Ripy Urged as Democratic Candidate for Congress
A Madison County call urges Col. Frank Ripy to run for Congress. The piece lauds the Democratic platform and war service, asserts Ripy’s stance against slavery, polygamy, and liquor sales, and claims he can defeat incumbent King Swope in November. It urges vot ers to back Ripy next Saturday.
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Frank Ripy
San Francisco
Col. Ripy
Madison County
Congress
United States
King Swope
Richmond Schools Stand Among Foremost City Institutions
Census figures show 1,827 students in Richmond schools with 924 white and 403 colored pupils. Madison High undergoes modernization with manual training and wireless studies, positioning it to lead among Kentucky city high schools. City officials note steady growth, ongoing improvements, and strong desire for modern facilities to ensure equal opportunity for all students.
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Richmond
Madison High School
Local Church Revival and Social Notes
Dreyfus Reverend Freeman held services at the Christian church Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Addie Rucker visited Miss Lucy Kidwell. Mr and Mrs Cris Winkler stayed with brother Tom Winkler Sunday. Roy Robinson and Chester Coyle left for Ohio Monday. Mr Rivas Lai returned from Detroit. Mrs Luther Kimbrel went to Gibson hospital Monday. John Parrish came home from Pennsylvania Saturday. Miss Effie Ashcraft visits Lexington this week. Mrs Dora Lamb returned home in Ohio. Rev Lunsford began a revival here Monday night.
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Rev. Freeman
Christian Church
This Place
Addie Rucker
Lucy Kidwell
Cris Winkler
Tom Winkler
Roy Robinson
Chester Coyle
Ohio
Rivas Lai
Detroit
Mich
Luther Kimbrel
Gibson Hospital
John Parrish
Pennsylvania
Effie Ashcraft
Lexington
Dora Lamb
Rev
Lunsford
Police Court Session Heard Friday at City Hall
The city police court will meet Friday night at city hall with several cases on the docket. Alleged speeders and assault and battery cases are expected, and City Judge G. Murray Smith anticipates a busy session.
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G. Murray Smith
Prof J R Robinson in London on business this week
Professor J R Robinson travels to London this week on business affairs tied to his university role and ongoing collaborations with British colleagues. The trip highlights international academic exchanges and research planning.
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J.R. Robinson
London
Opening East Main Street Toward Public Use Boosted By More Workmen
The East Main street project from Collins street east three blocks, delaying busy traffic, will reopen soon as labor crews increase. Some workers briefly left trenches Saturday due to extreme heat, but the water company aims to finish quickly.
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East Main
Collins Street
Water Company
Akron couple welcomes grandson named for grandfather
Mr and Mrs Garnett Lowry of Akron Ohio announce the arrival of a handsome baby boy on July 28 The child has been named for his grandfather J A Lowry who resides at Baldwin
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Garnett Lowry
Akron
Ohio
J. A. Lowry
Baldwin
Ground broken for new buildings at Eastern Kentucky Normal School
Construction begins on the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School campus with local contractors to build a new girls dormitory housing 112, dining facilities, and a rear annex to the boys dormitory adding 70 more accommodations. Local supervision will be by a local superintendent.
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C.A. Rawlings
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
Sullivan Hall
New Building Plans Address Boarders at Normal School
Officials at the Normal School discuss new building plans but admit they will not quickly fix crowded conditions. Many Richmond students refuse to stay in town due to lack of definite housing and continued demand for available rooms. Applications have already been received for some of the new rooms.
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Normal School
Richmond
Aged Citizen Christopher C Tudor Dies After Stroke
Christopher C Tudor age ninety is dead at his daughter Louise Haden home in Million after a long paralysis. He suffered the stroke six years ago and leaves Mrs Haden and several grandchildren. The burial was at the family graveyard Tuesday afternoon.
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Christopher C. Tudor
Louise Haden
Mrs.Haden
Ladies Return From Mammoth Cave Excursion
Misses Gornelia and Ethlyn Wilson Orena Duncan R. Dunbar and friends completed a trip to Mammoth Cave and are back from the outing with memories and stories to share.
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Gornelia
Ethlyn ‘Wilson
Orena Duncan
R. Dunbar
Mammoth Cave
Young Nelson Tops Richmond Gasoline Sales Record
Charles Nelson, a youthful Standard Oil salesman in Richmond, reports 26 715 gallons sold to local customers in the past month, the largest single sale among the company’s Richmond staff. The month is expected to set a new high for gasoline consumption with more autos and farm machinery in use, and tax revenue from the sale is anticipated to rise.
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Charles Nelson
Standard Oil Company
Richmond
Nelson
Young Nelson
Tons of Stone Daily From Quarry
Daily 90 tons of crushed stone are removed from local quarries but no noticeable dent is made. Upon completing city paving, supply will be loosened for crushing, leaving quarries similar to their original state. Explosions draw attention as 40 percent dynamite used on surface work and 60 percent below. No accidents reported under expert supervision.
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Ripy
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Washington City
Richmond Schools
Kentucky
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Eleni Smee
Ection
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Main Street
Eastern Normal
New York City
Holland
Frank L
RSP
Colored High School
E. M. Emery
J. W. Cobb
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