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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
New Phone No. 91
The note announces a new telephone number 91 appearing on a Thursday in October 1908.
Winchester Growth Shows City Reaches 10 000 Population
Census data trace Winchester growth from 2 200 in 1880 to a 1900 tally of 5 964 and project about 10 000 population now. The piece praises local enterprise, Commercial Club leadership, and calls for expanded city limits to include 2 000 outskirts residents.
Small Rhode Island County Stands Small in Size
Bristol County in Rhode Island covers 25 square miles and measures as little as two miles in breadth at some points. The note highlights the county as the smallest in the nation and part of the smallest state.
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Union
Bristol County
Rhode Island
Castro Ready for Blockade and Venezuelan Reply Tension
Castro replies to the Dutch note while ill and orders preparations for possible blockade. Venezuela seeks a confidential agent with powers to settle disputes as Dutch warships lie at Curacao. Officials warn of threat to revoke the 1894 protocol if the May 14 decree is not revoked by November 1.
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Netherlands
Venezuela
Caracas
Cipriano
Castro
Baron von Seckendorff
Paul
Holisand
Holland
Curacao
The
Hague
General Garcia
la Guaira
Registration at the neighboring towns
Paris Kentucky registration figures show 906 Republicans 653 Independents and a portion of the total turnout across nearby towns. The report lists party totals and notes overall registration activity on October 29.
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Paris
Mt Sterling registers totals for three day supplemental period
Mt Sterling Ky. reports the three day supplemental registration added to the regular day shows totals with many numbers garbled but includes figures such as 540 and 386 among the totals for the registration period.
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MT. Sterling
PRION
State Fire Loss Report Shows Higher Yearly Damage
State Fire Marshal W F Niekirk reports total property value in fires at 6 514 770 with 3 832 557 insured and 1 107 225 loss paid. There were 1 579 fires including frame 1 047 brick or stone 508 and 24 other materials. Defective flues caused 240 fires and chimney sparks 149 while over 315 fires have unknown causes.
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W. F. Niekirk
Curtis says that he warned Morse in 1907 banking case
Alfred H. Curtis testified in the Morse Curtis trial in New York that he warned Morse against continuing risky banking practices at the Bank of North America. He recalled refusing a $126,000 loan request and Morse’s remark that they must let Heinze have the money or the bank would fail. A Morse check for $126,000 later cleared despite Morse’s low balance.
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New York
Alfred H. Curtis
Charles W. Morse
United States District Court
Curtis
Morse
Bank of North America
F. Augustus Heinze
Heinze
Man Released From Workhouse To Campaign In Indianapolis
A man who gave the name Curry was freed from the Columbus workhouse after paying 12.50 dollars to secure his release. He reportedly was to return to Indianapolis to aid in get out the vote ahead of next Tuesday's election as a ward committeeman for a political party.
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Indiana
Columbus
Curry
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Pierce Announces Return to Texas for Trial on False Swearing
Austin Texas October 29 Henry Clay Pierce plans to come back to answer an indictment charging false swearing in this county Governor Campbell was told by Judge Barclay of St Louis who represented the state at the hearing that Pierce would arrive November 9 to stand trial Pierce is at his summer home in Massachusetts and said health prevented earlier arrival.
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Pierce
Austin
Tex
Henry Clay Pierce
Texas
Campbell
Barclay
St. Louis
Private Beecham Escapes Death Penalty in Camp Stotzenburg Case
Manila reports Private Michael Beecham of the First cavalry was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing four fellow soldiers at Camp Stotzenburg last May. The court ruled the act was unpremeditated and caused by a sudden fit of anger, under Spanish law not warranting the death penalty.
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Manila
Michael Beecham
First Cavalry
Camp Stotzenburg
Lodge Predicts 90000 Margin for Taft Sherman in Mass
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told reporters at national Republican headquarters that he estimates the Taft Sherman plurality in Massachusetts will reach ninety thousand. He spoke October 29 in New York.
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Lodge
New York
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
National Republican
Taft
Sherman
Masschusetts
Beveridge Answers Questions on Indiana Campaign Tour
Senator Albert J. Beveridge faced a barrage of questions during the third day of his Indiana campaign tour aboard a special train. He stated that E. H. Harriman was not supporting William H. Taft in this race.
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Beveridge
Evansville
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
E. H. Harriman
William H. Taft
Wright brothers win British gold medal for aviation
London reports the British Aero Club awarded its gold medal to Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton Ohio for their remarkable aviation achievements.
