Tobacco Deliveries Delayed as Markets Open
Lexington tobacco men report no general farm to warehouse movement for market opening. First 1920 barley leaf load, 2,800 pounds from Rowlett & Gratz, arrived for January 3 sales. a big January show is planned with premiums and expert judges. European demand remains weak with stocks high. Owensboro reports no major buyers until after year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Louisville
Rowlett & Gratz
Fayette County
Blue Grass
Owensboro Messenger
Messenger
London
England
United States Tobacco Journal
Owensboro Tobacco
J. E. Bowling
Bowling
Owensboro Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Company
New York
American
Reynolds
Liggett & Myers
Lorillard
Owensboro
Mr. Bowling
Imperial
Gallaher
James Hodge
Hodge Tobacco Company
Peatend
Europe
Tobacco Growers Promise Crop Cut for Next Year
Farmers in the region pledge to reduce tobacco production for the upcoming season. Officials warn the move aims to stabilize market prices and prevent oversupply, with support from local cooperatives and agricultural agencies.
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Chicago
Cattle were very slow and hog prices fell about 25 cents with 40 000 head in Chicago noted as strong.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
JOE BOGGS' WORK HAMPERED BY COURT
Kentucky road work will focus only on maintenance of state roads and federally aided projects after the Court of Appeals ruled counties cannot loan funds to the state. Federal projects continuing include the Ohio River road Dixie Highway Midland Trail Jackson Highway and Dixie Bee Line. About 1.9 million dollars remains for road work while surveying has paused and engineer staff reduced to two.
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Kentucky
Boggs
Court of Appeals
Best Talent in City for Legion Minstrels
Richmond theatregoers will see the American Legion minstrels on December 14 and 15 directed by Gov Bowen formerly with Al G Fields. The show titled The Fun Festival features New York Savoy setting and elaborate stage effects with big time acts in Olio. Local talent and group harmonies, plus eye catching scenery, promise a banner production both artistically and financially.
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American Legion
Richmond
Bowen
al. G. Fields Minstrels
New Savoy
New York City
Olio
Gov. Bowen
Messrs
Rodes S. Terrill
Charles Stanifer J. W
E. T. Wiggins
Jackson Co. Boys Held Over for Trial in Slaying
Beecher Smith age 14 and Carlo Smith age 12 were bound over to the January circuit court term on charges of killing their father Sim Smith in Clover Bottom. The boys, jailed in McKee, were accused of striking him with a rock. Details of motive not disclosed.
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Mckee
Beecher Smith
Carlo Smith
Sim Smith
Tobacco Warehouses to Open December 27
Williamstown and Dry Ridge tobacco warehouses will open for receipt of tobacco on December 27. The first sale of the season will be at Dry Ridge on January 4. Grant County's tobacco crop is estimated at 6,000,000 pounds.
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Associated Press
Williamstown
Dry Ridge
Grant County
McKee's Nine Cent Sale Continues Through Court Day
McKee's sale of valuable goods priced at nine cents continues beyond Court Day. The event draws shoppers seeking bargains on a range of items as the store extends its promotion.
Pond church Ladies' Aid hold bazaar and food sale
Members of the Ladies' Aid of Pond church plan a bazaar and food sale at Muncy Bros. window this Saturday in December. Everyone is invited.
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Ladies’ Aid of the Pond Church
Bezaar
Muncy Bros
Man Draws Pistol During Movie Show in Paris
In Paris Kentucky last night a man stood up during a wild west film and drew a pistol. He threatened to shoot anyone who tried to stop a fight between the villain and the heroine’s pet bear. The bear scene continued as cooler heads averted a panic. police arrested Uncas Howard and seized the pistol.
