Kentucky Court Records Cleared of Most Indictments
Governor Wilson cleared most indictments tied to the 1900 murder of Senator William Goebel. Pardons cover those under indictment for the crime except for state’s evidence witnesses who fled. Only Youtsey faces continued exposure. others charged appear dismissed or pardoned in a move tied to political history and prior cases.
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Finley
Goebel
Wiilson
Kentucky
W.S. Taylor
Finley Talk
Frankfort
Wilson
Willam Goebel
Thore
Pardona
W . Taylor
Charles Fuley
Stae
Indiana
John Powers
Caleb Pow
Honduras
Hola Whittaker
Butler County
Dex S
Louieville
Zach Stare
Bell
Bename Xe Wharton Golden
Knox Cain
Colorado
Frank Cecil
Benin
William H Culten
Owney Com
Meare
Ben
Tae
Goegel
Yewtsey
Caleb Powers
James B Howard
Youtney
Commonwealth
William Say48
Willem Goebel
Geeve
Taylor Powers
Rome
Florida votes on 1910 prohibition amendment
The Florida House approved the McMullen joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment in 1910 to ban all intoxicants permanently. Senate vote stood 24 to 7 for, House tally reported as favorable. Speaker Ferris spoke against prohibition amid personal tragedy as local option advocates argued for Governor Gilchrist’s platform.
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Senate
McMullen
House
Ferris
Peter Collier Dies at Riding Club After Illness
Peter F Collier founder and publisher of Collier Weekly died suddenly of apoplexy at the Riding Club where he had been attacked by illness. He left a large fortune and was survived by his widow and son Robert J Collier. Born in Ireland, he built a publishing empire in New York after arriving in America, becoming a noted outdoorsman and polo enthusiast.
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Riding Club
New York
Peter F Col
Collier # Weekly
Colliers
F Tilden Brown
Jim
Peter F Collier
Colliers Weekly
Robert J Collier
Ireland
Cincinnati
Collier
Violent Earthquake Shakes Lisbon on April Night
A series of shocks shook Lisbon on April 23 with ground rising and falling and buildings swaying. Fires broke out and walls cracked while alarm spread through the city. King Manuel toured streets to reassure residents and firemen. No serious injuries reported, but several churches may have interior damage and walls threaten collapse.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Manuel
House of Lords
Col Berner to Speak at Cordele Memorial Address
In Cordele Georgia on April 23 Colonel Robert Berner of Macon will deliver the memorial address. The Daughters secured him for the occasion and praise his oratorical brilliance.
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Berner
Cordele Ga
Cordele
Robert Berner
Macon
Clay and Bacon Move to Amend Tariff Bill in Senate
Senators Clay and Bacon press hesitant changes to the Dingley era tariff. They target free list additions for binding twine cotton bagging and imports of agricultural implements. They argue the bill preserves most Dingley duties with no material benefit to consumers.
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Clay
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Georgia
Senate
Bacon
Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
United States
Bucknam Leads Turkish Navy Amid Sultan Crisis
In Turkey the sultan’s throne wobbles as Abdul Hamid leans on Bucknam, admiral in charge of the navy and trusted aide. Bucknam, once a ship captain and Rockefeller protege, rose after aiding the Medjidien’s voyage to Constantinople. The empire fears civil war if constitutional recognition stalls, while Ahmed Riza and Young Turks push for unity.
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Abdul Hamid
Ransford D Bucknam
Bucknam
John D Rockefeller
Constantinople
Sultan Wan
Bucknam Pasha
Sultang
Europe
Agitan
Ahmed Riza
Young Turks
Bitter split in DAR election over Mrs Story defeat
After twenty hours of counting the Daughters of the American Revolution split the biennial election between administration and anti administration forces. Mrs Matthew T. Scott of New York won president general by eight votes. Mrs Miranda B. Tulloch of this city became vice president general. Mrs Story’s motion to declare Mrs Scott’s election unanimous failed amid anti administration dissent as ballots were tallied through the night.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
Matthew T Bcott
Niiisis
Mra Miranda BH Tulloch
William Cummings Story
New York
Scott
Story
New York State
Mra Scott
Tory
Man
Imoue
Roosevelt Nearing Nairobi in Elaborate East Africa Camp
Theodore Roosevelt reached the hunting grounds in Kapiti Plains British East Africa and will spend the night under canvas. A large camp near the railroad hosts 260 followers with thirteen tents for Europeans and sixty for porters. An American flag flies over Roosevelt’s tent as he is welcomed by officials and preparations begin for the expedition amid warm weather and keen interest in the region.
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Kapitt Plains
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Roosevelt
Rocavelt
the & Pedition
Hopesvelt
Apedal
Alfred Pease
Athi River
Makindu
Kapiti Plains
Mra Jackson
Mr Belous
Mr Moldilan
Sleen
Jens
Mr Roosevelt
Kermit
Bank officials changed at Citizens bank of this cir
Swainsboro on April 23 special report shows changes in bank officers. George Rentz resigns after leading the institution since its organization and J A Coleman, former vice president, is elected president. G F Flanders is named vice president.
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Swainsboro
Citizens Bank
George Rentz
J A Coleman
G F Flanders
Ex Senator William M Stewart of Nevada Dies in Washington
Washington April 23 Ex Senator William M Stewart of Nevada died today after a hospital stay since March 30. He was 83, known for long Senate service from 1869 to 1905 and for advocacy of silver. He married Mrs Theodore Cone of Georgia at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta about three years ago.
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Nevada
Theodore Cone
Georgia
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta
Washington
William M Stewart
Stewart
Senate
Stewart Castle
Dupont Circle
National Capital
Congress
Virginia
Apa
West
Bullfrog
New
Alston
Wight
Hin Jong
Specator
Damage reported as storms strike region and church burns
Severe weather yearns through Aniston area with high winds of about 40 mph. Homes damaged and crops harmed as the riverbanks flood and a church at Trenity Siphining was struck and burned to the ground, causing fear and displacement for residents.
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Anniston
Ana
March of Army Against Sultan Sparks Government Panic
An armed movement seeks to seize control of the government as troops advance toward the capital. Officials report confusion and alarm as military factions clash with state forces. No exact dates or figures are provided in the readable text.
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Constantinople
Pera
Vidin
Utecit
Sultan Welcomed Amid Turmoil as Confrontation Grows
Amid advancing constitutionalist forces near Pera and Vidin Kiosk, panic sweeps Istanbul as crowds seek asylum at the British embassy. The sultan appears in public at a worship site, receives festive ovation, while constitutionalists threaten his throne and security.
Weather Prophecy Pair and Cogler Prediction
Georata Pair forecasts cooler conditions in the east and north on Saturday then warmer on Sunday with a moderate north to northeast wind. Niawspaper notes a changeable pattern and cautions readers to monitor updates.
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Georata
Im East
Nouth Port
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Tulloch
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