G O P Convention Up to Mulvane Begins June Tenth
Washington May 2 The Republican convention at Cleveland moves toward Mulvane of Kansas as chairman to arrange the event. Delegates reporters and guests gather as preparations for the June meetings proceed with plans for keynote speakers and committee schedules, aiming for a three day gathering to nominate Coolidge and possibly place the vice presidential slate.
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Cleveland
Ming
Alrhates
Orde
Ipust
Bunlen
G. G.I
Ace
Kesnoter
Are
Mulvane
Washington
Adams
National Committee
Jane
Bethrum Tip in Court Ends in Medical Incident
Louisville May 2 Judge B Bethurum candidate for Republican nomination for the United States Senate suffered acute indigestion during a court argument. He was assisted to his hotel by court aides after the attack occurred at the conclusion of the proceedings involving a $25,000 damage suit for a man killed in a rail accident.
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Ouisville
B. Bethurum
United New Senate
Thurum
Charles Ormen
Bethurum
Re Prohibition
Coolidge Proclaims Embargo On Arms to Cuba
President Coolidge announced a formal embargo on shipments of arms to Cuba citing conditions of violence in the island. The Associated Press reports the move as a government action to curb arms flow amid unrest in Cuba.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Cuba
Coolidge to Get Tennessee Vote in 1924 Nomination
Knoxville May 2 Republicans of Tennessee will cast all 27 votes at the Republican national convention for Calvin Coolidge as the party's presidential nominee and launch the state campaign to sweep the state again into the Republican column. Judge H. L Lindsay of Knoxville accepted the state’s endorsement for U. S. senator. The convention elected 17 delegates at large to vote for Coolidge and instructed two delegates from each of the ten districts. A state platform backed a 75,000,000 highway bond issue, eight month term for elementary schools, Ford Muscle Shoals offer acceptance if best, strict prohibition enforcement, immigration limits, poll tax repeal as a voting prerequisite, and full revision of the educational system. The gathering, one of the largest in state history, featured fierce oratory praising Republican principles and Coolidge as the leading foe of the G I faith. Congressman Taylor, keynote speaker, urged confidence in Republicans amid investigations and predicted strong Republican results in November.
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Sepublicans
Tennessee
Calvin Coolidge
United States
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Senate
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Ford
Coolidge
Kentucky Per Capita Wealth in 1922 Figures
Kentucky citizens averaged about 1071 dollars in personal wealth in 1922 based on Department of Commerce estimates, with projected increases to 1479 dollars in 1923 and higher in 1924. National per capita wealth was 2018 dollars, while Kentucky held less than the U.S. overall but more than several Southern states.
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Kentucky
Department of Commerce
United States
State warrants total seven point five billion dollars reported
Frankfort Kentucky May 2 outstanding state warrants totaling 7 497 580 87 were reported by State Treasurer E B Dishman on the last day of the month to State Auditor W H Shanks, showing a total cash balance of 4 824 112 18 across funds including general expenditures 489 817 94 common school 740 176 42 sinking 205 793 20 state university 4 994 77 state road 3 878 998 60 Eastern Kentucky Normal School 1 287 25 Western Kentucky Normal School 9 603 57 Total 4 824 ?18
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E. B. Dishman
W. H. Shanks
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State University
State’ Road
Eastern Kentucky Normal School
Western Kentucky Normal Tae
Judge Landis Opines On Prohibition Enforcement
Washington May 2 Judge Landis told the Daugherty Senate committee his view of enforcement noting prewar alcohol linger and that even he has not resisted hostess invitations he called hospitality a temptation while hinting at possible changes and expressing respect for the Volstead law’s enforcement strength.
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Mate Hin
Hin F
Kennesaw
Mountainy Landis
Daugherty Senate Committee
Chicago
Tery
Gary Predicts Better Business Amid March Quarter Rise
New York May 2 Sub Lidl improvement in business after selection or perhaps a month predicted by Elbert H G of United States Steel Corp. Earnings for Q1 1924 total 50 075 445 up 116 465 from Q4 1923 and 15 295 876 from same period last year. Gray says current recession in trade shows April 1 at least 10 percent below six weeks prior with May 1 another 5 to 10 percent drop. He adds fundamental conditions are never better and there is no reason for fear or loss of confidence in future prosperity.
