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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

Page

4

Richmond Dr Schott Free On Eight Thousand Bail

A murder case in Richmond centers on Dr R Schott who posted bail at $8,000 after a death at his office of Elizabeth Griffith. Testimony highlighted a jealous motive and a sister’s assertion she knows of a man involved, with local citizens urged to attend a meeting on reform.

Pss Baudneth Fi Christor G. Sci Elizabeth Griffitl Is Offic F Prtir Schott Wednes Thomas Wm. Schott Dr. Schott R. Schott Kate May Griffith Haring Eliebeth A. En Frank Elvin Iby Scho ‘A

Christian Church Plans Big Year and Social Hour

The Christian Church announces a congregational meeting and social hour Friday evening to review a year of strong progress and a balanced budget. Mr. Carpenter will present the annual report with recommendations for the coming year, followed by a committee run social hour with refreshments.

Istian Church Carpenter R BE. Turley S. D. Parrish R. W. Colyer Homer W. Carpenter Chas. Gaines Arthur Todd

Carry On Clubs for Disabled Veterans Expansion Sought

Veterans in multiple cities petition Carry On Association for local clubs offering housing meals laundry dental care medical aid clothing and a weekly $10 allowance to supplement war risk insurance. Since New York's first club, the program has opened in Washington and is expanding with Legion backing and plans for Denver and other cities.

Associated Press New York Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit Columbus San Francisco Denver New Orleans Minneapolis Carry On Association Carry On 38Th Street Madison Avenue Washington American Legion United States

Remains of Louise Covington Haynes Arrive in Richmond

The body of Louise Covington Haynes was brought to Maple Lawn in Richmond from Chicago. The funeral will be Friday afternoon with burial and services at Maple Lawn. Survived by husband Hasbrouck Haynes, a daughter Louise, a son, and her Covington parents and sisters.

Kentucky Louise Covington Haynes H. Hasbrouck Haynes Michael Rees Chicago Maple Lawn Milton C. Covington Europe Hasbrouck Haynes New York City Richimond Louise

Sunset and evening star verse reads at sea farewell

A literary verse line lists names Paul Burnam Tom Baldwin Jr Joe Prewitt Chenault McCreary Simmons John M Parke James J Neale Robert R Burnam Jr Walter Bennett and finishes with a sea farewell line about departures and no moaning at the bar as the speaker sets sail.

Paul Burnam Tom Baldwin, Jr Joe Prewitt Chenault McCreary Simmons John M. Parke James J. Neale Robert R. Burnam,Jr Walter Bennett

MYSTERY BAKER MURDER PROMPTS $500 DEAD OR ALIVE REWARD

Sheriff Whitlock receives Hamilton Ohio police circular offering 500 reward for Kimber Baker of Jackson county Kentucky wanted for murder of Hamilton police officer Harry Baker. Described 21 to 28, 5 9, 150 pounds, gunshot wound to left shoulder, impediment in speech. Father George Baker deputy sheriff. Reward to ensure arrest and delivery to Hamilton Police Department.

P. S. Whitlock Hamilton Ohio Kimber Baker Jackson County Baker Young Baker Beard Harry Baker Bond Kentucky George Baker Chas. H. Stricker Watkins Berea Richmond Daily Register Young Gov- Morrow Whitlock

Tobacco baskets sold by multiple buyers at varied weights and prices

Numerous buyers including Deavieson and Hendren, Morris, Broaddus and Garrett, and others report baskets totaling hundreds of pounds with prices from 10 1/3c to 95c per pound. Entries list individual weights in pounds and per pound prices for each buyer group.

Deavieson and Hendren Ste Morris Broaddus and Garrett Broaddus and Lewis Gordon Coy and Smith Coy and Moody Wheeler and Moberly Louis Lakes Barnes Campbell and Powell George Rogers T. J. Curtis Brandenburgh Francis G. C. Skelton Lear Gardener Sa Ee Sam James

Farmer Lee Abney Buys Rockcastle Farm Near Conway

Union City farmer Lee Abney has purchased a Rockcastle County farm near Conway. The property includes roughly 80 to 100 acres of cleared bottom land and is described as an experimental venture planted with crops. Abney notes the new holdings will support his farming operations for the coming year.

Lee Abney Union City Rockcastle Conway

Open Season on Bolshevists as 1920 Arrives

Attorney General Palmer declares 1920 will be an open season on Bolshevists anarchists and radicals in the United States. He pledges unflinching persistent aggressive warfare against any movement aimed at overthrowing the government. He says 75 percent of unrest is traced to this element.

