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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
Gov. Cox, en route to Pittsburg for tonight's Richmond Indiana address, promises ample evidence of a Republican corruption fund exceeding 15 million dollars. He shakes hands with supporters along his private car route and, in Dayton, reunites with his wife bringing peaches and pies from the Governor's farm. In Columbus he is joined by friends.
Gov James M Cox claimed a deliberate plot to buy the presidency and a huge Republican campaign fund is being raised. In Evansville Indiana he cited rally speeches and promised to present evidence in Pittsburg that would convict Republican leaders and their backers. He warned the public to await Thursday night disclosures.
Socialist candidate Seymour Stedman challenges Gov. Cox to a September 6 joint debate in Minneapolis over fundamental Democratic and Socialist party differences, announced by Socialist headquarters in Chicago.
James Wilson, former Secretary of Agriculture, died at his Treat Iowa home today aged. The obituary notes his national service and ties to agricultural policy.
Fierce rioting on Clonallon Street East Belfast as the military fired on a crowd. Several persons were seen to fall while the fire brigade, caught between mobs, had to return to the station.
Donovan Horn vice president of Old Kentucky Overall company was shot five times by neighbor Van Hawkins after accusing Horn of trespassing. Horn died at St Anthony's hospital in Louisville. Hawkins jailed pending examination trial amid family claims of mental instability.
Business updates its delivery window from 3 30 p m to 10 a m starting September 13. McKee s 206 td.
Washington August 26 Secretary of State Colby signed the suffrage amendment at eight this morning after receiving Governor Roberts Tennessee’s ratification. Miss Alice Paul of the Woman's National Party praised the act but warned vigilance remains to ensure full political equality for women.
Excavation on First Street will begin early in the week and force the fire department to move its headquarters to the rear of the police station facing First Street. A single outlet to Irvine Street will serve the fire apparatus during construction as routes are mapped for safety by Fireman Stone Maupin.
At National Republican headquarters Mrs Corinne Roosevelt Robinson sister of Theodore Roosevelt will open the Harding campaign with a speech in Portland Maine on September 8 She is the second Roosevelt sister to back Harding with Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth also offering services yesterday
Masked men raid the Vanarsdell distillery warehouse on the Southern Railroad in Mercer County, using two autos and a large truck to haul liquor. They held guard Allen Lawrence at gunpoint during a two hour theft, while notes point to D. L. Moore Jr of Lawrenceburg as warehouse owner. Trailed to Harrodsburg where pursuit faded.
Clifton Weaver sails from Cochran Alabama to buy more than 100 honey bee colonies for spring shipment to Madison county. Southern imports aim to boost local honey output as sugar scarcity lifts honey values. Weaver, tied to Richmond links, is expanding a regional operation with Pendleton county plans and forecasts Madison to rise among top honey counties.
A large attendance graced the exposition grounds on Wednesday night. Wrestling emerged as the evening’s main attraction with Mat Baxter, a Richmond mechanic, pinning Turner for five minutes. A repeat show is planned Thursday with Baxter aiming for a ten minute win and a large Legion-organized crowd is expected to assist.
Residents of Clark county, especially between Richmond and Winchester, report typhoid as very prevalent. The illness is described as mild in most cases with few deaths. School instructors have been cautioned and are monitoring pupils closely.
Associated Press reports at the American Bar Association session the Committee on Jurisprudence and Law Reform urged federal legislation to strengthen protection of aliens under treaty rights. The panel said Congress should consider the issue amid complaints from foreign nations and also proposed widening the judicial code for removal of causes and reform of Supreme Court rules to reduce trips to Washington for filing motions.
The school board prepares Caldwell building for a September 6 opening and installs gymnasium material. With repairs ongoing, the rest of the work is slated to finish by early next month, aiming for a September 18 start if plans hold.
State Superintendent George Colvin issues notices to implement a change in eighth grade books in several counties starting the first of the month. Madison County has not received official notice yet but may experience the order soon. Publishers face delays releasing new series complicating the change timeline.
Milton Covington area farmer buys cattle from local raisers in small lots for fattening on his grazing lands and eventual sale at the local market.
Farmers in Madison County report a booming crabapple harvest with trees bearing heavy fruit that some limbs require propping. Some apples reach the city and fetch good prices at markets and stands throughout the area.
The National Safety Council announced the preparation of lessons and bulletins on safe operation and maintenance of automobiles and motor trucks. A recent council meeting at its Chicago headquarters echoed that very few accidents are unavoidable, with participants from automobile interests insurance public clubs and government agencies.
