Colored man's head severed from body on railroad tracks
The body of John Chenault, a 35 year old Black man employed by Richmond Lumber Co, was found on the railroad between Four Mile Pike crossing and the freight depot. He had a severed head and a mangled left arm. Police say he was likely struck by a freight or coal train, with death instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chenault
Richmond Lumber Company
Four Mile Pike Crossing
Ed Doty
Chenault
Till Street
White Named Leader of Major Cable to Cuba
Charles White of East Orange New Jersey, son in law of Mr and Mrs Sid Noland, heads a large cable project linking the United States and Cuba. The Cuban American Telephone and Telegraph Company received a permit to land three cables from Havana to Key West, expected to finish in spring. The lines span about 100 miles and include circuits to New York, Jacksonville Florida, and Key West for southern calls. The project faces novel engineering challenges from deep waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
East Orange
N. J
Sid Noland
United States
Cuba
Cuban-American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Havana
Key West
Mia
State Department
New York
Ilavana
Jacksonville
Key West Exchange
Terrill Couple Wed in Richmond Born Johnson and Bennett
Miss Mary Ellen Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hume Johnson married Mr Jerry Bennett in Richmond on January 30. Best wishes are extended to the couple. Also notes return visits and visits among local residents including Una Roger and Stella Whitlock in Lexington and others from Richmond and Berea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Johnson
Hume Johnson
Jerry Bennett
Richmond
Una Roger
Stella Whitlock
Lexington
Allen Slunter
Berea
Robert Rogers
Luther Johnson
Humer
Wm. Parke
Dave White
Livestock Markets Cincinnati and Louisville Report
Cincinnati markets Feb 4 cattle slow lower hogs Chicago 37 000 down 10 cents Louisville Feb 4 cattle 100 slow hogs 900 steady sheep 50 steady all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Unsettled Weather With Rain Expected Tonight
Weather forecast warns of unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with likely rain. warmer temperatures are expected in the east and central areas tonight, while the west and central regions may see cooler conditions Saturday.
Bonair Hotel Burns in Augusta GA Fire
Augusta’s largest tourist hotel the Bonair burned early today destroying the building with losses estimated at a million dollars. Two hundred sixty guests were awakened by the night clerk and all escaped unharmed.
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Associated Prese
Augusta
The
Bonair
Road Crew Rush on Lexington Pike Under Boggs orders
State Road Commissioner Joe S. Boggs orders rapid progress on the Lexington Pike project. Four surveyors start work Thursday as Boggs presses to complete the big road in his home county this season and advance Madison County’s transportation improvements.
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Joe S. Boggs
Lexington Pike
Juarez Reopens Tivoli Gambling House After 3 Months
The Tivoli in Juarez across the Rio Grande from El Paso will reopen for at least six months after a 1,010,000 peso guaranteed concession by the Chihuahua state government. Half the sum returns to Juarez for schools while public lotteries continue under federal supervision.
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Il Paso
Juarez
Tivoli
Rio Grande
Frm
Chihuahua
Reno
Kill the pessimists says Tennessee bishop at conference
Memphis February 4 Bishop James Atkins of Nashville urged killing pessimists during a conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South education commission. He called a pessimist worse than a Hun and blamed hard times on cowards as the group outlined a $33,000,000 educational fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
James Atkins
Nashvile
The
Educational Commission
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Six More Witnesses Questioned in Night Rider Inquiry
Fleming County grand jury examined six additional tobacco growers visited by night riders two weeks earlier who were warned not to sell or plant tobacco. The hearings occurred in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemingsburg
Fleming County
Grand Jury
Jury Muddle Delays Verdict in Winnes Trial
Louisville February report says the Winnes jury fought in the jury room before noon as deputies disarmed them. The jury entered the fifth day of deliberations with no verdict. foreman says not all weighed the evidence the same. Judge Davis urged reconciliation and warned of another trial hardship.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Vinnes Harlan
Dr. Winnes
Harlan, Ky
Winnes
Moses Drewer
Davis
Ife
Tariff Move Advances Wheat Duty Amid Senate Absence
Supporters of a House emergency tariff bill pushed through amendments establishing 40 cents per bushel on wheat and exempting imported rice for canned goods, catching opponents by surprise with nine Senators present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Insull entertains utilities officials on maiden rail trip
L. B. Herrington of Richmond and vice president of Kentucky Utilities joined Samuel Insull’s guests in Louisville for the opening of the Louisville Indianapolis electric rail line. Officials from Kentucky Utilities and related firms gathered from Kentucky Ohio and Indiana to ride the maiden trip aboard the fast special train reaching about 75 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Herrington
Richmond
Kentucky Utilities Company
Louisville
New Electric
Indianapolis
Kentucky Utilities Co
Insull
Chicago
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Samuel Insull
New Railroad
City Council Puts Out 98000 Debt and Plans West Main Upgrade
The City Council paid about 8760 of taxpayers debt at the Thursday meeting, including 6000 in new street bonds and school bonds. Plans were laid to improve the remaining West Main street from Thurman Avenue to the overhead bridge and connect to forthcoming state and federal highway projects along the Lexington Pike.
