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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1921

Page

1

Martin challenger seeks test of tax exam law for candidate

Richmond candidate Charles Martin who failed the state tax exam has hired attorney J P Chenault to challenge the law requiring a proficiency certificate from the State Tax Commission. Chenault notes a similar action may be filed in Harrison County and could be consolidated for appeal.

State Tax Commission Chas. Martin Richmond J. P. Chenault Chenault Harrison County Court of Appeals

Classical meeting urges Latin in high schools

Dr Crossfield champions classics with emphasis on Latin as elective in high schools and colleges. He cites Lloyd George as example of classics aiding ambition after study with an aged uncle. Kentucky Superintendent Colvin urges Latin as required noting it yields best student results and supports leadership in democracy.

Crossfield Lloyd George England George Colvin State of Kentucky Colvin

County Teachers Resume Meetings In Spring Session

County teachers meet for a spring session at 10 o clock led by County Supt Edwards with devotional by Rev Mc Clintock and song by Miss Mollie Powell. About half the county teachers attend, discussing renewal of certificates and qualifications for the state for the next two years. A round table discussion closes with Prof. W B Elder. next meeting set for April 30 with State Superintendent Colvin expected.

Myrtle Dalton Edwards McClintock Mollie Powell W. B. Elder Waco High School Colvin

Fertilizer Price From C M Embry Promptly Advised

Be sure to see C M Embry on court day Monday for fertilizer pricing. He can save you money on your buy and provide value for growers seeking lower costs.

C. M. Embry

Welcoming A Son At Archick Francis Home

Mr and Mrs Archick Francis welcome a fine son christened Charles Kavan augh Francis. The newborn adds joy to the family with relatives and friends invited to share in the celebration.

Archick Francis Charles Kavanaugh Francis

Illinois tobacco crop ships to Richmond market

At the Richmond tobacco markets the large crop from Clear Creek Illinois arrived in Madison House hogsheads. E W Winkler raised 12 000 pounds and sold for eight to nine dollars per hundred. The crop faced poor grading and packing but still fetched strong prices after coming from Clear Creek near Bloomington.

Richmond Madison House Clear Creek Illinois E. W. Winkler Madison County Ife Winkler Louisville Bloomington

No Beame Laid For Farmer's Death

A coroner's jury in Paducah Kentucky returned a verdict of death from unknown causes in the death of farmer Joe Daniels aged 52 whose body was found in the Clark river last Sunday. The verdict was non committal to any person. Van Daniels attorney contended the poison finding could aid their defense.

Paducah Joe Daniels Clark River van Daniels Daniels St. Louis van Danieds

Local Educators Attend Classical Association Meeting

Supt. M A Cassiday and several Lexington teachers traveled Saturday to attend the Classical Association. Professors W C Bowers and T J McCartney represented Transylvania University, with Miss Mary Wood Brown of Lexington High School. Lincoln county stockmen T W Jones and W L Eades visited Friday and Saturday with a cattle shipment ahead of court day. Claude Featherston and W G Lehman of Midway were in town on business Friday.

M. A. Cassiday Lexington Classical Association W. C. Bowers Transylvania University Mary Wood Brown Lexington High School Thomas J. McCartney T. W. Jones W. L. Eades Lincoln County Claude Featherston W. G. Lehman Midway

Egg price records show high bid to farmers

The report notes the highest price paid on case lots of eggs to farmers, credited to L. T. Wal son.

Weather forecast for Ohio valley week

The AP forecast calls for a moderately warm first part of the week in the Ohio valley followed by cooler conditions later. Overall it should stay generally fair with rain on Monday and Tuesday.

Associated Press Washington Ohio Valley

Eggs Wanted by C. S. Brent & Company in Richmond

C. S. Brent & Company offers the highest market price for eggs and will call for case lots. Located at East Main Street near L. N. crossing, office with McDowell Coal Company. Agent C. E. Galloway phone 967.

C. S. Brent & Company East Main Street L. & N. Crossing McDowell Coal Company C. E. Galloway Richmond

Cow Returns Lost Watch From Field

Clarence Moberly of Shearer township found his gold hunting case watch wedged in a cow’s hoof after a September loss. He had searched the rye field for hours last autumn without success. The cow brought the timepiece home on Thursday night and it still keeps good time after winding it.

Clarence Moberly Shearer

Chicago coal men face indictments

Indictments returned charging conspiracy and boycotting against officers of the Retail Coal Bureau the Retail Coal Merchants Association and several private detectives in Chicago on April 2.

Chicago Retail Coal Bureau Retail Coal Merchants’ Association

Publicity spoils suit compromise in Williams case

Louisville reporters say the proposed compromise in the $50,000 alienation suit against Sheriff Ross has fallen through for the moment. Publication of the plan apparently blocked the settlement.