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Associated Press
Paris
Opera House
Villian
Uncas Howard
Martin pledges restitution to investors after embezzlement case
Louisville report quotes George L. Martin saying he will strive to reimburse those who lost money through his dealings. He faces trial on charges he embezzled about 300000 from the German Savings Funds Building Association and related concerns. If jailed, he vows to serve and then repay losses to the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
the Post
George L. Martin
Martin
German Savings Funds Building Association
Four Die in West 57th Street Fire
New York December 2 English actress Marjorie Descomb and three women and a man perished in a five story West 57th Street apartment house blaze in the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Marjorie Descomb
West 57Th Street
Assembly Rejects Covenant Amendments For Study Later
Geneva December 2 The League of Nations assembly passed a resolution voting down any consideration of amendments to the covenant at this session and arranging a committee to study proposed changes before the next assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
Public Debt Rises by 112 Million in November
Washington December 2 The Treasury reports the public debt increased by 112 646 571 during November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Treasury Today
College Hill News Briefs Include Local Marriages and Visits
Mrs Rebecca French returned to Freelandville Indiana after a ten day visit with her mother. Mr Jesse Dennis and Miss Maggie Bowling of Paint Lick were married at the bride s home Thursday. They were entertained at the groom s mother s home Monday evening. Mr James Ginter has returned from a visit to his sister Mrs Vernon Griggs in Fayette county.
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Rebecca French
Freelandville
Ind
Jesse Dennis
Maggie
Lick
James Ginter
Vernon Griggs
Fayette County
Covington Man Offers to Fight After Testimony
In Covington Kentucky age sixty eight J F Walsh testifying in court against a would be highwayman on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad bridge declared he could whip the prisoner with ease and offered to show the court if given a chance. Judge Manson suggested staging the fight in city hall basement but the prisoner said he did not want to hurt the old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Covington
Altho
Chesapeake and Ohio
J. F. Walsh
Manson
Pearson auction offers December sales guidance
Col. J. Ki. Pearson promotes December auctions and expertise in the sale business from A to Z. Phone contact listed as 827 2883.
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Col. J. Ki. Pearson
McKee's 9 Cent Sale Ends Thursday
McKee's advertises a 9 cent sale with offer of three articles for the price of two plus 9 cents. The promotion runs now and ends Thursday as the final day to claim the deal.
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McKee’s
Granulated Sugar Sale at Richmond Welch Company
Sugar offered at 10.00 per 100 pounds by Richmond Welch Company located at 2873. Item highlights a bulk price deal for granulated sugar available to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Welch Company
Bloodhounds Track Whisky Thieves In Kentucky
In Lexington Kentucky a revenue agent William B Anderson aged 55 was shot and killed during a distillery patrol at the Old Pepper distillery. Guards Were overpowered as they checked the rounds and Anderson fired back before being struck by return fire. Bloodhounds were put on the thieves trail as police were alerted.
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Lexington
William B. Anderson
Old Pepper
Here
Anderson
Wm. Nix
Nix
Mail Car Looted Near Oneida by Four Bandits
A northbound Southern passenger train was boarded by four men near Oneida early today. They rifled the mail car and escaped, according to Associated Press dispatches from Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern
Oneida
Eastern Tobacco Slump Persists in Southern Markets
The Burley Tobacco Growers' Association reports Southern market averages for the week ending November 18 show prices near 1919 levels in Wilson North Carolina 29.99 per hundred and Danville Virginia 29.13 with Henderson 23.20 Kingston 22.06 Oxford 28.00 South Boston 27.00 and Durham 27.30 to 28. The figures illustrate persistent weakness despite altered market conditions.
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Carolina
Virginia
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
Wilson
N. C
Henderson
Warsaw
Kingston
Oxford
Danville
South Boston
Durham
Walthall Loses Fur Coat in Boomerang Mob Scene
Henry B. Walthall, star of The Boomerang, appears today without a fur coat and a gold watch after a mob-scene take. The overcoat had been a gift from an Hawaiian princess, and he hopes to recover the missing items while enjoying a moment of fame for the seven reel production.
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Henry B. Walthall
Walthall
Death of Sollie Pearson Saddens Buffalo Community
Sollie Pearson four years old, son of Mr and Mrs William Pearson, died Sunday morning after a brief illness of pneumonia scarlet fever and diphtheria. Mrs Sam Hatter and Mrs Wm Hunter visited Mrs Biggerstaff and family. Mr and Mrs Jesse Hale and Mrs Bette Young of Richmond visited Col Hale. Farmers busy busking and stripping tobacco amid rainy weather.
