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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
2
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Senator King of Utah cited wealth figures showing U S net worth at 180 billion in 1915 rising to 300 billion over eight years, then 225 billion after 15 months under a Republican administration. He claimed a 75 billion decline hit farmers hardest through land, crops and livestock values.
A farm hand who saved a train disaster was presented with a watch in a red morocco case by the railway company chairman after an eloquent speech. The ceremony marked the hero’s recognition for the daring rescue and service to the line.
A man opened a morocco case, removed the watch from its satin bed, examined it closely and then asked aloud where the chain was. The remark suggests an inquiry about the missing chain.
Frankfort Reformatory reports a peak prisoner population of 1 623, the largest ever confined. White inmates are the majority. in 1916 Black prisoners predominated. Female prisoners have decreased from 60 in 1916 to about 25 now.
The London Sentinel reports the death of Roy Scoville, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Scoville, who recently drowned in the river. A Sue Bennett Memorial School graduate, he studied college subjects and earned praise as a rising businessman, serving as manager of the Louisville Ice Cream Co. He was known for his cheerful disposition and wide circle of friends, drawing universal grief and sympathy for his distressed parents.
A profile of Madison county’s historic trotting horse scene. J J Neale recalls Susie S from 1888 and other famed runners such as High Ball and Nell, noting record times, sold prices, breeders in Richmond and Madison, and the rise and decline of local trotting stock.
Republican leaders urged Lieut. Gov. Thruston Ballard to seek the Fifth district seat. Ballard said he did not intend to run for Congress, for Senate, for Governor or any other office. He asserted no plans to change his public role.
Miss Lillian Towles of Henderson representing Ward Beltmont College Nashville visited Thursday to urge women to vote and consider her as a potential Clerk of the Court of Appeals candidate. She was enrolling clerk of the last Kentucky House and is active in politics.
The Kentucky Disabled ex- Service Mens Board with the American Legion will hold division conferences to aid veterans in drawing or restoring compensation. Meetings are set for Bowling Green June 8 Winchester June 13 Ashland June 14 Covington June 15 Princeton June 17 Shelbyville June 23 and Danville June 24 with U S Veterans Bureau representatives. A statewide cleanup from June 30 to July 11 is planned.
John Y. Devine of Harrodsburg was attempting to mount a moving traction engine when he fell. One wheel of the heavy machine crushed his leg in the accident.
Boonesboro hosts a busy season at Kentucky’s new bathing beach resort. Dr Williams and Manager White promote comfort and hospitality at the fine hotel with Johnson Gray Celebrated Chicago Jazz Orchestra providing nightly music. Numerous guests arrive including Canfield, McKinney, Ray, Pane, Scoville, Rawlings, Mason, Collis, Baker, Cox, Tussey, Ditlon, Williams, Mason, Sullivan, Irvin, Elkin, Fazig, Wat er, McClure, and many others from Lexington London Richmond Versailles Berea Frankfort Pawhuska Dayton and Columbus.
A Biological Survey hunter from the U S Department of Agriculture killed a destructive wolf known locally in Taney and Ozark counties Missouri and Boone and Marion counties Arkansas. The animal had caused extensive damage across the region.
Over a period of at least six years authorities tracked losses totaling dollars in livestock including full grown cows and steers. The case notes ongoing thefts and market impacts affecting local ranchers and cattle markets.
At Chantilly Trace course on June 16 society gathered for the Diana Stakes and a major fashion show. Brown dyed legs return after ten years with bold contrasts as Emilienne Alencon showcases a satin robe and walnut dyed legs alongside copper curls and kept hair.
The Lexington Board of Commerce hosted the organization of the Lexington Retail Merchants Credit Association with more than fifty merchants in attendance.
An offering from J. R. Shaw, proprietor, promotes a crinkling beer allegedly strong enough to beat the Volstead act. The notice cites L. N. Restaurant as the venue and signals a bold marketing claim.
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