Stouffer Wins First Prize in Rose Dale Lot-Buy Essay
Mrs. J B Stouffer of Richmond captures first prize in Wakefield-Davis Realty Co contest with ten reasons to buy a Rose Dale Park lot. Judge G Murray Smith and Mrs Kate Scrivner take second and third prizes. Prizes total 17 50, with additional honorable mentions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stouffer
Richmond
Rose Dale
Wakefield-Davis Realty Co
G. Murray Smith
Kate Scrivner
Wakefield-Davis Realty Company
Katherin Smith
Julia Enright
F. P. Cooper
W. S. White
Emma K. Cooper
Eva Roberts
Eunice Jones
Walker Hisle
H. H
Highland
RoseDale Park
Buyer seeks RoseDale Park lot in Richmond for future value
A supporter identifies RoseDale Park as a prime area and expresses intent to purchase a lot on June 5th 1919 or 6th 1919 to profit as the district develops into the prettiest part of Richmond. He believes the property will appreciate beyond the price paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RoseDale Addition
Richmond
RoseDale Park
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight with cooler conditions in central and west portions. Tuesday brings more showers and continued cooler weather across the region.
Burleson Calls for Reinstatement of Union Telegraphers
In Washington on June 25 J Ko nikenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said no nationwide strike date is set and Atlanta dismissals are a local matter. Postmaster General Burleson pledged immediate reinstatement for any Atlanta workers fired over union ties and promised action against Southern Bell officials alleged to have discharged unfairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Atlanta
Burleson
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Try Rumely At Capital June 2
The note reads Try Rumely At Capital June 2 with details unclear. The fragment hints at an event or appearance by Rumely scheduled for early June at a capital location, but the text is incomplete and names or venues are not fully legible.
Senator Stanley opposes Kentucky district consolidation plan
In Washington on May 31 Senator Stanley rejected reports of plans to abolish four Kentucky revenue districts and merge all into a single Louisville headquarters. He called the consolidation unnecessary, arguing no savings and a minimum six month rollout, and said he will press President Wilson against the initiative after a Wilson return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanley
Kentucky
Louisville
Wilson
Roper
Evacuation Suggested as Bolsheviki Retreat Near Orenburg
A Russian wireless front report indicates May 31 evacuation of Tatikovo west of Orenburg, one of the last Bolshevik strongholds in Southeastern Russia, amid enemy pressure. The message describes Bolshevik retreat and evacuation under advancing forces.
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London
Orenburg
Russia
Front
Moscow
Tatikovo
Local Notes and Transfers Amid Quiet Town Life
Mr and Mrs Brutus J Clay have rented Miss Carraleen Smiths cottage on North street for vacation. Elizabeth Wagers is recovering from a weeks long illness. Sue Bolton of the local Union office plans a business uptick as May arrives under the Federal system. Jefferson Stone enjoys a pleasant home scene while Prof Enoch G entertains guests at Id Wa Seay.
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Brutus J. Clay
Carraleen Smith
North Street
Elizabeth Wagers
Odgkin
Pote
Tome
Sue Bolton
Ap Union
Jefferson Stone
Enoch G
Patches Fix Road Surface With Cone Patch Machine
A local road crew uses a cone patching machine to repair surface deficiencies. Workers apply asphalt patches and set cones to direct traffic through the work zone. The operation aims to extend pavement life and reduce further cracking.
Hardin Nomination Triggers Democratic Scramble for Seat
Local Democrats honor Judge Charles A. Hardin at the Glyndon Hotel amid his forthcoming nomination for Congress in the district. The district committee sub‑board will meet June 5 to declare him the nominee, with a special election set for August 2. Possible successors include Boyle County's Henry Jackson and Lincoln County’s Kendrick Alcorn, amid talk of a competitive 13th district race once Hardin resigns from the 13th Judicial District bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hardin
Glyndon
Congress
Harvey Helm
Nicholasville
Judge Hardin
Hardin
Mercer
Garrard
Boyle
Lincoln
Black
Henry Jackson
Boyle County
Jackson
Stinford
Kendrick
Alcorn
Lincoln County
Joseph E. Robinson
Garrard County
Robinson
Tedae Hardin
Gov
Stanley
U. S. Senate
J F March Returns to Lexington Buys Local Home
J F March, a popular drummer, has returned to his old home in Lexington. He has purchased a nice home on East High Street and is making headquarters there, with numerous friends pleased by his move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. March
Mr. Marchv
Lexington
East High Street
Villa and Villa–Angeles Attack Chihuahua City
Reported yesterday by generals Villa and Angeles as they attack Chihuahua City in force. The battle continues and communication with the city is cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Chihuahua
Associated Press
Angeles
Chihuahua City
Markets Report Hogs Steady Cattle Lower Lambs Rise
In Cincinnati on June 2 hogs were steady while cattle eased and calves showed strength. Louisville market noted cattle lower with hogs steady to weak and sheep and lambs mixed, with prices quoted around $5 to $15.50 for hogs and lambs near $18. The report reflects a mixed livestock market with varying regional trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lost cover for automobile boot reported in local notice
A lost cover for the boot of an automobile is listed near Jack's Creek or Richman Pike. Respondents are asked to leave details at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Supreme Court Upholds Higher Telephone Rates
Washington bulletin reports the Supreme Court unanimously upholding increased telephone rates put into effect January 21 by Postmaster General Burleson. The ruling cites congressional authorization under the joint resolution taking wire systems into government control to permit interference with intra state rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Supreme Court
Burleson
Congress
Supreme Court Upholds Railroad Rates
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld railroad passenger and freight rate increases made by the Railroad Administration, ruling Congress empowered the federal government to set rates and that federal authority was supreme and conclusive.
