Mafeking Siege News and Transvaal Developments
Dispatches report Mafeking still besieged with siege rations spreading shortages and shellfire ongoing. Kimberley and Transvaal forces clash while Garibaldi offers to lead Italian volunteers for South Africa. British and Rhodesian actions threaten Boer positions as Pretoria envoy travels.
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Mer
Timehong
New York
Algoa Bay
Partridge
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Adelbert
Hay
United States
Mafeking
Lorenzo Marques
GelSerones
Plumer
Rhodeslang
Transvaal
Gaberones
Garibaldi
Rome
Riccia
Sarah Wilson
Cape Town
Free State
Goebels Brother Coming From Phoenix to Frankfort
Justus Goebel, brother of Kentucky governor William Goebel, left Phoenix for New Orleans to join a special train to Frankfort. He denounced railroad hired violence, praising his brother’s cause and reporting updates from the bedside. He travels with his wife and two sons while new Orleans traffic halted for twenty minutes to accommodate them.
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Phenix
Ariz
Phoenix
Justus Goebel
William Goebel
Kentucky
New Orleans
Frankfort
Goebel
Goebel Can Raise an Army in Kentucky Crisis
Kentuckians pledge support to Governor Goebel as specta from across the state report offers of troops to sustain his government. Colonel Gaither of Harrodsburg and Dr Jazee of Richmond enlist volunteers, but none are accepted. Goebel delays appointing an adjutant general to avoid any farcical appearance.
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Frankfort
Spectaia
Gaither
Harrodsburg
Richmond
Dr. Jazee
Morgan
Gorbel
Small Bill Causes Murder In Beeville Saloon Clash
Beeville Texas reports a fatal shooting in a saloon at 3 pm over a disputed small bill. Tom Pleton is dead, Julio W Wilson a shoe store clerk is jailed on murder charges. The dispute arose after Pleton claimed the bill had not been paid.
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Small Bill
Beeville
Tex
Tom Pleton
Nes
Julio W. Wilson
Templeton
Slavonians Sent Home in Deportation Case
Fifteen Slavonian grava cutters were deported from Galveston Texas today aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Marin Rickmers. The action drew attention as the company refused to take the men on.
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Galveston
Tex
Marin Rickmers
Deportation Appeal Disallowed in Laborer Case
An appeal to the secretary of the treasury was disallowed regarding the steamer Roland’s January 1st dealings. The department was said to have 1,500 men for deportation, alleged as contract laborers, with a test of the matter noted in the Galveston case.
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Roland
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Galveston
Hanna Bees Trouble Ahead Declares Kentuckians Have Poor Judgment
Ohio Senator Marcus Hanna speaks at the Waldorf Astoria banquet accusing Kentuckians of poor judgment and warning that trouble in Frankfort has only begun. He condemns murder as inexcusable and notes Kentucky politics show flaws. He references concerns over public affairs being disrupted by armed groups.
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Ohio
New York
Marjcus A. Hanna
Board of Trade and Transportation
Waldorf- Astoria
Kentucky
Frankfont
Double Murderer Hanged in Texas After Church Conflict
Clarksville Texas heard the execution of Henderson Pierson a Negro man before about 5000 spectators. He killed his wife and her mother when they refused to obey his no church attendance order. He pleaded guilty in both trials and faced the death penalty. Pierson prayed and sang as the trap dropped his neck broke.
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Clarksville
Tex
Indian appropriation bill halts at Indian schools debate
The House devoted its session to the Indian appropriation bill with no funding for contract schools, despite an effort by Mr. Fitzgerald of New York to allow the interior secretary to contract with non-governmental schools. Bills passed include levee changes in New Orleans and a bridge permit for the Natichock railroad. A Cuban waters tariff measure passed after debate, while discussion of self-rule for Cuba and the Philippine commissioners' report continued. The day ended with a recess to focus on pension legislation.
