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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

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Coates and Gentry Re-elected Regents at Eastern Kentucky

The Board of Regents of the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School held a regular session on campus with State Superintendent George Colvin in attendance. They approved normal summer schools district wide and re-elected T. J. Coates as president and F. C. Gentry as business manager. faculty elections were postponed to an adjourned meeting in Richmond on April 23.

Board of Regents Eastern Kentucky State Normal School George Colvin Kentucky T. J. Coates F. C. Gentry Richmond

Reds Fall to Pirates 7-2 as Cincinnati Struggles Offense

Cincinnati yielded seven runs to Pittsburgh with two costly Reds errors and limited scoring beyond two innings. Cooper held the Pirates to late offense while Marquard and Hargrave closed the game. The Pirates totaled seven, Cincinnati two, in a Thursday game noted for miscues and steady Pittsburgh bats.

Cincinati Pittsburg Marquard Cincinnati Bohne Reds Cooper

Fugitive Three Years Caught While On Visit

Pearl Kiskaden, indicted for attempting murder of City Marshal Howard Hamilton three years ago, was captured during a home visit in Augusta Kentucky. Authorities say the arrest ends the long flight while Kiskaden visited a relative.

Augusta Pearl Kiskaden Howard Hamilton

Bank Organized Here With 60 Stockholders

Scottsville Kentucky April 15 The Peoples State Bank has been organized here with a capital of 50000 dollars and sixty stockholders.

Scottsville Peoples State Bank

Visiting Speaker to Occupy Pulpit at Two Churches

Rev W J Clark new state secretary of the Kentucky Christian Missionary Society will preach at the First Christian church Sunday morning and speak at the Second Christian church in the evening. He has been national superintendent of adult Bible work and is well known in Christian churches nationwide. He will address two large adult classes during Bible school hour.

W. J. Clark Kentucky Christian Missionary Society Wil First Christian Church Mr. Clark Second Christian Church Christian Church Turley Men and Your People

New U. S. Treasurer Named

The president nominated Frank White of Stakey City North Carolina as treasurer of the United States. White, a former governor and World War I colonel, would succeed Guy C. Allen who has acted since January after John Burke resigned.

Associated Press Washington Frank White Stakey City N. C United States Ile France Guy C. Allen John Burke

Railway Men Break From British Strike

London April 15 It is announced today that railway men and transport workers have cancelled their proposed strike in sympathy with the striking miners. The miners' federation plans a conference of representatives across coal fields. Frank Hughes miners' secretary said the miners' strike would continue.

Associated Press London Miners’ Federation Frank Hloges

Wife solves a war time triangle

The wife of Roy Yates, an overseas veteran believed killed, eloped with a third man after Yates returned home. He had been released from an eastern hospital and learned of the marriage. The trio sat down for supper when a note revealed plans to go east, clearing a complex wartime romantic entanglement.

Grand Island Neb Roy Yates Yates Tun Cay McCracken Dircuss

Perry official criticized for county clerk debt and neglect

State Inspector H. E. James found Perry county clerk B. P. Combs owed the state 5 783 52 collected and turned in. James noted Combs spent much time on his Garrard county farm and failed to report mortgage recording tax though he settled accounts to March 1 1921 and pledged prompt future reports. An office public fund book was lacking and was created during the inspection.

Perry County B. P. Combs James Morrow Combs Garrard County

Kentucky State Spring Cleanup Campaign Calls For Action

Frankfort April 15 The Department of Fire Prevention and Rates led by J A Steltenkamp urges a state wide cleanup April 18 to 22 to remove rubbish piles that invite fire and disease. Mayors and officials are urged to proclaim local campaigns to mobilize residents to clear papers furniture oily rags and other waste.

Cicero Bank Cashier Fends Off Bandits Killing One

Chicago April 15 S B Witowsk i cashier of the State Bank of Cicero suburb today successfully defended the bank against six automobile bandits He killed one wounded two and captured two Only the driver who stayed outside escaped

Chicago S. B. Witowski State Bank of Cicero

Bandits Loot Illinois Central Train in Bold Cash Heist

Six armed robbers halted two bank messengers on an Illinois Central train in Chicago today and seized two satchels holding about half a million in cancelled checks. They fled in a taxicab after disembarking at a street stop.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois Central

Swope to Join Daugherty's Staff in Washington

Former Congressman Wing Swope of Danville is expected to be named an assistant to Attorney General Daugherty with a salary at least five thousand dollars a year. The Courier-Journal notes Albany, Willson may handle special litigation during the Harding administration. Circuit Judge Charles Kerr of Lexington is slated to become a Canal Zone judge around June 1, with broad patronage distribution by the appointment.

