Naval officer seduces German sailors to obedience during surrender
A British naval officer ordered German sailors off their quarters aboard two ships surrendering off the Firth of Forth. He asserted authority in German, restoring discipline as captains and crews faced surrender. The incident sparked debate over chivalry in war and affected Captain Martin of the King Stephen who refused to rescue German crew from the Zeppelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Cross
Firth of Forth
Utda
Sobiere
Guirman
Pritisher
Seoi
Tirlulah
Mardin
Arethur W. Ingram
Lemdon
Warthoe
Mare iii
North Sea
Martin Roefused
George Denny
Marthard
Thora
Uny
England
British Captain Dies of Nervous Collapse in London
London dispatch reports Captain William Martin of the British trawler King Alephen died from a nervous collapse linked to stress after refusing to aid the disabled Zeppelin L-19 in the North Sea in February 1914. The incident, partially explained, suggests lingering effects of wartime strain on sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tee
Jeeta
William Martin
Alephen
Gremoberg
Morth Sea
Thia
Seateen
Martinevak
Cossack Form Union in Vladivostok Amid New Cohesion
A union of Cossack troops is being formed including Orenburg Ural Siberian Transbaikal and Irkutsk groups to maintain internal order and promote public welfare. The editor aims for the union to form a government responsible to a representative body properly elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Orenburg
Ural
Siberian
Transbaikal
Irkutsk
Union In Salt
Spanish Influenza Cure Booklet From 1918
A scanned pamphlet outlines origins of Spanish influenza and prescribes home care. It discusses symptoms such as chills fever and cough, advises bed rest, fluids, and caution against complications like pneumonia. External vapors and Vicks inhalation are promoted as remedies, with warnings and preventive tips for crowd avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Jeast
Ar Wengh
Kerma
Drink Hot Water For Rosy Complexion Health
An old advertisement-style notice touts drinking hot water with a dash of phosphate to “flush from the system” daily. It claims internal cleansing cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, improving skin tone, complexion, and overall health, urging morning use and promoting a proprietary phosphate product.
Call for U S troops to Montenegro
Washington January 14 insurgents send a delegation to King Nicholas in Paris asking American troops be sent to Montenegro to preserve order. Montenegro’s assembly claims deposition of King Nicholas was illegal and seeks inclusion in the Serbian federation under the Serbian dynasty, while Belgrade reports report action to the king regent and notes peace conference representation for Montenegro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicholas
Paris
Montenegri
Wnter
State Department
Croata
Belgrade
Greater
Serbia
Nicholin
Legation
Montenegro
Regular Battle Near Amsterdam Sees Spartacans Seize Gear
Dispatch from Dortmund reports fighting between government troops and Spartacans in Amster dam Tai. Rebels captured machine guns and a flag, then retreated as government forces pressed them back. Spartans reportedly blocked town hall efforts and reoccupied key positions. Local details are limited amid chaotic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Auer
Prussia
Syearla
Dortmund
Spartay Jeans Mantis
Enonsha
Sparhionts
Local government reshuffle in Lemkh county triggers staff changes
The Lemkh county administration announces a sweeping personnel shift on moving day. Key moves include Earl Gilbrowh replacing White in probate, Georgi Cragsrie taking up a new role in the courts, and Mrs J. T. Watkins assuming supervision of schools. The changes reflect ongoing reorganizations amid broader regional upheaval described as Occupation of Montenegro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagmus
Lemkl
Dhe
TM Prasier Wail Tetve
Fey
Amd
Biewart
Uty Ray Ringe
Clint
Lal Boers
Zavel
Earl Gilbrowh
Nokel
Georgi Cragsrie
Wenting
W G T U Flings Great Flag 10 Breeze in Chicago
Chicago report on the ratification of the prohibition amendment. WCTU at national HQ in Evanston describes flag hoisting by Ute women of Portland. Mentions Hillsboro Ohio 1875 and Chautauqua 1874 conventions. includes murder verdict of Mrs Exta for stabbing husband, defense claiming accident. trial notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Evanston
Portland
Maine
Anna A. Gordon
National
Hillsbora
Ohio
Hillsboro
Eliza Trumbull ‘Thompson
Penper
Chautaudon
N.Y
Cleveland
Hilda
Lie Band
Exta
Slg Savt
Iyer
French Soldiers Lead in World Sacrifice
A fragment discusses French wartime sacrifice and a Chicago chemist promoting Marr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments, claiming swift relief and money-back guarantee. It also notes Bavarian passport rule changes to curb Bolshevik and Spartacist movements and lists American Expeditionary Forces casualties and shipbuilding totals reported by Lloyds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Neasonts
George M. Mayr
Chicago
Marr
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Russia
Spain
Beal
Ippocrates Iy
Cera
Quenza
John N.C. Hoard
Eatin
COLAS
Vick
Carellis
Cacia
U.S
Vaseington
Jan
Moniermneo
Aerblan Trang
Sonielt
Ingatinas
Anceredet Inc Smdyine
Vera Lewayron
STN
CIA
W.G.T.U
GUT Bolsheviki
Advicca
Verne
Tavatin
Spartacan
Uavaria
Genesel
Aetlon
Seesaees
David B. Deay
Evaneton
Wyemre
Wan Ud Et
James Til Fialluti
Nevada
Ly Yards
Willon Vendusen
Bale Lake
Cording
Lloyds Utah
iRegister
Woundes
Trival
Orson II
Munvor
Titperl
Idaho
Willan Otis Weaver
Sala~berry, Sdno
Kiliod
Getfon
Wotton Saverety
Bubouy
Tala, Pei
Emil W. Daler
Gundy
Charles H. Lawallen
Weir
Ser
Charles R. Jensen
Niehfeld
Wiab
Randall Af. Wise
Hudson
Wyorm
Ppcentiletaas
Lloyd G. Vandyke
Wyoming
William B. Martin
Young Woman
George R. Cody
Darnin
Clarence Friey
Ogden
Utah
Aawatag A
Moonee Ae
Andrew Andreson
Salt Lake
Ted Witte
Fetton
And
Olney
Firth
Alva
Carlson
Mayhelt
Miah
Gustavia
Ko Lily Murrasey Kien
Monita Canes
Steel
Anglo
Axian
Wyo
Etsidy
Hevesi
Thornton
Aderna
Port Min
Dayree
Fetica Tort
Téohey Vasey
Jenes
Superier
Castle Gate
Clear Creek
Utah Fuel Co
Clear Creek Coals
Keer
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!