Clayhole election case opens with dramatic testimony
Opening statements in Clayhole election conspiracy and murder cases were heard in Boyd circuit court. Shade Leslie, French Combs, and George Allen Jr. face charges tied to the killing of George McIntosh as 100+ witnesses are cited. defense and prosecutors clash over prior plans and alleged vote selling.
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Associated Press
Catlettsburg
Clayhole
Shade Leslie
French Combs
George Allen Jr
George McIntosh
Breathitt County
Ryland Music
Musick
Boyd
Boyd County
Leslie Combs
Shade Conds
Preneh Combs
George Allen, Jr
George Meletosh
John F. Coldiron
Commonwealth
Coldiron
Elks Flag Day Service Set for June 14 in Court House Yard
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announce their annual Flag Day Service will be held Wednesday evening June 14 at eight o'clock in the court house yard. The program includes good speaking and music by the American Legion Band. Public invited. H Bennett Farris Exalted Ruler.
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B. P. O. Elks
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
American Legion
H. Bennett Farris
Jess Willard open to Dempsey rematch for heavyweight title
Los Angeles June 14 Jess Willard said at his home he is willing to meet Jack Dempsey in a return world heavyweight championship bout if terms can be arranged.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Bankers urged to back sheep and goat farming in Kentucky mountains
In Barbourville Kentucky on June 14 bankers from Group Eleven of the Kentucky Bankers Association heard James Speed editor of the Southern Agriculturist advocate developing Eastern Kentucky by sheep and goat raising. Over 100 bankers and wives attended at Dislman Springs. Joe S Beggs urged approving a road bond to improve highways. Other speakers included Judge J D Tuggle C D Minor James D Black. New officers: John A Black president S A Phillip Corbin secretary Ed Samuels Zeb Ward R C Eversole executive committee.
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Barbourville
Kentucky Bankers’ Association
Kentucky
James Speed
Southern Agriculturist
Dislman Springs
Here
Speed
Baners
Joe S. Beggs
J. D. Tuggle
C. D. Minor
James D. Black
John A. Black
S. A. Phillip- Corbin
Ed Samuels
Pineville
Zeb Ward
Williamsburg
R. C. Eversole
London
State Board Pardons Four Life Prisoners in Kentucky
Frankfort The State Board of Charities and Corrections paroled 12 men from two state prisons today. Among them were four life prisoners for murder, including Alexander Martin of Floyd County, Will Calloway of Jefferson, William Jones of Leslie, and Frank Ivory of Lee County.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Alexander Martin
Floyd County
Will Calloway
Jefferson
William Jones
Leslie
Frank Ivory
Lee County
Payne Delivers Notable Address at Nicholasville Commencement
Prof John Howard Payne of Richmond delivered the commencement address to graduates in Nicholasville. The subject was Americanism. An audience of about 1000 praised his scholarly oratorical style and enjoyed his eloquent discourse despite the heat.
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Nicholasville
John Howard Payne
Richmond
Student Art Exhibition Opens at Roark Hall
Splendid exhibition of student work at the Domestic Art exhibit in Roark Hall on Thursday from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. The public is invited to attend.
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Roark Hall
Harding seeks $5,000 for rugs and office furniture
President Harding asks Congress to add $5,000 to the War Frauds Section budget for rugs and office furniture in the new office organized by Attorney General Daugherty. The Justice Department appropriation already includes $6,000 for this purpose to aid war fraud investigations and prosecutions.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Daugherty
Department of Justice
House
Child Dies After Cherries Suspected in Sleep Time Tragedy
Jefferson Little James Rouse, two, died after his mother rocked him to sleep following a day of play. Authorities suspect he died from swallowing cherry seeds, a possible choking or poisoning incident.
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Jefferson
James Rouse
Deputy Sheriff Slaying Leads to Suspect’s Wounding
In Hickman Kentucky on June 14 officers trapped Ruby Jimerson who had killed Deputy Sheriff Murcheson yesterday. When ordered to surrender he opened fire and was shot below the waist by officers. He is jailed in Paducah in serious condition.
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Associated Tress
Hickman
Ruby Jimerson
Murcheson
Paducah
Boy Scout Saves Mrs Petrie's Life On River
Mrs. D. F. Petrie of Barbourville nearly drowned in the Dix river at King's Mill when a board capsized. Virgil Sanders, son of Dr. F. C. Sanders of Danville, swam to her aid and carried her to shore, saving her life as the current dragged her under twice.
