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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1920

Page

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Sullivan Sued for 25000 Damages in Kentucky Case

Rodes Terrill sues J. A. Sullivan in Madison Circuit Court alleging a Lexington Herald published letter calling Terrill a slacker. Terrill seeks 25000 dollars alleging false and malicious statements damaged his reputation and seeks costs and relief.

Madison Circuit Court Rodes Terrill J. A. Sullivan Madison County Lexington Herald Lexington Kentucky Gilbert Congress Ripy Davis Ralph Gilbert

Legion Post Vindicates Rodes Terrill in Slander Claim

The Jesse M. Dykes Post No 12 American Legion defends member Rodes Terrill against a false slander charge raised by J A Sullivan. The post investigated Terrill’s military record and found a June 6 1917 service date supporting his conduct.

Jesse M. Dykes No. 12 American Legion Rodes Terrill J. A. Sullivan

War Service Record of Rodes Terrill Recalled by Legion Post

Rodes Terrill offered service to the First Kentucky Infantry but was rejected for disability. He was later inducted into limited service on September 11, 1918 and served until January 5, 1919 receiving an honorable discharge as recorded by JESSE M. DYKES POST No. 12 AMERICAN LEGION.

Lexington Herald J. A. Sullivan Rodes S. Terrill Sullivan Madison Terrill Herald Jesse M. Dvkes Post American Legion The Legion Terris United States Rodes Terrill First Kentucky Infantry Jesse M. Dykes Post

Russians Press Warsaw Advance Within A Dozen Miles

London reports from Warsaw say the Russians are pushing the attack to within about twelve miles of the Polish capital in the northeast. The official Warsaw statement was received today via Associated Press dispatches.

London Warsaw

Heavy damage verdict at Stanford Kentucky

In Stanford Kentucky a circuit court jury awarded W S Burch 5000 dollars and Rowan Saufley 500 dollars against Marion Ware in a car crash case. The accident last year left Burch crippled with renewed leg injuries and Saufley bruised. Ware a McKinney merchant and farmer is related to Dick Scudder. Burch a prominent lawyer and former county attorney. Saufley a known revenue officer. The judgments were appealed to the court of appeals.

Stanford, Ky W. S. Burch Rowan Saufley Marion Ware Ware Saufley Burch Court of Appeals McKinney Lincoln County Dick Scudder Madison County Bureh

Count Ordered in Breathitt Paceing Tentative Contest

Judge W R Shackelford refused a mandatory injunction in Kash vs Hurst for Breathitt Lee Estill. Proceedings show ballots not counted at Pan Bowl precinct. Contests seem likely though one report says not. Orders directed court to return correct totals to county election officials for proper recounts.

W. R. Shackelford Madison Kash Vs. Hurst Breathitt, Lee and Estill Kash Hurst Pan Bowl

Girl Boosters From St. Camillus Visiting Richmond

A group of St. Camillus Academy graduates and students from Corbin will arrive in Richmond Tuesday by car to promote education in the mountains. They will distribute souvenirs and explain the academy’s work against illiteracy, noting the Catholic institution serves Protestants and teaches no creed. I. J. Luettgen, the advance man, says the boost­ers will be engaging visitors and highlighting the school’s efforts. The party will reach Richmond Tuesday morning.

St. Camillus Academy Corbin Richmond I. J. Luettgen Boosters

Man Said to be Skinner Nabbed at Xalapa Farm

A man believed to be W. L. Skinner was arrested at Xalapa farm by Paris Chief of Police Link and sent back to Cincinnati. Authorities confirm a $1,000 reward is offered for Eugene Leroy, whose wife’s body was found in a New York trunk. Leroy is thought to be in South America.

W. L. Skinner Cincinnat Xalapa Farm Link Paris Ohio City Eugene Leroy New York Leroy South America

Madison tobacco growers vote against cut-out plan

At a mass meeting of 300 Madison county farmers held at the courthouse, delegates were appointed to Lexington to oppose a 1921 crop cut-out. The sentiment favored forming a growers association to pressure price terms, with further reports due at a Richmond meeting next Saturday.

