Bold ambuscade murder shocks Madison County near Bobtown
Oliver Van Sant 21 was shot to death while driving toward Freeman's Hollow, in what officials call a cold blooded ambush. Oscar Rucker and cousin Frank Garrett were arrested after tracking dogs located the suspects near the Garrett home. Van Sant’s companion Clifford Fuller survived with injuries from shot spray in a drive that ended with a fatal head wound. Van Sant’s brother-in-law Jack Williams, involved in prior neighborhood trouble, was the target suspected by relatives.
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Madison County
Oliver van Sant
Jack Williams
Freeman’s Hollow
van Sant
Williams
VanSant
Richmond
Clifford Fuller
W. G. Muilikin
Lexington
Oscar Rucker
Frank Garrett
Rucker
Whitlock
Otcers
Mullikin
S. P. Bush
W. A. Johnson
Dave Garrett
Garrett
Capt
Fuller
Fuiler
Asistance
Wim. Gess
Rockcastle County
Estii VanSant
Beng
Slaughter Killed After Spectacular Arkansas Prison Escape
Tom Slaughter, a notorious convict, is killed in the Saline county hills after a dramatic prison breakout. J C Howard, serving three years for forgery, reveals he shot Slaughter from behind, as other fleeing convicts are captured or dying. The ensuing firefight near Benton left Slaughter dead and a black accomplice dying beside him.
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Litte Rock
Ark
Tom Slaughter
Slaughter
J. C. Howard
Benton
Tep Woods
Howard
Little Rock
Not Far from the Kingdom Sermon at Local Churches
Mr. Nelson D. Roders will speak at 11 00 message by the pastor Not Far from the Kingdom. Dr Henry Dossier of Louisville Ky will deliver the union service message at 3 p m in the Presbyterian church and at 7 p m in the Christian church.
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Nelson D. Roders
Kingdom
Henry Dossier
Louisville
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Armed men attack Breathitt jail in Kentucky
Governor Morrow sent state troops to Jackson after seven or eight masked men stormed Breathitt jail to free four members of the Nobles. In the ensuing battle, Albert Roberts died, and jailer A A Allen’s wife and daughter were fatally injured. Nobles had been moved to Winchester for safety. Troops from Hazard and Whitesburg were dispatched to Jackson.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Govenor Morrow
Jackson
Breathitt
Nam-D Noble
Albert Roberts
A. A. Allen
Oscar Allen
Ler
Magsie
Four Power Pacific Peace Pact Ends Gloom Over Alliance
Washington December conference spokesmen of the United States and France announced a new four power agreement to preserve Pacific peace. The pact binds the four nations to respect insular possessions and adjust disputes by conference while working toward naval armament reduction and a solution to the China question. Senator Lodge announced the treaty at the gathering.
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Associated Tress
Washington
Pacific
United States
France
Lodge
Lodge Presents Treaty at Arms Conference
Senator Lodge formally lays before the arms conference a ten year treaty among the United States Great Britain France and Japan. The pact binds each nation to respect existing insular possessions and dominions in the Pacific and offers a joint conference for disputes unresolved by diplomacy. Any party may withdraw on six months notice after ten years subject to Senate confirmation.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Senator Lodge
Pacific
Senate
Miss Kate Schmidt Returns From Cincinnati Visit
Miss Kate Schmidt came back Friday after a short stay in Cincinnati.
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Kate Schmidt
Cincinnati
For Sale 1920 Ford Coupe Like New
Private ad offers a 1920 Ford coupe in like new condition for sale at a bargain price. Contact B. Z. McKinney by phone at 412. 288 for details.
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B. Z. McKinney
Weather Fair Tonight and Sunday With Little Temperature Change
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with only minor temperature changes. Highs and lows remain near seasonal norms and no precipitation is expected.
