Sundry Civil Bill Carries Millions in Cut Funding
Washington reports the House Appropriations Committee approved the sundry civil service bill totaling 383 million 611 thousand dollars, far below government requests and last year's level as officials seek a pre war budget, with 147 million earmarked for the Shipping Board. Attorney General Palmer urged funds for enforcing Prohibition noting 17 thousand prosecutions through Sept 30 and a projected 40 thousand next year amid Bahamas liquor smuggling.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Shipping Board
Civil Service
Palmer
Bahama Islands
Florida
Editors Meeting In Louisville At Kentucky Press Session
Editors and publishers from across Kentucky gather for the annual mid winter meeting of the Kentucky Press Association in Louisville. Topics include newsprint supply advertising child labor law and road questions with speakers from several papers and agencies.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Kentucky Press Association
B. N.iarstin
Louisville Courier Journal and Times
E. J. Hancock
Greensburg
Ind
Traul A. Plaschke
Louisville Times
Grover Lawe
Courier Journal
M. B. Lowman
Lowman - Mullican Advertising
Wallace Hughes
B. F. Fogarty
Ashland Independent
Robert W. Bingham
Harry A. Sommers
Elizabethtown News
Local social notes from Bradshaw Mills area
Mrs S N Sanders and Mrs Grant Sanders shopped in Richmond Tuesday. Floyd Snyder and son Harlan were weekend guests of Frank Prewitt in Richmond. Carl Baker and Ida Mae visited Jim Prewitt Saturday. Forest Sanders stayed with S N Sanders Saturday night. Robert Yarmouth and family visited Philip Moore weekend. S N Ray visited S N Sanders Saturday and Sunday. James Prewitt and Carl Baker visited Grant Sanders Sunday afternoon. Hubert Casey and Carl Prewitt visiting. James Sanders stayed with Floyd Snyder Sunday night.
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S. N. Sanders
Grant Sanders
Richmond
Floyd Snyder
Harlan
Frank Prewitt
Carl Baker
Ida Mae
Jim Prewitt
Master Forest Sanders
Robert Yarmouth
Philip Moore
S. N. Ray
James Prewitt
Hubert Casey
Carl Prewitt
Master James Sanders
Death of Kentucky Liquor Dealer Marks
Joseph C. Marks a Louisville wholesale liquor dealer died in Cleveland early today. The body will be taken to Nashville for burial or funeral arrangements.
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Louisville
Cleveland
Joseph C. Marks
Nashville
Sawyer Smith May Get Slattery's Job in Kentucky
The Louisville Herald questions Washington chatter that Sawyer Smith of Barbourville will become U S District Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky under Harding. The report cites Smith’s prior service with Edwin P. Morrow and notes political backing, though no definitive confirmation exists. Also mentioned is Joseph Spears of Catlettsburg as a candidate for U S Marshal, with several others reportedly in the running.
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Louisville Herald
Washington
King Swope
T. D. Slattery
U. S
Harding
The
Herald
Sawyer Smith
Barbourville
United States
Kentucky
Smith
Edwin P. Morrow
Covington
Joseph Spears
Catlettsburg
Spears
Visiting tobacco men test sleep facilities
The visiting tobacco men occupy all beds as a bed shortage leaves four men from Estill County sharing one bed. Many familiar lodging spots are full, forcing late-night searches. The influx may taper by week’s end as five Estill County wagon drivers seek jail lodging but are offered private-home berths.
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Teckcastie
Estill County
Temperature Edges Up Slowly Amid Bitter Night
The report notes a slow rise in temperatures from a frosty night with 25 degrees at 6 am Monday. Indications suggest continued gradual warming through Wednesday and Thursday with mild increases in daytime readings.
Great Road Weather Drives Bridge and Road Work
County road engineer Baxter presses ahead as crews finish bridges and road projects. Except for Christmas Day, favorable weather kept workers steadily engaged to complete the tasks as quickly as possible.
