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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
5
El Paso reports intense public outcry along the border as Villa bandits raid Chihuahua and Madeira. Officials seek swift U.S. action, demand punishment for attackers, and prepare troops to protect Americans amid reports of killings, recoveries, and potential intervention.
Washington dispatch reports an American named East Kramer killed by Mexican bandits near Gulerra close to Sapts Vaabel. The bandits, led by former Colonels Lopez and Nettran, with General Koyna present, shot 40 Americans. troops totaling about 590 were nearby. Carranza authorities sent trains in pursuit. Villa’s forces reportedly area near Chihuahua with unknown current location.
A telegram circulated from El Paso Texas dated January 13 appeals to Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island to influence Congress for a policy change protecting American life fire and property abroad. The signers urge Roosevelt to use his power to check the government stance and act paternalistically to safeguard Americans in foreign lands amid recent Mexican unrest.
A fragmented editorial calls for a new and effective policy to protect helpless citizens amid border events and Mexican tensions. It urges Congress and public support, arguing loyalty and patriotism demand action beyond mere rhetoric to resolve international complications.
Strong north winds and a cold wave sweep across the central and southern U.S. with subzero readings in the Plains and near Gulf coast warmth evaporates. Omaha reports 22 below, Kansas City endures severe cold and water pipes burst, while Galveston and Corpus Christi see sharp temperature shifts. The weather disrupts trains, wires, and daily life as crews brace for continued frigid conditions amid scarce relief.
Snow and high winds cripple rail service across the Midwest and Plains. Trains stalled west of CHCA stray across Iowa and Missouri, with over twenty passenger trains halted at Council Bluffs and many routes abandoned or delayed. Intermittent telegraph and phone links to the west were cut as bitter cold and heavy snowfall pounded Minnesota Dakota regions.
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.