Rhine Republic Proclaimed Across Rhine Cities
Proclaimed yesterday in several Rhine cities, the Rhine Republic declares itself with Weisbaden as the provisional seat. The movement aims to be anti Prussian rather than separatist and will form a new national assembly in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senz
Rhine
Weisbaden
Paris Notes on Rhine Republic Movement
Paris dispatch reports occupation authorities will observe a watchful waiting stance and will not participate in efforts to establish a Rhine republic as part of allied strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Rhine
Jéurast
Allie
Old King Ce Ass Ol and the Pac Support
Fragmentary item notes a character named Old King Ce and hints at supporting the PAC. Mentions goodies like four items and a menu including pie ham eggs and chickens. Text reads as whimsical or coded, with unclear context or events.
Memorial services honor departed brothers across three orders
Richmond Red Men Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows held memorial services at First Christian church and the cemetery. Judge Charles A. Hardin delivered the memorial address stressing life beyond death and shared values of justice freedom and charity. Musical program featured Mrs. George W. Pickels and Miss Alice Methcalf with a male quartet as city officials announced proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fels
First ‘Christian Church
Charles A. Hardin
Harrodsburg
Hardin
George W. Pickels
Alice Methcalf
Joe P. Chenault
St Oy
Pythias
Mr. Chenault
C. C. Wallace
Odd Fellows
G. Murray Smith
Red
Stone Norman
Baldwin Brittain Honored at Naval Academy Graduation
The Naval Academy at Annapolis announces Thomas B Brittain earning second honors in small arms discipline under ordnance and gunnery. Known locally as Baldwin Brittain, he is the son of Admiral and Mrs Carlo Brittain and grandson of Mr. and Mrs T E Baldwin. He graduates this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Naval Academy
Annaproli8
Thomas B .Brittain
Department of Ordnance and Gunnery
Young Brittain
Baldwin Brittain
Carlo “B
Brittain
T. E. Baldwin
Naval Academy
Reverend Curt Jett to Lecture on Prison Life in Richmond
Unclear text indicates Reverend Curt Jett will lecture in Richmond next Tuesday June 8 at 8. The topic appears to be My Life Prisons Prisoners. Details are garbled but point to a court case context and a series of lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Jett
Richmond
Capt Pates Home Sells for 5525 at Public Auction
Capt John R Pates home on Lancaster avenue sold Saturday afternoon to Burton Sanders for 5525. J S Sewell bid against Sanders as Col James H Pearson praised the sale. L P Evans conducted the auction. The Pates family may move to Trafford Pa due to Pates coal mining interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Pates
Lancaster Avenue
Burton Sanders
Capt. Pates
Trafford
Austria Accepts Terms After Peace Pact Presentation
Austria is given 15 days to reply to peace terms outlined by the allies. The partial treaty reserves military, reparations, financial and boundary clauses. It recognizes Hungary, Czecho Slovakia, and Serbian Cretians independence and requires demobilization and acceptance of the League covenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Germaine
Bulletin
Austria
Hungary
Czecho Slovakia
Madison Seeks Federal Aid Road Work Plan
County officials outline plans for federal aid road projects in Jefferson as 71 Nash trucks and 17 three ton Federal trucks are readied, with 10 two ton units identified for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Prominent horseman Here Will Woodard plans Latonia campaign
The famed horseman Will Woodard spent several days with Jep Chenault after the Louisville racing season ended. He owns the great racehorse Middleton and will campaign at Latonia as the Latonia Derby opens next Saturday. Sir Derby may be sent east to compete in the Latonia classic.
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Will Woodard
Jep Chenault
Louisville
Cord
Middleton
Latonia
Sir Derby
Faithful collie leads to farmer's death near Richmond
The dog Bud guides Charley Dunn to his father T. B. Dunn found dead near White's Station after an apparent horse accident. Sheriff reports indicate the elder Dunn rode for salt when a bucket noise frightened the horse, causing a fatal head injury from kicks. The body was discovered shortly after the tragedy by Bud's master.
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T. B Dunn
Bud” Dunn
Charley Dunn
Dunn
White’s Station
M Dunn
Pee
Rew
Imm
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J.B. Stouffer
Rose Dale Addition
Ravel
Ire
s.Mi
Neff's Fish & Oy
Rhenish Republic
Tiawute
Jett
Madison
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