Private Davis Confident He Will Win Congressional Primary
Casey county veteran Private George Davis campaigns across the district claiming strong support among friends and predicts victory in the upcoming congressional primary. He denies withdrawal rumors and lists county-by-county estimates, noting limited funds for advertising and his wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Tl. Davis
Casey County
Europe
Davis
Macious
Sitshei
LitcolIn
Boyle
Jessamine
Anderson
Ripy
Mercer
Shelby
Gilbert
Madison
Garrard
Ohio mothers five sons in presidential rage
Cleveland reporters note Ohio, the mother of Presidents, has five nominees on five tickets for president and vice president. Included are editors Max S Hayes and James M Cox, Warren G Harding, Rev Aaron S Watkins, and Richard C Barnum. Barnum, head of a publishing firm, is described as the tallest candidate at six eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Cleveland, O
Ohio
James M. Cox
Dayton News
Springheld News
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Marion Star
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
Prohibition
Max S. Hayes
Cleveland
Labor Party
Farmer-Labor Party
Cleveland Citizen
Richard C. Barnum
Texas
Old Timers Claim Richmond Roots In Kentucky
Andrew H. Hill a Lexington resident born June 1810 is said to be 110 years old. He claims Fort Hill near Richmond Kentucky as his birthplace and cites a plantation predecessor in his family history.
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Richmond
Kentucky
Andrew H. Hill
Emma Street
Lexington
John Shell
Hill
Fort Hill
Fen Case
Richard Dunsell
Ex Governor Hanly Killed in Indiana Train Crash
The body of J. Frank Hanly former Indiana governor was taken to Indianapolis after a freight train struck the automobile he rode in near Dennison Ohio. Dr and Mrs C M Baker of Kilgore Ohio were also killed in the same wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Dennison
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Indianapolis
C. M. Baker
Kilgore
Big Meeting Of American Legion In Local Post
The Jesse M. Dykes Post No 12 American Legion holds a Monday night business meeting with first officer elections promised. Adjutant Turley notes plans to grow the post, attract new members, form a women's auxiliary, and select delegates to a Louisville convention.
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Jesse M. Dykes
American Legion
Adjutant Spears Turley
Adjutant Turley
Louisville
Japanese official praises Korean missionaries in N Korea
Dr Senshi Egi, a member of the House of Peers, returned from Korea and said rumors of Korean students mistreatment by missionaries are largely unfounded. He noted Korean progress under the new regime and emphasized Koreans seek local autonomy within a unified Japanese state.
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Associated Tress
Wokio
Senshi Egi
House of Peers
Korea
Egi
Koreat
Girls' Orchestra of O O F Home to perform at Methodist Church
The Girls' Orchestra of the O O F Home at Lexington will present a program at the Methodist church Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The concert will include several musical selections and recitations. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Methodist Church
Fatal Sunday gun battle rocks rural home
Mount Percival, 26, was fatally wounded with buckshot after a confrontation at the Alcorn home one mile south of Bobtown Free man's Hollow. Alcorn surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Andy Pouffe. he says he fired in self defense after Percival threatened to kill him and his mother and fired at him first.
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Thomas Alcorn
Bobtown
Freeman’s Hollow
Mount Percival
Alcorn
Himsel
Purcivel
Bettie Alcorn
Purcival
Tom Alcorn
Andy Pouffe
Madison County
Parcival
Railways Get Big Rate Increases
The government granted authority for railroads to raise revenues by about 1.5 billion dollars. Freight rates rise about one third, passenger fares one fifth, and Pullman charges one half. Coastwise and international lines and electric railways may raise freight rates proportionally. Rates run until March 1, 1922, effective after five days notice. government guarantees expire in September.
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Washington
Mission
Pulman
Coastwise
International Steamship Lines
Electric Railway
Weather for Kentucky: fair and moderate temps ahead
Fair weather and moderate temperatures expected in Kentucky tonight and Tuesday. Light winds, no precipitation anticipated. Warm daytime highs and cooler nights provide comfortable cycling and outdoor plans.
