Charitable Organization 19 to Be Formed in Winchester
Mr J T Mahn of Lexington Associated Charities spoke at a Winchester Presbyterian service urging formation of a local charity association. The goal is to coordinate giving, prevent misused funds, and aid the poor, with a committee of church members to study feasibility and plan a meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. T. Mahn
The
Associated Charities of Lexington
Presby
Terian
Ministers’ Association
Mahlon
Lexington
Michigan forest fires ease but refugees still perilous
Detroit reports from northern Michigan indicate improved fire conditions and reduced imminent danger to lives and property. Governors and mayors urge relief contributions as Detroit and state troops organize bedding, food, and blanket shipments to refugees in boxcars and fields beyond Ossineke, Alpena, and Onaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Forest Fire District
Michigan
Fred M. Warner
William B.thompson
Common Council
Detroit Board of Commerce
Detroit Club
Warner
McGurren
Grand Rapids
Detroit & Mackinac Railroad Company
Bay City
J. D. Hawks
Detroit & Mackinac Railroad
Ossineke
Alpena
Thunder Bay
Hawks
Rogers City
Western Union Telegraph Company
Onaway
Western Union
Posen
East Tawas
W. J. Rogers
State
Rogers
Apena
Blue Grass League to Meet in Lexington Tuesday
A meeting of the Blue Grass League will be held in Lexington on Tuesday at one oclock in the office of President George S Hammond. Representatives from all six clubs Shelbyville Lawrenceburg Frankfort Lexington Richmond and Winchester will close the past season affairs and draft the 100 game schedule for next year. Discussion will cover gate receipts division and possible league expansion. B R Jouett committee chairman will attend and report. The outlook for fast ball in the league is bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass League
George S. Hammond
Lexington
Shelbyville
Lawrenceburg
Frankfort
Richmond
Winchester
B. R. Jouett
Deaths Mrs E M Laughlin of Shrieveport La
Mrs E M Laughlin aged 66 of Shrieveport La died at her daughter Mrs F C Wheeler's home in Winchester Monday at 10 am She had been visiting and had been ill two weeks Funeral services will be at her daughter's home Tuesday at 7 am conducted by Rev William Cumming Presbyterian Church The body will be taken on the early morning train to Shrieveport for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Laughlin
Shrieveport
F. C. Wheeler
William Cumming
Presbyyerian Church
Death and Speed on Electric Roads and Cars
A reflection on the dangers of fast electric road travel and rapid automobile use, noting that high speed often brings fatal outcomes. The piece weighs progress against risk in early neonate motor eras and cautions drivers.
Americans Welcome Japanese Harbor Stakes in Yokohama
In Yokohama a storm battered but grand American battleship fleet arrives to an unprecedented harbor welcome. American and Japanese officers exchange calls aboard the Connecticut and Mikasa, gun salutes erupt, and crowds cheer as Loomis and others extend honors. Sperry and Ijuin meet, while a Yokohama mayoral garden party faces poor weather. Later in Tokyo the fleet arrives by train to roaring public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
American Asiatic Association
Sperry
Japan
John A. Dougherty
Tokyo
Connecticut
Mikasa
Gero Ijuin
Ijuin
Loomis
Francis B. Loomis
United States
Tokyo Exposition
John C. O’loughlin
O’loughlin
Babbitt
M. Mate
Admiral Sperry
Engineer Shot by Rival on Logging Railroad Run
Eugene Wood an engineer for a Pensacola milling company's logging railroad was killed near Panama City by Jack Gilbert a naval stores operator. Authorities say Wood had gassed Gilbert's facility without stopping to take on freight. On the next trip Gilbert allegedly flagged the track then fired when the train halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensat¢ola
Fla
Eugene Wood
Jack Gilbert
Panama City
Gilbert
Wood
Kern Predicts Big Victory If Labor Vote Turns
New York on October 19 reports John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee says conditions are more satisfactory than expected after Bridgeport speech. He asserts that if the labor vote leans our way, New York will be carried.
