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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

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Thief raid on Southern Railway cars nets large haul

Danville Kentucky June 21 detectives report $85500 worth of sugar shoes cigarettes clothing and brooms stolen from freight cars in Danville yards and on the Southern Railway main line. Goods sold in the area wholesale and retail. About thirty men involved and a court of inquiry aimed at uncovering further robberies potentially exceeding $100000 in value.

Associated Press Danville Southern Railway

Anti Tobacco Move Getting Serious at Atlantic City Convention

G E Webb. secretary treasurer of the Tobacco Association of the United States, warned at the Atlantic City meeting that reformers aim to legislate tobacco out of the country. He urged counter propaganda to prejudice the public against tobacco before the movement gains ground.

Atlantic City N. J Convention of the Tobacco Association of the United

Slays Child and Wounds Wife in Kentucky Shooting

Mt Sterling Kentucky June 21 Henry Tabor of Jeffersonville is jailed on a charge of shooting his three year old daughter Georgia to death and wounding his wife May Tabor after a quarrel at a neighbor's home. He says self defense and accidental death claim. The wife is expected to recover.

Mt. Sterling Tlenry Tabor Jeffersonville Georgia May Tabor Tabor He Greer

Irish Revolt Grows as Londonderry Riots Erupt

Civil war conditions prevail in Londonderry with shops and schools closed and barricades up. Several more were killed as rioting rages. armored cars briefly broke up clashes between Unionists and Sinn Feiners, with troops dispatched to the scene and danger hindering details.

London Londonderry Ireland

Kentucky Slayer Captured in West

Bill Dowdy, 60, was arrested at a Commerce mining camp north of here and turned over to Kentucky authorities. He is charged with stabbing and killing Bill Cross in Albany, Kentucky, 18 years ago amid a feud.

Miami Okla Bill Cross Albany Bill Dowdy Commerce Here Kentucky

Market Summary: Cincinnati Hogs, Cattle and Lambs Mixed

Louisville June 21 cattle 1,500 with choice steady and other grades 50c lower. Hogs 1,700 active tops 15.50. Sheep 2,800 strong at 7.50. Lambs at 16.25 to 16.40. Calves and other cattle uneven with some declines. Jersey steady. Chicago market weaker on its calves and some cattle.

Cincinnati Chicago Jersey Louisville

Fatal Riots in Chicago Black Belt

Police arrested R. D. Jonah and three Negroes after rioting in Chicago’s South Side Black Belt left two white men dead and several injured. Authorities say the riot likely stemmed from a racial plot tied to a back to Africa movement and flag burning. federal agents opened espionage and anarchist law probes.

Ly Associated Press Chicago Ill R. D. Jonah Star Order of Ethiopa Assyria South Side Black Belt R. L. Rose Joseph Hoyt Rose Hoyt

Tom Mix in Desert Love thrills at local theaters

Local theaters feature big week with Lieut L Locklear in The Great Air Robbery and Tom Mix in Desert Love a fast paced two fisted romance praised as a sky rocket of action. Eider's orchestra performs nightly and Major Hunt wild animal picture with Pollard comedy also shown.

L. Locklear Mix

Odd remark on sanity and criminal suspicion in society

The note observes that many people go unchecked for insanity until they commit a crime, implying surprise at how suspicion arises only after wrongful acts and questioning social judgment.

Calvary Baptist Ice Cream Supper Planned

The ladies of Calvary Baptist Church invite the community to an Ice Cream Supper on Wednesday evening June 23 at 7 30 on the church lawn. Proceeds support church activities and outreach.

Ladies of Calvary Baptist Church Church Lawn

Gas dealers delinquent in county registration under new law

County Clerk Jennings Maupin said many gasoline dealers have not reported their businesses as required by the new law. He warned that those who have failed to register by June 17 will face sales consequences. Maupin credited The Daily Register for informing dealers and urged compliance, noting over 100 dealers exist but fewer than half are registered.

Jennings Maupin Daily Register Maupin Daily Paper Mr. Maupin

Richmond Doctor Heads Kentucky Valley Medical Association

Dr. J. G. Bosley of Richmond was elected secretary and treasurer of the Kentucky Valley Medical Association at Winchester. Dr. B. F. Robinson of Berea became president, with Dr. M. Dunn of Richmond attending. The session featured notable programs and plans for original themes at the Berea meeting.

J. G. Bosley Richmond Kentucky Valley Medical Association Winchester Berea B. F. Robinson M. Dunn

Incorrigible Boy Returned to Parents

Willie Mills sixteen year old son of I I Mills living north of the city left home recently. His father asked Judge Wick Price of the county court for aid. Mills was located in western Madison county and brought to Richmond. He was turned over to his parents and warned he would face the court again if he misbehaved.

