First Hearing of Irvine Case Friday
The will of the late Elizabeth S Irvine prompts a Friday circuit court hearing before Judge Shackelford. Attorneys outline demurrers to responses from William Irvine Greenway and others and the Medical Society may appear regarding the Richmond home for a hospital or park. The appraisers report lists bonds and stock valued at substantial totals for the estate.
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Elizabeth S. Irvine
W. R. Shackelford
Circuit Court
Grant E. Lilly
Lexington
William Irvine Greenway
Reno
Nevada
Medical Society
Richmoand
RK. EE. Turley
Madison County Court
Triple Elopements Shake Caneyville in One Week
Caneyville Kentucky May 11 three elopements in one week involve Victoria Taylor Edna Band and Ruth Bratcher as brides and Hilbert Snyder Wilburn Washburn and Ewan Layman as grooms. Local chronicler says such triple elopements are unprecedented and sparked much talk since the armistice.
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Pess
Caneyville
Victoria Taylor
Edna Band
Ruth Bratcher
Hilbert Snyder
Wilburn Washburn
Ewan Layman
Sebree Students Join Webster County Pig Club
Fourteen Sebree graded school boys and girls have joined the Webster County Pig Club in Sebree Kentucky as part of a youth agricultural program.
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Associated Press
Sebree, Ky
Sebree Graded Schools
Webster County Pig Club
Five Acres of Tobacco Out in Falmouth Ky
Five acres of tobacco completed in Falmouth Kentucky as of May 11 by Tom Lane of Gravel Switch. He is reported to be the first farmer in the area and likely the state to finish setting out the 1921 crop.
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Associated Press
Falmouth
Tommy Lane
Money Here for Irvine Jurymen
Madison county men who served as jurors in Irvine and slept on chairs and floors at the Irvine courthouse may receive their payment. Trustee R. E. Terrill has 75 checks from the jury fund trustee to cover mileage and expenses. those not selected are also entitled to reimbursement and may call on him to obtain their funds.
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Madison County
Irvine
Irvine Court House
Joe Spivey
George Estes
Terrill
Grace Kennedy Heads Women Wing for Kennedy Campaign
Miss Grace Kennedy a school teacher in Somerset Kentucky accepted her father’s request to chair a women's organization supporting his bid for circuit judge. She said the women will not vote to sustain a political ring or keep men in office for life and will oppose officers named against the people's wishes.
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Somerset
Grace Kennedy
Rumors of another China revolution
Rumors circulate in Peking of a plan to crown the captive boy Emperor Hsuan Tung and restore the Manchu throne within two months. The speculation captivates both Chinese and foreign observers as power struggles and diplomacy shape an volatile Oriental scene.
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Peking
Burley Tobacco Sales Reported for April in Kentucky
The April Kentucky warehouse monthly report to the Commissioner of Agriculture shows total burley tobacco sales of 8 323 966 pounds for 827 332 92 dollars and an average price of 9 93 dollars. Growers sold 5 923 225 pounds for 579 780 83 dollars average 9 78. Dealers sold 700 405 pounds for 67 785 56 dollars average 8 91. Resale 1 640 336 pounds for 179 766 98 dollars average 10 95.
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Kentucky
Commissioner of Agriculture
Frankfort
Burley Tobacco
Republicans nominate McRoberts for district judge
Stanford Kentucky May 10 Republicans of the 16th Judicial district met at 2 30 PM and tendered the Republican nomination for circuit judge to Hon P M McRoberts of Stanford who may run against Judge Hardin of Harrodsburg seeking re election Delegations from across the district attended.
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Stanford
16Th Judicial District
P. M. McRoberts
Fresh Peanut Butter Made While You Wait
Richmond Welch Co. offers fresh peanut butter prepared on site at 111-5 with customers watching the process.
