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Caleb Powers
The Noted Kentuckian
A SLAYTON ATTRACTION



CALEB POWERS
The Noted Kentuckian, has delivered a number of lectures at the various Chautauquas in the States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois this last summer.  His lectures everywhere have been largely attended and the people highly pleased.  The following are some of the favorable comments made upon his lectures:


The Louisville (Ky.) Herald of August 2d, 1908, in speaking of Caleb Powers' lecture at New Albany
Six thousand heard of Caleb Powers' fight for liberty.  Largest crowd in history of Chautauqua before the greatest audience that has ever been assembled for any occasion in Glenwood Park, Caleb cheers Kentuckian to the echo * * * Applause after intervals of his speech * * * Standing Powers last night told a thrilling story of his fight for life and liberty.  When the speaker stepped forward the audience broke forth in applause.  The hand-clapping rent the great tent from one end to the other and back again—every second it grew louder and louder until it became a war and the demonstration soon developed into an ovation * * * Handkerchiefs floated in the air * * * Immediately after the close of Mr. Powers' address the immense audience broke up and great crowds swarmed to the platform and thronged around him.


The Springfield Daily News, in its issue of July 26th, 1908
Powers stirs up demonstration * * * Chautauqua crowd rushes to platform to get chance to grasp the hand of young Kentuckian recently released after eight long years in prison—speech moves audience to fervor of enthusiasm.  More than three thousand people came to hear lecture * * * Greeted with long clapping of hands when he stepped to the platform, urged on with the cries of hundreds when he wished to stop the account of his better life; vociferously applauded when he said his closing words, and nearly crushed to death in the mad rush of men and women in their efforts to shake the hand of the greatest political prisoner America has ever seen—Caleb Powers—for eight years stained with the charge of murder in his native state of Kentucky, comet-like appeared on the platform of the Springfield Chautauqua, Saturday afternoon.  Not for months has there been such a demonstration.


The Louisville Courier-Journal (Dem.), in speaking of the lecture of Caleb Powers at Madison, Indiana, on August the 8th
Notwithstanding the rain that fell from morning until after 2 o'clock p. m., 2,000 people attended Chautauqua at 3 o'clock, to hear Caleb Powers.  He was warmly applauded and received an ovation at the close.


The Cincinnati Enquirer in its issue of July 26th, 1908, in speaking of Caleb Powers' appearance at Springfield, Ohio
Caleb Powers twice spoke today at the Chautauqua.  A demonstration followed his speech in the afternoon.  Four thousand people listened to his words and at the end made a rush for the platform to grasp the speaker by the hand.


The Springfield (Ohio) Daily News, in speaking of Powers' lecture at Celina, Ohio
Celina is in the strongest Democratic district in Ohio, yet Mr. Powers was well received and his story heard by several thousand interested listeners.  Mr. Powers held his audience in the most perfect attention that was ever accorded a speaker on the Celina platform.


The Springfield Daily Morning Sun (Dem.), in its issue of July 26th, 1908, speaking of Mr. Powers' speech at the Springfield meeting
Graphic is the story by Caleb Powers of his trials * * * Packed juries—prejudiced judges—intimidations and wild scenes lend color for the picture.  Caleb Powers yesterday took up the cudgel in his own defense from the Chautauqua platform and held his audience to the end—alternately applauding shouts of praise.


Professor Milton W. Brown, Superintendent and Manager of the Celina, Ohio, Chautauqua, speaking of Mr. Powers' lecture at that place
I am more than pleased with the address of Mr. Powers at Celina.  I will have a circuit of about ten Chautauquas next year and will use you on all of them if I can get you.



The Dayton (Ohio) Daily News in its issue of July 23d, 1908, speaking of the address of Mr. Powers at the Miami Valley Chautauqua
Six thousand cheer him at Chautauqua.  Ex-prisoner gives a graphic description of his trials and tribulations before an audience of six thousand people * * * Time after time his remarks were greeted with outbursts of applause and approbation * * * At the conclusion of his lecture Mr. Powers was led to the side of the stage and shook hands with four thousand people who remained to meet him; he had a smile and a good word for every one in the crowd.


The Evening Telegraph, Bucyrus, Ohio, under date of July 24th, 1908
Big tent packed to hear Caleb Powers * * * For the first time in the present Chautauqua course the tent was packed to hear a speaker * * * He told his story simply, but it had a telling effect.  He said nothing to offend * * * Only twice did the slightest applause disturb the breathless stillness of the tent during the hour and a half that he talked * * * At the conclusion of his lecture he was accorded an enthusiastic ovation.


Franklin (Ohio) Chronicle in its issue of July 23d, 1908, speaking of Mr. Powers' lecture at Franklin, Ohio
Caleb Powers, the noted Kentucky politician who spent eight years in jail for the alleged complicity in the murder of Senator Goebel, was the attraction at the Chautauqua yesterday afternoon.  Mr. Powers was booked on short notice but drew a large crowd nevertheless.  If the fact that he was to appear had been more generally known we believe he would have drawn one of the biggest crowds in the history of the institution.


The Tribune of New Albany, Indiana, under date of July 21st, 1908
Mr. Powers was located at Sidney, Ohio, yesterday, where he addressed a monster meeting.

Professor Ray Harris, principal of the Greenfield, Ohio, High School and Secretary of the Greenfield Chautauqua, speaking of the lecture of Caleb Powers at that place, writes:

I wish to express my sincere thanks for the splendid lecture of Caleb Powers this afternoon.  It was sincere and straightforward and on all sides I hear nothing but words of praise.

