Confession in Fatal Crop Dispute Murder Case
John Shumaker Jr at Clark county jail confessed to shooting and killing his father John Shumaker Sr over crop disputes in Kentucky. His 19-year-old twin brothers Hobart and Herbert testified to the killing and witnessed the shooting.
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Associated Press
Winchester
John Shumaker, Jr
Dan Insko
Wallace Strode
John Shum Ker
Monda
Holterman
Shumaker
Hobart
Herbert
John, Jr
John Shumaker
Kidville
Clark County
John
H. Clay Hodgkin
James Men
Estill County
John Jr
Estil
George Ruperd
Lexington Illiteracy Rate Reports 3,207 Residents Unable to Write
The report states nine percent of Lexington's population is illiterate and 3,207 residents cannot write. The figures highlight a literacy gap impacting the city.
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Lexington
Mitchell Sues for Nomination After Mayor Evans’ Death
Jeff Mitchell sues in circuit court seeking to be declared the Democratic mayoral nominee after Mayor L P Evans died within two days of re nomination. The suit seeks a mandamus to compel the County Board of Election Commissioners to issue the nomination certificate. Local supporters note Evans had no campaign expenses. others say expenses were paid by friends. The case references Kentucky law barring defeated primary candidates from running in the same year and discusses possible penalties for failing to file expense statements.
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L. P. Evans
Jeff Mitchell
Circuit
Evans
R. C. Oldham
Mitchell
Circuit Court
County Board of Election Commissioners
Ivans
Ievans
Oldham
L. P Evans
Tech
The
Legis
Wiggins Moves to Larger Quarters
The E. S. Wiggins Wholesale Grocery Company leases Letcher warehouse on East Main and moves to operate there. E. S. and J. W. Wiggins plan to hire many salesmen to cover the eastern state, aiming to expand and be recognized as a comer in the industry.
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E. S. Wiggins
Letcher
East Main Street
E. S
J. W.wiggins
Netcher
Van Benton Endorses Dem Sheriff Candidate
After the county electors counted the results, Elmer Deatherage won the sheriff nomination by 152 votes. Van Benton praised the nominee and urged friends to support the Democratic ticket for November.
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van Benton
Councilman ONeill Tipped for Mayor in Richmond
The City Council meets in special session to elect a new Mayor to fill the late Leslie Evans term. Citizens favor Councilman William ONeill, who hinted the appointee may donate the remaining salary to Mrs Evans and her family. Kentucky statutes grant the Council broad power to appoint and act promptly due to city business.
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Richmond
Leslie P. Ev
William O'Neil
Americans Freed From Russian Prisons Reach Reval
A Bolshevist car brought six released Americans to Reval where the Red Cross provided clothing. Soviet authorities hold a list of 100 other Americans in Russian jails and will offer exit once relief work begins.
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Associated Press
Reval
Esthenia
American Red Cross
Russia
Shooting follows primary in Logan
Sheriff James Taylor, 42, was shot in Logan City Park by Hershell Ballance amid post primary tensions. Taylor expected to recover. Ballance guarded the courthouse for anti-Rhea forces. Eyewitnesses say the exchange began at 8 pm after the elections. Will Riley, deputy sheriff, was assaulted during the disturbance.
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Ly Associated Press
Russellville
James Taylor
Hershell Ballance
Ballance
Court House
anti-Rhea
Taylor
Rhea
Tayolr
Will Riley
John Duckins
Olmstead
City Licenses Past Due Notice by License Committee
City licenses are overdue and must be paid immediately by order of the License Committee. Claude Devore, Chief of Police. 1893t
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Claude Devore
How They Voted in Magisterial Races Primaries
Official counts released by the Election Commissioners show results from the Democratic and Republican magisterial primary races. The document outlines each candidate’s totals and party breakdowns, reflecting the competitive contests across jurisdictions.
Richmond Masonic Visit to Hazard Sparks Local Interest
The Richmond Masonic team visiting Hazard Sunday conferred the third degree on 23 candidates and toured Perry county sights including a planned $250,000 hotel and paved streets. Several locals noted the coal mine tour as a unique experience.
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Richmond
Hazard
Perry County
Something To Think About A Cecil B DeMille Picture
A Cecil B DeMille Paramount film titled Something To Think About is praised as a picture with a soul and a vital theme. The production is described as massive with an exceptional cast, and patrons say it may be seen again for profit to the spectator. Shown yesterday at the local theatre in Richmond, it is declared the best Miss Ward has brought to town and will be shown again tonight.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Miss Ward
Richmond
Funeral for Mayor L. P. Evans Draws City in Mourning
City officials and hundreds gather at First Baptist church to honor Mayor L. P. Evans. Dr. Olin Greer speaks of Evans’s generosity and duty while the casket lies in state, then he is laid to rest at Richmond cemetery amid floral tributes and a choir.
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L. P. Evans
First Baptist Church
Richmond Cemetery
Baptist Church
Denomination
O. Olin Greer
Evan
Richmond
Leslie Evans
T. D. Chenault, Jr
Mary Bolton
Will Arnold
Dr. Green
Mother Earth
Sheriff Arrests Illinois Governor After Capitol Siege
Springfield August 100 nov Len Smail of Illinois resisted arrest on indictments accusing embezzlement and conspiracy. After three weeks he surrendered to Sheriff Vies ter at the courthouse once bonds were posted. The governor claimed innocence amid protests of persecution while facing charges of defrauding the state of about 2 million dollars and treasurer-related fund interest issues.
