Fire truck damaged. mayor orders quick council inquiry
Mayor L. P. Evans orders a rapid investigation into a fire department auto truck out of belter condition after a series of mishaps delaying the Neal Bennett home blaze. Councilmen Golden Allman and Whittington to inspect the station, report on causes, and identify responsible parties.
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Councilmank
Fire Department
L. P. Evans
Belter
Golden
Allman
Whittington
Neal Bennett
West Main
Stone Maupin
Maupin
Mose Nelson
Elmyra
N. Y
Ben Daugherty
Roy Montgomery
Evans
Girl of 14 Weds After Note to Clerk Records
A 14 year old girl, with a 25 year old man, wed after presenting a note at the County Clerk’s office. The note, signed by the girl’s mother and stepfather, named Arthur Parker as groom and mentioned Coolie Bell Harrison, with both claiming Berea as home. The pair appeared not en route to or from school but in marriage proceedings.
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Maupin
Charles Parker
Elsa Arker
Coolie Bell Harison
Arthur Parker
Berea
MR BOB to Be Repeated at Union City High School
The Union City High School Auditorium hosts the play MR BOB this Friday night December 17 at 7 PM General Admission is 25 cents. The same cast returns after a successful December 4 performance and invites attendees to see it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City High School
Disorders Leave Two Dead In Independence Shootings
Independence Missouri December 17. Members of the home guard and American Legion patrol the town after race disorders last night. A white boy and a colored man were killed and four white men wounded, three critically. The town is quiet today.
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Associated Press
Independence
Home Guard
American Legion
Rai
Corn Price Decline Hits Local Market For Barrels
Local sellers report corn fetching 3 1 2 to 4 dollars per barrel with some buyers accepting 3 3 5 while others hold out for higher. A recent influx to market, aided by holiday timing, better roads, and robust hauling, reflects wider price adjustment after a prior national standard of five dollars.
New Burley Tobacco Weighs Light From Indiana
Louisville market reports a single hogshead of new crop burley bringing 52.50 with quality above many recent bids. The 1920 crop shows light weight tobacco as 28 hogsheads weighing 20,600 pounds, average 10.44 per hundredweight, with top 25.50 and low 3. Total offerings 709 hogsheads old and new, with about 550 today and a third from new crop. Planters urged to market now for year's end auction readiness. buyers staying away until after January 1 while surveying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Post
Indiana
Louisville
Bryan Meets Harding Over Postwar Association Plan
William Jennings Bryan, veteran world peace advocate and former secretary of state, was summoned to consult with President-elect Harding in Marion Ohio regarding a possible plan for an association of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marion, O
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Harding
Association of Nations
Burglars Fail to Open W. T. Congleton Safe
Burglars attempting to open the W. T. Congleton company safe in Lexington Kentucky damaged the mechanism and required three hours to crack it with modern tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
W. T. Congleton Company
Christmas Toy and Candy Sale Ad by H. H. Brock & Sons
Advertising notice invites shoppers to visit H. H. Brock & Sons for toys candies fruits and nuts for Christmas to stock up gifts and treats with a local merchant tone and brisk appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Brock & Sons
Richmond Welch Co. Attracts Attention In Maze Of Telephoning
Fragmentary OCR reads as a murky note about MGM at Richmond Welch Co. with unclear context and no clear event, person, or outcome. The readable text hints at corporate activity or a telephoning matter but lacks specifics for a fuller summary.
Rockwood Café Seeks Better Coffee at D. B. McKiney Co
In Rockwood homes the refrain is a plea for stronger coffee as residents push for better blends from D. B. McKiney & Co. at 292-61. The note captures local taste and a familiar call for improved shop offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. McKiney & CO
Fine fish saved from drying pond on Ohio River
Three thousand adult game fish weighing one to two pounds were rescued from drying ponds near Paducah in November. Maj. C J Meredith reports fish were relocated to streams statewide as winter seining ends due to cold water. Varieties included bass crappie sunfish pickerel gar shad and catfish with only game fish removed to feed hatcheries and lakes across Kentucky.
