Huns Will Sign Unconditionally
Paris reports the German government in Weimar expresses willingness to sign the peace treaty unconditionally with signing time unsure possibly Tuesday or Wednesday. Italian delegates authorized to sign for Italy, easing delays. In Berlin the national assembly votes 237 to 138 to approve signing and 236 to 89 to support the Bauer government.
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Italy
Paris
Weimar
Germany
Berlin
German National Assembly
Bauer
Paris Peace Treaty Time Request Refused
Hans asked for 48 more hours to decide on signing the peace treaty with reservations. The Council of Three flatly refused the extension. Proponents argued government changes and unsettled conditions hindered final arrangements.
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Hans
Paris
Germany
Council of Three
German Warships Sunk by German Sailors Near Kiel and Wilhelmshaven
Reports from reliable authority state that German warships which were not surrendered to the Allies and were anchored off Kiel Wilhelmshaven and other points have been sunk by German sailors manning them. The sinking includes 12 vessels besides destroyers.
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Weimar
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Sinkings Will Have No Effect on General Situation
Paris reports the June 23 note that the sinking of German warships does not affect the general peace process with Germany. No action will restart talks at this stage though the act is denounced in British and American circles. French and Italian circles show considerable unease.
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Paris
Germany
Whitley Wheat Troubles Spur Immediate Investigation
A rapid call to the College of Agriculture prompts Mabel Roe to inspect Whitley county fields. The report cites two new foreign diseases affecting U S wheat this year, with damage blamed on insect ravages and rust in Tennessee Missouri and Indiana outbreaks.
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Whitley
College of Agriculture
Whitley County
Mabel Roe
Extension Division
Washington
United States
Uncle Sam
Weekly News
Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
Missouri
Madison County
Ill
Laporte, Porter
Tiang Jasper Counties
Indiana
Supply of Fish for Richmond and County Waters
Readable text notes a supply of fish for the waters of the county. Lake Reba was given a supply. No dates or additional details available.
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Richmond
Pages
Iower
Lake Reba
Tornado Ravages Fergus Falls Killing Dozens
An AP report from Fergus Falls Minnesota details a violent tornado that struck late yesterday killing 60 to 70 people and injuring more than a hundred. The northwestern city area including the business district was wrecked with about 500 stores and residences demolished and many missing. Public buildings and churches were destroyed as three tornadoes hit in quick succession, beginning in the Lake Alice district and sweeping through the Grand Hotel sheltering 50 people.
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Associated Press
Fergus Falls
Minn
Lake Alice
Grand Hotel
Yanks Await Orders in Coblenz as Peace Vote Shocks Germany
American troops concentrate in the Coblenz bridgehead awaiting orders while German papers report the Weimar national assembly's peace vote. Authorities impose new and stringent policing measures at the front.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
German National Assembly
Weimar
Wilson To Return Wednesday From Paris
Activities at the President's Paris residence signal preparations for Woodrow Wilson to leave Paris and return home on Wednesday. Officials expect his departure to mark the end of his stay in the French capital.
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Wilson
Paris
Germany to Sign Weimar Peace Treaty
Official announcement states Germany will sign the peace treaty in Weimar. The June 22 report confirms the forthcoming accord ending hostilities and establishing postwar terms.
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Germany
Associated Press
Weimar
Federation of Labor Endorses Telegraphers Strike
Atlantic City June 23 The American Federation of Labor today unanimously voted endorsement of the telegraphers strike and went on record favoring a 44 hour week for labor generally It directed the executive council to work for that end.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor Today
Executive Council
Texas House set to ratify federal woman suffrage amendment
Austin reports the Texas special session opened with strong support for ratifying the proposed federal constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. Framers and leaders of the state suffrage group express confidence. no organized opposition has been disclosed.
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Texas
Associated Press
Austin
Market Report from Louisville and Cincinnati Cattle Hogs Lambs
Louisville cattle 800 head slow and unchanged hogs 2500 up 75 cents tops 21 sheep 2500 down 50 cents best 6.75 lambs 16.50. Cincinnati good butcher cattle stronger hogs 65 cents higher lambs 1 dollar lower.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Memorial for Heroes' Families in Louisville Ceremony
Engraved memorial certificates bearing signatures of Gov. James D. Black and Edward W. Hines will be presented by the Kentucky Council of National Defense to the nearest kin of Kentucky soldiers who died in World War I. The certificates express profound appreciation for their sacrifices.
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Associated Press
Louisville
James. D. Black
Edward W. Hines
Kentucky Council of National Defense
Kentucky
Salvation Army
Salvation Army drive begins with church union backing
The Salvation Army drive starts in Madison county under County Chairman Percy Dr R L Telford. A union service at First Christian church featuring Rev O O Green and Mr Carpenter urged generous support, praising the Army for war relief and reconstruction work.
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First Christian Church
Salvation Army
Madison County
Percy Dr. R. L. Telford
Salvation Army On the Part of the Men Who Were Returning From Overesas
O. O Green
Carpenter
America
Peetelvit
Romeo Towns Anderson County Bride Theft Try Ends With Shots
In Anderson County near Mercer line a would be groom and three companions attempted to seize Mr. Tom Robinson’s daughter from his home. Mrs Robinson fired a shotgun prompting the men to flee after about fifteen shots were fired with injuries to one assailant and arrests to the grand jury.
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Tom Robinson
Mercer
Anderson County
Harrodsburg Herald
Robinson
Casualty List Names Thad Lake Wounded Slightly
The Monday casualty list includes Thad Lake of R F D No 1 Paint Lick Ky wounded slightly. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lake and has many friends in Madison county.
