Mrs Mary Logan Dies in Korea After Faithful Mission Work
Mrs Mary Lee Logan widow of Dr J W Logan died at Severance Hospital Seoul Korea on Sunday Dec 7 1919 after a long illness. Born Sept 17 1856 she was a Madison County Virginia native and a longtime Central University of Kentucky supporter who later served as a Presbyterian missionary in Korea. She leaves a sister Mrs B H Neale and a brother Newland Jones of Arizona with many friends recalling her life of service to sick and poor.
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Lewis N. Neale
Mary Lee Logan
J. W. Logan
Severance Hospital
Seoul
Korea
Bland Jones
Phoenix
Arien
J.P. Herndon
Richmond
Herndon
Central University of Kentucky
Central University
Logan
United States
Belle Bennett
Belle Breck
Weather forecast notes unsettled Friday with warmth
The report indicates cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with unsettled weather. Warmer temperatures are expected in the eastern portion on Friday.
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Panert
Chicago to Host 1920 Republican National Convention
The Republican National Committee chose Chicago as the 1920 convention site with June dates to be set. Chicago received 44 votes on the roll call, St Louis 9, in a unanimous decision. The committee also authorized creation of two party departments for policies and welfare.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Clothing Prices Higher Next Spring
Chicago December 11 Associated Press Charles E Wry secretary of the National Association of Retail Clothiers says clothing prices will rise next spring. He notes suits that sold for 25 before the war now fetch 50 and may top 60 as supply and labor issues drive costs higher.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles E. Wry
National Association of Retail Clothiers
Berea Beats Local Team In Preparation for Cumberland Game
Berea Epworth League basketball squad visited E. K. Normal to tune up for the Cumberland College clash at Williamsport Friday. Coach McCoy used 15 players and the experienced Berea lineup dominated the scrimmage, 36 to 3, raising hopes for usable talent.
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Epworth
Berea
E. K
Cumberland College
Williamsburg
McCoy
Trouble Over A Mere Man Sparks Shooting Incident
Mary Turner fired at Bessie Grubbs as she rode home through White Hall. The pistol shot damaged the buggy seat but injured none. Grubbs was arrested and will face a county court hearing before Judge W. K. Price on Friday.
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Mary Turner
Bessie Grubbs
Turner
Bessie
White Hall
Grubbs
W. K. Price
Moore's Air Tight Heater advertised by Higgins
An old ad promises more money in the bank and comfort at home if readers buy a Moore's Air Tight Heater from W. F. Higgins. It touts aiding the U. S. in a large coal savings effort and suggests personal benefits for the buyer.
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W. F. Higgins
U. S
Sam
Moore
Governors pardon ends Knox county voting case
A.B. Hopper and O.P. Bond, Democratic election officers indicted in Knox county for allegedly preventing Republicans from voting, were pardoned by Governor Black before leaving office without a trial.
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A.B. Hopper
0.P
Bond
Knox County
Black
Richmond tobacco houses clogged as farmers flood market
Both Richmond tobacco warehouses are blocked until Monday as sheds fill with weed. The Richmond market is breaking records with farmers bringing in crops. Home House reports about a quarter of a million pounds on its main floor and similar on auxiliary floors, while Madison House also fills to capacity awaiting next sales.
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Richmond
Madison
Madison House
Harris Hollen
Luster and Blue
Taylor and Prather
J. B Baxter
Beer status argued in Supreme Court
Washington December 11 the Supreme Court heard appeals from New Orleans and Baltimore on the interpretation of the war time prohibition act as it relates to beer. Conflicting federal court decisions sparked the argument. A ruling on the constitutionality was expected before the Christmas recess.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New Orleans
Baltimore
115 Convicts Cut Off By High Water
Floods receding in Mississippi Alabama and Georgia as hundreds remain marooned. 115 negro convicts and 15 white guards trapped near Montgomery. Hat tisburg Mississippi hosts 100 displaced residents. Columbus Georgia sees 15000 idle from flooded factories.
