Census rows Richmond population sparks push for recount
The Associated Press reports Richmond Kentucky shows 5622 residents in 1920, up 282 or 5.3 percent. Local leaders say the city must recount to correct undercounting, citing eight missing workers from the Welch Company and hundreds of new homes with no vacancies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Richmond
Kentucky
L. P. Evans
M. J. McSween
Richmond Welch Company
Soprano Miss Kaufman to Perform at Richmond Festival
From the San Francisco Chronicle April 11 1915 comes word of Mary Ann Kaufman Brown the soprano praised for her roles Gabriel and Eve in Haydns Creation. Her voice is described as tender flexible and sonorous with a memorable Verdure clad and On Mighty Pens. She is set to sing at the Richmond Music Festival Friday May 21.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Richmond
Haydn
Festival Hall
Sopran
Pacine Choral Society
Ymargefmiahman
Miss Kaufman
Mary Ann Kaufman-Brown
New Tax Supervisors Named to City Board
The City Council appointed Elmer Deatherage and J Hale Dean to the City Board of Tax Supervisors after S A D Jones failed to qualify and Lewis Brandenburg resigned. Both accepted the appointments and will start work on the assessor's books at once.
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S. A. D. Jones
City Board of Tax Supervisors
Lewis Brandenburg
Messrs
Elmer Deatherage
J. Hale Dean
Stanford Defeats Normal in 11–9 Baseball Tilt
Stanford beat Normal 11 to 9 on Friday at Stanford. Harvey Embry struck out 12 for Lincoln County, while Callihan fanned 3 for Normal. Eastern fielding miscues helped fuel the scoring.
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Stanford
Harvey Embry
Lincoln County Boys
Callihan
Eastern
Motor party visits Mrs Noland at Bush Hospital
Mr and Mrs Kit Maupin and daughter Sadie join Mr and Mrs Seth Tudor on a Friday trip to Winchester to see Mrs N B Noland and her young daughter at Bush hospital.
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Kit Maupin
Sadie
Seth Tudor
Winchester
N. B. Noland
the Bush Hospital
Weather forecast notes showers late tonight and Sunday
The forecast calls for probable showers late tonight and on Sunday with a fair area in the eastern portion tonight.
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East Portion
Legion Drive Starts Off Well in Richmond Recruitment Drive
The Jesse M. Dykes Post of American Legion in Richmond reports a 100 percent signing rate at Waco on Friday as ten eligible members applying, with three more joining later in town. New locals include Charles Stanifer Fife White and G H Stratton. Harold Oldham led Madison County drive. other speakers were Harry D Rice Eugene Moynahan and Joe P Chenaut. Future meetings are scheduled in Speedwell Red House Valley View Kirksville Union City, with a final Richmond rally at the courthouse on Saturday May 22 at 2 p.m.
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American Legion
Jesse M. Dykes
Richmond
Waco
W. D. Reynolds
Joel Blanton
I. C. Hill
Wilbur Harris
Curtis Hume Park
Rucker Baumstark
Price Bush
Foster A
Creswell Carson Returns to Farm in Fremont County
D. C. Carson known as Creswell Carson, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Carson, has bought a quarter section of land along Fremont Lake irrigation canal in Fremont County Wyoming. He is a returning soldier who plans to farm after study at the state university and received strong officer endorsements. His farm is described as valuable and he aims to harvest a bumper crop this fall.
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D. C. Carson
Emere
Sam
Fremont Lake
Carson
Big Boyle County Land Sale Sets Record at 840 Acres
Col R G Evans sold his Sait river farm four miles from Danville on the Terryville pike to Robert Rankin and sons David and Charles Rankin of Garrard County. The 840 acre property brought 225000 dollars with possession to pass January first. Engineer B G Fox arranged the deal, said to be Boyle county's largest land transaction. The Rankins recently sold a Camp Dick Robinson area farm to James I Hamilton of Lancaster for 256000 dollars.
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Boyle County
Col
R. G Evans
Sait River
Danvilles
Terryville Pike
Robert Rankin and
David and
Charles Rankin
Garrard County
B. G. Fox
Messrs. Rankin
Camp Dick Robinson
James I. Hamilton
Lancaster
What's Your Husband Doing a Paramount Laugh Riot
A light comedy arrives at local theatres titled What s Your Husband Doing starring Doris May and Douglas MacLean. The plot follows a newlywed wife who suspects her husband after receiving scented notes from Honeysuckle Inn. A young lawyer and jealous rivals drive witty chaos until a police raid concludes with a happy police court ending.
