Taylor En Route to Face Persecutors in Kentucky Justice Fight
Washington report says Governor Taylor plans return to Kentucky to face potential criminal complicity charges in Goebel killing. Republicans fear a partisan, denied bail and a packed jury, with Democrats aiming to humiliate him and deny fair treatment.
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Commercial Tribune
Taylor
McKinley
Kentucky
Goebel
Chesapeake & Ohio
Frankfort
Partizan
National
Brief Filed in Kentucky Governor Case for Supreme Court
Counsel for Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Marshall filed their brief in the Kentucky governor dispute before the U S Supreme Court. They challenge Beckham's claimed adjudication as nullity, arguing it violates federal rights and ushers in an elective despotism. The filing outlines two assignment of error centering on the alleged legislative judgment and its enforced judgment in the case.
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Washington
Williams. Taylor
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Kentucky
James P. Helm
Helm Bruce
Kennedy Helm
W. O. Bradley
W. H. Yost
A. E. Willson
D. W. Fairleigh
W. C. P. Breckinridge
John Shelby
Mr. Beckham
William
Taylor
United States
Jefferson
Goebel
Militia in Chicago Prepares for Dewey Day Parade
Labor leaders urge members to stay off the streets as fears of a labor outbreak grow. Militia troops will carry five blank rounds and five ball cartridges in belts, with Gatling guns prepared for emergencies. Union officials cite fear of hoodlum trouble and possible riots during the parade on Dewey Day.
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Chicago
Commercial Tribune
Dewey
Labor
Paterno Captured Near Trinidad in Benquet Mountains
Major General Lloyd Wheaton reports Senor Paterno former President of the Filipino cabinet was captured in the mountains near Trinidad in Benquet province on April 25. He had sought entry to American lines but did not appear. relatives said he had been ill. He was transported to San Fernando by Forty-eighth Regiment soldiers.
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Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
Senor Paterno
Trinidad
Benguet
Paterno
San Fernando
Forty-eighth Regiment
Notable Fourth of July Dedication With McKinley and Dewey
Canton prepares a grand Fourth of July ceremony headlined by President McKinley and Admiral Dewey. The event marks the dedication of a Spanish trophy cannon on a granite pedestal honoring Stark County soldiers from the Spanish-American War. Pageants, side attractions, and invitations extend to Senators, Governors, and war heroes from a 100 mile radius.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Stark County
Nash
Roosevelt
General Wheeler
Wallace Could Do It In Diplomacy Oration Rumor
Indianapolis April 28 General Lew Wallace author of Ben Hur is the favorite with the Oriental monarch and a rumored diplomatic mission to Constantinople or a role in settling the 100000 Turkey claim. Wallace says he was not consulted and has no idea of such a posting though he believes he could mediate a settlement. The Sultan who once hosted Wallace as minister to Turkey. presented him a horse in appreciation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lew Wallace
Washington
Turkey
Constantinople
Wallace
Europe
Indiana
Agenda Libera
Rome
South Africa
Kimberly
Cronje
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
United States
Leyds
The
Peru
Charge d'Affaires
Griscom
Sublime Porte
Foreign Office
McKinley
Hay
Vatican
Louisville Doctor Weds Miss Vaughan in Secret September
The city disclosed that Dr. J. P. Ferguson and Miss Belle Vaughan were quietly married in September. The bride, a Cincinnati Conservatory of Music pupil, traveled there to finish her studies in voice and instrument and in English literature.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
J. P. Ferguson
Belle Vaughan
Miss Vaughan
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Vaughan
Ferguson
Cincinnati
Train Bound Home From West Baden Thrown From Track
A northbound Manon train was thrown from the track three miles north of Bedford Indiana this morning. The train ran six hundred feet before stopping and a large number of passengers escaped without injury.
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Commercial Tribune
Bedford
Ind
Manon
Here
West Baden
Lincoln's Brother-in-Law Dead in Barnwell
Dr. George R. C. Todd, formerly of Kentucky, died in Barnwell today after arriving from Lincoln. The report lists his relation as Lincoln's brother-in-law and notes the death occurred in Charleston area channels on April 28.
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Lincoln
Charleston
D. C
George R. C. Todd
Kentucky
Barnwell
Buller Cannot Quit as Roberts Rejects Resignation
Lord Roberts refuses General Buller’s resignation. Critics warn against a sudden political shift as peace commissioners prepare to engage in U.S. political maneuvering amid public uncertainty.
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Lord Roberts
The Sultan's Winning Ways on Health of McKinley and Hay
London dispatch notes waning public interest in the war and hints of a forthcoming Roberts forward move. It cites supplies at Bloemfontein and Douglas Buller’s resignation, plus reports on Kimberley relief and Boer resistance.
Dynamite Plot Said to Target Pretoria Ammunition Route
Reuters reports that British at Jammer's Drift attempted to move ammunition via Basutoland but Basutos halted the wagons and alerted General Dewet. A large Basuto force now guards the area near Brandford.
