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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
Former German Crown Prince Frederick William Hohenzollern escaped from Holland and reached Germany, a development stirring peace conference circles. The move is seen as significant amid German recalcitrance, though not likely to rally reactionaries or monarchists.
Washington reports state officials have learned confidential notes that former German Crown Prince and possibly the former Emperor may try to re-enter Germany once the peace treaty is signed.
June 27 bulletin reports disorders rising in Berlin with barricaded streets and clashes between government troops and mobs. Von Hindenburg signals potential eastern front resilience but doubts western success as Noske warns. Hamburg’s industrial council assumes full political and military power amid orders to restore order.
Foreign Minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell were selected as the German envoys to sign the peace terms. They will depart Berlin Friday night.
Names from Hopkinsville and nearby towns list service members fallen or wounded in action. Signals indicate multiple individuals such as James H. Powell and others from Christian and Mercer counties with injuries or fatalities in the conflict.
Washington dispatch says Elwood Hamilton, collector of internal revenue in this district, is slated to be the internal revenue collector after consolidation. Some sectors may lose offices under the consolidation plan.
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution by Senator Robinson of Arkansas urging the House to expunge from the Congressional Record the recent attack by Representative Johnson of Kentucky on Senator Pomerene of Ohio. Robinson called the remarks violent and abusive as part of the rent profiteering bill dispute.
Neville Moberly’s Woodland avenue house sold at public sale to E. W. Savage of Savage-Smith Lumber and Coal for 4500. L. P. Evans handled the sale, described as one of Richmond’s cheapest property deals in years. Moberly plans to build a new home on Lexington pike. Evans also sold another Pattish home to County Clerk J. W. Maupin for 2500.
Sept Handin of the Ford assembling plant at Cincinnati visited Richmond with Manager Galt of the Safes Department to discuss car shortages with Madison Garage officials. He noted western states face longer delays with orders sometimes up to two years ahead, while his recent transfer from Salt Lake City covers a vast western territory.
Mercer county plans for developing oil and gas on a 4000 acre Deep Creek lease move forward. Moss, brother of Judge Moss of Bowling Green, visited Harrodsburg this week to line up arrangements. Harrodsburg residents contribute about 20000 for financing, with outside interests supplying the rest. Two lease farms show strong prospects with a threshing operation tied to an oil well and a gas well that ignites when a match is held above the opening.
Fire destroyed the frame clubhouse at Camp Gravey on the Dix River during a Saturday afternoon house party. Witnesses reported flames engulfed the structure as guests fled, with fire crews battling the blaze into the early evening.
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Devore wife of William Devore a prominent Richmond resident died at their East Main Street home at 4 15 p m Wednesday. She was 72 and had suffered decline over the past year. A devout Christian and long time church member she was a guiding mother in law and wife. Survived by husband 11 children including Mrs Robert Terrill Mrs Lena Dickerson Police Chief Claude Devore Miss Katie Devore and Frank Devore recently returned from service in France. Funeral Friday at 3 30 p m at home with Rev Homer W Carpenter officiating Interment Richmond cemetery pallbearers N B Deatherage P M Pope J W Hamilton E V Elder B E Belue M F Enright.
The Richmond Ice Company reports brisk business this summer. Ice is shipped daily to Hazard Beattyville and Berea due to breakdowns at their plants. Local manager Yates handles demand with first class work.
Richmond contractors Bingham and Stone started brick work this week on the new tobacco warehouse at Lancaster. They brought their crew and plan rapid progress as a first class, dependable team.
Two Richmond girls dominated the Lexington Herald contest closing Monday night. Eva Roberts received a vocal ion after garnering over 3,000,000 votes and Emma Davison won a diamond ring with over 2,000,000 votes. All five automobiles were awarded to Lexington contestants.
An officer was shot by a deputy sheriff named Bates from Thornton Creek and Whitesburg areas. The report notes the deputy returned from mountains near Jenkins and fled the scene as the officer reacted, with chaotic postshooting movements described.
