Thousands Attend Burley Tobacco Sale Opening
More than 500 buyers and representatives from major firms gathered at the Burley Tobacco Society sample rooms for the sale opening in this city. The crowd filled the rooms from 7 am, with no buying until after 2 pm Tuesday, as the Executive Committee prepared to decide which group buys first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Burley Tobacco Society
Independents
G. A. Brooks
Alice Lloyd
LeBus
Brooks
R. K. Smith
John Middleton
H. A. Walker
J. W. O'Bannon
J. Wallace Vaughan
Strader Brothers
Louisville
G Estes
J. B
United States Tobacco Company
John A. Hutchinson
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
North Carolina
T. H. Kirk
Cincinnati
E. J. O’brien
W. F. Axton
H. D. Oswald
Axton-Fisher Company
C. C. Patrick
Fayette County
F. W. O’brien
Kehoe
Clarence LeBus
The
Burley Society
Uncertain Judicial Nomination in 1908 Democratic Primary
The district including Clark Jessamine Madison and Powell counties considers a Democratic primary for Circuit Judge with incumbent J M Benton seeking re election. A December 31 1908 primary is set with a $500 entry fee and a November 30 deadline for entrants. J Smith Hayes undecided amid debate over timing and potential petition to extend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith Hays
Clark
Jessamine
Madison
Powell
J. M. Benton
Richmond
J. A. Sullivan
Letcher Saunders
Lee S. Baldwin
Friends
Hays
Dr. William Ricks to Speak at City High on Parent's Day
Bowling Green Kentucky physician Dr. William Ricks will address City High School students in the school chapel at 8 15 am Wednesday on Parent's Day. The event invites friends and patrons of the City Schools to attend and observe pupil exercises and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ricks
Bowling Green
William Ricks
City High School
Withdrawal of Troops in Kentucky Tobacco Districts
Frankfort Kentucky November 24. After talks between Governor Willson and Adjutant General Johnston the decision was made to partially withdraw troops from the tobacco districts in the Dark Patch area. Johnston said no date is set for the pullback. The militia has cost nearly 130000 dollars over the past ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankfort
Willson
P P. Johnston
Johnston
Supreme Court Rules State Prohibitory Law Constitutional
Guthrie Oklahoma November 24 The State Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus directing County Judge Hooker Oklahoma County to take judicial knowledge of the State prohibitory law. Judge Hooker had ruled the law void, but the Supreme Court now declares it constitutional in every respect.
Cadets to stage drill before courthouse on Nov 25
Kentucky Wesleyan College cadets will hold a drill in front of the courthouse on Wednesday November 25 at 11 30 am. The public is invited to view the display which promises a lively show and community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Padded claims of Book Five years old in Kentucky probe
State inspectors completed a three month review of the Claims Department under Auditor Hager and Judge Booe finding padded warrants totaling 1354.60. Investigators seek the full extent of misappropriation dating from Booe’s tenure. Booe surrendered most personal property to raise funds, with estimated total recovery between 10060 and 12600.
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Frankfort
Thatcher
Auditor’s Office
Claims Department
Hager
Auditor’s Department
M. H. Thatcher
James
Judge Booe
S. W. Hager
Judge Hager
Heavy Downpour Helps County Farmlands
A light sprinkle grew into a steady downpour by early Tuesday, easing farm water scarcity. Across the county stock water became scarce prompting long treks for drinking water. springs and wells were described as completely dry. The rainfall is expected to revive creeks and wells, boosting farming lands and especially wheat.
County Democratic Primary Date Changed to May 25 1909
The Democratic County Committee fixed the primary date for county officers as Tuesday May 25 1909, changing from the previously set August 7. The change was decided before adjournment Monday afternoon.
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Friends
Democratic County Committee
Mutiny Reported in Nanking Amid Street Riots in China
Special to The News from Peking November 24 describes a mutiny by Imperial troops at Nanking with streets in turmoil. Foreign residents have taken shelter aboard British gun boats for safety as unrest continues.
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Peking
China
Nanking
Stallion Clark Scnirrel Found Dead in Barn Stall
Mr Stump Mackabee discovers his saddle stallion Clark Scnirrel dead in its stall Monday morning after going to feed at the barn. The article notes the death of the valuable horse and the location as the barn. No foul play is mentioned in the fragment.
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Stump Mackabee
Clark Scnirrel
Cannon Backs Tariff Revision For Immediate Law Change
Chicago Nov 24 Joseph G Cannon speaker of the house records support for tariff revision in line with the Republican platform. He pledges to see the policy written into national laws promptly to stabilize business as the nation eyes a revamp of revenue laws. The remarks followed a luncheon with six rear admirals at the Union League club advocating stronger battleships and better national defense.
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Republican Party
United States Navy
Alexander H. Revell
Union League Club
Republic
Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
State Supreme Court Mandamuses County Judge
The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus ordering County Judge Hooker to take judicial knowledge of the state prohibitory law. Judge Hooker had ruled the law void and unconstitutional, but the court now holds it constitutional in every respect.
Lords Speech Warns England Could Lose Supremacy at Sea
In the house of lords Field Marshal Lord Roberts warned that Britain risks sea supremacy if lacking a sufficient military force to repel invasion as Germany could land an army on English shores. He said current conditions would force England to accept humiliating demands.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Germany
England
Negro lynched in South Carolina after alleged assault attempt
In Luray Hampton County Jim Gilmore, a Black man, was taken from the guardhouse and lynched after an alleged attempt to assault a daughter of his employer. His screams drew the attention of bystanders and local authorities.
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Charleston
S. C
Jim Gilmore
Luray
Hampton County
Gilmore
President Receives Relay Message From Boy Runner
At the White House Gordon Leech delivers a silver tube with a message from Richard C. Morse of the International Y M C A. A, after completing the New York to Washington relay run. Roosevelt praises athletics and signs autographs after brief talk with the young athlete.
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New York
Washington
Richard C. Morse
International Y. M. Co. A
Young Leech
Rudolph Forester
John B. Sleman
Baltimore
Hyattsville
Ohio Wool Growers meet to challenge wool tariff cuts
Senators Foraker and Dick attend the Ohio Wool Growers association meeting at the Board of Trade auditorium in Columbus. Ohio congressmen are present as plans outline sending a communication to the ways and means committee. Foraker hosts talks with supporters about his re election bid.
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Columbus
Foraker
Ohio Wool Growers’ Association
Board of Trade
Ohio
Ways and Means
Washington
Senate
Counterfeit ring tied to Chicago gang confession
Secret service officials report arrests in Chicago and other cities reveal an organized gang produced counterfeit five dollar bills. Confessions indicate about thirty thousand dollars in notes were printed as the gang is nearly broken up.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Dayton
Cleveland
New Orleans
Minneapolis
United States Secret Service
Youthful Driver Arouses Hope In Savannah Cup
In Savannah on the eve of the grand prize race, 14 foreign cars lead but American hopes rise as Willie Haupt, a two year racer, completes a 25 mile lap at about 71 mph. His performance boosts belief that Americans can beat the foreign makes in the Savannah Cup.
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Savannah
Willie Haupt
Bat Nelson Arrested Near Chicago After Dog Fight Raid
Chicago November 24 Battling Nelson prizefighter was arrested by Constable Smithski on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. The warrants relate to a dog fight raid at Burnham near Chicago in which Nelson reportedly escaped while other spectators were taken into custody.
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Bat Nelson
Chicago
Battling Nelson
Smithski
Burnham
Nelson
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Mme
Hagar Administration
Winchester
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New Democratic County Committee
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Roosevelt
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