Free Silver Dominates Kentucky Senate Race Fallout
Louisville April 26 Ex Governor Buckner backs the silver standard as his Senate platform while Governor Brown promotes free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Blackburn remains for free coinage and McCreary hedges. The race grows heated with statesmen declaring their currency views, Buckner favored by many, Brown signaling support for gold, and the silver issue shaping the contest.
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Brown
Blackburn
Congres McCreary
Svi
Alstyry
Our Republic
Ruckesen
Union
Kentucky
Joe Blackburn
McCreary
Buchner
Macbure
Honest Money faction fears state convention show of weakness
Secretary Whin riehsen comments on Minois refusing to attend the state convention. He says the gold crowd fear a defeat that would reveal their weakness. He asserts the Honest Moncey faction’s manifesto will aid the silver movement by exposing alleged goldbugs.
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Gollbags
Minois
Springfield
Whinriehsen
Bald
Chicago
Four in the race for Mississippi governor nomination
Special from Jackson Mississippi April announces E O Sykes of Monroe County as a Democratic candidate for governor. Four candidates are in the field Mesers Sykes Vardaman McCabe and Mebaurin. None over forty six. General W T Martin of Adams may also announce soon.
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Asissipul
Jackson
Miss
Sykes
Monroe
Phils
Mesers
Vardamnan
McCabe
Mebaurin
W. T. Martin
Adams
Will Let A Few Go Silverites Plan Demonstration
ChicagoApril26. Illinois silver leaders met at headquarters to urge a fifty member delegation to Springfield for the silver movement. The objective is to prove silver advocates remain in the party and to show strength against the anti silver faction within the Democratic platform.
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Cook County
Chicago
Illinois
Springfield
Association In Defense of the Golf Standard Formed
A special committee of representative monometalists met on April Sth and resolved to form the Association In Defense of the Golf Standard. They drafted rules to be submitted to a general meeting soon.
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London
Association In Defense of
Sibley Heads to California for Silver Party Campaign
Ex Representative Bibley of Pennsylvania departs his home for California to launch his bid as the Silver party presidential nominee. He plans multiple Pacific coast addresses and Senator Stewart arranges his affairs to accompany him.
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Sibley
California
Washington
Bibley
Pennsylvania
New Silver Party
Pacific Coast
Stewart
Dover senatorial contest shifts as Massie backers return
In Dover Delaware on April 26 the Massie faction returned to their former candidate, while supporters of Higsina and Addicks held firm. No ballots were reported in the fragment, leaving the outcome unresolved as the campaign concentrates on candidate alignments.
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Massie
Dover
Del
Pennewgill
Higsina
Addicks
Election results and treasury gold reserve update
Higgins republican 6 Addicks republican 6 Maasie republican 5 Pennewill republican 1 Ridgeley democratic 8 Bayard democratic The Gold Reserve Washington April 26 The treasury gold reserve today rose by 113541 to 5000 of which was from business and 4881 from Belmont Morgan syndicate The syndicate still owes the government over 16009 on its contract but is said to be ahead of terms.
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Washington
Treasury
Belmont-Morgan
Charleston Citizen Sues Over Dispensary Contempt Fight
A Charleston man sues to block state constabulary from seizing liquor imported for personal use, alleging the dispensary law violates federal commerce limits. The suit seeks an injunction returnable May 1 and could prompt federal contempt proceedings as state authorities push seizures.
Governor Evans Cited Over Liquor Seizure in Troy
In Columbia South Carolina on April 2 a misdeclaration led to a temporary injunction against officers hindering liquor shipments into the state. A barrel of liquor from Augusta Georgia to D J Goble was seized in Troy. The barrel was opened and contents conveyed to the state engary. The State Liquor Commission ordered constables to vigilantly detect and seize illicit liquor as US judges await further action.
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Evan
Troy
Sit. Columbia
S. C
Croft
Consignees
Augusta
D. J. Goble
United States
Sensational Scene in the Tennessee House of Representatives
Nashville April 26 A sensational and disgraceful scene in the Tennessee House involved two Davidson county members. Representative George Moore faced questions of privilege after remarks about Davidson's representatives being on the job. Ed Walker, a white man, was shot by Sam Tidridge, a Black man, in Senora City at the post office. Walker severely wounded, Tidridge fled as bloodhounds pursued.
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Tennernee’ House of Representsvatives
Nashville
Tenn
Davidson County
George Moore
Moore
Davidson
Hill
Posia
Filee Y Hite
Ed Walker
Senar City
Sam Tidridge
Teuldridge
Walker
Czar Protests Renunciation of Liao Tong by Japan
London April 26 dispatches indicate Russia France and Germany advised Japan to renounce the policy of the Liao Tong peninsula. Britain and Italy oppose this, while the United States expects to aid in keeping Japan from losing the fruits of victory. The treaty has been ratified and changes seem unlikely. The Japanese reply is expected to be conciliatory but will not yield what Japan declares as its due.