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Thad Lake
Paint Lick
Edward Lake
Madison County
Prominent Elk Goes To His Reward
After a long illness, Mr. David R Freeman died at Pattie A. Clay Infirmary. A respected Elks Exalted Ruler and Masons member, he supported charity and church work. Survived by sister Mrs. Fannie Hawes, his remains will be moved to West Main home. Elks will lead funeral rites at the cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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David R Freeman
Pattie A. Clay
Davie
Order of Elks
Algor
Masonic Order
Fannie Hawes
First Presbyterian Church
Edwin Powell
West Main
The
Elks
Elmer Deatherage
W. R. Shackelford
Murray Smith
Jennings Greenleaf
M C. Kellogg
W. S. Oldham
Graduates With High Honors in Kentucky Sunday School School
Miss Zerelda Baxter returns from Lexington after graduating from the School of Methods at Transylvania College. More than 100 students attended with 56 graduates. The faculty included leading Sunday School specialists.
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Zerelda Baxter
Lexington
Kentucky Sunday School Association
Transylvania College
Hamilton College
Woman at Opera House Today and Tomorrow
The Opera House presents Maurice Tourneur's Woman for two days featuring Flora Revalles Paul Clerget and others. The story centers on the screen and not the star with a new cast and careful production. Admission drops from 25 50 cents to 20 35 cents reflecting a price reduction.
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Opera House
Maurice Tourneur
Prunella
Mr. Tourneur
Flora Revalles
Paul Clerget
Gloria Goodwin
Diana Allen
Ethel Haller
New York
Chicago
Pvt J B Barnes Arrives Safely From Overseas
Word is received that Private J B Barnes of the 118th Engineers has arrived safely from overseas where he served with the American E F for seven months.
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Pvt. J. B. Barnes
118Th Engineers
Overseas
E. F
Neffs Fish and Oyster House Fresh Fish Appeal
When unsure what to eat, contact Neff's Fish and Oyster House for fresh fish options and a reliable seafood experience.
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Neff
Oyster House
Nightfall on June Streets Brings Unclear Warnings
Fragmentary note recalls a Friday evening on a dark street near Campus Way and Braces, June 20th, with vague directions to ward a return. No clear events, names, or organizations are readable.
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Njost
Death claims Mrs Byron Juett in local obituary
Mrs Byron Juett died after a prolonged illness, leaving daughter Hazel Elmore of Paris and son Reed Juett. She joined the Methodist church in childhood and served with the Daughters of Rebecca. Funeral services with Rev J A McClintock will be at her residence Tuesday, interment in Richmond cemetery beside her husband.
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Byron Juett
Sorew
Methodist Church
Daughters of Rebeccah
Hazel Elmore
Paris
Reed Juett
J. A. McClintock
Richmond Cemetery
Mrs. W. L. Crutcher Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. W L Crutcher, age 78, died after a lengthy illness. She is survived by daughter Mrs Cabell Chenault and son James S Crutcher, plus brother John Terry. A Christian church member, funeral services are Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Pond church with burial in Richmond cemetery.
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W. L. Crutcher
Cabell Chenault
James S. Crutcher
John Terry
Farm Sold At 175 An Acre In Silver Creek Area
Hugh L. Coffey of J. L. Coffey and Son said in town that the Tudor farm was bought for 175 dollars per acre instead of 225. He noted the purchase was satisfactory and disclosed no error in the reported price.
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Hugh L. Coffey
J. L. Coffey and Son
Silver Creek
J. E. Tudor
Two High Priced Farms Move in Kentucky Land Sales
The former Van Meter farm on Bryan Station Pike Fayette sold by Lew Sharp to P S Neale of Shakertown Mercer County who will move in and take possession. The 118 acres averaged 600 per acre and near top price this year for bluegrass land. Over 418 acres on the Price farm Nicholasville Pike recently sold for 631 per acre with nine acres at 1000 and nine at 900 per acre near Cynthiana in Harrison County. The buyer Henry Parrish of Cynthiana may subdivide for building lots
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van Meter
Bryan Station Pike
Fayette
Lew Sharp
P. S. Neale
Shakertown
Mercer County
Nicholasville Pike
Cynthiana
Lair Pike
Harrison County
Ebanny Smiser
J. W. Smiser
Henry Parrish
Judge appoints Cox as guardian for three infant children
In Judge Price's court Mrs Josephine Cox was appointed guardian for her three infant children Freda Anna Mary and Louise Gibson Cox with W M Gibson as surety in the official court record.
Frantically fragmented note on Johnson.com candidate list
Frank P. Hager of Johnson com seven appears in a garbled line about a four candidate slate for a secretary position. The text is incomplete but indicates an electoral or civic context with named person and office. Not enough detail to confirm location date or other candidates.
Redpath Chautauqua 1919 Season Opens July 7 at Local Venue
The seven day Redpath Chautauqua features Kryl and his seven man band, an opera star, Ada Ward, Florence Bullard, and lectures on the League of Nations and government ownership. Highlights include the Great Lakes Spring Quartet, Mme Augusta Lenska, a debate between Leslie M. Shaw and Charles Zueblin, and a fireworks of music and discussion through July 14.
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Kryl
League of Nations
Ada Ward
America
France
Germany
Europe
Miss Ward
Florence Bulard
Miss
Great Lakes
Wilson
Atlantic
George Washington
Mme
Augusta Lenska
New York
Chicago
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Roosevelt
Iowa
Charles Zeublin
Zueblin
Mr. Shaw
Bohemier Kryl
Marie Rose Lauler
Iurn
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Yanks
Federation OF Labor
S. A
Romeo
Frank P. Hager
Johnson.com
Secre
Chautauqua
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