Kentucky May Be on the Eve of Revolution
Lexington reports a Knox County style confrontation as Republicans plan to resist Goebel backed by thousands of armed supporters. Ex Governor Bradley anchors a strategy to seek federal review if Goebel’s claims persist. militia readiness and martial law are discussed as possible outcomes. Local jealousy over the Goebel governorship dominates the political discourse.
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Lexington
Bradley
State Election Commission
Frankfort
Goebel
Taylor
P. P. Johnston
Frankton
House
Senate
Whallen and
Hyan
Hurrell
Harrett
Republican Joint Caucus
W. OG. Bradley
Dolieey
C. W. Goutrey Hunter
Debos
Kentucky
Orr
National Democrat Woodson Signals Reform Soon
Chicago January 7 Urey Woodson of Kentucky national Democratic committeeman and Ways and Means member says change will soon come as Bays Goebel will be seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Goebel
Woodson
Chicago
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Fronmal
The
Ways and Means Committee
Chicago to Attend Thy Banquet Inaugural Speculation
The report notes that Mr Goebel will hold the governor's office from January to February, with Senator Blackburn more prominently pushing the contest to the legislature rather than Goebel. The wording reflects disputed transfers of power and political maneuvering surrounding the tenure.
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Chicago
Goebel
Blackburn
Mr. Goebel
Bryan to Speak at Jacksonian Banquet in Omaha
The Jacksonian Club in Omaha hosts its annual banquet at the Paxton hotel with prominent speakers including William J. Bryan. Expected attendees exceed 400 as Bryan may discuss issues for the next presidential campaign alongside David Overmeyer BE Carmack Hoge Abbott and G M Hitchcock.
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Jacksonian Club
Omaha
Neb
Wiliam J. Bryan
Paxton Hotel
David Overmeyer
Topeka
Kas
BE. W. Carmack
Memphis
Hoge
Austin
Tex
W. J. Bryan
W. 3. Abbott
Chicago
G. M. Hitchcock
Smiled Too Much at Trial of Julia Morrison
Chattanooga January 7 special. The Julia Morrison actress trial in the circuit court dominates local interest. Juror Ben McGill who killed a man in a past baseball incident faced involuntary manslaughter questions. McGill’s death-need killing incident is noted as potentially affecting the jury. Morrison’s defense counsel show disappointment with her emotional display on the stand. A juror’s relative connection to defense counsel raised concerns. The case eyes mistrial or acquittal as physicians prepare to testify to insanity susceptibility. Leiden’s relatives from New Orleans bring possible new evidence for later testimony. Trial expected to close tomorrow with arguments set to begin Wednesday.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison
Miss Morrison
Ben McGill
McGill
MicGill
Leiden
George J. Antz
New Orleans
Bristol
West
Kerr
Ito
Captain Abandoned Party Rescued Officer Recalls Capture
Lieutenant J. C. Gilmore of the US gunboat Yorktown, held by insurgents after being captured near Baler, recounts eight months of captivity and a dramatic rescue on December 18 near the Abalut river. He praises Aguinaldo, condemns General Tino, and notes harsh treatment after his captors switched.
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Manila
J. C. Gilmore
United States
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Taither R. Hare
Thirty-third Volunteers
Major Price
Hotel Oriente
Venus
Vigan
Houth
Ilocos
Glimore
Forktown
Gutenantimore
Aguinaldo
Tino
Tyne
Calmel Hewse
Hare
Thirty-third
Gilmore
Abalut
Associated Press
Abalut River
Kat
Lieutenant Gilmore
Colonel Hare
Wigan
Benguet
Buck Buck May Come To Georgia Convention
Georgia Republicans float a rumor that Col A E Buck, envoy to Japan, may visit in February to help prepare for the March 7 state convention in Atlanta. Some say the trip would be a coincidence or a call from leaders, while others doubt Buck will travel or involve himself in party matters.
