Kentucky Court of Appeals Sustains Prohibition Law
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the Rash Gullion prohibition law constitutional and reversed the Stamp murder case for bias by a Jefferson Circuit Court judge, ordering a venue change. It also limited Fayette County tax fees and highlighted remaining undecided spring term cases before the court adjourned for summer.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Fayette County
Th Court
Lakes
Commonwealth
Madison
Stamp
Perkins
John M. Lucas
Franklin County
Smith
Rainey T Wells
State Tax Commission
Workmen’s Compensation Board
United States Coal and Coke Co
Harlan County
Bingham’s
Jefferson
Liyl Flagler Bingham
Bingham
Matt Lakes
Madison County
General Assembly
Fayette
Campbell
Kenton
Walter E. Stamp
Louisville
W. Smith Russell
Teetagee
Board of Supervisors
Robert L. Stout
Franklin Circuit Court
Franklin Courty
Hurt
London Police Hunt Assassins
London police chase a conspiracy after the assassination of Field Marshal Wilson. Fifteen men were arrested in raids, including soldiers James O'Brien and James Ccasiony who faced murder charges in court today.
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Associated Press
London
Fug
Field Marshal
Wilson
Dertal News
James O'Brien
James Ccasiony
Investigation Opens Into Herrin Mine Riot
Herrin Illinois begins official inquiry into the mine war where 20 to 45 people were killed. Coroner McGowan orders an inquest while Attorney Doty says a special grand jury will probe the massacre. Leaders blame mob action and say captives were beaten and shot as they fled.
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Herrin
Ill
Jese
Here
Small
McGowan
Doty
Illinois National Guard Mobilized at Six Points
Adjutant General Black said six Illinois National Guard companies were practically mobilized and ready to move on three hours notice. He reported with forenoon word that Herrin remained quiet.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Black
Illinois National Guard
Six Points
Herrin
Secretary Davis calls for prosecutions over Southern Illinois mine riots
Labor Secretary Davis, after talks with President Harding, said those responsible for the Herrin mine disturbances should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. President John Walker of the Illinois Federation of Labor blamed greedy forces that profited during the war for the riot in Herrin.
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Labor
Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Harding
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Ill
John Walker
Illinois Federation of Labor
Herrin
Officers Say Troops Not Needed In Mine Trouble
Both Sol Hunter of the Adjutant General's staff and Sheriff Thaxton wired Governor Small that there is no need for troops in the Waukegan mine trouble at this time.
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Associated Press
Waukegan
Ill
Sol. Hunter
Adjutant General’s Staff
Thaxton
Governor Small
Gompers Re-elects Labor Leader at AF of L Convention
Cincinnati June 23 Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor for the 41st time at the federation's convention today. He faced no opposition.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Libor
Wu Ting Fang Dies in Canton Former Chinese Minister
Shanghai reports Wu Ting Fang former Chinese minister to Washington died in Canton today according to a Reuters dispatch. No details on cause or funeral are provided.
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Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Washington
Canton
Reuter
Woman Held for Smuggling Pistol at Madison County Jail
Local officials report a woman identified as Mrs. Paul was arrested on a concealed weapon charge after delivering a revolver to inmate Lawrence Piercy through bars at the Madison county jail. Jailer George Revers and others witnessed the act. the weapon was later recovered by authorities. Piercy awaits Court of Appeals action on a 15 year sentence for abducting and assault.
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Havere
Lawrence Piercy
Madinea County
Lexington Aid Place
Paul
George Revers
Viercy
J'ieccy
Rogers Piercy
Lakes
Sam
Howser
Piercy
Court of Appeals
Madison
P. W. Wells
Second Clayhole Trial Opens Monday in Kentucky
Catlettsburg Kentucky June 23 Sommons for thirty veniremen were given to Sheriff Clark to assemble by Monday for the second Clayhole murder and conspiracy trial opening. The previous trial ended with a guilty verdict and sentences of Leslie Combs and George Allen Jr to 15 years and French and Shade Combs to five years. All remain jailed awaiting Court of Appeals review.
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Catlettsburg
Clark
Leslie Combs
George Allen, Jr
French
Shade Combs
Court of Appeals
Cantrill Faces Challenge in Seventh District Primary
Lexington attorney and ex serviceman R E L Murphy filed with the Secretary of State to run in the Democratic primary for Congress in Kentucky Seventh District opposing incumbent J Campbell Cantril. Cantril beat Murphy in the previous primary.
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Cantrill
Associated Press
Lexington
R. E. L. Murphy
Secretary of State
Congress
J. Campbell Cantril
Murphy
Kentucky halts highway contracts without financial ratings
No more highway contracts in Kentucky will be let to firms until they file statements of their financial rating.
