Mafeking Dispatch Debunks Relief Rumor and War Updates
A January 7 dispatch from Gaberones counters claims Mafeking was relieved. Rhodesians report Boer laager near Gaberones driven back. Mafeking siege continues with bread and meat shortages, milk and matches scarce, shells regular, hospital work ongoing under fire. Garibaldi offers to command Italian volunteers in South Africa.
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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
Goebel Brother Justus Heads to Frankfort From Phoenix
Justus Goebel brother of Kentucky governor William Goebel and a Phoenix farmer left by special train from New Orleans bound for Frankfort. He said the murdered man acted for the people and condemned railroad hired violence. He travels with his wife and two sons amid a guarded northeastern cannon salute and reports of his brother’s bedside condition.
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Phenix
Ariz
Phoenix
Justus Goebel
William Goebel
Kentucky
New Orleans
Frankfort
Goebel
Louisville
James Sutton
Whitley County
Justus
Anzona
Frank
Goebel Can Raise an Army Tendered by Kentuckians
Kentuckians pledge troop support to Governor Goebel in Frankfort as offers pour in from Harrodsburg to Richmond. Colonel Gaither and Dr Jazee lead strong anti Goebel sentiment yet offers are declined. No adjutant general named, avoiding peacetime farce.
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Frankfort
Spectaia
Gaither
Harrodsburg
Richmond
Dr. Jazee
Morgan
Gorbel
Small Bill Causes Murder in Beeville Tex
Beeville Texas reports a fatal shooting at 3 pm over a small bill dispute. Julio W. Wilson, a shoe store clerk, is jailed for the killing of Tom Pleton, a saloon man, at Pleton's home. Pleton allegedly refused payment of the disputed bill.
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Small Bill
Beeville
Tex
Tom Pleton
Nes
Julio W. Wilson
Templeton
Slavonians Deported from Galveston by Government
Fifteen Slavonian gravure cutters were deported today from Galveston Texas on the North German Lloyd steamer Marin Rickmers. The action drew wide attention as the company refused to take the men aboard.
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Galveston
Tex
Marin Rickmers
Deportation plans and treasury appeal dismissed
The steamer Roland on January 1st faced an appeal to the secretary of the treasury which was disallowed. It was reported the department planned 1,500 deportations of alleged contract laborers and an attempt to test the issue in the Galveston case.
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Roland
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Galveston
Hanna Beverages Trouble Ahead Kentuckians Urged Caution
Ohio Senator Marcus Hanna speaking at the Waldorf Astoria banquet criticizes Kentucky's political climate. He cites a murder as unacceptable and warns that unrest may be just beginning, expressing concern over armed bands and lawless actions in the state. The senator emphasized Kentuckians’ judgment is not always sound.
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Ohio
New York
Marjcus A. Hanna
Board of Trade and Transportation
Waldorf- Astoria
Kentucky
Frankfont
Double Murderer Hanged in Clarksville Texas
Henderson Pierson a negro was hanged before about 5000 people for killing his wife and her mother after they refused to attend church. He surrendered after the murders and pleaded guilty at trial in both cases. Both juries gave the death penalty. He prayed and joined in a church song before the trap sprung and his neck broke.
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Clarksville
Tex
Indian Appropriation Bill Focuses on Indian Schools
Washington February The House devoted its time to the Indian appropriation bill but halted at appropriations for Indian schools. Mr Fitzgerald of New York urged contracting with schools for education where government facilities exist, though no contract school funding is in the bill. Other measures included levee changes in New Orleans and a bridge across Red River in Louisiana. The Cuban most favored nation provision passed after debate and calls to recognize Cuban independence grew. The President's Philippine report was received as discussion on the Indian bill paused for pension legislation after 5 PM session.
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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 Takes Charge At City Hospital
Augusta Ga February 3 Ellen V Hayes resigns as city hospital superintendent effective yesterday Janie Franlee assumes duties today Miss Frazier a young Augusta nurse educated at the Augusta hospital shows efficiency and becomes first local woman to hold the post Former superintendents came from northern hospitals
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Miss Frazier
Augusta
Ellen V. Hayes
City Hospital
Janie Franlee
Augusta Hospital
Miss Hayes
Death of Captain T. B. Artope in Macon Ga
Captain T B Artope a longtime Macon resident and father of Ed Artope of the Georgia Granite Company died tonight after a long illness He was known as a monument builder and prominent figure in the community.
