Candidates in Judicial Race for Twenty Fifth District
The race for Circuit Judge of the twenty fifth Judicial District narrows to two from Winchester. Incumbent J M Benton faces Hon J Smith Hays after Benton’s eight years on the bench and Hays recent entry. Primary set for December 6 with possible shift requested to spring 1909. committee actions pending. The district includes Clark Powell Jessamine and Madison counties.
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Twenty-Fifth Judicial District
Winchester
Grant Lilley
Richmond
J. M. Benton
J. Smith Hays
Toadge Benton
Judge Hays
Campaiigns
Judge Benton
Hays
John M. Stevenson
Clark County
Democratic Committee
Judex Hays
J. A. Sullivan
Twenty-Fifth District
Clark Powell
Jessamine
Madisor
Tobacco Delivery Steps Start After Purchase Agreement
The Burley Tobacco Society began the initial steps to deliver tobacco bought by the American Tobacco Company and independent manufacturers. The 75 percent to American and 25 percent to independents division is under way, with county board secretaries authorized to ship the required percentages. Delivery will be rapid and funds distributed to growers as money arrives.
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Burley Tobacco Society
American Tobacco Company
Louisville
County Board of Control
New Stone Business Eyes Winchester Monument Trade
Mr. J. S. Flora of Golden, Flora & Flora visited Winchester Monday exploring stone supply for a new monument building business. Flora said Winchester looks good for the venture.
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J. S. Flora
Golden and Flora
Winchester
Flora
Keefe Named General Commissioner of Immigration
Daniel Keefe of Detroit is appointed as general Commissioner of Immigration in Washington. The December 1 announcement marks a key staffing change for the federal agency.
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Commissioner OF Immigration
Daniel Keefe
Detroit
Washington, D. C
Low Prices Will Rule for Turkeys This Christmas
A poultry dealer says Christmas turkey prices will be duller than Thanksgiving due to an Eastern market flood of poor birds. Drouth and a poor season have left turkeys not fat, reducing demand in the East, with brokers carrying over thousands of pounds in cold storage. Over 200000 pounds of turkey meat were shipped from the city to Eastern markets.
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News
Gay Loses Circuit Court Case Over Fire Damaged Goods
The Circuit Court special term began with jurors selected and adjourned. D. S. Gay sued the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for money lost when goods were destroyed in the freight depot fire two years ago. The judge granted a motion for instructed verdict, taking the case from the jury.
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D. S. Gay
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Gay
Winchester Proclaims Mourning for Hon. William A. Attersall
Winchester Mayor issues a 1908 proclamation mourning former mayor William A. Attersall. City buildings to be draped for 30 days and all businesses to close 2 to 3 PM on December 2 for his funeral. S. B. Tracy, City Clerk, attests.
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William A. Attersall
I. J. A. Hughes
President Roosevelt Extends Civil Service Scope
All fourth class postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio are placed in the classified service by order of President Roosevelt. They must now undergo civil service examinations, described as the greatest step forward for civil service by the president.
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Roosevelt
Mississippi
Ohio
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Mother kills child then commits death by own action
In Memphis on December 1 a wealthy Chicago woman identified as Mrs. H Errington killed her seven year old daughter with carbolic acid before taking the same poison. Authorities cite ill health as the probable motive.
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H. Errington
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
Twenty Men and Boys Baptised at First Baptist Church
Revival meetings at the First Baptist Church attract strong attendance as Dr Porter delivers a sermon titled The Destruction of the World by the Flood. About twenty men and boys were baptised Tuesday and more baptisms are planned daily after forenoon services through Friday.
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First Baptist Church
Porter
First District 10 Meets Next Sunday
The First District Sunday Schools of Clark County will convene at Forest Grove Church next Sunday December 6. Churches in the district include Ford Providence Forest Grove Mt Tabor Becknerville and Salem with many speakers and large delegations expected.
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Clark County
Forest Grove Church
Ford
Providence
Forest Grove
Mt.Tabor
Becknerville
Salem
L and N Introduces New Train Route Between Louisville and Richmond
The Louisville and Nashville railroad adds a new train on December 20 from Louisville to Richmond departing 7:00 AM and arriving about 6:00 PM. Train No 23 will skip Roland Richmond connection and instead run as a fast service to meet a Cincinnati to Atlanta train. Postal service will be provided on the Louisville to Richmond leg to all offices along the line.
