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Newspaper

Richmond Daily Register

Location

Richmond, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1920

Page

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Coal conspiracy trials moved to January term in Indiana

Federal Judge A B Anderson extended trial of 125 operators and miners accused in the soft coal conspiracy across Indiana Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania to January 10. The delay followed questions over Attorney General Palmer's orders restricting evidence and whether the government was guided by law or by Palmer.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania A. B. Anderson Anderson Palmer C. B. Ames Attoney

Winnes and Robinson Taken for Preliminary Trial

Harlan Kentucky November 9 Dr H C Winnes state veterinarian and Jim Robinson a Negro convict faced preliminary examination after rearrest on a second murder warrant. They are held for the murder of Miss Lara Parsons Pine Mountain school teacher killed September 7 while walking on the mountain. Senator Hiram A Brock swore out the second warrant.

Harlan, Ky H. C. Winnes Jim Robinson Lara Parsons Pine Mountain Winnes Hiram A. Brock Robinson

Flour Drops Below $10 a Barrel in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis on November 9, flour sold for under ten dollars a barrel for the first time in nearly four years. Family patents dropped 5 to 75 cents, setting the low quotation at $9.65.

Minneapolis Minn

Precautionary Passport Rules to Counter Soviet Missionaries

Washington officials say the state department will block Soviet efforts to send missionaries and agitators to the United States. Consuls in Europe were instructed to issue passports only to persons with clear intentions, aiming to prevent covert influence activities.

Washington State Department Europe Russia United States

No Private Railroad Control After War Says ICC

Washington November 9. Chairman Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission declared that America will never again have private railroad control and operation without state and federal regulation. He spoke at the opening of the convention of the national association of railways and public utilities companies. Clark called federal control a wartime necessity funded by the people as a rightful war expense.

Washington America Clark Interstate Commerce Commission National Association of Railway and Public Utilities

Constipation remedies and job ad appear in ad page

The notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets for permanent relief from constipation and digestion aid. It also advertises a Wanted female cashier position at Alhambra and Opera House, inviting applications to Miss Ward, 2713.

Alhambra Opera House

Livestock Markets Report From Cincinnati and Louisville

Today's markets show hogs 750 to 1 lower in Cincinnati at 13.75, cattle dull, Chicago lower. Louisville sales reach 400 cattle, 1,400 hogs uneven with tops 13.25, sheep 30 steady and unchanged.

Cincinnati Chicago Louisville

Clothing prices on down grade

Chicago on November 9 Associated Press reports men’s clothing for immediate delivery offered at 10 to 50 percent below current prices. Wholesale spring and summer delivery prices run 10 to 33 1/3 percent under year ago levels as dealers remain overstocked. Treasurer Mohr says the public isn’t buying and prices must fall.

Associated Press Chicago United National Clothiers Mohr

Lexington Man Kills Neighbor in Kentucky Shooting

In Lexington Kentucky Bert Tudor aged 30 shot and killed neighbor Robert Hanley aged 32. Tudor told police Hanley had violated Tudor’s home, details released today.

Associated Press Lexington, Ky Bert Tudor Robert Hanley Tudor Hanley

Incendiary Blaze Damages Louisville Rendering Plant

Fire at the Louisville Rendering Company plant on the river road caused about 60000 dollars in damage and was ruled incendiary. Two weeks earlier another plant of the same company suffered a 60000 dollar loss. Charles Knight, former state senator and company president, convened officers to investigate the blaze.

Louisville Louisville Rendering Company River Road Charles Knight

Harding To Leave For Panama In November

Panama trip planned by President-elect Harding as he resumes rest from the campaign. November 18 set for departure from New Orleans, though date may be moved forward.

Harding Panama Associated Press Point Isabel Texas New Orleans

Cold Wave Warning Across Midwest and Ohio Valley

The Weather Bureau issued a cold wave warning today for Michigan Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and Western Ohio as temperatures are expected to plunge. Strong winds and frosty conditions anticipated with potential travel disruption and risk of hypothermia.

Associated Press Washington Michigan Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Weather Bureau

Orders To Recruit The Second Division For Full Strength

Washington November 9. War Department announced mandatory recruitment of the Second Division to full strength under the national defense act. The division, stationed at Camp Travis Texas, is currently short six thousand men and must reach full strength immediately.

Associated Press Washington War Department Camp Travis Tex

Fire destroys Belle Cash Store and Royal Palace in Middlesboro

Fire of undetermined origin caused about $50,000 in damage in Middlesboro Kentucky early today. The Belle Cash Store and Royal Palace restaurant were destroyed and the Louisville and Nashville offices in the Brashear Schultz building were damaged.

Middlesboro Associated Press Belle Cash Royal Palace Louisville and Nashville Brashear Schultz

Tennessee Returns Give Lon Scott Narrow Victory

Official canvass in the Eighth Tennessee district shows Lon Scott Republican defeating Gordon Browning Democrat by 638 votes. Unofficial returns fix Tennessee House delegation at five Republicans and five Democrats, a GOP gain of three.

