Richmond Market Sets New Records in Tobacco Sales
Richmond supervisors report 8.52 million pounds sold on the local breaks in the season just closed, bringing 3 939 867 22 dollars and an average of 46 22 per cwt. Home Loose Leaf and Madison Tobacco Warehouses led with strong totals. Changes in Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company ownership are noted as prospects for the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Norman
Richmond
Madison
Kentucky
Norman
Home
S. W. Norman
Lancaster
Madison Tobacco Warehouse Company
Messrs
Garnett Million
Vernon Leer
Jonah
Will
Warfield Sennett
Madison House
Messrs. Leer
Million
Kentucky Racing Dates Schedule Summary
Kentucky tracks announce spring to summer racing windows. Lexington runs April 24 to May 5 for 10 days, Louisville hosts May 8 to May 29 for 19 days, Latonia holds June 2 to July 7 for 31 days.
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Lexington
Louisville
Latonia
Colby Sworn as Secretary of State Succeeding Lansing
Bainbridge Colby was today sworn in as secretary of state in Washington. He succeeds Robert Lansing in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Associated Press
Washingtons
Bainbridge Colby
Robert Lansing
Big Saturday Special at Serv-Us Corn Flakes and Oats Sale
A Saturday sale advertises Serv-Us corn flakes and rolled oats for 10 cents a package. Neft's Fish and Oyster House is listed with phone 431 on First Street.
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Neft’s Fish and Oyster House
First Street
Public Sale of Jas M Pond Near Round Hill
Notice of public sale of property of Jas M Pond near Round Hill on Wednesday March 24 at 10 a m. Bargains for everybody.
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Round Hill
Market Report Cattle Quiet as Hogs Rise in Quiet Markets
Louisville March 23 cattle 350 active hogs 7.50 strong sheep 50 steady all unchanged. Cincinnati hogs 25 to 50 cents higher. Chicago 26 000 head up 25 cents.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
German radicals claim workers rule threatened by troops
A Berlin telephone message reported by the Social Demokraten says a purely workers government is forming in western Germany with no co operation from bourgeois parties. The message warns of inevitable disaster if government troops move against the districts.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Berlin
Social Demokraten
Spartacans Battle Regulars Near Wesel Reported
In Wesel, 22 miles north of Essen, fighting between Spartacans and regular army continues with indications the regulars are being outflanked.
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Associated Press
la Chapelle
Prussia
Wesel
Essen
Sister of W C Fish Dies in Winchester at Age 90
Mrs Julia Azbill sister of W C Fish died at her son W P Azbill's home in Winchester after a lingering illness. She would have turned 91 in July and is survived by children W P Azbill Carroll Azbill Joseph Azbill William Azbill and Estmere Azbill with roots tracing to Mt Vernon and Fayette county. Funeral services were held at Winchester Cemetery conducted by Dr J H MacNeil of the First Christian Church.
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Julia Azbill
W. C. Fish
W. P. Azbill
Winchester
California
William Azbill
Carrol Azbill
Joseph Azbill
Estmere Azbill
Fayette County
Julia Fish
Mt. Vernon
J. H. MacNeil
First Christian Church of
Washington ratifies suffrage amendment pushing nation closer
The Washington legislature completed ratification of the federal suffrage amendment when the Senate unanimously approved a resolution, joining the House in support. Washington becomes the thirty fifth state to ratify, leaving one more state needed to complete the process.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Senate
House
Delaware General Assembly Kicks Off Special Session
Dover March 23 The General Assembly of Delaware met in a special session at noon to consider ratification of the equal suffrage amendment to the federal constitution.
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Dover
Del
General Assembly of
Delaware
State Labor Changes Louisville
March 23 announcement by State Labor Commissioner Hannah names Pat Filburn as State Labor Inspector succeeding Louis Aeuff and Mrs Nick Denunzio as women labor inspector succeeding Mrs Charles Musgrove all from Louisville.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Hannah Today
Pat Filburn
Louis Aeuff
Nick Denunzio
Charles Musgrove
Laundry Manager Plans Rest Room At Madison Laundry
At Madison Laundry manager B Z McKinney plans to install a rest and lunch room for his female workers. He will provide free coffee and make the space attractive. He recently installed a new hot water system that saves time and labor and supports a modern progressive business approach.
