Moonshiner Henry Wilson Dead in Kentucky Posse Shootout
Pineville Ky July 18 Henry Wilson 49 a famed moonshiner was shot and mortally wounded at daybreak by a posse including revenue men and state officers tasked with his arrest. He died about three and a half hours later as the group moved him toward Pineville.
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Pineville
Brownie’s Creek
Cubage
Ed Meece
Henry Wilson
Wilson
Ele
Mt. Vernon Road
Rockcastle County
Ife
Charles Green
Cahrge
John Wilson
Henry Jackson
Reformatory
J. M. Kavanaugh
Lancaster
Sam J. Watkins
Green
United States
J. G. Rollin
Tie
Meece
Atlanta
Grand Jury Clears Mrs. Faulconer in Fayette
Fayette county grand jury finds no shortage in school funds and criticizes old board over record keeping. It suggests Dr. Gilbert Baily, newly elected chairman, sign the report and dismisses rumors of a $100,000 deficit as ridiculous.
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Lexington
Nky
Fayette County
Gilbert Baily
Grand Jury
Faulconer
Kentucky Weather Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
The forecast calls for thundershowers tonight in Kentucky with a cooler trend by Tuesday. Temperatures will be less warm on Tuesday as unsettled conditions ease later in the day.
Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Market notes from Cincinnati dated July 18 show lambs 50 cents lower, Jersey items slow, hogs stronger across grades at $11, and cattle slow with calves steady. Louisville on July 18 reports 2,000 cattle slow with tops to $7, hogs 1,500 steady with tops $10.75, sheep 1,800 lower by $4, and lambs $10 with choices higher.
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Cincinnati
Jersey
Louisville
Wilson Letter to Lloyd George Printed in Record
Former President Wilson wrote in October 1920 that the United States did not support canceling or exchanging Britain’s debt. The letter, dated Paris correspondence, was entered into the Congressional Record by Senator Todd. It responded to Lloyd George’s prior published letter and related Senate hearings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lloyd George
United States
Brittain
Todd
Paris
Senate Finance Committee
Railroader Kills Colleague in Ravenna House
James Lucas was shot and killed by Johnny Clay at Clay's Ravenna Kentucky home. Clay said he fired in self defense after Lucas moved toward his hip pocket following a quarrel after Clay returned from work at the L and N roundhouse. Clay surrendered to police and was jailed in Irvine.
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Ravenna
James Lucas
Johnny Clay
Clay
L. & N. Roundhouse
Lucas
Roundhouse
Jack King
Irvine
Severe Drought Ravages Northern Kentucky Farms
New York July 18 Severe drought devastates crops in Kenton Campbell Boone and Pendleton counties according to Isaiah H Cobb of Louisville Water famine and dying livestock threaten farmers and rationed supplies may push up prices. Thousands of young chickens die from heat and water shortages.
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New York
Kentucky
Isaiah H. Cobb
Louisville
Kenton
Campbell
Boone
Pendleton
Mr. Cobb
Campbell County
Kentucky School Population Rises by 1930 in State Totals
The scholastic population of Kentucky reached 648,498 with a gain of 1,930 over the last year. Rural common schools enroll 442,290 pupils, city schools 140,040, and independent rural graded schools 44,249.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Dr M Lellan Returns From Rotary Convention
Dr Hugh McLellan former pastor of the First Christian church returns to San Antonio Texas from Glasgow Scotland where he attended the world Rotary clubs convention as a delegate of the San Antonio club He will be the honor guest at a driver party Monday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs R E Turley and other local friends.
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Richmond
Hugh McLellan
First Christian Church
McLellan
San Antono
Texas
Glasgow
Scotland
Rotary Clubs
San Antonio
R. E. Turley
Boonesboro Beach Draws 2000 Bathers Sunday
The largest crowd ever seen at Boonesboro bathing beach gathered Sunday with about 2000 people in the river at one time. Dr. D J Williams reported the crowd as campers from across Kentucky enjoying the sulphur waters and cottage accommodations amid high demand for lodging near the resort. Local families from Lincoln County are among the campers engaging in fishing and swimming.
