Senator McCumber Backs U S League Of Nations Plan
North Dakota Senator McCumber, the lone Republican who supported Versailles without reservations, urged President elect Harding to proceed with a League of Nations concept independent from the existing league. He did not propose a specific plan but favored an international tribunal for arbitration before war.
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Associated Press
Marion
McCumber
North Dakota
League of Nations
Harding
League
United States
Association of Nations
City Judge Smith Fines Motorists
City Judge G Murray Smith led a Richmond city court session focusing on motor truck operation. Five drivers were fined for violations such as open mufflers and poor or missing headlights. The instructor warned that motor vehicle laws must be obeyed to prevent injuries or death.
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G. Murray Smith
Richmond
Smith
UF to End License Delays Under New State Law
City officials warn there will be no more “license applied for” signs on motor vehicles after January 1 as the state law allows owners to obtain licenses in their own county any time. Officials say the change aims to curb evasion of licenses and expects turmoil until a surge of applications occurs.
Speedwell Junior High Closes for Christmas
Speedwell junior high school ended Friday with an entertainment and Xmas tree. Mr and Mrs Frank Hord and daughter visited relatives. several families shared holiday gatherings across Kentucky and Ohio. Mrs Hord and daughter planned a Berea trip to visit the Coyle family.
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Speedwell
Frank Hord
Charles Berryman
Burke
Roseytn
Coomer
Hugh Todd
Clark
Richmoni
Tommie Bronston
Lexington
Helen Smock
Irvine
George Park
Chicago
C. F. Park
Berea
J. M. Coyle
Death of Louisville Liquor Dealer Joseph C Marks
A Cleveland message reports the death of Joseph C Marks a prominent Louisville wholesale liquor dealer earlier today. The body will be sent to Nashville for burial or funeral arrangements.
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Louisville
Cleveland
Joseph C. Marks
Clev
Nashville
Livestock Markets Report Cincinnati December 28
Hogs 50 cents lower across the board. Chicago markets about steady. Cattle steady. Calves stronger on the day with mixed supplies and demand. Local buyers noted stable to firm tone in late trading.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Weather and livestock prices in Kentucky fair report
Weather forecast for Kentucky fair shows tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures especially in the west and north. In Louisville on December 28 cattle steady at 100 head hogs 700 head down 25 cents tops 10.50 sheep 50 head steady.
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Louisville
Ellison Faces Murder Trial in Hopkins County
Madisonville Kentucky December 28 Citizens await the special term of Hopkins circuit court to try Lee Ellison a negro accused of killing Sheriff Scott Blunter last November 5 Ellison was captured in Hannibal Missouri the home of his mother Rewards totaling 1560 were offered for his capture Ellison was brought here by state troops as authorities say he killed the sheriff while resisting arrest for a minor offense The case prompts tense local feeling but officials expect orderly proceedings
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Associated Press
Madisonville
Hopkins County
Hopkins
Lee Ellison
Scott Blunter
Eihjson
Hannibal
Ellison
Hunter
Big Farm Loans Await Court Action
Louisville Kentucky December 28 Applications for loans to farmers from the Federal Farm Loan Land Bank here total about 15 million dollars and wait the U S Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the federal farm loan act The case was appealed in 1920 and regional banks have been stagnant pending the ruling Louisville bank covers Kentucky Indiana Ohio and Tennessee If constitutional loans may surge beyond 15 million within a month per President Lowell
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Presby
Louisville
Federal Farm Loan Land Bank
United States Supreme Court
Lowell
Louisville Bank
Kentucky
Indiana
Ole
Tennessee
Manufacturers Must Pay Tax Advised by Tax Commission
Kentucky manufacturers receive state license tax blanks from the state tax commission. Tax is 50 cents on each 1000 of capital stock represented by property or business in Kentucky. Tax due by February 1 with penalties for failure to file. blanks sent to all Kentucky manufacturers.
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Asseciated Press
Frankfort
Kentucky
Office of the
State Tax Commission
Louisville
Kentucky Manufacturers’ Association
Alleged Slayer Caught After Train Arrival
Moses Lucas was arrested in Middlesboro Kentucky as he tried to board a train. Authorities say he killed Will Smith during a wet card game at High Sprint Harlan County. He allegedly fled toward Middlesboro on information of the crime.
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Middlesboro
Moses Lucas
Will Smith
High Sprint
Harlan County
Rockwood Coffee Advert Says Local Roasters Shine
A 1910s style notice invites readers to enjoy another cup of Rockwood coffee, praising its quality at the homes in Rockwood. The ad is signed by D. B. McKiney & Co at 292-6r.