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New York
Elbert H. G
United States Steel Corporation
Gray
Mr. Gray
Union miners barred from Liberty Coal camp at Straight Creek
Judge Cochran issued a 30 to 40 day preliminary injunction barring United Mine Workers District 19 and 42 miners from occupying company houses at Straight Creek mine. About fifty-four union miners had been living in company housing under lease terms and interfering with nonunion workers brought in. A United States marshal will enforce the order to eject the union miners from the Liberty Coal and Coke company camp.
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A.M. J. Cochran
Liverty Coal and Coke Company
Bell County
United Mine Workers of America District 19
Straight Creek
T. K. Helm
Trubue
Helm
Straight
Heim
Straight Cree
Junge Cochran
Unitedater
Lherry Coal Ani Coke Company
Livestock Prices Steady Across Cattle and Sheep Markets
Cattle and sheep markets show steady to unchanged trends with no major shifts. Top cattle price hits 7.05 dollars, with both cattle and sheep listing compact values around the 100 head mark and stable demand reported by the Associated market data.
Governor Firm on Granting Pardons in Kentucky
In Frankfort on May 2 Governor Fields reaffirmed his stance on pardons after two doctors reported Frank Sludspeth as ill just before a pardon was revoked. Sludspeth, sentenced to sixty days in jail and fined $300 in Kenton County, was later deemed not ill by the doctors. The governor stressed caution and stated pardons would only be considered if a court attorney confirms new developments since the trial that a prison physician certified the prisoner has an incurable disease.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Fields
Frank Sludspeth
Hudspeth
Jai
Kenton
Jorge
Creditors Meet as Kentucky Wagon Plant Seeks Composition
Louisville May 2 The Kentucky Wagon Manufacturing Company filed a petition for composition of its indebtedness triggering bankruptcy proceedings. Notices have been sent to creditors for a meeting May 8 before the Referee in Bankruptcy. Creditors may receive 25 percent cash on remaining debt, totaling 67 percent cash if accepted, or else 25 percent of the entire claim.
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Louisville
Kentucky Wagon Manufacturing Company
James 2. Duffin
Mayfield approves phone consolidation
Mayfield city council voted unanimously to approve a merger of two telephone companies. Chairman Frank Neil announced the plan and the council adopted a resolution endorsing the proposed consolidation authorized by the State Railroad Commission.
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Mayfield
State Railroad Commission
Frank Neil
First Piano to Woodford Co Now in Museum
The first piano spinet in Woodford County, brought in 1910 by Mrs. Martha Filzabeth Garber Menzies, wife of William Adam Menzies, was manufactured in England in 1900 and imported by M. Garber of Staunton, Virginia. It now sits in the rooms of Kentucky’s State Historical Society in Frankfort.
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Tel Atate
Covington
Woodfont Suy
New League Head Seeks Woman Vote Goals
President of the National League of Women Voters Belle Sherwin outlines aims to increase eligible voters by 25 percent in the 1920 presidential election. She stresses mobilizing voters to register and vote with knowledge of issues to shape democracy and preserve momentum into future elections and pacifist advocacy.
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National League of Women Voters
League of Women Voters
Uffesye
League
Examining Men in Death Cell Undergoes Mental Tests
Associated Press reports at the western state penitentiary a medical woulting team performed surgical operations and mental examinations on six inmates in the death cell. Three, including Frank Thomas George Welk and Charles Miller, face May 9 electrocution. George Griffith is set for June 1. others Strant and Howling have no date yet.
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Associated Press
Dyvelle
Western State Penitentiary
Frank Thomas
George Welk
Laniaville
Charles Miller
Alabama
Charles Strant
George Howling
Distillery Near Louisville Sold for Fifty Thousand Dollars
The Elk Run Distillery property covering about ten acres in Louisville's industrial center was sold this week to Nathan Pollock, a real estate operator. Liquor and alcohol stored in the plant buildings will be moved within ninety days. The sale price was $50,000.