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London
Russia
France
Germany
Japat
Aussia
Japan
China
Liao Yong
Corea
Far East
Liao Tong
United States
Great Britain
Italy
Lea
United
The
Standard
Parla
Tokio
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Berlin
Freiherr Marazhail von Bieberstein
Reichstag
Russia questions on Japan China treaty ratification explored
In Washington and London reports discuss an alleged European alliance of Russia France and Germany opposing Japan over the China Japan treaty. No clear evidence supports the claim and Japanese and German French diplomats deny or doubt the pact. Russia protests Tokio and Berlin withdraw a Reichstag interpellation.
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Russia
France
Germany
Japan
London
St. Petersiburs
China
Ruasin
St. James
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Two British Sailors Released on Parole in Cuba
In Santiago de Cuba on November 23 the two British sailors Robert Ramsey and John McKenzie of the schooner Honot, taken with Maceo's expedition, were arrested and held as prisoners but have been released on parole pending their trial. In Havana on April 25 General Martinez Campos spent much of the day in hearings and receptions.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
Prdém
United Preau
Robert Ramsey
John McKenzie
Maceo
Campos
Havana
Martinez Campos
Cuban delegations pledge wide support for peace drive
Delegations from Cuban corporations and the army and navy promise hearty cooperation. He urged public support to obtain peace quickly. His policy would be strict impartiality. He praised the army but vowed to punish military dereliction. General Campos will stay only a few days, then return to Santiago de Cuba to direct operations personally.
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Army
Navy
Campos
Santiago de Cuba
US stance on Nicaragua crisis aims to deter but avoid war
An intimate Cleveland confidant states the United States will defend Nicaragua's independence and resist European encroachment without waging broader war. Washington seeks to settle the Nicaragua dispute promptly, while noting Venezuela and other continental quarreled need attention. London papers remark US courtesy and Britain contemplates Corinto actions as the ultimatum nears expiry. Bayard asks for brief extension on the deadline and offers payment options.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Great Britain
United States
Bluefields
Mayard
England
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Corinto
Senor Guliat
Morning Post
Stephenson
Nicaragua Eyes Loan to Pay Indemnity Amid British Demands
Washington dispatch reports Nicaragua lacks funds to meet the indemnity but may secure a loan with ample security. A London dispatch notes Britain pressed for full compliance and an apology, while Managua signals readiness to pay but objects to the demanded apology. Corinto reports no English marines landed and calm conditions in Nicaragua.
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Washington
Guaman
Managua
Nica
London
Great Britain
Bayard
Lord Kinberly
Nicaragua
Corinto
Corrito
New York
Leon
England
Wilde on Trial in Old Bailey for Unnatural Crimes
London April 26 Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor faced trial for unnatural crimes at Old Bailey. Charles Parker and other witnesses testified to prior statements. Wilde appeared careworn and thinner after a haircut. Taylor held his usual unconcern. Both pleaded not guilty. Prosecution opened with prior arguments. Parker testified his earlier statements were more disgusting, and swore of blackmail involving Wood and Alen who recanted £400 received by a gentleman and £30 by Parker for similar misconduct.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Central Criminal Court
Old Briley
Charles Parker
Wilde
Taylor
Parker
Bow Street
Wood
Alen
Duel to Death in Selma Feud Ends Fatal
In Selma Alabama on April 26 a feud between the Dudleys and the Hayries erupted into a deadly duel. Robert Browning, 22, was killed after a confrontation with Ed Dudley and Sonk Dudley, who himself died from his wounds. Eight pistols were used and about twenty-two shots fired. Sneed and Joe Dudley were arrested as the fight concluded.
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Sielma
Ala
Dudleys
Hayriés
Sonkc
Dudley
James Minters
Shudley
Minters
Selma
Robert Browning
James Minter
Ed Dudley
Sonk
Browning
Jon Dudley
Sneed
Thrde
Joe Dudley
Gull
E. H. Sneed
Deputy Marshal Killed in Cold Blooded Double Shooting
In Shoal Creek township North Carolina on a raiding tour United States deputy marshal H S Stalcup confronted I N Taylor and J B Sult. A fair fight escalated when Taylor shot Stalcup in the back then turned and Sult fired a shotgun blast into Stalcup’s forehead killing him instantly and wounding Taylor. The incident echoes a nearby double murder case involving the Cross brothers.
