Morrow Delivers First Message with 12 Recommendations
Governor Morrow presented twelve recommendations in his first message to the General Assembly. They called for abolishing useless offices, repealing the state control law, nonpartisan judiciary elections, ratifying the federal suffrage amendment, enforcing prohibition, and reforming taxation, labor, highways, and resource development. Democratic leaders named J. H. Thompson as minority leader and Eli Berry as clerk.
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Lyx Associated Press
Frankfort
Gov. Morrow
General Assembly
Department of Labor
State Tax Commission
Insurance Rating Board
Automobile Department
A. O. Stanley
James D. Black
Workmen’s Compensation Board
The
Racing Commission
House
J. H. Thompson
Bourbon County
Eli Berry
Gwensboro
Kentucky Legislature Forms Parties With Little Opposition
Republicans control the House and Democrats the Senate as caucus nominations occur with near no opposition. Senate committees to be named by the Senate Rules Committee. Governor Ballard unlikely to name them. House caucus calls for immediate ratification of the peace treaty. Notable Senate nominations include Clem Nunn as caucus chairman and Charles M Harriss as president pro tem. House picks Homer McClellan as caucus chairman and Joseph Bosworth as Speaker.
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Kentucky
House
Senate
Ballard
Senate Rules Committee
House Democratic
Representative Minor
Perryville
Grace Garrett
Winchester
Green Garrett
State Railroad Commission
Clem Nunn
Marion
Charles M. Harriss
Versailles
W. H. O’connell
Newport
E. Beauchamp
Russellville
Jennie McDonald
Frankfort
Jeff D Bowman
Danville
Don R.todd
Clinton
Herbert Skyins
Paris
A.C. Watts
Talbott Whittenberg
Isville
John Shepherd
Win- Fests
C. D. Miner
Perryiffe
Homer McClellan
Louisville
Joseph Bosworth
Middlesboro
Joseph Lazarus
Lilburn Phelps
Jamestown
Rt Leach
Beaver’ Dam
Zelphas Roberts
John of Hae
G. Tes
Colum
Weather for Kentucky Snow or Rain and Warmer
Kentucky forecast calls for snow or rain then a warmer night. Wednesday brings rain and a rise in temperatures. Local regions may see light snowfall in higher elevations with unsettled skies. A mild southeast breeze continues into the afternoon.
John D White Dies Suddenly in Georgia Train Stop
Former Kentucky Congressman John D White of the White family from Clay county died suddenly in Garrard as he stepped from a train. Once a leading state politician about thirty years ago, his death was reported by Associated Press from Barbourville Kentucky.
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Barbourville
John D. White
Kentucky
Clay County
Garrard
Former local girl loses daughter in Richmond burial
The two year old Ada Josephine Elmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Elmore of Paris, was brought to Richmond for burial in the family lot after death ruled as poisoning of the stomach. Mrs. Elmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Juett, was long a resident here. Funeral attenders extend sympathy to the stricken parents.
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Ada Josephine
N. C. Elmore
Paris
Richmond
Langaster Pike Farm Lands Sold At 300 Per Acre
Virgil Gaines sold 100 acres on the Lancaster pike at 300 an acre, buying earlier from Lee Congleton and James Flannery at 175 an acre and reserving 88 acres. Also William M. Hisle bought 60 acres near Moberly from Wilson Tate for 80 an acre.
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Virgil Gaines
Robt
Rowlett
Lancaster Pike
Mr. Gaines
Lee Congleton
James Flannery
Wm. M. Hisle
Moberly
Wilson Tate
Deportation Halt Tied to Buford Soviet Ark Experiment
Immigrant Commissioner Caminetti said no further deportations of radical aliens will occur until the Buford transport, the first Soviet Ark, completes its voyage. The Buford carries 249 radicals toward Europe. Thousands arrested in raids will face district trials or detention as the nationwide roundup of communists and communist labor party members continues for about a week more.
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Washington
Buford
Caminetti
Europe
New York
Drity
Up Teo Council Tonight
City Council holds a special session at 7 PM to decide on Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company's request to extend wartime rates to August 1. The measure aims to test earnings under normal conditions amid strong public interest.
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Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Good Crowd Enjoys Show at Opera House
Orth and Coleman with their pretty girls thrilled a large crowd last night at the Opera House. The duo presented a lively program full of pep and dash, delivering an entertaining performance to close the evening.
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Orth
Coleman
Opera House
Gass
Alhambra Theatre Hosts Dorothy Gish Feature Afternoon and Night
Matinee and evening shows at the Alhambra Theatre on Wednesday present a double feature. Dorothy Gish stars in Turning the Abyss and Marguerite is in Marge Washing.
