Treason Laid At Pettigrew’s Door In Senate Clash
Washington January 21. A heated senate debate on the Philippine question erupts into bitter recriminations as Pettigrew demands printing Aguinaldo’s document and a Dewey letter. Lodge and others challenge the claim while Rawlins Jones and Sewell denounce censorship and accuse Pettigrew of treason. Dewey’s denial is read, Lawton comments are cited, and a sharp party clash follows into the financial bill discussion.
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Teller
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Colorsito
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O.cess
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Paria
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Union
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South Africa
Amerigan
Chandler
Aldrich
Tates
Overburdened Women and the Pierce Favorite Prescription
This excerpt urges relief for weakened women overwhelmed by burdens at home and health issues. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring womanly organs and nervous strength, improving complexion and form, with a testimonial from Mrs Euphemia Falconer describing severe illness after multiple pregnancies and near collapse before using the remedy.
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Euphemia Falconer
Trent, Muskegon Co
Mich
Tam
Fierce
Russell for Senate May Run If Hes Convinced
Judge Richard B. Russell of Winder has not fully decided on a Senate bid against A O Bacon. Friends urge him to run, and he plans a definite decision within about thirty days. Russell, a Athens native, 36, has a long political record and currently serves as a western circuit judge.
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Richard B. Russell
Winder
United States
A. O. Bacon
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Clarke County
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Goebel Is Sworn In As Governor
The article recounts Goebel being sworn in amid political crisis. It cites Capt. C. C. Calhoun of the State Guard declaring treason by the acting governor and colleagues, alleging suppression of the state government and erosion of civil liberties. It argues authorities failed to enforce laws and protect citizens, framing the event as a tyrannical takeover contested before legal tribunals.
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Franklin
C. C. Calhoun
State Guard
Whittaker Nervous Yet Maintains Innocence in Goebel Shooting
Louisville, January 31. Harland Whittaker, taken from Frankfort, remained nervous but proclaimed his innocence in the Goebel shooting case. He said he was present only as a friend seeking justice for Taylor and urged others with a brown beard to come forward. He expressed confidence the truth would prevail and that an innocent man cannot be convicted.
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Louisville
Harland Whittaker
Senator Goebel
Frankfort
Goebel
Taylor
Mr. Goebel
Assault Denounced in Texas Legislature Condolence to Goebel
In Austin both Texas Senate and House adopted unanimous resolutions condoling Senator Goebel and his family after yesterday’s cowardly attempt to assassinate him. The actions condemn the deed as uncalled for and the result of political strife and corruption.
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Texas
Goebel
Austin
Tex
Pexas Hegislature
Secretary Root Says No Occasion for Troops in Frankfort
Secretary Root stated there is nothing in the Kentucky situation that requires federal military involvement. An administration official claimed the legislature is technically in recess, preventing the governor from calling troops. Another official noted that even if the legislature were adjourned, U S law allows a governor to issue a call only when the legislature cannot be convened.
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Washington
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United States
Chief Justice Hazelrigg Receives Goebel Oath Authority
The Court of Appeals chief justice who administered the oath to Goebel last night weighed whether United States troops might intervene in Kentucky to protect federal property mail and interstate commerce. It was noted that no evidence showed these interests were threatened by the Frankfort developments. The administration’s stance, it is observed, would only shift if there were radical changes in conditions.
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Frankfort
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New York
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Hood
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Eak
Rug
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Talladegad
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Morgan
White
Ney J. Wiias
Mary
Inter
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Lindsay Refuses to Talk on Assassination Incident
United States Senator William Lindsay of Kentucky dodges comment at a board of trade banquet noting he has nothing to add about the attempted assassination of Senator Gael. He says his Franklin home sits near the war zone and Kentuckians should think rather than speak until circumstances are clear.
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New York
United States
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Board of Trade
Senateur Gaeel
Lindsay
Franklin
Carolinians Sympathize With Kentucky After Goebel Attack
The Columbia legislature unanimously adopted a resolution expressing sorrow and regret over the attempted assassination of Kentucky governor elect William Goebel and offering sympathy to Kentucky and his political party. The act reflects shared concern for home rule and good government across states.
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Columbia
D. C
Kentucky
William Goebel
Goebel
Sutton Claims He Shot Goebel in Hotel Row
James Sutton, Whitely county sheriff, arrived in Louisville from Frankfort and, at the Victoria hotel, proclaimed to the clerk he killed Goebel and would not be captured. He leaped from a third story window, escaped unhurt, but was soon arrested, the police deeming him possibly insane or in possession of Goebel's shooter identity.
