Child convict freed to live with own race in Kentucky
James Ossington, nine, jailed in Boyd County for a year, is pardoned by Governor Bradley after an official inquiry. He leaves prison at 6 p.m. to reside with Martin Boyd, a respected Black man, in Frankfort. The case sparks debate over juvenile reform and calls for immediate legislative action on reform schools.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
James Ossington
Boyd County
Bradley
Catlettsburg
Martin Boyd
Ossington
Petition Calls Governor to Create State School of Reform
In Louisville on February 5 a petition urged Governor Bradley to add a call for an extra legislative session to fund a State School of Reform. Leaders from Louisville legislators and citizens push for reform to prevent abuses like infant stripes, praising Judge R H Thompson and Representative J C Freeman. The movement cites the Frankfort incident and the existing city reformary, urging statewide action.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
J. C. Freeman
A. J. Carroll
Frankfort
Staite
Wattnat
C Stege
R. H. Thompson
Kentucky
Thompson
Louis Stein
No Funds Available for Lexington Reform Houses
Lexington leaders spotlighted a Commercial Tribune article on nine year old Ossington’s imprisonment and the push for houses of refugees for young offenders. Laura Clay and Frances E Beauchamp led the effort with Charles Bronston backing a constitutional clause urging state provision of reform facilities. The piece notes ongoing legislative and constitutional moves in Kentucky.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Ossington
Laura Clay
Equal Rights Association of Kentucky
Frances E. Beauchamp
Kentucky
S. A. Charles
Charles J. Bronston
Senate
Legislators Approve Bill for Houses of Reform
The bill authorizes two reform houses for boys and girls and appoints a House of Reform Commission by Gov Bradley. An appropriation of 100000 is tied to State Treasury funds, which were unavailable, prompting debate over location and governance as supporters push for an extra session to secure funding. Laura Clay notes the Commercial Tribune coverage.
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United States
House of Reform Commission
Bradley
Nellie Chenault
Thi
Ion
Institut Alt
Danceunty
Bronston
Laura Clay
Commercial Tribune
Petition Stirs in Congress Over South Carolina Vote
Congressman Murray leads a three section petition from South Carolina Republicans claiming illegal barriers and constitutional flaws in the election. It asks Congress to investigate state laws and the constitution arguing a republican form of government is not in place. The move could halt the Electoral College count though not change the final result.
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South Carolina
Congress
United States
Near miss as Gratz Arnett shoots at Judge Redwine
In Salyersville Kentucky Gratz B Arnett drew a revolver at Circuit Judge David B Redwine last night and aimed to kill before Hon Morgan Salyers intervened Arnett fled The judge had presided over Arnett s two murder trials and had ruled against him in each case resulting in a lasting feud and threats to the judge
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Commercial Tribune
Paintsville
Salyersville
David B. Redwine
Twenty-third Judicial District
Redwine
Prater House
Gratz B. Arnett
Arnett
Morgan Salyers
Hiram McFarland
Grand Duke Michel Visits Father in St Petersburg
Grand Duke Michel Michailovitch arrived in St Petersburg a week ago with the emperor s permission to see his seriously ill father. As the elder appears on the road to recovery he will return soon to Berlin to reunite with his wife and then proceed south.
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ST. Petersburg
Michel Michailovitch
Berlin
Harvard Invites Olney to Chair of International Law
President Eliot of Harvard University invites Secretary Olney to fill the chair of international law after his term in the State Department ends. Olney has taken the offer under consideration.
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Washington
Olney
Eliot
Harvard University
State Department
Senator Harris Improves After Illness
Washington reports Senator Harris showed improved condition with less pain and delirium, and greater nourishment intake. Doctors say the worst may be over though he remains very ill.
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Washington
Harris
Disputed Southern Voting Plan Ties to Repub Surge
The piece describes a large political scheme aimed at overturning registration and election laws in Southern states with black majorities. It alleges talks in Louis with Hanna and discussions with McKinley’s delegation, proposing Republican domination or to outpace Democratic representation in Congress.
