Piercy to Face Examining Trial Monday
Lawrence Piercy will not be brought back to Richmond from Lexington until Monday to face an examining trial on the charge of abducting and attempting to kill Peter W. Wells. Lexington officials aim to learn details of the case and potential alibi efforts by Piercy’s defense.
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Lawrence Piercy
Richmond
Lexington
Peter W. Wells
Ernest Thomupson
A. R. Curnam
Piercy
Thompson
Burnam
Mickey Keith
Wells
Faver
Tyrone
Wiard
Federal Grand Jury
Herald
Andy Settles
J. W. Drake
Madison County
Schwartz
Louisville
Irvine bootleggers nabbed as moonshine rings exposed
Irvine dispatch reports Jess Hamilton captured with a half gallon of whisky who said he bought it from ferryman J. W. Hoover. Hoover arrested for selling moonshine. Deputies Huddleston and Karl Roger spotted Clarence Jordan loading sixteen one half gallon jars at the Royal restaurant and took him to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Hamilton
J. W. Hoover
Hoover
Hamilton
Koover
Richmond
Charles Huddleson
Karl Roger
Irvine
Royal Restaurant
Clarence Jordan
Jordan
Huddleston
Young Huddleston
First Presbyterian Church Christmas Services
Dr Tel ford returns from the east and will occupy the pulpit for the Christmas service tomorrow morning at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Community Busy With Hog Killing And Visits
Kirksville residents stay active with hog killing. Steve Curtis visits Louisville for a few days. Tom Hendren of Danville visits daughter Mrs Frank Wheeler. Miree Coy visits aunt Mrs Richard Burton in Danville. Carrie Todd and son Burnet spend weekend in Lexington. Earl Hendren and family join Clay Blakeman family for Sunday. Rev Price Christian joins wife and son at Mrs Josie Whitlock’s home. A community Christmas tree will be given at the Christian church on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Curtis
Louisville
Tom Hendren
Danville
Frank Wheeler
Miree Coy
Richard Burton
Carrie Todd
Burnett
Lexington
Earl Hendren
Clay Blakeman
Price Christian
Christian
Josie Whitlock
Christian Church
Grain buyers reported with varied weights and prices
C. E. Goins sold 190 pounds at 20c and 125 at 27c, among other lots. Ed Simpson sold numerous consignments including 140 pounds at 33c and 155 at 54c, plus multiple smaller sales at 41c, 39c, 36c, and 24c.
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C. E. Goins
Ed Simpson
Central Kentucky warehousemen sign for cooperative control
Warehousemen across four districts sign a lease transferring plant control to the Burley Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association. Full title to pass on June 15, with options to lease back unsold plants at eight percent rent to owners. More districts to form a state cooperative corporation.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Harding Pardons Debs and Others in Christmas Commutation
President Harding commuted the ten year sentence of Ruger V. Debs and 23 other war time offenders, with Debs to be released Christmas Day from Atlanta prison. Five former soldiers with life terms for Rhine killings were fully pardoned.
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Washington
Ruger V. Debs
Harding
Atlanta
Debs
Carl J. Bryan
James A. O'Dell
Roy Youngblood
George van Gilder
J. B. Richardson
Rhine
George Lancefield
Twelve Indicted for Murder in Breathitt County Clash
Twelve men were indicted by the Breathitt County grand jury over an election day fight in Clayhole precinct. Six people died in a politically charged incident with no voting conducted. Indictments name French Combs Shace Combs Leslie Combs and Geer Allen for killing George McIntosh a Republican election official. Other indictments accuse Wil Barnett Amby Barnett Willie Davis Marion Barnett and Ed Combs of killing Eben Allen Cleve Combs and Arbury Combs.
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Jackson
Grand
Claywhole
Breathitt County
French Combs
Shace Combs
Leslie Combs
Geer Allen
George McIntosh
Wil! Barnett
Amby Barnett
Willie Davis
Marion Barnett
Ed Combs
Eben Allen
Cleve Combs
Arbury Combs
State Bank & Trust Company Stockholders Meet in Richmond
Notice to stockholders states the annual meeting at the bank in Richmond Kentucky on Tuesday January 10 to elect directors for the ensuing year. R E Turley cashier.
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the State Bank & Trust Company
Richmond
R. E Turley
Tobacco sales at Jewell Warehouse under Richmond market
The Herald reports Richmond area tobacco prices and sales from Jewell Tobacco Warehouse over ten days. 1,026,630 pounds sold at an average $20.65, totaling $211,977.67, with a lighter Friday showing $20.14 per hundred on 128,250 pounds for $25,815.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lexington
the Herald
Jewell Tobacco Warehouse
Centre College Arrives for Arizona Game in San Diego
A large crowd of former Kentuckians welcomed Centre College at the Santa Fe station in San Diego to attend the December 26 football game against the University of Arizona. The city stadium field remains soaked from recent rains.
