Col Smith Praises Buck Private Heroes At St Mihiel Talk
Col Smith of the 358th Infantry spoke at the courthouse praising buck privates who fought in France. He urged immediate support for veterans, recounting the St Mihiel battle and the sacrifice of soldiers, including messages delivered by a buck private.
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America
France
Gan Smith
358Th
Dience
Hay
Richmond
Jesse M. No. 12
Legio
Rice Firs
Eugene K. Moynahan
Col. Smith
Chicago
St. Mihiel
Henry T. Allen
C. O
Kentucky
Kingman
E. D. V. Murphy
Distinguished Citizen of Madison Born a Century Ago
A 100 year obituary honors Curtis Field Burnam of Madison born May 24 in Irving Street house. He studied at Madison Male Seminary Yale College Transylvania Law School and served as State Legislator Senator and wartime official while promoting internal improvements and education. Burnam died March 19 1909 at Burnamwood.
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Greece
Rome
Daily Register
Irvine Street
Curtis Field Burnnam
John Burnam
John Field
Old Madison Male Seminary
Burnam
New Haven
Conn
Yale College
Daniel Breck
Transylvania Law School
Richmond
Treasury
Grant
Union Party
United States
Fiscal Court to Convene Next Week for Road Plans
One week from Tuesday, the last day of May, the fiscal court will convene with road improvement planning as a feature. Judge W. K. Price predicts little work remaining as most road projects and appropriations have already been addressed.
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W. K. Price
Unclaimed Red Cross Checks For Madison Women
Stone W Norman of the Red Cross seeks Mayme Gregg Smith of Richmond Kentucky and Maggie Parke of Silver Creek Kentucky to reclaim government held checks. Notice asks anyone with information to inform the women to visit the Red Cross office in the Oldham Building.
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Stone W. Norman
Home Service Section
Red Cross
Mayme Gregg Smith
Richmond
Maggie Parke
Silver Creek
Oldham
French President Falls From Car Window In France
President Paul Deschanel fell from a window of a train car in Montargis France and after walking a mile met a track walker who summoned a car to take him to hospital. Entrance injuries described as bruises and lacerations no serious harm found. Deschanel said the window gave way while he attempted to open it.
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Associated Press
Montargis
France
Paul Deschanel
French Republic
Deschanel
Beloved Woman Chenault Dies in Lexington
Mrs Lida McCann Chenault wife of Overton H Chenault of Lexington dies at 227 South Avenue Saturday night following months of illness Heart trouble aggravated by influenza She was active in First Baptist church charity and civic work Survived by husband three daughters two siblings Funeral at 4 PM today Rev J W Porter First Baptist Interment Lexington Cemetery Pallbearers listed
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Overton H. Chenault
Lexington
Chenault
Hes
Richmond
Lida McCann Chenault
South Avenue
John G. Stoll
Elizabeth Chenault
James W. Thompson
Paris
W. E. McCann
Sarah M. &Lmore
J. W. Porter
First Baptist Church
Lexington Cemetery
David P. Eastin
Walter Chenault
Bryant
Government railroads under federal control show large loss
Washington May 2 government records tally a gross loss of 900 478 000 in railroad operation during federal control. Of this 677 000 000 is charged to operating expenses over revenues and rentals for class one railroads. Smaller lines and other carriers add about 45 000 000 to the figure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Swager Shirley
Railroad Administration
Shirley
Rail Labor Board May Grant Vast Additional Revenue
Howard Elliott of the Association of Railway Executives told the Interstate Commerce Commission that the railroad labor board may grant up to 2,000,000 railway employees an additional revenue result of May 24. He spoke at the opening hearing on road applications for increased rates in reply to S. H. Cowan of Texas who called the proposed raise "$1,000,600,000."
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Associated Press
Railroad Labor Board
Howard Elliott
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elliott
S. H. Cowan
Texas
Cowan
Presbyterians Adopt Plan for Union of Southern Northern Bodies
The joint committee on closer relations of the Southern and Northern Presbyterian churches approved a plan for closer relations without any opposition at the Southern assembly session held in Charlotte North Carolina on May 24.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
N. C
Joint Committee On
Cigar stand cashier position advertised
Help wanted for cigar stand cashier duties listed at 12 hours daily for a weekly pay of 15 dollars. Contact G. W. Goodloe at 1241 for details.
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Right
G. W. Goodloe
Market report shows hogs and cattle down in Cincinnati and Chicago
Markets note cattle at Louisville May 24 with 800 head lower and tops of 12.75. Hogs 2,200 head down 25 cents with tops 14.25. Sheep active at 9 to 10 and lambs at 18.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Local Showers Possible This Afternoon
The weather forecast calls for probable showers this afternoon or tonight with Tuesday clearing to fair conditions.
