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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
1
The Richmond tobacco warehouse reports continued strong demand and high prices at the Home House sale. Buyers note favorable weather aiding crop readiness with numerous consignors like Rhodus and Taylor and Murphy Bros. recording varied baskets and prices across numbers and weights.
The forecast calls for fair but cold conditions tonight and Sunday. A cold wave will grip central portions, bringing chilly temperatures and light winds as viewers brace for a frosty spell.
Physicians said President Wilson is allowed to walk about his room and the adjoining hall for a short time each day. He dresses himself and walks with the aid of a cane unassisted.
Louisville December 13 The Post estimates the impact of a likely Supreme Court ruling ending wartime prohibition. It notes nine and a half million gallons of whisky in Kentucky bonded warehouses at $1 40 per gallon tax cost to distillers about 304 million dollars to move from bond and consumer price around a billion and a half dollars.
J. K. Letcher of Shelbyville visited Saturday to review Madison county applicants for Census Enumerators. He appeared for Geo. M. Buchanan, district supervisor, as no enumerators have been selected yet and appointments will be announced from Washington.
Mr Samuel Shearard is critically ill at his Richmond home after a paralytic stroke. His family has been summoned to his bedside and friends here hope for his recovery. He moved to Richmond about two years ago and has substantial oil interests in the mountains.
The large general merchandise store of T. C. Wallace at Irvine was robbed during the night Wednesday with jewelry clothing and shoes taken.
Dublin dispatch reports Frank H. O'Donnell urging the Dail Eireann to fund a 1.5 million dollar state subsidy to curb what he calls barter marriages. He cites 19 year old girls taken to fairs and paired with men they never met, while families drank and watched.
The record lists multiple sales of baskets by firms Baldwin Burke and Meeks Burgin and Whitlock and others. Entries include weights from 9 to 845 pounds and prices from 10 1 4 cents to 98 cents, with numerous midrange rates. Names Baldwin Burke and Meeks Burgin and Whitlock appear as sellers across many line items.
Paris December 13 bulletin says after London conferences with Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau the American government will be told the allies are ready to accept major reservations to the Versailles treaty as proposed by the Foreign Relations Committee to aid a senate compromise. It notes the need for close cooperation among allies.
A conference of international union presidents and railroad brotherhoods heads at the AFL headquarters decided no effort would be made to disturb party alignment for the next election. They indicated labor will seek redress by supporting favorable candidates from the two major parties.
Plans by Judge Price Road Engineer J G Baxter and Fiscal Court members to erect a new iron bridge over Silver Creek north of Sevea follow damage caused by Jailer Burgess' car last Thursday night. The 36 year old bridge is weak for heavy traffic and salvage is unlikely. a Fiscal Court meeting may be called to ensure traffic flow until a replacement is completed.
The bureau reports heavy rains raise the Ohio River toward flood stage. By forenoon the river was within two feet of the designated flood stage, signaling rising waters in Louisville area.
The Court of Appeals in Frankfort ruled Lancaster must pay Herbert Broaddus of that city $2,000 in damages for injuries from an automobile accident. The city failed to place barriers near an excavation hidden by weeds, making it liable for damages.
Richmond Commandery No. 19 Knights Templar initiated four candidates Thursday evening. They were Dewey Daniels Henry L Noel and Arthur Cox of Hazard and J C Cain of Paris formerly of Richmond.
Special Commissioner Parker Adams sold two shares of Frederick Investment Company stock belonging to H. E. Way to Muncy Bros. of this city under a judgment order. The sale satisfied an outstanding account against the defendant. The stock identified as Hauge.
San Juan Porto Rico December 13 A widespread fear grips the island after a prediction that a large comet will collide with the earth on December 17. About 500 university students petition the education commission for a recess so they can be with their families that day. General alarm is reported across the island.
Prof Adolph Porta's December 17th apocalypse claim is dismissed by De Lisle Stewart of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. He notes electro magnetic currents from planets near the sun can trigger storms but no catastrophe is expected as four planets align within four hours viewed from the equator.
Washington reports partial relief from coal limits as regional railroad directors relax restrictions where conditions permit. Merchants gain chance to capitalize on heavy Christmas trade, signaling coal may soon flow from mines.
Dispatches from Frankfort say Lucien A. Burnam of this city is favored for the Law Clerk job under new Attorney General Charles I. Dawson, starting January 1. The position pays about 2000 a year. Other anticipated appointees include W. T. Fowler as First Assistant Attorney General and Charles Logan and Thomas B. Meureg or as assistants.
Announcement for Monday says the French Mission Circle will meet with Mrs A R Denny Monday afternoon at 2 30. Every member requested to be present.
Cincinnati receipts light with hogs up 25 cents and Chicago markets strong. Louisville cattle at 150 head, slow and unchanged. hogs 1,200 head up 25 cents, top price $13.50. Sheep steady while lambs fall to 12.50.
Federal Manager Mapother announced that all Louisville and Nashville passenger trains annulled under the coal conservation order will be restored Monday morning.
Two prominent Madison farmers A J House and Large House have bought the Joe Wilkerson place in Nelson County, 37 miles from Louisville. The 337 acre farm, well improved, was purchased for 200 dollars an acre and their families have moved in. They recently sold Madison holdings and held a sale of personal property. Ben Boggs and wife plan to move to Nelson County to take possession of their new farm there.
In Judge Shackelford's circuit court at Winchester five cases arising from the Pastime theatre disaster of March 4 1918 proceed jointly. Plaintiffs Thomas administrator for Tom Thomas S F Smith Bruce Henry J P Aldridge claim damages for Rosa Azer and others. Defendants include Arthur Bloomfield Vic Bloomfield Dora Lyman and Emma West with counsel from Franklin Talbott Lexington Paris Winchester and Paris. Continuous trial relation to wall collapse that caused theater roof failure killing eleven and injuring over one hundred.
In Jusquiz Coahuila a Tuesday raid by Villistas left two Americans and an Englishman in captivity. Ransom and Hugo named as the American captives are held for a $10 000 ransom each according to reports from Eagle Pass Texas.
Washington dispatch reports John Fitzpatrick chair of the steel workers strike committee denied that today’s meeting was to end the strike. He said the strike was discussed but would not reveal the talks or decisions.
A stylishly dressed woman registered as Miss Marguerite Hamblem of Chattanooga Tennessee and was arrested in Middlesboro Kentucky on a charge from her husband Floyd Taylor Harlan attorney who says she took $500 of his money. She claims the money is hers and was taken to Harlan.
The central coal committee announced an order lifting restrictions on coal for all industries for emergency use as supply allows. All companies must still apply to the railroads supplying them fuel. The measure aims to nearly restore manufacturing activity next week.
Actin President Lewis and Secretary Green of the United Mine Workers visited the White House to thank the President for his stance in the coal strike and expressed confidence that almost all miners will be back at work by Monday. Lewis said he trusted the commission to investigate wages and coal prices would be fair and independent.
Friday sales across Mt. Sterling Paris Whitehall Cynthiana Carlisle Maysville Brooksville Carrollton Reds Shelbyville and Madison Indiana showed mixed quality and prices with totals ranging from 110 000 to 149 500 pounds. Averages spanned about 41.03 to 65 per hundred with top wrappers fetching over 1.00 per pound in places.
A nostalgic note on Rockwood coffee served by D Js Mcsinn ey Co of Richmond. The brand is presented as a trusted old friend rather than a passing fad, with satisfaction drawn from a brimming cup.
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