Wilson Drafts Plan Aimed at Ending Mine Strike
Washington December 8 A White House statement expressed hope for settlement tomorrow afternoon in the coal strike. The proposed plan, from the President and approved by Attorney General Palmer, would have miners accept a 14 percent wage increase for now and leave final wage and working conditions to a presidentially appointed commission. The miners were said to have assurances on commission personnel and data collection, while operators reported a more favorable strike outlook and confidence in government efforts to reach a fair accord.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Lewis
Palmer
Fuel Administration
Grand jury to probe Lever Act and anti trust in coal strike
A federal grand jury will be empanelled today to investigate alleged Lever Act violations and anti trust laws by coal operators miners and dealers related to the coal strike. District attorney says he will rely on conferences with Attorney General Palmer who arrives today.
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Associated Press
Indianapleis
Palmer
Shannon Stock Company Closes Engagement Here
The Shannon Stock Company presented The Rich Man's Son and the Shop Girl for a week at the local theatre ending Saturday night. The company, led by Mr and Mrs Shannon with two daughters and a son, received warm favor from Richmond patrons. The ten piece orchestra was a major draw and the company plans a return engagement next season.
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Shannon Stock Company
Shannon
Richmond
Census takers get higher pay for fourteenth census
Increase in pay rates for enumerators of the fourteenth decennial census was announced in Washington by Director Sam L. Rogers. Each person enumerated will receive higher wages and 30 cents for each farm reported, affecting about 87,000 enumerators.
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Washington
Sam L. Rogers
Colored Fiddlers Contest at Court House
A colored fiddlers contest is set for Friday December 12 at the Richmond court house under the auspices of the Colored Odd Fellows Lodge. Admission is 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
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Court House
Richmond
E Colored Odd Fellows Lodge
Richmond loses two daily trains on L N due to coal campaign
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will discontinue trains Nos. 27 and 28 between Louisville and Richmond starting Tuesday the 9th as part of a coal conservation effort. Noons train from Richmond to Louisville and back is halted, leaving only a morning service from Stanford to Richmond and a rare through mail run, complicating travel for Silver Creek Paint Lick Lafaster and Stanford residents.
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Richmond
Louiille
Arrivyll
Louisville
Silver Creek
Paint Lick
Lafaster
Stanford
Nford
Paris
Maysville
Ri Lick
Lane Stanford
Knoxville
Paris Peace Terms Emerge With Softened Demands
The text outlines softened allied terms for Germany including indemnity, fleet limits, and troop evacuations. It notes ongoing negotiations and potential protocol delays as coercion issues and provincial troop actions are debated. The focus remains on adjusting harsh penalties while seeking a settlement.
The Gypsy Minstrel Returns to Stage Amid Fame Stress
A historic note describes Gypsy Sere minstrel James B facing fame pressure while presenting a new showcase. The feature highlights the show’s preparation, the performer’s fitness, and the production’s evolving form as it nears opening night.
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James B
Minstrels Impress in Season Debut Performance
A December 19 minstrel show unfolds with tuneful numbers and witty acts. The performers include Geddis, the Tiger, and Dumont, praised for singing and comic styling.
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Hli Minstrels
Pen i
Emhe
Ore
Geddis
Tiger
Dumont
Moe
Misti
Markets report cows hogs and lambs from Louisville markets
Cincinnati Packers down 10c lights 25c lower Chicago steady cattle steady market notes Louisville December 8 cattle 2000 fairly active tops 14 hogs 4200 50c lower tops 13 sheep 300 six dollars down lambs 12 and down
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Local Trade Notes Highlight Hemp Sale And Mule Shipment
W R Cook of Lancaster drove to Butler Georgia with a carload of mules priced between 200 and 275 dollars each. In Boyle County a major hemp deal saw C P Cecil Jr selling 110000 pounds of last year’s crop to David Gay of Winchester for 14.25 dollars per hundredweight. E H Well known photographer in Ville is at death’s door.
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Grapher
Baptist Association
D Door
W. R. Cook
Lancaster
Butler
Boyle County
C. P. Cecil, Jr
David Gay
Winchester
This Is A Real Cow James Potts Sells Jersey to Duergon
James Potts sold a half Jersey cow to L A Duergon this week for 225 dollars. The cow had cost Potts 175 dollars recently and yields seven gallons of milk daily.
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James Potts
L. A. Duergon
Margarete Allen Sells at Bourbon Tobacco
Miss Margaret Allen daughter of Sanford Allen a Millersburg banker well known locally sold at the Bourbon Tobacco.
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Margaret Allen
Sanford Allen
Millersburg
Soldi
Richmond Mayor Publishes Updated Fuel Rules Amid Shortages
Richmond officials issue tighter coal and fuel controls for winter. The mayor warns of penalties for violations and relays regional committee interpretations including exemptions for drug related and medical facilities, lighting allowances, and emergency provisions.
Toll Case Remains Under Advisement in Madison County Court
Circuit Judge W R Shackelford took the case under advisement after a full day of arguments by attorneys for the Madison County Fiscal Court and taxpayers challenging the right to continue tolls at Clay's Ferry Bridge. The dispute centers on whether the old Richmond and Lexington Turnpike Company could transfer toll rights to the Clay's Ferry Bridge Company and whether the privilege reverts to the county if transfer is invalid.
