Longworth Amendment Fails in Ohio Legislature
Senators Baggy Bader and Johnson from Hamilton County see their favored amendment to the Longworth law defeated. The measure would raise bond limits for cities from 4 to 6 percent to fund projects in Cincinnati. The House calendar moves the Hawkins bill to reestablish the Dana law to prevent fusion on ballots. The Ritter penitentiary rebuilding bill faces conference after House edits.
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Hawkins
Dana
House
Senate
Lower Branch of Assembly
Columbus
Baggy, Bader and Johnson
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tuttle
Board of Managers
Lawyer
Huffman and Patterson
Ritter
Bowersox
Finley
Baltimore Stormbound and King Edward’s Delay
Baltimore reports a nearly complete isolation from the world as storm damage disrupts telegraph and telephone lines and trains. City workers race to restore service while King Edward’s train to Biarritz is delayed near London after a collision at Tunbridge.
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Baltimore
King Edward
Biarritz
London
Bickley
Tix Tunbridge
Dover
Favors Later Inauguration
Washington March 6 Speaker Cannon backs moving presidential inauguration from March 4 to May 1 and pledges to aid efforts in Congress. Grain Company Fails Kansas City March 6 Christie Grain Co of Kansas City Kan fails. receiver W M Whitelaw appointed. liabilities about 125000.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Congress
Fire destroys home of Hiram Glass in South Park
The South Park residence of Hiram Glass burned down Friday night from a lamp explosion. Firefighters contained the blaze after initial efforts but the house is a total loss, valued at about eight hundred dollars with four hundred dollars insured. Fireman Steve Botto was injured when run over by a wagon wheel and taken to his room for treatment as local crews made a fourth call that night.
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Hiram Glass
South Park
Glass
Steve Botto
Deeds and Transfers in Clark County Weekly Listings
Real estate deeds filed in the Clark County Clerk office cover 62 to 109 acre transfers with prices from 1 to 14,250 dollars. Buyers include Rufus Lisle, Waller partners, Stokley, Lawrence, Daugherty, Lewis, Bartlett, Rowland, Hukle, James Lawrence, Piersall, Miller, Jouett and Seabee with properties along Two Mile Creek Mt Sterling pike Ruckerville pike and other roads. Notable entries include multiple tracts and exchanges, and railroad company purchase of a North Main street house for $1 and other valuable considerations.
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Clark County
Rufus Lisle
S. B
M. L. Waller
Two Mile Creek
W. M. Stokley
Clayton Ramsey
Mt. Sterling Pike
Claude Lawrence
G. R. Daugherty
Joe Estes
A. C. Piersall
W. C. Parrish
Winchester Ruckerville
Vienna
Colbyville Pike
John B. Miller
Wallace Hukle
Iron Works
E. S. Jouett
Lexington and Eastern Railroad Company
North Main Street
L. and E. Depot
R. A. Seabee
C. R. Prewitt
Montgomery County
Tobacco Meeting Postponed Because of Woodmen Event
Tuesday is the Burley Tobacco Society district board meeting day but it is postponed to a week later due to a Woodmen meeting in town and hotel accommodations being fully taxed.
The Stumbling Block Philosopher of Folly Quip
A witty remark attributed to the Philosopher of Folly notes he would confess his faults to friends but doubts they'd believe him, joking that self-critique would be deemed unbelievable by his peers. The quip reflects irony about honesty and perception.
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Philosopher of Folly
The Wife's Tribute Warms Widow in Tit-Bits Snippet
A brief, era voice note recalls Mrs Casey praising a late husband as a good man while Mrs Murphy jokes through tears. The fragment ends with a quip about female cunning and love, reflecting social humor of the period.
Judge Anderson Known Federal Judge of Oil Case
Judge Albert B. Anderson of the Indianapolis federal court, noted for trying the $29,000,000 Standard Oil case, has long been among the nation’s leading jurists. A native of Indiana, he began practice in 1881 and has presided since 1902 over many major government cases, including the John C. New bank suit that drew wide commentary.
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Albert B. Anderson
United States Court At
Indianapolis
Indiana
Anderson
John C. New Bank
Mr. New
Sudden Death Strikes 85-Year-Old on Bradley Special
Hinton West Virginia March 6 Joseph W Calvert aged 85 died suddenly today aboard the Bradley Special en route from Washington. Calvert lived at Pewee Valley and was among the founders of the Republican party.
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Joseph W. Calvert
Republican Party
Pewee Valley
R. R. Perry
Hinton
W. Va
Washington
Mr. Calvert
Pewee Valey
City Attorney Rules on Winchester Light Rates
City Attorney Haggard issued a statement after review of the Winchester Railway Light and Ice Company franchise. He says meters can be required only if more than 20 percent of lights are used after midnight, outlines monthly rates for various light counts, and notes customers may demand meters with a half cent per hour cap but up to one dollar monthly, urging flat rates as an option.
