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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
1
Special to The News. Bronsbon Indiana November 2. B C Whitney theatrical magnate from Detroit fatally injured in an automobile wreck here this morning.
A Halloween masquerade at the Edwards home on Wade's Mill Pike nearly turned fatal as Miss Amber Edwards' Queen of Snows costume ignited from a lamp. She was burned on the neck while her mother Mrs Edwards suffered burns on hands and arms. Neighbors and guests including Beverly Witt and Reverends Stone and Knox helped extinguish the flames. Both mother and daughter were improving by Monday morning with no serious injuries expected.
Columbus dispatch reports that Mocks Devon his wife and their son Charles were asphyxiated by gas in their Milo suburb home. They were found dead this morning.
Beattieville Kentucky November 2 Ephraim Angel was shot and killed by Harvey Ross near Heidelberg in a late afternoon incident. Angel reportedly cut Ross almost in half during the altercation, and Ross cannot recover. The cause of the trouble remains unknown and both men had been drinking.
In New York on November 2 Morse faces a continuing trial as the court throws out the misappropriation charge tied to the $100,000 note of Austin on motion by Morse's counsel. The indictment still lists numerous other counts and several courts remain in play.
The Halloween masquerade at the Auditorium skating rink drew a large crowd. Prizes went to Miss Boneda Sullivan and Mr. Charlie Pinnell for grace and to Mr. Cullom Foster as Night Rider, with Mr. Bey Wills as a comical heavy weight wash woman. A monkey vs coon race provided the night’s laughter. Election returns read Tuesday night from 7 to 1 am. admission 25 cents with skates.
George Reed, an aged colored man, was arrested Friday by Officer Tanner on a corn theft charge and dismissed in Judge Evans' court Saturday afternoon. Reed, employed for years by farmer John Green near the city on the Ruckerville pike, was told by Green he could have some corn. The case was dismissed without a trial on Green's statement.
A playful dining room motto suggests etiquette cues for guests at the table. The phrase Dont talk to the carver humorously warns against interrupting the chef carving meat. It reflects lighthearted motif.
Willis E. Smith, a State College student who had vanished for weeks, was located in Russellville. He initially denied being the missing boy but later confirmed his identity after police informed him of his brother’s approach from Lexington and cited mistreatment as the reason for leaving Lexington.
Ernest Smith, Willis Smith's brother, reports a long distance call from Russellville in which Sheriff Ray says a young man now calling himself Harrison has been identified. The description matches Willis, and Ernest plans another talk with Sheriff Ray to determine next steps.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, appeals to organized labor to support William J. Bryan. The Grand Central Palace crowd applauds as telegrams from James Duncan John Mitchell and Max Morris express full sympathy with AFL policy amid Taft labor-leader defections debate.
Two thousand sailors from the American fleet landed at Amoy and were hosted to a European luncheon and a Chinese dinner. Admiral Sah of the Chinese navy hosted a luncheon for Rear Admiral Emory and fleet commanders. Toasts honored the emperor the president the dowager empress and Prince Yu Lang. A notable feature was tea served in a temple.
A. H. Morgan J. H. Wade and H. Rendell of Cleveland completed a balloon ascent in the Sky Pilot at Canton Ohio and landed safely at Coal Center Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh.
Chicago reports Prohibition Chairman Charles R. Jones claiming next Tuesday's vote will be twice the party's largest ever. He says the national committee will receive 25000 dollars annually for four years from 1000 prominent supporters to push the defeat of liquor traffic and boost Eugene W. Chafin.
The Church of Christ services led by Elder F. B. Srygley closed Sunday night following a successful meeting. Large crowds attended the evening sessions and other services were well attended. Five additions are reported.
Berlin reports say Chancellor Von Buelow's position is untenable as newspapers mock and regret the handling of a critical interview. The emperor condones the chancellor's role but authorities question his authority and prestige amid disclosures of the manuscript’s routing through officials at The Hague and the foreign office.
Willemstad reports Netherlands set November 1 as Venezuela decree deadline after Castro May 14 order banning transshipment to Curacao ports. Venezuela has not revoked the decree. Curaçao official urges assurances Holland will act if the deadline passes, with preparations in place and a forthcoming statement on Holland and Venezuela positions.
Chicago, Nov. 2. Democratic presidential candidate William J. Bryan expresses confidence of victory and departs for a Kansas tour. He expects to reach Lincoln, Nebraska for a home demonstration. Mrs. Bryan travels separately. Bryan predicts votes to spare in the electoral college and a large popular majority. He cites long campaign delays and hopes for favorable Illinois returns on election day.
Washington reports a mass exodus of about 3700 federal workers and hundreds more expected to relocate to nearby states to cast ballots. President Roosevelt, Secretary Loeb, and White House aides with New York residences plan departures tonight. Cabinet members largely in their states except Wright and Metcalf. Canton’s Speaker Cannon campaign draws strong confidence from telegrams predicting a Republican working majority in the Sixty-first House.
In Nelsonville Ohio on November 2 a jealous husband, Artie Daugherty, shot and killed his wife Lottie 32 at the Blue Goose saloon eight miles southeast of the city. The couple had ongoing domestic troubles tied to her alleged attentions to other men.
Judge Taft issues a statement from Buffalo noting his sympathy for labor reforms and his intent to support measures benefiting workers. He praises Roosevelt and references proposed changes to the 16 hour bill and government liability for injuries. He vows to consider labor proposals and to aid labor through federal legislation if elected.
The interstate commerce commission backed new uniform bill of lading now in effect on 416 railroads in the eastern and northern territories. Shippers may pay 10 percent more to reject the terms, replacing the former 20 percent extra on older forms. The yellow order bill aids banker advances and minimizes pre shipment claim disputes. Pennsylvania Railroad reports over 10 million copies printed.
A main line of the Kansas National Gas company burned three miles north of Leavenworth. The break left Lawrence Atchison and St. Joseph without gas light and heat, disrupting service to consumers between Independence and those cities.
Rome New York November 2 Ward building B of the state custodial asylum for feeble minded women burned. About 150 patients were in the building including the old and decrepit some confined to beds. All the sick and helpless were safely removed.
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