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Boonesboro
D. J. Williams
Kentucky
Lincoln County
Harry Hill
J. H. Wright
Henry Fields
W. J. Dozier
E. T Pen
Beer Regulations May Come After Delays
Washington July 18 Delay in passage of the Willis Campbell anti beer bill spurs Treasury officials to threaten issuing medicinal beer regulations if the bill stays stalled. Regulations prepared under Palmer ruling that Volstead act allows medical beer were ready two weeks ago but held up by Senate opposition. Treasury and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair expected to act soon as opposition grows and passage seems likely this week.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Revenue
David I. Blair
Woman tarred and feathered in Texas assault
Mrs Beulah Johnson was dragged from a Tenaha hotel porch by masked men in white uniforms. She was tarred and feathered after being driven in three autos to a rural area, then returned to town with her clothing removed. She did not recognize her attackers.
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Shreveport
Beulah Johnson
Tenaha
Texas
Lady Suria to Lead New Assyrian Government
The future Assyrian nation may have a woman as head of state with Lady Suria poised to become its first president after the parliament forms. Britain grants Kurdistan territory to the Assyrians. Lady Surman acted as ambassador in London and speaks many languages. Her brother Mar Chinon, a former patriarch, was murdered.
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Lady Suria
Great Britain
Kurdistan
Surman
London
Mar Chinon
Gibbons to Meet Carpentier for Light Heavy Title Fight
Tom Gibbons of Saint Paul is set to fight Georges Carpentier in October for the world light heavyweight championship. The match was announced by Associated Press from New York.
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Niy Associated Press
New York
Tom Gibbons
Saint Paul
Georges Carpentier
Legion Post Pledges Johnson Its Support
The Sel-Sai- Maar Post of the American Legion pledged full support for Jack Johnson in a heavyweight title bout against Jack Dempsey. A banquet praising Johnson’s war work and secret service was held, denouncing Dempsey as the post urged Johnson to reclaim the title, led by Captain John P. Tansey.
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Chicago
Sel-Sai- Maar
American Legion
Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Legion
Johnson
Dempsey
John P. Tansey
Comptroller of Hermil Packing Charged in Misappropriation
Austin Minnesota July 18 R Thomson comptroller of the Hermil Packing Company was arrested on charges of misappropriating a $10,000 company check. He reportedly admitted misappropriating $150,000. Thompson’s cattle farms near Austin are noted showplaces with an electric fan system for flies in cattle barns and a steam heated pig barn drawing attention.
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Ity Associated Press
Austin
Minn
R. Thomson
Hermil Packing Company
Thompson
Bank auditors cite over one million defaults at Hermit Packing
Bank auditors in Minneapolis report Thompson's defaults at the Hermit Packing Co. will exceed one million dollars. The auditors summarize the financial distress and potential liabilities tied to the company and its owner.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hermit Packing Co
Thompson
900 Indictments for Shiners in Elliott
More than 500 liquor charges were brought by the grand jury at Sandy Hook Elliott county. Capt. D. L. Thompson said citizens testified freely under state guard protection and the mood was orderly. Most indictments accuse moonshining.
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Frankfort
Sandy Hook
Elliott County
D. L. Thompson
Thompson
Apst
Jackson Morris
Grand Jury
Kills Step Father in Law Over Potatoes
Danville Kentucky July 18 Isaac Honaker 00 years old was shot six times by his stepson in law Walter Gilbert 40 Friday afternoon at his farm four miles from the city and died two hours later at the hospital. Gilbert was arrested and jailed here on a charge of murder. He said Honaker called his wife to bring a shotgun and as she approached he drew his revolver and fired. The family moved here from Lee county Virginia about a year ago.
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Danville
Isaac Honaker
Walter Gilbert
Gilbert
Honaaker
Jal
Honaker
Lee County
Virginia
Miss Jane Breck in Dr Crabbe's School
Miss Jane Breck joins a Kentucky contingent at Colorado State Teachers College Greeley summer school. Dr J G Crabbe, former Eastern Normal head, leads the college with 3100 students and 32 states represented. Other Kentucky teachers enrolled include Addie Adkins Paducah Mabel Mitchell Paducah N C Good man Covington Rosalie Mudge Covington.
