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Newspaper
Richmond Daily Register
Location
Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
The grand jury, after three days of investigation, returned ten indictments. Arrests are expected in days, with jurors dismissed until May 25 for further duty. Cases from the inquiry will be assigned for trial to complete the term. Judge Shackelford notes the circuit court progress is satisfactory amid substantial evidence.
Circuit court Friday afternoon returned a not guilty verdict for Bud McSwain on larceny charges. Judge Shackelford presided as civil cases moved swiftly with Lucy Knapp versus Jeff McKinney over a fence dispute. S. A. D. Jones sues Young and Jasper over oil lease rent in Knox county, with testimony ongoing and the day likely to extend Saturday.
The Socialist Party of America convened in New York with 200 delegates as Morris Hillquit, temporary chairman, attacked the Wilson administration and predicted two million votes in the presidential race. He accused the president of fostering a morbid national psychology that jailed noble American figures like Eugene V. Debs.
The Associated Press reports a week forecast for the Ohio Valley with generally fair conditions and a potential for localized showers midweek. Temperatures are expected to run near or slightly above normal.
Mrs H B Hanger was summoned by wire to Col Hanger's bedside at White Sulphur Springs where he is reported quite ill. Numerous friends here express hope for his speedy recovery.
Richmond coal dealers rush to secure supplies amid anticipated price rise. They insist the issue is coal not money, with the Interstate Commerce Commission unable to fix the shortage. Only 27 percent of normal supply is accessible, and Blanton notes mines many inoperative, risking a month without new coal if current orders are filled.
Three state capitals in Mexico reportedly fell to revolutionists as Carranza garrisons rose in revolt. An unconfirmed report from here claimed Mexico City was captured by Gen. Benjamin Hill.
An unreconciled report from Chihuahua City claims General Benjamin Hill’s revolutionary forces captured Mexico City and that President Carranza departed the capital for Vera Cruz, per revolutionary leaders.
The State Department has no word from the American embassy in Mexico City since Thursday. Reports claim Carranza may have left the capital, but there is no confirmation. The capital is believed cut off from the outside world due to revolutionists destroying wire lines.
Louisville May 8 a field of 19 horses is carded for the Kentucky Derby with Simpleton Golden Broom and Kinnoul drawn. Even if others are withdrawn the field may be the largest in history as Louisville streets jam with traffic and visitors expect Derby attendance to break records.
Ist Race finished first at Woodtrap with St Germain leading from start to finish. Dancing Spray placed third, while other contenders trailed in the field.
Kiev reportedly fell to Polish and Ukrainian troops Thursday night per a Soviet Moscow wireless statement. The report suggests a temporary success in a campaign to seize the strategic outpost against Bolshevik advances in Central Europe.
Over centuries caste and crime have trapped Indian ex criminals in violence. The Salvation Army staffs settlements with silkworms and mulberry trees, teaching weaving to turn offenders into skilled workers and reduce crime. The article notes the U S program includes prisoner aid and other social services, seeking a $10,000,000 Home Service appeal for 1920.
Generally fair conditions prevail with little change in temperature. The forecast calls for stable weather as night falls and into Sunday with no significant storms or cold snaps expected.
Local subscriptions to the Federal Highway fund are being paid to State Bank & Trust Company for certification to the State Road Department. Work awaits full payment as federal aid depends on local pledges. A long list of Madison subscribers is published.
Cincinnati markets show hogs 251-2c lower while Chicago trades slowly. Cattle are steady with calf prices down $1. Louisville May 8 reports cattle slow, hogs active at 1,000 head, sheep steady and all prices unchanged.
At Eastern Normal school Friday night the declamation title Story of Patsy won by Miss Bronston of Richmond while Union College secured the oratorical honors with Geo. Baker and Bryan Johnson. The event drew a large audience and was praised for its high quality and practiced mastery.
Robert Wethers of Berea and Mary E Beendren of Big Hill obtained marriage licenses and were joined in matrimony by Judge W K Price. Nathan Rose and Emma Rodgers of Alcorn also secured licenses and were married by the same judge.
The Model High School Senior class will present the play Fannie and the Servant Problem in the Normal School Auditorium Monday evening May 14 at 8 o'clock. Mr and Mrs S A Pace and daughter Ruth of Oklahoma City arrived Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs E T Wiggins. They stayed with Mr and Mrs D C Wiggins in Winchester en route.
Railway officials consider using open top cars to eliminate shortages in hauling coal. The plan seeks to increase capacity and reduce delays by expanding car types and service flexibility.
Next Sunday is set as a major event for Madison county Disciples of Christ. A First Christian church team will visit every church in the county to discuss Madison’s role in the Inter Church World Movement. A mass meeting at First Christian church Richmond Sunday at 7 30 PM features J H MacNeil of Winchester. Teams and churches visited are listed with names of participants.
Tomorrow is Mothers Day with special church programs and speakers from out of town. Richmond services will honor mothers with the white carnation as the official symbol, celebrating motherhood as the cradle of the human race and the guiding force for future generations.
Washington May 8 Herbert Hoover proposed rationing sugar to manufacturers and non essentials and urged an agreement with foreign countries not to bid against each other for sugar. He blamed the government for the shortage citing a missed Cuban crop purchase last September at six and a half cents per pound.
Triest May 8 bulletin reports Captain Gabrielle D Annu nzo captures an Italian steamship laden with grain using two submarines.
President Wilson signed an urgent deficiency bill totaling three hundred million dollars. About one hundred twenty five million dollars of the package will be released to railroads for purchasing new rolling stock.
WANTED to buy a modern house in a good location with immediate possession. See Miss Ward at Alham bra Theatre. 2112.
Richmond serves as the first stop on May 12 for the Central Kentucky Get-Together tour organized by the Lexington Board of Commerce. About 100 travelers in pleasure cars will arrive at 9 a.m. with speakers from State University and Transylvania College and music from the University of Kentucky Band and Transylvania Quartette. The group then continues to Berea and Danville with stops in Harrodsburg Salvisa Lawrenceburg Frankfort Versailles and Nicholasville as part of a two day itinerary May 24 25 will cover areas north of Lexington.
The high school track meet was postponed by rain yet unfolded as a mud carnival with Union College edging the Eastern school 54 to 51. Combs led with four firsts and two seconds as Eastern stars Gregory and Earl Combs shone despite setbacks from Gregory’s early departure.
The Boones borough Chapter D. A. R. holds a regular meeting with Miss Bessie Miller on Monday afternoon at 2 30.
City civil engineer Crecelius cites labor shortage as the core reason for uncertain completion times on public improvements. He notes contractors lack enough workers as many seek higher wages and better conditions in cities, with floating labor hampering consistent progress across projects.
Heavy rain across Madison county caused road closures and crop damage in the eastern area. Streams overflowed their banks, detours were needed for Richmond-bound travelers, and Kingston Hare's ford near the Ohio river nearly reached normal tide levels.
Salvation Army launches the Second Home Service Appeal from May 10 through May 20 to fund its rescue homes maternity hospitals slum settlements nurseries children s homes prison relief and evangelistic work. Commander Evangeline Booth says Kentucky ministers of all denominations will join in the effort promoting divine guidance and a shift from tambourine collections to hands on relief.
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