Temporary injunction blocks tolls at Clay's Ferry Bridge
Madison County and Fayette County win a temporary injunction to stop toll collection at Clay's Ferry Bridge over the Kentucky River pending merits. Judge Shackelford rules that transfer of toll rights from the Richmond and Lexington Turnpike Company to Clay's Ferry was not legally authorized, and orders removal of the toll gate.
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W. R. Shackelford
Madison
Clay’s Ferry Bridge Company
Kentucky River
Lexington Pike
Shackelford
James W. Wagers
G. Murray Smith
Clay's Ferry Bridge
Smith
O. P. Jackson
John Noland
H. C. Rice
A. R. Burnam
Will Moberly
The
Clay's Ferry Bridge Company
Richmond and Lexington Turnpike Company
Turnspike Company
Turnpike Company
Kentucky
General Assembly
Ter. Gran
Richmond and
Clay's Ferry
Ofjee
Bridge Company
Ridge Company
Commonwealth
Boggs Keeps Busy With Good Roads Plans
State Road Commissioner Joe S. Boggs in Frankfort pursues federal and state aid for roads. The upper river route Louisville to Milton is a federal aid project, while Milton to Cincinnati was dropped. Counties Carroll, Gallatin and Boone show little local money. Madison supports progress. Kentucky leg traverses Jefferson, Oldham, Henry and Trimble. Surveys likely in sixty days. Central Highway Owensboro to Dawson Springs also a federal aid project with surveys expected next month.
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Joe S. Boggs
Frankfort
Madison
Boggs
Upper River
Louisville
Milton
Cincinnati
Carroll
Gallatin
Boone
Indiana
Kentucky
Jefferson
Oldham
Henry
Trimble
Owensboro
Davies
McLean
Muhlenberg
Hopkins
Dawson Springs
Mrs James Padgett Charged With Murder In Lancaster
Mrs James Padgett is jailed in Lancaster on a murder charge for killing her husband. The killing occurred weeks ago after head injuries from a stick. She was indicted by the grand jury and may stand trial at the next Circuit Court term.
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James Padgett
Lancaster
Padgett
Rockwood coffee habit praised by D B McKinney Co
A promotional note extols Rockwood coffee as a mighty delightful habit that enhances meals and invites readers to try it by contacting D B McKinney & Co at 820-tf.
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Rockwood
Rookwood
D. B. McKinney & Co
Xmas Special Laments Missing Ace in Bandy-Ouy Lineup
A brief holiday item notes the absence of a key ace in the bandy-ouy lineup during the Xmas special. Readers are advised of changes to expected play and broadcast plans.
Knox Proposes Senate Peace Plan Amid Treaty Battle
Senator Knox outlines a resolution to declare peace, return Versailles benefits, and back an international peace league while maintaining allied relations. Democratic opposition looms as Foreign Relations Committee approves the measure 7 to 3. action set after holiday recess.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
Germany
Real Merit in This Measure Urges Deportation Policy
Washington, Dec. 20. Rep Johnson of Washington, Republican and chairman of the House Immigration Committee, urged passage of a bill to deport alien I W W members and other groups advocating overthrow of the government. He said future foreigners must come on probation and showed revolutionary publications, some printed to appear blood soaked, to the House as examples.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Johnson
House Immigration Committee
House
United States
Johnson
Maysville Murderer Confesses in Lexington
Henry Eddins aged 42 in Lexington confessed to killing Ben Schumacher whose body was found December 9 at the Maysville cotton mill where Schumacher worked as night watchman. Eddins said he acted in self defense after going to Maysville to seek peace following a quarrel at the Schumacher home over his criticism of Schumacher beating a child.
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Lexington
Henry Eddins
Ben Schumacher
Maysville
Eddins
Schumacher
Gilling
Oil Tanker J. A. Chansler Sinks Off Cape Blanco
At least 30 lives are reported lost after the oil tanker J. A. Chansler sank in a storm off Cape Blanco late Thursday night. Information from Ban Don Oregon confirms the disaster.
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Associated Press
Ban Don
Oregon
J. A. Chansler
Cape Blanco
Berger Wins Again in Fifth Wisconsin Race for Congress
Victor L. Berger, Socialist, defeats Republican fusion candidate Henry H. Bodenstab by 4,806 votes to reelect to Congress from Wisconsin’s Fifth District. Berger 24,367 votes, Bodenstab 19,561. About 9,000 voters did not vote. district turnout sparse. Governor Philipp comments on seating delay.
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Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger
Congress
Wisconsin
Henry H. Bodenstab
Berger
Bodenstab
House
E. L. Philipp
Berea Young Woman Dies From Burns
Miss Lela Van Winkle died from severe burns suffered at her home on Estill Street Berea Thursday morning. She was alone near an open grate when her clothing ignited and flames enveloped her. Sisters Matilda Day and Mrs Early heard her cries and smothered the fire. Relatives including VanWinkles from Cincinnati Cleveland Georgia and Millersburg arrived at her bedside. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home with burial in Berea Cemetery.
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Miss Lela
van Winkle
Estill Street
Berea
Matilda Day
Mrs. Early
John W. van Winkle
Georgia
Ster
Bro. J. W. Hudspeth
Tobacco markets across the state close for holidays
Reports from loose leaf markets show lower prices for common and medium grades while brights and fancy cigarette leaf fetch high prices. Markets close for holidays with reopenings planned December 29, sales totals and averages vary by city, including Winchester, Marysville, Paris, Lexington, Cynthiana, and Mt Sterling.
