Equity Trust tobacco dispute flares in Kentucky press
The article disputes claims by Franklin County officials and the Equity Trust head Clarence LeBus over unpooled tobacco. It cites a 1906 Woodford County pool showing growers receiving only small returns after expenses, notes unsold 1907 crop hogsheads, and accuses officials of withholding sale to aid county boards and insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence LeBus
Burley
Equity Trust
Woodford County Hogshead
LeBus
Thompson
Kentucky State Journal
District Board
The
Commercial Tribune
Brooks
Winchester
Sting
J. A. Downard
Reaf
Equity
Lin
Cincinnati
Woodford
Kentucky
Eecoc
Oss
Editor Replies to History of Equity Society Pooling
False as Hell Letter from Franklin County answers a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune history claim about the Society of Equity and the Burley Tobacco Society. The writer defends actions from 1906 to 1907, disputes alleged tainted pooling decisions, and recounts district board discussions and storage issues surrounding tobacco crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flag Fork
Franklin County
The
Kentucky State Journal
the Society of Equity
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Society of Equity
Burley Tobacco Society
Law and Order League of
Louisville
Burley
Lebus
Covington
Cincinnati
Upper County
District Board
Riders Destroy a Barn Near Murray Town
A report discusses night riders and a judge allegedly involved, with grand jury indictments for arson against Kessie Kirk and Clay Garland. Local officials debated whether indictments against Tom Cook or Denny Smith existed, and a sheriff was asked to verify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Berry
Sexton
Whitwell
Berry
Barnett
Kessie Kirk
Clay Garland
Smoot Hendricks
Cook
Springfield riot escalates as troops mobilized to quell lynching
Amid rising mob violence in Springfield, Governor Deneen orders Chicago regiments and state forces on standby after reports troops were insufficient. Casualties rise with three dead and multiple wounded as stores close and nightly curfews enforce. Neighbors flee as insurers void policies and damages spark special assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Young
Deneen
Young
L N. G
Chicago
Harry Loper
Michigan
Loper
Space for Reply Granted for Equity Movement
A correspondence between Clarence LeBus of Cincinnati and The Commercial Tribune of Cincinnati confirms the newspaper will allot ample space in its August 23, 1908 issue for LeBus to reply to the August 2 Equity movement article. The Winchester Kentucky Burley Tobacco Society hosts the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Tobacco Society
Winchester
the Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
Equity Movement
Clarence
Lebys
Clarence LeBus
the Commercial Tribune Company
Thompson Confirms Tobacco Hogshead Claim in Covington
W E Thompson, chairman of the Franklin County Board of Control, endorses the assertion that Chairman LeBus held about 642 hogsheads of tobacco in the Kenton Warehouse Covington. Thompson writes to Frankfort paper, offering corroboration of Commercial Tribune’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commercial Tribune
Equity Trust
Burley
le Bus
Kenton
Covington
Bodmann
Cincinnati
Thompson
Franklin County Board of Control
Kentucky State Journal
Frankfort
W.E. Thompson
Franklin County
B. C
The
Commercial Tribune
LeBus
Tobacco controversy splits Kentucky leaders over equity plan
A Lexington Leader report notes a Cincinnati paper’s sensational tobacco critique against Equity conditions in Kentucky. It cites cost disparities, threats of libel action, and a letter from Harlow B. James detailing white violence and night riders. calls for restoring law and order amid political tensions.
Scathing Criticism of Cowardly Kentuckians and Deplorable Conditions
A harsh critique condemns cowardice and violence in Kentucky, lamenting assaults and assassinations against decent citizens. It argues brave and honorable people should not tolerate such dangers, calling out widespread fear and lawlessness across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Kentucky
Governor Willson Denounces Bracken County Situation
Governor Willson’s letter is blunt and forceful, condemning lax law enforcement and sympathy for night riders in Bracken County. He argues officials may be partisan and supports using militia if needed for order. The piece notes readers should understand his intent and emphasis on decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Herald
Rep
Willson
Bracken County
Bracken
State Gov Willson Pledge on Pardons for Vigilantes
The Kentucky State Journal reports Governor Willson reiterates readiness to pardon anyone who kills those aiding night rider conspiracy, arguing self defense and deterring mob violence. It argues insistence on stamping out anarchy, defending home rights and state expense of trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Wainwright Lee
Bracken County
Night Riders
Willson
American Cruiser Afloat After Rocky Landing Near Seattle
The Pacific fleet cruiser Colorado ran aground in dense fog at Double Point near Puget Sound. Tug Navajo assisted after Captain Underwood issued a distress call. The ship was refloated at 4:50 p.m. and expected to go to Puget Sound Navy Yard for possible repair. no serious damage reported. Other ships Tennessee Pennsylvania and Washington planned to sail to San Francisco next morning.
