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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

8

Williams claims Republican State ticket elected except governor

Governor candidate Harris trails as Dunlap holds a 25,000 majority and Harmon leads the state by 25,000. Judson Harmon, Cleveland cabinet alum, is the successful candidate. Democratic Chairman Finley contends returns show Democratic officers ahead of Bryan in many races.

Columbus. Os Chieman Williams Republican State Central Committee Harris Dunlap Green Harmon Judson Harmon Cleveland Finley Democratic State Central Committee Tickehe Bryzn

College Team Defeats Town Eleven in Scrappy Exhibition

College Reserves beat a town pickup team 10 to 0 after a tight first half. Henry scored on a late drop kick, Green featured a long run, and Hendrix added a touchdown with Heatry kicking the goal. A disputed fumble led to a shortened finish as town players quit.

Henry Wesleyan

Judge Daiine Reelected as Cook Defeated in Graft Trial City

San Francisco reports Judge Frank J. Daiine, famed for handling bribery cases, re elected. Judge Cook, targeted by graft prosecutions, was defeated.

San Francisco Frank J. Daiine Cook

Trvine Family Perishes in House Fire Tragedy

In Ky townsfolk report a deadly blaze at a residence as Mrs Trvine and an older child escaped. The remaining two children perished when a roof collapsed, with neighbors describing the sudden fire as they rushed to help.

Fn, Ky

Great Fur Display at Mrs EF W Hagaard Event

A fur display was held Monday November 6 at Mrs EF W Hagaard's. shoppers could view a collection described as a treat. The event was a one day sale at 2 percent discount at the First Baptist Church location.

EF. W. Hagaard First Baptist Church

Cincinnati Market Report from Union Stockyards

Cincinnati Ohio November 4 cattle receipts and shipments at Union Stockyards show cattle active and strong with prices up to 10 cents higher. Hogs and sheep listed with close to steady to higher values. lambs and calves solid with extra demand.

Cincinnati Cincianeli Union

Chicago Markets Cattle Hogs and Sheep Reported

Chicago markets report cattle receipts around 17 000 with steady tone and prices from 1.65 to 8.00 for cows calves and feeders. Hogs seen at 5.40 to 6.40 with higher rising bids and uneven weights. Sheep receipts about 20 000 with steady values for natives western yearlings and lambs at 4.00 to 6.25 respectively.

Chicago

Market Slump Offsets Wheat Jump In Chicago Trade

Reports of favorable weather for the new crop in Argentina boosted wheat on the local exchange but profit taking erased gains. Corn closed weak, provisions steady, and oats rose. Also notice a one day fur opening at Mrs. E W Haggard's on Monday November 9.

Chicago E. W. Haggard

Captain Riddell of Morgan's Men Dead at 73

Captain Fred C. Riddell, 73, a noted contractor and former Confederate captain, died after a brief illness at his Morgan's Men era home. A Bourko County native, he served in Col E F Clay's company then led Company D Eighth Kentucky Cavalry before capture and Johnson Island confinement. He later moved to North Middletown and became a leading contractor. He survived by his wife and will be buried in North Middletown under United Confederate Veterans authority.

MT. Sterling Fred C. Riddell Captain Riddell Bourko County E. F. Clay John Morgan Kentucky Calvary Johnson’ Island North Middletown Riddell United Confederate Veterans

Commission S1088 Meeting to Count County Ballots

Election commissioners including C. W. Banks J. T. Stokely and Sheriff Howard Hampton will meet Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to canvass and review contested ballots in this county as required by law.

C. W. Banks J. T. Stokely Howard Hampton

Turkey Shortage Evident Ahead of Thanksgiving

A prominent local poultryman says turkeys are scarce in parts of the country and country people demand higher prices here while Eastern markets like New York show lower prices than in ten to twelve years. Marketing and slaughtering for Thanksgiving begin next week.

New York

Fur display by New York firm on Monday

A fur display by a New York firm will be available for viewing on Monday November 9th with Mrs E W Haggard as contact for the event.

WANTED TURKEYS FOR HOLIDAYS AND LOCAL SALES

Want turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Accepts Thanksgiving birds Nov 6 to 17 at W C Taylor & Co Stockyards Broadway. Agent E Renaker. Also ads for Winchester Roller Mills, Kerr Perfection flour, and Bloomfield's Saturday bargains on shoes socks suits underwear and handkerchiefs with low prices.

W. C. Taylor & Co East Tenn E. Renaker AGT Winchester Roller Mills Winchester Rock Mills Kerr Bloomfield’s

One Reason for Bachelorhood

A brief note states that some men stay single due to doubt over a woman's ability to support them. It suggests skepticism about partnership as a factor in bachelorhood.

