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Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1920

Page

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What Another Candidate Coming Debates New Party Drift

Amos Pinchot of the committee of forty-eight predicts a new party presidential candidate. Rumors say Lafollette could lead the ticket with Harding’s campaign backing. Pinchot blames the Republican convention for driving away Roosevelt Johnson and Lafollette supporters and lacking honest discussion of key issues.

Chicago Amos Pinchot Committee of Forty-Eight Lafollette Harding Pinchot Roosevelt Johnson Lafo

Canada TVN says of nominations Harding praised in Canada

Montreal reports The Toronto Star notes large sums spent by defeated Republican nominees and that Harding is a sound choice. Manitoba press doubts appeal to restless voters and suggests McAdoo or another candidate might attract those elements.

Montreal The Toronto Star Harding Manitoba McAdeo

Harding nomination framed as triumph of bosses

Paris reports echo in Echo de Paris calling Harding's nomination a triumph of bosses while The Journal claims he champions opposition to the Versailles treaty in the Senate and notes French relief at Johnson's elimination, who opposed France.

Paris Associated Press Echo de Paris Harding Journal Johnson France

Coolidge Back On Job After Vice Presidential Nomination

Boston reports Gov. Coolidge returned to duty at the State House to finish his work after receiving the Republican nomination for vice president. Telegrams of congratulations poured in as he prepared to balance duties with the campaign for Harding.

Associated Press Boston Coolidge State House Executive Chamber Harding

Dark horse idea looms in London on Harding talks

London reports on June 14 that newspapers view Senator Harding as a dark horse and a republican compromise. Widespread speculation suggests Chicago convention outcomes may revive the unlikely Democratic candidate possibility.

Associated Press London Senator Harding Chicago

Harding's Well Thank You Washington July 14

Senator Harding republican nominee for president arrived from Chicago and spent the day receiving congratulations. He declined to issue a statement for the moment and kept up a steady stream of humor while posing for moving picture men.

Washington Senator Harding Chicago

Kentucky judge R B Flatt dies by suicide at home

R B Flatt a retired circuit court judge killed himself at his Clinton Kentucky home today after a nervous collapse last winter. He reportedly suffered a personal crisis preceding the act.

Kentucky Associated Press Clinton R. B. Flatt

Stolen Bay Horse Reported With Reward

A large bay horse with white facial spots was stolen Saturday night. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. Reported by C. R. Curd, Ravenna, Ey., box 201. Also an old corn for sale by T. S. Hagan with contact number 462.

T. S. Hagan C. R. Curd Ravenna Bex

Kentucky Weather Forecast Shows Warm, Fair Conditions

Weather across Kentucky remains generally fair with continued warm conditions tonight and Tuesday. The forecast calls for mild nights and steady daytime warmth, with no major storms expected in the immediate vicinity.

Paving Starts In Richmond With New Steam Excavator

On Monday at 7 a new four square yard per minute steam excavating machine arrived from Lampton and Burke for city paving in Richmond. Four trucks haul removed material while curb and gutter work proceeds ahead of excavation. The project runs from College Street north toward Main Street with Grahm Contractors aiming to keep a fast pace.

Richmond Lampton & Burke College Street Main Street Graham Louisville Paris

Convention for Good Roads Opens in Louisville

The Kentucky Highway Association holds its annual convention at the Jefferson County Armory in Louisville starting Tuesday. It brings county judges fiscal courts state road engineers and allied interests for the largest road gathering in Louisville and Kentucky with an extensive exhibit and social program.

The Kentucky Highway Association Kentucky State Road Engineers Jefferson County Louisville Kentucky

Swinebroad Sells Farm at Auction for 300 Per Acre

Col. G B Swinebroad of Lancaster and his son visited Madison county farms. on Saturday he sold the 65 half acre Shelley property to J H Branaman of Conway Rockcastle at 300 dollars an acre. Possession to be given January 1 1921.

