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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
2
A garbled report alleges a secret alliance between Germany and Colombia to attack the Panama Canal. It notes Wilson urging ratification of a treaty and warns of U.S. plans to defend vital waterways, with officials signaling cross border naval considerations and actions in the region.
The report describes German U boats nearing the American coast and the danger to coastal cities. It notes heavily armed subs and their possible use against fortifications, ships, and ports. Authorities, including Admiral Dwyer, forecast a feared expansion of submarine activity and a naval response.
Kutisne City Missouri hosts a convention where a committee report urges compulsory physical training and universal military service for men aged 2 to 21. The Satloni Education Association endorses the plan, prepared with military collaboration. Cadet and training corps in schools oppose the move.
At the local fair in Chester England farmers brought 28 tons of cheese the finest quality selling at high prices from 34 to 55.25 dollars per hundredweight among market leaders and buyers.
A Milwaukee blaze consumed a paper warehouse, destroying large stocks of print stock owned by local newspapers. Two firefighters were injured in the fire, which damaged the Pran een facility.
William Barbour a Winker and thread manufacturer died in New York. He served as president of Her bourtroy Co and held leadership roles in more than twenty other corporations.
Washington reports indicate a target date for liberation and ongoing questions about German influence on the de facto government. Dr Paul Ritter and British officials discuss compliance with quarantine regulations by March 7 as part of wartime policy shifts.
German forces hold a strong defensive position in northern France, described as a typical fortress line near a major river bend. British and French observers warn of possible traps as the retreating German army adopts cautious, entrenched tactics while preparing for renewed pressure.
A London report says a U S consular agent named Weatenbers faced a fine of 30000 for exporting hidden goods to Germany under a contract dispute. The case involved double damages claimed by a Copenhagen firm and potential war-time penalties against Great Britain. The plaintiff alleges breach of contract and seeks remedy under the proposed agreement.
A special federal grand jury indicted three men New York based on plans to conduct espionage operations against Britain. Wulinenberg and Sander appeared in court while Boonie was held in London. The defendants allegedly posed as newspaper reporters to represent themselves in the United States.
In the first six months of the IS1617 fiscal year Rome reports total receipts from five main revenue sources reaching 743,360 dollars at normal exchange. The figure suggests a large fiscal gain, approaching 66 million dollars in overall context.
West Falls, Wisconsin, a local farmer keeps a large stock of potatoes off the market waiting for prices to fall to about one dollar per bushel, calling current levels extortionate. In Bordeaux, the American steamer Rochester reached port after navigating the German submarine zone from New York. The ship Manchester ran aground while routing from the Gironde to the ocean.
A baby boy born lifeless at Frances Willard hospital was revived with the aid of a palmo tor by Dr. Ascher Goldfine. The infant was born to Mrs. Martin Cohen.
Rebels in Havana surrender to government officials under a ten day amnesty offered by President Menocal. Several officers say they were not Gomez forces but were hiding during the unrest. Col. Pujols’s column reportedly near Nuevita. A Havana theater held a benefit for newspaper men displaced by government shutdowns.
Government controls on potato pricing prompted local dealers to reduce their quotations from 10 to 12.60 per ton. In Carnarvonshire England a tribunal appeal for exemption was filed for a son while another son serves in an American munitions factory.
Topeka Kansas state senate passed a bill allocating 172 81 59 dollars to cover the difference between state and federal pay for Kansas National Guardsmen for their services.
The article reports President Willanan addressing Congress and the nation as lawmakers fault the administration, calling for changes to procedures and highlighting constitutional limits. It details Senate obstruction, proposed power uses, and notes arrests in Arkansas and Oklahoma involving bribery and murder cases, including Walter Powell and C F H Powell.
An Amritsar dispatch reports that the German imperial clothing committee will not permit styles in women's dress to change every six months. This aims to stabilize fashion cycles and align with new German standards.
The readable fragments reference California service, Mick, and public notices. Details are scattered with unclear names and dates. The piece mentions a teacher or official role and hints at a printing date and location, but most specifics are garbled.
A home remedy guide describes Vicks Vaporub salve as the universal South treatment for croup and colds. It claims warm vapor inhalation loosens breathing and that Vicks absorbs through the skin to ease tension and soreness. A Souderton mother recalls using Vick's Vaporub on her baby during croup and sore throat.
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.