Radical change in Indiana's congressional representation

Indianapolis Nov. 5 reports show Democratic gains in Indiana's U.S. House seats from four to eleven with Republicans dropping from seven to two. Taft carries Indiana while Marshall and the Democratic ticket lead. Legislature likely Democratic, hinting at Kern as a possible successor to Hemenway. Overstreet and Landis defeated.

Indiana Congress Indianapolis Ind House of Representatives William H. Taft Thomas R. Marshall Marshall James A. Hemenway John W. Kern Jesse Overstreet Charles B. Landis

Taft Leads In Kansas With Senate Win Assured

Returns from nine counties show Taft at 22,024 and Bryan 16,417 with late votes narrowing Taft and Stubbs margins. Bristow is assured in the Senate. Democrats earn 39 House seats and five Senate seats, Republicans hold 70 House seats and 30 Senate seats, leaving some races still in doubt. Republican majority in the legislature is 56 without, and 35 with, the doubtful Democratic seats.

Topeka Kan Taft Bryan Stubbs Joseph L. Bristow United States Senate

Taft Leads New Jersey With Large Plurality In Early Returns

Revised returns from New Jersey show Taft with a about 70 thousand plurality, potentially close to Roosevelt’s 80 598 four years earlier. Bryan’s plurality in Hudson county is unexpectedly small at about 1 700 unofficially. Parker previously carried the Ninth and Tenth districts with a combined 14 500 pluralities for Kinkead and Hamil.

Trenton N. J Taft New Jersey Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Hudson County Parker Kinkead Hamil

Mysterious communication from Curacao clarifies Venezuela tension

Willemstad, Curacao, Nov. 5. A government communication to Curacao's people denies Netherlands plans for armed action against Venezuela on November 1. The unsigned Dutch language article in a Curacao daily, published in Spanish, claims the colony's interests will be safeguarded and a satisfactory resolution will be found.

Willemstad Curacao Netherlands Venezuela Holland Republic of Venezuela

Columbus Sees Push for Election Day as Ohio Holiday

In Columbus Ohio business leaders back making national election day a legal holiday. Banks were closed and little commerce occurred as eastern states already observe the day. A bill is expected in the upcoming general assembly to establish the holiday.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Pennsylvania Kentucky Indiana

President Eliot Resigns From Harvard After 30 Years

Boston reports that Charles W. Eliot, head of Harvard for over 30 years, tendered his resignation on Oct 26 to become effective May 19, 1909. The Harvard board of overseers accepted the resignation. Eliot, born in Boston in 1834, graduated from Harvard in 1853 and rose from tutor to president in 1868.

Eliot Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Harvard Board of Overseers Charles William Eliot Harvard

Auditorium Skating Draws Crowds Each Afternoon

The season has opened and crowds attend the rink daily as skating continues in the auditorium.

Train Schedule for Winchester Passenger Trains

The timetable lists daily and Sunday-except services for lines including C&O East and West, L&N South and North, and L&E East and West. Notable departures: No. 26 at 8 42 a.m, No. 28 at 6 30 p.m, No. 24 at 9 25 p.m, No. 29 at 8 55 a.m, No. 9 at 6 27 p.m, No. 34 at 4 48 a.m, No. 10 at 7 15 a.m, and No. 2 at 3 05 p.m.

Ccccsucun Aee Lexington Winchester E. Rent Wit Campton Junction Beatlle Junction O. & K. Junction Ae A &. Uy. Ji Beattyville Junction Jere Sun. A. M

The Best Skating Rink in the Blue Grass

The Best Skating Rink in the Blue Grass offers an up-to-date floor and ample space. Free lessons for learners are available in the morning or between sessions.

Lost Their Man on Lord Sefton in Escape Sealed by Police

Detective waited for an arrest order from Sydney as Harry Johnson, linked to a noble English family, fled from the British steamer Lord Sefton. He is believed to be Forsyth Jewels, sought by Sydney police for thefts of jewelry and lace from warehouses.

San Francisco Sydney Australia Harry Johnson Lord Sefton Johnson Forsyth

Extradition Papers For Mrs. Dumphy In Chicago Case

Boston Nov four Extradition papers in the case of Mrs Martha M Dumphy of Boston were received from Springfield Ill She is wanted in Chicago on an indictment charging larceny of jewelry and stocks valued at nine thousand dollars Governor Guild is expected to grant a hearing later this week

Chicago Boston Martha M. Dumphy Springfield Ill

The Old Philosopher on Vanity And Praise

A wry aphorism from the Old Philosopher notes that vain men seek little more than a mirror and public acclaim. The speaker recalls individuals who believe the world revolves around them, highlighting vanity as a simple hunger for attention.

Atlanta Constitution

Now Is the Time for Farmers and Manufacturers

The message speaks to agriculturalists and manufacturers awaiting improved conditions after the holidays, urging readiness for a future upturn in good times. It stresses timely preparation and optimism for post holiday gains.

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