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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
Berlin reports indicate the government plans to proclaim Von Hindenburg as Imperial President. The Associated Press notes the move as a major constitutional shift during a period of political upheaval.
Paris reports via Associated Press that the Ebert government has set its seat in Dresden, while a Reuters dispatch notes a proclamation declaring the German government ceased to exist. Revolting troops entered Berlin but no violence is reported.
A proclamation at 10 o clock announces the Ebert government toppled as troops seize Berlin suburbs and Wilhelmstrasse. General Provincial Director Kapp proclaimed imperial chancellor and Prussia premier. National Assembly dissolved and new elections promised after internal order is restored. President Ebert and wife fled the city amid maneuvers by Baltic-ward troops.
Washington reports officials refused to comment on Berlin. Some high ranking officers see the uprising as a palace revolution not likely to spread. German reports cite growing unrest from slow reconstruction and delayed world peace, with large demonstrations anticipated.
Berlin dispatches report that the empire’s government ceased to exist and General Director Von Kapp becomes Chancellor with General Mon Luettwitz named commander in chief. The proclamation dissolves the General Assembly and a new government is to be formed, while Socialists call a general strike. Troops occupy Wilhelmstrasse after occupation by troops returning from the Baltic.
Weather forecast for Kentucky predicts a fair night with rising temps and Sunday turning fair and warmer. No precipitation expected as high pressure builds over the region. Nearest cities follow the statewide trend with light winds and mild evening conditions.
Tom Hill, a young Irvine man, is jailed on moonshine possession after being intercepted in a car with two gallons. Two accomplices escaped. investigators plan to arrest the others. Officers also stored the liquor in an Irvine bank vault amid threats, and a legal seizure of the automobile is planned as allowed by prohibition law.
Deputy Collector Hugh Samuels and eight Covington men face federal charges from a Latonia Distillery No. 2 theft. L. F E Bullock and Logan Goodson are charged with conspiracy and theft of distilled spirits. Seven indicted men were arrested earlier by Samuels and agents. all are well known in Covington.
Troops entered Berlin this morning signaling a new revolutionary wave in Germany. Names tied to the Fa therland Party suggest a reactionary monarchist push, with Von Kapp a former leader and Von Luettwitz noted as a prior Belgian governor and Verdun commander.
Geese ducks and guineas wanted at Neff's Fish and Oyster House on First Street. Highest market price paid for them.
Mrs. Bernie Tapp, wife of Charles P. Tapp, grocer, was badly hurt when an automobile driven by Frank Simpson and Willie Prewitt struck her at First and Irvine. They were arrested on assault and battery charges, waived examin... held to the grand jury under $200 bond. The men, from Kirksville, say they sounded a horn but she did not heed it.
A fatal blaze swept the Manning Theatre in Middlesboro on March 13 causing $75,000 in fire losses. Mrs. Mary Hurst was struck by an unidentified car in the street while watching the flames. The theatre housed Dr Inman's studio Singer Sewing Machine Co Home Telephone Co and Lovett millinery. R L Brown owned the building. An adjoining hospital sustained $5,000 damage with all patients removed safely.
Dorothy Dalton headlines L Apache from Paramount Artcraft produced by Thomas H Ince. A French dancer known as the Carmen of the Apaches she masquerades as an American heiress to escape. Robert Elliott is her reader and Joseph De Grasse directed.
Willis Hisle, aged Madison resident, died suddenly at his Big Hill Pike home early Saturday. Born May 20, 1835, he married Mattie Covington in 1869 and leaves three children, a sister, and two brothers. Funeral plans not set. he was long a Methodist church member.
Dr. R L Clark mourns the death of his mother Mrs C L Clark in Cincinnati at age 76. Grief over her companion's recent death is believed to have hastened her passing. Remains were buried beside him in Cincinnati Cemetery on Friday.
Washington report notes Senator Lodge today introduced an amendment to substitute the Article 10 reservation, following a suggestion from Senator Bora, in an effort to reunite republican Senate forces.
Rev Edward Lawson filled his regular appointment at Gilead church Sunday. The Women’s Missionary Union met Saturday with Miss Etta Turner leading. Mr Leslie Curtis bought a dandy jersey milch cow for 100 dollars from Charlie Hurt. Mrs Maude Sowers visiting her brother at Buckeye. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Brutus Whitaker was buried at the local cemetery.
Miss Alice Mellinger led Madison High School girls basketball to a decisive win over Versailles at the Normal gymnasium Friday evening. After a 4 to 1 halftime deficit she moved from guard to forward and dominated the second half, scoring six of Madison’s ten points while teammates Thelma Taylor Iva Jean Todd Sara Shearard and Mabel Shearard supported with strong play for a popular victory.
A suit was filed in the Madison Quarterly Court by Rice & Arnold against Adams Express Company for 94.50 damages for the loss of 18 pairs of shoes. The petition, filed by C. C. Wallace, states the shoes were shipped by express by Zeigler Co. of Philadelphia and have not been delivered after repeated demands.
A Grant County windstorm injured six pupils in a three room school house collapse. Names include Grace Somash and Thomas McCormick among the seriously hurt. Buildings including a large Atkins property and three Morris barns were wrecked. County damage estimated at $100,000. Augusta saw roof coping stripped from Planters Tobacco Warehouse.
At Versailles Walter Redd a colored farm laborer rescued J. D Carpenter when a gasoline lantern exploded while Carpenter sat in a motor truck. The fire reached the gasoline tank and Carpenter was overcome by fumes. Redd’s coat was burned off.
Mr. Burdette Daily has purchased a new Ford car. The event occurred Thursday afternoon near Gilead cemetery, drawing local interest and noting the vehicle's arrival.
Cincinnati and Chicago crowds hold steady while cattle stay active and hogs rise 25 cents to a top of 15.50. Louisville on March 13 reports 250 cattle steady to active, hogs 600 up, sheep 50 steady.
Frankfort Kentucky March 13 The Williamson bill to exempt unmanufactured tobacco from local taxation and impose a state tax of 60 cents instead of 40 faces four stormy House votes after Governor Morrow pushed for quick passage. The measure would save farmers in Owensboro Lexington Henderson Bowling Green and other cities from local taxes while shifting the burden to state revenue.
Weather predictions for the week in the Ohio Valley show some rain Tuesday and Wednesday with generally fair skies and near normal temperatures for the rest of the period.
Community drive itemizes canned goods fresh fish oysters and vegetables available at Neff’s on First Street. Phone 431 62 tf.
An advertisement for Rookwood Coffee from D. B. McKinney & Co invites readers to try the coffee with a promise of a second helping. It references the product and the seller and includes the address 596 for contact or purchase.
A car load of Northern White Seed Corn and oats for sale including ear corn. Contact R. K. Moberly of Moberly Kentucky or Ginter Bros. of College Hill Kentucky for details.
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