Goebel murder case witness details mountaineer plan
Knox county witness F Wharton Golden testifies in Frankfort that Caleb Powers sought ten Mountain feudist witnesses with Colt’s forties to influence the Goebel assassination. He says Powers and associates planned to bring a mounted force to Frankfort to “clean out” enough Democrats in the legislature, even by killing them if needed, with Harlan Knox and Laurel counties contributing men.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Goebel
F. Wharton Golden
Knox County
Powers
Commonwealth
Golden
Harlan County
Laurel County
Attorney Campbell
Hirst
Hamp Howard
Knox
Jim Sparks
Legislative Hall
John Powere
John Powers
Louisville
Dick Coombs
Campbell
Beattyville
Lre
Caleb
Hocker Smith
Coombs
Wallace
Blakeman
Walter Day
Taylor
R. J. Howard
Harlem County
Senate
Germans Colonizing Brazil Guatemala and Beyond
A Washington based special dispatch reports German subjects are settling in Brazil Guatemala and other parts of Central and South America. The US cannot apply the Monroe doctrine since colonization is by individuals not the German government. Officials note Germany's immigration policy may aid future German economic and political influence. Trade losses to Germany are cited and a policy to entice US capital to invest in the region is urged.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Brazil
Guatemala
Central
America
United States
South America
Mexico
Law modification urged to ease Chinese merchant entry
Consul General Ho Yow seeks amendment to the Chinese restriction act to allow unrestricted entry of bona fide Chinese merchants to foster US China trade. He spoke before American merchants, noting Chinese merchants in San Francisco pay about a third of local import duties and dominate trade. A committee was named to plan action toward removing restrictions.
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San Francisco
Ho Yow
United States
China
Senate OKs China Japan study commission bill
The Senate approved a bill authorizing the president to appoint a commission to study commercial and industrial conditions in China and Japan and appropriated 75000 for its expenses. Debates followed with Berry protesting and Cockrell noting Republican control and future GOP responsibility for legislation. The bill was amended to restrict service by members of other branches under executive action.
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Washington
Senate Today
China
Japan
Berry
Cockrell
Senate
Republican Party
Congress
Executive Deportes i
Lawmakers Recommit Puerto Rico Government Bill in Senate
Senator Foraker, overseeing the Puerto Rico government bill, moved to recommit it to the Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico committee. He aims to separate the government measure from tariff proposals and seeks a vote by Thursday. Senator Fairbanks introduced a resolution honoring Oliver P. Morton of Indiana with a tribute to the war governor’s public services.
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Foraker
Puerto Rico
Pacific Islands
Senate
Fairbanks
Oliver P. Moreton
Indiana
Philippine Commission Heads to Manila on Hancock
The War Department orders the transport Hancock prepared for the Philippine commission. The ship, one of the service’s finest, will carry the commission and clerical staff from San Francisco on April 15. Judge Taft calls the first meeting next Wednesday to organize and continue the Schurmann commission staff. The group sails for Manila around May 10 to begin organizing a territorial government without delay.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
War Department
Hancock
Philippine Commission
San Francisco
Beeen
Taft
Schurmann Commission
MacArthur
Pacific
Manila
No Plague In Frisco Refuted By City Groups
The board of trade and other organizers plan a meeting to counter sensational plague reports hurting business. They assert no bubonic plague exists in Frisco, with Chinatown free of cases. Chinese quarters are not quarantined but are being cleaned and improved to safeguard public health.
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San Francisco
Board of Trade
Board of Health
Chinatown
Three Firemen Killed in East 44th Street Blaze
In a factory at 123 and 125 East 44th street a fire destroyed the building. Three firemen were killed and two injured when the first floor collapsed into the basement filled with water and debris. The dead are William J. Smith Peter Bowman and foreman John Grady. Loss to property is about fifty thousand dollars.
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New York
East 44Th Street
William J. Smith
Peter Bowman
John Grady
Lynchings in Greensville follow killing in Richmond case
In Greensville today a mob lynched O'Grady the white man who was with Cotton the black man involved in the killing of Saunders and Welton in Richmond. Earlier Cotton was lynched by a white mob.
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Richmond
Greensville
O'Grady
Cotton
Saunders
Welton
Conference report on Puerto Rican bill agreed in House
The conference report on the Puerto Rican bill was agreed to in the House with 135 yeas and 87 nays. Present and not voting totaled 20. The bill now goes to the president for action.
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Washington
House
Yeas
Heir to Fortune in Texas: Local Artist Inherits
Reno Texas March 24 J B Schwellner a young artist here has fallen heir to about 100000 dollars bequeathed by his uncle John B Griffith who recently died in India.
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Reno
Texas
J. B. Schwellner
John B. Griffith
India
Burglars Loot Hardy Nebraska Cafe Bank Safe
Burglars blew open the state bank cafe early this morning in Hardy Nebraska and secured about $4,000. No trace of the criminals was found as investigators began work at the scene.
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Hardy
Revolution Quelled in Entre Rios by Federal Troops
Buenos Ayres reports that the revolution in Entre Rios province has been completely quelled by federal troops. Martha appears in the dispatch as a place or person reference within the brief banner. The article notes decisive action by the national government to restore order after unrest in the region.
