President Wilson Pins Recovery, Exhorts League Referendum
President Wilson, despite nine months illness, shows vigor and gains over 20 pounds in two months per a Washington interview published by the New York World. He criticizes the Republican platform as Prussian in inspiration and calls the League of Nations a dominant campaign issue urging a San Francisco referendum.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
New York World
Washington
White House
League of Nations
San Francisco
Harding Accepts Challenge on Peace Treaty Referendum
Senator Harding accepted President Wilson's call for a referendum on the peace treaty. He said the Republican Party would welcome the referendum on foreign relations and national preservation, predicting overwhelming endorsement.
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Gy Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Harding
Wilsotti
League of Nations
Pilby May Be Named Chairman For Democratic Meet
Bainbridge Colby secretary of state is seen as likely permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Senator Robinson of Arkansas and DNC Chairman Cummings are also mentioned though Cummings’ supporters say he does not want the post. Senator Glass of Virginia declined chairmanship of the resolutions committee, drawing the Virginia state platform endorsed by President Wilson.
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Ity Associated Press
Washington
Bainbridge Colby
San Francisco
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Wilson
Hoover to Support Republican Ticket
Herbert Hoover announced he will support the ticket nominated by the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He urged all Republican elements to back the ticket and called the Chicago platform largely constructive though he noted concerns over election expenditure reorganization and primaries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Hoover
Republican Party
Labor
League of Nations
New Process Enables Cotton Fibre Paper Pulp in Hopewell
Petersburg Virginia June 18 The Stamscot Company of Hopewell announced a new process to make paper pulp from cotton fibre after three months of experiments and said pulp manufacture would begin soon continuing the textile region’s innovations.
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Petersburg
Stamscot Company
Hopewell
Weather for Kentucky Shows Partly Cloudy and Cool
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cool temperatures tonight and Saturday across Kentucky. Winds remain light with no precipitation expected.
Tragedy stalks in Flynn family
Carlisle Kentucky June 18 Henry Flynn about 35 a farmer of Oakland Mills attempted to take his life by drinking carbolic acid at home and is in a critical condition He said he was tired of living Four other Flynn family members are said to have died by suicide or violent death John Flynn drank poison in Lexington years ago a sister Mrs Ethel Piersall did the same in Lexington a few years back Joseph Flynn was killed in an explosion at a rock quarry four years ago and Lee Flynn was struck by lightning in Illinois last year
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Carlisle
Henry Flynn
Oakland Mills
Lexington
Joseph Flynn
Lee Flynn
Drive Against Profiters Target Bituminous Coal Prices
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Mitchell Palmer ordering a nationwide drive against profiteers in bituminous coal. All federal district attorneys must pursue indictments for profiteering amid reports of mine prices between seven and eleven dollars a ton with an expected rise.
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Washington
Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Detroit Growth Surges to 993 739 Population
Detroit's population announced today reaches 993 739, up 527 973 or 113 4 percent. The growth rate exceeds Chicago's and ranks second to New York's, making Detroit the fourth largest U.S. city, surpassing St Louis, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Detroit
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Fight may end in death of two brothers-in-law
Edward Boyd 56 and T S Ward 48, brothers in law, slashed each other with knives in Lexington on Wednesday morning. They were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in serious condition with 48 hours believed to determine survival. Ward is from Jessamine County and the quarrel stemmed from a long standing family dispute.
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Edward Boyd
T. S. Ward
Lexington
Good Samaritan Hospital
Walton Avenue
Ward
Jessamine County
George W. Perkins Dies After Overwork In Stamford
George W. Perkins financier dies in Stamford Connecticut sanitarium from acute brain inflammation caused by complete nervous exhaustion after long and intense overwork, physician says.
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New York
George W. Perkins
Stamford
Conn
Help Needed to Push Dry Law Enforcement
Washington June 18 the Department of Justice says it cannot employ a special attorney to prosecute violations of the prohibition enforcement law after June 30 due to lack of funds. District attorneys have informed the department they cannot enforce the Volstead act without assistance.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
City Firemen Set Remarkable One Mile Response Record
Richmond firefighters stormed a roof blaze on Estill avenue just three minutes after an alarm, with Stone Maupin directing the hose for a near flawless run. The mark followed a detour and street hazards, drawing praise from locals despite a bell delay.