Wing Swope Danville Daugherty Courier-Journal Augustus E. Willson Harding Washington Charles Kerr Lexington Felor Canal Zone Kerr

Youth Shot Wound Leads to Amputation in Harrodsburg

In Harrodsburg Kentucky on April 15, 17 year old Robert Woods, son of John Woods, suffered a gunshot wound during a duck hunting outing at R. W. Deans pond. The incident occurred when Woods set his shotgun down and it discharged, injuring Morris Dean who was nearby. Woods later had his foot amputated.

Harrodsburg Robert Woods John Woods R. W. Dean Morris Dean

Gambling for Charity Rules Approved by Public Safety

The Courier-Journal reports the Board of Public Safety will not interfere with charity gambling conducted privately off the streets unless directed by the mayor.

Board of Public Safety Courier-Journal

Crazed Man Shoots Brothers In Loretta Farm Incident

Russell Nugent was arrested here Friday after shooting his brothers Alonzo and Burnett on the Alonzo Nugent farm. Nugent is described as of unsound mind. A shotgun was used and the attack was said to be without warning.

Loretta, Ky Russell Nugent Alonzo Burnett Alonzo Nugent

Maryland Representative Introduces Volstead Act Repeal Bill

Representative John Philip Hill of Maryland introduces a bill in the House to repeal the Volstead act and transfer enforcement of national prohibition to the states. The move aims to end national prohibition while lawmakers debate states' rights and enforcement.

Washington John Philip Hill Maryland

Seventh Day Adventists Plan Services at Odd Fellows Hall

Seventh Day Adventists will hold Sabbath School at 9 a.m. led by superintendent D. R. Allman. Pastor C. C. Webster will preach at 10 a.m. on "The Return of Our Lord" and again Sunday night at 7 30 with the topic "Is the End Near" at the Odd Fellows' hall corner Main and B.

Seventh Day Adventists Odd Fellows Corner Main D. R. Allman C. C. Webster Our Lord

Calvary Baptist Church Schedule and Sermon Titles

Calvary Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning service at 11 with The Blessings of Faithful Stewardship and evening service at 7 30 with The Final Examination B Y P U meets at 6 15 and the pastor L A Byrd preaches both morning and evening Oh and there is a vag ject line included in the prompt text

L. A. Byrd

First Baptist tops Methodists as Richmond League Opens

First Baptist defeated the Methodists in the opening double header of the Richmond Church Base Ball League as darkness halted a tied game between First Christian and First Presbyterians. A replay is set for Saturday at 3 30 p.m. with five innings per side and a league meeting planned Friday to discuss uniforms and schedule. Elmer Deatherage elected league president with Frank Chase and Stone Norman named to umpire the Saturday playoff. Gentry hit a homer for the Baptists and Chenault Fawkes Powell starred for the Methodists in a hard fought start to the season.

First Baptist Methodists First Christian Church First Presbyterians Richmond Church Elmer Deatherage Frank Chase Stone Norman First Christians Deatherage First Baptists Baptists Gentry Carter Deep Water Boys Parks Baptists AB Ringo If Covington Cf Hume Ss Bender Chenault Cartereass Sek Gentrye Saufléy Hembree Willoughby Cf W. Q. Park

Doctor Winnes Freed in Harlan Murder Case

In Harlan on April 15 the circuit court dismissed the indictment against Dr H C Winnes for the murder of Miss J Parsons, stating it is conscience to discharge an innocent man and duty to prosecute a guilty one.

Associated Press Harlan H. C. Winnes J.ja Parsons

Doctor Winnes Faces Second Trial for Murder in Harlan

In Harlan circuit court Dr. H C Winnes former state veterinarian goes on trial for his life for the murder of Miss Lara Parsons a Pine Mountain Settlement School teacher last September on Pine Mountain between the school and Dillon. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and alibi questions as prosecutors and defense present competing timelines and testimonies.

