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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
1
Chicago reporters describe a convention in flux with no clear leader as delegates mill in hotel lobbies and early ballots fail to produce a nominee. The focus centers on Johnson Lowden and Wood with Hughes chatter in the background as Kentucky plans to vote for Lowden, per Governor Morrow.
Chicago June 7 Gov Edwin P Morrow of Kentucky arrives and faces questions on a possible Vice Presidential bid. He says he would not seek office while governor, but would not decline if offered. Sentiment exists nationwide, especially in the South, seen as political strategy after the national nomination. Mrs Morrow and Col Charles Morrow accompany him.
A large Richmond I O O F lodge contingent will travel to Lexington next Sunday for Memorial Day services. Robert Walker may send truckloads in the morning and attend in the afternoon. Local attendance and the visiting band were praised and a reciprocal visit is expected, with members from Richmond and Madison County planning to go.
The notice outlines a busy Richmond week with Madison County schools closing, Richmond city schools ending term activities, commencement exercises at Eastern Normal, plus court day land sales and the selection of county teachers. It notes arrivals of the Highlanders band and the Greater Invincible Concert Company, and mentions new asphalt streets and boulevard lighting as signs of growth.
Judge W. K. Price of the Madison county court disposed of a number of cases Monday morning and set others for future hearing. Filings include Thorpe Covington assignment continued Margaret Bush will continued Amanda Simmons assignee Tuesday Carl W. Parks guardian settled B M Stegners guardian continued S C Baldwin committee continued Wilson Browning will continued
Secretary Colby delivered a verbal apology on behalf of the American government to the British Ambassador for the burning of a British flag in Washington last week by Irish women.
The forecast for Kentucky calls for mild temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Skies are expected to be mostly clear with light winds and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities at the fair. Temperatures likely in the 60s tonight and through Tuesday with gentle cooling after sundown.
Cincinnati hogs lift 25 cents. Cattle up 50 cents to a dollar with tops at 13.25. Hogs trade mostly 25 cents higher, tops 14.25. Sheep and lambs mixed. lambs at 17.25. Louisville cattle 400 head up 50 cents to 1 dollar, tops 13.25. hogs 2,000 head up 25 cents, tops 14.25. lambs 17.25.
Government aid totaling 260 060 000 was extended to railroads including 125 009 000 for new rolling stock and 73 000 000 to promote car movement. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered funds from the 300 000 000 railroad revolving fund to meet obligations and provide loans.
The curb and gutter project starts Tuesday on Lancaster avenue with a 25 man team from Louisville to assist paving. Lampton Burke reps secured quarters for the workers in Richmond. Paving to follow this week, as extra machinery including a concrete mixer is rushed in from Louisville. Railways provide prompt shipments and most Louisville crew remain available to avoid delays.
The Famous Royal Highlanders Band performs Friday afternoon and night in Richmond offering music lovers a rare chance to hear the group. They are touring after a winter in St Petersburg Florida and a summer at Atlantic City New Jersey.
Ab Azbill, severely injured in a runaway, is recovering at his Fifth Street home. He remains unable to go out for some time as doctors treat a broken ankle and a series of head and body injuries.
Justice McReynolds did not dissent from the Court's opinion but warned that the Eighteenth Amendment presents numerous questions. He said it is impossible to say what construction should be given and preferred to remain free when questions arise.
A large audience gathered at the courthouse to hear speeches by three Democratic congressional candidates. Private George T. Davis of Casey county spoke first, introduced by Eugene Moynahan, followed by Lieut. Col. Frank Ripy of Lawrenceburg, introduced by O. P. Jackson, and Judge Ralph Gilbert of Shelby, introduced by John Noland. A brief summary of their remarks will appear tomorrow.
In Montreal at the AFL federation's 40th annual convention President Gempers says attempts to bar strikes by law must be resisted at all costs. He addresses labor issues and the federation's opening remarks.
Rev J V Legen of Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church Louisville delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Richmond high schools on Sunday night. The eloquent address appealed to all present and taxed the church capacity. It stressed student work before and after graduation and enlightened younger students in the audience.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Christian church will host an ice cream and strawberry supper on the church lawn Tuesday evening June 8 at 7 oclock. Everyone invited.
An advertisement promotes GOOD coffee from D. B. McKinney and Company urging readers to buy Rookwood coffee for meals. The message emphasizes quality and reliability and includes the seller’s name and address.
The Supreme Court sustains the federal Prohibition Amendment and Enforcement Act ruling them valid. The decision upholds bans on beverages over half a percent alcohol and preserves federal enforcement, in cases involving Rhode Island New Jersey Kentucky St Louis Dempsey Dempsey Feigenspan Manitowoc Products and others. Justice Vandevanter wrote the opinion.
Levy Mayer of Chicago counsel for the distillers in the Supreme Court said on the decision that the fight is lost and the avenue of courts is now exhausted.
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