Unknown man found murdered near Alexandria
A body found near Alexandria Virginia, damaged by snow with a ragged wound, holds a Wells Fargo traveler’s check for 300 dollars made out to Walter F. Schultz and a card bearing the same name with an Iowa address. Police doubt suicide or robbery and consider the victim an inauguration visitor possibly lured away and killed, with his body dumped in a nearby field. The man’s exact identity remains uncertain.
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Walter F. Schultz
Washington
Alexandria
Wells Fargo Express Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Douglas Street
Sioux City
Alma Hume Gillette
Beaver Woman Survives Slay Suspect Shoots Self
In Pittsburg on March 8 widow Mamie McKee awoke to suitor William G Wilner at her bedside after he asked her love. She refused. he fired four bullets into her head, then killed himself with poison followed by a shot. McKee survives with unchanged condition. Wilner, 26, died at the scene.
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Pittsburg
Beaver
Here
Mamie McKee
Wm. G. Wilner
Wilner
McKee
Fire Routs Out Guests at Grampian Apartments
New York on March 8 a basement fire spread to the elevator shaft and halts of the seven story Grampian apartments alarming the wealthy residents who fled in night clothes. Louis Herndon the colored elevator conductor acted quickly guiding guests to safety as fifty families occupied the building.
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New York
Grampian
Louis Herndon
West Virginia Doctor Convicted in Child's Death
In Moundsville on March 8 the jury found Dr. Charles M. McCracken of Cameron guilty of second degree murder for shooting his two year old child and wounding his wife last Christmas Eve. He faces 5 to 18 years in the penitentiary. defense argued insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
Charles M. McCracken
Cameron
McCracken
Jordon in Custody After San Francisco Capture
Emil Jor dan, alleged to be wanted in New York on multiple charges including murder of a policeman jailbreak on Ellis Island forgery and bringing young women from France in violation of immigration laws, was captured in San Francisco by secret service officers and detectives. He will depart for New York tomorrow in custody.
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San Francisco
Emil Jordan
New York
Ellis Island
France
Secret Service
Meadville Man Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Alton V Hoover of Atlantic Pa is convicted of murder in the death of his wife on November 27 1908. The verdict leaves his aged father Dr T L Hoover fainting in the courtroom as the crowd reacts to the decision. A separate descripton notes a train robbery attempt thwarted in Des Moines with a damaged Burlington No 8.
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Meadville
Alton V. Hoover
Atlantic
T.L . Hoover
Des Moines
Burlington
Elact Geronimo's Succession in Lawton Chiefs Line
Fragmentary report from Lawton Oklahoma in March notes a tribal leadership change as a candidate Asa Dekie is named to succeed the late Geronimo or Gic. The fragment mentions a branch chief and eligible successor, reflecting a struggle over succession within the tribe.
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Elact Geronimo
Lawton, Okio
Sucminio
Asa Dekie
Sin
G Gic
Col Cunningham regains control of Rosedale farm
Paris Ky March 8 In a county court inquiry into Col John Cunninghams mental condition Judge Dennis Dundon restored him to possession of the Rosedale farm near Escondida. Walter L Church the alleged purchaser has disappeared. The deed transfer passed to Mrs Laura Frances sister of Mrs Cunningham who reconveyed to Col Cunningham leaving ownership as before. The appointment of a committee to manage his estate was continued indefinitely.
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Paris
Col
John Cunningham
Dennis Dundon
Col. Cunningham
Rosedale
Escondida
Walter L. Church
Colonel Cunningham
John Chenault
Richmond
T. E. Moore
Commonwealth
Chenault
Church
Laura Frances
Cunningham
Col Cunningham
Dundon
Cowardly Attack Reported in Wolfe County
News from Hazel Green Wolfe county says Walachai Spencer was waylaid and shot near there at daybreak Saturday. The wound to the back is believed fatal though Spencer remains alive.
