Kentucky Court Rules Democrats Win Governorship Seat
Frankfort Ky April 6 1899 the court of appeals decides for the Democrats in the Beckham governorship dispute holding the legislature act final and courts cannot review it Gov Taylor exceeded authority by adjourning to London and journals are regular. Republicans seek US Supreme Court review with a 30 day mandate wait.
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Court of Appeals
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Durelle
Beckham
Aylor
London
United States Supreme Court
Cleveland Denies Report On Dewey Candidacy
Former President Grover Cleveland rejects claims of giving interviews about Admiral Dewey's candidacy. He states he declined to comment and will reveal any future views only as an authentic, carefully attributed statement. He condemns any other quoted statements as fabrications.
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Trinceton
N. d
Grover Cleveland
Admiral Dewey
Marsh Declared Guilty in Michigan National Guard Fraud Case
Arthur P. Marsh of Allegan former inspector general of the Michigan National Guard and former Republican state central committee chairman was convicted of conspiring with official associates to defraud the state. The penalty could reach fourteen years imprisonment. Three co defendants await trial. Marsh posted 15000 bail pending appeal.
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Michigan National Guard
Lansing
Mich
Arthur P. Marsh
Allegan
Republican State Central Committee
Marsh
Ile
War News From The Front and Domestic Affairs
London reports Gen Villebois Mareuil killed and eight wounded as British forces surround him at a location near Kimberley. Roberts also says five British companies were captured by Boers at Bethany. In New York the Chamber of Commerce calls for abolition of stamp taxes as revenues permit. A fatal fire in Rivernna Michigan destroys $40,000 in property and injures a hotel proprietor. North Dakota Populists split on Bryan endorsement with delegates chosen for Cincinnati and Sioux Falls. About 10,000 Pitt miners return to work amid talks toward settlement.
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War Office
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Methuen
Boshof
Orange Free State
Kimberley
Villebois Mareuil
Mareuil
Bethany
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
Revenna
Mich
Fr. M. Jlggins
North Dakota
Grand Forks
N. D
Bryan
Fusion Wing
Oal
Sioux Falls
Cincinnati
Aluminum Workers Strike Hits New Kensington Plant
A general strike paralyzed the Pittsburg Reduction Company plant in New Kensington Pennsylvania as 275 aluminum workers protest a rejected wage scale. The firm controls the nation’s aluminum output and the walkout affects supply nationwide.
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Aluminum
New Kensington
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Unita
Boy Will Be Named Patrick
London announces the son born to the Duke and Duchess of York on March 21 will be christened Patrick by the queen's desire.
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Patrick
London
Democratic convention funds pledged for new Kansas City hall
Prominent Kansas City business leaders volunteer to raise funds for a new hall to house the Democratic national convention in July. Aimed at fulfilling a February pledge to the national committee in Washington, efforts focus on creating a suitable, lasting structure for the gathering.
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Avery
Kansas City
National Committee
Washington
Leary Relieved From Guam Governorship By Request
Washington confirms Capt. Leary requested relief from the naval governorship of Guam and ordered home. The navy department states his departure is at his own instance and praises his handling of duties.
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Washington
Leary
Island of
Guam
Navy Department
Wreck on Wabash Road Derailed Silver City Iowa
Wabash passenger train No 2 northbound derailed two miles south of Silver City Iowa after No 3 arrived late at high speed. Engine remained on track, sleeper and other cars left rails. injuries include Mrs T S Shill and Mrs Thomas Keenan of Imogene seriously hurt, postal clerks Ettinger Cooper Harris bruised, Mr McKee of Maryville Mo with hand cut.
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Silver City
Iowa
Wabash
Trac
T.S. Skhill
Imogene
Thomas Keenan
Ettinger
Cooper and Harris
Mr. McKee
Maryville
Mlo
Porto Rican tariff bill plan garners Republican support
House Republican managers outline a program to honor Senate amendments to the Porto Rican tariff bill and avoid delays. They seek five days of discussion before a vote and expect a larger majority than the original House passage. Prominent Republicans emphasize strong backing for the proposition.
