Wilson Orders Armed Merchant Ships In Response To U-Boat Warfare
President Wilson ordered arming of American merchant ships amid Germany's submarine war. He also called an extra session of Congress for April 16. Details of the plan were withheld. officials cite power to arm without new Congressional action while defending national rights. The move follows the severing of diplomatic ties and signals potential war with Germany.
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Wilson
Ger
Congress
Lan 1E
Gregory
Germany
White House
Navy Department
United States
Strollers Hit with Lion and the Mouse at Table Theatre
The University of Kentucky Dramatic Club's The Lion and the Mouse drew strong acclaim from the Lexington Opera House audience. Emery Frazier Mamie Miller Woods Augustus Gay and William Shinnick received praise for professional like performances and a Denunciation scene noted as nearly professional. Critics lauded the cast and the play's broad appeal. Land and Priest reported heavy advance sales and a likely standing room only crowd for 8:15 curtain.
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Strollers
University of Kentucky Dramatic Club
Table Theatre
Lexington
Shirley Rossmore
Augustus Gay
Jefferson Ryder
Mr. Gay
Ryder
Mr. Frazier
Miss Woods
Shirley
William Shinnick
Fitzroy Bagley
Enoch Grehan
Lexington Herald
Maurice Burnaugh
Raymond Hitchcock
Frazier
Land & Priest’s
Engagement of Miss Mildred Johnson to J Smith Hays Jr
At a Winchester bridge party hosted by Mrs Field Van Meter the engagement of Miss Mildred Johnson to J Smith Hays Jr a prominent Winchester attorney was announced. No wedding date is set but is expected soon. The bride to be is well known and popular in the city.
Eggs for Setting Finest Buff Orpingtons
Eggs for setting finest buff Orpingtons priced at 1.00 for 15 eggs. L. T. Chiles offers these eggs.
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L. T. Chiles
Big Enterprise May Be Built
The delay in tobacco shipments from city warehouses has held up loose leaf sales. Plans for a large redrying plant this coming summer could create substantial employment, boost the local tobacco market, and benefit area merchants.
Damaged Shoe Stock Sale By Punch Graves Co
Punch Graves Co launches a special sale starting Thursday March 15 offering shoes damaged when a February 1 water main break flooded their cellar and stock room. Additional odds and ends discounted to clear damaged footwear and other items. Prices rising weekly, act now to stock up.
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Punch, Gaves & Co
Main _ street
Punch, Graves & Co
Buys Oldsmobile Car by Marvin N Gay
Mr Marvin N Gay has bought a four passenger Oldsmobile eight roadster. Delivery is expected around the first of the month. Advocate for printing.
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Marvin N. Gay
Mr. Gay
Tax talk by Hon. J H Thompson urged for farmers
Hon J H Thompson of Bourbon County, a leading posted man on the tax question, will speak at 1 15 PM Monday at the Court House to warn farmers about tax bills from the Tax Commission. He says passage would bring great hardships to farmers and urges attendance.
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J. H. Thompson
Bourbon County
Court House
Tax Commission
Great Meeting at Lexington Declares Faith in Wilson
More than two thousand men gathered in Lexington on Sunday afternoon expressing strong support for President Wilson. The crowd denounced the Senate actions led by Stone and La Follette and urged Senators Beckham and James to oppose reappointing Stone as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Governor Stanley Rev Richard Wilkinson Dean R K Massie Judge C F Kerr and others delivered stirring speeches.
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Lexington
Wilson
Stone
LaFollettee
Beckham
James
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Stanley
Richard Wilkinson
Dean R. K. Massie
C. F. Kerr
Pinney-Griggs Co Offers Five Cents Per Pound For Rags
Wanted: five cents per pound for clean rags delivered at the garage by Pinney-Griggs Co.
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Pinney-Griggs Co
Old Negro Dead Lewis Walker Dies in Smithville at 86
Lewis Walker known as Uncle Lewis died at his smithville home Monday at age 86. He was a polite hardworking man who earned respect from white and colored residents alike.
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Lewis Walker
Lewis
Smithville
Farm For Sale Near City Limits
The T. D. Jones farm of 31% acres near city limits is for sale. It features grass land, a nice residence, and gas and water. Call J. G. Trimble at 37 tf.
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T. D. Jones
J. G. Trimble
Local Builders Move On Busy Sycamore and Main Streets
Miss Elizabeth Wyatt has begun a modern dwelling foundation on Sycamore street with G H Strother as contractor. Chenault and Crear to start an addition to their garage on Main street. A modern flat will be added to the second floor of the garage. Trimble and Chiles to start a brick and concrete garage on East Main street near the Baumont Hotel.
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Elizabeth Wyatt
Sycamore Street
G. H. Strother
Chenault & Crear
Main Street
Trimble & Chiles
Death of John Stockdale in Judy neighborhood
John Stockdale aged about 65 died after drinking carbolic acid Saturday night. He lived in the Judy neighborhood and is survived by four children and a brother Rufus Stockdale of this city. Friends describe him as clever and big hearted.
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John Stockdale
Judy
Rufus Stockdale
Lot Sale Near West High Street Fetches 755
The building lot of Albert Stofer adjoining E. W. Heflin’s property on West High street sold at public auction Saturday for 755 dollars. Heflin was the buyer. Sale conducted by real estate man W. Hoffman Wood.
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Albert Stofer
E. W. Heflin
West High Street
Heflin
W. Hoffman Wood
Wanted to Rent use Centrally Located
An informal notice states a party seeks to rent or use a central location and directs readers to apply at the stated office for details.
Mrs Mary Wood Rice Buys Building Lot on Samuels Avenue
Mrs Mary Wood Rice purchased a building lot on Samuels avenue from W C Hamilton who had bought it from L C McCormick. It is reported two or three houses will be built on the street this coming summer.
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Mary Wood Rice
W. C. Hamilton
Samuels Avenue
Hamilton
L. C. McCormick
Carranza Re-Elected President in Major Victory
General Carranza secured the presidency of Mexico in a landslide with virtually unanimous support. Early reports from counties indicate a quiet election overall, though congressional contests were more spirited.
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Carranza
Mexico
Doctor Shirley Elected Health Officer
Dr. J. A. Shirley was selected by the newly appointed Board of Health as Health Officer for the city at a salary of $100 per year. The Board also includes Dr. C. W. Harris Lee Crear and Clay Miller.
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J. A. Shirley
Board of Health
C. W. Harris
Lee Crear
Clay Miller
Motorcycle for Sale at J. W. Stephens' Carriage Shop
Motorcycle for sale model 1915 twin with three speeds in A-1 condition. Ready for demonstration. Apply at J. W. Stephens' Carriage Shop. (37-31)
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J. W. Stephens
Retribution Follows Thefts And Death
A man named Lee Million, accused of stealing a diamond ring from a suitcase, collapsed and died after being confronted by Sheriff Harry F. Howell. The ring was later found on his person as an inquest proceeded in Winchester Clark County. The incident led to care for Million’s wife and five children in the city.
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Lee Million
Harry F. Howell
Margaret Frost
R. E. Tipton
Miss Frost
Tipton
Rex Hall
Anton
Clark County
Winchester
Ohio
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the Advocate For Printing
Mildred Johnson
Oldsmobile
MR. Farmer
Lion and Mouse
The
University of Kentucky
Land & Priest's
Marguerite Clark
George Washington
Vernon Castle
Ruth Stonehouse
Marie Doro
Patria
Anita Stewart
Yolanda
DR. Shirley
Tabb Theatre
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