Eastern Kentucky teachers reject Colvin amendments in chapel vote
At Eastern Kentucky State Normal School a chapel vote showed about 11 in favor and over 300 against State Superintendent Colvin's plan to push nonpartisan elections or remove schools from politics. Dean McDougle noted the result and a petition to hear opposing speakers is being circulated.
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Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky State Normal School
George Colvin
Chapel
Colvin
Prof. Lewis
Berea
Lewis
E. C. McDougle
Coates
Eastern
Kentucky
Ile
MecDougle
Supt
Paris Green Put In Judge's Pasture
Frankfort New York Aug 15 Gov Morrow offers 250 reward for arrest and conviction of those who placed Paris green in pastures used by Judge Henry R Prewitt Montgomery county. Prewitt adds 1000 reward and county may match with at least 1000 more. Cattle unharmed but poison found in two pastures. County Judge Lents joins in call for action noting rising lawlessness.
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Frankfort
Henry R. Prewitt
Montgomery County
Morrow
Prewitt
Harriett Prescott Spofford Dies at Newburyport Home
Harriett Prescott Spofford, noted novelist and poet, died at her Newburyport Massachusetts home. Born in 1835 in Calais Maine, she was a prolific literary figure of her era and passed away this day.
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Harriett Prescott Spofford
Associated Press
Newburyport
Mass
Weather Outlook for Kentucky Turns Cloudy With Showers
Increasing cloudiness moves across Kentucky with showers forecast Tuesday and in extreme western areas late tonight. Temperatures remain moderate as the unsettled pattern persists across the region.
Tax Revision Bill Set to Raise Three Billion Dollars
Washington Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee decided not to introduce the administration tax revision bill until late this afternoon. The plan aims to pass the bill next Saturday and raise three million dollars in revenue.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Legion Boys 10 Give Big Picnic
The Jesse M. Dykes Post of the American Legion plans a Boonesboro picnic on Thursday August 25 with a gala outdoor program. Thousands from nearby counties are expected. a ball game offers a chance to win an automobile with each ticket. The day features a Legion band concert boxing wrestling swimming watermoon coat ing greasy pig and various races and dances.
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Jesse M. Dykes
American Legion
Boonesboro
The
Legion ‘Band
A New Republic Born in Hungary
A mass meeting at Pegs southwest of Budapest reported the proclamation of the republic of Barayna with Count Karolyi as president. Bulgaria and Yugoslavia relations loom as Belgrade notes the event.
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Hungary
Associated Press
Belgrade
Bulgaria
Magyar and Jugoslaves
Pegs
Budapest
Republic of Barayna
Karolyi
Divorced Spouse and Attorney Named in Murder Case
In Los Angeles Ane 15 Arthur G. Bureh and Abrs Made Lynne Obenchain prepared to plead not guilty to murder charges. Beiton Kennedy and Leder ther attorneys said prior to arraignment. Mrs Obenchain’s counsel defended her innocence while her ex husband Ralph Obenchain, a Chicago attorney, asserted his belief in her innocence.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur G. Bureh
Madelynne Obenchain
Beiton Kennedy
Lederther
Obenchain
Ralph Obenchain
Chicago
Borah Bill Backed For Free Panama Canal Tolls
Washington August 15 The Senate agreed to a final vote October 10 on Borah's measure granting free tolls for American coastwise ships passing through the Panama Canal.
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Borah
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Panama Canal
Hudepohl's Beer Tops Town Favorites
A brief local note praises Hudepohl's Beer as the best in town. Mentions Li and N. Restaurant and Mrs J R Shaw as prominent figures or owners in the community.
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Hudepohl
Li & N
J. R. Shaw
Officials plan border seizures to curb Canadian whisky flow
Detroit August 15 officials meet to stem whisky shipments from Canada into Michigan. They signal a campaign against rum runners with forces likely stationed at strategic border points to seize all consignments.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Canada
Michigan
Rights of Way Must Be Secured for Lexington Pike
State Highway Commissioner Boggs warned that no rights of way have been filed for widening the Lexington pike. The August 23 bid opening hinges on signed land agreements from area farmers including Walter Bennett and Dick Igo. Without clear titles, federal and state funding for seven miles of paving may be lost for Madison.
