Goebel sworn in as Kentucky governor amid turmoil
Frankfort dispatch describes William Goebel sworn in as governor while Gov Beckham becomes lieutenant governor. Goebel’s death and the GoebelTaylor power struggle trigger mass mobilization, court actions, and fears of civil conflict as Kentucky politics unsettles. Walker arrest and habeas issues escalate tensions around the capitol.
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London
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Detectives in Kentucky on the Govs case vow arrests soon
Frankfort detectives work day and night on the governor case and sniff out the coward and his accessories. They hint at several arrests in days, hold a key suspect who may know the full story, and pursue the right man or another to confirm they have the correct person.
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Richard Johnson
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Terry McGovern Knocks Out Eddie Santry For Featherweight Title
Feb. 3 reports Terry McGovern of Chicago retained the featherweight world title by knockout of Eddie Santry of Chicago in the fifth round at Tattersall's after a fierce battle. Referee George declared McGovern the winner, Santry unable to continue.
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Chicago
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Santry
Terry
George
McGovern
Children Bitten by a Mad Dog Near Ruddell’s
In Indiana Kentucky on January 31 a girl of John Cain and a boy from Snapp’s near Ruddell's seven miles east of town were bitten by a pet dog as hydrophobia symptoms appeared. They were brought to the city for treatment after the dog bite. A stone treatment was applied with sedative effects observed over hours.
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John Cain
Snapp
Ruddell's
Cain
Fire Chief Swenie Escapes Fire at Ranch Furniture Co
Fire Chief Swenie narrowly escaped death after being overcome by smoke in a blaze at the Ranch Furniture Manufacturing Co. He collapsed on the first floor rear portion and was carried out by Engine Company No. 3, whose quick action saved his life.
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Ranch Furniture Manuag Co
Memgine Company No. 3
Fire damages Dick Co store and gas works in Little Rock
A February 3 blaze in Little Rock caused heavy loss at the Dick Co store and damaged a gas business building. An explosion at a dynamite and powder plant nearby shattered many windows and disrupted adjacent properties.
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Ark
Dick Co
Arms Co
Crossing the Tugela in British War Office Notes
London reports no confirmed Buller recrossing the Tugela though several dispatches suggest possible movement toward Ladysmith. Some Ladysmith accounts claim heavy firing near Potgieter's drift and Colenso with rumors of a brigade crossing. Other items note reinforcements after Spion Kop defeat and ongoing Allied communications and patrols.
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Sioux City Contractor Oscar Goodrich Arrested for Murder
Oscar Goodrich was arrested in Sioux City on a charge of murdering his contracting partner John Robson. Robson, a leading contractor, was found dead in his office about a month ago.
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Farmer Falls From Carriage Near Fostoria Injures Neck
Joel Shuck, a farmer near Fostoria Colorado, was thrown from a carriage on February 5. His wife, in the buggy, crawled to his back and turned him toward the fence to stop the horse, with fears his neck is broken.
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In Memory of Gen Lawton Memorial Services Held at Church
Memorial services honoring Gen Henry W Lawton were held at the Church of Our Father in Washington on February 5. Attendees included many veterans who had known the deceased general, reflecting on his service and legacy.
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Four Commissioners Named for Philippine Civil Authority
President McKinley plans a provisional territorial government in the Philippines without delaying for Congress. A three to four member commission will draft the structure with the governor as head and the secretary as territorial secretary. Possible appointees include Roosevelt Schurman Porter Denby Grant and Barrett, though Roosevelt and Schurman may decline.
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Clayton Bulwer Treaty Modifications Favor U S Nicaraguan Canal
Washington reports an amicable adjustment of the Clayton Bulwer treaty allowing the United States to construct and control the planned Nicaraguan canal. Britain renounces legal dual control rights after construction, enabling U S operation. Rumor says Britain may seek a free port in Alaska for Canada in exchange.
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United States
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State Department
Alaska
Canada
A Strange Swindle Baffles Mason County Official
A. I. Thorn of Mason county court, West Virginia, was swindled out of $1,000 via a marriage certificate trick. A cloaked itinerant preacher hosted a makeshift ceremony with a young couple claiming to wed him, Thorn witnessed and signed, then discovered a blank bearer check cashed later through a slit in the certificate.
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W. Va
A. I. Thorn
Mason County Court
Thorn
McKinley to Name Michigan City Man Governor of Samoa
Private advices from Laporte Indiana dated February 5 report that President McKinley will announce this week the appointment of Hon Albert Couden of Michigan City to govern the Samoa islands. Couden is an attache with rank in the United States Navy, and his selection has been urged by Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge.
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Ind
McKinley
Albert Couden
Michigan City
Samoan Islands
Couden
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Fairbanks
Beveridge
Newfoundland to reconvene for Anglo French modus vivendi talks
St Johns Newfoundland reports the legislature will hold a special session on February 15 to renew the Anglo French modus vivendi concerning the treaty share. The session is expected to last one day as there is broad support for the proposal in the colony.
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N. F
Foundland
Cotton Prices Stir Montgomery Amid Prospects of Prosperity
Montgomery Ala Feb 3 Spot cotton sells for eight cents as farmers celebrate paying off 20 year mortgages. High prices raise hope but warnings of over production next year temper optimism in the local market.
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Ala
Trusted Postoffice Clerk Arrested in Chicago
Chicago post office clerk Henry Walsh, long trusted in charge of the mailing department, was arrested by inspectors for robbing the mails. It is alleged that Walsh has stolen about 5,000 letters over the past year.
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Henry Walsh
William Stanley Hasleton Dead in Rome at 64
William Stanley Hasleton a marine died in Rome at age sixty four He was a native of Philadelphia where his father was a wealthy merchant The news comes from New York with the latest obituary details for this veteran of the sea.
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Rome
Philadelphia
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