Kentuckian Killed and Alleged Victim Identified
Kentucky brief reports a Kentuckian named William Knight of Lexington connected to a crime involving Edward Johnson. A witness, Sim Raymer, 38, from Springfield, tied to Greenwood Park and a person named Johnie, has appeared in Bispols in July and worked for Jeunes Brainerd, with his two sons at the same place.
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William Knight
Lexington
Metts
Edward Johnson
Springfield
Greenwood Park
Sim Raymer
Johnie
Bispols
Jeunes Brainerd
Saint John Hospital Association Formed in Mason Temple
In Loukeville, Masonic annexation members resolved to continue the hospital project despite the grand lodge refusal to allow use of the Masonic name. The organization was renamed The Saint John Hospital Association as a unity step toward opening the hospital, amid strong enthusiasm at the Masonic temple.
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Saint John Hospital Azosciaon
Private detective found not guilty in park weapon case
In Owensboro a Daviess county jury ruled that Frank Fuller a local detective agency head acting as night policeman did not carry a concealed deadly weapon when his revolver was fired toward a boy peering through a knot hole at a South Side park. The verdict implies future night watchmen may carry revolvers openly.
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Owensboro
Daviess County
Frank Fuller
Ball Park
Puller
Wee
Wulky
Lambert
Bond posted in murder case. unidentified youth buried
Pedumh Tom Farrin post bond of 1000 dollars after being indicted for the murder of the unidentified youth found near the city on April 10. The murdered youth was never identified. Mrs Lem Thompes of Chattanooga claimed the body and buried it in Decatur As. a later witness turned up alive and the case remains a mystery. Farrin’s written confession was denied at the prelim. The confession was said to have aided the indictment.
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Pedumh
Tom Farrin
Fens
Lem Thompes
Chattanooga
Tenn
Decatur
Ferrin
Sid
Tostrumental
Good Roads Meet To Be Held In Louisville For Kentucky Press Association
The Kentucky Press Association executive committee chose Louisville as the midwinter meeting site and December 28 as the date. A program and arrangement committee was named to greet editors and ensure a successful gathering, with hopes for large attendance.
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Lexington
Louisville
Kentucky Press Association
Good Roads
Seasion
R. W. Brown
Louieville Times
Harry A. Somers
Elizabeth
D. M. Duncan
Mead County Messenger
T. Sanders Orr
Harrodsburg Republican
A. D. Miller
Richmond Climax
S.M. Saufley
Association
Biggest Woodmen of the World class in U S history
Louisville hosts perhaps the largest initiation in the nation as 7000 new members join Woodmen of the World. Candidates hailed from Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee Illinois and Missouri. A 6500-strong parade preceded the class, with Gov A M Willson and Mayor W O Head among initiates. Cincinnati Camp and Toledo Hamilton delegates noted in parade.
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Louisville
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Illinois
Missouri
Grand jury returns seventy three indictments in Lebanon
The Lebanon grand jury after a two week session returned seventy three indictments including true bills against soft drink proprietors. The charges allege selling a beverage or decoction causing intoxication in an area under local option law. This marks the first time indictments were issued against soft drink establishments.
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Lebanon
Jury Bribery Attempt Reported in Kentucky Case
Henderson-One Kentucky juror testified before a grand jury that he and two fellow petit jurors were approached with a bribery attempt during and before the trial of William K. Ball for the murder of Ed Duke. Ball was convicted and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. The report also notes fraternity election results in Wellesley and Frankfort’s escheat law for unused corporate land. Whitesburg describes construction on the Lexington & Southern North Fork extension, 90 miles from Jackson via Hazard to Mouth of Colly, with 16 miles remaining to Elkhorn field and a completion target of twelve months.
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Henderson
Kentucky
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Wm. K. Ball
Ed Duke
Petit Jury
Whitesburg
Lexington & Pastern
North Fork
Jackson
Hazard
Colly
Elkhorn Field
Chesapeake & Ohio
Colonel to Be Elected for Regiment in November
The article notes plans to elect a regiment colonel on the last Friday in November after inspection by regular army officers. The chosen candidate is reportedly a capable, moneyed backer who will support the unit financially and otherwise. Adjutant General Johnston and Gov Willson do not know the candidate. Election hinges on eight companies of sixty men ready for service after inspection.
Bank gets proceeds in Miles v. National Bank Kentucky ruling
In Frankfort the Court of Appeals upholds Bank of Kentucky rights to life insurance proceeds pledged as collateral by State National Bank of Frankfort and Miles. The decision confirms Bank of Kentucky may collect proceeds rather than mortgageed real estate to satisfy the loan. In Lexington, Frances Cooper and John C. Reid wed in Stanford, age details given.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
James N. Miles
National Bank of Kentucky
Jefferson County
Bank of Kentucky
John E. Miles
Helra
State National Bank of Frankfort
State National Bank
Miles
Mills
Lexington
Frances
George B. Cooper
Lincoln County
John C. Reid
Stanford
Ben D.bell
Floors Collapse at Ahrens & Ott Plant in Louisville
Floors over loaded in storerooms of Ahrens and Ott Manufacturing Co caused a collapse in Louisville injuring fifteen, five seriously. Debris trapped workers, stock and company records. damage estimated at $100000 with potential $50000 add on for stock.
