City Officials Endorse Tax Moves and School Bill
City council approves tax levy totaling 1.85 per 100 with 35c for schools and 75c for the Madison Institute needs. They grant a $500 donation to Pattie A. Clay Infirmary and approve salary increases for police and firefighters to 100 per month. The body also adjourns amid audit plans and committee duties and fills a council vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clay
Cry Mathis
O. B. Powell
Homer M. Whittington
Ma. Lowell
L. Ands N. Railroad
Ife
Golden
Mershon
O’neil
Aoe
L. P. Evans
Blanton
Claude Devore
Allman
Elmer Deatherage
City Board of Tax Supervisors
S. A. D. Jones
O. B
Evans
Chenault
State Highway Department
Richmond
State Highway Commission
R. E. Turley
J. C. Chenault
City Board of Education
Madison Institute
Local Team’s No-Show Baseball Game Sparks Mystery
Nicholasville ball squad failed to appear for a Thursday afternoon game against Madison High School. Local players waited in uniform on the field, expecting the visitors to arrive, but no reason was given for the Madison High School team’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville
Madison High School
Lowden Given More Southern Votes
The Republican National Committee seated the Mulvane faction delegates from eight Mississippi districts for Lowden. In South Carolina, at large delegates led by Torbert were seated in the Lowden column. Gov. Allen of Kansas arrived and proposed a platform plank backing judicial settlement of industrial disputes. Johnson of California arrived to lead his candidacy as Wood leaders plan Hitchock as field marshal, signaling rapid movement toward a defined equation within 48 hours.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Mulvehill
Mississippi
Lowden
South Carolina
Torbert
Gov
Allen
Kansas
Wood
Johnson
California
Hitchcock
Roosevelt Johnson Oneida Reform Shapes GOP Nomination
The piece analyzes the Republican contest for the presidential nomination with Hiram W. Johnson urging firm platform demands, Gov. William Sproul entering as a Pennsylvania candidate, race equality in party organs, and Johnson pressing for action on the League of Nations. It notes the scramble over primary scandals and potential November impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Hiram W. Johnson
Wm. C. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Committee
League of Nations
Johnson
Johson
Committee On Resolutions
Wood Weakening Rumors Surface in Chicago Dispatch
A Chicago dispatch to the New York American dated June 4 reports rumors that Major General Leonard Wood is weakening in his position. The item cites unnamed sources and frames the claim as a growing concern within military and political circles.
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New York
Chicago
New York American
Leonard Wood
Hitchcock Takes Charge of Wood Campaign Challenging Procter
Wood replaced campaign head William Procter with Frank Hitchcock after a conference with Wood and supporters. Hitchcock gains full control on the convention floor as doubts grow about Wood's nominating chances. Gov. Lowden also signals he will run his own campaign independently amid turmoil in presidential race.
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William Cooper Procter
Frank Hitchcock
Wood
Hitchcock
Procter
Senate Committee
Procter and Hitchcock
Lowden
Wood campaign treasurer explains money flow amid absence from capital
Horace Stebbins of New York eastern treasurer of the Wood national campaign committee told the Senate campaign investigating committee he was in the Canadian woods 60 miles from any telegraph or telephone and could not be located. He said funds were received through Wim Loeb and associates and disbursed under Col Procter and Mr Loeb. He quoted $263 000 in one account and $138 000 to the Leonard Wood League with the overall total hovering around $1 180 000. auditors could confirm the final figure, with others estimating higher totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Kellogg
Pattie A. Clay Infirmary
Waller Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Madison Institute
Bennett
Messrs. Kellogg
Golden
O’neil
W.E. Blanton
Chenault
Blanton
Associated Press
Washington
Horace Stebbins
New York
Wood National Campaign Committee
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Senate
Canadian Woods
Wood
Wim. Loeb and
Pomerene
Sprague
Madisonville School Status Clarified by Court Injunction
Frankfort Kentucky June decision holds Madisonville must reorganize under 1920 act for fourth class cities. Both white graded and common colored schools to be governed by a single board as injunction shields the consolidated board.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Madisonville
Court of Appeals
Graded School Board
War Legislation To Go In Senate Without Amendment
The Senate judiciary committee reported out the House joint resolution to repeal all war legislation except the Lever food control and trading with the enemy act. Senators said there was no opposition and it would be considered by the Senate before adjournment tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Under Secretary Resigns in State Department Shakeup
Washington reports June 4 that Frank L. Polk, under secretary of state, has resigned. President Wilson accepted the resignation.
