Editorial on Tobacco War and Local Primary Ballot
The piece reflects on the tobacco industry deal in Louisville and praises organization unity against night riders. It urges Democratic voters in Washington county to support candidates A C Kimball S J Anderson for Sheriff CN Willett W T Mitchell for Assessor and Richard Riley G D Catlett for Jailer next Saturday November 28. It lauds Col Joan Whalen for harmonizing Louisville Jefferson county Democrats and recalls past local officials and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. C. Kimball
S. J.’ Anderson
CN. Willett
W. T. Mitchell
Richard Riley
G. D. Catlett
Louisville Evening Post
Joan Whalen
Louisville
Jefferson County
Andy
Col. Whalen
Eithe Post
Col
Whaten
Democrats Carry Seventy Kentucky Counties in Presidential Vote
Secretary of State Ben L Bruner reports official county returns show Bryan winning by 8909 votes and Democrats carrying 70 of 119 counties with Republicans 49. Congressional results favor Democrats in most districts, with Langley and Davis missing from Johnson county data. The piece also notes a Kentucky forger, linked to a public official, drawing public censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Johnson County
Frankfort
Ben L. Bruner
Johnson
State Board of Election Commissioners
Bryan
Taft
Vem
Langley
Davis
James
Demlacpaby
Secona
Bennet
Edwards
Adair
Knox Allen
LaRu
Laurel
Lawrence
Tessie
Bath
Letcher
Tewis
Marswall
Caldwell
Art
Call
Macon
McCrack
Carlisle
McLean
Meade
Carter
Menee
Metcalfi iii
Monroe
Clay
Clinton Morvan
Muhlen
Cumberland
Nelson
Ohio
Nichol
Oldh. Owen
Estill
Owsles
Pendleton
Fleming
Perry
Pike
Powel Falcon
Polask
Robertson
Rockcastle
Garrard
Rowan
Graves
Raseel
Scott
Shelby
Green
Simpson
Spencer
Tayior
Harlan
Todd
Harrison
Trice
Trimble
Henderson
Tynon
Henry
Warren
Washington
Ho ‘Ins
Layne
Jackson
Webater
Jefferson
Whitley
Jessamine
Wolfe
Woodford
Kenton
Baumer Lat
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy in Texas
Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy died at her daughter Mrs. P C Harty's home in Williamson County Texas after weeks of illness. The funeral was held in Hutto Presbyterian church with Rev M C Hutton of Georgetown assisting. Interment followed in Hutto cemetery. Born March 13 1832 in Springfield she married R L McEvoy in 1852 and moved to Texas in 1876 near Hutto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Tex
Elizabeth McElroy
P. C. Harty
Hutton
Presbyterian Church
M. C. Hutton
Georgetown
Hutto Cemetery
McElroy
Hughes
Springfield
Ays
R. L. McEvoy
Texas
Hut
Life-long Presbyterian Member Passes Away
The deceased remained in the Presbyterian faith until death, dying in fellowship with the church and its congregation.
School rallies urged across Springfield and Mackville
A statewide push to boost education calls for a Sunday rally at the Presbyterian church in Springfield at 11 a.m. and at the Baptist church in Mackville at 7 p.m. on November 29. The State Superintendent plans to send speakers to counties, with Prof. J. S. Dickey of Bowling Green slated for both Springfield and Mackville appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
J. S. Dickey
Bowling Green
Washington County
Springfield
Mackville
Dicky
No Man Liveth to Himself Excerpt Ends in Prayer and Vision
A dying man confronts God after a lifetime of defiance and isolation. As agony subsides, visions of loved ones and loyal animals surround him. The parson prays beside the bed, and the man echoes the plea Have mercy, oh God, before the final silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre
Earth
Gil
Big Tobacco Deal Ends Burley War in Kentucky
The American Tobacco Company and Burley Tobacco Growers sign a deal to purchase 70 million pounds of pooled 1906 1907 Burley tobacco for about 12 million dollars ending the Burley war. The sale brings prosperity to Kentucky banks and farmers while preserving the Burley Tobacco Society and setting terms for independents and warehouse charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Organization
Louisville
Tobacco Trust
Louisville Times
R. K. Smith
American Tobacco Company
Clarence LeBus
Burley Tobacco Growers
Burley
Kentucky
Times
the Times
Burley Country
Burley Tobacco Society
Burley Tobacco
St. Louis
Obacco
American Company
Independent manufacturers close deal with Batley Tobacco Society
Independent manufacturers in Winchester after a day of bargaining purchase the remaining 20,000,000 pounds of Batley pools from 1906 and 1907 crops for about 3,750,000 dollars. The price matches terms given by the American Tobacco Company for three-fourths of similar pools, at roughly 19 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Winchester
Cincinnati
Dickering
Batley Tobacco Society
Socity
Washington County Democrats reorganize with new committee leaders
The Washington County Democratic Committee re organized last Saturday with precincts including Fredericktown Willisburg Mackynile Springfield and Brush Grove. On Monday in Springfield the committee elected Joe Polin Chairman and Frank Noe Secretary by acclamation. Strong, active young Democrats were chosen with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Democrshtie
Fredericktown
Geo. Edelen
Willisburg
Jack Sharp
W. L. Graham
Mackynile
Gilhspie
Potteville
Wm. Milburn
Springfield
Frank Noe
Marion Cecil
Theo. Campbell Kelly Shop
B. B. Leachman
Brush
North
Geo. Bowen
Joe Polin
Poliin
Noe
Paes
Stable Fire Threatens Home on High Street
Fire broke out in the hay loft of Mrs J L Barbers stable on High street Wednesday afternoon. The blaze menaced the stable but was quickly controlled by the fire department. Several bales of hay and the upper portion of the loft burned before containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Barber
High Street
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Editorial
Rogers Gore
Democrata
Night Riders
Night Ading
Tobacco Movement
Night Rider
Dodge Chas. E. Booe
Gus Coulter
S. W. Hager
Bove
Upomim
The
Clarence LeBustas
N. W. Dillion
Detroit
Mich
LeBus
Independent
Be Polin
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