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Pretoria
Reuter
Brandford
Jammer’s Drift
Basutoland
Dewet
Explosion suspects halted trains near Delagoa Bay
Native troops and government inspectors link dynamite to a recent blast. A dynamitard train is traced to a vacant house near the first explosion. All trains through Delagoa Bay are stopped to trap suspects. William Begbie, son of Begbie Company head, is detained with bail refused. The incident may influence British presence in the state.
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Basutoland
Johannesburg
Delagoa Bay
William Begbie
Begbie Company
Warning to Uncle Sam from Berlin on U S foes
The Boersen Zeitung in Berlin argues the United States seeks quarrels abroad and may face a strong foe someday. It notes Americans have not fully absorbed their Spain victory and might pause before challenging a powerful adversary.
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Commercial Tribune
Berlin
Boersen Zeitung
Turkey
United States
Spain
Wife of Major General Wilson Dies From Burns in Cuba
In Havana on April 28 the wife of Major General James H. Wilson the Military Governor of the Department of Matanzas Santa Clara died from burns suffered when she stepped on a match while alighting from a carriage with her daughter The dress caught fire and despite efforts she died at 3 PM.
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Havana
James H. Wilson
Department of Matanzas- Santa Clara
Express Messenger Fatally Injured After Train Fall
Express messenger Mack O'Connell was severely injured when he was thrown from a passenger train near Aden on a curve. He is a brother of County Clerk W. B. O'Connell of Mt Sterling Kentucky.
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Mack O'Connell
Commercial Tribune
MT. Sterling
Aden
W. B. O’connell
Lovers quarrel ends in double tragedy in Caldwell street
In Olive Green six miles west of Caldwell Edna Wilkinson a young school teacher is wounded with part of her ear torn by a 38 revolver shot. Her lover L D Dickinson is found dead in a nearby house from a gunshot wound. The Coroner's inquest ruled the death as self-inflicted by Dickinson.
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Commercial Tribune
Caldwell
Olive Green
Edna Wilkinson
L. D. Dickinson
J. W. Beechout
Virginia Democrats push call for constitutional convention
In Richmond on April 28, Virginia Democrats regard a constitutional convention to disfranchise black voters as the key issue. A Norfolk meeting to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention has shifted focus to fundamental reforms and a possible party-driven call for a constitutional convention.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Virginia
Norfolk
Kansas City
Dem Populist Harrington Nominated for Congress in Twentieth District
The Democratic Congressional Convention of Ohio's Twentieth District met at South Brooklyn Village. H. B. Harrington of Medina, a former Populist, was chosen for Congress, with E. W. Bond of Lake County and Lewis H. Cook of Cuyahoga named delegates to the National convention and F. D. Méhlin as Presidential Elector. Resolutions reaffirm the Chicago platform, back Bryan, condemn Republican island policy, and denounce imperialism.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Twentieth
South Brooklyn Village
H. B. Harrington
Medina
E. W. Bond
Lake County
Lewis H. Cook
Cuyahoga
F. D. Méhlin
Chicago
Bryan
Denver Post case ends without verdict in Anderson trial
A Denver jury could not reach a verdict in the case of Attorney W. W. Anderson charged with attempting to kill H. Tammen, a Denver Post owner, after he was shot January 13. The jury was discharged at noon.
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Denver, Cok
W. W. Anderson
H. Tammen
Denver Post
Rostand’s Mind Affected Reveals Verge of Insanity
The famed author of Cyrano de Bergerac is reported to be teetering toward insanity. Medical and literary circles watch Rostand closely as rumors of mental decline circulate amid his public appearances.
Tillman Was HisSED The South Carolina Senator Spoke at Ann Arbor
Senator Tillman addressed an Ann Arbor audience on the race question in a charged speech. He argued for his views amid jeers and applause, drawing attention to state and national implications of racial policy.
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Ann Arbor
Commercial Tribune
Mich
University Hall
Benjamin Tillman
South Carolina
Good Government Club
South
Mayors stance on Sapho exhibition in Lebanon
Lebanon Ohio April 28 a committee of ministers and lay delegates asked Mayor Gustin to stop the Monday night showing of Sapho. The mayor reviewed reports from Cincinnati and decided there were no grounds to interfere.
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Commercial Tribune
Lebanon
Gustin
Cincinnati
Tillman Accuses Whites of Forcible Election Theft in South
In University Hall at Ann Arbor Senator Benjamin Tillman admitted South Carolina whites used force and fraud to win elections in 1876 and have controlled politics since. He asserted the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments were repealed and urged whites and blacks to settle the race question without outside interference.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Methodist Bishops Close Session Without Radical Discipline Reforms
In Indianapolis on April 28 the Methodist Bishops announced they would depart Monday for Chicago to present the Episcopal message to the General Conference. They indicated there were no recommendations for radical reforms in church discipline.