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Doris May
Douglas MacLean
Thomas H. Ince
Miss May
Wilson Delivers Stirring Message at Arlington Memorial
President Wilson reviews a parade of Civil War Spanish-American and World War veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery dedication. A message reads that the ceremony closes a great episode in the nation and the marble amphitheatre will stand as a sentinel on the Potomac for a reunited nation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Arlington National Cemetery
White House
Potomac
Naion
Old Dominion Oil Sale Proposed to Standard Oil Unit
Louisville May 15 It is announced that a proposal to sell the Old Dominion Oil Company to a Standard Oil subsidiary for more than 6 million dollars will be presented to the Old Dominion directors next week.
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Louisville
Old Dominion Oil Company
Standard Oil
Old Dominion
Republican tax plan to aid soldiers defeated in committee
Washington May 15 Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee rejected a stock dividend tax proposed to raise funds for soldier relief. The tie vote seven to seven ends the panel’s action and sets the measure for potential action by the full committee next Wednesday.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Local Visits and Social News From Dunnesbord
Miss Mabel Richards visits sister Mrs Clara Werner Sunday. Mina Moores and Paul visit Forest Hill relatives Thursday and Friday. Wilkerson Duncan of Richmond visits brother Jande Duncan. Robert Pigs of Red Mouse guest of L C Morgan family Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Waters entertain Danville relatives. Alex Palace, student in Richmond, spends Sunday with parents. Elizabeth and Emily Morat Spera visit Mattie Reams Saturday night. Irene Richards visits uncle Clarence Moberly. Mrs Claude Duncan and Miss Lennarora visit Mary Asher of Red House. Mrs C Marcum leaves to visit son J L Marcum in Frankfort. Hardin Smith of Richmond fishing trip to Boonesboro. Master Williams A Smith on sick list. Mrs Wm Asher spends Monday with daughter Claude Duncan. Daisy Duncan spends Thursday night with Emily and Elizabeth Morgan. Mi yah.
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Mabel Richards
Clara Werner
Mina Moores
Paul
Forest Hill
Wilkerson Duncan
Richmond
Jande Duncan
Robert Pigs
Red Mouse
L. C Morgan
Mer
John Waters
Danville
Alex Palace
Lundry
Elizabeth
Emily
Moroat
Thety Isin
Mattie Reams
Irene Richards
Clarence Moberly
Claude Duncan
Lennarora
Mary Asher
Red U House
Mers.c. Marcum
J. L. Marcum
Irankfort
Hardin Smith
Boonesboro
Williams A. Smith
Wm. Asher
Daisy Duncan
Elizabeh Morgan
Wage Advances for New England Textile Workers
Boston reports wage advances for 300000 operatives in New England textile centers totaling 1,000,000 dollars weekly. The raise equals 15 percent, pushing wages to the highest in history and more than doubling 1916 levels.
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Boston
New England
Louisville Racelist Redman Burgoyne King
Race results list performers Redman Burgoyne and King from Louisville with second place mentions for Elkhorn Court View and Reprisal in a brief sports notice.
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Louisville
Redman
Harry Burgoyne
Harry King
N. Elkhorn
Court View
Neff's Fish and Oyster House Delivers Fresh Fare
Local eatery advertises a full line of dressed poultry and a Sunday baked fish option. Neff's Fish and Oyster House provides contact at phone 431 for orders and reservations.
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Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
Carranza Surrenders to Rebels in Mexican Mountains
President Carranza and 800 men surrender to rebel forces in the Mexican mountains, according to a Nogales briefing received in New York. The report places the event on May 15 and indicates significant political and military turnover in the region.
