Town riot ends in gunfire and arrests
Johnny Rothrock and Braden Gerking led a street disturbance on Main Street ending in a gunfire incident. Councilman Miller fired a warning shot, Rothrock was struck in the chin, Gerking fled but was tackled by a marshal. Rothrock was treated and jailed after a Monday court appearance amid protests and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Rothrock
Braden Gerking
Ang
N. A. Miller
Watts
Merahel Dobson
Miller
Rothrock
Treadwell
Pendleton
Jules Richa
Whitever
Isan 4 of & Phwvious
Mone Bunsutax
R Rock
German Charged With Sedition in Plymouth
A German man in Plymouth, Amador County, said he did not know the United States was at war with Germany and questioned why he was charged with sedition and disloyalty. Deputy United States Marshal Ball reported the incident, noting the man’s shock and confusion at the declaration of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ball
United States
Plymwouth
Amador County
Tnd
Tadid
Ball Charic
Charges Death to Save Men in Lorraine War Officer
An American staff officer was mortally wounded in Lorraine while heroically aiding comrades. He faced outflanking German forces and died after performing a gallant action. The incident highlights his sacrifice during the Lorraine frontier engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Liquor Stock Seized In Walla Home Raid
Sheriff T D Taylor Deputy Marin and Federal Officer Oftedal entered Homer Watta’s residence Wednesday evening and seized over 100 quarts of liquor under warrants issued by Jamties of the Peace Parkes Pendleton. A complaint cites maintaining common nuisances. Others searched found nothing. seized liquor held for court disposition. Local opinion says liquor was possessed before Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D.taylor
Marin
Oftedal
Homer i
Watta Wedmendiy
Jamties
Pandiston
Wilis
Wight
Wight Hin
Boldiers Send Home Hun Battle Trophies From Athena Window
Two German helmets and a belt were received from Mrs Berni Raniuter for her son Harry Keller who served in Troop D and later the 148th FA. The camouflaged helmet weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces and is of nickel alloy steel with an inscription Got Mit Una. The relics, displayed in the library window, draw much attention for their wartime past and craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Kimer Tucker
Mra
Bern Raniuter
Harry Keller
F. A. Tlon
Une
Ie Wade
John Wall
Christmas Roll Call Drive Organized by County
Mire FalGrow last evening received materials for the Christman Roll Call, to start on the 1th met. Mrs. Lethuw is chairwoman. Mrs Behel Ganoon and Mrs. Tonto Ge Walte will assist. Stephen A. Lowell names ML. ty as campaign manager with B.A. Bacrott and Watts as view campaign managers. The six will organize for work as a vigorous drive for new members and resignups proceeds. No further membership refusals expected due to absence of future Red Cross fund drives. details to come next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethuw
Athorn
Behel Ganoon
Tonto
ML. Ty
Caupuipn
Stephen A. Lowell
B.A. Bacrott
Watts Ha View Catupalge
Red Crows Fonda
Prominent Adams Pioneer J B Ferguson Dies at Adams
J B Ferguson a prominent glogger farmer of Adams for forty years died at his home Saturday and was buried Monday He is survived by his wife one son Ray Ferguson of Adams and no daughter Mrs Fred Hartzman of Portiad
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Adams
J.B. Ferguson
Ray Pérguson
Adana
Fred Hartzman
Prtiad
Murry and Health Don’t Hurry Expression of Concern
Fragmented text discusses health risks from rushing and stress. Mentions harmful effects on weather related systems and bodily functions, suggesting long term impacts on digestion, attention, and potential heart-related issues. Appears as garbled prose with multiple misspellings and unclear references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Germans Fire Faulty Shells to Sustain Marne Retreat
Report from American artillery units describes German shells failing to explode at high rates north of the Marne during a retreat. Rain and dampness hindered fuzes and alarms, with officers noting many projectiles merely striking the ground. Some observers suspect Germans used old shells to bolster morale amid bombardment.
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Marne
Poubto
Offern
Bntm
Alabama Buck Keeps Word Parly Reverend Arthur Jefferson
The fragment recalls Arthur Jefferson a preacher turned private in a northern Alabama unit during the war. It notes he warned targets, then vanished into a dogout, later reappearing atop a biscuit box with a taunt about Germans and the Lord. It mentions Camp Logan and a son who is a war photographer carrying daily reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jefferson
Alabamm
Han Alrowly
Toby
Arthur Jefferann
Canto
Belade
Wat Front Diary Describes Relieved Soldiers At A Station
Fragmentary wartime note details American soldiers near Wat front moving with rifles ammo and canteens while British forces engage. Retreat orders force men to abandon some possessions, leaving uniforms gloves and gear behind as they secure a safer position.
