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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
11
A garbled colonial era style fragment lists subscription options for The Washington Post with dates and rates, mentions Gol moose and Yuan Shi Kai, and references international topics amid scattered names and addresses. It reads like an OCR damaged passage from the 29 December 1914 issue.
The article weighs the British raid on Cuxhaven against the Scarborough action, questioning strategic value and potential British aims while noting German resolve may rise. It also discusses Col Roosevelt being invited to China, spurring visions of adventure, diplomacy, and insights into China’s progressive movement under Yuan Shikai and notable dignitaries.
A global appeal urges an immediate international code to protect neutrals from belligerent shipping dictates. Pan American Union and Venezuelan officials back a Washington conference to define neutral rights, citing massive losses to US commerce and urging strong United States leadership.
A New Jersey woman who once believed herself incurable now reports recovery after medical treatment. She previously urged drastic laws to ease suffering via euthanasia, but has changed stance and promotes happiness and relief through care. The piece frames her shift from despair to advocacy.
The Adamson Shields general dam bill, reported with a unanimous Senate commerce committee endorsement, aims to balance encouragement with restraint. It would regulate water power development on navigable streams, grant 50 year state-federal rights with recapture, and lower consumer rates, potentially boosting Western railroads, fertilizer production, and new industries while reducing fertilizer costs.
Marquise de Fontenoy discusses Sherif Hussein of Mecca, likening him to a true Arab patriot with limited Turkish authority in Arabia. The piece argues British protection and a future Arab federation under Hussein with an Egyptian Sultan may end Ottoman influence, reshaping Islam’s holy sites and revenues tied to Mecca and Medina.
A satirical column reflects on a transformed Washington after recent political shifts. It humorously laments lost establishments, altered social scenes, and the absence of iconic figures, imagining John Chamberlin’s ghost surveying the new moral tone and the town’s quiet, changed atmosphere.
In Hamburg on December 8, Robert Ganz laments U S failure to protect foreign trade. He notes American manufacturers face incalculable damage when wars disrupt markets and argues for stronger government protection to keep non contraband goods flowing to buyers abroad.
A letter from Claas W Brons in Hamburg on December 6 1914 argues the United States should abandon protests against Great Britain obstructing neutral trade. It cites two options peaceful export prohibitions possibly with Argentina and a warlike threat to occupy Canada if the blockade continues.
Assemblyman-elect Charles W. Ostron of Jersey City proposes a Bachelor Tax in the New Jersey legislature to fund matrimony. He says matrimony means responsibility and prosperity and denounces those who dodge responsibility while urging lawmakers to support a roughly fifty dollar annual levy on bachelors.
Uncle John Brady found a dead beehive tree near Pyatt Arkansas. A six foot section cut from a Tar Klin tree contained bees and honey. A large red headed eight inch lizard lay just below the cut and appeared to have petrified after being trapped.
Pasadena Dispatch reports a pupil brought a pet skunk to Pasadena High School. Janitor A L Hunter fears identifying the student and vows to forget himself if anger overtakes him. Disinfection efforts have not removed the unwelcome presence, affecting teachers and pupils alike.
A prison published verse from Sing Sing No 64886 titled God Understands speaks of a weary life under hardship, faith, and divine understanding. The speaker vows steadfastness despite shattered plans and the world’s scorn, affirming that God understands the heart given to Him.
A jumble of quotes on speech and enthusiasm cites Hasen Conklin and London Chronicle with playful misquotes. It notes the London Welsh adopting a regimental goat, a tradition from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, symbolizing regional ties and royal favor. The piece closes with a proverb style recipe for enthusiasm and a nod to the enduring notion that good news fuels further goods.
U. S. Weather Bureau forecast for the District of Columbia and neighboring states indicates a chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Warms in the central plains and western provinces bring varied precipitation. northeast areas may see rain or snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Local report from Harpera Ferry notes Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are clear.
A New York Evening Post piece argues for maintaining a national cap of 160,000,000 residents funded by 350,000 District of Columbia residents. It notes longstanding half and half provisions, debates over proportional shares, and echoes complaints that District property owners bear excessive costs while lacking voice in government, referencing 1574 criticisms and Senate opposition to the Home measure.
A Wichita district court case centers on a divorcing couple who cite the number 13 as unlucky. The pair met in Topeka on March 13 and wed October 13, with street addresses 213 Hast Seventh and 223 Hast Eighth. They have three children. the suit was filed October 13 and sheriff service occurred October 23. The wife seeks temporary alimony of 13 dollars weekly. both are 43 years old.
London Globe rebukes critics who question the navy. It praises Admiral Jellicoe’s main fleet and Admiral Sturdee’s victory at the Falklands, noting German ships at sea are few and easy to track. The piece argues Britain’s silent service keeps harbors secure as stores fill and supplies remain open.
Danville dispatch to Chicago describes a sequence ending in Pitt, a colored man, being bound over to the grand jury for assault after a cat attack and a lamp fire in his home. Pitt had gone for medicine for his wife and fled after a dispute, then returned to light a lamp and stepped on the cat's tail. The cat attacked, Pitt hurled a hatchet, the lamp shattered, and bed clothing caught fire. Neighbors summoned police. Pitt was jailed in default of bond.
In Raleigh the speaker from Chicago argues the federal ban may fail without a constitutional amendment, expressing deep sympathy for moonshiners. He recalls North Carolina patrols on Saturdays when moonshine deliveries occur and notes moonshiners often believe their craft lawful, dating back to ancestral practices.
Iowa figures like Thomas A Fagan of Iowa Clus Iowa warn that while cotton disputes dominate, Midwest conditions deserve notice The Iowa farmer remains prosperous yet tariff policies threaten Democratic support. industry notes compare Iowa horse and corn values to foreign crops Then a Boston theater anecdote recounts Joseph Luckett supplying real champagne for a joke that backfires as actors improvise dialogue during an extended drinking scene.
In a Sun day school talk, a bishop faced questions from children. A tiny boy asked why Adam was never a baby, and a quick sibling girl quipped there was nobody to nose him, eliciting amused doubt from the bishop.
The short, clipped fragment suggests a playful domestic vignette about a father figure. It notes his appearance, humorously implying flaws like greasy clothes, but confirms trust in him with family matters as he heads home for supper. The piece centers on a wholesome, reassuring view of a father’s character.
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.