Pardon for Caleb Powers sparks debate on Kentucky justice
A 1908 editorial argues Governor Wilson's pardon in the Caleb Powers case reveals flaws in jury trials and state justice after Goebel's murder. It questions accountability for eight years of imprisonment, notes public sentiment influenced juries, and cautions against relying on trials alone for real justice. The piece also surveys local notes from Portland Indiana and mentions politics and community events.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Caleb Powers
William Shakespeare
Wilson
Power
Memorial for Rachel Rebecca Mier and republications
Rachel Rebecca Mier born March 12 1832 Carroll County Maryland married David Trowbridge December 29 1853 raised eight children died June 7 1908 at 76 years in Gettysburg church services conducted by Rev May interment Gettysburg cemetery Also notes on local events and political platform discussions including anti injunction and forest policy debates and a visit by Booker T Washington with potential colored delegation support for Taft.
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Rachel Rebecca Mier
Carroll County
Maryland
Ohio
David Trowbridge
Spirit Land
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church
May
Gettysburg Cemetery
The Song of the Hair Vigor and Taft Farewell Talks
An old advertisement touts Ayer s Hair Vigor as a hair product promising less falling hair growth of hair and dandruff cure. The piece also notes Taft winding up War department duties before resigning by July 1 and mentions the possible appointment of General Luke E Wright.
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Taft
War Department
Luke E. Wright
White House
Tennesseean
Army
Navy
Washington
Amador
Panama
Gettysburg trip and local civic observances reported
Gettysburg agent Z A Clark and wife returned from a week long tour visiting the Gettysburg battlefield Washington City Baltimore Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh and other points. They report a pleasant trip with no injuries. Local Sunday school reports from Toledo convention and graves at the cemetery decorated with ceremonies drew large crowds. Miller and wife visited Fremont with remarks on dry farming and wheat prospects. Mabel Stoltz returned from university at Columbus attendance on June 15.
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Z. A. Clark
Gettysburg Battlefield
Washington City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
Pittsburg
P. B. Moul
M. E
Toledo
P. B. Miller
Fremont
Mabel Stoltz
Columbus
Washington Letter on Cortelyou for Vice President
Despite efforts to push Cortelyou for the vice presidency under the Administration banner the President shows little enthusiasm for him. The Administration prefers Senator Dolliver of Iowa though not intensely opposed to Cortelyou. The outcome depends on Iowa’s reply and party dynamics.
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Cortelyou
Mr. Cortelyou
Dolliver
Iowa
Cement for mending enamel ware pots and pins
Instructions describe a home cement mix for repairing chipped enamel on pots using soft putty, finely sifted coal, and table salt. The mixture is packed into holes, heated on the stove with water until set, and claimed to be as hard as the enamel itself.
Saving the Ticket Ends in City or Broadwater Honeymoon
Carol, trapped between Broadwater's quaint life and the city's dazzling lure, faces whether to return to town with Seth or embrace a quieter future in Broadwater. He urges a shared future and a honeymoon, while she clings to a ticket home and the possibility of a brighter, urban life.
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Boston
Largalin
Mint
Broadwater Bulletin
Terriennes
Nefly
Remirk Tod
Howell
Seth
Repiano
Carket
Carol
Beth Morey
Wiltz
Nelly Briggs
West Fall
Tommy Madigan
Tommy
Fercely
Edestra
Howe
Tommy Madigen
Alina
Abe
Broadwater
Uglishurcher Wants Credit From Shopkeeper
In a London Scraps snippet a young boy asks for a half gallon can of oil for his father who will pay on Saturday. The shopman refuses credit, the boy returns the can, and the clerk scowls while the boy declares his father will leave enough for the job.
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London
Reporter Intervista Reveals Next Great Work Plot
A reporter travels far to interview a rising literary light about his forthcoming novel. At the author’s garden, he chats with a boy wearing a towel cape while the author, distracted, jokes about the book’s single bowl and the mother’s absence guiding his plan.
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Willie
Maguslis
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Headington
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Winona
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Baird & Hardy
R. F. Vantisburg
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C. ‘Farthing
Mill Creek
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Rev. Bowers
Odd Fellows
Ithaca
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Mr. Gingry
Castine
Myrtle Snyder
Hazel Harter
Arden Nis
Wonger
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Pantle
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Richmond
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