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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1910
Page
2
A collage of editorials and anecdotes from The Springfield Sun features derisive quips about streetcars, war economy, eggs, Harvard, and Nicaragua, alongside notes on German war estimates, New Yorker capers, and New York highway construction. The chaotic miscellany mentions a million-dollar retirement, a Georgia keeper, and trolley accidents amid period reflections.
Washington dispatch says Pinchot's trip boosted hopes among conservationists and both Dem and Rep members expect two key Taft conservation bills to pass this session. Cabinet members, especially Attorney General Wickersham, await Taft's May speeches to middle westerners for unity and strategy. The plan aims to leverage Roosevelt's influence to rally support and avert a split in the Republican ranks.
Kentucky court affirms that sales by Standard Jail Iron Works Co. from Kentucky are taxed as Kentucky sales, despite customer location. The Steart Jail Works Co. suit against Auditor James argues only Kentucky sales count for license tax. decision cites total business and leaders to attend June 2 Tenth District Republican convention in Mt. Sterling with Langley likely renomination.
In Lexington Kentucky the Pineville Pythian lodge seeks advice from the grand lodge officers amid a smallpox scare in Straight Creek. Miners inoculated through lodge benefits report arm soreness and wage loss, straining lodge funds while awaiting action. In Covington engineers and crew were scalded when a boiler exploded on a C O freight mogul engine.
A southbound passenger train collided with a northbound freight near Barboureville causing engine demolition and passenger shock with four hours of traffic delay. In Louisville a jury cleared Stand Turn of murder in the Phil Sullivan case. Pickettville officials said bribery tainted a county race and no election occurred. Central Kentucky frost damaged fruit and garden crops worth about 100000 dollars. Mrs Pearl Armstrong was convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning and jailed for two to twenty one years. Mrs Mary E Buckner filed for divorce from E G Buckner, married since 1872, Buckner serving as Du Pont Powder Co. manager in Wilmington.
Mt Sterling Ky Republicans in the Tenth district call a convention at Mt Sterling. John W Langley announces his candidacy for renomination as the current representative.
Gov. Willson accepts Stanley Milward's resignation from the Board of Control of Charitable Institutions and elevates Dr. T W Gardner at Hopkinsville Asylum. Thatcher also resigns as State Inspector and Examiner for Panama appointment. McKenzie R Todd sworn in as inspector.
A fragment from a period piece describes a man named Layman praising Dr. Caldwell's Syrup as a cure for constipation and stomach trouble. It promotes a free sample offer and lists Dr. W. B. Well of Monticello, Indiana, as the contact. Also included are brief humorous anecdotes and random vignettes.
A testimonial letter describes Postum easing coffee withdrawal for a husband, boosting a nursing mother's strength and milk supply, and improving a ailing five year old boy's health. The writer notes boiling 15 to 20 minutes improves flavor and praises the product's benefits for families.
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