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New York
Carranza
Mexican Mountains
Nogales
Carranza Reported Captured and Escaping Rebels Near Esperanza
Conflicting reports circulate May 15 about Mexican President Carranza's status. Rebel agents in New York claim capture while General Obregon states Carranza escaped revolutionary lines near Esperanza and, with a small escort, moves south into the mountains.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
New York
General Obregon
Esperanza
Sultan May Resign Over Peace Treaty Rumor
Constantinople May 15 A circulating story says the Sultan will resign his throne in protest to the severity of the peace treaty presented to Turkey by the Allies.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Roush Ties Stolen Base Record as Ruth Powers Homers
Babe Ruth blasts three home runs in two days to push his total to five, while Roush of Cincinnati ties Neal and Stock of St. Louis for stolen base honors with five steals. Also highlighted are top batters like Johnson Cleveland .414 and Hornsby St Louis .411 with Lew Williams and Robertson tied for three homers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Babe’ Ruth
New York
Wednesday Johnson
Cleveland
Robbie Roth
Washington
Ty Cobb
Detroit Star
Nicholson
Pittsburg
Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Star
Lebourveau
Philadelphia
Williams
Robertson
Roush
Cincinnati
Neal and
Stock
St. Louis
Groh
Burns
Z. Wheat
Brooklyn
Daubert
Flack
Myers
Lilly Sells A Milburn To A Richmond Man
Mr Marion Lilly of the Central Service Station reports the sale of a Milburn Light Electric to Mr Allen Zaring this week. Lilly notes instant delivery amid supply delays for dealers in Richmond as the Milburn electric gains popularity in the region.
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Lilly
Milburn
Richmond
Marion Lilly
Central
Allen Zaring
Zaring
Dort Cars Sell In Local Week
Mr. W. H. Grider reports two Dort Motor Company cars sold this week. Russell Kearns and Hiram Marcum each bought a five passenger touring car. Both deliveries pleased buyers. Grider sent Everett Sandlin to Michigan to acquire more cars to bring back through the country, arriving Sunday night.
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W. H. Grider
Dort Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
Russell Kearns
Hiram Marcum
Grider
Everett Sandlin
Bank protection doubled as Pinkerton agency enters Richmond
Richmond bankers announce new Pinkerton National Detective Agency protection to insure against losses from forgery theft and bank robberies. Local dealers and depositors gain assurance with in window cards. H. H. Boulware of Cincinnati helps bring four Richmond banks on board as authorities predict banks statewide will follow suit. The move signals progressiveness amid recent bank robbers operations in Kentucky.
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Richmond
Kenucky
Pinkerton Natonal Detective Agency
H. H. Boulware
Cincinnati
Kentucky
America
Ohio Judges Clash Over Daily Meal Expense
Ohio public officials debate expense accounts as State Auditor A V Donahey challenges a Cleveland appellate judges claim. Judge Willis Vickery and Judge T S Dunlap protest the $5.40 daily meals limit, sparking a heated exchange on authority and taxpayer safeguards.
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Columbus
Ohio
Willis Vickery
T. S. Dunlap
Cleveland
A. V. Donahey
Donahey
Vickery
Prohibition Helps Cut City Murders and Arrests
St Louis officials report a drop in murders personal crisis reports accidents and arrests since prohibition took effect based on Municipal Board of Public Safety statistics.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Municipal Board of Public Safety
Poles Whip Reds Again Near Beresina River
Poles rout the Tenth Bolsheviki division at the Beresina river mouth. In the pursuit remnants are killed or captured as fighting continues for a second day.
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Sy Associated Press
Warsaw
Beresina
Call Neff for dressed Chickens Tur key and Fresh Fish
Neff offers dressed chickens turkey and fresh fish with phone contact at 431 for orders. The notice highlights available poultry and seafood items with a single contact line.
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Neff
Markets Report From Louisville Cattle Hogs Steady
Cincinnati hogs steady Chicago and Buffalo lower cattle active calves at 15 dollars. Louisville May 15 cattle 150 hogs 2100 sheep 250 all steady unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Buffalo
Louisville
Young Bride Hannah Park Irvine Dies After Illness
Mrs. Hannah O. Park Irvine aged 23 died Friday after several weeks of ure mic poisoning. She was a bride of a few months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Q. Park, and survived by husband Stone Irvine, four sisters Geneva Elsie Alma Moss Park and brothers George and Jack Park. Funeral held Saturday at 4 pm at Second Christian Church by Dr D H Matherly.
