Keynote address by Vice President Marshall at Indiana Democratic meet
Vice President Marshall urged equal justice for all and no special privileges, backing ratification of the peace treaty and urging unity over the League of Nations. He endorsed Thomas Taggart for U.S. senator, warned against flouting Prohibition, criticized the Republicans, and urged Democratic unity to rebuild after the war.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Germany
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Republican Congress
Europe
America
Bankers urge merchants to liquidate stocks and curb borrowing
Advice to merchants in Chicago on May 20 emphasizes liquidating stock and limiting borrowing with agriculture and essential needs given priority in credit. Col. Smith speaks at the First Christian church Saturday night about the Battalion of Death. The Richmond Greenhouse offers cut flowers for the May Festival week. orders encouraged.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Col. Smith
First Christian Church
Richmond
Republicans Near Convention Have Delegates Nearly All Elected
Chicago May 20. With the Republican National Convention 18 days away, 553 delegates elected or pledged sit in. Forty seven of 53 states and territories have chosen delegations, sending 537 uninstructed delegates, 44 more than a majority. Gen Wood leads on first ballot with Johnson Lowden and Harding following. managers expect no nomination on the first ballot.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wood
Johnson
Lowden
Harding
Ten Die in West Virginia Gun Battle Between Detectives and Miners
Matewan West Virginia May 20 armed deputy sheriffs and later state police patrolled the mining village after a night clash between private detectives and citizens left ten dead. The violence began with the killing of Albert Felts by a miner and the detective Ferguson’s death. Authorities could not yet identify all the dead but noted ten fatalities. Trains into the mining districts were being searched to curb further trouble.
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Associated Press
Matewan
W. Va
Blankespud
Albert Felts
Ferguson
National Preserving Co to Stay Out of Sugar Market
May 20 New York The National Preserving Company announced it will refrain from sugar trading until prices decline. President Blake argued that high prices result from speculation and not a shortage.
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Associated Press
New York
National Preserving Company
Here Today
Blakemore
Daylight Saving Law Veto Keeps Albany Standard Time
Governor Smith vetoed the bill to repeal daylight saving in New York, leaving the daylight saving law intact in Albany as of May 20. The move maintains current time practices statewide despite repeal efforts.
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Associated Press
Albany
New York
Smith
Germany Busy Printing Bank Notes Will Need Them
Berlin May 20 Germany's paper money in circulation totals 60 million marks and grows by about 1 billion marks weekly August Mueller former Minister of Economics says the printing of bank notes is the sole thriving industry Germany has and its indebtedness stands around 230 billion marks Mueller warns redemption depends on the mark's future value.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
August Mueller
Herr Mueller
Catholics Plan Mission to China From Seattle in May
American Catholics announce a vigorous mission program in China. A party of priests sails May 25 from Seattle, led by Rev. Edward J. Galvin. The Chinese Mission Society, founded by Galvin in 1916, has bought 250 acres near Omaha to build a college for training priests for China missions.
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China
Associated Press
Omaha
Seatle
Edward J. Galvin
Chinese Mission Society
Galvin
Conclave Fills Lexington with Shrine Festivities
The Templar Conclave in Lexington draws hundreds from Richmond and nearby areas as the second day unfolds. The program includes a Grand Commandery session, visiting ladies events, a luncheon at the Masonic Temple, a Home Economics visit, band concerts, and a reception and dance at the Oleika Temple with Sir Knights and ladies from across Kentucky.
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Lexington
Richmond
Phoenix Hotel
Grand Commandery
Webb
Masonic Temple
Home Economics State University
Web Commandery
Breckinridge Square
Ranshaw
P. m
Oleika ‘Temple
Mystic Shrine
Phoenix Bili
Thought Boy Thought Crying Wolf Ends in Tragedy
In New Castle Kentucky 13 year old Charles Rosenberg died from a self inflicted pistol wound. A misrecorded emergency call to a physician led to delay and the boy died at St. Josephs Infirmary Louisville after being found by his foster parents.
