Primary in Winchester marks contest for Circuit Judge
Meagre reports come in from Winchester as Clark county voters cast over 500 ballots by 1 pm in the Democratic primary for Circuit Judge Twenty Fifth District. Reports cite alleged election irregularities with warrants issued against T I Stokely and T J Molloy and accusations of bribery and drunkenness among floaters. Judge Hays vows to present facts to the Democratic Committee for review.
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Hays
J. T. Stokely
T. I. Molloy
McCann
Mt. Abbott
T. J. Stokely
Benton
J. B. Breeze
T. S. Molloy
Evans
Democratic Committee
Twenty-Fifth Judicial District
Broomball Tie Sparks Crowd At Auditorium
Large crowd witnessed a 1 to 1 broomball tie between Maysville and Winchester at the Auditorium. The fast contest had no fouls and pleased spectators. Monday features an indoor baseball game between H. H. Phillips organized team and a college squad.
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Maysville
Winchester
H. H. Phillips
Social Gathering at First Presbyterian Church
A social gathering will be held in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening from 7 30 to 10 o clock for all church members and the congregation. New members are especially urged to attend to meet others and receive a personal invitation.
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First Presbyterian Church
Death of Mr. Ward from International Correspondence School
W C Ward of the International Correspondence School died in a Lexington hospital Tuesday afternoon. He was a well known Christian gentleman, frequently visiting the city and noted for his noble qualities. He passed away in the prime of life.
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W. C. Ward
International Correspondence School
Lexington
Modern Woodmen Hold Special Session at Y M I Hall
The Modern Woodmen meet in a special session tonight at the Y M I hall to initiate fourteen new candidates bringing December accretions to forty two members. Members are urged to attend.
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Y. M. I. Hall
Miss Catherine Robb Returns Home From Visit
Miss Catherine Robb of Nicholasville has ended a bright and attractive guest visit with Miss Elizabeth Robb and returned home.
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Catherine Robb
Elizabeth Robb
Nicholasville
Farmers Warned Look Out For Cold Wave
The Central Weather Bureau warns Winchester of an approaching cold wave with temperatures dropping to ten degrees above zero. Farmers are advised to prepare as icicles form and skating gear may be needed for the winter period.
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Central Weather Bureau
Washington
Winchester
Burton Wins in Ohio Senatorial Race
In Columbus on December 31 Taft and Foraker along with minor candidates withdrew after a noon conference, clearing the field for Burton as the decisive action prompted others to withdraw.
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Columbus
Taft
Foraker
Burton
Colored Winchester to Emancipation Proclamation Celebration
The colored community of Winchester will hold a 2 o’clock post noon Emancipation Proclamation celebration at Broadway Baptist Church tomorrow New Year’s Day. Dr Holmes Profs Berry Hammons Mrs Woodford and others will present papers and orations on the Emancipated Negro with Dr Bond of the Berea school speaking.
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Winchester
Broadway Baptist Church
Holmes
T. M. Berry
J. H. Hammons
Josie Woodford
Bond
New Berea School For
Saloon to Open in St. George Hotel Building
Mr. James E. Rutledge plans to open a saloon on Washington street in the St. George Hotel building after closing his livery business. The room is being prepared and fixtures are due to arrive shortly.
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James E. Rutledge
Washington Street
St. George Hotel
Knighthood Conferred by Knights Templars Members
J A Boone B S Bartlett M D Royce Dr Vaught J F Winn traveled to Lexington Wednesday night to confer the degree of Knighthood on Garner Smith in the Knights Templars.
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J. A. Boone
B. S. Bartlett
M. D. Royce
Dr. Vaught
J. F. Winn
Lexington
Garner Smith
Knights Templars
Deputy Sheriff Capt. Waddie to pursue Berry Simpson in Kentucky
Capt. K Henry G. Waddie of Somerset State guards arrives from Williamsburg sworn as Whitley County deputy sheriff and takes charge at Stearns to locate Berry Simpson and his gang. Two miners report quiet at Stearns while authorities plan a surround and possible surrender.
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Somerset
Henry G. Waddie
Somerset State Guards
Williamsburg
Whitley County
Stearns
Lexington Company of State Guards
Berry Simpson
Simpson
Colored Teachers Elect Their Officers
The Colored State Teachers Association held its thirtieth annual meeting in session two days, adjourning Thursday afternoon. Frankfort was chosen as the next meeting site to align with legislative sessions. Prof. F M Wood of Lebanon elected president, Prof. Williams stepping down after eight years to accept a principalship in St. Louis. Prof A L Garvin became Secretary and T J Smith of Versailles Historian.