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Hannah O. Park Irvine
Grim Reaper
G. Q. Park
Jesus
Stone Irvine
Geneva
Elsie
Alma
Moss Park
George O
Jack Park
Second Christian Church
D. HH. Matherly
Lonnie Whitaker At Marine School Quantico Va
Coporal Lonnie Whitaker of Richmond serves at Quantico as a student marine. He pursues Live Stock and Animal Husbandry courses alongside his regular duties as Marines train under Major General Barnett. The Quantico program aims to expand similar marine education at other posts.
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Quantico
U. S
Coporal Lonnie Whitaker
Richmond
Thomas Dargavell
Barnett
Corps
Marine Corps
France and Britain Set Indemnity Terms for Germany
Hythe England May 15 British and French premiers agreed on a definite indemnity sum under the Versailles Treaty. France will hold priority with a first mortgage on German payments and Belgium will be placed on the same basis as France, signaling a coordinated settlement approach.
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Sy Associated Press
Hythe
England
Germany
Uder
France
Belgium
Teachers Expect Most Eighth Graders Will Pass Exams
The second day of the eighth grade examination is today and will finish Saturday evening. About three score students reflect the term's progress and instructors expect few failures. Exams are at the Eastern Normal School after a circuit court decision to move the examination date.
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Eastern Normal School
Court House
Rookwood Coffee Ad Promises Trouble Vanish
When you use Rookwood Coffee your coffee troubles vanish. Play safe and be happy. Buy Rookwood today from D. B. McKinney & Co. 106 6t.
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Rookwood
D. B. McKinney & Co
Madison county to expand music in all schools this year
The county-wide music program enters its second year with every school involved. Supt Edwards notes energetic colored teachers and planned May 21 22 examinations. A Richmond school carnival is planned with hopes of a grand pageant and improved street paving to greet visitors.
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Madison County
Supt
Edwards
Richmond
County Board
Supt. Edwards
Diploma Examinations Reported For County Eighth Grade
Sixty eighth graders from county schools took Friday exams at Normal schools. Lists include Union City, Science Hill, Waco High, Kirksville High, Dane Sprine, Oakland, Newby, Speedwell, Berea, and College Hill with teachers and student names. One colored applicant noted: John Chenault of College Hill.
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Union City
Mrs. Williams
Earl Moberly
Nellie Noland
Lillian Noand
Anna M. Taylor
Thomas West
Turner Taylor
Cornelia Baber
Beulah Baber
Margaret Miller
Science Hill
Wliss Douglas
Virginia Todd
Anna Todd
Lillian Prandenburgh
Anne Meeks
Waco High School
iMiss Bush
Kate Tribble
Geneva Rice
Etheleen Conn
Bertha Murphy
Allene Metcalf
Parker Taylor
Julain Maupin
Kirksville High School
Miss Dalton
Louise Wagers
Julia Palmer
Verna Ross
Marie Cotton
Bettie Curtis
Jane Long
Anna Macarish
Edna Turner
Minva Duerson
Elien Coy
Lida Hagan
Mary Arbuckle
Cecil Long
Jesse Cotton
Kavanaugh
Miss Rankin
Elizabeth Berryman
Ella Reed Norris
Dane Sprine
Miss Wilson
Frances Bogie Oakland
Mrss Tudor
Katherine Turpin
Lela Mills
Newby
Miss Tudor
Robt. Million
Beatrice Tudor
Claude Jenkins
Donnie Bustus
Speedwell
Prof
Brooks
Lucile Johnson
Berea
Miss Bowles
Lucille Johnson
Lucille Bales
Bessie Ledfer
Louis Gabbard
Howard Hopkins
Hillis Derthick
Leeta Derthick
Wm. Mason Adams
Report On S. A. Fund Progress In City Churches
A Sunday night report will detail the Salvation Army fund activities and a general work report will follow within the week. City church youth groups have undertaken the effort and are progressing in a very satisfactory manner.
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Salvation Army Fund
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Soprans
Stanford i
Legion Drive
Kirksville
Gres, Garson
Wyoming
Farr
Boyie
Arlington
Dominion
Dunnesbord
Garranza
Sultan
Sec Ued Press
Ruusgh
Dort
Pinkerton
Gy Associated Press
Lonnie Whitaker
Marine School
Madison
S. A. Fund
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