Lancaster Youth Drowns in Dix River
Hudson Frisbie an 18 year old Centre College freshman from Lancaster drowned Saturday in Dix River below the waterworks dam five miles from Danville. A picnic party from Centre College and the Kentucky College for Women swam near King's Mills when Frisbie cramps and swift current pulled him under. Friend Red Roberts tried to help and nearly drowned himself. Frisbie's body was returned to Lancaster and buried in the local cemetery.
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Dix River
Hudson Frisbie
Fred P. Frisbie
Lancaster
Centre College
Danville
Frisbie
Kentucky College For Women
Red” Roberts
King’s Mills
Roberts
Fin
Blond Boss Reveals Wood Slush Fund Totals
Senate hearing details from Associated Press report show Frank Hitchcock stating the Wood organization spent up to 335000 in New Jersey and 12500 in Maryland. Angus Mic-Sween testifies Johnson campaign totals reached 68130 with 27000 from Straussberger and 7500 from Flynn. Johnson operation allegedly spent 13000 in New Jersey and 8790 in Indiana.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank Hitchcock
Gen. Woods
Senate Investigating Committee
Wood Organization
New Jersey
Maryland
Hitchcock
Angus Mic-Sween
Senator Johnson
California
Johnson
R. B. Straussberger
F Mrristown
Tenn
William Flynn
Pittsburg
Newbutins
Jersey
Indiana
Bank Robbery Shocks Finleyville Pennsylvania
Six men held up the First National Bank at Finleyville near Pittsburg afternoon today. They escaped with about 100000 in bonds and securities and 15000 in cash. The cashier was locked in the vault and a sheriff's posse pursues the bandits.
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Py Associated Press
Pittsburg
First National Bank
Finleyville
Here
Couple From Paint Lick Wed In Courtroom Ceremony
Abra Hall aged 24 a farmer near Paint Lick and Nannie Tampersley 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Tampersley obtained a marriage license. They found Judge W K Price county judge and he paused court to perform the ceremony in a brief nuptial knot.
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Abra Hall
Paint Lick
Nannie Tampersley
Joseph Tampersley
W. K. Price
Real Summer Weather Arrives With Heat and Humidity
The region experiences real summer heat as high temperatures push into the 90s with muggy air. Forecasters warn of possible afternoon thunderstorms and urge residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure.
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Dave G. Martin
Mrs. Dave G. Martin aged 65 died at home Monday morning from apoplexy following a brief illness, influenza listed as a contributing factor. Funeral at 11 am Tuesday at the residence with Dr. Homer W. Carpenter officiating. interment in Richmond cemetery. She was active in the Christian church and well known in Richmond and Madison. She and husband G. D. Martin had been dinner guests Sunday at J. B. Walker’s home. Survived by husband, T. M. Oldham as brother, J. P. Chenault and John C. Chenault as nephews, and two brothers-in-law J. C. Chenault and N. B. Deatherage.
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Dave G. Martin
H. G. Sandlin
Homer W. Carpenter
Richmond Cemetery
Martin
Christian Church
Richmond
Madison
J. B. Walker
G. D. Martin
T. M. Oldham
J. P. Chenault
John C. Chenault
Abbott, Miss
Col. N. B
Kentuckian Witness Nancy Nichols Recalled for Dempsey Draft Trial
A Lexington dispatch says United States Deputy Marshal Oscar West summoned Nancy Nichols to appear in San Francisco as a witness in the Jack Dempsey draft-evasion case. The trial, set to begin June 6, follows her departure for California. Nichols is a friend of Dempsey's ex-wife and regarded as an important witness.
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Lexington
Louisville Times
United States
Oscar West
Moberly County
Nancy Nichols
San Francisco
Jack” Dempsey
West
Bolsheviks Attack Polish Front Amid Frontline Shifts
Warsaw reports severe fighting along a 90 mile northern front as Bolsheviks press in waves to break Polish lines and reach East Prussia. Villages change hands daily with lines shifting. officials say Bolsheviks have been thrown back with heavy losses.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
East Prussia
Richmond Welch Firm Unveils New Electric Sign
A new electric sign for the Richmond Welch Company lighting up Saturday night in Lexington showcased a bold white and red display. The sign’s striking daytime and nighttime visibility gives Richmond a citylike presence and attracts attention to the firm.
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Richmond
Richmond Welch Company
Lexington
Woman Dies Laughing at Joke Told by Son in Three Rivers
A Three Rivers woman died after laughing at a joke told by her son. Paramedics were called and she was pronounced dead at the scene, with investigators reviewing the unusual cause of death.
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Three Rivers, Mich
Madison National Bank Stockholders Meet on June 11 1920
Notice states a stockholders meeting of Madison National Bank on June 11 1920 for voting to change articles of incorporation regarding the number of directors to be elected annually. By order of the Board Robt R Burnam Cashier Jier 1225.
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Madison National Bank
Robt. R. Burnam
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National Army
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Barnam
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Madison County
Burnamwood
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Curtis Field
Fred Frisbie
Chums
Pennsylvania
Cupid
Dempsey
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