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The
Colored State Teaches Association
Frankfort
F. M. Wood
Lebanon
Williams
Association
St. Louis
A. L. Garvin
T. J. Smith
Versailles
R. M. Shipp
W. M. Beckner
Hippodrome
Attempted assassination of Deputy Waddle in Stearns Kentucky
Three men tried to kill Deputy Sheriff Waddle as he left the Stearns Coal Company office at 8 30 in Stearns Kentucky One bullet pierced his coat and a missile struck his head Waddle fired back and is believed to have wounded one attacker who fled toward the state line A posse is being formed but rugged terrain may hinder pursuit
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Simpson
Kentucky
Tennessee
Stearns
Waddle
Stearns Coal Company
Rome
Italy
Sicily
Messina
Reggio
Naples
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Mr and Mrs Mark Donavan Spend Christmas in Maysville
Mr and Mrs Mark Donavan celebrated Christmas in Maysville, sharing time with family and enjoying holiday traditions in the town.
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Mark Donavan
Maysville
Famine and casualties amid Messina quake ruins
Desperate survivors in Messina fought for scraps as several were killed and many wounded. Reggio reports a regiment drowned by the Palmi tidal wave with three hundred bodies washing ashore. In Washington officials consider ordering the American battleship fleet to assist stricken ports.
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Messina
Reggio
Palmi
Washington, D. C
Stanford Man Pardoned After Threat Letter Case
Governor Willson pardoned Jesse Underwood of Stanford on a condemnation sentence for sending a threatening letter to Embry and Rankin. He had served nearly all six months in jail and faced a $750 fine. the governor deemed him punished enough.
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Frankfort
Willson
Jesse Underwood
Stanford
Underwood
Embry
Rankim
Earthquake Toll in Italy and Relief Plans Outline
Rome reports 110000 dead in Messina and Reggio with thousands more injured or homeless. New York organizes relief through the American Red Cross and Italian Red Cross with multiple pledges totaling at least 65000 dollars. Bishop Greer and various groups channel funds via the New York branch and Italian Red Cross.
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McClellan
American Red Cross Society
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Sicily
Calabra
Italian Red Cross Society
United States
Greer
Episcopal Church
New York State
Society
National Society
Italian Red Cross
The
Christian Herald
Il Progresso
State Department Seeks Americans in Italian Earthquake Zone
Washington reports active efforts to locate American citizens in Italy's earthquake area. Ambassador Griscom in Rome to cable updates and vice consuls dispatched to distress sites. Deputy Consul Lupton in Messina to relay prompt news. department will release findings to press quickly. Officials believe most Americans were in Taormina as Sicily’s tourist season begins.
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State Department
Washington
Italy
Department
Griscom
Rome
Lupton
Messina
Sicily
Taormina
Predicted Catastrophe Naples Papers Reprint Prophecy
Naples reports reproduce Ma tilde Serao prophecy from Les Annales predicting Naples destruction. She warned of nature's upheavals and Naples as beauty now and death soon with mountains convulsing and the sea rage.
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Naples
Matilde Serao
Les Annales
Italy
Iron Age Sees Quiet Steel Markets Ahead
The Iron Age reports few significant steel transactions in the past week and no clear market trend. Tariff revision uncertainties loom as a major factor, with expected quiet markets until the outcome is known, delaying decisive action until early summer. Conservative consumer buying is noted amid expectations of a price readjustment.
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New York
The
Death list grows from Roanoke mine disaster
Roanoke Virginia December 31 reports 22 dead bodies removed from the Lick Branch coal mine. Eighteen miners crawled out unaided and five rescued. Authorities believe 35 to 40 men remain inside with no hope of survival.
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Roanoke
Lick Branch
Servants Testify In Hains Trial
In Flushing New York December 31 testimony focused on Captain Peter C Hains marriage troubles said to have begun in the Philippines The defense used servant testimony to probe the officer s mental condition upon learning of alleged incidents at his home The cross examination by state lawyers is extensive and the trial is expected to last longer
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Hains
Flushing
N. Y
Peter C. Hains
Philippines
Thornton J. Hains
Vandals Loot Temple Windows In San Francisco Break-In
In San Francisco on December 21 vandals entered Temple Emanuel placing a ladder to smash a stained glass window. They tore the altar cloth from the altar and shredded it, scattering fragments. An attempt to steal the silver service failed.
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San Francisco
Emanuel
Miget
Babe Burns to Death in Mansfield Fire
Story reports three year old daughter of John Sweval died from burns after pulling wood from a fire and igniting her clothes while left alone in the room in Mansfield Ohio on December 31.
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Babe
Mansfield, O
John Sweval
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