Germans bomb Paris and threaten Kaiser amid strikes
Paris reports a German air raid causing deaths and damage with details scarce. Concurrently, Berlin strikers clash with troops in some accounts, while Vienna Kiel and Hamburg workers strike for food and better conditions. Vorwaerts notes a Berlin censorship ban on major papers.
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London
San
Daily Express
Geneva
Berlin
Amsterdam
Vinsaische Zettung
Derlin
Kiel
Hamburg
Vulcam
Strdete
Teades Union
Vorwaerts
Kaiser-Ebersdorf
Vienna
Wil
Local County Officials Show Steady Start in Duty
TR NEW OPPICIALA reports county officers making solid early strides. Judge Cook earns public respect with methodical, sober handling of responsibilities. Superintendent Howard inspires confidence with diligence and zeal. Inler Tichenor’s strict discipline is noted for closing escape routes, though some misgivings exist about his authority. Blankenship, Kirk, and Lon Ralph receive mixed praise for persistence and mobility, while Dillia Ward eyeing future tax work. Lillis’ moment remains pending.
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Cook
Howard
Rei
Court House
Blankenship
Kirk
Aot
Lon
Ralph
Dillia Ward
Lillis
Pretty in Wreck A. Petty in town kitchen blast
A. Petty a former office type setter in Henderson survived explosive blast after attempting to speed heating with coal. The kitchen explosion left Petty unconscious on the floor while his wife Mrs. Petty and a physician tended him as the fire department responded. Petty’s nerve remained intact and he returned to the type fonts soon after. The account notes Petty’s distrust of water in line with his past antipathy to baths.
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A. Petty
Henderson
Domintle
Arthur
Blind man improving at almshouse after frost injury
Virgil Gutton, an elderly blind man brought from Dundee, is slowly improving at the almshouse after severe frost damage to a foot that threatened amputation. A related case: his first son, charged with nonsupport, faces County Judge Cook next Monday as the judge signals strict enforcement of the law.
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Virgil Gutton
Dundee
Cook
Wriiten
Button Sons
Howe and Rowe Return to Law in Hawesville and Rebound
J Edwin Howe former Commonwealth Attorney for the district now resides in Hawesville with improved health and may practice law there. Rowe, once in poor health, has recovered after treatment in a sanitarium last fall and is expected to have a long Kentucky tour as an eloquent speaker.
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J. Edwin Howe
Commonwealth's
Hawesville
Rowe
Kentucky
Sailor Otis Howard Returns From France on Warship Antigone
Otis Howard, son of Mr and Mrs Charney Howard of Mortford, reports his safe arrival in the United States aboard Uncle Sam's warship Antigone after a perilous crossing. He notes winter storms and German submarines faced at sea and sends greetings to friends in Ohio County.
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Otis Howard
Sam
Antigone
Charney Howard
Mortford
France
Mr. Howard
Atlantic
Otis
Ohio County
Bo i
Divorce Suit Filed Over Kin Liberty Custody Dispute
Liberty Holt of McHenry files for divorce from Mary Holt claiming they wed in Logan County in 1903 and lived happily until she abandoned him three months ago for Alton Taylor. He alleges lewd conduct and seeks custody of two children aged eleven and four, with the wife unfit to have control.
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Liberty Holt
McHenry
Mary Holt
Mary
Logan County
Alton Taylor
Taylor
Holt
Death Angel Pursues Stevens Family in Goshen
The death angel pursues the Stevens family of Goshen as two sons die within a week. One son arrived from the west and died, while another son in Texas, felled by typhoid fever, also died. Bodies laid to rest together Wednesday in the same grave amid community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stevena
Goshen
Stevens
West
Texas
Sos
BANNERS FOR SCHOOLS
Superintendent Howard plans banners to honor top divisions and districts for producing the most common school graduates. The banners aim to spur school effort and community pride, with public support urged at the right time for a worthy enterprise.
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Howard
Scheme by Circuit Court Clerk To Profit On Thrift Stamps
A damaged notice describes Alec Porter claiming a method to exploit thrift stamp pricing for overnight gain. It cites Dec 21 1932 price at 4 71 for a five dollar stamp and Jan 1 1923 redemption at 55 00, asserting a billion dollars in stamps could yield a cash gain if the notice is not delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Porter
Alec
Uncle Sam
Howe
Pat Uncle Sam
Our New Linotype Brings Modern Machinery to the Republican
The Republican, now set on a new $2.19 Mergenthaler linotype, installed by E M Angell from Chicago, boasts a 1917 model high class machine. The paper aims to be the county’s best with refined mechanical equipment and top notch job work. Readers are urged to settle back subscriptions to pay the supplier and support the upgrade.
