English Sink Four German Vessels
The British light cruiser Undaunted and her convoy torpedo boat destroyers Lance Lennor Legion and Loyal engaged a German destroyer squadron off the Holland coast. In a sharp battle the Undaunted and its escorts sank four of the attacking destroyers, a bold naval action praised as brilliant and partisan to avenge prior losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Huntieh
Satlay
Scotland
Holland
Admiralty
Ems
Lance
Lennor
Legion
Loyal
Berlin Moves for Long Struggle in Antwerp Front
Berlin reports a renewed German push against Antwerp while reinforcing the line for a broad offensive. Front dispatches describe Entrenche positions as fortified shelters with mattresses and phonographs, large batteries massed near the trenches, and heavy artillery including twenty five guns captured at Givel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Antwerp
Givel
France
Estimates Cost of War Discussed by Economist Paul Leroy-Heaulien
Paul Leroy-Heaulien, a French economist, proposes that each major belligerent spends about 200000 dollars on average. He spoke at the Academy of Moral and Political Belief, warning the war could last seven months from August. The talk touched on manufacturing output, expenditure in Japan, and US wartime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl
Paul Leroy-Heaulien
Japan
Southern Senators Battle Over War Revenue Measure
The Senate approved a war revenue bill adding about 100 million dollars in taxes, despite a southern Democratic coalition with Republicans to postpone action over cotton relief. Senators Clark Arkansas Smith Georgia Smith South Carolina Valdames White voted to delay. Lane Oregon broke with his party by voting against the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharhington
Europe
Senate
Fough
Clark
Arkansas
Smith
Georgia
South Carolina
Valdames
White
Williams
Stone
Shively
James
Senator Lane
Oregon
Earthquake Damages Thebes Area in Greece
Paris reports that a strong earthquake Saturday devastated Kaparelis and Pyri near Thebes. Thebes experienced subterranean rumblings as Boeotica province endured twenty shocks. Casualties are unknown while provisions and tents are being rushed to displaced residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kaparelis
Pyri
Thebes
Athens
Boeotica
Peace pipe passes between Wilson and Watterson at White House
The White House scene shows President Wilson and veteran journalist Henry Watterson exchanging a reconciliatory gesture as they lunch together, the mood described as cordial and private. Details are sparse and the moment is kept away from public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
President Wilsow
Henry Watterson
White Hous
Watterson
Juncheon
Germans Slay Bwecher Ships London Wifermaien Report
Fragmentary report from last week notes German cruisers torpedoing ships south of Walsterboe. Scattered details mention a prisoner, a secretary of foreign affairs, and an observer captured when a patrol vessel was brought down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wifermaien
Germas Cruleers
Walsterboe
Eamere
Grey
Wrother
Dritioh
Percaae
British cruiser Hawke sunk by German sub in North Sea
The British protected cruiser Hawke was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea near the Scottish coast. Of 400 aboard, 72 survived after initial reports of 50 saved. Lieutenant Commander Rosamon and 20 men were rescued from a raft. The Theseus was not hit. Crews were landed at Aberdeen as authorities assess the loss amid recent cruiser disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hawke
North Sea
Admiralty
Theseus
Rosamon
Aberdeen
Eoon
Edinburgh Scotsman
Holland
Haetaoir Dinet No
East
Coms
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
Maharajah of Patiala Joins Indian Princes Against German Armies
The maharajah of Patiala allies with an Indian prince and their troupe as they join forces with other Indian rulers to oppose German armies in Europe, signaling broader regional support for the Allied effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maharajah of
Patiala
Europe
Bleachers Collapse Hits Amporia Stadium
Several people were injured when a wheel-section bleacher collapsed at the College of Euparia stadium on Friday. Two victims were seriously hurt and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amporia
Kaa
College of Euparia
Berman Report On War Situation
Report from Vienna states Russian Poland and Galicia are perplexed by rapid Allied advances. Troops attack fortifications along Stary Sambor Medycka line. Coronyta seized after four days, pursued toward Wynkow. Minor actions in Vissa valley. cavalry reaches fortress of Preamys. Lancut and Dynow engagements push Russians toward the San. Kaiser’s HQ relocated to France as von Hethmann Hollweg arrives in Brussels. Pallada destruction delights neutral press. Cameroons reports healthy white population in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roriin