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House
Washington
Fitzgerald
New York
Secretary of the Interior
Levee Board of
New Orleans
Marine Hospital
Natichock Railroad
Red River
Louisiana
Clayton
Alabama
Congress
Cuba
Miss Frazier in Charge at Augusta Hospital
The resignation of Miss Ellen V. Hayes as superintendent took effect yesterday and Miss Janie Franlee assumed charge today. Miss Frazier, a popular Augusta nurse trained at the Augusta hospital, becomes the first local woman to hold the post, with former superintendents usually drawn from northern hospitals.
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Miss Frazier
Augusta
Ellen V. Hayes
City Hospital
Janie Franlee
Augusta Hospital
Miss Hayes
Captain T. B. Artope Dies in Macon After Illness
Captain T B Artope of Macon Georgia died tonight after a long illness. He was among the oldest citizens of Macon and well known as a monument builder. He was father of Ed Artope of the Georgia Quincy Granite Company.
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T. B. Artope
Macon
T.B. Artope
Ed Artope
Georgia Quincy Granite Company
Lawsuit over Kentucky legislature siege by Governor Taylor
Plaintiffs accuse Governor W S Taylor of forcibly dispersing the Kentucky General Assembly, stationing armed men, and attempting to move sessions to London Laurel county. They seek immediate injunction to prevent further forcible adjournment and protect assembly in Frankfort capitol, asserting constitutional overreach and threats to public duties. South Trimble sworn.
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Kentucky
General” Assembly
House of Representatives
Capitol
Taylor
London
Laurel County
Censtal Assembly
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Senate Chamber
House of
Vapitol
General Assembly
State of Kentucky
State Capitol
Frankfort
Milla
Civ
W. 5. Taylor
Commonwealth
Anid Taylor
Whder
City of
Statehouse
Governor Taylor Served Notice In Suit Over Capitol Access
The governor was served with a suit seeking an injunction to stop interference with legislative work. Despite strict orders restricting entry, guards allowed passage until word arrived that the petition failed, after which a guard arrested Alonzo Walker for posting the notice on the executive mansion door.
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Payibe ‘Thad
Fenteainte
Ae Ee Sen
Législatre
Ang
Wes
London
Ameré
Taylor
Alonzo “Walker
Gemou
Entrange
Walker
Stormy Times in Old Kentucky Reward Offer Declared
Governor Taylor says Franklin county authorities did not request a reward and he personally offers 500 dollars for information. The note frames a regional crime response and a gubernatorial incentive amid unsettled times.
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Old Kentucky
Taylor
Franklin County
Plan to enter Kentucky Statehouse met with militia denial
In Frankfort on February 2 Democratic leaders vow daily demands to enter the statehouse while militia will deny access except for two Barbourville companies sent to London for the legislature. Governor Taylor makes no statement on postponing the London session as Republicans retreat toward an uncertain plan.
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Statehouse
Frankfort
Barbourville
London
Taylon
Yarberry
Taylor
Kentucky
Bechham Replies to New York Editorial on Goebel Crisis
Kentucky Democrats and Republicans react with outrage to a New York paper's brutal attack on Goebel. Beckham denounces the rash editorial as false and uncivil while defending Goebel, a dying figure revered by many Kentuckians, and condemns the paper’s cruel warfare in the Kentucky crisis.
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New York
Frankfort
Goebel
J. C. W. Beckam
Beckham
Kentucky
Senator Goebat
Democrats Address on Kentucky Crisis by Legislative Committee
A Democratic legislative committee issued an address describing Kentucky's crisis as unparalleled in U.S. history. It recalls armed troops, assassinations, and intimidation surrounding the gubernatorial contest led by William Goebel. The note asserts Democrats upheld law amid upheaval and continued to resist violence while Goebel's title is contested.
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Frankfort
Democratic Committee
Kentucky
Republic
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Debated diplomacy and war talks in the British House of Commons
In London the under secretary of state for foreign affairs defended German Reichstag statements on British contraband searches, noting limits at Aden and distant ports. He described suspicions guiding mailship arrests, denied knowledge of Dutch communications, and recounted comments on the Transvaal conflict and Irish militia debates shaping the day's session.
