Hartford Republican News Note
Hartford Republican announces Barnett as nominee for 3rd district with premiere address and directs all communications to The Hartford Republican.
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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
4
Hartford Republican announces Barnett as nominee for 3rd district with premiere address and directs all communications to The Hartford Republican.
The notice proclaims Hon. P. Keown and Albert Leach as Republican candidates for representatives from Ohio County in Kentucky's General Assembly, with Hon. Thos. W. Vinson named for Superintendent of Public Instruction, criticizing liquor interests and urging county mass conventions on July 5 to support pro government candidates. It notes a drawing incident on the Democratic ballot and questions party control by whiskey concerns.
Madisonville Hustler reports Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee, the youngest member of the U S Senate, offered to donate blood to save a beloved wife or woman in his life. He fainted after the act, remains weakened, yet the gesture highlights a contrast with others who would not sacrifice for loved ones.
A fragmented text fragment discusses the Republican nomination race for Kentucky Governor. It argues the opposition misreads voter sentiment and references internal party dynamics, noting outrage at a candidate and the impact of Oward C. O'Rew on party direction.
The Lexington Leader accuses Mr. Franks and his supporters of wrecking the Republican movement in Kentucky by a strategy to scuttle the ship. It argues the plan harms both Franks and backers as debates about night riders and tobacco policy surface in the governor race.
The piece exposes alleged Franke Cox and Anti-O Rear factions funneling up to $30,000 to influence Kentucky governor race. It cites a Louisville headquarters on Fourth Street and a soon to be held Anti-O Rear meeting offering refreshments, with critics accusing brewers and whiskey interests of backing the effort to sway county conventions and votes.
Candidate Vinson outlines platform at Republican state convention in Louisville on July 1 1911. He calls for agricultural education, modern school buildings, wider high school access, a stronger State Board of Education, consolidation and transportation of pupils, school suffrage for women, stronger universities and normal schools, compulsory attendance, higher salaries for county superintendents and teachers, and separation of schools from politics.
Community notices from Olaton show June visits by Clifton Ky residents Sam Payton and Mrs Jathe Payton, Dyeburg Tennessee guests, Beaver Dam visitors Mrs Hallie McDaniel and Melvina Hall, plus local club events. The Claton Dramatic Club plans a play at W O W Hall June 20, with area residents and visitors attending or hosting. A June 24 picnic and an exhibit by Dr Bean’s show in Hartford are noted, along with several local residents visiting relatives and attending gatherings. A six year old son of Sam and Rachel Mitchell died in Owensboro on June 4 and was buried at Payton Cemetery. Advertisements mention Champlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for insomnia.
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