Program for E P A Mid Winter Meeting in Louisville
The Louisville mid winter meeting of the E P A runs December 28 29 with speakers from Lexington Frankfort Carlisle Louisville Bardstown and more. Topics include cashbooks home papers tax revision and illiteracy in Kentucky plus a theater party for editors and their ladies.
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Louisville
Samuel Judson Roberts
Lexington Leader
Ella Hutchison Ellwanger
Frankfort
Kentucky State University
Henry S. Barker
Kentucky Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Col. Green R. Keller
Carlisle Mercury
Arthur Y. Ford
Marmaduke B. Morton
Nashville
John J. Berry
Paducah News-Democrat
R. L. Westover
Williamstown Courier
Round Table
M. F. Conley
Louisa News
J. G Cunningham
Middlesboro Record
Standard
Wallace Brown
Bardstown Standard
Clarence Sterrett
Hawesville Clarion
T. Sanders Orr
Harrodsburg Republican
B. Cozine
Shelbyville News
Kentucky
J. B. McFerran
M. O’sullivan
Shelbyville Sentinel
Louisville Convention
Mrs John A Gilkey Death In Personal Crisis At North Middletown
Mrs. Dr John A Gilkey died after taking strychnine in what authorities describe as a personal crisis. She was found unconscious Friday afternoon. Drs Henry Cook Fithian and Daugherty treated her. Her father is John W Skillman and she leaves a son Marion Fithian Gilkey. Kerr & Bean's Skinner Kerr to arrange the remains.
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John A. Gilkey
North Middletown
Gilkey
Henry
Cook
Fithian
Daugherty
Paris
Middletown
John W. Skillman
Marion Fithian Gilkey
Dr. Gilkey
C. W. Gilkey
Skinner Kerr
Kerr & Bean
New Building Aims to Power George Hotel
Messrs C B and W W George owners of the St George hotel building begin a brick veneered power plant on Washington street to light the large hotel. The facility is described as one of the most complete in the city and is located near the alley behind the hotel.
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Messrs. C. B
W. W. George
St. George
Washington Street
Basement Repurposed as Light Plant Relocates From Hotel
The owners plan to repurpose the basement for other uses and move the light plant away from the hotel building to avoid interference and improve operations.
Mazeppa Wild Horse of Tar tary in Western Picture
A new Western titled Mazeppa or the Wild Horse of Tartary shows the battle and capture of Mazeppa by Castellans in the Rocky Mountains. The bill also offers a Pathe reel The Fiftieth Anniversary of Yokohama Japan and The Latest Fashion in Shirts with a comedy.
Grand Jury Indicts Five on Nuisance and Gaming Charges
The grand jury returned indictments against Millie Cary Mose Mitchell Nora Robbins Pearl Wheeler and Jack Haley and others for gaming. All but Wheeler have been arrested and jailed. The jury will reconvene next Wednesday after an incomplete adjournment.
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Millie Cary
Mose Mitchell
Nora Robbins
Pearl Wheeler
Jack Haley
Wheeler
Wesleyan Opens Basketball Season At Auditorium
The first basketball game of the season is set for Saturday night at the Auditorium with a 9 30 p m start. Wesleyan fields a strong lineup with Captain Hunt moving to forward and competition for three vacant team spots intensifying. Henson is highlighted as one of the state’s sensational players.
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Wesleyan
Hunt
Sou
Kentucky Wesleyan College Christmas Recess Dates
Kentucky Wesleyan college will close for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, December 21 and will resume classes on Wednesday, January 4.
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Kentucky Wesleyan College
Circuit Court Adjourning Docket For Monday Start
Judge J. M. Bento adjourned the circuit court until Monday morning. Part of the petit jury was discharged until then and the rest was released Friday afternoon. On Monday the criminal docket will be taken up and all indicted defendants will be tried, likely over Monday and Tuesday.
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Benton
J. M. Bento
Curry Dry Goods Co Promoted as Quick Xmas Shop
An all year reliable Curry Dry Goods Co. is highlighted as the best place for hurried Christmas shopping. The notice points shoppers toward this retailer as a safe, dependable venue.
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Curry Dry Goods Co
Attack on UN professor shocks New York students
Arthur Busby an assistant professor of anatomy at New York University and Bellevue Medical College was assaulted with chalk, erasers, books, and cadaver fragments by a second year class angry over marks. The 30 students rated 10 failing, 14 barely passing, four top, six satisfied with grades. Busby restored order during an oral exam as the hall lights failed.
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New York
Arthur Busby
New York University
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Busby
Becker
Julius A. Becker
Dr. Busby
Subset of Telephone Directory Delayed Mailing Noted
Notice for subscribers who have not received a new Telephone Directory to notify No. 300 in the manager's office and a copy will be sent by East Tennessee Telephone Company dated December 17, 1911.
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East Tenn. Tel. Co
Bank Robber Ira Ward Ends Shootout Suicide
Ira Ward 30 robbed the State Bank of Paradise Kansas securing 2500 dollars. Surrounded by a farmer posse 14 miles north he killed himself as the officers closed in. The stolen money was recovered and Ward had bought a revolver earlier that day. Ward lived near Luray and claimed he rode the state on a wager.
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Salina
Kan
Ira Ward
State Bank of Paradise
Paradise
Ward
Liberty
Luray
Bert O’brien
Bank Robbery Ends In Swift Release After Heist
A lone bandit bound and gagged two men in a vault then took $2,500. He bought a rifle and ammunition at a hardware store, mounted his horse, and rode away. Customers later freed the bank workers.
