Treaty signs ending war at Versailles in 1919
President Wilson affixed his signature at 3 14 Paris time as Germany and 27 nations signed the peace treaty in the Hall of Mirrors Versailles. Delegates including Smuts signed amid private guests and guards while cheering crowds watched the historic ceremony.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Versailles Toy
State Department
Wilson
Paris
Herbert Mueller
Johannes Bell
Clemenceau
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South America
Europe
Shorty
Clemenceatt
Lloyd George
China Refuses Versailles Signing Over Shantung Issue
The world war ended with the signing of the peace treaty with Germany in the Hall of Mirrors. Germany, the United States, Britain, France, Italy and Japan signed in order, while Chinese delegates did not attend, declining to sign to reserve Shantung terms.
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China
Versailles
Germany
Hall of Mirrors
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Shantung
Wilson Begins Homeward Voyage From Paris
President Wilson and his party depart Paris at 9 30 tonight bound for Brest to sail for home. Secretary Tumulty was notified today. The cable from the President said All well.
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Wilson
Washington
Paris
Brest
Tumulty
No Demonstration At Capital Washington
Official Washington observed the signing of the peace treaty with calm and no protest as Congress stayed quiet and streets remained tranquil unlike the riotous demonstrations at the armistice signing.
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Washington
Congress
Ada Ward to headline Redpath Chautauqua opening
The opening night features Ada Ward a dynamic English speaker who toured Europe and the front during the war. She arrives from Europe to share experiences entertaining the troops and urges a closer America Allied ties on the Chautauqua program.
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Ada Ward
America
France
Germany
Miss Ward
England
United States
Europe
Teachers Return from Kentucky Educational Association
County Superintendent Ben F Edwards and most Normal faculty return from the Kentucky Educational Association meeting. Louis R. P. Green of the Western Normal School Bowling Green was elected seal and related instructional matters noted.
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County
Ben F.edwards
Kentucky Educational
Asvise
Louis R. P. Green
Western Normal School
Bowling Green
Ed Seal
Garrard County Hog Car Load Sells At $56 Each
W A Lear and Company purchased 70 head of hogs from Hiram Ray near Buckeye. The 300 pound average hogs brought 31.36 total, about 56 a head. The shipment to Cincinnati was the county’s best in five years and averaged just under 300 pounds.
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Garrard
W. A. Leer and
Hiram
Ray
Buckeye
Lear
Lancaster
Garrard County
Cincinnati
Burglary Report Near Thought Wife Home Incident
A burglar event at a residence connected to Thought Wife area is reported. The account mentions Elmer Lee and a seven member overseas veteran group with involvement linked to Louieville in June.
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Ted
Louieville
Elmer Lee
Shi
Child Women Dead in Kan Incident Reported
fragmented OCR summary notes a dangerous incident involving a Miss CiP in Louisville and a Kan location. readable elements mention death and concern among fans, with unclear details and associations to sorcery.
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Louisville
President Wilson urges acceptance of peace treaty and League
Washington reports President Wilson in a national address urges acceptance of the peace treaty and League covenant without changes. He condemns old order where power was driven by selfish factions and asserts rights of nationalities minorities and religious liberty. The message, released by Secretary Tumulty, promises world cleansing guarantees for workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Tumulty
Madison native John McCord dies at 83 in Winchester
John McCord a Madison county native aged 83 died at his Winchester home after a long illness. He was father to Police Chief Woodson McCord and J L and C B McCord of Winchester. Funeral held Friday at 3 pm in Winchester Cemetery with Dr W M Cumming officiating and a list of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
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John McCord
Madison County
Winchester
Woodson McCord
J. L
C. B. McCord
Dorcas Phelps
Stanford
Joe McCord
Bronston
Catherine McCord
Ruth
John Lisle McCord
Giprtrewn
Lydia Lisle
W. M.cumming
Joe C. McCord
Bronston McCord
Harry Scrivner
R. O. Fitch
James A. McCord
Reuben Franklin
T. G. Barrow
R. D. Hunter
J. B. Carroll
Newt Powell
T. W. Rash
J. T. Bétkner
Watermelons and Cantaloupes on Ice at Neffs Fish House
A brief note lists Watermelons and Cantaloupes on ice at Neffs Fish and Oyster House with a phone contact and mentions a hog development program. It covers a Washington conference where 39 field workers and several directors of extension work discussed promoting uniform hog production, demonstrations at Beltsville and the South and North extension chiefs, and efforts to boost feeder cattle and pork production in the corn belt.
