Bradley Calls Troops Out as Election Tensions Roil Louisville
Governor Bradley orders the First Kentucky Regiment to muster at 6 am and 500 extra police to guard polls amid fears of riot. Armories fill, Gatling gun arrives, and Federal help remains a possibility as authorities dispute who should control security.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Brediey
Kentucky
Caruth
Board of Public Safety
Democratic
Bradley
A. E. Wilson
Ten thousand cartridges sent from state arsenal to troops
Governor Bradley ordered the First Regiment and part of the Second into readiness to preserve peace for Kentucky’s election. A train to Louisville carried military supplies including ten boxes of 1,000 rounds each from the state arsenal. Goebel leaders held urgent meetings after the shipment rumors spread.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Kentucky
Bradley
Louisville
C. C. Mengel
Election Chaos Threatens Kentucky Vote
Louisville election chaos looms as Hoertz and Caruth alter nearly one hundred Republican officers ahead of the election. Judge Barr pleads for fairness while changes in ward officers spark fears of militia intervention and disputed results.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Hoertz
Caruth
Judge Barr
Tinacks
Fred Hoertz
Guards Keep Watch at Lexington Polls
Authorities including militia federal marshals police and deputy sheriffs are on guard in Lexington Kentucky for the polls tomorrow. The Gatling gun section from the Second Regiment State Guard was shipped from Louisville to the First Regiment for use if trouble arises. The Second Kentucky is on standby and all U S officers are alerted.
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Colston
Kentucky
Lexington
J. B. Castleman
Fradley
Commercial Tribune
State Guard
Louisville
United States
Salon
McLean
Cleveland
Wilson
Farley
The
Plain Dealer
Victory Ahead Judge Nash Gratified by Republican Reports
Columbus Ohio November 6. A heavy vote is expected with a strong turnout forecast by Republican County Chairmen. Judge Nash expresses gratification at the positive reports from chairmen and Subaru of predictions, while betting trends favor Nash over Jones. Campaign reports from Cleveland Toledo and Kenton influence expectations ahead of the election.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Republican State Committee
Nash
Toledo
Jones
Campbell
Cleveland
Kenton
Marysville
Columbus
Hanna
Divine Healers Victim Dies After Spiritual Treatment
Iva Orr, 19, daughter of Alfred Orr of Croan, died after three weeks of illness treated only by Saints members using laying on of hands. Neighbors urged medical aid. parents refused. Dr Davis arrived but too late. Church minister and followers faced threats of prosecution and rough handling.
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Sore Iva Orr
Alfred Orr
Croan
Saints
Miss Orr
Davis
Japan’s Naval Rise Fuels War Spirit Against Russia
In Yokohama the native press signals a growing war mood as Japan’s naval strength expands. News on Masampho heightens sensitivity to Russian encroachment in Northeast Asia and Korea. An understanding among Japan, China, and Korea appears likely, with Tokyo deferring Masampho talks to Japan for arrangements.
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Japan
Russia
San Francisco
Associated Press
Yokohama
Doric
Taru Ton Peninsula
Siberian
Asia
Korea
China
Masampho
Died at Wedding Feast Celebrating Golden Anniversary
Joseph Kolerba aged 80 years suddenly died at his home 71 Fisk street Chicago Illinois while relatives and friends toasted his golden anniversary He appeared well moments before death and collapsed after receiving congratulations from his guests his friends and relatives mourn his sudden demise at the celebration
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Joseph Kolerba
Fisk Street
Divorce Granted to Emperor Aide-de-C Camp's Wife
Berlin reports that a divorce has been granted to Count mene the Em peror's Aide-de-camp. The decree places full blame on the wife and absolves the husband from fault in the marriage ending.
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Berlin
Mene
Autonomy in Negros marked by three days of festivity
Manila reports Negros Island establishing its first autonomous Filipino government with oath ceremonies for the Governor and top officials. Melecio Reverino elected governor. 5,248 votes cast among 40 candidates. The celebration includes flags, horse racing, balls, and planned feasts as U.S. General Smith cautions about insular politics and stresses continued U.S. sovereignty. A new revolutionary movement in Northern Negros is reported, with Papa Isio leading bandits driven into the mountains and 250 native soldiers assisting American forces.
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Iloilo
America
Europe
Melecio Reverino
Senor Gaime
Miner
United States
Negros
Philippines
Smith
Japan
Senor
Reverino
Hughes
Panay
Papa Isio
Tre
Amers
Tide Turns in Transvaal as British Hold Colenso
A report from Natal notes heavy fighting near Ladyemith with Boer forces pushed back and thirty Boers captured. Boers gather on the left of Beacon facing Besters while rail damage includes culverts torn near Pieter's Station. London authorities warn of alarms in Maritzburg and plan to reassure the public with naval gun support.
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John Wessels
Beacon
Woodhouse
Picciones
Langvaracht
Besters
Pieter’s Station
Colenso
Maritzburg
Naval Naval Corps
Looming British Alarm as No News Arrives From War Front
London dispatch reports no new official news for twenty four hours fueling rumors of shortages and battles. Analysts expect General White to hold Ladysmith with naval gun support while Boer forces move toward Natal and Pietermaritzburg.
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London
Nbv
War Office
Ladysmith
George
White
Johannesburg
Heavy Boer Loss Reported at Tatham Farm Battle
Estcourt Natal reports 800 Boers killed wounded or captured in Thursday’s fight on Tatham’s Farm near Ladysmith. Dispatches describe Colenso evacuation driven by Boer numbers and the strategic withdrawal to avoid disaster, with Durban Light Infantry and Dublin Fusiliers withdrawing as Orange Free State reinforcements bring the enemy to about 5,000.
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Pepworth
Estcourt
Estecourt
Natal
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Colenso
Tugela
Stormberg Junction
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Bechuanaland
Portsmouth
Daily Mail
Stormberg
Powen’s Farm
Orange River
Burghersdorp
Tatham
Ladysmith
Commercial Tribune
London
Daily News
Cooper
Durban
Dublin Fusiliers
Wylie Fort
Yond
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