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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
2
A clipped news page notes a rising crime wave amid economic trouble. The column jokes about Americans aiding China and mocks wage cuts, while critics debate labor reforms and Congress workloads in a satirical tone.
J. H. Thurman of Springfield serves as judge of the 7th Kentucky judicial district with four counties. J. R. Saunders of Campbellsville is the commonwealth attorney for the district.
Larry Innis served as the first Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, guiding the newly formed intermediate appellate court and shaping early judicial leadership in Kentucky.
George Madison served as Kentucky auditor for 20 years and was elected governor in 1818 but died shortly after the election. Gabriel Slaughter, the lieutenant governor, assumed the office. Madison's term ran from June 1 to October 21, 1818.
The Medical Veterans of the World War will relocate its national headquarters from St Louis to Louisville. Dr A T McCormack announced the move, noting 6000 members and the transfer of executive secretary General F F Russell and staff. The board includes Maj Gen Merritt W Ireland, Maj Gen S R Stitt, Dr A P Dodson, and Dr A R Brewer. Former presidents were Dr Frank Billings and Dr Victor Vaughn.
Madisonville Kentucky June 5 during a Rizpah Temple ceremony Shriner Dock Porter of Clinton was accidentally shot in the thigh by Edwin Rash another Shriner. Porter receiving treatment at the hospital for a 38 calibre bullet wound.
A personal encounter on the Senate floor between Senator Moe Cumber and Senator Robinson was narrowly avoided amid a tariff controversy. The incident underscores tensions in fiscal policy debates affecting chamber dynamics.
Louisville reports the death of Old Rosebud after a bad accident forcing his destruction. The famed Kentucky Derby winner of 1914 with a 2 03 2 5 mile time remains a symbol of speed in Blue Grass and a household name beyond turf followers. The piece recalls his legacy and a superstition about photographing Derby record holders.
Governor Edwin P. Morrow named eight members to the Old Kentucky Home commission. Appointees include Mrs. A. T. Hert Mrs. Thruston Ballard Judge Robert Worth Bingham C Lee Cook Young E Allison Marvin H Lewis of Louisville and Ossa Stanley Arch Pulliam of Bardstown.
Louisiana state senate votes 22 to 18 to advance the Butler anti racing bill aiming to end horse racing in the state. The measure must still clear the House before any racing ban can take effect.
Sheriff Sam Estill went to Olympian Springs to serve two liquor warrants. Unknown assailants cut tires and damaged the vehicle, forcing him to return home by buggy.
A feud escalated to deadly violence leaving a man dead and others recounting the danger of riding in inexpensive vehicles. Neighbors report rising tensions amid disputed grievances and a fragile peace as authorities investigate.
Cynthiana, county seat of Harrison County, Kentucky, was founded in 1793.
The Richmond Board passes an ordinance banning parking within ten feet of fire hydrants in the business district where hydrant signs exist. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from one to three dollars per offense. All conflicting ordinances are repealed. Attest: J. M. Samuels, City Clerk. Wm. O'Neil, Mayor.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board of Council of Richmond Kentucky that an ad valorem tax levy for the city for the 1922 23 fiscal year is fixed at 2 35 per 100 dollars of property. It directs 1 07 for education 28 for school bonds 25 for street sewer bonds 75 for general purposes and a $1 50 poll tax on male citizens over 21 with 10 penalty and 6 interest on unpaid taxes after November 1 1922. The ordinance takes effect upon passage and publication and repeals prior ordinances.
Wanted advertisement seeks a young man to fill a clerk position at Kenmadrich. References required. Applicant should respond to the listing at 125 tf.
At the Convocation of County School Superintendents at Eastern Normal the resolutions urge extending the school term to seven months, organizing teachers into a county unit under the K E A, funding via a $1 membership plus local dues, and supporting the Southern School Journal. They call for a statewide all time secretary, summer training schools, and continued loyalty to educational plans, with signatories including Bernard Whitt and others.
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