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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
1
At a joint meeting of the city and county Boards of Education it was decided that the city and county should not unite to build a high school as required by state law. The county board will pursue building the school alone, with $7,000 requested from the Fiscal Court for repairs and two new schools.
Special report from Lexington dated March 20 notes an excellent crowd at the first season game between the vets and Colts led by Ganzell who, though sidelined by flu, umpired the match. The team completed the first week’s training in good shape with minor muscle stiffness and Ganzell praised Lexington as a training ground. he indicated Sethe would likely return next year.
New York on March 20 1500 Yale alumni gathered at the Waldorf Astoria to honor President Taft. The event featured Yale lore decorations including the old brick row Yale fence and elm imagery. Taft and Yale President Hadley delivered brief speeches with Taft speaking extemporaneously on for God for country and for Yale.
Kentucky native Riccardo Martin, known as Hughes Martin before adopting his stage name, earns a premier spot at the Louisville May Music Festival. Born in Hopkinsville, he trained in New York under Edward McDowell and studied German French and Italian lyric opera abroad. His rise began with the San Carlo Opera Company in New Orleans, where he earned early acclaim.
Richmond Kentucky mourns Hon Curtis Field Burnam longtime public figure and Yale graduate who served in the Treasury under Grant and in Kentucky legislature. Survived by children Judge A K Burnam E Tutt Burnam Robert R Burnam T S Burnam and Lucia Burnam. Buried Richmond Sunday with Webb Commandery honors.
The piece notes today is the last day of winter with a forecast of sobbing skies. It states spring officially begins tomorrow per the calendar and that vernal equinox falls on March 22, with days lengthening toward the June 22 summer solstice.
The article notes the singer nearly joined another company but chose the Metropolitan where he has flourished. He presented himself as Caruso in the tenor’s absence and is slated to be the leading tenor at Covent Garden, London next year. Kentuckians and neighbors from Hopkinsville and the Pennyrile expect a warm reception.
Edward Payson Wesson begins a cross country trek from New York toward the Pacific coast to celebrate his seventy first birthday. He believes the journey to the Pacific can be completed in 100 days, following a notable earlier Portland Maine to Chicago run that drew global attention as he shaved hours from a forty year old record.
Nashville Tenn March 20 The jury found Duncan and Robin Cooper guilty of murder in the second degree this morning and fixed the punishment at twenty years for each. The judge fixed bail at 25000 pending an appeal prominent citizens signed bonds and they were liberated Arguments will be heard next week on a motion for a new trial.
East Tennessee Telephone Company weighs adding three exchanges to cover the county besides the existing Wades Mill site. Locations eyed are Ford Becknerville and Pilot View with solicitors active and funding needed to begin. Local manager Bridwell reports strong solicitor business and optimism for completion.
Miss Mattie McCullum has returned from a delightful visit with friends in Mt Sterling. The item notes her pleasant social trip and reentry.
Articles of Incorporation reveal E. S. Jouett of this place as a director. The Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad of Kentucky begins at the Virginia line in the Big Sandy breaks and runs north forming a link between lines from the Atlantic to the Lakes. Construction work is said to start at once.
Jackson Ky March 20 The jury found James Turner guilty of killing William Arrowwood last summer and sentenced him to two years in prison. The panel had been hung since Monday. Turner is the son of John P Turner a prominent county citizen.
Lancaster Milinery was called to Cincinnati on Friday by the death of her grandmother, and she plans to return Monday.
A hotly contested indoor track meet at the auditorium Friday night, conducted by Prof. Moore, featured close races and fair records. Larrimer won the gold medal for the best all around man with 22 points, followed by Combs with 20 and Taylor with 13. events included 50 yard dash, broad jump, high jump, hurdles, pole vault, and the half mile.
The Tam O Shanter Literary Society held an open session in Hickman Street Chapel. Grant Hammond spoke for annexation of Cuba with Wheeler Haggard opposing. Judges Reed Crafton Adams and Herriott ruled 2–1 for the affirmative. Carrie Belle McPherson praised for Lost Ship. Last open session of the term.
Grant Worley of York Pennsylvania reports killing a seven foot blacksnake whose body contained a live-squirrel not quite dead, a rare natural encounter in the area.
Sharon, March 20. Frank H. Buhl, millionaire uncle of William Whitla, eight, abducted from school, may have knowledge placing the boy near Cleveland. Reports of two men and a boy matching the suspects seen in Cleveland fuel hopes. the van was found at a Warren, Ohio, silver stable with an unused cap. James P. Whitla, the boy’s father, remains restrained but hopeful for negotiations for speedy return. The letter from kidnappers allegedly warns against public disclosure and hints at deadly consequences.
Frankfort, Ky plans to host the next Conference of Governors as Louisville may bid for the event. A five member committee including Governors Swanson and Wilson will pick the other three, then a meeting will set the final date and venue in Frankfort, aided by the new Capitol building.
Galveston News quotes a saying about optimism in men who wear white vests with a humorous nod to women’s perspective, reflecting local wit and social humor.
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