Controversy over Judge Bethurum in Somerset Kentucky race
A local campaign letter accuses the Circuit Judge of perjury and bias over enforcement of liquor laws in Pulaski County. It parallels Kennedy with a corrupt courtroom, cites attorney Edwin P. Morrow’s statement on Griffin manslaughter case, and urges Somerset voters to August 7 vote accordingly.
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North Pole
Somerset
Pulaski County
Circuit Court
Jasper
Kennedy
Republican Party
Catilline
Rome
Brutus
Caesar
Judas
Christ
Bethurum
Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State Urges Kentucky Primary Support
The Democratic candidate promotes votes in the August 7 primary and November 2 general election. He invites voters to visit the Secretary of State’s Office in Frankfort and cites his record as a Democratic Senator from the 34th District. He emphasizes marking his name on the ballot.
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Kentucky
Secretary of Sale
Frankfort
Morgan, Magoffin
Wolfe
Breathitt
Owsley
Fraud Charged in Kennedy Castillo Case Lead Offer
The Somerset Leader recounts a dispute over alleged fraud in the Castillo vs McKeath case and a public bet offering $100 to prove any charge of fraud against Judge Kennedy. It quotes Henry McKeath’s 1913 answer accusing Kennedy of deceit and notes public condemnation by Kentucky's Court of Appeals.
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Somerset Leader
Kennedy
Castillo Vs. McKeath
Bethurum
Mceath
Henry McHeath
Jordon McBeath
Court of Appeals of
Kentucky
Adv
Letter From Clinton Voters Endorses Judge Bethurum
A Clinton county citizen writes in Somerset Herald urging voters in the 25th Judicial District to reelect Judge Bethurum. He argues Bethurum upholds Christian character and impartial justice, cites reductions in whiskey activity and lawlessness since Bethurum took office, and urges support at the August 7th election.
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Somerset Herald
Judicial District of
Kentucky
B. J. Bethmun
Judge Bethurum
Bethurum
Cour
Clinton County
Tennessee Line
Tennessee
Jasper Kennedy Gang Exposed to Republicans
A fragmentary editorial attacks Judge Jasper Kennedy, accusing him of intellectual weakness and unlawful bias, threatening to reveal political manipulation in court decisions and labeling him unfit for the bench. The piece urges scrutiny of his rulings and hints at forthcoming district actions.
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Jasper
Crow
Griffin case letter vindicates Judge Bethurum argues Morrows stance
The Herald republished Hon E P Morrow's letter supporting Judge Bethurum amid attacks from the Somerset Leader. It questions Kennedy on defrauding an insurance company and notes Kennedy and his leaders have been silent on the matter, urging voters to trust Morrow’s words over Kennedy.
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Herald
E. P. Morrow
Griffin
Morrow
Bethurum
Somerset Leader
Kennedy
Sheriff Denies Slander About Election Nominations
Sheriff Cam Mullins defends himself against allegations of tampering with the August primary and clarifies his role on the County Board of Election Commissioners. He offers a $50 affidavit reward for proof of the claimed statement and lists the officers selected for West Mt. Vernon and Roundstone precincts.
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R G. Webb
Dr. Webb
County Board of Election Commissioners
A. G. Baker
S. B. McKenzie
W. H. Jones
Roundstone
Fritz Krueger, Sr
West Mt. Vernon
Baker
McKenzie
Condit Ion
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Sutton & McBee
H. L. Griffin
Lis Bowen
Oscar Bowen
Bowen
Continental Casualty Co
Edwin P. Morrow
Commonwealth
Bethurun
J. W. Colyar
the Herald
J. W. Colvar
Colvar
John Will Colyar
J. P. Merrow
Chas
Arnett
Morgan County
Secretary of State
Chas. D. Arnett
Castoria
Yea
Lika
Clinton
Jasper-Kennedy
Cam Mullins
E. MT. Vernon
Fred Hayes
G. N. Bray
W. MT. Vernon
Sheriff
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