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Sollie Pearson
William Pearson
Sam Hatter
Wm. Hunter
Biggerstaff
Jesse Hale
Bette Young
Richmond
Col. Hale
McKee’s 9 Cent Sale Ends Thursday
Classified note announces a 9 cent sale at McKee’s ending Thursday. It lists a mahogany roll top desk for sale by Mr. Oldham, contact phone 272.
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Oldham
For Sale Rhode Island Red cockerels at Neff's
Full blooded Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale at two dollars each while supply lasts. Also advertisements for fresh oysters and fish daily at Neff's and contact via Mrs James WIliecrets, phone Waco 24-WW.
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Neff’s
Rhode Island
James W
Waco
Rookwood Coffeetone Ad Ends Line at McKinney Co
An advertisement extols MELLOW coffee as moonlit and velvet smooth with natural strength from Rookwood. It invites nonfans to buy a package and join the line at D .B. Mc Kinney & Co 2876.
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Rookwood
D .B. McKinney & Co
Government to loan sixty million to farmers
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska drew a bill after a Federal Reserve Board talk to provide immediate government loans totaling sixty million dollars to help farmers facing falling prices. He plans to introduce the measure when Congress reconvenes next week. The current gross debt stands at about 24.175 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Rogers in Rage for Jailers Nomination
Friends of Charles S. Rogers push his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Jailer next year after he finished a strong second in the prior primary. Rogers hails from an old-time Democratic family and is described as a true blue party man with supporters across the county. His backers vow an active campaign and broad rallying support as the contest nears.
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Charles S. Rogers
Jailer
Mr. Rogers
Deputy Sheriffs to Aid Military in Coal Strike Zone
Williamson West Virginia December 2 deputy sheriffs are to be assigned to each military detachment in the Mingo county strike zone to support civil authorities. They will operate under military direction unless the situation becomes acute. Thirty six hours have passed without violence.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
Governor Sproul Calls for National Tax Law Commission
Harrisburg December 2 Governor Sproul urged a national commission representing state and federal governments to revise and simplify tax laws. He said states should keep revenues and taxation sources protected from the depletion of federal collections.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Sproul
McKee's Nine Cent Sale Attracts Shoppers
Customers swarm McKee's store to take advantage of the nine cent sale with a deal promising the third article at nine cents. The offer appears to draw heavy foot traffic as shoppers hunt bargains.
D Annunzio Declares War on Italy From Fiume
Gabriel D Annunzio commands the insurgents at Fiume and has declared war on Italy. A Milan dispatch to the London Times says the state of war will begin on Friday.
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London
Gabriel d’Annunzio
Fiume
Italy
Milan
London Times
Try a Sack of Richmond Cream Flour for Christmas Pastries
A line ad promoting Richmond Cream Flour as the best choice for Christmas pastries. The copy encourages readers to try a sack to bake festive treats.
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Richmond
Youth Arrested Over Poison Plot in Kentucky Coffee
Lexington authorities book Ida Mae Hayes, 13, on charges after she allegedly placed carbolic acid in her aunt Ida Glover’s coffee. The aunt detected the poison before drinking, stopping the suspected act.
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Lexington
Ida Mae Hayes
Ida Glover
Judge Rules Divorce Ends In Law In Laws of In Lows
Paducah Kentucky Judge Lang dismisses Walter Thornton and Mrs. Effie Hale Thornton as in laws after Thornton’s divorce from his former wife three weeks prior, holding that the end of the marriage ends all related in law ties.
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Paducah, Ky
Lang
Walter Thornton
Effie Hale-Thornton
Alexander Bank Creditor Distribution Reaches $334,255
Paris Kentucky reports the final distribution to creditors of the Alexander Bank totaled $334,255, covering 95.5 percent of losses.
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Paris
Alexander Bank
Texas Prohibition Law Felony Upheld
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals today upheld the provision making unlawful transportation of intoxicating liquors a felony. The ruling reinforces penalties under the state prohibition statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Weather in Kentucky: warm Friday. west portion cooler tonight
Weather brief notes warmer conditions expected Friday across Kentucky with near term warmth. West portion may remain cooler tonight with temperatures easing into the overnight period.
