Supreme Court Declares War Time Prohibition Constitutional
The Supreme Court unanimous ruling upholds war time prohibition and federal power, noting armistice does not end war powers. It covers Kentucky and New York cases, addresses whiskey removal from bonds, and cites the constitutional prohibition as binding on states and federal government. The decision precedes the January 16 enactment of national prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Congress
Wilson
New York
Kentucky
Kentucky Distilleries
Arehouse Company
Louisville
Internal Revenue
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
Dryfoos, Bum & Company
Jacob Ruppert
Eliot
Root
Walter Evans
Dreyfoos
Federal District Court
Higher Prices at Picture Shows Hit Local Theaters
The management of local picture shows announces higher admission prices starting tonight due to film rental, rents, war tax, and staff costs. Prices rise to 20c for children and balcony, 80c for adults, with standard pricing later. Musicians and acts will accompany films. a quartet will perform early, and a lineup includes Lombardi Ltd and Pollyanna among others.
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United States
Lombardi Ltd
Nazimoza
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Old
Kentucky
D- W. Griffith
Elsie Janis
Robt. Warwick
Norma Talmage
Island of Conquest
Fae Oocas
Agailst Music
Meet Mr. Pickels The Baltimore office manager
Thomas H Pickels recently named manager of the Baltimore office of the Western Newspaper Union to fill the vacancy left by George R Bellows His background includes ownership of the Richmond Register and leadership of the Cincinnati and New York branches His colleagues promise energy resourcefulness and courtesy in guiding the Baltimore field with his optimistic personality
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Western Newspaper Union
Tom H Pickels
Richmond
Baltimore
Mr. Pickels
Thomas H. Pickels
George R. Bellows
Pickels
Blue Grass
Thescientucky
Richmond Register
Register
Tom
Cincinnati
Union
Florida
St. Lawrence
New York
Baltimore Territory
Mr. Pickel
Richmond Boy Among Ballon Race Flyers
Lieut Charles S Powell of Richmond was among fliers in a national balloon race. Reports from St Louis note four of eleven balloons down, with Powell aboard the Missouri Aeronautical Reserve craft landing near Roselle Illinois at 1245 a m.
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Chas. S. Powell
Richmond
Daily Register
St. Louis
Albert Bond Lambert
Missouri Aeronautical Reserve Corp
Missouri Aeronautical Reserve
Elmer G. Marschnetz
Charles S. Powell
Roselle
Ill
Mayor Learns Fuel Ban Relaxed For Holidays
Mayor LP Evans received formal notice from the Regional Coal Committee announcing a general relaxation of fuel restrictions. The notice allows lights and fuel use to resume and outlines delivery and conservation guidance amid ongoing coal shortages.
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LP. Evans
Regional Coal Committee
Southern Regional Coal Committee
Thase Committee
Washington
Fuel Administration
Prominent Western Kentucky Attorney Wilbur Browder Dies
Wilbur Browder, 71, a leading attorney in western Kentucky, has died in Russellville. The longtime lawyer was widely respected for his legal work and community involvement.
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Wilbur Browder
Western
Kentucky
Russellville
Small Newspapers Face Extinction Threat
Washington report notes about three thousand small newspapers may suspend or fail without newsprint relief. Representative Anthony of Kansas told the House post office committee that his bill would limit newspaper sizes for second class mail. He blames publishers for hoarding newsprint, calling the outlook tragic for small publishers.
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Washington
Anthony
Kansas
House Post Office Committee
Famous Magician Comes Wednesday
A gold mine of laughter and tricks arrives in Richmond on Wednesday December 17 at the Opera House. The Great Herrmann brings a thirty year mastery of magic with Mme Creature and a gifted company including the dancing Du Browns Ferraros Mile Dazza Marie Toulinor and Jesse Smith for a full exhibition of mystery and diablerie.
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Richmond
Opera House
Herrmann
Alexander Herrmann the Great
Mme. Creature
Dancing du Browns
Ferraros
Laugh Provokers
Mile
Dazza
Marie
Toulinor
Jessie Smith
Administrator Appointed For Nannie Baber Estate
NAMED ADMINISTRATOR W. M. Baber was appointed and qualified in the county court as administrator of the estate of his daughter Nannie Baber with William Dixon as surety on the official bond. Coal committee outlines priority for bunker coal supply to inland waterways, coastwise shipping, ships with American flags, foreign-flag ships, and export cargo releases. Restrictions may be restored if coal production cannot meet demand.
