Lexington lad held for $25,000 ransom
Lexington capitalist E. R. Little reports his 11 year old son Paul is kidnapped. A note demanding $25,000 was delivered. Little vows to pay to secure his son's release. Police pursue a suspect after a man matching a stranger’s description lured Paul from the post office to a North Broadway residence.
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Associated Press
Lexington
E. R. Little
Lexington Capitalist
Paul Little
Little
Mr. Little
Terry Crossfield
R. H L. Crossfield
Transylvana ¢Ollee Ee Just Norford
Wilson
Keller Little
Ace
Tey
Paul
North Broadway
Postoffice
Crossfield
Transylvania
J. J. Reagan
Poe
Kentucthce
Developments Rapid. Expect Boy Before Night
At noon an official announced that developments are coming rapidly and they expect to have the little boy before night.
Markets Report From Louisville Cincinnati and Chicago
The Mar. 25 livestock markets show cattle at Louisville slow, $4.75 to $13. hogs 25c lower, $8 to $15.75 for 1,200 head. sheep 100 steady. Cincinnati hogs 25c lower. Chicago hogs 25c lower. cattle steady and slow in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Mar
Cincinnati
Chicago
Weather for Kentucky Rain Tonight and Friday
Forecast calls for rain across Kentucky tonight and Friday. In the extreme west, skies may stay fair tonight. Friday turns colder, with temperatures dropping across the state.
Lawson Held on Mine Stock Deal
Boston March 25 Attorney General Allen targets stock promoters and brokers in a crackdown on silver stock fraud arresting Thomas H Lawson on a charge of violating state information laws. Lawson promoted stocks as "2 Silvers" and claimed ties to silver mining properties, with share prices rising from cents to highs near 8 or 9 dollars before falling.
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Gy Associated Press
Boston
Allen
Thomas H. Lawson
Lawson
Ling
Lawsons
Governor Moron vetoes seven Oregon bills and signs several
Frankfort Ky March 25 Governor Moron signed budget bills for 1920 21 and 1920 22 and a measure extending the Kentucky Council of National Defense plus four House bills and five Senate measures The vetoed items include a House bill on salaries and several Senate measures seen as costly The governor also rejected a bill allowing automatic asylum commitment after a not guilty verdict and a passenger debt lien provision among others
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Frankfort
Moron
Kentucky Council of National Defense
House
Senate
Jefferson County
Cumberland River
State Tax Commission
University of Kentucky
State Normal Schools
Louisville
Court of Appeals
Saturday sale offers Serv-Us Corn Flakes and Oats
A Saturday special advertises Serv-Us corn flakes and rolled oats at ten cents per package. Neff's Fish and Oyster announces contact via phone 431 on First Street.
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Neff’s Fish and Oyster Ae
First Street
Sagee
Admirers Present Ford Sedan to Dr R L Telford
A Richmond group honored Dr. R. L. Telford, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, by presenting him with a Ford sedan after a fundraising drive for the new church home. Citizens praised his widespread popularity and daily living of his faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Telford
First Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Telfi d
Alliys Coward
Teford
Wilson to Declare Position on Third Term Bid
Rep Humphreys of Mississippi urged in the House that President Wilson should announce he will not seek a third term and supported an amendment limiting presidents to one term. The speaker noted allied press and cabinet support for a Wilson run risks undermining a longstanding precedent.
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Ry Associated
Jess
Washington
Humphreys
Mississippi
House
Wilson
Suits and fabrics listed with prices at Glyndon Hotel
O'Brien and Hauger advertise a range of suits and fabrics with prices from 30 to 40 dollars. Palm Beach fabric at 16.50 and Silk Mohair at 22.50 are offered. The Glyndon Hotel location appears with an address 732.
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O’brien
Real estate transfers involving numerous acreages and prices
Real estate transfers list shows multiple parties exchanging parcels from 32 to 188 acres. Transactions include M. Sowers to East Howard for 32 acres at 472 dollars, Virgil Gaines selling 188 acres and 52.45 acres to different buyers for amounts around 32900 and 11792 dollars, and other transfers totaling several thousand dollars. Local names include Metcalf, Gaines, Rowlette, Park, Eades, and Ralston with various buyers and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kx. M. Sowers
East Howard
W. H. Mecalf
David C. Metcalf
Sarah Bowling
C. J. Turner
C. P. Wagers
Elbert Young
W. W. Rowenger
Lee Congleton
Virgil Gaines
Robert Rowlette
Joe L. Rowlette
J. R. Robinson
Lula B. Park
Anne Eades
Rodney Eades
R. A. Ralston
For Rent Blue Grass Farm With 3 Acres And 5 Room House
For rent a blue grass farm featuring 3 acres of new tobacco land and a five room house. Apply at 420 kk Main. 734p.
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Blue Grass
WANTED Rent small house for light housekeeping
Small ad seeks rental of a five or six room house or several rooms for light housekeeping. Contact Smathers at phone 433-W.
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Smathers
Presbyterians Start Building at Once
The First Presbyterians move quickly on a new church project the day after funds were secured. Workers, under contractor KK. Stone, begin removing brick paving and razing the old structure while pews are stored in a tobacco warehouse. Selden-Breck Co of St. Louis holds the contract with John Shackelford supervising.