Vienna
Stary-Samhor-Medycka
Carpathians
Coronyta
Wynkow
Vissa
Preamys
Poland
Galicia
Lancut
San
Dynon
France
von Hethmann- Hollweg
Brussels
Pallada
Cameroons
Avaban Armiiea
Fearful Toll of War Through Vienna 185000 Wounded
The report notes a wave of 185000 wounded passing through Vienna as of September 1, with Austrian defenses and trench digging amid the war effort. It mentions European religious keepers and a sequence of deployments including Portuguese troops to Africa and expeditionary forces sailing from New York to strengthen garrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Hanabe
Evibovibies
Vira
Africa
New York
Teo
Hagie Tranamarte
Ieton
Germany
Cardinal Ferrata Death Reported by Papal Secretary
Cardinal Dominicerrata, the papal secretary of state, died Saturday. The reported cause and circumstances remain unclear, with early details incomplete and lines of inquiry continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominicerrata
Cate
Ferrata
Eithe
Mexican constitutional convention defers Carranza resignation
Washington reports say the Mesivan convention in Aguas Calientes adjourned without action on General Carranza’s resignation as fleet chief. Delegates representing Zapata urged full Zapata representation. the body postponed any final move until Zapata delegates arrive. Secret session declared convention sovereignty upon Zapata arrival, aiming for harmony among factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille
Carranza
Washington
Aguas Calientes
Carrana
Fieet
Zapata
State Department
Carothera
Kanova
Mexico
Zapatistas
Carothers
Kanoya
Carransa
Eduardo Hay
Villa
Hay
General Obregon
General Angeles
Rock Island Railroad Faces Receiver Over Pledges
New York The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad must show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to take charge of properties not already pledged. An order dated Friday by the state supreme court directs action against the railroad’s directors to recover damages alleged by the railroad and its builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company
State Supreme Court
General von Auffenberg Relinquishes Command in Austria
Rumor says General von Auffenberg who led the free Austrian army has been forced to give up his command. Carden denies an interview attributed to him about President Wilson and Mexico during his voyage from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Auffenberg
Carden
Washington
Lioas Carden
New York
Wison
Mexico
Allies More Than Holding Their Own In Fierce Frontline Battle
Allied dispatches describe a daylong engagement as French and British forces advance from Donquith to Belfort and near Givenchy Promeles Armentieres. They report gains against German positions, breakthroughs north of Arras, and Belgian cooperation on the border. German efforts at He fort and St Die face heavy losses. Mets outer works hold. Labor leaders in Washington urge democracy preservation, warning German victory would threaten Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donkith
Belfort
Banee
Mar
France
Givenchy
Promeles
Armentieres
Arras
River Olse
Veer
Hefort
St. Die
Lorraine
Mets
Washington
Byers
Labor Party
Hirich
Europe
Bombardment and raids reported as war intensifies
A dispatch says British and Japanese forces bombarded Teingtau from the sea attacking fortifications. Casualties include one killed and two wounded. Other items note ship arrivals, cholera reports in Paris, and reports of anti German rioting in London with damage along the Old Kent Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bachange Telegraph Company
Mekip
Teingtau
Kaiser and
Itis
Sips
Lepiford Borowssood
Old Kent Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ktona
Yaquis
Gay
Anita Docuars
Marirena
Colombia
Haigeta
Uae
Vublelomiate
Liberal Party
Whureday
Motor Company Falla
Ladissapulia
Weetmier Motor Gar Company
Io Hane
Pietcher devings &@ Trust company
Indianapale
Pemelver
Price
William J Price
Uunedom
Legation
Fe Bis
Nate
Jon
Greece
Parle
Malletterre
Toria
de Ie
Bie
Br & m
Gays Carranza Te
Teltire Fanela
Fortien Avilatne
Phief
Conctintionsiag
Fortign
Pat
Cieneral Canransa
Bak Lad
BF. Yoakum
Wbleat
Cotone
F. Henwood
George
Viewr le Deaver
Berman
Russian
Cardinal Ferrata
Vernado
Rock Island
General von Auffenberg
Germana IE Thor
Labor Leaders
Bombard Teingtau
Flalitas
N. G
Nedia
Birings
Qarvala
Lauren Nahan
Ba Ward Marr
Rome
Io Gaida
Madem
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!