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Winchester News

Location

Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1908

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Great A Changes Front In Near East Crisis

London reports M Iswoisky has impressed Sir Edward Grey with the need for a conference of powers to settle the Near East crisis and other issues beyond Austria’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgarian independence. The plan’s scope may widen as pourparlers continue, with Russia cautious about reopening the Dardanelles.

London M. Iswoisky Edward Grey Near East Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Great Britain Foreign Office M. Iswolsky Edward Pourrparlers Paris Russia Dardanelles Bulgaria Austria-Hungary Crete

Crown Prince Causes Uneasiness In Vienna Dispatches

Vienna dispatches report Crown Prince George of Bervin stoking war talk while King Peter counsels caution. Officials fear a dynastic crisis and a move to place the crown prince on the throne. The Servian premier has tried to suppress him, fearing bands of volunteers could advance to Bosnia or cause rash action.

Vienna George of Bervin Peter Belgrade R~mier Heny Bosnia

Squirrel Hunter Shot Near Sciotoville

Portsmouth Ohio October 13 Arthur Calhoun a shoeworker was shot in the back and hip by an accidental discharge of a gun held by a companion while squirrel hunting near Sciotoville His injuries are listed as dangerous.

Portsmouth Arthur Calhoun Sciotoville

Taft Campaign Train Derailment At Wadsworth

Excitement in the city as reports spread that the Taft campaigning party special train derailed near Wadsworth. Later updates confirmed the Taft car derailed but no injuries were reported.

Wadsworth

Session of Synod Opens with Moderator Election

The 119th annual meeting of the State Synod of the Presbyterian church convenes in the city Tuesday night at 8. Delegates begin arriving by noon train, with others expected Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The first session will elect a new Moderator as the current term ends. Sessions are public and attendance is encouraged, with about 150 delegates plus local lay delegates expected from surrounding towns.

State Synod of the Presbyterian Church

Nashville Elder Strygley to Lead Protracted Meeting

Elder F. B. Strygley of Nashville Tennessee will begin a protracted meeting at the Church of Christ on Fairfax Street next Sunday. He is a leading preacher of the denomination and previously preached here about twelve to fifteen years ago as a guest of Elder J. W. Harding.

F. B. Strygley Nashville Tenn Church of Christ Fairfax Street Strygley J. W. Harding

Value of Want Ads in The Winchester News

A note on classified advertising pays off as J B Rutledge lost a watch and placed a small ad in The News. Bruce Henry found the watch and returned it the next morning, illustrating the practical value of placing notices in the paper.

Winchester News J. B. Rutledge Bruce Henry

Lindsay Speaks on United Democracy in Lexington

In Lexington on October 13, Hon. William Lindsay former Judge and ex-senator gave an address at the Opera House titled The United Democracy. He claimed the factional splits of 1890 and 1900 are buried and that the party of the people goes into a battle for supremacy with bright hopes of victory as a large audience applauded his remarks.

Lexington Party of People William Lindsay Court of Appeals United United Democracy Opera House

Schoolhouses Burned in Mariba District Fire Pattern

In Mariba district near Menifee county four school buildings have been burned by incendiaries since July with the latest blaze occurring last Sunday night in the small Kentucky district.

Owingsville Mariba Menifee County

An Unorthodox View of an Actress’s Style and Career

A concise critique notes that French heels and a Merry Widow hat do not alone define an actress’s talent or success. It argues that appearance cannot replace craft and experience in shaping memorable stage or screen performances.

Clark County Fiscal Court opens October term with committees named

Clark County Fiscal Court convened at 9 o clock Tuesday with Judge J A Evans presiding. Roll call included magistrates J C Richards J Scott Renick Eli B Dooley John E Ramsey Robert True F F Goodpaster and B E Wills. Committees were appointed for pauper allowances and claims public buildings and turnpike delay discussed. inspection of the county poor house ordered for Friday. Court adjourned to Wednesday at 9 o'clock.

Clark County J. A. Evans J.C. Richards J. Scott Renick Eli B. Dooley John E. Ramsey Robert True F. F. Goodpaster B. E. Wills J. C. Richards Eli Dooley John Ramsey Pilot View Ruckerville

Telephone rates raised in Morganfield business move

The Morganfield Telephone Company increased monthly charges for out-of-town patrons from 1.25 to 1.64 and set a toll for all long distance calls. The firm said the change was needed because operations were at a loss.