Margaret Kavanaugh Oldham Chenault, born in Madison, died at her son Judge W O Chenault’s home in Mt. Sterling on Sunday June 22 at age 90. Funeral services were held at the family church with Rev Darsie. She left three sons W O Chenault Waller and Anderson and four daughters Mrs John T Woodford Mrs James S Bogie Mrs W G Dearing and Mrs Bishop Clay.
Postmaster General Burleson told a Federation of Labor committee that he would not direct telegraph companies to re employ striking workers. He argued the workers had abandoned their posts violating government wire control and war labor rules.
Washington June 26 One officer and three enlisted men were killed and two wounded with one officer and four enlisted men captured in recent fighting with anti Kolchak forces in Siberia. All were members of the 31st Infantry according to War Department advisement.
Announcement states Mrs Annie M Flora will resign from Richmond Millinery Co on July 1 and move to Lexington to live with her mother. She plans to build a handsome home and may start a business in the Fayette capital. Friends in Richmond wish her well.
The Luxon Garage sells popular Chandler cars to buyers including C. F. Che nault and Tilden Parrish. Touring car deliveries recently made. sport model highlighted.
Lightning hit the home of P. C. and Tomi Black on Second Street during a severe thunderstorm around noon. Bricks were torn from a chimney but the roof avoided fire and damage is repairable after a brief heavy rain.
Washington June 26 The House Judiciary Committee splits its prohibition legislation into war time prohibition and constitutional and industrial alcohol sections. The war time bill, submitted in full, is described as less drastic than the general measure but defines intoxicants with limited provisions.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals today allows the New York prosecutor to pursue alleged wartime prohibition violators. The injunction previously granted to brewers is dissolved, clearing the way for action.
The House judiciary committee voted down a measure permitting indiscriminate home searches for intoxicating liquors after prohibition. A provision requiring two credible persons for any search was removed and a warrant must be issued by an authorized court. Minima for violators were lowered from 500 dollars and thirty days to 0. The maximum remains 1,000 dollars and one year.
Collector John W. Hughes in Danville notes July deadlines under prohibition remain unsettled as the new law awaits adoption. Distilleries may continue selling liquor until the next test date, delaying full enforcement and creating a temporary market continuation.
Kin Kennedy and Noonan operate a bar in Frankfort with ties to a Whasky selling scheme. They faced a federal charge for evading taxes and failed to pay government duties. Both men waived examining trial and posted $1,000 bonds each to await the federal grand jury. The total alleged tax due is $3,100.
John and George Craig, 21yearold twins, were found guilty of murder on Wednesday in a confrontation that shocked the community. Prosecutors emphasized premeditation while defense argued selfdefense. Sentencing scheduled next month at the county courthouse.
Paris reports efforts to sign the peace treaty at 3 PM Saturday. The Council of Three appears satisfied that Germany will attend, with semi official assurances guiding the plan.
Mayor Smith orders a city wide celebration as news of peace arrives and all bells and whistles are to sound in Louisville. Governor Black coordinates with telephone firms to extend the signal across the state for the celebration.
Paris reports Germany notes the allies reserve the right to punish individuals responsible for destroying German ships and seek reparations. The sinking is called a breach of the armistice and a deliberate violation ahead of peace terms. An investigation will determine the required reparations.
Mathias Dykes, 73, died at his daughter Mrs S E Eades home in Ford Tuesday afternoon from Brights disease. A prominent Clark County farmer he leaves wife Sires three daughters Mrs S E Eades of Ford Mrs Kate Hurst of Richmond and Mrs Eliza Myers of Richmond and sons Frank Charlie Dykes of Clark County and Washington Dykes of Richmond. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the Old Dykes burial ground near Ford.
Plans move forward to reorganize old Company M of the militia under the State Guard, in line with War Department plans. Major Stone Norman leads the petition to reestablish Richmond’s crack company with veterans from World War I aiming to resume Major Norman’s former rank. Capt Willis Kennedy is tipped for commander amid qualified officers and returning veterans showing strong support for the home unit.
1756 advertisement offering a Thoroughly gentle pony safe for the smallest child to drive or ride. Additional garbled text mentions Rookwood and a coffee company but is unreadable.
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