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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

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Mrs. D. L. Pendleton Narrowly Escapes Injury in Buggy Crash

Mrs. D. L. Pendleton suffered a severe shake up when a high spirited horse bolted at Boone and Maple and swung the buggy into a telephone pole. Miss Helen Nelson, driving earlier, lost control at Boone and College. Pendleton was treated by Dr. Johnson at Mr. D. T. McCormack’s home and rests comfortably with no serious injuries expected.

D. L. Pendleton Boone and College Streets Pendleton Down Town Maple Streets Helen Nelson College

Judge Hays Addresses Clark Co Voters For Circuit Judge

Judge J. Smith Hays spoke at the court house to a large crowd urging his candidacy for Circuit Judge of the twenty fifth Judicial District. He pledged fair justice for all and outlined the traits of an ideal judge while opposing salary increases if elected and requesting the primary date be postponed.

J. Smith Hays Court Houes Hays

Meetings at the First Baptist Church Continue Strong

The First Baptist church meetings draw full houses with chairs in aisles. Three conversions and additions occurred Friday. Baptism ordinance planned for next week. Dr Porter preaches Sunday night with services also Saturday night at 7 30.

First Baptist Church Porter

Mine Explosion Entombs Hundreds at Marina Mine

An explosion in the Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company mine at Marina Washington county entombed several hundred workers. Dense smoke filled the shafts and relief trains rushed to the scene as officials fear about two hundred lives lost, with many American miners among the casualties.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company Marina Washington County

C B Fox May Be Candidate For Judge

Rumors say deputy circuit clerk C B Fox may oppose Judge Evans for County Judge. Fox said friends urged him to run and he would decide by Saturday afternoon if he would enter the race.

Farmer Tries to Kill Daughter in Owingsville Tragedy

In Owingsville Kentucky Charles Starrett a leading local farmer was found dead with a bullet wound beside a revolver. He reportedly aimed his gun at his daughter four times but it did not fire before he killed himself. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by self inflicted wound.

Owingsville Charles Starrett Sherburne Jacob McClure Starrett Joseph McClure Mr. McClure Reform School

Troops Withdrawn From Western Kentucky Night Rider District

Troops began leaving the Hickman area as the night rider suppression shifts started. About 200 soldiers assigned long duties return home by next Monday night while guards remain in Murray and Eddyville amid ongoing fears of renewed activity. Protests flood the governor over troop removal.

Hopkinsville Night Rider Kentucky Hickman Trigg County Princeton Gracey Cobb Dawson Murray Eddyville Willson

Sam Powell Sees Low Turnout In County Clerk Primary

In a Democratic primary preview in the County Clerk's office twelve gentlemen were listed as candidates while only three voters appeared. Sam Powell notes uncertainty whether all three voters align with the Democratic party.

Sam Powell Sam

December Circuit Court Docket for Regular Term

The docket lists numerous civil actions to be disposed of at the December term beginning December 7. Cases include Owens v Crawford, Hisle v Hisle, Price v Jackson, and multiple suits involving Winchester Bank, City of Winchester, and various individuals and companies. The docket also covers actions between banks, trust companies, railways, and local firms, with executor and partnership disputes among others.

W. S. Owens Harry Crawford Samuel Hisle Kate Hisle T. L. Price G. M. Jackson Yancey Merrit Louisville Paint and Lumber Company Sam Dareh McCullom & Pigg Susan Austin Mildred Talor Winchester Bank Dock Pigg

Haevan Gas Engine Company Plants Closed for Repairs

The Haevan Gas Engine Company has closed its plant for a few days to make repairs on the machinery and will re open the first of next week.

Haevan Gas Engine Company

Education whirlwind campaign opens in Winchester

Prof E C McDougle of Eastern Kentucky Normal School speaks at the court house at 3 pm and Ford at 7 pm on Sunday November 29 as part of a nine day educational drive. Prof Claxton of the University of the South also speaks at 7 pm. Music by the High School and Kentucky Wesleyan College students.

