27 May 1908
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
A provincial lament on the common house-fly as a killer and typhoid carrier. It urges daily lime on manure heaps and weekly hauling, promotes screens as life-savers, and warns that one filthy person can inoculate a community.
The editorial lauds Judge J H Thurman for delivering strong, concise, and fair grand jury instructions. It calls him level headed and free of bias, a rapid, just jurist whose decisions are rarely overturned. The piece urges support for local Democrats Thornbury O Conner Walton as Denver convention delegates.
A column notes Democratic editors in Kentucky condemn Henry Watterson for backing Bryan. It cites reprints from the Louisville Evening Post and mentions The Sun’s past desire to see Watterson harmed. The piece closes by praising Watterson and noting Harry Thaw’s recommitment to an asylum.
In the House of Representatives John Sharp Williams Democratic leader challenges Republican leader Payne to publish every campaign donation the day it is received. Henry Watterson notes the silence as Payne sinks into confession, while Williams taunts Republicans to pass a publicity bill now.
Flood death toll rises to seven with five deaths today and two last night. About 5,000 people homeless as Trinity River crested at Fort Worth and North Fort Worth after seven inches of rain. Large stock at North Fort Worth yards was washed away and destroyed. total property loss and exact figures remain unreported.
Rev. Lon Robinson of Harrodsburg M E Church will preach at Wesley Chapel next Saturday night and at Antioch the following day at 11 a m The Mackville appointment is withdrawn The Sun and Courier Journal price is 1 50
W J Bryan spent three days in Maryland where he spoke in Baltimore on the Prince of Peace, with proceeds to the Methodist conference. He avoided interviews and explained liquor questions are not a national issue, citing past positions. The Baltimore News lauds Democratic support and notes shifts in party factions backing Bryan for the nomination.
Harrodsburg residents reported a rapid auto journey last Saturday as tourists sped along Main Street toward Danville. A frightened horse led the vehicle briefly, then the auto continued ten miles to Danville in about twenty five minutes. Local fears over reckless driving spurred Boyle County groups to seek reforms.
The Tri Cities Daily lauds William Jennings Bryan as the most qualified ever to head a ticket. It praises his deep political understanding, readiness to lead from day one, and status as a trusted, dignity laden figure.
A ten year old boy, son of Mr Arbur Bottom near Mackville, was kicked on the head by a horse last Saturday. He suffered a fractured skull and life was despaired of. Dr McChord of Lebanon with Drs Hyatt and Barnett conducted an operation Sunday afternoon removing a two inch skull fragment. The child is now improving with recovery possible.
Mrs. Lee Willett died at her home near Fredericktown last Saturday from tuberculosis after several weeks illness. Survived by husband and several children, she was a Catholic and esteemed for her Christian kindness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Waters, well known locally. Funeral services held at Fredericktown Monday at 9 AM.
Rev. T C Gebauer field worker of the State Sunday School Association will tour Washington county Friday May 29 through Sunday May 31 with meetings at Maud Christian church Willisburg Christian church Springfield Christian church and Springfield Presbyterian church. He will preach at 11 a m Sunday at the Presbyterian church and conduct Sunday School lectures urging public attendance. R E C Lawson president Washington Co Association endorses the program.
Judge J. H. Thurman opens the May term of the Washington Circuit Court with firm grand jury instructions. He endorses farmer organized associations, discusses anti trust law alignment, and demands indictments for liquor and other offenses. Grand and petit juries sworn. first cases include Commonwealth vs Thad Cheat ham, charged with dynamizing fish and then as a nuisance, both acquitted. The term docket is light.
Judge Litsey presided over a case in Poortown where Janie Bell Trigg was bound over for slashing a rival with a razor while Derry and Lou Hardesty were cleared of breach of the peace after an incident at a popular local dance. Jim Brown faced grand jury for firing leaden bullets.
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