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W. M. Baber
Nannie Baber
William Dixon
Market Briefs Demand Push Lifts Hog Prices Across Cities
The Cincinnati market shows hogs 25 cents higher at 14 dollars and Chicago up 26 cents while cattle hold steady. Louisville reports cattle at 2100 with slow, unchanged demand. hogs rise 25 to 60 cents, tops 13.75. sheep at 150, steady.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Coal Production at 80 Percent of Normal
Washington reports coal output at 80 percent of normal as restrictions ease enabling hundreds of vessels to sail after a coal shortage. The White House said a commission to probe the industry and set wages and prices will wait until mine workers resume work per their agreement.
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PerepooRsy
Washington
Railroad Administration
White House
Berea Girl Exposed to Fire Injuries on Estill Street
Miss Lela Van Winkle suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited from an open grate at her Berea home on Estill street Thursday about 5 AM. Doctors say her prospects for recovery are grim.
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Lela van Winkle
Estill Street
Berea
Representing to Mexico Over Kidnapping Case
Washington reports the American embassy in Mexico City has been ordered by the State Department to make representations to the Mexican government regarding the kidnapping of Fred G. Hugo, manager of the Dobie Ranch near Masquise, by Villistas last week. It will also investigate reports that another American, Phillips, was taken.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Fred G. Hugo
Dobie Ranch
Masquise
Villistas
Phillips
Villistas Release Hugo Without Ransom Payment
Advices from Eagle Pass Texas report Hugo was released by Villistas in the afternoon of December 15. No ransom was paid.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Villistas
Hugo
Winter Wheat Acreage Declines Since 1918 Fall
Washington reports the winter wheat area sown this fall is 38.77 million acres, down from 50.49 million acres in the fall of 1918, per the Department of Agriculture announcement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Butter prices climb to record postwar levels
Chicago reports butter prices this year exceed all postwar highs. Wholesale top for the best butter during the war era was 67.5 cents, this fall reached 72 cents, now 70 cents. Retail price around 80 cents. Dealers estimate Chicago area consumption includes 5 percent buttering, 23 percent storage butter, and 72 percent fresh.
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Chicago
These Boys Always Get Theirs
Washington reports that under an agreement between the Railroad Administration and four railroad brotherhoods, time and a half for overtime in slow freight service becomes effective as of December 1. The deal aims to standardize overtime pay across the industry.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Hog death suit filed over shipper's loss
Virgil Tudor filed suit in the Madison Quarterly Court Friday against the American Railway Express Company for 100 dollars alleged value of a hog shipped to the plaintiff which was dead upon arrival. G Murray Smith is attorney for the plaintiff.
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Virgil Tudor
Madison Quarterly Court
American Railway Express Company
G. Murray Smith
German peace delegation responds to Entente note
Paris dispatch reports the German peace delegation today handed the Entente note a second time in the peace conference, signaling continued dialogue in the stalled talks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Eace
Record of rising tobacco basket prices at Home House market
Monday market at Home House shows steep price increases for tobacco baskets with multiple buyers including Miller Tribble Layton Coy Turner Bros Clark Bond Vaughn Abney and W J Pearson among others reporting varied weights from 40 to 3880 pounds and prices ranging from 5 to 99 cents per pound. The record highlights a strong market and widespread bidding across numerous sellers.
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B. F. Jones
Francis I
Layton and Coy
Sic
Turner Bros
Clark & Bond
Faur Baskets
Vaughn & Abney
Ube
W. J. Pearson
Frank Barnett
Burgess & Fletcher
R. D. Hollandworth
Charlie Evans
Lackek
Easley and
White
J. G. Hoskins
Wall & Park
W. P. Wells
Wells and Wells
Lee and Davis
Jas
Lee
Pierson and Parson
Francis A Prather
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Tom Pickels
Rockwood
Rookwood
D. B. McKinney & Co
Ford
J. W. Broaddus
Elizabeth. Thompson
Coalittee
Mayee
Atlanta
Down
Mexico
Miller and Tribble
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