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Lexington
Hazel Green
Wolfe County
Walachai Spencer
Spencer
Business Property on North Main Sold
Mr. Wm. Woolcott sold to Mrs. Emma J. West the business property at 24 North Main Street. The lot fronts 28 feet 4 inches and extends to the alley with a frame building. First floor houses Friedman's Sample Shoe Store and second floor Barrett's photo studio. Purchase price stated as one dollar and other considerations, about two hundred dollars per front foot.
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Wm. Woolcott
Emma J. West
North Main Street
Friedman
Sample
Barrett
Kathleen Foley Selected Queen of Central Carnival
Miss Kathleen Foley daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Foley was chosen Queen of the May Carnival at Central University in Danville Kentucky. The selection by the student body was celebrated as a major society event with Foley described as strikingly beautiful and popular.
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Danville
Central University
Kathleen Foley
Richard Foley
Central Kentucky
Lorella Asks If the Cow Was Caught on a Train
A visitor recounts riding 30 miles on a locomotive cow catcher while five year old Lorella listens intently and asks if the traveler caught the cow. The exchange captures a child’s curious engagement with a dramatic travel anecdote.
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Lorella
Mr. Blank
Locusts Met With Kite Solution in Cape Colony
Molteno farmers import eagle kites to scare locust swarms from crops. Mr and Mrs George Hon depart Monday afternoon for Cincinnati.
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Molteno
Cape Colony
Mrs
George Hon
Cincinnati
Johnson quote about friendship and nature’s limits
A compact reflection on friendship: an old friend endures beyond loss, while a current companion can be found or lost, yet nature ensures enduring ties remain elusive for the living. Samuel Johnson’s stark view anchors the idea that time and change redefine connection.
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Samuel Johnson
Suit Filed Against Alleged Night Riders
Frank Eckler, former Farrmouth resident now in Cincinnati, sues eleven Pendleton and Harrison county residents in a U S court seeking 25000 damages. He alleges they assaulted him with firearms, forced him to abandon the tobacco business, and flee the state. Accused: John Riddle James Riddle Joseph Aulick James Lang Alfred Collier Fred Colvin Ted Jones Charles Jones Kirby Hamilton Everett Aulick Jesse Allen. Incident alleged March 25 1908 with kidnapping from Harrison county home and detention in Pendleton county.
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Cincinnati
Frank Keckler
Falmouth
United States
Coyington
Pendleton
Harrison
John Riddle
James Riddle
Joseph Aulick
James Lang
Alfred Collier
Fred Colvin
Ted Jones
Charles Jones
Kirby Hamilton
Everett Aulick
Jesse Allen
Eckler
Harrison County
Pendleton County
Bold man surrenders to sheriff of Shelby
John W. Thomas Jr. surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Baskett in Shelbyville after barricading his home for days. He faced charges of threatening his brother-in-law, banker W. J. Thomas. Bond set at $3,000 for John, $100 for Keel Roberts. examining trial scheduled for next Tuesday.
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Shelbyville
John W. Thomas, Jr
Marshall’s
W. J. Thomas
Sherff C. S. Baskett
Thomas
Davis
Keel Roberts
McCormick Sues Mt. Sterling Oil Firm for Accounting
F N McCormick of Lexington filed suit at Owingsville Ky against Mt Sterling Oil and Gas Company its corporations and stockholders requesting the appointment of a receiver and an accounting of affairs. He owns 500 shares of $100 face value. The firms have operated extensively in the Ragland Oil Fields.
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Lexington
F. N. McCormick
Owingsville
Mt. Sterling Oil and Gas Company
McCormick
Ragland
Couple Married After License in Judge Evans’ Office
Mr Stephen D House of Clay County and Miss Martha Richardson of Pinola Madison County secured a marriage license and were married in Judge Evans office Saturday afternoon.
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Stephen D. House
Clay County
Martha Richardson
Pinola
Madison County
Elk Head on Display at Bloomfield’s Clothing Store
An elk head from Wyoming, mounted and presented to A. E. Hadden and Mr. Bloomfield, is exhibited at Bloomfield's Clothing Store. Reported as about nine years old and weighing 1100 pounds, it is praised as the finest locally seen. The head is valued at 500 dollars and invites friends to view it.
