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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1921

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Students demand opposite view on two constitutional amendments

Eastern Kentucky State Normal students petition to hear Walter K Sullivan discuss the negative side ahead of the upcoming election. They report chapel talks favoring the amendments and note opposition among students, hoping President Coates allows Sullivan to speak.

Eastern Kentucky State Normal Walter K. Sullivan Whitley County Normal Coates Frankfort George Colvin Ff. K.S. N.S Kentucky Walter WK. Sullivan Cleo Carlisle Eva Smith Mary Lovelace Elizabeth Highfield May Smith Sadie Hurley Easter Faylor Ruth Stout Haley Wakefield Anna Laura Atkins Esther L. Gschwind Luce T. Harbison Marie Daniels Bernice Conlee Rose Brennan Willa Tyree Laura Jones Rlie Vesta Shepherd Gladys Lucille Shepherd Della Reed Berry Pauline Davis Maude Blair Wilma ‘Thomas Viola Thomas Margaret Hall Fannie Worthington Oma Lewis Gaynelle Richardson W. S. Zeysing Bertis Willis A. M. Shelton Carrie N. Rogers Alice Bell Aline May Margaret Stark Jewell Matherly Gladys Wheatley Dorcas Short Pearl Moore Kathleen Jones Blanche Kivden Ruth Warman Belva Short Etta Bryant T. FE. oFuch J. Birman EF. Gibbs Josephine Dettwiller Lillian Lee Daisy D. Dettwiller Frankie Payne Tabitha Hiatt Eliza M. Hanson Myrtle Bryant Elizabeth Perry Emma Osborn Florence Conrad Anna M. Eckler Della M. Douglas Martha Grissom Ida M. Andrews Eugenia O. Stewart

Weather for Kentucky Showers and Thunder Showers Tonight

Kentucky weather shows showers and likely thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise in eastern and central portions tonight with warmer conditions overall.

Lodge to Join United States Disarmament Delegation

Henry Cabot Lodge, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is designated by President Harding as a member of the American delegation to the disarmament conference. Secretary Hughes is named and no further selections are expected until the size of the U S delegation is decided.

Associated J’ress Washington Henry Cabot Lodge Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harding Hughes United States

Fordney Says Tax Bill Cuts National Taxes Vastly

Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee reports the new administration tax bill would reduce the annual tax bill by 790 million dollars. The committee approved the measure with Democrats voting against it. Democrats plan a minority report.

Associated Press Washington Fordney House Ways and Means Committee

Admin tax revision bill altered by House Republicans

Washington August 16 The administration tax revision bill was laid before the House after Republican conferees modified it to repeal the excess profits tax and income surtax rates above 32 percent effective next January not last January. The changes shift revenue estimates and lower proposed corporation and cereal beverage taxes.

Washington House of Representatives Treasury Aree Inccomes Panl Ways and Means Committee Republicans Republican Conference House

Car Fire Threatens Danville Contractor on Richmond Streets

Lampton of Lampton and Burks, who laid out Richmond streets, narrowly escaped total loss of his car in Danville. The fire burned off paint and destroyed a tire after a worker lit a match to check washed fenders greased with gasoline, unaware of the danger.

Clark Lanmipteun Lampton and Burks Richmond Danville

Local Names List Reveals Community Figures

A long roster of residents appears, listing Blaine Pryce Miller and many others including Chester Alexander John J. Kelly Anah Prewitt Della Browne Esther Elliott Jennie Norvell Melba Whittinghill and Ruth Dahling among numerous others, indicating a community or organizational member register.

Lurline Newton Alva Arthur Alma Owens Lillian Womack Blanche Walker Maude Anderson Martha Nesbitt Elizabeth Bohannn Lina Porch E. Champion Mabel Wasson Minerva McDaniel Myrtle Clark Mary Sheldon H. V. Kendall F. Swager Ada Ellis Lenie Ford Lydia Jones Violett Triplett Helen Vosloh Nora Riggs Grace Barrett

De Valera Demands Full Independence

Eamon De Valera addressing the first public session of the Irish Republican Parliament in Dublin declared Ireland seeks separation from Great Britain. He affirmed the ministry of the Irish Republican Parliament as the only recognized government and cited the American Declaration of Independence. He noted external authority is unlawful and said Lloyd George’s reply would be reviewed in a private session tomorrow.

Associated Press Dublin Ireland Lrish Eamon de Valera Great Britain Ministry The Irish Republicanarliament Ingland Cardinal Mercier Belgium de Valera Lloyd-George

Soldiers recalled from leave in Ireland as precaution

In Belfast on August 16 the military authorities announced the cancellation of all leaves of absence and the recall of officers and men in Ireland. The step is described as a precaution, following long leave periods since the truce was proclaimed.