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Joe S. Boggs
Lexington Pike
Boggs
Walter Bennett
Dick Igo Col. Hanger
Price
Baxter
Madison
Federal Aid Bill Advances to Senate for Road Funds
A federal good roads aid bill was favorably reported to the Senate today and an effort will be made to pass it before recess. The measure creates a federal commission of three to disburse a hundred million dollars annually for road improvements, with three-sevenths required for interstate projects and four-sevenths for intercounty roads.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Capts West Named a Day OffICer
Lexington August 15 three prohibition enforcement agents were added to the forces of State Prohibition Director Sam Collins. They are W T West of Lancaster Martin E Powers of Prestonburg and John D W Collins of Whitesburg ordered to report at once. They have not been assigned.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Prohibition
Sam Collins
W. T. West
Lancaster
Martin E. Powers
Prestonburg
John D. W. Collins
Whitesburg
Educator's Wife Dies in Louisville
Mrs. Heil Harris Patterson wife of John Patterson dean of the University of Louisville died at her home in Louisville on Sunday from nephritis.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Iel Harris Patterson
Joln Patterson
The
Universi‘y of
Pocket book lost near State Bank and Hamiltons store
A black pocket book containing about $115 was found between the State Bank and Hamiltons store. Finder should return it to A. Moores shop on 3rd Street to receive reward.
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State Bank
Hamiltons
A. Moore
Heward
Richmond parking change centers street to protect new streets
Notice announces a temporary effective August 18 changing machine parking in Richmond business district from the curb to the street center for street protection. Chief Claude Devore notes the change and Mayor Wm O’Neil approves.
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Richmond
Rabbit Sleeping With Chickens Surprises Neighbor
Henry Lisle known as Oats near Boonesboro keeps a Belgian hare that follows a plank to a tree where a flock of chickens roost. The rabbit stays on a limb beside the birds all night and invites skeptics to see the odd behavior after dusk.
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Henry Lisle
Mr. Lisle
Boonesboro
Thomases
Lassiter Named Madison High Principal in City Vote
Captain A L Lassiter of Williamsburg Va elected to lead Madison High School after Prof Gladstone Noffman resignation. Lassiter, 26, a William and Mary graduate, will coach football basketball and baseball and has two years at Danville Military Institute. Authorities plan to add football this fall with Miss Cracraft directing girls athletics.
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A. L Lassiter
Williamsburg
Madison High School
Gladstone Noffman
Captain Lassiter
College of
William Anaony
United States
William and Mary
Lassiter
Danville Military Institute
Danville
Madison High
Madison
Cracraft
Shelbyville
Shelby Newby Shot in Heel Near Railroad Tracks
Shelby Newby was shot through the heel by George Hopper near the L and N railroad tracks Sunday. Police suspect gambling in a boarding car. witnesses say the shooting may have been accidental. The bullet grazed one foot and lodged in the other. the victim is in bad condition. No warrants have been sworn, and authorities have taken no steps yet.
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Shelby
Newby
George Hopper
Bears to Meet Mammoth Garage in Green land Park
Richmond Bears face Mammoth Garage of Lexington at Greenland Park on Tuesday. Sam Reid will pitch and Clark from Berea is expected to catch. Manager Bri Z McKinney plans a strong lineup with Keith Little Hembree and Lackey in the infield and Chenault Dunn and Covington likely in the outfield. Admission is charged.
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Richmond Bears
Mammoth
Lexington
Greenland Park
Bears
Sam Reid
Clark
Berea
Reid
Bri. Z. McKinney
Keith
Little
Hembree
Lackey
McKinney
Chenault
Dunn
Covington
Reds Beat St Louis as Eppa Rixey Shines Sunday
Eppa Rixey pitched the Reds to a 1 0 victory over the Cardinals in Cincinnati. Jake DaubertProvided key hits to support the win.
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Eppa Rixey
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Jake Daubert
Richmond Considers Telephone Rates After War Time Change
District Supervisor Webber meets with H P Harris and Richmond officials as City Council deliberates returning to prewar telephone rates. The 1914 franchise fixed rates only for two years. post November 5 1916 rates are not fixed and may be revised by council upon petition or rate schedules. The council plans a sixty day inquiry to decide if current rates are reasonable or if wartime increases should revert.