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House
Washington
Senate
Sapho case yields not guilty verdict in New York
New York jurors acquitted Olan Nethersole and associates of maintaining a nuisance in performing the play Sapho. Olga Nether sole’s standing is noted as high while other items report Emma Curren's shoplifting plea and a light sentence due to social status.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Olan Nethersole
Sapho
Cowan
Ind
Emma Curren
Wyoming real estate soars as prices double in a year
In Cheyenne Wyoming real estate values have doubled over the last twelve months. Not only cattle sheep and horses but ranch properties now command 40 to 80 percent more than a year ago. In Peru alarm grows over Peru Bolivia Chile relations with Argentina said to push Peru and Bolivia toward conflict with Chile.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Wyoming
Tovrease
Sioux City
Carnegie Company Buys 10000 Shares of Pittsburg Railroad
The Carnegie Company purchased 10 000 shares of the Pittsburg Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad from Colonel Samuel B Dick chairman for about 400 000 dollars. Colonel Dick today retires from the road's management.
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Carnegie Company Purchase
Pittsburg
Carnegie Company
Pittsburg, Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad
Samuel B. Dick
Cronje Sails for St Helena Prisoner Transport
Gen Cronje Col Shiel and 1000 Boer prisoners sailed for St Helena Wednesday night in a transport vessel with authorities confirming departure and direction to the remote island.
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St. Helena
Cape Town
Gen. Cronje
Col. Shiel
Japanese naval reserve call signals rising tension
The Yokohama press shows guarded but serious tone amid Russia Korea tensions. Readers note Japan mobilizes naval reserves for maneuvers as battles with Russia appear increasingly likely.
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Korea
Disappearance of Melita Koehn Stirs Chicago
No arrests have been made in Melita Koehn’s disappearance. Otto Kuehn, a Wells Street baker and inspector, awaits further evidence of foul play as police search a sewer near the bakery entailing a strong odor. Conflicting accounts from her brothers Frank and Willie Koehn accompany the case.
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Chicago
Melita Koehn
Otto Kuehn
Wells Street
Eideinier
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Peice
Isaehi
Frank
Willie
Queen Victoria Lands in Ireland First Visit in 39 Years
Queen Victoria arrived in Ireland aboard the royal yacht and disembarked at 11:30 am. She rode from Kingstown to Dublin in fine weather to cheering crowds, greeted by the Duke of Connaught the Lord Lieutenant and other officials.
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Emerald Isle
Market Quotations Summary for Multiple Cities Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotes from Sioux City to New York list cattle prices common to prime, hogs and sheep bids, cereals and dairy. Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo report ranges for cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with varying grades and no uniform format across locales.
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Chicago
Hulitnapolis
Catt
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Burley
New York
French Nobleman Duped Townspeople by Swindle
Fort Dodge reports a counterfeit French count who impressed society, preached at a Congregational church, and won support from the Mosaic Club before fleeing with funds. He swindled hotel staff in Algona, attempted deals in Mason City and Belmond, and stole thousands from multiple towns.
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Washington
Reach
Louis Phillippe
Mr. Wiard
Thomases
Mosaic Club
Lowa
Algona
Mason City
Ile
Belmond
Ose
Ida Grove Couple's Surprise Marriage Blessed Home
Edward DeKay of Ida Grove secretly wed Eva Fineran last September and began housekeeping. Neighbors and friends saw the prank turn real after a ceremony in Cherokee by Rev. J. W. Southwell. DeKay, a carpenter, and Miss Fineran, daughter of Timothy Fineran, planned a quiet future as a newly married pair.
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Edward DeKay
Ida Fbrove
Eva Fineran
Mr. Dekay
Timothy Fineran
C. Williams
Ste
Cherokee
J. W. Southwell
DeKiy
Youn
Rival Editors Clash Over University Quill Publication
A multi-month dispute at University Weekly Quill in down City ends with a court injunction barring the ousted editorial group from publishing. Dan Miller leads the removed chief editor faction, while rival Robert Bannister and supporters vow to seize control, risking further turmoil.
