Delegates scene shapes GOP nominating race in Chicago
The National Republican committee opened hearings on contested delegations with Chairman Will Hays abstaining from candidate support. Gov. Frank Lowden is viewed by insiders as having strategic value, especially among uninstructed delegations, while Wood and Johnson seek rapid first-ballot action. Hert works to boost Lowden.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Republican Committee
Hays
Alabama
General Wood
Washington
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Lowden
Kentucky
Wood
Johnson
National
A. T. Hert
Lewden
Hert
Will Hays
National Committee
Whisky tax ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
Louisville, May 31. Federal Judge Evans ruled the Vance act imposing a 50 cent per gallon tax on bonded whisky in Kentucky warehouses unconstitutional. The tax aimed to fund road maintenance and was expected to raise about $15.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Evans
Kentucky
Stanley Rogers Granted 60 Day Stay of Execution
Stanley Rogers was found guilty of larceny and sentenced to two years in prison. His attorney secured a sixty day stay to prepare an appeal, delaying his transfer to prison this week.
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Stanley Rogers
Rogers
Mink neck piece missing between here and Winchester
Lost Sunday night a small brown mink neck piece. Return to this office for reward. Contact details not provided.
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Here
Winchester
Market Snapshot: Livestock Mixed Across Cities
Cincinnati cattle quiet hogs steady lambs slow prospects lower Jersey and Louisville reports show cattle around 300 head slow hogs about 2200 steady no 1500 active all unchanged reflecting uneven demand across regions and markets May 31 in Louisville Kentucky.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
Mexico Must Show Stable Government
Senator Fall told the Foreign Relations Committee that Mexican recognition hinges on a treaty to revise the 1917 constitution. If Mexico refuses, the U.S. would “renew notice” and may pursue action against those harming Americans. A dispatch suggested sending armed forces to secure all lines of communication. No recognition for De la Huerta until a stable administration and public support are shown. The subcommittee’s 5000-page report underpins the condition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fall
Mexico
de la Huerta
International Committee
Fatal gunshot injury ends 12 year old Pearson life
Russell Pearson, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pearson, died Saturday at Gibson hospital after injuring his stomach with a shotgun while playing. Funeral at Pond Christian Church conducted by Rev. E. C. McDougle. Survived by parents and four brothers.
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Gibson Hospital
Russell
James Pearson
the Pond Christian Church
E. C. McDougle
Young Pearson
Injunction Filed to Halt Madison Property Sale Over Taxes
Mrs. E. T. Burnam sought a temporary injunction in Madison circuit court to stop city advertising her property for sale over delinquent 1918 taxes. Judge Shackelford heard testimony Monday and took the matter under advisement as the status remained unchanged.
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E. T. Burnam
Madison
Shackelford
Memorial Day Graves Decorated at Richmond and Nearby Cemeteries
Many graves in Richmond and surrounding cemeteries were strewn with flowers Sunday in observance of Memorial Day. A large number of visitors traveled from afar to honor their relatives.
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Richmond
Grider Sells Interest in Sandlin Supply
Announcement that Mr. W. H. Grider has sold his interest in the Sandlin Supply Company. He will devote all his time to his Dort automobile agency, which is rapidly gaining favor in this section.
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W. H. Grider
Sandlin Supply Company
Dort Automobile
Guliette Chief of Southern State Motor Hurt in Accident
Charles T. Guliette, president and general manager of the Southern State Motor Corp, was injured in an automobile accident Sunday morning near Louisville.
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Charles T. Guliette
Southern State Motor Corporation
Louisville
Raid on Richmond Draws Farm Labor Volunteers
James Dearinger, a prominent farmer near Caleast, organized a dawn raid into Richmond to recruit labor for tobacco planting. A large truck carried willing workers who were paid for their day’s service, with hopes of a productive week as weather improves. The effort eased local labor worries and boosted field preparations across Madison county.