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Madison County
Clay’s Ferry Bridge
W. R. Shackelford
Richmond and Lexington Turnpike Company
Clay’s Ferry Bridge Company
Frial
The
Regional Coal Committee limits hours for fuel use during crisis
Atlanta December 3 1919 regional coal committee issues an addendum to fuel conservation rules. Industries may open before 9 am and close after 4 pm if no heat or power from coal wood or gas is used outside those hours. Heat use must match off hour timing and not start earlier than allowed. Stores barber shops and amusements may operate outside hours if conditions observed.
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Regional Coal Committee
Richmond
Evans
Regional Committee
Atlanta
Georgia
Morrow Takes Is High Office Tuesday
Richmond plans send many to Frankfort for the inauguration of Gov Edwin P Morrow the first Republican Kentucky governor in eight years. The parade will be led by Louisville police and mounted officers with 12 bands and camels featured. A long list of escorts from across the state includes lawmakers judges and business leaders.
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Richmond
Frankfort
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Ludlow F. Petty
Louisville
Campbell County
Gov. Morrows
A. T. Hert
Chesley H. Searcy
Alvis S. Bennett
George T. Stephens
Elliott Callahan
John P. Haswell
J. S. Haswell
J. M. Chilton
Augustus E. Willson
Wm. Heyburn
Ben L. Bruner
Charles A. Segnor
Tred M. Sackett
Edward
W. Hines
E. T. Franks
Owensboro
Jas. F. Ramey
Eddyville
Thomas L. Walker
Lexington
John J. Craig
Maurice Galvin
Covington
James A. Wallace
Irvine
Fred A. Vaughn
Paintsville
Chass
Dawson
Pineville
Geo
Colvin
Springfield
W. C. Hanna
Shelbyville
Roy Specks
Bowling Green
Richard P. Ernst
R. W. Hunter
Providence
Ed R. Miller
Paducah
H. J. Beard
Livermore
John H. Gilliam
Scotsville
H. G. Garrett
Winchester
George D. Florence
Stanford
W. A. Ganfield
Danville
George E. Sprague
Clarence Melroy
J. L. Waddle
Somerset
Sampson
C. R. Moriarity
A. M. J. Cochran
Maysville
No Fight On Tobacco Statement From Methodist Board
The Board of Temperance of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America releases a policy noting a fundamental agreement between tobacco and liquor traffic but states no plan to prohibit tobacco production sale or use except to those under twenty one.
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Board of Temperance
The
Methodist Episcopal Church In America
Turkey price inquiry and prior agreement notice
F H Gordon writes that he will begin receiving turkeys on December 5 and will receive until December 13, and will pay the market price as previously done. He asks to be sure to receive his prices before selling any turkeys.
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F. H. Gordon
Citywide water shutoff scheduled for Tuesday morning
Richmond Water & Light Co announces a citywide water outage Tuesday dec 9 from 9 to 11 am. Christmas trees offered by Shelton Saufley Jr and R J McKee Jr with home delivery at reasonable prices, contact numbers 468 and 168.
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Richmond Water & Light Co
Shelton Saufley, Jr
R. J. iMcKee, Jr
Supreme Court Lays No Decision On War Time Prohibition
No decision on the constitutionality of wartime prohibition or the Volstead enforcement act was rendered today by the Supreme Court. Attorneys sought to argue cases this week for brewers manufacturing beer with two and three-fourths percent alcohol. The higher ruling was withheld to permit further arguments. cases come on appeal from Baltimore and New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bilhelia
Supreme Court
Baltimore
New Orleans
Wilson warns against severing Mexico ties resolution
President Wilson would be gravely concerned to see any resolution pass Congress calling for a severing of diplomatic relations with Mexico. He argues such action reverses constitutional state and could cause confusion in foreign affairs, noting that constitutional authority over foreign policy rests with the President.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Fall
Mexico
Saloons Await Supreme Court Ruling on Prohibition
Louisville saloons numbered 408 prepare to reopen pending Supreme Court ruling on the validity of no time prohibition. Distillers also ready to move thousands of gallons of whisky if the court's opinion is favorable. Hope among saloon keepers and distillers waned as Washington delayed action.
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Associated" Press
Louisville
Washington
Supreme Court
Ready For The Lid To Lift On War Time Prohibition
About 1 600 fret cars are in Louisa awaiting immediate shipment of whiskey from Kentucky warehouses if the war time prohibition act is ruled unconstitutional. Whiskey interests in the state plan large liquor sales before permanent prohibition takes effect January 16. Distillers are said to have 38 811160 taxable gallons ready for sale if the act is annulled.
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Louisa
Kentucky
Federal Supreme Court
Sapee Cae
McKee Skating Rink Opens For Weekend Sessions
The McKee Skating Rink opened Saturday afternoon with a large turnout despite fine weather. Managers Tom ter and Karl Schillings, two Richmond young men, promised strict rules to ensure a prosperous season as skaters filled the floor for afternoon and evening sessions.
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McKee
Tom Ter Karl Schillings
Richmonds
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