Tennessee Rv Associated Press Memphis, Tenn Lon Scott Gordon Browning

Missing 17 year old girl troubles parents in Indiana

Bessie Meade a 17 year old girl from Laporte Indiana vanished from her home after being refused permission to attend a party. A week of search yields no trace of her and authorities continue to investigate.

Bessie Meade Laporte Ind

Richmond Welch Co Trades Widely in City Market

The notice notes broad trading activity linked to Richmond Welch Company at 2712 in the city market, highlighting extensive transactions across the local business scene.

Radical Change in Baseball Forms 12-Club League

Chicago reports major leagues disband and form a new twelve club arrangement joining eight National League teams with three from the American League. A twelfth club to be chosen later. Judge Kenesaw Landis named to head a civilian tribunal overseeing the game with a $50 000 yearly salary. Minor leagues invited to join under six year terms.

Chicago Lasker Kenesaw M. Landis Landis Kansas City National Association of Minor League Judge Landis

New Harvest Tobacco Method Saves Millions

United States Department of Agriculture reports a new method in Granville County North Carolina increased tobacco leaf yield by allowing leaves to be harvested from the lower workup to the top. The approach reduces waste, lowers wildfire risk, and enables use of younger labor, with estimates of 1 to 2 million dollars saved.

Washington North Carolina Kentucky United States Department of Agriculture Granville County N.C Richard W. Bayliss Bourmbon County Lexington

Party Fight Ends in Fatal Gun Wounds in Covington Area

Leon Noel, 20, died in a Covington hospital from two bullet wounds to the abdomen suffered at a party near Williamstown Saturday night. Authorities reported the incident as a fatal fight and are investigating.

Leon Noel Covington Williamstown

Turkeys sought at highest market prices in Paris area

Chas. S. Brent & Bro. offer top market rates for good turkeys in Paris Kentucky. For prices call C. E. Galloway at phone 918 in Richmond Kentucky.

Chas. S. Brent & Bro Paris C. E. Galloway Richmond

Best Flour on Earth at Richmond Welch Co

Advertisement notes best flour on earth at the Richmond Welch Co for only $1.65. The line lists the price and the store address 2712.

Richmond Welch Co

Federal Grand Jury in Session Reports Heavy Whisky Indictments

The federal grand jury convened for extensive investigations with more than forty cases to review. District Prosecuting Attorney Charles Fennell notes one of the largest batches in local court history and expects early indictments, led by whisky cases across the district. The Moore distillery matter in Mercer County gathers witnesses as hearings proceed and Judge Cochran seeks prompt examiner results. Jurors are led by foreman E. L. Cobb of Richmond, with a large regional panel following.

Charles Fennell Liberty Moore VanArsdall Mercer County Cochran Richmond E. L. Cobb Foreman R. M. Sparks W. T. McGuire Ben King W. B. Wilson Wesley Bourne W. H. Hoover R C. Dudderar M. F. Enright John W. Scott John F. Lackey J. A Arthur D. B. Blackford Uh Boone J. M. Haden George Conley

Colyer Elected Sheriff in Wyoming Victory

Oliver J Colyer, son of C. E Colyer, won the sheriff race in a Republican county near Torington Wyoming. The Madison county native defeated a leading Republican and overturned a large majority, highlighting his local popularity. He is part of a prominent Colyer family with prior sheriff connections in Missouri and Madison county.

Torington Wyoming Madison County Oliver J Colyer C. E Colyer Messrs. H. H R. W. Colyer D. A. Colyer Bates County Missouri Young Colyer

Local man dies at graveside in Waren Ohio

O E Herbold collapsed while placing flowers on his wife’s grave and died. In Cleveland building costs rose 165 percent over five years. Cincinnati street car fare likely 10 cents by year start. Indianapolis transit seeks 2 cent transfers.

Waren Ohio O. E. Herbold Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Street Car Company

Rockwood Coffee Endorsement By D B McKinney Co

Local ad urges shoppers to choose Rockwood coffee with a confident recommendation from D. B. McKinney and Company, promising reliable quality and satisfaction.

Rockwood D. B. McKinney and Company

Richmond Eyes Return of Blue Grass League in 1921

Cincinnati sport expert Spinney urges Kellogg to attend November 15 Richmond meeting to discuss reviving the Blue Grass league. Wealthy locals including Frank Barnett may back a Richmond team. talks include consolidating KI T league with towns like Maysville Winchester Lexington and Ashland.

Richmond John A. Spinney Cincinnati M. C. Kellogg Kellogg Frank Barnett Spinney Ohio Kellogg Grocery Co Phoenix Hotel Blue Grays Winchester Lexington Nicholasville Maysville Ashland

Louisville Tops Nation in Homicide Rate

Louisville Kentucky reports a homicide rate of nineteen per 105000 population during 1917 and 1918, higher than the national average by about 250 percent, according to census bureau statistics.

