Plans Amid Coal Conference Rumors Surface From White House
White House officials indicated the government will soon announce steps to convene union leaders and operators to discuss wage differences. President Harding favors private negotiations, with government attendees only if invited. Indictments under anti trust law may bar some operators unless the government shares responsibility in the meeting. Administration seeks persuasion and conciliation before any direct intervention, reserving stronger action if public safety is threatened.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Burnam Enjoys Visit in Paris
A. R. Irnain Jr. writes from Paris praising the Atlantic voyage and the city as beautiful and artistic. He notes meeting Americans living there and plans to visit battlefields of the recent war and ruins like the Cathedral of Reims.
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Burnam
Paris
A. R. Irnain, Jr
Europe
France
Atlantic
Cathedral of
Riecims
Waco Defeats Blue Lick In Sunday Ball Game
A. V. Dedman led the Waco team to a 8 to 6 victory over Blue Lick Sunday afternoon. The Waco boys are set to play Richmond at home on Sunday afternoon July 26 at 2 30.
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A. V. Dedman
Waco
Waco Boys
Blue Lick
Richmond
Heffner-Vinson Stock Co Opens Under Water Street Tent
The Heffner-Vinson Stock Co gave its opening performance Monday evening under its tent on Water Street to a good crowd. The play was Home and Honor. A Tuesday night The Divorce Question, a four act play with vaudeville and comedy, will be given. A change of program every night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heffner-Vinson Stock Co
Water Street
Exclusive Fall Coats and Suits Show at Oldham’s
Mr Chas A Cohn representing Landesman Herscheimer Co will be at W D Oldham Co Thursday June 29 all day to take fall coat and suit orders The event offers an exclusive up to date line for customers seeking unique garments and savings through direct selection.
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Chas. A. Cohn
Landesman, Herscheimer & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
W. D. Oldham & Co
Messrs. Oldham & Co
W. D
Congress Acts On Trading Bill And Postal Rates
Washington June 27 The House approved the Capper-Tindher bill to supplement future trading act to meet a Supreme Court decision. The House post office committee voted to postpone the Kelly bill reducing second class postal rates until the December session.
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Associate Press
Washington
House Today
Supreme Court
House Post Office Committee
Magoffin School Head Accused Over Cheating Exam
Magoffin county superintendent Adams was ordered by State Superintendent George Colvin to appear within 10 days and show cause why his teachers' certificate should not be revoked for permitting cheating at a teachers' examination. Colvin said he would present evidence to the Magoffin county grand jury seeking indictment for failing to enforce the law and for expelling alleged cheaters from the exam room.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Adams
Magoffin County
George Colvin
Colwin
Grand Jury
Newby S S Picnics at Estill Springs
The Newby Sunday School party visited Estill Springs for a picnic day hosted by Mr. Colman Benton who allowed lunch and access to the sulphur water ahead of the opening. They were joined by several local families and noted guests including Mr. and Mrs. QO. D. Gray and Mrs. A. R. Flora among others.
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Newby
Estill Springs
Altho
Colman Benton
A. Flora
Maware
QO. D. Gray
Arthur Stott
W. J. Wai
Mexican bandits hold 40 Americans for ransom near Tampico
American employees of the Cortezero Company near Tampico and property valued at 250000 dollars are held by a Mexican rebel general until a ransom of 15000 dollars is paid. The U S State Department says the American consulate at Tampico sent word and urged Mexican authorities to act promptly.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cortezero Company
Tampico
Ate Tampico
State Department
Mexico City
Bargains on Oxford Shoes and Straps at Elder’s Counter
Real bargains in ladies and mens oxford shoes and straps advertised on special counter by E. V. Elder.
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E. V. Elder
Shoe bargains on special counter
Shoe bargains featured on a special counter as announced by E. V. Elder.
State's Attorney Quits Clayhole Case in Kentucky Court
In Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 27 the Clayhole election murder case saw an overruled motion for continuance. Commonwealth Attorney Coldiron asked to be excused from further participation citing the strenuous effort in the previous Clayhole trial.