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London
British Aero Club
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
McGrathiana Sale Sells 142 Brood Mares Weanlings in Lexington
The second day of the McGrathiana sale in Lexington netted 142 brood mares and weanlings for 27720, averaging about 195 per head, with 239 sold overall for 48420 an average over 202. Stallions boosted Tuesday's higher average. Half the stock remains unsold as the event is deemed highly successful.
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Lexington
Colonel Young
New York
Cutting Out Woodlands at Woodburn Farm
Dr A J A Alexander of Woodburn farm near Midway Kentucky is cutting a woodland on the estate. He has contracted W H Mastin to haul and cut walnut timber from the stump, expecting about 200000 feet. Logs from twelve to thirty inches will be used for export or sold to local dealers to clear the dense shade for better grass.
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Midway
A. J. A. Alexander
Woodburn Farm
W. H. Mastin
Branding scars hit Los Angeles High School pledges
Two students Edward Lusk and Frank Ritchey were tied with wire during a fraternity initiation at Los Angeles High School. Their hair was shaved and they were branded on the forehead with the Greek letters Kappa Delta, a practice the parents say will leave lifelong marks.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Edward Lusk
Frank Ritchey
Los Angeles High School
Night rider claims threaten exposure after corn theft arrest
Mrs. Hick Kelly of near Sharpsburg was jailed in Owingsville after a second arrest for corn theft. She says she and seven witnesses against her are night riders and threatens exposure if she is not released immediately.
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Owingsvile
Hick Kelly
Sharpsburg
Settles War Claims in Kentucky Widow Receives Civil War Relic
Paris Kentucky October 29 Mrs Jesse Payne of Millersburg has received a large government check for horses taken from her husband during the Civil War after he returned from the Confederate army.
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Paris
Jesse Payne
Millersburg
United States
Body of Mr. Taylor Lyttle brought for interment in Jackson
The body of Taylor Lyttle who died from blood poisoning at St Josephs Hospital was brought to Jackson on the Lexington and Eastern railroad for burial yesterday afternoon.
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Jackson
Taylor Lyttle
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lexington and Eastern Road
Postmaster Appointed in Alka Pike County
Laura Coleman has been appointed post master at Alka in Pike county succeeding J M Coleman who resigned. The action was announced from Washington on October 29.
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Washington
Laura Coleman
Alka
Pike County
J. M. Coleman
Violation of Constitution Reported After Raid Into Kentucky
A U S Army Captain Rogan led armed men across the Kentucky border in pursuit of night riders. He cited lack of knowledge of the country as the cause. The detachment operated in the northern part of Tennessee and ended in Kentucky with an explanation to the Kentucky governor.
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Camp Nemo
Samburg
Tenn
United States
Rogan
OA. S. A
Kentucky
Two Broken Arms In Winchester Area News
A six year old child of Charles Parson on Winchester's north end fell and broke an arm on Monday and doctors fear amputation after late reporting. Nearby Mrs. George Allen near Becknerville fractured her right arm in two places yesterday by tripping over a cross-cut saw left in the yard.
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Charles Parson
Winchester
George Allen
Becknerville
Editor Arrested Mistake In Connection With Night Rider Outrages
Camp Nemo Tennessee October 29. Soldiers under Governor Patterson unearthed damaging evidence against the Night Rider murderers of Captain Quentin Rankin. Frank Ferriner confessed implicating 10 to 12 men in custody. Total arrests since the troops arrived reached 85 with about a third linked to the Night Riders. Major J Bright Horton returned with James M Brice editor of the Troy News Banner who was released after authorities realized the mistake the editor is a prominent citizen and noted newspaperman.
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Night Rider
Camp
Nemo
Reelfoot Lake
Tenn
Tennessee
M. R. Patterson
Quentin Rankin
Frank Ferriner
Night Riders
J. Bright Horton
James M. Brice
Troy
Brice
West Tennesssee
Wright Gives First Lesson In Aeroplane Handling
Wilbur Wright conducted the initial flying lesson under his contract in Le Mans on October 29 teaching Count De Lambert to handle the aircraft. Three flights of 12, 8 and 5 minutes each demonstrated control improvements with a new lever enabling pupil movement control and reduced risk. The count praised the simplicity of handling and expected quick proficiency.