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Kentucky
Settlement Offer Reported In Mason and Hanger Case
The Mason & Hanger Co. faces a possible $660,000 settlement from New York City over war time cost increases on the subway contract. Col H B Hanger, his daughter Elizabeth, and niece Willa Belle Hamilton sailed for Europe aboard the Majestic, returning in October.
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United States
Germany
Mason & Hanger Company
City of
New York
Brooklyn
Mason & Manger Co
City of New York
Mason & Hanger Co
John J. Watts
Col
H. B. Hanger
J. A. Sullivan
Elizabeth
Willa Belle ‘Hamilton
Staunton
Majestic
Europe
Fay Stockings Order Request Cited by Mrs Tempeman
A brief note from Mrs. Q. C. Tempeman requests Fay stockings and provides telephone contact 924 for orders.
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Q. C. Tempeman
Weather Fair With Warmer Temperatures Ahead
The forecast calls for a fair sky and rising temperatures tonight and on Saturday as warmer air moves in. Expect gradually increasing highs and mild evening conditions with light winds.
Friday's Livestock Markets Reported Regional Slips and Steady Rates
Cincinnati markets June 23 show hogs 10c lower at 11 cash. calves down 1-2c. cattle steady. lambs steady. Chicago hogs lower. calves mixed. Louisville June 25 cattle 25 slow and unchanged. hogs 1500 head. hogs down. tops 10.86. sheep 7.300 active and unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Bridge let for Madison County project contracts awarded
State Highway Department at Frankfort let a Madison County bridge contract to Thomas & Co. for 2938 dollars. Bid holds were caused by right of way disputes and fiscal court delays. Other awards include Vermillion Construction Co. on Laurel county drains and grade work for 20410.12 dollars and Conley Construction Co. on Estill county waterbound macadam for 100000 dollars.
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Madison County
State Highway Department
Frankfort
Thomas & Co
Carter County
Vermillion Construction Co
Barbourville
London-Mt. Vernon
Laurel County
E. A. Wilson & Co
Knoxville
Tenn
Estill County
Irvine-Richmond
Conley Construction Co
Somerset
Lewis Fork
Big Sandy
Pikeville
Pike County
New Trials Ordered for Two Chicken Thefts
Dewey and Dillard Todd ne groes were granted a new trial by the Court of Appeals after Madison circuit court convictions for chicken stealing. Returned from Frankfort, they served months of four year sentences in prison pending appeal. Reversal cited technical grounds. attorney R. C. Oldham represented them.
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Dewey
Dillard Todd
Court of Appeals
Madison
Frankfort
R. C. Oldham
Baptist Ladies Thank Richmond for Cooperative Campaign Support
Members of the Serving Circle at First Baptist Church thank friends stores and church members in Richmond for assistance with the Cooperative Selling and Advertising Campaign. The contest closed June 21 with the grand prize of a $1600 Studebaker car not yet announced. circle members await next week’s update from Mrs Ray Harman president.
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First Baptist Church
Richmond
Wim
Avi
Ray . Harman
Pressou
First Baptist
Prison sentences for Clayhole men in manslaughter case
French Combs and Shade Combs received five years each in the penitentiary while George Allen Jr and Leslie Combs were sentenced to fifteen years. The verdict cited voluntary manslaughter under the court's instructions after a seven and a half hour jury deliberation following the Clayhole precinct gym fight that left four dead and 17 wounded.
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Catlettsburg
French Combs
Shade Combs
Geo. Allen, Jr
Leslie Combs
Clayhole
W. C. Halbert
Boyd
French
Shade Comis
George Allen Jr
Blue Lick Hustlers Rout Paint Lick With Power Hitting
Blue Lick Hustlers overwhelmed Paint Lick 12 to 7 at Paint Lick ballpark. Harrison sparked the Hustlers with four hits and a walk in five trips, while Paint Lick fought back late as Bowman struggled with a wet ball. Game time 1:45. attendance 200. next game at Johnson's Park in Waco.
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Paint Lick
Blue Lick Hustlers
Lackey
Beasley
Hustlers
Bowman
Harrison
Clark
Kinnard
Abner
Duerson
White
Johnson’s Park
Waco
Combs Delivers In Louisville Victory Over Mineapolis
Earl Combs sparked Louisville with two hits in four at bats in a seventh inning rally against Mineapolis. He forced Ballenger on a bunt and beat a shoe-robbed third hit that would have gone for extra bases, boosting the Colonels. The Courier-Journal named him star of the game while the Herald noted Berghammer’s shoe miscue altered a potential third hit.
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Earl Combs
Louisville
Mineapolis
Richmond
Colonels
McCarthy
Courier-Journal
the Herald
Berghammer
Combs
Acosta
Ballenger
Marty
Boone
Kirke
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Geman Armany
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Blue Lick
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