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Haggard
Winchester Railway, Light and Ice Company
F. H. Haggard
Mission of the Successful Man Quote Stirs Debate
A Towne quote about success frames the virtue as shining upon neighbors rather than outshining them, prompting readers to reflect on humility and community impact. The saying is presented as a guidance piece within a public morals context.
Clever girls hide age in talk with young men
A vintage quip notes that many girls can converse freely with a young man for a year without revealing their age, highlighting social charm and subtlety in courtship.
Entertainment at Hig School Chapel Show
The Senior Class at Hig School staged an evening in the chapel Friday night to applause. Speeches and songs showed good selection and talent, drawing favorable comment from witnesses. Two small boys triggered a fire alarm, causing a scare. the superintendent will report the names to parents for action.
Forcible Detainer Verdict In Judge Evans Court
The writ of forcible detainer against Peter Bright was tried in Judge Evans' Court Friday afternoon and resulted in a verdict for Mr. Witherspoon. A quoted Detroit Free Press remark about gossip notes a woman condemning male reputation, and a general quip praises steadfast resolutions over weak resolve.
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Peter Bright
N. H. Witherspoon
Evans
Mr. Witherspoon
Detroit Free Press
Wayne Musical Company at Opera House in Lexington
The Wayne Musical Company opened at the Lexington Opera House with The White Hat. The review lauds its rapid, constant action and tuneful chorus. Highlights include Aimee Travis as Sarah, Henry Gribbon for slang, Loretta Marshall with a Kentucky thoroughbred named Loretta M., and Sadie Norris and the rope dance specialty.
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Lexington Herald
Wayne Musical Company
Opera House
Lexington Opera House
Aimee Travis
Sarah
Henry Gribbon
Loretta Marshall
Loretta M
J. C. Milam
Sadie Norris
New York
Anderson
Warner
Challis
England
Poeohantas
Prices Soar at W E Little Public Livestock Sale
At the Mt Sterling pike sale conducted by J R Bush auctioneer the crowd was small yet prices were solid. Yearling steers sold between 27.50 and 30.55 each, two year old steers around 37.25, cows and calves up to 60, brood mares 106 and 114, hogs averaging 85 pounds brought 4.50 each, and other cattle ranged from 25 to 6.50 per head.
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W. E. Little
Mt. Sterling Pike
J. R. Bush
Winchester Roller Mills Promotes Home Flour Choice
The Winchester Roller Mills touts itself as the county's oldest and best, urging use of home flour like Kerr perfection and White Pearl. It notes Mexico's coal fields span 300000 acres and yield an average of 3000 tons per acre annually.
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Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
Mexico
Test of Heroism in Manchester Union Motto
A brief wartime note from the Manchester Union proclaims a test of heroism where ten men would lay down their lives for a woman, but only one will carry her a scuttle of coal, capturing a stark, terse wartime sentiment.
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Manchester Union
Spokane Judge Appointed by Acting Governor Hay
Spokane March 6 J Stanley Webster former Harrison county Kentucky prosecutor who sent Curt Jett and Tom White to the penitentiary for the murder of James B Marown at Jackson has been appointed superior Judge of Spokane county by acting Governor Hay for four years at 4000 dollars per year Webster noted for his brilliant record as a deputy prosecuting attorney
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Spokane
Wash
J. Stanley Webster
Harrison County
Kentucky
Curt Jett
Tom White
James B. Marown
Jackson
Spokane County
Hay
Webster
Eeton Joins E L March Furniture Firm
W W Eeton formerly of Hall and Eeton accepts position with E L March Lexington furniture dealer reports for duty Monday. He will reside in Winchester and commute daily. Eeton praised as genial. congratulations to March on securing his services. Merely Nagging discusses daily don ts said to good children.
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W. W. Eeton
Hall and Eeton
E. L. March
Lexington Furniture
Eeton
Winchester
Mareh
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Siow
Liserise
She Wayne Co
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Ieauty Chorus
French Avenue
Hag Street
B and
Beckner
W. P. Azbile
L Coleman Browning
Loge Street
Morning Glory Horn
R. B
Hadden
el Taylor Avenue
News
John A Tane
Winn Avenue
Hous Taylor
Maple
Fairfax Streets
F. N. Jackson
E. G. Sympson
Front Street
Poynterville
Will Copher
Kerr's Mill
W. A. Whitcomb
News O
Bowen, Stanton
Lexington
Buckle
Curry’s
Moore Exién
Handr College
Robert J. She
East 22Nd Street
New
Success Magaquires
Coasi
R. C. Peacock
Success Magazine
York
G. D. Fox
Hickman Street
White Pa L. Phillips
Dallas Street
San Antonio
Texas
John C. Bean
L J. Blackburn
E. Main St
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