Freight bill overcharges under Kentucky railroad commission review
The Kentucky railroad commission will study freight bills from across the state over the coming year to uncover overcharges by railroads, especially against large shippers. A single shipper allegedly paid $6,000 more than proper rates, and refunds may be ordered. The move aims to expose undisclosed overcharges and relieve shipper burdens. Negro educators seek presidency of Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for colored persons in Frankfort after multiple candidates declined. Professor Meyzeek of Louisville previously refused the post. J S Hathaway is selected to accept.
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Dave Deen
Kentucky
Railroad Commission
Kendusky
South
Delugmg
Elleworth
Prof
Meyzeek
Louisville
Iw. J. 5
Hathaway
Victory for Local Option in Kentucky Case
Frankford notes mere technicalities will not block local option enforcement. Judge Carroll writes for the court reversing the Commonwealth v Lackville & Nashville Railroad Co. indicting the carrier for transporting intoxicants into Lee County. The lower court had demurred, claiming the indictment failed to exclude delivery to licensed physicians or druggists under the proviso.
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Frankford
Kentucky
Court of Appeals
Carroll
Commonwealth
Lackleville & Nashville Railroad Co
Lee County
G. A. Bailey
Appeals Court Affirms Higgins vs Dean Gas Engine Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the Kenton Circuit Court ruling in Higgins v. Dean Gas Engine. Higgins paid $100 on an engine, refused the second payment, claiming unsatisfactory performance, while the lower court ruled for the amount sued. The court also affirmed German Fire Insurance Co v William Duncan, awarding $1,333.32 for damages to the Galt House in Lawrenceburg, ruling a deed submission not a formal transfer for insurance purposes.
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Court of Appeals
Kenton Circuit Court
C. C
L. EB
C. G. Higgins
Dean Gas Engine and Foundry Co
Higgins
German Fire Insurance Co
William Duncan
Anderson Circuit
Duncan
Galt House
Lawrenceburg
Eno Comes Suddenly: Dawson Gray Found Dead at Hotel
Dawson George Gray of Boreham & Gray, proprietors of the St. Mart Bote, was found dead in his hotel room. He had been unwell for several days but was believed improving. His daughter Miss Gray visited for breakfast, found him lifeless within minutes.
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Dawson George Gray
Boreham & Gray
St. Mart Bote
Miss Gray
Question of Authority Over Goebel Statue Commission
The attorney general weighs who may complete the William Goebel statue project funded by a $20 090 appropriation. Old and new officials dispute whether the commission appointed by the act or current officeholders have authority to finish the statue. A $7 000 claim by Niehaus for preliminary work prompts review as officials seek legal guidance.
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Goebel
Charles H. Niehaus
Niehaus
PARDONED BEFORE TRIAL AND STATE APPOINTMENTS
Gov. Willson pardons Frankfort man John Smith who killed a Louisville man forty years ago and Jacob Clarke for criminal assault. Smith claims reform and seeks return without fear of arrest. Also named delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress and Appalachian exposition. Secretary Bruner reminders delinquent child reports to counties. statute long neglected.
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Frankfort
Covington
Gov. Willson
Georgia
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Knoxville
Llerks
Secretary of State
Dr. Bruner
Death of Mrs Willis K Roberts in Bardstown Area
Mrs Willis K Roberts of Bardstown died at her sister Mrs Sid Browns home after a several week illness from cancer. She leaves husband and four children Lee C Roberts Willis Roberts Mary Betty Roberts and Dr J T Roberts. A brother W I Humber and a sister Mrs Brown also survive in Owenton area.
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Owenton
Willis K. Roberts
Sid Brown
Roberts
Bardstown
Lee C. Roberts
Willis Roberts
Bardatown
Mary Betty Roberts
Louisville
J. T. Roberts
Muskogee
Oklo
Bridging Proposal Near Paducah Sparks Question of Ownership
Paducah officials receive a Burlington letter asking who owns the Towhead just below the city, signaling consideration of a river bridge at Paducah instead of Metropolis 12 miles downstream. Rivermen oppose Metropolis crossing due to dangerous cross current. officials refrain from committing.
