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Newspaper

Springfield Sun

Location

Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1905

Page

6

Striking Kentucky students rally for reinstatement of Dietrich

In Lexington Kentucky May 29 a student and alumni protest grows over the suspension of graduate Carl Dietrich at Kentucky State College. A mass meeting is planned for Monday at 10 in the chapel, which may be locked, while 58 striking seniors face a separate meeting Saturday. Sea folk back Dietrich and vow to refuse diplomas unless reinstated.

Lexington Kentucky State College Carl Dietrich Dietrich

Woman Linked to Mob Behind Glasgow Murder

Glasgow Kentucky May 27 A murder near Burksville on May 18 remains unsolved with no suspects. Rumors of a lure letter signed by a local young lady are unfounded. Skinner was killed for money possibly more than seven hundred. a woman’s shoe print near the body suggests involvement.

Glasgow James Skinner Burksville Skinner Mear

The Great New Golden Menagerie Display Announced

A grand announcement heralds a massive exhibit titled the Great New Golden Menagerie featuring new marvels and a display described as magnitudinous and unprecedented in scale and spectacle.

Rare Zoo Exhibits Highlight Odd Creatures and Records

A feature on unusual animals in captivity showcases Queen the lioness and her cubs, a $25 000 largest living hippo weighing 6000 pounds, and a blood sweating behemoth moth said to come from the Nile region, highlighting the marvels of the collection.

Nile

Human Meteors and Japanese Troupe at City Zoon Show

A traveling circus style act arrives in town featuring the LaPearl Family of Sensational Aerialists the Hagihar Japanese Troupe and Mons. Carlosa. The showcase promises aerial feats and novelty performances for local audiences at the zoological garden on wheels.

LaPearl Hagihar Mons Carlosa

Wheeler's Marine Band Tops Traveling Circus Circuits

The Wheeler's Marine Band billed as the finest musical organization travels with a major circus across America. The unit highlights its showmanship and broad repertoire as it journeys from town to town entertaining diverse crowds.

America

Grand Street Pageant Steam Piano Parade

The new costly Steam Piano will be shown daily in a free spectacular New Street Parade. A grand gala day invites all to view the event with one ticket admitting to all advertised shows. Children pay half price. No gambling or swindling allowed. Honest and fair dealing is the motto.

Springfield County School Suit Seeks $10000 Verdict

Springfield on Saturday June 10 reports County School Superintendent Walker won a $10000 verdict last Friday against the D C Heath Publishing Company Chicago for breach of contract after failing to keep a pledged price. Attorney Rankin to receive half upon collection. W L Whittinghill for the Book Company. Two similar suits pending, in Mason County one firm paid $10000 forfeit and now charges high prices claiming the bond limits.

Walker D. C. Heath Publishing Company Chicago Rankin W. L. Whittinghill Mason County Whittinghill

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Detroit Merchant

George L. Chubb of Harlan Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine he has used. The ad claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept in the house for prompt use. Sold by C J Haydon, a druggist. Subscribe for The Sun.

Chamberlain C.J. Haydon Sprinefield George L. Chubb Harlan, Mich C. J. Haydon Arugeet

Kentucky educators plan permanent state county education group

At a May meeting in Frankfort led by State Superintendent J H Fuqua educators from Kentucky, including Guy Beckham and university presidents, agreed to form a permanent state and county organization to improve the common school system. A Mammoth Cave gathering on June 22 will finalize this setup with input from Charles W Dabney of the University of Cincinnati.

Frankfort Kentucky J. H. Fuqua Guy, Beckham James K. Patterson Kentucky State College Burris Jenkins Kentucky University T. L Blayney Central University Mammoth Cave Charles W. Dabney University of Cincinnati Southern Educational Board Virginia General Assembly

Juvenile Stakes Narrowly Won At Churchill Downs

Hot Pollot captured the Juvenile stakes at Churchill Downs by a nose after a fierce drive from Hermit age. Curate upset Apple in the last race as a 20 to 1 shot with Golden Link. a steeplechase fall injured jockey J Carter, breaking his collar bone and injuring his head.

Louisville Churchill Downs Hermitage Apple Curate Golden Link J. Carter

Commission finds Warner insane. death sentence commuted

Louisville on May 29 reports the commission of physicians appointed by Sheriff Schmidt found electrical engineer George B. Warner insane. The finding changes the fate from hanging for the murder of Pi Task Leeds to commitment in an asylum.

Louisville Sherif Schmidt George B. Wartner Pi Task Leeds Lominville & Nashville Railroad Warner

Toronto Church Drops Rockefeller Aid After Fire

In Toronto Kansas on May 24 local Baptist members withdraw all appeals to John D Rockefeller for church funds after a cyclone destroyed the building. Ladies of the church claim Rockefeller's aid would divert gold taken from oil operators in the state. Public sentiment in the county supports funding from local citizens and oil field operators to finance the new church dedication planned for next month.

Toronto Kan Baptist John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Acquittals End Jury Trial Of Five Kentucky Officials

Louisville reports that after a six day trial and five hours of deliberation, Policemen Thomas J. Connell Dennis J. Neban John J. Tierney Daniel J. Sexton and ten others charged with conspiracy to intimidate voters in the November election were acquitted. The item also notes various Kentucky notices including Burley Tobacco Growers plans Archibald Stuart Cincinnati and a negro picnic in Owensboro.

Louisville Thomas J. Connell Dennis J. Neban John J. Tierney Daniel J. Sexton Nezrees

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