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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

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Mob Hangs Grant Smith in Fleming County

The body of Grant Smith, 40, confessed assailant of Ruby Anderson, 14, was hanged from a telephone pole by a mob near Flemingsburg. The crowd hurried the lynching six miles from Mayslick, then dispersed. Smith confessed two assaults and faced no formal resistance as authorities could not stop the mob.

Associated Press Maysville Grant Smith Ruby Anderson Robert Anderson Johnson Junction Flemingsburg Smith Fleming County Lexington Blue Lick Springs Mayslick

Mob kidnaps Grant Smith from Paris officers aims to burn him

A 25 member armed mob in Paris Kentucky seized Grant Smith from Chief of Police Link and Deputy Powell as they tried to move him from a train. They dragged the 40 year old Black man from the car and threatened to burn him while demanding his removal from the area. Authorities reported communications cuts with Fleming county and potential arrests were not made.

Paris Fleming County Grant Smith Ruby Anderson Robert Anderson Johnson Junction Powell Millersburg Blue Lick Springs Flemingsburg Covington G. W. Powell Link

Modern House for Sale with Complete Downstairs Rooms

Reception hall living room dining room kitchen on main floor. Four bedrooms bath sleeping porch upstairs. Electric lights gas water full concrete basement under whole house. Immediate possession. Get owner's name and telephone number at Daily Register office. 77-11

Daily Register Office

Strike Stops Live Stock Sales at GHI Chicago

The large live stock market in Chicago is at a standstill as a strike by 900 feeder workers halts sales. Railroads shift thousands of cattle and hogs to other markets in compliance with yesterday's embargo, threatening 50,000 packing house jobs.

Associated Press Chicago

O'Brien Promises Savings on Spring and Summer Suits

E. L. O'Brien of Hauger's visits Glynden again Wednesday to help customers save money on spring and summer suits. It urges shoppers to take advantage of the clothing sale.

E. L. O’brien Hauger’s

Markets Report Cattle Steady as Hogs Rise in Louisville

Cincinnati markets show hogs up to 16 dollars tops while lights stay at 16. cattle in Louisville at 200 head, slow and steady. hogs gain 25 cents, tops 16. sheep 50, steady.

Cincinnati Pakers Louisville Mar

Recruiting Soldier Raphel Perlmutter Slain near Cookeville

Corporal Raphel Perlmutter of the 26th infantry band was found dead near Cookeville Tennessee with throat cut and three bullet wounds to the head after disappearing March 16 while on recruiting duty at Camp Taylor authorities reported today.

Associated Press Louisville Mar Camp Taylor Raphel Perlmutter 26Th Infantry Cookeville Tenn

Rich draft dodger gets five years

Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a wealthy Philadelphia man court martialed for desertion and failure to report for the draft was sentenced to five years in prison the court announced today in New York.

Rich Draft Dodger New York Grover Cleveland Bergdoll

Irvine moonshine cases heard by U S Commissioner

U S Commissioner Warfield Ben nett heard the Irvine moonshine case against Am brose Young Shorty Hines and Estill Wallace. Wallace argues only the transporting charge applies to him and cites a Kentucky Court of Appeals decision. Witnesses testified about moonshine brought from Ross Creek and left in a house.

U. S Warfield Bennett Ambrose Young Shorty” Hines Estill Wallace Irvine Wallace C. C. Wallace Kentucky Court of Appeals Young Wallace Ravenna Hines A. J. Wilborn Young Floyd Rogers Williams Richmond John Walker Marshal Philpott Daily Register

Mississippi Senate Ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment

Jackson March 30 The Mississippi state senate today ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment reversing its action from several weeks ago when the amendment was acted.

Associated Press Jackson Mississippi State Senate

Fenmore Man Finds Relief From Stomach Trouble

Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan had seven years of stomach pain and insomnia. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or sleepless nights. For indigestion or constipation, try these tablets. they are certain to help. March.

