Democratic Ticket Names for State Offices
The slate lists candidates for governor lieutenant governor auditor treasurer secretary of state superintendent of public schools attorney general commissioner of agriculture clerk of court of appeals railroad commissioner state senator and related roles. Names include J C Beckham S W Hager H M Bosworth Laffoon Hubert M 0 Winfrey John K Head J Newman J B Chenault C C McChord and J Rogers Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bosworth
Laffoon
Hubert
M. 0. Winfrey
John K. Head
J. ' . Newman
J. B. Chenault
Watterson targets Beckham and Kentucky Democrats
The piece rebukes Mr. Watterson for accusing Gov Beckham of alliance with enemies of the party while noting similar vilification of Democrats by Watterson and his paper in Kentucky and nationwide. It contrasts the Sun and Evening Post with Courier-Journal pledges and suggests the party’s past tolerance of Republican praise. The author muses on inevitable reform and a “gold cure.”
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Watterson
Kentucky
Sun
Evening Post
Courier-Journal
Mayor Bingham’s Turbulent City Hall Controversy
The Louisville mayor faces sharp criticism amid a roof-garden clash and partisan volleys. The column urges calm, restraint, and steady nerves as political foes clash, warning that vituperation breeds a public stench and harms civic discourse.
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Bingham
Louisville
Poll Parrot dispositions hint at political woe in Louisville
The fragment notes Election Day in the Philippine Islands and cites war yellow fever smallpox and sugar industry issues. It reports Louisville Republicans silent on Sunday closing and nominating James F. Grinstead for mayor while most of the old Fusion ticket is renominated. Judge Hargis resigns from the Democratic State Central Committee and leaves jail politics.
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Philippine Islands
Philippines
Louisville
Lousville
James F. Grinstead
Fusion
Hargis
Democratic State Central Committee
Cholera Morbus Epidemic Reported in Louisville
An epidemic of cholera morbus is reported in Louisville with accompanying fits and political tension. Public health concerns rise as residents seek aid and officials discuss response measures.
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Louisville
Local Notes From Campbellsville Area
Miss Kathleen Campbell returns from Lebanon where she attended the Chautauqua. Col. R. E. Whayne recovers from a lung illness and predicts many will echo that old saying that you cannot keep a good man down. Various residents and visitors are noted along with illnesses and a birth in the household.
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Kathleen Campbell
Lebanon
Death of Cleva Cocanougher at age fifteen
Cleva Cocanougher died July 27 after illness, leaving Mr. W. R. Cavanougher and family in mourning. The eldest daughter was praised as ready to die and was said to have gone to dwell with the Lord. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 o clock, with Rev. R. L. Purdom officiating and schoolmates as pallbearers. A prayer followed by Rev. J. W. Campbell. burial under Bethlehem Church.
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W. R. Cavanougher
Cleva
Evermore
R. L. Purdom
Myrtle
May
Nancy Cocanougher
Bessie
Emma Cochran
Hattie Arnold
Bethlehem Shareh
J. W. Campbell
Jasner
Local News Highlights From Spencer County and Nearby
Antioch Mrs H P Hatchett and daughter spent Thursday and Friday with relatives in Spencer county. Miss Pearl Lowe returned to Indianapolis after a two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs W H Sagracy. Orpha Sweazy, long ill, is convalescent. Mr Stanley Mitchell and family visited relatives at Lawrenceburg Friday and Saturday.
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H. P. Hatchett
Spencer County
Pearl Lowe
Indianapolis
W. H. Sagracy
Orpha Sweazy
Stanley Mitchell
Lawrenceburg
A Rat That Ate Flies in Window Display
John A. Smith witnessed a half grown rat in a local grocery window matching insects. The rodent leaped against the glass and ate numerous house flies captured in the pane during the unusual display. The crowd grew as the rat eventually scampered away.
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Lebanon
Main Street
John A. Smith
Mr. Smith
Whergéffe
Dry spell prompts hope for rain at Tatham Springs
The article notes dry weather in Tatham Springs and a wish for rain. It recalls visits by J. W. Satterly and wife to Silas Burkhead, Rev. Hatchett’s Sunday appointment, and local churchgoing. Ota Dennis and Cleo Dennis attended church with family. many from the area join Rock Bridge Sunday school.
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J. W. Satterly
Silas Burkhead
Hatchett
Ota Dennis
Cleo
Rock Bridge
John Brown
Sharpsville
G. W. Shirley
Oscar Shirley
Ophia Black
Nelson County
Chaplin
Roy Walls
Pleasant Grove
Killed His Father in Drunken Fit in Kentucky
Logan McDaniels, about thirty, shot and killed his father William McDaniels, sixty, at the family home in Owensboro Kentucky after a quarrel over driving a tired mule. Logan, in a drunken stupor, surrendered to the sheriff after fleeing to Owensboro by train.
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Owensboro
Logan McDaniels
William McDaniels
Jon
McDaniels
Dr King's New Life Pills Hailed At Fort Madison Drugstore
The popular Fort Madison overseer August Sherpe praises Dr King s New Life Pills as rightly named, saying they act more agreeably and do more good than any other laxative. Guaranteed to cure biliousness and constipation at Maydon Robertson drug store.
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August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Local Social Notes From Sycamore Valley
Sycamore Valley residents host, visit, and travel amid family ties and school progress under Miss Jennie Logsdon. Families from Harrodsburg Willisburg Bloomfield and New Port visit, with Lambs delivered by Sutherland Mellvoy Keeling and Mellvoy at 63 cents per pound on July 23.
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Misa Jennie Logsdon
Thomas Mellvoy
Will
D. W. Crow
Bloomfield
Otis Harmon
Little Son
Mackville
James Showmaker
Botland
James Settles
Lee Settles
Willisburg
J. S. Inman
J. D. Sutherland
B. H. Mellvoy
M. C. Keeling
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Springfield Sun
Rogers Gore
J. C. W. Beckham
S. W. Hager
Mies
Texas
R. E. Whayne
Col. Whayne
W. B. William
Jackson Bate
Acacinnati
Ohio
W. L. Hillard
Manson Isaacs
Tom Begley
Lache|ville
Lena Gibbs
Hobbs
Bernice Lawrence
Tom Padgette
M. C. Brady
G. N. Campbell
Mesdames
M. A. Rowe
Miss Covanougher
Antioch
Tatham Springs
Blue Grass Masaiachasing Co
Geo. J. Begeman
Springfield
Sycamore Valley
Irine Gillispy
Harrodsburg
Messrs. McCabe & Ridell
Campbell’s Grocery
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