Keith Held To Grand Jury In Abduction Case
Lexington man Keith held under $15 000 bond faces grand jury action for alleged involvement in the December 2 abduction of Peter W Wells from College Hill. Wells testified about被 being forced into a car by Piercy Keith and Wilson, with injuries, threats, and a plan to imprison Wells or force a marriage. The case ties Piercy to the incident and to other criminal chatter as officers prepare further proceedings.
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Keith
Vaas Keith
Lexington
Mickey
Lawrence Piercy
Jenk Wilson
Lex
Peter W. Wells
College Hill
Piercy
Wells
Uader
KK. Price
Ernest Empson
Sant Bush
Wiard
Rey
Tounville Thompson
Mierc
Erin Liih
Durnam
Jackson
Roth uNells
Bureau
Hlis
Garrerd
Walter K
Cane Spring
Liege Hill
P. W. Wells
Wilson
Piercy Pleads for Lexington Jail in Assault Case
Piercy seeks transfer of his examining trial to Fayette. His attorney Harry Miller argues no mob danger in Lexington and emphasizes that Piercy would receive a fair trial there. Gov Morrow discussed the matter with Judge Price, who downplayed mob threats and noted concern over gang interference rather than public harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercy
Lexington
Mardison
Harry Millie
Morrow
Judge Price
Burnam
Wells
Keith
Mr. Barnam
C. A. Wiard
Barnam
Percy
Richmond
the Herald
Hts
United States
Charlie N. Wiard
B. J. Bethurum
Prohibition
Harry Miller
P. M. Wells
Kentucky Wool Output Drops With Sheep Declines
Kentucky farmers shifted from sheep to crops, causing a drop in wool production for 1921. The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports 2,600,000 pounds produced in the state, down from revised 1920 at 3,000,000 pounds and 1919 at 3,211,000 pounds. Sheep and wool losses during the year contributed to the decline.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Dec
Bureau of Cropstimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Crop Reports Delayed For Kentucky Revision
The December crop report for Kentucky was delayed due to the annual revision of crop estimates for a three year period. The report, normally issued around the tenth, is expected to be released this week. The livestock annual report will be issued in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transfort
Kentucky
H. F. Bryant
United States
Prohibition Agents Under Fire On Shelbyville Pike
Reports accuse George Blincoe and federal officers of firing on speeding cars near Louisville to stop contraband liquor transport. Senators and officials in Kentucky cite Blincoe's tactic of flashing a badge while armed men cover him, provoking motorists to halt or risk tire damage.
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Louisville
Biimecoe
Embree Sees Health Work in Kentucky
Torwin Embree, Rockefeller Foundation official, visited Kentucky to observe the State Board of Health activities. He toured the School of Public Health at Louisville, the Bureau of County Health, and the Trachoma Bureau in Louisville, then met Georgetown officials and Berea College leaders before visiting Corbin clinics.
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Torwin Rogers Mbree
Rockefeller Foundation of
New York
United States
Kentucky
Kentcky State Board of Health
Wile
Howard Embree
Redmond Weld
Richmond
School of Public Health
State Board of Health
University of Louisville
Bureau of County Health
Berea
J. W. Hutchins
Berea College
Embree
Corbin
C. B. Robert
State Board
Egypt
China
Robert
Lincoln Catt e Sell Well at Lincoln County Sale
The Stanford Journal reports the finest cattle sale in Lincoln County in the past month. Messrs W J McKinney and John S Baushman sold Jay Weil a lot of 22 cattle averaging 1439 pounds at 7 3 1 2 cents. Another 22 averaged 1263 pounds at 7 1 2 cents. J W A liams sold Weir a group of 40 or 50 cattle, but weights and prices were not obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Journal
Messrs
Stormy Debate Redirects 20 Billion to Feed Russia
After a stormy debate, lawmakers allocate 20 billion dollars to feed starving Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stease
Tarving Ivassia
Christmas Tree in Court House Yard Brightens Community
A large community Christmas tree stands in the courthouse yard with the Community Club organizing the display The chorus of fifty under Miss Nettie Kate Evans will sing on Christmas eve between five and six o clock Candy and fruit for 150 children are provided by church young people's societies The tree lighting continues through Christmas week Thanks are due to Elmer Deatherage Davison Telford Co George Fawkes Oscar Swafford Harold Ndham and Emily Olmstead Mrs Ballard Juxon leads the Community Civic committee Four choruses lead by captains William Wavers William Cr tcher Robert Mord and G L Borders each with about fifteen to twenty youths
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Court House
Elmer Deatherage
Davison-Telford Co
George Fawkes
Kentucky Utilities Company
Oscar Swafford
Richmond Garage
Harold Ndham
Emily Olmstead
Ballard Juxon
William Wavers
William Crrtcher
Robert Z. Mord
G. L. Borders
British Arms Conference Delays Extend Into January
Washington December 21 The British delegation cancelled reservations on a New York steamer departing December 31 and said they may not leave before mid January, signaling the arms conference will require several weeks more to finish its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Marble Interior Upgrade at Southern National Bank
New furniture and fixtures are being installed in the Southern National Bank. The entire interior is marble, making the bank one of the prettiest interiors anywhere when completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern National Bank
Mrs. Hume Dunbar Hosts Lee Family Visit At Union City
The week end visit by Miss Lina Bogie and her brother Mike to their sister Mrs. Hume Dunbar in Union City is noted. Mrs. Samuel Berryman is recovering from illness. A large crowd attended Dr. T. J. Berryman heirs sale despite rain and wind. antique furniture and farming implements sold well. Pete Well’s friends celebrate his recovery from a recent attack. Dudley Clay Berryman of Ravena visited briefly, while Mrs. Charles Webber stayed with her sister in Richmond. Evelyn Norris of Winston visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.
