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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
2
The Winchester News Co publishes the Winchester News, an independent newspaper of Winchester Kentucky. Office location listed as South Main Street with second class matter status and post office details dated 1908. The text includes scattered invoice like lines and odd spacing.
Advertising rates listed by inch for display ads over four weeks with four times weekly pricing. Variant rates apply for three and two times weekly and single weekly insertions. Time discounts offer 10 percent for three months 25 percent for six months and 31 percent for one year. Reading notices priced per line with different rates for business notices and pure reading news headings.
Chairman Payne’s tariff proposal reveals conflicting interests and will likely not be revised much in House debate or Senate committee hearings. The plan aims for overall downward revision to aid government and consumers, while adjusting duties on viscous items and preserving reciprocity with free trade elements, including free admission of art objects and reform proposals like a federal inheritance tax.
The discussion centers on a tariff bill's effects on California buyers and steel workers. Critics argue the plan requires more government revenue and favors high profits, with limited relief for consumers. While some items may drop in price, broad savings on meat, shoes, and textiles seem unlikely, and the indirect tax burden remains unclear to households.
R G Dun company weekly review notes generally hopeful city reports but lingering caution on long commitments. Tariff bill cuts duties on iron steel and other products while fear of Congress delaying tariff action persists. Coal trade faces a labor crisis.
Kansas City March 20. Charles Hunter 19 fatally wounded his wife Myrtle 16 at the home of her parents and then fled. He was a chauffeur out of work and is believed to have acted from jealousy. They had been married three months.
Explosion at the Minnesota Drug company's building in Minneapolis started by chemicals, damaging the three upper floors in a loss estimated at about 100000 dollars. About 300 workers, mostly women, were safely evacuated from the building.
A posse of citizens pursues a gang that tried to dynamite the Bank of Bald Knob. In the ensuing clash one bystander was seriously wounded as robbers were surprised by the effort and fled the scene.
Parkersburg March 20 A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Ralph Hickman murder case involving Frank Meldrum at Harrisville.
Paris march 20 premier Clemenceau and his colleagues faced strike interpellations with resolve to back the government or resign. The chamber rejected a commission to investigate the strike by 364 to 188, signaling solid government support. Simyan defended the administration amid Socialist attacks while denying favoritism. tumult followed as leaders of the strike were alleged to be endorsed by deputies.
At George Washington Hospital in Washington a fire in the medical department caused panic as about 50 patients, in scanty clothing, rushed to windows and tried to flee. Doctors and nurses performed heroic work to calm them. The explosion in the chemical laboratory damaged the department and destroyed expensive apparatus. In Warren Ohio, the trial of Abbie Cross for poisoning Ida Maynard was continued due to Maynard’s disappearance, with Cross having previously confessed to poisoning Maynard but later denying it.
Fairmont West Virginia March 20 Captain George Harrison Kidd aged 53 fell and severely injured his hip after a fall. While alone briefly after treatment he procured a revolver and shot himself in the head dying instantly.
Dr. George E Snearly of Roann Indiana was arrested on a grand jury indictment charged with murdering his wife by administering strychnine by hypodermic injection. He has been jailed since his wife's death and admits giving strychnine but says it was for medical purposes.
Dayton March 20 thieves climbed into the belfry of St. Andrew's Episcopal church and stole the new bell weighing 600 pounds and valued at 100 dollars. How the feat was accomplished remains unknown.
Los Angeles March 20 The condition of Mme Helena Modjeska renowned tragedienne is considered critical and little hope is held out for her recovery as her illness worsens in this city report.
At St Clairsville D W Murphy pleaded guilty to murdering his sweetheart Anna Rhoades by drowning her in the Ohio river. In Youngstown overwork drove G B Clevenger to commit suicide. Benjamin Gilbert, 19, electrocuted in Richmond VA for murdering Amanda Morse. Joe Brown, escaped convict, lynched after fatally wounding Whitmer chief Scott White. Illinois Central Railroad indicted by Chicago grand jury for violating federal quarantine law. Plans seek expedition to locate Dr F A Cook believed alive in polar regions.
Montana is a typical Western play featuring thrilling situations and climactic moments. The production, starring Mr Carey and his cast, aims to recreate plains realism and strong vocal energy with a newly built production and advanced electrical effects for the season.
The review lauds Lena Rivers as a rare bright comedy with guaranteed laughs and strong cast. It notes the play's ongoing success and audiences' continued applause, inviting local theatre-goers to judge the company and production in Tuesday performances at the opera house.
Philadelphia March 20 coal companies have not yet announced the annual 50 cent per ton reduction in domestic coal sizes set to take effect April 1. Dealers and consumers await word after the Scranton miners convention next week. Colilleries in the hard coal fields are operating full time through the month, with rumors of an indefinite shutdown pending labor disputes.
Flames roared at the rear wall of the almshouse building as attendants evacuated 18 bedridden inmates to safety. Within half an hour the structure was consumed by fire, leaving the building in ashes.
A brief fragment references a French proverb about cowardice and bravery and promotes subscribing for the news.
A satirical piece laments farmer misery yet catalogues absurd comforts and modern conveniences. It argues for action to improve farmer conditions while lampooning excesses and urban attitudes.
Wood yields about one fourth the heat of coal while charcoal gives heat near that of coal. The note summarizes comparative heat values for common fuels and their potential use in heating.
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