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San Diego
Calif
Kentuckians
Santa Fe
Centre College
University of Arizona
Bible Thought For the Day
Angel's message of joy to all people proclaims the birth of a Savior in Bethlehem as Christ the Lord as recorded in Luke 2 10 11. This daily devotional piece echoes gospel themes and celebrates divine announcement.
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David
Christ
Daily Register To Issue No Paper On Christmas Monday
The Daily Register will not publish on Monday December 26 as Christmas Day is marked a holiday. The note explains the paper suspends work for Christmas like the Post Office and banks and extends season’s greetings to readers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Register
Lfe
Mrs. Willke Baxter Dies After Illness
Mrs. Willkie P Baxter peaceful after weeks of illness born November 9 1865. She would have celebrated 34th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Survived by husband Willie P Baxter and sister Mrs John Burton of Anderson county. Funeral at First Christian church Saturday at three, Dr Carpen ten officiating. Interment in Richmond cemetery.
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W. P. Baxter
Heaven
Mr. Baxter
Christian Church
Willie PP. Baxter
John Burton
Anderson County
First Christian Church
Carpenten
Richmond Cemetery
Middlesboro's First Councilwoman Begins Law Studies
Middlesboro Kentucky December 24 Mrs Rosemary Perceful the city’s first councilwoman will study law to help craft city ordinances. A mother of three active in clubs she balances home duties while pursuing a law diploma from the University of Chicago and public speaking courses at two schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Rosemary Perceful
University of Chicago
Oratory
Lost Children Sleep Under Shrubs In Park
In Louisville Kentucky on December 24 Edward Grimes age 7 and his sister Catherine age 10 wandered from their aunt’s home and hid under brush in Boone Park. Fear faded as sleep claimed them and they were found asleep by authorities or passersby.
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Louisville
Sandman
Edward Grimes
Catherine
Boone Park
For Sale Items Include Stove Brass Bed and Chairs
For sale one gas cooking stove brass bed and springs li brary table six dining chairs leather bottom rocking chair phone 857 302.
For Rent Dandy Store Room Center Town January Vacancy
Advertisement notes a small furnished store room with heat and water, centered in town and kept under the radar of high rent. It will be vacant around January 1, with applications directed to the Daily Register.
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Daily Register
Jackson Co Fugitive Found in Florida
Tampa dispatch reports Carter Pierson jailed in Clearwater for the murder of his sister in law Mrs Gilda Pierson and Easton Durrance at a barn dance near Safety Harbor. Florida authorities will not turn him to Jackson County. Kentucky authorities seek him for additional slaying. Coroner says both victims died from gunshot wounds after Pierson opened fire at the end of the dance. Mrs Pierson, wife of Robert Pierson, had lived in Elizabethtown and other Kentucky towns before moving to Florida. Pierson arrived in Florida four months ago.
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Tampa
Fla
Carter Pierson
Clearwater
Gilda Pireson
Easton Durrance
Pierson
Jackson County
W. S. Lindsay
H. C. Baldwin
Kentucky
Local News Briefs Mention Sickness And School Jobs
William Turner remains ill while Lucille Collier spends holidays at home with her parents Mr and Mrs D G Collier. Walter Creech served as school superintendent and R O Cornelius as school supervisor for a four year term. Supt H F Minter and Mrs Minter plan to move to London where Minter will teach in the Normal department. Mr and Mrs I C Little have returned from Cincinnati after visiting friends and purchased a line of dry goods.
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William Turner
Lucille Collier
S. E. M.S. London
D. G. Collier
Walter Creech
R. O. Cornelius
H. F. Minter
Mrr Minter
London
Minter
Sir
M.S
Frrom
Cincinnati
McMillin to coach in Shreveport after Centre graduation
Alvin Bo McMillin said he will coach a college team in Shreveport, Louisiana for three years starting next fall while remaining at Centre to guide track and basketball players through spring contests after his February graduation.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Alvin
Bo) McMllin
Shreveport
I.a
Ohio River Flood Reaches Stage Near Christmas
The Ohio river at Louisville Kentucky hits flood stage on Christmas Eve with indications of a rise above danger. About 150 families in low areas prepared to evacuate as small streams turn to raging torrents and upstream points report worsening flood conditions.