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Springfield
Len Smail
Ilinois
Pucsda
Viester
Dhirgus
Sargamon
Abrahan Lincoln
Awuzit
Prof Myers Sale and Irvine Auction Next Week
Prof Myers sold his household goods Wednesday afternoon with high bids. Long Tom Chenault will travel to Irvine next week to auction the belongings of Mr Dan Wallace.
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Long Tom Chenault
Prof. Myers
Long Tom
Irvine
Dan Wallace
Two Boys Arrested in Calf Theft Slaughter Case
In Athens Ohio two boys were arrested for theft and slaughter of a calf claimed to feed five younger siblings. In Pike County election officers delayed results from six precincts leaving nominations unknown.
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Athens
Ohio
Pike County
Livestock Market Report Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati markets on August 10 show cattle strong and light hogs 25 cents lower with lambs steady. Chicago hogs down 15 cents and lambs steady. Louisville listings note 300 cattle, 1,600 hogs active, 2,000 sheep unchanged, lambs 25 cents lower to 10.00 10.25 per head.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Kentucky Weather Update Partly Cloudy and Warmer Tonight
Kentucky forecast shows partly cloudy skies and a warmer night with possible showers in the northwest. Thursday expects more showers and thunderstorms across the state.
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North West
Republicans Move to Repeal Excess Profits Tax
The House Ways and Means Committee led by Fordney agreed to repeal the excess profits tax and income surtaxes above 32 percent, effective January 1 for taxes, and to end freight and passenger transport taxes as of January 1 next year. The panel also plans a 5 percent rise in the normal corporate income tax to 15 percent, keeping the $2,000 corporate exemption.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
White House
Prominent Boyle Tobaccanist Dies in Lexington Hospital
Danville Ky August Loc W Jett a widely known tobacco grower of Boyle County died today in a Lexington hospital after stomach trouble. He was the originator of Jett s tobacco seed and was about 66 years old.
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Ity Associated Press
Danville, Ky
W. Jett
Boyle County
Lexington Hospital
Jett
HES OF LEXINGTON HERE THURSDAY
The Richmond town team meets Lexington Reps on Thursday at Normal field. Richmond aims to halt a nine game win streak as Jim Park pitches for the locals against his former team. The lineup remains largely the same from the Danville game last Thursday.
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Richmond
Lexington
Jim Park
Reos
Danville
Frank
Lancaster
Spurgin Not Arrested, Police Telegram Says
An Associated Press telegram from Chihuahua City denies that Warren G. Spurgin, the missing Chicago banker, is jailed there. It states he is near Chihuahua City but not yet apprehended, clearing a rumor of his arrest.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Warren G. Spurgin
Chicago
Kidney support pills promise relief for overworked organs
If they could stop and rest your kidneys have worked every minute of your life. They cannot stop and rest. Foley Widney Pills help restore regular and normal action of kidneys and bladder and remove the cause of trouble. Prompt in action and tonic in effect. aug
Turtle Soup and Hudepoth’s Beer at L. N. Restaurant
Turtle Soup and Hudepoth’s Beer will be served tonight at the L. N. Restaurant. The brief note lists items and dining option for patrons tonight.
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Hudepoth
Cash for Spare Time Ad Offer
An odd 1893 classified notice from King-Winston Products Co of St. Louis invites households to buy free samples and ad matter, promising cash for spare time. The address given is 3122 California Ave, St. Louis, Missouri.
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King-Winston Products Co
California_Ave
St. Louis
Stray Heifers Found, Owner Sought by Proof of Ownership
Two stray heifers were found at a residence on July 1. The finder, G. R. Spurth, offers return upon proving ownership and payment all charges. Contact 355-M.
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G. R. Spurth
Youngster Wrecks Garage Lamp Post In Town Crash
Judge W. k K Price and son John Will Price were involved when a touring car struck the Main and Second street lamp post at about 11 PM Tuesday. The car wrecked, another nearby auto damaged, and the son was bruised and later carried to his father’s Burnamwood home. The lamp globe shattered and the post snapped at the base.
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Main
Second Streets
W. K K. Price
John Will Price
Southern National Bank
State Bank and Trust Co
Young Price
Burnamwood
West Main Street
Glyndon Hotel
Judge Price
Ile
Women to face court over theft at 16 cent store
Nettie Hampton and Annie IChenault, Black women, will appear in police court Friday night facing petit larceny and disorderly conduct after being found in a 5 and 10 cent store Tuesday morning. Officials say they resisted arrest while three others were involved, including a Black woman with an ice pick.
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Nettie Hampton
Annie Ichenault
Ccity
Record Prices Hit New High at Saratoga Stables
R. L. Gerry paid 12000 dollars for a bay thoroughbred colt at Saratoga stables, setting a new top price for the season. Kentucky collected 170692.69 dollars in oil taxes for the year ending June 30. Washington predicts a month long Congressional recess starting late this week.
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R. L. Gerry
Saratoga Stables
Kentucky
Washington
Congress
Robbery Ends in Shootout Kills Two in Memphis
Two men died and a third was seriously wounded in a gun battle with four masked robbers who tried to take an $8,500 bag from a car company employee as he entered the plant in Memphis Tennessee this forenoon. A police officer was among the deceased.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ice Cream Supper At Calvary Baptist Church
The Calvary Baptist Church ladies invite all to an ice cream supper on Friday evening at 7 30 on the church lawn. Everyone is welcome.
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Ladies of the Calvary Baptist Church
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Navanaugh
Moberly
Burnam
Pevis
Crutcher
High Point
Cottonburg
Waco
Brassfield
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Crooksville
Bobtown
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Berea
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Spurgin
Renaker Poultry Company
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