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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
Associated Press reports 26 confirmed dead with likely total over 30 in violent clashes between striking union miners and Southern Illinois Coal Co. workers. Bodies scattered across 15 square miles, many shot or beaten, three hanged from trees. A crying scene reveals a woman and child amid water pleas.
AP reports a bout of open warfare near the Southern Illinois Coal Company Strip mine leaving 16 non-union men dead, three union men killed, and 24 prisoners missing or presumed dead. Foreman McDowell was beaten to death. many victims were found shot or hanged after capture by union forces. Thousands watched as killings occurred during escape attempts.
Fire on Altamont Street damaged the home of Mr. Smith late Wednesday evening around nine. The blaze started from a selected flue and the dome was estimated at 75 to 100 dollars.
The Burnam Insurance Agency presents a policy to protect property of all kinds. It emphasizes coverage scope and aims to safeguard homes, possessions, and related assets through standard insurance offerings. The text notes commitment to property protection practices.
Kentucky schools will receive 6.10 per pupil for each district based on state revenues. State Superintendent George Colvin announced the plan repeating last year’s per capita allowance.
Henry E. Moore of Lancaster is named first alternate and Creed Burlingame ofoolsville as second alternate for admission to West Point by Senator Ernst.
Sunny Side Tailor advertises expert workmanship for cleaning pressing and repairing with city experience. Call 363 for services and keeping garments in good shape.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson was shot dead outside his London residence as he exited an automobile. Two men fired and were captured. Wilson, former chief of the Imperial General Staff, had been Ulster's agent for restoring order in Ireland. Policeman Marsh, nearby, died from his wounds.
News of the June assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson in Belfast causes a wave of shock and fear of reprisals. Sinn Fein is widely blamed for the killing in the capital, with speculation about the repercussions.
Reports from Canton relayed to foreign legations say Dr Sun Yat Sen, former president of the South China Republic, has been captured by United China forces and is held aboard the cruiser Haichi on the West River near Canton.
Richard H. Yancy, 69, editor of the Nashville Banner, died at his home in Nashville Tennessee today from heart trouble.
Paris June 22 Dr D B Anderson parked his Ford in the White Front Garage with the clutch in reverse. The car rolled backward across the sidewalk dragging the doctor, then sped forward after striking a brick wall, throwing the clutch into high gear. A bystander, a Black man, jumped aboard and subdued the car by turning off the gas.
Hon John W Yerkes ill at Danville shows some improvement. Pussyfoot Johnson sails for Liverpool Thursday on the British steamer Lythia to resume his prohibition drive. Luther Dean, who murdered Luther Jones, was placed in a special ward after a sensational escape from the insane asylum. N T Hawkins Pike county minister has entered the race for Congress against J W Langley in the republican primary. Five years’ imprisonment in Atlanta federal penitentiary was given Harry C Ruhr and Chas J Rettig for counterfeiting. L G Taylor and family were killed in a car wreck in Macon Georgia.
Richmond organizers led by Dr. O F Hume recruit 40 men for a field hospital unit in the national guard with 10 to 15 vacancies. Officers include Drs O F Kume Xi M Robinson H A Frughes R C Boggs R M Phelps and O W Pete Hisle. Training combines First Aid lectures with drill and two weeks at Camp Knox with uniforms furnished and pay for service.
Margaret Messanier files suit against Mattie Monday alleging breach of peace after Messanier was cut with a razor she kept in her pocket during a confrontation at a country home. The two women reportedly spoke beforehand and had prior disagreements.
Dr. D. S. Henry of Paris recently conducted a successful sale of building lots at Berea. About fifty lots and a modern frame bungalow sold at satisfactory prices. Henry retains over a hundred choice lots in the addition and is finishing several frame bungalows to be offered soon.
Merick Lodge No 31 I O O F Lexington closes deal for a three story brick building at 120 North Upper street from Misses Mary and Annie Didlake for 40000 to create a fine and commodious lodge hall in the south.
Edward L. Allen is tipped to succeed James A. Scott on the State Tax Commission when Scott’s term expires July 1. The informal indication points to Allen succeeding the longtime member, with no formal appointment announced.
The 15th annual Model High School commencement was held in the Normal Chapel on a Wednesday evening. Prof. W. H. Mikesell from the University of Kentucky spoke on Drug Plus, praising the audience with his memorable lecture. Graduates presented by President T. J. Coates include Arbuckle, Cross, Evans, Harrod, Hoskins, Hogg, Harrod, Jayne, Lewis, Million, Morgan, Rice, Smith, Telford, Tudor, White, and others.