G. B. Swinebroad Lancaster Madison County E. M. Shelley J. H. Branaman Conway Rockcastle County

Wheat futures debate reopens as war controls end

Grain and milling circles discuss bringing wheat back to the grain exchange after wartime control ends. Attention centers on timing and mechanics of resuming futures trading as the market shifts from Federal oversight to normal operations.

Grain Exchange

Warren County Strawberry Growers Ship 4 Cars to Eastern Markets

The Warren County Strawberry Growers Association shipped four cars of berries to eastern markets, bringing the season total to 179 cars. Mrs. Maggie Hamilton Starks, 74, died in Paris after a long illness. born in Bourbon County, she taught in Lexington for many years. A quarter of baled cotton’s weight is sand, dirt and other foreign substances.

Warren County Strawberry Growers’ Association Maggie ‘Hamilton Starks Paris Bourbon County Lexington

John R. Gibson Passes Away At Home

John R. Gibson died at 7 30 Monday morning at his mother s home in the company of his wife and mother He had worked in copper and sulphur mines in Texas the past few months He was about 50 and survived by his wife Lucy Magoffin of Virginia two children Maria and John Jr and his mother Ellen Gibson He was a Christian church member Funeral arrangements were pending Deepest sympathy extended to family

John R. Gibson Ellen Gibson Cincinnati Gibson Texas Lucy Magoffin Virginia Maria John Jr The Christian Church Daily Register

Mrs William Dillon Dies in London

London dispatch reports the death of Mrs. William Dillon. She had many friends in Richmond and Craborchord, and will be interred in Crab Orchard on Wednesday.

London Wmn. Jones William Dillon Richmond Crab Orchard

Recipient Blaze from Defective Flue

A fire in Estillaverue at John R. Payne's home, started by a defective flue, caused about 15 dollars in damage. City firemen, led by Stone Maupin, saved the shingle roof with prompt action after a 12:59 PM alarm. Mose Nelson was away at dinner.

John R. Payne Estillaverue Stone Maupin Mose Nelson

Richmond insurance man L. P. Evans referenced in calls

Fragmentary notice mentions L. P. Evans of Richmond in connection with a five department calls. Details are unreadable.

L. P. Evans Richmond

Richmond L O O F Attends Lexington Memorial Day Service

More than thirty members of Richmond Lodge L O O F attended the annual memorial day exercises in Lexington. Thirty marched in the line of march and led the procession to the cemetery, with strong D of R representation under Mrs Ben Bennett. The Lexington lodge had furnished a band and music for the service and had attended the local exercises a week earlier.

Richmond Lexington Memorial Day Richmond Lodge Lexington D. of R Ben Bennett Lexington Lodge

Train Collision Kills Conductor in Chicago Area

Pere Marquette passenger train en route from Michigan summer resorts collided with a freight train south of Chicago. George Bateman of Grand Rapids, the passenger train conductor, was killed. More than twenty injured as weekend travelers were affected.

Qne Associated Tress Chicago Pere Marquette Michigan George Bateman Grand Rapids

Newport man Earl Garrison guest of Newport family

Earl Garrison of Newport is visiting his mother Mrs J B Addams at her home here.

Earl Garrison Newport J. .B Addams

Suspect Lonnie Johnson Held in New Mexico

Louisville man Lonnie Johnson charged in the Chester Stowe homicide is reportedly under arrest in a small New Mexico town and will be transported back to face the case.

Lonnie Johnson Louisville Chester Stowe Hickman New Mexico Kentucky

Gentry Heads to Blue Ridge Y M C A Conference

Paul Gentry left Sunday night for Blue Ridge North Carolina to attend the Blue Ridge YMCA conference and will be absent ten days.

Paul Gentry Blue Ridge N. C Blue Ridge Y. M. C

Mr and Mrs Cecil Simmons Plan Move to Miami

Mr and Mrs Cecil Simmons will depart Tuesday for Miami Florida to establish their future home.

Cecil Simmons Miami, Fla

Madison G. O. P. for Winner Here

Senator Warren Harding of Ohio won the republican nomination for president on the tenth ballot at the Chicago convention Saturday night. Gov. Lowden pledged his delegation and the landslide backing followed. Gov. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts was nominated for vice president on the first ballot. Madison County Republicans generally approved Harding though progressive Roosevelt followers grumbled at the Old Guard choice.