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Whitely County
Louisvill
James Sutton
Frankfort
Victoria Hotel
Sutton
Goebel
Casualty lists show heavy losses in Boer War reports
London dispatches detail severe British casualties at Spion Kop and fresh calls for home defense as generals face fierce Boer fire. The Navy warns half pay officers to stay ready while re-enforcements move from the Transvaal amid mounting public concern.
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Daily Chronicle
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Woodgate
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Assistant Secretary Davis Visits Boer Head Lawyer at Ladysmith
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Washington Hollis and state attorney travel with the United States consul to the Boer head lawyer at Ladysmith in the president's saloon carriage. At Spion Kop, Boer casualties total fifty three killed and one hundred twenty wounded as of Monday, January 29.
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Spion Kop
Washington
United States
Hollis
Ladysmith
Ter Davis
British Loss Growing Heavy in War Casualties
London January 31 The war office released another casualty list from the Spionkop battle January 2 and the Venters Spruit engagements January 17 and 20. The added numbers show 189 killed 391 wounded and sixty three missing totaling 593. With Venters Spruit losses raised by 174 the war’s total casualties reach 9,658 men.
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War Office
Spionkop
Venters Spruit
Irish Will Take No Part In Debate On War Amendment
London January 31 The United Irish Party decided at a meeting to abstain from voting in the House of Commons on Lord Edmund Fitz-Maurice's amendment to the address in reply to the throne speech. Irish MPs will not support Fitz-Maurice as his amendment contains a declaration favorable to prosecuting the war.
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House of Commons
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Edmund Fits-Maurice
More Hope for Ladysmith After Siege Reports Rise
Ladysmith reports a healthier garrison with improved conditions despite and ongoing siege. Battles continue near Swartskep north of the Tugela River with rumors of General Buller advancing along another mine.
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al Bultter
Bryan denies authority to speak for him on populist deal
Lawrence Mass January 31 William J Bryan was questioned about a telegram from Milton Park of The Southern Mercury asking Bryans stance on a populist ticket with Bryan as presidential nominee and a populist running mate. Bryan replied no one has authority to speak for me and issued no statement.
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Lawrence
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Willam J. Bryan
Milton Park
The
Southern Mercury
National Committee of the
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Officers Elected Tonight Under State Law For Three Year Terms
Military statewide caucuses have completed nomina tions for all line and field officers. Park Woodward leads as Colonel with W G Gbear as Lieutenant Colonel and Joseph Nash W W Barker among majors. Atlanta units including Gate City Guard Armory and various companies vote tonight between 8 and 10 oclock to elect field officers and then line officers.
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Park Woodward
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W. G. Gbear
Joseph Nash
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Bryan at Portland
Democratic Leader William J Bryan spoke to a large crowd in Portland at a banquet hosted by the Democratic Club. He traveled from Boston with Congressman Lentz of Ohio and ex Governor Altgeld, addressing mass meetings in Lawrence and delivering a short speech to about 1,000 people in Haverhill alongside numerous handshakes.
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William A Bryan
Democratic Club
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Lentz
Ohio
Altgeld
Boston
Lawrence
Haverhill
Old Lady Montague Burned To Death In Fire
Mrs Mildred C Montague eighty years old mother of Dr A P Montague president of Furman University Greenville was burned to death last night Her clothing caught as she faced the blaze and she died several hours later A Virginia native she belonged to the Broaddus family Her home was near Richmond and she had wintered here since her son became Furman president
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D. C
Mildred C. Montague
A. P. Montague
Furman University
Greenville
Montague
Virginia
Broaddus
Andrew Broaddus
Carolina County
Texas Anti-Trust Law Takes Effect Tomorrow
Austin January 31 The Texas anti trust law passed last May becomes effective tomorrow. The measure relieves all debtors in the state from paying for goods bought from any outsider if that outsider is connected with a trust.
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Austin
Tex
Barnes Gets the Majestic Manager in Charge Today
J Lee Barnes, formerly in charge of the Majestic cafe, takes over full management of the Majestic hotel beginning today. F T Barnett has sold his interest to Miss Harwood. Barnes is a well known southern hotel man and plans immediate improvements.
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