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Richmond Welch Co
Civil suits fill circuit court with multiple judgments
Circuit court heard several civil actions including C. J. King vs Nay Coy for about 1300 and a $66.90 judgment, J. E. Whitehead vs Jake Miller for $138, and W. E. Blanton vs Madison Farms for about $6000. Other cases were continued or dismissed, with amendments allowed and demurrers sustained as the October term approaches.
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C. J. King
Nay Coy
Joe P. Chenault
King
J.E. Whitehead
Garrard County
Jake Miller
Whitehead
Marvin
Frederick
Miller
Richmond
Quartery
G. Murray Smith
W. E. Blanton
Madison Farms, Incorporated
Mr. Blanton
A. R. Burnam
Madison Farms Company
Lexington Tobacco
Nelson Gay
Clark County
Big Hill Pike
Harold Oldham
George Goodloe
Thelma Raidert
Dixie Inn
Invented Frogless Switch Pioneer Seth Curlin Dies
Seth Curlin of Hickman Kentucky died at home of heart failure. A pioneer citizen, he invented the frogless railroad switch and contributed to early U S railroad construction. He helped lay the first steel rails of the Texas and Pacific railroad in Texas and worked on the Mobile and Ohio through Dyer and Gibson counties Tennessee.
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Associated Tress
Hickman, Ky
Seth Curlin
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Texas
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Dyer and
Gibson Counties
Tennessee
Memphis
Stanford May Lose W. A. Wire
Stanford officials of the Western Union Telegraph Company say the local telegraph office operated at a loss last month and will be closed unless it becomes self supporting.
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Associated Press
Stanford, Ky
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cigar Factory Planned for Sebree Kentucky
Sebree Kentucky May 11 reports a new cigar factory with a 5000 daily capacity. The promoter, an Evansville man, announces operations to begin about July 1.
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Sebree
Associated Press
Evansville
Aid To Weaker Schools In Colvin Legislative Plan
Frankfort Kentucky May 10 Geo Colvin State School Superintendent addressed the Frankfort Woman's Club advocating two constitutional amendments to be voted on next November One would remove the state superintendent from politics The other would set aside 10 percent of the state school fund to be distributed not per capita but as directed by the General Assembly to raise weaker schools in counties with insufficient local revenues.
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Frankfort
Geo. Colvin
Express workers face wage cuts for 80 000 employees
A government plan proposes reducing pay for about 80 000 express workers. The move aims to rebalance costs amid economic pressures, affecting mid level staff and contractriers while raising concerns among labor groups.
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Express
Best flour on earth at Rich mond Welch Co.
Local ad promotes flour at Rich mond Welch Co offering bags priced at $1.15 each. The copy emphasizes quality by calling it the best flour on earth and highlights a single price point for purchase.
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Richmond Welch Co
Panama hats and wearables on sale in Murray
A local Murray firm announces a sale to meet the low priced tobacco market offering Panama hats at 1.50, straw hats 0.25, men’s underwear 0.90, silk poplin waists 2.50, white voile waists 1, misses dresses 2.50, and house dresses 0.98.
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Murray, Ky
A. P
Mrs William English Dies in Lexington at 81
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. William English aged 81 at her son C B English’s home in Rocky Gap Virginia She was a Baptist church member Survived by son C B English daughter Mrs B A Sturdevant of Bloomington Illinois and granddaughter Mrs J Marion Lilly Interment was at Jamestown Pennsylvania.
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William English
C. B. English
Rocky Gap
The
Baptist Church
B. A. Sturdevant
Bloomington
Ill
J. Marion Lilly
Jamestown ,Pa
Salvation Army county drive urged with May start
An urgent appeal requests county residents to donate to the Salvation Army drive beginning Monday May 17. The campaign targets 2700 dollars with past efforts exceeding the county's goal, as Judge W I Price calls a Friday meeting at 7:30 in the county judge's office for advisory board members to organize the drive.
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Salvation Army
Sammy
W. I. Price
Baptists vs Second Christians May Resume Thursday Game
President Deatherage of the Church League hopes the Baptists and Second Christians can play Thursday afternoon at 3 30 if rain holds off long enough. He aims to keep the schedule and believes the Normal school grounds will be dry enough for a good contest.
