New Trial Granted in Burns Case by Judge Benton
Judge Benton granted a new trial in the 10000 dollar damages suit of F. L. Burns of Lexington against Clark County Construction Company. Burns, an engineer on Chesapeake and Ohio train No 22, was allegedly struck on the arm by a rock from a quarry blast near city railway property in September 1907. The prior trial in January awarded Burns 5000 dollars. No reasons for the new trial were given.
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Benton
F. L. Burns
Lexington
Clark County Construction Company
Burns
Chesapeake and Ohio
Nncon
Sam Jett Returns From Washington Trip
Mr Jett arrived back Wednesday from Washington and notes his son Hansford has taken his page seat in the U S House. He met Senator Bradley and Kentucky representatives and praises Speaker Denn for backing Mr Cannon against the insurgents. He calls Langley the busiest man in Washington.
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Sam Jett
Washington
Hansford
Congress
Jett
Bradley
Kentucky
New Merchant Tailor Opens in Winchester
Mr. John Adams opens a merchant tailor department with a full line of foreign and domestic woolens over J. H. Keyes' clothing store and aims to serve Winchester and out-of-town trade.
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John Adams
J. H. Keyes
Winchester
Bean Purchases Spring Harness and Vehicles
Mr. Matt Bean returned from Kauffman Buggy Works in Columbus Ohio with a new spring line of harness and vehicles. The goods are described as the handsomest and best of their kind in the city and will be ready for safe court day.
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Matt Bean
Kauffman Buggy Works
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Bean
Ready for Friday night athletic contests at the Auditorium
The Auditorium hosts a large entry list with a new broad jump event. Athletes practice hurdling, high dive and jump as improvements intrigue old patrons. Officials include Moore as manager and Daigety as clerk. Skating starts at 8 and ends by 9 with 25 cent admission including skating.
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W. L Moore
George S. Daigety
C. H. Bowen
Austin Reeves
D. B. Scobee
Jeff Stewart
Jas. Phillips
Clyde Gaines Back At The Old Stand
Clyde Gaines returns to Court street after a fire damaged stable. He has rebuilt and stocked a full line of buggies carriages and harness inviting friends to visit.
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Court Street
Clyde Gaines
Gaines
Roosevelt begins duties as Outlook editor in New York
Former president Theodore Roosevelt resumes public work as New York Outlook editor after retirement. He arrives from Oyster Bay at 9 am and sits at his desk dictating to stenographers before 10. Camera crews and snapshots capture the scene, with Douglas Robinson and Lawrence F. Abbott among the onlookers.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Outlook
New York
Oyster Bay
Douglas Robinson
Lawrence F. Abbott
The
Outlaas
Outlook Office
Two Buildings Burn At Asbury College Fire Ravages Dormitory
Fire at Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky destroyed Music Hall and the main dormitory building. About forty boys were in Music Hall when a piano toppled, injuring one boy with a crushed limb. No other injuries reported. The Methodist church and parsonage were ignited but extinguished. Loss estimate unavailable.
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Wilmore
Music Hal
Asbury College
Music Hall
Warrant Sent on Bridge Payment Approved by Congress
The Treasury issued a warrant to pay Clark County 2727.05 dollars for the Kentucky River bridge. Judge Evans urged the bill with Congressman Langley, and it passed in the recent Congress session, with the warrant received by Judge Evans on Wednesday.
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Treasury of
The
United States
Clark County
Kentucky River
Evans
Langley
Ollie James Stands by Minority Leader Pact
Washington March 18. Messrs Bartlett of Georgia and Ollie James of Kentucky upheld their pledge not to accept committee posts without approval from their minority leader Mr Clark. They refused to serve on the Committee on Mileage as announced by the Speaker.
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Washington
Messrs. Bartlett
Georgia
Ollie James
Kentucky
Clark
Breer Eotaem
Kentucky to Exhibit Strong Presence at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
Seattle March reports Kentucky plans a robust participation in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opening June 1. A state commission will arrange displays, joining other states in presenting Kentucky to visitors from Washington, Oregon, California and beyond. The exposition is claimed to be over 90 percent finished with two months remaining. The U S government will occupy the largest space, with separate buildings for Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines and a main building for Washington state exhibits.
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Seattle
Wash
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Washington
Oregon
California
Pacific
United States
St. Louis
Chicago
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Government Fisheries
Biograph Department
Committee 18 Investigating City Hall Site Purchase
The City Council committee examining the purchase of the Court View Hotel for a City Hall has the matter under investigation with no news to report. The panel will present its findings at the next Council meeting.
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Willi
Mext Council
Court View
Auditorium Skating Rink to Close After Saturday Session
The Auditorium Skating Rink will open for the last time this season on Saturday afternoon and night. Skaters with private skates should call to arrange retrieval, as any unclaimed skates will be boxed up until next season.
Easter Bazaar to aid St. Joseph's church build
The ladies of St. Joseph's Catholic church plan an Easter time bazaar in vacant Main Street stores. Proceeds will fund construction of a new church.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Main Street
Arctic Brotherhood Builds For Exhibition At University Grounds
Forestry building and surrounding permanent structures revert to the University of Washington. The exposition highlights include manufactures mines fisheries foreign and oriental buildings with main government structures around the Cascades and geyser basin. Most buildings finished three months ago and progress continues with asphalt paving on all streets. Amusement Street dubbed the Pay Streak will host top shows as July Kentucky Day promises special events.
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Forestry
Arctic Brotherhood
The
Woman’s
University of Washington
Payne Desires Prompt Action On New Tariff Schedules
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee will take up the Payne tariff bill with both Democrats and Republicans present. Chairman Payne aims to report quickly, while minority leader Clark seeks floor amendment time. debate timing remains uncertain. The Senate Finance Committee, led by Aldrich, prepares to study the measure, with key provisions including new drawback rules, an inheritance tax, and broad tariff changes.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
House
Clark
Dingley
Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Committee
Messrs
Rhode Island
Burrows
Michigan
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hale
Maine
Congress
Committee On Finance
New York
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Theodore Roosevelt
Cannon
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