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Paducah
Maj
C. J. Meredith
State Fish and Game Commission
Ohio River
Long Pond
Ballard County
Grinnell
Forks of
Elkhorn
Frankfort
Liberty Lake
Caldwell County
Davis County
Lake Tandy
Christian County
Franklin County
Nelson County
Cornerstone 10 to be laid at E K S N S campus
A Saturday ceremony at 2 pm marks the laying of the cornerstone for the women’s dormitory at E K S N S campus. Governor Morrow will attend with officials, delivering an education speech from Sullivan Hall steps if weather requires.
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Frankfort
George Colvin
J. W. Carr
Fred Vaughn
Sullivan Hall
Kentucky
S. S. Myers
J. W. Ireland
Colvin
Coates
Ehwin P. Merrow
Richmond City Council Hears Street and Bond Plans
The Richmond city council held a short meeting approving pre Christmas payrolls, delaying Main and Collins street lot sale, and weighing damage suits over danger-post collisions. Bond bids from State Bank and Trust were accepted at par with interest, with officials praising bank support and noting paving funds from Madison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Main
Collins Streets
Chenault
Messrs. J. Will Wagers
T. P. Caldwell
State Bank,and Trust, Company of Richmond
L. P. Evans
BR. FE. Turley
Bank and Trust Company
City of
Turley
J. J. Greenleaf
Lampton & Burks
State Bank and Trust Company
Madison County
Court House
Golden
Estill Avenue
Orchard Street
R. E. Turley
Weather outlook: fair tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and on Saturday with a slight cooling tonight. Skies remain mostly clear, and temperatures are expected to ease after sunset. Gentle winds accompany the dry spell across the region.
Richmond official earns well deserved raise for city duties
Mr. R. E. Turley, longtime city treasurer of Richmond, secured a substantial raise after demonstrating increased workload from street paving, bond interest accounting, reports, and checks. He noted he would accept about 25 per month, later receiving a full year’s salary, with the city praising his banking expertise and trusted service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Turley
City of
Richmond
Turley
Ofice
Livestock Markets Across Cities Report Dec 17
Today in Cincinnati medium and light stock up 25 cents, packers steady, Chicago higher, cattle quiet. Louisville cattle 300 head active, hogs 1200 strong, sheep 250 steady, all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Governor Catts Threatens Publisher With Shotgun
In an open letter dated December 17, Florida Governor Sid R. Catts threatens to travel to West Palm Beach with a double barreled shotgun to settle with Joe Tarnman president of the state board of health and publisher of the Palm Beach Post. He accuses Tarnman of tyranny arrogance and bossing and calls this his last warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Sidney Catts
Florida
West Palm Beach
Joe L. Tarnman
State Board of Health
Palm Beach Post
Barman
Investigation Ordered Into Scoebe Florida Riots
The federal district attorney for Florida was instructed by the justice department to probe the December riots in Scoebe involving African Americans and whites to determine if federal statutes were violated. Negroes' National Association representatives urged action after presenting evidence of 30 killings.
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Associate
Washington
Federal District Attorney
Florida
Department of Justice
Scobee
Negroes’ National Association
State Department
Georgetown Student Charged With Forgery in Kentucky
A. L. Thurman 17 of Lowes Ky Georgetown College student arrested after attempting to pass a worthless check. Police expect five forgery charges. Money from forged checks totals about 250 dollars. Thurman formerly attended the University of Kentucky before joining Georgetown after Thanksgiving.
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Lexington
A. L. Thurman
Lowes
Georgetown
Thurman
University of Kentucky
Notice on coal rates and delivery by W F Parke
One car block coal on track two en route at ten dollars per ton. Eleven dollars delivered in town. Phone number 940. Watch this ad for good coal cheap. 302 2p
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W. F. Parke
Special Council Session Possible at Any Time
City officials indicate several matters may require another council meeting with a special session called at any time due to investigations that may require immediate action. If the year end meeting follows the schedule it would occur Thursday night, December 50, though it may not be held.