In Chapman Kansas Harry Ruff head of a local milling firm set a record by turning two bushels of standing wheat into fresh biscuits in 55 minutes. He rode to a harvester threshing field grabbed the grain, ground it immediately, and baked biscuits at home for Mrs. Ruff. The total time from harvest to first bite was five minutes short of an hour, including 82 minutes on the road.
George Estes, Irvine tragedy survivor shot through vital organs, refuses a dying statement. He says he will recover and reveal how Deputy Reed was killed, accusing Detective Joseph Spivy of firing the fatal shots while he was hospitalized at Pattie A. Clay.
Superintendent Glover prepares for first asphalt laying as a crew arrives within days. A paving machine is ready and Lan caster avenue will be the first section finished before extending to Main street.
In Paris Kentucky on August 26 Miss Josephine Leer 18 and Robert Turner a local grocer secretly wed in Louisville after a trip that started as a visit to a doctor. The couple sent a telegram to Josephine's father Ashley Leer claiming they had married.
The county court has booked few cases for the upcoming term though many may be added by month’s end. This year has been busy with more cases decided than in the same period last year.
The article advises planting potato onion sets in early September to grow green onions early in spring. It warns onions can be choked by weeds and recommends timely fall attention to ensure early spring greens.
Partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures expected tonight and into Friday across Kentucky. Forecasters anticipate light winds and no significant precipitation.
Aug 26 market notes show lambs steady in Cincinnati with Jersey firm, hogs up 25c on packers, calves and cattle rising in Chicago, while Louisville reports cattle steady, hogs 25c higher to $8–$15.25, sheep steady and lambs up 25c to $10–$12.50.
Barbourville August 2 Over 100 witnesses have been called in the case of the commonwealth against Chester Philips Red Lawson and Robert Smallwood charged with the murder of Fred Fields at Corbin last January Trial of Philips began Wednesday in Knox circuit court Lawson and Smallwood elect to be tried separately Fields a returned soldier was found murdered on the outskirts of Corbin motive not robbery cited The three are in Richmond jail awaiting trial under circumstantial indictments previously returned
Madison County tobacco growers plan to begin cutting next week. They say they are not afraid of Trost nor affected by rust or blight, but want to harvest early for safety. Much of the crop has matured markedly in the past month.
Prognosticators forecast an early fall with genuine autumn weather. They note leaves falling as a sign of the coming season when overcoats and straw hats may be worn together, reflecting transitional weather ahead.
Large crowd attends Degarmo Elsey evangelistic gatherings at Calvary Baptist Church. Wednesday's illustrated sermon centered on belief in Jesus with John 6 28 29 as key text. Upcoming talks include The Unpardonable Sin and Moses Choice with a mass meeting planned Sunday afternoon for all ages.
A Monaghan farmer refused to pay a Sinn Fein court fine and shouted at volunteers. He was arrested for sedition, forced to pay a larger fine, and to apologize, in what is believed to be the first sedition case before a Sinn Fein court.
Statements attributed to Deputy Reed Mabe in Irvine claim he killed Marshal Philpot and allege railway detective Joe Spivy shot him and Estes after the fatal altercation. The remarks were said to have been made at Irvine and Pattie A. Clay Infirmary and may be used in an upcoming legal investigation.
Fifty-one Baptist schools and colleges of the Northern Baptist Convention received part of a $100,000,000 fund to extend programs for five years. Dr. Frank W. Pade ford, executive secretary of the Board of Education, said the first payments of $1,000,000 were issued, with about $36,600,000 more to be distributed. Second payments are planned before vacation ends to provide immediate employment funds.
A Swiss project in Berne on Saint Gerhard mountain plans an electric plant developing 359,900 horsepower at about 100 million dollars. The Urseren Valley’s two villages with 1,200 residents will be moved as the valley is dammed into a large lake to feed the Swiss electric railway system.
A steam roller from Lamp ton and Burks is grading Main Street to level and prepare it for traffic. The street will be temporarily graded and later receive concrete, asphalt, and final finishing. Excavation completion allows grading from Lancaster Avenue to First Street for improved access by the weekend.
Frankfort Kentucky August 26 Governor Morrow proclaims September 1925 as Kindness to Animals Week urging school children be impressed with kindness to all creatures and asking ministers to focus on the subject in services on September 19.
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