Livestock Market Reports From Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati market report notes cattle very slow hogs 25c lower lambs 50c lower Jersey lower. Louisville results show cattle 2,200 slow and unchanged grassers lower hogs 25c higher tops 16.50 sheep 4,000 slow unchanged lambs 13.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Whisky theft arrests stain Buffalo Springs distillery guards
Georgetown Kentucky August 2 two government guards L C Guthrie and G M Wallace were arrested after loading 30 gallons of whisky into an automobile at the Buffalo Springs distillery. They faced four federal charges including conspiracy to defraud tax removal of liquor and possession without stamps. Authorities found eighty two gallons hidden in the Wallace residence with diluted water. Guthrie had wartime YMCA service in France. Bond set at 7500 dollars and preliminary hearing slated for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Buffalo Springs
Nunnelley
L. C. Guthrie
France
G. M. Wallace
Frankfort
Guthrie
Wallace
U. S
Wiard
Louisville Prohibition Agent Resigns as Drunkenness Charge Faces
G. B. Shields appeared in police court in Louisville Kentucky on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. An arresting officer said Shields had resigned months earlier from his post as a prohibition agent.
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Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
G. B. Shields
Shields
Prohibition
Ponzi Paying Out in Boston as Investors Claim Returns
The Securities Exchange Company led by Charles Ponzi continued paying investor notes amid federal probes into its foreign exchange operations. Ponzi ordered earlier office hours to handle demands, claiming funds will cover notes though checks may run short. A. W. Norris of Waco visits Elmer Hisle in Winchester.
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Ponzi
Associated Press
Boston
Securities Exchange Company
Charles Ponzi
Jonzi
Railroad Rates and Wage Increases Approved Nationwide
The commission authorizes an average six percent net income on railroad value and a $600 million wage advance, with freight and passenger fare rises. Passenger and Pullman charges rise twenty and fifty percent respectively, across regions from the East to the Pacific, with freight increases by territory from 25 to 40 percent.
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Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Timely rains save the tobacco crop in Madison county
Rain on Saturday night and Sunday boosted tobacco and corn, easing fears of blight and fire from heat. The uneven showers spared drought damage, revived growth, and allowed topping to begin in some areas, with thousands of dollars saved and a brighter outlook for the crop.
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Madison County
Rumanians warn Russia over troop withdrawal from Bessarabia
Vienna reports a Belgrade dispatch says Romania has issued an ultimatum to Soviet Russia giving three days to withdraw troops from Romanian territory, with a threat of general mobilization if refused. The dispute centers on Romania's claims to Bessarabia near Odessa.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Rumania
Russia
Rumanian
Belgrade
Bessarabia
Odessa
Case of radicals now being argued
Chicago Aug 21 Special Assistant Attorney General Commercial resumed the final arguments in the case against 20 members of the Communists Labor party on trial since May 10 for conspiring to overthrow the government by force. They helped organize the party last September after a left wing split from the Socialist party and were arrested in January during a nationwide radicals roundup. The suspects include William Bross Lloyd, a millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Commerford
Communists Labor Party
Socialist Party
Wm. Bross Lloyd
Mr. Goodloe Sinking After Gallstone Operation
Judge John D. Goodloe long resident near White Station was operated on for gall stones at Berea hospital. He has recovered enough to be moved to his son John Goodloe Jr.’s home where recovery remains uncertain. He is 48 years old and had been in precarious condition before rallying briefly.
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John D. Goodloe
Berea Hospital
John Goodloe
White’s Station
Goodloe
Wells Bring Good Strikes at Allen-Warren Pool WKY
The Allen-Warren pool in Western Kentucky reports promising wells with several favorable strike results recently. Local engineers note increasing activity and potential for continued success in the field.
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Allen-Warren
Kentucky
Cotton crop forecast rises to 12.5 million bales
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture now estimates the eligible cotton crop at 12,519,000 bales, up from a forecast of over a million bales higher than a month ago.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Propaganda alleged to drive apparel demand cited
Washington reports Howard Figg Special Assistant Attorney General in enforcing the Lever law accused manufacturers and "robbers" of wearing apparel of spreading careful propaganda to stampede retailers and the public into renewed fictitious demand for clothing. He said the DOJ is aware of several phases of this campaign and will fix personal responsibility before applying criminal provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Howard Figg
Department of Justice
Ligg
Coal Company Books Seized to Probe Selling Prices
Department of Justice agent R P Hobson said the department holds the books of Harlan North Jellico and R C Tway Coal Companies in eastern Kentucky to derive coal selling price figures under the Lever Act. The acquisition was announced in Louisville on August 2.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Department of Justice
R. P. Hobson
Department
Harlan, North Jellico
R. C. Tway Coal
Kentucky
Parades Set for Cox Nomination Visit in Dayton
Dayton Ohio August 2 Governor Cox forms the formal program for next Saturday. A parade of visiting delegations opens the events. Senator Robinson of Arkansas will notify Cox and Cox will deliver the acceptance speech after the parade and address.