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Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
United States
Washington
Department
J. R. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
G. M. Rommel
Division of Animal Husband
E. Z. Gations
Béadfont Knapp
C. B. Smith
Beltsville
For Sale Gentle Pony Safe for Child Driving or Riding
FOR SALE Thoroughly gentle pony safe for smallest child to drive or ride. so won't find one like him in dozen counties. Apply Davgegister office. LOST Smooth tread tire on Sarim between Richmond and Lexington. Re ward.for return to this office 4177 '2p
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Davgegister Office
Richmond
Lexington
Fort Friday Evening Notice Seeks Missing Person
An incomplete OCR fragment notes a missing person report from Second Street between Steckten and a large Aver a Bee ot na with a dark stone. The notice requests return to this office between 3 and 4 and provides contact details for Mrs. Malloy at phone 212.
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Steckten
Four entrants eyed in 13th district judgeship race
Reports from Frankfort indicate a third candidate is emerging in the 13th judicial district contest to fill the seat vacated by Judge C A Hardin as he moves to Congress. Rumors name Clerk Rodman W Keenan as a possible short term appointee, with Jackson and Alcorn active in Lancaster, and E V Puryear may join the field. Governor Black rumored to nominate Jackson, with Lanier as Boyle County’s next attorney if that happens. King Swope, GOP candidate, set to speak in Richmond and Berea as the primary and special election loom.
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Frankfort
13Th Judicial District
C. A. Hardin
Congress
Court of Appeals
Rodman W. Keenan
Mercer Conty
Black
Lancaster
Henry Jackson
Boyle
Kendrick S. Alcorn
Lincoln
Lancaster Court Day
Danville
Commonwealth
E. V. Puryear
Berea
Teachers Urged to Visit Office for Contracts and Supplies
Madison County teachers must call at the county superintendent’s office after July 1 to sign contracts for the next year. All supplies must be obtained or routed through this office, per Ben F. Edwards, County Superintendent of Schools.
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Madison County
Ben F. Edwards
Oldham in Town for Democratic Nomination Bid
Col Ronald C. Oldham of Winchester visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Dam to campaign for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He concedes Hon W H Shanks of Stanford will carry the 8th district, but asserts victory elsewhere.
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Oldham
Shanks
Ronald C. Oldham
Winchester
W. Dam
W. H. Shanks
Stanford
Insurance Man Warns on Tobacco Crop Hail Risk
An insurance pitch urges farmers to protect tobacco crops from hail damage. L. P. Evans of Richmond advertises best policies and low rates as he invites immediate contact.
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L. P. Evans
Richmond
Don’t Miss It Free Fireless Cookstore Demonstration
Special free demonstration of Ideal Fireless cookstores runs June 30 to July 5 at 10 A M and 2 30 P M. Learn about Fireless cooking and heat storage and why a Fireless Cooker is a strong investment saving fuel time and labor. W F Higgins opposite Glyndon Hotel 179-1.
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W. F. Higgins
Glyndon Hotel
Mrs Broaddus Buys Home Through Real Estate Sale
Mrs Broaddus buys a house and lot on Big Hill avenue from HR C James agent for Louis Stagner. The $1,400 price is reported. Mrs Broaddus plans to move in and make it her home. Partial ad fragment mentions sale of a 1eolian violin storage item.
