pershing that six starving women brigades have stormed San Luis Potosi shouting Viva Gringoes. Food riots affect major cities as corn supplies run dry and demands from women and children rise.
Washington reports a hopeful view of Mexican prospects as negotiations with General Carranza advance. U S troops near the border may shift inward while a border guard remains. Red Cross aid could resume. Officials anticipate a formal reply from Washington soon and note possible Mexican police actions amid renewed Villa activity south of Parral.
Reports from districts say aviators sworn in by the de facto government are being mustered out and sent home as rumors of renewed conflict with the United States fade, with operation updates delayed by radio from San Diego.
Fort Riley Kansas reports a battery of fleet artillery and the signal corps of the Kansas national guard left this morning for Eagle Pass Texas as part of mobilization.
Nogales Aziz reports duty details as two California infantry regiments and a troop with signal corps from Consolidated arrive during the night at Camp Sage bringing total forces to over eight thousand men.
Lonmwon July 6 The warship war revived with renewed German submarine activity in the North Sea. Three merchant ships were sunk with crews allowed to abandon ships except for one vessel where a fisherman was damaged. A British minesweeper was hit and damaged by a torpedo. A submarine attacked the steamer Petronelle near Farsund firing three shots but causing no damage.
The king plans to grant a peerage to a prominent figure named Edward Grey in a formal ceremony. Details indicate a title and high-ranking position within the realm, reflecting the monarch’s recognition of Grey’s service.
London reports a violent quake at Caltanissette in Sicily caused numerous deaths. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Rome says many victims were workers in three sulfur mines. Caltanissette, the provincial capital, has a population over a hundred thousand.
New York health department reports 24 infantile paralysis deaths in the four hours ending morning. Deaths total 14 for the epidemic in the city with Brooklyn 28, Manhattan 2, and Queens 1, all victims seven years old. Officials authorize $80,000 for nurses, doctors, and bond-funded relief as the mayor orders expanded staff.
Washington July 6 a declaration for national women suffrage and for the Susan B Anthony amendment will soon be made by Mr Hughes. New York July 6 John Wanamaker and Carrie Chapman Catt conferred with Charles F Hughes, Republican presidential contender, about suffrage plans. Wanamaker declined to discuss, rumors said he might join the national committee as treasurer.
In El Paso, Texas, July 7, the bodies of Capt. Charles Boyd Lieut. Henry Adair and seven Tenth Cavalry troopers killed at Carrizal were brought back. Eight exhumed from one grave the others found wounded trooper two miles away. Officers and Dewitt Rucker identified. crowd greets the returning 23 troops amid quiet, subdued scenes.
Dispatches from Sotchy report the former German cruiser Breslin now in Turkish service approached Soatchy, flew the Ruselen flag, then hoisted Turkish colors. She torpedoed a transport with supplies and sank four sailing vessels off Vardar, completing destruction of a transport torpedoed earlier by a Turkish submarine.
Washington reports an amendment to the navy appropriation bill would permit an $11,000,000 government armor plate contract only if private manufacturers are given full FTC access to cost data and opportunity to bid under reasonable prices. The Labor Department says Canadian farm labor demand quotes spark warnings to Vancouver workers.
The government of India plans to extend wireless systems across all army posts. Each station will be under the charge of trained officers and affiliated with centralized communications.
Washington observers report a split Senate as Democrats and Republicans clash over timing for voting on government ownership of shipping. Six Democratic senators oppose the bill, while President Wilson pushes fast passage ahead of year-end adjournment.
Washington July 6 The Navy League argues the United States lacks a formal wartime plan and a general staff to develop and execute naval strategy It notes Britain Germany and Japan have naval general staffs while the U S does not and urges creation of a general staff to prepare for actual war and emergencies
Washington announces figures from the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce showing Great Britain and its colonies boosted U S trade in 1916. The near-term trade with the United Kingdom accounted for a large share of imports and exports, with Britain receiving substantial exports and the total trade value for the year rising significantly from prior years.
Unconfirmed reports from Rome suggest Prince Fiddward Albert of Wales may seek Princess Yolinde daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. The tale notes age gaps Catholic lineage and possible royal consent debates amid Italian democratic shifts.
New Orleans reports a tropical hurricane moving inland across the Gulf states. The storm's passage caused heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in Mississippi and surrounding areas, disrupting communications and power. Officials warn of continuing danger as the system lingers near the coast and forecast further heavy winds and rain.
Washington July 7 The administration general revenue bill, drawing about 200 million from increased income surtaxes and estate taxes, was favorably reported by the House Ways and Means Committee and will be passed by the House Monday. Two Republicans, Longworth and Gardner, backed the report but reserved objections to the majority’s framing. Other Republicans warned they may support the final roll call. The measure aims to cover army navy fortifications and related needs amid a fiscal excess of outlays over receipts for the year ending June 1.
London July 7 The complete detail of Lloyd George scheme for a provincial home rule in Ireland was printed in morning papers. Key points include a 45 member Irish House of Commons with representation divided among counties and cities, a transfer of 7 members to a bed holder, and provisions for Irish revenues under imperial control. The plan maintains the nine member framework with adjustments to adapt to new arrangements and fund allocations.
The republican state convention in London today installed Charles HH of Pierre as chairman and WN. Wanc as secretary. Delegates discussed selecting a state committee chair and advancing a platform on repeal of the priory liquor law and temperance reform. Former Governor Btrod chaired committees while delegates from districts like Das, Uksdworth, Conwy, Spink, and Mand attended.
A Constantinople bulletin reports Turks drove back Slav forces after a two day clash near a Persian city. The announcement credits Turkish gains to decisive action, with continuing tensions across the region and munitions controls noted amid disruptions.
An agreement for disarmament of the Bante Domaine was prepared by the conference in Washington with representation from various questions. The draft outlines steps toward reducing armaments and settling disputes among parties involved.
French and British hold all conquered ground and advance. Focht now within striking distance of Peronne. British transfer fresh troops to advance lines for new offensives. Kaiser masses reserves. About 16 000 prisoners captured in France.
The July 6 to 7 dispatches note heavy fighting at Verdun with Allied efforts pressing Austro German forces. Reports claim Russian advances near Baranovich and Lutsk while Kuropatkin is said to prep a major move near Vilna as Riga front tensions mount.
French offensives claim steady progress in the first 24 hours with all counterattacks repelled. Frontwide gains average across days with French trenches reaching Peronne and Mount St Querin while French artillery and colonial corps matchup German defenses.
Paris reports a quiet night along the Somme with minor clashes north of the river. French forces captured two small woods north of Hom and a position south of the Somme, while reports claim heavy artillery gains and limited infantry action elsewhere. The Verdun front remained quiet with attempts to bombard the cathedral.
Dispatch from the front reports fresh British divisions occupying advanced trenches near the front lines. Soldiers describe their moves, German machine gun tactics, and rations as the battle continues with heavy shelling and intense infantry actions.
A garbled report says a former Ames teacher and owner of a local property near Ames was killed by Mexicans near the Meastean border. The fragmentary text mentions the individual's ties to Ames and a farm, with a fatal incident and unclear aftermath.
An OCR fragment notes wireless telephones being used, mentioning an age group and a location deferred as unreadable. The readable fragment emphasizes modern communication devices in daily life.
The War Department instructs department commanders to discharge enlisted guards who have dependents. Applications for discharge are to be considered to support dependents. Leonard Wood reports the directive from General Wood and outlines the policy for recruiting officers to inform marines with dependent relatives.
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.