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Alhambra Theatre
Dorothy Gish
Marguerite Waa
Marge Wash
Mrs. J. C. Fisher Missing En Route to Richmond
Mrs. J C Fisher of Lexington disappeared while en route to visit relatives in Richmond. She left Lexington Saturday around 10 30 AM by way of Nicholasville and did not arrive that night prompting her husband to seek police help.
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Lexington
J. C. Fisher
Richmond
Louisville Considers Enforcing Blue Law on Sunday Movies
Louisville mayor weighs Sunday moving pictures amid a Baptist ministers association push to use the Kentucky Blue Law. He signals partial enforcement with a pledge to apply the law fully if Sunday shows are banned, contrasting two groups' positions.
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Louisville
Louisville Baptist Ministers’ Association
Louisville Ministerial Association
Turpin Bros Sell Red House Store to R J Mob erly
Local notes report Turpin brothers sold their Red House store to R J Mob erly. The item notes a closure of a family business and outlines brief regional reactions and petty shifts in local trades.
State's debt tallied at two million
Frankfort Kentucky January 6 Republicans took charge of state affairs reporting balances in funds across government including Sinking fund 6042.12 State University 195591.14 school fund 738246.19 general expense fund 129837.63 Eastern State Normal and Western State Normal School 69853.98 state road fund 1259.46 balance in treasury 1200684.50 Outstanding indebtedness 2017809.32.
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Frankfort
State University
Eastern State Normal
Western State Normal School
State
Treasury
Administrator's Notice on Estate of Nancy-Lisle Miller
All creditors must file proven claims against the estate of the late Nancy-Lisle Miller with the administrator by February 8, 1920 or be barred. Claims for indebtedness are due and must be proven as required by law.
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Nancy — Lisle Miller
Telephone rates in doubt as county asks relief
The Madison Fiscal Court heard J J Greenleaf of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph urge a committee to study the company and county rates. County Attorney O P Jackson opposed extending higher wartime charges citing a 1912 contract. The court named Squire Long Million and Benton to investigate and report at February meeting.
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Madison Fiscal Court
J. J. Greenleaf
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
O. P. Jackson
Squire Long
Million
Benton
Madison Lodge Installs New Officers In 10.O. F.
Madison Lodge No. 14 I O O F installed newly elected officers for the year. District Deputy Grand Master G W T Deatherage performed the ceremony as membership remains active and growing. New officers include W F Marcum N G James H Pearson W G N B Turpin secretary A J Suit treasurer and several committees led by S R S Jones FE E Adams S L Jones and others.
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Madison Lodge No. 14
G. W. T. Deatherage
Madison Lodge
W. F. Marcum
G. James H. Pearson
W. G. N. B. Turpin
A. J. Suit
Ssrs Jones
Warships to be blown up by allies at Scapa Flow
London reports a Allied commission decision to destroy the German ships scuttled at Scapa Flow last June. It cites the infeasibility and low salvage value of raising the vessels as the reason for detonating them with explosives.
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Associated Press
London
Scapa Flow
Miners Favor Proposal in Columbus Strike Debate
The United Mine Workers debate in Columbus centers on affirming international officers action to accept the president's plan to settle the Left coal strike. Support appears likely as the session continues today.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers of America
Ludendorff Fearing Wider European Disaster
Paris January 6 Gen. Ludendorff former German army chief warns in the Matin that Europe faces a terrible catastrophe soon due to the Entente’s short sighted policy. He has not yet recovered from recent setbacks and predicts looming danger.
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Associated Tress
Paris
Europe
Ludendorff
Matin
Dyspepsia relief with Chamberlains Tablets
A sales pitch asserts Chamberlains Tablets relieve stomach troubles and restore health, claiming many sufferers have benefited from taking the product.
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Chamberlain
Madison Boy Wins Editor Post in Kappa Alpha Journal
William K. Doty of Madison, son of John Doty, elected editor of the Kappa Alpha Journal at the fraternity convention. A former K A member, he now teaches English at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. He is highly regarded in educational circles and locals are proud.
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William K. Doty
John Doty
Irvine Pike
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Journal
Doty
U. S. Naval Academy
Aniapolis
Madison County Teachers urged to improve for higher pay
Ben F. Edwards County Superintendent appeals to Madison County teachers to pursue ongoing professional growth during vacations. He notes rising salaries for well qualified instructors and urges teachers to study at the nearby State Normal, expecting legislative changes favorable to educators and asking the county board to require preparation.
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Tam
S.co.s
Madison County
County Board of Education
Ben F. Edwards Co
Madison Co
A Prosperous Madison Year 1919 Reported
The Lexington Herald’s New Year review notes 1919 brought prosperity to Madison county despite drought. Crops totals include 20 000 acres of corn at five barrels per acre, and 15 000 acres of wheat averaging 10 bushels per acre. Tobacco acreage topped 6 000 acres with about 1 000 pounds per acre. Farm value may reach 4 665 000 for corn wheat and tobacco. County records show a banner year in real estate with high farm and town transfers. Richmond banks show strong resources: Southern National Bank 913 262 81 Madison National Bank 1 250 000 Citizens National Bank 1 026 673 State Bank and Trust 1 241 97179.