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Associated Press
Dayton, O
Cox
Telegrams Back Harding Amid League Unity Claim
Harding headquarters in Marion Ohio asserts full Republican unity behind Senator Harding on the League of Nations. An official statement says thousands of telegrams from all states, including some from Democratic strongholds, prove the support. The message volume is described as amazing.
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Associated Press
Marion, O
Harding
League of Nations
Swift's Produce Review Market Trends Steady Egg Supply
The egg market remains steady with production sufficient and minor withdrawals from storage. Butter is easier with the storage season over and supply increasing. butterfat prices show a slight downward tendency. Live fowl prices are higher with steady movement, live broilers available in larger quantities but prices down from last week due to rising receipts.
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United States
Price lull restrains wholesalers in buying
The cause of the current price decline is blamed on retailers and wholesalers holding back purchases. Near Trenton New Jersey Alonzo Haiing his wife and nine children were struck by a train while in an automobile. several are fatally hurt, reports indicate.
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Trenton
N. J
Alonzo Haiing
Hammond Buried as Murderer Sought After Fatal Assault
Funeral services for John H. Hammond L and N assistant section foreman were held at Richmond cemetery under Rev D H Matherly after he was killed by Elden Shanks a local tracks worker. Police issued a murder warrant and hunted Shanks seen near Red House Berea and Richmond with efforts ongoing to capture him.
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John H. Hammond
Elden Shanks
Richmond Cemetery
D. H. Matherly
Second Christian Church
Shanks
Hammond
Red House
Devore
Berea
Richand
Fight Against Rum In Jamaica Sparks Prohibition Push
In Kingston Jamaica August 2 a campaign against alcohol began at the Jamaica rum home. Two American missionaries aiding the League against Alcoholism push a world crusade aligned with leaders like Leif Jonese Donald McLean and Lord Rowallen. They urged following Pussyfoot Johnson. Rum revenue cited as a major obstacle to prohibition with Jamaica rum contributing about 1,000,000 dollars annually.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
John Barleycorn
League Against
Alcoholism
Leif Jonese
Donald McLean
Lord Rowallean
Hundley Wins Yandell Plantation Stake at Harrodsburg
A. E. Hundley’s Canary Bird mare captained the field in the Yandell plantation stake for mares, geldings, and stallions at Harrodsburg Friday. L. P. Yandell of New York City awarded a $100 premium. Fourteen entries, Hundley’s mare unanimous choice. Big crowd, 8,000 paid attendees. D. C. Tucker recalls Harrodsburg fairs, noting a peak since 1888 Bonie Wilmore versus Nancy Hanks.
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A. E. Hundley
Yandell Plantation
Harrodsburg
Canary Bird
L. P. Yandell
New York City
Handley
D. C. Tucker
Bonie Wilmore
Nancy Hanks
Danville
Lancaster Youth Dies After Appendicitis Loss
Lancaster man Mr. T. Bourne 21 died Saturday after suffering a violent appendicitis attack. Doctors performed an operation at Danville and Boyle County hospital but could not save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Bourne
Lancaster
Danville
Boyle County
Sheriff Arrests Aaron Miller for Inkeeper Defraud Charge
In Danville Sheriff M. J. Fortis arrested Aaron Miller on a charge of defrauding an innkeeper in Estill county. Miller left Irvine without paying his bill and, at arrest, gave bond of 100 dollars for appearance before the Estill county county judge on August 7.
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Danville
M. J. Fortis
Aaron Miller
Mestill County
Miller
Irvine
Estill County
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Private Davis
Hanly
Interstate Commission
J. S
A. W. Norris
Waco
Elmer Hisle
Winchester
MR. Goodloe
New York
Reds
Parade
GOX
Swift’s Produce Review
A.” Hundley
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