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Roda
Baxter
Double Ceremony Unites Four in Christmas Eve Wedding
Mr Arthur Renfro and Miss Nellie Mae Benton of Cazick wed alongside Mr Everett Tudor of Valley View and Miss Mary Roberts of Richmond in a double wedding at the home of Rev Reed Sanders in Newby on December 25. Attendants were Elden Taylor Thomas Kelley Lula Fordune and Bessie Masters as friends gathered.
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Aruthr Renfro
Nellie Mae Benton
Cazick
Everett Tudor
Valley View
Mary Roberts
Richmond
Rea. Sanders
Newby
Elden Taylor
Thomas Kelley
Lula Fordune
Bessie Masters
Big Hill People and Moves Around Bobtown
Mr and Mrs Mat Baker and daughter Gladys visited Mrs J R Creekmore in Bobtown over weekend. Mr Ben Boen sold his property and plans to move to Berea soon. Bill Wilson and wife from Illinois returned home after attending his brother’s funeral. Mr and Mrs Frank Pigg moved to Sallie Fowler’s former home. Russell McKeehan returns home after visiting his parents.
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Mat Baker
Gladys
J. R. Creekmore
Bobtown
Ben Boen
Berea
Bill Wilson
Illinois
Frank Pigg
Sallie Fowler
Russell McKeehan
Alleged Slayer Caught in Middlesboro
Middlesboro police arrested a man believed to have killed Will Smith in a wet card game at High Sprint in Harlan County. The suspect was detained while boarding a train after authorities received information he had fled in that direction.
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Middlesboro
Moses Lucas
Will Smith
High Sprint
Harlan County
Rockwood Coffee Becomes Town Favorite
In this town residents request another cup of Rockwood coffee, praising its quality as the preferred brew. The note mentions 4sk D. B. McKINEY & CO and an address 292-6r, indicating a local supplier or advertiser backing the claim.
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Rockwood
D. B. McKiney & CO
Kentucky Produces One Third of U S Tobacco
Kentucky led the 1919 U S tobacco crop with 456 500 090 pounds, amounting to about one third of national production and one fifth of world output. The total U S crop valued at 542 557 000 dollars, with Kentucky contributing 174 382 000 dollars.
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Ress
Lexington
Kantiy
United States
W. D. Nichols
IF. Peck
United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Maryland
Georgia
Massachusetts
Indiana
West Virgina
Florida
Missouri
New York
Alabama
Illinois
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mrs Hockaday Dunn Dies at Caleast After Illness
Mrs. Hockaday Dunn aged about 35 died at her home in Caleast after a few days illness. She leaves a husband and two children, with parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mason of the county. She was a Christian church member noted for benevolence and charm. Funeral arrangements have been made.
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Hockaday Dunn
Caleast
Joseph Mason
Grover Davis
Aubroidale
Fla
County approves funds for McCracken farm bureau and home economics demonstrator
Paducah Kentucky December 29 Associated Press reports county commissioners approved eighteen hundred dollars for the McCracken county farm bureau and seven hundred dollars to bolster the work of the home economics demonstrator.
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Associated Press
Paducah, Ky
McCracken County Farm Bureau
Mayor of Hickman 30 Years Dies at 80
Tom Dillon, 80, longtime mayor of Hickman Kentucky, and Confederate veteran, died at his home after serving the town for three decades. He led the community through many local developments and remained a prominent figure in Hickman.
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Hickman
Tom _ Dillon
Hickian
Ile
Accused Aiding Escape Tied to Sheriff’s Slayer
Madisonville reports accuse a Black trio of aiding an escape in a case involving Lee Ellison, alleged to have helped conceal the slayer Sheriff Scott Hunter in a barn. Detected by officers the suspects faced $500 bail on accusations linked to Ellison’s alleged final flight.
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Madisonvile
Tom Crowe
Davey Tritchett
Lee Ellison
Scott Hunter
Kentucky couple marks golden wedding with seven adopted children
Had no biological offspring, Christopher Wiley a merchant and wife celebrated their golden anniversary in Bankfort. They adopted and raised seven children who are now grown and married, though the couple had no children of their own.
