Democratic caucus stirs over treaty ratification
Washington reports indicate a Democratic caucus may form to discuss shifting toward Republican reservations on the treaty and push ratification. Senator Underwood and other leaders reportedly back a move, while President Wilson’s stance and party lines create a split among Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcock. Nebasta
Wilson
GOP
Maeve
Senate
No Court Held At March Term Due To Flu
Due to influenza sweeping the county and rising cases, Judge Slack and the local bar requested a pause. The March term is cancelled to avoid crowds, with a light docket expected and many trials likely postponed. No witnesses or defendants need appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Slack
Slack
Iprora
Deaths and Births Reported in Kentucky Registry
Since January first 1911 Ancre has required deaths and births be reported to the Registrar. East and West Hartford and Beda Voting Precincts record 435 deaths and 665 births as of January 1 1920, births lead by 230. In 1919 deaths exceeded births and if the ratio continues deaths will again outpace births amid prevailing flu and pneumonia.
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Kentucky
Pfice
East
West Hartford
Beda
Death of Dick Williams at Springs and funeral details
Williams known as Dick died at his home on Springs of heart trouble Sunday. Funeral services were held at Woodward's Valley with Rev. J A Bennett guiding the interment Tuesday at 11. He was nearly 91, survived by his widow and two sons Rufus of Heflin and T P Williams, residing in Illinois.
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Bo Williams
Springs
Woodward's Valley
J. A. Bennett
County
Rufus
Heflin
T. PF. Willames
Tillnols
Two Couples Wed in County Office Double Ceremony
In a Saturday ceremony at the County Superintendent’s office, two couples from Simmons—Cock Trail with Lillie Moore and Jus L Moore with Geneva Daugherty—were solemnized by Jude Ma Cook in the wedding preliminaries of the day.
Feeble minded home condemned by visiting expert
Dr Henry Goddard of Columbus told Kentucky lawmakers the state feeble minded school is the worst he has seen in America and Europe. He urged a new institution to segregate children by mental degree, saying 450 residents crowd a 350 capacity building and funds are inadequate.
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Frankfort
America
Europe
Kentucky
Henry Goddard
Columbus
Ollo
Equalized remuneration for services rendered critique
An Ohia undertaker and minister compared notes on eight funerals officiated together. Net receipts show the undertaker at £295 while the minister received $17 for eight days of work and travel. The article condemns the low ministerial pay as unequal and shameful.
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Ohie Cn
Deay
Leonard Leach’s 83-Year Homebound Life Noted in Kentucky Settlement
Leonard H Leach of Rob Roy holds a remarkable record of living nearly all his 83 years in the same dwelling. Born within those four walls, he has never been away from home more than ten days at a stretch. The Leach lineage traces back to Maryland settlers who moved to Kentucky, with Leonard and his forebears building and expanding a family home from forest origins. If anyone can beat or match this lifetime residence, readers are urged to contact.
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Leonard H. Leach
Rob Roy
Leach
Leonard Leach
Maryland
Kentucky
Louisville
Leonard
Ohio River
Tadlada
Ohio County
Mt. Zion Church
Fearons
Leonerd
Ard
Ito
Mr. Leach
Bok
Frankfort
Capitol Hit
Sandia
Public Sale Deferred in Contertown
Public notice states the sale planned for the 21st in Contertown has been deferred to tomorrow the 28th. Allen signs the notice urging attendance and payment after the postponement.
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Contertown
Batenin
P.M. Allen
Effort to Break Up Farm Hands Union Shrinks Wages Debate
Washington reports the Evansville Chamber of Commerce seeks a Department of Agriculture opinion on whether farmhand unions violate the Lever Act by reducing production. Local farmers in Vanderburgh County fear higher wages and an eight hour day while Kentucky counties also report organizing efforts. The piece contrasts with a separate Kentucky feature praising Frankfort’s scenic Capitol Hill area and riverine setting, describing its walls, architecture, and urban beauty.