Morganfield Morganfield Telephone Company

Open Campaign Draws Democratic Speakers Across Counties

Democrats opened their speaking campaign Monday with a slate of speakers including Thomas Jr at Morgantown W P Kimball at Carlisle Thomas H Paynter at Williamstown Senator William Lindsay at Lexington H V McChesney at Bardstown John R Allen at Brooksville and Augusta John Rhea at Somerset Burnside John K Hendrick at Stanford P Watt Hardin at Queensbury Robert B Franklin at Shelbyville A G Patterson at Somerset J Morgan Chinn at Elkton and Jere A Sullivan at Owingsville.

Thomas, Jr Morgantown W. P. Kimball Carlisle Thomas H. Paynter Williamstown Senator William Lindsay Lexington H. V. McChesney Bardstown John R. Allen Brooksville Augusta John 8. Rhea Somerset Burnside John K. Hendrick Stanford P. Watt Hardin Queensbury Robert B. Franklin Shelbyville A. G. Patterson

The New Morality in a Modern World

The New Morality argues that old restraints dwindle as science and evolution redefine virtue. It claims strength equals virtue and grasping opportunity is life’s aim, while letting go becomes the ultimate transgression.

N. Y. Evening Post

Welcome visit of Dr. J L Weber at Mt Sterling

Dr J L Weber formerly president of the Kentucky Wesleyan College in Mt Sterling was in town Tuesday shaking hands with old friends. He was welcomed by locals and described as a notable former college leader during the visit.

J. L. Weber Mt. Stering Dr. Weber Kentucky Wesleayn College

Platform to welcome Judge Taft at the depot

Republican committees secure railroad permission to build a sea side platform before Ashland depot for Judge Taft. Officials estimate Taft trains arrival around 1 30 p m Thursday depending on departure from Ashland at about 9 o'clock with hearing space ample for spectators.

Taft Republican County Campaign Committee Ashland

Officers Arrested After Desertion Charge Near Decatur

Decatur NL Oct 13 William Tucker a U S A soldier was arrested on a Wabash coach from Chicago charged with deserting his wife a daughter of the late General John A Morgan He was accompanied by a woman at the time of arrest.

Decatur William Tucker Chicago John A. Morgan Tucker

Former Citizen of Clark County Dead

John V. Grigsby died Monday night at his home in Lebanon Tennessee at 81 years old He was born in Clark County and owned the farm where Judge George B Nelson now lives He moved to Tennessee in 1878 and ran a large farm and stock operation He was brother to the late Colt L Griggby and Mrs Amanda Cocker His wife was Creth Robinson daughter of the late Doctor Robinson and half sister of Mr T C Robinson of this city Elders praised him as a fine man

John V. Grigsby Lebanon Tenn Mr. Grigsby George B. Nelson Tennessee L. B. Griggby Amanda Cocker Creth Robinson Doctor Robinson T. C. Robinson Mir. Grigsby

New Platform Under Construction at L and E Depot

The Lexington and Eastern Railroad completes a new freight loading platform at North Main Street. It signals early steps toward a larger depot to be built next spring, with the platform extending to bridge the future building. The final depot plans are not yet finished, but construction is assured for spring.

Lexington and Eastern Railroad Company North Main Street Pres

Ball Removed From Leg After Self Inflicted Wound

Mr. Mathew Shearer of Hunt County was brought to the city Tuesday morning to have a pistol ball removed from his leg. He accidentally shot himself last Fourth of July while handling a revolver and the ball had remained in his limb, causing inflammation as it worked toward the bone. An operation at Dr. M. S. Brown and Son’s office removed the ball.

Mathew Shearer Hunt Shearer

Pharaohs Mummy Unfolded Reveals Ancient Eye Details

A historic note describes the discovery and unfolding of Pharaohs mummy. The article draws a parallel to the eyes Moses viewed, suggesting readers can study the mummy’s preserved features as a link to ancient Egypt.

Pharaoh Moses

Detroit Wins Opening World Series Game 8-3 Over Chicago

Detroit defeated Chicago 8 to 3 as Mullin pitched a steady game. Tyrus Cobb led the offense with four safeties and a .800 average, driving in runs and stealing bases. Key contributors included O Leary Crawford and Rossman, while Pfeister faced heavy hit contact. Crowd turnout was 14,543 with receipts of 22767 dollars despite warm sun and many unused seats.

Chicago Detroit Jennings Downs Schaefer Coughlin Mullin Pfeister Michigan Tigers Chance Tyrus Cobb Flash O’leary McIntyre Crawford Rossman Reusbach Kling Malin Thomas Wawn

Four boats captured on Ohio river with 21 men and liquor

East Liverpool police seized four boats anchored along the Ohio river near the shore. Twenty one men and liquor of various kinds valued near $1000 were confiscated. Patrols halted the operation for four hours as officers hauled men and liquor to city hall and charged all with keeping a place where unlawful liquors are sold.

East Liverpool Ohio River Ohio Shore Frantiec

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