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Lina
Bogie
Mike
Hume Dunbar
Union City
Samuel Berryman
T. J. Berryman
Pete Well
Dudley Clay Berryman
Ravenna
Charles Webber
Johnn Hisle
Richmond
Evelyn Norris
Winston
Satuday
Four Room House For Rent On Linden Street
For rent a four room house on Linden street. Call A. H. Thomas at phone 569 for details. 300 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Street
A. H. Thomas
Livestock Market Report from Cincinnati
The Cincinnati livestock market notes cattle loads unsalable while hogs hold steady and cattle prices show a higher trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnsa
Weather Outlook With Snow Likely in West
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of snow on Thursday. Temperatures will be much colder tonight and in the extreme east portion on Thursday.
23 Warehouses Sign Over to Association
Sixteen of twenty three warehouses in northern Kentucky and southern Indiana signed contracts turning crops over to the Burley Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association or to new district corporations for receivership and grading plants. Several remaining warehouses plan to sign at Shelbyville and Lexington meetings, with Sapiro presenting the contracts.
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Carls Ten
Kentucky
Indiana
Buriey Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
Shelbyville
Lexington
Aaron Sapiro
California
Ralph Mr. Barker
Mr. Sapiro
Wuesday Awd
Farmers Louse Leaf Tobacce “Company
Eminerc
Leal Tobacco Company
Sanders, Ke
Farmers Louse Leaf Tobacco Company
Carrollton
Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Company
Overton
Kty
Wood Loose Leaf Pounces Company
Fr. H. Usdoks & — Comprar
Aladisoum, Inediana
Campbellsburg
Lewse lLeaf Teobacco Coccpany
Aurora Loose Leaf Tobacco Company
Aurora
Ind
New Parley, Tobacco Warehouse Company
Walton Loose Leaf Tobacco Company
Walton, Ky
Madison
Walton
Grant Cowity
Williamstown
Wry Ridge
Pobacco Company
Grant Comey
Peoples Pobacco Company
Madiso
Farner
Profit Sharing Warehouse Company
Cartollten
Moonshining Ring Nabs Two Large Stills in Tennessee
Revenue officers captured two large stills in Tracy County Tennessee after months of elusive pursuit. The operators moved the stills frequently, but officers finally found and destroyed them along with 150 gallons of beer. Cal Jordan, tied to the meat house operation, was arrested under the Volstead Act.
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Ny Associatidg Press
Glasgow
Tracy County
Tenn
Cal Jordan
Mayor Quin to Name Ex-Predecessor George Smith as Water Head
Louisville mayor Quin plans to appoint former city official George Smith as head of the water department, signaling a leadership shift. The move aims to stabilize utilities and address ongoing infrastructure concerns.
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Quin
Louisville
George Smith
The
Tobacco Warehouses Planned for January 5 Move
Mr. S Barnam director from this district discusses moving tobacco to warehouses by January 5. W S Hawks of Lincoln notes Powies tobacco movement, while Shanks of Yacley Co operative supports rapid, harmonious organization with warehouses open by January 8 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barnam
Lexington
W.S >Hawks
Ligcoln
Shanks
Yacley Co-operative
Alwcinum
Lincoln
Casey
Gerrard
Wml
Lancaster
Mit Sterling Names New Baptist Minister
Rev Oluf Hlamilten of Lettehfield has accepted the call to Mt Sterling Baptist Church. He will leave Lettehfield on January 1 to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit. Sterling
New Baptist
Lettehfield
Oluf Hlamilten
Baptist Church
Mt. Sterling
Chief Justice Hart declines third district nomination bid
Frankfort December 21 reports say Green County Democrats urged Chief Justice Purce Katim Hart of the Court of Appeals to run for the third district seat next year. Hart says he will not join a scramble for the nomination, noting the court’s usual reelection without opposition. Hart has served on the court since 1914 and faces at least one potential challenger.
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Frankfort
Gireen
Purce Katim Hart
Court of Appeals
Justce
Chiief
Hurt
New Fire Alarm Trial Triggers Columbia Scare
The city of Columbia tested a new fire bell system. When the gong rang, the fire engine led a long line of cars down the street, causing excitement before officials clarified it was only a trial run of the new alarm.
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Associated Press
Columbia
For Sale Gas Stove Brass Bed Dining Chairs and More
For sale one gas cooking stove brass bed and springs library table six dining chairs leather bottom rocking chair. Phone 857 302.
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Keath
Win
Worth
Jere
Wilsor
Match
Court House Yard
Christus
Renaker Brothers
Reese
Burley Association
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