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Rockwood
D. B. McKiney & CO
First City Council Meeting of the Year in Richmond
The Richmond city council will hold its first regular meeting of the year on January 6. A fire committee report will address alleged negligence after recent mishaps, stating the first truck shows no tampering. Several streets and improvements will be discussed with some materials deemed too costly to buy now.
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Richmond
Allman
Whittington
Golden
Two Gases Heard In Quarterly Court
Monday in quarterly court proved a busy day with two cases heard. The jury disagreed in R A A Christman vs Charles Carter over damages from a Kingston truck collision. the case to reappear next term. Continental Works Company vs B M Go for roof paint collection ended with a verdict for the defendant on grounds of inferior material.
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W. K. Price
R. A A. Christman
Charles Carter
Kingston
Hic
Charey
Carter
Agro
Continental Works Company
B. M Go
Raisin Jack Makin gs to Go to Orphanages
Louisville prohibition enforcer Captain J. S. Hamilton has applied for a federal order to give 2000 pounds of confiscated raisins seized from hearth stills to Louisville orphanages.
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Louisville
J. S. Hamilton
Prohibition Enforcement
Christmas pardon for only prisoner in jail
In Maysville Kentucky Pete Wiley serving thirty days for robbing clotheslines received a Christmas pardon as he was the sole inmate in jail at the time. The action was attributed to the holiday spirit.
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Maysville
Pete Wiley
Three Men Fined For Drunk in City Court
Three men faced City Judge Murray Smith Monday night on intoxication charges. The judge explained the law clearly and warned that future violations would not be excused by ignorance.
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Murray Smith
Cold Wave Arrives Promptly With Record Chill
The predicted cold wave arrived on schedule with the temperature plummeting from 3 PM Monday to 14 above zero by midnight. Residents faced a sharp drop in warmth, many unprepared for the return trip without adequate wraps, as the cold extends across a broad country section.
Shine Alone Keeps Many Jails Busy
Moonshine whisky is blamed for keeping Kentucky jails full, according to Judge Roscoe Vanover in Pikeville. He cites Kansas law as reducing crime and claims empty jails would follow if Kentucky banned moonshine, noting ministers and juries and the impact on crime rates.
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Associated Press
Pikeville
Kentucky
Roscoe Vanover
3Rd Judicial District
Kansas
Ohio State Finisher Nicks Great Comebacks in 1920s Football
Ohio State earned its reputation as a great finisher by converting late drives in key games. In the 1920s season they beat Wisconsin with a last minute touchdown after a failed field goal and a successful pass play. They also triumphed late vs Illinois to seal the conference title with a dramatic finish.
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Columbus
University of California
Ohio State
Pasadena
Cal
Wisconsin
Badgers
Ohin
Hoge Workman
Stinchcomb
Ohio
Illinois
Myers
May Drill for Oil in Rosedale Park
William Knox, buyer of land in Rosedale Park, plans to apply for an oil drilling license in the area near Richmond. locals note no test wells exist yet but expect evidence of paying quantities. Knox, a Powell county resident with oil interests, also plans to build a large residence and make the city his home.
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William Knox
Rosedale Park
Richmond
Boen
Knox
Powell County
Demonstration at Ellison's Trial in Madisonville
A Black man named Lee Ellison faced murder charges against Sheriff Hunter in Madisonville Kentucky with state troops guarding the courthouse. The arrival was peaceful, a crowd was present but no trouble occurred as Ellison stood trial and defense counsel signaled mercy.
Loss of Infant Son Brings Sorrow to McWinney Family
Mr and Mrs B Z McWinney mourn the death of their infant son Waller Park who blessed their home for a brief time. Interment followed at Richmond cemetery on Christmas day with heartfelt religious reflections quoted about gathering gems for His kingdom.
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B. Z. McWinney
Waller Park
Richmond Cemetery
Christmas Greetings From Gottonburg and Nearby Folk
Miss Mary William spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Chae Williams. Mr and Mrs Robert King celebrate the birth of a daughter named Ruby. Mrs Myrtle Jones of Cincinnati visited her sister Mrs Maggie Williams for the holiday. Mrs Dick Barnes and Mrs Edward Cook were guests of Mr Burrell Williams Sunday. Teachers Mrs Maggie Adams and Miss Emma Sowers hosted a Christmas tree at Gilead school. School closes for Christmas and resumes the first Monday in March.
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Mary William
Chae
Wiliams
Robert King
Ruby
Myrtle Jones
Cincinnati
Maggie Williams
Dick Barnes
Edward Cook
Burrell Williams
Gilead — School
Maggie Adams
Emma Sowers
Notice of sale of Richmond Buick to Wm. Charles Shrewsberry
Burton on Roberts announces the sale of the Richmond Buick Company to Mr. Wm. Charles Shrewsberry. He thanks friends and the public for patronage and notes Mr. Shrewsberry will take possession on South Third Street starting Saturday January 1. The business will be at the livery barn across the street or at Shrewsberry's office for any adjustments or outstanding guarantees.