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Paducah
Gus G. Shigleton
Burlington Railroad
Metropatis
Multiple Kentucky towns report fires and accidents
Glasgow stores robbed and burned with a 75000 loss. Owensboro man dies after a brother’s corn knife incident. Winchester home burned. Ashland ice wagon collision injures three youths. Maysville hosts veterans reunion. Whitesburg death by self-inflicted gunshot. Frankfort shipping and banking news. Lexington engineers meet. Russellville burial. Louisville Mammoth Cave electric railroad charter filed. Paducah wreck injures several. Frankfort distillery pollution suit settled. Kingston pardoned ex-convict faces social stigma.
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Owensboro
John L. O'Brien
Winchester
Wai
Ashland
George Pickens
Dell Bunch
Robert Clark
Maysville
10Th Kentucky Cavalry
16Th Kentucky Infantry
W. E. Elis
Manchester
Whitesburg
Coburn
Glenn Mars
Kentucky
Frankfort
Braner
Washington
National
Lexington
Chesapeake & Ohio System
Huntington
W. Va
Brotherhood of Engineers
Russellville
George Gray
Dawson Springs
Auburn
Toulsville
Hodgenville
Mammoth Cave
Court of Appeals
Benton
City of Versailles
Lauiaville & Nashville Railroad Co
Versailles
Sharpeburg—Friends
BE. O. Guerrant
Wilmore
South America
Tle
Hassell
Paducah
Farmers’ Union
Louisville
Seelbach
R. L. Barnett
8. J. Greenbaum Distillery Co
John C. Noel
RK. W Noel
Heridge King
Pike County
King
Peathet
Modern Wisconsin Cow Stable Houses 54 Cattle
The Fred Pabst farm at Oconomowoc Wisconsin features a 38 by 144 foot cow stable able to comfortably accommodate 54 cattle beyond two large box stalls. It has two rows facing a 14 foot wide feeding alley with expansive windows, a ventilating system, wash room, and feed room opening into the alley. The barn is modern and regarded as a top recent model known as the West.
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Fred Pabst
Oconomowoc
Wis
Homestead
Causes of Horse Colic and Careful Feeding
By C Miler, the article warns that hard feed during busy work seasons yields a healthier horse than green pasture. It cites colic risks from pasture, sudden hay or oats changes, and improper water access, advising gradual feed changes and ample cool water to prevent illness while the animal works.
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By & C
Colle Iene
Sasminlin
Kean Tety
Nature
Best Rations for Hogs From Missouri Experiments
Missouri station tests show corn is a good base feed for animals but yields best results when supplemented. Sixty-five hogs in twelve rations showed corn with linseed meal or tankage produced the greatest gains, while corn alone led to poor growth and brittleness.
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Missouri Station
Clover for Horses Boosts Weight Gain in Market Fattening
An experiment at the Tilt Noise Experiment Station shows clover hay yields better flesh in fattening horses than timothy, pound for pound. Clover, rich in protein, enhances value when corn is part of the grain, especially for feeding young horses.
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Tiltnois
Eveners and single-trees in plows and wagons
Differences in evener and single-tree setups spark debate among farmers. Some train horses to respond to calls with no lines or whip, others drive six abreast with a single hinge and strap system. The article notes variations from tone to six abreast, discusses last evener design for wagons, and explains how this setup reveals shirking by any horse.
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Bayley
Watering the Horse During Hot Work
The piece emphasizes that a working horse requires more water as its workload increases, especially in hot weather. It warns that insufficient water can cause body tissue loss, leading to poor condition, and notes that horses often suffer by going long stretches between waterings. A rule suggested is to water in the morning, within two hours after each feeding, and at night.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By User in Indiana Ad
Used hypodermics and testimonials plus an ad for Dean's Kidney Pills from Tester Milburn Co Buffalo NY claim relief from pain and passing a pea sized gravel stone after use. The blurb includes a testimonial from Thomas B West of Terre Haute Indiana and a humorous moral about decision making with hats and dates.
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Thomas B. West
12Th St
Terre Haute
Ind
Dean
Dean’s
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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