Germany in Chaos as Bolshevism Takes Root
Berlin faces a military dictatorship with Von Luettwitz seizing control amid a nationwide strike and spiraling price rises. Spartacists push for a Soviet government as Berlin and Chemnitz declare soviet rule, while food and coal movement cripples. The Ebert government struggles to maintain order with 55,000 loyal troops and a fragile assembly poised to decide Germany’s fate.
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Germany
Berlin
Oceu
London
Westphalia
Rhennish
Prussia
Kapp
Chemnitz
Austria
Ebert
National Assembly
Assembly
Meeting of Farmers Union in Montgomery County
A Farmers Union meeting is set for the Courthouse on Saturday March 20 at 10 PM. Twenty three members signed up last Saturday. E L Harrison president of the Farmers Union of Kentucky will attend to complete the organization and grant the charter. The note urges many Montgomery county farmers to join and protect their interests.
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Farmers’ Union
E. L. Harrison
Farmers’ Union of
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Moonshiners fined at Frankfort Federal Court term
At the March term of the Frankfort Federal Court several revenue law violations were decided. Robert Ballard of Menefee County was convicted for moon shining and fined $500 with six months imprisonment. Albert Ballard was discharged after a hung jury. Jeff Ballard was acquitted. Sam Jesse and Oscar Jackson received $50 fines plus costs for whiskey possession.
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Frankfort
Jeff Ballard
Albert
Robert Ballard
Menefee County
Robert
Albert Ballard
Sam Jesse
Oscar Jackson
Move To This City By Roger R. Crouch Family
Roger R. Crouch and family of Bourbon county have moved to their new home on the Grassy Lick pike after purchasing Jesse Booth property through R. L. Stewart. Crouch, a successful farmer and stockman, will continue in that line of business.
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Roger R. Crouch
Bourbon County
R. L. Stewart
Jesse Booth
Grassy Lick Pike
Mr. Crouch
Correction on Lane Clark verdict in Frankfort case
The paper retracts a previous report saying Lane Clark was acquitted. Clark was actually found guilty before Judge Cochran, Frankfort, and fined 50 dollars plus costs on a prohibition law charge.
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Lane Clark
Cochran
Frankfort
Clark
Home from School Rayborn Vice Returns as School Closes
Rayborn Vice, a law school student at Washington and Lee University, has returned home due to the influenza epidemic. The Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co. sells the best plant food for tobacco beds at Queen and Railroad.
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Rayborn Vice
Washington and Lee University
Vice
Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co
Queen and Railroad
Uncertain Revolt Risks Broader Spread Across Nation
The passage warns that if Spartacans erupt, the revolution could spread widely and with unpredictable consequences, suggesting a fragile national calm could collapse within a week or two. The assessment notes difficulty forecasting outcomes and potential instability beyond the immediate scene.
High School Guests and St Patrick’s Day Programs
Miss Sweeny head of University of Kentucky Home Economics visits Montgomery County High School and praises the department after touring. Juniors host a party for Seniors with faculty and other students. Wednesday the seventh and eighth grades present a St Patrick’s Day program praised for quality.
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Hobart Grooms
Montgomery County
Miss Sweeny
University of Kentucky
Hanging Bill Wins Senate Approval Amid Controversy
The Senate approved Arch Hamilton's Hanging Bill 20 to 15 reversing an earlier action. It imposes public execution for rape or attempted rape in the county where the crime occurred, with execution to take place in an inclosure and attendance limited to 100. The bill now bears the Governor's approval and is to become law.
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Senate
Arch Hamilton
House
Death of Mrs Ollie Kissick near Aarons Run
Mrs Ollie Kissick died yesterday at 1 A M at her home near Aarons Run. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry M Booth, born and raised in the county, a devoted wife and mother of four. Funeral was at the late home at 10:30 this morning with burial in North Middletown Cemetery.
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Ollie Kissick
Aaron’s Run
Henry M. Booth
Sullivan pledged to Alpha Sigma Phi at Kentucky
Henry W. Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs J P Sullivan of this city and a sophomore in the University of Kentucky college of law has been pledged to the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. The university reports he is very popular and making an enviable record.
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Henry W. Sullivan
J. P. Sullivan
College of Law
University of Kentucky
Alpha Sigma Phi
Sullivan
Country Women's Club Elects Officers for New Year
The regular meeting of the Country Women's Club was held in theirvelub rooms with Mrs. Charles D. Highland presiding. Officers elected for the coming year are Mrs. Charles Anderson president, Mrs. Wilmot K. Prewitt vice president, Mrs. S. D. Hall secretary, and Miss Georgia B. Sledd treasurer. A postmeeting program featured Mrs. Will Howell on The Pilgrims and Mrs. W. K. Prewitt reading Miles Standish. Hostesses served refreshments afterward.