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James Dearinger
Caleast
Richmond
Dearinger
Madison County
President Wilson and Cummings Discuss National Outlook
Washington May 31 President Wilson and Democratic National Committee Chairman Cummings held a two hour talk on the political scene and the upcoming convention. Cummings said the discussion covered the League of Nations in clear terms and that the President spoke freely. He added no details on any imminent peace treaty.
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Washington
Wilson
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
White House
League of Nations
Fiscal Court Opens Tuesday Morning As Usual Start
The Fiscal Court will convene Tuesday morning at the usual time marking a rare deviation from the normal court day. Although June’s first Monday falls on the 7th, the session starts Tuesday following longstanding custom. The court faces substantial business this month.
Trains collide near White Oak kill five in Oklahoma
Five persons die in a head on collision of two Frisco passenger trains on a curve near White Oak Oklahoma about 50 miles from Tulsa. One score injured in the wreck reported today May 31.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
White Oak
Record Price Paid for Yearling Duroc Boar in 1919
McKee Brothers of Forest Hill Farm Woodford County paid 15000 dollars for a yearling Duroc boar named McKee's Orion Sensation. The sire Great Orion Sensation was grand champion at the National Swine Show in 1919. The animal arrived from Frank Holt Singer Moberly Missouri. McKee Brothers also sold a herd boar Colonel Giant Defender for 10000 dollars to a South Carolina buyer.
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McKee Brothers
Forest Hill Farm
Woodford
County
Frank Holtsinger
Moberly
McKee
Colonel Giant Defender
South Carolina
Why worry about prohibition? Rookwood Coffee beer ad
An advertisement notes that Rookwood Coffee supplies beer without the hangover. By D. B. McKinney and Company, page 124.
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Rookwood Coffee
D. B. McKinney & Company
Memorial Day Reflections On Our Dead Heroes
Memorial Day observed as banks close and churches hold services. Dr. Homer Carpenter’s sermon recalls sacrifice from the Revolutionary era to World War I and II, urging citizens to honor fallen heroes with sacrifice and devotion to liberty.
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Richmond
First Christian Church
Homer Carpenter
America
Republic
France
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Disciples Campaign Tops $250000 in Kentucky Drive
Dr. Clifford Weaver leads the Kentucky Division of the Disciples World Movement as pledges exceed 250000 toward a 1200000 goal. Lexington director Dr. Joseph W. Hagin praises church participation and notes the drive will continue to allow every Kentucky Christian church to contribute before the two month deadline.
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Clifford Weaver
Kentucky
Disciples World Movement
Weaver
Joseph W. Hagin
Lexington
Disciples Brotherhood
Ford Truck in First Class Shape for Sale
A Ford truck in first class condition is offered for sale. Interested parties should apply at the Owen McKee store.
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FORD
Owen Mckee
Pledge to Carry On the Flanders Field Vow of Sacrifice
The speaker urges Americans to embrace the self forgetful courage of those who died in war to defend Christian Democracy ideals. He warns against abandoning these aims in peace and cites the poem In Flanders Fields to urge readers to continue the fallen soldiers’ torch.
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Europe
America
Republic
Canada
Flandersfield
Vearce
Flanders Fields
Flanders Field
Richmond Property Valuation To Rise Nearly $200000
City Assessor G W T Deatherage prepared a new assessment showing whites owning property valued at 3962330 dollars and colored at 214610 dollars totaling 4176940 dollars up from last year’s 3983370. The board meets Monday at City Hall to review the report presented in typed tables.
