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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
In Nashville on August 13 the suffrage supporters won a preliminary victory as a motion to table the minority report urging no action on ratification of the federal amendment was tabled by 23 to 10. Seventy-seven votes were needed for ratification in the Senate, and authorities greeted the session with packed galleries as debate loomed.
London conference voices strong opposition to aiding Poland. British Labor resolves to resist any military intervention against Soviet Russia and welcomes Russia's pledge of Poland's independence.
The Dungannon district expands tobacco farming with three times prior acreage as landowners invest in new sheds and barns. The Mason farm east of town starts the record growth with a new barn under construction, while the Black Chenault and Chenault farms add more tobacco structures and acreage despite lumber shortages.
About 3 million Americans of Polish birth or extraction have been asked to join a nationwide demonstration next Sunday in 150 cities to show gratitude for U S policy toward Poland, announced by the American Committee for the Defense of Poland in New York.
Dayton reports Capt. R. W. Schroeder sails for Europe to pilot a plane in the Gordon Bennett race in France next month. The air craft was shipped from New York and Mrs. Schroeder accompanies him, hoping for victory in the international trophy event.
Mrs. Edna Marion of Detroit 45 confessed to police that she kept multiple cases of quarts at her home and drank about five bottles daily stating she is very fond of liquor.
The mayor of Cork Ireland was arrested after being found attending a Sinn Fein meeting. Police detained him as part of a crackdown on political gatherings. The incident occurred amid rising tensions between authorities and Irish nationalist groups.
Forecasters expect thundershowers likely this evening and again Saturday with little change to temperatures.
Cincinnati markets show cattle steady hogs steady while other cattle categories move slowly with Chicago prices at 250 higher. Louisville notes 300 cattle slow unchanged 8690 hogs active unchanged 1300 sheep lower by 6.50 with lambs unchanged.
James Deering of Covington died Thursday after suffering a stroke days earlier in Covington infirmary. The 76 year old former Madison county resident belonged to the Red House Methodist church. Funeral from Red House church Saturday at 11:30 with interment in Richmond cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children: James Grover and Thomas in Covington Walter and Charles in Richmond and daughter Mrs C W Davis near Richmond.
Miss Mary DeWitt Snyder and Miss Sarah Blanding of New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics traveled to Richmond to promote an organized floating camp Aug 18 to Sep 1. The trip starts at Clay's Ferry on a covered barge with 160 miles of river scenery. Opportunities open for local young women with limited accommodations, applications due Aug 16. Activities include horseback riding rifle shooting swimming and athletic programs to keep campers busy.
W. R. Parke died Thursday morning after a lingering illness at his parents’ home on Hallie Irvine street. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Friday at 10 o’clock. Interment followed in Richmond cemetery with pallbearers Alex Turpin Andrew Turpin Russel Parke Gilbert Parke C B Parke and Robert Benton.
Prof. E. L. West of Tuscumbia Alabama has been appointed and accepted the principalship of the Paint Lick Consolidated Schools. He comes highly recommended as a teacher.
The Madison County clerk's office issued licenses to several couples. William Eversole, 52, farmer of Valley View, and Minnie Guess, 45, of White Hall. Collins Isaacs, 21, White Hall, and Bertie Briniger, 16, Richmond daughter of Mr and Mrs William Briniger. John Wailer McNelley, 28, Rockford, and Mary Smith, 23, Berea. George Renfrow, 27, Valley View, and Sarah Kelly, 22, Cuzick.
Mrs J L Brinkham killed her husband in Milwaukee claiming overwhelming love kept her from letting another come between them.
Sixty college girls in Boston and nearby areas spend time sharing historical tales with children on the streets, engaging youngsters with local lore.
Congressman Alben W. Barkley of Paducah will speak in Madison county on August 21 in Richmond on behalf of Cox Roosevelt and Gilbert. The Kentuckian is described as a magnetic eloquent speaker who has played a major role in national affairs and leads the state delegation.
The Tate's Creek Association holds a two day meeting at Mt Tabor Baptist church Paint Lick August 24 25 with Moderator Eleator Tudor of Richmond presiding and Clerk A T Ross to hear reports on the 75 million dollar campaign fund. Edward Feathergill Berea treasurer lectures on progress and Rev O O Green Richmond chairs the executive committee delivering talks on the fund's impact.
Frequent rains halt extensive improvement work across Madison County. Two scores of tobacco barns under construction face delays from lumber shortages and weather. Road projects stalled, forcing workers to take a forced vacation as County Road Engineer Baxter worries about late finishes.
Louisville experiences numerous thefts targeting valuables with diamonds and silk shirts reported among stolen loot. Police investigate rising burglary incidents across the city.
A report states a new crew has been obtained in the Coughlin kidnapping case. Details on suspects or motives remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Paris reports the French government will send a note to the United States expressing pleasure that French and American views on the Russo Polish situation are in complete accord. This reflects aligned diplomatic positions as of August 13.