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Ward
Feagle pleads not guilty in Bernhardt farm murders
John Feagle declares before Justice Hayes in Olathe he is not guilty and gives his word before God. Feagle, arraigned for the Bernhardt farm killings near Kansas City, was rushed from Kansas City to avoid a habeas writ. Sam Bailey remains under investigation for the murder.
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Kansas City
John Feagle
Emeline Bernhardt
Bernhardt Farm
Here
Feagle
A. L. Hayes
Olathe
Kan
L. C. True
District Court
Wyandotte County
Kansas
Bernhardts
Sam Bailey
Passengers Escape As Maryland Burns Off Sewell's Point
The Pennsylvania Line steamer Maryland carrying 150 passengers from Norfolk to New York and Philadelphia caught fire about an hour out. Fire started among 500 bales of cotton. tugs battled flames near Sewell's Point while passenger transfer to the steamer Pennsylvania continued. A U S sailor named Stone helped extinguish the blaze from the freight hold as the vessel raced to safety. no damage estimate yet.
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Norfolk
Pennsylvania Line
Maryland
Cape Charles
New York
Philadelphia
Sewell
Pennsylvania
United States
Stone
Sewell’s Point
Humorous Letters Question Beauty Among Widows and Married Women
A reader from Atchison asks why married women often seem less pretty than widows and ponders what hinders. Another note from Atchison jokes that a man asking for a favor first shakes hands.
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Atchison, Kor Globe
Rest as soon as you finish work
A brief pithy quote from the Atchison Globe urging tired readers to rest once tasks are complete and not disturb the still-busy person.
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Atchison, Kan
Globe
Santa Claus plan collapses as Wallen faces burglary charges
Frank Wallen, set to deliver gifts to more than 150 North St. Louis children, is jailed on burglary and Dawson Texas post office robbery charges. Jewelry planned for stockings is held as evidence, with a list of children found in his pocket. He admitted the loot included Dawson store jewelry and had been giving small items to youngsters before his arrest.
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ST. Louis
Frank Wallen
Santa Claus
North St. Louis
Wallen
Dawson
Texas
Congressman's Son Weds Miss Lawson in Egypt Estate Ceremony
Mrs. Dorothy Lawson daughter of Thos W Lawson married Henry McCall son of Congressman Samuel W McCall at Dreamwold estate Egypt Mass. The ceremony was by Rev John W Suter. Bride attended by sister Bunny Lawson. Honeymoon plans include Portland Oregon after Christmas.
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Egypt
Mass
Dorothy Lawson
Thos W. Lawson
Henry McCall
Samuel W. McCall
Portland
Ore
Mr McCall
Whole Carload of Babies Passes Through Chicago
Fifty two infants under three years old, from the New York Foundling Hospital, were shipped to Houston and San Antonio for adoption. The Michigan Central delivered the carload to Illinois Central in Chicago and the train moved toward New Orleans en route to Texas. Foster parents await the children in Houston and San Antonio. An agent of the hospital, run by the Sisters of Charity, conducted the district search for foster homes.
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Chicago
New York City
Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Michigan Central Road
Illinois Central
Texas
New Orleans
New York
Marriage of Robin Cooper to Eva Lee Smith in Louisville
Robin Cooper of Nashville married Eva Lee Smith daughter of Milton H. Smith president of Louisville and Nashville railroad at her father's home. The groom was once charged with murder but the case was dismissed on retrial. Reverend Aquilla Webb officiated. Louise Patterson was maid of honor. William Cooper, brother of the groom, served as best man.
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Louisville
Robin Cooper
Nashville
Tenn
Eva Lee Smith
Milton H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cormack
Tennessee
Aquilla Webb
Warren Memorial Church
Louise Patterson
Wm. Cooper
Lafolette
People ask fix on city spending in Winchester inquiry
A reader signs as INQUISITIVE ONE from Winchester Ky and questions council policy. The letter asks why the police judge salary rose, by what authority deputy clerk pay of 330 covered past 11 months when the judge was his own clerk, and what the architect did to earn nearly 70 cents from the city treasury.
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City Hall
Winchester
The Old Folks
A letter to the editor urges readers to aid elderly mothers and widows, noting many are wives of Confederate soldiers dependent on charity. The writer asks Christmas readers to give cheer to the town’s aged and needy.
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the News
Christmas Candies Available at Wests Confectionery
Pure Xmas candies can be had at Mrs. Chas. R. West's confectionery. 12-7-81-e.o.d.
Arrearage Notice for Winchester Readers
The News urges subscribers to settle delinquent accounts as the first of the year nears. Those three months behind risk suspension due to post office rules, with margins showing paid-up dates and urging in-person payments in Winchester.
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Winchester
Post Office Department
Mr. Bishop Struck Down With Mumps
Mr. J. A. Bishop is confined to his home on South Maple Street with mumps. He took ill Friday and is reported to be quite ill.
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J. A. Bishop
South Maple Street
Bishop
Market reports from Chicago Cincinnati and beyond
Wheat and corn markets faced bearish signals with large implied crop totals and selling pressure as funds hold big lines. Cattle and hog receipts rose with modest gains in Chicago Cincinnati and general market steadiness across regions. Prices for beef and pork fluctuated amid demand shifts and holiday trading effects.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Coal buyers urged to visit Royse and Boone
Local dealer Royse and Boone invites customers to inspect a full range of coal options at competitive prices before purchase.
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Royse & Boone
Strayed Heifer Near Winchester Found
Notice of stray heifer on Iron Works Pike four miles from Winchester. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying charges. J. T. Croucil. 12-17-31.
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Winchester
J. T. Croucil
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Ling
Marguerite
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Congressman
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Des
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People's Forum
E.o.d
MR. Bishop
Papa Eeo
Gelt
Cincinnati
Butchers
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