Press sources report rising radical agitation in post Kapp Germany
The Associated Press notes Kapp's resignation in Berlin and growing radical influence as Spartacists push for a Soviet republic. Reports claim hundreds killed or wounded in city clashes while Noske predicts a return to normal in six to eight days. Berlin and Dresden figures cited with possible sabotage and overseas dispatches on Soviet alignment.
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Associated Press
Kapp
Berlin
Kiel
Dresden
Ebert
Stuttgart
Noske
London
Germany
Russia
Republic of workers council proclaimed in Chemnitz
Basle dispatch reports Chemnitz the Saxony industrial hub, population 200000, has proclaimed a republic of workingmen's councils amid upheaval and street demonstrations.
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Basle
Chemnitz
Saxony
Republic of Workingmens’ Council
Chancellor Kapp resigns in Berlin announcement
The Berlin government states that Chancellor Kapp has decided to resign this afternoon marking a major political shift in the capital.
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Berlin
Kapp
First Portraits of President Wilson Since Western Trip
Photographers were allowed today to capture the first pictures of President Wilson since his return from the western trip last September. He was photographed departing the White House on his fifth automobile journey since his October illness was noted.
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Associated Press
Wabhttington
Wilson
White House
Fox Hounds Sent to Texas Buyers at High Prices
Mr. M i L Kanatzar shipped three fine fox hounds to Texas parties since the first of the year. He is receiving fancy prices for his dogs with recent sales at $200 each and ongoing inquiries about prices.
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M i L. Kanatzar
Texas
Kanatzar
Suit Dismissed In $50,000 Breach Of Promise Case
Helen Rose Barlow sued Phelps Renick for $50,000 damages for breach of promise. The Lexington case was dismissed without prejudice at plaintiff’s cost upon motion by attorney J.A. Edge, counsel for the plaintiff.
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Helen Rose Barlow
Phelps Renick
Lexington
J.A. Edge
Dixie Selden Studio Destroyed by Fire in Cincinnati
Fire wrecked the art studio of Miss Dixie Selden in Cincinnati, destroying rare old furniture and furnishings. She is now painting portraits for Mrs. E. T. Burnam of this city and her mother Mrs Florence Kennedy of Covington, with no works of that kind reported lost.
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Dixie Selden
Cincinnati
Spring Showing of Coats Suits and Hats Opens Soon
Our Spring display runs Tuesday and Wednesday March 16 17 featuring Epstein Garment Co. designer Mr Kocher overseeing Coats and Suits and Mrs Beecher Adams head of Millinery with Miss Juke Noland assisting showcasing season’s latest creations.
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Kocher
Epstein Garment Company
Beecher Adams
Juke Noland
Market Snapshot Cattle and Hogs Rise in Midwest Trading
Cincinnati markets show cattle active with hogs up 25 cents. Chicago quotes hogs 15 cents higher. Louisville March 17 reports cattle 150 active and unchanged, hogs 1,000 up 25 cents, top price $15.75, and sheep steady.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Mar
Kentucky Legislature Nears Adjournment Amid Sober Push
In Frankfort on March 17 the legislature raced to pass locally significant measures before adjournment. Governor Morrow intends to sign a bill allowing execution by hanging for rape convicts in the crime’s county, while other bills shaped judiciary reform, taxation on farm products, and election procedures amid partisan clashes and closed-door sessions.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Morrow
Senate Clears Decks for Treaty Vote and Passes Bills
The Senate moved to final action on the peace treaty by tabling an Irish question debate and passed multiple measures. Bills approved include criminal case continuances, gas and oil lease terms, record contracts for clerks, a property tax for Louisville University, street oiling, life and accident insurance, standard weights for foods, nurse licensing, property reassessment method, and jailer pay raises. A prisoner assault bill, supported by Governor Morrow, passed 20 to 15, while a tuberculosis sanitarium appropriation and storage warehouse reporting were also approved. The swing vote followed shifts in party lines as other bills advanced or were defeated, consolidating county jailer and sheriff offices and broadening railroad commission jurisdiction.
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Frankfort
House of Representatives
Bosworth
House
Miller
Railroad Commission
Richardson
Morrow
Senate
Kentucky
Simmons
Perry
Burton
Davis
Court of Appeals
Administration
Nunn
Moss
Brock
Clark
Bryson
Neil
Williamson
Neel
Lazarus
Commonwealth
Pryse
Holliday
Council of Louisville
University of Louisville
Roth
Thompson
Goodringer
Barnes
State Nurses’ Examining Board
Travis
State Tax Commission
Capitol
R. L. Stewart
Wash
Geveden
Jefferson County
Hamilton
McLellen
Hazelwood
Marshall
Whittaker
Harlan
Har
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Eyes Richmond Streets Bid
Rodman Wiley and W J Cunningham of the Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company visited Richmond to inspect street paving and plan bids. They report Kentucky rock asphalt is durable and widely used, mined near Bowling Green, Edmonson County, with Kentucky owners.
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Rodman Wiley
W. J. Cunningham
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
Richmond
Councilmank and Citizens’ Committee
Wiley
Kentucky
Cunningham
Madison County
Kentucky Rock
Edmonson County
Bowling Green
Daily Register
No Reduction in Income Tax Yet
Secretary Houston told the House Ways and Means Committee there will be no income or excess profits tax reductions for the next two calendar years. He urged simplification of these taxes in a letter dated March 17.
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Washington
Houston
House Ways and Means Committee
Governor Morrow Signs Smith Moss Highway Bill and Rail Plan
Governor Edwin P. Morrow signed the Smith Moss bill creating a state highway system funded by state and federal monies and supervised by a state highway engineer. The signing occurred with lawmakers and officials including S G Smith, White Moss, Joe Boggs, and others. He also signed Mason’s rail bill requiring passenger trains once daily on railways of at least 50 miles.
