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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
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Claus Spreckels of San Francisco attacks the current tariff setup as unfair and inflationary. He notes sugar duties raise costs through rail freight and retail prices, calling for free sugar and honest reform. The piece praises Taft’s pledge to revise tariffs while criticizing Speaker Cannon and predicting a political stumble if reforms stall.
The coming short session marks the last for Roosevelt’s administration. A general summary of Roosevelt policies is expected in the anticipated message to Congress next Tuesday. Strong words on pet measures may appear as the president outlines his remaining agenda.
The speaker contrasts presidents Cleveland McKinley Roosevelt on honesty trust and public opinion. Cleveland followed Congress. McKinley listened to the public pulse. Roosevelt understands and shapes public sentiment, warning that bold forest policy must align with rare exceptional cases when necessary.
A Democratic party candidate seeks election for Circuit Judge in the Twenty fifth Judicial District covering Clark Powell Jessa mine and Madison counties subject to party action. The notice names the districts and emphasizes party involvement in selecting the candidate.
An entitled notice states that J. Smith Hays is authorized to be announced for an upcoming matter. Details remain concise with emphasis on the person and the authorization without extended context.
A brief shopper hush urges early Christmas buying to avoid crowds. Early morning hours are suggested for best selection and quicker checkout at local stores.
Willemstad December 5 The Netherlands launches a naval demonstration off Venezuela after failing to settle differences. Battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and cruisers Gelderland Friesland sail from Puerto Cabello to La Guaira within 3000 yards of shore. Heemskerk to relieve Gelderland at Maracaibo as blockade preparations proceed.
Managua reports a revolution led by Sprudencio Alfaro former vice president has begun. The insurgents claim control of Ahuachapan Usutulan and Santana as battles unfold around the capital region with upheaval spreading through Nicaragua's neighboring state.
Consumers are reminded to carry home small bundles to ease burden on merchants and their workers during the holiday rush. The notice asks shoppers to be thoughtful of others and help reduce strain on staff.
The oldest and best institution in the county is the Winchester Roller Mills. Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour have no equal for home baking, advertising the mills as the top source for superior flour.
Wreckage washed ashore at Cape Ray confirms the loss of the Soo City, the 20 year excursion steamer from Michigan City. Captain John Dillon, 18 to 28 crew aboard, last reported in Quebec November 14. The ship sailed November 1 for New Orleans and had been sold to Felix Jackson of Velasco, Texas.
Washington reports a successful conference between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh and the board of mediation led by ICC Chairman Knapp and Labor Commissioner Neill. The mediation board proposed terms that were accepted by General Manager G L Peck and the Brotherhood’s board of assessment.
Meyer Stein, a Columbia University medical student, was jailed on an attempted suicide charge after being found poisoned and taken to a hospital. The case reveals a man trying to educate himself while supporting a wife and child, with a hopeful outlook for recovery.
Passenger train No. 43 derailed near Kerr's Station twelve miles east of Little Rock Arkansas when it split a switch at high speed. Two trainmen were killed and two injured. The dead are engineer Joe Hemphill of Argenta and fireman J. L. Pelgram of Argenta.
Report from Ocheesa Florida describes the murder of merchant J. W. Grace by two African American men who lured him to his store under the pretense of buying goods. Grace's body was found in the Chattahoochee river and the two suspects vanished, with authorities believing they were lynched in Columbia.
Cambridge Mass December 5 Coach Percy Haughton of Harvard football has received a letter from President Roosevelt praising his work in building the team that defeated Yale. Haughton declines to publish the text, calling it private.
Columbus Ohio December 5 George Smith of Columbus defeated Kid Ashe of Cincinnati to win by decision in a 15 round boxing bout held in Columbus.
In Philadelphia on December 5 the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America adopted resolutions urging active work for laborers and organized labor, and a reallocation of church resources to home missions. Rev. Charles Steltzer of New York warned the church must engage the working man to counter Socialism, asserting the church cannot ignore labor’s concerns and that Socialist writings now influence labor advancement.
New York Dec. 5 At the closing session of the board of review of the National Trotting association Theodore Shaffer and C W McRae of Lancaster Ohio and J W Carns of Carroll Ohio who were expelled in 1995 for suppressing time in races were reinstated Grant Steffee of Akron Ohio was denied release from a fine imposed.
Yeggmen used skids to move a safe from the Baltimore and Ohio ticket office at New Berlin Canton. They blew it open after the safe was across the track, but found only $15 inside as they escaped. Local authorities investigate the New Berlin incident and the attempt is described as a bold but unsuccessful theft.
Washington reports an official White House statement denouncing recent newspaper stories alleging the president narrowly escaped accidents involving a car a messenger boy and a fire engine as pure inventions. The notice asserts no automobile came near the president and the fire engine could not have struck his carriage.
Miss Annie Turner was shot four times in what police report as an evident mistake for her sister visiting at a Hoboken boarding house. Stanislaus Lehman, a boarder who had been asked to leave, was arrested after the shooting and later slept in his cell at police headquarters.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the National Council of Jewish Women outlining philanthropic work to be undertaken by Jewish women nationwide. Miss Sadie American presented resolutions urging sections to aid Jewish girls and a committee on anti tuberculosis work was appointed to cooperate with the National Anti Tuberculosis league.
Cleveland O December 5 The Hippo drome the largest theater west of New York except Chicago how closed two weeks ago was leased to B F Keith for 36000 a year Two other bidders Shubert and Morris competed for the big playhouse in a city bidding contest
Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Mariani, daughter of Mayor Tom L. Johnson, secures a divorce from Frederico Mariani of New York in Cleveland. She testifies her husband never supported her since their marriage.
Something to Admire highlights the exquisite finish and beauty of a suit made by Mayer Bros. The fabrics are described as the most exclusive and elegant, imported for quality, with a distinctive style that cannot be imitated. If you haven’t had your suit made yet, consider Mayer Bros.
The council receives partial reports on buying an automobile hose wagon to replace horse-drawn equipment, arguing long term savings despite higher upfront cost. A petition to bar street stand vendors stalls action as too broad, while Mayor Hughes orders mourning for ex Mayor Attersall. Several city officials are listed.
Berlin reports Dr Israel has not received notice that President Castro of Venezuela desires surgery. He has learned only from newspapers and expects Castro may leave the steamer Guadeloupe at Santander rather than proceed to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux Dr Poussen, who runs a sanitarium, has not been informed that Israel plans to operate on Castro.
Paris reports say President Castro has deserted Venezuela forever. Reels papers claim he has sent money abroad for years and estimates he holds about 60 million dollars deposited in England and France.
Vancouver reports the gulf ferry Charmer with 100 passengers aboard struck a heavily loaded coal scow in the Narrows and began to take on water. The ship was beached at the narrows entrance to prevent sinking, then all passengers were removed to Vancouver.
Stewart M. Brice, former councilman and son of late Senator Calvin S. Brice of Ohio, was found insane after a commission hearing and sheriff's jury, and declared incapable of managing his own affairs.
In Toledo Ohio on December 5 a jury is seated to try Harvey Hazel aged 17 for the murder of his mother. His father acts as a defense helper in the case after four days of work.
Christmas stock features hand painted leather items pillows banners and more from noted New York artist. Mrs E W Haggard displays December 4 1921 in Winchester packaging and wares for the season.
The Winchester News is delivered by carrier at 10 cents per week.
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