Theodore Sanford Fenmore Mich Chamberlain

Miss Shotwell Wins In Girls' Contest

A large Richmond audience filled the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School auditorium for a girls declamatory contest. Six societies competed: Excelsior Cynthian Carpediem Washington Utopian Periclesian. Miss Ethel Shotwell of Periclesian won the medal with Dunbar's The Party, while Miss Mary Bronston of Utopian took second with The Story of Patsy, prompting loud celebrations from each society. The oratorical contest was set for the following night at eight.

Richmond Eastern Kentucky State Normal School Excelsior Cynthian Carpediem Washington Utopian Periclesian Coates Ireland Kirkpatrick McClain Ruth B. Long The Excelsior Society Freedom Matha E. Williams Cynthian Society Cuddy McCarty Mary Ellen G. M. Watkins Carpediem Society Carpedie Mary Bronstaen Patsy Henry Arnold Ethel Shotwell Dunbar Paris Mary Bronston Perclesians

Sleeping Sickness Cases Rise in Louisville

Louisville reports 24 cases of sleeping sickness as of March 30, with eight additional cases in the state outside the city. Secretary McCormick of the State Board of Health says there is no cause for alarm.

Associated Press Louisville Mar McCormick State Board of Health

Pearson Cried Lot Sale in New Castle

Col J H Pearson, veteran auctioneer, returned from New Castle Henry county after a highly successful Wakefield-Davis Realty Co Shelbyville sale. He occupied the block throughout the event and achieved top prices, with the company reportedly earning a neat profit. The firm previously sold lots in Rosedale last summer as homes rise in the addition and demand remains strong.

Col J. H. Pearson New Castle Henry County Wakefield-Davis Realty Company Shelbyville Col. Pearson Wakefield- Davis Rosedale

Berea College Seeks Charge Against Willie French

A warrant is sworn in Madison Quarterly Court by Berea College against Willie French of Berea for converting electric current to his own use from Berea College wires. The college operates as a company manufacturing and selling electric current without owner consent.

Madison Quarterly Court Berea College Willie French Berea

Schools Pick Sites for New Consolidation Buildings

The county board of education met to select two sites for new schools formed by consolidating Red House and Dozier with Science Hill. Landowners object to site locations, condemnation proceedings will be started, and four acres will be sought near Red House for the first pair of buildings.

County Board of Education B. F. Edwards Red House Dozier Science Hill

Danish King Defies Social Democrats Ultimatum

Copenhagen reports King Christian refused reinstatement of the Zahle ministry and restoration of constitutional conditions after the Social Democrats ultimatum. Danish trade unions threatened a general strike.

A Tress Copenhagen Christian Today Social Democrats Zahle

Potts Flour Ad and Local Program Listings

An old newspaper snippet lists Potts Gold Dust Flour promotions and a community program lineup. It includes brief notes on tobacco canvass stock at McKee's and a 6 item program with speakers and titled pieces by H H Gibson and others.

Supply on Hand Figures at 12 1 2 Cents

A brief note indicates a good supply on hand priced at 12 1 2 cents. The terse line implies ample stock and stable pricing for buyers.

Socialists Branded as Traitors by New York Assembly

Albany March 30 The judiciary majority report in the New York state assembly accuses five Socialist members of unfitness and recommends their seats be declared vacant. It says they oppose the United States government and its institutions. Named are Louis Waldman August Claessens Charles Solomon Samuel Dewitt and Samuel Orr. The report brands the Socialist Party as an organization of perpetual traitors.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Judiciary New York State Assembly United States Louis Waldman August Claessens Charles Solomon Samuel Dewitt Samuel Orr Socialist Party

Winchester Family Under Peace Bonds

County Judge Frank A. Bullock of Fayette placed peace bonds of 500 dollars each on J. G. White former Winchester Postmaster, and his four daughters Caralee Elsie Nellie. Four warrants were issued with three from the daughters against their father and one by the father against the daughters. The daughters testified they feared their father due to an ungovernable temper and fear of bodily harm. White said he had long had trouble in his family.