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Georgia
A. E. Buck
South
Atlanta
Buck
Japan
Central Committee
Pacific
Tokio
Colonel Back
Department of State
Walter H. Johnson
Johnson
Colonel Buck
Democratic Luncheon Marks Cook's Missouri Departure
At the Sherman house Chicago on January 7 Manager J G Johnson hosts a farewell luncheon for Sam B Cook of the ways and meals committee who leaves tonight for Missouri to canvass for Secretary of State. Notables present include William J Bryan Urey Woodson and Cato Sells. Mayor Harrison was absent and W H Henrichsen of Jacksonville was mentioned as a successor. Bryan and Abbott depart for Omaha to speak at the Jacksonian club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Missouri
Chicago
J. G. Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Sherman House
Sam B. Cook
Ways and Meals Committee
National Committee
Chi
William J. Bryan
Rahttgeld
Tlinois
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Cato Sells
Iowa
Elmore W. Hurst
Rock Island
Wills J. Abbott
The
Democatic National Press
Bureau
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
W. J. Stone
W. A. DeFord
Kansas
Johnson
Tudge E. F. Dunne
Harrison
W. H. Henrichsen
Jacksonvile
Mr. Cook
Ways and Means
W. J. Bryan
Willis J. Abbott
Omaha
Neb
Jacksonian Club
Leaders to Meet Bryan at Blackburn Banquet in Kentucky
Invitations have been sent to national Democratic figures to attend the Bryan banquet in Frankfort Kentucky after Blackburn's election to the Senate on January 16. Listed invitees include James K. Jones chairman of the national committee Senator John Daniel of Virginia Governor Benton McMillin of Tennessee former Governor W. J. Stone of Missouri and John R. McLean of Ohio.
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Blackburn
United States
House
Bradley
Senate
Ilness
Alexander
Hays
John Young Brown
Wat Hacdin
Frankfort
Bryan
James K. Jones
National Committee
Siir Johinic Daniel
Virginia
Benton McMillin
Tennessee
W. J. Stone
Missouri
John R. McLean
Ohio
Johnston in Birmingham Confident of Victory in Senate Race
Governor Joseph F. Johnston visits Birmingham from Montgomery to rally support for his U S Senate bid to succeed John T. Morgan. Morgan supporters vow rapid campaigning as both sides claim momentum amid recent University lands controversy and letters exchanged between the rivals. Congressmans Tate illness reported improved in Jasper, Georgia.
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Morgan
Birmingham
Ala
Joseph F. Johnston
Montgomery
United States Senate
John T. Morgan
Morgen
Aluama
Juinstein
Morris Hotel
Velkin
Germany Denies Monroe Doctrine Claim As Groundless
Washington January 7 Officials of the German embassy dismiss a London Spectator item as without foundation and an outright invention. Ambassador von Hötleben says the piece aims to sow distrust of Germany’s true attitude toward the United States and hopes it will be treated with contempt by prudent readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
London Spectator
Amasgador von Hotlehen
Hadeen
Mother rescues children from burning residence at Springfield farm
Williamsport Md January 7 Mrs Emanuel Hoffman plunged into a burning Springfield farm dwelling to save her three children as volunteers battled heat and smoke. The two month old babe and mother were badly burned but survived. two other children carry scars. Senator Louis E McComas helped at the scene as the rear of the house burned and the rest was saved. The cost of the loss did not exceed $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Emanuel Hoffman
Springfield
United States
Louis’ E. McComas
C. W Humrichouse
Buck Named Envoy to Japan by McKinley Press
The text notes Colonel Buck as a top southern Republican with strong influence. It mentions a February trip possibility if he decides to travel, and his appointment by President McKinley as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Japan. The convention influence is described as great but not openly shown on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
South
McKinley
Japan
Claims an Entire Island The Cream Man Defies Government
Cocoanut Island near Honolulu is reportedly seized by C D Pringle of Hilo who claims squatter’s rights. The Hawaiian government says the site was set aside as a quarantine station by the monarchy. Pringle fortified the grove and vows to defend his claim, planning to appeal to Washington for support.
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United States
Tacoma
Wash
Honolulu
Cocoanut Island
Sea Beach
Palm Grove
Hawaii
C. D. Pringle
Hilo
Hilo Harbor
Young
Pringle
Washington
Nominations Surge for Coney Island Jockey Club Stakes
New York January 7 nominations for the Coney Island Jockey Club stakes are at an all time high with Futurity 1M2s receiving near two hundred more than previous years. Suburban 67 June Handicap 87 Advance 63 Swift 85 Spindrift 62 Great Trial 122 Double Event 124 Autumn 186 Flight 27 September 29 Flatbush 39 Great Eastern 40. Second and last closing on June 16 for Flight September Flatbush and Great Eastern.
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Coney Island Jockey Club
New York
Flatbush
Great Eastern
Joneses Friends Seek Route to Senate Power
Toledo January 7 supporters of Mayor Samuel M Jones in his non partisan campaign organize strength into a party or movement to control several congressional districts in this corner of the state and possibly elect him to the United States Senate in 192. A conference with leaders in Cincinnati and Cleveland is planned as Jones returns from New York.
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U. S. Senate
Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Jones
United States Senate
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Mr. Jones
New York
Antz in Knoxville Seeks to Build Case in Morrison Row
In Knoxville Tenn January 7 Snedal G Antz brother in law of Frank Leiden murdered Chattanooga by Julia Morrison arrives to confer with theater attaches. He has secured testimony for the prosecution to be used in rebuttal. Local witnesses will counter Morrison remarks as more serious than claimed. It is unclear when he will depart.
