Rail extension hoped to spur Lexington winchester trade
An editorial in The News argues the extension of the Lexington and Eastern railway into the mountains toward the Virginia line will bring vast growth to Eastern Kentucky. It predicts major capital investment, bank and merchant cooperation, and a population rise in the mountain counties over the next five years, benefiting Lexington and regional institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lexington and Eastern Railway
Virginia
Commercial Club
Lexington Herald
Lexington
Kentucky
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virginia
Big Sandy Valley
Second Trial Underway for N L Devary in Dunaway Killing
Judge J M Benton presides as N L Devary faces a second trial for the Sept 19 1909 Dunaway church murder of Harvey Ewen. Devary contends self defense after a quarrel. the first trial last December ended in a hung jury. Prosecution rests and Devary testifies.
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J. M. Benton
N. L. Devary
Harvey Ewen
Dunaway
Devary
Ewen
Two County Schools Close Fall Term
Two county schools finished their fall term this week and closed. Miss Maude Craig completed her duties at Sudduth school on Tuesday and departed for Pulaski county Friday morning. Franklin school closed Friday afternoon.
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Maude Craig
Sudduth
Pulaski County
Franklin
Mr S D Goff Heads to Cincinnati on Ha gan Co Business
Mr S D Goff departed Friday for Cincinnati to handle several days of business for the Hagan Gas Engine and Manufacturing Company.
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S. D. Goff
Cincinnati
The
Hagan Gas Engine and Manufacturing Company
Dudley Sentenced for Robbery of White Man
The colored prisoner Princess Dudley was sent to the penitentiary for robbing a white man of nearly 300 dollars last September. She faces punishment under the court’s ruling.
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Princess Dudley
Woman Sentenced in Clark Circuit Court for Theft
A woman received a prison term of one to five years after a September theft. The accomplice, Kate Buckner, colored, was indicted and awaits trial this term of the court after a Cincinnati confidant exposed the crime two weeks ago.
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Clark
Cincinnati
Kate Buckner
Funeral services for Lucinda Eeton held at daughter’s home
Mrs. Lucinda Eeton died Thursday morning. Services led by Rev. Richard French and Rev. J. H. MacNeill were held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George W. Strother. Burial followed in Winchester cemetery with pallbearers H. T. Strother, Roy Scott, Joe Eeton, C. B. Strother, T. Strother Scott, and C. B. Eeton Jr.
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Lucinda Eeton
George W. Strother
Richard French
J. H. MacNeill
Winchester Cemetery
H. T. Strother
Roy Scott
Joe Eeton
C. B. Strother
T. Strother Scott
C. B. Eeton
Jury verdict clears defendant in Clay v Chenault suit
The jury found for the defendant in the A. A. Clay versus Chenault administrator case over services claimed. The amount sought exceeded $20 000 and the trial started Monday morning lasting four days before the verdict.
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A. A. Clay
Three Dead, Dozens Hurt As Train Plunges Into Washita River
At Davis Oklahoma near the Washita river three cars of a southbound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe train derailed from a bridge killing one man and seriously injuring 31 others.
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Davis
Okla
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Washita River
RCH Merchant Kidnapped in Havana Province
Senor Cris cendo Perez, a wealthy Santa Clara Province merchant, was kidnapped by bandit Inocent Solis who demands $6000 for his release. Fellow Havana merchant Senor Rafael Beninez was seized in Remendios and freed after $1500 paid. Solis, known as El Guerillero, is a former Havana policeman with revolutions background.
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Havena
Senor
Criscendo Perez
Santi Spiritus
Santa Clara
Inocent Solis
Senor Rafael Beninez
Havana
Remendios
Senor Perez
el Guerillero
Manuel Lopez
Diego de Civida
Solis
Fatal Mine Explosions Kill Eight, Rescue Double Tragedy
In Bluefield Virginia December 16 miners trapped by a gas explosion at the Green mine near Tacoma were later joined by rescuers including Superintendent Barrowman and three bank bosses who perished in a second blast. Ten bodies were recovered by Wednesday night with rescue teams arriving from nearby mines and a government car aiding the effort. Brown a gas expert from Pittsburg may be among the missing.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Green
Tacoma
Barrowman
James Barrowman
Sevenl
Brown
Pittsburg
Knoxville
Tenn
A. R. Brown
E. M. Owens
Fist Fight and Blackmail Case Shake Vicksburg
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 16 a courtroom uproar followed when District Attorney Thames brought in the preserved body of George Smith to be used as evidence in the Rosie Minor murder trial. Judge Mounger ruled the body inadmissible and it was returned to the undertaker. A separate fist fight erupted among Albert Bonelli and Newton Cook. Police also arrested James R. Knott and his wife in a blackmail case linked to Rosenthal, with Knott’s brother and Alton Armstrong later taken into custody. Rosenthal is described as wealthy.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Thames
Rosie Minor
George Smith
Smith
Mounger
Miss Minor
Albert Bonelli
Newton Cook
Grand Jury
Knott
Alton Armstrong
South Dakota
First Precinct
Benjamin Knott
Rosenthal
Fatal Mistake by Physician Kills Boy in Indianapolis
An interne at the city dispensary prescribed atropine sulphate in adult strength for six year old Johnnie Staley, who died from the overdose. His younger brother Chester drank part of the same dose and survived. the interne said nervous strain led him to duplicate a prescription after reading a book.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Johnnie Staley
Chester Staley
C. J. Staley
Badger Game Foiled in Cairo Apartment Scheme
Washington reports a man bound and gagged in a Cairo apartment amid photos of him with a woman. A revolver at the husband’s command forced a $5,009 check. Henry Rosenthal provided police with details that helped halt the scam.