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Buenos Ayres
Martha
Entre Rios
Uoope
Plumer in a bad fix as Mafeking siege looms
London dispatch notes Lord Roberts’ hints of progress while Colonel Plumer guards three long supply trains for Mafeking. Reports from Pretoria claim Eloff movements and Boer forces rally across Kroonstad Ficksburg and Fuersmith. Canadian and British columns prepare to contend with Boer entrenched forces as Parson and Herchmer move.
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London
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Mafeking
Plumer
Eloff
Pretoria
Gaberones
South Africa
Baden-Powell
Maseru
Basutoland
French
Kroonstadt
Joubert
Ficksburg
Ladybrand
Orange Free State
Buller
Amiother
Fuersmith
Bloemfontein
Orange Free'state
Charles Parson
Vandikeell
Kenhardt
Herchmer
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Carnavon
Parson
Natives Give Up Arms Report From Bloemfontein
London March 24 Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein dated March 23 evening that the country south of Bloemfontein is settling down. Many arms have been surrendered and people are recognizing the benefit of selling supplies. Troop movements in the western district show good results.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
General Sir Raw Woodgate Dead in London Hospital
London March 4 Advices announce the death in the Muort hospital yesterday of General Sir Raw Woodgate. He was wounded in the engagement at Spion Kop January 24 and died from injuries sustained in battle.
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London
Muort Hospital
Raw. Woodgate
Spion Kop
Cramp Shipyard Buys Philadelphia Engine Plant
In a private sale Charles Hillman Ship Land Engine Building plant was bought by Wmramp and Sonw, ending more than two years of idling. Charles H. Cramp, Cramp shipbuilding president, managed the deal with a cash price understood to be 3275,000.
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New York
the Times
Philadelphia
Charles Hillman Shipland Engine Building Company
Wmramp and Sonw Ship and Engine Building
Charles H. Cramp
Cramp Ship Building Company
Court of Inquiry Exonerates Crew Over Loss of Cruiser
The report from Rear Admiral Watson's court of Inquiry at Manila absolves the officers and men of responsibility for the loss of the cruiser Charleston. The appointed officer will return to the United States aboard the Solace and proceed to Manila for assignment on the Asiatic station after departure. The Navy Department received the inquiry findings today.
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Bennington
Minjral Watson
United States
Sati
Manila
Asiatic
Navy Department
Watson
Democratic Campaign Plans Herald from Washington
Democratic congressional committee met at the Hotel Regent with Representative Richardson presiding and James Kerr as secretary. The Porto Rican tariff issue was discussed and plans outlined to organize in doubtful districts, open campaign headquarters in Washington, and issue literature. Pearcy of Tennessee and Jesse of Kentucky named assistant secretaries.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Regent
Richardson
James Ker
Pennsylvania
Kerr
J. L. Pearcy
Tennnessee
George N. Jesse
Kentucky
Price of armor price talk stirs Congress in naval dispute
Herald from Washington reports the apuse committee on naval affairs debating armor costs. A majority backs a 545 per ton limit for existing and upcoming ships, while some Democrats led by Rep Wheeler of Kentucky oppose and plan to push the issue in the House. Wheeler proposed concessions including 545 per ton for armor on three already authorized battleships and a possible 2 million dollar government armor plant if a reasonable price cannot be secured.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Apuse
Wheeler of
Tucky
Wheeler
Navy Yards
Secretary of the Navy
Kovernment
Man Refuses to Name Former Sweetheart in Court
In City Court Justice Fitzalmmons ruled a man cannot be forced to disclose the name of his former sweetheart. Steven W. Floyd admitted withholding a bill payment and said he returned a watch given by his former partner. Floyd’s creditor's lawyer pressed for the woman’s name and address, but the judge answered the question need not be answered.
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New York Times
Fitzalmmons
Steven W. Floyd
Morgan, Marsh & Co Clgr
Bernard Vohaus
Floyd
Police sergeant candidacy questioned under police regulation
Alexandria Virginia corporation attorney Garner L Boothe faced Policeman Frank S Spinks charged with violating police rules by running for city sergeant against Captain William H Smith The case asks if municipal office candidacy falls under the politics ban with no precedent found and likely to be decided by general principles.
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Alexandria
Boe
Baltimore Su Corporation
Garner L. Boothe
Frank S. Spinks
William H. Smith
Wealthy friend from Key West scorns Florida bathwater
Pearl notes her friend from Key West inquires why he is so wealthy. Ruby answers that the man dislikes Florida water and baths, claiming a custom of bathing in anything but that specific water.
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Pearl
Ruby
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Wash dresses with ginghams and embroidered yokes
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Rich Silk Skirt Descriptions Feature High Fashion Notes
A fragment listing multiple black silk skirts with details on fabrics such as taffeta and grenadine, bias cuts, gores, box plaits, accordeon ruffles, and plate flounces. Descriptions emphasize length around 44 inches, luxury finishes, and meticulous stitching.
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Shedal
Rae Ufermitd
Teou Westington
Nate Retmey Hotsie
Gol. Plumer
Gen. Woodgate
Cramps
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