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West
Kerensky to Lead Attack on Russia in March Offensive
A coordinated assault on Soviet Russia is planned by Poland Hungary Roumania under Alex Andre Kerensky. The plan, revealed after a Paris meeting, aims to start mid March with Polish forces moving toward Kiev and linking with Hungary, while Roumania advances toward Moscow via the Ukraine. General Wrangel’s forces are to reinforce.
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Paris
Poland
Hungary
Roumania
Alexandre Kerensky
Russia
Kerensky
Kiev
Galicia
Czecho-Slovakia
Bessarabia
Wrangel
Moscow
Ukrainie
Officers Chosen for Relief Work Campaign
Wiss Carraleen C. Smith and R. M. Rowland of Richmond were named chairman and treasurer for a Near East Relief drive aiding Armenians and Syrians loyal to the Allies. Mrs. F. W. Smith of Louisville mobilizes statewide support as winter hunger risks rise. ministers and teachers plan citywide outreach on December 12 and through schools.
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Wiss Carraleen C. Smith
R. M Rowland
Richmond
F. W. Smith
Louisville
Richmond Cream Flour Ad Calls for Xmas Cake Quality
An old classified style notice urges readers to call a grocer for Richmond Cream Flour for a luck laden Christmas cake. It warns against substitutes claiming inferior quality. The small ad ends with a price or code 290 6p.
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Richmond
Bootlegger Ring Using Planes Quietly Operates Across Border
Winnipeg police report an organized band uses airplanes to smuggle liquor across the United States border. The scheme targets crossings and involves aerial routes with illicit shipments.
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Winnipeg
United States
Ex-Fiance Denies In Midnight Attack In Kentucky
Middlesboro Kentucky December report says James Thompson rejected fiancé denied beating Miss Fannie Brasher a telephone operator at the exchange office and claimed he was at home asleep at the time. He was indicted for assault with intent to kill after grand jury saw the girl and heard from Thompson.
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Middlesboro
Fannie Brasher
James Thompson
Thomson
Thompson
Miss Brasher
First Ky Woman Enters County Clerk Race in Pulaski
Miss Stella May, cousin of Governor Morrow, announces her candidacy for Pulaski County Court Clerk. She previously served as deputy clerk and now works in the Workman's Compensation department.
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Frankfort
Stella May
Morrow
Kentucky
Pulaski County
Workma’s Compensation Department
Record Breaking Tax Paying List in Madison County
Sheriff Pete Whitlock reports Richmond and Madison County show the highest tax payment period on record with about $30,000 more collected in ten days. Delinquent lists shrink as residents pay promptly despite higher farm labor costs, and the sheriff notes no tobacco crop money this year.
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Richmond
Madison County
Pete Whitlock
Resi Ders
Sheriff's Office
Whitlock
Nine Cent Sale At McKee's Court Day Offer
A Nine Cent Sale runs at McKee's offering a beautiful coat valued at 35 dollars for 9 cents. The promotion continues through Court Day with items limited by time and stock.
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McKee’s
Neffs Advertises Dressed Poultry and Rabbits
Local retailer Neffs lists dressed poultry and rabbits for sale with contact phone 431. The brief notice implies available everyday shopping options at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff’s
McKee's Nine Cent Sale Extended After Court Day
The retailer McKee's continues its Nine Cent Sale beyond Court Day offering a third article at nine cents with any purchase, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the extended promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Bank officers swear to financial statement for 1920
The Kentucky Madison county bank ledgers show assets including loans 11 650.08 and 33 828. Other assets list 2 200.68 revenue stamps and 1896.58 cash on hand. C. L. Searcy president and C. Rucker cashier certify the sworn statement as true before G B Moores notary on November 30, 1920.
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State of
Kentucky
Madison
C. L. Searcy
O. C. Pucker
L. Searcy
Cc. Rucker
G. B. Moores
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Joe Boggs
Legion Minstrels
College Hill
Murderers
Old Pepper Distillery
Fayette
Buffalo
Rogers
D’annunzio
O. KE
Wago Deposit Bank
Wacwy
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