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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1920

Page

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Boggs Explains State Road Law and Its Future Plans

State Road Commissioner Joe S. Boggs explains the new Kentucky road law to County Judges and Road Engineers. He outlines a 3560 mile trunk line system funded by state and federal money, a four member bipartisan State Highway Commission, and a ten to fifteen year construction horizon with cautions on past promises and future funding.

Joe S. Boggs Madison Joe Price Baxter Boggs Kentucky Frankfort State Highway Commission Busiinessmen Vara

Weather for Kentucky Far Tonight and Sunday

Kentucky forecast shows mild warmth tonight and Sunday. Conditions will be moderately warmer with gentle winds and no significant precipitation expected across the state.

Markets Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Hog Prices

Cincinnati markets show hogs steady at 16 dollars with Chicago prices up 10 cents. Cattle and calves hold steady with generally good demand across the region.

Cincinnati Chicago

Kidnapping Suspect Held In Louisville

Lexington reports police have no arrest in the Paul Little kidnapping search now over a day old. Authorities say they have a good clue as a wide Middle West area is covered in the search. the boy shows no ill effects from the ordeal.

Associated Press Lexington Mar Paul Little Middle West

Man Arrested for Vagrancy in Louisville Offers Car for Sale

A man identifying as George Martin also Miller was arrested for vagrancy after offering an automobile for sale. Clothing in the car suggests another man was involved. He is being held for investigation in the Little kidnapping case at Lexington.

Louisville Mar George Martin Miller Lexington

Explanation of road bill provisions on county financing and reimbursement

The document discusses Paragraph 11 allowing counties to finance early primary road sections with state reimbursement later. It notes the State Highway Commission may proceed only after county funds are secured, and refunds occur after project completion. The speaker warns this is discretionary and cautions overuse would create future liabilities.

State Highway Commission

Bubble Book Records for Kids and Adults at Our Store

Bring the kids to our shop to play their favorite Bubble Book Record. Grownups can also hear the April Columbia records. All the good numbers are in stock now. Get yours early. W. F. Higgins.

Columbia Records W. F. Higgins

33 Cities Adopt Daylight Saving Time Across Nation

At two o clock tomorrow morning at least 33 U S cities and towns will set clocks forward one hour in daylight saving time amid congressional repeal. Cities listed include New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Hartford Detroit Denver Columbus Wilmington and more. Railroads plan to adjust trains to serve commuters in affected areas.

Associated Press New York Congress Wilson National Daylight Association New York City Buffalo Coleses Troy Utica Syracuse Yonkers Gloversville New Jersey Camden Plainfield New Brunswick Hoboken Jersey City Masachusetts Clinton Lynn Worcester J. Marboro Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburg Corry Allentown Harrisburg Easton Hartford Putnam Maine Portland Marcus M. Marks New York Central New Haven & Hartford Lackawana Reading Boston Maine Central Cleveland

Carden Supplies Garden Tools and Seeds Shop Ad

A compact town notice listing Carden Supplies offering garden tools forks hoes rakes and seeds. Located at John L Jones 4th and Moberly with contact 751 for inquiries.

Carden John L. Jones 4Th Moberly

Bolshevik capture of last Denikine base in southern Russia

A Moscow wireless reports that the Bolsheviks have seized the final Denikine stronghold in southern Russia near Novorossisk. General Denikine’s forces retreat as Bolsheviks tighten control in the region.

Associated Press London Novorrossisk Russia Denikine Moscow

Madison Electric & Plumbing Company Fixtures Sale

Madison Electric & Plumbing Company announces a complete line of electrical fixtures with prices from $1.25 and up. The store, located at the corner of Second and Water streets in the Daily Register building, invites customers to view fixtures on display and visit the shop.

Madison Electric & Plumbing Company Second Water Streets Daily Register

Hoover Says He’s No Candidate In Campaign Inquiry

Herbert Hoover answered a labor and railroad union query by stating he has no campaign and therefore no campaign finance. He reiterated that he is not a candidate.

Hoover Associated Press Washington Herbert Hoover

Wecek's Weather Guess for Ohio Valley

The forecast predicts rain likely by Monday with generally fair conditions after Tuesday. Unsettled weather returns toward week’s end with temperatures above normal in the first half and near normal later.

Associated Press Washington Mar Ohio Valley

Comic Opera Warfare in Wesel Siege Remarks

Amsterdam dispatch describes the German front near Wesel as undisciplined and leaderless. Workmen bleed in trenches for lack of medical care while a correspondent calls the war comic opera due to replacements and perpetual enlistment.

Associated Press Amsterdam Wesel Handlesblad

Fayette County to Begin Pikes Repairs Near Lexington

Officials announce immediate start on improvements to Tate's Creek Jack's Creek Delong Mt Tabor and Richmond pikes from Lexington following an inspection by the Fiscal Court. Repairs are underway on Richmond and Tate's Creek pikes with other routes planned soon.