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New Castle
Charles Rosenberg
Paul Giiden
Givens
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
Louisville
Bandits Loot Delta Bank Escaping Toward Toledo
On May 20 six bandits shot up Delta Ohio main street wounding citizens and robbing Peoples Savings Bank of 12000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds. They forced staff into a rear room then fled in an automobile toward Toledo as townspeople hid.
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Toledo
Delta
Ohio
Peoples Savings Bank
Hopkinsville Population to be Announced Tomorrow
Lookout. Hostown Washington May 20 reports the population figure for Hopkinsville Kentucky will be announced tomorrow forenoon by local officials.
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Lookout
Hostown
Washington
Hopkinsville
Hear Colonel Smith Saturday Night
A notice urges readers not to miss Col. Smith's appearance Saturday night. The fragment emphasizes the event and invites attendance without additional details.
Change of date for Federation of Music Clubs contest
The Federation of Music Clubs contest date moved from May 27 to May 26 at 8 p m in the Normal Auditorium. Admission is free and the musical public is invited.
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Federation of Music Clubs
Col Dan Morgan Smith to Lecture This Saturday Night
Col Dan Morgan Smith will deliver a celebrated war lecture here on Saturday night. Citizens are urged not to miss the talk as he presents vivid insights from battlefield service and strategic perspectives.
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Dan Morgan Smith
Weather forecast notes partial clouds and showers
The report indicates partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with showers confined to the eastern portion.
Markets Report Steady Cattle Hogs and Calves Mixed
Louisville May 20 cattle 100 slow hogs 2400 steady sheep 100 steady all prices unchanged butcher cattle and calves see slight declines calves one dollar lower Chicago and Cincinnati steady markets reflect cautious trading in livestock trades ongoing.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Madison county patrons back school project and expansion
Madison county school board and Superintendent Edwards visited Berea where residents pledged voluntary support for eight or nine month term, consolidating Narrow Gap and Pilot Knob schools. Officials pledged part financing and donated grounds for an experimental farm, signaling strong community backing and likely changes as plans proceed.
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Madison County School Board
Edwards
Berea
Pilot Knob
Moberly
Eastern Normal and Sue Bennett Split Doubleheader at Local Grounds
In Wednesday’s twin bill, Sue Bennett and Eastern Normal split as each side won one game. Walden dominated the visitors in the opener, while the locals exploded for seven runs in the final contest. Eastern’s 9 to 2 setback echoed a rough day for the visitors before they head to Barbourville for games Monday and Tuesday. Eastern has played 11 games this year, with three wins, Stanford the only team they have not beaten. Rice, Eastern’s standout pitcher, will travel from Hazard to face Barbourville in the two-game series.
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Sue Bennett
Eastern Normal School
Walden
Curios
Barbourville
Stanford
Iwo
Durig
Rice
Hazard
No Circuit Court Session In Madison Delayed
There were no cases set for trial today in the Madison circuit court and no session was held. The regular session will resume Friday morning to finish the docket and hear cases arising from recent grand jury operations.
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Madison Circuit Court
Luxon Drives Back Paige Coupe Sold in Detroit
Will Luxon of the Luxon garage travels to Detroit to retrieve a Paige coupe he recently sold there and brings it back.
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Will Luxon
Luxon Garage
Detroit
Vote on Women as Elders Debates Presbyterian Change
Philadelphia May 20 The Presbyterian General Assembly may submit to a denomination wide referendum the question of ordaining women as ruling elders and ministers. A commission found support for women as elders but mixed views on women as ministers, with 60 percent favoring elders and 31 percent opposing change.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
United States
Presbyterian General Assembly
Presbyterians
General Assembly
Presbytery
Columbia River
Dallas
Texas
Saginaw
Mich
S. Hall Young
Edgar W. Work
Rush Taggart
New York
William Barrett
Bellafontaine
Ohio
John T. Manning
New Haven
Conn
Congregational
Commission
Union of Presbyterian Churches
Prisoners With Money Ahead of Release From Madison County Jail
A large number of inmates at Madison County Jail are due for release after paying fines from 100 to 269 dollars. Most sentences run 30 days with some 60 days and two six months. Attorneys note many inmates can pay and will serve out time rather than pay to shorten confinement. Judge Cochran warned he may spare first offenders, noting some plead ignorance of the law.