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Country Women’s Club
Velub
Charles D. Highland
Charles Anderson
Wilmot. K. Prewitt
D. Hall
Georgia B. Sledd
Will Howell
W. K. Prewitt
Miles Standish
M. A. Prewitt
B. P. Jeffries
J. Keller Johnson
Fisher Mark
Mrs Turley Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Lucinda Turley wife of Wm Turley died yesterday afternoon at her Camargo area home after a lengthy illness of multiple diseases. She was widely related in the county and leaves many friends. Funeral services will be Friday morning at the family residence and burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Lucinda Turley
Wm. Turley
Camargo
Turley
Machpelah Cemetery
Suit Dismissed in Lexington Circuit Court
Helen Rose Barlow’s $50,000 breach of promise suit against Phelps Renick of Winchester was dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff’s costs when called in Lexington Circuit Court. The dismissal came on motion by plaintiff’s attorney J. A. Edge.
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Helen Rose Barlow
Phelps Renick
Winchester
Lexington
J. A. Edge
Mrs. McFadden Dies in Lexington at 68
Mrs. Charlotte McFadden, aged 68, formerly of this city, died at her Lexington home last Saturday after a short illness. She leaves her husband and six children including Mrs. R. P. Walsh of Paris.
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Charlotte McFadden
Lexington
Ohio Farm Purchase By Camargo Residents
Black Congleton and George Halsey of the Camargo neighborhood have bought farms in Ohio. Congleton and Halsey’s son in law Harlan Nickell and family will relocate to the Buckeye State to reside.
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Black Congleton
George Halsey
Camargo
Ohio
Mr. Congleton
Mr. Halsey
Harlan Nickell
Buckeye State
Doctor to address Clark County Medical Society on vaccines
Dr. W. R. Thompson of this city will speak to the Clark County Medical Society in Winchester Friday evening. His talk will cover the prophylactic use of vaccines in influence and pneumonia.
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W. R. Thompson
Clark County Medical Society
Winchester
Kentucky Women to Vote for President
The Senate passed a House measure granting Kentucky women presidential suffrage by 30 to 3 and awaits Governor Morrow's signature. Author Lazarus and supporters state federal amendment will realize suffrage, while opponents Burton Carter and Gardner voted no.
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House
Kentucky
Senate
Morrow
Lazarus
Brock
Burton
Carter
Gardner
Frank Gardner Dies in Lexington at Eastern State Hospital
Frank Gardner, once a local resident, died after weeks of illness at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington. His body was brought to Mt. Sterling and taken to his sister Mrs. Mary Samuels' home. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Machpelah Cemetery. He was about seventy and survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Jordan and Mrs. Mary Samuels.
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Frank
Gardner
Lexington
Eastern State Hospital
Mt. Sterling
Mary Samuels
West Main Street
Machpelah Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Eliza Jordan
DIES IN WOLFE COUNTY TRADER JAMES F WILSON
James F. Wilson aged 49 died at his parents home in Daysboro Wolfe county last Saturday. He is survived by his widow and his aged parents. He was a nephew of Mrs J A Stephens and grandson of Mrs Lizzie Wilson. The prominent trader was widely known in this section and many friends mourn his death. Burial took place at Hazel Green on Monday.
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James F. Wilson
Henry Wilson
Daysboro
Wolfe County
Hazel Green
Wilson
J. A. Stephens
Lizzie Wilson
Boy Breaks Arm Cranking Ford Truck
Everett Igo a delivery man for E V Browning Grocery Company suffered a splintered arm and a dislocated thumb while cranking his Ford truck in front of the store yesterday morning. He received prompt medical attention and is resting easily.
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Everette Igo
E. V. Browning Grocery Company
Trimmed hats go on display at Miss Minnie Goins
Wonderful original models of trim med hats are now ready for inspection at Miss Minnie Goins' shop. The event showcases unique millinery pieces likely attracting local shoppers and hat enthusiasts.
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Miss Minnie
Kentucky Legislature Closes Turbulent 1920 Session
The 1920 Kentucky General Assembly ended amid House hilarity and Senate bitter clashes. Republicans used steamroller tactics to push the administration program through, with Ballard shifting from impartial presiding officer to partisan fighter as the session concluded.
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General Assembly of Kentucky
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Burton
Ballard
Pullman Porter Killed in Winchester Train Tragedy
Reports say a Black Pullman porter on a L and N train was shot five times and killed on the Winchester platform as he helped passengers alight. The shooter, a mechanic at Lowery Garage, is jailed in Winchester. both suspects are unnamed.
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Winchester
Lowery
Winechester
Farmer Elijah Groves Dies After Illness in Montgomery County
Elijah Groves prominent Montgomery County farmer died at 5 this morning at his Spencer Station home after influenza pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and six grown children. Funeral services set for Saturday with burial in Fleming County.
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Elijah Groves
Montgomery County
Spencer Station
Bny
Fleming County
Former Pastor Rev. D W. Gwinn Dead in Atlanta
News arrives of the death of Rev. D W Gwinn at his Atlanta home. He formerly preached at the local Baptist church and left many friends here grieved by the loss. The item notes a quotable remark about a kick that never reaches him.
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D W. Gwinn
Atlanta
Rev. Gwinn
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