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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
2
Warden Moyer stated that during his tenure at the Frankfort penitentiary prisoners would be governed by kindness rather than force. He emphasized humane treatment and restraint in managing inmates, signaling a shift in prison policy.
Warden Moyer defends replacing the old whipping post and chain system. He vows stricter discipline and improved treatment, asserting prisoners will respond to fairer guard conduct and deputy warden oversight.
Freight engineer Joseph O'Mara of Louisville was injured and several passengers shaken in a collision at Lebanon Junction between a freight train and the second section of the L and N passenger train No 2 from New Orleans to Louisville. Five cars of the freight caught fire and were destroyed.
Chicago railroad offices report an interurban car jumped the track at Portage four miles from South Bend killing 26 passengers. The incident occurred as the train ran toward South Bend and officials investigated causes. Interstate transit safety riders mourn victims.
Frankfort guards at the state penitentiary were directed by Warden Meyer to put away their firearms and clubs. Only three guards will remain armed, with secrecy over who they are and which bonds of authority apply.
The ad promotes No-To-Bac as a simple cure to quit smoking or chewing. It claims the tablet stops all tobacco desires and offers a money back guarantee if craving remains, noting No-To-Bac is made by Cascarets owners for reliability.
Louisville report says the Lincoln division of Kentucky southern Indiana and Illinois men trained for overseas service in the great world war will hold a reunion in Louisville in the latter part of October. Twenty five thousand men are expected to attend.
A Boston physician calls The Ideal Tonic Argo-Phosphate the best tonic he has used. The product is marketed as the world's greatest tonic for lassitude and general debility and is dispensed by Richmond Drug Co.
Three people are reported killed in a Toledo Ohio automobile collision. A storm caused five million dollars in damage in Cleveland Ohio. Laura Bramwell of New York described as airplane driving hobbyist looped 87 times then called for powder puff.
A reader from Summit New Jersey recounts relief from digestive issues hot flashes backache and insomnia after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound during change of life. The letter encourages others to start the remedy citing improved well being and urges publication.
D G Martin schedules a public sale on Wednesday September at his Irvine Pike residence two miles east of Richmond. Items include old fashion Mohair parlor set, corner cupboard, drop leaf table, chest of drawers, Jersey cows two milking and a gentle, driving horse, wagon and harness plus many farming tools. Terms announced sale day.
James W. Gilliam a well known Harrodsburg resident died by shotgun self infliction at 7 am Monday on North Main street. He was 45, connected with Mercer Grain and Coal Co for years, and leaves a widow two sons. He had been in ill health for months and returned Friday from Louisville where he received medical treatment.
September 6 marks the opening of Centre football training camp in Danville Kentucky inviting seventy athletes for a nine day session. Athletic Director Meyers and Captain Bo McMillin will oversee the opening activities with Coach Charlie Moran arriving September 15. Twenty members of last year’s squad return including eleven with letters.
Transportation disability in Western Kentucky fell to 4.7 percent the week of July 31, down from 42.5 percent the prior week as mine closures in Indiana and Illinois eased demand and freed up car carrying equipment. Losses in other fields ranged from 45.5 to 61.5 percent, with Northeastern Kentucky at 51.2 percent, Hazard at 59.2 percent, and Harlan at 58.2 percent.
Sugar Creek Creamery Co based in Louisville 1981 seeks partners to establish cash cream buying stations in Richmond Kentucky and throughout the county. They offer training and equipment and welcome inquiries for details before starting with existing businesses. Interested parties should write promptly.
In Whitesburg clemency will be sought for Wib Hawley, charged with killing Dolmer Collier in the Cumberland mountains. Hawley is described as an elderly, infirm hill country resident.
Mrs G H Schill of Texas City reports three years of untold head pain and fatigue ended after trying Cardui. She says sleep returned, energy improved, and headaches stopped, with her son handling duties during illness. Cardui is promoted as a women’s remedy with a long medical-book pedigree.
An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion and Chamberlain’s Tablets are advised to aid digestion and bowels. John Speed, 74, former Louisville attorney, died at Russell Institute in Louisville.
An ad offers dyeing in any color at Bele Breck First street for ladies and gentlemen suits partiers rugs and curtains with satisfaction guaranteed.
City tax due for the year 1920 now in collection. Call and settle to avoid a penalty after November 1st and interest at 6 percent per year on bills outstanding after November 1920. City Collector Jesse Dykes lists 1535 Office City Hall.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Lambert of Midway Woodford county were seriously injured when their buggy was struck by an automobile and overturned. They were thrown out of the buggy in the crash.
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