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Associated Press
Catlettsburg
Commonwealth
Coldiron
Farm Bureau Takes Root on Poosey Ridge
On Poosey Ridge farmers join the county Farm Bureau movement. Edenton and Cottonburg meetings set an organizing plan and appoint district solicitors John C. Warren Wm D Smith J L Sanders Tilden Parriss and Nathan Coy to recruit members. 33 leading farmers serve as voluntary solicitors as Geoffrey Morgan and E P Taylor report Poosey Ridge crops look strong despite yesterday’s storm.
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Poosey Ridge
Arm Bureau
Edenton
Cottonburg
John C. Warren
Wm. D. Smith
J. L. Sanders
Tilden Parriss
Nathan Coy
Glazer Names Local Men to Run Richmond Store
Louis Glazer, a Louisville Mississippi merchant who owns a large department store there and has expanded in Richmond, places R Kaufman and M L Mahan in charge of the Richmond store. He plans another store in the state and will manage buying for his chain.
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Glazer
Louis Glazer
First Street
A. Dobrowsky
Louisville
Mississippi
Richmond
R. Kaufman
M. L. Mahan
J. B. Stouffer
Willis Moores Family Visit Near Berea
Mr and Mrs Willis Moores and their children spent the weekend with relatives near Berea.
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Willis Moores
Berea
Wisconsin Democrats Split Over Prohibition At State Convention
Milwaukee June 27 L eaders of the Wisconsin Democratic party entered the state convention with two sets of candidates, wet and dry, as the prohibition issue divides the party. A resolution proposes sending the 18th amendment to a constitutional convention for public decision. The drys oppose the proposal despite its potential compromise.
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Associated Tress
Milwaukee
Democratic Party
Wisconsin
British warn Irish Provisional Government over order
London dispatch reports the British government warned the Irish Provisional Government that failure to restore order could compel Britain to act. The message was sent last Saturday and cited the need for effective authority in Ireland.
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London
Eng
Evening News Today
Hospital Company to Muster Recruits Friday Evening
Dr. F. Hume reports more than 50 men recruited for the Hospital Company and says Adjutant Colonel or staff, likely Lieut. Col. Charles Morrow, will arrive Friday to muster in. All examinees meet at Dr. Hume's office by 7 30 Friday and will be mustered at eight. Seven or eight more recruits may be accepted, with twelve among the current enlistments from Berea.
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F. Hume
Charles Morrow
Berea
Moonshine Seized En Route to Church in Lexington
Sheriff Powell Bosworth confiscated two 3 gallon kegs and several jugs of moonshine whisky on Ashland avenue as he investigated a wrecked car on Sunday morning. Two men fled the scene.
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Lexington
Powell Bosworth
Ashland Avenue
Bosworth
Longworth's Mother Dies in Cincinnati at 77
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth aged 77 and mother of Congressman Longworth and Madame de Chambrun of Paris died in Cincinnati today after several weeks of pneumonia illness.
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Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Armtess de Chambrun
Paris
France
Misses Bell Ward and Mrs Bobbitt Visit Cincinnati
Misses Anna Bell and Fern Ward and Mrs Edward Bobbitt, of Cincinnati, have returned from a visit to Cincinnati.
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Anna Bell
Fern Ward
Edward Bobbitt
Cincinnati
Children Placed With Grandfather After Court Finds Unfit Home
In a Commonwealth case against Mary Boswell and brothers, Judge Goodloe ruled the Boswell home unfit due to neglect and deprivation. The children, J. P. Chenault’s wards, were awarded to grandfather T. E. Elkins with Boswell ordered to pay $100 monthly support.
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The
Commonwealth
J. P. Chenault
Mary Boswell
Brothers
J. D. Goodloe
Jack Boswell
Rowland
California
Florida
R. M. Rowland
Mr. Boswell
Messrs. J. A. Higgins
C. T.’. Chenault
Luther Burrus
FE. W. Elder
Tom Taylor
R. H. Embree
T. E. Elkir
River swimmer drowns in Kentucky river near locks
Ravenna Ky June 27 Milton Mara Jr 19 drowned while bathing in the Kentucky river near the locks He swam across the river and cramp struck as he returned Efforts to aid him failed He is survived by his parents Albert Mara Pryse Station and six siblings including three sisters and three brothers
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Ravenna
Milton Mara, Jr
Kentucky
Locks
Mara
Albert Mara
Pryse Station
Notice of Master Mason degrees at Richmond Lodge No. 25
Two Master Mason degrees to be conferred by Richmond Lodge No. 25 F. and A. M. on Tuesday June 27 at 7:30 PM in Richmond. Master present, opposed by Fess Whitaker of Blackey, known as the jailed jailer of Letcher County, and former Con A. N. Hopkins of Yee- (text cut)
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Richmond Lodge No. 25 F. & A. M
Richmond
Fess Whitaker
Blackey
Letcher County
Conane N. T. Hopkins
Yea
Weather forecast for local area shows thunderstorms this afternoon
The weather section notes local thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy skies and no temperature change expected.