Warren Harding Ohio Chicago Daily Register Lowden Harding Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Madison County Roosevelt Kentucky Old Guard

Warren G Harding Early Life and Rise to Senator

Warren G Harding, born November 2, 1865, in Blooming Grove Ohio, built a paper career at the Marion Star before politics. He rose from teacher and printer to editor owner and Marion business leader, later serving in the Ohio Senate and as lieutenant governor before election to the U S Senate in 1914.

Warren G. Harding Ohio United States Marion Star Blooming Grove Morrow County George T. Harding Scotland Hardings Pennsylvania Warren Phoebe Dickerson van Whirks Warren Harding Ohio Central College Iberia Whch Dr. Harding Minion Harding Trinity Baptist Church Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Florence Kling

Laborers Wanted On Streets In Richmond

Laborers needed for street work with steady seasonal employment and good wages. Apply at Lamp ton and Burks in Richmond Kentucky.

Lampton and Burks Richmond, Ky

For Sale Gasoline Engine 6 HP with Cutter Box

Gasoline engine for sale rated at six horsepower with cutting box. imperfect condition noted. previous repair by F. Arbuckle and Son. contact phone number 119.

F. Arbuckle and Son

Disciples fund total reaches 269958 48 in Kentucky

Gifts from Kentucky churches to the Disciples of Christ World Movement fund amount to 269958 48 with the General Education Board contributing to a raised target of 160000. Reports from Paducah Harrodsburg and Versailles show individual church pledges and canvass progress as Friday and Saturday canvasses continue.

Lexington Kentucky Disciples of Christ World Movement Fund Clifford Weaver Central Christian Church General Education Board Weaver Paducah Harodsburg Versailles Roy Rutherford T.7 E. Sellers Harrodsburg E. C. Lacy

Will Prosecute to Save Bluegrass

John Whites, a young colored man, was jailed after a complaint by Louis Neal who employed him to strip bluegrass seed on shares. The farm owner said the aim was to deter others who take seed without permission as bluegrass prices rise. The case will be heard in county court before Judge W K Price, likely Monday night.

John Whites Louis Neal White W. K. Price

Customers praise Dolly Varden Flour and Sunny South Meal

Richmond Welch Self Serve Grocery shoppers report Dolly Varden Flour and Sunny South Meal yield good bread. Prices listed include 24th Flour at 1.80 dollars and 25th Meal at 1.20 dollars.

Richmond Welch Dolly Varden

State of Kentucky Opens Fight Over Attorney Fees

The state files suit at Hopkinsville seeking to block payment of 125000 to Robert Gordon Hute Huffaker and James Garnett for legal work in the Bingham horiance tax case.

Kentucky Robert Gordon Hute Huffaker James Garnett Hopkinsville

Self Serve Grocery draws praise for cleanliness and brands

Recent visitors at the Self Serve Grocery of the Richmond Welch Co. say they find everything tidy and up to date. It is a real pleasure to shop where standard and well known brands are readily available.

Richmond Welch Co

Found Value Package at L N Depot

Value package found at the L and N depot on Sunday morning may be claimed by the owner who proves property and identity. See J T Keith at the L N depot.

Vatualie L. and N. Depot J. T. Keith

Rookwood Coffee Promotion From D B McKinney Company

An advertisement urges readers to buy good old Rookwood coffee from D B McKinney & Company at 136 tf. The copy emphasizes midnight coffee as a meal time happiness and promotes the brand locally.

Rookwood Coffee D. B. McKinney & Company

Markets Report: Cattle and Hogs Rally Across Regions

Cincinnati hogs rise 25 cents to top 15.50 as Chicago trades firm. Feed cattle steady, others dull with 50 cent declines. Louisville on June 14 reports cattle 600 steady, hogs 1800 up 25-50 cents to 15, sheep 2200 active and unchanged.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Boonesboro Beach Draws Large Sunday Crowd

Boonesboro Beach saw its busiest day of the season as hundreds enjoyed the resort. A sizable party from Cincinnati visited, bathing reached peak activity, and recent improvements altered the site's appearance for first time visitors this season.

