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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
1
The storm that struck yesterday has left 93 confirmed dead, with unofficial reports reaching 115. Victims include 29 in the Chicago district, 26 in Ohio, 27 in Indiana, and nine in Michigan.
News from Chicago reports 69 deaths initially with toll rising to 77 by noon as telegraph service returns. The disaster hit six central west states, leaving thousands homeless and causing millions in damage. Chicago area towns including Elgin Melrose Park Evanston and Wilmette account for many fatalities.
Reports from Western Ohio detail 32 dead with possibly hundreds injured and property damage running into millions. Counts include Toledo area dozens, Rendette Brunersburg and Van Wert, Moultrie, Lima, Nashville, Greenville, Cleveland, Rabb's Corners, and Geona.
Reports indicate five deaths from yesterday's storm across Michigan with four victims between Flint and Fenton and three between Battle Creek and Nashville, plus one at Hart and a woman killed near Lansing in Mulliken. The system entered near the Indiana line and hit St Johns hardest with widespread destruction.
The tornado ripped through Georgia and eastern Alabama killing forty people. Authorities expect the death toll to rise once communications are restored and more casualty lists are confirmed.
Casualties from the recent storm in the Lagrange area reach about 50 dead and 125 injured. Roughly 100 homes destroyed and property damage estimated at about five hundred thousand dollars.
In Talapoosa County Alabama five white and six black residents were killed in a cy clone clash between Camp Hill and Waverly. The incident occurred today, near Alexander City, amid rising racial tension and violence.
John Lewis president of the United Mine Workers denies any planned April 1 suspension of work in bituminous mines in Illinois and other districts. He says if the majority wage award is applied promptly to all districts, instructions will be sent to keep mines operating.
Kentucky prepares a new flag made in Louisville displaying the State seal on a blue field and a wreath of golden red on the reverse side.
Canvass shows a strong stock on hand with prices at 12 1 2 to 15 cents per unit. McKee's advertises tobacco offerings and current supply levels.
The forecast calls for a clear to fair evening with colder temperatures tonight. Tuesday should bring fair skies and a modest warmup across the area.
Presbyterians across Kentucky plan April conferences before the every member canvass of the Progressive Program. Rev. W. H. Hopper leads synod efforts with meetings at Ashland Lawrenceburg Danville Richmond Paint Lick Somerset Lebanon Campbellsville and a Transylvania women’s all day session in Danville April 29. Dr. A A Higgins and T J Talbot are among the featured speakers.
State Board of Health threatens quarantine in Rockcastle after a joint Mt. Vernon meeting issues vaccination proof requirements for church, picture shows, and school admissions while homes of smallpox patients remain under strict quarantine.
Burglar alarm at the People's Bank in Lagrange sounds at midnight for unknown reasons. Cashier Snyder was summoned from home to silence the siren and reassure residents.
D. Chandler of Henry County reports a lamb four weeks old with six well developed legs. The remarkable offspring follows a mother that previously raised two sets of triplets and one set of twins, highlighting an exceptional livestock anomaly.
A burglar attempted to break into the Hopkins county jail at Madisonville. Jailer Phelps heard the noise at 2 p.m. secured two pistols and stood behind the door. The intruder fled in a foot race as alarms sounded.
Tom Boone parked his car in front of a garage without a brake. A gusty wind rolled the vehicle toward the Ohio river levee, struck a flat, broke a wheel, and somersaulted into the river. A tractor towed it out.
W. T. Dunn of Cynthiana received a bravery citation by order of the President for taking a conspicuous part in fighting a fire at the government balloon school in Omaha.
Winfield Scott, 65, president of the Citizen's Bank of Grayson in Carter County, died in his chair while presiding at a directors meeting.
Unusual reductions in all lines at Muncy’s March Sale offer 10 to 20 percent off. Only a few days remain to buy furniture and save.
The census list for Winchester shows a population of 7,866, an increase of 710 residents, or nine percent, reflecting growth reported in March.
News from Lexington reports a March 29 fire in Paintsville Johnson county causing about 75000 dollars in damage. It started in the Stapleton restaurant destroying nearby buildings. A separate blaze in Williamstown destroyed a three story brick garage owned by Marksbury and Jewett with an estimated 3000 dollars in losses not insured.
Mayor Evans returned Sunday from Baltimore where he visited relatives and a newspaper executive. He notes rising sentiment in the East that the Senate erred in not ratifying the peace treaty and League of Nations and growing opposition to nationwide prohibition. He predicts a future fight to permit light wines and beer and says the trip energizes him to press paving Richmond streets as a major administration project.
Preacher R. Knickels, who escaped the Bonesville jail in Owsley county 22 years ago while under indictment for murder, has been captured. He was recognized by Rev. James Osborne and imprisoned at Beckley, Indiana where the capture was confirmed.
