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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
1
In Wet Virginia a mining disaster at No 6 shaft traps workers as an explosion and fire halt rescue efforts. Dozens are killed and many are unaccounted as guards, mine overseers, and workers confront hazardous conditions.
Mrs Nick Neilsen Mina Neila depart on Thursday train with many neighbors bidding farewell. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Neilsen Mr Artie Many Mr and Mrs Adelphi Erickson and daughters Mr and Mrs Furrer Mr and Mrs Carl Nunt Mr and Mrs Jett Harris Mr and Mrs Fred Barton and others offering best wishes for safe voyage and return.
The Percheron stallion Liberal imported by Dunhama of Wayne HL, now owned by Liberal Horse Co. of Tillamook, will stand at Beaver Cloverdale Wesdneedays and at Tillamook on Friday and the end of the week for breeding services.
A mandamus suit names Wil Reth Aimeed chair, W. H. Wood member, and W. J. Clerk of the Walterville school district to compel a recall election over a teacher’s hire and salary dispute. Registration for State totals 179,716 with four class days left before the primary.
Geese have returned in record numbers to the Klamath country as flocks fill the skies near upper Klamath Lake. Steamboat men report the lake is alive with these large birds as they travel through the area all day and all night.
Lieutenant J Hennessey and officials discuss organizing cavalry troops in Portland Salem and several Oregon towns including Medford Klamath Falls and Roseburg Each unit would comprise about 66 men with potential further crews in Rogue River valley and southern central and eastern Oregon Governor West welcomed the plan and might join the regiment
Monmouth pupils and area schools begin active preparations as Polk Fair activities ramp up in the city and surrounding areas.
The Huerta government formally accepts Argentina Chile and others offer of good offices to mediate the dispute with the United States. Spanish and Latin American envoys acknowledge the move while planning steps for peace. Ambassador Rojas replies with thanks and a note on solidarity between peoples of the same race.
Galveston refugees describe anti American unrest in Tampico with cries of Viva Huerta and Death to the Gringoes, German officers and the Dresden aiding frightened civilians. A note to General Zaragoza warned rioters would be stopped. Japanese seek US refuge from Mexico. Also reports on a county school fair prize list and a murder conviction in Grants Pass.
District Attorney Godwin says Baker cases against all Copperfield city officials will be dismissed after Governor West led a crusade and Mayor William Stewart was acquitted on liquor law charges by a jury in minutes.
James Ferrin, accused of killing John Kelly at Kenryville, was indicted by the Coquille County grand jury for murder.
General Frederick Funston lands about 5000 troops at Vera Cruz and assumes command under orders to relieve the navy ashore and detach the marine corps to serve with the army. Robert J. Kerr named civil governor as martial law governs the city. Refugees report rebel efforts to sway public opinion in Mexico City against Huerta.
General Francisco Villa, in Juarez, reiterates he will not join war with the United States. He claims Carranza’s note was misunderstood and that the first chief remains friendly toward the United States, seeking to placate American friends amid the regional crisis.
Secretary Bryan stated no American citizens were killed in Mexico City or elsewhere in the republic within recent days while Huerta permits departures. British embassy reports confirm safe emigration plans from Mexico City and refugees reach Tampico and Galveston. Capital papers allegedly claim U S forces killed women and children and push for retaliation, with rumors of war against the United States by major powers.
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.