William Mastin Kills Newt Whalen in Oddville
In Cynthiana Kentucky, June 23, William Mastin shot Newt Whalen at Mastin's house in Oddville eight miles from Cynthiana. Whalen, a Claysville resident described as quarrelsome, was attempting to force entry with a knife when Mastin fired two shotgun blasts, striking Whalen in the neck and killing him instantly. Mastin surrendered to authorities and a coroner's jury acquitted him.
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Cynthiana
William Mastin
Newt Whalen
Oddville
Whalen
Claysville
Mastin
Lstter
Duel With Pistols Rocks Scott County Mountains
In Sergent Kentucky on June 23 a pistol duel near Dungannon left two dead. Henry Hale and John Bambgardner, young farmers, fired at each other after heavy drinking at Smith's saloon. Bystanders Cy rs Hale and William Bumbgardner joined the engagement.
Hydrophobia dog case and Elks prize plan in Kentucky
In Owensboro Mrs Will Reynolds shows a genuine hydrophobia case believed to stem from nursing a dog four years ago though the dog did not bite her. In Covington Elks of the Kentucky Cavaliers plan to attend Cincinnati’s reunion July 1 5 with a 100 strong group to improve their parade dress and aim to win the prize again.
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Owensboro
Will Reynolds
County
Itis
Elks
Covington
Covington Lodge of Elks
Kentucky
Order
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Fearful Fate Mentioned in Masonville Piles Cure Claim
A reader from Masonville Iowa quotes Harry Colson praising Arnica Salve as the best cure for blind, bleeding, and protruding piles. The note references a drug store ad at C J Haydon’s offering the remedy and related cures for burns and sores.
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Harry Colson
Masonville
C. J. Haydon
Druggs
Covington Man Shoots Self After Domestic Dispute
William Broder, a 59 year old carpenter, shot himself at his home at the corner of Scott and 20th streets after an argument with his wife over a $2 saw bought from her. He was at his supper table with wife and a friend when the dispute escalated and he fired a single shot, likely fatally wounding himself.
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Boron
Sun
Springfield
Washington County
Wig Mall
Marchant
Nim
Covington
Wiliam Broder
Carpenter
Scott and
20Th Streets
Brodet
C. B. Bohymer
Bohymer
Notable Kentucky News Roundup From June 24
Local items from Louisville to Salyersville report a park hoax after a woman vanished and reappeared laughing, a deserter celebrated 19th birthday, a colored attorney denied bar admission, a worker killed by a premature blast, a man declared insane in Owensboro, and multiple court actions including damage suits and a murder acquittal. Switzerland exports machinery valued at about 9.5 million dollars in 1904.
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Louisville
United States Army
Bert Woosley
Big Reedy
Bourbon County
United States
Jeff Cundiff
New York
Newport
Charles Wil Nems
Campbell County
Col. Washington
Hissem
Monarch
Owensboro
M. V. Monarch
Guardian Ad Litem
Columbia Finance and Trust Co
Lauraville
Steve Burns
Amuck
Switzerland
Duel on Main Street in Hopkinsville leaves two injured
Arthur Myers and Barker a Black man quarreled on Main Street. Myers fired at Barker after warning him away as Barker produced a gun. Barker shot and missed. Myers shot again, injuring Barker in the leg. Both men were arrested amid street crowd turmoil.
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Hopkinsville
Arthur Myers
Wat Barker
Main Street
Myers
Barker
Child Nearly Dies After Poison Attempt in Williamsburg
Fred Earry aged 12 in Williamsburg Kentucky attempted suicide by Paris green after his mother threatened punishment. He survived after prompt medical aid and regained consciousness asking doctors to save his life. He is expected to recover.
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Wiliamsburg
Fred Earry
Paris Green
Tragedy and Accidents Across Kentucky and Nearby Areas
Reports from Bowing Green, Owingsville, Winchester, and Paducah detail a string of tragedies and incidents. A widow, Mrs. Sarah Rather, commits suicide at her home, leaving a husband and two children. Gas well fires devastate a Kentucky farm, injuring driller Sam Spencer. A teen, Charles Donahue, suffers severe injuries at an electric plant. Insurance wars in Lexington threaten rate cuts. Walter Brown dies after a possible crime in Paducah. Wheat crops suffer due to heavy rains in Lexington date not fully clear.
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Bowling Green
Sarah Rather
Flooding hits wheat crops across the state
Reports say heavy rains last week damaged wheat crops in this region with more rain forecast this coming week. Requisitions tie Gov Beckham to J O Larimer, under arrest in Grafton for forgery.
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Larimer
Frankfort
Beckham
West Virginia
J. O. Larimer
Grafton
W. Va
Louisville
Lexington
Torture of a Preacher and a Chicago Waiter Death
The piece notes a preacher's torment and a Chicago waiter Frank R. McCannyon who, after believing he wounded a friend, killed himself. It adds a New York birth rate estimate claiming one birth every five minutes.
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Frank R. McCannyon
Chicago
New York
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Washington County Business Directory
Hagan Brothers
T. Irvine McElroy
Conrad Hertiein
Red Cross Drug Store
Jiardin & Weakley
Robertson Bros
C. W. Noe
C. W. Hagan
Denier
J. E. Leachman
James J. Graves
Grundy
Claybrooke & McIntire
McElroy & Shultz
M. Russell
Kentucky Mountains
Henry Hale
John Bumbgardner
Cyrus Hale
Josie Cameron
Centralia Avenue
Temple
Texas
Herbine
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
St. Louis
Sprringfield, Ky
Wife
Shawnee Park
Hattie Meyers
Meyers
M. P. Allen
East Tennessee Telephone Co
G. G Reeder
Earlington
Roeder
Winchester
Matt Tracey
SP. Tracey
Schoals
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Ware
P. W. Ware
Morehead
John
Jay Collins
Badeton
Jay
John Collins
Ellen Isom
Ben Davis
Davis
Dora Arnett
Salyersville
This Place
Dudley H. Arnett
Ovel
Owingsville
Holly Wilson
Sam Spencer
Grange City
Charles Donahue
Electric Light Plant
Paducah
Walter Brown
Owingeville
Hanley
Vernon
Etjah Abney
Langford Station
This County
Roundstone Creek
Helmbeld
Dover
Jesse Sroufe
Ohio
Louis Sroufe
Walden University
Nashville
Tenn
Washington
Sherman Cooper
Internal Revenue
Eighth District
James Denton
White House
Wm. Lewis
Wilburn Wyatt
Munsen
Wyatt
Springfield Sun
W. F. Trusty
Mieco
Hasdoo & Barter
J. M. Burton
Hineun Blok
Sp Tales
B. D. Lake
Life, Fire and Accident
Macachhusetts
J. H. Lampton
Opera House
J. C. Mude
Sayron
T. Scott Mayes
C. C. McChord
Atty-At-Law
Wil
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Atutatian
Soannien
I the
Vara
E. Selecman
Ciresit
Tharmen
Richard
Gredige
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