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Bankfort
Christopher Wiley
Daughter Dies as House Burns Within an Hour
In Cynthiana Kentucky Myrtle Henry died while leaving the Gus Clough home at Bell Echo to return to her home at McKinneysburg Mississippi. Within the same hour her house burned to the ground.
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Cynthiana
Gus Clough
Bell Echo
McKinneysburg
Myrtle Henry
Henry
Slate Buried Body In Tomb At Earlington Mine Tragedy
After sixty days since a fatal Earlington mine fire that killed seven, searchers unsealed the Earlington mine for Emmett Franklin an 18 year old colored trapper. No trace found they say slate fell burying him during the blaze.
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Madisonville
Earlington
Emmett Franklin
Weather Outlook Warmth Edges In Tonight
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with a rise in temperature. Tomorrow will bring increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures across the region.
Markets Report Hogs and Cattle Mixed Across Cities
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show hogs weakening with prices around 10.25 tops as hogs fall 25 to 75 cents. Cattle remain steady. hog volume in Louisville reaches about 2,000 with a 25 cent drop, sheep unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Moberly Seeks Madison County Clerk Nomination
The Daily Register announces Richard O. Moberly as a Democratic candidate for county court clerk, subject to the August 1921 primary. A McCreary precinct farmer with business experience, Moberly is described as honest, qualified, and likely to be a strong nominee and candidate.
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The
Daily Register
Richard O. Moberly
Moberly
McCreary
Old Union
Ile
Central University
Madison County
Whisky Withdrawals From Kentucky Warehouses Rise Sharply
Internal revenue records show that 1,210,918.9 gallons of whisky have been withdrawn from Kentucky ore houses since October 1. This is about 1.25 million more gallons than last year. December alone accounts for 300,000 gallons versus 13,603 last year, with the volume credited to the Yuletide season.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Aged Man Performs Feat Fit for Giant
Lawrenceburg reports James JT Edwards who turned 85 proves vigor by sawing two logs two feet long and one and a half feet in diameter into twelve blocks using a handsaw.
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Lawrenceburg
James JT. Edwards
Hogs Vanish in Danville Farm Mystery
George A. Anderson’s Danville farm loses 75 hogs to a mysterious illness not cholera, per veterinarians. The case leaves farm owners puzzled as experts investigate potential causes and remedies.
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Danville
George A. Anderson
New Store Burns in Springfield Kentucky
Springfield Kentucky. W K Mudd reports a midnight fire destroyed the new store building and its entire stock of goods. Fire origin is listed as unknown.
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Springfield
Stanford Man Returns from Hospital After War Service
Stanford resident Marion R. Calmes reports a young marine arrived home for Christmas after being invalided from France. His discharge records show disability total and complete, yet he expresses happiness to be back with his mother, Mrs. Emma Calmes, in this place.
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Stanford
Marion R. Calmes
France
Emma Calmes
Clergy Folks Tie Two Marriages in Mt. Sterling
The Rev. J. L. Clark united Rolan Ratcliff with Lauda Whitt of Magoffin county and Hobart Ratcliff with Maude Reed of the same county in a single ceremony in Mt. Sterling Kentucky.
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Mt. Sterling
J. L. Clark
Rolan Ratcliff
Lauda Whitt
Magoffin County
Hobart Ratcliff
Maude Reed
This
Brockman Family Golden Wedding Featured By Granddaughter Marriage
In Georgetown Kentucky Rev. B. O. Beck repeated the ceremony uniting Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Brockman fifty years ago. Their granddaughter Miss Margaret Brockman married Thomas Piers as a surprise feature of the golden wedding.
