Tragedy in Frankfort as Colson Kills Three Men
The Frankfort tragedy ties Col. Colson to a fatal shooting of Lieut Scott and two bystanders Ethelbert Scott Demaree and Charles Julian. Colson, shot in the elbow, remains in jail hospital while B B Golden lies mortally wounded. Jury considers who fired first as both men confronted in Anniston linked conflict.
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Scott
Golden
Franxfort
Ethelbert Scott
L. W. Demaree
Charles Julian
Col. Colson
Young Scott
B. B. Golden
Colson
Lieut. Scott
Frankfort
David G. Colson
Middlesboro
Somerset
Luther W. Demarree
Shelbyville
Chicago
Capital Hotel
Colo
Colonel Colson
Demarree
Captain Golden
James B. McCreary
Tom
Tragedy in Frankfort Involves Colson and Scott
In Frankfort Kentucky yesterday ex Congressmen and several officials were shot in the Capital hotel lobby. David G Colson and Lt Ethelbert Scott were central figures with multiple fatalities and injuries among bystanders. Colson is jailed on murder charges.
Hotel Shootout Ends in Multiple Fatalities
Colson shot and killed Scott in a hotel lobby after a pistol duel involving a .38 and a .44 revolver. The fatal volley wounded Charles Julian, who died later from blood loss. Colson surrendered at the police chief’s residence and claimed self defense as chaos engulfed the dining room.
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Colson
Scott
Charles Julian
Williams
Charles H. Julian
Captain Golden
Fyfe recalls origin of Colson Scott clash in 1899
Chattanooga Tenn Jan 17 Associated Press interview with Col J P Fyfe former president of a military board at Anniston Ala where Colson’s command clashed with Lt Scott over conduct and capacity charges. Fyfe notes Colson’s harsh discipline and Scott’s threat to kill Colson. report continues on page four.
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Tenn
Scott
David G. Colson
Frankfort
Associated Press
J. P. Fyfe
Third Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
Anniston
Ala
Colson
Fyfe
Joseph Wheeler
Fourth Corps
Gilbert
Senator Morgan foresees Alabama trip on canal bill support
Senator Morgan expects to leave for Alabama on Saturday as the canal bill nears passage. The Nicaraguan canal measure, favorably reported by the inter oceanic committee, faces identical bills in both houses this session. Morgan published a lengthy sarcastic letter defending his views and criticizing Governor Johnston, claiming inconsistency.
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Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Interoceanic Committee
Congress
Johnston
Prominent Members of Willett League to Meet in Chicago
The New York Sun reports Hon Joseph J Willett of Alabama promoting the Commercial Travelers and Hotels men's Anti-Trust League formed Nov 24 1899. A committee on legislation will meet in Chicago Feb 12 with Willett as chairman. other members include Ex Gov William J Stone and John R McLean.
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Joseph J. Willett
Alabama
Augustus van Wyck
New York
Commercial Travelers’ and T Hotelsmen's Anti-Trust League
State of
St. James
Committee On
Chicago
Willett
William J. Stone
John R. McLean
Clark Howell
For Sale on Noble Street One Acre Bargain
One acre for sale on Noble street a quarter mile from the city suitable for five residence lots. Address XN care Evening Star.
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Noble Street
Care Evening Star
Montevallo Coal Tops Anniston Market
Anniston buyers prize Montevallo coal as the best offered in the city. Anniston Ice Co. serves as sole agents for the sale and distribution of this coal.
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Montevallo
Anniston
Anniston Ice Co
Senate endorses bill to build Nicaraguan Canal
Washington January 17 The Senate Committee on Inter Oceanic Canals unanimously agreed to report a bill for constructing the Nicaraguan Canal. The measure mirrors the House favorable draft from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with minor verbal amendments.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Cherokee Tiger In Daily Here
Bob Summerville a white man of Cherokee county was brought to the city by Deputy Marshal Edwards on a charge of selling whiskey under the blind tiger plan. He was tried before Commissioner Randolph and committed to jail in default of a 100 bond. An accomplice, not yet captured, helped Summerville sell whiskey at his home. An effort will be made to capture the second man.
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Bob Summerville
Cherokee County
Edwards
Summerville
Conisioner
Randolph
Tragic Bank Office Murder Suicide in Columbus Georgia
In the Third National Bank private office Cashier J W Murphy shot and killed bookkeeper P T Shutze then killed himself. A coroner's jury ruled Murphy acted in a temporary aberration and not responsible due to illness. The tragedy leaves two prominent Columbus men dead.
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Columbus, Ga
Third National Bank
J. W. Murphy
P. T. Shutze
Shutze
Murphy
Smith & Wesson
Bright
Gumby Jordan
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