Court of Appeals rules seating Beckham final in governor fight
In Frankfort Kentucky April 7 the Court of Appeals held the legislature acted to seat Beckham as governor was final and courts cannot review it Judge Hobson wrote the opinion with Darnell and Gully concurring, while a dissent by Judge Dunne opposed. The ruling blocks judicial review of the legislature’s action and may prompt a US Supreme Court appeal.
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Ieckham
Dunelle
Taruam Aed Daily
Sepeeste Opidan
Democrati
Judee Hobson
Durnaam
Gully
Supreme Court
Taylor
London
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appell
Hobson
Tanviers
Danielle
Goebel
Isue
Hazelrigg
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Pove ix Rior
Win Goebel
Henry Youtsey
W. I. Culton
Borstel
Wharton Golden
Culton
Yotrsey Dane
Ives
Agereous
Frankfert
Amil A
Wheeler Dismisses Vice Presidential Speculation
Gen Wheeler tells Washington that recent mentions as a potential VP are flattering but not serious. He says his greatest aim is already achieved in uniting former Confederate soldiers and U.S. forces, praising improved southwide prosperity and peace efforts.
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Washington
Wheeler
United States
Seven Buildings Burned in Ivor Fire ruination on main street
Suffolk Va April 7 A Negro incendiary set fire destroying seven buildings on the principal business street of Ivor. Three stores the post office and Episcopal church burned. Loss placed at 10050 with 1500 insured.
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Suffolk
Ivor
Epicopal Church
Luss
No Work for Them In New York Relief Efforts
Charity officials report a flood of claimants seeking work on the rapid transit tunnel project. Men from across the county arrive hoping for employment but are told there are no jobs. Superintendent York says lodging-house arrivals average 25 daily, with 40 sent onward to relief services.
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New York
York
Ely Lodging House
Battle of Shiloh Anniversary Fetes Veterans At Corinth
In Corinth Mississippi on April 7 the 66th anniversary of the Shiloh battle is observed with a federal and Confederate veterans reunion on the battlefield where Grant Buell and William Johnson’s forces clashed with Albert Sidney Johnston and Beauregard. Distinguished veterans attend as part of ceremonies marking the deadly 1862 confrontation.
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Corinth
Miss
Shiloh
Grant
Buell
Albert Sidney
Johaston
Peaurerard
Ot Not Ordered to Relinquish Philippines Command
Washington April 7 authoritative quarters deny any order has been given to Maj. Gen Ot to relinquish his command in the Philippines and return to the United States. Athinta Ga April 6 D J Stangliffe appointed receiver of the National Railway Building and Loan association of this city with assets and liabilities about 500 000. It is expected auxiliary receivers would be appointed Friday in Florida Louisiana Texas and Mississippi. Sent Gilmore Passes Promotion Exam
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Philippines
United States
Athinta
D. J. Stangliffe
National Railway Building and Loan Association
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
George Dewey
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Dewey
Aly
M. Wise
Enterprise
Asiatic
G. A. Bickwell
Mare Island Navy
Rumors and updates on Boer war actions across South Africa
London dispatches recount Col Broadwood losing guns and baggage after a Boer dash. Reports detail Bloemfontein fighting, a near-surrender near Reddersburg, and Camero Highlanders moving against Bethany. Casualties include several yeomanry and two women.
Dewey for President Moves in Democratic Circles
Dispatches from Washington Indianapolis and Kansas City detail Admiral Dewey’s evolving presidential bid. He signals acceptance if nominated, hints at a Cleveland Democrat alignment, and teases a possible independent run if denied the Democratic nomination. Brother John I. McLean arranges deluxe hotel suites for convention lodging.
Prominent Bataar Natives Assassinated Amid Insurgency Reports
Manila reports ongoing clashes as American troops strike insurgents near Manila and in Laguna and Panay. Capt Sturgis defeats several groups. fires and killings occur in Samar and Panay. Generals Young Hell request reinforcements as local leaders face assassinations for friendliness toward Americans.