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Georgetown
B. O. Beck
R. T. Brockman
Margaret Brockman
Thomas Piers
Best Patent Flour Only $1.40 at Richmond Welch Co
Local grocery item notes Best Patent Flour offered at 1.40 dollars per unit by Richmond Welch Company. Promotion highlights value for bakers and households in the area as a staple homemaker product.
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Richmond Welch Co
Kentucky Woman Claims Heir to Indiana Estate
A Kentucky woman, Berna Osborne of Digney Harlan County, seeks to establish she is the niece and sole legal heir of Alfred Lowry former Goshen mayor who left $60,000. Indiana sues to escheat to the school fund arguing she is not Rosa Lowry Whitt’s daughter but a child of Anna Combs Whitt-Gross of Jackson Kentucky and that her birth prayer book is a 1896 St Louis fabrication. Osborne once moved to Bridgeport Kentucky from the county years ago.
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Kentucky
Harlan
Indiana Superior Court
Berna Osborne
Clark Osborne
Digney
Harlan County
Alfred Lowry
Goshen
Ind
Indiana
Rosa Lowry Whitt
Anna Combs Whitt-Gross
Jackson
Polly
Berna
St. Louis
Osborne
Bridgeport, Ltd
Murray High Student Dies of Blood Poisoning
Halen Poyner 18 a Murray Ky sophomore died from blood poisoning linked to infected tonsils. The Murray High School student reportedly contracted the illness, leading to his death.
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Murray, Ky
Halen Poyner
The
Murray High School
Oil Discoverer Dead in Kentucky Founder of Gainesville oil pool
Reed Johnson, founder of the Gainesville oil pool in Allen County, Kentucky, died suddenly at his Bowling Green home from heart disease.
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Bowling Green
Reed Johnson
Gainesville
Allen County
Man Who Walked All Over Kentucky Dead
Carlisle Kentucky James Gillespie 86 died from infirmities of age. He traveled widely but always walked. He had visited most towns in Kentucky and is credited with walking more than any other citizen.
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Kentucky
Carlisle
James_ Gillespie
Mr Charlie Baldwin Hosts Christmas Dinner for Twenty
Mr Charlie Baldwin and a family entertained with a Christmas dinner Saturday. Covers were laid for twenty and guests enjoyed a festive meal together.
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Charlie Baldwin
Miners Shutdown Hits Floyd County as Mines Close
Low coal prices and rising wages cited for the shutdown of 15 to 20 mines in Floyd County with 500 miners already out of work. Operators predict 40 more closures, deepening regional unemployment.
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Prestonsburg
Floyd County
Ten Cases Stolen From Louisville Home
Thieves broke into Bert Humler's home in Louisville during a family absence and forced open a sturdy attic door protecting beverage stock, stealing ten cages.
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Louisville
Bert Humler
Day Celebration for the New Year
Lexington and Louisville reports warn that New Year festivities must be dry to avoid jail. A. G. Mc Farland, chief of Federal Prohibition Enforcement for Eastern Kentucky, says deputies will enforce liquor bans at public celebrations and arrests will follow possession of liquor. No immediate stance from H. R. Saufley in Western Kentucky.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky
A. G. McFarland
Eastern
Louisville
H. R. Saufley
Kentucky Congressman Kincheloe Hurt In Fall
Representative D H Kincheloe of Kentucky’s Second district fell in a corridor outside his office and suffered a broken left leg in two places near the ankle. He was taken to Walter Reed General Hospital where doctors expect no serious complications.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. H .Kincheloe
Kentucky
Walter Reed General Hospital
D Annunzio resigns power to Fiume Council
Gabriele D Annunzio surrenders all authority to the Fiume Communal Council as General Caviglia plans to arrange conditions of peace with the Council delegation. The move follows ongoing military and political upheaval in Milan and Fiume.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Gabriele D’ Annunzio
Fiume
Wilson Rejects $159000 Offer for Article
Washington December 29 reports President Wilson refused a $150000 offer from a syndicate to write an article of his own choice stating no article is worth that amount.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Awake by Quake Rouses Willows Residents
An earthquake woke residents of Willows California this morning but caused no apparent damage.
