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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
5
Frederick William Hohenzollern former German Crown Prince has escaped from Holland and reached Germany. The escape stirs peace conference circles though he is not seen as a rallying figure for reactionaries or monarchists. The event is judged significant given German recalcitrance.
Washington dispatch says officials learned confidentially that former German Crown Prince and likely the former emperor plan to re-enter Germany once the peace treaty is signed, signaling potential postwar movements.
London reports disorders rising in Berlin with barricaded streets and clashes between government troops and mobs. A counter revolution is anticipated if a communist revolt begins. Von Hindenburg supports talks over peace, while Hamburg’s industrial council seizes political and military power and orders forces to restore order.
Foreign Minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell were chosen as Germanys envoys to sign the peace terms. They will depart Berlin Friday night for the signing.
Names listed include James H. Powell and multiple service members such as Chris tian, John Sigler, Bluford Adkins, Lane Hook, Luther Harrison, William Leonard, Moody Alderman, William Shumate, and Joseph Wallace. Wounds from action are reported with several localities including Hopkinsville and Harrodsburg.
A Washington dispatch states Elwood Hamilton is slated to become the internal revenue collector after consolidation, with some sectors losing offices as a result. The report notes possible reassignments and office closures amid restructuring.
The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution by Senator Robinson of Arkansas requesting the House to expunge from the Congressional Record the recent attack by Representative Johnson of Kentucky on Senator Pomerene of Ohio. Robinson called the speech violent and abusive in the rent profiteering dispute.
Neville Moberly’s Woodland Avenue residence sells for 4500 to E W Savage of the Savage Smith Lumber and Coal Co. L P Evans notes the sale as part of a busy Richmond market day. The buyer plans to build a new home on the Lexington Pike site recently acquired.
Sept Handin of the Ford assembling plant at Cincinnati visited Richmond with Manager Galt of the Safes Department to discuss car supply problems with Madison Garage officials. Handin, transferred from Salt Lake City, noted western dealers face longer delays with orders up to two years ahead.
Mercer county plans to develop a 4000 acre Deep Creek lease with Harrodsburg funding about 20000 dollars and outside investors supplying the rest. Mr Moss, brother of Judge Moss of Bowling Green, visited Harrodsburg to line up preliminary work. Two farms show strong prospects with a threshing setup using well water and a gas well that ignites when a match is near the opening.
Fire destroyed the frame clubhouse at Camp Gravey on the Dix river during a Saturday afternoon house party. No injuries reported as residents and guests fled the blaze and authorities began investigations.
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Devore wife of William Devore longtime Richmond resident died at East Main Street home at 4 15 in the afternoon She was 72 a devout church member and active in services since 40 years ago Before her 1868 marriage she was Miss Anna Jefferson of a Madison County family Eleven children survive Elizabeth Terrill Lena Dickerson Claude Devore Katie Devore and Frank Devore with the husband and father Funeral services Sunday at 3 30 p m at the home conducted by Rev Homer W Carpenter Interment in Richmond Cemetery Pallbearers named N B Deatherage P M Pope J W Hamilton E V Elder B E Belue and M F Enright
The Richmond Ice Company reports brisk business this summer, supplying local needs and shipping ice daily to Hazard Beattyville and Berea whose plants are down. Local manager Yates handles all orders with first class work.
Bingham and Stone, Richmond contractors, started brick work on the new tobacco warehouse at Lancaster this week. They brought their crew and expect rapid progress as they push the big project forward with first class workmanship.
Two Richmond girls earned top prizes in the Lexington Herald big contest which closed Monday night. Eva Roberts surpassed three million votes to win a vocalion and Emma Davison topped two million votes to claim a diamond ring. The five automobiles were also awarded to winners from Lexington.
An officer shot by Shiners Deputy Sheriff Maryland Bates from Thornton Creek returns to Whitesburg after mountain work near Jenk. The report notes Bates' condition and ongoing investigation into the incident.
Margaret Kavanaugh Oldham Chenault 90 a Madison native and Montgomery County figure died at her son Judge W O Chenault’s Mt Sterling home on Sunday June 22. Funeral services were held at the family church with Rev Darsie officiating. 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 the Federation of Labor committee he would not direct telegraph companies to re-employ strikers. He said workers left their jobs in violation of government wire control and war labor rules.
The War Department advised that in recent clashes with anti Kolchak forces in Siberia one officer and three enlisted men were killed two men wounded one officer and four enlisted men captured all from the 31st Infantry.
Announcement states Mrs Annie M Flora will resign from the Richmond Millinery Company on July 1 and relocate to Lexington to live with her mother. She plans to build a fine home there and may start a business in the Fayette capital. Friends in Richmond regret her departure but extend best wishes.
The Luxon Garage advertises the sale of popular Chandler touring cars Fosaphid and Be Aan sport model. Recent deliveries were made to C. F. Chenault and Tilden Parrish with Irvine time purchases noted.
A severe thunderstorm Wednesday noon struck the home of P. C. and Tomi Black on Second Street. Lightning tore bricks from a chimney but did not ignite the roof and damage is repairable after a brief heavy rain.
Washington June 26 The House Judiciary Committee today split its prohibition legislation into three sections with war time prohibition to be enforced separately from constitutional prohibition and industrial alcohol rules The first section will include the war time prohibition bill with fewer than one half percent alcohol and defines intoxicants while not barring possession of liquor
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals today effectively allows the New York prosecutor to proceed against alleged wartime prohibition violators. The injunction previously granted to the brewers has been dissolved.
The House judiciary committee defeats the Search Dry Act that would allow indiscriminate home searches for liquor after prohibition. A provision from the Anti Saloon League allowing searches on two credible persons is removed and replaced with a warrant by an authorized court. The minimum penalties for violations are eliminated. maximums remain at $1000 and one year.
Collector John W Hughes reports Danville distilleries prepared July inventories while the prohibition law awaits adoption. Officials warn the new ban may not take effect until adopted, allowing liquor sales to continue until a future date.
Kin Kennedy and Noonan operated a bar in Frankfort and faced charges for selling whiskey without paying taxes. They waived examining trial and posted bonds of 1000 dollars each to appear before the federal grand jury. The government cited 3200 dollars in tax due, with total alleged taxes at 3100 dollars.
John and George Craig, 21-year-old twins, were convicted of murder in a Wednesday trial. The outcome details the jury verdict and potential sentencing proceedings pending.
Paris reports efforts to sign the peace treaty at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. The Council of Three is said to be satisfied with assurances that the Germans will attend.
Mayor Smith orders synchronized bells and whistles in Louisville as news arrives that peace is signed. Governor Black coordinates with telephone companies to extend the celebration signals statewide.
Paris today reports Germany notified that the Allies may punish individuals responsible for destroying German ships and seek reparations for losses. The note calls the fleet sinking a breach of the armistice and peace conditions, promising necessary reparations after investigation.
Mathias Dykes aged 73 died at his daughter S E Eades home in Ford on Tuesday afternoon from Brights disease. A prominent Clark County farmer he is survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs S E Eades of Ford Mrs Kate Hurst of Richmond and Mrs Eliza Myers of Richmond and two sons Frank and Charlie of Clark County and Washington of Richmond. Funeral services were held at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the Old Dykes burial ground near Ford.
Gov Black leads a plan to reorganize the old Company M of the militia as Richmond moves to reestablish its crack unit under the State Guard. Major Stone Norman heads the petition with Capt Willis Kennedy suggested as commander and veterans ready to join.
For sale a pony described as thoroughly gentle and safe for the smallest child to drive or ride. Some OCR text appears garbled around names and phrases, but the main item is a pony offered for sale.
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