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Cattle and hogs steady in Cincinnati market. lambs steady to strong with gains. In Louisville, cattle steady and unchanged, hogs up 25 cents to top at 7.75, sheep steady. Chicago prices cited as 25 cents higher.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Prominent Furniture Dealer Dies at 51 in Richmond
W F Higgins a well known Richmond furniture dealer died at his North street home from heart failure after two weeks of acute indigestion. He came to Richmond 17 years ago from Winchester built a substantial business and recently remodeled his West Main street store. Survived by wife Nannie Roe, a daughter Mrs M C Murphy and three grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at First Christian church at 1 pm followed by interment in Winchester cemetery.
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Richmond
W. F. Higgins
North Street
Higgins
Winchester
Busines
West Main Street
Nannie Roe
Fleming County
M. C. Murphy
First Christian Church
Normal City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mass of Brick Kills Danville Sub-Contractor at School Ruins
Charles Baldwin of Danville was crushed to death when bricks toppled on him while razing Caldwell school ruins for the Madison High School project. Coroner Munce impaneled a jury and returned a verdict in line with the events. Baldwin was related to local residents and his remains will be sent home for burial.
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Charles Baldwin
Danville
Caldwell
Munce
Baldwin
Ff Cox
Joe Terrill
Whisky Car Driver Tells Whole Story in Moonshine Case
Walter Perkins, a colored youth and chauffeur for a car seized with 25 gallons of moonshine, confessed to officers Friday detailing a liquor deal involving Jesse Owens of Winchester. Owens faces perjury and liquor law charges as a grand jury is prepared. Perkins and Jim Skinner corroborate, and bonds are posted.
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Walter Perkins
Jesse Owens
Winchester
Owens
Perkins
Madison
Jim Skinner
Skinner
Harvey Lisle
John Lacy
Devore
Golden
G. Murray Smith
R. C. Oldham
W. D. Oldham
Richmond
Centre selects Red Roberts as 1922 football captain
Danville December 10. Red Roberts, veteran end of Centre College football, was chosen to lead the 1922 Colonels at the Chamber of Commerce banquet honoring the Centre team.
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Danville
Red” Roberts
Centre
Colonels
Chamber of Commerce
Notre Dame Cancels Game With Centre
Following a faculty board meeting the Notre Dame athletics committee cancelled all negotiations for a postseason football game with Centre College at San Diego on December 26.
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South Bend Ind
Notre Dame
Centre College
San Diego
Closing Hours of Contest for Daily Register Subscriptions
Mrs Turpin leads in Madison county and asks supporters to finish the Daily Register subscription drive by 5 p.m. next Thursday December 15. Workers must file preliminary reports by 10 a.m. Thursday and bring in all paid subscriptions and votes by the deadline to avoid an unfair rush and maximize chances for the grand prize.
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Daily Register Office
Daily Register
Notre Dame Centre Clash Called Off Over Financial Loss
San Diego officials cancelled the December 26 football game between Notre Dame and Centre College due to expected heavy losses and disappointment among western football fans.
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San Diego
Calif
Notre Dame
Colles
Dressed Rabbits Poultry and Fresh Fish at NEFFS
Dressed rabbits poultry and fresh fish advertised at NEFFS with phone contact 431. 288 6 percent details indicate a local market listing.
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Neff’s
Produce prices from Ren ke' Brothers market listing
Prices quoted for produce with units and cents per dozen and per item appear in a fragmented historical market list. Entries reference Ren ke' Brothers and include various produce items with prices such as 45 cents per dozen and other figures, though several words are garbled.
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Ren
Ke' Brothers
Fe Poor
Couineas Wiche Reef
Cincinnati Bank Robbery Ends With Bandit Shot
One of the four bandits in a Cincinnati bank messenger heist was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow robber. The dead man, unidentified, was thrown from the bandits’ car miles from the robbery scene as the hold up occurred on a city street.
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Uy Associated Press
Incinnati
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Bobtown
First Presbyterian Church
John Turpin
F. Johnson
Frassfield
Cent.e
Cincinnati Bank Bandit
Xili Pal
Henry Dossler
C. W. Foley
Minneapolis
L. W. Mulhall
Philadelphia
Chas. T. Alexandre
Kansas
Ciy
J. W. Lawrence
Dallas
Texas
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