Davison Urges U S Aid for Central and Eastern Europe
Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan urged Congress to authorize up to 500 million dollars for relief in central and eastern Europe amid reports of famine Typhus and plague across the Baltic to the Adriatic. He proposed a three American commission led by Pershing Hoover Lane to survey conditions and allocate aid with no political interference.
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Des Moines
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan and Company
League of Red Cross Societies
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltic
Black
Adriatic
Baltic States
Poland
Czecho- Sloakia
Ukraine
Austria
Hungary
Romania
Montenegro
Albania
Pershing
Herbert Hoover
Franklin K. Lane
United States
Great Britaan
Holland
Scandinavian
Spain
Japan
France
Belgium
Italy
Davison
Congress
Red Cross
Europe
Czecho-Slovakia
Serbia
Rumania
Drought Lifts Theatres As Dry Era Spurs Growth
John Cort of New York, a leading producer, says theatrical business rose 50 percent since prohibition began. He visited Cleveland on May 15 and credited the dry era with saving the legitimate stage from a collapse, calling it beneficial to theatres and finances.
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Associated Press
Ceveland
John Cort
New York
Cleveland
Cort
Reds Game Postponed by Rain
The Philadelphia and Cincinnati baseball game was postponed to a later day because of rain.
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Reds
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Showers Tonight Forecast Across Regions
The weather page notes showers this evening with a fair Tuesday overall. Southeast portions are expected to see the heaviest rain.
Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Prohibition Act
The Supreme Court again failed to decide the validity of the prohibition amendment and enforcement act and recessed until June 1. The decision pause came amid ongoing arguments and legal questions surrounding nationwide temperance measures.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Advocates Demand Higher Wages for Workmen
The Association of Railway Executives urged wage increases for railroad workers to meet living costs. They spoke before the Railroad Labor Board as hearings began in Chicago. Executives estimated demands exceed a billion dollars yearly, plus a wartime boost, with a further three hundred million in two years. They tied each hundred million dollar wage rise to a three percent freight rate increase.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Labor Board
British Send Troops to Ireland
Cork reports two thousand English troops landed at Bantry for immediate distribution across West Cork amid escalating deployment.
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Ireland
Associated Press
Cork
England
Bantry
West Cork
Londonderry Riots Continue Amid Military Presence
After two nights of rioting in Londonderry crowds gather once more as military armor and armed police confront protesters. At points guns are drawn and the scene remains volatile with clashes reported in the city center.
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Londonderry
Germany's War Debt Figures in Anglo French Talks
Paris May 17 official circles say the Hythe conference agreed Germany will pay 120 billion marks in gold or about 30 billion dollars in war reparations. France seeks 66 billion marks, about 40 billion francs, a sum seen as acceptable to public opinion.
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Sy Associated Press
Paris
Hythe
Eng
Germany
France
Nicky Arnstein Surrenders in Multi Million Bond Theft Case
Nick Arnstein surrendered to the District Attorney in New York claiming he was in Pittsburgh all along. He appeared with his wife and counsel at the DA office early, after police nationwide sought him for a five million dollar bond theft.
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Nicky
New York
Nicky” Arnstein
Arnstein
Pittsburgh
District Atorney
Labor unions start fund for nonpartisan AFL campaign
Organized labor in St Louis begins collecting a fund to aid the non partisan campaign of the American Federation of Labor. The plan calls for $1 from each of the more than 100000 union workers in the area to be contributed.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Organized Labor Here
American Federation of Labor
Ohio Man Moves to Richmond After Census Absence
Charles Hughes, recently moved from Norwalk Ohio to Richmond, prepares to relocate his family. He notes he was missed during the census but is now settling in to join the community.
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Charles Hughes
Richmond
Norwalk, O
Ohio City
First Christian Church Exceeds Mission Drive Quota
The First Christian Church far exceeded its $6750 local quota in Kentucky Missions Drive raising over $8000 with pledges still to be counted. Led by R E Turley and a special committee, the drive follows a dinner setup at the church and marks a strong county and state effort with Dr Carpenter and James W Hamilton influential in directing the campaign. Local reports await final tallies.
