Inaugural Essay on Goebel Assassination Trial
The piece recalls the 1900 Goebel assassination in Frankfort and the 1908 Willson pardon gesture for Caleb Powers and James Howard. It criticizes Willson for not citing proof of innocence and questions why Powers fled Frankfort and why years pressed for a pardon for a crime never committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goebel
Frankfort
Augustus E. Willson
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Willson
Powers
Howard
Yers
Taylor
Taft Delegation Contests Spark GOP Fury
The Louisville Herald and other Republican papers condemn Taft delegate tactics as contemptible and mean politics. Critics accuse Taft of selfish, high handed methods and wonder if a man who robs to win votes should be nominated.
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Taft
Chicago
Louisville Herald
Senator Bradley
Azman
United States
Willson Deliberation and Pardon Question in Powers and Howard Case
The Times Pacifite notes Governor Willson's slow considerations on the Powers and Howard pardons. It argues the delay allowed public opinion to adjust, reducing criticism if pardons occur after election news. The piece also cites Willson blaming Youtsey for Governor Goebel's assassination, hinting party tensions eight years ago.
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Gov. Willson
Youtsey
Gov. Goubel
Augustus E. Willson
Republican Party
Teeville
Youtsey Scapegoat Claim Sparks Kentucky Debate
Governor Ro asserts Youtsey originated and carried out the Goebel assassination plot. He accuses supporters of a cover story to shield Powers and others, while opponents insist the governor ignores the mountain army and state troops connected to Frankfort. The dispute hinges on who bears guilt.
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Gov. Ro
Youtsey
Youssy
Hai
Sas
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Dan R. Collier
Collier
State House
Powers
Kentucky Mountains
Taylor
Goebel
Kentucky
Howard
Finley
Grounds for Powers pardon debated over perjured testimony
The article questions Governor Willson’s motive in pardoning Caleb Powers. It asks whether the pardon reflected belief the evidence was weak or belief that witnesses were bought. It urges legal accountability for those involved if perjury is proven.
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Caleb Powers
Gdv
Powers
Commonwealth
Lexington Chosen as Convention City in Quiet Gathering
A Lexington audience praises the city as a hospitable center for a recent convention, recalling prior hopes for Louisville but celebrating Lexington as the place of a big, harmonious meeting and a warm fellowship led by host Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Louisville
Sam T. Spalding
Political mudslinging from the Louisville press sparks Republican critique
A Louisville Evening Post feud with the Louisville Herald escalates into sharp political condemnation. The Sun warns Republicans not to quote the Post, labeling Richard Knott a chronic liar and accusing him of factional manipulation to hurt both parties.
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the Sun
Republican Party
Democratic Convention in Lexington Unites Party Front
The Lexington convention drew full Democratic unity with strong enthusiasm for Bryan and expectations of a 25 000 Kentucky margin next fall. Hor Sam T Spalding of Lebanon elected to the State Executive Committee. his re election seen as ensuring strong party work. The Tattler columnist Miss Elvira Sydnor Miller contributes a bright piece to Curtis Alcocks Jeffersonian.
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Lexington
Bryan
Kentucky
Sam T. Spalding
Lebanon
Spalding
the Tattler
Elvira Sydnor Miller
Jeffersonian
Curtis Alcock
Jeffersontown
Knott Cultivates Fury After Kentucky Convention
The Louisville Evening Post alleges whisky interests and night riders captured the Kentucky Democratic convention, while Lexington reports harmony. The piece denounces Knott’s proclaimed plot, predicts Republican echoing, and asserts Kentucky will deliver Bryan a large majority in refutation.
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Louisville Evening Post
Richard Knott
Lexington
Evening Post
Washington County
Louisville Herald
Republican Party of
Kentucky
Mr. Knott
Darling Dicky
Night Rider
McNutt
Lillard
Bryan
Lexington convention unites Democrats for Bryan victory
Kentucky Democrats report a unified, enthusiastic Lexington convention. Delegates elected to Denver to cast the state's vote for William Jennings Bryan. Temporary chairman Stanley elected by acclamation after Beckham withdraws. Fourth District picks officers and electors in a harmonious session.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Bryan
Beckham
Stanley
McQuown
Mr. Stanley
Ollie James
Denver
James B. McCreary
Richmond
Thos. H. Paynter
Frankfort
J.C. W. Becknam
Bardstown
W. B. Haldeman
Louisville
Ollie M. James
Marion
Joan C. GC. Mayo
Paintsville
Knott Objects to Harmony in Democratic Party
Richard Knott of the Evening Post protests factional discord within the Democratic Party alleging imbalance in unity and policy direction. The note signals tension amid internal party debates and media commentary shaping public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Knott
The
Evening Post
Democratic Party
Kentucky Democrats at Lexington Choose Bryan for Denver Nomination
The Kentucky Democratic convention at Lexington on June 11 1908 endorses Jeffersonian principles, condemns the Republican administration, and instructs delegates to vote in unison for William J Bryan at the Denver National Democratic Convention July 7 1908. Notables Judge John Burton Judge J W Cloyd and Wm Montgomery helped smooth discord. A prayer pleads for help and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy of
Kentucky
Lexington
Jefferson
J. C. W. Beckham
Denver
Col
William J. Bryan
John Burton
Lebanon
J.“W. Cloyd
Campbellsville
Wm. Montgomery
Elizabethtown
First Services In New Church At Old Fair Mount
The Church of Christ at Old Fair Mount opens its new chapel with the first Lord's Day services on the third Sunday in January. Prof. D. H. Friend, known for teaching history elocution and Bible at Potter Bible College Bowling Green Ky, will preach at 11 a.m. A spiritual feast is planned followed by a later event.
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Church of Christ
Old Fair Mount
Jane
D. H. Friend
Friend
Potter Bible College
Bowling Green
HL. Olmstrad, Evangelist
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga writes that a bad sore on his instep was healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box produced a perfect cure and the salve is sold under Robertson's Drug Store.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
Robertson
Jubilee of Priest Joseph A Hegarty Planned at St Augustine
Lebanon Enterprise outlines the June 17 1908 twenty fifth anniversary of Rev Joseph A Hegarty’s ordination at St Augustine's church with a Jubilee Mass under Father Hegarty as celebrant a pre jubilee gathering on June 16 with speakers Judge Thompson Judge Rives and Mr C Boldrick and a women’s Holy Communion procession and a banquet for the clergy at the school hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Joseph A. Hegarty
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Hogarty
J. P. Thompson
Rives
C. ©. Boldrick
John Barr
Jeanette Hilpp
Som Abell
Wm. Trimmane
St. Augustine's Congregation
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Richard W. Knott
John Whallen
Knott
Board of Public Safety
the Convention
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D. H. Smith
LaRue County
T. J. Moore
Breckenridge County
State Central Committee
Chas. Williams
G. K. Holbert
Hardin County
Dr. O'Connor
Mr. Taylor
Onio County
Justus Goebel
Gov
Ernor William Goebel
Sons of
New Church
Arnica Salve
Dick Rivet
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