New Faces Arrive as Normal School Opens
The Normal School readies for a big fall crowd with Sullivan Hall filled and Barnam Hall opening soon. New faculty include H L Donovon as Education Dean and R A Foster as English head, with Paul A Barnes named Music Director.
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Sullivan Hall
Barnam Hall
H. L. Donovan
K. C. McDougle
Department of Educational
R. A. Foster
Elkton
J. D. Bruner
Paul A. Barnes
Tiffin O
S. S. Myers
Alice Corwin
Louisville
Jessie Newell
Eastern
Memorial Hall
Donovan
University of Kentucky
Columbia
Department of Education
M. Foster
Noras
Mogae College
Model Hae
Babe Ruth Smashes 56th Home Run of Season
Babe Ruth hit his 56th homer of the season in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns. No runners aboard. Shocker pitched for St. Louis.
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New York
Babe Ruth
St. Louis Browns
Shocker
St. Louis
Slugging Quartet Still Competing for AL Batting Honors
Ty Cobb increased his AL average to .394 to lead the pack, with Babe Ruth at .382 and Harry Heilmann at .398. George Sisler fell to .374 as the season’s hitting race tightens, while other leaders include Speaker .366 and Tobin .305. In the National League, Rogers Hornsby leads at .401 with 20 home runs. George Kelly stands at 22 homers for the Giants.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
Harry Heisman
Detroit
Babe Ruth
Yankees
George Sisler
St. Louis
Speaker
Cleveland
Tobin
St. Loui
Jacobson
KE. Collins
Strunk
Veach
Williams
Jack Fournier
St .Louis Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
George Kelly
Giants
Kelly
Iisch
Cutshaw
Pittsburg
Rousch
Cincinnati
McHenry
Cruise
Boston
Meusel
New York
E. Smith
Frisch
Mann
Thorpe Tops Batting Runners in American Assoc Leaders
Jim Thorpe, star of the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, ranks fifth with a .363 average for players with 80 or more games in the American Association. Jay Kirke of Louisville leads at .381, Red Russell of Minneapolis is runner-up at .375, and Bunny Brief of Kansas City is fourth at .364 with 152 runs and 197 hits. Baird of Indianapolis leads baserunners with 63 steals.
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Jim Thorpe
Stockholm
American Association
Toledo
Jay Kirke
Louisville
Red Russell
Minneapolis
Art Butler
Kansas City
Kirke
Russell
Butler
Bunny Brief
Baird
Indianapolis
Frankfort Gunman Indicted on Four Counts
John Follis, who shot and wounded four policemen during an attempted arrest of his son Carlos Follis in June, was indicted by the Franklin county grand jury on four counts of shooting with intent to kill.
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Frankfort
John Follis
Carlos Follis
Franklin County
Grand Jury
Stout or slender men with grit sought by coach Hembree
Workmanlike applicants offered by the coach Hembree with emphasis on backbone and nerve. No others need apply.
Attempted Ku Klux Klan Meeting In Louisville Tonight
City officials race to block a planned Klan gathering in Louisville with possible court action. An agent paid 75 dollars for the Jefferson County Armory space, while Rev. Caleb Gridley of Atlanta was slated to address the assembly and Dr. G S Long allegedly directed the group.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Jefferson County
Caleb Gridley
Atlanta, Ga
Smith
G. S. Long
Long
Adair County Doctor Hancock Dies at 68
Dr. N. M. Hancock, aged 68, died at Cane Valley Kentucky while in Columbia Kentucky on September 17. He practiced medicine in Adair County and was known for his long service to the community. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Adair County
Columbia
N. M. Hancock
Cane Valley
Bodies of Sailors Who Fell With ZR-2 Arrive
In New York on September 17 mourners gathered for the fifteen bluejackets and officers who perished when the airship ZR-2 sank in the Humber. The bodies arrived aboard the British cruiser Dauntless. Secretary Denby attended with bouquets, as a Navy ritual dictated the services in a mess hall.
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Associated Press
New York
America
New York Navy Yard
English
Humber
Dauntless
Denby
Harding
Navy
Week's Weather Guess for Ohio Valley and Tennessee
The week’s weather predictions for the Ohio Valley and Tennessee call for a start cooler than normal, followed by normal temperatures. Expect generally fair conditions with local showers Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Shackleton Sets Sail On Quest For South Atlantic
Large crowds in London bid farewell to Sir Ernest Shackleton as his small ship Quest departs the Thames for a two year voyage to explore uncharted regions of the South Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Sir Ernest Shackelton
Quest
The
Thames
South
Dr R L Clark Returns to His Old Home in Bristol Visit
Dr R L Clark and family left Friday for Bristol Virginia on a trip to his old home where he has not been in forty years. They expect to stay about two weeks.