Vedda Ballard Williams died in Asheville North Carolina on August 11 after months of tuberculosis She was 14 and the daughter of Edd Williams and his wife The family had stayed in Asheville hoping for a climate cure Survivors include her parents two sisters Willie and Norma Price Williams and many relatives and friends mourning a young life filled with promise
County report by Clerk Jennings Maupin shows 276090 gallons used by Madison County vehicles in July the highest on record and a clear rise from June. Officials suggest dealers may underreport sales and state investigators may pursue prosecutions for suspected violations of gasoline tax reporting.
Official census figures announce Marion County Indiana containing Indianapolis with a population of 346 061. This marks an 84 400 increase over the 1910 census and a 32 percent gain.
Willie Gardner, a soldier killed in Coblenz Germany last August, was buried with military honors in Pythian Grove cemetery Berry after a funeral at Benson church. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs George Gardner of Re late. The ceremony was performed by Stephen D Whalen Post American Legion.
Governor Morrow remitted the ten day jail sentence of T. J. Hale of Knox county for furnishing liquor to another. Hale procured a quart for a friend whose wife was ill and has no prior bootlegging record. He has paid $100 fines in both state and federal courts.
Judge Robert Walker reports strong attendance at the Leroy Illinois fair and notes many impressive entries. Richmond Masons attend Union City lodge meeting where several candidates receive special work.
Merchants rush to receive fall and winter stock as railway freight rates rise. Shippers warn that shipments for fall delivery are being billed earlier and the high rates push orders forward, with yards active and deadlines looming.
National treasurer Robert H. Tyndall reports the Legion’s debt fell about $1,000 daily for five months, projecting full discharge by January 1, 1921 if the pace continues. Deficit shrank from 343,648 to 197,214 between January 31 and June 30, a total cut of 146,433 in five months.
Rev William A Hale of Dayton predicted Governor Cox would win the presidency in 1908. William H Moyer became new warden at the Kentucky Reformatory. A recount is set to determine the Ohio primary result. J W Rice married Ruby Robbins nurse in Cynthiana hospital.
Lexington Kentucky August 13 rail agents report coal car supply rapidly improving in the Kentucky field with L a N mines said to have a full supply. The Southern agent warns that conditions near a car shortage are becoming critical on his line again.
In Augusta a 24 year old man and a girl claimed as 21 applying for a marriage license on Friday the 13th faced refusal. County Clerk Maupin denied the certificate after doubts over the girl’s age and the provided note from her father. Deputy Terrill tried to stall for time but the license was not issued.
Washington, Aug 13 The 1920 census shows Nicholasville with 2,786 residents, down 139 from a decade earlier, a 5.1 percent decline.
A Kentucky Manufacturers' Association bulletin cites split views on whether to buy coal now at current prices or wait for possible declines. Operators indicate Louisville should source mainly from Western Kentucky due to strong Eastern Kentucky demand from steel and auto plants.
A long running Evansville furniture workers strike is slated for settlement this week. Emery Titman of Atlantic City, who weighed 673 pounds, entered a laundry steam room and lost 276 pounds over seven months.
At least 40 disabled ex service men are expected at Eastern Normal next term. Prof. G. M. Hembree, new athletic director, says many are noted athletes and will boost sports standards. A new law offering free study features may attract more soldiers and sailors.
A large gas well was struck south of Glasgow in Barren county at 77 feet. The find yielded an estimated 50,000,000 cubic feet, with a roar heard for ten miles. Tools over 2,000 pounds were propelled above the drill mast as a ground crack appeared around the well. The bit remains unfound.
Babe Ruth earns an estimated 22 000 dollars per year averaging 1 .25 dollars a minute from the umpire’s first call to game end Harvey Johnson known as the Yankee Kid 19 of Louisville is held in an eastern Pennsylvania city on suspicion after running away to join the British Navy and other stunts
The Greek Association meeting in Richmond Kentucky runs August 24 and 25 1920 with moderator Elvada Tudor Georgetown Clerk O O Green Chairman Ed Fothergill Treasurer Berea lay out a full two day schedule. Tuesday August 24 begins 9 30 am with opening by the moderator devotional by Rev L A Byrd readings of church letters the annual sermon Baptist Indifference by Rev A T Ross organization election of officers and committees noon luncheon and a series of devotional services and district missions reports through 4 30 pm. Evening service features Devotional by Rev A C Baird sermon by Rev E L Mitchell on Why I Am Baptist.
Daylong church conference lists devotional services and numerous reports including Home Missions Foreign Missions Schools and Colleges Sunday Schools Religious Periodicals W M U BYU Orphans Home Minister's Aid Temperance and a note on time and place for the next meeting Miscellaneous adjournment.
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