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Deatherage
Church League
Baptists
Federal Reserve Chief Declares Financial Trouble Over
The president of the Federal Reserve states that all danger of financial troubles has passed in the country and that the time is right for confidence.
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Federal Reserve
Madame Curie Arrives in New York Aboard Olympic
Eminent scientist and radium co discoverer Madame Curie arrived in New York today aboard the steamer Olympic. Her visit marks a notable moment in science news as she travels for engagements and meetings with researchers and officials.
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Associated Press
New York
Madame Curie
Olympic
Lawn mowers displayed at Richmond Welch Co
Lawn mowers that truly cut without interfering with faith are on display at Richmond Welch Co located at 111 5. The ad highlights products for households seeking practical machines made to respect personal beliefs.
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Richmond Welch Co
Better Times Seen After Germany Accepts Reparations Terms
Washington reports Administration officials welcomed Germanys acceptance of Allied reparations terms. The Ruhr invasion concerns eased as the United States voiced support for the Allies. American economists believe Germany can pay and foresee an economic revival that would lift spirits worldwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ruhr Valley
United States
Germany
Johnson Says Whitewash Used in Hunt Trial
Rep Johnson of Kentucky renewed charges that Col John E Hunt commander of the Governor's Island disciplinary barracks was whitewashed by a military court martial over the escape of draft dodger Grover Cleveland Beredell. He said the Hunt trial was a straightout whitewash involving the prosecuting officer the court and other witnesses.
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Washington
Col
John E. Hunt
Baracks
Governor's Island
Grover Cleveland
Beredell
Representative Johnson
Kentucky
House Committee
Johnson
Hunt
Isle of Chance Operetta at Normal Chapel Thursday
Otis M. Carringtons two act opera Isle of Chance will be staged at the Normal chapel Thursday at 8 p m Follies on the isle lure the ship Ease to destruction cast includes Greed King of Death Lord What the Use Lady Frivolous Simpeletta and crew with a chorus of Follies and a long list of character names and players listed in the program
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Isle of Chance
Otis M. Carrington
What
Simpeletta
Greed
Gene Karl Jackson
Mildred Long
Leona Thurman
Mary Overstreet
R. Tyree
Lord
Sam Denny
Ellene Reed Simpeletta
Violette Sturgill
Arnold Roberts
Ernest Wood
Raymond Robins
Follies
Etta Bryant
Rebecca Calvert Cavendery
Goodridge
Willie B. Hance
Sara V. Myers
Eddyth Nickell
Nannie Prather
Nannie Reynolds
May Stipp
Stanford Court Day at Nunnetley's Stock Pens
About 300 cattle were penned with steady demand as all stock moved. Best two year old steers brought high prices. heifers were lower. Butcher cattle at 64 percent, hogs to 9 cents, few mules and horses sold. In Arkansas 110000 acres underwater, over 2000 people fled.
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Nunnetley
Hoover and Davis Face Impasse Threatening Marine Strike
The report states Hoover and Davis failed to secure a settlement and predicts a strike by marine workers within days. The situation hinges on stalled negotiations and potential action by organized labor.
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Hoover
Davis
Notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas H Broaddus
Creditors having claims against the estate of the late Thomas H Broaddus are notified to present them legally proven to the undersigned on or before August 11 1921 or be barred. J W and Fee Broaddus Administrators 112 4p.
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Thomas
H. ‘Broaddus
J. W
Fee Broaddus
Livestock Markets Report from Cincinnati and Louisville
Cincinnati markets May 11 show cattle strong hogs 75 higher while Chicago runs 100 lower with sheep and lambs steady. Louisville Kentucky May 11 cattle active unchanged hogs 1200 strong and unchanged sheep 1800 steady and unchanged lambs 13.50 dollars.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Old Kentucky Home Fund Seeks $100000 for Bardstown Site
Richmond reports only about $200 of an $800 city quota subscribed for the Old Kentucky Home at Bardstown. Mrs. WW Mays, chair of Madison, urges Kentuckians to donate cash subscriptions of any amount to purchase Federal Hill, the 236 acre estate linked to Stephen Collins Foster. The commission aims to raise $100000 to restore the house and grounds as a state park open to the public.
