St Patrick Day Toasts and Irish Names Rise in Honor
A piece on St Patrick's Day traditions notes deeper green tributes, the sham rock, and pride in the name Patrick among Irish Americans. An unrelated toasts praising Jarge Washington and Patrick shift focus to Irish religious influence and identity, followed by a brief personals update.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Europe
Pat
Erin
Patrick
Washington
Jarge
Notable Local Visits and Health News Roundup
The column notes Steve Botto’s recovery and social circle updates. Lucien Beckner was in Lexington on Tuesday. Mrs. Lee S. Bowden returns to Louisville after visiting Pres. and Mrs. H. K. Taylor. Mrs. H. C. Thompson remains seriously ill. Joe Rogers of Nashville spent Tuesday in town. John Brown of Shelbyville also visited Tuesday.
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Steve Botto
Lucien Beckner
Lexington
Lee S. Bowden
Louisville
Pres
H. K. Taylor
H. C. Thompson
Joe Rogers
Nashille
Tenn
John Brown
Shelbyville
Mrs Ida Soper Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
A Big Pond Pennsylvania resident Mrs Ida Soper describes a long battle with lung disease she attributes to Dr King’s New Discovery delivering quick relief and a lasting cure after other remedies failed. She endorses the medicine for coughs colds and bronchial ailments with trial bottles and pharmacies named.
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Ida Soper
Phillips Drug Company
Prominent People in Big Spelling Match
Richmond Ky March 17 The old fashioned spelling bee at the court house by the Christian Women’s Board of Missions drew a crowded crowd with over one hundred participants. Prof N C McDougle and Rev Hugh McLellan oversaw the event while Miss Esse Million won first prize and Miss Mary Boothe placed second. Proceeds go to building the new Christian church.
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Richmond
Court House
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
The
First Christian Church
Johnson Seeks Match Abandons Galveston Trip
Champion Jack Johnson abandons plans to visit his home in Galveston and heads to New York after a telegram summoning him to meet Jim Jeffries. He says a face to face talk could seal a business proposition and plans to pursue Jeffries immediately.
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Jeffries
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Galveston
New York
Logan Remains on Reef in Honolulu Harbor
United States army transport Logan stays hard and fast on a reef inside Honolulu harbor after striking while entering its slip last Saturday evening. Two tugs a lighthouse tender and the British cruiser Cambrian have failed to float her.
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Logan
Honolulu
United States Army
Court grants injunction against Selby Shoe strike leaders
In Portsmouth Ohio March 17 the Common Pleas Court, Judge Blair, issues an injunction restraining 168 striking employees from picketing and interfering with plant operations. The order also bars local Knights of Labor and West Lasters' groups. Police had failed to curb recent demonstrations against nonunion workers en route to the plant. Strike leaders appeal for restraint.
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Portsmouth
Common Pleas Court
Blair
Selby Shoe Company
Assembly Knights of Labor
West Lasters
Willson Wife Seeks Recovery After Runaway Injury
Mrs Willson wife of the Governor remains seriously hurt after Sunday runaway accident in Frankfort Kentucky doctors say no permanent injury yet but spine and back pain raise concern. Governor Willson stays at her bedside amid anxious friends and daily updates on her condition.
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Frankfort
Lurid Glow of Doom Cures Child with Electric Bitters
A HenrIetta Pa mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with curing her son’s five year battle with eczema and poisoned blood affecting his lungs. The ad touts Bitters for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and all blood disorders and rheumatism at 50 cents guaranteed by Phillips Drug Company.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Phillips Drug Company
Miss Gay Thomson and Ira Bright to Wed in Columbus Ga
Miss Gay Thomson and Mr Ira Bright are to be married Wednesday night in Columbus Georgia. Miss Thomson is well known here and has visited the city several times. Miss Joe Boswell of this city serves as one of the bridesmaids.