Tate’s Creek Jack's Creek Delong Mt. Tabor Richmond Lexington Fayette County

Swinebroad Sells 47.55 Acre Farm Near Danville

Col. G. B. Swinebroad of Lancaster auctioned 47.55 acres of J. E. Allen’s farm, five miles from Danville on the Perryville pike, to J. A. Pratt for 17050 dollars. The price per acre was about 360 dollars and possession was given immediately as a large crowd watched.

G. B. Swinebroad Lancaster J. E. Allen Danville Perryville Pike J. A. Pratt

Caldwell seventh and eighth graders win season opener

The Caldwell seventh and eighth graders defeated the Model school team 7 to 4 in the first baseball game of the season Friday afternoon. Model school claims Caldwell used the Madison High School pitcher and vows stronger play next time.

Caldwell Madison High School

For Sale Single Comi Minorca Eggs

For sale eggs at 2.50 per setting of 15. Will furnish in 50 and 100 lots at some reduction. Mrs. Jesse Tudor. Phone 91 My Richmond, R. M1. 75 4p.

Jesse Tudor Richmond R. M1

Muncy’s March Sale Offers Large Furniture Reductions

Unusual reductions sweep all lines at Muncy’s during a limited sale. Customers are urged to act quickly as only a few days remain to save 10 to 20 percent on furniture pieces.

Muncy

Market Report from Louisville Livestock Market

Cattle 290 head steady and unchanged hogs 750 up 25 cents to a top 15.50 sheep 50 steady and unchanged Buyers and sellers note kept prices firm for cattle and stable levels for sheep at Louisville market on March 27.

Louisville Mar

Hugh Samuels in Raid in Menifee County

Deputy Internal Collector Hugh Samuels and deputies Geo L Hannen and Neil Guilfoyle captured O F Spencer an alleged moonshiner near Slate Creek in Menefee County. The probe followed a similar raid on Balard still. Spencer was held on a $2500 bond to appear before Judge Cochran in Richmond Federal Court on April 26.

Hugh Samuels Geo. L. Hannen Neil Guilfoyle O. F. Spencer U. S W. H. Wood Mt. Sterling Spencer Slate Creek Menefee County Balard Cochran Richmond Federal Court

Bank Robbery Reported in Harrison County

A long distance telephone message says the Union Bank of Berry in Harrison County was robbed overnight. The amount stolen was not disclosed. It marks the tenth bank entry in three months.

Associated Press Louisville Mar Union Bank of Berry Harrison County

Reaction Against Drouth Debate Spawns Prohibition Stand

Wilmington March 27 Wayne Wheeler general counsel for the Anti Saloon League urged candidates for Congress and President to declare against prohibition and advocate submission of the 18th amendment. He said the gauge of battle is gladly accepted at the city leaders conference.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Congress Wayne Wheeler Anti-Saloon League

Constitutionality Challenged in Prohibition Amendment

Washington March 27 The constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and parts of the enforcement act is attacked in a Supreme Court brief filed by counsel for Christian Feignspan a Newark brewer. The brief by Elihu Root and Wm D Guthrie argues the amendment exceeds constitutional limits undermines state police powers and was not properly ratified by three fourths of the states.

Washington Supreme Court Christian Feignspan Newark Elihu Root Wm. D. Guthrie

Powell Plans New Coal Yard in Richmond

Edwin Powell returns from Harlan where he made contracts to supply a coal yard he plans to open in Richmond soon. Powell is a well known local figure with many friends who wish him success.

Edwin Powell Harlan Richmond Mr. Powell

Col Walker Leads Large Cow Sale in Berea

Col Bob Walker is in Berea this afternoon holding a big cow sale. His services are greatly in demand and he covers several counties.

Bob Walker Berea Col. Walker

The Hellion at Local Theatres A Thrilling Hypnotic Drama

A sensational thriller showing Mary Del Mar as the proprietor’s captive star who uses mesmerism. She escapes, impersonates Blanche Harper, wins George Graham’s heart, and faces confession in a high suspense emotional drama.

Hellion Mary del Mar The Harpers Blanche George Graham

Whiz Glass Polish For Windows And Glassware

A local listing promotes WHIZ-Glass polish as a polish for windows windshields glassware and enamelware and also mentions paint marble and related items available at Douglas and Simmons.

Douglas and Simmons

Mellingers Depart After Selling Richmond Home

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mellinger and their family plan a visit to Toledo, Ohio, then a Westward motor trip possibly to California after selling their West Main Street bungalow to W. F. Park for his daughter and son-in-law, with possession Monday.

