Colleen of Skibbereen Chooses Daly for Married Life
An Irish beauty known as Colleen of Skibbereen moved from Ireland to Daly, a Skibbereen farmer, after a long courtship. Daly proposed three years ago and the pair secretively wed on November 22. She left Manning, a wealthy grocer, amid a broken heart and a prior betrothal, now planning a modest home and marriage.
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York
Honora lo'Brier
Ireland
Manning
Hood Chum
Misen
Colleen
Skibbereen
Daly
Skibberho
Tad
Will Bring Peace in West Said by Emperor in Amsterdam
In a message dated March 8 from the German emperor, gratitude and hope for peace in the west were expressed. He credited God and the people for the coming victory, praising the heroic deeds of troops and noting the events as part of history. Phillip cen, director of the North n Tjoyd steamship line, sent congratulations.
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Sterdam
Phillip Cen
Tjoyd
William
Gratias
Mieso
None
The passage speaks of moral forces and the categorical imperative instilling unity as strength for victory in postwar tasks. It urges the people to face a new era with faith in themselves and their mission, and to find pride in the homeland and in shared bonds of trust. It expresses confidence in a prosperous future arising from wartime sacrifices.
102d Men Are Wounded at Toul
Private Melton, about 19, of Co. A, Scovill worker, joined last April and is from East Main Street. His mother Mrs. Mary Melon learned of his wounding yesterday. A brother serves at Fort Wright. Mellon was active in East End athletic teams and praised for cheerful spirit under fire.
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Melton
Mary Melon
East Main Street
Mellon
Scovill Manufacturing Co
Fort Wright
Young Mellon
East End
U S Coal Cuts Spark Dispute Over March 1919 Rules
New England manufacturers voiced opposition to eliminating coal jobbers as urged by the national fuel administration. They warned removal of jobbers could lower coal quality and hinder shipments, as James J. Storrow planned to urge federal authorities in Washington.
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Boston
New England
National Fuel Administration
James J. Storrow
New Tingland Fuel
Stoerrow
Washington
Hoover Target of Letter Attack
The piece reports on political criticism of federal wartime controls, with Sen. Wolcott and other senators accusing the food and fuel administrations of harming business. It cites claims about meatless days, shipping figures, and coal allocation, noting Senator Reed’s harsh remarks and references to statements by Dr. Garfield. It also mentions a derailment incident in Massachusetts with no injuries.
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Army
Navy
Wolcott
Delaware
Hoover
Food Administration
Reed
United States
Fuel Administration
Dr. Garfield
Mincks
Garefield
Shipping Board
Maine
New York Harbor
War Department
Missouri
Forshing
France
Bevatory Kellers
Minnesota
Kellogg
Benefit War Concerts Disappoint Audience With Substituted Acts
The writer complains about last night's event misadvertised as containing certain artistes none of whom appeared. A few acts were lacking in talent, replaced by church singers, while one young performer with notable charisma and a striking silver lace dress provided a small spark of entertainment.
Sugar Strike Halts Puerto Rico Sugar Centrals
Ten thousand cane field laborers in the eastern end of Puerto Rico strike, closing three sugar centrals. Workers blame Washington labor officials for inaction while a department of labor mediator surveys the dispute in San Juan. The report notes a February 14 dispatch on mediation.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
March
Washington
Department of Tabor
Antwerp Oculist Executed by Germans
A Bel gian refugee reports to authorities that Dr Te Netz nh an Antwerp oculist was shot by German forces recently in and around Antwerp during the wartime turmoil.
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Antwerp
Havre
Belgium
Te Netz
No news on Senator Cole or Antwerp doctor execution
Fragmentary remark notes no fresh news about Senator Cole and fears surrounding a supposed execution of a doctor named Auncois of Antwerp. The piece also jokes about lawyers and a "Fool Killer" in the country, reflecting casual or satirical chatter rather than a reported event.
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