Madison County fallen fathers list from the great war
The Courier-Journal prints a Madison County roster of Kentucky boys who gave their lives in the great war. Names and fates include Elmer Arbill Richmond died of disease and Ralph Dix Richmond died of disease among many others from Richmond Berea Terrill and surrounding areas.
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Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Kentucky Council of Defense
Madison
Madison County
Elmer Arbill
Richmond
Charles Bush
Waco
James P. Cain
Terrill
George Calico
Dan Chenault
White Hall
Exander Cornelison
Robert S . Cornett
Ralph F. Dix
Jesse M. Dykes
Luraine Francis
Cleveland J. L. Frost
Berea
U.S. S. Ticonderoga
Aylin Hammond
Shelby Hisle
John Edward Harwood
Curtis Hurt
Robert Jenkins
Ben Knatazer
Everett R. Kerby
Big Hill
Elmer C. Lowery
Newly
William Mansfield
S. B. Marcum
Boonesboro
Zeak Moberly
Bradshaw Mill
Edgar Peyton
Zree Powell
di Claude
Pritchett
Walter R. Robinson
Valley View
Sylvester Snowden
Bybee
Clarence Sowers
Cusick
Emerson E. Stivers
James McGarvey Thomas
John Tudor Edenton
Dee Walker
Guy E. Warren
Edenton
Oliver Winburn
College Hill
Garrard
Jessamine
Arrard
John Baker
Lancaster
Jesse B. Callico
Paint Lick
Charles Creech
John B. Gabbard
Pe Ledford
Nie Eather ‘Long
Lancaseter
Manning
Om Lancaster
Naylor
Albert Noe
Albert Rice
Earnest C. Ray
Senate panel backs bill to return wires to private ownership
Washington June 3 the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee favored a bill to immediately return telephone and telegraph wires to private ownership after final congressional action. The bill, amended to keep existing rates for 60 days, omits extending telegraph rates recently raised by Postmaster Burleson, which the Supreme Court recently sustained.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Burleson
Supreme Court
Wilson May Return June 5
Brest reports President Wilson is ordered ready to sail on a 12 hour notice any time after June 5 as George Washington’s scar crosses the Atlantic.
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Associated Press
Brest
George Washington
Wilson
Atlantic
Hines Favors Rate Increase to Cover Rail Costs
Director General Hines told the House Appropriations Committee that higher rates are needed for railroads to cover operating expenses. He opposes a rate increase now, fearing it would raise costs of life's necessities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
House Appropriation Committee
Disease and war deaths ripple through Estill and nearby towns
The report lists numerous local residents such as William Henry Warfield Nicholasville and Charlie E Asbill Locust Branch among those who died of disease or wounds. It notes influenza driven deaths in American camps and abroad, plus 1039 actual fighting fatalities and other allied losses including air, sea, and prison camp casualties. The Kentucky Council of Defense launches a statewide historical campaign to document these events and secure help for compiling the record.
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William Heniy Warfield
Nicholasville
Estill County
Aes C
2 Pal
Eee Net
Two Blue Grass Strippers Share or Buy Your Seed
F. H. Gordon notes options for seed planting with two blue grass varieties described as strong teams and good men. The ad emphasizes shares or purchase at the 156 ft mark, signaling a promotional seed sale.
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F. H. Gordon
Fresh Fish Prices Drop at Neffs Fish and Oyster House
Prices on all fresh fish reduced at Neffs Fish and Oyster House. Located at 1566, phone 431. Limited daily supply noted with ongoing stock updates.
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Neffs Fish & Oys Iter House
Lumber and Posts to Be Sold at Public Auction
At Rose Dale Park, all loose lumber and posts will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. The sale occurs Thursday. material described as good, sale scheduled promptly.