Willie Mills I. I. Mills W.ick. Price Madison County Richmond

Railroad workers call convention in Chicago for unity

A June 29 convention in Chicago is announced to organize one big union for railroad workers. Justice Department officials believe the publication in the Butte Daily Bulletin is an I W W effort.

Associated Press Washington Chicago Butte Montana Daily Bulletin

Business and Pleasure in Booneville Visit

The Rev. G. S. Watson of Booneville Owsley County returned home after visiting friends in Richmond. He combined business with pleasure placing an order for supplies for the new Manse and other building projects at Booneville with B. F. Hurst while in the city.

G. S. Watson Booneville Owsley County Richmond

Ice cream supper at Calvary Baptist church next Wednesday

Calvary Baptist church hosts an ice cream supper next Wednesday night. The event invites the community to enjoy desserts and fellowship at the church hall, with proceeds likely supporting church activities.

Calvary Baptist Church

Judgment Against Old Taylor in Whisky Shipment Case

In Federal court Louisville on June 21 Julius Levin & Company of San Francisco won a $210,142 judgment against FE H Taylor & Sons of Frankfort distillers. The case centers on 7,150 barrels of whisky sold but not delivered to Levin.

Louisville Iin Julius Levin & Company San Francisco FE. H. Taylor & Sons Frankfort Distillers Levin Taylors

Tax Collection Drive Targets Delinquent Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service launches a two month campaign to collect delinquent sales and luxury taxes on jewelry art works toilet articles and proprietary medicines. Reports say dealers and others have shown laxity but conditions appear generally solid in Richmond with few cases of missing books.

Internal Revenue Department Bureau of Internal Revenue Richmond

Doughnut Drive Reaches Cash Harvest for Salvation Army

In Atlanta Georgia a Salvation Army fundraiser sold a doughnut with a big hole for 5000 dollars and many others for 25 to 200. The south-wide drive drew large donations aided by American Legion volunteers who praise the Army lassies and their wartime aid. The attempt to raise 80000 dollars was met with cash ready for officers.

Atlanta Salvation Army South American Legion France America Legion

American Ladies Restricted at Court in London

Restrictions on American women seeking presentation at court are strict. Only eight applicants are expected to be presented this year. Married applicants must have husbands presented at a levee and White House access. Divorced women must prove the divorce was granted in their favor in open court with alimony and child custody awarded.

Associated Press London White House

Laborers Wanted for Street Work in Richmond Ky

Laborers sought for steady street work at Lamp ton and Burks in Richmond Kentucky. Pay listed as 40 cents per hour with seasonal employment noted.

Lampton & Burks Richmond, Ky

Richmond Property Valuation Shows Broad Increases

The board of supervisors reports a substantial rise in city values with total white and colored property listed at 4 655 960 dollars. Real estate figures for white and colored groups appear, along with totals for livestock motor vehicles and various personal property categories. The assessor G W T Deatherage notes higher valuations than prior assessments while diamonds in Richmond for taxes come in under 17 000 dollars. The board heard many complaints from residents during its concluded session.

Richmond Board of Supervisors

Hall Murder Case Opens Fayette Circuit Court

James Frank Hall, Fayette County farmer, charged with the murder of his brother in law John L. Crawley after an altercation over ownership of a fishing boat on the Kentucky River below Clay's Ferry. Crawley died en route to Lexington after Hall shot him with a shotgun on May 17. Hall surrendered and is free on a $5,009 bond as the criminal term begins.

James Frank Hall Fayette County John L. Crawley Kentucky River Clay’s Ferry Fayette Circuit Lexington Hall Crawley

Gilbert to Speak in Madison County This Week

Judge Ralph Gilbert, Shel byville Democrat candidate for Congress in the 8th district, announces speaking dates in Madison. He will address Newby on Wednesday June 23 at 7 30 p m, Waco on Friday June 25 at 7 30 p m at the high school, and Paint Lick on Saturday June 26 at 2 30 p m.

Ralph Gilbert Shelbyville Madison Newby Waco Paint Lick

Extradition Call Reveals Bank Robbery Details

Frankfort Kentucky June 21 bank robbery at the Tobacco Growers Deposit Bank for Crittenden occurred the night of June 17. Bandits looted $15000 in cash and securities and today an extradition application was filed for two Ohio men.

Associated Press Frankfort Tobacco Growers Deposit Fot Crittenden Ohio

Welcome Irvine Twins Katherine and Drucilla Wilson

Mr and Mrs Harry B Wilson of Irvine announce the birth of twin daughters on June 20 named Katherine and Drucilla.

