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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
2
An advance for Winchester new engine and other machinery with which we are now prepared to furnish day current for light heat and power for fans and other motors. Let us give you estimates on this and all sorts of electric lighting. Remember that electric light is superior to all others. It is safe clean cheap comfortable convenient ever ready. We furnish it on meter if desired. We have just installed at great expense our.
In a fragmentary piece the narrative argues that human wisdom and tools fail when rain does not come, asserting life’s essentials arise from nature. It contrasts disdain for experts with a call for responsible officials subject to criticism and oversight. The tone mirrors period editorial wit.
Balloon pilot A B Lambert recounts an all-night flight in the Yankee from St Louis across Illinois, landing near Tiger Georgia after drifting through dense forest fire smoke. He details altitude changes, landings at Boyd Indiana and in Georgia, and the decision to stay aloft to avoid wind and rising sun. Also notes Ohio sheet music dealers forming a protective association against 10-cent music sales.
The Texas and Pacific passenger train known as the cannon ball was wrecked forty miles from New Orleans with reports of damage and injuries. The incident occurred as the train traveled toward New Orleans on November 20.
Distillery fires in Kentucky within three weeks destroyed millions in property. Bardstown’s Tom Moore fire alone claimed 15,000 barrels, lifting total losses to 72,060 barrels and 288 million drinks. Estimated whiskey loss at $1,806,060, with government tax losses between $3 and $4 million. Secret service investigates but finds no proof of arson, deeming fires likely accidental.
Four federal inmates escaped by bending apart bars over a window in East St. Louis Illinois on November 2. Fugitives named include Lee Kindog and C. C. Drake accused of robbing Ridgeville post office, J J Grubb jailed for one year for robbing mail boxes at Centralia Illinois, and Sam Wilson.
Secretary of State Thompson records 2540 new concerns with 95,067,492 dollars in authorized capital stock for the year. Filing receipts totaled 1,233,285 dollars, down from 1,357,423.98 last year. Office expenses amounted to 53,503.30 dollars.
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