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Rose Dale
Belesley
FINS TAKE PETROGRAD
Copenhagen June 3 unofficial telegram from Varda says Esthenian and Finnish forces have taken Petrograd. Earlier dispatches noted gains west of the city and approaching from the north and east.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Varda
Labor voices urge wartime liquor law change
Washington June 5 193? representatives of organized labor urged modification of the wartime prohibition law to allow light wines and beer for workers. J J Marining spoke for 38 trades in the AFL and Edgar Wallace spoke for the United Mine Workers. Anti-Saloon League officials said they would seek hearing later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Organized Labor
House Judiciary Committee
J. J. Marining
American Federation of Labor
Edgar Wallace
United Mine Workers
Lieutenant Robert McCreary Home From War Service
Lieut. Robert McCreary, grandson of the late Gov. James B. McCreary, is visiting here to attend to business after being mustered out of the American army. He served two years in France with the Rainbow division and participated in Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and Argonne Forest battles, escaping injury. He returns in good health and is warmly welcomed by friends.
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Robert McCreary
James B. McCreary
McCreary
France
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Commencement Sermon by D Hone W Carpenter at campus
The First Christian church minister D Hone W Carpenter will deliver the commencement sermon from the campus platform on Sunday. Excellent programs are prepared. There is no charge except for the senior play on Tuesday night.
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Scsme
Comentins
Hone W. Carpenter
First Christian Church
School Warrants Called In Reflect Salary Shortfall
Warrants issued to cover salaries for teachers due from a depleted school fund mark one of the first interest bearing notes in this period. The action highlights the financial stress faced by the school system as funds ran dry before payment could be made.
I W W Leader Arrested in Pittsburg for Anarchist Literature
Robert Johnson, president of the I. WW. movement, was arrested after opening fire on detectives in Pittsburg. Police found anarchistic literature in his office, marking a significant crackdown on the radical group.
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Pittsburg
Robert Johnson
I. WW
Wool Deatherage Hosts Wool Bring At Tobacco Warehouse
Bring your wool to Wool Deatherage at the Tobacco Warehouse located at 138-12 for collection and sales of wool fibers and related goods.
Anarchist Blown Up in Palmer Bombing Case
Washington police identified the man blown to pieces last night in a plot aimed at Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer. Indications point to a Philadelphia anarchist and a nationwide conspiracy against government officials. A bloodstained conductor’s check tied the suspect to Philadelphia arrival and Palmer residence.
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Associated Press
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Philadelphia
Palmer
Union Station
C. S. Briggs
Marion
S. C
House
Senate
Deatherage Wins Lost Contract Suit In Land Dispute
Circuit court closed the May term with Judge Shackelford clearing cases. In the Moberly versus Deatherage suit the plaintiff claimed a lost written contract to revert land bought 15 years ago for about 40 dollars an acre. The court ruled for the defendant, who showed payment in three installments and current land value near 200 dollars an acre. An appeal was taken and new trials were overruled in related cases.
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Circuit Court
Shackelford
S. N. Moberly
N. B
Family Returns From Indianapolis Auto Races
Mr and Mrs R J McKee returned from Indianapolis where they witnessed the big auto races. He said he never saw such racing in his life and called the event great. They spoke of two major races in which three men lost their lives during the events.
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Erdianapolis
Richmor ou asa aR loe
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Big Royalty Sale in Wells-Ponder Tract At Lee County
Oil man Charles Maples of Irvine and Capt. Robert Harris plan Texas and Oklahoma field trips after Maples acquires a 1 100th royalty in the 1 440 acre Wells Ponder tract in Lee County for 60 000. About 50 000 remains in a royalty fund for distribution as other oil men call the Wells tract a top Big Sinking field prospect.
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Charles Maples
Irvine
Capt
Robert Harris
Texas
Oklahoma
Mr. Maples
Wells-Ponder
Lee County
Wells
Sandburg
Bowden
Council of Four weighs German peace term changes
Paris reports the Council of Four is weighing two modifications to the German terms. One favors the German demand for a hundred billion marks indemnity and dissolution of the allied financial commission. The other proposes a plebiscite in Silesia to secure Germany coal supplies from the Silesian membe...
