Tornado Sweeps Arkansas and Texas Counties
A devastating tornado storm swept southeast Arkansas and parts of Texas and Oklahoma, with fifty or more dead and hundreds injured. Reports list fatalities near Texarkana Hope Prescott and O Farrell along with multiple counties in Arkansas and Texas as wires fail.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Miler
Homestead
Smith, Gregg
Cass
Bowie
Kansas
Texas
Texarkana
Hope
Prescott
O’farrell
Avinger
Atlanta
Storm Hits Ralph and Sulligent in Alabama
Reports from Ralph in Tuscaloosa County and nearby Sulligent say the towns were nearly wiped out by today’s storm with early word of injuries. Officials had not confirmed the full extent of damage.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Ralph
Tuscaloosa County
Sulligent
Tornado Devastates Sontag Area Killing One Injuring Dozens
Hattiesburg Mississippi reports a tornado near Brookhaven Sontag early today left one woman dead and at least ten injured plus ten houses wrecked. Doctors found several wounded though none seriously. a train was ditched and a Laurel dispatch later noted an unidentified passenger killed and several injured.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Sontag
Brook Haven
Laurel
Doolan to Join Baptist Revival Services Monday Evening
The First Baptist church in Richmond prepares a revival starting Sunday with two sermons daily except Monday afternoon. Dr Leonard W Doolan of Hopkinsville joins the pastor for the evening service Monday and will continue two services daily at 3pm and 7 30pm thereafter. Harvey Chenault leads ushers with helpers as pastors and congregations are urged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Leonard W. Doolan
Hopkinsville
Harvey Chenault
Dr. Doolan
Richmond
Caskets Placed for Unidentified Train Victim in Georgetown
In Georgetown Kentucky on April 15 the body of a young unidentified man killed while attempting to cross the railroad track before the northbound Royal Palm was buried Thursday afternoon. A collection by town men funded the casket and grave.
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Georgetown
Somerset Pastor Undergoes Knee Operation
Reverend C. H. Talbott, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Somerset, underwent knee surgery at the Danville hospital after sustaining a knee injury.
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Somerset
Danville, Ky
C. H. Talbott
Presbyterian Church At
Danville Hospital
Hoosier two horse corn planters for sale at Welch Co
Richmond Welch Co announces two horse corn planters priced at fifty dollars each. Local dealers advertise efficient, durable implements suitable for small farms and entry level buyers seeking reliable agricultural equipment.
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Hoosier
Richmond Welch Co
Sonora Bank Robbed During Rainstorm
The Bank of Sonora in Sonora Kentucky was robbed during a rainstorm. Thieves blew the safety deposit vault door and escaped with about 50 boxes of goods including 500 dollars in stamps belonging to the postmaster. The porter found the robbery when opening the bank doors. Cashier Gentry said customers lost nothing and the loss was very small.
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Sonora
Bank of Sonora
Gentry
Dr H Winnes Vindicated After Indictment Dismissal
Dr H Winnes arrived in Cincinnati Ohio on April 16 and said he was happy all over after the indictment against him was dismissed at Harlan yesterday. He noted his friends stood by him and that the vindication was complete.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati, O
Dr. H. . Winnes
Harlan
Planters Union Issued for Kentucky Tobacco Growers
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Special Committee urged tobacco growers in the dark district to join the Tobacco Planters' union already incorporated, with 25,000 members pledged. Henderson Owensboro and Bowling Green districts will meet in Owensboro by May 18 to form a selling and growing organization.
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Associated Tress
Hopkinsville
Kentucky Farm Bureau Special Committee
Tobacco Planters’ Co ronOs
Henderson
Owensboro
Bowling Green
Samuel Gompers Weds in New York Ceremony
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor married Gertrude Gleaves Neuschler in a small ceremony in New York. Supreme Justice Robert Wagner officiated, with a few friends in attendance.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gertrude Gleaves Neuschler
Supreme
Robert Wagner
Mt. Pleasant Farmer Drowns in Trammel Creek
War ren McReynolds a prominent Mt. Pleasant farmer drowned in Trammel Creek today in Scottsville Kentucky. The death was reported from the Mt. Pleasant community and locals mourn the loss of the well known farmer.