Madison County Court House Lexington Sam Amster Boonesboro O. P. Jackson Walter Bennett W. K. Price N. B. Deatherage Green Clay Messrs Waller Bennett G. G. Perry Browers’ Association Richmond Williamstown Farm Bureau Federation Burley

Farmers discuss 1921 tobacco cutout across county

In Harrodsburg and Carrollton on August 16 tobacco growers from across Mercer County met in sessions. A January deferral of action on the cutout was approved, with a plan to reconvene if prices remain unsatisfactory. Delegates were chosen for Lexington meetings and a Burley growers association formed in Carrollton folk.

Harrodsburg Farmers’ Union and Tobacco Growers Carrollton Garrollton Carroll County Lexington Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association

Mt Sterling District Favors Cut-Out Over Other Areas

The Mt Sterling district favored the cut-out more generally than any other district reported. However no decisive action has been taken at this time.

Mt. Sterling

W. E. Luxon Improving After Boiler Explosion Injuries

W. E. Luxon is improving after a boiler explosion at his Main street garageLast week's burns and bruises left his condition serious for some time and he will be confined indoors for now.

WE. Luxon Main Street

Kentucky counties split on 1921 tobacco crop cut out decision

Meetings held Saturday across Kentucky counties named delegates for a Lexington meeting to decide if the 1921 white burley tobacco crop should be cut. Nine counties favored the cut out and nine opposed, with Owen Bath Grant Mason Nicholas Fleming Montgomery Shelby Gallatin for and Fayette Franklin Harrison Jessamine Henry Boyle Woodford Oldham against. Oldham proposed two acres cut per fifty. Shelby backed holding 1920 crop for price. Mercer postponed action to mid January. Bourbon Clark Marion meetings called off. No reports from Indiana Ohio West Virginia.

Kentucky Lexington Owen Bath Grant Mason Nicholas Fleming Montgomery Shelby Gallatin Fayette Franklin Harrison Jassamine Henry Boyle Woodford Oldham Mercer Bourbon Clark Marion Indiana Ohio West Virginia

Ford offers millions for Creech coal mines in Kentucky

Louisville report says Henry Ford interests offered 2,000,000 for Creech coal company's Wallin Creek operations in Harlan county Ky. The move signals broader Ford plans in Kentucky coal to fuel five proposed blast furnaces after buying Banner Fork mines for 1,500,000.

Louisville Henry Ford Creech Coal Company Wallin Creek Harlan County Ford Kentucky Creech Banner Fork Fords Detroit King

Colored Fair Unfolds in Lexington Amid Busy Program

A large Richmond colored delegation heads to Lexington for a thriving colored fair praised as highly successful. The event features extensive amusements by American Greater Shows led by J. H. Scruggs of Lexington. Spectators from across the state attend, with fast races drawing special interest.

Richmond Lexington J. H. Scruggs

Texans Visit Kentucky for Tobacco Meeting Tour

A Texas delegation of cotton growers farmers and farmer boys will arrive in Louisville Thursday then attend the tobacco men’s meeting in Lexington. They will go to Boonesboro and possibly Richmond before returning home. The visitors plan to study local tobacco and crops to learn how business is done here.

Texas Kentucky Louisville Lexington Boonesboro Richmond

County Court Docket Reports Speed Ties and Fines

County Judge W K Price fines Dick Whitlock twenty dollars after a guilty plea for speed violations and reckless driving. Additional cases include Java Gaffney’s fifty dollar fine for revolver threats and Valentine Tudor fined twenty dollars for disturbing worship. Middleton acquitted on seduction, then fined twenty dollars for immorality. Local witnesses and outcomes noted.

W. K. Price Dick Whitlock Whitlock O. P. Jackson Java Gaffney Gaffney Valentine Tudor Concord Tudor Moberly L. C. Ratcliff Marion Frank Knox James D. Middelton Middleton Richmond

Mt Sterling Braces for Major Livestock Sale Week

At Mt Sterling the next court day will see about 5000 livestock sold including 000 sheep and 4000 cattle. Producers from Louisville plan to ship large consignments by rail, with weekly sales expected as whisky shipments leave town.