Alex Mellinger Toledo Ohio West Main Street W. F. Park B. Z. McKinney Richmond Mellingers California Madison

Licenses Sought Revoked for Four Louisville Doctors and Three Druggists

Federal action to revoke whisky prescription licenses is being sought for four Louisville physicians and three druggists. Insiders say evidence will be presented to Washington via James Combs, with possible state health board actions if licenses are revoked. Doctors named include Ty ler, George and William Dwyer, and Marietta Potter. druggists include W B Million Drug Co Matthews 1 and Keany.

Louisville Herald Louisville W. B. Stanfield Jas D. Black Jas. Combs Washington State Board of Health Robt. J. Frick The Kentucky Druggist State Board of Pharmacy S. M. H. Tyler West Walnut Street George and William Dwyer Starks Marietta Potter West Walnut Stanfield W. B. Million Drug Co 12Th Broadway Matthews West Chestnut Thomas J. Keany Walnut Streets

Masses of Arms Found in Germany Under Peace Terms

Allied officers report large arms caches in Germany overseen by peace treaty supervisors. In Brandenburg and near Berlin three thousand five hundred 3 inch field pieces were discovered raising French concern Germany may be avoiding treaty obligations.

Germany Paris Brandenburg Ece Berlin

Easter egg demand strains centers as supply grows

Receipts of eggs in large consuming centers cover Easter demand with quality at its best. Surplus for the next months will go to storage. Farmers report light poultry deliveries due to rising egg production. Frozen poultry shows good demand. Danish butter shipments depress the market while home production rises, signaling lower butter prices.

New Farm Electric Company Forms Here

Announcement of a new farm lighting firm formed by McCreary Simmons and Nicholas Harber. They will handle the Western Electric Company line and will announce location and details soon.

NEW Farm Electric Company New Farm Lighting Company Messrs. McCreary Simmons Nicholas Harber Western Electric Company

Fire destroys Henry Reed home near Irvine

The residence of Henry Reed near Irvine burned Thursday night, consuming all household goods and personal belongings. Estimated loss about 3500 dollars with no insurance.

Henry Reed Irvine

Mine Machine Leghorn Eggs From Maywood Poultry Farm

Eggs from Sage Single Comb White Leghorn Mia Mine Machine Maywood strain advertised direct from Louisville Maywood Poultry Farm at 4.70 per 100. Mrs Rilla Seas star route city phone 320-3.

Louisville Maywood Poultry Farm Rilla Seas City

Night riding returns in Western Kentucky

A band about 200 men from northern Mayne tock county arrived in Mayneto city after midnight and torched the western tobacco chute, destroying the structure. It marks Western Kentucky’s first night rider outbreak in 13 years, linked to disputes over falling tobacco prices and farmer boycotts of warehouse sales. Earlier, twenty McCracken county growers halted tobacco shipments with a shotgun blockade.

Associated Press Maynetoc Kentucky McCracken County Paducah

Burley Tobacco Firm Fights Excess Taxes in Washington

Officials of Burley Tobacco Co of Kentucky travel to Washington to confer with the Internal Revenue Department over alleged excess taxes. They claim $69,000 more is due. Rodman Keenan, former Kentucky Court of Appeals clerk and company attorney, will file a brief. Keenan travels with Clarence LebBus and others from Cynthiana Versailles Ghent.

Burley Tobacco Company of Kentucky Washington Internal Revenue Department Rodman Keenan Kentucky Court of Appeals Keenan Clarence LebBus Cynthiana

Tobacco Growers Urged to Organize in Montgomery County

Mt. Sterling hosted Emmett Orr Field Secretary of the Allied Tobacco League who warned that unless steps are taken to protect tobacco, growers and manufacturers face rapid ruin. He cited widespread anti-tobacco activity and taxes, noting No-tobacco League memberships and bans on cigarettes spreading across several states.

Montgomery County Kentucky

Local farm transfers and cow losses report

Ruthton mayor Hamm sold a cow to Edward Roberts for 80 dollars. Carl Roberts sold a cow and calf to Floyd Snyder of Garrard for 125 dollars. Luther West faced two milch cows dying within a week. Phil Long lost three or four calves recently. B A Moberly had a cow die from foundering on corn. Families on visits and companionship described, including Moberlys, Longs, Roberts, Hamm, and Sid Long.

Sid Long R. L. Moberly Isabel Hamm Phil Long Edward Roberts Annie Roberts

Neff's Fish and Oyster House Offers Dressed Poultry

Local eatery promotes a full line of dressed poultry alongside daily fish and oyster dishes. Contact Neff's at phone 431 for details and Sunday dinner options.

Neff’s Fish and Oyster House

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Mrs. Astor Wecek Swinebroad Menifee County Drouth Powell Uncle Sam Swift’s Produce Review West Kentucky Mayfield Burley Company
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