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Lest Louis
Mark Hanna
Washington
McKinley
Canton
Congress
Dwight Moody Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday in Boston
The famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody marks his 60th birthday in Boston with hundreds of admirers. Funds totaling about 1,000 are raised to build a chapel for the Mt Vernon School for Boys, founded by Moody and led by him as chief patron. Rev F B Meyer of London helped organize the effort. Meyer arrived in the city to attend Moody’s meeting at Tremont Temple. The Mt Vernon School and the Northfield Seminary for Girls educate about 700 students combined, both nonsectarian.
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Boston
Dwight L. Moody
Mt. Vernon, Choo
Moody
F. B. Meyer
Londolon
Meyer
Tremont Temple
Mt. Vernon
Connecticut River
Northfield Seminary
Talked Woman Suffrage Amid Apportionment Set-Back in Indiana
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Susan Anthony addressed both Legislature chambers in Indianapolis on woman suffrage. The apportionment bill faced a setback as leaders moved to readings and amend proposals, including a plan to drop Grant Wabash Huntington and Howard from a joint district. The Senate advanced caucus measures while House members passed Rifenburg’s school board relief bill.
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Indianapolis
Susan
Anthony
Representativis
Packard
Assembly
New York
Hony
Littleton
Grant
Wabash
Huntington
Howard
LaGrange and Steuben
House
Rifenburg
Senate
Shea
Wrecked Cuban Rail Passenger Train Kills Entire Crew
Reports say a Matanzas bound passenger train derailed between Colon and Irás in Cuba. A guard car baggage car and third class coach were involved. the commander and four soldiers were wounded, with the crew of selling papers killed. Military dispatches mention insurgent activity and a skirmish near Cornel Lop and Lieutenant Juan Jaz.
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Havana
Matanzas
Colon Anti Iras
Goldier
Nael
Cornel Remigio
Juan Jaz
Governor Bradley Denies Call for Extra Session
Gov. Bradley denied reports that he prepared a call for an extra legislative session. He called the Louisville story a fabrication. The report mentioned Ossington’s case and letters to the governor about a proposed school actions amid public interest.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Bradley
Louisville
Ossington
First National Bank of Franklin Closes Doors After Run
The First National Bank of Franklin Ohio closed its doors after deposits dwindled following a prior 1896 failure and partial restitution. Directors cited money scarcity and loss of public confidence as triggers, despite efforts to refinance and reassure depositors they would be paid in full.
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Commercial Tribune
Franklin, O
First National Bank
R. P. Evans
Cincinnati
J. M. Oglesby
Bank suspends operations in Franklin after debts loom
Special Dispatch reports Franklin National Bank cashiers say business will not resume. Creditors will be paid dollar for dollar. About 60,000 dollars owed by local firms including Baptist Church and several paper companies. Liabilities around 60,000 dollars, assets 100,000 dollars. Separate note says First National Bank of Franklin suspended with 75,000 dollars owed depositors, 10,000 dollar surplus, and 158,000 dollar assets, capital 50,000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Middletown, CO
Oglesby
Evans
Franklin National Bank
Baptist Church
Eagle Paper Company
Franklin Paper Company
Alpha Paper Company
Franklin and Carlisle Car Company
Mackinaw
Washington
First National Bank of
Franklin, D
Kenney Seated Fight Highlights Senate Session
The Senate debated Kenney’s seating amid disputes over credentials from a potentially frail legislature. The Kenney matter, plus the Nicaragua Canal discussion and a pension bill wave, framed a day of cautious party maneuvering and procedural notes on eligibility and contests. Kenney, a self-made Delaware figure, rose from librarian to senator, reflecting persistent political ascent and legal study.
