Redrawn Balkans map to strip Austria Hungary of vast lands
The Allied victory plan would yield 100,009 square miles from Austria Hungary, shifting Tyrol Dalmatia and Trieste to Italy, Galicia to Russia, Transylvania to Romania, and parts to Serbia and Bulgaria, with Romania expanding to 12 million people and Russia reclaiming Polish lands. The charted partitions aim to sever Magyar and German links, creating new borders and control across Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendenta
Galicia
Carpathia
Salonika
Hungary
Tyrol
Trieste
Dalmatia
Adriatic
Serbia
Italy
Narenta
Bosmis
Herzegovina
Slavonia
Transylvania
Bukovina
Banat
Lelimesvar
Rumania
Galcia
Zumina
Islands
Russia
Fe Stav
Alps
Taly
Istrian
Mediterranean Basin
Pola
Austria
Daimatas
Zari
Fiune
Ontinie
Bosnia
Albania
Kuta
Tpo
England
New York State
Bultari
Rac Ta
Europe
Carpathians
Leberg
Warsaw
Poland
Rome
Petrograd
Paris
Dors
Channel Tunnel Debate Meets World War Echoes
The Boston Transcript contemplates postwar transport and war lessons from Jutland. It argues for an undersea tunnel between Britain and France, citing air routes and a fleet of ships as cheaper transit. It envisions air pilots turning to civilian bus service between Paris and London and a future above the sea as the main commercial path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime Wee Esgain
Agland
France
Shouter
Great Britain
Palmer
England
Paris
London
the Welkin
Piccadilly
Apon
Boston Transcript
German Rat Trap Mention Shocks Front Trenches
An officer describes a hidden German device nicknamed the Hortorse bomb. Rat-trap like jaws spring shut when triggered, capable of snapping a soldier’s leg. Concealed under dry earth or mud, these traps show the cruel new dangers faced by troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishot
Ness
Principal and student clash over gender wording
A high school principal argues that language holds exceptions to male gender terms while a vivacious teacher cites the Bible phrase Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels. The student notes that both genders are named there, prompting a sharp exchange in a Ladies' Home Journal piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Britain eyes grain imports amid uncertain supplies
An authoritative estimate sets Britain's import needs at 392 million bushels, possibly reduced to 301 million due to wheat clarity and freight costs. Exports from Argentina, Australia, India, and Russia may total 216 million bushels, with America expected to supply the majority of importers' requirements for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Argentina
Australia
India
Russia
America
Inventor Unveils Triangular Tray for Pie Slice
A fragment from Yonkers Stateaman notes a strange invention described as a triangular tray to hold a piece of pie placed in a lynch box. The dialogue features The Mother and The Boy pondering who would harm such a small portion of pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Stateaman
Germany's Sea Victory Reconsidered After German Account
A semi official German report on the Jutland battle casts doubt on the claimed victory and details German losses and disarray. The account notes Vice Admiral von Scheer left the line, ships badly damaged, fires aboard, and the fleet retreat toward Wilhelmshaven as Admiral Jellicoe pressed the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jellicoes
Jutland
von Scheer
Germany
von Hipper
Wilhelmshaven
Beatty
Wiesbaden
Jellicoe
Home
Eines
Albion
Montreal Herald
Movement in Canada Pushes for Bermuda West Indies Union
A Canadian initiative, joined by several prominent supporters, advocates uniting Bermuda and the British West Indies under a Greater Canada. The plan, still embryonic, envisions adding British Honduras and British Guiana, possibly the Falklands, and suggests Newfoundland may join if other western colonies align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bermudas
British West Indies
Dominion
British Honduras
British Guiana
Falkland Islands
Newfoundland
America
Britain
Providence
Journal
Empress Liners to Enter Dry Dock for Repairs in Hong Kong
The CPLR lines Pacific fleet will begin the new year with ships laid up for renovation at Hong Kong dry dock. Empress of Asia will be first, out of commission about a month, followed by Empress of Russia and Empress of Japan in turn for several weeks each. The big liners are kept in trim with annual overhauls, though Asia and Russia have not had full refits since leaving Admiralty service late last year. Monteagle, en route across the Pacific, was recently overhauled at Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gecenattl
Hong Kong
Colony Homes Coaches UK Build West for Return Soldiers
The CPR offers colony homes of four rooms with two bedrooms a dining room and kitchen costing about 1100 each. Homes may be scaled to settlers with options including land parcels of 160 acres plus additional acreage as settlers conclude. Designs aim to suit varied tastes and pockets with easy payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coaches UK
CPR
Suwon
Wornine
C.K
Mystery and rumor over German submarines reach Boston
Boston reports a wave of speculation on German submarine activity with claims two merchant subs captured and more believed seen. The British and German naval chatter notes pilots and captains like Bremen Ben Detal, arguing a game of mystery from the start and a growing fear as ships disappear at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Ben Dtel
Germany
Boston
War Is Passing and a Great Triumph Is Seen
The speech declares war’s end as a triumph for humanity not stain, blaming a single ruler for dynastic conflict. It foresees peace, the fall of the Hohenzollerns, and a world shift away from war, urging collective relief and a hopeful future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Hymin
Lloyd's
Incompatibility Between Older Younger and Younger Elder
A quixotic tale notes Older meets Younger as an old man Younger’s son, younger than Older, and another Younger Eider. The older Younger favors the younger Older, the elder Younger approves, but the younger Younger resents Older for being younger. Tensions rise as the Olders and Youngers stay apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eider
Twin Boys Laughing Over Missed Bath Quarrel
An awkward scene from a bedroom ends with a father asking what is amiss while one twin jokes that the nurse gave the other two baths but not him. The quip hints at a light family moment drawn from a humorous aside in American Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Development of the aeroplane a world war marvel
The Toronto Globe highlights aviation’s rise from experiment to war staple. Frederick Palmer notes speeds up to 168 miles per hour with heavy loads, altitudes near 10 000 feet, and rapid progress in range, endurance, and climb. Postwar air travel on land and water, from Britain to Canada, promises new passenger routes on the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Palmer
Jules Verne
Ho G. Weiss
England
France
Dunlop
Bf Aviation
Britain
Aviation Corps
Canada
Great Lakes
Toronto Globe
Zeppelin Plots Destruction of London by Airship Raiders
An American in Switzerland, after meeting Count Zeppelin in Stuttgart, claims the ace asserts plans to bombard London with seventy to eighty airships. The informant says the aim is to topple British will, likening it to a frightfulness campaign akin to the U boat era, while acknowledging uncertainty about peace pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Count Zeppelin
Stuttgart
London
Fon
la Spondent
Germany
Iar
Water supply in Saskatchewan explored by provincial inquiry
Government of Saskatchewan released schedules from the water supply inquiry showing an extensive response from residents. The survey finds an abundant groundwater resource across the prairies with usable well water, though depth and location affect drilling success and cost.
Brave Boy Scouts aid in city raid rescue efforts
The report notes how Boy Scouts acted courageously during German air raids on Bucharest and other cities, assisting police and rescue teams, warning of dangers, and supporting explosives and cable safeguards as part of a broader practice seen in England and Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
England
Bristol
Trov
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Boy Scouts of
Montreal
Falks
Lam
Boy Scout Movement
Thoy Scouts
Tay Boy Scouts
Suvereign
Mae
Albert
Belgion
Belian
Eiiirics
Belgium
Boy Scouts Movement
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balkans
Romania
Hhad
Ood
Dircer
Greater
CPLR
Colony Homes
Gullibly
Ink
Baltimore American
Zeppelin
Sask
Sieicitewan
Regina
Imany
Statistics Branch
Boy Scout
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!