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West Main Street
Thurman Avenue
Richmond
Lexington Pike
West Main
Boggs
Mershon
Broadway
Charles Peyton
O’neil
Fawkes
Kentucky Utlities Company
Walter Q. Lark
Races and Riders Mentioned in New Orleans Brief
A compact list references several names including Secretary, Bill Rendered, Dr. Jim, Machine Gunner, Margaret Dixon, Yellow Blossom, Anticipate, Jack Scot, Ettahe, Cinderella, Madge F, Sugarmint, Kingfisher, J. C. Stone, and Wadsworth Last in a New Orleans context with no clear event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rendered
Dr. Jim
Margaret Dixon
Yellow Blossom
Jack Scot
Ettahe
Cinderella
Madge F
Sugarmint
J. C. Stone
Wadsworth
OLD DELPHAS FARMER NOTES AND GUEST NEWS
Farmers prepare for the season with grubbing and plowing already done. Emmet Sanders returns from a weekend motor trip. Mrs. Isaac Agee is bedbound after a January 24 horse accident. Walter and Berta Chaney visit grandparents Sadlock Jones. George Woods of Cusick visits Elbert Sandes. Gilbert and Mrs. Ringo welcome a nine and a half pound girl. Hill family welcomes twin girls weighing 2 3-4 and 3 3-4 pounds. Nancy Kelly shows improvement after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Sanders
Lexington
Isaac Agee
Walter
Berta Chaney
Sadlock Jones
George Woods
Cusick
Elbert Sandes
Gilbert Ringo
Robert Hill
Nancy Kelly
Funeral for Conley Congleton Saturday
The remains of Conley Congleton who died in Louisville Thursday will be brought home and funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at the First Christian church where he was a member. Interment will follow in Richmond cemetery with pallbearers Claude Congleton Ernest Congleton Walter Congleton Isaac Congleton Chester Brewer Herman MacLlaffey Paul Burnam and Steve Featherston.
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Conley Congleton
Louisville
First Christian Church
Richmond
Messrs
Claude Congleton
Ernest Congleton
Walter Congleton
Isaac Congleton
Chester Brewer
Herman MacLlaffey
Paul Burnam
Steve Featherston
Stills as Thick as Fleas on Dog's Back
Greensboro N C Feb 4 Wayne B Wheeler counsel for the Anti Saloon League attends the state convention and says tightening efforts will not target home brewers who make liquor for personal use. Mayor D M Clark of Greensville says whisky stills are plentiful on a dog’s back and eastern NC farming has yielded to monkey rum making as a more lucrative enterprise.
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Greensboro
N. C
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Sundry Civil Service Bill Gains House Approval and Funding
The Sundry Civil Service bill carries about 411 million dollars, up 24.5 million from the House total, and heads to the Senate after being reported today. Major adds include 10 million for Mussel Shoals Alabama power project and 17.5 million for expanded hospital facilities for war veterans.
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Associated Tress
Washington
House
Senate
Mussell Shoals
Alabama
Seizure of Liquor Shipment in Indiana
Prohibition Agent Abel seized 531 cases of whisky consigned from Milton Kentucky to Covington New York in Columbus Indiana. The liquor was ferried to Madison Indiana and loaded onto freight cars there.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ind
Milton
Covington
Abel
Madison
Madison and Lexington Set For Fast Friday High School Clash
A high speed basketball night is planned Friday at 8 pm in the Madison High gym as Lexington High visits for a double header, girls and boys games. Local players are practicing hard to shine in this fast matchup.
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Lexington High
Madison High
City Yard Sale Ad Teases Bargains at Eight Dollars
In city limits a yard sale priced items at eight dollars each. Contact L. O. Powers at phone 180 for details and pickup.