Assassin Fails to Kill Priest at Chicago Church
An attempted shooting at Corpus Christi Church target Rev. J. M. Fielding failed after the assailant struck the priest with a blow and fired twice. The shooter, about 36, Greek or Italian, fled into the street amid panicked screaming and a pursuing crowd of parishioners and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. M. Fielding
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church
Guiseppe Alia
Leo Heiricks
Denver
Father Fielding
Corpus Christi Church
Thaw Expected to Leave Matteawan for Pittsburg
In Fishkill Landing New York on October 19 the Thaw bankruptcy case was unsettled as no action occurred to move Harry K. Thaw from Matteawan asylum to Pittsburgh. Thaw prepared in traveling clothes and awaited a departure he expected to occur that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Pittsburg
Thaw
Laurier says election will be his last campaign
In Montreal Sir Wilfrid Laurier announces the current campaign ends with the general election on Oct 26 and declares this will be his final fight. He asks for continued support to complete work started over the past twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Democratic Chairman Mack heads to New York for final campaign week
Buffalo dispatch reports National Chairman Mack leaves for New York after two days rest to coordinate the final week of the campaign. He plans to rally with William J. Bryan and other Democratic speakers to swing New York into the Democratic column. He will confer with eastern leaders at the New York headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Mack
New York
William J. Bryan
Empire State
Kendall Jarvis feud’s last survivor found dead in Kentucky stable
J S Jarvis, last surviving member of the Kendall Jarvis feud in Scott county, was found dead in a stable on his Georgetown area farm. Authorities suspect apoplexy caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. S. Jarvis
Scott County
Georgetown
Fire damages several businesses in Barron city
Fire in Barron on October 19 damaged multiple shop spaces with losses estimated, including a wholesale ware business and nearby residences. Fire crews battled flames through the night, and investigators began assessing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Era House
Family of Five Die in Kentucky Home Fire
In Paintsville Kentucky a family of five George Stafford his wife and three children perished in an early morning house fire. The origin of the blaze remains unknown with flames spreading rapidly before discovery and the home was completely destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stafford
Merchants Seek Reversal of College Athletics Decision
Local merchants plan to petition Kentucky Wesleyan College board to reverse the recent decision blocking an intercollegiate football game with Central University. They warn absence of athletics may hurt attendance and spending in town, urging the board to reconsider for community and merchant interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan
Inter-Collegiate Football Association
Central University
Danville
Racing Commission to Discuss Latonia Bookmaking
The State Racing Commission will meet in Lexington Tuesday afternoon to decide if book making will be permitted at Latonia. Col Chinn confirmed the meeting but did not discuss specifics. Col A F Clay of Paris is ill and may be absent. other members declined to comment.
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State Racing Commission
Latonia
Chinn
Col
A. F. Clay
Paris
Young
Louis Des Cognets
Charles Grainger
Louisville
Train Hits Wagon Kill Two Farmers At Crossing
Special to The News. Vincennes Indiana October 19 Zachariah and Virgil Williams young farmers were killed and Mrs Albert Brubeck and Mrs Frank Bracken fatally injured when the wagon they rode was struck by a train at the Lawrenceburg crossing. The curve sight line and bell warning were reportedly inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Zachariah
Virgil Williams
Albert Brubeck
Frank Bracken
Lawrenceburg Crossing
Grand Lodge of Masons to Meet in Louisville
The State Grand Lodge of Masons will meet in Louisville this week beginning Tuesday with Clark county lodges represented. Delegates from Winchester Lodge, Elkin Lodge, Ford Lodge, Pine Grove Lodge, Right Angle Lodge, and Cunningham Lodge are listed, led by officers and members such as Haggard, Royse, Grubbs, Vaught, Eubank, Shearer, Richards, Moore, Allen, Cunningham, Poe, and Pharis. Delegates depart Monday afternoon on the 4:38 C&O train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Grand Lodge of Masons
Louisville
Masonic Lodge
Clark County
Winchester Lodge No
D. 8
Haggard
M. D. Royse
J. A. Boone
J. E. Grubbs
J. C. Vaught
Elkin Lodge
J. B. Eubank
W. S. Shearer
Ford Lodge
Protracted Meeting At Church Of Christ Opens
A protracted meeting at the Church of Christ on Fairfax street began Sunday led by Elder F B Srygley of Nashville Tenn The morning topic was Faith is the Foundation of Hope and the evening focus was Sin of Unbelief Crowded church attendance continued into Monday with The Golden Candlestick announced as the next subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fairfax Street
F. B. Srygley
Nashville
Tenn
Train crash at Braddock injures many. engineer dies
At Braddock Kansas on October 19 a passenger train No. 17 collided with a local freight train. The engineer was killed and more than twenty passengers were injured. A relief train was dispatched to the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Kansas
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Triin
Collision Kills One Injures Fifteen In Trolley Crash
In Kansas City, three trolley cars collided this morning. An unidentified passenger was killed and fifteen passengers were injured, some fatally. Separate note mentions Frank Roy painting the old home of Tom Henry Clay at Austerlitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas .City
Frank Roy
Tom Henry Clay
Austerlitz
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J. W. Gay
J. T. Poynter
C. E. Lyddane
J. M. Hodgkin
R. V. Fitch
J. A. Vanner
C. H. Bowen
Baseball League
Yokohama Harbor
Laurier
Io the News
Paintsville, Ky
Wesleyan Board
Racing Commission
Latonia Races
Elder F. B. Srygley
Santa Fe
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