Powell Pontiac Cynthiana Smith Millersburg Lockett Frankfort Neero Anderson Louisville Ohio Michigan Detroit Covington Fulton Fleming County Paris Robert Anderson Johnson Junction Maysville Mt. Sterling Lexington Frank A. Bullock Fayette J. G. White Winchester Caralee Elsie Nellie White

Coal Miners Seek Higher Pay After 27 Percent Award

Representatives of bituminous coal workers press for a larger wage increase than the 27 percent settlement agreed yesterday by operators and workers. A subcommittee, formed to draft a new agreement, began meetings today as the coal commission award was to keep mines running from April 1 during talks.

Associated Press New York Bituminous Coal Commission

Donation deadline urged for Baby Table gifts

The Chairmen of the Baby table at the Infirmary Bazaar request all donations be sent to the Masonic Temple by 3 o clock Friday afternoon April 2.

Masonic Temple

Meeting at Kavanaugh to reorganize Sunday school

A Sunday meeting is set for 2 30 PM at Kavanaugh to reorganize the Sunday school. All are urged to attend and help with this important effort.

Kavanaugh

West Virginia pastor breeds thoroughbred cattle and sheep

Dr. H. W. McLaughlin, pastor of a Presbyterian church in West Virginia, travels with his brother-in-law Dr. R. L. Telford. McLaughlin is noted as a breeder of Hampshire sheep and Shorthorn cattle and as a shepherd of his flock.

H. W. McLaughlin West Virginia R. L. Telford McLaughlin Hampshire Hownan Souls

County Schools Census Now Ready for All Trustees

County superintendent Ben F. Edwards urges trustees to call the census pad immediately to finish the school census.

Ben F. Edwards

Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement From Inn Proprietor

George F Daniels of the Hardwick Inn praises Chamberlains Tablets for laxative relief. He runs a model New England hotel and notes his satisfaction with the remedy. March.

Chamberlain George F. Daniels Hardwick Mr. Daniels Hardwick Inn New England

Prayer Service Wednesday at First Baptist Tes

Prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at First Baptist Church in Tes. All members urged to attend as important church building matters will be discussed.

First Baptist Church Tes

Seed Corn For Sale By G B DeJarnette

White seed corn offered at five dollars per bushel by G B DeJarnette of rural delivery 1. Contact R D 1 via phone 91 J for details.

G. B. DeJarnette R. D

Mayor Evans Heads Legion Drive Here

Mayor L. P. Evans leads the American Legion civilian fund drive starting March 31 to support constitutional government and 100 percent Americanism. The campaign urges Madison County residents to back the Legion’s efforts amid concerns about radicalism and bolshevism.

L. P. Evans American Legion Evans Legion Millon United States America Russia Ipso Kentucky

Auto Thief Captured After Chase With Deputy Sheriff

A Black man accused of taking a stolen car outran Deputy Sheriff Hall on foot, boarded a motor truck to escape, and was later overhauled by an automobile and captured.

Burlington Hall

Why Colds Are Dangerous

A public health note warns that colds weaken lungs and raise risk of pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. Quick recovery reduces danger. It endorses Champlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure.

Chamlain

Neffs Saturday Groceries Special Offer

Neff's Fish and Oyster House advertises a Saturday sale with Libby's Sweet Corn at 15 cents a can, regular 25 cents, plus cuts on other groceries. Phone 431, First Street.

Libby Neff First Street

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Mob Anderson Farm Ghi Mississippi Senate Miss Shotweel Miss Bronston Pearson McKee’s H. H. Gibson Periclesian “Foreign Immigration Biffie B. Taylor Eugene Salmons Goebel Harrod Sos Bryan Johnson Sharon Moore Triators Winchester Family Mayor Evans Legion Drive Neff’s
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