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Edwin P. Morrow
Smith-Moss
S. G. Smith
White Moss
Joe Boggs
H. H. Sims
Jacob Metzger
T. B. Watts
George Baker
R. L. McFarren
I.S. Mason
J L. Trumbo
James A. Scott
State Tax Commission
Representative Smith
House
Mason
Local Man Tracks Followed After Nearby Robbery Confession
In Boyle County Tom Gray, a Black man, was followed to his home by his tracks after the home of William Perkins was robbed. Officers report Gray confessed to the incident.
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Boyle County
Tom Gray
William Perkins
Bryan Urges Treaty Passage in Late Senate Talks
Washington March 17 William Jennings Bryan arrived en route from Florida to New York and joined Democratic negotiations urging ratification of the peace treaty. He urged Democrats to vote with the majority and warned that opposing the treaty would be democratic suicide and betray the Senate's policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jennings Bryan
Florind
New York
Bryan
Senate
Keith to Lecture for Redpath
Prof. Chas A Keith head of History and Social Science at Eastern Kentucky State Normal School Richmond has been tendered a Redpath Chau tauqua contract for the summer and will accept. He is Oxford graduate and a popular instructor in the state whose commencement addresses and institute work drew Chautauqua interest. He will resume his Normal position after the contract ends.
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Chas. A.keith
Department of History and Social Science
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
Richmond
Redpath Chautauqua
Keith
Oxford
England
Chautauqua
Kentucky Council of Defense
Normal
Bethurum Withdraws From Senate Race Joins Ernst Support
Somerset Kentucky March 16 Judge B J Bethurum retires from the Republican senatorial contest and says he will back Richard P Ernst of Covington for the nomination.
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Somerset
B. J.bethurum
Richard P. Ernst
Covington
Infant death after tooth extraction and other notes
At Winchester a five week old infant died from inflammation after tooth extraction. A month old baby in Perry County weighed about 19 pounds at birth and was found to have a dislocated shoulder on X ray in Hazard. J C Thomas a Cincinnati sales manager reported missing while claiming plans to go to Pineville and asked mail to be held at Corbin post office on Feb 12.
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Winchester
C. C. Haddox, Jr
Central Hotel
Logan Johnson
Perry County
Hazard
J. C Thomas
Cincinnati
Pineville
Corbin
Natcoocoa Butter at Neff's Fish and Oyster
Natcoocoa Butter is advertised at Neff's Fish and Oyster located at 431 First Street with phone 646.
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Natcocoa
Neff’s Fish and Oyster Ae
First Street
Weather for Kentucky Partial clearing tonight then west clouding
Partly cloudy this evening with increased cloudiness in the west. East portion looks for fair skies through Thursday with cooler temperatures and light winds, while western areas may see more overcast conditions later.
Normal students visit Frankfort
A delegation of 100 Eastern Normal students led by President T. J. Coates met State officials and the General Assembly in Frankfort Monday. Governor Morrow and State Superintendent Colvin spoke, noting new laws to reorganize rural schools depend on local support for effective implementation.
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Eastern Normal
T. J. Coates
General Assembly
Frankfort
Morrow
Colvin
Department of Education
Consumers Service Station plans move ahead in Newcastle
Jas T Skinner district manager defends Consumers Service Station Inc as it presses forward with a modern service station in Newcastle amid publicity. He calls an article in National Petroleum News propaganda by big oil and cites bank telegrams showing the Le Claire project raised less than claimed while the company invested heavily.
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Newcastle
Ind
Courier
Consumers Service Station, Inc
Jas. T. Skinner
National Petroleum News
Foray
Skinner
Consumers’ Service Station, Inc
le Claire
le Claire Savings Bank
Democrats to Attend Banquet in Louisville Gathering
About six Madison Democrats travel by early morning train to Louisville for the Democratic love feast at the Seelbach. Homer S. Cummings will deliver the principal address with Judge Alex P. Humphrey and Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart also speaking. Col. P. H. Callahan of Louisville acts as toastmaster as party leaders tout a larger than expected turnout and possible double dining arrangement.
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Madison
Kentucky
Alex P. Humphrey
Cora Wilson Stewart
P. H. Callahan
Louisville
Col. Callahan
Democratic Party
Louisville & Nashville to Double-Track Ravenna Route
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will begin double-tracking its line from Ravenna to the mouth of Colly Creek two miles above Whitesburg in Letcher county. The project aims to ease car shortages and support coal and timber field development with a large capital outlay, starting this spring.
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Elkhorn
Hazard
Letcher County
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Ravenna
Colly Creek
Whitesburg
Government Faces Tax Revenue Gap After Court Ruling
Treasury experts estimate the total government loss from the Supreme Court decision that stock dividends are not taxable will be about $25.9 million, with most analysts predicting a near 26 million shortfall.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Treasury
Why the Proof Reader Lost His Job
A Chicago Tribune item notes a humorized ad headline about a widow seeking a private room in a high class home. The gag highlights newspaper proofreading pitfalls and newsroom slang.
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Chicago Tribune
Court reverses verdict against railroad over trespass injury
The Court of Appeals ruled the Lee Circuit Court must set aside a $5,000 verdict awarded to C. B. Horton for injuries while trespassing on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company track at Athol. Horton was struck by a locomotive and cannot recover as a trespasser.
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Court of Appeals
Lee Circuit Court
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
C. B. Horton
Athol
Freight train delay blamed for White Swan laundry fire
A long freight train delayed the Ashland fire department contributing to the total destruction of the White Swan laundry with an estimated loss of 30000 dollars.
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Ashland Fire Department
White Swan
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