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Gay Thomson
Ira Bright
Columbus
Thompson
Joe Boswell
Students Duck Thief in Morgantown Mob Action
Ralph McCuje, WVU student, was seized by about 400 students as he was taken to jail. They escorted him to the Monongahela River and dunked him in icy water, then dragged him out and placed him on a makeshift platform. He reportedly confessed numerous petty thefts and was ordered to leave the city.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Ralph McCuje
West Virginia University
Monongahela River
Mr. Jack Hamilton III Ill at Sister’s Home
Mr. Jack Hamilton III is reported quite ill and staying at the home of his sister Mrs. Gordon Stevenson.
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Jack Hamilton III
Jack Hamilton
Mrs
Gordon Stevenson
Turner Murder Case Sent to Jury in Breathitt Court
Jackson Ky March 17 James Turner a member of a prominent family stands trial in Breathitt Circuit Court on murder charges. The case stems from a August primary election dispute at Cane Fork where Turner was struck with a rock and then shot Nathan Arrowwood after the confrontation. The court adjourned and the jury now retires to decide the verdict.
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Jackson
James Turner
Breathitt
Turner
J. P. Adams
Nathan Arrowwood
G. W. Gourley
Canoe Fork
Arrowwood
Harriman and Railroad Magnates Missed Conference in Pasadena
Pasadena March 17. No conference of the 65 Harriman line railroad officials gathered here over the past two days will occur. Some members have left and Mr Harriman plans to depart Thursday. He reiterates he is in California for rest, not business.
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Pasadena
Cal
Harriman
California
Toledo Attorneys Support Judge Donnelly Despite Indictment
In Defiance Ohio attorneys sign a letter urging Judge Donnelly to preside at the Lucas County circuit court opening Tuesday, showing faith in his jurist abilities despite the recent indictment.
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Donnelly
Toledo
Lucas County
Old Men Guests Celebrate McKinney Kinneys Ninety Third Birthday
In Elkton Kentucky Dr A T McKinney hosted an old men's dinner for men age seventy and over Nineteen attended with a combined age of 1412 years averaging about 75 The eldest was Elder W E Mobley 85 years ten days The event honored the ninety third birthday of Dr Gay W McKinney the late father of the host from Trigg County
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Elkton
A. T. McKinney
W. E. Mobley
Christian Church
Dr. McKinney
Gay W. McKinney
Trigg County
Liquor Fines Amid Dry Territory and Other Regional News
Buckeye Lake hotel owners Harry Clarke and Meredith Hamilton fined $100 each for selling liquor in dry territory. Fordyce Farley named bishop of Cleveland diocese by the pope. Lima man Clarence Steele fatally injured after a third story fall. Fred M. Varney sentenced to five years for bank theft of $85,000 in Somersworth NH. Georgia court says calling a man liar is a breach of peace. Assassination attempt on Pass Christian mayor fails. Dallas Texas fire in business district causes about $85,000 damage with Dry Goods Company hit hardest.
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Harry Clarke
Meredith Hamilton
Buckeye Lake
Mer
John Farley
Cleveland
Clarence Steele
Lima
Fred M. Varney
Somersworth
N. H
Georgia
Supreme Court
Adams
Pass Christian
Miss
Dally's
Tex
Kentucky's Ollie James to join Ways and Means panel
Champ Clark plans to recommend Kentucky congressman Ollie James for a seat on the Ways and Means Committee. The move is seen as a prestigious elevation for Kentucky, already represented on the Appropriations Committee. The appointment would take effect at the start of the new regular session.
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Washington
Ollie James
Kentucky
Ways and Means
Champ Clark
House
Clark
Committee On Appropriations
James
Seed Offer Promotes First Class Grain Seeds
J R Martin Coal and Supply Company advertises sowing seed for elever timothy and oats. Farmers invited to see first class seed and related supplies. The notice is dated March 17 1941 and tied to The News by mail subscription.
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Timothy
J. R. Martin Coal and Supply Company
Spelling Bee and Candy Pull at Clarke's M E Church
Public invited to Friday night spelling bee and candy pulling at Clarke's Methodist church for pastor benefit. Prizes total 2.50. admission ten cents for adults five cents for children.
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Clarke’s
M. E. Shurch
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