Prof. H. A. Babb of Frankfort resigns as principal of Frankfort High School to become superintendent of Mt. Sterling city schools. He previously led Ludlow High School.
A Caldwell High School concert tonight raises funds for Associated Charities. Admission is 25 cents with 35 cents noted in the description, and attendees are encouraged to support the cause through the evening event.
Eastern State Normal School hosts an oratorical and declamatory contest over two nights Monday and Tuesday March 29 and 30. Six societies enter representatives in both events with girls leading on Monday and boys on Tuesday. Judges named by President Coates include J. W. Ireland, Lee Kirkpatrick, and G. L. McLain.
Gov. Morrow vetoed the bill that would re enact the illicit distilling statute with a 50 dollar reward paid from state funds rather than county funds The governor argued state payment would hinder verification and shift the cost and responsibility from county authorities to the state for arrest and conviction rewards
G B DeJarnette offers good white seed corn at five dollars a bushel. Located in rural delivery route one, contact via phone 91-J for purchase and arrangements.
Bank robbers entered the Moscow bank last night but fled before blasting the vault. They escaped the scene in a motor boat, leaving investigators to comb for clues.
The Eastern district county school superintendents hold a convocation at the Eastern State Normal School in Richmond on May 5 6 and 7 Then they travel to Ebrea for the Rural Life Conference May 8 9 and 10 Speakers include Dr Ernest Burnam of Kalamazoo Michigan an expert in rural education and George Colvin Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ed Baxters Lexington prospect Herron bought for 1500 in a claiming race won the Cuban Derby at Havana Sunday by a nose over Blue Wrack. Baxter had sold Herron for 10000 to Senor Alvarez of Cuba and stood to earn 5000 if the horse won. The Derby purse was 10099 and Baxter already gained 15000 from the sale and earlier wins.
A bull owned by Jailer Peterson of Taylor County charged through Campbellsville after spotting a red sweater worn by Miss Helen Rutter. Miss Dorothy Bailey was knocked down and bruised as bystanders tried to stop the infuriated animal.
Tot Ballard was placed under a grand jury bond of $500 in Ashland on a complaint by Eli Blevins alleging he attempted to assault his daughter Miss Vennie Blevins while riding in an automobile.
Delegates from McCracken Graves Ballard Carlisle and Hickman counties at Paducah urged curtailment of the 1920 tobacco crop to half last year. Growers aim to shift to food crops while seeking 30 cents as a fair price. Farmers report little prep for a new crop and are rehanging tobacco in barns.
Louisville markets record March 29 with cattle at 1500 head trading slowly from 4.75 to 13 dollars. Hogs total 1700 head up 25 cents to 8 through 15.75 dollars. Sheep 50 head steady around 7 dollars and lambs near 16 dollars.
Garrard county votes on a road bond issue to connect with Richmond on March 30. Farmers along the Lancaster pike, led by W. O. Burke of Silver Creek, plan to raise Madison’s quota by enlisting 25 farmers and landowners to guarantee work. A meeting at the Garrard court house Thursday at 2 pm seeks subscriptions as Madison must not falter in the project.
Washington dispatch reports Kentucky must rapidly submit eligible federal highway projects or lose part of its federal aid for highways. Congressman King Swope was told by Thomas H. MacDonald that action rests with the state, and the current fiscal year aid will lapse June 5 without enough Kentucky projects approved. Commissioner Joseph S. Boggs had requested a dedicated federal engineer for Kentucky road construction.
Mary Pickford sought a change room in Norwalk near Los Angeles. A storekeeper twice claimed he wouldn’t be fooled, recognizing the actress after she swapped Pollyanna costumes. The film Pollyanna was set to show Thursday and Friday.
Louis Yantis a 32 year old Black man was arrested within Garrard county after an alleged attempted incident on Mrs. Clayton Marsee in Lancaster. He was convicted in a special early session, sentenced to 11 years, and sent to the Frankfort penitentiary.
Mrs. Thomas Scott of Louisville received a note from her separated husband asking her to visit Jeffersonville where he was ill. She found him dead in bed the next morning after breaking down the door.
Masked men burned the Mayfield tobacco chute in a protest against auction pricing. The event prompted the cessation of weed buyers and left the situation postponed indefinitely.
A $15,000 haul was taken from Union Bank of Berry in Harrison County using nitroglycerin. It was the largest cash loss among ten Kentucky bank robberies reported this year.
The Woman's Missionary Society and the Young Woman's Circle will hold a prayer meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the parlor. All women and girls in the church are urged to attend.
A tobacco canvass event is listed with a benefit at the high school tonight. Funds support Associated Charities. Admission 15 cents. merchandise prices include 12 1 2 cents and 35 cents. McKee's is referenced with address or sponsor details.
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