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Wright
Lemans
Wilbur Wright
Count de Lambert
Mr. Wright
Widespread Panic: Antitoxin Drive and Notable Local Incidents
Safeblowers obtained 1600 dollars and stamps from Gallipolis post office. The Ohio state board of health set up 300 antitoxin stations for indigent diphtheria patients. Ohio traction lines carried 97 076 387 passengers with 87 killed and 1 143 injured. Forty Yaquis reportedly died in a battle near Altar Sonora Mexico. J W Hutchison married a Paris Kentucky widow then killed himself in a livery stable after contract annulment denial. William Montgomery, cashier of the defunct Allegheny National Bank, was convicted for embezzlement again.
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Gallipolis
Ohio State Board of Health
Ohio Traction Lines
Altar
Sonora
Mexico
South Africa Moves Toward Unified Crown Rule
Premiers of Cape Colony Transvaal and Orange River colony push in their legislatures for an early union under the British crown. Natal follows with support for Rhodesia’s inclusion in the future great South Africa state.
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South Africa
England
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Natal
Rhodesia
Great South Africa
Labor Leaders Move to Immediate Gompers Case Decision
In Washington on October 29 counsel for the American Federation of Labor leaders Gompers Mitchel and Morrison said they will present no further evidence in the Bucks Store and Range boycott dispute and seek an immediate ruling. The case remains set for further testimony today as labor leaders urge a prompt decision.
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Washington
Gompers
John Mitchel
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Store
McGrathiana dispersal sale in Lexington yields strong second day
The second day of the McGrathiana stud dispersal sale attracted buyers for 142 brood mares and weanlings, totaling $27,720 with an average of $195. With nearly half the lot still unsold, the overall proceeds of $48,420 surpass Colonel Milton Young’s original expectations.
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Lexington
Milton Young
Socialists Plan Chicago Demonstration for Sunday
Socialists announce a large street demonstration in Chicago next Sunday afternoon in four divisions. One division will be women and children. Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs is to arrive in Chicago on his red special tonight.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Explains methods by which powder trust ruined rivals
Testimony in the government suit against the powder trust reveals that Du Pont agents cut southern prices to crush Chattanooga Powder. F J Waddell testified he followed Dupont orders to seize Chattanooga’s trade by rail routes and undercut prices, offering a keg price of 73 cents, about 38 cents below cost.
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New York
Dupont Powder Company
South
Chattanooga Powder Company
Powder Trust
F. J. Waddell
Sinnamahoning Powder Company
Huntington
W. Va
Eugene Dupont
Chattanooga Company
Waddell
Trust Inctorses Managers. International Paper stockholders meet
Corinth N Y Oct 29 Resolutions praising the companys managers for actions during the employees strike and directing them to continue the current policy were adopted unanimously at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the International Paper company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Inctorses
Corinth
N. Y
International Paper Company
Polish Private Schools Closed
Warsaw reports all private Polish schools closed by governors in retaliation for daily attacks on Russian university students. Poles appeal to the Duma seeking redress.
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Warsaw
Duma
Bookwalter Donates $1500 to Democratic Campaign Fund
Chicago October 29 John W Bookwalter of Ohio is listed as a contributor to the Democratic campaign fund with a donation of 1500 dollars.
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Bookwalter
Chicago
John W. Bookwalter
Ohio
Democratic
Seizure of Japanese Sealing Schooners Reported
The Monteagle reports further raids on Japanese sealing schooners at the Russian grounds in the North Pacific. Rosa Maru was intercepted near the rookery but escaped in fog after six men were captured. another schooner near Great Santa l island was burned after the crew deserted into the woods amid pursuit.
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Victoria
B. C
North Pacific
Monteagle
Rosa Maru
Bering Sea
Great Santal Island
Eight Men Indicted In Cincinnati Bucket Shop Case
A special grand jury in the U S court returned indictments against eight men for using United States methods to defraud. Names include Louis W. Foster Arthur C Baldwin John M Scott Ed F Heil Walter J Campbell John M Gorman of Foster & Co George H Stapely and John A Payne of George H Stapely & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
United States Court
Louis W. Foster
Arthur C. Baldwin
John M. Scott
Ed F. Heil
Walter J. Campbell
John M. Gorman
Foster & Co
George H. Stapely
John A. Payne
George H. Stapely & Co
United States Matis
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Winchester Post Office
John G
Louisville
Onestoro
Mr. Sterling
Ice Trust
Wrights
M‘grathiana Sale
Limoges
France
Geo. Alien
J. W. Hutchison
Williiam Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
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