Joint High School Plan Tabled For City County
City and County Boards of Education met in the county court room to discuss a jointly funded high school for county children. No firm decision was made, but strong support appeared for a shared project. A committee was appointed to study feasibility and report at a March 3 meeting. Members named: Harry Ecton J N Hisle H L Quisenberry W E Fishback Prof Shipp and C A Tanner.
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Boards of Education
County Boards of Education
A. Jeffries
Shipp
Winchester
Tanner
Harry Ecton
J. N. Hisle
H. L. Quisenberry
W. E. Fishback
Prof. Shipp
C. A. Tanner
Courts Uphold Riot Clause Bar on Insurance in Night Rider Raids
Franklin Kentucky February 11 The Court of Appeals upheld riot clauses in insurance policies denying claims for property destroyed by night rider raids in Princeton Hopkinsville and Russellville. The ruling clarifies that a town terrorized by rioters constitutes a riot, barring recovery where policies include riot exemptions. The decision stems from Caldwell County appellate appeal and may affect similar lawsuits against insurers.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Court of Appeals
Princeton
Hopkinsville
Russellville
Caldwell
Imperial Tobacco Company
Tobacco ‘Company
Kentucky Delegates Named for Tariff Commission Trip
Gov Willson appointed one delegate per Kentucky congressional district to attend the National Tariff Commission convention in Indianapolis February 16 to 18. Appointees include A Fowler Paducah W H Derby Henderson A J Oliver Scottsville D H Smith Hodgenville Robert Kinkead Louisville W F Schuerman Carrollton L L Bristow Georgetown A R Burnam Richmond W H Cox Maysville H Green Garrett Winchester Sawyer A Smith Barbourville.
Small blaze damages East Broadway home
Firefighters responded to a Wednesday afternoon blaze at Mrs. Vivian’s residence on East Broadway. The fire caused about 25 dollars in damage and was covered by insurance.
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Vivian
East Broadway
Berea College Campaign to Raise $50,000 Ends Thursday
Berea College officials wrap up a four day statewide drive to obtain the remaining 50,000 needed to build an industrial school for Black students. Assistant secretary B E Cartnell, who has spoken in the city, reports cordial reception but limited funds. If the goal is not met by Thursday night, the campaign ends for a few weeks and progress will resume later.
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Berea College
B. E. Cartnell
Berea
Cartnell
Deputy State Fire Marshall in City on Official Business
Mr. T. M. Cardwell, Deputy State Fire Marshall, is in the city on official business. He says his office investigated 800 fires in the past year, resulting in 23 indictments, with all defendants either jailed or out on bond.
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T. M. Cardwell
Lincoln stamps go on sale February 12 in centennial tribute
Postmaster Perry announces a limited stock of new Lincoln stamps arriving for sale Friday February 12 to honor the centennial of the great Kentuckian.
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Perry
Lincoln
Middleweights to Meet in Philadelphia Bout
Stanley Ketchum the middleweight champion and Jack OBrien are matched to box six rounds at Philadelphia on March 15 or 16. The bout, announced by Special to The News from San Francisco, marks a marquee clash in the run up to the title defenses.
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Stanley Ketchum
Jack O’brien
San Francisco
Cal
Philadelphia
King Edward III confined by illness in Berlin
Berlin, Feb. 11. King Edward III has been ordered by his physicians to remain in his room. He is suffering from bronchial catarrh.
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Berlin
Edward
Blue Grass League set to open April 27 in Kentucky
The Blue Grass League schedule committee met in Richmond and approved a season opener on April 27 with Paris vs Winchester, Frankfort vs Shelbyville, and Lexington vs Richmond. The league bought and resold Lawrenceburg’s franchise to Jeff Elgin for Paris. President George S. Hammond chaired the meeting with directors from Lexington, Richmond, Paris, Shelbyville, Frankfort, and Lawrenceburg. The Spaulding league ball will be used this year and a Richmond Elks event followed. A Clark county bridge relief bill passed the Senate after House approval, per a Langley-initiated measure.
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Richmond
Paris
Winchester
Frankfort
Shelbyville
Lexington
Lawrenceburg
Jeff Elgin
Tom A. Smith
M. C. Kellogg
Dr. Blanton
Burt Stockton
Tutt Barnam
Tutt
Burt
George S. Hammond
T. A. Sheers
H. H. Phillips
J. E.baldwin
W. J. Kennedy
T. J. Ballard
Spaulding
Richmond Elks
John W. Langley
Clark County
Howard
Allensville
House
Senate
McCreary
Judge Evans
Washington, D. C
Hea
Jas. Evans
Kentucky
Paynter
Committee
Jas. B. M’creary
Meeting Postponed by Clark County Advisory Board
Owing to the absence of some members the Clark County Fair officers postponed Wednesday night’s meeting until a later date.