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Paris
Council of Four
Allied Financial Commission
Silesia
Germany
Judge Hardin Praises Rosedale Subdivision Ahead of Auction
Judge Charles A. Hardin praised the RoseDale Addition as an exceptional residential site. The Wakefield-Davis Realty Co insists on top preparations with stone pillars at the West Main entrance and graded streets for a 9:30 am Thursday sale. Large crowds visited the grounds on Sunday, signaling strong interest.
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RoseDale
Charles A. Hardin
Hardin
Richmond
Wakefield-Davis‘ Realty Company
West Main Street
Rose- Dale
Sunnday
Weather Outlook Sees Showers Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for likely showers tonight and on Wednesday with only a small change in temperature.
Market report from Cincinnati and Louisville livestock sale
Cincinnati cattle slow hogs 350 lower with sheep and lambs steady. Louisville sales show 200 cattle quiet with tops $15, hogs 1600, a quarter lower tops $20.15, sheep 300 active at $10.25 and down, lambs unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Rich mond Court Day Sees Farmers Absent Despite Strong Cattle Trade
A pleasant weather day drew farmers away from Monday court sessions in Rich mond with a bustling but smaller crowd at the cattle market. Cattle sold 9 to 13 12 cents, hogs around 18 cents, good cows 92 to 222.50, and uptown mule trades remained strong with high prices for quality animals. Buyers arrived Saturday and picked up stock as it came in, while walking horses attracted fringe interest.
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Richmond Court
Jersey
R. T. Fox
Ciied
James H. Pearson
Devore Joins F. H. Gordon Coal and Feed Firm
Frank Devore recently returned from overseas service has accepted a position with F. H. Gordon, coal and feed dealer of Richmond. Devore has gone to the oil fields of Eastern Kentucky and will return loaded with orders. He is praised as a hustler and popular with everyone. Friends congratulate Mr. Gordon on securing his services.
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Frank Devore
Gordon Frank Devore
F. H. Gordon
Richmond
Kentucky
Mr. Gordon
Berea Baptists Extend Call to Rev Cunningham
The Berea Baptist Church unanimously called Rev Mr Cunningham of Hyden to their pastorate and church members expect he will accept. Cunningham recently preached at Berea and left a favorable impression on listeners.
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Berea
Assassination Probe Targets Letcher County Couple
Al Miller and his wife were arrested at Grapevine in Letcher County on a murder charge for the killing of Sam Combs, a local farmer. Combs was shot while walking along a roadway near his home, with early rumors linking the slaying to moonshine activity and possible informer status.
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Letcher
al Miller
Grapevine
Letcher County
Sam Combs
Combs
We want your fat hens and spring chickens at market
Advertises Neff's Fish and Oyster House with contact phone 431 and location 1566, inviting customers to sell fat hens and spring chickens at the highest cash price.
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Neff's Fish & Oyster ‘House
Commissioner's Sale Notice From Mary C Burgin Estate
A commissioner sale is set for the estate of Mary C Burgin with the proceedings directed to the highest bidder. The notice lists the sale as part of the court process and emphasizes compliance with legal requirements and the auction of the real property.
Richmond Protest Over Federal Court Move to Lexington
At a June 3 1919 Richmond police court session a protest was organized against Senator Stanley's bill to move the federal court from Richmond to Lexington. A committee of Richmond citizens and attorneys was appointed to petition Senator Beckham to oppose the measure before Congress.
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Stanley
Richmond
Sena
Lexington
Kentucky
Beckham
Senator Stanley
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Berea College Commencement Draws Large Crowds
Students and attendees gather for the Berea College commencement as Rev. Jon a weDowell leads the religious service and honors the graduates despite an informal note in the text.
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Berea College
Jon O A weDowell
D. Ville
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