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Richmond
Tsr
Maupin
Mose Nelson
Dave Vandeever
Irvine Street
Nelsor
Tobacco groups vow defiance at 19th US Tobacco Association convention
Atlantic City June 18 opening session reports anti tobacco forces seek to keep control, with President Carrington of Richmond stating the industry will not be defensive. Cigar smoking has risen while cigarette use holds steady.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
United States Tobacco Associations
Carrington
Richmond
Reverend Belcher Drowns in Cumberland River Rescue Plan
Pineville Kentucky June 18 Word reached Mrs Joseph McCarty that her brother in law the Rev T J Belcher pastor of the Christian church at Barbourville was drowned Thursday afternoon in the Cumberland river Later word came that efforts to resuscitate him were underway an oxygen tank brought to Barbourville from Knoxville by airplane Belcher is survived by his wife and three small children.
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Associated Press
Pineville
Joseph McCarty
T. J. Belcher
Christian Church
Barbourville
Cumberland River
Knoxville
Laborers Wanted On Streets In Richmond Ky
Laborers needed for steady seasonal street work with good wages. Apply at Lamp ton and Burks in Richmond Kentucky for immediate employment.
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Lampton and Burks
Richmond, Ky
Wanted young lady to learn salesmanship ad
A classified advertisement offers a sales position for a young woman with a starting salary of 100 dollars and rapid promotion prospects. Respond via phone number in care of A. B. C. at the Daily Register. 143 3tp.
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Care Daily Register
Federal judges grant temporary injunction in liquor tax case
In Lexington judges from Kentucky and federal ranks enjoined collection of a 50 cent per gallon liquor tax tied to the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Co case. About $46,000 in taxes involved. The state plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court with Attorney General Charles Dawson leading.
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Anany
Lexington
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
A. & J. Freiberg
Kentucky
United States
Arthu C. Dennison
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
A.M. J. Cochrane
Eastern District Court of Kentucky
Walter Evans
Western District Court of Kentucky
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles Dawson
William Marksall Bullitt
Louisville
Genera
Commonwealth
Dawson
Dennison
Evan
Cochran
Federal agents raid Paducah stand and seize whisky
Federal agents raided Abe Marcoffsky's Paducah stand and grocery store and seized bottled in bond whisky. A warrant was sworn for the arrest of H. M. Miller on charges of whisky transportation.
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Abe Marcoffsky
Paducah
H. M. Miller
Self Service Plan Promises Savings For Richmond Welch Store
An ad touts a self service plan at the Richmond Welch grocery promising lower clerk hire and bookkeeping costs, reduced delivery expenses, and overall savings for customers. It argues shoppers should support the model by choosing this store.
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Richmond Welch Grocery
Bank Robbers Coming to Grief in Kentucky Operations
Kentucky police report band of bank robbers moving into the state after losses and arrests in the north and west. Dick Howell, sought for six months, captured at Irvine and sent to Canton for murder trials tied to previous robberies. Bowling Green detectives identify John Brazelton, linked to Spokane warrants, arrested in Memphis under alias Jim Burke. Kentucky officers claim multiple arrests and rewards as they tighten the dragnet.
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Kentucky
Kentucky Police
Indiana
Dick Howell
Irvine
Canton
Bowling Green
Paul M. Waggoner
Memphis
Tenn
John Brazelton
Spokane
Wash
Waggoner
Brazelton
Jim Burke
Eastern Normal Board Plans Annex With Coal Storage and Metal Shop
The Eastern Normal Board decided to build a coal storage annex beside the power plant and to modernize the Manual Training department by installing a metal work shop in the new annex.
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Eastern Normal Board
A Lucky Purchase Waists at Bargain Prices
Window display notes offer Georg ette and Crepe de Chine waists priced at $4.98 to $6.00 reduced. No game today as Cincinnati and Boston match is canceled due to rain. venue listed as 1444 E. V. Yu. ILDER.
