Speeders Face Fines and Short Jail Term in City Court
City Judge G Murray Smith handed fines and brief jail terms to several drivers for speeding. James Park, colored, received 20 dollars plus costs and five days in jail after missing the trial. William Parks, white, paid 5 dollars and costs with a warning of possible five day jail on future offenses. Andrew Jackson, Hugh McHaffney, and Robert Watts faced fines or hearings. Nettie Hamilton was jailed 15 days for breach of the peace.
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G. Murray Smith
James Park
Parks
Smith
William Parks
White
Hugh McHaffney
Andrew Jackson
Andrew
Robert Watts
Nettie Hamilton
Will Luxon Burned In Garage Plant Boiler Blast
Will Luxon proprietor of the Lux on Garage suffered severe burns when the boiler at the vulcanizing plant exploded about 4 30 Tuesday afternoon. A piece of machinery struck his side and he was rushed to Pattie A. Clay Infirmary for treatment to determine the extent of injuries.
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Will Luxon
Luxon
Mr. Luxon
Pattie A. Clay
Ready To Start Again On Main Street Excavation
A large excavating machine has moved to West Main Street to work toward First Street while another unit operates on First and Irvine streets toward Second Street. The plan aims to shorten the overall street work and speed completion.
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Main Street
First Street
First
Irvine Streets
Second Street
Col Walker Fair Judge Heads to Leroy for Special Roles
Col Bob Walker travels to Leroy Illinois to serve as special judge in the light harness and saddle classes at the big fair. After the fair he will preside over a large registered stock sale.
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Col. Walker
Bob Walker
Leroy
Ilinois
Walker
Noted Actor James ONeill Dies at 70 in New London
James ONeill, veteran stage and screen actor, died at a New London hospital aged 70 after two months of illness. The obituary notes his long career and illness before death. The item includes an advertisement for Rockwood Coffee marketing phrases and a signature line from tf.-2D. B. McKinney Co.
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New London
Conn
James O'Neill
2D. B. McKinney Co
Local Flyweight Match Headed to Lexington Tonight
A number of local sports will travel to Lexington to view Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana defend his flyweight title against a young Kentucky foe from Louisville. The bout is expected to draw attention and will start at 8 o'clock this evening at Woodland Park.
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Lexington
Frankie Mason
Fort Wayne
Ind
Louisville
Woodland Park
Russians Capture Ciechannow Cutting Warsaw Danzig Line
Paris August 10 reports say Soviet forces seized the town of Ciechannow cutting the Warsaw Danzig railway line. The official dispatch confirmed the advancement and highlighted strategic rail disruption.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ciechanow
Warsaw- Danzig
Still Destroyed 13 Arrested In Prohibition Sweep
Prohibition Agent C. C. Winfrey reported one week of arrests in Pineville with destruction of a complete distilling plant including an 80 gallon copper still and another plant nearly complete. One still was destroyed August 5 and the second the next day.
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Prohibition
C. C. Winfrey
Pineville
Madison High Plans For A Manual Training Department
Prof J Howard Payne Madison superintendent, returns from Cincinnati area and announces winter plan to establish a real manual training department at Madison High. Wireless instruments will be provided. students anticipate future communications with surrounding cities and will provide power as needed. Several students already operate small home setups and show proficiency.
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Madison High School
J. Howard Payne
Cincinnati
Plan for Winter Activities At Richmond Post No 12
New officers of Jesse M. lesbians Post No 12, American Legion announce a busy winter in Richmond after the Louisville convention. The post aims to recruit eligible locals, establish better headquarters, and launch a fund raising program with entertainments including a minstrel show featuring local talent.
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Jesse M. Dykes
No. 12
American Legion
Richmond
Louisville
Special Examination Closed Saturday At Noon
At Caldwell high school a special meeting Friday and Saturday drew many applicants for county school vacancies. Local officials oversaw the test and grading will begin immediately to fill posts. Statewide special exams are underway with expectations of many schools gaining qualified instructors. Some candidates had been away from teaching for years. The examination closed at noon Saturday.
