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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1921

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Gilbert A Thorn In Republicans Side

Rodes S Terrill private secretary to Congressman Ralph Gilbert arrived from Washington and will remain at home until after the county primary. Gilbert plans to vote in Shelbyville where the race is set. Terrill praises Gilbert as an emerging Democratic leader and capable speaker while noting Republican struggles in Congress. He also mentions Terrill’s shorthand skills and ongoing law studies at Georgetown University.

Rodes S. Terrill Ralph Gilbert Washington Gilbert Shelbyville Terrill Madison Georgetown University

Tax revision faces divisions in Ways and Means

Washington August 3 Republican leaders in the Ways and Means Committee restart work on tax revision. They face doubt over trimming the national tax bill and contend with divergent views on elimination of the higher income surtax and repeal of the transportation tax.

US Associated Press Washington Ways and Means Committee

Axle Company Faces Bankruptcy Petition in Falls City

The Shuler Axle Manufacturing Co. is subject to an involuntary bankruptcy petition in Falls City. Claimed liabilities total about 385000 with assets around 250000. Major creditors include First National Bank and Louisville Industrial Foundation.

Hiv Associated Press Louisville Shuler Axle Manufacturing Co First National Bank Louisville Industrial Foundation

Two Physicians To Examine Asylum Head

Judge Harry Robinson appointed two physicians to conduct a mental examination of Walter Jillson, superintendent of the Lakeland asylum for the insane, on the request of a discharged employee. The report is expected Saturday. This marks a historic action in Kentucky asylum history.

Associated Press Louisville Harry Robinson Walter Jillson Asylum For the Insane Lakeland Kentucky

Mrs Browning Dies At 81 In Lexington Home

Elizabeth E Browning 81 died at son Dr F G Larues home in Lexington after moving here from Hopkinsville. Burial details not provided.

Lost Cameo Pin Between North and Main Streets

A cameo pin is missing between North and Main streets with a reward offered. Finder should notify Mrs. S. S. Combs at phone 303 to claim the reward.

S. S. Combs

Golden Dream Coffee Ad Claims Superior Taste and Reach

An advertisement touts Golden Dream Coffee as tasting better and going further, urging readers to buy at their grocer. The copy emphasizes quality and availability in retail outlets.

Weather for Kentucky Fair Tonight and Thursday

Cooler tonight with temperatures dipping before a gradual rise on Thursday. Expect a mild pattern at the Kentucky fair with a slow warming trend through the day.

Heavy Rains Benefit Crops Across Northern Kentucky

Reports from Louisville indicate widespread rain last night boosted crops in northern Kentucky. Half an inch fell in Lewisville, while Shelbyville and Bardstown exceeded an inch. Agriculture officials forecast solid second potato growth, improved corn and bean yields, and relief for tomato crops.

Louisville Kentucky Lewisville Shelbyville Bardstown Agricultura

King of Bootleggers Understood to Head Ring

Federal district attorney Thomas Ly. Slattery said the mastermind of the bootleggers ring cannot be reached. Cincinnati is reported to be the ring's headquarters with the leader directing from a grand office or home veranda. Legal counsel for the head shows unusual activity in case of any government move.

Associated Press Covington, Wy Federal District Thomas Ly. Slattery Cueinnati Slattery

Fall from bridge leaves logger with broken collar bone

Dickerson fell 53 feet while throwing logs from a bridge near Irvine and landed on the ground, breaking his collar bone. He was brought to Pattie A. Clay Infirmary and treated by Dr. O F Hume. He escaped more serious injuries despite the high fall.

Dickerson Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Irvine O. F Hume

Land sold on Jackson Branch to wind up Broaddus estate

Master Commissioner R B Terrill sold 75 acres on Jackson's Branch beyond Newby for wind up of the Joe Broaddus estate. Cecil Jones bought the land at 45.50 per acre. Heifers drew 5.85 and horse stock sold from 25 to 50 per head as other stock moved.

