Carranza Assassination By Revolutionaries Reported
Authorities order a train to Beristain near the Puebla mountains where President Venustiano Carranza was killed by revolutionary forces. Carranza’s chief of staff Generals Gonzales and Montes with Ygnacio Bonillas are reported safe. General Herrera led the attack and rode with Car ranza’s retreating party before deserting to the revolutionists.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Beristain
Puebla
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Gonzales
Montes
Ygnacio Bonillas
Washington
Herrera
Unconfirmed Carranza Death Report Shapes U S Policy
Washington reports no death confirmation from the American embassy in Mexico City as of May 22. If true, Carranza's death could affect recognition of the Mexican government, testing President Wilson's seven year policy of recognizing only constitutional authority.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Associated Press
Wilson
Huerta
Madero
United States
Carranza's Rise to Mexico's Presidency in 1917
Venustiano Carranza rose from obscurity to national and international prominence following Huerta's coup and Madero's assassination. The Coahuila governor refused to recognize the usurper, crowning a long career from rancher to governor and key military leader in the northern rebellion.
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Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Geneal Huerta
Madero
Cahuila
Carranza
Cuatro Cienagas
el Coahuna
Vensutiano
Alexican
Judice
Coahuila
Huerta
Francisco Villa
Villa
Madison National Bank Stockholders Meet to Vote on Directors
Notice states a stockholders meeting of Madison National Bank on Friday June 11 1920 to decide changing the articles of incorporation governing the number of directors elected annually. By order of the Board Robt R Burnam cashier. 1225
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Bank
Robt. R. Burnam
Dexter Double Tub Wash ing Machine Saves Time
The Dexter brand model promises time and labor savings for household laundry. Douglas and Simmons advertise the appliance with a model number 122-21 and emphasize efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas & Simmons
Carranza's Rise and Neutral Stance Amid World War I Uproar
The Mexican president faced clashes and a volatile border, then steered a peaceful path via a joint commission with the United States. He won the 1917 presidency with over 1.5 million votes, took office May 1, 1917, and declared strict neutrality while urging embargoes against belligerents. His family ties linked to Saltillo and a daughter married to General Candids Aguilar.
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Parral
Carrizal
Carranza
Wilson
Mexican Congress
Mexico
William
United States
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Japan
Saltillo
Virginia
Candids Aguilar
Prohibition arrest ends with $100 fine and 50 days in jail
Bertie Parks, detained by Patrolman Will Maupin, admits to possessing whisky for sale. Judge G Murray Smith sentences Parks to $100 fine and 50 days in jail after a Friday hearing. Federal officers and U S Commissioner Bennett plan further action to pursue Uncle Sam’s claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Murray Smith
Bertie Parks
Parks
Will Maupin
Madison County
U.S
Bennett
Uncle Sam
Labor Protests Over Liability Clause in Army Bill
Washington May 22 The American Federation of Labor protests the liability clause of the Senate army reorganization bill. They fear it could permit conscription of labor in peace time due to a misreading of the term emergency. Chairman Wadsworth told President Gompers that no such intent exists in the emergency language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Wadsworth
Gompers
No Agreement On Adjournment After Conference
Washington May 22 no agreement on plans for adjourn ment or recess of Congress over political conventions was reached today at the conference of the republican leaders. The only decision was to press appropriation bills and the conference reports. Some leaders said if the appropriation bills and other legislation now in conference was completed by June 5th adjournment sine die might be possible.
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Associated Press
Washington
Funeral of Mrs Zaring
The remains of Mrs. J. W. Zaring will be laid away Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock beside her husband in the Shelbyville cemetery to await the Resurrection. Floral offerings were sent by family and friends. Mr. Carlisle Maupin and Mr. Charles Soper of Richmond will attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zaring
Shelbyville
Carlisle Maupin
Charles Soper
Richmond
For Sale Items Include Chairs Beds Cots and Springs
For sale six chairs beds cots and springs offered at 338 Fth St with items available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eRems Springs
Col Smith to Speak This Saturday on ITS Free Event
ITS free lecture by Col. Smith draws attention with promise of accessible public insight. The event invites all residents to attend and engage with the noted speaker on Saturday night.
White Way work postponed in Richmond amid price concerns
City officials and Kentucky Utilities executive Lewis B. Herrington meet with Mayor and a citizen committee to delay White Way construction until labor and material costs drop. Engineer Bogard estimates savings by above ground feed wires, proposing iron post lighting to avoid underground conduits and protect new paving.