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T. B. Artope
Macon
T.B. Artope
Ed Artope
Georgia Quincy Granite Company
Kentucky Legislature Seeks Court Restraint on Adjutant General
Plaintiffs allege Governor Taylor without lawful authority moved the legislature to meet in London Laurel county and stationed armed men at the capitol Frankfort, blocking access to the House and Senate. They seek immediate injunction to prevent removal of the assembly and to allow members to perform duties in the capitol, citing constitutional and legal violations and ongoing threats of force.
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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
William Goebel
State
Goabel
Cit
Governor’s injunction notice leads to arrest at mansion
A damaged report states Governor Taylor was served with a suit seeking an injunction to stop interference with a legislative process. Security restricted access to the capitol, orders were renewed, and Alonzo Walker pinned a notice on the executive mansion door. He was arrested and placed in the guardhouse.
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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
Governor Taylor says Franklin county authorities never asked for a reward in the crime there. He personally offers $500 as an individual, marking a notable response in the case.
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Old Kentucky
Taylor
Franklin County
Kentucky Democrats Seek Daily Access to Statehouse
Frankfort Kentucky February 2 Democratic plan to demand admission to the legislative halls daily. Most militia guards deny entry, except two Barbourville companies sent to London for the legislature’s meeting next Tuesday. Governor Taylor declines to comment, says attention fixed on Kentucky welfare. Republicans homeward bound, some heading to London Monday. A quorum at opening session appears unlikely before Tuesday night.
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Statehouse
Frankfort
Barbourville
London
Taylon
Yarberry
Taylor
Kentucky
Bechham’s Hot Reply to New York Paper On Goebel Attack
Frankfort Kentucky February 2 Indignation runs through both Democrats and Republicans over a savage New York editorial attacking Senator Goebel The Kentucky press reports J C W Beckham’s reposte calling the piece infamous false and malignant The dying Goebel has been idolized by many Kentuckians and the editorial is condemned as cruel warfare.
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New York
Frankfort
Goebel
J. C. W. Beckam
Beckham
Kentucky
Senator Goebat
Democrats Issue an Address on Kentucky Crisis
A Democratic legislative committee released an address detailing the Kentucky crisis as unprecedented in the republic. It recounts armed factions, the Goebel shooting, militia actions, and the adjournment of the assembly, asserting the governor’s authority was challenged and Goebel’s claim stood unsettled.
British Ambiguities in War Questions Stir Commons Debate
In London the House of Commons heated debate touched on the German Reichstag statements about British contraband searches and Aden. Under Secretary Broderick defended British policy, stating no surrender of rights and limited arrests on strong suspicions while awaiting further arrangements. The day featured lively exchanges among Irish and Conservative members, with discussions of the Transvaal war, naval readiness, and the diplomacy of the government as the session faced potential abrupt conclusions.
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House of Commons
Broderick
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Aden
Great Britain
Netherlands
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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
Metropolitan Theaters Gossip on Ben Hur and Langtry
The piece surveys New York stage prosperity, highlighting Wal Young’s Ben Hur at Broadway with $4,500 per show receipts, Ernest Albert and Emile Grog scenery, and KelIey music. It notes Gretchen Lyons in a Thanhouser-Hatch role, Langtry at the Garden in The Degenerates, and critiques the Langtry vehicle. It covers Maurice Grau’s Metropolitan season and Anna Held’s Papa’s Wife at the Manhattan, praising craftsmanship and noting box seating and social milieu.
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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
Ser
Parisian Charm Onstage Amid Diverse Broadway Acts
Miss Held shines in a Parisian gown with charm and the crowd-pleasing act at the matinee. Cyril Scott named a hero as a bright ballet troupe proves real. De Koven’s musical numbers impress. Count Jess De Germaine adds classic Atlanta link. Olga Nethersole and Nat Goodwin headline overlapping engagements while other shows travel through New York venues with varying success.
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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
Bribery Claim Circulates In Governor Case
Officer Harrod testifies about alleged ransom plot connected to Louksville escape. Whittaker allegedly offered $3000 at home and $3 to secure his release, contradicting Captain Davis. Davis places Whitaker near Governor Taylor’s office after the assassination scene. Harrod says Whitaker admitted being on the third floor of the building.
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Harrod
Harland Whittaker
Louk Xole
Whittaker
Lowsville
Whitaker
Davis
Whit
Governor Taylor
Dhe
Senator Goebel
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Charles Frohman
Criterion
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Brooklyn
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Finch Avenue
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Alianla
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Butler Streets
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Paris Medicine Co
Louis, Mo
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