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Washington
Cairo
Henry Rosenthal
Rosenthal & Levy
Five Olympia Women Serve as All Female Jury in Damages Case
In Olympia Washington on December 16 five prominent local women served as the jury in the case of A Koch milkman against Fouls and Canfield street contractors. They returned a verdict for the plaintiff awarding the full requested damages of ten dollars and five cents. Judge Gile praised the all female jury as superior to any court jury.
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Olympia
Wash
A. Koch
Fouls & Canfield
Koch
K. B. Graves
the Humane Society
Second Fire Destroys Block as Mayor McDowell Dies in Lagrange
A second blaze in Lagrange Kentucky caused 15 000 to 20 000 in damage and killed Mayor Chas McDowell when a chimney fell on him while watching firefighters. Two men Chas Fisher and Alfred Fisher were injured but not fatally. The fire started in Sopers undertaker shop and spread through adjacent businesses until authorities contained it.
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Lagrange
Chas McDowell
Mr. McDowell
Chas Fisher
Alfred Fisher
Chas. Fisher
Soper
Louisville
Namer
Severa
McDowell
Mary Baker Eddy Will Allocates Major Christian Science Bequests
Mary Baker Eddy directs in her will that the Mother Church of Boston receive residuary bequests after other gifts are paid. She leaves 100000 dollars to the Christian Science board for free instruction to indigent practitioners and specific sums to relatives and attendants. Codicils cancel a church debt and bequeath her crown of diamonds to Mrs. Augusta Stetson. the will dates from 1901, with two codicils added in 1903 and 1904.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Boston
Christian Science Board of Directors
George W. Glover
Lead
S. D
E. J. Foster-Eddy
Calvin A. Frye
Eddy
Curry Dry Goods Co. Seen as Reliable Xmas Shopping Spot
The notice promotes Curry Dry Goods Co as a dependable place for hurried Christmas shopping for readers. Dated 12 16 31, it emphasizes the store as the safe choice during the holiday rush.
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Curry Dry Goods Co
Tragic Measles Tragedy Strikes Louisville Family
In Louisville a laborer, his wife dead from pneumonia after caring for four ill children, lay with two months old infant in arms as the measles outbreak left the family destitute. The father, thinking the wife slept, waited two hours before seeking help as neighbors and charity groups aided the sick kids. One may die.
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Louisville
Geo. Spencer
Spencer
Wheat bulls push grains higher amid mixed demand
Chicago market notes a bull day across grains with big fresh wheat buying from Northwest elevators. Minneapolis and Duluth stock gains loom as traders expect a temporary advance unless Argentine news shifts. Corn rebounds and shorts cover, but overall stocks rise with uncertain Southern demand. Oats show stubborn cash and December weakness, while hog prices improve with a packing profit signaling near term market influence.
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Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Gelt
Christmas Pictures at Winchester Paint and Wall Co
Readable line of pictures at Winchester Paint and Wall Company headed by a brief festive display note dated 12 10 11. The brief mentions options for something tasty but offers no full details or outcomes.
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Winchester Paint & Wall
Rev J H Newberry Leads Successful Ashland Meeting
Rev J H Newberry returned from Ashland where he conducted a Centenary Methodist service. More than 50 confessions of faith were recorded across three services last Sunday, bringing the total to over 100.
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J. H. Newberry
Ashland
Centenary Methodist Church
Chicago and Cincinnati Livestock Numbers Delineate Mixed Markets
Chicago reports cattle receipts about 5500 with steady to uneven prices and hogs higher, while sheep and yearlings show solid activity. Cincinnati receipts total 789 cattle with slow to fair demand and hogs up about 25 cents, lambs and sheep steady amid varied bids.
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Chicago
Texas
Cincinnati
See E. J. Barnes for your Xmes candies and nuts.
Holiday shoppers are directed to E. J. Barnes for Christmas candies and nuts. The brief notice emphasizes seasonal items and local availability.
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E. J. Barnes
Three chorus girls resign over tights in musical
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports three chorus girls quit a musical comedy staff over refusing to wear what they called horrid tights. The piece notes such attire is expected on stage, even in emancipated times.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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