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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
1
Special to The News reports a rear end collision between the New Orleans and North Eastern and the Great Northern passenger trains at Littlewood near New Orleans. Ten people were killed and many injured as five coaches were smashed.
Rear Admiral James Miller aged sixty one and governor of the Naval Home died this morning after a brief illness in Philadelphia. His death ends a long career in the Navy, with service recognized by peers and officials.
Rain Mon night into Tuesday brought relief to widespread drought across the county. Water shortages eased as cisterns filled and streams began running, aiding livestock and small grain. Officials forecast clearing skies and falling temperatures.
M. Melvin Crane will depart next Tuesday for Cincinnati to take the examination for admission to the Mechanical Engineering department of the U S Navy.
Gov. Augustus E. Willson proclaims Thursday November 26, 1908 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer for Kentucky. He urges all citizens to cease toil, give thanks, seek Providence, and renew vows to uphold laws and covenants. Proclamation witnessed in Frankfort on November 10, 1908.
The executive committee of the Burley tobacco society meets and transacts routine business with no major actions reported during the session.
The Winchester Baseball Club has engaged Wesitor Horn of Nashville Tennessee to captain and manage the 1909 season. Horn, a hard hitting catcher with four years of pro experience, previously captained and managed Russellville and Bowline Green teams and is praised for his workmanlike leadership and ability to improve players. He awaits the season start and aims to assemble a strong Blue Grass League squad.
The pastors of city churches and officers of Associated Charities met at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans for growing membership and funds. They will reconvene Thursday at four o clock. no concrete actions were taken at the Tuesday session.
Mrs. H. F. Paynter reports from Yokohama that her son Ernest Paynter is in good health and delighted by the sights and wonders of the world. He writes home with enthusiasm about his experiences abroad.
About ten thousand turkeys will be killed this week by S. Renaker & Son and Toohey Bros in the city. Toohey Bros began Tuesday and Renaker began Wednesday, with 75 to 100 pickers per firm. Farmers received 12 to 14 cents in the country and 13 cents delivered to the city, roughly the same as last year.
Mr D M Shearer is in Jackson Kentucky this week on business. He travels to meet local contacts and handle ongoing affairs in the area.
In Berlin Navy circles the emperor William faced stinging criticism in the reichstag over conversations published with his permission in the London Daily Telegraph on October 28. Chancellor Von Buelow and Prince Von Buelow faced sharp questions as conservatives and liberals pressed for a more parliamentary ministry. Herr Singer of the Socialists argued that any other state servant would face an imperial court. The debate ended with Buelow speaking earnestly and without gesture.
The navy department will invite bids for a high power long distance wireless station near Washington to transmit messages 3000 miles to ships at sea and for ship wireless gear with matching range. Initially the Washington Monument site was proposed but President Roosevelt disapproved.
Vice President elect James S. Sherman dines with President Roosevelt at the White House on November 11 and plans a luncheon in his honor. In the evening he accompanies National Committeeman William L. Ward of New York to Hot Springs, Virginia for talks with President elect Taft.
President-elect Taft and national chairman Frank Hitchcock met in Hot Springs Virginia for a long exchange of views on campaign matters. They praised the exchange and noted no binding promises were made linking Taft to actions as president. Hitchcock said the campaign fund was smaller than prior years and widely distributed.
Several hundred witnesses including many young women saw Francis Embryana killed by Pietro Disconti near a Harrison factory. The crowd pursued the slayer, police intervened, and a baker’s wagon carried Disconti away. The motive was said to be a quarrel over a small sum of money.
Unconfirmed reports say fires on West Virginia Pulp and Paper lands near Cheat Mountain have been checked but danger remains. About 1500 men have enlisted as volunteer firefighters to clear brush and fell re -iinous trees blocking the fire’s path.
In Friedrichshafen on November 11, Emperor William awarded the Order of the Black Eagle to Count Zeppelin after a display of impressive aerial maneuvers by the Zeppelin airship. It was expected the emperor might ride in the airship, but Prince Von Fuerstenberg accompanied him as travel companion instead.
New York November 11 The United States circuit court of appeals refused to order Charles W Morse freed on bail while appealing his conviction for making false entries and misappropriating funds from the National Bank of North America.
Washington on November 11 Rev Dr Alfred H Harding rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church for 22 years was elected bishop of Washington to succeed the late Harry Y Satterlee.
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