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Louisville
Elk Run
Nathan Pollock
State Board Grants Three Paroles Today
State Board grants three paroles from the charities and corrections board. S. D. Robinson of Henderson, convicted of grand larceny, given one year in prison after admission last October. Emmett Lee of Christian County, for forgery, two years, submitted March 1923. Joseph R. Lantip of Mopking County, forgery, two years, admitted last June.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
State Board of Charities and Corrections
SD. Robinson
Henderson
Emmett Lee
Christan County
Joseph R. Lantrip
Mopking County
Maori Bible Reprint Planned for Old Testament in Maori
New Zealand news notes a decision to reprint the Old Testament in the Maori language. The total cost is estimated at $15, and a lengthy note lists plans and financial considerations for the project.
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New Zealand
Thevenst
Lene
Guards Withdrawn in All to Leave Straight Creek Next Week
May 2 report states four guards face reassignment as four men attacked London and Covington units for strike duty near Straight Creek. Remaining troops to be ordered home next week as post reassesses security.
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Chew
National Guards
London and & Covington
Slemp Emerges as Likely GOP Chairman and Campaign Director
Washington reports Racccam Slemp as the probable Republican National Committee chairman and director in chief of the Coolidge campaign. Following Coolidge's public stance, Slemp's influence grows as party machinery for the Cleveland convention develops. Slemp is seen as a strong mouthpiece candidate to replace John T. Adams, with a noted rise in political influence since joining the administration.
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Slemp
Republican National Committee
Coolidge
President Coolidge
Cleveland
John T. Adams
Hay
Thaw Declared Sane Released From Asylum in Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw, who killed Stanford White, has been declared sane by a jury and released from the asylum. Judge Monaghan ordered his transfer to Pittsburgh for an indefinite period while awaiting a ruling on Evelyn Nesbit’s appeal for a new trial related to Thaw’s confinement.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Kirkbrile
Monaghan
Pittsburgh
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Methodists Vote to Join World Court At Conference
Springfield Mass May 2 United States decision to join the world court for settlement of international disputes carried without a dissenting vote at the Methodist Episcopal general conference.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Mass
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
United States
World Court For Settlement of International Disputes
Fields Family Hosts Six State Jobs Amid Budget Total
FRANKFORT May 2 Mrs Althea Fields daughter in law of Governor William J Fields has been appointed assistant secretary to the Workmen's Compensation Board at 175 dollars a month succeeding her husband Forrest G Fields appointed secretary She is the sixth family member in state employ The Fields listed include Governor William J Fields Forrest G Fields Mrs Althea Fields Frank Fields tax department 1 1 Bart Fields power plant and a filing clerk named Ford Fields totaling 14700 dollars. MEMPHIS Tenn May 2 After Ritauls a lunchroom operator will keep his money in a bank Two strangers entered and ordered a meal He left the bar to prepare it Returning he found two ten dollar bills hidden in the hat.
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Althea Fields
William J. Fields
Workmen's Compensation Board
Forrest G. Fields
Tridden
Memphis
Tenn
Noreafter
Atuis
Ite
Fontis
Robsson Urges Conference on Mine Safety
Representative J M Robsion urged President Coolidge to convene a Washington conference with governors state mining officials superintendents and miners to discuss mine accident prevention. He cited 600 plus miners killed by explosions in nine months and urged stone dust use increased Bureau of Mines funding more mine rescue stations and broader safety measures.
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Ient
J. M. Robsion
Kentucky
House
Coolidge
Congress
Bureau of Mines
Robsion
Hobston
Sid
Kobsion
Spiritual History and Destiny for Kentucky book released
Enos Eli Southerland, a former Kentuckian, writes The Spiritual History and Destiny for Kentucky published last month in California. The work combines a brief Kentucky history and expositions of state pride with a forward looking section on Kentucky’s future and its role in the Union. Published by Southerland Press, Los Angeles.
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California
Enos Eli Southerland
Sutherland
Sutherland Press
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Los Angeles
Calif
Governor Names Woman Police Judge in Foster Kentucky Rise
Gov Fields appoints a woman police judge in Foster Kentucky. The formal commission names Jnps Mannie Colvitt to the Ly town, Cromwell, and secretary Ge i. The governor notes a plebiscite on the selection and describes the appointee as capable and poised to perform the duties.
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Foster
Frankfort
May
W. J. Kelis
Mannie Colvitt
Jnd
Cay Cromwell
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