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D. F. Petrie
Barbourville
Dix
King’s Mill
Virgil Sanders
F.C. Sanders
Danville
Gladys Smith Graduates at Ohio Wesleyan University
Miss Gladys Smith of Richmond 347 High street receives a bachelor of arts degree at the 78th annual commencement of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio. Dean Charles R Brown of Yale delivers the address as 233 Liberal Arts graduates are honored with representation from 19 states and seven foreign countries.
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Delaware
Ohio
Gladys Smith
High Street
Richmond
G. D. Smith
Ohio Wesleyan University
Charles R. Brown
Yale School of Religion
the College of Liberal Arts
Lost keys on Richmond street with reward offered
A key ring with several keys was found on a Richmond street on Tuesday. The finder is asked to return it to the register office for a reward.
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Richmond
Register Office
Domestic Art Students Invite Public Demonstration
Domestic Art students at the Normal School invite the public to Roark Halls for a demonstration on Thursday from 1 30 to 4 30 P M.
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Normal School
Roark Halls
Sunstroke Fatal in Local Town
The first sunstroke death in years occurred when Mrs. Jane Lrittan was overcome by heat and died while at her wash tub.
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Somerget
Jane Lrittan
State crop conditions above average in Kentucky report
Kentucky crop conditions on June 1 showed an 11.6 percent above the 10 year average per the June crop report by the U S Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates with the cooperation of State Trade. The state estimated 6 550 000 bushels of oats 176 000 bushels of barley 239 000 bushels of rye 1 222 000 tons of hay 3 943 000 bushels of apples and 1 102 000 bushels of peaches with increases from 1921 in several crops. Final returns may vary based on harvest conditions and tobacco and corn acreage reports arrive July 12.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
United States Bureau of Markets and
W. Hanna
New Resort Planned on Kentucky River Bargain
A Danville businessman, Creed Terhune, bought 50 acres near Dix River mouth, plus the old mill office property for 750, to establish a bathing beach and summer resort at a Kentucky River site above Camp Cedar Creek. The plan includes a road to the site and further development for a popular Harrodsburg vacation spot.
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High Bridge
Harrodsburg
Creed Terhune
Danville
George Prewitt
Kentucky River
Dix River
Camp Cedar Creek
Terhune
Chidester
Harredburg
Harding Wants It Ship Subsidy Bill Faces Action
Washington June 14 The administration ship subsidy bill redrafted by the Merchant Marine Committee was introduced in the House. The measure targets subsidies for merchant shipping and related maritime programs as part of broader labor and industry legislation.
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Washington
Administration
House
Merchant, Marine Committee
Grand Lodge Pythians Honor D W Kennedy in Louisville
Willis Kennedy of Richmond was elected Grand Outer Guard at the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session in Louisville. He is in line for future promotion to Grand Chancellor as J M Morris nominated him, seconded by W L Howe, with River trips and entertainment provided for visiting Pythians at the Hotel Henry Watterson.
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Willis Kennedy
Richmond
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Louisville
Kennedy
W. L. Howe
Normal City Lodge
J. M. Morris
Grand Lodge
Tlotel
Henry Watterson
Lighted Match Ignites Gas Tank At Local Garage
Arthur Davis, colored, lighted a match near a car fuel tank in a local garage. A spark ignited the gasoline, causing both Davis and the car to catch fire briefly. Passersby extinguished the blaze with little damage before firefighters arrived. Davis suffered severe facial burns but escaped serious injury as the fire was controlled quickly.
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Arthur Davis
Davis
Delegates Seek One Big Union for All Trades
Cincinnati delegates at the convention propose a radical reform to amalgamate all unions across industries into a single national organization, covering any industry, marking the first move toward a unified labor federation.
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Cincinnati
Legion Essay Contest Details From Kentucky Office
State Superintendent Colvin sends information to county superintendents about American Legion scholarship prizes for essays on how the Legion can serve the nation. Top prize is 730 dollars for a 500 word essay by a 12 to 18 year old student, followed by 500 and 250 for runners up. State medals will also be awarded, and each county will appoint three judges to pick the county winner by September 1.
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Colvin
Frankfort
American Legion
Dry Agents Seize Still And Three Men In Garrard County
Prohibition agents captured three Garrard County men after a three hour search along the Kentucky and Dix rivers near High Bridge. A 55 gallon gasoline tank still incomplete but ready for operation was found with 200 gallons of beer and a gasoline tank and cap seized.
