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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

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Moonshine Fatal Claims Paint Lick Blacksmith

Walter Azbill, a respected Paint Lick blacksmith about 35, died after drinking white liquor allegedly tainted with potash. Albert Azbill of Richmond testified to the Madison county grand jury about the poisoning and the man who sold the whisky, believed to be Barney Thomas, being arrested near Berea.

Paint Lick Walter Azbill Madison-Garrard Albert Azbill Richmond Madison County Grand Jury Aglil Grand Jury PLS Whitlock Bereatle Barney Thomas Maude Station Thomas Tle Archbill Troma Az Bill Sieves Barnes Thomas Walter Zball Telel Lis Brother Beoght Lotto Walter Zbill Garrard County Garrard Paint Lick Creek Garrard Circouit Court Walter Arbill

Big land buyer fails in Larue county

James K. Beams, a major Larue County landowner, filed a deed of assignment showing about 35000 dollars in liabilities. His assets may total around 30000 dollars. Primary creditors hold notes on land whose prices have fallen, marking the first local business failure in a low mood era.

Larue Hodgenville James K. Beams Larue County

Senate moves Calder bill to regulate coal industry

Washington February 24 the Senate committee reported favorably a Calder bill after striking nearly all provisions for federal coal regulation during emergencies and for excess profits taxation.

Associated Press Washington Senate Cognitee Today

Unsettled Weather With Rain and Snow Across Regions

The forecast calls for rain or snow today with warmer temperatures tonight. Friday remains unsettled with likely rain or snow in the east and central areas, while the extreme western portion turns somewhat cooler.

Livestock Markets Report Cincinnati Louisville Feb 24

Cincinnati sales show larkers steady and midlights higher with cattle strong. Louisville selling: cattle 200 head active hogs 1500 to 1503 active sheep 50 steady all prices unchanged.

Cincinnati Louisville

Beef Cattle Feeders Gather in Richmond March 12

Madison county farmers will meet in Richmond on March 12 under the State College of Agriculture. Two college specialists join the program, with morning farm visits planned if weather allows. The afternoon session at the courthouse features talks by Al. O. Hughes, assistant state leader of county agents, and Wasting Rhoads, extension beef cattle specialist.

Madison County Richmond State College of Agriculture Court House al. O. Dughes

Weekly Market Prices Show Mixed Wheat and Livestock Movements

Chicago livestock prices rose through most classes with sheep and lambs leading gains, fat lambs up to 8.25 per head, steers around 8.65 to 10.25, butch er cows and vealers also moving. Wheat and corn futures fluctuated with export demand and visible supply changes, closing the week with fractional net price changes across markets in Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Chicave Fatenese Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg

Rock cottage for rent on Big Hill Avenue

Three bedroom rock cottage on Big Hill Avenue with outbuildings listed by Mrs Louis Stagner. Contact phone 028 464 for details and availability with Lara as needed.

Hill Avenue Lara Louis Stagner

Sheriff Captures Moonshine Bootlegger at Maude Berea

Sheriff Pete Whitlock arrested Barney Thomas and his uncle N I Thomas after Thomas arrived from the L N train at Maude near Berea with a valise containing four half gallon jars of white whisky. Albert Arbill alleges his brother died from moonshine poisoning and identifies Thomas as the liquor seller. The men were jailed pending grand jury action as moonshine trafficking and transport through nearby towns are described as a growing problem.

Albert Azbill Walter Azbill Paint Lick Pete Whitlock Shine Barney Thomas N. I. Thomas Whitlock Albert Arbill Youngy Whitlock Johnson Berea Thomas Court House Nadison Richmond Red House Shearer Fort Estill Maxyde Berntadt Bernstadt Grand Jury

Hoover outlines desire on future role in government

Herbert Hoover stated he left it hard to decide whether to serve as Secretary of Commerce or director of European relief. He made the remark after offering Harding a plan to reconstruct the Commerce Department and join the cabinet.

New York Herbert Hoover Hoover Harding Department of Commerce

Sloover proposes broad reorganization of Commerce Department

New York on February 24 Herbert Sloover, named as a possible secretary under Harding, said he has submitted a plan for general reconstruction and life expansion of the Commerce Department. He added he would not commit to joining the cabinet on a take it or leave it basis.

New York Ierbert Sloover Commerce Harding Department

Galvanized Roofing at Richmond Welch Co. Offer

Galvanized roofing 28 gauge available from Richmond Welch Co. at six dollars and twenty five cents per square. Contact number 473-.

Richmond Welch Co

Wilson to Ride With Harding in Parade

President Wilson will ride to the Capitol with President-elect Harding on March 4 following long tradition. He may not attend the inaugural ceremonies and will not return to the White House with Harding, instead going to his new home. Four troops of cavalry will escort them to the Capitol and then accompany Harding to the White House.

Washington Wilson Capitol Harding White House

Camp Knox Proposed as Training Ground for Guards

Plans before the War Department would turn Camp Henry Knox in Kentucky into a yearly training site for Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky National Guard units. General Morris urges 60000 to fund a 125 yard rifle range for the 37th and 38th divisions with two week annual assemblies including tactics map reading and weapon care training.

Associated Press Frankfort Camp Henry Knox United States Army Artillery School War Department Jackson Alorris Vamp Knox Indiana Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Aen Morris Fourth Army Corps Ben Camp Knox

Tobacco Sales At Richmond Houses Detailed Lot Totals

The report lists multiple sellers including Ross and Moran Curry and Dargavel Joe Llendren D Forsythe Moberly and Jloskas Enright and Goodlett FF J Whitaker and J S Cotton and Bro. with quantities of tobacco pounds and sale prices across numerous lots and bidders.