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Marphy
N. C
Shoal Creek Township
United States
I. N. Taylor
J. B. Sult
Thompsons, Tenn
H. Stalcup
Taylor
J. B. Suit
Starcup
Vaa
Cross Brothers
Slew the Doctor Shot His Wife Then Killed Himself
Houston, April 26. Dr J F Simmons, family physician, was shot by Robert Owen while in the Owen residence. Simmons died after firing back. Owen then shot his wife and killed himself at his hotel. Mrs Owen expected to recover. Owen, a stockman, had separated from his wife a week earlier after moving from New Orleans.
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Houston
Tex
J. F. Simmons
Robert Owen
Owen
Simmons
Owens
New Orleans
Miner Assassination Near Coal Creek
In Knoxville on April 26 a miner named John Craig found dying near New River three miles from Coal Creek, having been shot in ambush around 9 p.m. He claimed he supported the coal company and died without giving full details. The motive and assailants remain unclear as police investigate.
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Knoxville
Tenn
New River
Coal Creek
Royal Coal Company
John Craig
Craigs
Untimely Death Rumor Tied to Morgan Hendricks Feud
A man named Craig allegedly died from exhaustion caused by blood loss after a shooting between Morgan and Hendricks last week. He was heard to say someone would close their eyes in sleep over it. Authorities suspect an interested party heard the remark and silenced Craig by assassination.
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Morgan
Hendricks
Craig
Rumors Link Durant’s Pastor In Emanuel Church Murders
San Francisco April 26 police quietly investigate rumors tying Dr Gibson to the Emanuel Baptist church killings. Chief Crowley notes Gibson’s alibi and says evidence points toward Durant, while defense seeks to undermine locks and witness testimony. New witnesses and Lamont case details loom as Durant’s trial date nears.
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Dr. Gibson
San Francisco
Emanuel Baptist Church
Crowley
Gibson
DSO
Durant
Elmer Wolff
Dr. Vogel
O'Clowth
Miss Low
George R. King
Andi
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Lamont
Crawley
Police Department
Minnie Williams
Emanuel Church
Barnes
Minnie Willams
Wolff
Smooth Hanging in Abbeville for Local Murder
Sloan Hurst was hanged in Abbeville Jail in a murder case from December 3, 18. The execution occurred April 26 with no hitch and the condemned man died within twenty minutes. The slain and the slayer were both colored and the body went to Troy for burial. Hearst was tried, convicted, and executed near the crime scene.
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Abbeville
D. C
Hearst
Evening murder near Gainesville ends in double death
In Gainesville Florida April 26, six teen miles west of town, Sam Hagan killed El Gray and Henry Dancy after a road encounter. Dancy fired first but Hagan used a shotgun, killing him, then Gray was fatally wounded. The coroner's jury ruled Hagan justified.
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Sam Hagan
Gray
Henry Dancy
Gainesville
Fla
Bam ‘Hagan
el Gray
Hagan
Dancy
Memorial Day Observances Across the South
The article notes Memorial Day ceremonies in Georgia and Alabama with flowers laid on graves. General G A Evans speaks on war and morality, praising valor. It explains no uniform date nationwide, with Georgia choosing April 20 but northern states observing another day due to seasonal differences.
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Georgia
Alabama
Memorial Day in Macon Honors General Evans Address
Memorial Day in Macon featured a large procession to Hose Hill cemetery and a Memorial address by General Clement A. Evans. The event included prayers, singing by Appleton Orphans home children, and a Gussie Mitchell solo, followed by a Confederate salute and decoration of graves. General Evans delivered an eloquent defense of the old constitutional rights and the South’s status within the Union. He noted progress and new opportunities in the postwar South and described the South as the fruitland of the Union, with industries rising and southern resilience celebrated.
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Eral Clement A. Evans
Macon
Hose Hill
M. Wiley
Second Georgia
Second
Macon Volunteers
Macon Light Infantry
Floyd Rifles
Macon Huss
St. Joseph's Cadets
Confederate Veterans’ Association
K. A. Nisbet
J. L. White
C. A. Evans
Appleton
Gussie Mitchell
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Ctty
Mulberry Streets
Evans
Machh
Union
South
Liiberties
New South
Southland
Flowers for the Unknown Dead Observance in Columbus
Memorial Day activities in Columbus Georgia drew universal participation with a packed opera house. Weather was cloudy and pleasant as twenty five misses carried wreaths for unknown graves in Soldiers’ Lot. A public address by Hon. Lionel C. Levy followed tableaux and songs by young women portraying southern states.
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Opera House
Lionel C. Levy
Confederate Veterans and Gons of Confederate Veterans
Ladies’ ‘Memorial “Association
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