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Richmond
Special Citizens’ Committee
Lewis B. Herrington
Kentucky Utilities Company
Herrington
Bogard
Herringston
Cty
Paint Lick Garage Sells Cars Fast This Week
The Paint Lick Garage sold and delivered several vehicles this week. George W. Goodloe of Richmond bought a Six Studebaker seven passenger sedan, Sam C. Henderson of Paint Lick received a Chevrolet Baby Grand touring car, and Cecil Osborne of Paint Lick took a Chevrolet Four Ninety touring car.
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Paint Lick
Geo. W. Goodloe
Richmond
Sam C. Henderson
Cecil Osborne
Mrs Kieth Reports Husband’s Condition After Louisville Operation
Mrs Charles A Kieth accompanied her husband Prof Charles A Kieth to Louisville for an operation at Deaconess hospital. She returned home Saturday and says his condition is such that an early recovery is hoped, though he will likely stay in the hospital for several weeks.
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Charles A. Kieth
Louisville
Deaconess Hospital
Normal School Ball Team Heads to Barbourville
The Normal School baseball squad departs tomorrow morning for Barbourville to play two games Monday and Tuesday. The locals expect to win at least one game, with a strengthened battery as Pitcher Rice joins from Harlan to reunite with his former teammates.
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Barbourville
Rice
Harlan
Movie Admission Taxes Targeted by IRS Campaign
Washington observers report IRS collectors were told to start a push to collect admission taxes from theaters and moving picture houses. About 5,000 venues are said to have failed to remit taxes on ticket sales.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Collectors
U S Accepts Role as Arbiter in Armenia Boundaries
Paris May 22 Ambassador Wallace announced that President Wilson would accept a U S role as arbitrator to fix the boundaries of Armenia officials said the United States would act in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Wallace
Council of Ambassadors
Wilson
United States
Armenia
Historic wartime sketch by Col. Smith planned for Saturday
A local notice announces Col. Smith will present a wartime sketch titled This is the greatest historical sketch ever given on the late war. The event is scheduled for Saturday night, offering residents a chance to hear firsthand reflections from a military figure.
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Col. Smith
Col Smith to Lecture Saturday Night in City Hall
Col Smith scheduled to deliver a lecture Saturday night drawing local residents to the City Hall venue. The event promotes historical insights and community engagement.
Uncertain Weather Outlook With Showers Late Tonight
Forecasters expect thundershowers probably late tonight or Sunday. The east portion may stay fair and warmer tonight, with cooler conditions spreading Sunday across the region.
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East Portion
Markets Report from Cincinnati and Louisville May 22
Cincinnati hogs top 14.75 as markets show hogs steady and cattle steady at 12.50. Louisville cattle 52 head slow, hogs 1500 steady, sheep 250 active with little change.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Col Dan Morgan Smith to speak on World War at church
Col Dan Morgan Smith, commander in France of the Battalion of Death, visits the city and will address a Saturday night gathering at the First Christian church. He plans to speak on The World War and the Fields of France describing soldier life, rations, and trench combat.
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Dan Morgan Smith
France
Court House
American Legion
First Christian Church
Investigation of Campaign Expenses in 1920s
Washington May 22 Frank Hitchcock former postmaster general was summoned by the Senate presidential campaign expense investigating committee to appear at the opening inquiry Monday as representative of General Wood. Bernard Baruch to represent William G. McAdoo. The committee expects to complete its inquiry before the Republican convention opens. Representatives of 25 candidates were summoned and told to bring all accounts contributions and expenditures and related correspondence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank Hitchcock
Senate
General Wood
Bernard M. Baruch
William G. McAdoo
Wood
Summer School Attracts Teachers From Scott County
The Eastern Normal School hosts a week long summer school for Scott county teachers including Georgetown. It marks the delegation’s second visit with special classes replacing the regular county teachers institute. Two other counties have requested reservations for next year. A campus cafeteria will serve visitors and the Scott county delegation arrives on July 5th for a one week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Normal School
Scott County
Georgetown
Regulation County Teachers Institute
Paint Lick Beats Berea In Crucial Victory
Paint Lick defeated Berea 9 to 5 in a tense game. True and Anschel provided offense while Maupin limited Berea’s scoring. Berea tied the score in the third inning but Paint Lick pulled away in the fourth and sealed the win.
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Paint Lick
Berea
True
Anschel
Maupin
House Rules Committee backs relief measure in party vote
Washington May 22 The House Rules Committee ordered a favorable report on relief legislation by a strict party vote and said the measure will not be presented before Tuesday.
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Py Associated Press
Washington
House Rules Committee
Week's Weather Report for Ohio Valley
Washington reports the week's weather forecast for the Ohio Valley with generally fair and cool conditions in the first half, occasional showers, and nearly normal temperatures in the second half.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio Valley
Dexter Double Tub Washes Quicker Cleaner
Douglas and Simmons of Richmond Virginia report suspension of paper due to a paper shortage affecting their publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas & Simmons
Richmond
Messiah in Eastern Kentucky State Normal Festival Delights
An attentive audience gathered for the third Festival program under Dr. S S Myers at Eastern Kentucky State Normal. Soloists Miss Brown E Telford Miss Metcalf and Mr Hoffmann and Mr Haberstra highlighted the oratorio with refined tone and dramatic delivery. The choir and orchestra received praise for their contribution to a memorable performance.
