Morse and Curtis Given Fifteen Year Prison Terms
Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis were found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying bank books in the United States circuit court. Morse received a fifteen year sentence. Curtis was given the maximum for his charges with a clemency recommendation from the jury.
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Charles W. Morse
Les W. Morse
Morse
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Alfred Curtie
Hough
Tombs
Mr. Curtis
Mr. Morse
Curtis
Alfred H. Curtis
Judge Hargis's Will Filed and Probated in Breathitt
Judge James Hargis's will was produced in Breathitt County Court and proven. The 1906 will bequeaths all estate to his widow Mrs Luella Hargis Bach Hargis receives nothing. Evelyn Hogg, the daughter, also receives nothing. Floyd Day, administrator, discharged and estate funds turned over to Mrs Hargis.
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Luella Hargis
eBach Hargis
Hargis
Evelyn Hogg
Floyd Day
Escapes Death by a Narrow Margin
Ben Quinn a painter and upholsterer of this city had a narrow escape from being run over at Union Depot last night. He boarded a C and O train to see a friend, tried to alight after it started, his foot hit a switch, he fell, one foot slipped under the wheel, his heel torn and bruised. Dr. Shirley dressed the wound. no serious results expected.
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Ben Quinn
Union Depot
Quinn
Shirley
Kentucky Returns Show Bryan Carrying State By Large Plurality
Complete returns indicate Bryan won Kentucky by about 11 000 votes with a possible small increase in official tally. Republicans win Congress in the Ninth Tenth and Eleventh districts. Kehoe Democrat in the Ninth loses to Congressman Bennett by more than 600 votes.
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Louisville
Bryan
Kehoe
Bennett
Jury Discharges After Forcible Detainer Case
The writ against W. H. Hull of the Court View Hotel, brought by W. W. Bush for W. Lohmyer of St. Louis, was dismissed in Judge Evans' court. On motion, the jury was instructed to return a verdict for the defendant.
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W. H. Hull
Court View Hotel
W. W. Bush
W. H. Lohmyer
St. Louis
Evans
Maryland Vote Split Likely in Electoral College Count
New York reports the Maryland tally remains undecided as official counters pause. Maryland may divide its eight electoral votes between Taft and Bryan with only Baltimore partial and 23 counties yet to be tallied.
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United States
Maryland
Maryland Vote Split Likely in Electoral College
Officials began the Maryland canvass and finished 21 of 23 counties outside Baltimore. Baltimore’s board halted early, leaving the overall result in doubt. Voters in several counties showed wide cross ticket support for presidential electors, signaling a probable split among Maryland's electoral votes.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Board of
China Feels Slighted After Amoy Visit
Peking officials remain silent as the American squadron leaves Amoy and the choice of port draws criticism. Public sentiment links the visit to humiliation and warns the move could strain future relations with the throned authorities.
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Peking
Amoy
Foreign Board
Sperry
Renowned Anthropologist Otis Mason Dies in Washington
Washington, Nov 6 Professor Otis T Mason head of anthropology at the National Museum and its oldest scientist died here from paralysis. He was in his late seventies. He served as chief curator and contributed to early American anthropological research. Beloved by colleagues, Mason leaves a notable legacy in museum science.
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Washington
Otis T. Mason
Department of Anthropology
National Museum
Van Arsdale Dies in Georgia Suicide
The remains of D. W. Van Arsdale, southern agent for Hagan engines, were laid to rest at his Harrodsburg home after he killed himself in Macon, Georgia. Ill health preceded the act, he had recently been in frail condition, and the son found him dead in the bath with a revolver. The Mercer county family and local officials mourn the tragedy, with attendance by Lee Todd and Tobin.
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D. W. van Arsdale
Hagan Engines
Georgia
Macon
Harrodsburg
van Arsdale
Mercer County
Lee Todd
Hagan Gas Engine Company
Tobin
Natural Gas Company
Wiseman 15 Held: Trial Ends. Bail Denied
The examining trial of Henry Wiseman, accused of criminally assaulting his fifteen year old step-daughter near the city, finished in Judge Evans' court. Bail was refused and Wiseman remained in jail pending Circuit Court action.
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Henry Wiseman
Canvasses Return Vote Totals In Clark County
The Clark County Election Committee met in the County Clerk's office on Friday to canvass the vote. Official results show President: Bryan 2525, Taft 1859, Prohibitionist 25. For Congress: Davis 2496, Langley 1866, Prohibitionist 125.
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Clark County Election Committee
Bryan
Taft
Davis
Langley
Plumber Held Hit by Nail While Building Main Street House
Charles Wilt, a plumber, injured his foot by a nail while working on a house under construction by Sid Elkin on Main Street. He remains confined to the house in a serious condition.