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Parla
Inerwich
Norcealy
Gpm
Idea
Lotto
Global tangle of treaties and forces in a shifting alliance
An unclear description lists nations including the United States Venezuela Bolivia and Sweden among others in a complex treaty landscape. It mentions a four million figure and various international alignments with references to wartime coalitions and global power dynamics amid shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rot Crow Organization
Geneva
Rwiteerland
Cie
United Statem
Venesuela
Bolivia
Dora
A Inn
Brigiso
Reeds
Aunizia
Sweden
Norway
Turkey
Arewee
Booth
Malyf Borhia
Perea
Mrvitberlerl
Doyan
Ether Coveerge
Dye Industry Grows in America Amid War Demand
A Washington report details how American chemists and engineers built a large domestic dye and chemical industry after Germany cut off supplies. By 1917 about 1333 chemists and engineers worked to revive production, with over 4 million pounds of dye products valued near 90 million dollars. The piece notes shifts in global dye reliance and touches on broader economic and political themes including China relations.
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Wrashington
Germany
United Ae
Jean Tema
Orme
Armertcan Maberiala
Thors
United States
Ula
Letters From Our Lads Over There War War Letters
A stream of WWI era letters from George Winship dated late 1918 describes rough service with the 148th regiment. He writes of long separation from home and longing for news, reports about sleep schedules, office work in a city, hopes peace is near, and memories of French civilians cheering American troops as the war winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winship
Eure
Khit
J Tong
Amanalove
Private John L. Wall Describes Frontline Duty and Plight
Pvt John L Wall writes from the front describing long weeks in a rest camp and planned return home after four months without pay. He mentions Austrian and German forces, longing for Christmas peace, and sending a message via email from a town near Terck. He notes heavy packing, war weariness, and hopes for mail and safe passage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Rnn
Lema
John L. Wall
Deer Encounter Recalls Stray Hunter Tale
A fragmented diary style note recalls Larry Keller wanting to be present during a wartime patrol. He mentions returning behind lines for a few days and describes spotting a deer after a tense hunt with mentions of wild boar and gutting difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Keller
Death of renowned farmer L C Harder in Alvenan area
L C Harder, aged about 41, a well known and respected farmer from the Jone Dey creek neighborhood, died Sunday in Alvenan after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife formerly Mive Dart Stamper and two children, Fineuld and Marie, aged 1 and 5. The family had previously farmed north of Athens and were familiar to many locally who mourn his loss.
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L.C. Harder
Jone Harder
Jone Dey Creek
Alvenan
Harder
Bla
Mive Dart Stamper
Fineuld
Marie
Mir
Mrs
Hiordur
Ahens
Fragmentary Oregon wartime report amid garbled text
A damaged OCR item mentions Oregon troops and a division in a detachment seen in a wartime setting. The fragment references Belgium and France and a possible withdrawal or action, but the text is incomplete and unclear about dates, places, or outcomes.
Oil Companies Not Rusted Over Refusal to Deliver Gasoline
A misspelled OCR summary reports disputes between oil firms and distributors over gasoline and distillate deliveries. The Washington Fuel Administration ruling cited distributor noncompliance and the need for observed hours, with Standard Oil and Coast Petroleum involved in the conflict and a council letter dated November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerta Bros
Union Crpany
Walla Walle
Son
Unio
Pounertfan
Juntiti
Cefunine
Gwea Volaks
Endo
She.sion
United Tates Fuel Administration
Washington
Puel
Fred J. Holes
N. B. Beecher
Council For the
Minion
Anld
Jetter
Holt
Fst
Tuaicoties
Iesol
Coast Petroleum’ War Hee Committee
Oregon
Daferna
Explosion of Air Tank in Athena Garage
Explosive blast at the Athena Garage blew out windows and damaged machinery when a large air tank ruptured. No one was in the room, workers reported, as debris scattered and the throttle mechanism was dislocated but electric motor drive remained intact.
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Athena
Fale Bank
Warview Department
Cottage Chemo Recipes and Home Economy Bulletins Explored
A faded notice lists free bulletin offerings from Miss Jarwne Parker Home Comfort Agent including topics on cottage cheese making milk tax changes bread making and family meals. A wartime casualty note reports Willctman wounded September 20, hospitalized, mother notified October 1, status later updated.
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Boldiers
Alabama
Buck
Lady
Dickson PO
LA New
Lally Dickson Poynder
John Poynder Dickson-Poynter
Taington
New Bonlntl
Mmajor
Wilts
Royal Seite
Ely
America
China
Flo
Amerry
Cilane
Eoocuman
Sienaich
Ara
Vm Fm
Tim
Ned
Craig Wilkinson
Rei Willctman
Foapitul al
Hoot River
Oreeieety Tevateen
Riahande
Sadey Evunieg Avul Organiming
W. P
Dre
Ries
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