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Caldwell High School
Real estate activity picks up with multiple transfers in county
The Madigan county market shows a shift from quiet to active as several small land tracts and farms change hands. Notable sale rumors include Al Cornelison’s farm on Barnes Mill Pike for about 80 000 to a syndicate, while numerous transfers are recorded in the county clerk's office such as J F Berga to Agee and Tudor 79 acres for 20711 60 and Rebecca Adams to W H Metcalfe for 248 acres 6656 82, among others.
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al Cornelison
Barnes Mill Pike
Cornelison
Madigan
J. FE. Rergap
Agee and
Tudor
Sallie Noberis
Taft Newby
Noah Lunsford
Roy Burrell
R. N. Lanter
Goff Adams
Dillard Adams
Rebecca Adams
W. H. Metcalfe
David C. Metcalfe
Throngs Attend Gilead Services Daily Sermons
Large crowds fill the Gilead meetinghouse for daily eventing and day services led by Rev. Steger. The schedule lists morning and evening lectures from Monday through Saturday with titled readings and final sermon on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Sunday services conclude with morning and evening sessions.
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Gilead
Steger
Christ
Jesus
Israel
Suffrage Majority Claimed For Tennessee Legislature
Pro suffrage leaders in Nashville report pledges from enough legislators to secure a majority in both chambers. A telegram to the National Woman's Party headquarters here states the latest poll shows ratification forces with a three vote edge in the House and a one vote edge in the Senate.
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Washington
Nashville
Senate
House
Tennessee
National Woman’s Party
Kirksville Growing as Telephony Work Proceeds
Kirksville advances in telephone line construction as work continues residents anticipate restored service soon. Population changes and housing shifts near the thriving town are noted, though the report calls the growth sad.
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Kirksville
Livestock Markets Report Cincinnati Louisville August 10
The Cincinnati market shows cattle quiet hogs steady with prime lambs steady and top Jersey price $15.50. Louisville market reports cattle about steady, hogs active, sheep 1600 head steady with lamb prices at $12.50 to $13.00.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Top Jersey
Louisville
Weather Forecast For Kentucky
Local forecasters expect scattered thunder showers tonight and again Wednesday across Kentucky. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly, with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s to 60s.
Constable Poff Hearing Set In Murder Case
Constable Andy Poff, who killed Jasper Kirby at the Berea fair grounds, will face an examining trial next Tuesday at 9 am in Richmond. Judge W K Price ordered the hearing. Poff pleads not guilty through his attorneys A R Burnam and John Noland. Kirby family hires City Attorney J P Chenault and City Judge G Murray Smith to aid in prosecution.
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Andy Poff
Jasper Kirby
Berea Fair Grounds
Richmond
Lexington
W. K. Price
James W. Wagers
Robert B. Terrill
Poff
A. R
Kirby
J. P. Chenault
G. Murray Smith
Kentucky horses endure strenuous overland training run
Five Kentucky thoroughbreds under William Woodard at Boonesboro completed a demanding week long workout for the great eastern overland race covering 300 miles. They forded streams hurdled rough terrain to build endurance and overcome barriers. Trainers say two are nearing peak condition and all should be in top shape before shipment east for entry.
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Kentucky
William Woodard
Boonesboro
Timely Deluge Boosts Madison County Tobacco Prospects
Rain on Saturday night transformed much of Madison county tobacco into fields of promise, improving farmer confidence for a creditable crop. Corn acreage also shows early green growth, with many hoping the late drought effects subside as vegetation leaps forward.
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Madison County
Retail coal dealers form alliance to boost future shipments
W. W. Broaddus L. R. Blanton and Willoughby Brothers of Richmond attend the Central Kentucky Retail Coal Dealers Association meeting in Louisville. They plan a tighter co op with wholesalers to assure coal quality and better service as winter prices rise with freight increases. Local coal in Richmond sits around 15 dollars a ton, with some towns charging 16 dollars, and new freight rates may lift city prices.