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Clark County
Valentine Party Arrangements By Hart Chapter DAR
Arrangements are nearly complete for a Valentine party in the Auditorium Skating Rink on Friday night hosted by the Hart Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The event will feature abundant candy and many young people on the floor, with favors provided by the ladies of the chapter. Proceeds will seed a fund to erect a monument to Joel T. Hart, Clark county sculptor, in Winchester, celebrating his life and art and inspiring Clark county’s youth.
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Auditorium
Hart
Daughters of the American Revolution
Joel T. Hart
Clark County
Winchester
New Electric Lights in Brown-Proctoria Hotel
Mr Woodson Moss manager of the Brown-Proctoria Hotel is having all electric light chandeliers in the hotel equipped with Tungsten 48 candle power lamps. The lights are unusually bright and greatly enhance the hotel interior.
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Woodson Moss
Brown-Proctoria
Nation to honor Lincoln on centennial day Friday
Reports from across the United States show Lincoln centennial observances will be widespread with northern states leading and Arkansas declaring Feb 12 a semi holiday. President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks plan presence at national events while Washington honors the hundredth birthday with school, church, and civic ceremonies and a new red Lincoln two cent stamp.
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Washington
United States
Arkansas
Donazhey
Lincoln
National Capital
Roosevelt
Lincoln Farm
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Harrisburg
Great Liberator
Act of Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
St. Gaudens
Chicago
Lincoln Day Events Planned Across Chicago
Chicago announces a citywide Lincoln day celebration with a mass meeting at the Auditorium and gatherings in schools halls and park field houses. Consular officers from many nations will participate, while Taft cannot attend due to travel. Centennial week features widespread flag display and decorations across hotels stores and public buildings.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Taft
Canal Zone
New Orleans
Day in Gotham Prominent Part In Lincoln Centennial
New York marks Abraham Lincoln’s centenary with citywide closure of stores offices and homes. Mayor McClellan urges decor, Roosevelt urged to order naval salutes, Gettysburg address read at posts and ships, Governor Hughes to authorize state salute. Schools will host readings for pupils.
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Lincoln
New York Navy
National Guard
Cooper Union
Carnegie Hall
City College
William Webster Ellsworth
Abraham Lincoln
Man
Greater
New York
McClellan
Roosevelt
United States
Hughes
Lincoln Birth Centenary Observed in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois crowds prepare for Lincoln birth centennial events tomorrow with meetings in halls and schools. City officials plan a Lincoln banquet featuring speakers Ambassador Bryce Jusserand Bryan Senator Cullom and Senator Dolliver in attendance.
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Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Ambassador Bryce
Jusserand
William J. Bryan
Cullom
Illinois
Dolliver
Iowa
Harrisburg to Hear Fairbanks Lincoln Mass Meeting
Harrisburg Pa February 11 Vicer President Fairbanks will be the principal speaker at the mass meeting honoring Lincoln. Governor Stuart will preside. There will be no other features of the celebration and business will be suspended during the day.
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Harrisburg
Fairbanks
Lincoln
Stuart
Reader Harrison Delights Winchester High Students
Professor Richard B. Harrison lectured in the chapel to Winchester High School students and teachers. A noted elocutionist, he delivered Dunbar selections including Lasca, Little Brown Baby, How Lacey Backslid, and Encouragement, earning frequent applause.
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Richard B. Harrison
Winchester High School
Profesoor Harrison
America
Lacey
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Elevator Near-Accident at Brown-Proctoria Hotel
No one was hurt when an elevator malfunction dropped from the third to the first floor at about 8 oclock Thursday morning. Three people were aboard during the incident but escaped harm.
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Brown-Proctoria Hotel
Living at Our Best, Facing Right Answers
The circle quotes true living as living at our best without thought of reward and doing what seems the highest right, then facing results calmly and unquestion ably.
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Lincoln Stamps
King Edward III
Ford’s
United States Government
Blue Grass
Judge League
Rich Evans
G. J. Hammonds
Memorial Hall
Windy City
Gotham
Harrison
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