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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
4
A fragment notes postage charges of $3.00 and 1.50 with 25 cents, tied to second class mail at the Winchester Post Office. The snippet reflects archival mail rate records or processing notation from a historical postal entry.
Clark B. Tanner sworn as Circulation Manager reports The Winchester News published 1500 copies on November 16 1908. Notary J. W. Poynter attested the oath in Clark County Kentucky with commission expiry February 1 1912.
Francis J. Heney, aiding San Francisco graft prosecutions, was shot during a trial recess. Ruef and Schmitz faced multiple convictions as the city’s reform wave grew, but reversals and juror trouble followed. Heney is expected to recover while the assailant is detained.
The piece lauds Heney for his stand for civic righteousness, noting his uphill fight against boodler opposition. It reflects on his death by his own act in prison, expresses sympathy, and calls for renewed civic vigilance. It contrasts San Francisco's awakening to combat crime with Kentucky needing honest county officials.
The racing balloon United States, which lifted from Chutes park, was last seen two miles west of Covina about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, after a zigzag course. It had drifted southwest toward Hermosa but then veered northeast, then southwest again, hovered briefly over the city, and finally disappeared from sight. The America had already landed near the Pacific Ocean.
New York on November 17. The Amateur Athletic Union declined to recognize the disqualification of J. C. Carpenter by the Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain after the Olympic Games. It stated that athletes registered with the union may not compete internationally unless event management is approved by the Amateur Athletic Union of America.
In Utica New York on November 17 a genuine blizzard rages in the Tupper Lake area with about a foot more snow adding to the mountain cover. Strong winds and bitter cold accompany the storm as utilities and transportation face disruption across the Adirondacks.
Laporte Ind Nov 17 Prosecutor Smith offered letters written by Belle Gunness to A K Helgelein during March and April this year. The letters describe how the arch murderess eased suspicions of relatives of victims and hint at plans on Helgelein, who lay dismembered on the Gunness farm. The state advanced its case by showing motive before detailing the fire story.
New York Nov 17 The large tank steamer anchored just south of the Delaware breakwater with heavy seas breaking over her appeared to be in distress. Relay reported the vessel and noted a coal shortage and a gale. The tank steamer whistled and showed signals unreadable to Relay's captain.
Colored column announces grand rally and re opening of Clark's Memorial E Church on Sunday November 22 with services at 11 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm Rev P T Garvin Paris Ky in the morning Rev H W Simmons Lexington 2 30 pm and Rev Dr Hickman Lexington 7 30 pm Epworth League 6 30 pm Miss D S E Tyler president Sunday School 9 30 am J H Harris superintendent
At a Washington hearing on tariff revisions affecting sugar Secretary of War Luke G. Wright and insular chief General Clarence Edwards defended free entry for Philippine sugar for a time. Beet growers warned of market inundation, while Louisiana cane growers called trust pricing methods "damnable" and urged tariff maintenance or increase.
In New York on November 17, many people gathered at the customs house for the government’s suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey hoping John D. Rockefeller would testify, but he did not appear. Subpoenas were issued for Rockefeller John D. Archbold and James A. Moffett. Defense testimony covered pipeline construction and operation.
Louisville November 17 Judge Arthur Peter issued a ruling in the long running suit of Kentucky against the Southern Pacific company over taxes on 300 million dollars of property. The decision holds that the state valuation board's franchise tax covers all intangible property liable for taxation in Kentucky and that the county board of equalization cannot go beyond that to assess intangible property for 1907 and 1908.
Cannonsburg Pa November 17. A poker game offered a 30 cent jackpot when George Long accused Theodore Brock of stealing cards. Long reportedly fired three shots at Brock after shouting you will steal cards will you. A bullet hit Brock in the abdomen and may prove fatal. Long fled and authorities have not caught him.
Catholic prelates and dignitaries gather at the Auditorium Annex Chicago to close day one of America’s first Catholic missionary congress. Apostolic delegate D Falconio and Archbishop Quigly lead a procession as Catholic Women's League of America members greet and kiss hands. Conversations focus on foreign missions including Indian and African affairs.
Cincinnati report states President-elect Taft says his trip is strictly personal and family business with no political implications. He abruptly changed plans from Hot Springs to Cincinnati, then will depart for Hot Springs, Virginia at 9 10 this evening.
The planned imperial review of the Japanese navy in Kobe on November 17 has been postponed. Thirty battleships and numerous smaller vessels were gathered in the harbor for the event.
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic national committee, says campaign receipts fell short of expenses and vows to cover the deficit personally. A full statement of receipts and expenditures will be filed with the Albany secretary of state on November 24. Mack adds that the Democratic party will fund the permanent headquarters, with offers from every state to contribute.
South Bend Indiana reports developments in the Saturday night postoffice robbery with evidence expected to lead to arrests. Two men are said to be in custody. One is identified to police as Detroit Whitey. The second was seized as he prepared to board a Lake Shore train out of the city.
San Francisco reports that Fran cis J. Heney improved days after being shot in the courtroom by Morris Haas who killed himself in his county jail cell. Seven doctors observed no unfavorable symptoms from the head wound. The bullet was removed from the lower left maxillary muscles using x rays.
After an autopsy on Mrs. Chick Stahl the Boston police say there is no evidence to substantiate a murder theory. Nine hundred Oxford Paper Co workers in Rumford Maine strike after union leaders lose jobs in a hours change. Whan Chang is tried in San Francisco for the murder of Durham White Stevens. One hundred Laning printing plant workers in Norwalk Connecticut strike over a nine hour day. Former Governor Smith of Montana dies at his Kalispell home from uraemic poisoning.
The Winn Martin Coal Supply Company urges customers to choose their first class feed for stable horses, promising well supplied stables and general satisfaction. They claim to undersell competitors on price and emphasize quality and reliability in their feed offerings.
On November 17 in Mt Sterling Kentucky about 1200 cattle were on the market amid a busy dismal day with active sales. A large attendance from Winchester and Clark County included John Marshall of Avon J E Taitskill Luther Henry Joe Ramsey and Thomas Pasley.
Smoot and King announce new proprietors for the Brown Praetorian Barber Shop. Call for inquiries and appointments. Advertisement appears in the local column dated November 17.
A meeting of baseball fans scheduled for Monday night has been postponed to a later date next week. The exact time has not been set and will be announced.
Mr. Jesse Owen sold his grocery store on North Main Street to Mr. L. D. Hisle with possession given at once. Owen will continue his dry goods business as before.
At a November meeting the Executive Committee set the timing to price the 1907 tobacco by November 17 and place on sale November 24. All types should be sent in promptly to enable full participation in opening sales as large orders await the balance of 1906 and much of 1907. Purchasers must take one hogshead of old crop for every four hogsheads of 1907. BURLEY TOBACCO SOCIETY.
Thomas H. Dudley of Flemingsburg Kentucky was accidentally shot in the face by a companion during a morning hunting trip. He is seriously hurt with both eyes reported shot out.
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