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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1920

Page

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Funeral of Reed Second Gun Victim in Kentucky Shooting

The body of Henry Reed, shot during a search incident, was sent from Pattie A. Clay hospital to Clay City for burial. His death follows the fatal shooting of George Estes and involvement of Deputy Sheriff Reed and L N detective Joe Spivy. Police seek to determine which gun fired the fatal shot based on Caliber evidence.

Henry Reed Marshal Philpot George Estes Reed Pattie A. Clay Clay City Robert Reed O. Fr. Hume Joe Spivy Cirius Reed Pulpot Spivy Elec Estes Reel Philpot Ree

Stanford alum becomes UK College of Engineering assistant professor

Lester S. OBannon formerly of Stanford and now with National Tube Company in Lovar Ohio, a steam engineering expert, will join the University of Kentucky College of Engineering as assistant professor of steam engineering in Lexington. He graduated from the university in 1915.

Lester S. O’bannon Stanford National Tube Company Lovar Ohio College of Engineering University of Kentucky Lexington Mr. O'Bannon University

Cantrill Offered DNC Chair of Organization Bureau

New York reports George White has offered the chairman ship of the bureau of organization to Congressman James Campbell Cantrill of Kentucky. Cantrill will arrive Monday. White left for Rhode Island to spend the weekend with his family, Saturday marking his 48th birthday.

Japs Curtail Crop to Boost Cotton Yarn Market

Japanese cotton spinners cut production by 31 percent to aid the yarn market. After the action, the market firmed up. Separate note from Lancaster Kentucky reports Homer Pigg, son of Mrs. Betty Pigg, was arrested by Sheriff A K Walker on a charge involving a firearm. He was jailed at Garrard County jail.

Ky Associated Press Tokio Lancaster, Ky Hoemer Pigg Betty Pigg Judson A.K. Walker

Kentucky Weather Fair Tonight and Tuesday

Fair tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperatures across Kentucky. No significant precipitation expected as winds remain light and skies mostly clear.

Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati Louisville

Today in Cincinnati cattle fell slowly as 32000 head traded, hogs held steady and lambs remained steady. Chicago prices slipped about 10 cents while Jersey stayed level. In Louisville cattle dipped 25 cents to a top of 13.50, hogs were strong, sheep and lambs were steady with a six dollar drop noted for lambs in spots.

Cincinnati Chicago Jersey Louisville

Polish Counter Offensive Captures 75000 Russian Prisoners

Paris report says Warsaw advices indicate 75,000 Soviet prisoners captured as Poles strive to cut off retreating Soviet armies and drive them toward German territory.

Associated Press Paris Warsaw

Stiver predicts bumper crops for Madison Estill area

J. O. Stiver of Brassfield reports conditions favorable for a bumper corn crop and notes prospects for tobacco to be cut soon after one more rain. He cites strong corn stands near Madison Estill line and says farmers are in good humor with crops improving despite some rust and blight in tobacco.

J. O. Stiver Brassfield Richmond Madison Estill Silver

County Tax Bills and Duplicates Completed

The work of preparing county tax bills and duplicates under Roy D. Terrill is finished. Over 25 000 names were written and copied, with the County Clerk J. W. Maupin turning the task to binders. The copying and bill preparation finished sooner than expected.

Roy D. Terrill Terrill J. W. Maupin

Caldwell and Madison High Openings Set for September

The Caldwell school will open September 6 with expected strong attendance as city physicians report low illness. Madison High delays its opening to September 13 due to ongoing improvements and material delays by contractors.

Caldwell School Caldwell Madison High

Joseph Grant Returns to Madison County Farm Lease

Joseph Grant moves back to Madison County after a stint in Nicholasville. He has leased the Reuben Cox farm near Speedwell, plans to move his family there, and will manage the property henceforth. He says Madison County is plenty good enough and looks forward to making his future home.