The Clayhole wailers cases against Leslie Shade and French Combs and George Allen Jr. from Breathitt County went to the jury in circuit court this morning in Catlettsburg by June 22.
Eminence Kansas June 22. A school-house dance is planned for Saturday night July 1 with Mrs Clara White the school marm as the beliof the ball. Attorney General Hopkins ruled there is no Kansas law banning a teacher from dancing and Lorriane Elizabeth Wooster lacks authority to revoke Mrs White’s teaching certificate. The school board granted permission for the community event.
A Wednesday paper ad from the silent Alamo Electric Co shows a misprinted telephone number 49 instead of 149. The ad promotes electric fans for hot days and features a large display.
The Owingsville gathering drew Richmond and Madison County leaders with 200 attendees. Speaker Joseph S. Boggs of the State Highway Commission urged a $50 million bond issue to connect Kentucky counties, noting annual income of three million dollars could cover interest and repair needs. He linked road funding to solutions for schools and churches.
Lewis of Woolworth's reported to the Lanny Register that two boxes of the 10 cent golf balls have been presented to the golf editor. He says they are guaranteed not to cut and are giving splendid satisfaction wherever used. T. G. Gibson, recently at Gibson hospital for treatment, is much improved and plans to return home to Cusick soon.
The Radio Supply Co on Second Street, run by Messrs Long and Todd, raise their antenna to 75 feet and prepare to hear the outcome of the $50,000 race broadcast from Latena on Saturday.
Earl Combs collected three hits in five at bats against Minneapolis Wednesday and seems to have won a permanent role in left for the Colonels. He made one put out with no errors as Richmond fans follow Louisville scores daily and cheer the young standout cited by Bel Neal the Louisville business manager.
Cattle in Cincinnati June 22 slow, hogs 10c lower, lambs steady. Jersey index up 2.95. In Lowville June 22 cattle 200 head slow and unchanged, hogs 1900 head, prices down. tops 10.85, sheep 5600 active and unchanged.
Farm Bureau members in College Hill Waco district plan a new unit to revive the canyon melon drive. Charles B Combs and Dillard Hill were named solicitors to sign up members as local farmers support the effort. A Pine Grove church meeting is scheduled for Thursday night.
Roy Jore CS obtained custody of his two children from County Judge J. D. Goodioe after a February divorce from Fl.ra Jones. The case involved his wife taking the children, his arrest in Richmond, and a writ of habeas corpus to reclaim them. Judge Gondloe ordered continued custody and warned of future enforcement.
A note reports a hat missing on Thursday and two hats left at Luxon Garage. The finder is asked to return the items to the owner.
Kentuckians paid a total taxable income of 243 million 879 thousand 230 dollars to the U.S. government in 1920. Commonwealth Attorneys reported commissions to the Auditor of State totaling 119 thousand 185 dollars 38 cents for 1920-21.
Garrard County invites sealed bids at Lancaster Court House KY until 12 noon Friday July 7 1922 for improving the Lancaster Lexington road four miles north from Porter Rich farm. Work includes scarifying ditching and resurfacing to 16 feet with crushed limestone. Plans from County Road Engineer Irvine Stapp Lancaster KY. 146 12t
The L. and N. railroad reports record coal movement from eastern Kentucky to Kentucky Ohio and Indiana. Its eastern mines run by nonunion operators are busiest ever with 52 crews and over 2000 freight cars daily, causing congestion and delays including five trains stalled at Shearer due to a late "32" run.
Frankfort Kentucky June 22 The annual meeting of the Kentucky Library Association will be held at Berea in October Miss Euphenia K Garwin Librarian of Berea College and President of the Kentucky Library Association has announced Miss Fannie Rawson secretary of the Kentucky Library Commission has been appointed chairman of the committee to arrange program for the League of Library Commissioners by President W K Watson president of the League of Library Commissioners of the State Library Albany New York in connection with the National Library Association at Detroit Michigan June 26 and has arranged the following program for members of the state library commission and corresponding administrative boards Leader Mrs Elizabeth Capool Earle President of the Public Library Commission of Indiana Subject Potential Functions and Status of a Library Commission Responsibility Assumed With Honor Mrs Horace M Turner Corning Iowa Is the Proper Recognition of Library Commission Work Given in Your State Henry E Dunnack Maine State Library Augusta Maine Greater Supervisory Powers Malcolm G Wyer Nebraska University Library Nebraska Extending Service Throughout the States Charles F D Bel don Boston Public Library Boston Mass
Poosey Ridge beat Back Creek 5 to 2 in a tight baseball contest on their home diamond. Whitaker pitched well for Poosey and Burgess fielded well at short, with notable plays shaping the game and steady defense from both teams.
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