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Mt. Pleasant
Scottsville
Warren McReynolds
Trammel Creek
Southern Railway cuts jobs at Somerset shop
The Southern Railway Company released 75 mechanics and machinists at the Somerset shops, part of about 700 workers laid off locally. Master Mechanic Cassady said men will not be recalled until business improves, with foremen and office staff also affected.
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Southern Railroad
Somerset Somerset
Southern Railway Company
Southern
Cassady
Kentucky Weather: Cloudy and Much Colder Tonight
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and colder conditions tonight with possible rain in the east and central areas. Temperatures near freezing in the west. Sunday expected to be fair and much colder in the east and central regions.
Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati markets on April 16 show cattle and hogs steady with heavy hogs 150 cents lower and others 100 higher. Louisville figures indicate cattle 300 steady hogs 1700 strong and sheep 100 steady with all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
12 16 International Steel bar rows best in the world
International Steel announces 12 16 inch bar rows billed as the best in the world offered for sale at Richmond Welch Co. The ad highlights value at $40 and promotes multiple sizes and stock for immediate shipment.
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International Steel Barrows
Richmond Welch Co
Week's Weather Outlook for Washington Ohio Valley
Predicts a colder week in the Ohio valley with frosts at the start. Temperatures should return to normal levels later in the week.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Winter blast heads east with frost in Tennessee
The weather bureau warned of another wintry blast for the eastern and southern states tonight and tomorrow. Mississippi valley storms move northeast with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Tennessee and light frosts in the north.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Dr Argo Dies In Colorado
Dr W K Argo longtime superintendent of the state school for the deaf and blind in Colorado Springs died on Thursday. He formerly led the deaf and dumb school at Danville, was born at Paint Lick and a Center College graduate. He is survived by his widow Mrs Belle G Chenault and by many relatives in this section. He left Danville in 1891 due to poor health and moved to Colorado.
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W. K. Argo
Deaf and Blind
Colorado Springs
Argo
Danville
Sle
Paint Lick
Centre College
Belle G. Chenault
Colorado
Harvey and Herrick Nominated Ambassadors Confirmed
The senate confirmed George Harvey of New York as ambassador to Great Britain and Myrone T. Herrick of Ohio as ambassador to France.
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Harvey and
Herrick
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
George Harvey
New York
Great Britain
Myrone T. Herrick
Ohio
France
Baseball Play Off Ties Postponed by Wet Grounds
The Presbyterians versus First Christians game for this afternoon is moved to Monday after noon at 3 o clock. Calvary Baptists and Second Christian Church open series Tuesday afternoon. New uniforms arrive and all league teams will be fully equipped for next week’s games.
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Presbyterians
First Chrristians
Calvary Baptists
Second Christian Church
Bull Pup Joined White House Kennels by Harding
Washington April 15 A full blooded English pup was presented to President Harding by Morris Bermann and added to the White House kennels. The pup named The Coy born March 4 has a mother Melba valued at 3000 dollars. Harding already keeps another Airedale named Ladide Boy about which much has been written.
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White House
Washington
Harding
Morris Bermann
Melba
Best Patent Flour Promoted at Richmond Welch Co
The advertisement touts Best Patent Flour by Dolly Var den, described as white as snow and priced at 1.25 per bag at Richmond Welch Co.
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Richmond Welch Co
Doctor-Preacher Cures Highlight Harlan County Clinic
Dr. Anderson of Louisa, retired physician then Baptist minister, held a two day free clinic at Paintsville. Hundreds from this and nearby counties sought treatment and several cures were reported, including a crutch user who walked unaided. He conducted two services at the Baptist church.
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Harlan County
Paintsville
Anderson
Louisa
Baptist Church
60 spike tooth section barrows sale at Douglas and Simmons
A display reads 60 spike tooth section barrows offered for sale at the Douglas and Simmons location priced at 25 dollars.
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Douglas & Simmons
Eggs Wanted by C. S. Brent & Company at Main and L N Crossing
C. S. Brent & Company offers the highest market price for eggs and will call for case lots. Agents and contact details given for Richmond area and nearby firms including McDowell Coal Company and Renaker Poultry Co. Farmers urged to bring eggs.
