BRITISH AND FRENCH MAKE WESTERN GAINS AT ARRAS
London April 12 reports say British and French troops captured two German positions on the Arras battlefield while heavy fighting continued through a severe blizzard. The War Office cautioned that the greatest battle of the war may soon begin as Allied forces prepare for major operations on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
London
Torward
Aeaiant
Herine
Renee
War Office
Austria
Amid Water Plant Labor Tensions and Guard Delays
A wartime style report notes John Deforest swears in a 1 hour deputy at a water company plant while manufacturers hesitate to deploy armed guards. The garbled text references Anrough and Wis areas, German relations, and local industry strains, indicating slow security staffing and rising tensions at industrial sites and related unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deforest
Water Company
Anrough
Py Hawne
Almore Witsiar
Wusreens
Wis
Avian Haalostves
Itegun Egetga Sarrore
Tevoeburg
Gortars
Sesious
Bullvin
Armored man climbs City Hall ladder as police watch
An armed attacker ascends a City Hall ladder top rung three times while police observe below. The chaotic scene includes shouted phrases, mannequins, and derailed movements as officers coordinate response amid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Local cadet corps enrollment reaches eighty five in town
Capt Bordwell announces eighty five local boys enrolled in the new cadet corps as winter conditions delay drills. A tense meeting follows with questions about uniforms and training schedules while plans outline urgent public services and potential community work shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadet Corps
Bordwell
Government armor plant planned for Charleston West Virginia
Washington April 12 reports the government will locate an armor plant in Charleston WV after a successful bid. The project involves substantial funding, with an appropriation reportedly around 17.69 million dollars. Officials, including Secretary Daniels, describe the plant as vital for defense material production and note work will begin under board oversight with selected contractors to meet production goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigeton
Aph
Charleston
Lomanion Pocouluuaidi Uy
Seitsa
Mihile
Pune
Khaninston
Sipacwal
Ole
First Week Of The War Ends
United States weighs options to raise a great army with no definite action in sight. Threats of a serious fight on the General Staff bill arise, possibly requiring a volunteer system before conscription. President appeals to the people as opposition to reform grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Coustey
Menure
Mendon
Dean Strainou
Simwin Ia
Controversy Over State Emergency Fund Continues
The article reports ongoing dispute over allocating the 92 million emergency fund. Governor Riwretaysh urged the Senate and House to pass the EA I bill, while factions debate who should disburse the money. Both sides show no concession as street protests and political maneuvering unfold amid tight deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riwretaysh
EAI
Bunatoy
Men Needed on Farms to Sustain Warren County
An article argues Warren County must increase farm labor to meet local food demand. It cites dairy and crop output, noting 13 to 14 thousand residents rely on county agriculture while markets elsewhere supply feed and equipment. The piece outlines proposed measures and forecasts for sustaining local production amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Germany
Aly Uist
Pier Everstiing
Worstey
Ate Nave
Ully
Conly
Teedine
Warren Counts
Portamoutt
Prmlien
Dau
Fearey
Ivalasle
Charles Clark Recital Delights City Audience
Music lovers praised Charles Clark in a city recital described as the finest concert yet. The program featured Clark's声 singing and dramatic interpretations, with standout numbers from American composers and a closing group of songs by Situcy Bomsr. The writer notes wartime context and a featured encore, highlighting Clark's magnetic stage presence and technical prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Say Ie
City
Charles Wy Clash
Bot Clark Neena
Iis
Isa Austen
Elgernie
Clark
Germany
Newt Tallogerd
Situcy Bomsr
Groyn
Llow
Ivan
Pan
Ously
Baterosch
United States welcomed by the Allies amid war news
Fragmented OCR notes describe Allied reception of U.S. entry into the war. The text references peace hopes, war declarations, and the entry of the United States, with mentions of Kaiser and German actions and anticipated Allied victory. The disjointed lines preserve names like America and Germany and allude to a broad wartime context.
German overtures spark peace talk moves in Copenhagen
Reports from Copenhagen say the Imperial Foreign Office is taking steps toward peace with the United States, sent unofficially through channels. The dispatch notes Germany's potential shift as Washington discusses possible terms amid war tensions and Allied reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Imperial Foreign Office
U.S
Hague
Saverat
Germany
Mirren
Washington
Ciu
United State
Piuss
Hale Geriaen Faencka
Bern
Attempt to Blow Up Elephant Butte Dam Reported
incoherent OCR style note reports an attempted dynamiting of Elephant Butte dam near El Paso by unidentified individuals. authorities captured explosive devices and arrested the suspects, with details described in unclear dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elephant Butte
al Paso
API
Quy 'Stenico
Gwen Mid
Five Cities Prepare to Contest Gas Rate Hike Fight
A regional group of five cities faces a proposed gas rate increase. Officials in Erie, May 33, and surrounding towns plan coordinated action. City attorneys and commissioners discuss legal avenues, timing, and public hearings as residents await details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kita
Ate Tit
Lacke
Murry
Wouter
Ruseeatel
Bubsiknivice Cormienan Ie Corporation
Thomann BF
Sorfh
Euinen
Eelirea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vimy
Hoth
Vimy Allen
Hinody Sybaine Eee
Uoces
Arly Dig
Patoties
Wiley Ie
Vins
Bates Couet
Inet Tomishe
Bulgaria
Billmoris
Tania Weegania
Yeates
Elieves
Bute
Sime
Thomas Gate
Cohson
Tuymati
Wong Forrestry Ata
Gada
Carson
Theo Aditod
Tata
Uet Company
Oetaek Tomarra
Brush
Armigal Water
Tae County
Uae
Eas
Tee Cretennats
Heelies
Government Armor
Charlesto
West Virginia City
Hae
Madison
Rwark
Sadana
Miller
Ore Prden
Moyd-George
Wonton
Apr
Liugu
Amerig
Udaerse van
Ernest Menggle
Ovat
Walltruy
Haag Warks
Attorney General
Potten
Earineney
Gregory
Salelee
Nrladtey
Ehla
Pacific
Government, Arsenal
Philadelphia
Arsenal
Varius Haulan
Ines
Eos
Soaeph Puller
BMS
Ambuamier
San Paulo
Todas
Variren Boy
Fargo
Providence
John Selander
West
He Ray
Shlanare
Mane
Fwatiah
Mr. Seagdee
Wesleyan
Qelimech
Burg
Mike Koes
Wagner
Tyitee
Janse
Shiek
Reyring
Eueiaie
Rome
Coeegal
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!