World War I Shock as Kitchener Dies in Hampshire Loss
Reports from London state Lord Kitchener and all on HMS Hampshire perished after the ship was sunk. Sir William Robertson may succeed Kitchener as War Secretary, with David Lloyd George rumored as a possible interim. The disaster follows Britain’s declarations of war, sending shock through government and public alike.
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London
Mees
Sir William Robertson
Harl Kitchener
Kitchener
Robertgi
Inghind
Germany
Hamnshire
Lord Kitchener
England
Ballylongford
County Kerry
Ireland
Paris
Petrostad
Hein
George
Tmngland
David Jaoyvd-George
Admiralty
Hampshire
John Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
Near East
Mardanelles
Gallipoli Peninsula
Kitchener profile and early career highlights
A biographical sketch of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener tracing his rise from Walwick Military Academy education through campaigns in Egypt Sudan and the Nile expedition. The piece notes his roles in Cyprus India South Africa and his title Kitchener of Khartoum, highlighting his military discipline and leadership as a key figure in British imperial defense.
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Gallipoli
Salonikd
Lor Kittehener
Athena
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Greece
Herbert Kitchener
Tittes
Walwick
France
Prussia
Kitchener
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Loire
Royal Mneineers
England
Palestine
Palestine Exploration
Itehener
Cyprus
Gordon
Nile
Witl
PRXS
Sunkin
Lord Kitchener
Harding Campaign Battles for Progressive Support
In a tense display of party realignment, Old Guard leaders mobilize forthright opposition to Hughes while pressing for Fairbanks. Across lines, Progressives face pressure as Perkin and allies seek a unified nominee amid secretive campaigns and cross-border conferences. Hitchcock aids recruitment as divisions persist.
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Harding
Hughes
Perkins
Fairbanks Senators Lodge
Smoot, Crane
Penrose
Old Guard
Indiana
Chariie Fairbanks
Mr. Perkins
Frank TH. Hitchcock
Hammond Attacks Wilson Over Republican Progressiveness
June 6 in Wilson, Ollerga notes Hammond's rebuke of the President at the National Republican League convention. He says Wilson mislabels the GOP as backward and contends the party has long led progressive national leadership, criticizing the administration's “consequential politicians” framing.
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Ollerga
Phahead
John
Nammond
Wilson
Republican Party
National Republican League
Hammond
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By West Virginia Woman
Mrs Harolp M Sitka of Clarksburg recounts long recovery from illness after 16 years of age and repeated pregnancies. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health and strength, noting relief from backache nervousness uterine and ovarian issues and periodic pains. The letter urges others to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Mrs Koontz Hurt In buggy collision near Lacey Spring
Mrs William Koontz was slightly injured when a horse bolted after an automobile driven by John Mitchell frightened the animal. The buggy wheel was damaged and she was taken to her sister Mrs J P Koontz. Moments later John Strawderman had a colt run away after dogs seized the colt by the heels, causing a fall and damage to the harness.
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William Koontz
Lacey Spring
John TR. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
John Strawderman
Lalfomile
Bids Sought for 75000 Bond Issue in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg Virginia will receive bids for 75000 of coupon bonds to finance permanent street and other improvements. Bonds run 25 years from dated date with interest 4 1 2 percent paid semiannually. bids due by date. bid details available from City Clerk Swank.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia
Willy
Vated Swank
Tlarrisonburg
Distinguished visitors visit Harrisonburg in federal case ties
General G Ayleshire major oneral of the United States Army and Senator and Mrs H L Downing of Front Royal were guests in Harrisonburg yesterday. Ayleshire, summoned as a witness, appeared in a case continued for trial in Charlottesville next month. Ayleshire hails from Page County.
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G. Ayleshire
Major Oneral
United States ‘Army
Irs
Ayleshire
A. Downing
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Jarrisonburg
Downing
Charlottesville
General Alyleshire
Tage County
Peat Bogs Fuel Ireland Amid Famine Threats
A National Geographic peat bulletin notes Ireland’s vast bogs yield cheap fuel for the poor. It details harvesting methods, transport by donkeys, family labor, and the evolving use of peat for briquettes, cattle forage, paper, and alcohol production.
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Ireland
National Geographic Society
Adrelwauddis Bor
United States
Canada
Cut Out Coupon For Foley Co Medical Samples
Fragmentary Detroit era ad-style notice urges readers to cut and mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co Chicago to receive trial packs of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar, kidney pills and cathartic tablets via Williamson Drug Co Harrisonburg Van Ayd.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Williamson Drug Co
Harrisonburg
van Ady
Roanoke Women Guests At Graduation Night
Mrs Levi Witt and daughters Miss Margaret Witt and Miss Rul A Witt from Roanoke attended Miss No Wilson Davis as guests. Miss Rul A Witt completed the professional course at the State Normal School.
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Levi Witt
Margaret Witt
Roanoke
No.Willson Davis
Rul’ “A Witt
Harrisonburg Beats Dayton 6 to 3 in Afternoon Baseball
A rattling good game unfolded on the high school diamond as Harrisonburg defeated Dayton 6 to 3 in yesterday’s afternoon matchup between the summer teams. Harrisonburg offense exploded early, while Dayton fought back with timely hits, but could not overcome the early lead.
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Harrisonburg
Dayton
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Health Benefits
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for dullness fatigue backache rheumatic pains and stiff joints claiming prompt relief. The notice cites William 50n Drug Co of Harrisonburg and is shown in a local newspaper context.
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William
50N Drug Co
Harrisonburg
van Adv
Petersburg Woman Attends N S State Normal School Graduation
Mrs M J Rawley of Petersburg attended the graduation of her niece Miss Beatrice Coleman from the State Normal School where she completed the Household Arts course.
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M. J. Rawley
Petersburg
E. JL. Dechert
Beatrice Coleman
State Normal School
Detectives Wanted in Virginia and Tennessee Agency
Detectives wanted for membership by the agency serving Virginia and Tennessee. Responsibilities include locating criminals, collecting names and addresses of warmers, collecting debts, and furnishing commercial reports to businesses. For full particulars write VA and TENN Detective Agency, Inc. Mahoney Building, Bristol, Tenn. Va.
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Virginia
VA. & Tenn
Detective Agency, Inc
Mahoney Building
Bristol
Tonn
Plains District School Notice of Teacher Applications
Teachers desiring to teach and patrons desiring to recommend teachers must have applications and recommendations in the hands of the District Clerk prior to Tuesday June 18. On that date the Board will fill all vacancies in the district. U Alchizer, Clerk, Broadway, Va.
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Virginia Trust Co
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