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Associate Press
Atlanta
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Montgomery
Hattiesburg
Miss
Columbus
Terrill to Lead Jury Fund Trusteeship in Local Court
Judge W. R. Shackelford announced the appointment of R. B. Terrill as trustee of the jury fund succeeding the late B F Golden. Terrill brings extensive court experience and is described as splendidly qualified for the position.
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W. R. Shackelford
R. B. Terrill
B.F. Golden
Golden
Rm Terrill
Lafollette Calls for Government Ownership of Railroads
Senator Lafollette argued in Washington that the Cummins railroad bill would raise living costs through higher freight rates. He said government operation of the railways would end ongoing deficits and eventually wipe them out.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lafollette
Senate
Local Fish Basket Sales Report From Various Firms
The document lists multiple firms including N. N. Schooler Baldwin Burke and Co. Baldwin Burke and Cates Rev. B. F. Petty and Son Moore and Moore Joe Long Luck Long selling baskets by weight and price. Entries show dozens to hundreds of pounds at prices ranging from 15 1 2 cents to 93 cents per pound, across several entities.
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N. N. Schooler
Baldwin, Burke and Co
Baldwin, Burke and
Cates
Rev
B. F. Petty and Son
Moore and Moore
Joe Long
Luck Long
Louisville Labor Shortage Blocks Out-of-Town Help Advertisers
A 1919 letter from Louisville Courier-Journal to John B. McLane & Company explains a severe local labor shortage. The paper declines ads to recruit workers from Richmond and elsewhere, citing that city industries need staff and cannot lose workers to outside jobs.
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Richmond
Messrs. McLane
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Falls City
John B.mclane & Company
H. M. Rogers
Officer's Brutality Trial Alleges Sealpt Detzer Abuse
Testimony from three witnesses at Governor's Island accuses Capt Karl W Detzer of striking prisoners in France and ordering sergeants to beat them to force confessions. Details describe Detzer in charge of criminal investigation near Le Mans, and Sergeant Hoyt Madden and others beating prisoners until signing statements.
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New York
Karl W. Detzer
France
Detzer
Governor's Island
LeMans
Three Hundred and Eighth
George W. Williams
Corning
Iowa
U. S. Madden
Frank L.hoyt
Williams
Hoyt
Madden
Baptists Announce Record Budget for Seminary Plan
The Baptist State Board of Missions approves a substantial budget totaling 1.3 million with 900 thousand as oversubscription to the 75 million campaign. An additional 110 thousand supports a nucleus for a 1 million fund to fund new buildings for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Baptist State Board of Missions
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Rockwood Cafe Serves Up Old Coffee and Pup Treats
Small-town cafe in Rockwood proves a hit with locals as patrons bring dogs for treats. Regulars praise the generous portions and the friendly staff who greet every visitor by name.
Markets Report Mixed Gains Across Livestock At Trade
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show modest rises with cattle steady. Louisville notes December 11 activity with 400 cattle, 2,500 hogs up a bit, tops at 13 dollars, and sheep steady.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Sheriff Whitlock to Settle State Taxes in Frankfort
Sheriff P. S. Whitlock plans a trip to Frankfort Monday to finalize Madison County’s annual tax settlement with the Auditor. He will hand over about $94,000 representing Madison County taxes for the year, with total collections around $150,000 and many delinquent accounts remaining. The new tax laws have raised the amount paid into state and county treasuries.
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P. S. Whitlock
Frankfort
Madison County
Madison
Ballard Takes Seat in Kentucky House at Inauguration
Hon. Leonard Ballard, representing old Madison, attended the Frankfort inauguration Tuesday and chose seat No 23 in the state house. He met several prominent Republicans, received a cordial welcome, and plans to work hard for his county in a Republican majority Chamber.