Associated Press Belfast Ireland

Knox County group pledges to enforce crime verdict

In Barbourville Knox County Kentucky citizens and law enforcement members filled the courtroom. They vowed to enforce the meeting verdict that crime must go amid denunciations of moonshining and recent murders.

Associated Press Barbourville Knox County Knox County Law Enforcement League

Three More Games In Church League

The article previews three upcoming church league fixtures and the capstone match of 1921. Catholics meet Baptists on Wednesday, Presbyterians face Methodists Friday, and champions First Christians play Second Christians on Monday. Large crowds anticipated for all games.

Workhouse Guard Kills Negro Prisoner in Dining Room

A guard at the Lexington workhouse shot and killed Cecil Loftus, 25, a negro prisoner, after Loftus attacked guards Leslie Ellis and James Hukle in the institution dining room today.

Lexington Workhouse Cecil Loftus Leslie Ellis James Hukle Institution

Richmond Parking Change in Business Section

Effective Thursday August 1 the parking of machines in Richmond’s business section moves to the center of the street from the curb side to protect the new streets. Approved by Mayor William O'Neil.

Richmond

Unemployment Figures From Davis Report

In a Senate briefing Secretary Davis released best estimates showing about 5.735 million unemployed in the United States. Excludes veterans not yet accounted for. Manufacturing and mechanical industries including building trades bear the highest unemployment with an estimated 3.9 million.

Harding Associated Press Washington United States Davis Senate

Rights-of-way work underway for Lexington pike paving bid

County Road Engineer J G Baxter Gordon Burgin and Dick Igo lead efforts to secure all rights-of-way for the Lexington pike paving. State Highway Engineer Boggs requires signed rights-of-way in his office before the August 23 bid opening. Contractors including Rodman Wiley former state road commissioner and John Cahill review plans as landowners balk over fence moves.

J. G Baxter Gordon Burgin Dick Igo Lexington Pike Boggs Rodman Wiley John Cahill

Miraculous Escape As Car Plunges Down Embankment

A Ford sedan carrying Nim Buster his wife and two young sons Mrs Perkingram and her granddaughter from Danville rolled over twice Sunday at Mun days Landing beach. All escaped serious injury though Nim Busters shoulder and Mrs Ingrams arm were hurt and the top of the car was torn off during rescue.

Harrodsburg Herald Nim Buster Munday's Landing Perkingram Danville Nimrod Buster Mr. Buster Mrs. Ingram

Ear Sewed On Man After Horse Trampling

Winchester Kentucky August 16 James Nall oil company employee was thrown from his horse the animal stepped on his head and cut off an ear He was taken to Clark County Hospital where doctors sewed the ear back surgeons believe his hearing remains intact Nall resides at Torrent

Winchester James Nall Oil Company Nall Clark County Hospital Torrent

Three Stills Seized in Whitley County

Authorities seized three stills in Whitley County in a raid conducted by sheriff deputies. No arrests were announced and the investigation continues as investigators seek potential linked items and suspects.

Whitley County

Burglar Caught In Scott County With Peculiar Pack

A burglar was captured in a Scott county house with a prayer book a service flag and a silver pitcher on his person.

Scott County

Boyle county tobacco workers join Danville house meeting

About 500 tobacco men from Boyle County gathered in Danville to discuss the cooperative tobacco marketing association. The meeting aimed to organize farmers under the coop to improve bargaining power and prices.

Boyle County Danville Co-Operative Tobacco Marketing Association

For Rent Storeroom 20x55 Feet in Town Center

Classified notice announces a 20 by 55 foot storeroom for rent with steam heat and water furnished near the town center. Apply at Daily Register.

Daily Register

Centre College Eyes Another Great Football Season

Danville Kentucky August reports indicate Centre College under captain P N Armstrong and star Bo McMillan plans another strong team. Returning players from last year joined by promising new prospects include J Murphy T Moran and J Tanner. The schedule lists games against Wesleyan Clemson Virginia Tech St Xavier Transylvania Harvard Kentucky Auburn and Washington and Lee with a potential Thanksgiving date to be announced.

