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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
4
Amelia chafes at Morley Vernon’s political talk while they argue over visibility and influence. He frames behind the scenes work as crucial, she craves a marquee achievement and longs for Washington. Their tension hints at forthcoming remarriage and ambition.
In the Illinois senate chamber Vernon reads House Joint Resolution No. 19 proposing a constitutional amendment to extend suffrage to women. Senators wear roses. Vernon lingers over the measure while Ames, the controversial maker of odd bills, pushes for female suffrage as Burns resists and politics play out amid laughter and intrigue.
Vernon enters the senate on a Tuesday morning and notices a red rose on his desk. He smiles and lifts the flower, then surveys a chamber where roses appear on every desk, a gesture by constituents that astonishes him.
Napoleon bitterly opposed Bernadotte's offer of the Swedish throne. The imperial response was simple and revealing he asked, What would you have me greater than yourself and refuse a crown?
Private reports from Vienna say Austria will issue a Belgrade ultimatum within days, setting a strict reply deadline. If Serbia’s answer is unsatisfactory, war is described as inevitable and could begin by week’s end. Russian warnings urge Serbia to avoid any challenge to war.
Ex President Roosevelt visits Oyster Bay with a gear firm member to examine most items for the African hunting trip. He tests tents and equipment on the lawn, then takes guns to the private range and fires about six shots per piece, reportedly hitting the bullseye in most attempts.
Toledo March 1 George O McCarthy a department manager at the defunct Ohio German Fire Insurance company faced court on two counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement in a joint indictment with Judge Michael Donnelly president of the Ohio German He was released on bond pending further proceedings
A conference of national officers of the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers and delegates from the eastern district gathered in Reading, Pennsylvania, to discuss proposed wage reductions announced by iron companies in the eastern United States. The delegates represent nearly 10,000 iron workers.
New York on March 16 Mrs Charles W Morse confirmed her husband the former banker and ice company promoter had lost his fortune and she had to sell her furs and jewels to cover lawyers fees from his trial. In Springfield Alfred Frey escaped from jail after knocking down the sheriff's wife and a female attendant. bloodhounds and a sheriff led a posse to pursue him.
Judge George M. Dallas of the United States circuit court for the Third judicial district sent his resignation to President Taft. He was eligible to retire by law, but the announcement came as a surprise.
The Press Publishing company, publishers of the New York World, pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in federal court to the charge of criminal libel in West Point and the New York post office in the Papama canal case. Tin Plant Resumes Monday in Newcastle Pennsylvania. Superintendent Bert Ross announced the Greer tin plant will resume operations next Monday morning, restoring work for sixteen hundred idle employees since last June.
The advertisement invites readers to inspect an extensive line of doors, sashes, wainscoting, and high grade mill work. It emphasizes careful construction by mill experts with precise sawing, planing, finish, and cabinet work. Prices are stated as pretty low considering, inviting inspection.
Nashville March 16 Attorney General McCain closed his argument in the Cooper-Sharp trial for the murder of Former United States Senator Carmack. He asserted Carmack was shot in the back, argued the killer fired as he fell, and labeled the defendants cowardly assassins. Judge Hart said he would prepare the chargé as quickly as possible and adjourned court.
Burglars used a rope to descend through the skylight of Warner Edwards Silks store in Marion Ohio on March 16 and stole several hundred dollars worth of fabric and goods. The raid targeted the skylight entry, with detectives seeking clues and evaluating security footage for a quick arrest.
Washington reports that a contract with the National Electric Signalling Company of Pittsburg will supply wireless apparatus to the naval establishment enabling messages up to 3,000 miles day or night. Two ships will have equipment for 1,000 miles. The system, claimed to be thirty times as powerful as standard gear, could link vessels across the Atlantic, seen as a major naval advance.
William J. Bryan told Chicago listeners he may be a receptive candidate for the U S Senate from Nebraska in 1911 to succeed Elmer J. Burkett. He noted Nebraska has adopted the Oregon plan of popular elections and said a senatorship was a lifelong aspiration, but he would prefer another Democrat be elected if possible.
In Bellaire on March 16 two masked men entered Henry Lohr s Wheeling Island residence and at gunpoint threatened to kill the inmates. They locked Lohr in a bedroom and chloroformed Mrs Lohr in another room, then ransacked the house and carried off valuables.
Cremation reported in Anderson Indiana on March 1 as Mary Helms aged 78 died after being burned in her smokehouse while curing meat. Her blind husband, who heard her cries, crawled to her side but could not save her and was severely burned.
Federal Judge Mazel denied an arrest of judgment and fined Standard Oil $20,000 in the government’s rebate suit against the trust.
A report notes that Quebec furnishes about 90 percent of the global asbestos supply, highlighting a near monopoly by the province and its impact on markets and pricing.
J S McKinley of Orient Ohio outlines clear postal best practices. Address letters legibly with ink, spell town names correctly, leave space for stamps and postmarks, and avoid writing on newspapers or inside packages. Use proper postage rates, prefer first class and registered mail for valuables, rent a post box for better service, and promptly return misdelivered or opened mail with proper notices.
Gaston bursts into Alphonse with a wild claim and asks to be a witness. Alphonse asks if there will be a fight, but Gaston says he is going to get married. The French exchange follows as the moment unfolds.
The report lists multiple events: Guthrie Powers 19 ends his life in Indianapolis by carbolic acid. Henry Karcher 19 dies attempting to halt a revival disturbance in New Matamoras. Williams Rodgers department store in Cleveland places affairs in receivership. a gas explosion at Salvator Balsano fruit store in St. Joseph leaves two dead and nine seriously hurt. Louisiana Supreme Court upholds racetrack gambling ban. over 2,000 patients in Illinois insane asylum vaccinated for smallpox. Maryland Steel imposes 10 percent wage cut from April 1. John J. Ryan in Cincinnati settles with Ignatz Womack’s estate for 3148 dollars.
Kentucky fairs list dates for counties including Clark Scott Blue Grass Rockcastle Bourbon State Fair Lincoln Spencer Mercer Knox Ewing Shelby Laurel Boone with runs from late July to September. The note asks secretaries to provide dates so fairs can be carried free of charge.
A statement claims sugar provides 25 percent more nourishment per price than any food except wheat flour and corn. The remark contrasts sweetness with other staples and implies superior value in sugar purchases.
A historical note says when a Tartar invites an honored guest to dine he will seize the guest by the ear and lead him to the table, illustrating strict ceremonial customs observed in hospitality.
A brief reflective note on charity and love as the dew and light of the human heart attributed to Mme. de Gentis. The quotation frames kindness as essential to the human spirit, contrasting fading flowers without dew and light.
A compilation of county court hearing days across districts tributary to Winchester. Entries note county seat and town followed by the regular meeting Monday in each month such as Anderson Lawrenceburg 3rd Monday and Fayette Lexington 2nd Monday, among others.
A theater anecdote describes an actor in a Western style role spending large sums of stage money. An audience member shouts in the dark demanding repayment of a five dollars debt.
In the History of the City of Viterbo Covelluzzo is quoted describing the year 1379 when playing cards were introduced to Viterbo. The game is said to come from Saracen lands and is called naib among them.
Daily Thought reflects Fenelon on neatness as virtue in moderation and excess revealing littleness of mind. It cites good taste as rejecting nicety and treating little as little, avoiding hurtful fussiness.
A thoughtful waiter cautions patrons about a scorching beverage causing him to scald his thumbs. The remark, attributed to Meggen dorfer Blatter, underscores the dangers of handling hot drinks in the current environment.
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