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Jane T. Breck
Kentucky
Colorado State Teachers College
Greeley
Colorado
Kkentuckian
J. G. Crabbe
Eastern Normal
Addie B. Adkins
Mayfield
Mabel C Mitchell
Paducah
N.C. Goodman
Coston
Rosalie Mudge
Covington
Three League Games Set This Week Across Churches
Three Church League games are scheduled for Monday Wednesday and Friday. Catholics face Second Christians Monday while Baptists meet First Christians. Weu elev a clash between top two, Baptists hope to narrow Campbellites lead and First Christians seek to seal the title. Presbyterians, who routed First Christians, meet Second Christians in Friday’s finale before a large crowd.
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Church League
Baptists
Weu
Campbellites
Daring Rescue Attempt Fails To Save Girl in Creek
In Paris Kentucky on July 17 Matilda Kellis eight year old daughter of Andrew Kellis a race stable caretaker swung from a rope over Stoner Creek and fell in. William Williams a railway mail clerk jumped in still fully clothed to try to save her but nearly lost his life and needed help to reach shore.
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Paris
Matilda Kellis
Andrew Kellis
Negro Racing
Stoner Creek
William Williams
Payment to Britain on War Department claim
Washington reports Britain owes 4.5 billion dollars but the United States has paid 32.69 million to the British Ministry of Shipping in settlement of a War Department claim. The payment followed guidance from Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty.
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Washington
Great Britain
Ministry of Shipping
War Department
Treasury
Saurday
Harry M. Daugherty
Real Bad Man Arrested in Ravenna
Chief of Police Jack Wing and L. N. detective Worrell arrest Ernest Crawford in Ravenna on seven Beattyville charges. Crawford, a colored man, was wanted for shooting into Beattyville post office and at two men, including L. N. brakeman Herman Masters, with one injuring a hospital patient. He was taken back to Beattyville for trial.
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Jack Wing
Worrell
Ernest Crawford
Ravenna
Lerald
Crawford
Beattyville
Ile
Sherif
Lee County
Herman Masters
Masters
Letmore
Here
Peattyville
Waco Triumphs Over Richmond Nine 16 to 2
The Waco club defeated a Richmond-representative team 16 to 2 on the Waco grounds Saturday. Robinson at second and Metcalf on the mound led Waco as Parks was knocked out after one inning. Turpin closed strong for Richmond but Waco’s bats and field, including a standout Robinson, secured the lopsided win.
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Waco
Richmond
Wacoites
John Parks
Russell Turpin
Robinson
Keystone
George Ginter
Covington
AB LoPritze
Turpin
Juett
Jwneith
Brotherton
C. Tribble
Metcalf
Isaacs
Hlowe
J. Fritz
B. Tribble
Burton
Parks
Metcalff
Covington and
Riot at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburg involves 1200 inmates
About 1200 prisoners riot at the Western Penitentiary in Pittsburg, Pa. A fire destroyed ten frame factory buildings inside the yard. Police and guards used riot guns to contain the inmates as fire crews battled the blaze and medical aid arrived for the injured or distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Penitentiary
McKelver
Liquor Smugglers Taken for Pirates Near Jersey Shore
Atlantic City reports a mystery ship docking contraband liquor along the North Atlantic routes. Revenue agents say liquor laden vessels seek a friendly transfer but vanish if none appears. whisky valued at $20,000 seized near Wildwood hints at a large scale smuggling operation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic
Jersey
Wildwood
Motorman says Tanlac restored strength and health
I H Monroe a motorman on the Preston and 1&th street line in Louisville says he was weak and ill for three years with stomach issues and bloating. Tanlac gave him appetite, steadied digestion, and renewed energy, increasing his pay and reducing medicine expenses. It is sold by Stockton and Son and leading druggists.
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Tomike
I. H. Monroe
South 18Th Street
Preston
Louisville
Ristmead
Stockton and Son
Golden Dream Coffee Ad and Equipment For Sale
An old classified ad touts Golden Dream Coffee with a pitch to buy at grocers. Also listed is for sale jewelry and a horse drawn carriage set including cart phaeton and harness with a contact phone number.
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Carlisle Breck
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POSSE
Bell County
North
DR. M’lellan
Suria
Assyria
Gibbons
Legion Post
Renaker Poultry Company
Shiners
Elliott
Jane Breck
DR. Crabbe
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