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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1919

Page

5

May Die of Hurts in Auto Accident

Ed Fife, a well known Richmond man, is near death at a local hospital after the auto truck he rode in from Lexington Saturday night went over a five mile embankment. Four others survived though injured as the truck crashed through a fence and caught fire. whiskey in the vehicle burned as bystanders extinguished flames. John Estill drove the truck owned by M. Wides of Richmond.

Ed Fife Richmond Lexington Fife L. R. Blanton Blanton

McDougle attends Frankfort meeting on school books

Dr. E C McDougle of Eastern Normal travels to Frankfort for a School Book Commission session where sealed proposals for textbooks were filed with State Superintendent Gilbert. Rumors suggest Grinstead Speller and Heizer Physiology may be reconsidered despite prior criticism.

E. C. McDougle Eastern Normal Frankfort Schoolbook Commission Gilbert Grinstead

Market Summary with Cattle Hog Prices

Cincinnati markets show cattle steady hogs up a quarter lambs steady Jersey stronger with $19 prospects lower. Louisville report dated June 30 notes cattle 1 300 head down 25 to 50 cents tops $13 hogs 2 700 down a quarter tops $21 sheep 2 500 active unchanged.

Cincinnati Jersey Louisville

Charles R Lail Dies From Ladder Fall Injuries At Cynthiana

Charles R Lail died at Cynthiana hospital from injuries after a ladder fall. His back broke and paralysis followed as the spinal cord neared complete severing. The item notes accompanying family visits and a bracelet watch lost at Boonesboro Bathing Beach with finder reward.

Chas. R. Lail Cynthiana Hospital Boonesboro Bathing Beach Daily Register Office

Important Notice To Taxpayers 1919 City Taxes Due

Taxpayers must pay 1919 city taxes now in the hands of the City Collector. If unpaid by November 1, penalties apply under ordinance with 6 percent interest per year. Office located at Ci and Irvine street under Jesse, City Collector.

Jesse

Weather forecast: fair tonight and Tuesday

The forecast calls for fair weather tonight with warmer temperatures in the east. Tuesday is expected to remain fair.

Riot in Brest Leaves Several Dead and Dozens Wounded

In Brest on June 30 a riot left two civilians dead and more than 100 people wounded as French and American forces clashed after an intoxicated naval officer trampled a flag. Two American soldiers were initially reported near death.

Associated Press Brest

Red Cross Supplies Stolen by Camp Zachary Officer

Louisville June 30 Dr C M Sturgell a former medical lieutenant at Camp Zachary Taylor was arrested at his Ashland home charged with diverting several thousand dollars worth of Red Cross supplies to his own use. A raid uncovered drugs and surgical instruments after a tip from a woman with alleged differences with Sturgell.

Louisville C. M. Sturgell Zachary Taylor Ashland Red Cross Sturgell

Cossacks Report Gains on Don Front

Cossack forces along the Don bend have captured 4,000 Bolsheviks and ten guns. A second Cossack army advancing northward seized 1,500 prisoners and three armored trains.

Katerin Orchard Don River

Reds Evacuate Petrograd Reported by Trotsky Order

Bolsheviks hastily evacuating Petrograd as Trotsky orders Kronstadt Fortress and key bridges and railway stations in the city before the final troop withdrawal. Helsingfors dispatch notes the urgent movement amid the crisis.

Helsingfors Petrodgrad Trotsky Kronstadt Petrograd

Still Work to Do After Peace Treaty Signing

Paris on June 30 saw lighter mood in peace conference circles after Germany accepted the peace terms and the treaty was signed. Yet work remains as treaties with Austria Hungary and Bulgaria await completion and Turkey's future status must be adjusted.

Paris Germany

Serbs and Italians Clash Near Dizari

Serbian and Italian troops clashed near Dizari, Paris reports from the Associated Press. Unofficial accounts describe the exchange between forces and indicate rising tensions in the area.

Associated Press Paris A Dizari

American Soldiers Killed in Siberia Engagement

Major General Graves reports an engagement near Romanovka on June 25 in Siberia. Eighteen American soldiers were killed, one officer and seven men seriously wounded plus 17 slightly wounded after a Bolshevik attack on railroad guards.

Washington Roman‘ovka Graves Siberia War Department

Earthquake in Italy in Florence district devastates Viccio

A Florence dispatch reports about 120 people killed in and near Viccio the epicenter of a Sunday earthquake. Dozens of villages were wrecked as a severe tremor struck central Italy near Rome.

Rome Viccio Florence

Card Of Thanks to friends for support during illness and death

We extend sincere appreciation to the many kind friends for their evidence of friendship and love shown to our beloved wife and mother during illness and at the time of her death. Their sympathy and support are gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Educational bodies to fully reorganize

Milwaukee opens a conference predicting a complete reorganization of the National Education Association within a year and affiliation with all educational bodies to reach 500000 members. Dr Strayer urges action to shape educational policy, health public welfare, and democratic schooling while delegates discuss future needs and a new democracy in education. English, Canada, and territories attend as the convention analyzes physical training and a broad public education agenda.

Milwaukee Wis National Education Association George D. Strayer America Strayer

Letter from Col. R. C. Oldham on campaign payments

A 1919 letter from Col. R. C. Oldham to the Richmond Daily Register accuses the Kentucky Irish American of taking money for favorable mentions. He explains how ads were bought by that paper to influence endorsements and notes only one of two thousand pledged supporters withdrew his written pledge, a doctor from his hometown.

Richmond Daily Register Richmond Kentucky Pape Silentke

Household Goods at Public Sale on East Main Street

A public auction will be held Thursday July 3 at 10 a m to sell a lot of household and kitchen furniture at the home of the late By roy Jet on East Main street 1803 Reed Juett.