Weather forecast for Ohio Valley and Tennessee
The forecast predicts temperatures rising to normal on Monday with near or above normal levels thereafter. Expect fair conditions overall with possible local thunderstorms Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Succumbs After Operation Near Berea
Julian Thomas died at a Berea hospital last week following surgery after influenza. He was 18, son of Rufus and Mrs. Thomas, former Garrard county residents now in this county. He married a year ago to Lucy Dalton, daughter of William Dalton of Kirksville. He is survived by his wife and several siblings. Services were by Rev. P. E. Not and interment was in Freedom Cemetery.
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Julian Thomas
Berea
Rufus Thomas
Garrard County
Lucy Dalton
William Dalton
Kirksville
H Is Young
Ethers Xrdelle
Rolle
Jam James Sean
Pally
Sidibenes
P. E.not
Freedom Cemetery
Today’s Honor Roll Names Civilian and Military Casualties
The list reports personnel including Luke Cuniff and Reuben Smith with injuries, Herman Reth Wisch of Louisville noted as died in action, and Charlie Clark Mt Sterling and Joe Collier Nevisdale listed as erroneously reported severely wounded.
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Luke Cuniff
Oil Field News and Regional Auction Report
Thirty one acres on the Midway and Spring Station turnpike sold at auction for 260 dollars an acre. Kentucky wheat yields are forecast at 14.21 million bushels with higher May prospects. last year’s total was 12.13 million and the five year average 9.86 million. In Woodford county M B Hifner sold 175 lambs at ten dollars each. eighty delivered, rest due by July 10. Oil activity resumes after rain, with 28 rigs on Hell Creek in Lee county and a Pyramid Oil test well in Owsley county restarting. A Banem Texas Oil company is formed in Charleston with Texas and Ohio backers for a large lease development. The biggest gas well in Allen county from the Cockrell lease burned a rig after ignition.
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Midway and
Spring Station
Midway
Chas
U. S. Bureau of Crop Estimates
Louisville
Kentucky
Woodford County
M. B. Hifner
A. H. Jewell
Hell Creek
Lee County
Atlantic Company
Pyramid Oil Company
Gabard
Owsley County
Texas
Chton
W. Va
Banem-Texas Oil and Aed ‘Company
Cincinnati
Bus
Ohio
Allen County
Cockrell
Senet’ Pees Company
Richmond May Welcome Big Feature Rights Corporation Theater
A letter from the Big Feature Rights Corporation proposes locating a 1000-seat theatre in Richmond. Local plans call for a site near the city center with representatives to assess the area soon. The firm operates the Louisville B F Keith National Theatre and shows Mary Pickford and other top stars exclusively this circuit.
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Richmond
Moving Picture Theatre
Feature Rights Corporation
Daily Register
B. F. Keith
Louisville
Mary Pickford
Operation On Prof Crooks At Boyle County Hospital
The Danville Messenger reports Prof C G Crooks underwent a serious operation at Boyle County Hospital. Dr J R Cowan was the surgeon. The operation was a perfect success and he is recovering well, with friends relieved and hopeful he is out of danger.
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Danville
C. G. Crooks
Boyle County Hospital
J. R. Cowan
Corbin Boys Detained After Telegram Incident
Police nabbed two white boys about twelve years old as they stepped from a train from Corbin. They were jailed overnight in Richmond. their father later retrieved them and they were sent home. The lads had tickets to Louisville and were en route to Fort City to catch another train.
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Corbin
Richmond
Louisville
Fort City
There Here There Everywhere The First Co And Austrian Sana
A garbled report notes European war events and postwar plans. Mentions Brest en Bohem, Belgium royalty visits the United States, and occupation expectations after German peace terms. Also references a wake in New York and a bank loss from a fire. Washington debates League of Nations and Republican party dynamics.
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Aew
Archangel
Brest
United States
Wat Ar
Louisville
Armory
Y47
Germany
Unite States
Nee
Leman
Quees
Belgium
Sina States
Impriné
New York
John c
Ostmaster Burleson
Washington
League of Nations
Eta
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Madison
Clark
Malloy
Able
OIL Field News
Big Feature Rights Corporation
Prof
Crooks
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