Gompers Sentenced in Contempt Case Ruling
In Washington on December 23 Justice Wright of the Supreme Court sentenced Samuel Gompers to twelve months in jail, and associates Mitchell and Morrison to nine and six months respectively in the Bucks Stove and Range contempt case against the Federation of Labor officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bucks Stove and Range Company
Gompers
Wright
Dis- Supreme Court
Federation of Labor
Mitchell
Morrison
Missouri Supreme Court Ousts Oil Firms and Dissolves Waters-Pierce
The Missouri Supreme Court ousted Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Republic Oil Company from Missouri and dissolved the Waters-Pierce Oil Company. Each firm was fined $50,000 for conspiring to fix prices and restrain competition.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Republic Oil Company
Missouri
Misouri
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Combs Accepts Chairmanship of Kentucky Tax Commission
Senator Thomas A. Combs accepted the chairmanship of Kentucky's Tax Commission and will serve ex officio on all sub committees. He views revenue raising as the top issue for the upcoming General Assembly and plans to study tax laws from Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia and Louisiana to guide Kentucky policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Thomas A. Combs
Willson
Commission On Taxation
Combs
General Assembly
Mrs Hargis on the Stand in Murder Trial at Irvine
Luella Hargis mother of Beach Hargis testified about money from Judge Jim Hargis estate and the planned tombstone. Beach Hargis described the killing of his father in a dramatic account while detailing alcohol use and family abuse. Witnesses including James Isom and F Lyon corroborated the tumult at the store and prior incidents as prosecutors and defense prepare rebuttal.
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Irvine
Luella Hargis
Hargis
Elbert Hargis
Beach
James Isom
Day
F. Lyon
Jackson
William Griffith
Beach Hargis
Son
Bach
Samuel E. Patton
Patton
Commonwealth
Monument Firm 10 Locates in City
Olden and Flora lease a building from Miss Stanley Jackson and ship a cargo of monuments and materials. They have placed a large quarry order for a complete stock and are pleased with the outlook toward a first class establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olden & Flora
Stanley Jackson
Winchester News Suspends Christmas Day Issue
The Winchester News will not publish on Christmas Day as a holiday courtesy to its many employees. The paper plans to resume after the holidays and deliver its best possible service to patrons and subscribers.
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Winchester News
Winchester
Christmas Shopping Early in the Morning
A brief note urges shoppers to begin Christmas purchases early in the morning. It highlights saving time and avoiding crowds, suggesting starting at dawn for best selections and smoother checkout.
Chesapeake and Ohio to issue 30 million in bonds
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad board approved a 30 million general funding and improvement mortgage issue to fund 7.5 million six percent notes due July 1 and cover equipment, extensions, and capital needs. The 20 year bonds at five percent will be callable at 107 and have sold to Kuhn Loeb and Company along with J P Morgan and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Messrs. Kuhn, Loeb and Company
J. P. Morgan and Company
City Council Special Meeting for City Finances
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday night to pay off all claims against the city and wind up city affairs before the new year begins.
Construction pauses on K P and F and A M lodge building
Work on the K of P and F and A M fraternity hall is halted for a few days due to material shortages. Materials are on order and expected within a day or two. With favorable weather caused progress should resume and the building may be nearly completed by the end of January.
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K. of P
A. M
Red Cross Anti Tuberculosis Christmas Stamp Sale
The Red Cross stamp sale for tuberculosis relief is rising slowly with a penny price. Stores carry the stamps and proceeds fund a large national movement. merchants earn nothing, and the public is urged to buy and place stamps on Christmas packages and letters.
Deaths and Funerals Miss Amanda Bradley
Miss Amanda Bradley died at her home on Second Avenue on Wednesday morning from acute indigestion. She leaves her brother Henry and sister Margaret Bradley both of this county. She was a member of the Old Baptist church. Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized.
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Amanda Bradley
Second Avenue
Henry, Bradley
Margaret Bradley
Old Baptist Church
Haggard to Wed Miss Thuman at Red River Home
The marriage of Mr J N Haggard and Miss Sadie Thuman is set for tomorrow at 3 p m at the bride’s Red River home with Rev M P Lowry officiating. The couple plans to reside after the ceremony.
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J. N. Haggard
Sadie Thuman
Red River
M. P. Lowry
Marriage of Jessie Rye and Kizzie Smith in County
Mr Jessie Rye and Miss Kizzie Smith wed yesterday afternoon at 2 by Rev M P Lowry at his Taylor Avenue home. Both parties are residents of the county. The ceremony occurred in a private home setting with a small gathering.
