25 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
1
Springfield Sun editorial by Rogers Gore condemns inequity in town building and calls for fair urban development to prevent entrenched advantages and stabilize the community.
A caustic defense of Henry Watterson and the Courier-Journal amid attacks by the Sun editor. The piece savages critics as varmint and illiterate, mocks rivals, and urges Democratic unity with Bryan on a sweeping national victory.
A wave of threatening letters postmarked Harrodsburg and signed Mercer County Night Riders urged Washington county tobacco growers to quit. Officials will investigate the letters, and citizens are urged to unite to defend rights and deter criminal bands. A Carlisle farmer, Hiram Hedges, was recently murdered by marauders, prompting calls to arm citizens and defend homes to prevent a repetition of violent acts.
Robert Thornbury sells the Manion Falcon to John R. Thomas and Charles L. Hunter who take charge of the paper. Hunter is an experienced Lebanon Enterprise newsman, while Thomas is a young business man. They plan to handle shop duties, plan to meet expenses, and express optimistic support for Democratic alignment and enduring success.
A blaze touched the rear paint and oil house behind Haydon and Robertson's drug store Saturday night at 10 30 PM. A colored man spotted it and firefighters contained the flames before turpentine and coal oil barrels could ignite. Investigation suggests a dropped lighted cigarette near the building caused the near miss. damage described as slight.
Yesterday city dailies reported a deal with Continental Tobacco Company selling the 1906 07 burley crop. The Board of Control cloned the story, confirming the sale and noting the deal's terms and implications.
Lebanon Enterprise reports the Proctor Knott Chautauqua Association will build an auditorium immediately. Plans show a 100 by 100 foot plain but substantial structure seating 1800 on the ground floor, with possible enlargement and added galleries. Grounds surveyed into lots. an auction day will be advertised soon. Subscribed stock not yet paid is urged to call at once.
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