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Garrard
Prohibition
Kentucky
Dix
High Bridge
Garrard County
Display of Domestic Art at Normal School Roark Hall
Work of Domestic Art students will be shown at Roark Hall Thursday from 1 30 to 4 30 P M. FOR SALE Pure apple vine gar See Harry Hanger or phone WAZS See 139tf.
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Roark Hall
For Sale Plant Offer by Mrs Booth Dyehouse
A sale notice lists asters snapdragons petunias scarlet sage and cut sweet peas offered by Mrs Booth Dyehouse located at 120 Big Hill avenue. BS indicates informant initials.
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Mrs
Weather Update Warns Of Warmth In East
A forecast indicates a fair night and Thursday with warmer temperatures across the eastern portion. Stronger sunshine and lighter winds are expected in the east, while western areas see mild conditions.
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East Portion
Wednesday's Livestock Markets Reports Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati markets on June 14 show hogs steady and cattle steady with calves at 7.50 and lambs steady while Chicago up 100. Louisville trade July 14 lists cattle at 8.25 tops with 1,300 hogs strong and unchanged and sheep 6,700 active and unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
London Young Man Drowns in Kentucky River
A 21 year old London Laurel county youth named William K Scovell drowned in the Kentucky River near Boonesboro after swimming with a companion. Witnesses reported seeing him earlier in the evening and a dredging effort failed to recover the body.
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Kentucky
Boonesboro
William K. Scovell
London
Laurel County
Scovell
Parnets
Young Seoville
Sue Bennett
Louisville
Ice Cream Ad Seeks Sunday Din ner Try Us Today
An advertisement invites customers to try the shop's ice cream for Sunday dinners. It provides a contact phone number 795 and promises a tasty treat to celebrate the weekend.
Colored judge to speak at Richmond court house Thursday
Judge William Harrison, renowned as a leading colored lawyer in Chicago and former Oklahoma judge, will speak Thursday night at the First Baptist church in Richmond. The address, titled The Nations of the Earth on Trial, follows strong praise from the Paris correspondent of the Lexington Herald. No admission charge, free will offering for church benevolence.
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William Harrison
Chicago
Oklahoma
Court House
First Baptist Church
Richmond
Paris
Lexington Herald
Harrison
United States
Elks Announce June 16 Initiation and Social Session
Notice calls all Elks to attend initiation and social session Friday evening June 16. All brothers expected to come. H Bennet Farris, Exalted Ruler, will lead.
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H. Bennet Farris
Shipping Board Ships Accused of Liquor Service
A letter by Augustus Busch of Anheuser-Busch calls U S ships the world’s biggest bootleggers while en route to Europe on the Geo Washington. Lasker replies the letter is for public effect and notes liquor is served on Shipping Board vessels to compete with foreign lines.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
United States
Augustus Busch
Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated
Europe
Shipping Board
Geo
Washington
Busch
Lasker
Shipping Board Today
Adolphus Busch
Kaiser
America
Elks Flag Day Service Tonight at Richmond Courthouse Yard
Richmond lodge of Elks hosts annual Flag Day service this evening at 8 o'clock in the courthouse yard. Legion Band will perform before and after program segments including patriotic readings, a Maryland and Kentucky song medley, and a patriotic address by Rev. Wm Owen Sadler.
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Richmond Lodge of Elks
Courthouse Yard
Legion
American Legion Band
F. M. Siiver
Columbia
Miss Davison
Robert C. Boggs
Maryland
Kentucky
American Legion
Owen Sadler
Carpenter
John C. Chenault
Alex Turpin
T. C. O'Neil
H. S. Paynter
John F. White
Tyler
Dixie
America
Bennett Farris
W. Neal Bennett
James H. Leeds
Esquire
F. M. Stiver
See Hackett for the Best Ice Cream in Town
An advertising note urges readers to buy from Home Ice Cream factory, promising superior ice cream and directing inquiries to phone number 795. The message emphasizes trusted quality and urges prompt action.
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Hackett
Boyle County Bank Turns to State for Liquidation
The First State Bank of Junction City voluntary turned its affairs over to the State Banking Department for liquidation due to impairment of capital stock and deficient reserves. The bank, capitalized at 15,000, shows deposits of 56,000 and loans totaling 96,000. W. W. Peavyhouse expects full repayment to depositors.
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Frankfort
First State Bank
Junction City
W. W. Peavyhouse
Peavyhouse
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