Presbyterian State Synod Meets Here Tuesday
The 119th annual meeting of the State Synod of the Presbyterian church in Kentucky will convene at the First Presbyterian church here Tuesday evening and run through Thursday. Rev. T. M. Hawes of Louisville will preach the opening sermon and a new Moderator will be elected. The gathering will discuss Central University at Danville and foreign and home missionary work, with about 150 in attendance.
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State Synod of the Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
T. M. Hawes
Louisville
Hawes
J. M. Seig
Africa
Central Univer
Central University
Danville
Synod
Tr “Ees
General Assembly
Kentucky
Southern Presbyterian Church
New Presbyterian Church
Lexington High School
Georgetown
Transylvnnia
Stone
Atkin
Williams
Bowles
Caudle
Thos
Hunt
Scobee
Sousley
John Hunt
Taylor
Godberg
Craps
Hose Wagon Purchase For City Fire Department
With city funds limited, the council deferred a hose wagon purchase and a committee of W. P. Winn J. A. McCourt and John Harding was formed to study automobile hose wagons and present a plan. The department plans to seek an appropriation with support from public entertainments. the old wagon is worn and unsafe.
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Fire Department
W. P. Winn
J. A. McC
Freight wreck halts C O line near Winchester
East bound C and O freight train No 98 derailed at Fox Station two miles west of L and E junction. Driving brake shoe detached caused the derailment scattering freight laden cars along the track. No injuries reported though the wreck blocks traffic between here and L E Junction. Crews from here and Lexington work to clear the line with traffic expected to resume tonight.
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Winchester
Fox Station
L. & E. Junction
Here
Lexington
Taft to Speak in City During Kentucky Campaign Tour
Judge William H. Taft Republican presidential candidate will address crowds at the depot Thursday afternoon during a whirlwind Kentucky tour. Arrival time unknown as trains vary, with a platform to be set near the depot for visibility. Congressmen Langley and former Treasury Secretary Shaw will introduce him, joined by other Republican supporters.
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William H. Taft
Joyce William H. Taft
Kentucky
Ashd
Tomlinson
M. T. . Goodpaster
W. H. Strossman
Taft
John W. Langley
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the
Overeager Ambitions and a Heavy Gun Metaphor
A compact reflection contrasts grand ambitions with a heavy gun that cannot be mounted. The saying from Porto Rice illustrates how lofty plans can be impractical or misplaced.
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San Geronimo
Porto
Balloon Accident Delays Race As Two Americans Escape
In Berlin a balloon race started with 43 entries from eight nations. The American Conqueror carrying A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post ripped at 4,000 feet but the basket survived a near‑fatal descent and both men escaped with minor injuries as the crowd cheered the event.
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Berlin
Schmargendorf
A. Holland Forbes
Augustus Post
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Italy
Belgium
Spain
America
America I
James C. McCoy
Voghmann
T Saul
Forbes
Friedeau
Servians Weigh Political Move After Balkan Crisis
Belgrade reports reveal the national assembly adjourned after a stormy session without a firm decision on action against Austria Hungary. Milovanovics argued ammunition shortages prevent hostilities while leaders seek stronger protest terms. A boycott against Austro Hungarian commerce may follow. Milovanovics to London Paris Rome to present Serbia’s claims. Demonstrations fade as war fears ease though mobilization remains limited to first reserves totaling about 400000.
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Belgrade
Serviaf
Narodna-Skupshtina
National Assembly
Austria-Hungary
Milovanovices
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Servia
M. Milovanovics
London
Paris
Rome
Farmer Murdered at a dance in Marietta Ohio
Earl Waderker, a farmer, was shot and killed by Edward Brock after a quarrel at a Barnett Ridge dance. Brock then pursued Waderker to his home, shot him at the door, fled across the Ohio River into Kentucky, and escaped. In Cairo Illinois, the steamer Peters Lee ran aground at the mouth of the Ohio while turning in.
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Marietta, O
Earl Ss. Waderker
Edward Brock
Waderker
Hermann Williams
Barnett Ridge
Brock
Wallerker
Ohio
Kentucky
Cairo
Ill
Peters Lee
Ohio River
Blue Grass League Heads Discuss Next Season Plans
Lexington October meeting of Blue Grass League managers in G I Hane office discussed next season plans and league admission to the National Association. Proxies held by Hammond. Four managers attended. others expected at Friday session to decide on membership and a salary cap to level competition.
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Lexington
Blue Grass League
Oon
G. I. Hane
Cone
Hammond
Shelbyville
Ballard
Hoffman
Lawrenceburg
Kennedy
Frankfor
Stewart
Winchester
Sheets
Richmond
National Association
Association
Old Building Torn Down and New Office Planned
Construction begins on the old Christian Church site, with bricks salvaged by M. T. McEldowney for rebuilding his office after a March fire. The new six story office will rise on the same site, while the church lot awaits government decision on a future building location.
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M. T. McEldowney
Christian Church
Death of Minister in Vienna Rumored Assassination
Vienna rumors circulate that Count Fergast Austrian Minister to Servia has been assassinated. Foreign Office has refused to confirm the report, and unsettled affairs in the region plus the Austro Hungarian attitude toward the troubles are cited as contributing factors.
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Vienna
Fergast
Servia
Foreign Office
In . Y
Fire department battles blaze at old farm outbuildings
The department answered a call for a fire at 8 15 Sunday morning. Several sheds at the old farm site were burned with damage estimated at 200 dollars.
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Nou Jw
Testing the Gas Meter
Fragmentary note describes checking a gas meter dial by eye. Mention of five titles and holding something when the dial turns black is unclear and not fully readable. The text appears as a damaged snippet with stray words and punctuation.
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Peter
Three Killed In Riot at Enterprise Mine
Special to News. Fairmont West Virginia October 12. Thirteen men were wounded today and three fatally hurt in a riot between miners at Enterprise in this state. Trouble had been brewing for some time and a clash occurred amid gunfire. Full particulars have not yet been ascertained.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Enterprise
Stockholders Meet for Winchester News Company
Stockholders are urged to meet at the Winchester News Company offices at 4 PM on October 13 to elect officers. The notice calls for attendance by subscribers and invokes proper corporate procedures for the meeting.
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St Winchester News
Gomy
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Presbyterian State Synod
Dr. Guerrant
Soul Winners’ Society
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Strait of Magellan
Albert T. Hertz
San Juan
Porto Rico
San Francisco
New York
National Baseball Association
Mr. McEldowney
Mt. Sterling
Lexington Athletic Club
Prof. Moore
College Athletic Field
Paris Athletic Club
Ter
Fullback
Norris, Cockrell
West Virginia
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