Louisville Walliams Ross

Harrodsburg Mayor J G Pulliam Dies After Illness

Harrodsburg Kentucky April 2 Mayor J G Pulliam died Friday afternoon at Price Memorial hospital after a month long illness. He completed a second term as city chief and had served sixteen years as a city commissioner. A founder and long time editor of the Harrodsburg Herald he was about sixty. Funeral Sunday at the Baptist church with active and honorary pallbearers from local organizations and editors.

Harrodsburg J. G. Pulliam Price, Memorial Hospital Pulliam Courthrouse Square Ile Harrodsburg Herald D. M. Hutton Herald Moreau Louisa Alexander Pulliam S. G Pulliam Government Printing Office Washington The Baptist Church T. H. Athey W. D. Harvey Board of City Commissioners Chamber of Commerce Odd Fellows’ Lodge Church

Model Program Sunday Night At Calvary Baptist Church

Attendance for the Baptist Young Peoples Union study course at Calvary Baptist grows with last night drawing about two dozen youths. The group invites all to Sunday evening at 6 30 for a model program of music and talks on the topic How Could Jesus Be Tempted with plans to implement new activities.

Calvary Baptist Church Baptist Young Peoples Jesus

Mosaic Law Clash Shocks Louisville Hospital

Mrs. Sarah Needleman dies in Louisville after hospital staff move her body to different rooms over Sabbath limits. Coroner cites fright from a nearby fire as cause of death, while Jewish law bound by ritual no work on the Sabbath is invoked.

Associated Bress Louisville Sarah Needleman City Market Street

Louisville Man Charged With Housebreaking After Stoppage

G Stinnett 23 of Brush Creek Kentucky faced police court action in Louisville after authorities found him asleep on a cold cook stove in the disordered home of C F E Barr on Rudd Avenue. He claimed to have drunk liquor but could not identify it or its source.

Louisville G Stinnett Brush Creek C. FE Barr Rudd Avenue

Wilson NC Claims World’s Greatest Leaf Tobacco Market

Wilson North Carolina reports selling more than 62 million pounds of leaf tobacco this season claiming the top ranking as the world’s greatest leaf tobacco market. The city sold 60.5 million pounds, Durham over 55 million, with averages of $21.68 per hundred from this season versus $48.94 last year when 33 million pounds were sold.

Associated Press Winston Salem N. C Wilson Durham

Fort Thomas Commissary Destroyed by Fire

Fire at Fort Thomas Army post partly destroyed the commissary building causing about 40000 dollars in damage. A sentry spotted the blaze and roused about 700 soldiers to fight the flames.

Associated Press Fort Thomas

Boyd Wagers Visits Sons in Huntington West Virginia

Mr. Boyd Wagers is visiting his sons Ambrose Jake and Wm in Huntington West Virginia.

Boyd Wagers Sons Ambrose, Jake and Wm. Boyd Wagers Huntington W. Va

Turley Calls Men to Bible School Meet in Richmond

Turley invites every man in Richmond and Madison county to Sunday morning at 9 30 for a Bible School gathering. He will meet his class and tell an interesting story of his trip, asking readers to bring friends.

Turley Richmond Madison

School Convocation Set For May 4 6 At Eastern District

Meeting in the office of President T J Coates set the annual Superintendents Convocation for May 4 to 6 covering 69 eastern district counties. The program includes round table discussions on common school problems, talks by top district superintendents, and special exercises from Model and Normal Schools. An athletic carnival organized by Athletic Directors Hembree and Hammond will showcase physical education under the new state law. large attendance expected with many hotel reservations.

T. J. Coates Colvin Ireland Frankfort Payne Richmond Oliver Middlesboro Donovan Catlettsburg Meece Somerset B. F. Edwards Hembree and Hammond

Dallas Bell Boy Fl own by Masked Attacker

In Dallas Texas April 2 police investigate masked assailants who abducted Alex Johnson a Black bell boy from a Dallas hotel last night at a lonely spot they flogged him and branded acid letters Ik KK KK on his forehead Johnson was returned to Dallas and dumped in front of the hotel Charges were filed against Johnson last week after police said he was found in a room with a white woman guest

Associated Press Dallas Texas Alex Johnson Johnson

Million Dollar Fire Destroys 3000 Homes in Manila

A blaze in Manila last night left 15,000 people homeless and caused about 3,000 homes to burn, with damage estimated at 3,000,000 dollars. Authorities described the fire as extensive across several districts, with efforts focused on containment and aiding affected residents.