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Sulfa Morrison
Knoxville
Tenn
Snedal
G. Antz
Frank Leiden
Chattanooga
Julia Morrison
Plaster of Paris” Company
Antz
Miss Morrison
Selden
Jack the Ripper at Work In Toronto
Toronto investigators link the Miss Rechet Ferguson murder to a serial killer style attack. Police note the motive was not robbery and suspect a man of similar brutal character as Jack the Ripper. Two nearby girls were chased and another knocked down shortly before the crime. The victim suffered severe injuries near the jail gate and was dragged inside the wall. The killer remains at large.
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Toronto
Ontario
Rechet Ferguson
Jack the Ripper
Therty
Will Build More Railroads Incorporated at Plant City Fla
The United States and West Indies Railroad and Steamship Company of Plant City Florida is formed with a $1,000,000 capital to build and operate a line from Plant City through Manatee and Charlotte harbors to Gasparilla island and connect with West Indies routes. Incorporators are J. L. Young M. E. Moody W. L. Lowey D. C. Thompson and A. Schneidman.
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Plant City
Fla
United States and West Indies Railroad and Steamshle Company
Hillsboro County
Manatee River
Manatee County
Gasparilla Island
Charlotte Harbor
de Soto and
Lee Counies
Eoura
United States
West Indies
J. L. Young
M. E. Moody
W. L. Lowey
D. C. Thompson
A. Schneidman
Greely seriously injured in drunken assault at his Washington home
General A W Greely chief signal officer and Arctic explorer was attacked by Joseph C Furnace a Baltimore man while visiting the city. Furnace and companion George Murphy allegedly sought admission to Greely s residence at 1914 G street NW until forced outside. Furnace struck Greely knocking him unconscious tearing a gash on the back of the head. Murphy fled the scene. Furnace 25 was arrested and jailed pending police action.
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Washington
Army
G Street
Northwest
Joseph C. Furnace
Adams Express Company
Furnace
Baltimore
George Murphy
State, War and Navy Departments
E. D. King
Greely
Snally General Greely
Desperate Diphtheria Battle In New Brighton Pa
A Christian Science couple in New Brighton resist medical aid as diphtheria strikes their family of four. Two children die, the father and third child fall ill, authorities compel treatment after delays. Coroner investigates deaths and health officials now oversee care to save the remaining child and father.
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Pittsburg
Nancy
Marisop
Taylor
Roy
Boyd
Shot His Rival to Death in Love Triangle The Story
Rauphale Ambrosia and Peter Varavade both loved Gracia Veira Last night Ambrosia and two companions planned a visit to a neighboring house. Varavade was ambushed as he approached and killed in Newcastle Pa. Police investigation follows.
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Newcastle
Fight breaks up a trial on Otter Creek Kentucky
News from London Kentucky reports a schoolhouse brawl during a trial on Otter Creek in Clay County. Sige Lewis and General May were killed. four others wounded. The clash halted court and four men were jailed in Manchester. Lewis is brother of former Clay sheriff Joe Lewis.
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London
Otter Creek
Clay County
Sige Lewis
May
Jacksons
Jackson
Manchester
Ligg Lewis
Joe Lewis
Caners on Philippine War Criticizes U.S. War Policy
In a Trinity Episcopal Church sermon in Washington on January 7 Bishop Eil son Caners, once a Confederate general, condemned the national government’s conduct of the war in the Philippines. He argued a Christian nation should not employ force to subjugate a less fortunate people on its path to progress.
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Columbia
D. C
Eilson Caners
Trinity Episcopal Church
Philippines
Telegraphic Brevities Report Distinct Notices
Brevet Brigadier General William Grenoy is dead in New York at age sixty nine. Schooner Gazelle wrecked near Anna Maria Bayou Florida. crew rescued by a steamer. Madame Bazaine in Mexico City suburb sanatorium seen in danger. New American bank opens in Mexico City as United States Ing Company with 100000 capital. George J. Ham manager. American tank earned last year 30 percent. C Yonge and Arthur McConnell resolve Knights of Tabor dispute. mill workers to return today.
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William Grenoy
New York City
Anna Maria Bayou
Florida
Madame Bazaine
Marshal Bazaine
France
Mexico
United States
Ing. Company
George J. Ham
C. Yonge
Sanford Armel Company
Carriville
Fla
Arthur McConnell
Knights of Tabor
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Lon
Uy Ohe
Piatola
Julia Morison
Thea
Arisoner
DEM
Ats
Johnston
Congressman Tate
Jasper
Tate
Knoxville, Tenn
Pennsylvania
Caners
South Carolina
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