Byroy Jet East Main Street Reed ‘Juett

Hail Insurance Ad From L P Evans For Tobacco Crops

Hail may ruin your tobacco crop and cause you loss. Get a hail insurance position on your crop from L P Evans the Insurance Man of Rumond at once. 1791m

L. P. Evans Umond

Swope Makes Plea on State Issues in Campaign Stops

Hon King Swope the Danville Republican candidate for Congress spoke at Rich mond and Berea focusing on state questions. He attacked the Democratic governor on textbooks and condemned national Democratic measures as wasteful. He defended soldiers’ World War I rights and drew a large audience.

Harvey Helm King Swope Danville Richmond Berea C. C. Wallace Swope

Oklahoma City bound for dental board exam Dr H G Sandlin

May locate in Oklahoma Dr H G Sandlin received a telegram from his son Jude stating he was en route to Oklahoma City to take the State Dental Board examination and probably locate there. He has practiced in Flemingsburg for months and longs to seek fortune in the west, a surprise to Richmond friends who wish him prosperity in the Golden West.

H. G. Sandlin Jude Oklahoma City Okla State Dental Board Dr. Sandlin Flemingsburg West Richmond Golden West

Swinebroad Plans Multiple Farm Auctions in Kentucky

Advertising manager W E Moss of G B Swinebroad visits Richmond to review several farms in Garrard and surrounding counties slated for sale. Upcoming auctions include 160 acres near Camp Dick Robinson on July 15, 230 acres near Lancaster on July 16, and 200 acres near Somerset on July 21, with subdivided tracts offered. A July 23 sale features the Aberdeen Angus herd for R H Crow near Shelby City plus additional personal property.

W. E. Moss G. B. Swinebroad Garrard County Richmond Swinebroad Camp Dick Robinson Bryantsville Lancaster Hubble Pulaski County Somerset Abredeen R. H. Crow Shelby City

Curtis Bennett Accepts Road Maintenance Post in Cleveland

Curtis Bennett leaves Monday for Cleveland Ohio where he will serve as superintendent of the Maintenance of Roads. The position offers a handsome salary and Bennett is congratulated by many friends after being chosen over several applicants.

Curt Bennett Young Curtis Bennett Cleveland Ohio

Son Arrives Safely From Overseas for Waco Family

Mr W M Hisle of Waco reports his son has arrived safely from overseas He is at Heavis at Camp Mills Indiana and plans to be mustered in.

W. M. Hisle Waco Ster Mills

Long dry spell begins Tuesday in Lexington region

City folk rush to stock up before midnight as Kentucky liquor restrictions take effect. Vehicles pour in from Estill and surrounding counties with heavy purchases across Lexington, dealers report record sales and crowded banks as July 1 approaches. An airplane visitor and local vendors amplify the pre ban frenzy.

Wartime Prohibition to be Strictly Enforced Nationwide

The Department of Justice will strictly enforce wartime prohibition at midnight with existing machinery. Federal agents will promptly deal with open violations in New York and other cities as celebrations unfold in several important cities.

Associated Press Washington Department of Justice New York

Louisville To Celebrate Louisville

June 30 marks a wet test night as war time prohibition takes effect Saloon keepers prepared for a harvest that is expected to last until midnight in Louisville tonight

Louisville Louisvile

Saloons Near Closing As 90 Percent Face Shutdown

New Orleans on June 30 reports predicted that 90 percent of the city's 960 saloons will close with the rest trying to sell only beer of low alcoholic content. Crowds flocked to liquor stores today but found no bargains.

New Orlean

Saloons to Remain Open for Federal Wartime Prohibition Test

In St Louis on June 30 the Liquor Dealers Association said it would keep a number of saloons open for a federal test of wartime prohibition. Plans are set for celebrations at cafes and hotels tonight.

St. Louis The Liquor Dealers Association

It Pays to Advertise at Redpath Chautauqua

Richmond hosts a Redpath Chautauqua opening July 7 with a tent on Normal campus. Tickets go on sale Monday under Elmer Deatherage. A company of eight will present It Pays to Advertise on the sixth night, a sparkling American comedy about advertising and soap.

John S. Tome Richmond’s_ chautauqua Elmer Deatherage Soap Trust

White Capers in Bath County Burn Home After Arrest

Tom Jackson of Little State in Bath county fought with a neighbor during which two pistols fell from his pockets. He was arrested for carrying concealed deadly weapons and jailed awaiting trial. A mob later burned his house and part of the furniture after ordering his family to leave. Jackson was acquitted. His wife knows some of the men involved.

Tom Jackson Little State Bath County Jackson

Revival at Second Christian Church Adds Sixteen Members

The revival on Big Hill avenue ended last week with 16 additions to the Second Christian church. Rev. J. H. Stambaugh of Charleston W V conducted the meetings and proved a strong preacher. Pastor D H Matherly and the congregation praise the results and anticipate lasting impact.

Second Christian Church Big Hill Avenue J. H. Stambaugh Charleston W. Va D. H .Matherly

16 year old hunter Kills Himself on Harrison County Farm

Leo King, 16, son of Mrs Addie King, died after his rifle discharged into his left breast while climbing a fence on Joe Lake’s farm in Harrison County. A funeral service will be held at his mother's home Saturday afternoon.

Leo King Addie King Joe Lake Harrison County

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Italy Aise Col. R. C. Oldham Firat Congress Oklahoma Swinebroad Booking Sales Estill County Cincinnati Enquirer John Barleycorn Lexingon John Johnson Frank Hudson Louis Kay Minihan and King Coley Lancaster’s Uncle Sam Tigrets
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