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First Christian Church
Christian Churches of
Kentucky
R. FE. Turley
Carpenter
R. E. Turley
Turley
Dr Carpenter
James W. Hamilton
James ‘W. Caperton
Derby victory nets record $5900 for jockeys
Louisville May 15 Associated Press Pilot ing a winner in the Derby brings a prize of $5,000 to jockey Ted Rice who rode Paul Jones to victory in the forty sixth renewal Capt Ral Parr owner of Titik gelding presented the funds Rice shares with Clarence Kummer who rode the Parr entry The owners said the amount is the largest ever paid to a jockey for a Kentucky Derby win.
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Associated Prerr
Louisville
Ted’ Rice
Paul Jones
Capt
Ral Parr
Rice
Clrence Kummer
Parr
Tere
Kentucky
Aerial Exhibit At Atlantic City Showcases Navy Flights
Philadelphia May 15. The Atlantic City exhibition of aerial supplies opens May 20 and runs to May 30. The Arco Club of America presents a feature by the Board of Appraisal Survey and Sale from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Daily aviator flights and machines for sale by the Navy will headline the display.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. J
Arco Club of America
Board of
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Department
Omaha to Become Base Depot for 500 Mail Planes
Air Mail plans call for Omaha Nebraska to host 500 mail planes within two years. Col. J A Jordan says these planes used on the New York San Francisco route and its branches can be quickly converted into fighting aircraft if needed.
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Omaha Neb
Omaha
J. A. Jordan
Air Mail Service
New York-San Francisco
Boy Tries To Sha Elephant From Circus
A 15 year old boy attempted to steal and ride away on an elephant during a Cincinnati circus performance. He was caught climbing the animal and placed in the custody of the juvenile court, later returned to his Michigan parents. The incident will be noted in the juvenile court's annual report.
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Cincinnati
India
Michigan
Regents Vote Salary Increases and Term Extension
The East ern Kentucky State Normal School board approved raises for several teachers and reappointments to posts. They also discussed dormitory improvements and other building matters. The school year will be extended by two weeks to 48 weeks, with changes to follow. Members present included H. M. Breck J. A. Sullivan C. A. Weaver and C. W. Cammack.
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Board of Regents
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
H. M. Breck
Harlan
J. A. Sullivan
C. A. Weaver
W. A. Price
C. W. Cammack
Madison County Coroner Meas Tate Dies at 73
Coroner Meas Tate of Madison County died Saturday evening at his niece’s Richmond home after weeks of influenza. He served as district constable before being elected coroner in 1917 and took office in 1918. Funeral Monday at 3 pm. burial at Rayburn cemetery near Red House. Tate was a longtime resident and Baptist church member.
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Meas Tate
Madison County
Richard Stearn
Fifth Street
Richmond
D. H. Matherly
Second Christian Church
Rayburn Burying Ground
Red House
Tate
Baptist Church
Price
Plan to Break Freight Blockade
Washington May 17 ICC members met with railroad representatives to devise a plan to end the freight blockade. They said the task is large and a definite program is hoped for by tomorrow or Wednesday, with grain cars moving westward and coal cars eastward to meet needs and perishables given full preference.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Break in Prices Sweeps Omaha Department Stores
Omaha on May 17 reports a major department store cutting selling prices by 30 percent and large men s clothing shops cutting 20 percent. Three other stores matched 20 percent cuts last Saturday as the market slid three to four weeks earlier. George Brandies says the break is to clear stocks for new prices with nearly all goods affected except remaining cotton and woolen items.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
George Brandies
Races at Louisville Feature Duke of Devonshire Wins
The card reports Duke of Devonshire leading in the first race with Van sylvia and Marasmus finishing behind. Westwood takes second with Lady Wrack and Servitor following.
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Louisville
Duke of Devonshire
Vansylvia
Marasmus
Westwood
Lady Wrack
Madison County School Board proposes nine month term
The Madison county school board plans to extend the term to eight or nine months to graduate more students. County Superintendent Edwards and board members say costs won’t rise since teachers’ salaries remain the same for the extra months. They expect teachers will accept the plan without difficulty.
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Madison County School Board
Richmond
Edwards
Hdwards
Tent City Along the Kentucky River Expands This Summer
The article notes a growing transient population in Valley View with families renting tents along the Kentucky river. A tent city forms on both riverbanks as men and their families arrive for the season, attracted by open spaces and nearby work. Officials expect the colony to surpass recent years due to housing shortages.
