Masters Is Given Extreme Penalty
Floyd Masters was found guilty of seduction of Minnie Warren. The jury, after about five minutes’ deliberation, fixed a five year state penitentiary term, the maximum for the offense. Masters and his wife were present in Edenton as speeches to the jury concluded the long trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Masters
Minnie Warren
State Penitentiary
Ilis
Edenton
J.C. Chenault
Masters
G. Murray Smith
OC. Wallace
Commonwealth
EB. N Cruteher
Cruteher
Pope loses aged brother in Cynthiana funeral note
Peter M. Pope mourns the death of his brother John M. Pope aged 75 after receiving a telegram. John M. Pope is survived by his wife, four children, a sister, and five brothers from Ohio and Kentucky. A Confederate veteran, he had lived in Cynthiana for 40 years and was a longtime Christian church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Pope
Cynthiana
John M. Pope
Tie
Christian Church
Mr. Pope
Richmond
T. N. Routt
Cassville
Ohio
Louis Pope
Covington
Strother Pope
Chicago
T. T. Pope
Bracken County
George Pope
St. Paris
Milford
Miss Marie Quillen Loses Her Father
Miss Marie Quillen principal of Newby High school loses her father at his Heidelberg home from a stroke. He died at 79 after a paralysis several weeks ago and was a devoted Baptist church member highly esteemed by the county.
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Marie Quillen
Newby High School
Heidelberg
Mr. Quillen
The
Baptist Church
Lyons shoots crowned crane near Turkey Run in Fleming County
Flemingsburg Kentucky February 10 J A Lyons shot and killed a crowned crane six feet between tips. It is the first specimen reported in the area and was found along Turkey Run. The discovery marks a rare event for local wildlife observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemingsburg
J. A. Lyons
Burglars Loot Home of Hiram Devore Family
Burglars entered the Devore residence in Frankfort Kentucky while the family was away and carried off a clock two floor rugs and other furnishings. Money and silverware left in view were ignored by the thieves.
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Frankfort
Hiram Devore
Sinn Feiners March on Skibereen Town
Irish Republican Army units several hundred strong march on Skibereen in Cork. About a hundred Sinn Feiners entered the town and occupied near police and military quarters, drove pedestrians from streets, and fired volleys before withdrawing with plans to return that night.
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fGy Associated Press
London
Skibereen
Cork
Immigration Bill Backed by Senate Committee
The Senate immigration committee unanimously approved a bill to limit immigration from any one country to five percent of that country’s aliens in the U S as of the last census. It is an emergency measure aimed at restricting European migration with proponents estimating a cap near 300000 entrants annually. The bill would operate for 18 months while Congress pursues permanent immigration legislation.
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Washington
Senate Immigration Committee
United States
Congress
Bergdoll Escaped to Germany Revealed by DA
Philadelphia district attorney Charles McAvoy testified to the House Military Committee that the Justice Department knew in October Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy draft evader, had escaped to Germany. McAvoy said he received the info from confidential sources and shared it with the Attorney General. He said no War Department complicity was involved and suggested Bergdoll acted by a ruse.
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Associated
Bryan Eyes Democratic Party Reorganization Plan
William Jennings Bryan spoke at his winter home on February 10 about a potential party reorganization announced by former Judge Roper of Nebraska. Bryan urged party members to gain influence by selecting committeemen and organizing among voters to build future progress.
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Associated Press
Mian
Mia
Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Roper
Nebraska
Bryan
Charles
Miracle Sales Report Card
J. A. Miracle sold quantities at varied prices: 335 units at $1, 80 units at $6, 110 at $10, 80 at $8.25, and 30 at $1. The record notes mixed sales figures across multiple price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miracle
Owen McKee February Cleanup and Remnant Sale
Owen McKee hosts a combined sale starting Friday February 11 with doors opening at 8 o clock. The event features fabric remnants and other items for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McKee
Lemuel Rice Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Former Richmond mayor Lemuel Rice, seeking the Democratic nomination in August, touts a decade of service including paying off a $10,000 city debt. He pledges economy, lower taxes, normalcy, fair treatment, and efficient government, citing his 1910 to 1918 term as record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Rice
Rice
Richmond
Sam
Laws Only Work With Enforcements Not With Violations
The piece argues laws depend on enforcement and citizen cooperation. It cites grand juries and public duty, noting human nature resists authority and that obedience determines law effectiveness. It likens timeless commandments to modern statutes and stresses accountability to uphold order.
