Powers Trial Opens With Guarded Frankfort Examination
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 24 a preliminary examination of Secretary of State Caleb Powers charged with aiding Goebel's assassination began in a guarded courthouse. Militia and deputies protected witnesses including Warden Lillard, Detective Armstrong, Sheriff Bosworth and Silas Jones. Testimony indicated shots came from the executive building area, not conclusively from Powers office.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Moore
Lexington
Eph Lillard
State Penitentiary
Dee Armstrong
Bosworth
Fayette County
Secretary Powers
John Davis
Silas Jones
Bonds
Powers
Davis
Culton
J. Wharton Golden
Barboursville
Gov.Taylor
John Powers
Mr. Hirst
Hamp Howard
Ferris Station
Laurel County
Pease
Locket
Harlan County
Caleb
Knox County
Jim Sparks
London
Trankfort
Golden
Bingham
Bell County
Howard
State House
Capt. Davis
Charley Finley
Capt
Bill Culton
Gov
Taylor
Finley
George Thompson
Legislative Hall
Louisville
Goebel
Dick Coombs
Hockersmith
Coombs
Wallace
Adjutant General’s Office
John Vowers
Attorney Campbell
Blakeman
Walter Day
R. J. Howard
Senate
Lagrange
Mr.Powers
John
Mr. Powers
Campbell
Commonwealth
Court House
Beckham
Collier
Murray
Sergt. F. Wharton Golden
Preacher Jones Murders Family Then Burns House
In Garners near Raleigh NC on March 23, Tom Jones known as Preacher Jones killed Ella Jones and her daughter Ida with an ax, then set their house ablaze. Six members of the family died, ages ranging from 13 to 1 month. Laura 7 and Sid 4 escaped. The mob found Jones with fresh blood on clothes and hands.
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Raleigh
N. C
Tom Jones
Preacher Jones
Ella Jones
Ida
Garners
Here
Laura Jones
Ells. Jones
Ida Jones
Josie Jones
Nancy Jones
Eva Jones
Sid Jones
Jones
Suspicious Deaths Reported in San Francisco Plague Inquiry
Washington reports from San Francisco say several suspicious deaths occurred with negative medical examinations and unclear cause. Health guards monitor rail and water exits to halt departures of Chinese passengers while Port Townsend reports no new cases since a recent death aboard the Nanyo Maru. British Columbia moves to quarantine ships from San Francisco.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Bureau
San Francisco
Port Townsend
Wash
British Columbia
Prisoner believed to be outlaw Redman sought by Manila
The Bulletin reports a prisoner under guard in Manila may be the outlaw Redman linked to multiple murders. Police believe the man tied to Kansas City killings may be Redman, while a Pinkerton agent in the Philippines conducts the trap. In Kansas City, Jim and John Kennedy faced murder charges over Miss Emma Schumacher's 1897 store killing. Kennedy was acquitted.
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Francisco
Manila
Bill Red
Rough Riders
Miss Schumacher
17Th and
Campbell Its
Lone Robber's Deed On Kansas City Southbound Train
A lone robber wearing a painted moustache mask boarded the Kansas City South bound train near Hamburg Iowa. Conductor Billy McGhee was coerced using a shield of Moore as the robber looted a sleeper car taking 200 dollars a watch and passes before escaping as the train slowed. The incident was reported to Arlington offices.
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Ph, Mo
Kansas City
Eph
Council Bluffs
Hamburg
Billy McGheenan Moore
Moore
Arlington General
Southumburg
Burt
Union Pa
Baltimore capitalists back big lime monopoly push in South
Chattanooga March 23 report says Baltimore financiers back a large lime consolidation in the South. The Gager Rim Works in Chattanooga is central to the move, with the headquarters to be set there, aiming for control of lime production in the region.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore
Combine
South
Gager
Coroner Clears Bertie Finch in Fatal Shooting
In Chicago on March 23 a coroner's inquest absolved Bertie Finch, 16, of Austin, who shot and killed his father George Finch to save his mother during a frenzied attack. The jury returned the verdict in the room after Bertie fired into his father's breast, killing him instantly.
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Chicago
Bertie Finch
Austin
George Finch
Finch
Bertie
Hanna Elected a Delegate in Seventh District Rally
Indianapolis March 23 The Seventh district Republican convention chose Hugh H Hanna a national elector and delegates Harry B Gate and Robert Metzger with alternates Lewis Cooper and William Kothe. All are residents of Indianapolis.