Mr. W. B. Hardzog, platform manager of the Bowling Green Chautauqua, in a letter concerning the lecture of Mr. Powers at that place

Caleb Powers lectured at Bowling Green Chautauqua and gave unusual satisfaction.  His language was pure.  His voice carried to the uttermost parts of the great tent and his account of his struggle was listened to with breathless interest by a large crowd of men and women.  It was the largest adult audience of the Chautauqua.

Mr. W. W. Lawrence, manager and superintendent of the Marysville, Ohio, Chautauqua, speaking of the lecture of Caleb Powers

His presence at our Chautauqua surely drew a good crowd.  The lecture was well delivered and was thoroughly appreciated by all who heard it.


The Covington, Ohio, Chautauqua, in a letter from its manager and superintendent, W. H. Richeson, of August the 8th, 1908
I am delighted to say that our people in general were highly pleased with Mr. Powers' address * * * I only hope we will have the pleasure of hearing him again in the Chautauqua ground.


The Hoopeston (Ill.) Chautauqua, speaking through its secretary, Mr. M. O. Lee, in a letter concerning Mr. Powers' lecture here
Caleb Powers is a drawing card.  All appreciated him and were interested.


The Montpelier (Ohio) Leader, in its issue of July 30th, 1908
Mr. Powers was worth the money and the time * * * Mr. Powers was calm and judicious in his delivery and use of language and won his audience completely.  It was a great speech and was delivered by a man who has suffered as few men have.


The Daily Sentinel Tribune of Bowling Green, Ohio, in its issue fo July 28th, 1908
A monster crowd filled the big tent Monday evening at the Chautauqua and the crowd was agreeably pleased with the lecture of Caleb Powers.  Mr. Powers delighted his hearers.


The Evening Herald of Hoopeston (Ill.) under date of August 6th, 1908, in speaking of Mr. Powers' lecture before the Hoopeston Chautauqua
Powers talks to big audience—holds it spellbound with story of Kentucky's political feud.  Caleb Powers speaks well and to the point.  There is no unnecessary playing to the gallery and his words carry their meaning complete.  Mr. Powers furnishes food for reflection.



The Democratic Union Register of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, in speaking of Mr. Powers' lecture at Mt. Gilead Chautauqua
There seems to have been a great attraction at the Chautauqua on Friday in Mount Gilead.  The large tent was filled to its fullest capacity.  The side curtains were down and many who held admission tickets sat in carriages on the outside * * * Caleb Powers was the first to occupy the stage that night—being graciously introduced by Judge Spear.


The Fostoria (Ohio) Daily Review
The star attraction of the Chautauqua in the matter of interest and drawing power was the lecture of Caleb Powers * * * Every word was listened to with the most intense interest and the audience instead of tiring regretted it when he stopped.


The Daily Index (Rep.) of Bellefontaine, Ohio, in its issue of August 3d, 1908
Caleb Powers was a greater success as a speaker than was generally anticipated * * * The large tent was packed to its utmost capacity to hear Caleb Powers.  He gave a story of deep human interest.  He is fine looking—tall and rather thin, but remarkably well preserved.  Thousands of people heard his statement.


The Madison (Ind.) Courier under date of August 10th, 1908
Caleb Powers makes a great speech * * * Hon. Manly D. Willson introduced Mr. Powers, the star attraction of the afternoon.  Mr. Powers told his hardships in such a way as to call forth the sympathy of all who heard him and his talk was enlivened by a number of humorous anecdotes and his own clever wit.  His lecture was interesting, well presented and refined.  He had the sympathy of his audience throughout, and received the closest attention.


The Daily Standard (Dem.) Almo, Ohio, in its issue of July 22d
Of the story told by Caleb Powers—a story filled with depths of tragedy that only those who have been through political feuds can comprehend, that the wonder of it grew upon his listeners as to how he could remain outwardly so unmoved through all the trying recital * * * He was given the closest attention that has ever been meted out to any man who came to speak to us.


The Dayton (Ohio) Journal, in its issue of July 23d, 1908, concerning Mr. Powers' lecture at Miami Valley Chautauqua
Truth is eternal; right will prevail * * * Noted Kentucky prisoner discusses his case at Miami Valley Chautauqua freely since his triumphant vindication.


The Fostoria (Ohio) Times, in its July 27th, 1908, issue, speaking of the lecture of Mr. Powers at the Fostoria Chautauqua
The entire audience seemed in sympathy with the famous Kentuckian and his speech held the closest attention of all * * * Powers is a man of pleasing appearance, pleasant delivery and possesses a manner which attracts * * * During the recital of his speech he waxed warm and eloquent.


The Montpelier (Ohio) Enterprise, in its issue of July 30th, 1908, in speaking of Mr. Powers
Mr. Powers related his story without bitterness and met with a pleasant and cordial reception while here.


The Charleston (Ill.) Plain Dealer, in speaking of the lecture
The big guns were Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Congressman W. B. McKinley and Caleb Powers of Kentucky * * * At eight-thirty the Hon. Caleb Powers of Kentucky gave an address that was thrilling in the extreme * * * Mr. Powers is a young man and is a very pleasing speaker.


The Louisville Times, a strong Democratic paper, speaking of Mr. Powers' lectures at the Chautauqua this summer
Caleb Powers of Kentucky is making a hit in Chautauqua work.

Mr. Chas. A. Prosser, superintendent of the Jeffersonville-New Albany Chautauqua, in a letter commenting on the lecture of Mr. Powers at Glenwood Park on August 1st, 1908

The appearance of Mr. Powers at our Chautauqua was the largest day this year * * * There must have been from six to seven thousand people on the ground * * * Mr. Powers was heard to advantage by all who were present.  The frankness and simplicity of his address—the interesting story which he told and his winning personality on the platform—all created a favorable impression.  I regard his appearance here as having greatly exceeded our expectations in every particular.



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