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C. S. Brent & Company
L. & N. Crossing
McDowell Coal Company
C. E. Galloway
Richmond
Renaker Poultry Co
Richmond Church League Adopts Six-Team Schedule
Twelve uniforms for six teams were ordered from Cincinnati as the league formally adopts a forty-five game schedule. The tied First Presbyterians and First Christians game will be played at Normal grounds at 3 30 this afternoon with umpire selection by President Elmer Deatherage. A season ticket plan at five dollars aims to fund equipment. Father Schulte may join if a Catholic church nine is formed.
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Richmond Church League
Cincinnati
Good House
First Presbyterians
First Christians
Elmer Deatherage
League
Deathcrage
F.C. Gentry
Bob Maupin
R. R. Burnam, Jr
Father Schulte
Calvary Baptist
James Shaw
Deatherage
First Baptists
First Baptist
Calvary Baptists
Methodiis
Normal Downs Hustonville Nine in Big 18 5 Victory
Normal slugged Hustonville 18 to 5 as J Ruffe's pitching limited Eastern hitters. Earl Combs belted two home runs and a triple with a single, Ray Rice added a triple and three singles, and Howard earned 12 putouts despite a sprained ankle. The team pulled away in the sixth inning to spoil Hustonville's bid. Coach Hembree plans a weeklong road trip beginning Monday.
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J. Ruffe
Hustonville
Lincoln Memorial University
Earl Combs
Ray Rice
Howard
Mainous
Normalites
Adams
Eastern
Hembree
Vandeveer
C Dunaway
Hustonvile
Euglis
S. Riffe
Matsu
J. Riffe
Eubanks
Che
PE i
Oleeaki
Childress
Crutcher
Reds Lose to Pirates in Eighth Inning Setback
Cincinnati fell 3 to 1 as Pittsburgh pushed three runs in the eighth. Rixey pitched well before the rally, Hamilton saved by his support, and Reds outfielder Lee hospitalized with blood poisoning in the left arm. Score: Pirates 3 Cincinnati 1.
Madison Huts Lead Madison High to Shutout Win at Lancaster
The Madison High School team journeyed to Lancaster Friday and showed the locals how to play. Richmond held the visitors to a shutout with strong pitching and timely hits led by Reid who fanned 18 and drove in two runs in a multi inning effort.
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Madison High School
Lancaster
Richmond
Lancaster Hi
Anderson
G. Cochran
Henry
Cox
Crutchfield
Holzclaw
Ha Daniels
Bratton
S. Cochran
Estes
Reid
Daniels
Salvation Army Forms Advisory Board in Madison County
A Madison county Salvation Army Advisory Board was formed with Dr. R. L. Telford as temporary chairman. Judge W. K. Price was elected president and an extensive committee named to oversee organization, education, service, finance and publicity. The board plans a May 17 fundraising appeal with a $2,730 county quota and aims to expand to Berea and other towns.
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Madison County
Salvation Army
C. C. Wallace
R. L. Telford
W. K. Price
D. W. Kennedy
Stone Norman
R. E. Turley
W. O. Sadler
Telford
Elmer Deatherage
Robi. Burnam
L. P. Evans
E. T. Wiggins
Carpenter
Green
Carraleen Smith
George Simmons
W. A. Langford
O. F. Hume
Richmond
Youngdahl
The
Berea
Madison
Delegations Attend Luncheon for Navy Secretary Daniels
Delegations from Lexington Owensboro Hopkinsville Elizabethtown Bowling Green and other cities invited to Louisville on Monday April 18 for a luncheon honoring Josephus Daniels former Secretary of the Navy He will deliver two addresses supporting a 33000000 appeal for Christian Education in the Methodist Episcopal Church South set for May 29 to June 5.
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Lexington
Owensboro
Hopkinsville
Elizabethtown
Bowling Green
Louisville
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
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Mississippi
Baptists
Associate
DR. Winnes
Planters’ Union
Kentucky
Dr. Argo
Normal
Combs
Rice
Gray
Lackey
White
Dunaway
Dee
Hicks
REDS
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Brooklyn
New York-Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Toledo
Mineapolis
Kansas City
His Huts
T. Stone
Stone
Reeves
Blevins
Cochran
Brock
Kunkle
Noland
Chambers
H. Stone
S. D. Cochran
Kunkel
Hed
Cochrannd
Wilson
Brgck
H.stone
Renee P Cous
Lykee Wilson
Salvation Army Advisory Board
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