24 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
The editorial attacks Taft as a brainy statesman allied with a bad set while calling Sherman a New York Congressman and head of multiple trusts. It notes Sherman’s wealth as unusually large and mentions his opposition to the Publicity Bill in a period voice.
The Kentucky Treasury is nearly empty under Republican early governance, blamed on predecessors. An extra legislative session is discussed but unlikely, as Gov. Willson courts political caution. Historic contrast recalls 1900 Democratic reset of state debt and a $1.25 million treasury balance left to Republicans. Senator Spooner weighs the next President’s legal credentials and Taft prospects.
A Louisville Daily Herald editor praises nature’s balm as a escape from politics, urging readers to seek “The Good Green Country” for peace. The piece contrasts serene rural imagery with political strife, mocking Roosevelt’s recent actions and mocking the era’s partisan fervor.
Editorial notes strong support for Congressman Ben Johnson as Governor in Kentucky. It says he would win by a large margin and provide an ideal administration, though he has not stated candidacy. Public opinion favors offering him the nomination when time comes.
William J. Bryan argues in the Commoner that Republicans at the national convention retreat from Roosevelt La Follette reforms. He cites minority and majority reports, defeats on campaign finance publicity, railroads, injunctions, and tax proposals, plus the rejection of direct Senate elections, urging Roosevelts reformer followers to stay united and push forward.
Poem fragments from the Atlanta Constitution and Springfield Sun pieces. The text blends a sentimental lament with satirical notes on coal costs and timber trust pressures in Billville, mentioning L Stanton and local publishers.
Uncle Henry Miller, about 104, a former slave and respected resident of Willisburg, died by drinking Paris green. He was found to have acted in an unbalanced state of mind and regretted the act after realization. A large crowd attended his burial at the old family graveyard.
Rev R E C Lawson will speak next Friday night at the courthouse with proceeds going to the Presbyterian church to pay for the newly installed furnace. His topic Life's Morning promises many uplifting reflections and a hopeful vision of youth. Admission is 25 cents.
Shelbyville report recounts Windy Bill Thompson visiting Shelbyville on his way home from the Lexington convention. He describes the Kentucky Democratic delegation names Beckham McCreary James Johnson and notes Ben Johnson declined a delegate post. He praises Johnson and hints at near nomination for governor. He hints support for Johnson and says farewell.
Citizens in Valley Hill section push a campaign to erect a Union Church on a site donated by Mr Thomas A. The effort emphasizes community faith and shared use of the new worship space.
In a shaded grove near the Bloomfield turnpike storehouse, Rev. A. C. Pinkston founded a community effort to advance God’s works. A committee has been appointed to handle preparations and anticipates a grand, noble event in the near future.
Taft and Sherman join as the ticket after a tense convention process. James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York, president of Uta Trust Company, a House Rules Committee member, aligned with Cannon and Dalzell on key issues. The nomination followed White House and party leaders urging compromise and support for Sherman.
Mrs Mary Coyle Arnold wife of J C Arnold dies at 5 am June 18 1908 in Eastern Boyle leaving a newborn daughter. Born June 27 187? she married January 81 1886 and had seven children six living. She joined Beech Grove Baptist then Wesley Chapel churches, lived a consistent life. Funeral at home by Rev H P Walker, buried Carpenter Cemetery. Survived by husband two parents four brothers four sisters and many friends. A FRIEND.
LONG LICK, Mrs Zilpha Harmon and son Lloyd and Mrs Janie Turner and son Willie visited Mrs Julia Kimberlin Tuesday. Miss Russia Lee Bottom has malaria fever. Mrs Vinie Keenes is some better. Mr Frank Graves and family spent Sunday with R B Graves at Fenwick. Henry Noel attended the funeral of an brother at Rose Hill last Wednes Roy Bottoms, who had his skull crushed by a horse, is getting along nicely.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention possible names and places but are largely unreadable. The snippet hints at medical aid themes, cures, and authorities but lacks clear dates or events. No definite person or organization can be identified from the legible text.
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