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L. & N. Railroad
Louisville
Richmond
Louisvia
Roland
Cincinnati
Atlanta
John E Ramsty Buys Jersey Cow From Walter Powell
John E. Ramsty purchased a fresh Jersey cow from Walter Powell for $100.
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John E. Ramsty
Walter Powell
Jowett Returns From Three Weeks in New York
E S Jowett has returned from a three weeks business trip to New York. He reports active engagements and plans to attend upcoming meetings in the city.
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E. S. Jowett
New York
Rebel Forces Near Port-Au-Prince In Haiti Crisis
Port-Au-Prince tightens as General Simon's advance guard closes to 25 30 miles away. President Nord Alexis pledges to fight on while officials fear revolution may topple the government. Foreign warships remain offshore as Haiti braces for possible upheaval and a special session of chambers to seek compromise.
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Port-Au-Prince
Antoine Simon
Anse-Aveau
Nord Alexis
Alexis
United States
France
Haiti
Atlantic Fleet Begins Homeward Cruise From Manila
The U S battleship fleet leaves Manila on the final leg of its world cruise. Admiral Sperry thanks Governor Smith and islanders for hospitality as crowds cheer the ships on their way to Colombo Ceylon.
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Manila
Smith
Sperry
Connecticut
Sydney Harbor
Colombo
Ceylon
Nord Alexis Full of Hope After Haitian Defeat
Haitien president Nord Alexis reports four divisions marching against insurgents after government loss at Anse-A-Veau. He states the government remains strong and is full of hope.
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Nord Alexis
Washington
Anse-A-Veau
Meet in Cincinnati International Council of Jewish Women
Cincinnati hosts the fifth triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women from Dec 1 for ten days. Leading Jewish women from across the United States will attend to address philanthropy aid to immigrants peace education reciprocity and cooperation.
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Cincinnati
International Council of Jewish Women
United States
Congress of Jewish Women
International Parliament of Religions
Bank Superintendent Reports
In his first annual report State Bank Superintendent Seymour notes 14 new state banks chartered with a capitalization of 54000 since the bank inspection law began. There are now 398 incorporated banks, 194 private banks and 74 trust companies in Ohio.
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Columbus
Seymour
Ohio
Americans Win At Golf With Taft In Canada Match
President-Elect Taft and Senator Bourne joined by, defeated Canadian leaders R. S. Borden and G. H. Perley in Hot Springs Virginia. The United States won by 8 up in the international golf game. Taft called the visit a friendly, non political call after the Hitchcock dinner in Washington.
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Taft
Hot Springs
United States
Bourne
Oregon
R. S. Borden
G. H. Perley
William Hayward
Jired W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee Called On Mr. Taft
Washington
Mr. Taft
Strikebreakers Recruited for Fireproofing Plant
Reports from New York dated December 1 state preparations to replace 2000 striking clay workers at the National Fireproofing company of Keasbey New Jersey with an equal number of strikebreakers. A New York agency handles the hiring and two barges have been converted into quarters. Nearly 1000 men have already been impressed and placed aboard the barges.
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New York
National Fireproofing Company
Keasbey
N. J
Bucyrus Bond Sale Blocked by Court Injunction
Bucyrus Ohio. The city’s plan to issue 80000 municipal lighting bonds was halted by a court injunction after eight bids were received and were to be opened. The injunction restrains the city from proceeding with the bond sale.
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Bucyrus, O
Bucyrus
Wright to Visit Europe from Dayton Recovery
Orville Wright, recently home from Fort Myer hospital, has recovered enough to plan a trip to France within the next thirty days or even next week if his health allows. The move follows his arrival in Dayton, Ohio where he has been convalescing.
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Wright
Europe
Dayton
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
France
Taft's Brother Also a President
Henry W. Taft brother of President elect William H. Taft was elected president of the Ohio society of New York in New York on December 1.
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Taft
New York
Henry W. Taft
William H. Taft
Ohio Society of New York
Donnelly Takes Charge as Public Printer
Samuel B. Donnelly, newly appointed head of the government printing office, assumed his duties today in Washington, taking charge of the federal printing operations.
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U. S. Gay
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
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J. A. Hughes
S. B. Tracy
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Manila Harbor
Sam
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