Bribe Offer Alleged in Whisky Ring Probe
Louis V. Cohen president of Tunnel Trading Company was arrested in Oakley Cincinnati after offering Chief Prohibition Agent Flora a $5,000 bribe for protection in whisky operations. He pleaded not guilty and posted $25,000 bond. Flora called it an entering wedge and said more results may follow. Cohen is tied to a nationwide whisky ring with Cincinnati links.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Louis V. Cohen
Cmpany
New York
Oakley
Flora
Cohen
Whisky Ring
Rum Runners Clash In Newport Bootlegging Night
Two gangs exchanged pistol fire in Newport Kentucky and Clifton last night creating terror among residents. Motor trucks appeared and transfers to touring cars followed, sparking belief the violence was tied to nighttime bootlegging operations.
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Associated Press
Newport
Clifton
M'Cormack at Pellegra Meeting
Washington August 4 health officials from a dozen southwest states and Surgeon General Cummings met to discuss pellagra in a closed session. Some state officials said they would dispute figures and claim the disease was serious in their territories.
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Associated Press
Washington
Health Board
Southwest States
Cummings
Public Health Service
McCormack
Kentucky
President Harding Takes Brief Rest at Vacation Spot
President Harding and Secretary of War John W Weeks enjoy a quiet midweek pause sleeping late and playing golf. He plans to move on to Lancaster New Hampshire today for continued vacation rest.
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Harding
John W. Weeks
Wolf
Lancaster
N. H
For Sale Overland Model 4 Roadster Waco Ky
For sale a used Overland model four roadster under 1000 miles. Contact Vaylor and Rucker in Waco Kentucky. Price not listed.
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Vaylor and Rucker
Waco
Weather Update for Kentucky Fair Through Friday
Kentucky fair tonight is mainly clear with mild conditions. The forecast suggests slightly warmer temperatures continuing Friday with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Clay City Man Buys Winchester Bank
Winchester Kentucky August 4 A T Whitt of Clay City and associates have purchased the Winchester Bank from the estate of I H Witherspoon. Whitt will serve as president and the price was not disclosed.
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Clay City
Winchester Bank
Associated Press
Winchester, Ky
A. T. Whitt
I. H. Witherspoon
Whitt
Mrs Susan Tevis Dies At Near Waco In 89th Year
Mrs Susan Tevis died at her home near Waco early Thursday morning in her 89th year. widow of Noah Tevis she is survived by three sons E R Tevis Richard Tevis and Clifton Tevis all of the county. She was a longtime member of Flatwoods Christian church and ready to meet her Savior. Funeral Friday at three o clock at her home conducted by Dr D H Matherly burial in family burying ground.
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Susan Tevis
Waco
Noah Tevis
Messrs. E. R. Tevis
Richard Tevis
Clifton Tevis
D. H. Matherly
the Homie
Government expenses to rise unless taxes are cut
Secretary Mellon told the House Ways and Means Committee that ordinary government expenses must be reduced by more than 250 million dollars this year to avoid new taxes. He estimated total government costs at 4.55 billion, with 3.83 billion to be raised by taxation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
Thuse
Ways and Means
Miss Cherry Narrowly Escapes Bullet Hit
A spent bullet likely saved Miss Josephine Cherry of Bowling Green from harm when an attempted car theft by an unknown man prompted Officer W. C. Poston to fire. The bullet shattered a window at Dr. H. H. Cherry’s home three blocks away and struck the bed where Miss Cherry slept but caused no injuries.
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Josephine Cherry
Jowling Green
Western Normal School
W. C. Poston
B. CC. White
H. H. Cherry
Richmond Voter Nominates Z A Boen for Chief of Police
A Richmond resident and lifelong Democrat, Z A Boen declares candidacy for Chief of Police in the August primary. He pledges to enforce city and state law, cooperate with health and public service bodies, and station officers across all city districts including distant areas, to safeguard morals, safety, and property.
