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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
7
San Francisco, December. A poison filled note mailed to Henry Boas, an electric company salesman, caused his collapse in his apartment and his death shortly after. The letter, signed as from a physician and written by a woman, advised ingestion as an indigestion remedy, but contained two poisonous powders.
Toledo report notes three days of jury selection for Harvey Hazel a 17 year old indicted for first degree murder in his mother’s death. Of 79 men examined nearly half oppose capital punishment. Clark University President Hall says Hazel acted with adolescent insanity and was irresponsible at the time.
President-elect Taft and Arthur I. Vorys canvassed Ohio politics in Hot Springs Virginia. Taft takes no public side in the Senate race but was told Charles P Taft controls the situation satisfactorily. Vorys plans active involvement in the campaign for the Cincinnati capitalist.
At the Ohio State Bar association executive committee meeting it was decided the thirtieth annual meeting will be at Put-in-Bay the second week in June. Governors Hughes of New York and Pee are slated to speak. News by mail available for 25 cents monthly.
The American mining congress held in Pittsburg witnessed the formal dedication of the federal laboratory and testing station. Secretary James R Garfield presided over tests in an artificial mine showcasing results from explosives and safety devices, with remarks from John Mitchell and various operators praising the facility.
In Chillicothe Ohio Mayor Yaple fines farmer Clarence Dearth $20 after he whipped Richard Jones an orphan boy until he lost sanity from the punishment. Sheriff Morrison led the investigation and Dearth was arrested. The boy later recovered. Railroads Favor Spring Buyers. The Central Passenger association grants special merchants rates of fare and a half to New York from territory within the association for the 1909 spring buying season.
Mrs. Martha Dudley of Topeka Kansas died from injuries after a car struck her in New York. The report notes her death following the accident and lists related regional notices.
A brief reader reminder urges shoppers to begin their Christmas purchases early and to shop in the morning hours for quieter crowds and better selection. The note underscores planning and early arrivals as practical tips for a smoother holiday shopping experience.
Friday November 27 marks the last day to file suits for the December term opening Monday December 7. The docket includes W. S. Owens v Harry Crawford, Samuel Hisle v Kate Hisle, T. L. Price v G M Jackson, Winchester Bank v Dock Pigg, City of Winchester v D H and W W Bush executors, and many other civil actions listed by party names and defendants.
Chicago reports a Hartford dispatch noting a Post Office Department ruling that sending invitations to bridge parties or any card game with prizes by mail is illegal. The ruling states card parties are lotteries when prizes are given, affecting mail invitations and state matters.
A historical notice reports over one thousand dollars subscribed for the Bere college by the colored people of Louisville, which is described as headquarters for the colored Salvation Army of the country. It mentions social visits, dignitaries including the British Ambassador, and various notes on the African American community including land purchases and civic events in the South and West.
New York marriage in December 1908 links Grace Fackler to Kentucky figures. Bride granddaughter of John Trimble and niece of Robert Trimble, with family relatives present due to illness. The groom is George Ludlow, son of a retired millionaire.
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