09 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
Springfield Sun lauds the re nomination of Judge I H Thurman for six more years on the Kentucky circuit bench. The editorial praises his even temper, legal mastery, and calm rationale as making him the best judge in the state, admired by a wide circle of friends.
The Law reprints a State Board of Health circular on the prevention of diphtheria. Dr McCormack comments and urges parental reading and adherence. The piece stresses care, physician instructions, and legal penalties for noncompliance, noting epidemics arise from carelessness.
The withdrawal surprised Washington county supporters who would have backed him. Durham, an officer, is praised for his duties. Rockefeller denies creating the Standard Oil Trust and highlights others as responsible. A local old joke closes with a moral on ownership and honesty.
The Kentucky board of health details comprehensive diphtheria prevention including immediate separation of suspected cases, strict isolation with precautions, universal vaccination with 500 unit doses for children, and aggressive disinfection. It mandates notifying health officials within 24 hours, disinfecting all household items, and maintaining fresh air. It also notes access to Lederle antitoxin at wholesale prices through the Bowling Green office and enforcement by county and city boards.
A tirade argues that Northern editors condemn the South as lawless while ignoring crimes in the North. It cites Carmack's shooting, Night Riders, and compares Northern scandals to Southern violence, urging balanced view of crime across regions and condemning blanket accusations.
A Buffalo Republic editorial rebukes Northern papers for portraying the South as lawless. It asserts the war’s end, South’s healing progress in education and industry, and condemns northern commercial influence as corrupt. It calls for exposing northern money interests instead.
Col R E Whayne died at his home near Texas Tuesday morning December 8 1908 at 8 oclock from tuberculosis after years of illness. Born January 11 1854 he married Fannie Jeffries January 4 1877 leaving a wife five daughters two sons a brother and sister. Acknowledged as an auctioneer out in the county he was beloved for generosity kindness and charity. A Bethlehem Baptist Church member his funeral was led by Rev Purdom and burial followed in Bethlehem cemetery.
Telegram announces Dr Sam M Crume died of pneumonia at Tucumcari New Mexico where he had lived about a year Burial took place in Tacumcari He was born Nelson County 38 years ago and practiced medicine before leaving for the Southwest Mrs Crume was en route to Kentucky while ill with tuberculosis The news shocked many friends and relatives in the county Also included: Democrats in the House plan to probe Panama canal property payments Rainey introduces resolution to appoint a committee to determine how much of 40 million paid to the French company was actually paid
Miss Maud Buckman of Fredericktown describes being abducted last Saturday by a stranger who forced her into a buggy with a pistol. They drove around the area all day before she escaped near sunset by leaping from the vehicle and hiding. The assailant and a woman urged her to go to Indianapolis for a potential “stage” opportunity.
Dr J C Gibbs of Glensboro dies Saturday night at ten o clock from heart trouble after a day of illness. He was eighty six, born April 30 1822, married 1850 and left thirteen children, nine living. Funeral held Monday at residence with Rev W D Moore, burial at Lawrenceburg cemetery.
A large sale of 92 000 pounds of loose leaf Burley tobacco occurred at the Washington County Tobacco Warehouse on Saturday, about two and a half times the opening day. Prices ranged 10 to 22 cents per pound, average 17.85 cents, aided by brisk bidding. Buyers included A Graves H M Moss American Tobacco Co G T Patton Imperial W J Stern Richmond Manufacturers G D Blackmore R J Reynolds B D Lake. Some top crops were among the offerings.
At a Lebanon meeting of the Eleventh Judicial District Democratic Committee Judge LH and Clem Hill were declared nominees for Client Judge and Commonwealths Attorney. No opposition existed and Thurman or Hill headed the ticket. The committee urged party leadership to support the ticket as it aims to grow the district majority.
Manager Leo Haydon announces theatergoers will see The Devil on December 24 at the Springfield Opera House. The Continental stage hit by Franz Molnar has delighted audiences in Europe this year and now heads to York’s theatres with a special cast. Ticket sales open soon.
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