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Newspaper

Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

8

Controversy Over Tariff Revision Draws Hearings

Washington reports show Serena Payne of the Ways and Means Committee defending the tariff bill against critic J W Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers. Van Cleave argues for a broader inquiry and warns against rushed revision. The session notes limited discussion on the metal schedule with autos to be addressed later. Charles Sherill advocated tariff cuts for imported automobiles.

Payne Ways and Means Committee van Cleave Tariff Commission Charles Sherill New York Automobile Salon

Logan's Lick Community Notes

Lexington visitors and local transactions marked by social visits. Edith B. a race mare, sold for 2500 dollars to L C Haggin. a family horse sold for 250 dollars. A wedding at J L Witt’s home. Frank Beachum and Lizzie Fox observed. Several residents plan travels and visits around Lexington and Covington.

Cleveland Baker Lexington Carlie Locknane L. C. Haggin Edith B J. W. Berryman Locknane and Baker Levington J. W. Davis Covington Mary Haggard W. M. Todd

Haiti Blockade Not Recognized by State Department

Washington reports Haiti cannot effectively blockade Aquin and Jeremie ports by force. American Minister Furniss in Port au Prince was informed the ports are closed to commerce as declared by Haitian authorities. He notes no sufficient government force to enforce the blockade, risking impact on American firms dealing with ships via Aquin and Jeremie.

Washington Haiti Aquin Jeremie State Department Furniss Port- Au-Prince Baitien

Heir Not Found For Columbus Member Webb Estate

Columbus, Nov 28 Twenty thousand dollars is the value of an estate that awaits Member Webb supposed resident of Columbus. Mayor Bond received a note from J H Roberts stating a Webb relative died in Oxford NC and left the estate to him. Webb may claim by appearing, but efforts to locate him continue.

Columbus Webb Bond J. H. Roberts Oxford N. C Zbo Cone

Deputy Postmaster Disappears in Wabash

Claude Stitt deputy postmaster of Wabash Indiana has disappeared and an investigation into his accounts shows a shortage of 2622 dollars officials said

Wabash Ind Claude Stitt

Salem to Buy Water Plant in $131000 Bond Issue

Salem voters approve a $131000 bond issue to purchase the city water plant with an 86 to 421 tally in the November special election.

Salem Salem, O

Son kills father while hunting in Indiana

Bloomington Ind Nov 28 A 20 year old son shot his father farmer David Shields in the back as he climbed a fence during a hunting trip, killing him instantly. The tragedy occurred in Bloomington Indiana with no further details given.

Bloomington Ind David Shields

Accident Ends In Death Near Harrisburg Farm

Edward Shirey a 45 year old farmer from near Harrisburg died at St Francis hospital after a hunting accident on November 16 his wife was overcome by shock Funeral is planned for Monday Shirey reportedly shot himself in the leg while stooping to pick up a rabbit and blood poisoning developed after his leg was amputated too late to save him.

Columbus Edward Shirey Harrisburg St. Francis Hospital Shirey

Threatened With Death Letter in Rudowicz Extradition Case

William C. Rigby of counsel for the Russian government in the extradition case against Christian Rudowicz read in court an anonymous letter threatening his life unless he dropped the prosecution and left Chicago. The Russian government alleges Rudowicz is wanted for murder while the defense claims the charge is a political pretext to return him to Russia.

Russia Rudowicsz Chicago William C. Rigby Christian Rudowicsz Rudowiesz United States Foote

Massillon Settles Wooster Glass Factory Claim for 17000

Massillon residents resolved a dispute with Wooster over a cash bonus for the glass factory project. The city had pursued repayment of part of the incentive after the American Bottle Company took over the concern in 1904 and a suit was filed in 1905.