Joseph Grant Madison County Nicholasville Reuben Cox Speedwell Mr. Grant

Clerks Examinations For Postal Service Offer

Men and women over 17 can take free examinations for the Postal Mail Service earning 135 dollars a month. September test date. No experience required. For details contact J Leonard former Civil Service Examiner at L042 Equitable Building Washington 2024p.

Wrile J. Leonard Civil Service Equitable Wiashington

Tobacco growers hold big meeting in Madison county

Saturday afternoon meeting at the courthouse drew large turnout from across Madison county. Reporters from Lexington’s Wednesday session were heard as growers discussed forming a local organization to align with other counties. Optimism ran high that next year’s crop would rise and prices be safeguarded amid continued talks of future steps.

Madison County Court House Lexington Jesse Cobb Walter Bennett

Curtis Parks Hero Of Local Baseball Fame

CAPT CURTIS PARKS noted Madison county athlete once starred for Kentucky University and later captained an American army team at Camp Taylor. In France he served as battalion athletic director and won 18 of 19 games. Brother Jim Parks, ex big league pitcher, is a Lexington lawyer and Transylvania coach. Capt Parks helped purchase Campbell Coates Drug Co.

Hopkinsville Madison County Curtis Parks Christian Church West Side Baptists Kentucky University Capt. Parks France Camp Taylor Jim Parks Lexington Transylvania University Campbell- Coates Drug Company

Kentuckys Largest Wheat Deal Noted In Danville

Danville grain dealers Hudson and Davis purchased 14 000 bushels of wheat from Joe Houston at Donera Fayette county for about 35000 dollars. The grain came from 600 acres mainly on the Haggin Elmdorf farms and is among the biggest single wheat transactions in the state in recent years.

Hudson and Davis Danville Joe Houston Donera Fayette County Kentucky Haggin Elmendorf

Miss Hill Resigns as City Music Instructor

Miss Nellie Hill, longtime music instructor in the city schools, resigns to take a similar post in Clarksville Tennessee. The local board received her decision reluctantly, praising her as a studious and successful teacher.

Miss Hill Nellie Hill Clarksville Tenn

Executives Change Posts at Stockton & Son and Richmond Motors

Robert C. White joins Stockton & Son druggists. S Neville Moberly moves to Richmond Motor Co. Moberly brings Packard Detroit experience to the new role.

Robert C. White Stockton & Son S. Neville Moberly Richmond Motor Company Mr. Moberly Packard Detroit

Fresh Georgette and Crepe de Chine Waists Sale

New stock of Georgette and Crepe de Chine waists offered in extra fine quality at 3.98. Limited time at E. Elder store.

Barkley Defends Demography and Democracy Principles

From Barkley's speech a call to mothers and fathers to join the League of Nations to spare sons from war. He criticizes Harding era tariff promises and Republican record while praising equal opportunity and civilization as American aims. He questions wage risk and bank failures and urges continued independence.

League of Nations America Harding

Barkley Delivers Forceful Democratic Campaign Address in Richmond

Hon. Alben W. Barkley spoke at the Madison County Courthouse to a large audience in Richmond, outlining Democratic principles and criticizing Republican positions. He praised League of Nations, wartime costs and wages gains, noted women’s influence, and urged support for Democratic policies and governance.

Madison County Court House Alben W. Barkley Richmond Barkley League of Nations Democratic Party John C. Chenault Madison County Democratic Campaign Committee Chenault

Senate Committee Set to Probe Slush Fund

The Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures orders Chairman Hays and White of the party committees and treasurers from each side to appear next Monday with all books. A telegram to Gov. Cox seeks his appearance or a representative to present any evidence on a $15,000,000 Republican campaign fund.

Associated Press Chicago Hays and White Republican National Committees Senate Committee Cox

Poland Told Not to Advance Armies Beyond Polish Boundary

The American government cautions Poland not to let its armies in the current counteroffensive against the Russian Bolsheviks advance beyond the ethnographic boundary of Poland.

