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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
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On Tuesday night a hundred men attended the great tobacco banquet, showing intelligence and determination in Winchester and Clark county. The Anglo-Saxon attendees radiated a fighting spirit, echoing Paul Jones. The event was a great success, and the committee in charge earned wide thanks.
A large gathering of southern business leaders in Washington discusses needs and strategies to showcase the region’s untapped coal and iron resources. They urge inclusion of southern markets in national trade and welcome foreign capital for industrial development, noting Eastern Kentucky's untapped riches and the South as ready for growth.
The state’s newspapers push reform of tax laws, arguing the current system taxes deposits, mortgages, and real estate alike, causing double taxation and hindering investment in railroads and industry. They urge reforms to align with a general property tax and reduce burdens on capital.
A large gathering heard Dr J L Weber of Mt Sterling praise the Burley victory and urge support for tobacco tenants. President H K Taylor of Kentucky Wesleyan College roasted Mr Garner and urged farm youth to stay home. Various speakers from the Burley Society recounted battles against the trust, urged organization, and celebrated community life with songs and humor.
The speaker argues honesty preserves income while dishonesty harms society and raises public costs. He notes past legislative efforts were hampered by short time and urges preparation for the coming session to take definite action.
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