Hampton in Lakesdale Aunts Odd House Arrival
A New Yorker named Hampton arrives in Lakesdale and is guided by an eccentric old man to a mansion belonging to Miss Cornelia Wade. Hampton meets Virginia and Louise, is charmed by Virginia, and learns Uncle Oscar arranged his stay while Miss Wade travels to a sick relative. The twist leaves Hampton hopeful yet unsure of his reception.
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Lakendale
Lakesdale
Hampton
Cornelia Wade
Carie
Emile
Warren
Trea
Wade
Mr. Hampton
New York
Oscar
Virginia
Louise
Gyne
Kesdale
Esse
Winginna
Uncle Oscar
Sleter
Eld
Appalachian Exposition Sees Taft Roosevelt Among Notables
Knoxville hosts the Appalachian Exposition from September 32 to October 12 with grand grounds and extensive exhibits ready. Taft and Roosevelt are slated to attend, with Roosevelt set for October 7 events, Virginia, West Virginia and other states invited, and a $6,009 prize fund for the first race meeting.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Itelf
Wm. J. Oliver
Wm. H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Col
Roosevelt
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
M. R. Patterson
United States
Pain
East Tennesse
Fragment on deciphering signatures and signatures lore
A writer discusses deciphering unreadable signatures, tracing initials and full names from signatures, letterheads, and stenographers. He notes the difficulty of reading a signature, suggests using initials EPG and K, and recalls the pursuit of identifying the person higher up. The piece reflects on signature interpretation and skepticism about religious knowledge.
Roosevelt In Cincinnati Receives City Greeting
Councilman Samuel Moyer presented a set of engraved resolutions greeting ex president Theodore Roosevelt on his Cincinnati visit. The city conferred the freedom of Cincinnati, praising Roosevelt for his righteousness and progress, with a reception at Rookwood and speech in Muster Hall.
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Cincinnati
Samuel Moyer
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore “Roosevelt
Ohio
City of
Otto J. Renner
J. Carroll
Mr. Moyer
Torrence Road
Roosevelt
Longworth
Col. Roosevelt
Rookwood
Musterhall
New Grocery Company Formed in Hopkinsville
The W. A. Chambers Wholesale Grocery Co. is incorporated with $50,000 capital to operate as a wholesale grocery business focusing on country produce and grain. Key organizers include W. A. Chambers of Clarksville Tennessee and T. J. McReynolds of Planters Bank and Trust Co. The venture will absorb a Clarksville branch house and use a two story warehouse on the L. N. railroad, operating independently of other firms.
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Hopkinsville
W. A. Chambers Wholesale Grocery Co
New Canan
W. A Chambers
Clarksville
Tenn
T. J. McReynolds
Planters’ Bank and Trust Co
W. A. Chambers Co
Clarkayville
Owensboro Bridge Franchise Bid Asks City Action
Owensboro and Rockport Bridge and Terminal Co petitions city council for an ordinance granting a riverfront franchise. Engineers have worked on the project, with options on land rights between Owensboro and Rockport in Kentucky and Indiana. A bridge at or near the site would provide Owensboro a direct northern outlet if successful.
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Owensboro
Fires Sweep Owensboro Area Retirements and Losses
A barn owned by Representative P. W Berkshire in Owensboro burned after lightning struck it, consuming farming implements and about 200 bales of hay owned by El Barry. Berkshire carried no recent insurance on the barn. A grocery store owned by C. O. Brown also burned, with $1,000 loss covered by insurance. A large general merchandise store in Jennie’s northern county area burned after midnight, about $1,000 in losses with small insurance. This marks the fifth store fire in two weeks as authorities struggle to contain arson.
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Owensboro
P. W Berkshire
el Barry
Berkshire
C. O. Brown
Insurkree
Glasgow
Jennie
Son Shoots Father Near Bon Air in Glasgow County
Payton Copass, 20, shot and killed his father Jim Copass, 50, as they argued during a planned gathering near Merry Oaks. The shooting occurred as the father passed through a yard gate. the shotgun blast severed his windpipe and killed him instantly. Payton surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Will Steffey.
