Beach Hargis Takes Stand in Murder Case
In Irvine Kentucky Beach Hargis testifies as the first defense witness after the prosecution closes its case in the murder trial of Judge James Hargis. The jury panel is named and opening statements were highly dramatic with the prosecutor claiming premeditated statements and a prior attempt on the mother. The defense, led by Judge J C Bach, attacks the victim’s legacy and portrays Hargis as a product of a harsh upbringing. James P. Brophy testifies in the Jackson shop where the crime occurred.
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Irvine
Hargis
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
Jackson
W. T. Blackwell
Sampson Curry
Travis Daniel
William Witt
Joel Todd
Tillman Witt
H. B. Garrett
Cash Rice
Daniel W. Duggin
David Winston
Walter Tyree
M. A. Winkler
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Adams
W. P. Hogg
J. Jett
Curt Jett
Kash
J. J. C. Bach
J. Hargis
Bach
Chieftain
Byrd
Jim Hargis
Louis XIV
Judge Benton Final Reply on Court Career and Cases
Judge Benton discusses his candidacy and experience from 18 years of practice to serving on the bench. He cites Berea College Case rulings affirmed by the Kentucky Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court, notes praised opinions, and defends impartial decisions against personal ties. He recalls the Mareum case, Breathitt county feuds, Feltner and French contempt actions, and asserts moral courage in ruling without bias.
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Hays
University of Virginia
Winchester
T. J. Scott
Berea College
Court of Appeals of
Kentucky
Supreme Court of the United States
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Curtis Jett
James B. Mareum
Mareum-Hargis
Breathitt
Court of Appeals
Felix Feltner
B. F. French
Mureum
Sam Hisle
Clark County
Tax Commissions Named by Governor Willson in Kentucky
Governor Augustus E. Willson selected seven men to serve on a State Tax Commission and another seven for an Advisory Commission. Meetings begin January 4 in the Governor's office to outline duties, with Attorney General Breathitt as chair of the Tax Commission and Senator Thomas A. Combs as chair of the Advisory Commission. The aims are to revise Kentucky tax laws toward equity and to study current laws vis-a-vis other states. The advisory group will examine needs across agricultural real estate mining and lumber manufacturing mercantile financials corporations and personality factors.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Augustus E. Willson
State Tax Commission
Breathitt
Tax Commission
Thomas A. Combs
Lexington
Advisory Commission
Willson
Lucas Prolhead
H. M. Froman
Daniel F. Murphy
M. O. H. Waddell
John B. Atkinson
J. C. C. Mayo
W. F. Schueramn
Clarence R. Mengel
A. T. Pearson
Alvah L. Terry
Charles E. Hoge
A. Y. Ford
Christmas Rush Hits City Postoffice
The Christmas rush at the city postoffice is heavy this year and extra help has been secured. Clerks expect substantial overtime to manage the holiday workload. It is unclear if additional route staff will be added, but some assistance is anticipated.
Roman Catholic Bishop dies in New York
New York December 22 Bishop John Mechaud of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington died here today. He served as a key church figure and led diocesan affairs for many years. His death marks a significant loss for the Burlington Catholic community and wider church in the region.
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John McHaud
Diocese of
Burlington
New York
Will Build Residence On South Main Lot
R. P. Taylor sold to O. G. Hadden and W. W. Stevenson a lot on South Main street for 1155 dollars with other considerations. W. W. Stevenson will build a handsome two story brick residence on the lot the first of the year.
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R. P. Taylor
O. G. Hadden
W. W. Stevenson
South Main Street
W. W Stevens
Mayor Hughes Has Fine Goat On Hand
A billy goat tied to a Broadway livery stable becomes central to a secret society tale. Mayor J A Hughes claimed the goat for six months, resisting calls for its return, planning auction if unclaimed, and arguing the animal holds inside knowledge of initiation rites.
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Mayor Hughes
Broadway
J. A. Hughes
Hughes
Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk Monday
The County Clerk issued licenses including Walter Lowrey of Powell County to Josse Dawson of this county Alfred Cruse of Madison County to Emma Epperson of this county Jesse T Rye to Zizzie Smith, both of this county in Monday afternoon proceedings.
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Walter Lowrey
Powell County
Josse Dawson
Alfred Cruse
Madison County
Emma Epperson
Jesse T. Rye
Zizzie Smith
Officers Elected in Daniel Boone Royal Arcanum
Daniel Boone Council No 1070 elected officers Friday night with O M Flynn as Regent and Grand Council representative. W J Cone was Vice Regent Roy Smith served as Orator S Dinelle as Past Regent Dr E R Bush Secretary Robert C Prewitt Collector C E Lyddane Treasurer L A Nevins Warden v T Luman Sentry O M Flynn Representative to Grand Council C E Lyddane Alter nate.
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Daniel Boone
Royal Arcanum
O. M. Flynn
W. J. Cone
Roy Smith
S. Dinelle
E. R. Bush
Robert C. Prewitt
C. E. Lyddane
L. A. Nevins
V. T. Luman
Woman Prefers Honest Intent Over Winked Hearts
A woman states she desires genuine affection rather than shallow flirtation. She seeks meaning and commitment in love rather than casual, performative intimacy.
Woman Tells of Whipping in Night Riders Case
In Union City Tennessee on December 22 the state closed its case against eight alleged night riders in a murder trial by eliciting a detailed confession from Franks Fehringer and hearing Emma Thurman Johnson testify about her flogging. Johnson described being dragged from bed with her infant present, whipped, and pressured to drop her divorce suit. The judge ordered handcuffs for the defendants and ten armed guards, while the defense protested and the attorney general supported the move.
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Union City
Tenn
Ranken
Franks Fehringer
Emma Thurman Johnson
Pinion
Caldwell
Taft Favors Open Caucus in Senate Question
Columbus Ohio December 22 Charles P Taft declared support for an open caucus on the senatorial question He favors an open vote and a public caucus with stenographic report for publication if desired Others running for the senate are believed to oppose an open caucus.
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Taft
Columbus
Charles P Taft
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Judge Bach
James P. Brophy
Lincoln
Hodgenville
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Lincoln Farm Association
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
A. £. Willson
General Assembly
Brother Lodge
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