Markets Report Cincinnati Chicago Hogs Strong
Cincinnati markets show steady cattle and lambs with hogs rising 25 cents to top at 15.50. Chicago bids higher as lambs hold at 16 and sheep remain around 7.50, with 4,300 sheep and 1,200 hogs traded in Louisville on June 18.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Richmond City Council Conducts Semi Monthly Meeting
The Richmond city council met Thursday night with Mayor Evans presiding. New council member H. M. Whittington was sworn in to replace O. B. Powell. A street light was ordered at Halley and Linden. Parks lost a permit bid for scales on Esplanade Avenue. The Water and Light Co. must lower a main on E and Collins. City collector and street commissioner salaries rise from 85 to 100. The finance committee named L. O. Powers to audit books for July 1, 1919 to July 1 this year and publish receipts and disbursements.
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Richmond
Evans
H. M. Whittington
O. B. Powell
Halley
Linden
Parks
Estill Avenue
Richmond Water and Light Company
Collins
L. O. Powers
Examinations for Teachers Held at Caldwell High School
Summer session crowding at Eastern Normal prompted Friday exams for teachers at Caldwell high school with more tests planned Saturday. A long list of teachers is trying the examinations and officials aim to finish grading quickly to accelerate the spring term staffing amid a teacher shortage.
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Eastern Normal
Caldwell High School
Edwards
Funeral of Mrs. Marcum Held Here
The remains of Mrs. A. S. Mar cum died Thursday in Cincinnati arrived in Richmond Friday afternoon with her bereaved husband Mr. Marcum and two daughters from Cincinnati. Also present were three grandchildren and brother John Horn of Richmond. Rev D H Matherly conducted graveside services at Richmond cemetery. Mrs. Marcum formerly lived in Richmond as Mrs A R Harris and was a longtime Methodist resident.
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A. S. Marcum
W. O. Gaines
Cincinnati
Richmond
Marcum
Gaines
Ollie Stone
John Horn
D. H. Matherly
Second Christian Church
Richmond Cemetery
A. R. Harris
Queen City
Funeral for Miss Lena Kelly at Richmond Cemetery
The funeral services for Lena Kelly 50 daughter of Mr and Mrs Sid Kelly were held Thursday afternoon at the Richmond cemetery following her death Wednesday at her home near Clay's Ferry.
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Lena Kelly
Sid Kelly
Clay’s Ferry
Richmond Cemetery
Shearer Funeral Friday Body returns to former home then Richmond
The body of Mrs. Willis Shearer who died at Bowling Green was brought to Red House Friday morning for funeral services. It was then transported to Richmond for interment.
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Shearer
Willis Shearer
Bowling Green
Red House
Richmond
Boggs Favored For Continued State Road Commissioner Post
At the Louisville convention closing Thursday night, many road officials predicted Joe S. Boggs would be retained as State Road Commissioner. The new highway law and commission members Ben Weiller, Ed Monahan, H. H. Asher, and H. Green Garrett were introduced while discussions highlighted Boggs’s valuable experience and deep knowledge of Kentucky roads.
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Joe S. Boggs
Louisville
Boggs
Ben Weiller
Paducah
Ed S. Monahan
St. Matthews
H. H. Asher
Pineville
H. Green Garrett
Winchester
Kentucky
White L. Moss
Jos i
Bosworth
Middlesboro
J. Ie. Boltz
Newport
Aland Islanders Seek Reunion With Sweden
The Aland Islands population about 12,000 lies between Sweden and Finland at the Gulf of Bothnia mouth. Native agitation grows for reunion with Sweden after history of Swedish control, Russian rule 120 years ago. A World War delegation asked for annexation to Finland and a Peace Conference commission proposed neutralization under League of Nations guard.
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New York
Aland Islands
Sweden
Finland
Gulf of Bothania
Russia
Archipelago
League of Nations
Bankers Attend Kentucky State Bakers' Association Meet
Messrs R E Turley cashier State National bank and H D Cosby of Madison National bank attend the Kentucky State Bakers Association convention in Crab Orchard. Turley is on the program for business and social sessions and will deliver a toast at tonight's banquet. Mrs Turley and Mrs Cosby plan to attend the banquet.
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Messrs
R. E. Turley
State National Bank
H. D. Cosby
Madison National ~Bank
Crab Orchard
Kentucky State Bakers’ Association
Turley
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