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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
4
Vernon, leader among the Springfield crowd, nudges the woman suffrage resolution forward while juggling personal worries about Amelia. He canvasses senators, chats with Cowley, and signals broad backing as the measure nears a vote in the senate amid a bustling political atmosphere.
Vernon and Cowley walk past curbstone chairs as Cowley hints at a political story. They discuss opponents to a resolution and a wave of letters from women pressing the issue, then fear the arrival of Mrs Overman Hodge Lathrop with her crowd as clubs stir public opinion. The column also includes a Kentucky county directory noting population, geography, rails, resources, government officers, and civic facilities.
The list shows multiple Louisville and Nashville trains including Cincinnati to Knoxville, Jacksonville, Paris, Atlanta, and Maysville with times such as 10:00 a m for No 37 and 11:23 p m for No 31. Several trains have daily service with Nos 9 and 10 excluding Sundays and all stop at Winchester.
In a dramatic moment Gaston cries to Alphonse for a witness to a fight. Alphonse replies he will not fight but will marry, asking if an apology is possible after a pause. The preacher notes the unexpected vow amid tension.
Daily and Sunday train times listed for Chesapeake and Ohio lines with various westbound and eastbound departures. Entries include morning and evening runs, with sparse notes like 8:42 a and 6:30 p.
Daily connections are listed with several junction trains connecting to major lines. Train numbers 1 and 3 link to C O for Mt Sterling. trains 1 2 3 4 link to Estate Central for Campton and Beattyville. trains 2 4 link Beattyville to L A. trains 1 4 link G K for Cannell City and nearby stops.
A terse remark attributed to Boucicauit circulates, criticizing Adam and provoking strong reaction. The comment, described as harsh and personal, draws attention to the heated exchange within literary circles.
Mrs. Jessie Overton Culbertson died after a dreadful assault in Vincennes. Carbolic acid was forced down her throat and her jaws bound. She was found in a shed behind her home. A jealous motive is suspected. police hold a letter allegedly from a jealous woman warning her to give up her husband.
Major Francis P. Fremont of the Fifth United States Infantry is to be dismissed from the army after conviction by court martial in Cuba on insubordination. President Taft has approved the sentence. Fremont, son of the Pathfinder, is stationed at Plattsburg Barracks in New York.
New YorkMarch 25 Richard Reid Rogers former Deputy Attorney General of Kentucky named general counsel for the local Traction Trust. Mr and Mrs Rogers are from Sterling and he has held many honors. He has worked with Theodore P. Shonts in several capacities.
A driver speeds along a straight road between fields and argues that motor cars harm nerves. He dismisses warnings as coming from four passengers while steering toward a fat old man carrying a grain sack.
An elderly man in a Pullman smoker brushes off a probing question about his office. He replies with a dry estimate that about two thirds of his staff work there, a light moment that exposes business dynamics aboard the train.
A Galveston News quip notes that a woman who trots around all day and a man who runs around all night will sooner or later breach the speed limit.
Narcissus, a beautiful youth and son of Cephissus, spurned love and was cursed by Nemesis to fall in love with his own reflection. He could not grasp the shadow and pined away, becoming the flower that bears his name. Echo, a grieving nymph, died of sorrow after loving him.
Quote from George Mason notes artists may create excellent designs but public taste must be cultivated to appreciate them. The remark emphasizes the social role in evaluating art and the need for culture to accompany talent.
The London Spectator article on Bores presents Mackarness's definition a bore is a man who talks about himself when you want to discuss yourself. Sydney Smith is credited with the original idea.
The Detroit Free Press notes a policeman named Graham found a baby in a doorway in Philadelphia and the child was christened Graham Waiter. The piece hints at future attention the boy may attract as he grows up.
A visitor recalls riding 30 miles on a locomotive cow catcher while five year old Lorella listened closely. She then asked if he caught the cow, addressing Mr. Blank with curiosity.
A persuasive catalog asks six questions promoting modern home improvements from full baths to on demand water, filtered cistern supply, lush yards, and centralized conveniences. It argues lack of economy and enterprise, not money, holds families back from comfort and health.
At the Maple Street Lexington Avenue corner the article hints at affordable privileges awaiting disclosure. The piece promises surprising low costs for access or services tied to the location.
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