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Republican
E. ‘M. Angell
Chicago
Wepor
Kentucky
Mergenthaler Company
Ohio county fuel board enforces strict restrictions
The Ohio county fuel board reports strong public adherence to fuel restriction rules with orders closing businesses and factories to all, regardless of tools or volume. Chairman Rowan Holbrook and members Arthur Kirk and W. S. Tinsley handle inquiries. Holbrook recently arranged coal transport from Rockport to Big Clifty, Kentucky for a local mill.
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Ohio County
Rte
Rowan Holbrook
Arthur Kirk
Tinsley
Ohio County Board
Holbrook
Rockport
Big Clifty
Drunken country man disturbs women in town
A tipsy man sought a relative in town and frightened several women left alone Tuesday night. He asked where to put his team as one woman asked the purpose and he stumbled over words. A courteous citizen escorted him to the relative's home despite his intent being unclear.
Lon Griffin in court for examining trial in Lydia shooting case
Lon Griffin, jailed on a charge of shooting at his wife Lydia with intent to kill, appeared for an examining trial and waived it, remaining in jail awaiting the March grand jury. Judge Cook set bond at 300, unlikely to be posted, so he may stay jailed until Circuit Court convenes.
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Lon Griffin
Lydia
March
Cook
Griffin
Lon
The Exemption Board Completes Classification
The local exemption board finished classifying registrants while Clerk W H Coombe and assistants Mrs O Keown and Mrs Harriet Flower prepare reports for the district board. The district board has notified the local board of its final action. Only a limited number of cases remain to be reviewed and further local action awaits district board findings. Physical exams will not start until all cases are passed by the district board.
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W. H. Coombe
8. O. Keown
Harriett Flower
Focal Board
The Girls and Kaiser Red Cross Benefit at Star Theater
Red Cross aid event at Star Theater features girls selling tickets and ushering free of charge. Kaiser will perform and participate in the show aimed at patriotism. Hartford clans and nearby community urged to attend to fill the theater for the benefit.
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Red Cross
Star Theater
Hartford
Red Cross Show at Star Theater in Hartford Ky
Heavrin and Barrass owners of the Star Theater announce a Red Cross benefit on Monday February 4 with all box office receipts donated to the Red Cross. The managers cover all expenses and pledge that every dime collected will fund a bandage for a Red Cross nurse aiding soldiers in France.
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Heavrin & Barrass
Star Theater
Hartford
Red Cross
Messrs
Farmer Under Knupk Operated On Near Claton
Farmer G. C. Magan near Claton suffered an abscess of the Dowels for days. Dr. Taylor of Hartford aided by Dr. Godsey of Narrows operated on him Tuesday. Latest report says he is progressing well and expected to recover soon.
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G. C. Magan
Claton
Taylor
Hartford
Godsey
Narrows
Death in Stable Fall Shocks Panther Neighborhood
John Stabford a well known Negro of Panther neighborhood in Deerview security, went to the stable to feed its stock and slipped on the top coll, striking his head on a door sill and dying. He was about TS years old and highly respected.
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John Stabford
Panther
Soldier found nude and mutilated in coffin mystery
Washington reports Representative Sold addressing Secretary Baker about a soldier's death at Camp Jackson. The father of the deceased recalls the coffin was opened to reveal a naked body, dirt and blood, blunt-force injuries, missing viscera, and a crushed skull. Affidavits support the account, with a full name to be released and an official inquiry anticipated.
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Washington
Samuel R. Selia
Fennesnes
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate
Sells
Solis
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Representative Sells
Inter
War Department
Common Huhools Exams Across Three Towns
Sixty six applicants for common school diplomas were examined Friday and Saturday at Hartford Beaver Dam and Pordaville with four colored applicants at Hartford. Examiners grade papers and meet on Saturday to report grades. Grades likely mailed Monday. Questions in mathematica were somewhat difficult.
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Hartford
Beaver Dam
Pordaville
South Dakota Votes Yes on Federal Prohibition Ratification
The Senate with only two dissenting votes that night concurred in the Mouse resolution ratifying the federal prohibition wine ban. The record shows Bismarck North Dakota and James 94 as part of the proceedings.
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South Dakota
Ya. Bismarck
Senate
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