National Civil Service Retirement Association Formed in Washington
A national retirement association has been organized in Washington with the goal of securing a congressional bill for government employee pensions. The plan proposes annuities for civil servants after reaching a specified age and years of service, at no cost to the government. Delegates from various departments attended, with Charles Lyman of the treasury appointed president. Membership is open to all civil service employees appointed through the civil service commission.
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Congress
Oyes
Post Office
Charles Lyman
Treasury Department
Civil de Tea
Civil Service Commission
Oates Withdraws From Senate Race
In Montgomery on March 23 the Advertiser reports ex Gov Oates has published a letter withdrawing from the United States Senate race. The move leaves the contest between Morgan and Johnston and Oates says he cannot risk Morgans election by staying in.
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Montgomery
Ala
Advertiser
Oates
United States
Morgan
Johnston
Dougherty Named Receiver for D. Appleton Co.
Justice Bisch appointed J Hampden Dougherty receiver for D Appleton & Co at the request of stockholder Daniel Pritchard. Bond set at 15000 dollars. Liabilities about 1110000 dollars. Assets consist of stock and outstanding accounts.
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D. Appleton
New York
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
J. Hampden Dougherty
D. Appleton & Co., Publishers
Daniel Pritchard
Conspirators in defrauding merchants sentenced in Savannah
In Savannah on March 24, Judge Speer sentenced the admitted conspirators who pleaded guilty to a scheme defrauding merchants nationwide by ordering goods and not paying. Daniel T received five years and a $1000 fine plus costs. W. E. Hutchinson Morris W Hutchinson and J H Hutchinson 18 months and $100 fines. J S Wheeler Jr 12 months and $100 fine. H B Watts and C J Phillips four months and $100 each.
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Savannah
Speer
Daniel T
W. E. Hutchinson
Morris
W. Hutchinson
J. H. Hutchinson
J. S. Wheeler, Jr
H. B
R. B. Wallace to be buried with military honors in Helena
Helena Montana March 23 The remains of Col R B Wallace of the 37th Infantry arrived from Fort Huachuca Arizona where he died Friday from Philippine battle wounds The body will lie in state Saturday and be buried with military honors on Sunday
Osman Pasha Not Dead Reports Say General Improves
Constantinople report denies death of Osman Pasha, Plevna hero. The Turkish general has been ill for a week but is improving.
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Constantinople
United States
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Entry on Pelota? Gold Dredging Policy Stated
Secretary Root sent to the senate detailed information on the department practice of granting permits for gold dredging off the coast. He denies that any permits were issued to excavate the gold bearing bed of the sea in any waters.
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Washington, Mar
Root
Senate
Treaty Ratified by Senate on British American Estates
Washington March 23 The senate in executive session ratified the treaty with Great Britain about estates of citizens who die in the other country. The measure has been under consideration for several days.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Plague Eradication Efforts Intensified by Premier Lyne
Sydney reports Premier W. J. Lyne leads intensified measures to eradicate the plague. Darling Harbour is quarantined and exhibition attendants receive inoculations to prevent spread.
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Sydney
W. J. Lyne
Darling Harbor
Tennessee March 24 visit by fifty Me Central engineers
Fifty engineers of the Me Central railroad touring south arrived in town and were royally received with a reception and carriage rides before departing.
Plague Deaths Reported From Honolulu Scan
Report from Jon Carmichael in Honolulu dated March 15 notes only one death from plague between March 2 and 15, as the marine hospital records the tally for Hawaii. Washington dispatches update on the same health concern across the Pacific.
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Hawaii
Washington
the Marine Hospital
Jon Carmichael
Honolulu
Ribbon Fashion Dominates Paris Style Fueled by American Design
Sadie Merritt reports on a fashion trend where Paris adopts American ribbon innovations. American buyers supply ideas to Paris designers who stamp them with Paris approval to boost sales in both markets. Ribbons appear in belts, collars, hats, gowns, and waists, with yellow white, white, and green color schemes prominent.
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Aris
Paris
France
América
England
Germany
Americas
Europe
America
Venice
Sadie Merritt
Betchers Butcher Exchange On Meat Prices Heard
A brief exchange at the shop shows a customer questioning meat prices while the butcher underlines values. The odd wording hints at a local market scene and everyday trade chatter.
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Betcher’s
Neim
Sheey
Harmlem Life
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The
Philippines
Bill Redman
Kansas St. Joseph & Council Bluffs
National Civiles Hestlectae ‘Ment’ Associattion
Gen. Oates
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