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Richmond
City Board of Health
Africa
Court House Square R
Splendid Exhibits At Berea Fair Impress Visitors
The Berea Fair opened with praise for its finest exhibits yet, despite rain lowering attendance. Judges delayed prizes due to a downpour but awards noted include best sponge cake and other bakery, cheeses, pies, breads, and livestock honors. The second day's program features cattle, dairy, sheep, colt, saddle, pony rings, and track races with purses up to 150 dollars.
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Berea Fair
Daily Register
Berea
Lena Dickerson
W. Lb
Brandenburg
I. L. Cosby
R. C. Boggs
P. M. Smyer
William Arbuckle
T. J. Mason
Tom Powers
Wim. Arbuckle
Annie Duerson
Hugh Samuels
Wm. Arbuckle
Sam Mason
John McWilliams
J. B. Stouffer
Bettie Parrish
East Main Street
Robi. Walker, Jr
Richmond
Bob. Walker
Chas. Duerson
Wm Arbuckle
Robert Duerson
Ist
Wain. Duerson
Baby contest at Berea fair draws twenty entries
The Berea fair featured a baby contest with twenty entrants under two years old. Alma Cochran, 11 months, won $5 for best weight and measurements, while Harry Lee Francis, 12 months, earned $5 for most sensibly dressed summer baby. Francis received honorable mention in better babies, nearly meeting normal child benchmarks.
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Berea Fair
Alma Cochran
Ed Cochran
Harry Lee
Harry Francis
Paint Lick
Francis
Hitchcock Presses Digtation Claim Over President
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska charges President Harding with negative dictation to defeat bipartisan legislation. He cites opposition to the Norris agriculture bill and the soldiers bonus measure as evidence of presidential interference versus party pledges.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Karding
Senate
Pendineg Committee
Vill
Wilson
Itchcock
S Wison
Hi Harding
Mr. Harding
Injury from 28 Year Old Farm Accident Causes Death
Miemingsburg Ky August 4 After suffering for 28 years Ed ward Cochran 9 died at his Elizaville home. In 1893 a horse drawing the binder fell on him while harvesting wheat at the Cochran farm near Tilton crushing his foot. He never recovered and his death was attributed to the injury.
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Miemingsburg
Edward Cochran
Elizaville
Cochran
Tilton
Organ Removed From Bald Hill Church For Harmony
Carlisle Ky August 4 Public notice from the lone remaining officer of Bald Hill church says the organ blamed for the church’s downfall has been moved out this week. He says it was the only way Bald Hill could stand and hopes those offended will return. The minister’s back salary is the first duty of the congregation.
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Carlisle
Bald Thi Church
Bald Hill Church
Local Social Notes From Terrill Area
William Park visited Perryville Kentucky friends. Mayme Daugherty from London joined local gatherings. Mr and Mrs William Whitlock of Newby spent weekend with relatives. Ava Carum and Jessie Gentry visited Una Rogers. Preaching at Still Station schoolhouse Sunday afternoon August 7. Simpson Rogers of Lexington staying with Mr and Mrs Jule Rogers. Ethel Carum ill but improving.
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William Park
Perryville
Mayme Daugherty
London
Wm. Whitlock
Newby
Ava Carum
Jessie Gentry
Una Rogers
Still Station School House
Simpson Rogers
Lexington
Jule Rogers
Ethel Carum
Mayor Evans Race in Hands of His Friends
A letter from Mayor Evans to his supporters requests continued loyalty through the campaign. He thanks the people of Richmond for kindness and notes illness prevents in-person contact, signing from Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
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Evans
Richmond
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
Bold hold up of P O messenger at Wood River
Three bandits held up post office messenger Tommy Feladio at Wood River Illinois near St Louis. They wrested three mail pouches from him as he pushed a cart toward the post office. One pouch reportedly contained 100000 dollars for the Standard Oil refinery. An abandoned car and a rifled pouch were later found near Edwardsville Illinois.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Tommy Freladio
Woodriver
Ill
Here
Standard Oil
Feladio
Edwardsville Il
Commissioner Blair orders probe into Internal Revenue Bureau leaks
Commissioner David TH Blair announces an official investigation of leaks at the Internal Revenue Bureau. He vows severe punishment for any employee found guilty, signaling strict accountability and potential disciplinary or legal actions.