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Aay
Richard R Kenney
Delaware
Higgins
Senate
Guota
Mr. Kenney
Governor Tunnel
Chandler Asid
Hoar
Kenney
du Pont
J. Addicks
Nicaragua Canal
Caffery
Dem
Richard R. Kenney
Dover
Del
Sussex
Blackstone
Willard Saulsbury
Indiana House Passes Unusual Bill on Circle Area Calculation
The Indiana General Assembly approved a controversial bill based on a mathematical discovery by Dr. Goodwin of Posey County. It rewrites the rule for computing a circle’s area by replacing the diameter with a new unit aligned to the circle’s circumference.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
General Assembly of
Indiana
House
Goodwin
Posey County
General Assembly
State of
Outlaws Siege Stroud Oklahoma Town in Stroud Affair
Lincoln County reports detail the Griffith gang’s two day siege of Stroud Oklahoma Fifteen miles northeast of Chandler Robbers forced citizens inside schools were closed and armed men entered Stroud An ambush occurred as deputies Furber Lurten Everett Lurten and Moore rode in Twenty shots were fired with no fatalities The gang then fled toward Sac and Fox Agency officials stated General Thomas was not slain and no bloodshed occurred despite earlier sensational claims
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Guthrie
O. T
Lincoln County
Sac and Fox
Stroud
Chandler
General Thomas
Griffith Gang
Eee
Uty Jim Furber
Henry Lurten
Everett Lurten
Charles Moore
Private Bill Day Clears House Calendar
The House spent the day clearing the private bill calendar, mostly pension related. Of sixty three bills listed, fifty nine were acted on to prevent backlog from Friday night sessions, leaving few items unfinished.
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Washington
Woman Attacks Deputy Sheriff Over Seized Goods
Drusilla Mentzer locked Deputy Sheriff Mahoney in a Huntington house as he tried to seize goods. She attacked him with a heavy poker, inflicting serious injuries. Locks were forced, and she was restrained after threats of handcuffs.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
Ind
Drusilla Mentzer
Mahoney
Failed Banker Arrested in Insolvent Bank Case
Hollidaysburg Pa Feb 5 William Jack a member of Gardner Morrow Co bank was arrested on a charge of receiving deposits knowing the bank was insolvent.
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Hollidaysburg
Wm. Jack
Bank of Gardner, Morrow & Co
Coaster Runaway In Delaware Town
John Crickard narrowly escaped injury when his wagon horse bolted on a steep hill after colliding with coaster wagons. He was dragged along the shaft before bystanders stopped the horse and freed him.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
John
Crickard
Sound Money League conference planned in New York
A New York Chamber of Commerce meeting of signers to a nonpartisan National Sound-money League endorsed organizing a conference with two delegates from each city on February 24. Leaders like Henry Hentz and E. V. Smalley outlined cross-state support from Boston to Fargo and proposed Marshall Field for the presidency.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Hentz
E. V. Smalley
St. Paul
Boston
Baltimore
Charleston
Galveston
Louisville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Fargo
Pennsylvania Sound Money League
League
Marshall Field
Rockefeller Gift Boosts Lake Erie Seminary Science Building
In Painesville Ohio on February 5 a $10,000 donation from J D Rockefeller was received toward the $30,000 fund to erect and equip the Science Building at Lake Erie Seminary. The donor’s name remains withheld until the final $20,000 is raised.
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Commercial Tribune
Painesville, O
J. D. Rockefeller
Lake Erie Seminary
Rumors on Cabinet Seats Stir Election Year Politics
The piece reports gossip about possible Senate and Cabinet appointments, naming Hanna, McCook, McKenna, and Goff as figures in the discussion. It notes Ellis McCook’s envoys and a New York contact, with speculation on Attorney General or Cabinet roles and local canvassing planned.
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John J. Snarls
New York
J. J. McCook
Mr. Searls
McKinley House
Hanna
National
McKinley Survey
McKinley
McCook
Goff
Mr. McCook
Judge McKenna
California
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