Louisville Census Bureau

Kentucky Girl Helps Senator Harding

Washington reports a Kentucky girl on the presidential special Miss Coranella Mattern of Frankfort serves as the president elects stenographer and has been with him several years.

Washington Kentucky Coranella Mattern Frankfort

Aged man drowns in Elkhorn Creek near Georgetown

Georgetown Ky November 9 John Wilson aged 62 father of Ford Wilson a Scott county druggist ended his life by jumping into Elkhorn creek at the edge of Georgetown.

Georgetown John Wilson Ford Wilson Scott County Elkhorn Creek

Mr Gelken Father of Mrs Green Dies in Lexington

Richard Gelken aged about 60 died at a Lexington hospital after an operation. Funeral services will be at the cemetery chapel in Lexington Wednesday at 2 30 p m. He was the father of Mrs O O Green of this city. Friends here extend deepest sympathy.

Green Richard Gelken Lexington Cemetery Chapel Gelken O. O. Green

Lodges Fibre Carpet plant shuts after wage cut rejection

Springfield of Lodges Fibre Carpet plant closed after workers refused a 15 percent wage cut demanded by management as the only means to keep the operation running.

Springfield Mass Lodges

Chamberlain's Tablets Aids Digestion And Bowel Movement

When you wake with a bad taste in mouth dull fatigue and constipation Chamberlains Tablets can help. They promote an agreeable bowel movement cleanse and invigorate the stomach and improve digestion.

Sugar Price at Richmond Welch Co Listed

Sugar at Richmond Welch Company priced at 12 1 2 cents per pound, figure tied to a local market listing.

No Contest Seen in Beckham Race

The Louisville Times reports no contest expected to challenge Richard P. Ernst's victory over J. C. W. Beckham. Democratic leaders concede possible fraud allegations in Eastern Kentucky but believe any challenge would fail to alter the Senate outcome. Some Democrats seek federal action to address delayed returns in the mountains.

Richard P. Ernst J. C. W. Beckham Louisville Times Senate John L. Grayot Mr. Ernst Kentucky Beckham Ernst

Flour Drops 10 Pre-War Prices In Minneapolis Mill

Four prices slipped further this day and milled flour quotes reached pre war levels. A major Minneapolis mill cut family patent flour by 40 cents per 98 pound bagged car lot to 10 dollars, signaling a new low for the market.

Minneapolis Minn

New Lower Prices Set for Percale and Denims

M C D Borden Sons and Algonquin Printing cut percale prices to 13 1 2 cents a yard from 30, with 11 2 cents lower than Edward Converse price. Standard prints drop to 12 12 cents. Greensboro producers quote 2 20 denims at 25 cents and 2.40 double twist at 21 2 cents, after prior market spikes.

New York Norrican Algonquin M. C. D. Borden & Sons Algonquin Printing Company Edward Converse & Company Greensboro N. C

I O O F Grand Lodge Meet in Lexington This November

Fully one thousand delegates from Kentucky are expected for the I O O F Grand Lodge meeting to convene November 15 to 17 in Lexington. The general committee reported nearly finished preparations, detailing housing music entertainment badge press meeting place parade information bureau special entertainment and transportation plans.

Kentucky Lexington I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge Odd Fellows J. R. Smith Wm Likin F. C. Foxworth E. O. Kidd A. J. Reed A. C. Phillips Roy Forman R. D. Mc Michael E. L. Bealert H. S. McCoy I. O. O. F. Home C. $. Moore A. K. Hynes

General Association of Kentucky Baptists Meet in Owensboro

The eighty third annual General Association of Kentucky Baptists meets November 15 to 18 at Third Baptist Church Owensboro with 1886 churches and 600 ministers expected. Highlights include the Southern Campaign report of 75 million dollars and plans for its use. Dr J T McGlothin to deliver the annual sermon. Prof John L Hill to present the campaign report. sessions run daily 9 to 4 with evening song service at 7. Public welcome.

General Association of Kentucky Baptists Owensboro Third Baptist Church Kentucky Kentucky Baptists General Association of Kentucky W. M. Stallings Creswood J. T. McGlothin First Baptist Church of Frankfort Stallings South

Religious cult gains recruits in city

Representatives of the Seven Day Adventists are becoming active here with emissaries from other parts of the state. Meetings are held at private homes, while arrivals seek a suitable location for future gatherings. Many residents are adopting the seven day calendar and new recruits are noted in the last ten days.

Seven Day Adventists

Women at Bourbon Y M C A to play football at Paris

The Paris Bourbon county Y M C A women’s gym class voted to take up football as a sport. Their first gridiron practice will be held this afternoon under football experts watching. A large crowd is expected for the opening lesson period.

Bourbon County Paris

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