Starvation method alleged in deputy's western Kentucky tour
Paducah Ky March 29 Deputy United States Marshal Elwood Neel returned from a weeklong search through four Western Kentucky counties for defendants in night rider damage suits. He reports an attempt to drive him out by starvation with meals denied and horses fed poorly. In Caldwell county he ate only store bought food. He plans another trip before court, while the million dollar Bennett suit is set for April trial after talks for compromise ended.
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Paducah
Kentucky
United States Court
Elwood Neel
United States
Lyon County
Law and Order
Stevenson
Princeton
Caldwell County
Neel
Henry Bennett
Colts Fall to Rochester in Louisville Area Showdown
Lexington, Ky March 29 The local Colts baseball team lost 10 to 1 to the Rochester squad yesterday afternoon. The home pitcher Perkins fought hard but Rochester dominated the game, leaving the Colts with little chance to contend despite a spirited effort.
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Lexington
Rochester Bunch
Rochester
Perkins
Colts
Jackson suit seeks 25000 damages over bridge collapse
Wilgus Combs sues Empire Bridge Company in Breathitt Circuit Court for 25000 damages claiming permanent injuries from a December bridge construction accident at Lost Creek. One worker died and another was crippled. Combs alleges negligence in erecting falsework. Trial set for April.
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Jackson
Wilgus Combs
Breathitt
Empire Bridge Company
Lost Creek
Combs
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
Kelly Hoskins
Comps
Gourley
Redwine
Blanton, Hovermale
Hagins
Jackson Electric Light and Ice
United States
Chestery Gourley
Plans to Organize Eastern Star Chapter Mass Meeting
A mass meeting will be held at the courthouse Wednesday at 2 30 PM to organize a local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. All Master Masons their wives mothers widows sisters and daughters are invited to attend.
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Court House
Order of the Eastern Star
Mrs Charles Rees Hurt by Gasoline Explosion
Mrs Charles Rees suffered painful burns to her hands and arms when gasoline exploded while she washed items in hot water. She could not explain the cause as there was no fire present. The room caught fire but firefighters quickly controlled the blaze. damage to the house was minor and insured.
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Charles
Rees
Opera House Lecture March Thirty First
Both young and old will enjoy a lecture at the opera house on Wednesday night March 31. Tickets on sale Monday at the Martin-Cook drug store.
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Opera House
Martin-Cook Drug Store
Wedding announced for Miss Roberta Cox and Rev Clayton Wheat
Maysville Kentucky announces the wedding of Miss Roberta Stoc ton Cox daughter of Lieutenant Governor and Mrs W H Cox to the Rev Clayton Carl Wheat of St Louis Missouri. The ceremony will be at the Church of the Nativity at high noon on Thursday April 24. A lecture at the opera house is set for Wednesday night March 31 with tickets at Martin Cooks drug store starting Monday March 27.
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W. H. Cox
St. Louis
Maysville
Roberta Stocton Cox
Clayton Carl Wheat
Prevalence of English Language in Global Post
A historical note states that two thirds of all letters passing through world post offices are written in English, highlighting English dominance in international correspondence and communication networks.
Banker Vanderlip's Death Dash To Chicago Mother's Bedside
Frank L. Vanderlip president of National City Bank of New York sped from New York to Englewood Chicago in a record setting 15 hours 5 minutes in a special train to reach his dying mother Mrs Charlotte L Vanderlip but arrived 28 minutes after she passed away. The sprint covered Buffalo in 399 minutes Cleveland in 168 minutes Toledo in 116 minutes and Elkhart to Englewood in 92 minutes, with extra coaches and top engine power to outrun the clock.
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Chicago
Frank L. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
New York Central
Vanderlip
New York
Englewood
Charlotte L. Vanderlip
Mr. Vanderlip
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Elkhart
Southern session urged for irrigation congress in the South
Delegates from the Southern States to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane during the second week of August will push to hold the 18th session in the South. Charleston official James Cosgrove favors Charleston as host and invites President Taft to attend, promising Southern hospitality. Secretary Arthur Hooker calls the idea novel and attractive and says Southern members may obtain consideration if formally presented.
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Spokane
Wash
National Irrigation Congress
South
James Cosgrove
Charleston
S. C
Sanitary and Drainage Commission
Charleston County
Arthur Hooker
Board of Control
Cosgrove
Congress
Taft
Hooker
Hansford Jett 1s Doing Well as Page
A Washington letter to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jett states their son Hansford, serving as a Page in the lower House, is doing well. The note from Mr. and Mrs. Hammerly, Hansford’s hosts, praises the boy and reflects well on the family’s Virginia roots.
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Hansford Jett
Sam Jett
Washington
Hansford
Agreement Reached for Austria Serbia Crisis Settlement
Diplomatic accord reached based on Grey proposals to avert further clashes. Powers advised Serbia to declare to Vienna, supplementing its March 14 note. Serbia maintained Bosnia and Herzegovina should be settled by powers while withdrawing compensation demand and denying war intent. Also reports of fires in Cisco Texas killing Bert Strickland and injuring three. Washington governor Cosgrove dies. launch tragedy in Dan River with three drownings.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Edward Grey
Baron von Aehrenthal
Austria
Servia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tobacco canvass available at Star Dry Goods
Special notice to farmers announces 5,000 yards of tobacco canvass now in stock at the Star Dry Goods and Clothing House. Customer directions invite buyers to visit the store for purchase or inquiries dated March 29, 1911.
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The
Star Dry Goods and Clothing House
Adelaide Stevenson Receives State Teacher Certificate
Miss Adelaide Stevenson of this county received her State Teacher Certificate from State Superintendent J G Crabbe. The certificate was delayed after a libel dispute over a letter by County Superintendent Charlie A Tanner. Tanner paid Stevenson five thousand dollars in damages and restored her salary for the 1907 8 term, with her return to teaching expected in the same county school.
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Adelaide Stevenson
J. G. Crabbe
Charlie A. Tanner
Clark County
Tanner
Miss Stevenson
Too Much Gravity a Bad Sign in Moral Writings
A reflective piece argues that excessive gravity in thought betrays ill health of spirit. It compares slow rivers bearing mud to a man’s life, suggesting heaviness signals moral imbalance and weak character.
Peary Party Feasts After Polar Dash of 1906
Commander Peary and his party, returning from their failed pole attempt, killed seven musk oxen on Hazen Island near Greenland. They hid in snow huts for two days and nights, eating nonstop until a bone pile outside reached a height up to a tall man’s chin.
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Peary
Pole
Hazen Island
Greenland
French Proverb An ounce of favor goes farther than justice
An old saying notes that a small amount of kindness or influence can achieve more than strict fairness or severity. It emphasizes relational advantage over rigid legal equity.
Willson Will Not Use State Troops in Tax Dispute
Frankfort Ky March 29 Governor Willson will send no State troops to Carter county to aid in collecting railroad taxes supported by judgments in the United States court. The bonds are held by Charles D. Jones E A Dawson and Mrs Anna Taft sister in law of President Taft all of Cincinnati. He knew the case as former attorney for the Linton heirs but quit the case after becoming governor.
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Frankfort
Willson
Carter County
Federal
United States Tribunal
Charles D. Jones
E. A. Dawson
Anna 8
Taft
Cincinnati
Linton Heirs
Don t Know How to Live Reveals Sense of Slights
A reflective quote contrasts those who roam the world seeking imagined slights with a claim that they are morally illiterate for never learning how to live. Henry Drummond’s line critiques perpetual grievance and invites a wiser, centered approach to life.
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Henry Drummend
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