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Washington
Evansville
Ind
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Department of Justice Art
Vanderburg County
Indiana
Haymen
Kentucky
My View of Prankfort by J H Thomas
The piece laments Frankfort as a social power center where office holding tempts and rivals fear loss of status. It praises the Capitol as masterful architecture and a symbol of civic ambition while noting the city's culture and the allure of public office in a changing Kentucky capital.
Passenger Service Bill Passes House in Kentucky
House Bill No. 158 requiring two passenger trains daily on railroads over fifty miles in length cleared the Lower House unanimously. Supporters expect Senate approval and praise Rep J. S. Mason for advancing the measure, which aims to provide long-desired public passenger service.
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House
Kentucky
General Assembly
Senate
O. K
J. S. Mason
Ike
Mrs Martha Leach Dies After Illness at Rob Roy
Mrs Martha Leach wife of Leonard H Leach died at her home near Rob Roy last Saturday at 3 o clock from pneumonia following strokes. Funeral from the home with Rev Harper of Hartford, burial at Arnold burying grounds. She was 74, formerly Martha Sandefur, married December 22 186, survived by husband a daughter Mrs H T Porter of Beaverdam and three sons Henry Hartford Charlie Graham and L L Leach of Beaverdam.
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Martha Leach
Leonard H. Leach
Rob Roy
Rev
Harper
Hartford
Arnold Burying Grounds
Leach
Graham
L. L. Leiteh
Ben-* Ver Dam
Calves Born Weeks Apart at Rosine Farm
Hatler of Rosine owns a milch cow that yielded a white faced red calf five weeks after the first calf. The same morning he found the cow had given birth to a second calf, both healthy and well developed, while the original calf fed nearby.
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Hatler
Rosine
Mr. Hatler
Bill
Death of Thomas Elbert Hunley near Hopewell
Thomas Elbert Hunley died at his home near Hopewell Sunday night at 8 from heart trouble. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. D. Bennett at Hopewell at 11 Monday morning. He is survived by his widow.
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Hundley
Thomas Elbert Hunley
Hopewel
R. D. Bennett
Tartford
Hopewell
Hunley
Appreciation Message From Alfred Stewart And Family
The Stewart family expresses thanks to all who offered kindness and assistance during their recent difficult period. They acknowledge the support received as they reflect on the Mir news and the hardships faced.
Rails Bill Passes Senate by 47 to 17 in Washington
Washington reports the Senate approved the conference report on rail bill by 47 to 17, sending legislation to President Wilson for return of railroads to owners and operative conditions. House had adopted the report earlier. executive order to take effect in one week. Labor leaders expected to demand radical changes.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Hines
Borah
France
Gronna's
Ashurat
Dial
Gora
Darris
Harrison Johnson
South Dakota
Jones
New Mexico
King
Moc Kellar
Nugent
Overman
Pittman
Shephard
Kammel
Louisville Markets Cattle and Hog Prices Decline Amid Mixed Demand
Cattle and hog prices show declines and ranges across Louisville markets. Heavy steers around 11.50 to 12.00, hogs active with best at 12.60, lambs uneven with best at 15, poultry prices mixed, eggs butter and produce costs listed for various grades and sizes, reflecting cautious trading and continued market adjustment.
Warming Implements and Farm Machinery Brands Listed
A garbled catalog of farming gear names appears, naming Warming Implements, The Mogul Tractor, Deering Mow Lere and Hekes, International Disk Harrows, Box Wooth Har Rows, Hooster Drills, Bopire Drills, Law Corn King spreaders, International cultivators, five to fourteen tooth cultivators, Prininos cream separators, and references to WB Ellis & Co. The list reads as an equipment roundup with misspelled brand names and partial product terms.
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International
Osborne
Motora
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Democrats
White House
Hanks
Norther Te Tt
Jack Nom
K. KB. Wimmams Dead
J. H. Leach
SAME
J. H. Thomas
Cox Sali
First State
Order of Lagarunes
Capitol
Alpred Stewart and Family
Nevada
Poindexter
WB Ellis & Bno
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