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Quill Atdown City
Dan Fry Milleer
Equity
District Court
Dan Fry Miller
Keokuk
Robert Bannister
Ottumwa Woman Seeks Damages Over Sidewalk Fall
Mrs. W. J. Hicks files a suit against Ottumwa for 8000 dollars claiming injuries from a defective sidewalk fall last January. She seeks 3000 dollars in damages.
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W. J. Hicks
Ottumwa
Dispute Over Archdiocese Leadership and Priest Sentiment
Tensions rise as priests and bishops clash over succession after Archbishop Hennessy. Nominees including Dr. G Pubyque and Archbishops Reale and McLaughlin are discussed while priests urge a rector with field experience. A proposed Sioux City see division is paused as Rome is urged to appoint a capable archbishop amid strained factions.
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Thay
Sioux
Keane
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Falls
Bistop Scanmell
Salt Lakes
Rome
Dean McLaughlin
Naines
Sioux City
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Hennessy
Dueburque
Washington
Father Me. Laughlin
Clinton
Davenport
Hemet
O'Gorman
Sins Falls
Rome Agarmet Archbishov
Fitzgerald Appointed Superintendent of Mitchellville Reform School
Francis P. Fitgerald appointed superintendent of the industrial school for girls at Mitchellville by the state board. He succeeds James N. Miller who resigned June 8, and the change was announced after installation. Fitzgerald is an experienced official with a background in Westborough Massachusetts and the Philadelphia home of refuge.
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Francis P. Fitgeraldd
Industrial School
Mitchellville
State Board At Control
James N. Miller
Fitagerakt
Westborough
Mass
Maryland
Philadelphia
Refuge
Eidera
Fitzgerald
West
Muler
Phans
McPherson Named United States District Judge in Southern District
The president nominated McPherson of Hed Oak to be U S district judge for the southern district, with a noted trial lawyer reputation. He has held no prior official office since early career in Red tak Iowa, and was confirmed by a majority of the Iowa delegation after extensive inquiry among candidates.
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Hed Oak
Southern District of Law
Smith McTherson
Jhorn
Morrisville
Ind
Rebo
Iowa
Ist
Aterney
Dustriet
Athaney Wentral
Beaten by Robbers Near Port Dodge Farmers Attacked
James Daugherty of Webster County, a prominent farmer, was waylaid and beaten by two robbers on the road south of Port Dodge while returning from Moorhead. One robber grabbed the horses and the other struck him in the mouth and head. The assailants searched for money, but only a small sum was found after he had just deposited cash at the Moorhead bank.
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James Daugherty
Webster County
Port Dodge
Ife
Moorhead
Heegan
Aehab
Ibis
Wits
Kirgely
Moorkund
Daugherty
Young Man Willed and Fatal Gun Discharge Accident
A young nun named George Newcomb was distally killed by an accidental gun discharge while duck hunting near Conpsville, below Musntine. The report notes multiple companions and the mishap occurred during a shot at close range, yielding fatal injuries to the neck region. Laborers in Des Moines demand wage increases with specific hourly and daily figures across trades. Internal Revenue receipts for the Dataqne district show March collections exceeding last year by $12,100.
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George Newcomb
Conpsville
Musntine
Jin
Internal Revenue
Patterson
Untitled item involving local events and financial figures
Involving Mater Huvkstein and a forthcoming event at Reels Rapids on June Wy 20, with references to city council revenue rights and a German heir, John Burminster, who plans to return home after inheriting 100,000 Marks from a rich relative. The text is garbled and mixes names, places, and financial details.
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Mater Huvkstein
Reels Rapids
IA. Ry
Danioe
Ge John Burminster
Germany
Atlantic
Legislature Passes Broad Set Of Appropriations And Reforms
The house and senate approve numerous appropriation bills including des Moines funding, Dubuque and Cherokee facilities, and the state hospital project. Bills authorize tax, liquor, and education reforms, add a three year law course requirement, and adjust police and public health measures. The session also advances telegraph and express company taxation plans and voting machine use while maintaining strict liquor penalties.
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P Bennett
State University
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Wy Utabral
Howe
Sagay
Passa Boll
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