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W. W. Broaddus
L. R. Blanton
Willoughby Brothers
Richmond
Central Kentucky
Louisville
Kentucky
Lexington
Tribbles Take Trip. One Recovering From Illness
Miss Nannie Tribble and Mrs. Willie Tribble toured Rockcastle and Garrard counties in a two horse wagon. Willie Tribble is recovering from acute Brights disease. Mrs. Lizzie Noland died at Dr Bushs hospital Winchester. Forest Eades moved to Union City. Rev G A Leichleiter and Deacon Brown visited the sick and dined with the Tribbles. Protracted meeting at Union City Baptist church begins August 15 with Bro G A Leichleiter preaching. All invited.
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Nannie Tribble
Willie Tribble
Rockcastle
Garrard
Bright
Lizzie Noland
Deacon Brown
Toronto
Canada
Baptist Church
Union City
G. A. Leichleiter
Big School Event At Valley View Friday
Valley View patrons gathered for the annual school business session led by teacher Cosby Duncan. The program included songs, scripture reading, and prayer before approving the date for purchasing method books and planning the entertainment, set for Saturday August 28.
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Valley View
Cosby Duncan
Prof Payne Returns and Still Boosts for Reds
Prof J Howard Payne of Richmond city schools and his family spent ten days near Covington Fort Thomas and Cincinnati returning home. Payne reports a pleasant recrea tion and continues to back the Cincinnati Reds.
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J. Howard Payne
Richmond
Covington
Fort Thomas
Cincinnati
Payne
Cincinnati Reds
Owensboro Population Rises by 1413 in Census
Aug 10 report from Washington shows Owensboro Kentucky with a population of 17,424 up 1,413 people or 88 percent. The census data highlight a significant growth trend for the city.
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Associated Press
Washington
Owensboro, Ky
Madison County canvass tallies key congressional race
Madison County election officials led by Sheriff Whitlock and two others released the official counts from last Saturday’s canvass. Col Frank L Ripy led with 1019 votes, Judge Ralph Gilbert 342, and Private George T Davis 137. A Boyle County entrant scored 15 votes overall.
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Madison County
Eection
Court House
P. S. Whitlock
C. B. Terrill
E. C. Million
Frank L. Ripy
Ralph Gilbert
George T. Davis
W. Il. Edwads
Boyle County
Boyle
Gilbert
Courier-Journal
Ripy
Courier- Journal
Frank Ripy
Lawrence
W. ¥. Kash
Jackson
Sam Hurst
DeLando Delights Richmond Audiences At Opera House
DeLando mystic seer and crystal gazer opened a week at the Richmond Opera House to a large crowd. He answered questions with striking accuracy and claimed world war foresight and Kaiser downfall, reading minds and characters with ease. He has been sought by major firms to pick trusted personnel based on his abilities.
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DeLando
Richmond Opera House
DeLande
Ashe
Street Work Plan Changes Saturday in Richmond
Superintendent W N Glover alters the street excavation plan in Richmond. He will retrace on Main street and lay asphalt from Lancaster avenue to First street before starting on First and East Main streets to avoid interrupting traffic and merchant business.
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W. N. Glover
Richmond
Main Street
First
East Main
Trafic
First Street
Main
First Streets
Giver
Lancaster Avenue
Improvement in Horn Crop Shown in August Grain Report
Washington reports July gains in corn and other crops with a projected total corn yield of 3,003,000,000 bushels and wheat at 795,006,000. Potatoes, tobacco, and hay show larger forecasts. August 1 crop conditions are listed for oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, and other staples. Oats left on farms August 1 total an estimated 56,420,000 bushels, down from last year.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Band of gypsies back in Richmond area seeks land purchases
A traveling group known as the band of gypsies has spent much of the past month around Richmond. They have returned and one member reportedly inquired about land south of the city. Another member displayed a bank book showing 18,000 dollars in a southern bank and said this could buy a home.
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Richmond
Expect Big Horse Sale on September Court Day
Dealers anticipate a large stock of horses and mules at the September court day as summer work concludes and the social horse power is disposed of for the winter.
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Gvork
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Price
Constable Poff
Reds
Boston
Prof. Payne
Owensboro
Gongede
Ripy Day Court
Bearwallow
Sau
Kainestoinor
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