Ross and Moran Curry and Dargavel Joe Llendren Bon OiEte Oc- WW D. Forsythe Slr&o Moberly Jloskas FF. J. Whitaker J. S. Cotton and Bro

National Bank Call Sparks Comptroller Report

Washington February 24 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Monday February 2st.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Starving China famine fund effort highlighted

The account cites 415 million without adequate clothing or fuel and 15 million with no food. Dr Y M Mullins heads the China Famine Fund collecting in Kentucky to aid the famine zone, with Joseph Burge serving as treasurer from the Board of Trade Building in Louisville.

America Ufe Br. Y. Mullins Southern Baptist Theological Semiretry

Seven Men Die Trapped in Dowell Mine Fire

Seven miners perished in a blaze at the Wathleen mine near Dowell after 15 hours of rescue attempts. Fire sealed the shaft area where the men were trapped, as hundreds of feet of flame blocked access. Three hundred fifty workers escaped when the fire started.

Associated Press Dufuon Wathleen Dowell Here

Camp Taylor 78 Acre Camp Subdivided for Sale

The War Department announced Camp Taylor's 2,000 acres will be subdivided and sold with improvements before June 3. The cost was originally nine million dollars. improvements were deemed salvage and not part of the real estate.

Associated Ress Washington War Department Camp Taylor

Wages Cut at Jones Laughlin Plant in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on February 24 a 20 percent wage reduction affecting 12,000 workers at the Jones and Laughlin steel plant is set to take effect March 1. The new hourly rate is 37 cents.

Pittsburg Jones & Laughin Steel

Florence Oil Stoves at Richmond Welch Co

Florence Oil stoves offered in a wick less assortment at the Richmond Welch Company, catalog listing highlights include 47 3.

Florence Richmond Welch Co

Mrs Dunn Dies in Ford Neighborhood at 65

Mrs W F Dunn died at her home in the Ford neighborhood from complications of long illness. In her 66th year she leaves husband three daughters Mrs E L Ellington Mrs J N Brockus and Eva Dunn and granddaughter Mayme Catherine Brockus. Funeral was conducted by Rev H H Hall and burial in Adams graveyard.

Dunn Ford W. F. Dunn Pleas Baker E. L. Ellington J. N. Brockus Eva Dunn Mayme Catherine Brockus H. H. Hall Adams Graveyard

Aluminum ware prices at Richmond Welch Co. drop

Aluminum ware is much cheaper at Richmond Welch Co. 47-3.

Richmond Welch Co

U S Position on Japanese Mandate Sparks League Discussion

The United States sent a note to the League of Nations stating it never consented to including the Yap island region in Japanese mandates. The move, revealed today, shows U S equal concern with other Allied powers over Germany’s overseas possessions and their disposition.

Paris Washington Council of the League of Nations Germany United States

Five Dollar Hoosier Cabinet Offer from Rich mond Welch Co

A Richmond Welch Co advertises a Hoosier cabinet for five dollars, inviting customers to add a practical kitchen piece to their homes. The note emphasizes affordability and home use without extra details.

Newby Property Sells Well At Commission Sale

Master Commissioner R. B. Verrill secured a solid price for the late Dr. E. Cox estate at Newby. The house and one acre sold to Foster V. Cox for 3975 dollars. The Cox land comprising 19 acres sold to M. S. Reynolds at 105 dollars an acre, a favorable price given its dirt-road access two miles from a pike.

R. B. Terrill Dr. E. Cox Newby Dr. Cox Foster V. Cox

Mrs. Johnson Dies At Ford Home

Mrs. Annie Johnson, wife of Larry Johnson, died at her home near Ford on Monday after a short illness. She was twice married and is survived by her second husband and three children Asa Moreland Lawrence and Aimmanda Johnson. She was Anne Poindexter before her first marriage.

Johnson Ford Annie Johnson Larry Johnson Ford Monday Asa Moreland Lawrence Aimmanda Johnson Anne Poindexter

Lost Bifocal Glasses on Main Street Reward Offered

Lost bifocal spectacles on Main Street. Liberal reward for return to Mrs. James Allman Walnut Street. Phone 44 47.

Main Street James Allman Walnut Street

Sullivan Wants Woman on Ticket in Madison County

Louisville letter from Hon. Jere A. Sullivan now in Miami urges Democrats of Madison to nominate a woman for a county office. He explains his views, notes his illness and recovery in Kentucky, and asks Saufles to forward his Daily Register to his Miami address. Continued on Page 6.

Daily Register Miami, Fla Jere A. Sullivan Miami Fla Madison Louisvile Mr. Saufles Mia J. A. Sullivan San Carlos Hotel St. Joseph’s Infirmary Louisville Richmond County of Towit Kentucky Romonth

Missionary and Educational Rally At First Christian Church

The Missionary and Educational Rally opened at the First Christian church with Mr John Booth of St Louis directing a speakers team. Booth, United Christian Missionary Society staff member, will present an illustrated lecture tonight inviting public attendance.

Sience First Christian Church John Booth St. Louis Air Booth United Christian Missonary Society First Christan Church It Vearcock Richmond Winchester

Lt Coney Completes Ocean to Ocean Air Flight

Lt. W. D. Coney finished an ocean to ocean flight in Jacksonville after flying 2,079 miles from San Diego to Jacksonville in 22 hours 32 minutes at an average speed of 98 mph. The Dallas to Jacksonville leg took 8 hours 13 minutes.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla W. D. Coney San Diego Calif Dallas Texas

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