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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
2
The article argues that production cannot grow without expanding railroad facilities as farms, mines, and factories depend on rail to move goods. It emphasizes that output is constrained by railroad haulage capacity and calls for expanding rail infrastructure.
Dispatches allege Sheriff William Baker and Deputy Sheriff Geo Viker of Jackson County Kentucky conspired with a prisoner to escape from jail in Jackson Kimberla a murder suspect held by Hamilton Ohio officials. The incident prompts criticism of law enforcement and concerns over trusting outside investment amid Eastern Kentucky wealth drives.
The piece argues public apathy enables crime in Kentucky and condemns officers who violate their oath or evade accountability. It notes government action against lawbreakers and against the state’s disreputable acts. It also reports Washington announces 1056 veterans' disability checks totaling 799580.61 mailed, with 48 Kentucky beneficiaries.
Mrs Owens from Versailles visits brother Mr Wm Cole and family in Buffalo. Mrs Annie Garrett of Panola visits brother Mr Joe Mize and family. The Garratts visit Mr and Mrs Wm Pearson and Mr and Mrs Jess Hale and child. Christmas Day gatherings include Mrs G W Stokely and Mrs Allie O’Donnell MilIon area relatives.
Mr J Galvin reports Hendricks school closed Wednesday after a Christmas program with a tree and music by M A Moody Chasteen and Taylor Lewis. Families and neighbors share holiday visits and plans as several moves and gatherings occur around Kingston and Begley areas.
Mr Sam Morgan of Carter County was a guest of Mr Fred Evans Tuesday. The brief note records a social visit between the two men with no further details.
A reflective quote on fate shaping outcomes as players control their own hands. It notes fate neither deals again nor knows winner or loser, and suggests one who plays a poor hand well can still prevail. The piece cites Grantland Rice on gambling with fate.
Legal notice announces a stockholders meeting at the Southern National Bank banking office in Richmond Kentucky on January 13 1920 the second Tuesday in January to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. R M Land cashier.
G W Durham of Bardstown buys from Wm Smith of Lincoln a pair of coming 3-year-old mules for 300 dollars and a pair purchased by J H Bustle for the same price.
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