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Messrs
Hadden and Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Wyoming
A. E. Hadden
Shirley Hadden
New York
Hadden
Pony Sold to Hodgkin in Noted Sale
J Newt Renaker acting for Dr. C H Rees sold the pony Serim to Mr. W B Hodgkin for a fancy price.
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J. Newt Renaker
C. H. Rees
W. B. Hodgkin
Safety in Eminence Cautionary Folly Quote
A brief quotation attributed to the Philosopher of Folly warns that even after reaching great heights a fall is inevitable, suggesting pride and success carry risk. The line emphasizes the adage that the high climber faces potential consequences atop the heap.
James W White Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Mt Sterling Ky March 8 James W White of Judy in Montgomery County announced his candidacy for Sheriff He is a wealthy farmer and tobacco man and has served on the Society of Equity Board He says if elected R C Robison will be his deputy Two other men are mentioned as possible candidates Suit For Damages In Menifee County a $25000 damages suit has been filed by J N Beatty administrator against Licking River Railroad and Yale Lumber for the death of Beatty's son G W Beatty The Swango Sale Of Personalty includes 35 ewes and lambs mules and other stock and farm items fetched varied prices Good Farm Sale Miss Grigsby buys E R Little farm of 87 1 2 acres on Levee Pike for 11400
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MT. Sterling
James W. White
Judy
Montgomery County
White
Board of Control of Society of Equity
R. C. Robinson
Mr. White
Menifee County
J. N. Beatty
Admr
Licking River Railroad Company
Yale Lumber Company
Mr. Beatty
G. W. Beatty
J. Tl. Williams
Swango
W. M. Cravens
W. T. Swango
New Trial Asked in Stoll Will Case
Lexington Ky March 8 contestants in the Stoll will case, after a jury verdict on Friday, filed a Circuit Court motion for a new trial. They allege the verdict lacks sufficient evidence and that the court erred in admitting certain evidence. Judge Parker took the motion under advisement.
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Lexington
Stoll Will
Parker
Night Rider Suit Held at Dawson Springs
Paducah Ky March 8 A conference between attorneys and principals in all the dam ages cases arising from the night rider depredations is under way at Dawson Springs. Final terms may take days though broad chance exists the suits will settle before the Federal Court meets here in April. Six plaintiffs seek about 350000 in damages with strong proof in the last month.
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Paducah
Dawson Springs
Before and After Reflections in Marriage
A brief aphorism notes a woman’s shift from vanity to inner contemplation after marriage, contrasting pre wedding interest in mirror reflections with post marriage focus on inner thoughts.
The Last Straw
A somber man proclaims he is entirely friendless and confesses to bowing to the inevitable, admitting the moment cut deeply into him.
Frivolous Person In Town Described By Uncle Hemlock
Uncle Goshall Hemlock calls a frivolous man a loafer who drifts about from pillar to post, refuses steady life with solid citizens, and avoids settling into a regular evening routine with locals in the grocery.
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Goshall Hemlock
Paradox on Sugar Consumption in a Sweet Economy
A paradox notes that the country uses about 1,000,000,000 pounds of sugar yearly yet questions why there are not more sweeteners or sweeter outcomes, hinting at a broader reflection on production and demand.
Mineral Spring to Be Developed Near Parks Hill
Lexington capital plans development of a mineral spring on the Shannon farm near Parks Hill. Local investors met with Charles Jones owner of Phoenix Drug Store to discuss a bottling plant. Jones favors but says the plant will not be built this season. water would be shipped to Lexington for bottling. Local interest remains high over the prospect.
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Carlisle
Lexington Capital
Shannon
Parks Hill
Lexington
Charles Jones
Phoenix ‘Drug Store
Tobacco Possers Won Shelby County Case
Shelbyville Kentucky March 8 The Shelby County Board of Control won its case against F. Turner & C in County Judge Davis court. Damages of 3 per bogshead and a percent of gross proceeds were allowed. Fourteen logshead were sold. The Board sought 25 in attorney fees.