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L. O. Powers
Local Farm Equipment Bargains at Cost
We offer Success Manure Spreaders at cost and riding Oliver plows for 50 to 60 dollars. Oliver cultivators priced 55 dollars, malleable and steel ranges from 40 to 90 dollars. Cast cook stoves and four and six hole ranges priced 22.50 and 40 dollars. Also pumps coal oil tanks and a 2 horse grass seeder at 50 dollars.
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Oliver
Sackett Chosen by Republicans for State Senate Seat
The Times reports Fred M. Sackett has been selected by Republican leaders as candidate for State Senator in Kentucky's 36th district, Jefferson County outside Louisville. The district is pivotal and a win would give the party control of the Senate.
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Louisville
The
Times Today
Fred M. Sackett
Jefferson County
Senate
Kramer says no limit to wine
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer declares physicians may prescribe wine to relieve ailments with their sound judgment. He cautions doctors to avoid abuse and instructs state directors to guard the provision carefully to prevent misuse.
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Kramer
Washington
Sims Says U S Can Disarm By Half
Washington February 4 United States plans an international disarmament conference Chairman Butler House Naval Committee said he will hear naval officers views on the subject He did not set a date but expected soon after President Harding takes office Rear Admiral William Sims wartime Navel forces commander testified that with Germany crushed the United States could safely reduce its armaments by half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Butler
House Naval Committee
Tie
Harding
Marion
William Sims
Ovseas
Germany
Five Die From Sleeping Sickness in Boston
Boston health officials report five deaths and thirteen cases of sleeping sickness in a month. Health Commissioner Woodward says authorities cannot yet explain the illness or its spread.
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Boston
Woodward
Revival Ends with 114 Additions at Clark Church
Dr. D. H. W. Matherly returned from Winchester where he attended revival services at First Christian church. Dr. Earl Winfrey from Washington City assisted in a two week series that drew many converts and concluded Thursday night with 114 additions.
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D. HW. Matherly
Winchester
First Christian Church
Earl Winfrey
Washington City
Cold remedy praised as smart winter investment
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a practical investment for winter and spring to shorten a cold’s duration and maintain health, noting ten days as typical recovery and urging readiness with a bottle in the home.
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Chamberlain
Mule’s Kick Leaves Farmer in Serious Condition
James Cottingin, a 35 year old farmer from Red House, was kicked in the abdomen by a mule while unhooking it in his stable. He was rushed to Pattie A. Clay Infirmary after the attack and underwent surgery by Drs. O F Hume and H G Sandlin. His condition remained critical as of Friday noon.
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James Cottingin
Red House
Cottingin
C. W. Cobb
A. Clay
O. F. Hume
H. G. Sandlin
Former Wife Sues Man for Breach Promise in Kentucky
Mrs. Lottie Elchoiz sues LeRoy Elchoiz of New Albany for $10,000 over a breach of promise to remarry. She alleges the divorcee was promised to remarry on January 6 but the man changed his mind, causing humiliation and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lottie Elchoiz
LeRoy Elchoiz
New Albany
Meat Regulation Bill Reported By House Committee
Washington February 3 The House Agriculture Committee favorably reported its substitute for the Senate bill to regulate the meat industry It would vest control of the packers in the Department of Agriculture and control of the stockyards in the Interstate Commerce Commission
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tobacco Sales At Richmond Houses Record Purchases
Moody and Baker and other firms report extensive tobacco sales at Richmond Houses with numerous lots, prices ranging from $1 to $44 and quantities from 20 to 360 units. Separate transactions listed for Coy and Sanders, P B Gabbard, L Pott, Taylor French and Roberts, Warner and Moore, J T Coy, Whitt and Jones, Ledford and Goodridge, and Ledford and Ross.
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Taylor, French and
Roberts
Warner and
Moore
J. T. Coy
Whitt and Jones
Ledford and Goodridge
Ross
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Richmond Lumber Co
R. R
Chas
White
Terrill
BIG
Burns
Joe Boggs
the Associated Press
Tennessee
Night Ridder
Stolp
Pomerania
Gomes
GITY
Council
New Orleans
Old Delphas
Conley
J. R. Mount & CO
Lancaster, Ky
Sackett
Sims
U.S
Elks All Elks
Club Reems
Brother Conley Congleton
Luther Powell
E. R
Mule
Tobacgo
Moody and Baker
America
Carpenter
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