Harlan, Ky H. C. Winnes Harlan Circuit Court Lara Parsons Pine Mountain Dillon Harlan Dr Jenkins Cincinnati Winnes Frankfort Hamp Lewis Miss Parsons Dr. Winnes Jerry Reed Hadeen Brock

Bond Election Ordered for New School in Cynthiana

Cynthiana Kentucky April 15 The Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance calling for a bond election of 20000 to build a graded school on the Pleasant street lot already purchased. The Board of Education has about 15000 left from a former issue.

Cynthiana Cynthiana Board of Commissioners Pleasant Street Board of Education

Negro Autoist Fined After Child Victim Dies

Hatton Jones of Harrodsburg was fined $50 in Boyle circuit court on a charge of reckless automobile driving after his car struck Richard Martin Jr.’s son, who later died at Danville Hospital.

Danville Hatton Jones Harrodsburg Boyle Clieui Siall Richard Martin Danvilie Hospital

Dick Williams Sued in Love Case for Damages

Louisville April 15 R D Williams a turfman was sued for 10000 damages by Frank Myers who alleges Williams alienated the affections of Myers wife Josephine who recently filed for divorce Myers is an automobile truck driver Williams recently sued Sheriff Ross for 50000 accusing him of alienating Mrs Williams affections.

Associated Press Louisville R. D. Williams Turfman Frank Myers Williams Myers Josephine Sheriff Ross Meyers

Kentucky boys held in slavery on Oklahoma farm

Seven Kentucky orphan boys aged 13 to 17, former wards of Louisville juvenile authorities, were said to be kept in near slavery on a Blackwell Oklahoma farm. Henry Varble, 15, Owensboro, Ky., told Wichita officials that others were mistreated and forced to work from dawn to night with strict rules and no liberties. the owner allegedly posed as a wealthy Philadelphia bachelor to Louisville authorities.

Associated Press Wichita Kans Louisville Blackwell Okla Henry Varble Owensboro Varble Philadelphia

Varble Returns Home From Oklahoma Farm Inquiry

Henry Varble, son of L C Varble of Owensboro, is expected back today from the Dick Williams farm in Kay county Oklahoma. He was sent March 16 on recommendation of George Heiken state parole agent after his parents complained of farm conditions and an investigation was ordered.

Associated Bross Owensboro Henry Varble L. C .Varble Dick Williams Louisville Turfman Kay County Oklahoma Young Varble George Heiken State Board of Charities

Joyful family reunion thanks to Mayr's Remedy

A family recounts years of gas and indigestion relieved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a course taken by all. They held a reunion celebrating their recovery and report it helped stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose proves money refunded. Sold by H. L. Perry & Son and druggists everywhere.

Mayr H. L. Perry & Son

60 spike tooth section barrows sale

A local ad notes 60 spike tooth section barrows available for sale at Douglas and Simmons for $25 each.

Douglas & Simmons

Eggs Wanted by C. S. Brent & Company Richmond

C. S. Brent and Company seeks eggs at the highest market price. Will call for case lots from Ikast Main street at L. N. crossing. Office with McDowell Coal Company. C. E. Galloway, agent, phone 967. Richmond. 78 ti.

C. S. Brent & Company Ikast L. & N. Crossing McDowell Coal Company C. E. Galloway Richmond

Renaker Poultry Co Buys Egg Lots for Top Prices

Farmers urged to bring case lots of eggs to Renaker Poultry Co for the highest prevailing price. Location listed as 631f, indicating a local collection point for farmers and sellers seeking efficient cash returns.

Renaker Poultry Co

Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati Louisville and Chicago

Cincinnati hog prices rise 25 to 5 cents, with barrows and gilts at 9 to 9.25 dollars. Cattle in Chicago higher with active demand, hogs also up. Louisville cattle steady, hogs 1 300 cents higher to 8.75 tops, sheep active and unchanged.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Weather in Kentucky Showers Tonight and Saturday

Kentucky forecast calls for showers tonight with cooler temperatures spreading into Saturday. A few hours of rain possible tonight followed by cooler, clearer conditions on Saturday. Highs likely in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s.

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