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Winchester
Marysville
Paris
Bourbon House
Lexington
Cynthiana
Cynthiana House
Mt. Sterling
Richmond Sidewalk Slick With Weather Warns Pedestrian Risk
Foot travelers face slick sidewalks as damp air and icy patches slow traffic in Richmond. City crews urge caution while maintaining routes and filing minor incidents as officials monitor freeze conditions.
15 Killed In R R Wreck On Awa Maine
A rail collision near Awa Maine today between a freight train and a special car loaded with steerage passengers from New Brunswick port killed fifteen people and left many injured some burned.
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Awa
Maine
New Brunswick
Senate OKs sugar control bill for 1920
Washington December 20 Senate votes 50 to 12 to adopt a compromise bill extending government control of sugar for the year 1920.
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Washington
Senate
Market Prices Reported For Oysters And Poultry
Readable market notes list items such as oysters fish dressed poultry celery and cranberries with prices and availability implied for local buyers. Entities include grocery goods and regional market context.
Markets Report Steady Trade Across Strong Cattle Hogs
Cincinnati markets show steady hogs at 1403 with overall steady tones. Chicago trades steady while cattle remain firm and other segments slow. Louisville cattle 600, hogs 2500 active, sheep 190 dy, all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Weather outlook partly cloudy for tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Sunday with a warm trend across the northern portion. Forecasters note high temperatures near seasonal norms and light winds.
Sandlin Escort for Soldier Dead
Willie Sandlin of Hyde County Kentucky was named by Secretary Baker to escort a fallen soldier home. Sandlin, a WWI veteran with 24 German kills and multiple nest attacks at Bois de Forges on September 26, 1918, advanced alone on a machine gun, enabling a trench advance. He later single handedly neutralized two more nests.
Soviet Ark Ready to Sail With Deportees from New York
The government steamship Buford, the Soviet Ark, is on two hours notice to depart New York for Soviet Russia carrying hundreds of radicals slated for deportation from Ellis Island. It may sail tonight or tomorrow, with 350 violence disciples aboard, as federal authorities near completion of the round-up. Noted figures Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman are expected to be among those deported, and three special trains are anticipated to arrive before night with other candidates.
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Associated Press
New York
Buford
Emma Goldman
Wilson Nominates John Skelton Williams for Comptroller
President Wilson again nominates John Skelton Williams to be Comptroller of the Currency. The Senate Banking Committee is expected to renew its party line recommendation that the nomination be not confirmed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
John Skelton Williams
Senate Banking Committee
Real estate agents sell two farms near Winchester
Two Clark Farms Sell We'l Henry and Fleenor of Winchester real estate agents sold Connie Gaines farm near Renick station to G W Wheeler of Bourbon county at 275 dollars per acre totaling 56100 dollars. They also sold the Judge Nelson farm Crethhmore on the Lexington pike out of Winchester containing 125 acres to Dave Smith of Lee county at 380 dollars per acre.
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Henry and Fleenor
Winchester
Connie Gaines
Renick Station
G. W. Wheeler
Bourbon County
J. B. Ledford
Judge Nelson
Crethhmore
Lexington Pike
Dave Smith
Lee County
Beckham Family Leaves Washington for Panama Vacation
Senator J C W Beckham Mrs Beckham and son Crepps Beckham depart Washington for Panama to spend congressional recess as guests of Danville minister Wim J Price first vacation in four years. They have prior Kentucky trips tied to public affairs. We do picture framing of all kinds B Juett & Son 325 3.
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J. C. W. Beckham
B. Juett & Son
Jurors Can Collect October Term Jury Funds
Trustee R. B. Terrill reports funds received for jurors who served at the October term of circuit court and jurors may call on him to obtain their due amounts.
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R. B. Terrill
Names of Census Takers Announced in Garrard and Madison
District Supervisor R B Terrill releases precinct enumerator lists for the upcoming census starting in January. Names cover Lan caster Nichollasville Richmond and many other towns in Garrard and Madison counties with several roles yet to be supplied.
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Garrard
Madison
R. B. Terrill
Terrill
Ines
Lancaster
Nichollasville
Lwill
Nicholas
Richmon
Pictures for Christmas 2B Juett and Son
Advertisement for Christmas pictures by Juett and Son. Mentions 325-3 as a contact or pricing code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juett & Son
Xmas Special Fresh oranges and grapefruits offer
A Christmas offer promotes a full box of oranges and grapefruits as a perfect healthy present. The ad mentions Chesapeake Bay oysters and names Joe Gianchigliani with a contact number, touting flavors at 70 and 90 cents per quart.
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Chespeake Bay
Joe Gianchigliani
Ad Howe Ag
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Bryantsville
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Buckeye
Rosa T. Ray
Paint Lick
Ben F. Evans
Union
Wm. T. Green
Jessamine County
Nicholasville
Miss Cane N. Crutcher
W. Nicholasville
J. A. Whitney
S. Nicholasville
J. C. Arnold
Wilmore
Leslie L. Burch
High Bridge
Geneva Lawson
S. Keene
Homer Wilson
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Woodson Scott
Marble Creek
Sulphur Well
W. W. Davies
Little Hickman
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