Draper Found Guilty of Murder in Jacksonville
Charles L. Draper was convicted of murder in Jacksonville after a knife fight with Charles Hastings over stolen abstract records. Hastings died from 172 wounds, and Draper received a life sentence amid testimony from witness William Jennings Bryan about Draper’s prior good conduct.
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William Jan- Bing Bevan
Jacksonville
Charles L. Draper
Charles L. Hastings
Judge Kirby
Draper
Jmize Kirby
Hastings
Drair
Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Solons Pressure Lindsay Resignation Sparks Kentucky Senate Row
In Frankfort Kentucky the Kentucky senate debated a house passed resolution demanding United States Senator William Lindsay resign immediately. The vote 25 to 10 followed fiery speeches by Senators Brounton and Jones with calls branding Lindsay a traitor and urging private life. The session reflected intense party tensions and strong union sentiment. Also in Frankfort ex Attorney General W J Hendricke was disbarred in Franklin County Circuit Court for failing to repay 1800 collected by him, claiming the state owed him. The judge suspended him after a dispute over funds from his term as attorney general.
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United States
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Senate
House
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Clinton
Brouston
Alexander
Jones
Charles J. Brouitton
Fay
Lindsay
Democratic Party
Joes
Fraxxtont
W. J. Hendricke
Franklin County
Cantril
Hendricks
Physicians Warn Against Marriage For Consumptives
An old medical plea urges that spouses be free of tuberculosis before marrying to protect future generations. The text argues marriage should wait until cures exist, cites disease as a barrier to wedded life, and promotes Dr Golden Medical Discovery as a cure claiming high success. It emphasizes health, digestion, and blood purity as essential.
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Golden
Gode
Gerd Pracion
Ives
Worthville merchant fatally stabbed in Jackson quarrel
Jun 28 in Jackson a violent cutting affray left Festus Barnes of Worthville fatally wounded after a clash with Colonel Frank B. Curry who is under bond for assault with intent to murder. The incident arose from lawsuits against Barons and Son and involved a confrontation at the Jackson Times office. Barnes sustained a severe jaw wound and a shoulder stab. Curry posted a $1000 bond and was released.
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Jaceson
Jackson
Festus Barnes
Frank B. Curry
Barons & Son
Curry
Barnes
Colonel Curry
Jackson Limes
Whisky Trust Formed in Loglaville Meeting
Reading distilleries plan consolidation to form a whisky trust. Committee drafts circular inviting Kentucky distilleries to value property for stock in the new entity. Money solicited after valuation. aim to close deal with proportional shares.
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Reading Distillere
Loglaville Lousvitts
Kentucky
W. C. Bonnie
Atilla Doz
J. Atheton
J. B. Wathon
John Butea
Aldrich Seeks Seat in Fourth Alabama District Election Case
Dallas county Democratic managers face sharp critique as House committee reports alleged fraud in the Fourth Alabama contested election. The recount favors Republican Aldrich over Plowman by 642 votes, with cited practices including padding poll lists, misrecorded registrations, illiterate voter pressure, and improvised voting methods.
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House
William F. Aldrich
Thomas
Plowman
Alabama
Aldrich
Dallas
Smith Loses Suit Over Fertilizer Funds in Sylacanga
In Montgomery Alabama on January 28 the Supreme Court ruled in E. J. Smith treasurer of the Sylacanga state agricultural experiment station and school versus Walter White state auditor. The decision upheld Judge Sayre and found the school not entitled to funds from fertilizer sales before its establishment, saving the state treasury about 4.29 million dollars. The total sum involved is 16,647.85 dollars, with implications for nine new agricultural schools sharing pro rata.
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Sylacanga
Monteomery
Ala
Spreme
E. J. Smith
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Walter & White
Atate
Sayre
White
Klein Robbed and Shot on Street Mystery Deepens
Klein, president of Klein Flour and Feed, was found on a street fatally shot last night but is alive today claiming two highwaymen robbed him before shooting. No new developments aid the investigation while a theory of death by own action gains weight amid corporate ties and liability questions. Nearby towns report other violent incidents and political chatter that influence market sentiment.
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Klein
Ormemwart
J. ©. Klein
Klein Flour and Feed Company
Liabili
Cmiscansenses
Dons Not Displeased Over Maine Visit to Cuba
A U S battleship Maine visit to Cuba prompts Blanco to send a battleship and cruiser to American ports for festive naval exchanges. Heraldo notes an active squadron leaving Cadiz, plus torpedo boats and destroyers to guard Cuba coasts in a show of goodwill between Spain and the United States.
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United States
Maine
Cuba
Blanco
Vizonya
Heraldo
Cadiz
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