R. B. Terrill Joe Broaddus Cecil Jones Jackson Newby Woods Ferkins

Two Women Tie in Beans in Jar Guess

In Money Bros bean guessing contest two Madison county ladies tied with 6750 each. The prize was a $10 rocking chair and the two agreed Mrs Gideon Taylor would let Mrs Will Parrish have the chair for $5 after debate. The jar held 6751 beans.

Money Bros Madison County Gideon Taylor Will Parrish

Trans-polar flight plans move forward from Alaska to Norway

Washington hosts discussions on a September trans-polar flight linking Alaska and Norway. Officials evaluate routes, fuel stops, and safety protocols as researchers and aviation leaders push the project toward formal planning and potential funding.

Alaska Norway Washington

Landis Says They Won’t Play S208

Judge Landis announced that no American League player acquitted of attempting to throw the 1919 World Series has an immediate prospect of rejoining organized baseball. He added that any player who throws a game or discusses such a plan and fails to report it will never play professional baseball.

Associated Press Chicago Landis National Baseball Commissioner

White Sox players acquitted in 1919 conspiracy case

August 3 Chicago. Seven former White Sox players Buck Weaver Oscar Felsch Charles Risberg Arnold Gandil Claude Williams Eddie Cicotte and Joe Jackson plus Carl Zork and David Zelser were found not guilty by a jury after two hours forty seven minutes of deliberation. Verdict greeted by cheers as Judge Hugo M. Friend praised the jury.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Hugo M. Friend Buck Weaver Oscar Felsch Charles Risberg Arnold Gandil Claude Williams Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson White Sox Carl Zork St. Teepis David Zelser Des Moines Sox

Harding defers Panama toll question until after disarmament talks

President Harding told Senate Republicans he opposes early action on Borahs bill to restore free tolls for coastwise shipping via the Panama Canal. He would delay the measure to avoid possible dispute with Great Britain and defer it until the upcoming disarmament conference.

Harding Panama Associated Press Washington Senate Republicans Great Britain

Lost on B Street blouse found reward offer

A thin white blouse left on B Street Monday is sought by its owner. Finder offered a reward and asks for contact at phone 521.

Methodist pitcher Russell Turpin breaks arm on mound

On the Normal diamond the Methodist team faced Second Christians as Russell Turpin pitched with a compromised right arm. He broke the elbow while delivering to Wash Dykes, attempted an inshoot, and had it set after Dr. Sandlin examined him. He had previously pitched through soreness and a prior layoff.

Russell Turpin Methodists Turpin Waco Wash Dykes

Georgia Breaking Records With Melons and Peaches

Georgia shipments of watermelons and peaches for 1921 exceed all prior totals. By July 22, 10 264 cars of peaches had been shipped with the crop expected above 10 600 cars, while watermelons reached 10 110 cars by July 16 and continue to rise. Atlanta Journal estimates growers have earned about ten million dollars so far.

Georgia Southern Railway System The Atlanta Journal

Bowling Green Post Office Plans Local Directory

The Bowling Green post office compiles a city and rural directory for its own use. Carriers distribute slips for residents to write the requested information, and work on the directory will begin once slips are returned.

Associated Press Bowling Green

Whitlock Rites Highlight Longtime Richmond Citizen

James V Whitlock longtime Richmond resident died after months with Brights disease at 68 He lived on Tates Creek avenue previously near Baldwin He leaves a wife Miss Baker a daughter Mrs G C Stocker and son Newland Whitlock a Montana attorney Funeral Thursday 3 pm at his home with Dr I C McDougle officiating and burial in Richmond cemetery Pallbearers named RE Baker P S Whitlock Thomas Jones R R Burnam Sr E Milton M I Arbuckle

James Valentine Whitlock Richmond Tates Creek Avenue Bright Whitlock Baldwin Jexington Zoad Christian Church At Antioch Miss Baker Valley View G. C. Stocker Newland Whitlock Missoula Montana I. C. McDougle Richmond Cemtery RE. Baker P. S. Whitlock Thomas Jones R. R. Burnam Sr. E. Milton M. I. Arbuckle

Evans Mayor Ivans Makes Steady Recovery At Home

Lexington reports Mayor Ivans continues to improve resting upright and reading newspapers. He gains strength daily and friends hope to see him back home soon.