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Louisville
Ohio River
Weather Bureau
Missing earring reward notice in Richmond area
Lost on street in Richmond or at Moberly station a ear ring missing. Reward of $10 offered for return to Mrs. S N Moberly. Phone contact 875 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Moberly Station
S. N. Moberly
Bethurum Orders Halt to Firing on Automobiles
Federal prohibition agents led by George H. Blincoe were ordered by Judge J. B. Bethurum to stop firing on cars at night on highways until further instructions from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
George H. Blincoe
J. B. Bethurum
Washington
Neffs Fish and Oyster House Offers Daily Specials
A note for patrons at Neffs Fish and Oyster House mentioning daily phone inquiries and Christmas greetings with emphasis on ongoing service. The item reflects a casual business update and contact prompt for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati market notes cattle and hogs mixed with gains led by hogs up 50 to 65 cents. Chicago trade cited as strong. Louisville reports cattle slow and unchanged, hogs up 25 cents to a top of 7.75, sheep steady.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Weather Outlook Letters Forecast
Weather notes indicate cloudy and much colder tonight with a cold wave. Sunday will be fair and colder with continued chill.
Retailers Hear Expert on Inventory Methods
The Retailers Association of Kentucky offers its members free personal explanations on government approved inventory methods and standardized accounts. District meetings will be held in Covington Ashland Winchester Lexington Danville Harrodsburg Frankfort with Mr D J Brosseau guiding explanations and a post discussion round.
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the Daily Register
Retailers’ Association of Kentucky
Retailers Association of Kentucky
D. J. Brosseau
Busines
Covington
Industria. Club
Ashland
Winchester
Brown Proctoria
Lexington
Lafayette Hotel
Danville
Eirks Club
Harrodsburg
Court House
American plan limits submarines for five powers
The American plan presented to the Naval Armament Committee at the Washington conference caps British and U S submarine tonnage at 60 000 tons each while allowing France 42 000 Japan 32 000 and Italy 22 000 tons Existing British abolition proposal appears filed without action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Armament Committee
Five Powers
Great Britain
United States
France
Japan
Italy
Congress adjourns until January third and rail rates cut
Congress has adjourned until January third while rail rates are set to fall 10 percent after January 1. A raid on a still in Bar ren county led by three young women was reported by a dry agent. Lee county led oil production last month with Warren and Allen following.
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Congress
Barren County
Lee County
Warren Rext
Allen
Washington
Agricultural Department
Columbus
Ohio
New York
Kentucky _ penitentiaries
Half of Green River tobacco sold in major sale
About half of the dark tobacco in the Green River section has been sold totaling 12,000,000 pounds for slightly more than $2,000,000. The purchase signals strong demand in the regional market and outlines the interim results of the green river harvest.
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Green River
Jibes and Jeers as Troops Enter Newport Mill
State troops detrained at Newport to guard the Newport rolling mill amid a steel strike. Two hundred fifty soldiers from Bowling Green London Barbourville Williamsburg units faced jeers from workers and families as shots were fired briefly. Governor Morrow ordered the deployment.
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Newport
H. H. Denhardt
Bowling Green
Alec Chaney
Conklin Hinton
London
Ernest Nister
Barbourville Company
Dewitt
Williamsburg
Rob Obiey
Morrow
Administration Still Against the Bonus
Secretary Mellon announced that the Treasury maintains its stance against a soldier bonus. He reiterated the July letter to Senator Frelinghuysen arguing enactment would injure the country and undermine retrenchment. He added no plan to tax light wines and beer to fund the bonus.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
Treasury
Frelinghuysen
Heavy Rains Halt Rural Mail Delivery
Recent heavy rains swollen streams across the region stop rural route carriers from completing routes. Christmas mail is significantly delayed as cold weather is forecast for the holidays.
Wind storm toll reported in Louisiana and Mississippi
A Monroe Louisiana dispatch reports one white woman and six Black individuals killed with several others injured by a storm that swept Morehouse Parish. Green County Mississippi reports three Black deaths and about twenty injured as a tornado damaged Lewis and Sutton plantations nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Morehouse Parish
Green County
Mississippi
Lewis and Sutton Plantations
Tornado in Tennessee Causes Casualties and Damage
A storm in Arkansas across the Mississippi from Memphis left one white man and eight Black people dead, over twenty injured, and about 200000 dollars in property damage, according to late reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Crittenden County
Arkansas
Mississippi River
War finance body advances to farmers 92 million dollars
The war finance body has advanced to farmers only in one year ninety two million dollars.
Produce Prices Quoted and Paid by Reneker Brothers
Today the Reneker Brothers quote prices for various produce items. Prices listed include 14 to 16 cents for certain goods, 14 cents for a number of items, and 8 to 15 cents for others, reflecting regional market rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reneker Brothers
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Homer Kinkead
South Broadway
Dave
Clark
W. J. Wilson
Wilson
Ollie Carpenter
Curley’s
Camp Nelson
Piercv
Nicholasville
Ripy
Louisville Post
First Presbyterian Church
Kirksville
Burley Association
Mrs. Wilke Baxter
Middlesboro Council
McKee
Bethurum
Blincoe
Merry Christmas
D. I. Brosseau
Bluegrass
Ross
South
Tennessee
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