Lexington Boy Wins State High School Essay Prize
Joe Lee Davis of Lexington won the state high school essay contest conducted by the University of Kentucky. He is 15 and wrote on James Lane Allen after reading his works. 95 essays from 41 schools were submitted for final judging.
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Joe Lee Davis
Lexington
Oung Davis
R. Lee Davis
Richmond
Lexington Leader
L. E. Lane
George Noland
Associated Press
University of Kentucky
L. L. Dantzley
University
E. F Farquhar
G. W. Whiting
Davis
Kentucky
James Lane Allen
Looking Over Mr. Davis Eligibility
Washington May 7 Behind closed doors the senate finance committee heard testimony from David H Blair of Winston Salem NC to be commissioner of internal revenue Two charges were raised one that Blair as a delegate to the Chicago Republican convention violated North Carolina primary law by voting for Harding when Johnson led the primary and another that Blair was improper because his wife's father and other relatives had income tax claims before the treasury totaling about 1 000 000
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
David H. Blair
Winston-Salem
N. C
Internal Revenue
Blair
Chicago
North Carolina
Harding
Johnson
Treasury
Neff’s Fish and Oyster House Hosts Tiny Pond Frog Display
A local display at Neff’s Fish and Oyster House features a miniature pond with living frogs weighing 3 to 5 pounds. Frogs float in crystal waters as adults feed on flies and pond foods, with grasses bordering the scene. Mr. Neff invites children to visit and view the display.
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Neff
Madison County Sends 557 Dollars to Chinese Relief Fund
Madison County contributions to the Chinese Famine Fund total 557 dollars through Louisville Kentucky headquarters. Executive Secretary J Paul Swain urges more gifts. churches across Madison County plan May collections to aid starving Chinese civilians.
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Madison County
Kentucky
Louisville
J. Paul Swain
China
R. L. Teliod
Madison
Harvey Chenault
Richmond
Ben R. Powell
John C. Mason
M. C. Covington
Richmond Fe
NVC
O-Nasassessreee
Bayes
N. T. Wilson
Tates Creek Church
Laura Clay
Saivern Creek Chapel
Berea Church
Berea
S. M. Saufiey
Aime
Watts
Anonymous
Sallie Baker
A. W. Hamilton
George Hamilton
R. PO. E. Lodge
B. H. French
Christian Church
Newby
Greeley Barnes
B. Bogie
Allen Zaring
J. M. Poyntz
P. Haden
Luther Todd
Coyle
J. T. Parke
Red House
Moores
Waco
Young Tom Smith Honored for Heroism
Thomas Jefferson Smith of Richmond and Louisville was honored by the Louisville Y M C A for saving Mrs. J Donegan from a car that plunged into a river. The hero may later receive a Carnegie medal. He is the son of the late state bank examiner Thomas Jefferson Smith. Dr William Arthur Ganfield of Centre College spoke at the event.
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Thomas Jefferson Smith
Richmond
Louisville
J. Donegan
Orlando
Fla
Smith
State Bank
Blue Grass
Arthur Ganfield
Centre College
Danville
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Waco visitors include Mr Walter Bush and family of Ravenna. Miss Lucy Thorpe of Irvine visits friends here, as does Miss Carolina Broaddus. Local farming reports minimal corn due to rain and a limited strawberry crop. Notable music events At the Lyceum include Aeolian recital and a cantata The Rescue of Will Stulley with Cincinnati String Quartet. Performers Dar Beddoe Harriett Beecher Stowe Robert J Thuman praised for roles in The Creation and Elijah. Dr. am working up these
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Walter Bush
Ravenna
R. F. Bush
Lucy Thorpe
Irvine
Carolina Broaddus
Clark County
Elbridge Broaddus
Charles B. Baumstark
M. L. McKinney
R. K. Moberly
Nathan Sharpe
Akron
Ohio
Gibson Infirmary
A. T. McKinney
Red House
Everett Ellison
Illinois
Eunice Bush
Aeolian Company
Cincinnati String Quartet
Will Stulley
Myers
Normal School
Dar Beddoe
Canada
England
Ireland
Wales
United States
Haydn
Robert J. Thuman
Thuman
Elijah
Oratorio Society of Hamilton, O
Dick Millers Tribute to Old Kentucky Home Speech
In a long bygone campaign to raise funds for the Old Kentucky Home near Bardstown, the Richmond figure Dick Miller was remembered for a renowned 1906 address at Stephen Foster's statue unveiling. He praised My Old Kentucky Home, its themes of home and nation, and urged lasting dedication to Foster's memory with a stately tribute. The piece frames Miller's oration as a high point in his career and links it to Kentucky’s cultural heritage and unity.
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Old Kentucky
Bardstown
Dick” Miller
Richmond
Stephen Collins Foster
Miller
Woste
Daily Register
Ile
Kentucky
Imperial Republic
Diogene
Spender
Heaven
Haydn's The Creation Featured in May Festival
The annual music festival runs Thursday and Friday May 26 and 27. Haydn's immortal masterpiece The Creation is among the principal works to be performed this year.