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Glasgow
Payton Copass
Jim Copass
Bon Air
Merry Oaks
Will Steffey
Kentucky and Virginia News Briefs Chronicle Local Tragedies and Bids
A Kentucky tobacco barn near Anthoston burned into a $1,200 loss for farmer J. W. Toy who had eight acres of crop. In Metropolis a man named David Hawkins, 48, shot himself, death immediate. Judge L. L. Walker named master commissioner in the thirteenth district to fill the late M. C. Santley’s vacancy. In Nicho las county officials probe back five years of alleged amended records. Newport boat tragedy leaves Mrs W J Diemal and three daughters dead after a log-stopped boat capsized on the Licking river. Jackson reports multiple men jailed or bail set in local killings. Lexington notes a mining strike with 500 to 1,000 workers potential, demanding wages and union rights. In Bell/Hickman region Cato Davis dies aged, seven children survive. Louisville woman Frances Lipps murders husband Joseph Lipps in self defense claim. judge remands her. Carlisle elects John M. Campbell city assessor, Col. Watson withdraws. Hawesville elevator failure causes grain loss, major bin wreck. Pewee Valley Confederate Veterans hospital superintendent Thomas Hancock dies at 51. wife and two daughters survive.
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Lancaster
L. L. Walker
Thirteenth
M. C. Santley
Bsen
R. H. Batson
Batson
Homer W. Batson
Louisville
Cariisie
J. P. Whittinghill
Paducah
Nicholas County
Newport
W. J. Diemal
Marie
Ethel
Licking River
Jacob Fried
Jackson
John Davidson
Hacker Comba
Tom Davidson
Jason Deaton
John Abner
A. J. Kirk
J. P. Adams
Commonwealth
Johnson
Sam Watkins
Floyd Napier
Lexington
Kentucky
Piney District
Bell
Hickman
Cato Davis
Woodland Mills
Virginia
California
Woodland
Frances Lipps
Joseph E. Lipps
Lippa
Carlisle
John M. Campbell
Lessie
Hughes
Nicholas Circuit Court
Campbell
Albert Wilson
Col
Thomas
Watson
Mawesville
Hawesville Elevator Co
Thomas J. Hancock
the Confederate Veterans’ Ome
Pewee Valley
Women of Middle: Lydia Pinkham’s tonic urged for women
An aged fragment urges Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s troubles. It references menstruation procreation and abdominal issues, linking the product to wellbeing and health advice from a female reader icon.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Women of Finland Prove Readiness for Vote in Crisis
Baroness Aletta Kort notes in a magazine that Finnish women gained voting rights after proving they could meet an emergency. She cites 1904 strikes and the Russian revolutionary upheaval as moments when women showed initiative, arguing Britain and the United States may grant suffrage only when women aid in great trials.
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Aletta Kort
Finland
Russia
England
Uniti
Try to Come Back Lord Kinnard’s Mission School Question
Lord Kinnard visited a London mission school and asked boys how to deal with enemies. A pupil replied by humorously suggesting “God a bottle of hair restorer,” reflecting the brisk, playful exchange in the east end scene.
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Lord Kinnard
East End
London
Bank Robbed in Big City Police Off Fishing
A dramatic newspaper strip quotes Mrs Simmonds reacting to a lurid headline about a bank break in by burglars. The judge notes the tone and misdirection as police are depicted as being off fishing.
Partly Made Over Scene of a Forgotten Encounter
A terse exchange unfolds as a man confronts a woman with a changed appearance. He notes familiarity in her face while acknowledging his own altered hair and figure, hinting at a prior engagement and a test of recognition.
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W. J. Oliver
Knoxville, Tenn
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Ieee
NEW Grocery Company
Arent
Middle
Ieee Sa
Coaaden Lynn
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