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Seattle
Wash
Colorado
Pacific Fleet
Puget Sound Navy Yard
San Francisco
Double Point
Underwood
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Washington
Consul Denies Sending Threat Letters in Turkey Row
Mundji Bey the Turkish Consul General in New York denied issuing threatening letters attributed to him and linked to Mehmed Ali Bey. The letters allegedly warned of Armenian and Young Turk liberal elements ready to assassinate the deposed minister. State Department and Washington police reviewed the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mundji Bey
Washington
Mehmed Ali Bey
State Department
Washington Police
Death of George Roder a Hannibal street case
Police investigate the death of 27 year old saloonist George Roder found on Hannibal street near Barr. He was taken to City Hospital after being found unconscious with a fractured skull but died there. Initial findings suggest heavy drinking with no clear foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roder
Sixth Street
Freeman Avenue
Hannibal Street
Barr
Edward Chriss
Roder
Hailstone Kills Woman in Oklahoma Storm
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports in Betrop Oklahoma that Mrs A H Mc Laughlin was struck and killed instantly while attempting to go from her house to a shed during a severe storm. The fatal incident occurred as hailstones fell fiercely striking the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Betrop
Okla
A. H. McLaughlin
Furniture Club Hosts White Villa Day Out
Queen City Furniture Club members and their ladies visited White Villa Club yesterday after a special train trip hosted by John Niemes. The White Villa committee of Niemes Noterman Cody welcomed guests and hosted a royal style day with numerous members and spouses in attendance.
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Queen City Furniture Club
John Niemes
White Villa Club
Messrs
Joseph Noterman
Tom Cody
A. Ries
Mary
E. Jones
Eugene
H. Lubke
Robert Oaken
H. A. Sprengard
W. H. Russell
C. Angert
Joseph Scheve
W. Angert
Charles Dolle
W. F. Behrman
George Stille
Governor Willson Urges Self Defense in Bracken County
The Courier Journal condemns the governors call to arms as dangerous yet notes it could curb hoodlum influence over courts. It reviews the Tolliver clan actions and urges county officers to uphold oaths while citizens may defend homes if authorities fail to protect them. The piece also discusses the Equity Trust profits and tobacco handling costs in Bracken County, detailing large sums retained and charges against growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Willson
Bracken County
Craig Tolliver
Morehead
Tolliver
Rowan County
Italian's Store 15 Wrecked by Bomb
New York Aug 15 Leopold Pastelli fled to Italy six months ago amid Black Hand extortion threats his Hamilton avenue Brooklyn store was wrecked by a bomb early today. The blast shattered the ground floor and hurled Pastelli his wife and four sons from their beds as twenty five families slept upstairs in the three story tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italy
Black Hand
Leopold Pastelli
Hamilton Avenue
Brooklyn
Pastelli
Three Men Stabbed Defending Woman on Fifth Street
Richard Lawler of East Third Street and Nick Sulhan teamsters were stabbed while aiding a young white woman accosted by Alfred Hurt of East Sixth Street. Hurt was also stabbed as the confrontation ended. The incident occurred early on Fifth Street near Broadway and all victims were taken to the city hospital with Sulham unconscious on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and Broadway
Richard Lawler
East Third Street
Nick Sulhan
Teamsters
Alfred Hurt
East Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Sulham
Keir Hardie Leaves Glasgow for North American Tour
James Keir Hardie socialist MP leaves Glasgow aboard the steamer Hesperian to visit Canada and the United States. He aims to unite American and Canadian trade unionists and Socialists into a single political organization modeled after the British Labour party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
James Keir Hardie
House of Commons
Hesperian
Canada
United States
Black Hand Letters Threaten Ohio Women in Hamilton
Special dispatch reports in Hamilton Ohio that several women on Hanover Street including Mrs. Martin Schallip Mrs. William Hagerman and Mrs. Charles Valentine received threatening black hand letters today. The letters order them to move or have their homes burned and are signed Black Hand. Police and Federal authorities have been notified. The women know of no reason for the threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Hanover Street
Martin Schallip
William Hagerman
Charles Valentine
Hamilton
Coffee or Postum Health Claim Letter Prompts Debate
A letter extols Postum as a remedy for coffee headaches, recounting a Wisconsin man who stops coffee after trying Postum and experiences relief. The piece ends with marketing taglines from Postum Co and a call to read The Road to Wellville, noting new letters appear periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisman
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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W. H
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Smee
Murray
Calloway County
Order
Lincoln
Springfield
Whitney Musical Company of
John Caldwell
Louis Johnson
Lopez
Scott Burton
Twelfth
Madison Streets
Frank Delmore
Theo. O. Scott
William Bowe
Robert Seidler
William Malot
Charles Helms
Lester Holt
John Markins
Eugene Mayell
Will Smith
Robert Oakley
Lewis Hanson
Arthur Troyman
John Barrington
Charles Duncan
Ossie Donegan
Lexington
Hiram Hedges
Carlisle
Harlow B. James
Courier-Journal
Iowa
Night Rider
Midnight Assassin
Mr. James
South
Masons, Odd Fellows
Etcc
Times
Commonwealth
Direc
Muskoka Lakes
Bey
Hailstone
Dem
Nice
Woodford County
Stroube
Huuity Trust
Hig
Black Hand Society
Labor Party For America
Ohio
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