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Associated Press
Willows
Cal
Paducah Officials to Install Punch Clock
Paducah mayor Katterjohn will urge the commissioners to place a time clock in the city building. Starting January 1 every official and employee must register arrival and departure times to compute total hours and gather efficiency data.
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Padunch
Katterjohn
Freeman Company Sells Another Richmond Area Home
Thereeman Realty Company reports strong demand for small houses in Richmond and nearby areas. They sold Wm. Hensley’s house and lot on the Irvine Pike to Ora Hackett for about $1,200.
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Thereeman Realty Company
Richmond
Wm. Hensley
Irvine Pike
Ora Hackett
Notice of Buick sale and new manager Shrewsberry
Burton Roberts announces the Richmond Welch Co Buick dealership has sold to Mr Charles Shrewsberry who will take over on South Third Street starting Saturday January 1. Roberts will be available at his livery barn or office afterward to handle any outstanding adjustments or guarantees.
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Richmond Bu‘ick
Charles Shrewsberry
Shrewsberry
Lis
Burton Roberts
Richmond Welch Co Tarpaulins and Eggs Sale
Advertisement notes tarpaulins and freshly candled eggs at Richmond Welch Co prices. Emphasizes savings and value for shoppers at the Richmond Welch Company location.
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Mond Welch C
Richmond Welch Co
Christmas spirit aids Madison County Infirmary
Generous gifts and ongoing support by city and county residents, led by Mrs. Deathcrage, improved conditions at the Madison County Infirmary. Superintendent Roberts and wife welcomed visitors and appreciated fruit, gifts, and extra donations while planning interior improvements and curtains to comfort long-term residents.
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Sam A. Deathcrage
Madison County Infirmary
Roberts
Edgar Turley
Deatherage
Mary Catherine Jasper
Daily Register
How Californians Won Their Football Games
San Francisco December 29 1920 California used mainly off tackle power in its undefeated season ahead of the New Year’s Day Pasadena showdown with Ohio State. The team relied little on the forward pass except against Stanford where aerial plays appeared effective late in games. Charges through center and end runs produced many yards as California’s line opened lanes for the backfield, with off tackle the core of the attack.
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San Francisco
Cal
University of Californias
Ohio State
Pasadena
California
Stanford University
Jack Rogers to Come to Richmond Hospital
Jack Rogers a former Richmond resident now living in Louisville will arrive early next week for an operation at Pattie A. Clay Infirmary. The procedure will be by Dr. O F Hume who leads surgery at the institution where government work is conducted. Rogers son of J J Rogers formerly of Richmond had a notable army service record and plans to stay in town for a period.
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Jack Rogers
Richmond Hospital
Richmond
Louisville
Pattie A. Clay
O. F. Hume
Young Rogers
J. J. Rogers
Prayer Service at First Baptist Church This Evening
A prayer service is scheduled at the First Baptist Church this evening at 7 o'clock. The event invites community members to join in quiet reflection and collective prayer.
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First Baptist Church
Prayer Meeting at First Church Tonight
The mid week prayer service at First Church tonight features Dr arpneir speaking on Facing the New Year. The brief gathering invites all congregants to join in reflection and fellowship as the new year begins.
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Chr
Arpneir
SC octogenarian wed sister of his wives proves tangled kin
A South Carolina octogenarian who recently married the sister of his first and second wives is now his own brother in law twice removed. The report notes odd family ties and a locally noted transaction described as a misprint or mis wording regarding a $7.25 purchase at Renena Welch.
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Tne
South Carolina
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Slattery
Big Hill
Hogkabay Dunn
Frankfort
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Coscsees
Anderson
Orr
Owstle
Perry
I Powell
Pulaski
Rockcastle
Scott
Abe
Shelby
Spencer
Wayne Lal
Whitley
Woodford
Kingheloe
Dannunzio
Padugah
ST. Nicholas and Infirmary
Renena Welch
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