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R. L. Clark
Bristol
Venn
Farmer Dragged To Death In Kentucky
Dauhman Dauhman, 50, a farmer from Cynthiana Kentucky, was fatally injured when thrown from a horse and dragged by a sled after the animal bolted near his Republican neighborhood home. He died within thirty minutes as injuries, including broken bones, proved fatal.
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Farmer
Cynthiana
Dauh Joe Dauhman
Republican
Dauhman
Tragic Pedestrian Dies After Car Strikes Fremont Street
Ashby Jacobs, seven, was killed in Lawrenceburg Thursday after an automobile struck him as he crossed the street. Police reported the fatal accident remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby ‘Jacobs
Lawrenceburg
Roosevelt Recovers From Paralysis Attack Amid Campaign
Franklin D. Roosevelt, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Democratic VP candidate, is recovering from a mild paralytic attack as he continues his political campaign and public appearances.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jewels for Richmond Commandery Past Commanders Conclave
Richmond Commandery No. 19 Knights Templar plans a Thursday conclave on September 22 featuring Past Commander Jewels presentation to the Past Commanders. Eminent W. W. Clark of Owensboro will present, with Robert R. Burnam introducing. Banquet at 7 30 after KK T work at 5. Strong turnout expected from Madison County.
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Richmond
Knights ‘Templar
Richmond Commandery
W. W. Clark
Owensboro
Robert R. Burnam
Madison County
Federal Officer Shot While Making Arrest in Kentucky
Deputy U S Marshal J A Bash was shot in the shoulder during an arrest attempt on Tom Hargis in Danville Kentucky. Hargis surrendered after a fusillade and is jailed. Bash is hospitalized with a non serious wound. Hargis is related to a Breathitt County judge.
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Danville
United States
J. A. Bash
Somerset
Tom Hargis
Southern Railroad
Bash
Hargis
Dillehay — Street
A. C. Alford
Polk Critchfield
J. E. Wallin
Bush
James Hargis
Breathitt County
Cincinnati Reds to Play Lexington Reds
Cincinnati Reds scheduled to face Lexington Reds in Lexington on Wednesday October 5 with Park on the mound for Cincinnati and Grover Alexander slated to pitch for Lexington. The Reds will bring Pat Moran and other stars to Lexington as Reo management plans a large crowd and fences off grand stand seats at Dever vans Field priced at 2 dollars, with seat sales starting next Sunday.
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Cincinnati Reds
Lexington Reds
Lexington
Jiny
Park
Reds
Grover Alexander
Chicago
Cincinnati
Reos
Alexander
Pat Moran
Reo
Devervans Field
Infant Cut Extra Fingers in Pryorsburg Birth
A Pryorsburg newborn in Mayfield Kentucky born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Boyd had twelve fingers and Dr Puryear the attending physician removed two extra digits in a routine birth procedure conducted September 17.
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Mayfield, Ky
Jesse Boyd
Pryorsburg
Puryear
Madison's First Hero to be Brought Home
Private Jesse M. Dykes the first Madison County service member to die in World War will be shipped from Hoboken to Madison with full military honors. The American Legion post named for him will take charge at burial, with remains arriving around September 22.
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M. Dykes
Hoboken
Jesse M. Dykes
Madison County
American Legion
Arbuckle Case Continued To September 26
San Francisco date The county grand jury will review evidence from witnesses allegedly tampered with in the Fatty Arbuckle murder case over Miss Virginia Rappe. Arbuckle's arraignment on manslaughter charges was continued in Superior Court to Monday September 26.
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Asso Lated
San Francisco
Fatty” Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Harry Kelly
Zey Prevost
Arbuckle
Lloyd George Rejects Sinn Fein Delegates at Conference
London Sept 17 Premier Lloyd George replies to Eamon De Valera that accepting Sinn Fein delegates as representatives of an independent state would imply recognition of Ireland's severance from the King's realms. He says no conference is possible while De Valera maintains that status.
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Associstoa Press
London
Lloyd George
Eamon de Valera
Sinn Fein
Flying squadron not flying after all Ford contest ends drive
The so called flying squadron is a Ford car sales contest run by the Richmond Motor Company. Prizes will go to those achieving best results, inviting readers to buy a Ford and assist contestants listed by name across multiple towns including Richmond Red House College Hill Berea and White Hall.
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Richmond Motor Company
Ford
Bernard Anderson
Richmond
E. E. Davis
Red House
T. T. Covington
George Ginter
College Hill
M. Todd
Brassfield
A. W. Grinstead
Waco
Hardie Smith
Boonesboro
Taft Celebrates 46th Birthday Friday
President William Howard Taft marked his 46th birthday on Friday with celebrations noted in national papers. The event drew coverage across political and social pages, highlighting the popular leader’s public and private tributes.
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William Howard Taft
Race Track Gambling Topic at Kentucky Union Meeting
Discussion on race track gambling held in a Kentucky church union meeting on Sunday night. Short addresses by pastors and Miss Belle. H. Bennett. People are invited to attend the event at the Methodist Church.