Winchester E.C. McDougle Eastern Kentucky Normal School Court House Ford Claxton University of the South Kentucky Wesleyan College Crabbe Kentucky

Two Bank Officers Found Guilty in Mt. Pleasant Case

Pittsburg reports President Hissen and Cashier Mullin were found guilty of misapplying funds of the defunct Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank at Mt. Pleasant.

Pittsburg Hissen Mullin Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank Mt. Pleasant

Tragic murder on Negros island in Philippine hills

Details released by Ebenezer Wakely reveal the killing of D. H. Everett and Tilden R. Wakely by Filipino hill men during a forest survey expedition. skeletons found at Stio Daug confirm the tragedy after a four day trip. Ayhae led the group and killed while claiming friendship.

Chicago D. H. Everett Government Forestry Service Tilden R. Wakely Ebenezer Wakely Wakely Everett Island of Negros Ahern Ford Bayanal Stio Daug Hillmen Cartive Ayhae Archmurderer

Receivers Appointed for Cooperative Wine Distilling Co

Cincinnati Nov 28 Judge Spiegel appointed Alfred Stoehr and Joseph L Gerson receivers for the Cooperative Wine and Distilling company rectifiers and blenders in response to Mellwood Distillings creditor claim of over 1000 The move aims to ease money market strain and unsettled accounts and allow continued business and payment of obligations.

Cincinnati Mellwood Distilling Company Spiegel Alfred Stoehr Joseph L. Gerson Cooperative Wine and Distilling Company

Actress Eleanor Cowper Dies After Suicide Attempt at St Regis

In New York on Nov 28, playwright and actress Eleanor Merron Cowper shot herself with a pillow muffling the revolver report at the St Regis hotel. She wrote letters to four people and was found unconscious with a pillow over her head and a bullet in her head. She died shortly after surgery in hospital, with critical condition reported.

J. B. Joyce Middletown N. Y Jafies’ H. Wallick Wallick

German Warship Not Required

Berlin reports from Port au Prince Haiti that the situation has improved. German merchants asked for protection but no official demand has been received. thus no warship will be sent unless the German representative requests one. With French and American fleets due, the foreign office sees no need for a German vessel.

Berlin Foreign Office Port Au Prince Haiti

Freight Engine Explodes Killing Two In Kansas

Parsons Kansas November 28 two men are dead and another is expected to die after a Missouri Kansas and Texas freight engine exploded near Idenbro Kansas The dead are engineer Frank E Melville and fireman F F Wulf both of Dallas Texas Fatally injured brakeman C E Roe The engine a Mogul had recently been overhauled and Melville's body was mangled while Wulf's body was thrown over 300 feet from the track

Parsons Kan Idenbro Frank E. Melville F. F. Wulf Dallas Tex C. E. Roe Melville Wulf

Tannery Destroyed by Fire in Milford

Milford New Hampshire November 28 The tannery of T F Boyle and Company was burned and a large quantity of finished leather perished The total loss is estimated at 125000 dollars

Milford N. H T. F. Boyle & Company

Husband Slayer Sentenced in Vermillion Case

Vermillion South Dakota November 28 Mrs Christiana Clark convicted of manslaughter in the second degree for killing her husband was sentenced by Judge Smith to three years and ten months at hard labor.

Vermillion S. D Christiana Clark Smith

Teacher Shot While Hunting Near Hillsboro

Hillsboro Ohio November 28 Stanley Smith 25 a school teacher was accidentally shot while hunting. An entire charge of shot lodged in his head and his recovery is considered impossible.

Hillsboro Stanley Smith

Officers Muzzled as Navy Discusses Newport Defects

President orders naval officers to stop public discussion of alleged Newport conference defects without approval. Secretary Metcalf issued the directive, reversing an Oct. 30 allowance that permitted talk on conference work except ship-change specifics. The president says public discussion of alleged battleship defects serves no purpose.

Washington Newport Metcalf Department

Surrenders After Shooting Wife in Meadville

Alston Hoover, 23, a prominent businessman of Atlantic, surrendered in Meadville Pennsylvania two hours after firing three shots at his wife. Two shots took effect causing likely fatal injuries. Police report no further danger to public.

Meadville

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