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Madison County
Liberty
United States Court
Cochran
May Music Festival Opens Tonight With Promising Program
Opening night of the May Music Festival draws near as artists arrive and the big chorus prepares. The Piper of Hamelin marks the second half of the program and John Hoffman is set to perform, with fifth and sixth grade pupils contributing to the evening’s success.
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Hamelin
John Hoffman
Weitzel Appeal Dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed Fred W. Weitzel of Ludlow from appealing his conviction for making false reports to the government and embezzlement as former receiver of the First National Bank at London Kentucky. The decision requires an appeal from the U S District court to the U S Court of Appeals, already initiated.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Fred W. Weitzel
Ludlow
First National Bank
London
U. S. District Court
U. S. Court of Appeals
Trade data shows May to April export drop and import fall
The Department of Commerce reported foreign trade conditions with exports down 135 million and imports down 30 million compared to March. Senator Borah of Idaho introduced the resolution, which passed without a recorded vote and with little discussion.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Borah
Idaho
Former private rises to colonel in service tale
A man recounts his journey from private to colonel in the service and invites listeners to hear him speak at the First Christian Church, with a brief note on local opinions showing a conservative majority.
World War Hero Col Dan Morgan Smith Tours Kentucky
Col Dan Morgan Smith, Chicago attorney and former commander of the 538th Infantry Battalion known as the Battalion of Death, speaks in Richmond at 8 pm Saturday. His talks cover war experiences and unit losses from 1161 to 327 men. he also notes his prewar Illinois governor staff roles and rapid wartime promotions. Free meetings invite all, with special respect to veterans and service members.
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Dan Morgan Smith
Chicago
538Th Infantry
Kentucky
Anti - Saloon League of America
Kentucky League
First Christian
Richmond
St. Mihiel
Col. Smith
Illlinois
National Guard
America
Fle
Colonel Smith
Anti-Saloon League
Union
Former Macienian in West Attends Washington Prosecution Meeting
Copies of the Seattle Daily Times show John Speed Smith, brother of Mrs G W Evans, at a meeting of Washington state prosecutors in Seattle. The group discusses an anti red campaign with momentum in the state. Mrs Smith, a former Kentuckian, is chief US naturalization examiner for the district and has led efforts to improve Americans among the foreign element in the region.
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Macienian
West
Seattle, Wash
Daily Times
John Speed Smith
G. W. Evans
Washington ‘State
Seattle
Smith
U. S
Senate orders probe of campaigns for president
May 20 Associated Press reports the Senate ordered investigations into presidential campaign activities from both parties. Probes cover contributions expenditures and use of influence tied to candidates and campaigns.
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Washington
The
Senate Today
Dorothy Dalton Survives On Location Chaos During Film Shoot
Dorothy Dalton and the cast of the Thomas H. Ince photoplay Black is White faced a dramatic on set episode as a hurricane hit near Miami Florida. The company fled in automobiles abandoning props and one valuable motion picture camera was lost during the scramble to reach safety.
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Dorothy Dalton
Thomas H. Ince
Miami
Fla
Public Notice of May Festival Candles and Event
Local notice invites attendees to a May Festival on May 20 and 21 featuring Miss Holliday's candied treats and a fresh display. Cel. Smith will deliver a historical sketch about the late war on Saturday night.
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Cel. Smith
Joe
Miss Holliday
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