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Kentucky
Union
Methodist Church
Belle. H. Bennett
Kentucky Weather Outlook Turns Cooler Tonight
Thunder showers expected this afternoon or tonight across Kentucky. Western areas stay cooler with a softer feel this evening. Sunday promises fair conditions and cooler temperatures in the state’s west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
West Portion
Livestock Market Reports From Cincinnati and Louisville
Packers steady in Cincinnati with lights 25c higher. Chicago steady. calves at 14 dollars, cattle and lambs steady. In Louisville on Sept 17 cattle 200 slow, hogs 1,000 active, sheep 600 steady, all unchanged.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Church services at First Church of Christ Scientist
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock with the subject Matter. A prayer service is held Wednesday evening at 7 30. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Morning and Union Services Announced with Topics
Morning service at 11 includes a sermon titled A Crowing Soul in a Growing World. Union service at the Methodist church in the evening features brief pastor messages. Sunday school at 9:30 and Young Peoples League at 6:45.
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Methodist Church
Young Peoples’ League
First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday services listed with times and topics at First Methodist Church. Sunday school at 9 30 ser mon at 10 45 on Self Expression Through the Body Epworth League at 6 30 union service at 7 30 on Race Track Gambling prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 o clock
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Epworth League
Calvary Baptist Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Calvary Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 00 with the topic Whose Father is God B Y P LA meets at 6 30 and the evening service follows at 7 30 in the evening.
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God
Sunday School and Service at First Baptist Church
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Dr Sand ling in charge. Superintendent will be elected to replace L P Evans. Morning service follows at 10 45 titled Loyalty to God.
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Dr. Sandling
L. P. Evans
Revival Services At Second Christian Church
Bible school at 9:30 a.m. J A Todd superintendent. Communion at 11 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. by Rev Glen Purvis who will begin revival services. He is a consecrated young man and a pleasing speaker. Everyone is invited each evening at 7:30.
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Bible School
J. A. Todd
Glen. Purvis
Wisk
Sunday School and Sermon at Local Churches
Newby Christian Church holds Sunday school at 10 with Wm Jenkins as superintendent and preaching at 11 by Rev Matherly. First Christian Church offers Bible school at 9 30 with W Jack Wagers as superintendent and morning service at 10 45, featuring Mr Carpenter speaking on God or Baal Which.
30 Barrels of Whisky Taken From Warehouse
Federal prohibition officers and Cincinnati detectives seek clues to thirty barrels of whisky stolen last night from the bonded warehouse by five armed men. The leader, in evening clothes, assured watchmen they need not worry as the barrels were placed in a truck. The whisky at bootlegging prices is valued at $1,009 a barrel.
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Cincinnati
Revival Success At Bowling Green Virginia Church
Rev. D. H. Matherly returned from Bowling Green where he assisted in evangelistic service. Fifty three new names were added to the church list and a deep spiritual revival touched the members and community. Before leaving he aided the Clark County pastor with fifteen professions of faith.
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D. H. Matherly
Bowling Green
Virginia
Rev. Matherly
Clark County
Lost tortoise shell glasses seek Rev. Edwar d Lawson
Notice offers a reward for the return of a pair of tortoise shell glasses lost today. Contact Rev. Edward Lawson to claim the reward.
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Edward Lawson
Burley Tobacco Growers Campaign Expands Across Midwest
The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Marketing Association pushes into Indiana and Ohio as Kentucky completes about a tenth of its counties toward the 73 percent quota. Judge Robert Bingham of the Louisville papers will address growers in Madison Indiana and spread lessons from Kentucky and European co operative efforts. Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia counties join the push with meetings planned in Madison and other towns as organizers tally counties and pledges toward 75 percent of crop for incorporation.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Jefferson County
Robert Bingham
Louisville Courier-Journal
Louisville Times
Co-Operative Association
Bingham
France
Denmark
California
Tobacco Association
Madison
Ralph M. Barker
Carrollton
Bluegrass
West Virginia
Rush
Franklin
Bairborn
Jefferson
Ripley
Switzerland
Gallia
Adams
Lawrence
Scioto
Brown
Clermont
Butler
Highland
West Virginna
Cabell
Mason
Burley
North Carolina
James N. Kehoe
Maysville
West Union
Batavia
Clermont County
Ind
Independence
Kenton County
Hodgenville
Owenton
Legion Band Plays For Irvine Lot Sale
The American Legion Band led by Prof. James Leeds traveled to Irvine on Friday morning to perform at a large lot sale organized by Mr. Leach. Twelve musicians rode in Canfield's truck, and the band, newly organized, impressed locals and earned a return invitation.
Katherine Morgan Returns to Eastern Normal Stenography Post
Miss Katherine Morgan has returned from a vacation in Corinth and will again fill her position as stenographer at the Eastern Normal.
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Katherine Morgan
Corinth
Eastern Normal
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