War Talk and Fighting Spirit Echo Hartford Editorial
The Hartford Republican editorial urges readers to support the war effort, defend national rights, and not let political figures hinder unity. It emphasizes readiness, mobilization, and the need to supply arms and food, arguing Americans should strike the enemy abroad rather than fight at home. It critiques drafts and politics and cites sentiment against Germany and in favor of decisive action.
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Belgium
Germany
Olle James
Woodrow Wilson
Lewat
Wilson
England
France
Aimer
Jean
Wm. Howard Taft
Charles BE. Hughes
T. RB
Roosevelt
Shameful Gerrymander in County Riles Politics
A letter denounces a gerrymander that grants Democrats four of seven county magistrates amid a Republican majority. It accuses the Democratic County Judge and party leaders of bias, urging Republicans to vote for county offices to counter realpolitik in Olja county.
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Noble County
Te County
Olja
Merty
By & Demiocrat
Tiis
Wilson
War Causes Revealed in Strong Critique of Germany
The piece argues the United States entered the great war not for humanitarian aims but to stop German aggression. It asserts Germany and its allies repeatedly attacked American ships and cargo, forcing U S action through overt acts of destruction and murder.
Trades And Labor Assembly Criticizes Governor
The United Trades and Labor Assembly condemned Gov. A. O. Stanley for not appointing labor representatives to war boards. Protest, signed by delegates Frank Fromang and Phil Ossmy, cites support from President Gompers and plans to seek Wilson's action via Kentucky congressmen. New delegates include Charles Hammett and C. A. Woertz.
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A. O. Stanley
United Trades and Labor Assembly
Frank Fromang
Phil Ossmyn
Gom‘pers
Hawaii Fire Goddess Predicts 05 Victory
Passengers arriving in a California port from Honolulu describe a Hawaii legend of Pele the fire goddess. They say Kilmet volcano eruption signals the goddess’s anger and foretells death for enemies of the islands. Natives consider Hawaii and America linked against German forces.
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San Francisco
Pele
Hawaii
California
Honolulu
Kilmet
America
Kantias
Priend of Emperor, Dirs in Obscurity
Mrs. Leo Bock, longtime dance partner of Emperor Maximilian in earlier days, has died in Atlanta at 85. She left no relatives and few mourners attended a funeral at an undertaker, having outlived her social circle. Born to a German officer and a noble Frenchwoman in Munich, she once visited European royal courts and later taught music after her German artist husband died in the United States.
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Atlanta
Leo Bock
Maximilia
Europe
United States
Mia
Bock
Ruth Law Flies 110 Miles In 80 Minutes Reported
In Joplin Missouri on June 12 Misa Ruth Law flew from Bartlesville Oklahoma to Joplin covering 110 miles in eighty minutes She dropped Liberty bond aerolite over the intervening country and returned.
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Ruth Law
Joplin, Mo
Mise
Bartlesville
Oklo
Joplin
Fordsville Ablaze Threatens Little City Fire destroys Wa business district
Fire swept the rear of The Wilson Company wa busi ness house on Main Street Fordsville about 2:00 a m The blaze damaged many buildings in the compact business area. Losses totaled about 68 500 with insurance not exceeding 10 000. Firefighting methods failed to halt the conflagration. Residents and local figures including Tom Cox attended funerals and visited relatives amid the blaze aftermath.
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Wilson Company
Wa Businiess
Fordaville
Alnyoet
Dr. McKenney
8. K. Allen
Charles Shawn
Quissenberry
J. T Suit, Jr
Roby Brow
Dr. L. Denton
J.T. Whittinghill
Smith's
Beatty's
Fuqua & Walker
Howard's Heridence
Miller Bros
Weaterfield
Farmers Co-Operative Tobacco Growers Meet in Hartford Ky
Notice invites every tobacco grower and interested person to a meeting at Hartford Kentucky on Saturday June 23 at 2 p m. The session aims to discuss methods for disposing handling and selling the future crop with Gregory presiding.
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Hartford
Local Social Notes Highlight visits from Louisville and Booneville
Mr Pirtie Arnold of Louisville visited his parents Mr and Mrs Alva Arnold from Saturday to Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Abe Morris and their children from Booneville Indiana visited Mr Joe Stewart and family last week. Mrs Hob Boyd has been ...
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Pirtie Arnold
Louisville
Alva Arnold
Abe Morris
Booneville
Ind
Joe Stewart
Hob Boyd
Berlin Cavalry Advance Yields Few Returns East of Messines
Berlin reports English cavalry near Messines on the Belgian front advanced into German lines but only remnants returned. German War Office statement confirms the action occurred yesterday.
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Berlin
London
Messines
German War Office
Stray Streaks and Rumors Echo Through Town Hearings
A long rambling column mixes rumors and local figures about political power, bonds, carnival news, and town gossip. It references Constantine on a throne, local names like Bat Nall Virgil Blein, Dr Taylor and others, with aside comments on liberty bonds and social intrigues amid scattered anecdotes and stray observations.
Local Socials and Obituary Notes from Centertown Area
Centertown area relatives visited Owensboro and Detroit connections noted. Mrs Maddox and son from Owensboro, Mrs J P P of Point Phen and Annie Jamies visiting Paint Pleasant relatives. Leonard Bishop and Myrtle Behneider visited Owensboro. District Conference at MBE Church South last week. Mr Thomas Shell, 73, died at his sister’s home Friday evening June 8 after long illness. Farmers report delayed work due to heavy rainfall last week.
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Vernon Crowder
Jorse Hranel
Wan Ih
Shell
Whittled To's Point and Tonics Spark Hopes Anew
A quirky column notes Whittled To's Point and tonics raise hopeful chatter about hair and health. It contrasts self-love fading with meaningful care, and observes that talkers often draw the least attention, while quiet effort earns trust.
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Fordsville
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Taylor
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Willie Micka
Farmers Co-Operative Tobacco Growers Association
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Constantine
Greee
Tuyeel
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Virgil Blein
Liberty
Bat
Doug
A. Bat Natt
Kiley
M. Bean
Herald
Mr. Coombs
Loulaville
Frank Felix
Rowan Holy
Brook
Ford
Nance
Goodmat
Droit Re
Simmermen
I Lofton
Ohio County Drug Unquestionaire
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Mies
Ruby Neal
Owensboro
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Detroit
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Don
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