Kentucky voters swing as Bryan dominates in re election
Editorial notes Bryan's 244,092 votes to Taft's 235,711 in Kentucky, with Bryan up 9,193 vs 1900 and Taft up 8,910 over McKinley. It praises Congressman Ben Johnson's campaign organization, mocks Republican fundraising, and cites district tallies in Eleventh, Marion, Bell, and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bryan
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Parker
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. McKinley
Mr Bryan
McKinley
Ben Johnson
Democratic Campaign Committee
Galt House
Andy Carnegie, Inc
Rockefeller
Stillhouse
Louis-villé
Mountains
Sam
Santa Claus
King Solomon’s Temple
Marion County
Bell County
Whitley Crounty
Washington
Downfall of a Missionary Exposed in Kentucky Tale
A lengthy piece decries Republican missionaries in Kentucky as manipulative propagandists who target Democratic voters. It recounts a Western Kentucky encounter where a farmer confronts a missionary with sharp satire, exposing tactics and eliciting a physical, provocative response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bryan
Quote From Local Journal Describes Odd Request
The excerpt shows a man speaking in a crude, jocular tone about extracting teeth and ordering wine, saying Bring two quarts one for each extracted tush. The line reflects rustic humor or tavern talk likely from a historical column or anecdotal piece in the newspaper page.
Ingratitude and the Kentucky Governor’s refusal
The piece laments Governor Willson for refusing to call an extra session to consider a county unit bill. It accuses him of ingratitude after the Anti-Saloon League sent a $2.50 telegram urging support. The author argues the governor avoids political risk and dismisses prior favors as forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Birthday Dinner for N B Royalty Fifty-Sixth Anniversary
A surprise birthday dinner for N B Royalty of Cardwell celebrated his fifty-sixth anniversary with about fifty friends and relatives. The event featured a six course feast, pink and white decor, and gifts for the honored guest, with a vacant chair in memory of Mrs. Margaret Bell Ransdell. Attendees included Thos J Royalty, Jame d T Royalty, W F Royalty, and many others. preparations were assisted by Mrs Hendren, Mrs Allen Royalty, and Rosa Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Royalty
Cardwell
Royalty
Moon
Margaret Bell Ransdell
Hendren
Allen Royalty
Miss Rosa
Arthur Graham
L. M. Clark
Thos
J. Royalty
Jamed T. Royalty
W. F. Royalty
Jas I. Royalty
L. M. Cunningham
Mary J. Royalty
Arthur L. Graham
T. D. Graham
Ed Masters
Jas. Kays
J. C. Jenkins
Lucy Milburn
Amanda Graham
Simpson Hendren
Dee Catlett
Chas. Hendren
Missouri
Rosa Shewmaker
Willie B. Cloyd
Myrtle
Lillie Wohner
Earl
S. D. Hale
Polly of the Circus reading delights UD C audience
Miss Adeline Bersot staged the Polly of the Circus reading under the UD C banner last Friday. The production drew strong praise, with Bersot hailed as unmatched, and vocalists Misses Mary and Anna J delivering songs. Waters and Perry offered a duet as moving pictures drew cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Bersot
U D. C
Polly
Margaret Mayo
Miss Bersot
Mary
Anna J
Willam Waters
Rudy Perry
Tobacco Sales Highlight Third Local Market Sale
Last Saturday's tobacco sale on the local loose leaf market drew strong turnout with 80 000 to 98 000 pounds of barley tobacco sold at 10 to 22 cents per pound, averaging about 18 cents. Ben Hayden Jr. topped the bids at 22 cents for 600 pounds, with nearby bidders from R J Reynolds Co Winston Salem NC, J A Hutchinson of Richmond VA, H M Moss for Continental, and W J Stern for Independent Manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hayden, Jr
T. D. Blackmore
R. J. Reynolds Co
Winston Salem
N.C
J. A. Hutchinson
R. A. Patterson Co
Richmond, Va
H. M. Moss
Continental
W. J. Stern
Cave exploration planned near Nevada on New Year’s day
Harrodsburg Herald reports Messrs W H Reed William Riker D M Hutton Dr Robert Rosser and others organize a party to explore a big cave on the Myers farm near Nevada. The opening is large and the shaft reportedly extends downward and possibly to China. plans include safety precautions and a post above the cave to secure ropes during descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrodsburg
Messrs
W. H. Reed
William Riker
D. M. Hutton
Robert Rosser
Myers Farm
Nevada
China
C. B. Nichols
Mrs J A Tong Dies After Long Illness In Springfield
Mrs. J A Tong died at her home last Friday morning from breast cancer after fifteen months of illness. Born Lula D Jones May 23 1865 in Lincoln County she married J A Tong in 1885 and moved to Springfield where she lived since. Survived by husband five children sister and four brothers. Service led by Rev Father Hennessy and interment in St Dominics cemetery. Condolences poured in for the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tong
Lincoln County
Lula D. Jones
Springfield
Jennie Talbott
Mary Day
Father Hennessey
St. Dominic's Cemetery
High School Players Present Merchant of Venice Comedy
The High School presents a revised modern adaptation of The Merchant of Venice at the Opera House in 1908. The performance promises a broad, hilarious retelling with familiar characters like Shylock Portia and Gobbo, offering accessible roles for students and a light evening of entertainment between a lively musical interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Schoo
Merchant of Venice
Opera House
Shylock
Portia
Pratea
Hamano
Gobbo
Kentucky election chaos in Frankfort and a violent poll fight
An eyewitness recounts a three day Kentucky election marked by bribery and drunkenness in Frankfort. Bullying, a brutal brawl near the polls, blows, takedown of a rival, and threats unfold as rival factions clash and a violent scene erupts beside the voting area.
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George D. Prentice
Euphrates
Babylon
Lexington
Frankfort
Old Hickory
Demme
Ras Ik
Salt River
Ders
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