Wooster, O Massillon Wooster American Bottle Company

French scientist Gaudy dies in Paris home

Jean Albert Gaudy, a noted French scientist, is dead at his Paris residence. The report also notes M. C. Crandall of Reynolds Indiana died suddenly in Madison Indiana, and Charles Leonard received a three year sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a $40,000 sample case in Council Bluffs Iowa. The Swift Packing plant in Kansas City suffered $8,000 in fire damage. Plans for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers new headquarters in Cleveland Ohio announce a building cost of $1,000,000.

Jean Albert Gaudy Paris M. C. Crandall Reynolds Madison Ind Charles Leonard Council Bluffs Swift Packing Company Kansas City Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Cleveland

Richmond Mayor Opposes City Primary Ticket

Mayor Clarence E. Woods of Richmond visited Saturday and urged nonpartisan city government. He said politics should be kept out of city affairs and that businessmen should govern for a good administration, noting he is a Democrat but advised against party primaries for a city ticket.

Clarence E. Woods Richmond Woods

Beech Hargis Moved to Estill County Jail

Beech Hargis son and slayer of Judge James Margis was escorted by Breathitt County officials through Beattyville to the Estill County jail. He remains in custody awaiting trial and spoke openly about his difficulties while en route.

Beattyville Beech Hargis James Margis Breathitt County Estill County Hargis

Winter protection plan using two bottom boards for hives

A beekeeper describes a two bottom boards arrangement to protect hives in winter and early spring. By using a loose floor on a second bottom to create a wide vestibule and adjustable entrance, drafts are reduced, bees are sheltered from light, robbing is thwarted, and the entrance resists clogging from wax or ice.

Fattening Turkeys Through Proper Diet and Range

The article explains best practices for fattening turkeys, noting that birds raised on free range should not be confined during fattening. It advises a mixed ration of wheat, oats, and corn, topped with occasional corn meal mash and beef scraps, and warns against corn alone to avoid bowel trouble.

Northwestern Agriculturist

Disinfectant Mixture For Lice And Mite Control

A simple household disinfectant is prepared by adding a few drops of carbolic acid to a gallon of water. Use in a pump sprayer or a sprinkler to reach every crack and crevice of the house, ensuring thorough killing of lice and mites.

The Table Scraps in Small Flocks

The article notes that table scraps make up a large portion of a small flock’s rations and that an evenly balanced ration helps a modest flock of hens perform better than a large one.

Bacteria Cause Brown Spots on Aged Papers

Old becks show brownish spots caused by bacterial ravages. The tiny destroyer thrives on starch and spreads in damp conditions, affecting paper preservation.

Lamphere faults pastor over confession handling

Lamphere, en route to Michigan City for an indeterminate arson sentence, told Sheriff Smutzer that his spiritual adviser Dr. E. A. Schell did not play fair. Lamphere had reportedly confessed to Schell, former pastor of a local church, and Prosecutor Smith failed to secure Schell’s presence during the trial.

Michigan City Ind Ray Lamphere Sherif Smutzer Lamphere E. A. Scheil Iowa Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant Smith Dr. Schell Lampere

Birds Foresee Storm In Sudwest Africa Encounter

A German officer recounts a ride in southwest Africa with the Red Cross where vultures and eagles gathered in trees as dark clouds formed. A violent tropical storm followed and water filled ground holes releasing snakes scorpions and mice which the birds then preyed upon.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Frank Beachum J. L. Witt Will Henderson Lizzie Fox Mr. Waller Powell Winchester Uncle Sam Clarence E. Wood Seach Hargis Estill pouLrh Winchester News Clark County THE Ohne Winchester News Co. Incorporate the Winn-Martin Coal& Supply CO. Incorporated Lyon Mass Vine and Smith Avenue John H. Standiford Lexington Avenue Burns Street Glenmore Comes J. F. Golden Oliver Tynewriter College Street Burns Avenue Becka Street W. P. Azbill N. T. Taylor Short Street W. Z. Haggard Benton Harbor Mich Robert Quisenbury H. H. Phillips Winchester Roller Mills Kerr Perfection Scott Amerca Eagle Casting Co., of Incorporated Kentucky F. G. Cornell
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