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Washington
Frank L. Polk
Wilson
For Sale Tobacco bed and wagon stock items
For sale tobacco bed 50 by 15 feet. Phone or see Thos Emmons, phone 699. Also have a Fairbanks wagon and stock scales in perfect condition complete with box timbers. Phone 184. Willoughby Bros 134 2tw 3w.
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Emmons
Fairbanks
Willoughby Bros
Rookwood Coffee Supplies Beer Without Hangover
D. B. McKinney & Company advertises Rookwood Coffee as a beer additive to reduce hangovers, promoting a temperance era camouflage for alcohol. The note cites a regional supplier with address 124 tf.
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Rookwood Coffee
D. B. McKinney & Company
Weather outlook for Kentucky across regions
The forecast notes cloudy conditions in the west and rain in the east with Saturday partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to be moderate across the state.
Markets Brief: Cattle Steady, Hogs Up and Down
Cincinnati markets show cattle 15 to 25 cents higher and hogs 25 cents lower. Chicago markets down. Lambs top at 18.50 dollars, jerseys at 20 dollars. Louisville report June 4 lists cattle 100 head steady, hogs 1500 active, sheep 1700 strong, all unchanged elsewhere.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Whisky Withdrawals From Bonded Warehouses Rise on Forged Permits
Pittsburg reports more than 500000 gallons of whisky withdrawn from bonded warehouses in the district since January 16 on forged permits. Federal Prohibition Agent Hindman announced he is conducting a thorough investigation into the fraud.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Hindman
Beverage Company Officers Enter Plea
Theodore Evers, president, and other officers and employees of Falls City Ice and Brewing Company surrendered to federal authorities in Louisville. They plead not guilty before Commissioner Craft after a prior seizure of 12,800 bottles of beer alleged to contain illegal content and were held on nominal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louisville
Theodore Evers
Falls City Ice and Brewing Company
Commissioner Craft
For Sale Tobacco Bed 12x225 Feet
Advertisement notes a tobacco bed for sale measuring about 12 by 225 feet. Mentions plants suitable for setting and references Judy's Pride. Contact phone number 860 and seller B. Curent. Listed as 131-tf.
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Judy
B. Curent
East em Normal prepares for commencement week
Dr. M. B. Adams of Georgetown College will address Eastern Normal School graduates Sunday night at 8 in Richmond. He will stay through Monday for meetings, with reservations made for out of town guests as the week features class plays, recitals, music, field events, and a strong vocational program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Adams
Georgetown College
Eastern Normal School
Richmond
City of Richmond Wins Tax Sale Injunction Case
Judge Shackelford of the Madison Circuit Court ruled for the city of Richmond in an injunction preventing advertising property for sale for delinquent taxes assessed in 1918. The court found the proceedings regular and evidence insufficient to support the plaintiff’s claims, keeping the tax assessment as made.
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Crecelius
John B. McLane Company
Lampton & Burks
O’neil
Sykes
George Goodloe
Water Street
Mr. Parks
Estill Avenue
Edwin W. Powell
Aspen Avenue
Holly Street
Linden and
Holly
Water and Lights
Willoughby Bros
Second
Chenault
Court of Appeals
Shackelford
Burnam
Caperton
Madison
Jessie SK. Burnamus
Richmond
Paul Burnam
Four to Attend Blue Ridge Conference
Four students will go to the Blue Ridge conference this year from Eastern Normal. The group will include two boys and two girls from the Y W C A. There will be two delegations on June 7 and June 22 respectively. The rest stay home to focus on studies.
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Eastern Normal
Blue Ridge
Locust Posts Arrive From Savage Smith Lumber Co
A carload of fine locust posts, sizes 8 and 10 feet, is reported from Savage-Smith Lumber Co. The shipment reflects steady demand for durable fencing and construction material.
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Savage-Smith Lumber Co
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Eugene Walker
Helen Bennett
Infirmary Board
East Main
L. R. Blanton
First Street
Frank Renaker
Renaker Poultry Company
Prewitt Wiloughby
Hert
League Plank
Kentucky
I. O. R. M. Odd Fellows
K. of P
Lexington
First Christian Church
Beverage Company
Ireland
Denmark
Massachusetts
Chamberlain
Adams
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