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Valley View
Kentucky River
Kentucky
One Reason for the Gar Shortage
A Santa Fe railway representative argued that the postwar car shortage stems from private lines reasserting control of rolling stock after government pooling. He noted trains of empty cars hinder expansion, though thousands of new cars and large spending are needed to improve the situation.
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Santa Fe Railway
Old Fiddlers Contest in Normal School Chapel
An old fiddlers contest is planned in the Normal School chapel on Friday evening May 28. Eastern Kentucky’s senior residents have signified their intent to participate. Proceeds fund a delegate to the YMCA and YWCA summer convention at Blue Ridge, North Carolina.
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Normal School
Eastern
Kentucky
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Titan Tractor Sold By Richmond Welch Co to Hicks
Titan tractors fly off the line as the Richmond Welch Company reports a big S. H. C. Titan sold to W. T. Hicks of Wildie in Rockcastle County last week. Demand outpaces supply.
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Titan
Bert Johnson
Richmond Welch Company
S. H. C. Titan
W. .T. Hicks
Wildie
Rockcastle County
Titans
Markets Report From Louisville Cincinnati
Markets recap shows Louisville May 17 cattle up 25 to 50 cents with tops at 13 dollars, hogs down 25 cents to 14.25, sheep steady with lambs at 18 dollars. Cincinnati hogs 25 cents lower while Chicago outlook softer and cattle and calves hold steady or higher.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Colored man killed by Langaster chief
News reaches Lan caster of a shooting at the depot Saturday where Robt. Strange colored was killed by Chief of Police Luther Herron. Strange allegedly drew a revolver as the officer approached. Herron, a seasoned Harrodsburg lawman, had been shot by Strange years ago and jailed. a revolver was found on Strange. Herron says he acted in self defense as he believed the man attempted to shoot him. No examination date set.
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Lancaster
Strange
Luther Herron
Chief Herron
Harrodsburg
Herron
New Jury Selected for Circuit Court Session
Judge Shackelford named a new panel of circuit court jurors to serve the remaining two weeks of the term. The pool includes D. D. Clarkston, Tom Brumfield, John Verndon, D. S. Harber and others.
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Shackelford
Circuit Court
D. D. Clarkston
Tom Brumfield
John Verndon
D. S. Harber
Orah Hackett
W. E. Taylor
A. J. Kidd
Horace Wells
Armer Hsle
V.manes
C. W. Long
Harry Morgan
Duncan J
Exclobe Aliens In Control Of Supplies
Washington May 17 report states Britain's policy to exclude aliens from control of petroleum supplies within the empire. It says Britain seeks some control over oil properties in foreign countries and the Senate was informed in the State Department report transmitted by President Wilson.
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Washington
Britain
Senate
State Department
Wilson
Packers Indicted in Brooklyn for Food Stuff Profiteering
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted Morris and Company and Cudahy Packing Company of Chicago on charges of profiteering in foodstuffs, May 17.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Morris and Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Chicago
Mockwa awarded damages by circuit court jury
J. J. Mockwa received 750 dollars in a circuit court jury award against Berea Bank and Trust Company. He sought 2509 dollars for alleged embarrassment and humiliation after a bank check was refused for insufficient funds, later found to be a name mix up despite funds on deposit.
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J. J. Mockwa
Berea Bank & Trust Company
Mockwa
Sue Bennett Ball Team Visits for Two Contests
Sue Bennett Memorial College will play two games here Tuesday and Wednesday on the Eastern Normal field. The visitors lead the locals in games, drawing rivalry and attention. C. F. McCoy, manager of the Normal athletes, believes the visitors will be able to hold their own.
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Sue Bennett
Sue Bennett Memorial College
C. F. McCoy
The
Normal
Cox Delegates Lead Democrats in Ohio Victory
Ohio Democrats rally behind Governor James M. Cox winning a large delegate edge. In Kentucky Cox supporters swept the delegation, boosting Cox’s national prospects. Ohio’s 68 pledged delegates plus 39 others position Cox strongly for the convention amid pro and anti saloon league debates.
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Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
E. H. Moore
Nation
Cox
Kentucky
W.G. McAdoo
Cox Orces
Blue Grass
Buckeye
Geox
P. A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League of America
Packer
Alton B. Etling
Wrosten
Ty Qhio
Baker
Anti Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
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