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Charrles Wilt
Sid Elkin
Main Street
Young Boy Kicked by Horse Injuries Reported
Five year old Fred Peyton son of Mr P M Peyton was kicked by a horse Thursday night. He sustained a badly cut upper lip and serious internal injuries were feared at first. Dr Bush attended. The boy improved by Friday morning.
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Fred Peyton
The Wife's Refuge
A concise quip from the Atchison Globe notes how wives seek conversation with husbands who smoke and hurry less, offering a humorous take on domestic life.
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Atchison Globe
President Roosevelt Might Become New York Senator
Washington reports Roosevelt is mentioned as the successor to Senator Platt from New York whose term ends next March. Platt will not seek re election due to age and friends say Roosevelt would accept. A precedent exists in history with John Quincy Adams serving in Congress after the presidency.
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Platt
Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Democrat wins in Ohio state treasurer race
Columbus dispatch reports Chairman Farley of the Democratic State Central Committee claims Creamer defeats Greene for State Treasurer by about fifty thousand votes after tallying fifty-two counties.
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Farley
Columbus, CO
Democratic State Central Committee
Creamer
Greene
Earthquake Shocks Plaven Germany Terrify Inhabitants
A violent quake struck Plaven Germany at an early hour. Residents fled as houses shook and thunderous earth rumblings were heard causing widespread fear.
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Plaven
Germany
Fowler Announces Bid for Speaker Against Cannon
Newark N J Nov 6 Congressman Charles N Fowler of the Fifth New Jersey District announces his candidacy for Speaker of the House to succeed Joseph G Cannon of Illinois. Fowler chairs the Banking and Currency Committee and authored currency measures used in the law.
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Newark
N. J
Charles N. Fowler
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Joseph G. Cannon
Ilinois
Fowler
Banking and Currency Committee
National House
Burton Opens Senate Campaign After Foraker
Cleveland November 6. Congress man Burton begins active canvass for the Senate seat to succeed Foraker. Fourteen members elected from this county pledged themselves to him today with Arthur I. Vorys and Charles P Taft also in the race.
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Burton
Senator
A. I. Vorys
Charles P. Taft
Cleveland
Senate
Foraker
Arthur I. Vorys
Dunsmure Opera Company Praised by Lexington Manager
Charles Scott of the Lexington Opera House sent a telegram praising the Dunsmure Opera Company as one of the best singing organizations to perform in his theatre. He urged local patrons to attend, calling it a rare musical treat.
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Charles Scott
Lexington Opera House
Dunsmure Opera Company
Dinelli
Parched by Life’s Heat and Rain Inspires Reflection
A quotation from Longfellow expresses how hardship tempers the soul. The speaker notes tribulation has a mellowing, cleansing effect through both heat and rain, shaping inner endurance.
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Longfellow
Hagan Gas Engine Co Wins Jamaica Order For 2 HP Engine
Hagan Gas Engine Company received a Jamaica Island order for a two horsepower gas engine this morning. It is the second recent order from that market. The plant now employs forty men and plans to double its force if business continues to rise after the recent election.
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Hagan Gas Engine Company
Jamaica Islands
30 000 Spent on Pikes in Bourbon
Bourbon fiscal court met with Judge Denis Dundon presiding as October road work progress was reviewed. The report showed about 30 000 spent on county roads this year and nearly 80 000 over the past three years. Road conditions are one hundred percent improved and reconstruction will continue toward rolling macadam across the 3000 miles of turnpike.
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Paris
Bourbon Fiscal Court
Denis _Dundon
C. & Redman
Redman
Tobacco Pool Purchasers Buy 100000 Pounds in Kentucky
Mt Sterling Kentucky November 6 J M Biggerstaff and M O Cockrell bought from their tenants about 100000 pounds of 1907 tobacco now in the pool at prices from 12 to 14 cents and will keep it in the Society.
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Mt. Sterling
M. Biggerstaff
M. O. Cockrell
Four Miners Entombed By Illinois Mine Blast
Four shot firers are entombed after an explosion wrecked the main shaft at Colonel W. P. Bond mine ten miles west of Benton Illinois. George Reed Patrick Dailey Perry Stevens and John Holmes named as entombed. Leiter mine at Zeigler is on fire and workers race to clear wreckage as fire and suffocation threats loom.
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Benton, Ill
W. P. Bond
Benton
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler
Franklin County
George Reed
Patrick Dailey
Perry Stevens
John Holmes
Leiter
Iron and Steel Prophecy of a Big Boom Across Industry
A bold forecast forecasts a large disruption or breakthrough in the iron and steel sector. Analysts predict a major shift impacting production, markets, and employment as new technologies and demand dynamics emerge.
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