Harry B. Wilson Irvine Katherine Drucilla

Grubbs Among Fifteen Pass State Bar Exams at Lexington

Thomas Dillard Grubbs of Mt. Vernon and a College of Law graduate, a noted baseball star, passed the State Bar entrance exams in Lexington as part of a group of fifteen. It is announced he will go to Oklahoma to continue playing ball while starting his legal career.

Tommy Grubbs State Bar of Kentucky Lexington Court of Appeals Thomas Dillard i Grubbs Grubbs Mt. Vernon College of Law Oklahoma

For Sale or Rent House and Lot and Pigs Ad

For sale or rent house and lot contact R. W. Foster at telephone 440. Also four Poland Poland China hogs for sale from Dan Me at R. D. 1 Richmond. 148 6p and 148 2p.

R. W. Foster Poland Dan R. D Richmond

Six Months Strike Ends as Mine Reopens in Kansas

Pittsburg Kansas June 21 after a six months strike the B R ad H mine resumes operation An inquiry by the Kansas Industrial Relations court issued an order to reopen The mine owners and workers reached a deal with E H Guffey a loyal watchman to seek reinstatement in the United Mine Workers He faced a 99 year suspension by his union while staying on the job during the winter action The mine capacity is 3000 tons weekly.

Associated Press Pittsburg Kans Kansas Kansas Industrial Relations Court E. H. Guffey United Mine Workers of America Guffey

Greeks Granted Free Military Hand in Turkey

Allies at Hythe conference yesterday authorized Greece to act with freedom in Turkey in response to the advancing Mustafa Kemal Nationalists reaching the Dardanelles. The move aims to stabilize the gravity of the situation and protect strategic interests in the region.

Associated Press Boulogne Greece Turkey Hythe Mustapha Kemal Dardanelles

Standardizing Soil Course Plans at Kentucky Meeting

About 50 soil instructors from various state institutions will gather at the University of Kentucky for a three day session to standardize the soil curriculum. Prof Perry Karraker assists with local arrangements as discussions focus on the session purpose.

University of Kew Agricultural Colleges United States University of Kentucky Perry Karraker

American missionary killed by Chinese soldiers at Yo Show

Washington reports say Rev. W. A. Reinmart, an American missionary, was killed in an assault on the Reformed Church Mission at Yo Show by Chinese northern troops under General Chang Ching Yao. The legation informed the State Department of strong representations to the Chinese government and reports looting of mission quarters.

Washington Aerican Legation Pekin W. A. Reinmart Reformed Church Yo- Show State Department Chang Ching-Yao Hunan

Rookwood Coffee Rolls Out Luxury Drink Range

Rookwood Coffee markets a premium line described as the best meal companion with strong flavor and multiple grades to suit different budgets from D. B. McKinney & Co. at 148 ti.

Rookwood D. B. McKinney & Co

Plans Formulated for Chautauqua at Eastern Normal

Plans are being formulated for the Chautauqua which will open the last of the month at Eastern Normal.

For Sale and Help Wanted Mixed Classified Items

Winter worn heavy suit nearly thin for summer. young lady wanted for piano stereo position earns $6 weekly plus board. Also a white faced yearling bull for sale and 12 game chickens. Official wanted for $60 monthly. A house and fringe property to be sold at public auction on July 15 1920 with household goods offered.

Green CC. W Seba Red House, Ky W. M. Hensley

Salvation Army Campaign Opens In Local City

The Salvation Army launched its fund drive at a Sunday night meeting at the Baptist church. Staff Captain Turner spoke of wartime service and Army work alongside American women who aided soldiers. Local officials and volunteers, including Miss Sylvan Swartel and Adjutant James Thompson, pledged broad community support through the week.

Salvation Army Fund Baptist Church Turner Camp Taylor Salvation Army O. O. Green Homer G. Carpenter Evans Avas James Thompson Sylvan Swartel Richmond American Legion Swartsel Glyndon Kentucky

Tobacco and Wheat Harvest May Collide

Rain eased enough to let workers resume setting out tobacco plants as farmers report strong plant beds and rising demand for labor. Wheat cutting has begun in the north and warmer weather could push early harvests, potentially delaying tobacco transplanting while mature plants show promise.

Poland Gains Interests in Upper Silesia Trade

Beuthen June 24 Upper Silesia's large industries would gain if the plebiscite adds the region to Poland. Poland seeks coal iron zinc and other materials from Upper Silesia and will buy finished products, boosting industrial prospects.

Associated Press Beuthen Upper Siesia Upper Silesia Poland

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