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Richmond
Old Kentucky
Bardstown
WW. O. Mays
Madison
Kentucky
Old Kentucky Home
Federal Hill
Stephen Colins Foster
Jouett and Healey
Kentucky Thunderstorms This Afternoon Into Tonight
Weather forecast for Kentucky calls for thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight with showers in the far east. Partly cloudy elsewhere with no change in temperature.
Germans Accept Allied Terms in Unconditional Reply
Berlin reports Germany’s reply to the Allied ultimatum repeats the exact terms of the Supreme Council decision. Germany adheres unconditionally to the terms covering guarantees disarmament war crimes trials and financial conditions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Allied Supreme Council
London
Attacks Kentucky Race Track Law At Women’s Club Meeting
Helm Bruce a Louisville attorney urged repeal of Kentucky’s race track betting law at a Danville gathering of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. He promised to aid in drafting a resolution showing the delegates’ opposition and said a repeal bill would be introduced in the next legislative session.
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Danville
Helm Bruce
Louisville
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Paper Mills Shut Amid Labor Contract Failures
New York May 11 seven large paper mills in the United States and Canada employing 9000 men shut down today due to failure of workers and owners to sign new agreements to replace those expired last night.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Candada
Murderers Left $20 Bill for Flowers in Dandrea Shooting
Chicago reports a $20 bill tucked in an old hat with a note "for flowers" found among the remains after Anthony Dandrea, a 19th ward political leader, was likely fatally shot. Neighbors saw three men flee the scene. The 19th ward has faced recent shootings and bombings tied to political feuds after Dandrea’s February defeat to Alderman Johnny Powers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Anthony Dandrea
19Th Ward
Dandrea
Johnny Powers
Sheriffs Ordered to Arrest Draft Slackers in Several Counties
In Louisville on May 11 authorities announced orders to Bath Boyle Caldwell Lewis Nicholas Garrard and Taylor sheriffs to arrest several men labeled deserters by local army draft boards. Lists of alleged evaders were also sent to newspapers for publication.
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Louisville
Bath
Boyle
Caldwell
Lewis
Nicholas
Garrard
Taylor
Army
No Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Tonight
The Board of Deacons and the Elders of the church will meet at the church at 6 30. The ladies will serve them a supper.
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Board of Deacons
Women Held In Tulsa Shooting Case
Two unnamed women are held in Tulsa in connection with the shooting of Judge John Devereaux, former Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice. He was found in his apartment semi conscious Monday night.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Devereaux
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Governor to Deliver Address at Somerset Commencement
Somerset high school will hold commencement exercises on May 19 with Governor Edwin P. Morrow scheduled to deliver the principal address. The ceremony marks the year’s graduation events for the community in Somerset, Kentucky.
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Grads
Somerset
Somerset High School
Edwin P. Morrow
Decor and furniture sale at Rich mond Welch Co
Local retailer Rich mond Welch Co advertises screen decors and home decor items with a message to save real money. The brief note includes a price line 111-5.
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Richmond Welch Co
Pulaski Baptists Over subscribe Quotas In Drive
Pulaski county’s quota of 15000 for the Kentucky Baptist State Board of Missions is over subscribed by 3000. Officials say the statewide drive has also gone over the top with the $1200000 quota exceeded.
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Somerset
Pulaski County
Kentucky Baptist State Board of Missions
Richmond Welch Co. Slashes Prices on Lard and Bicycles
Today’s Produce Prices No 50 notes a special on pure lard and bicycles now at 5 50. Richmond Welch Co lists the offers with address 111 3 and 111 5 for in town customers.
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Richmond Welch Co
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