Goebel shot. Kentucky governor candidate gravely wounded
Senator Goebel on the way to the Senate chamber with Colonel Jack Chinn when a rifle shot from the Capitol grounds left him gravely wounded. Warden Eph Lillard and Chinn protected him as shots continued, a suspect in custody in Louisville. Taylor expresses regrets as Goebel fights for his life.
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Senator Goebel
Senate Chamber
Jack Chinn
Taylor
Frankfort
Capital
Capitol
Wiliam Goebel
Kentucky
Goebel
Mr. Goebel
Eph Lillard
Frankfort Penitentiary
Gi. Lillard
Chinn
Goeb
Tooms
Gosbel
Physicians Entertain No Hopes For Goebel
A Kentucky physician near Senator Goebel at 2 15 a m reports no change in his precarious condition and says death could come between five and six o clock. Doctors contrast hopeful signs with internal hemorrhages while calling in specialists from Cincinnati and Louisville to treat the wound and likely outcomes.
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Capitol Hotel
Hume
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Dr. McMurtry
Louisville
Tor
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D. C. McKenzie
N. P. Dunbridge
E. W. Walker
Kentucky Board Declares Goebel Governor Despite Threats
A Kentucky gubernatorial dispute ends with the Goebel camp declared winner by the contest boards amid an assassination aftermath. Goebel’s guardianship faces potential U S court injunctions as Republicans seek delays in seating Becker and Beckham pending further action.
Goebel Shot Emerges From Scene Into Help
Eyewitnesses described His condition as bleeding heavily and growing weaker. He was carried to Dr. E. E. Hume’s office in the basement of the Capital hotel, about a thousand feet from the shooting site, where the doctor conducted a rapid examination and pronouncement.
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Lillard
Chinn
Chin
Disabel
E. E. Hume
Capital Hotel
Dr. Hume
Tade
Whittaker
Ags
Goebel Declared Lawful Governor of Kentucky
January 30 report from the board of contest states William Goebel was legally elected governor of Kentucky on November 7, 1899, and should be seated for the term beginning December 12, 1899. The board recommends the joint assembly declare Goebel governor-elect and seat him.
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Kentucky
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Smoke Less Powder Hides Escape In Brief Fire Fight
Colonel Chinn notes no smoke from ordinary cartridges during a brief skirmish as Goebel used smokeless powder to vanish. Lillard ran for help after the firing ceased, and authorities realized the fugitive had slipped away before they could join pursuit.
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Chinn
Lillard
Whittaker
Colonel Chinn
Goebel
Martial law to be declared in Kentucky at 6 this morning
Frankfort March 31 Martial law will be declared in Frankfort at 6 o clock this morning. militia may halt the legislature session to seat Goebel as Democrats aim to retain control. Louisville Legion and Covington company mobilize, about 850 troops now in town amid tense crowds.
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Goebel
Taylor
Louisville Legion
Covington
Buller’s Army in Great Danger Near Tugela River
London reports Buller’s force faces imminent risk as communications may be cut if it retreats to base south of the Tugela. Lord Roberts warns of transport hindering mobility while Boers press Colenso, and potential movement toward Persuasion remains uncertain as defenders reevaluate positions after reconnoitering Buller’s camp.
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Tuela
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Senator Bacon on the Philippines
Senator Bacon of Georgia delivers a forceful Senate speech on the Philippines question at the capitol. His remarks, interrupted by Republicans, defend not only the current policy but address costs, returns, and state burdens, with a vigorous crossfire against opposing leaders in a long Q and A session. Continued on Fourth Page.
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Lodge
Hoar
Aatison
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Teller
Stewart
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Texington
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William S$. Taylor
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