Lexington Ivans

Plymouth Rock Rededicated by President in Symbolic Plea for Brotherhood

President Harling rededicates Plymouth Rock as a symbol of real human brotherhood. Report notes unrelated incidents including inmates nearly escaping, a trainer halting tigers, arrests over stolen bonds, a large liquor seizure, hospital board indictments, a Paris woman’s death, wartime veteran Samuel Watkins buried, and carnival worker injured in Irvine.

Plymouth Rock Harling Monday State Reformatory Aurora Ilinois Ghiesgo Security Company Hardin County Varts State Central Hospital Lakeland State Board of Charities and Corrections Charlina Ball Paris Samuel Watkins Carlisle J. R. Samuels Irvine Clark County Hospital

Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati Louisville and Chicago

Packers three markets show declines with 25 cents lower in Cincinnati and Chicago markets softer. Cattle activity slow in Louisville with 300 head inactive. hogs steady, sheep $4 lower, lambs down to $10.50, tops reach $8 for cattle.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Lightning Misses Strother Park Chimney Strike

Strother Park a well known farmer on the Tate's Creek pike had a close call when lightning struck his chimney around 3 30 Wednesday. Bricks and rocks fell but Park escaped injury and the house did not catch fire. The chimney was torn to bits and repairs will be needed. A heavy rain accompanied the storm.

Strother Park Tate’s Creek Pike Park Mr. Park Quelkly

Local Social Roundup From Baldwin and Nearby Homes

Mr Rosa Broaddus hosted guests including Luther and Susan Isbell Walter and Sally Sanders and others. Amanda Burrus and family visited J D Jones. Ruth Burrus and Miss Coates traveled to Poosey Ridge. Bethel school shows good progress with Miss Rena Ward as principal.

Rosa Broaddus Luther Isbell Walter Sanders Broaddus H.C. Masters Wallace Kanatzar Iss Sallie Belle Hloward W. M. Burrus Amanda Million A. DD. Burrus J. D. Jones J. W. Jones Sailie Coates Poosey Ridge Charles ark = Griges Valley View Ruth Burrus Bethel Rena Ward Woodford Edna Lowly Eva Hres Ira’ Masters

Campaign appeal for Richmond police chief race 1921

A Richmond Kentucky city police chief candidate appeals to Democratic voters in a 1921 primary race. He pledges strict enforcement of laws, cleaner city governance, and seeks women voters’ support, signing as James Potts of Dykes Post No 32 American Legion.

Richmond American Legion Jesse Dykes Post James Potts

Produce Prices Offered for Immediate Sale at $90

The notice lists today’s produce prices for a gentle mare a runabout and harness priced at 90 dollars if taken immediately. Dr W D Pryor is located next door to the fire department.

W. D. Pryor

Berea Fair Races Postponed to Thursday by Rain

All roads lead to the Berea fair as races are moved to Thursday due to wet track conditions on Wednesday. Officials praise the fair organizers while big attendance is expected, with airplane flights, baby contests, and county office candidates anticipated to draw crowds.

Berea Fair Berea Fair Grounds F E. T. Fish The Daily Register Berea Floral Hall Ladies Work Johnson Fish Aaron Coates Conn Bureau of Health Standards C. I. Dey Udher

Danville Lays On Nine For Thursday Showdown

Red Roberts nine from Danville is set to play Richmond on Thursday. Local star Jim Parks will pitch, with Barker or Heber catching. Returnees include Jim Lackey and Earle Combs, joining a lineup confident to challenge Tot Frank.

Red” Roberts Danville Richmond Jim Parks Barker Irvine Heber Lexington Jim Lackey Earle Combs Frank Lexington Reos

Lost Brown Mare Mule Strayed From Home

Brown mare mule about 15 hands high strayed from home Saturday night. Reward for information. Shirley Parks 423 W. phone.

Shirley Parks

Boll Weevil Devastates Southern Cotton Crop in Low Condition

The South faces its weakest cotton condition since 1866 as boll weevil infestation cuts yields. Experts warn ongoing pest pressure and weather conditions threaten harvest prospects across key states.

South

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