Associated Press Danville P. N. Armstrong Bo” McMillan Centre College Eam Colonels Beig Morrow Ohio W. A. Ganfield McMillan Kentuck Wesleyan Clemson Virginia Polytechnic St. Xavier Cincinnati Transylvania Lexington Harvard Cambridge University O Kentucky Auburn Birmingham Washington and Lee Louisville

Reid Buys Drug Store at Versailles

Dr. S. C. Reid, formerly a druggist here, has purchased the drug store near the Versailles post office from G. W. Beck. Reid will take possession in about two weeks and has hired Dr. W. S. Kelly, formerly of Versailles, as manager. Reid will renovate the Breck store and reside at Mulway while operating his current business.

S. C. Reid Versailles the Sun G. W. Beck Midway Dr. Kelly West Point Miss

Cynthiana Defeats Paris In Close Sunday Game

In Paris Kentucky on Sunday Cynthiana won a tight contest against Patig with a 7 to 6 score. Highlights included sharp fielding and Barnett’s contributions as the home team pressed for the win.

Cynthiana Paris Patig Barnett

Livestock Markets Report Cincinnati Louisville Aug 16

Packers 25c lower and lights medium to steady in Cincinnati cattle calves and lambs steady. Louisville market Aug 16 shows cattle 200 head slow with top $8.25 hogs 750 head 50c lower top $10.50 sheep 800 steady unchanged.

Cincinnati Louisville

High Figures at McKee Hog Sale Draw Strong Bids

Hog men traveled to the Mclee Bros Duroc sale near Versailles on Monday while others went to Coldstream near Lexington on Tuesday. Baldwin & Burke sent a top porker. At McKee 44 head averaged 153 per head and two boar pigs by Woodford Sensation averaged 227.50. The 46 head sold for 7185 total with a top price of 305 for a sow sired by Highland King Defender and bred to the 15 000 herd boar.

Mclee Bros. Duroc Versailles Coldstream Lexington Baldwin & Burke Mc Kee Gifts and Sons Woodford Sensation

Workhouse Bird Plays Millionaire Revealed in Police Photo

Police identified a young man pictured in Hopkinsville masquerading as Mortimer A de Puyster as Harold Van Buren. He had been sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse in spring 1920 for vagrancy after claiming to be a wealthy youth who could travel from Chicago to Hopkinsville on a single dollar and live for a month.

Associated Press Louisville Hopkinsville Mortimer A. Depuyster Harold van Buren Chicago

H. K. MCKEEHAN PASSES AWAY NEAR KINGSTON

N K McKeehan died at his home near Kingston from heart trouble on August 9. Born November 16, 1844, he married Thena Roberts 39 years ago and had two sons Howard (deceased) and John. A Baptist for 52 years and a deacon at Flat Knob church 28 years. Survived by wife, one son, three brothers, one sister, and many friends. Funeral at home officiated by Rev Cornett, burial in family cemetery.

N. K. McKeehan Kingston Ile Thena Roberts Howard John Cornett

Ice Cream Supper Promoted by Kigksville Church Group

The Ladies Aid Society of Kigksville Christian Church announces an ice cream supper on Thursday night. All are invited to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society Kigksville Christian Church

Attorneys sue Wides over promissory note debt

John Chenault and C. C. Wallace trading as Chenault and Wallace sue M. Wides in Lexington for 125 dollars plus interest on a promissory note dated December 1, 1920. Miller and Miller represent the plaintiffs.

Lexington Leader John Chenault C. C. Wallace Chenault

Senate panel blocks McAdoo expert testimony aid bill

The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee rejected, by seven to three, a bid to summon former Director General of the Railroads McAdoo for expert testimony on the railroad administration funding bill. Senator Stanley of Kentucky backed the motion.

Associated Press Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee McAdoo Railroad Administration Stanley Kentucky

Cantrill Endorses Co operative Plan In Tobacco Meeting

Georgetown Ky August 16 Congressman Cantrill, a leading barley tobacco grower in Scott County, endorsed the Burley Tobacco Marketing Association contract before about 1000 growers. He urged joiners, argued the plan would save farmers money, enable warehouse ownership, and expand bank support, calling it the county’s best safeguard against manufacturers.

Georgetown J. Campbell Cantrill Scott County Burley Tobacco Marketing Association Congressman Cantrill Marketing Association Kentucky Congress Burley Tobacco Trust

Morrow Seeks Police Judge Post in Somerset

WB Morrow brother of Kentucky's governor runs for Somerset police judge. He campaigns on law order and community safety, challenging current officials and appealing to local voters.

WB. Morrow Kentucky Somerset

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Lodge Bill Lampton Wm. O'Neil Bo Mc-Millan Reid Workhouse Bird H. K. McKeehan Wides Renaker Poultry Company Scott Tobacco Growers
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