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London
House of Commons
Broderick
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Aden
Great Britain
Netherlands
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
B. F. Hawkesly
British South African Company
Earl Grey
Mashonaland
Chamberlain
Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry
Hawkesly
Isvo
John MacNeail
ant!Parneilite
Ireland
Mr. Johnson
John Dillon
East Mayo
Transvaal
Timothy Healy
North Louth
Saunderson
Edward J. Sclinderson
North Armagh
James Bryce
South
Aberdeen
George J. Goshen
Admiralty
William Redmond
East Clare
Goshen
Gully
Redmond
Goschen
South Africa
Germany
Mr. Gordon
Edward Clark
Europe
Gossipy tour of New York theaters and stars
The piece surveys Broadway entertainment, noting Ben Hur on stage with Wal Young, scenery by Albert and Grog, and music by Kell y. It covers Langtry at the Garden, Langtry's public reception, and critiques Don Pasquale Cavalleria Rusticana at the Met, plus Anna Held's Papa’s Wife and the opulent audience at the Metropolitan opera house.
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I. D. Massey
New York
Wal Young
Ben Hur
General Wallace
Klaw & Erlanger
Everbody
Esther
Simonides
H. Rel
Prince of Wales
Grand Opera
Maurice Grau
Metropolitan Opera House
Don Pasquale
Cavalleria
Rustrians
Mme, Sembrich
Norina
Caive
Santuzza
Vanderbilts
Astora
Morgans
Bloanes
Gcratiny
Money
Kipling
Signor Scott
Signor Pini-Corsi
Mancinelli
Mantelli
Campanan
Bevignani
Johnny
Broadway Theaters Scene Reviews Mixed on Parisian Gowns and Stage Tricks
Critics praise Miss Held for charm and gown while noting a touch of French flavor in the act. Cyril Scott shines as the male lead and a bright new automobile prop draws applause. Olga Nethersole opens at Victoria. Nat Goodwin and Elliott star in Cowboy and the Lady. Barbara Friend in New York. Naughty Anthony plays to moderate crowds. Happy John assists at a mission near Desatur and Butler.
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Miss Held
Anna
Cyril Scott
Papa‘y" Won
Manhattan
Che
Dan
Charles A. Bigelow
Celestin
America
Reginald de Koven
Gate City
Jess de Germaine
Atlanta
Ziegfeld
Che Weight
Mademuiselle
Olga Nethersole
Bupho
Victoria
Nat Goodwin
Daiss Elliott
Knickerbocker
Marie Adams
Charles Frohman
Criterion
Juda Matelowe
New York
Barbara Frienche
Columople
Brooklyn
Naughty Anthony
David Hensco
Herald Myvare
Finch Avenue
Bribery claim in Whittaker case surfaces in Kentucky
Officer Harrod relays alleged confession by outlaw Whittaker en route to Louisville offering $3000 at home and $3 in lite to secure escape. Whittaker reportedly contradicts Captain Davis on Goebel shooting details as he sits near Governor Taylor’s office. Harrod says Whittaker was on the building’s third floor during arrest.
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Frankfort
Harrod
Harland Whittaker
Louk Xole
Whittaker
Lowsville
Whitaker
Davis
Whit
Governor Taylor
Dhe
Senator Goebel
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College of Physicians and Surgeons
San Francisco
Buffalo Lithia Water Org
Falo Lithia
Virginia
William H. Drummond
Bishop's University
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Canada
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Hot Springs
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Whitley County
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Frank
Anna Held
Broadway
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Papa
Wiliam A. Brady
F. Zhegfeld
Hennequin
Millaud
Harry B. Smith
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DR. Tanner & CO
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Decatur St
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Happy John
J. H. Bruce
Alianla
Desatur and
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Happy Joan
Paris Medicine Co
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