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B. Z. McKinney
Madison Laundry
McKinney
Rook Wood Coffee Promotes Better Breakfast
A local ad notes Rook Wood coffee as a path to a better morning with several grades, all good, from D. B. Mc Kinney & Co. 706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rookwood Coffee
D. B. McKinney & Co
Presbyterians Near Half of Bennett Gift for Building
Dr. R. L. Telford and church members announced that $10,000 of the $20,000 Bennett gift has been pledged and the rest is in sight. Officials expect the full amount by Tuesday night or noon Wednesday. Names of donors were not released, but telegraphed pledges were reported from the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Telford
Waller Bennett
Bennett
Telford
Community News From Hustonville and Surroundings
Burial of John Reid in Hustonville drew PAINT LICK E L and James Woods among mourners. Miss Lucille Lackey visited Mrs Henry Conn. Rev Perin of Louisville to preach at Mt Tabor Sunday. Newton Todd stayed with his mother in Jeffersonville last week. Morgan and Amon spoke on Good Roads. aurora borealis seen Monday. tobacco beds may burn earlier as season lags. birds return signaling spring. Mr and Mrs White and Emma White on sick list. Maggie Wilson wed Thurston Robinson in surprise marriage. Rev W A Ramsey failed to fill pulpit due to bad roads.
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Perin
Louisville
Mt. Tabor
Newton Todd
Jeffersonville Ind
W. L. Todd
Messrs. Morgan and
Amon
Dr. White
Emma White
Local Social Notes From Kirksville And Nearby
Kirksville area social roundup notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Duerson and others. Several households hosted guests, including Miss Anna Prewitt with John Will Smith and William Prewitt. Purchases include a Chevrolet by Willie Long and a Ford roadster by Thompson Palmer. James Pond to hold a sale midweek before moving to Indiana.
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Lafe Duerson
J. W. Sebastia
R. T. Long, Jr
James Long
Ethel
Hubble
Anna Prewitt
John Will Smith
William Prewitt
Jessie Blakeman
Willie Long
A Timely Suggestion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds. It claims wide reputation for cures and urges readers to try it for relief.
Presbyterian Quiz question on Bennett money coverage
A Presbyterian quiz item asks where the five men or women are that will cover the Bennett money. The prompt is unclear but appears as a short test prompt referencing a group handling funds.
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Presbyterian
Bennett
NATCOCOA Butter at NEFFS Fish and Oyster House
Natcocoa butter advertised at Neffs Fish and Oyster House located on First Street with phone number 431 and reference 646.
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Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
First Street
Crooke Widow Virginia Busby Dies at 86 87th Birthday
Virginia Busby widow of J. W. Crooke peacefully passed away at her home in the early morning of March 23 in the 87th year of her age. Her children rise up to call her blessed. Funeral from her residence is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock.
Three Killed in Bell County Gun Battle in Kentucky
In Harlan county near the Upper Banner Fork Coal Company mines on Wallins Creek, about 125 men, split about evenly, engaged in a heavy gun battle ending with three dead and at least three wounded. Among the deceased are Bud Taylor and James Hall, with Deputy Sheriff John Burke among the reported survivors. Authorities say over 100 shots were fired as miners clashed with Baldwin guards after an attack on a miner’s son.
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Middlesboro
Harlan
Bud” Taylor
John Burke
James Hall
Upper
Banner Fork Coal Company
Wallins Creek
Lexington Pike Road Work Aims to End Mud Delays
County engineer J G Baxter plans to move a crew to Lexington pike next week. He says in a week or so the most travelled thoroughfare in the county will be free of mud, improving travel for all in Lexington. Crews have been working on the Round Hill pikes recently.
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J. G. Baxter
Lexington Pike
Lexington
Sewell & McKinney Offer Lexington Maid Flour Giveaway
An advertisement notes Sewell and McKinney have a Lexington Maid Flour giveaway for a housewife this week. Watch Thursday’s paper for a Saturday special and read the ad for details.
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Sewell & McKinney
Spending a Million to Elect Wood
Washington reports a New York World disclosure that Major General Leonard Wood’s presidential campaign is funded by a $1,000,000 fund with $100,000 from each of ten millionaires. The list includes William Cooper Procter and others linked to railroads, banking, oil, and utilities. The story follows Senator Hiram Johnson’s charges of large expenditures and improper methods aiding Wood’s bid.
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Washington
New York World This
Leonard Wood
William Cooper Procter
Cincinnati
New York
Dan R. Hanna
Cleveland
Edward L. Doheny
Ambrose Monet
Harry F. Sinclair
H. M. Byllesby
W. B. Thompson
E. F E. Smathers
A. A. Sprague
Cicago
Hiram W. Johnson
Wood
French champ Arrives. Carpentier Eyes Dempsey Title
George Carpentier, French heavyweight, arrived in New York on March 23 and announced his desire to challenge Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight championship, in America or Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
George Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
America
Europe
Crest of the River Reaches Historic Ohio River Level
Louisville March 23 The Ohio River crested at 57 feet 10 inches above flood mark records show the rise surpassing previous highs. Local authorities monitor water levels and advise precautions along river towns.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Ohio
Candy Bazaar at P A C Infirmary to Feature Confections
Mrs Hale Dean leads the bazaar committee with A R Denny M C Kellogg Harris Noland and Miss Mollie Fife. The candy table offers rich bonbons from Richmond makers and the souvenir table includes toilet accessories purses handkerchiefs neckwear kimonos and baskets prepared by Dorothy Perry and assisted by a group of ladies and misses. April 3 sales support the event and attract shoppers seeking first class confections and gifts.
