The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1905-03-10
OUR KENTUCKY METROPOLIS.

This proud distinction belongs Louisville by of its its
pre-cminen importance commercial center its business enterprise
its population and in its political organization and action although
Frankfort remains capital city and is onsb law making
center.
In the eyes the world Louisville is the representative city the
Commonwealth of Kentucky ndngour progrsvn,s stand
ards of morality and ethics il not ideals
With these principles in mind call attention the great question
agatng the minds and pung the the progress
i've and aggressive citizens Of metropolis city which is In what
Louisville hest advertise its advantages the world?
While this audab purpose being promulgated and great effort
being made to reach satisfactory solution; in the very midst Of an
organized and systematic attempt declare the world its manifold
advantages and pecmncnt right the title The Gateway the
South well as to fair State and its wealth of advantages
and opportunities while in the very branracking effort
devise and and methods promoting the
Louisville that great depredaor against the usual order of things
that despo Of the fair and unsucd reputation Of Of her
citizen oer and workers among that destroyer bust
ness privileges, the Evening POST forth the imcgt
criminal libel suit for having the emery advertise oucs
alleged disadvantages,
Think of the normy this But the punishment med out
to the Post and Editor Knott perhaps sufficient the end While
only nominal damages assessed and whereas imprisonment has
been barely escaped 10y Editor Knott and wherefore paper may yet
be captured by suit filed in the interest Of large majority of the
stockholders controlling believe about SD per Of the stock
still the result Of this decision ought le the suppression
ous and blatant voice against the acrns Of the usual order Of
hngs and insure tn individuals the right Joy the fruits Of their
honest toll and the preservation Of law and order it, usual channel
in metropolis.
The Post with the persistent oetnacy Of thugs and mmoy
able and Editor Knott the prpexng eniangr Of the fabric Of the
body polite has been fined $500 Tor exercising literally the prv
eg Of free press y publishing certain scandaous and hbou
things said Ia have existed aud IL still exist decent and awaiug
establishment conducted by Mr. Patrick Sarky Mr. Sarke
saloon, it were is located about blocks mpncbc b,) from
the city hail. where laws made and unmale
The said Evening Post by decree and ngaon Of IL hard
headed editor as said that there are many mlrc saloons houses Of in
rpuc gambling dcn and other dsrcpub resorts on the city hall
square, and adjacent blocks but the adverse decision Of the court Of
inquiry will stamp ndcby the impress Of purity and dcncy upon
these respectable establishments and influence OF the
Posts hw crusade, the great religious revival with it. 600 con.
versions and recently organized City Club with IT. avowcd intention
ou,ing the present political regime.
Since the Inauguration Of the Evening Posts bous publications
the religious reform with consequent o Of Patronage Of
the respectable saloons and the organization civic or City Club p
claiming the overthrow Of city government, by carrying the election thu
year, manifest to all thinking minds and can b. gansd by no
man tha, the scaed saloons and approved typ o lodging houses
could not he better located than under the immediate henr pr
lection Of tho laV'makns and hwniorCg powers Mr. Aaron Kohn
and the Hohnmonwca attorney vhoc name We fail to recall bu,
= the Fok,o.t" Of Kentucky metropolis
These socacd saloons thc proved and approved boarding houses
located conveniently the N.gyng aud order executive, ly
not alone to insure by the mantle protection thrown around them
their continued safety against to who would SICK 10 dpo and IA
destroy, hut 10 and retain the patronage of those having
yva nnaons and habits WHOSE fame connocu IN, mint,
ncp and Book beer in their respective seasons has .pad @ IA this
remote corner OF the State This patronage would ANYTHING w,rc
possibly lacking add rSpbiy To ,hc hopahc public entertain
mcnt houses with welcome ready for the weary and IN vary
This fame however may h. unwaran,c y the facts and ha, ,
only for las, but however may b. /. an absolutely ,l
TACT that no one would b. permitted either by Mr. shkcy o any other
pubcspr,ed sriior 81 owuicr eps and other mild drink
: to Tar'akC Ia OVERLOOKING at such respectable aud w.rounsd p,.
Of mild amusement and moderate convval Nav nor would any,
e. thing Of hw character L. permitted in such proved and ,pD
lodging houses.
e We choc iu aud running with enthusiasm on mi. MI
absorbing subject and have only rauc until the prc,cp, time from
giving wnt TO our feelings and expression TO our views awaiting m
n lifting OF the smoke Of battle and clearing Of the lc and mat
e atmosphere 80 that We might not ourselves amuck ctnna
~ libel suit
We believe in the freedom Of the press but we shall hal. Inn,
enough 10 prove all OF our ideas and all heay reports and a o,
submitted or publication sud el items before knp I
6 appearance IN our utra.Cousptyntiyc columns e WV
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