Associated Press Washington Palmer Department of Justice

Soviet Wire Sees World Supremacy in 1920

A Moscow wireless bulletin greets the world for the new year and predicts Soviet authority will be supreme worldwide in 1920. It mentions Berlin Washington Paris and London in its forecast and calls for global influence under Soviet leadership.

London Moscow Berlin Washington Paris

Kentucky whiskey tax loss won't cut 1920 revenue

Kentucky State Tax Commission reports that eliminating liquor taxes will not reduce 1920 revenue. The annual estimate shows property value growth and expanding industry offsetting liquor tax losses, with total revenue projected at 12.2 million dollars, up from 10.46 million in 1918 and near 12.32 million in 1919.

Associated Press Louisville Kentucky State Tax Commission

Markets Report from Louisville on Jan 1

Cattle remained steady at 150. Hogs held at 1500. Sheep 50 active, steady. Lambs priced at 13.50 dollars. The market shows little change across cattle hogs sheep and lambs for the day.

Louisville

Sugar Control Bill Signed At Midnight

Washington announces at the White House that President Wilson signed the McNary sugar bill just before midnight, extending the sugar equalization board through 1920. Secretary Tumulty notes the bill gives the President discretion on Cuba sugar purchases, but its practicality and wisdom are doubtful.

Associated Press Washington White House Wilson Tumulty Cuba

Winkler Moves to Handsome New Home

Mr. Millard Winkler moves this week from his Speedwell area farm to a modern home on the Irvine Pike bought from Mrs. Joe Oldham. The 30 acre tract cost $400 per acre and features one of the county’s most complete residences with all modern improvements.

Millard Winkler Speedwell Irvine Pike Joe Oldham Winkler

Business Heads Toward Uncertain Future Says Fed Board

The Federal Reserve Board reviews December business conditions and reports continued price advances and high living costs. Retail activity remains strong, but growth is in dollars not in output as production falls. labor shortages and calls for shorter hours dampen expectations, prompting cautious plans for the year.

Associated Press Washington Jan. i Federal Reserve Board

Somerset crude price rises in Kentucky to record $2.25 a barrel

Oil investors cheer as Somerset Kentucky crude climbs to $2.25 per barrel on Wednesday, after a prior rise from $2.85 to $3.10. The present peak is expected to spur further development in Kentucky fields.

Kentucky Somerset

Thomason Slayer Thomason Slayer Held Over For Grand Jury

James A. Thomason, Winchester drummer, was killed on Christmas Eve in Lexington. James Welch was held over to the grand jury without bail after an examining trial. Witnesses were bound over for appearance, Judge Bullock noting a relation to the victim and seating Magistrate Parrish. Welch remained composed and did not testify. Mrs Thomason did not testify. All witnesses were for the commonwealth.

James Welch James A. Thomason Winchester Lexington F. A. Bullock Thomason Charles M. Parrish Welch The Commonwealth

Potter Potts exits grocery business to revive Potts mill

Harry Potts of White's Station has sold his grocery and general merchandise store to R F Maupin and his farm goods to Robert Duerson of Creeks. Potts returns with the renowned Potts mill.

Harry Potts White’s Station Potts R. F. Maupin Robert Duerson

Death of 17 year old Callie Woods in Crooksville

Miss Callie Woods aged 17 died at the home of Mrs. John Green in Crooksville after a lingering tuberculosis illness. Orphaned in childhood, she found care with Mrs. Green who tended her during the illness. Remains were buried in Richmond cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

Callie Woods John Green Crooksville Green Richmond Cemetery

Lady Astor Delights Commons With Charms and Chats

The Star reports Lady Astor enjoying vigorous attention in the House of Commons. Her vivacity brightens the chamber as veterans smile and lawmakers crowd to sit near her. She chats with many, and even after a Deputy Speaker’s call for order she waves cheerfully, signaling she will likely repeat the scene.

Assoglype presBr London Findy Matos House of Commons Lady Astor

Campaign to seal fish ponds aims at farmers near Cincinnati

J S Sackett superintendent of the State Fish Hatchery at Newton near Cincinnati has started a campaign to influence farmers to seal fish ponds on their properties. He cites benefits to hatchery efficiency and fish yields as reasons for farmers to cooperate with the program.

Cincinnati, O J. S. Sackett State Fish ‘Hatchery Newton Cincinnati

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