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Haydn
Festival Brings Great Oratorios to Eastern State Normal
Annual music festival offers Richmond students and locals a chance to hear top artists at home and to experience the highest aspirations of classical genius through celebrated oratorios.
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Eastern State Normal
Richmond
Sheriff of Jackson County Is Wounded in Kentucky
McKee Kentucky May 7 Wm Baker sheriff of Jackson County was shot Thursday at Chadwell eight miles east of McKee He was with deputy Albert McIntosh when John King fired after a dispute The bullet entered the upper lip and ranged through his jaw and neck Doctors say the wound will not be fatal King escaped McIntosh fired but hit only clothing Bud Morris was discharged after a self defense trial in the fatal shooting of his father County officials plan to use the McKee Academy building for high school and grades plus other local notes
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McKee
Wm. Baker
Chadwell
Here
Baker
Albert McIntosh
John King
King
McIntosh
Bud Morris
W. F. Johnson
J. R. Llewellyn
Estill County
McKee Academy
Dr. Ingle
New York City
County Board of Education
Women's Board of Domestic Missions
the Reformed Church
Amercia
H. F. Minter
Berea
Richmond
A. W. Baker
Irvine
Isabelle Whitewood
New Jersey
Viola Pas
Holland
Mich
Hattié Vermeer
Iowa
Annual M. E. Conference Set for Somerset in September
The Kentucky Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Somerset for one week in September. The committee chose Somerset over Winchester to host the meeting where 300 to 400 ministers and lay delegates attend and pastor assignments for Kentucky conference churches are made.
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Somerset
Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Winchester
Community Club Rummage Sale For City Playgrounds
The Community Club announces a rummage sale to raise funds for playground equipment in the eastern city area. Donations of surplus clothing and household effects are requested from interested participants. Call 374 290 779 or 490 by Wednesday to arrange pickup or drop off.
Kentucky Weather Brief Forecast Unsettled Tonight
Kentucky faces unsettled conditions tonight with moderate temperatures and a breezy feel. Overnight lows hover around the upper 50s to low 60s as light showers may pass through central regions.
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Kentucky
Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati Chicago and Louisville
Cincinnati market May 7 Parker’s at eight fifty a head for cattle steady in Chicago good cattle calves and lambs steady. Louisville Kentucky May 7 cattle one hundred steady hogs fifteen hundred active sheep one thousand active all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Local Market Advertises Fresh Poultry and Fishes
A grocery or market notice lists live frogs daily spring chickens dressed hens brains Price's sausage and fresh fish varieties with a contact line Neff's phone 431.
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Neff’s
Who Changed the Sabbath Exhibition at Odd Fellows Hall
On Sunday May 8 at 7 30 PM Charles C Webster pastor presents a illustrated talk on who changed the sabbath at the Odd Fellows hall charts will illustrate the subject. All are welcome.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Rooming shortage prompts summer school housing appeal
During a Convocation of County Superintendents a survey counted more teachers than expected for the June 27 Summer School. The Normal School asks Richmond families and local agencies to offer rooms to avoid turning students away as demand outstrips available accommodations.
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Richmond
Japanese Battleship Arrives in England for Prince Hirosi Visit
The Japanese battleship transporting Prince Hirosi to Britain arrived at Spitsead. British warships greeted the visitors with elaborate decorations and salutes in a formal ceremony marking the arrival.
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London
Hirosito
England
Spitsead
Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 85th Birthday On The Job
Washington May 7 Uncle Joe Cannon holder of the American record for service in congress marked his 85th birthday by staying at work. When asked how many cigars he had smoked he replied I dont know but that reminds me as he produced a long black cigar and lit it.
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Washington
Joe”. Cannon
Congress
Derby Day Draws Record Crowd to Louisville Track
Louisville crowds arrive by train boat and auto for the Kentucky Derby on May 7 with clear skies and fast track. Billy Barton withdraws. contenders narrowed to about 12 as turfmen discuss Gray Leg and Pulanet. Sports writers favor Whitney entries Prudery Tryster with Star Vater and Leonardo seen among top contenders.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Billy Barton
Gray
Leg
Pulanet
Whitney
Prudery
Tryster
Star Vater
Simms
Leonardo
Pon Homine
Todays Races At Clintonville and Quinto Garden
First Race at Flags venue in Clintonville reports Better Still with Rob at Quinto Garden. Third race lists Broomspun with Ethel Gray and Marjorie Hynes in a mixed field.
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Clintonville
Herald
Rob
Quinto Garden
Broomspun
Ethel Gray
Marjorie Hynes
Week's Weather Guess for Washington May 7
Weather predictions for the week note rain in the Ohio valley and normal temperatures with a cool second half. Local forecasts indicate rainfall amounts and temperature patterns across the period.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
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Dick Miller
Ness
Stephen C. Foster
Johnstown
Jacksonville
Veston
Sco
Richard W. Miller
Ihaydn
Dr. Myers
Jackson County
Charles C. Webster
Eastern Kentucky Normal
Jap Pringe
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