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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
2
In Glasgow Kentucky Mrs Geores Burgess believed dead after illness resurfaces. Husband and residents called off burial procedures as she revived at 11 pm claiming she could still die. She remains critical but alive, asking rescuers if death takes long.
At the Kentucky State Fair Gov Beckham and Senator McCreary joked about a mile foot race to decide the senate race. General Castleman was present as the idea drew laughs and quickly faded into a 1906 campaign quip.
In London Kentucky a general fight near Hell's Half Acre left H Thomas of Mud Lick North Carolina badly wounded and Thompson of Fiat Lick seriously hurt. Lanham of Lily is accused of shooting both men and fled. Deputy W N Beoville arrested several at the scene to be jailed in London.
The Kentucky State Board of Control in special session orders a full inquiry into the death of Fred Ketterer of Ashland at the Lexington Insane Asylum. Judge J R Morton is employed to outline the investigative method and ensure a complete, clearly established record of the circumstances surrounding the death.
The investigation’s result, whatever it may be, will be at the service of the Payette County Grand Jury which convened in October.
A Lee county Virginia grand jury indicts Kentucky officers Rice W. Johnson R L Givens Gordon Givens Newton J Wilburn John Glynn James Rollins and John Wilson for the murder of John Lee in a clash near Rose Hill on August 9 A Middlesboro Pineville led party is named in the shooting The report says Gov Swanson may seek requisition of the cited officials.
On the Letcher Pike border a second clash between Mullins and Fleming factions left James Anderson dead at 58 and Hiram Mullins reportedly fatally wounded. John Fleming suffered a leg wound as about forty shots rang out. Mullins factions reportedly disband due to heavy losses.
A New York Journal list offers six six tips for protecting jewelry: send pieces to a jeweler every six months, store the most valuable items in a bank, create routines for handling jewels, use distinct receptacles for each ornament, insure valuables, and offer a reward for losses. It also warns about maintenance needs like frequent checks of settings and cautions on pearls turquoise and contact with substances. It advises hotel safekeeping, regular re-examination by an expert, and careful handling when removing wraps to avoid unfastened brooches.
The court of appeals holds that the statute allows police judges in fourth class cities to appoint a clerk and if the city council enacts an ordinance fixing the clerk salary, the mayor must issue the warrant to pay the salary.
Over 1,000 troops patrol the city while rioters who lynched 11 black people Saturday attempt to reform the mob. A subsequent assault claims another black life. Two men are arrested in an alleged attack on Mrs Arnold, who cannot positively identify her assailants though one suspect calls himself Jack Murray.
In Atlanta on a Sabbath the mob killed 12 black men and two white men, wounded about 100 black residents and nearly as many whites, after a man accused of assault sickened the crowd. Gov. Terrell deployed state troops under Col. Clifford Anderson. rain helped quell the unrest. A black shooter on Marietta Street drew a quick crowd and was subdued.
Reliable remedy advertised for colic diarrhea and cholera with decades of sales and claimed life saving before physician access. Prominent urging to buy now to prevent illness in families.
M Campbell announces public sale in Willisburg Kentucky on Saturday September 2 at 10 00 a m. Items include horses mules cows calves sheep shoats buggies harness farming tools and household goods. Terms cash for 5 and under and twelve months credit with interest over that amount payable at Springfield banks.
The fragment lists values 1.75 and 1.25 alongside The Sun and Pore Le, indicating a technical or measurement note. No full context or complete names provide a clear event or subject for a fuller summary.
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