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Richmond Buick
Charles Shrewsberry
Iis
Burton On
Roberts
Auto Theft Charged in Bourbon County Case
Herbert Harding, a young white man, arrived in Paris this afternoon in custody of Chief of Police W. Fred Link after tracing from Lafayette Indiana. He is under indictment by the Bourbon county grand jury charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing a automobile owned by W. S. Finney of Bourbon county.
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Paris
Herbert Harding
W. Fred Link
Lafayette
Ind
Bourbon County
W. S. Finney
Hurley Raid Targets 35 Salons Seizures Reported
Hurley Wisconsin law enforcement and 50 federal prohibition agents from Chicago raided 35 open saloons in the logging town. Dozens arrested and liquor seized without any shots fired in the initial hour of operations amid long standing anti prohibition sentiment and threats from bootleggers.
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Hurley
Wis
Chicago
Prohibition raid ordered on Hurley Wisconsin camp
Federal Judge J Landis ordered a prohibition raid on Hurley Wisconsin after reports that moonshiners threatened to shoot raiders. Hurley described as a logging camp and a notably open spot in the northern woods.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hurley
Wisconsin
J. Landis
Kentucky Evaders Face Publicizing Of Names
The War Department said Kentucky draft evaders who avoided prosecution for over two years will have their names published in home town sections as a step toward speedy trials. Earlier plans to publish were halted to remove innocent or properly enlisted men from the list. No date was announced for the release.
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Washington
Kentucky
War Department
Wallace and Hoover for Harding Cabinet
Reports from Washington say Henry Wallace of Iowa would be Secretary of Agriculture in the Harding administration, with Iowa senators approving. Herbert Hoover also advances as a prospective cabinet member, discussed for Interior or Commerce.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Wallace
Farmer
Kenyon
Cummins
Senator Capper
Kansas
Warren G. Harding
Herbert C. Hoover
Harding
Burlington shops in Aurora to lay off workers
In Aurora Illinois on December 28 the Burlington shops announced that 500 of its 2000 employed men will be laid off effective Friday.
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Aurora
Ill
Burlington
Louisville Doctor Granted Divorce From Husband Four Decades Older
Mrs Alexander Napierala, a graduate physician, was granted a divorce in Louisville. Her husband, 28 years her senior and resident of Eminence, opposed her medical practice and allegedly wanted her to stay home and tend the chickens, per her deposition.
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Louisville, Ky
Alexander Napierala
County Graded Schools Progress In Madison County
The county junior highs closed for Christmas with elaborate programs while senior grades continue work. Officials report excellent progress, new equipment, and strong instructor corps. Hundreds of students may advance this year and several may become teachers with state support already evident.
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Madison County
Burton Roberts Sells Richmond Buick Co to Shrewsberry
Burton Roberts has sold the Richmond Buick Company to Charles Shrewsberry of the county. Possession transfers next Saturday, January 1. Roberts will devote his time to his adjacent livery barn. Shrewsberry begins with a cordial welcome to Richmond business circles.
Two Masons Celebrate 50 Year Lodge Milestone in Meeting
Waco lodge of Masons held its annual officer election Monday. The 50 year roster was read with only two survivors present, C. L. Searcy and D. G. Martin. Martin was Senior Deacon 50 years ago and is now Senior Warden. Officers elected: Master A. W. Wallidtis, Senior Warden D. G. Martin, Junior Warden J. M. Lykins, Secretary C. J. Searcy, Treasurer Frank Hord, S. and J. John Hord.
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Waco
Martin
A. W. Wallidtis
D. G. Martin
M. Lykins
C. J. Searcy
Frank Hord
President Wilson Celebrates 64th Birthday Today
President Wilson turned 64 on December 28 as congratulations poured in. His two daughters Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. McAdoo were with him in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Margaret Wilson
McAdoo
Annaconda Copper Mining Company Passes Dollar Dividend
The Annaconda Copper Mining Company today passed its dollar quarterly dividend, continuing a payment since May 1919. Directors cited prevailing conditions in the metal market as the reason for the decision.
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Associated Press
New York
Annaconda Copper Mining Company
Thieves Scale Roof to Loot Whisky Treasure
In Louisville Kentucky criminals climbed to a fourth floor residence and entered through a cracked window to steal two and a half quarts of whisky from J A Mivalez. No injuries reported.
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Louisville
J. A. Mivalez
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