Boonesboro Beach Tarely Kentucky

State Gas Tax Games Thursday Adds One Cent Levy

The state one cent gasoline tax takes effect on Thursday and first reports will be filed after month start by County Clerk Jennings Maupin. Retailers and wholesalers must register, file monthly reports, and send proceeds to the state office. Madison County expects a substantial fund surge from gasoline use, with many dealers registering by week’s end.

Jennings Maupin Madison County Maupin

Bountiful Melon Crop Reported Near Lock No 11

Walter near Lock No 11 reports an unusually large melon yield this year. He cites favorable rains cool nights and warm periods as ideal for growth. There is more watermelon and cantaloupe acreage than usual with reports from various areas of a very extensive crop. Walters claimed over 6,600 plants and said he never witnessed such growth.

M. Walters Lock No. 11 Walters

Richmond Ball Team Prepares for Mt Vernon Clash

Manager George McCoy of the Richmond City baseball team reports strong form as the team, winning most games, drills for a Sunday visit from Mt Vernon. He says the squad is among the region's strongest amateur clubs and plans several more games this season.

Richmond MT. Vernon George McCoy Richmond City McCoy

Weekend shoppers flock to Richmond Welch Kash and Karry

Many customers visited the Richmond Welch Kash and Karry Grocery on Saturday and planned to save money, expecting the total to amount to a tidy sum in a few weeks.

Richmond Welch Kash Karry

Wanted 12 Good Men for Eight Hour Day Wages

Richmond Water and Light Co advertises for twelve men to fill eight hour shifts with good wages at 1284 location.

Richmond Water and Light Co

Boy Drowns at River Saturday in Lexington County

Joseph Trimble 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. E F Trimble of Winchester, drowned Saturday in the Kentucky river at the lock during a picnic. He stepped off a ledge into deep water and was found sinking on the third attempt after hours of dragging. Survived by four sisters and brothers and parents.

Joseph Trimble E. F. Trimble Lexington Avenue Winchester Kentucky River FE. R. Tate First Christian Church of Trimble Tumbie

Two Channel Cats Weigh 100 Pounds At Kentucky River

Saturday and Sunday brought big hauls along the Kentucky River near Lock No. 11 as locals fished with pole and line. William Walters reports an unprecedented catch with two channel cats weighing 55 and 45 pounds, totaling about a hundred pounds, sold quickly in the local market.

Sunnday Kentucky Rive Lock No. Ll Dave Chamberlain Walters

Evangelistic Meeting At Kirkville Draws Growing Attendance

Rev. F. M. Tinder conducts an evangelistic meeting in Kirkville with increasing interest and attendance. Sermons are described as helpful and inspiring. Last Friday morning observed Mother’s service. The program continues throughout the coming week with evening services at 8 and several morning services planned for next week. All are invited to attend.

F. M. Tinder Tinder

Bolsheviks Pour Into Kiev As Poles Fall Back

Reports from Warsaw on June 14 say Bolsheviks push into Kiev as Polish main forces withdraw under pressure from the largest division strength seen, forcing a strategic Polish retreat.

Associated Press Warsaw Kiev

Last of Lee's Staff Dead

New York June 14 Rev. W W Page last surviving member of General Robert E. Lee’s staff died in a hospital last night. He was 81 years old and formerly religious editor of the New York Herald.

Associated Press New York W W. Page Robert. Leey New York Herald

Highest Cash Price for Grass Seed in Gordon

Frank Hanford is in Cincinnati on business. The item notes Gordon seed pricing with emphasis on cash terms.

Gordon Frank Hanford Cincinnati Usiness

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canada Swinebroad Madison Madison G. O. P Disciples’ Fund Joseph W. Hagin Danville R. H. Crossfield Morgan and Falmouth Woodland and Chestnut Street Christian Kirkville Poland Lee
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