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David TH. Blair
Internal Revenue Bureau
Final appeal to Richmond voters for Ward 3 council seat
Personal appeal by Chas M Martin for election to Richmond City Council Ward 3. He pledges moral right leadership, strict enforcement of law, prudent spending, fair licensing, and aid for tax burdens while seeking women voters' support.
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Richmond
Chas. M. Martin
Golden Dream Coffee Ad Seeks Grocer Shelf Presence
An advertisement promotes Golden Dream Coffee with a claim it tastes better and goes further. The copy urges readers to obtain the product from their grocer and uses bold phrasing to catch attention.
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Golden Dream
Livestock Market News Cincinnati and Louisville Reports
Cattle in Cincinnati markets quiet while hogs hold steady and lambs rise. Chicago prices show hogs 15 lower and lambs strong. Louisville totals show 300 cattle slow and 1,200 hogs steady with 2,000 sheep weak and lambs at 10.25 dollars.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
GOING AFTER BASE BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Jesse M. Dykes Post of the American Legion held its annual officer election in the club room of the Southern National Bank. Nine arrangements were made to attend the State Convention at Lexington September 1 and 2. The legionnaires plan to take a 20 piece band and their baseball team to the meeting and will prove they have the best Legion team in the state. The band furnished music for a record attendance and refreshments were served. Officers elected: Post Commander Charles George, Vice Commander Spears Shurley, Adjutant OC Gentry, Finance Officer Luther Powell, Sergeant at Arms Arnold Turpin, Executive Committee Joe Sarnett O. Hume James Leeds Traveld Oldham.
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Jesse M. Dykes
The
American Legion
Southern National Bank
Lexington
Legionaitres
American Region
Charles George
Spears Shurley
Gentry
Luther Powell
Arnold
Turpin
Joe Sarnett
Hume
James
Leeds
Oldham
Bee Causes Auto Wreck In Frankfort
In Frankfort on August 4 a car driven by Hellenbach a confectioner from Shelbyville was wrecked when a honey bee stung his leg causing him to grab the wheel and crash into a tree. The left front wheel fender and frame were damaged.
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Frankfort
Siellenbach
Shelbyville
Hellenbach
Tiollenbach
Tle
Porter Returns to Prohibition Work in Kentucky
J Sherman Porter of Lexington, chief Prohibition Inspector for Kentucky, moves to Owensboro to succeed James Pendleton as editor of the Owensboro Messenger. Pendleton vacationing, Porter will practice law and enforcement in Kentucky and make law enforcement addresses under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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J. Sherman Porter
Lexington
Kentucky
Owensboro
James Pendleton
Owensboro Messenger
Pendleton
Porter
Hickentucky
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Edensburg Man Claimed Boone Line Dies at Home
Edensburg Washington August 4 John B Jones reportedly a grandson of Daniel Boone died at his home Friday. He was born in Kentucky in 1843.
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Edensburg
Wash
John B. Jones
Daniel Boone
Mr. Jones
Kentucky
Democratic Primary Vote Heads for Madison County
The Democratic primary in Madison County draws heavy interest with over 9 000 ballots printed. Polls run 6 am to 4 pm on Saturday and results are expected quickly via precinct phone reports to the Daily Register, which will publish updates as votes are counted.
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Daily Register
Madison County
Daily Register Office
Richmond
Two Sales of Town Property
Freeman Realty Company completed two local real estate sales this week. Leonard Materly bought a Smith Balard lot for $550, arranged for M. dl. Wells. Finley Hall sold a Maberly Avenue house to Hardin Smith of Sidney, Ohio. Manager L. W. Dunbar notes more attractive transactions underway.
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Freeman Realty Company
Leonard Materly
Smith-Balardtrees
M. dl. Wells
Finley Hall
West Irvine
Maberly Avenue
Hardin Smith
Sidney
L. W. Dunbar
Richmond Citizens Back Claude Devore For Chief Of Police
A city voters group urges peers to reelect Claude Devore as Chief of Police citing his past court demeanor and law enforcement record. The appeal asks residents to visit polls Saturday and endorse the officer with strong support.
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Claude Devore
Devore
Public Safety Department
Richmond
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