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Manila
Sturgis
Nevaliches
Laguna
Provinee
Island of
Panay
Calbayon
Samar
Gilmore
Young
Luzon
Kiltine
James Hell
Yle
Samal
Gataar
Tuvon
Great Dam Gave Way In Colorado River Flood
News reports detail the breach of a seven year old dam on the Colorado river near Austin Texas. The flood surge swept the riverbed destroying property, drowning eight people in the dam power room and causing widespread inundation across Bastrop and Williamson counties with losses estimated over three million dollars.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado
John Beiz
Walter Glossom
Frank Vineet
Sirkpatind 'Ol Dan
William Isan
Bastrop
Colorado River
Shack
Tennessee River Survey Report Seeks Improvement Plan
Brig. Gen. Wilson transmits Maj. Kingman’s survey of the Tennessee River from Chattanooga to Riverton. An appropriation of 35000 was made in 1598. The study aims to gauge possible improvements to Coal Creek at moderate cost. Kingman says the river is worthy of improvement.
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Washington
Gen. Wilson
Congress
Maj. Kingman
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Riverton
Coal Creek
Real estate firm member commits suicide at office entrance
Alfred Green of J. H. O'Connor & Co. shot himself at the entrance to his office opposite the St Charles hotel in New Orleans. He died almost instantly, in a troubling act described as death by own action.
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New Orleans
Alfred €. Green
J. H. O'Connor & Co
St. Charles Hotel
Baturday
Navy Captain Sigsbee Arrives in St Paul Then Heads to Washington
Capt. Chas D. Sigsbee of the U S Navy reached St Paul from Fargo and the Red River valley on Sunday afternoon after a quiet day at a local hotel he then departed for Chicago en route to Washington.
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St. Paul, Minn
Chas
D. Sigsbee
Fargo
Red River Valley
Chicago
Washington
Roast for the Queen sparks Irish scandal in Dublin copy
A Dublin report cites an extract from Mau Gonne in the United Irishman titled The Famine Queen. It questions Queen Victoria’s policies, condemns evictions in Victoria, and accuses the monarch of exploiting Irish suffering and calling for soldiers to back exterminators.
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New York
Dublin
United Irishman
Mau Gonne
Victoria
Ireland
Powers warn China of troop landing to secure foreigners
A Shanghai dispatch reports Britain Germany and others sending a joint note to China's foreign office threatening to land troops and march into northern provinces Shan Tune and Chihi to protect foreigners. It says American Italian and French forces are supplied with naval guns from ships at Taku and Li Jtn Yih seeks Dowager Empress backing to restore the emperor.
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London
Shanghai
A m
Society of Rovers
Shan Tune
Chihi
Taku
Li Jtn Yih
Liang Rinne
Agricultural Bill Expands Research and Inspections
The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the House on Saturday includes 290 775 more than the current year with new funding for two more scientists a biologist and a botanist. It adds 40000 for seed distribution and 60000 for iron warming towers for the weather bureau replacing wooden structures. Five thousand dollars go to an animal inspection station in New York and 347000 to meat inspection along with 200000 for a laboratory building in Washington.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
New York
U S Navy Squadron Heads to Hong Kong for Duty
In San Francisco April 1 report states the U S Navy squadron stationed in Chinese waters will have its headquarters at Hong Kong. It was believed the ships were on temporary duty, but this is no longer the case. Pay director J A Smith and pay clerk W M Long are en route to Hong Kong to report for duty.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
Arcionogeou
Hons Kong
Manila
J. A. Smith
Navy
W. M. Long
Klong Kong
John R. McLean's Rooms for Democratic Convention
John K. McLean has booked elaborate quarters at a leading hotel in Kansas City Missouri for the July Democratic convention. Rumor says rooms may be shared with Admiral Dewey as the selection drew near, though McLean reportedly planned to occupy with a friend.
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Kansas City
John K. McLean
Ad. Dewey
Im. Dewey
McLean
Sai‘l
Wabash Railroad Plans 5.4 Million Mortgage for Toledo Line
New York April 3 directors of the Wabash railroad authorized a mortgage of 5.4 million dollars at four percent to build a road from Toledo fifty miles to Montpelier Ohio and will sell 4 million dollars in bonds for construction and equipment. The new line forms a continuous link from Toledo to Chicago.
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New York
The
Wabash Railroad
Toledo
Montpelier
Chien Oa
Tobacco saves Lieut Quinlan as Mauser bullet hits shirt
Maj Batson reports a Mauser bullet struck a tobacco plug in Lieut Quinlan’s shirt, knocking him down but not injuring him. In Cardineal Ontario on April 9 a fire destroyed Edwardsburg starch works and tobacco plants, causing about $150,000 in losses and wiping out the town’s electric light works.
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Washington
Maj. Batson
Lieut. Quinlan
Ont
Edwardsburg
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