War Moves Across Poland Spark Global Alarm
German forces claim to drive into Poland from north south and west as tens of thousands of prisoners are reported. Polish civilians resist with sniping and mobilization prompts, while Polish government moves to Lublin. French officials report limited local gains against the Siegfried line though air alerts ring Paris. British communique claims German ships destroyed in the Atlantic and a British air raid on a German fleet near the Kiel canal proved more successful than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Supreme Army Command
Kielce
Warsaw
Poland
Ariies
Louis P. Lochner
Budapest
Lublin
Fiens
Siegfried Line
Paris
le Havre
English
Atlantic
Britain
Kic Cana
Krakow
Churchill
Athenia
London
Berlin
Lubin
St. Havre
Sitler
Washington
United States
World War I Front Page Echoes 1914 Daily Mirror
A preserved front page from the Daily Mirror in 1914 recalls the hectic onset of the First World War. The London tabloid’s bold headlines and dramatic presentation captured public mood as events unfolded in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mirror
London
Sereda dates aid German raids and Athenia sinking
The report notes Sereda to date off a German ship and RAF raids scattering 9,000 teacups urging inhabitants to get rid of Hitler. It cites a 44 death toll from the Athenia sinking, survivors reaching Britain blaming the tragedy on unannounced attacks. President Roosevelt moves to bolster neutrality and defenses, with plans to reuse WWII destroyers, reinforce Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone. The piece discusses Germany’s impact on European trade and Mussolini’s expected push into Eastern markets as neutrality tests unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sereda
Royal Air Force
Gremany
Itler
Irajy
Reseuers
Athenia
Scotland
Ireland
Prent Roosevel
United States
Puerto Rico
Panama Canal Zone
Germany
Ecociomie Stranglehald
Europe
Italy
Premice Mussolini
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Rumania
Hungary
Greece
Ex-buddie declares fight with Nazis in Canada
Edmonton report says Paul Gurller a waiter and former sergeant in the same regiment as Adolf Hitler volunteered for active service. He claims to have served with the unit during World War I and seeks to oppose the Nazi regime. He came to Canada several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Edmonton
Alta
Paul Gurller
Anolt Hitler
Canada
Donna Man Keeps Water Board Post
Government records show Donna Man remains on the board of water engineers. Governor W. Lee O Daniel appointed Blair as chairman, with the board confirming the long-term appointment and member reappointment to the six-year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Man
Agstin
Ark of
Donna
Tase Board of Water Engineers
W. Lee O'Daniel
Blair
Patra
Ben
Ie Board
Mumbership
Mexican Meat Powder for Baby Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Mexican Meat Powder as a soothing coating for diaper rash prickly heat and other irritations in babies. It claims fast relief from itching burning and discomfort and promotes general comfort for the whole family with inexpensive, widely available packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ielind
Bishy
Howe
Avery
Pascoe
Revere
Survivors Are At Galway Continues From Page One
A lifeboat ordeal near Galway ended after sixteen hours at sea as rescue arrived. Survivors from Texas lists include Baker Ann Houston and City of Flint residents among the saved crew and passengers. Names such as Stewart Edith, Taggett Margaret Dallas and Hines Kale Houston appear in the recovered lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Miss Stewart
Athenica
Lele
Baker
Ann
Houston
Texas
Flint
Bridge
Constance
Abilene
Texan
Tridge
Edith Bridge
Alene
Tex
Greenock
Brown
Betsy
Mousten
San Antonio
Galway
Taggett
Margaret
Dallas
Fouts
Dorothea
Torxas
Gily
Manney
Helen
Housta
Hainert
Babbie
Ab Galway
Tobinson
Maxine
Austin
Texas Collége Pulk
Mpson
Mixy Rowena
Stewart
Wetly Lane
Oalway
Strath
eMrx
Hady
Ballas
Texax
al Greenock
Townsend
Robert
Underwood
Mary Katherine
la Athens
Clly
Wise
Elizabeth M
Karl Worth
Wyathe
Jerry Dane
Pool Opening Planned With Water Carnival And Music
Henry F. Hein commissioner of parks said plans target a September opening for the Wandiwa pool after summer repairs and a chlormination plant build. Recreation department workers met to finalize the opening night with loudspeakers in the park and a music and entertainment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Hein
Recreation Department
Roosevelt expands neutrality drive to curb war risks
President Roosevelt plans to bolster the neutrality act, tighten arms embargo, and call a special session to revise the policy. He aims to resume a WWI style destroyer program, reinforce personnel in the Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, and bolster anti propaganda measures while protecting refugee movement and warning belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Invasion News Across Europe as War Looms
The report summarizes German advances toward Warsaw with Krakow in Polish territory under threat. It also notes the torpedoing of Athenia with many still unaccounted for, air raids on the English coast, and Allied responses. Reports from Paris London Washington Rome reflect a tense early WW2 backdrop.
Missing aviators near Canal Zone storm encounter
A United States aviator and plane are missing after a Pacific coast to Canal Zone flight, feared lost in a storm. Two other aviators forced down near Cape Matapaso were sighted on the beach. pilots identified include Lieuts H A Jacobs J F Rainey and Barnette. a United Fruit steamer may recover them. Earlier reports of all planes found safe proved erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montalbe
Texas
United Fruit Dines
Cape Matapalo
J. F. Rainey
Barnete
Germany wary of war with France insists on restraint
Germany signals willingness to bury or fight France if provoked but condemns unprovoked aggression. Berlin dispatch quotes the German foreign office as stating a firm stance on conflict with France while preferring restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Germany
Ike
Foreign Office
Reuter Ilispateh
Berlin
United States adopts strict neutrality under 1917 law
President issues general neutrality proclamation and special zones, restricting bellicose ships and armed actions in U S waters. Americans urged to aid relief efforts for nations at war. Belligerents must depart ports within 24 hours, with limited fuel and provisions, and the Canal Zone enforces a neutral stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
State Department
Canal
United States
Mayor Maury Maverick Faces Fire Police Unions Pleas
On Wednesday labor organizers urged repeal of a city charter ban on unionization of police and firemen. J A Petts of Tulsa and Lonnie Heart of the San Antonio Central Trades Council, with council members Connoly and Nicholson, conferred with Mayor Maverick who declined to comment or share views on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Maverick
Ciu
Polie
J. A. Petts
Tulsa
International Fire- Fighters’ Association
Lonnie Heart
San Antonio Central Trades Council
J. W. Connoly
Ben Nicholson
Tursday
Maverick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adolf Hitler
Atalt Schicklegeuber
Doom Bay
Fae
Agahes
Sms
Ridraprine
Fokanion Eeers “Taye Sa
Meinen
Ees
Raat
Kaiser Bill
Atnye
Herr Titer
Tnt'l
Ratio Holm
Nfl
Morris
Commerce
Roosevelt
Abeghior
Canal Zone
Lso
Philadelphia Navy Yard
United Kingdom
India
Australia
New Zealand
Safest WA ‘Tit
Ermbassies
Irish
de+ lelding
Ponsma Jn Ysteg
All American ‘Republics
Panama City
Barretary
Tris
Great Britain
Haig & Haig
Arlenvate Wiring
Bureau of
San
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!