Tuesday Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati prices note cattle slow and hogs 10c higher with lambs steady and Jersey 50c lower. Louisville listings show cattle 250 head slow and unchanged hogs 5c higher tops at 10.80, sheep 4 600 higher, lambs 13.25.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Ry K Moberly's Store Burns to Ground
Moberly's general merchandise store at Moberly six miles west of Richmond burnedMonday night around eight. Owner lit a lantern near a coal oil tank, igniting flames. he escaped with nothing. Loss about 16000 with 6000 insured. stock 5000 and building 1000. The L and N railroad station and several outbuildings were destroyed.
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R. K. Moberly
Moberly
Richmond
Insurance Agency Policy Safeguards County and City Property
The aj Burnam Insurance Agency policy is highlighted as a means to keep county and city property secure. The note emphasizes coverage and protective measures for municipal and county assets.
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Aj Burnam Insurance Agency
Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale at Local Venues
Tickets for the Chautauqua under the Legion boys auspices go on sale next month at Perry's, Dring Store, Stockton and Son, and the Southern National Bank. Spears Turley at the State Bank & Trust Co will distribute pledged tickets. A splendid program is promised and strong attendance is expected.
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Legion Boys
Perry’s Dring
Stockton and Son
Southern National Bank
Spears Turley
State Bank & Trust Co
Sale of East End pool room in Richmond hotel building
W. S. Hamilton announced the sale of his poolroom in the Richmond hotel building to Farris Marcum with possession given immediately. The deal is understood to be for $600. Hamilton now operates a poolroom in Frankfort. His son Wright Hamilton, who managed the Richmond place, may remain in the area.
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W. S. Hamilton
Richmond Hotel
Farris Marcum
Hamilton
Fankfort
Wright Hamilton
Richardson in Race for Congress in 8th District
Col W Vernon Richardson of Danville files for Democratic nomination in the 8th district primary mock. D H Kincaid of Danville files for Republican nomination opposed to Ed Hubbard. Richardson opposes Ralph Gilbert, Shelby County incumbent.
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Frankfort
Congress
Col. W. Vernon Richardson
Danville
D. H. Kincaid
Kincaid
Ed Hubbard
Garrard County
Lincoln County
M.S. Baughman
Richardson
Ralph Gilbert
Shelby County
Col. Richardson
Democrats and Republicans file for Kentucky congressional primaries
Republican and Democratic hopefuls in Kentucky filed for congressional primaries. Incumbents seek renomination across districts seven through ten, with several races featuring opposition. A Danville duo added to the field, while Republicans failed to file for some districts leaving open November contests.
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Frankfort
D. H. Kincaid
W. Vernon Richardson
Danville
Congress
Fred A. Vaughan
C. F. Ogden
Louisville
Ben L. Bruner
Anchorage
Maurice H. Thatcher
Alben W. Barkley
Paducah
David H. Kincheloe
Madisonville
R. Thomas
Central City
A. B.rouse
Covington
Ben Johnson
Bardstown
Kendrick R. Lewis
Valley Station
Clarence J. Sipple
J. C. Cantrill
R. E. Lee Murphy
Lexington
W. J. Fields
W. T. Cole
Greenup
H. C. Duffy
Cynthiana
R. G. Buckner
Prater
F. Tom Hatcher
Pineville
K.L. Varney
Canada
Rouse
Murphy-Cantrill
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Magoffin School
Newby S. S
Medales
Serne Harvey
Marcellus Thompson
Newark
N. J
Col. Thompson
Col
George Harvey
Great Britain
John P. Thompson
Farm Bureau
Ait Ravenna
Walter Hagen
Danvile
Gilbert
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