War tax on bank deposits proposed by Rep Treadway
Washington December 17 a bill by Representative Treadway Republican of Massachusetts would levy a one-fourth of one percent tax on all bank deposits with deposits taxed when made. The proposal estimates annual revenue of about one billion dollars and would affect institutions handling withdrawable funds excluding savings banks and member benefit cooperatives and similar associations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Treadway
Massachusetts
Ways,and Means Committee
Treadway
Boling Purchases Washington Home for President Wilson
R W Bol ling, the president's brother in law, announced the purchase for President Wilson of Henry P Fairbanks's Washington residence. The home, reported at 150000 dollars, will be the president's permanent dwelling after retirement.
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Washington
Wilson Washington
R. W Bolling
Wilson
Henry P. Fairbanks
For Sale and Rent Notices Featured in Richmond Welch Ad
All lengths of galvanized roofing at Richmond Welch Co priced at 7.25 per square. 2t FOR SALE Wardrobe rugs bed Call Mrs R E Million W Main phone 698. 202-1p FOR RENT Rooms for rent High street Phone 390. 302-4p
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Richmond Welch Co
R. E. Million
W. Main
High Street
Program of Welsh Concert Saturday at First Christian Church
The Dinevor Welsh Concert Company performs an eight o’clock charity program under Sue Douglas Community Club at First Christian church. The program features operatic arias and solos by Genevieve Andrews and Jeanette Christine trainer, duets, a male choir finale, and selections including The Star Spangled Banner and Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
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First Christian Church
Dinevor Welsh Concert Company
Dinevor Welsh
Associated Charities
Sue Douglas
Thompson Ben Davis
Praeludium
McDowell
Ramsey
Genevieve Andrews
Sargent B
Pinsutte
John George
Verdi Jeanette Kristine
Ben Davis
Cicor Ten Rowe
America
Fresh candled eggs offered at Richmond Welch Co
Richmond Welch Co invites customers to select their own candled eggs. Local buyers can pick eggs directly from the source.
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Richmond Welch Co
New Tariff Bill Aims to Curb Agricultural Dumping
Washington December 17 A bill fixing tariff rates to prevent the dumping of principal agricultural products was agreed upon by a special committee of Republican and Democratic Representatives. It would raise duties on grains and wools and operate for one year. Efforts to revive the war finance corporation to aid agriculture and other industries will continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Toy and Candy Sale at H. H. Brock and Sons
The event advertises a toy and candy sale hosted by H. H. Brock and Sons. Details on dates or prices are not provided in the readable text.
Bail set at 75 000 for George Martin in embezzlement case
Louisville judge fixed bail at 75000 for George Martin charged with embezzlement from the German Savings Fund Building Association. The state sought 100000 while Martin’s lawyers proposed 15000 and claimed they could not alter the bail.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Robinson
George Martin
German Savings Fund Building Association
Martin
Bazaar and Food Sale by Second Christian Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Christian church will hold a bazaar and food sale on Saturday December 18 in Cox and March's window. Enjoy Christmas shopping at 3004.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Second Christian Church
Cox and March
Fewer acres sown to winter wheat this fall
Washington reports 605000 acres sown to winter wheat this fall, a 2.8 percent decrease from the revised area sown last fall, per the department of agriculture.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Richmond Welch Co. Roofing and Flour Specials Highlighted
Richmond Welch Co. advertises galvanized roofing at seven dollars twenty five cents per square and Best Patent flour at one dollar forty cents per bag, promoting holiday baking supplies and seasonal shopping.
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Richmond Welch Co
Drag River for Tailor Missing in Louisville
The search continues in Louisville with river dragging for William Hoffman a 54 year old tailor from New Albany whose hat was found floating after he left his home for a walk.
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Louisville
William Hoffman
New Albany
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Yeggs
Mgm
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Parity
Gity
Sue Douglas Community Club
Bonheur “Watchman
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Cadman
Nirvana
SE Ee Adams
Chopin
Schubert- Helled
Liszt Genevieve Andrews
Readingz
Donizettina
Ee Ervices
Oteetschsess
Zeovsees
Bruno Hups
Tempter
J. Airlie Dixe
Mandalay
John Georges
H. H. Brock and Sons
Redemanitte
Drag River
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