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City Board of Supervisors
Richmond
G. W. T. Deatherage
City Hall
Anc
Deatherage
Boyer Leading In Big Auto Race At Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 31 Twenty three racing stars contested the eighth renewal of the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Speedway for prizes totaling 85000. Joe Boyer led at the first 100 miles with Jean Chassagne second Gaston Chevrolet third and Rene Thomas fourth while the average speed stood at 91 miles an hour.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Joe Boyer
Jean Chassagne
Gaston Chevrolet
Rene Thomas
City Health Officer Reports Pleasant Compliance With Sanitary Laws
Health Officer Dr. J. G. Bosley says city sanitary laws are being followed in a satisfactory manner after completing general inspections. Restaurants are screening food, not leaving it open, and other seasonal restrictions are evident.
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J. G. Bosley
Save Chicken Feed and Get More Eggs
Farmers urged to cull early molting chickens to remove boarders and reduce feed costs. With high feed prices and expected higher egg prices, keep only good laying hens to maximize egg output.
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College of Agriculture
Initiation of Ten in Local Elk Lodge
Ten new members joined Richmond lodge of Elks No. 581 after Friday night initiation. The class includes Alec Turpin J H Turpin James Leeds Robert Walker R M Rowlands William Gaes Spears Turley rankir Deatherage A C Tevis and Igo Perry in a well attended ceremony.
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Richmond Lodge of Elks
Alec Turpin
J. H. Turpin
James Leeds
Robert Walker
R. M. Rowlands
William Gaes
Spears
Turley
Rankir Deatherage
A. C. Tevis
Igo Perry
Trustees to Meet for Teacher Elections Saturday June 5 1920
Notice from Bev F Edwards Supt calls all county trustees to convene at their office on Saturday June 5 1920 at 2 pm to elect teachers. All applicants for positions should be present.
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Bev F. Edwards
Soldiers Bonus bill advances to two committees
The Soldiers Bonus bill has passed the house and will be referred to two committees with likely no immediate action.
Government Raises Prices on Stamped Envelopes
The Post Office Department boosted prices on stamped envelopes by one cent to one dollar and forty cents per thousand due to high paper costs. Postmaster R C Stockton said demand remained strong nationwide, depleting supplies while old two and three cent stamped items linger. He plans to reissue dies to stamp one and two cents on old postals and envelopes as part of economy measures.
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Post Office Department
Post Office
R. C. Stockton
Westakes Bid for James Park
James Park, Transylvania College and University of Kentucky coach, has an offer from Oklahoma City baseball in the Western league. He is likely to accept and move after the term ends, leaving Richmond roots but ready for fast company. Park formerly starred as a stay pitcher for Kentucky and later joined the St. Louis Browns pitching staff.
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James Park
Transylvania College
University of Kentucky
Oklahoma City Baseball
Zo West
Park
University of Kentucky Wildcats
College of Arts and Science
St. Louis Browns
Richmond
Kaiser Rears Of Another Reign Tempo Spreads
London May 31 rumors of a revolt grow with reports that the new revolutionary plot centers in Potsdam Germany where Prince August William son of the former Kaiser is staying. Doom advices say he hopes for a successful coup and to reclaim the German empire.
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Associated Press
London
Potsdam
Germany
Prince August William
Kaiser
Doom
Senate panel expands inquiry on Plumb plan league spending
Washington May 31 The Senate committee probing pre-convention campaign finance will broaden its inquiry to cover expenditures for the Plumb plan league which called for tripartite railroad control. It will also examine funds spent by the Anti-Saloon League of America on presidential nomination candidates but postponed that part for now.
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Washington
Senate
Plumb Plan League
Anti-Saloon League of America
H. S. Players Stage All a Mistake at Paint Lick and Newby
Union City High School students present the comedy All a Mistake at Paint Lick tonight and at Newby on Tuesday. The Union City performance drew interest and prompted requests to tour other towns.
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H. S
Paint Lick
Union City
Newby
Richmond Welch Folks Enjoy Annual Outing
The Richmond Welch delegation joined Berea merchants on a L. & E. railway trip to High Bridge. The excursion featured a good dinner and sightseeing with plans to return Monday night.
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Richmond Welch” Wea
High Bridge
Richmond
Berea
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Board of Supervisors
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