Associated Press Manila P. I

Nebraska preacher in Broken Bow faces pending charge

Nebraska authorities say Rev. Eugene Ackley, a temporary pastor from Wisconsin, is under a state statutory charge in Broken Bow. A woman and Ackley, whose relationship is under investigation, remain jailed as the case develops.

Associated Press Broken Bow Neb Eugene Ackley Wisconsin Schafer Ackley

Good Sale in Boyle at Walter Rodes Farm

A sale held at Walter Rodes farm north of Danville on the Shakertown road saw cows bring 90 to 190 dollars per head. One hundred fifty barrels of corn sold at 3.70 per barrel. Stock ewes brought 12.50 each and mules sold in pairs from 250 to 310 dollars.

Walter Rodes Danville Shakertown Road

Wells sells Danville drug store to Ware of Bourbon County

John S. Wells has sold his drug store at Danville to James T. Ware of Bourbon County. Mr. Ed King, who has been here during the tobacco season, has returned to his home in Virginia.

John S. Wells Danville James T. Ware Bourbon County Ed King Virginia

Akron sand bank slide buries six boys

In Akron, six boys playing near a sand bank were buried and killed when the sand collapsed. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the tragedy and secured the area.

Akron

Double Tragedy at Big University

Syracuse University in New York reports the death of J Herman Wharton dean of the College of Business Administration shot by Holmes Beckwith a professor. Beckwith then killed himself after a failed attempt to shoot Wharton as the dean tried to stop him. A petition urged Beckwiths removal amid student unrest and Chancellor Day noted the suspect appeared set on self destruction.

Syracuse N. Y J. Herman Wharton College of Business Administration Syracuse University Holmes Beckwith Beckwith Day Wharton

Hawaiians Seek Alcohol Sales in Hawaii Resolution

A resolution introducing a petition to Congress to allow manufacture and sale in Hawaii of beer up to 4 12 per cent and wine up to 15 per cent alcohol was laid in the territorial House by Rep Evan Da Silva of Hilo. It argues prohibition deprived locals of expressing beliefs and notes rising drunkenness since prohibition began.

Associated Press Honolulu T. H Congress Hawaii Territorial House Evan da Silva Hilo

Ladies of Presbyterian Church to Serve Court Day Dinner

The Presbyterian church ladies will hold a Court Day dinner at the Masonic Temple on Monday April 4. Proceeds support church activities and community aid.

Ladies of Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple

Fresh Fish Offered at Neff's with Low Prices

Local fish seller Neff's advertises fresh catch including salmon and bass at 15 to 35 cents per pound. Phone listing 431 accompanies the deal, urging quick purchase.

NEFF

Stanford High Opens Baseball Season at Richmond

On Monday April 4 the Stanford High School baseball team visits Eastern Normal for a season opener in Richmond. Coach Hembree expects a strong Normalt lineup with many capable players to see action including Gray Fox Neff Vandeveer Dunaway Caudill Coleman White Lackey Howard Combs Bourne Mainous Hackett Rice Goodman Thomas and others. No admission will be charged and a large home crowd is expected.

Stanford High School Eastern Normal Richmond Hembree Eastern Normal Gray Fox Neff Vandeveer Dunaway Caudill Coleman White Lackey Howard Combs Bourne Mainous Hackett Rice Goodman Thomas

Billy Sunday to See Man o' War Monday

Announcement from Lexington Kentucky says Rev. Billy Sunday will visit Hinata Farm near Lexington to meet Samuel D. Riddle's champion Man o' War. Sunday party, led by Robert Matthews, arrives 10:30 am via Southern Railway and plans services with Miss Elizabeth Dangerfield awaiting him.

Lexington Billy Sunday Samuel D. Riddle Hinata Farm Here Elizabeth Dangerfield H. H. Froman Robert Matthews Sunday Southern Railway Homer Rodeheaver Matthews M. Sunday Miss Dangerfield Senator Froman Southern Station Paris

Hert Rejects Any Office Bid in Kentucky

Alvin T. Hert of Louisville, Republican National Committeeman for Kentucky, declares he will not accept any appointed position and does not want any office, saying he has no interest in public office.

Associated Press Lexington Alvin T. Hert Louisville Kentucky

Kentucky Weather: Warmer Tonight and Sunday Forecast

The forecast shows warmer conditions across Kentucky tonight and Sunday. Expect mild temperatures with increasing daytime highs and light winds, aiding outdoor plans and fair activities tonight and into the weekend.

Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati Louisville and Chicago

Packers 25 cents lower in Cincinnati with lights steady. Chicago markets steady for cattle and calves. Louisville listings show 300 cattle slow and unchanged hogs 25 cents lower tops $10.00 to $10.50 sheep steady and unchanged. date April 2.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

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