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Blue Grass
Kentucky
Lexington Herald
Madison
Madison County
Wal
Richmond
Southern National Bank
Madison National Bank
Citizens National Bank
State Bank and Trust Company
Rookwood Coffee Sold by D. B. McKinney & Company
Local ad promotes Rookwood coffee highlighting uniform high quality and rich flavor. Multiple grades offered at reasonable prices by D. B. McKinney & Company.
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D. B. McKinney & Company
Police Keep Bertillon Style Records Of Auto Drivers In Brazil
Police authorities in Brazil maintain a Bertillon style registry of careless automobile drivers, aiming to track repeat offenses and improve road safety.
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Brazil
Fresh Fish and Oysters Reach Daily Supplied Market
Now is the time locals enjoy daily deliveries of fresh fish and oysters. Vendors emphasize ongoing supply and seasonal availability for customers seeking seafood.
Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Markets show Cincinnati hogs 15 to 25 cents lower and Chicago lower while cattle stay steady. Louisville cattle 450 head steady hogs 2500 active. sheep 50 steady. overall prices largely unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Union Services Attract Well Attended Evening
The second union service was held at Epis copal church with Dr. R. L. Telford in charge. A male quartet and a strong choir led by Mrs Pickels and Miss Telford delighted attendees. Mr. Chandler preached on The church Awakened by National Self Examinations urging optimism and generous support for kingdom enterprises.
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Episcopal Church
R. L. Telford
Messrs
J. C. Ballard
W. L. Arnold
Jessie Gowman
John Arnold
Pickels
Miss Telford
Chandler
Kingdom of God
Methodist Church
O. O. Green
Carpenter
Tobacco sales across Lexineton and surrounding markets
Lexineton market sold 748 800 lbs of tobacco at an average 50 71 per 100 lbs with three of four houses selling. A crop of 940 lbs averaged 9969, near the high crop record set at 8977 on Friday. Markets in Maysville Carrollton Mt Sterling Flemingsburg Shelbyville reported varied sales and prices with buyers returning to floors and prices strengthening.
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Lexineton
American Tobacco Company
Maysville
Carrollton
American Tobacco
Taylor
Mt. Sterling
Whitehall
Flemingsburg
Shelbyville
Globe House
Harding urges bankers to keep rates down at Clearing House meet
Washington January 6 Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board told clearing house representatives not to raise interest rates in a scramble for out of town balances The Board would adjust rediscount rates as industrial or commercial conditions dictate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clearing House Association
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
No Great Act of Heroism Required Cough Remedy Note
A fragment discusses protecting a child from croup with prompt use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It argues against needing heroic acts, emphasizing timely home treatment with the product for early symptoms.
Higher Prices Seen for Tobacco on Open Market
The tobacco market opened strong with top dollar bids and expectations of further gains. Multiple buyers reported varied baskets with prices ranging from a few cents to near one dollar per pound, highlighting robust demand and rising values for good tobacco.
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Richmond
Senate panel to probe naval medal awards controversy
The Senate naval affairs committee voted 10 to 1 to authorize a five member subcommittee investigation into the awards of medals to naval officers for war service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
DOJ Prepares Prosecution for 2.75 Percent Beer Sellers
The Department of Justice moves to prosecute all individuals who sold 2.75 percent beer since October 28 after the Supreme Court ruling. The action targets sellers nationwide and follows the court decision reported yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains Favor With Drugists
A Coburn Kentucky druggist J B Jones reports using Chamberlains Cough Remedy in his shop and family for seven years. The passage highlights how pharmacists' praise reflects patient satisfaction and trust in the remedy.
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J. B. Jones
Coburn
Potts' Gold Dust Flour Ad Declares Superior Quality
An old advertisement proclaims Potts' Gold as the best flour with the claim There is no better flour than Potts' Gold Dust Flour. The message emphasizes unmatched quality and product purity for bakers and households.
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Legislative Caucuses
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Langaster Pike Farm
Teo Council
Turpin
John McGinley
Clark
Dora Kash
E. S. Elmore
G. E. Elmore
Edewalt
Tenn
Frank Milburn
Norwood
Reid Juett
Calvin Agee
T. J. Smith
T. S. Hagan
Fitzpatrick
Agee
Smith Farm
Charles E. Lamb
O. F
K. A
Rigsby and Smith
Haden and Shearer
Tie, Hornsby and Son
Goodloe and
Martin
Newby and Puckett
Estridge and Son
Wagers
Finney
Wilbert Davis
Jesse Richardson
J. J. Salee
Conley
Galey and
Turned
C. P. Haden
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