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P. A. C. Bazaar
Hale Dean
Infirmary
Richmond
Harry Hanger, Jr
Tom McCown
Stanton Hume
T. J. Turley
Kathleen Poyntz
Elizabeth Turley
Mabel Ruth Coates
Anne Enright
Moonshine Raid Finds Still and Mash at Mt Vernon Home
Richard Sowers on Main Street bonded after Mt Vernon raid by Judge Mullins and two deputies uncovered a moonshine still and fermenting mash. In Harrodsburg a gasoline iron explosion injured Dr F D Hastings' 4 year old son, searing his eye and ear, as his wife suffered burns. a servant smothered flames with a sheet to save them.
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Mt. Vernon
Richard Sowers
Main Street
Bond
Mullins
F. D. Hastings
Harrodsburg
Weather outlook for Kentucky with showers likely
Kentucky forecast calls for a fair night and warmer conditions in the east. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a high chance of showers.
Laundry campaign aims to free housewives from wash tub
The Madison Laundry leads a nationwide movement to emancipate housewives from domestic washing by promoting industrial laundry service. It frames the effort as part of feministic progress, arguing laundry can conserve clothes and free women for social and civic participation.
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Madison Laundry
United States
America
Noah
Local Notes From Kentucky Courts And Towns
In Lexington Mrs Emma Lynn sues William Shield for 10000 alleging entry with removal of a back door and theft of food. In Shelbyville Murrell Perkins, 10, is hospitalized with a fractured skull from an axe accident while wood chopping. In Corbin Harry Bryant 12 and Louis 14 accused of entering Lanham wholesale house and hiding tobacco candy and cigarettes. Manning theatre at Middlesboro to be rebuilt after fire. In Mt Sterling Everet Igo injures right arm and thumb in delivery truck engine incident. In Winchester Jesse and J T Ballard, sleeping sickness cases, arrived with physician from Pacific coast. In Georgetown Shed Wilhoit on a wager eats 36 eggs plus a steak and sides. Ben Miller Osborne and Edgar Sharp witness and pay the bill.
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Corbin
Harry Bryant
Louis
Lanham
Manning
Middlesboro
Mt. Sterling
Everet Igo
Jesse
J. T. Ballard
Winchester
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Georgetown
Coal Prices Free After April 1
Washington March 23 Government control over the maximum price of bituminous coal was withdrawn by President Wilson effective April 1 to absorb a 27 percent miner wage increase. The majority report on the coal strike urged speedier agreement, while the minority urged higher raises for some workers. Explosives will be furnished at cost and the eight hour day remains unchanged.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Majority
Coal Strike Settlement Commission
John P. White
Washington
Fuel Administration
International Organiztion
Lewis
United Mine Workers
White
Western Kentucky
Akron and Red House pair wed in Marion area courting report
Lee McGuire 21 of Akron and Stella Marshall 22 of Red House are listed with parents J E McGuire and T J Marshall. Clay Mays 38 of Marion and Ada Proctor 21 of Berea are identified with parents Poteet Mays and George Proctor.
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Lee McGuire
Akron, O
J. E. McGuire
Stella Marshall
Red House
T. J. Marshall
Clay Mays
Marion
Ind
Poteet Mays
Ada Proctor
Berea
George Proctor
Morgenthau Named Ambassador to Mexico
Washington reports President nominates Henry Morgenthau for the post of Ambassador to Mexico in a March 23 announcement. The selection follows Morgenthau’s long service in government and finance roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
President Today
Henry Morgenthau
Mexico
Do Not Let the Grass Grow Under Your Feet Opportunity
The note urges seizing a rare chance, warning that no future opportunity will come again. It highlights urgency and personal action.
Woman’s Missionary Society Food Sale at Republican Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Republican Baptist Church advertises a food sale in Robert White's window on Saturday March 27. Proceeds support the society's charitable work. shoppers urged to buy Sunday dinner.
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The
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Republican Baptist Church
Robert White
Potts Gold Dust Flour Keeps Bread Light
Potts Gold Dust Flour is advertised as making better bread and inviting customers to try it. The tagline urges shoppers to be convinced and ask for the product.
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Colby
W. (. Fish
Clark
E. L
James Woods
Dave Hervey
Rice Woods
John Reid
Hustonville
Lucille Lackey
Henry Conn Sunny
Kirksville
Romano Avezzano
Italy
Bic
Bell
National Movement
Old Kentucky
Emma _ Lynn
William Shield
Shelbyville
Murrell F. Perkins
Hatton
Morgenthau
Presbyterians
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