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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
A chaotic Belgian front scene describes German forces pushing into northern Belgium toward Beaumont and Lille, with Allied counteractions and shifting corps movements. The report notes disorder, casualties on both sides, and evolving lines as German advances encounter Belgian and Allied resistance.
British ambassador’s report in a white paper from Vienna describes Austrian and Russian talks on the Austrian dispute, noting that Germany and Russia would intervene if needed. It cites efforts by Count Berchtold and Count Szapary, the mobilization of Russia, and hopes for negotiated peace as of late August. The ambassador notes strained relations and the failure of diplomatic ties among Austria, Russia, and their allies.
A Ladies Aid sale planned by the Woman's Union of the First Christian Church at Osborne's Hardware Store, Saturday December 19. The notice blends with unrelated wartime name suggestions and a medicinal advert for Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming a $100 reward for failures to cure.
Paris reports a fierce fight along the Aisne Meuse front with heavy casualties. German forces defend entrenched positions as Allied units press the line north of the Aisne. Soldiers from both sides sustain exhaustion while fresh reinforcements push to the front amid stubborn fighting.
Lawmakers push for swift action on the war revenue bill in Washington. Democrats urge completion by Saturday night, with objections about taxes and funding lingering as representatives move to advance the plan.
The French athlete Georges Andreu, praised as a medal contender, faced action during a London Olympia event with rival Harry Vorter, amid fighting reports from Bordeaux. The dispatch recounts captured officers, a village raid, and a German counterattack as Andreu writes of danger and endurance.
A German captive aboard a British ship is threatened with death if he does not disclose the location of 300 mines laid in enemy waters. The captain orders him to guide the crew, promising the captive will die first if any mine is triggered, and the prisoner ultimately points out the mine locations.
Reports say Germany is sending large numbers of troops toward Belgium from Aix-la-Chappelle. It remains unclear whether the reinforcements aim to bolster Belgian defenses or move south toward France. German warnings persist as river and fortifications influence potential action near Ostend and the coast.
Prince Joaghin youngest son of Emperor William is rapidly healing from a thigh wound and shrapnel, with Empress Mul insisting he rest only after a fortnight. Surgeons struggle to keep him quiet in bed while he treats the wound and greets a longtime servant with a smile.
Advertises Dr Rudolph Schiffmanns Asthmador and Asthmador Cigarettes offering instant relief from asthma attacks within 10 to 15 minutes. Promises money back if not beneficial, with local druggists and Dr Mann of St Paul also guaranteeing refunds. Mentions F B McColloch.
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.