Washington Poland

Bottling Up Russians Reported on Northern Front

Warsaw reports the process of bottling up the Russian Soviet forces between Prussia and the Vistula is complete. An official statement says the Poles have closed the escape gateway, taking prisoners and war material in uncountable quantities.

Associated Press Warsaw Prussia Vistula River

Campaign fund claims prompt Senate probe reopening

Chicago Aug 23 Associated Press hearings of the Senate Subcommittee investigating campaign expenses reopen as Senator Reed says no answer has arrived from Gov Cox to a telegram seeking any evidence to support charges that Republicans are raising a 15.6 million campaign fund. Reed’s telegram, released today, promises thorough investigation of any information provided.

Associated Press Chicago Senate Reed Cox

Kentucky Women Acquire Rights Clarified by Attorney General

Attorney General Dawson sent a message to Miss Alice Paul in Washington clarifying that Kentucky women do not automatically gain suffrage rights with the federal amendment without additional state legislation. The note responds to inquiries about the proclamation and adoption of the federal suffrage amendment and Kentucky’s implementation.

Associated Press Frankfort Dawson Alice Paul National Woman's Party Washington Kentucky

Boy Scouts head to Boonesboro Beach for weeklong camp

Thirty Boy Scouts from Berea traveled by truck to Richmond on Monday for a five day stay to procure provisions and set up a temporary camp at Boonesboro Beach. They carried camping gear and showed eagerness to begin their work on the site.

Boy Scouts of Berea Richmond Boonesboro Beach

Bargain Sale on 100 Pairs White Oxfords

E. V. Elder advertises about 100 pairs of white oxfords on the bargain counter this week with all sizes available at a price of 1.98 dollars each.

E. V. Elder

Busy Week Ahead for Lampton and Burks on Main Street

Lampton and Burks street contractors, pulled off site by rain all last week, expect better weather this week. They began early Monday and aim to finish excavation on Main Street soon, with concrete laying and asphalt application to follow Harding progress.

Lampton & Burks Main Street

For Sale or Rent bungalow in Rosedale

A new bungalow in Rosedale is offered for sale or rent. The listing names B EB Bellue and mentions a 202 address or reference. Details are sparse due to damaged text.

Rosedale B. EB. Bellue

Barkley Addresses Rally Urging Democratic Ticket Support

The speech lauded Ohio's progressive governor and urged united support for a Democratic Senate and House to carry his principles. Judge Barkley received a warm welcome from James Parkes, a local delegate, and was scheduled to speak in Lancaster Monday afternoon.

Ohio Senate House Judge Barkley James Parkes San Francisco Lancaster

Carnival opening on Monday night gala week

Arrangements completed for Grand Gala and Jubilee Week by the American Legion. Miller Brothers Circus Exposition Company arrived with attractions including twelve shows and three riding devices. Notable acts include the Original Dixie Minstrels, Joe Turner the wrestler, Sam Carris the 712 pound giant, Dessie the smallest mother, and the big one ring circus with clowns and athletes. Legion boys will manage grounds with nightly changeovers. opening night list led by Spears Turley and committee members.

American Legion Miller Brothers Circus Exposition Company Miller United States Canada Far West Dixie Minstrels America Joe Turner Congress of Sam Carris Dessie Little Eno Spears Turley Robert R. Burnam, Jr J. P. Chenault Harry S. Bybee Paul Burnam Franklin Deatherage Wim. R. Martin McCreary Simmons Douglas Chenault Edn Powell Hubert Willoughby Joe Gianchigliani Tom Caden Nevil G. Todd Edwin Cobb Tom Baxter Logan Burnam Aaron Coates Stone W. Norman Blake J. J. Douglas Tom McCown Walter West Willie Elder Luther Powell Robert Garrett Eugene O'Neil Shearer Eades

Tennessee House Members Call for Mass Meeting on Suffrage

Tennessee House members who fled the state to block the federal suffrage amendment urge a mass meeting next Saturday. They say passage would surrender Tennessee sovereignty and that the people must express themselves before any ratification.

Associated Press Decatur Ala Tennessee Hous Tennessee

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