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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
1
Richmeg Elks and members will hold services Sunday afternoon to honor the departed NT Brothers. The program lists anthem, prayers, and numerous speakers including Exalted Ruler and notable members with overtones of local fraternal ceremony.
Kentucky reports list Madison County ranking 13th in tobacco sales among 42 counties. Fayette leads with 56,579,290 pounds sold for 21,763,782.23 dollars. Jefferson moved 35,071,559 pounds for 8,716,408.46 dollars. The compiled figures include county totals and warehouse sale values across the state.
Silas Alexander a well known farmer of the Waco section died at his home after a long illness Friday. He was survived by his wife and four children Logan Alexander Mrs Florence Rice Miss Lena Alexander and Mrs Embry Parks. The deceased was a highly esteemed citizen and many friends will mourn his passing.
Washington dispatch reports Fuel Administrator Garfield rejects raising coal prices to fund miners' wage hikes yet says increases may occur if not tied to coal price. He notes Gov. Cox proposed a 25 percent pay rise for miners in Ohio and signals government stance on separate wage talks.
Tennessee Governor Roberts declares state use of all men and funds to boost coal production if the miners' strike continues, issuing a stern warning in Knoxville.
The Supreme Council orders Germany to sign the protocol enforcing the peace terms. If refused, Allied military action is possible including occupation measures. The note, kept secret, was delivered to the German mission head by the peace conference chief. Marshal Foch is prepared for a Ruhr occupation if the protocol is rejected.
The Clay's Ferry bridge dispute was filed again after a court technicality led to its previous dismissal. Judge Shackelford heard arguments from A. R. Burnam and G. Murray Smith and the case resumed this afternoon at 2 30, with many predicting no immediate decision.
William Kidd colored before Judge Price on a peti larceny case received thirty days in jail with hard labor. He was arrested for stealing corn from Mr Rowlett's field on the previous Sunday, with two sacks of corn in a wheelbarrow. He claimed he bought the coin from Harrison Smith, who contradicted him. John Martin was tried for breach of the peace and acquitted.
In St Louis on December 6 whisky and wines flowed freely after Judge Faris granted a temporary restraint on the revenue collector. Thousands of gallons were sold and carried on street cars. whisky fetched 17 to 23 dollars a gallon by proof and saloons charged 25 to 50 cents a drink. Eastern Missouri residents rushed to replenish stocks as 50,000 gallons were released with more to follow upon tax payment.
Secretary Lansing denied rumors the State Department influenced Jenkins release and said the government has not official contact with Mexico City on the matter. Jenkins reportedly did not know who posted the bond and was investigating. Officials refused to comment on cabinet responsibility for the bond.
Indications point to reduced passenger service on all Louisville roads as lines including Illinois Central Pennsylvania Louisville and Nashville and Henderson Routes receive fuel conservation notices. L and N was told to cancel special trains for Governor Morrow inauguration in Frankfort Tuesday.
The sender states they will buy turkeys from Friday December 5 through December 13 at the highest market price and urges sellers to obtain his prices before selling. Signed by F. H. Gordon.
Old Madison House and the Ison Tobacco Warehouse Company opened a large tobacco sale with 162 455 pounds sold for 101 749 82 dollars. The sale resumes Monday at 9 o'clock due to volume and quality ranging from top grades to poor culls. Multiple baskets and prices from several firms reflect broad participation and market appetite in Madison and surrounding counties.
Silas Alexander, 72, longtime Waco resident, died Friday morning from bronchial pneumonia after years of frail health. Survived by wife Cockrill and four children Logan, Florence Rice, Embry Park, Lena Alexander. Funeral at Flat Woods church Sunday 10 a.m. Rev. J. N. Culton officiating. Burial in Richmond cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Police arrest Jeff Sizemore over the death of Hugh Hibbard found shot in a Clay county corn field. Authorities say the Sizemore family feud is linked to the quarrel that led to the shooting as Hibbard shucked corn.
Itinerary outlines conference dates across Madison county rural schools. Kirksville December 4 5 Union December 8 9 10 College Hill December 11 12 Richmond December 15 16 17 Newby December 18 19 Waco December 22 23 Colored College December 80 31
The Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock with the subject God the only Cause and Creator. A Wednesday evening prayer service is at the usual hour. Calvary Baptist Church offers Bible school at 9 30 with preaching at 11 by the pastor. BY. FP. U. meets at 6 and evening services at 7.
Louisville cattle 350 slow and unchanged hogs 2800 down 2c tops 13.50 sheep 50 steady unchanged. Cincinnati hogs 1a quarter lower. Chicago cattle active and strong.
The Regional Fuel Committee in Atlanta advised Lexington Mayor McCorkle that stores may open anytime if they do not use coal gas or wood derived utilities. Oil lamps and coal oil heaters allowed lighting and heating with extended hours. Saturday closing also extends to 9 p m as per mayoral instructions.
The First Baptist church hosts a Sunday evening program aimed at reviving youth activity. Prof. Charles Keith of the Normal School will speak, backed by a musical program including solos quartettes and an orchestra, drawing a large youthful crowd.
Governor Black commutes and grants paroles for multiple Kentucky inmates. John Powell of Knox, serving life for slaying his brother in law, will be freed in four years after a life sentence reduction to 12 years. Evan Elam of Laurel, jailed since 1916 for four to fifteen years, sees sentence cut to four. G C Blankenship in Pike County, tuberculosis claim, reduces to one year. Sigel Stamper, a life-term from Breathitt, released in 1916, parole restored. George Bolin paroled after 1912 sentence of two to twenty-one years for murder. Redwine Holen of Breathitt paroled for earlier assault. others include Warda Makett, Scott Morrison, and Emmett Walter.
Readable text indicates someone named F H Gordon will receive a shipment of turkeys. The note specifies an address or contact line 312t and references the supplier context. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Washington December 6 The 1919 U S Department of Agriculture report says American farmers led the world in crop output with wheat at 918 million bushels corn 2 91 billion bushels and cotton and tobacco also high The report notes wartime farming boosted acreage and yields and outlines recommendations for farm credit marketing data rural schools and road funding Small note at bottom lists a lost black ostrich feather boa returned to Glyndon Hotel
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