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Webber
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
H P. Harris
Richmond
Telephone Company
Counci
Sai
Long Sleep Still On As Boy Enters Fifth Month
Louisville August 15 Michael Fitzgerald fourteen year old sufferer of sleeping sickness remains in a deep sleep entering the last week of a five months long slumber Doctors report it the longest sleep on record and hold some hope for his recovery with continued observation by local physicians.
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Assomete+ Press
Louisville
Michael Fitzgerald
Tarvia Spreads on Second and Third Streets
Street Commissioner begins tarvia work on Second and Third streets this week. Residents welcome dust relief and see it as fulfillment of late Mayor Evans’s pledge.
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Fas. Allman
Eeverybody
Evans
Dancing at Boonesboro Nightly at Bathing Beach Pavilion
Boonesboro Bathing Beach hosts full cottages and guests turned away while Dr Williams provides nightly entertainment. The pavilion hosts dancing with the Elder Orchestra every evening except Tuesday when the musicians travel to Irvine for a dance.
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Boonesboro
Good races at the Lexington Colored Fair this week
The report forecasts strong races at the Lexington Colored Fair slated for this week. Six people died near Bowling Green when a stalled automobile blocked a railroad track. Carpentier plans to retire after two more bouts before and after his match with Tom Gibbons here next January. He is the one with Gibbons.
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l_exington
Bowling Green
Carpentier
Tom Gibbons
Gibbons
Livestock Market Reports From Cincinnati and Louisville
Hogs steady in Cincinnati with overall markets mixed across regions. Chicago demand strong with cattle steady. lambs and other categories show slower trading, with Louisville noting limited activity and prices slipping in some lots.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Sheen
Drought Cuts Kentucky Crop Prospects Across State
The monthly crop report from the U S Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates notes sharp cuts in most crops in Kentucky due to drought. Tobacco output is down from July and 1920 levels, with potential for rebound if weather improves. Corn, wheat, potatoes, oats, and fruit show declines or weak yields, while regional county figures vary for corn, wheat, tobacco, hay, and pastures.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Frankfort
U.S. Bureau of Markets
United States
Toacco
Madison County
Garrard
Jessamine
Lincoln
Jackson
Bambino In Louisville Exhibition Arrives With Americans
Babe Ruth arrived in Louisville with the New York Americans for an exhibition game against the Louisville club. He was mobbed by hundreds of fans at his hotel and promised several home runs during the afternoon.
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Louisville
Babe Ruth
New York Amercans
Louisville American Association
Babe
Irish Demand Full Independence
London August 15 De Valera refused British dominion proposals after negotiations exposed a split over Ireland's independence and Ulster's status. Lloyd George032 says no compromise on secession but left door open for future talks while Ulster notes join peace efforts. Dublin faces a critical moment as talks hinge on Dail Eireann's upcoming session.
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London
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Lloyd George
de Valera
Great Britain
Trish
Mr. Lloyd-George
James Craig
Ulster
Northern Ireland
England
Dublin
Local candidates named for Jackson County offices
The Jackson County primary produced nominees Hiram Johnson for circuit judge from Londor and Luker for Commonwealth attorney, CC. P. Moore for judge, Tyra Lainhart for sheriff, John Davis for county attorney, Morgan Neely for jailer, John Fowler for county clerk, Levi Powell for circuit clerk, Daniel Wilson for magistrate, W. M. Moore for constable, and Harvey Flannery for coroner. Dan Gabbard from Glasgow visits family in McKee. Some McKee youths attend the Annville encampment this week. W. W. Reynolds, student in Bowling Green, stayed with H. F. Minter last Monday.
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Hiram Johnson
Londor
Mr. Luker
London
Commonwealth Attorney
CC. P. Moore
Tyra Lainhart
John Davis
Morgan Neely
John Fowler
Levi Powell
Daniel Wilson
W. M. Moore
Harvey Flannery
Jackson
Dan Gabbard
Glascow
Mckee
Annville
Bowling Green
H. F. Minter
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Judge's Pasture
Renaker Poultryompany Bees
Legion Boys
West
Claude Devore
Wm. O’neil
Rabbit
Madison HI
Koffmen
Shelby Newby
Mammoth Garage
Council
Tarvia
Drouth
Erin
Mckee, Jackson County
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