This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
4
We announce TOM SPURRIER of Grayson county as a candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, subject to the Republican primary on Saturday, August 5, 1916. Also announced is A D Kirk for Republican nomination for county attorney of Ohio county, subject to the primary election on Saturday, August 6, 1916.
A chaotic pastiche laments divided America, mocks politicians, and questions U S actions in Mexico. The piece notes Ohio County tax increases, references a murder sentence, and comments on a pending presidential convention while critiquing media coverage.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a conflict involving Cilione a bandit ridden herder and opposition by old time dignitaries who favor public discourse over war for control of warder land. The text emphasizes political tension and unspecified factions in a historical setting.
Reading like a wistful column, the piece notes the Chicago convention stage setup and orchestra prep for a grand overture on June 7. It recalls past leadership disputes, envisions a unified musical cue for a victorious party, and hints at rallying tunes from St Louis to motivate the audience.
The piece laments that Decoration Day is no longer observed with public ceremonies. It recalls the Grand Army of the Republic and Veterans and urges continued youth participation to honor blue and gray soldiers. It notes fewer patriotic gatherings and a shift toward business and pleasure diminishing remembrance.
Berlin dispatch reports the German steamer Kolga was torpedoed and shelled by a submarine in the Baltic on May 17. Six crewmen died as the ship sank while passengers prepared to launch lifeboats. Survivors arrived in Lübeck, detailing the sudden attack and bridge destruction.
Republican efforts to expand naval funding dominated the House debate on the naval appropriation bill. An amendment to boost submarines from twenty to fifty passed narrowly, while proposals for six battle cruisers and two additional battleships were rejected amid party splits and shifting support from members including Democrats and Republicans. Victory margins were tight as the House aimed to finish consideration by Friday afternoon.
Mr F W Pirtle aged and highly respected citizen died at his home four miles east of Hartford on Thursday morning June 1. Born March 17 1831 in Kentucky he moved to the county as a child and lived there his life. He first married Elizabeth Renfrow and they had twelve children six boys and six girls, eleven of whom survived to adulthood. Surviving are Mrs J A Duke Hartford J B Pirtle Versailles Ky Mrs Frank Hayes Whiteaville Dr J R Pirtle Hartford Mrs R D Nelson Bandana Ky Mrs Dr Mc Dowell and Mrs Dr J D Stewart Dundee Ky J Pirtle Owensboro HM Pirtle and Mrs T P Carson Hartford.
A local tribute describes a devoted community member as a life well spent. The funeral will be held at the deceased home at 10 o clock with burial at Oak Wood Cemetery this morning.
Chicago May 29 Chairman Charles D Hilles head of the Republican National Committee says the coming platform will be unusually brief focusing on vital public questions A line up includes Americanism preparedness a nonpartisan tariff commission a merchant marine and criticism of the Democratic administration. He notes splitting views on woman suffrage and comments on Roosevelt and the Progressives also says the party has not sought to force a nomination on day one of the convention.
Washington May 31 Amendments to the naval appropriation bill provide for an 11 million government armour plate plant and 3.5 million for aircraft. 2,730 additional sailors. a bonus system to spur private warship construction. The armor plate amendment passed 166 to 91 with cross party support.
The notice advertises 61 acres of farming land for sale near Hale, Kentucky. Interested parties directed to contact L. C. Brown in McMeury, Kentucky. The fragmentary text references a deputy clerk and a disrupted report about a bomb at a company building, but the core readable item is farmland for sale with contact details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.