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Jessie Rye
Kizzie Smith
County
Cloeck
M. P. Lowry
Taylor Avenue
Harrison Wins the Preparatory Declamatory Contest
In Kentucky Wesleyan chapel Tuesday 3:15 pm, four declaimers competed for the gold medal donor Prof. Chas L. Lewis presiding. Thomas H. Harrison of Mason County won with Quo Vadis Arena Scene while peers Clark McNeill Taylor delivered strong pieces.
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Kentucky Wesleyan
Chas. L. Lewis
Thomas H. Harrison
Mason County
Harrison
Chirdier
Shipp
Beverly Jouett
Dalgety
Aux Italiens
Bloomfield Buys Five Acres on Lexington Pike
Vic Bloomfield purchased five acres known as the Robinson bull farm about one mile from Main street, adjoining Rev. William Cumming’s residence on the rise of the hill. The property fronts 325 feet on Lexington pike and 900 feet on Grand avenue. He plans to subdivide into building lots next year to create a premier residence district in Winchester. Bloomfield exchanged his new brick residence at Burns and Lexington avenues to Mr. Robinson in the deal.
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Vic Bloomfield
T. Ge-Robinson
Lexington Pike
Robinson Bull
Main Street
William Cumming
Grand Avenue
Bloomfield
Winchester
Mr. Robinson
Burns and
Lexington Avenue
Local Marriage Licenses Issued Tuesday
J C Anderson of Montgomery county wed Nancy Nelson of this county. J H Quisenberry married Inez Hampton. D N Haggard joined Sadie Thurman. Clayton Gravitt wed Cora Ecton.
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J. C. Anderson
Montgomery County
Nancy Nelson
This County
J. H. Quisenberry
Inez Hampton
D. N. Haggard
Sadie Thurman
F H Jackson to Return to Texas Beeville Visit
F H Jackson who visited the gulf coast country of Texas in November will return there leaving January 5. He will locate at Beeville and offers to give information to parties interested in that country.
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F. H. Jackson
Gulf Coast
Texas
Beeville
Parents' Day at City School Highlights Students and Guests
Special programs of Christmas songs and recitations delighted pupils and visitors. Rev. Frank Wentworth delivered a practical address on Moses and its lessons. A list of visitors included Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Scrivener, Miss Stevenson, Rev. Wentworth, Rev. Lowry, and board member Mr. Hisle among others.
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Frank Wentworth
Moses
T. B. Bowen
Wm. Harding
H. W. Scrivener
M. J. Tracy
W. A. Beatty
Mary Stevenson
Mary Day
Frank B. Wentworth
M.P. Lowry
J. N. Hisle
Board of Education
C. B. George
W. A. Adams
Thos. Baskett
Winchester Wins Broom Ball Game
Norval Benton made the winning score as Winchester defeated Lexington at Mammoth Rink in Central Kentucky. The win breaks the tie, places Winchester atop the league, and drew loud applause from both towns. A special L and E train carried players and over a hundred routers to Lexington and back after a spirited evening.
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Central
Kentucky
Norval Benton
Lexington
Mammoth
Winchester
Heach Boys
Insurance President Found Dead in New York Home
Frederick Burnham former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company was found dead in his bed in New York on December 23. Police indicate death by his own action as he faced indictment in life insurance scandals.
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New York
Frederick Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Burnham
Christmas Service at Episcopal Church Friday at 10
The Episcopal church will hold a Christmas service Friday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. F. B. Wentworth Archdeacon of the Diocese of Lexington who will preach. Members of other Christian bodies and all who wish to praise and pray for eternal life are invited. Special musical service.
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Episcopal Church
F. B. Wentworth
Diocese of
Lexington
Jesus Christ
Large crowd attends Vermillion public sale at Ford
A large crowd including nearly all county office candidates left Wednesday morning for Ford to attend the public sale of D. F. Vermillion.
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Ford
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Mrs. Hargis
Jim Hargis
Boy
NEW Monument Firm
City
Gedon & Flora
Joseph Pulitzer
THE
NEW York World
Sargent
New York City
Empire State
Pulitzer
C. and
RED Cross
Wm. P. Clark
Avon
Thurston
Cuba
Clark
Frank McNeill
Patrick Henry
John Carter Taylor
Bony
Lexingion Pike
Clayton Gravitt
Cora Ecton
Wentworth
Insurance
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