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Indianapolis
Methodist Bishops
Chicago
General Conference
Man Finds Mother After Father’s Death Confession
John Hargis of Lincoln County appears in Huntington after thirty years believing his mother dead. On his father’s death bed the man disclosed a secret marriage to his wife and that Hargis’ mother might still be alive. A telegram says she will arrive tomorrow in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
John Hargis
Lincoln County
Erie
Hargis
Scott County
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Judge Grants New Trial In Steubenville Murder Case
Judge Mansfield set aside the first degree murder verdict against Quincy Cramblett for the Gosnell assassination and granted a new trial with mercy in the balance. He withheld reasons but indicated no mercy if the crime was repeated. The decision drew broad approval amid criticism of the jury.
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Commercial Tribune
Steubenville
Mansfield
Quincy Cramblett
James H. Gosnell
Cramblett
Penitentiary Chair Shops Destroyed by Fire
The Kentucky state penitentiary chair shops in Frankfort were burned tonight in a blaze started in the varnish room. Fire spread rapidly through inflammable materials, collapsing the building. Loss estimated at 75000 with 30000 insurance shared by Atlas Madgeburg Citizens of Pittsburg Niagara and Erie. building and machinery loss borne by the State, stock by the Frankfort Chair Company led by D. Martin and others.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Penitentiary
Frankfort Chair Company
D. Martin
Atlas, Madgeburg
Citizens’ of
Pittsburg
Niagara
Erie
Finzer Bros to donate profits for 30 days to Confederate veterans
Finzer Bros Tobacco Co of Louisville announced it will donate thirty days profits for the Confederate reunion entertainment in Louisville. The company is among the nation’s largest tobacco makers and informed the local Committee of Arrangements of the gift to aid veterans visiting the city in late May.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Finzer Bros.’ Tobacco Company
United States
Demented Woman Throws Self Before Train Near Millington
Mrs James Simmons and her two year old son were killed when a passenger train struck them five miles south of Millington Michigan. The woman had been demented for three months and lived with her mother near Otter Lake. She threw herself in front of the engine with the child in her arms. The bodies were brought to Millington for burial.
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Commercial Tribune
Millington
Mich
James Simmons
Democrats Set Columbus May 3 for State Convention
Ohio Democrats in Columbus plan a May 3 meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee to fix the time and place for the State convention. Rumors say the event could be in Columbus with dates around June 6 and 7 for Admiral Dewey’s visit, though leaders suggest the convention may be held a week later.
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Columbus
Democratic State Central Committee
Admiral Dewey
Delegation to Seek $6 Million Coosa Navigation Funding
Rome Georgia residents plan a May 15 departure for Washington to plead before the River and Harbor Committee for a continuous appropriation of six million dollars to open the Coosa River to the Gulf.
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Washington
River and Harbor Committee
Coosa
Gulf
Sensational Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Detroit
A breach of promise case is filed in Detroit as a plaintiff seeks remedy for a broken matrimonial or betrothal agreement. The suit names a local party and claims damages including alleged financial losses and reputational harm. Proceedings focus on intent and damages.
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Detroit
Millionaire Defendant Mrs Mary Frazer Sues for Damages
Detroit April 28 A breach of promise suit filed by Mrs Mary McCarthy Frazer widow of a real estate partner seeks 100000 damages from John E King 637 Woodward Ave King of Hubbard King real estate firm valued at 2 to 3 million is alleged to have urged marriage after a brief proposal and later broke off the engagement leaving Frazer with two children and a wedding gown prepared for a private ceremony. King employs attorneys Walker and Spalding and declines comment.
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Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Michh
Mary McCarthy Frazer
John E. King
Woodward Avenue
Mr. King
i_ubbard & King
Dewey Special Train Sets Chicago Start Date
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey begin their trip on a special Baltimore & Ohio train, organized by the Gridiron Club. The run starts April 30 in Chicago with a stop in Jacksonville, Illinois on May 3 before continuing to St. Louis Memphis Nashville and returning to Washington.
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Chicago
Commercial Tribune
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Dewey
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Gridiron Club
New York
Lotus Club
Jacksonville
Ill
St. Louis
Memphis
Nashville
Pilgrimage to Rome Sails with Priests from Brooklyn and St Louis
A large party of Catholic priests sails from New York on the Trave bound for Naples en route to Rome. Sixty five priests depart with fifty from Brooklyn led by Bishop O'Donnell and fifteen from St Louis led by Archbishop Kain. About 2,000 spectators gather at Hoboken pier to bid them farewell.
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New York
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Naples
Rome
Brooklyn
St. Louis
O’donnell
Kain
D.S. Phelan
Western Watchman
Hoboken
Republicans of Mason county select delegates to Ashland Convent
A Mason county Republican mass convention in Maysville Kentucky chose delegates for the Ashland Congressional Convention to be held May 2. Sam J Pugh is expected to be renominated without opposition while Horace J Cochran gets district delegate support. Allen D Cole announced he renounced the Democratic party and will vote Republican. The administration and Sam J Pugh were endorsed.
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Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Mason
Mass
Ashland
Sam J. Pugh
Horace J. Cochran
Mason County Guards
Frankfort
Allen D. Cole
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