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Grand Jury
Lord
Moses
Bargain 80 Acre Indiana Farm Near Elizabeth For Sale
For sale an 80 acre farm half a mile from Elizabeth Indiana and 15 miles from Louisville Kentucky. Seven acres cultivated for tobacco wheat and corn. Cottage in trade considered. Possession March 1. Seller L O Conner Elizabeth Indiana. Office at Glyndon Hotel for further information.
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Elizabeth
Indiana
Louisville
L. O. Conner
Glyndon Hotel
Local marriage notices from Garrard and Madison counties
Elmer Byrd and Andra Robinson wed at Flat Gap on February 2. M A Ramsey and Minnie Mink marry in Richmond February 2. C E Montgomery and Nannie Gabbard wed in Richmond February 2. J A Fish and Dora Griffith married in Richmond February 3. Sherman Whidd and Effie Mae Estride wed in Wallace ton February 10. Monroe C McKinney and Georgia Mae Moberly wed in Latonia February 10. Walter Johnson and Anna Freeman wed at Panola February 10. J S Maupin and Rachel Johnson wed in Richmond February 9.
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Elmer Byrd
Burn Byrd
Andra Robinson
Geo. Robinson
Cartersville
Garrard County
Flat Gap
Green W. Todd
Sherman Whidd
H. Swidd
Effie Mae Estride
Felix Estride
Saint Lick
Wallaceton
Monroe C. McKinney
Ivine
Geo. S. McKinney
Georgia Mae Moberly
R. I. Moberly
Latonia
Walter Johnson
John Johnson
Anna Freeman
R. H. Freeman
Panola
J. S. Maupin
Howard Maupin
Rachel Johnson
William Barrett
Madison County
Richmond
Professor Bud Broaddus Dies After Paralysis At College Table
Mr Bud Broaddus, a member of College Hill, suffered paralysis Saturday morning at the breakfast table. Dr Williams from Richmond treated him but he died Sunday evening at 5 30. He leaves widow Mrs Fannie Willoughby Broaddus. Funeral Tuesday afternoon by Rev J H McClintock. burial in College Hill cemetery. Attending from a distance were Earl Willoughby and wife of Gray Son City Illinois Thos Alen and Miss Francis Miller of Nicholasville Sid Shepherd and Mattie Grinstead of Winchester.
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Bud Broaddus
Williams
Richmond
Fannie Willoughby Broaddus
J. H. McClintock
College Hill
Earl Willoughby
Grayson City
Thos. Alen
Francis Miller
Nicholasville
Sid Shepherd
Mattie Grinstead
Winchester
Social visits and gatherings around Waco
Miss Lucy Thorpe of Irvine visits sister Mrs. Ben Bush. Miss Kathryne Grinstead returns from Red House to see Mrs. H. M. Thorpe. Miss Bessie Cochran of White's Station visits sister Mrs. O. C. Rucker. O. C. Rucker couple spend a day in Lexington. Lena Taylor visits Irvine sister Mrs. George Taylor. Carl Elkin hosts a lively Friday evening at his Waco area home. W. M. Hisle of Boone County visits daughter Mrs. Robert Elkin. Marie Hesson Company hosts a large Waco high school feast Saturday night.
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Lucy Thorpe
Irvine
Ben Bush
Kathryne Grinstead
Red House
H. M. Thorpe
Bessie Cochran
White‘s Station
O. C. Rucker
Lexington
Lena Taylor
George Taylor
Carl Elkin
Waco
W. M. Hisle
Boone County
Robert Elkin
Marie Hesson
Waco High School
Policeman’s Broken Jaw Cited in Divorce Plea
Louisville report states Mrs. David Charlton cites her husband’s alleged mean disposition in a divorce suit and claims he broke Patrolman Arthur Guelda’s jaw during an attempted arrest. The couple married three months. she says the union was brief.
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Louisville
David Charlton
Arthur Guelda
Won't Abrogate Wage Agreement
The federal labor board denied the American Association of Railway Executives request to abrogate national wage agreements with the brotherhoods and set a new basic rate for unskilled labor by local conditions. The board said it lacked jurisdiction over operating costs and urged no further interruptions to hearings on standard rules. spokesman B. M. Jewell began to respond last week and continued after the decision.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal Labor Board
American Association of Railway Executives
Brotherhoods
B. M. Jewell
Jewell
For Sale A Line Shaft And Hangers Bargain
A line shaft about 20 feet long and one and one eighth inches diameter with hangers, all in good shape, offered at a real bargain in the Daily Register.
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Daily Register
Kentucky Weather Likely Rain in East and Central Areas
Weather report for Kentucky notes cloudy and cooler conditions tonight with probable rain in the east and central portions. Friday should be fair and cooler in the east.