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Louisville
Ahrens & Ott Manufacturing Co
Commonwealth Attorney seeks移 transfer of murder case from Breathitt
Breathitt circuit court heard Commonwealth Attorney T C Johnson request removal of the case of the commonwealth plaintiff Tom Davidson and others charged with the murder of John Abner to a different county.
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Jackson
Comonwealth
T. C. Johnson
Breathitt
Court rules railroads must protect shipper freight by returning carloads
Prankfort court of appeals affirms a lower ruling in the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific case against John Steele. It holds railroads must use all means to carry out shipper freight in carload lots and stop or return freight to the shipment point. failure to do so may cost the railroad the core freight.
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Prankfort
Jessamine Effeult Court
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific
John Steele
Court of Appeals
Gay Winter Millinery Blossoms Brighten Hats
Velvet poppies giant roses clematis and Doinsettias bloom in bright colors to brighten winter hats. Silk and metal rose ornaments with satin foliage adorn crowns and brims, with satin ribbons panne velvet and metallic cloth used. The style is costly and crafted by skilled milliners and home makers alike.
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Julia Bottomley
Black and white milliner fold costume instructions
A period sewing note explains a black and white milliner style fold for a costume skirt. It details cutting width three times the finished fold, folding back one third, finishing raw edges, and slip stitching to hide all stitches. It covers sailliner and French folds with careful edge work and ridge creation.
Costume details for a smart jacket with taffeta trim
The description notes a collarless sem Otting jacket with taffeta trim at the neck and front edges. It mentions jet buttons with cord loops, silk bands, and sleeve finishes, plus a white chip hat with black ribbon, white wings, and a lace veil. Materials list includes 5 yards checked material, 2 yards double width taffetas, 4 yards lining fabric, and buttons.
Chic French Mushroom Hat Delights Young Wearers
A fall display features a white French felt child’s hat in the new droopy Mushroom shape. Trimmed with soft white ribbon, small rosettes, and a holly wreath with crimson berries, the piece exudes charm and delicate elegance.
Dancing Frocks Describe Sheer Fabrics for Smart Girls
The article lists frock fabrics such as chiffon net marquisette and satin lining possibilities. It notes variations including plain or embroidered textures and mentions silk gowns are veiled to soften the effect.
Workbasket Tips for organizing sewing supplies
Keep several large safety pins in your workbasket and thread buttons hooks and eyes on matching pins. Group items by size and color to avoid disorder and speed up finding them. Attach pins to the lining of the basket so your securing method is consistent and tidy.
Starching Linens and Color Embroidered Fabrics
A reader explains a starching method for linens and light fabrics using time paper shade to match dress material. The process dissolves leaving only the dye, and suggests a starch of a specific color for women who embroider with colored threads.
What He Considered Fair
In Minnesota, Mr Olsen faced a railroad cow damage claim after his animal was killed on train tracks. The railroad claim agent offered sympathy but insisted the cow had no business on the tracks. Olsen replied, I shall give you two dollars as a settlement.
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Minnesota
Olsen
Vait
Mr. Olsen
Rest and Peace with Cuticura for Infant Skin Relief
An ad extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to soothe burns rashes and inflammations in babies and children ease fretful parents and promise swift improvement. Featuring a free Cuticura book and urging use across ages the copy also cites tuberculosis fundraising and public health efforts with large state and municipal support and plans to boost stamp sales.
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Potter Drug & Chem Corp
Boston
Mass
Why are you weeping, little boy in the joke
In the Louisville Courier Journal a humorous quip captures a family scene with a child crying over a spilt pitcher and a grown up retort about beer, reflecting local humor and a playful exchange in a light front page moment.
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Louteville Courier-Journal
Old Oceanan Bucket Punchline Exchange
A playful exchange features a doctor asking a typhoid patient where he drank water. The patient jokes that it was “back on the dear old farm” twenty years ago, delivered in humorous style from Puck.
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Puck
Queen's High, Does Briggine Bluff When He Plays Card
A brief exchange notes Briggine's poker habit. The queenly player questions whether he ever bluff. He replies that he never bluffs until he is home to explain where he has been.
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Queen's High
Briggine
A Portland Physician Praises Grapenute as Health Food
A Portland Oregon physician urges public health through diet and hygiene and extols Grapenute as a superior food for health, digestion and convalescence. He notes limits on nuts for some patients and recommends Grapenute and cream for indigestion and weak chemistry, based on over twenty years of practice.
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Portland
Oregon
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