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Leonard Ballard
Old Madison
Kentucky
Frankfort
State Library
Ballard
Tobacco Market Receipts Across Kentucky Markets Dec 11
Farmers' House No 1 in Mt Sterling sold 90 185 lbs for 41 506 81 dollars average 46 05 per cwt. Carrolton reports stronger reds and bright prices with baskets near 99 to 1 and a high lot 1 320 lbs at 91 95. Maysville posted 112 865 lbs across five houses with varied averages. Liberty led with 126 to 8 per 100 lbs and a new peak on this market. Flemingsburg opened with 100 000 lbs across three floors. Cynthiana showed stronger loose leaf sales with top bids to 105 per 100 lbs. Lexington figures cut off mid sentence as report ends.
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Mt. Sterling
Carrolton
Maysville
Central
William Snyder
Minerva Ky
Amazon
Liberty
Taylor & Beckett
Flemingsburg
Burley
Cynthiana
Cynthiana House
Burley House No
Lexington
Miners Pleased With Settlement Ending Strike
Indianapolis December news reports that all sides in the coal controversy welcomed the agreement reached by the miners' general committee ending the strike. The plan includes a commission with miner and operator members to study wages and prices and set fair figures, plus district internal questions to reduce wage differentials, with operators vowing to resume normal operations.
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Indianapolis
Eithe
No immediate relief in coal restrictions despite strike settlement
Washington reports no signs of easing restrictions on coal consumption despite the settlement of the coal strike. Officials say curbs remain until further notice.
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Washington
President Wilson Thanks Lewis for Coal Miners Settlement
President Wilson telegraphs Acting President Lewis to thank the miners for their patriotic action in ending the strike at Indianapolis yesterday. He calls for immediate united effort to ensure a just and fair settlement for all.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Coal Miners Union
Cor
Indianapolis
Kentucky Miners Ordered To Work
Telegram from District 19 United Workers of America head Keller orders 600 soft coal miners in Tennessee and Virginia to return to work immediately. Keller expected home from Indianapolis after attending national coal strike conferences.
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Associated Preas
Middlesboro
Pres . Keller
United Workers of America
Tennessee
Virginia
Kelle
Indianapolis
Poultry firm advertises fat turkey buy price
Renaker Poultry Co offers 35 cents per pound for fat turkeys delivered to 3182.
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Renaker Poultry Co
Weston man named West Virginia prohibition director
Charles Lively of Weston was appointed prohibition director for West Virginia today by officials in Washington. The appointment marks a key step in enforcing national dry laws across the state.
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West Virginia
Associated Press
von Washington
Charles Lively
Weston
Hans Give In On One Point
Paris reports the German reply to the Supreme Council on the peace protocol, described as a capitulation on the Scapa Flow issue and a proposal to discuss other points. The note arrives in Paris via Intransigeant, signaling a shift in negotiations.
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Hans
Rv Associated Press
Paris
Intrasigeant Today
Supreme Council
Scapa Flow
Colored Fiddlers Contest at the Court House
An event for the Colored Yellows Lodge held at the Richmond Court House on Friday December 12 with admission 15 cents for children and 20 cents for adults.
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Court House
Richmond
Colored He Yellows Lodge
Turkeys to be received December 5th to 13th
Local dealer announces receiving period from December 5 to December 13 and commits to paying the highest market price as in prior years. Numerous buyers are expected to bring in fowl during the window.
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Mary Logan
Irvine
Chrisevike
Tussey and
Tussey
Wheeler and Hill
J. M. Anderson
Jones and Johnson
Wennings and Beasley
Joe Galey
Baldwin, Burke and Roop
G. C. Norris
W. M. Ross
Whitaker and Williams
Nathan Broaddus
B. Jennings
Terrill
Thomas J. McAdams
Fifth Gua Company
Governor’s
Seregant Hoyt Detzer
Baptists
Seema
F. H. Gordon
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