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First Presbyterians
KK. Stone
Selden-Breck Company
St. Louis
John Shackelford
Richmond Soldier Opposes Bonuses in 1920 letter
Former soldier J. H. L. of Richmond Ky argues that many veterans lost jobs and faced uncertain futures after service and deserve government bonuses. He notes young men starting out need financial aid while employers may not reward service, urging careful consideration of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Baldwin
The
Enquirer
Baldwin
Food sale notice by Woman's Missionary Society of Republican Baptist
Notice from Eugene O'Brien church advertising a sale of food and hanger clothes across 37 stores. Seeks shoppers to buy cheaper items at Glyndon Hotel window display. Includes March 2 Sunday dinner details and locations in Eugene.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Republican _ Baptist
Eugene O’brien
Robert White
Glyndon Hotel
Ruhr Coal Mines Socialized After General Strike
Paris March 25 The German government and Ruhr workmen reached a definite agreement ending a general strike that halted industry and caused clashes between soldiers and workers. The socialization of the coal mines was among the granted demands.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ruhr
Berlin
German cabinet formed under Gustav Bauer in new coalition
Berlin reports the cabinet, rebuilt after yesterday’s negotiations, will be led by Prime Minister Gustav Bauer. It includes Captain Cuno as Finance Minister, a choice that displeases Socialist factions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Gustav Bauer
Morning Post
Captain Cuno
Naval probe opens on Brest base removal and war conduct
A naval court begins a new inquiry into the dismissal of Rear Admiral Fletcher by Rear Admiral Sims at Brest. In Washington, Senatorial testimony continues on Navy wartime conduct with Captain Light Palmer blaming Daniels for personnel shortages and slow prep for war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Fletcher
Sims
Brest
Senate
Light Palmer
Daniels
Transfers of Town Lots Across Kentucky Cities
A sequence of property transfers lists multiple buyers and amounts for parcels in Richmond Kingston and Berea. Transactions include Rankin to Mary Lou Woods for a Richmond lot at 300 dollars and Powell to Madison Lodge No 14 I O O F for a Richmond lot valued at 2000 dollars.
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Chas. Rankin
Mary Lou Woods
Richmond
Kate Keaton
T. W. Adams
Kingston
Mattie J Witt
O. F. Johnson
J- K. Baker
E. C. Wynn
Berea
W. C. Wynn
W. W. Rominger
Ethel May Brown
Same
Richmond Water and Light Co
Allen H. Zaring
John L. Gay
C. E. Campbell
John Muncy
R. L. Eversole
M. E. Vaughn
A. B. Cornett
D. W. Webb
Mary
Rook wood.coffee guides breakfast improvement
Notice references Eugene O'Brien and Hauger clothes and claims a method to improve breakfast. Mentions Rook wood coffee and several grades all ae B Mc Kinney & Co 706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rookwood
McKinney & Co
New School Laws Raise County Tax and Minimum Salaries
State Superintendent George Colvin informs county superintendents of sweeping changes from the recent legislature session. A compulsory 25 cent levy funds teachers salaries with a $75 minimum, surplus funds may support general education, and some counties may need higher rates. The new rules also create an attendance officer and require boards to specify rates and budgets.
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George Colvin
Madison
Ben F. Edwards
Colvin
General Assembly
Potts Gold Dust Flour Promotes Better Bread
Potts Gold Dust Flour claims to yield better bread with Bry and be con winged. Ask for it.
Paint Lick Twirler Impresses Louisville Team
Bill Tatum a Paint Lick pitcher and nephew of W P Kincaid attracts attention at Louisville’s training camp in Mobile Ala He is praised as a diamond in the rough with promise as Colonel trainers refine his underhand delivery and fielding for bases and bunts, with veteran guidance shaping his rapid improvement.
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Bill Tatum
W. P. Kincaid
Louisville
Tatum
Paint Lick
Point Leavell
Garrard County
Louisville Post
Mobile
Ala
Bill Meyer
Meyer
Lancaster
McCarthy
Joe
Colonels
McCarth
Bill Wis
A. A
Eppa Rixey
Walter Johnson
Clark Allman Welcomes a Son in Fond du Lac
News arrives that a son was born to Mr and Mrs James H Allman at their Fond du Lac home. The mother is Miss Esther Williamson of this city. Friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Allman
Clark Allman
Fondu Lac
Wisconsin
Esther Williamson
Widow Mrs Aldridge Dies at 84 in Lancaster
Mrs Aldridge widow of James Aldridge died suddenly of acute pneumonia after a few hours illness at the advanced age of 84 in Lancaster. Survived by children Hughes Aldridge Mt Vernon Ind Harry Aldridge Stanford S C Aldridge and Mrs J R Haselden Lancaster. Member of the Christian church for over fifty years.
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Aldridge
James Aldridge
Lancaster
Hughes Aldridge
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Harry Aldridge
Stanford
S.C. Aldridge
J. R. Haselden
The
Christian Church
Navy Man Hobart Underwood Drowned Off Irish Coast
Telegram from Nicholasville reports Hobart Underwood, a U S Navy member, drowned off the Irish coast with body not recovered. He had insisted on remaining in the service after the armistice. no further particulars available.
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Nicheolasville
W- T. Underwood
Hobart
United States Navy
Young Underwood
Navy
Hauger Clothes This Week at Glyndon Hotel
O'Brien hosts a wardrobe event at the Glyndon Hotel this week with viewing hours from 12 to 1 30 and again 6 to 8 p m. The notice lists 732 as a reference or contact code.
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Hauger
O’brien
Glyndon Hotel
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Kentucky
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Supreme Council
Turkey
Constantinople
Garther
Telford
Ima
John Chambers
Tia
Cincinnati Enquirer
Richmond, Ky
HMNS
Hun
Geo. Colvin
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A Daddy
Nicholasville Bey
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