Mt. Sterling Louisville

Weather Outlook for Kentucky With Storms in East

Partly cloudy conditions expected in the west with possible thunder storms this afternoon or tonight in the eastern portion. Tuesday looks to be fair across the state.

Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati Aug 16

Cattle trade steady as hogs advance 25 to 75 cents with Chicago quotes 15 cents higher. Lambs prove slow while Jersey leads with top bids around 15 dollars. Market tone reflects mixed demand across species and regional pricing signals.

Cincinnati Chicago Jersey

Bolshevik Plot Aims at France and World War, Report

Bolshevik officials told an Associated Press correspondent in Komo Poland that Russia seeks a Germany alliance to attack France, then conquer England and possibly America. A note to Berlin would request troop transit for France, with revolution in Germany if refused. Propaganda urges force to back claims.

Komo Poland Russia Germany France England America Associated Press Berlin

Will Demand All Liquor Be Destroyed

Federal prohibition officials plan to ask Congress in December to destroy 50 million gallons of liquor stored under bond. Prohibition Commissioner John F. Kramer says bonded warehouses prevent full prohibition by tempting violations. Over $500,000 in bonded liquor was stolen last week as highwaymen robbed whisky trucks and guards were wounded in several attacks.

Washington Congress John F. Kramer

Lloyd George warns Wrangel moves risk own responsibility

London reports Premier Lloyd George told the House that General Wrangel must act on his own responsibility if he presses further against Soviet forces in South Russia. He also condemned the labor ultimatum against war on Russia stating it would be met with full government force and defend democracy.

London Bulletin Lloyd George House Today Wrangel Russia

Japs Against Unions Oppose Diet Labor Bill

In Tokyo August 16 labor groups condemn a government measure authorizing unions. They say the bill would legalize unions yet frustrate real development of labor and escalate conflicts. Representatives from various Tokyo associations pledge resistance.

Tokio

Cox Bombardment to Continue With Ohio Indiana Speeches

Governor Cox plans three more addresses in Ohio and Indiana this week. He will outline constructive promises at the Democratic State Convention and is expected to declare a progressive policy for the presidency. He will press the League of Nations defense and attack a so called Senatorial oligarchy and reactionary Republicanism.

Associated Press Columbus Cox Ohio Indiana League of Nations Germany

Roosevelt Stirs the Western Folks in North Dakota

In Fargo Roosevelt declares the Democratic Party will seek solutions serving producers and the consuming public if elected. He notes the Republican porch campaign breaking down and claims Harding has delivered five speeches from away from home. He calls the Democratic campaign focused on learning what the country thinks.

Frees Fargo N. D North Dakota Franklin D. Roosevelt Harding

Bituminous miners refuse wage increase in Cleveland talks

Central competitive coal operators in Cleveland today rejected miners demand for a two dollar daily raise for monthly men and ten cents per ton for pick miners. Operators proposed to adjust pay to match the coal commission award, boosting day and monthly wages by about 35 to 72 cents per day. The miners, in a joint conference, unanimously rejected the proposition.

Associated Press Cleveland, O Coal Commission

Whisky Cargo Raid Nets Eight Arrested in Norwalk

Eight men were arrested in a Norwalk Ohio raid after authorities seized whisky valued at about 100000 dollars. The contraband liquor, allegedly from Fort Thomas Kentucky, was en route to New York for sale to a hospital. Prohibition officials filed affidavits leading to the arrests.

Associated Pro Cleveland, O Norwalk Ohio Fra Fort New York Prohibition

Harding Starts Over with Porch Speech Plan

Marion Ohio August 16 Senator Harding today began the preliminary work on his next campaign front porch speech to be delivered Thursday It is expected to be his most important campaign message yet fraught with central themes and political strategy

Harding Issor Marion Senat Harding

Coffee Reference Sparks Simple Truth

An odd phrasing note links coffee and rock as a playful reference. The ad promotes a package today from D. B. Kinney & Co. with a brief, quirky sales line.

Rock D. B. Kinney & Co

Girls Wanted To Wednesday and Thursday Sale at Belue Store

Help wanted notice for a 1961 sale event at B. E. Belue Store inviting girls to work or assist on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the store sale. No further details given.

B. E. Belue

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