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Eastern Kentucky State Normal
S.S. Myers
Brown E. Telford
Haberstra
Myers
Poor Relations at Brentwood Release Starring Vidor and Pitts
Florence Vidor and ZaSu Pitts star in Poor Relations a Brentwood production released by Robertson-Cole at local theatres today Dorothy Perkins and Daisy Perkins play similarly named sisters with sharply contrasted personalities Vidor’s Dorothy seeks refinement while Pitts Daisy embodies mischief and buoyancy in strong characterizations.
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Florence Vidor
ZaSu Pitts
Brentwood
Robertson-Cole
Miss Vidor
Miss Pitts
Jazz Kid
Dorothy Perkins
Miss Vidtor
Daisy Perkins
Battalion of Death sermon mentioned at area churches
Cel. Smith speaks at the First Christian church Saturday night. Dr. W. O. L. Govedon preaches Sunday at 11 at Calvary Baptist East Richmond and presides over a special meeting Sunday afternoon at the old Baptist church.
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W. O. L. Govedon
Calvary Baptist Church
East
Richmond
Old Baptist Church
Lost Hound Seeks Return Reward Offered
Two weeks after loss a black, white and tan hound dog named Ebens Jesse Hun ter is missing from the residence. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Call 517-M.
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Ebens
Jesse Hunter
Col Dan Morgan Smith War Lecture Saturday Night
Col Dan Morgan Smith will deliver his celebrated war lecture here Saturday night. Don t miss his talk on military history and experiences.
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Dan Morgan Smith
Politicians Move to Reshape Kentucky State Road Board
A Frankfort dispatch outlines efforts by Republican figures led by A T Hert to replace State Highway Commissioner Joe S Boggs with Morrill. Plans include reorganizing the four member Highway Commission and naming new executive agents as blue sky laws take effect mid June. The article notes opposition from Chesley Searcy and Matt Chilton to Atherton's appointment and reports calls to retain Boggs to avoid delaying road work.
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Frankfort
State
Joe S. Boggs
A. T. Hert
Indiana
Morrill
Hert
Boggs
State Highway Commission
Game and Fish Commission
R. S. Tuttle
Bardstown
Joseph G. Sachs
Louisville
J. B. Crider, Jr
Fredonia
James P. Lewis
J. Stone Walker
Richmond
Kentucky
W. M. Morrill
Edw. S. Moynahan
St. Matthews
Ben Weille
Paducah
Green Garrett
Winchester
Hugh Ashe
Harlan
Peter Lee Atherton
Good Roads
Chesley Searcy
Matt Chilton
Atherton
Morrow
Examinations for Kentucky Teachers Licenses Near Completion
Young men and women from 38 counties in Kentucky finished the teachers license examination at Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. More than 160 passed as Madison County and others anticipate results within a week to ten days. lists include many from U. K. W. S. and numerous counties with a noticeable influx of younger applicants.
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Edwards
Louis Clark
Stetz
Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
Rankfort
Madison County
Normal School
Classified notices fragment roundup in Lexington ad listing
For sale a five year old Jersey cow and calf produce three gallons daily contact J. B. Stanifer phone 442 or 675. A white middle aged woman needed to visit in Lexington Children's Home Baby Department corner Fifth and Upper Streets Mrs I J Miller secretary. For rent a furnished room to couples contact Wallace Agee at Goodloe's barbershop 11. A second hand Ford wanted in good condition contact J F March at Richmond Welch Company Orchard Street Kodak finishing 24 hour service portrait enlargements available.
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Stanifer
Lexington
Fifth
Upper Streets
I. J. Miller
Wallace Agee
Goodloe’s
Ford
J. F. March
Richmond Welch Company
KODAK
India Ink
Orchard Street
Engineer Morrill's career spans California to Alabama
Mr. Morrill has worked in road building in California and Alabama. He was employed by the Sewer Commission in Louisville a few years ago and has since been connected in the West with Stone and Webster, a Boston engineering firm.
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Morrill
California
Alabama
Sewer Commission
Louisville
Stone and Webster
Boston
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Whitley County
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Lee County
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Owsley County
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Blanche Murray
Clayinty
Bury Riner
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Franklin County
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Gracken County
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Grant County
Elodia Prather
Owen County
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Garrard County
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Pattie Wells
Mildred Hragland
Clark County
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Bell County
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Fayette County
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