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East Porrion
Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati and Louisville
Cattle prices in Cincinnati on February 10 described as steady with hogs down 25 cents. Chicago runs 37,000 and steady. In Louisville on February 10 cattle at 200, slow. hogs 1,200, active. sheep 50, steady. all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Over Half of Kentucky Mines Idle Amid Slump
Kentucky state mine inspector Prof. Dawson Blankenship reports about sixty percent of the state's 881 coal mines are idle due to inability to sell coal. He expects a quick rebound as money loosens, factories reopen, and demand returns, though many mines remain shut except those feeding own operations.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Dawson Blankenship
University of Kentucky
Blankenship
Ford unit mines in Kentucky join annual bonus plan
Workers at the Tanner Fork Coal Corporation in Harlan Kentucky, a Ford Motor Co subsidiary, are included in Ford's annual bonus program and given the option to invest in Ford securities. An eight hour day and a $1.28 wage increase accompany the benefit package, with at cost stores added for employee purchases. Ford mines reportedly operated at capacity last month.
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Associated Press
Harlan, Ky
Ford
Fuel Shortage Drives Theft in Budapest City
Budapest reports widespread theft of fuel as wood shortages bite. A train carrying 25 of 100 carloads of wood was raided, with locals stopping to watch a wagonload pass, illustrating the scale of the shortage and its impact on the poor.
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Budapest
Bourbon Farm Brings 2090 At Public Sale In Bourbon County
The 318 acre Bourbon county farm of Mrs Lor Palmer and her daughter sold for about 63600 to A M Tudor of Winchester at 20 per acre. The property includes a cottage and tobacco barn and was rented to Roy Batterson. Tudor plans to improve the farm and move to Bourbon county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lor Palmer
McClintock
Peacock Pike
Bourbon County
A. M. Tudor
Winchester
Roy Batterson
Tabor
Coal Prices For City Delivery And Yard Pick Up
Black coal offered at nine dollars per ton delivered in city and eight dollars per ton at the yard. L. O. Powers handles orders by phone 180 for inquiries and delivery arrangements.
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L. O. Powers
Old Limber the famed fox hound stays near Governor Taylor
Nashville reports Old Limber the nine year old fox hound that inspired Governor Alf Taylor's campaign speeches remains in East Tennessee rather than moving to the capital. Rumors of a mansion commission fund led the governor to veto any such idea and keep the dog at home where he can still dream of past fox hunts.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Old Limber
Tennesse
Happy Valley
Alf Taylor
Lkely
Old Jiber
Taylor
East
Tennessee
Amber
Mae
East Tennessee
Pack
War Declared on Liquor Stamp Counterfeiters
Chief Moran of the federal secret service announced a war on liquor stamp counterfeiters after a Boston raid yielded 10 000 bogus stamps. The government intensifies efforts to break up the operation due to danger from fake bonded liquors sold under fraudulent stamps and counterfeit stamp sets being produced.
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Washington
Moran
Federal Secret Service
Boston
Ele
Moan
Visitor with smallpox disrupts court session
Owensboro Kentucky February 10 court suspended as J. E. Tipmore, visiting County Attorney Birkhead for a consultation, was found to have a fully developed case of smallpox causing an excited exodus from the circuit court chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro, Ky
J. E. Tipmore
Birkhead
Annual remnant sale begins Friday February 11
Owen McKee announces the annual remnant sale opening Friday February 11 offering more bargains than ever before. The event promises discounted fabrics and remnants for value shoppers at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McKee
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Skibereen Town
Bergdoll
Democratic
Gupid’s Capers
M. A. Ramsey
R. M. Ramsey
Minnie Mink
Thomas Mink
J. N. Culton
C. E. Montgomery
Bakersfield
Cal
Henry Montgomery
Nannie Gabbard
William Gabbard
O. Olin Green
J. A. Fish
W. H. Fish
Dora Griffith
R. M. Griffith
Rockcastle County
W. K. Price
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Masonic Temple
City of
Fathers and Sons of
Homer W. Carpenter
O. O. Green
W. J. Wagers
Neville Todd
James Sewell
A. J. Suit
J. H. Deane
Joe Slead
Hl. M. Blanton
W. O. Mayes
Ella Parkes
James Shaw
Homer Whittington
Homer Carpenter
Fiomas McCown
Sarah Shackelford
L. P. Evans
Shelton Saufley
J. H. Payne
Douglas Chenault
F. 4. Gentry
Elmer Deatherage
Gladstone Kaufman
W. B. Blanton
Luther Powell
Ord
Bourbon Farm
Tennesee
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