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Shelbyville
Shelby County Board of Control
F. “. Turner & C
Davis
Centre
Jefferson Stock Company Arrives for Week at Opera House
The Jefferson Stock Company with a 22 member troupe and their challenge band and orchestra arrived Monday morning. Rain postponed the noon parade to tomorrow. They are the only stock company to tour with their own orchestra.
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Jeferson Stock Company
Opera House
Jefferson Stock Company
Time Works In Honest Fashion Says Dickens Quip
A Dickens quote defends Time as an honest laborer who does his work relentlessly. The speaker praises Time for being useful and not to be feared, even joking that Time objects to those who misuse it and fall behind.
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Dickens
Invention of Porcelain Believed Early in China
An exhibitor at a porcelain display in China cited Chinese literature claiming porcelain was invented about 25 centuries before Christ. Foreign experts remain uncertain if the art existed before the seventh century of this era.
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China
Subsects For The Jews Therefore Be Cheerful Proverb
A compact proverb note presents a Jewish saying The Jews Therefore Be Cheerful and a teaching that a happy heart is better than a full purse The item conveys a moral without additional context or figures.
Woodford County Hospital Opens With First Admitted Patients
Versailles Ky March 8 The first patients admitted to the new Woodford county hospital were Dr Steadman s cases. The operation was performed Saturday afternoon for adenoids on Agnes Moraney Bailey three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Bailey and a cousin IL P Moraney Jr son of Mr and Mrs Honore Moraney
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Versailles
New
Woodford County Hospital
Steadman
Agnes Moraney Bailey
Irvin. Bailey
IL. P. Moraney, Jr
Honore Moraney
Welcome for Congressman Kimball at Lexington banquet
Lexington Kentucky March 8 Congressman W P Kimball who retired March 4 after one term in the National House of Representatives from the Ashland District returned home from Washington Saturday. Admiring friends plan a banquet in his honor with many out of town speakers likely to attend.
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Lexington
W. P. Kimball
National House of Representatives
Ashland
Washington
Kimball
Winchester Baseball Club Praised by Ministerial Association
A Winchester meeting of the Ministers Association commends the Winchester Baseball Association for canceling Sunday games. They credit the club with upholding Christian sentiment and Kentucky city moral standing. William Cumming, president, signs the resolution.
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Winchester Baseball Association
Vitv
Winchester
Kentucky
WM. Cumming
Present Day Prose Motto From the Sanscre
Inspirational quotation urging living well now to turn yesterday into happiness and tomorrow into hope with a focus on present day mindfulness and shared optimism.
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The
Sanscre
Life Tree of Jamaica Defies Damage Through Growth
A Jamaica plant known as the life tree withstands broken leaves and regrows, showing resilience in most conditions. Only fire destroys it, earning its name from its stubborn capacity to live on.
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Jamaica
Incense Sticks From Thibet Fetch High Prices
Some incense sticks produced in Thibet cost between one and two dollars each, reflecting their perceived value and demand in the market.
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Washington, D. C
Jordon
Col. Cunnningham
Wolf County
North Main
Miss Foley
Frank Eckler
Shelby
E. N. McCormick
House—Richardson
Grigsby
E. R. Little
Stoll
Jack Johnson
Pugilist
Johnson
Australia
London
Giant
England
Jeffries
Tobagco
Shelby County
Houshead
Jefferson Stock
Woodford Hospital
Representative
Wirriste
French Avenue
Haggard Street
Burns and Reckner
YW. P. Azbill
Lucy Coleman Browning
College Street
Taylor Avenue
News
John A Tanner
Wiuh Avenue
Tome
N. T. Taylor
W. A. Whitcomb
Highland
Y. C. Bowen
Stanton, Ky
Curry’s
Kate Moore
Robert J. Sherlock
East 22Nd Street
New York City
G. D. Fox
Carrie M. Wells
N. Maple
Hieckman Street
T. L. Phillips
Dallas Street
San Antonio
Texas
John C. Bean
Hickman Street
I. J. Blackburn
E. Mainst
Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
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