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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester News presents its masthead as an independent daily paper from Winchester Kentucky. Published by The Winchester News Co with office on South Main Street and a November 1908 second class matter designation.
An argument favors launching next year's ad campaign in The Winchester News. It claims rapid returns from good ads in a daily paper, noting broad city coverage and strong rural circulation. The piece urges merchants to choose daily news for fast, wide reach.
New York begins a major road program with large state aid and a statewide plan. The vast expenditure aims to boost farmers and merchants, while emphasizing road science and best practices. Kentucky may follow after a constitutional amendment opens state aid. Clark county notes roads exceed county averages but calls for further improvement.
The article notes a candidate for Circuit Judge in the Twenty-fifth Judicial District which covers Clark Powell Jessa mine and Madison counties and is running under the Democratic party banner.
J Smith Hays a candidate for Circuit Judge in the Twenty fifth Judicial District announces to the Democratic party members and voters his bid for the judgeship.
Quote contrasts almanac predicting future weather with government forecaster predicting tomorrow, and stresses the need to consult the man who reveals yesterday's weather for accuracy. The line emphasizes the value of historical records in assessing past conditions.
A letter to the editor praises the Sun Sentinel for weekly home improvement illustrations. It highlights projects from a wind indicator to a hidden doorway, a doorbell shock device, and a bull pen design, noting humor and practicality while warning against revenue taxes. The author hints John Garner authored the piece.
The article praises Johnson as a premier boxer with 64 bouts and 22 knockouts, noting his controlled style and left hand prowess. It recalls opponents like Jeffries, Fitzsimmons, and Hart, and contrasts Johnson with Burns, Corbett, and Sullivan while asserting his exceptional skill without alleging a yellow streak.
In a wild automobile race on the foot hill boulevard near San Leandro, William L. Mowery the chauffeur was killed instantly when his car overturned after braking loose from its driver. A. Jorgensen Miss Marie Jorgensen and Mary Jensen were injured.
In Chicago on December 26 opposing factions within the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church clashed before services. Rebels equipped with revolvers and knives blocked access, while regulars led by Rev. A Mandelares were denied entry. Police restored order and several arrests followed.
Louisville preparations advance for a Southern Industrial and Electrical Exposition set for April 12 to 14, 1909 in the First Regiment Armory. The 1907 event showcased Louisville products to spark southern interest in city lighting across the night, following the April 1907 exposition.
Philadelphia report says Alfred Turner aged 10 weeks died when father William Turner attacked mother for not having breakfast ready. In the scuffle the infant in her arms was dropped, then crushed when she fell or was knocked down. Both parents were arrested.
Louisville police and press wage a campaign against loan companies that take percentages on loans. A defrauding case involving a working girl sparked coverage and business houses supported the drive. An ordinance proposing a prohibitive license was defeated as too prohibitory.
Dorando Pietri the Italian marathoner defeated Floyd Doughty of Providence and Samuel Myers of Cambridge by half a lap in a 12 mile exhibition relay at Fall River Athletic Grounds. Pietri's time 1 03 39. Doughty Myers 1 04 18.
Hillsdale Mich Dec 26 reports say a turned switch caused a Lake Shore passenger train derailment near Pleasant Lake Ind injuring about 30 with one possibly fatally. Suspicions arise that the switch may have been mis placed by a gang active in safe robberies in the region.
A brief travel magazine reflection notes that cabbies share a universal experience with fares. It comments on the moment of payment and the common sentiment of being swiftly convinced by the fare.
Washington reports tariff framers drafting a measure for the March special session. The plan prioritizes protection for industries competing with foreign labor while addressing revenue needs, amid talk that changes to the Dingley law reduced government revenue and could spark fights in the Senate.
H M Cox wealthy retired Portland manufacturer died in Hot Springs on December 26 after plunging from a third story hotel window while finishing his toilet. The coroner jury ruled he fell head first and that suicide was not the cause. Cox had been staying with his wife for the winter and suffered neurasthenia.
Wayne B Wheeler of the Ohio Anti Saloon League reports that 62 Ohio counties have banished saloons under local option, nine counties retain them, and he expects further temperance laws as the legislature appears favorable with 85 percent dry territory and crime down 50 to 75 percent in the measured areas.
Paris December 26 riots over a new examination system led the Sorbonne university council to close the medical school. First and second year students are suspended for three months as a result of student demonstrations.
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Mitchell was shot and killed at Hogan Institute 15 miles south of Pryor Creek Oklahoma while attempting to quiet a disturbance at a celebration. Samuel and Henry Frye are in custody and authorities seek George Frye.
Pittsburg officials prepare for a new wave of arrests in the alleged graft scandal. The Voters' League reports 22 warrants and private detectives are aiding, with nine defendants slated for rapid court trials by February and grand jury action early next month.
In Toledo on December 25 a court convicted Don Harvey Hazel of murdering his mother. The defense argued a tutor misnamed him Hazel years ago causing shame and truancy leading to a life of crime. He killed his mother with a hammer on January 11, 1908, and now seeks pardon or parole.
Escanaba Mich Dec 25 J A Reddick a lineman for the Postal Telegraph company was killed by an electric shock while attempting to save property of an opposition company A high tension power line crossed a Western Union circuit starting a fire in a clothing store where Reddick shopped He moved toward the Western Union battery room to disconnect wires and was electrocuted his body burned to a crisp
Washington December 25 The chemical schedule of the tariff under review by the Ways and Means subcommittee is not expected to be radically changed by the new tariff law revision. Requests for rate changes target specific articles, with roughly equal numbers seeking increases and decreases, rather than broad shifts in the schedule.
Three robbers aimed at looting the Milan State bank were forced to retreat after a gunfight with citizens. They fled toward Conway Springs as a pursuing posse formed. No money was taken and one robber was wounded.
An unknown woman jumped from the Seventh street bridge into the Allegheny River at Pittsburg and drowned. Her body was not recovered. Several witnesses saw the act but could not intervene.
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