No Umpire Needed by Allies Says T R
Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States should stay clear of mediating between allies and enemies at the peace conference. He praises British Franco American efforts in defeating Germany and asserts the US must preserve the Monroe Doctrine and Panama Canal rights. He criticizes Wilson and the fourteen points as not representing the American people or Congress. Also reports a fatal premature explosion near Askin injuring Bruner, Pierce, and Keene during railroad work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Ormany
Theodore Tornewith
Franev
Germany
Fem
Panama Canal
Wilson
Austria
Hearat
Vierick
Prom
Paciate and
Literan
Houwi Boclatiaty
American Congress
Witton
Allton
Oan Aliling
Vivian Pierce
Cloverport
Milton Keene
BH Keene
Trisler
Askin
Texas Railroad
Bruner
Dave Tuttle
McAdoo Advertising Plan Ties Rail Suits to Presidency
The piece argues that under a law a suit against a railroad could publicly implicate Director McAdoo and the railroad, suggesting the move serves political advertising aims. It claims McAdoo would become a household name, boosting a future Democratic presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MéAdoo
McAdoo
Mikimis
Aly. McAdoo
Sunday Wing Court House Wedding Observe Rosy Union
Sunday morning two Morgantown couples arrived at the north courthouse entrance and attended a simple ceremony for Sergt Fleener and Myrtle Fleener. Judge Cook performed the vows with captain Blankenship assisting the county clerk. The groom, a Camp Taylor soldier, saluted in the presence of no superior officer, provoking a light moment and shared laughter among all. Sergt Fleener returned to Camp Taylor Sunday afternoon. his wife did not accompany him. The event was a cultured, pleasant affair, and well wishes were extended to the newlyweds.
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Pine Welock
Court House
Sergi
Hom
Fleener
Mise Ona
A. Hunt
Mies Myrtle Fleener
Morgantown
Blankenship
Sergt. Flemner
Taylor
Hin
Mleener
Coal Miner Killed in Kimbley Mines Accident
Er Marm Hatcher a coal miner was killed when a heavy slate fell without warning at Kimbley Mines Monday afternoon. He was about 60 years old and leaves a wife but no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. M. Hatcher
Kimbley
Mr. Hatcher
Notice to land owners on highways in Kentucky 1918
Chapter 169 of the Kentucky act requires owners managers and controllers of land along public roads to cut clear and remove bushes weeds shrubs and overhanging trees along highways. Most comply but a few have not. The law applies to individuals and corporations and partnerships. Officials urge prompt compliance as a public benefit. December 6 1918. Mack Cook County Judge A C KuaK County Attorney.
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Kentucky
Landa
Memorial Stone for Fallen Heroes Honors Names Forever
A wartime tribute vows to carve the fallen warriors names in granite and raise a monument where relatives may view the record of their hero-dead. It pledges to preserve their honor for generations yet unborn and to inspire future duty and sacrifice.
Revolt at Low Tobacco Prices Shocks Owensboro Market
In Owensboro Kentucky on December 2 farmers revolted at the tobacco market opening as prices fell below expectations. Hundreds gathered at the Daviess County warehouse where sales showed low bids, prompting courthouses speeches and a plan to haul tobacco home. A mass meeting and delegates were set for Saturday to discuss organization while western warehouses saw better demand.
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Owensboro
Lmck
Daviess County
Ben Lott
Hancock County
Henry Mwirry
Conflict of Authority over Custody of Three Children
Mack Hendrix of Muhlenberg County files a habeas corpus writ in Judge Cook's court for three children now in the custody of Clarence Roark of Ohio County. Hendrix, named guardian after his brother's death, says Roark, tied to the children's mother, has taken guardianship. The matter, set to be heard Monday, centers on competing guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Hendrix
Muhlenburg County
Cook
Munday
Clarence Roark
Ohio County
Hendrix
Muhlenburg
Roark
Ohie
Samy
Hovering hen and brood captivate neighboring baker's wife
A local report describes a hen hovering over her three chicks and a neighbor Mrs William Schremmer caring for three newly hatched chicks. The mother hen is seen as a devoted caretaker, sheltering the tiny birds under her wing each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sehremmer
Sehlemmeer
Woman Well Known Here Weds Over in Hoosier
Mrs Ollie E Taylor of Birds Eye Indiana widow of John Taylor a Hartford prominent citizen traveled by west bound train to Huntingburg then Camn elion where she wed Sherman Sigier son of Bart Sigier at Rev Walter Jorge s home The couple faced a noisy charivari on returning to their families but friends wish them long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie E. Taylor
Birdseye
Indiana
Cannillon Enterprise
Huntingburg
Camnelion
Sherman Sigier
Walter Jorge
Bart Sigier
Jonathan Miles
Corn and Tobacco Show at County Judge's Office
The Boys Corn and Tobacco show held at the county Judge's office showcased fine samples of corn and tobacco. Prizes awarded for corn included first Delbert Newcomb of Washington, second Hubert Baldwin of Beaver Dam, and third William Crabtree of Hartford with Baldwin also taking the best yield at 87 bushels per acre. Tobacco prizes went to first Alvy Tanner of Heflin, second Durwood Campbell of Equality, and third Edward Ellis of Noelreek. The event praised by participants as a sign of future farming leadership.
