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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
Entry at the Winchester Post Office indicates second class mail matter. Mentions period of one year, eleven months and payment details with two rates: $3.00 and $1.50, payable in advance.
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No death in many years has caused such universal sorrow as Captain W A Attersall. A longtime builder of Winchester he rose to mayor by public choice and lived for family and community. He was gentle honest and self sacrificing guiding the city through its growth and defending the poor with quiet resolve.
An editorial rally at the Court House urges Kentucky to invest in schooling. It cites Professor Claxton on illiteracy, praises recent state school laws, and urges a county high school and better term lengths, noting roads and phones on farms but neglect of future citizens. It laments vote buying and calls for education to safeguard democracy.
The reported understanding between the United States and Japan likely ends hawkish predictions at Hobson and assures Pacific peace. It also safeguards the open door in China and the territorial integrity of the empire, reflecting cautious optimism among informed Americans.
A Louisville weekly, The Focus, edited by Denny B. Good, aims to discuss society, politics, education and arts. The piece notes U S England and Japan trading interests in the Pacific and predicts growing influence of the United States and Japan in China.
The Focus reports on local developments in this issue, highlighting community discussions and upcoming events. City officials address zoning, schools plan new programs, and neighborhood groups organize volunteer efforts.
Letter from Marianao Havana dated November 25 1908 argues Cuba cannot stand alone due to race issues and unrest after American troops leave. writer describes quail hunting in Cuba with a Cuban and Belgian American companion, plans to attend inaugural exercises in Washington, and potential return to Cuba with unchanged army organization.
Funeral held at the Southern Methodist church in Nicholasville amid heavy rain for Mrs. Alice S. Phillips wife of County Judge W H Phillips. Rev J F Fueua led the service with Rev E B G Mann assisting. Pallbearers included J H Welch J A Barnes W A Sears J S C Bronaugh J B Stears and W F Dickerson. Attendees from outside the area included John and Olive Shook Versailles Ind Mrs George Welch Palatka Fla Mrs Henry Phillips Jim Phillips Winchester and R M Phillips plus the Dickerson Dudley and Haggard families of Lexington.
An old ad announces Mansfield's Best Patent flour and Milley flour from Mansfield's Flour Mills. It promotes guaranteed quality and offers a mail subscription for 25 cents a month. The message discourages overeating the advertised flour and highlights brand claims.
The Ways and Means Committee plans to ask Congress to authorize subpoenas to compel testimony at supplementary tariff revision hearings. Chairman Payne resents attacks from manufacturers J W Van Cleave and C H Miles who have not appeared despite invitations, citing unprepared data on labor costs and other essential figures.
J W Jackson a 45 year old farmer resisting arrest on coal theft charge was shot and killed by H R Curry an Erie detective in Marion Ohio. Jackson attacked the detective with a corncutter and Curry fired several times with two bullets striking Jackson in the breast including the heart. Curry surrendered claiming self defense. A crowd dispersed by police and Curry was spirited away to Delaware amid fears of lynching.
Dr Paul Fischer state veterinarian is in Springfield examining two carloads of mild cattle with calves from the west. The herd reportedly traveled through Detroit under quarantine and could be infected. Fischer has authority to kill or quarantine the cattle. His assistant works in Richwood inspecting a Chicago bought flock of 1 200 sheep where sore mouths were reported.
In Hot Springs the withdrawal of Timothy L. Woodruff from New York s senatorial race in favor of Elihu Root sparks talk of a substantial reward for his services. Friends suggest he could be named ambassador with Vienna among possible posts.
Tang Shai Yi, president of the Chinese board and special ambassador, arrives in Washington to deliver thanks for the American government remittance of a large portion of the Boxer indemnity.
Notice to the family of John P. Gedney of Onalaska Wis states he was found dead in Minneapolis and shot after carrying large sums of money, with belief he was murdered for cash.
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