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Delbert Newcomb
Washington
Hubert Baldwin
Beaver Dam
William Crabtree
Hartford
Alvy Tanner
Heflin
Durwood Campbell
Equality
Open to the public by local doctor rule in county schools
Confusion grows over school openings as county doctors authorize openings per health board. The county levy funds school operations after expenses, with new schools planned for next spring. Superintendent Howard faces a new issue regarding school openings and teacher salaries and tuition for rural students.
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County Board of Health
State Board For Health
Stanmer
Howard
Teachers Seek Back Pay For Epidemic School Closures
Teachers of graded schools demand pay for closure days during the epidemic equal to what students would have paid if classes had continued. Mr Howard will likely argue there is no positive evidence of student attendance and that such payment is unwarranted.
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Howard
Influenza Epidemic Persists Across Ohio County
The influenza outbreak continues with new cases and several deaths expected this week. Hartford reports seventy five cases with no deaths, while other communities see recoveries and renewed concern as schools and churches reopen. Health authorities warn of possible spread and urge sanitary living, physician consultation, and strong personal health to resist the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio County
Hartford
Lazy Boy Rise Story From County Officials
An official recounts a farm boy habit of keeping hands in pockets in cool weather. His father tried scolding and hardware, and finally his mother sewed up the pockets as a humiliation to deter the practice. The tale links a lazy boy to eventual worth and compares county officials to other boys.
Recent Marriage Licenses From Hartford and Surrounding Areas
A list of recent marriage licenses reveals numerous couples including Charlie Carpenter and Mary Taylor in Hartford, Arvin Smith and Katie KN Taylor in Hartford Route 2, Henry Sutton and Nellie MonTgomery in Horton, and many others across Hartford, Beaver Dam, Cromwell, McHenry, Whitesville, Beatrice area, and surrounding towns. Names span ages from teens to seniors, with multiple pairs shown in concise entries.
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Charlie Carpenter
Hartford
Mary Taylor
Arvin Smith
Katie KN. Taylor
Henry Sutton
Horton
Nellie MonTgomery
Sanders Huskinson
Louisville
Zane Shields
Cromwell
Hoyt L. Taylor
Toccoa
Nancy KB. Ford
Martford
W. B. Chinn
Beaver Dam
Mrs. Sallie Thomas
Shelby B. Crow
Renfrew
Rotha Ferguson
Baisetown
G. W. Roeder
McHenry
Nellie E. Francis
Hobart Howard
Whitesyville
Dona M. Cooper
Whitesville
B. Basham
Fordsville
Mia
Emma Hedden
Luke Griffin
Pearl Fuqua
Oral Teyle
Aguas Elnes
H. M. Fleener
Camp Taylor
Oma Rowe
Morgantown
Hennie Shults
Prention
Margarite Taylor
Whiterun
Ira Arnold
Nancy B. Alford
Owensboro Tobacco Market Shows Prices Rise on Wednesday
Owensboro Ky December 4 Pryor leaf continues to advance on the Owensboro market. Quality leaf reached 48 dollars a hundred. Over 100000 pounds sold at an average of 15.44. Good leaf and liege brought fair prices.
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Owensboro
Pryor
Leaf
G ©. Newt
Whitenville
Good Deat
Lige
Crown Prince Frederick William Defends Position in Exile
In Oosterland Holland on December 3, Frederick William Hohenzollern, still claiming the crown prince title, told the Associated Press he has not renounced anything or signed any documents. He expressed willingness to return to Germany as a citizen and even work in a factory if a republic forms. He blamed the war’s downfall on hunger, revolution, and Entente numerical superiority, and recounted leaving the front after the Kaiser’s departure, insisting he ceased command by Berlin’s orders and left without hindrance.
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Oosterland
Holland
Frederick William Hohenzollern
Germany
Associated Press
Wieringen
United States
France
Marne
Almee-Lorraine
Frederick William
Berlin
Soldiers’ and Workers’ Council
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Teddy
Roctient
Jn Bruner
Haye Morion
Meadoo
Mack Cook
Judan
A. C. Kuak
Hoosier
Lazy Boy
Owensboro Tobacco
the Marne
Anothier
Mira
Fannie Haslet
U. A
Tapa
Vina
Wil
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