Kentucky political killings and duels haunt its history
A sweeping, barely coherent chronicle traces Kentucky political feuds from the Goebel era through early 20th century clashes. It recalls the Goebel assassination and Sharp duel, the Wickliffe-Clay duel, Klans violence, editor confrontations, and notable killings in Frankfort and Lexington, linking bloodshed to partisan strife.
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Kentucky
Kene
Uber
Kun
Satomen
Col. Solomon & Sharp
Frankfort
Willa Goebel
Te Tan
Metandera
Olu
Col
J. O. Beautine
Beauverlourt
Sharp
Henuchamp
Beauchamp
Robert J. Skinridge
W. Go P. Ureckinridge
Robert Wisk
Lexington
Casetus AL Clay
Whitehall
Kyu
Canalin
ARS Clay
Amt
Charles
Will Case Involving Mrs Craven Sees New Evidence
Washington Iowa March 24 New testimony could boost Mrs Craven in the Fair will contest as relatives and acquaintances prepare to corroborate deeds and marriage claims. Alexander McArthur testified Craven showed two facsimile deeds in 1893 and witnesses described past conversations with Senator Fair. The case hinges on contested marriage papers and Purcell testimony on a handwritten deed match.
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Washington
Iowa
San Francisco
Alexander McArthur
Denver
Craven
William Cherry
Sauseille
Prst
Tims
Senator Paix
Purcell
MacCraven
Inter
Mra.Cravén
Inc
Ven
California
Mre
Nye Attitude Surprise Story From Madison Memory
Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts M A Mames recalling Bil Nye and James Whitcomb Riley plans for a local Madison Indiana fundraiser. Nye and Riley allegedly replied with humor about seven tickets sold, noting local audiences never heard them. The anecdote centers on a failed theatrical entertainment and Nye’s reactive wit.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
bin Nye
Himaelf
M.A. Mames
Madison
Ind
Tetlef Corps
Bil Nye
James Whitcomb Riley
Nye
Riley
Ting
Nys
Bl Nye
Holland Torpedo Boat Exhibition Sails Submerged Show
The Holland torpedo boat was tested on the Potomac with a distinguished audience including the assistant secretary of the navy Admiral Dewey and many officials. The submarine dived for ten minutes, surfaced to fire a Whitehead torpedo, then disappeared again, surfacing for five quick dives to demonstrate handling. Congressional members called the exhibition a success and future demos abroad are planned.
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Potomac River
Washington Star
Holland
Allen
Dewey
Mount Vernon
Navy Department
Congressional
Washington
Kimberly’s Jessica Bromberg a Daring Boer War Volunteer
A Memphis Scimitar report details Jessica Bromberg of Kimberley a brave volunteer with the Kimberly Rifles known as Jess a variant of Jessica. She faced Boers and Poquana natives with cannon and rifle, earning admiration for intrepidity while masking her sex, as comrades describe her coolness under fire and a handkerchief bound arm. The piece notes her famed Bisley scores and close ties to Colonel David Harris and his daughter.
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Kimberly
J. Bromberg
Jess
Jessica
David Harris
Poquana
Hex Dememnoe
Kate
Poonannas Thes
Miss Bromberg
Kimberly Rifles
England
Bisley
Jessica Bromberg
Col
Kimberly A
Harris
Turkish Minister to Seek Suburban Home
Washington reports Turkish Minister Ali Ferrough Bey and his young wife, sister, and a Turkish duenna will move to a remote suburb, likely Chevy Chase, due to intense curiosity from Washingtonians. Public interest has confined their daily life, with closed curtains to avoid photographers, risking breach of promise to the sultan and potential diplomatic embarrassment.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Washington
Ali Ferrough, Bey
Chevy Chase
The
Shadows &T
Women and food harm in love and nerves, Ledger view
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that women neglect meals, linking lack of proper feeding to insanity and emotional instability. It claims love affairs and skipped lunches trigger headaches, irritability, and fatigue, asserting male restraint in meals highlights women’s supposed fragility and social dynamics.
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Huneer Jondy
Philadelphia Ledger
Proposing Etiquette Warns Against Post-Meal Rush
An old student of women advises on dates warning against proposing after a theater or meal. Do not propose while digesting, or following a dinner. Thackeray’s dining scene with Charlotte Bronte shows admiration fading as he eats.
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Charlotte Bronte
Thackeray
The Hand and Its Care From a Bygone Era
The article discusses how state of the body affects hands and nails, noting pallor dryness and clammy skin as symptoms. It extols rubber gloves for protection in housework, except cooking and sewing, and urges manicure tools to maintain beauty, blaming laziness for poor nails.
Baked Herrings With Lemon and Parsley Crumbs
A recipe guides baking herrings with lemon juice, brushing with melted fat, and coating with browned bread crumbs mixed with chopped parsley and pepper. They are placed in a dripping lined dish and roasted 20 to 30 minutes in a hot oven, then served in the dish.
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Rome
Views on future wars the ultimate design of the czar
A reporter spoke with C A L Totten former Yale professor of military science at his New Haven home about prophecies and the coming conflict. He argued Russia aims to seize Palestine, viewing Esdraelon as the world battlefield, and tied the fate of nations to biblical prophecies and the descendancy of England and America. The interview forecasts a final battle around Palestine and a millennium to follow Armageddon. Marquette Court C O F to host a minstrel show after rent.
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C. A. L. Totten
Yale University
New Haven
Russia
Palestine
Peter the Great
Upton
Plain of
Esdraelon
Ezekiel
Peter the Greats
Earth
Christ
Jehovah
Tarael
Heaven
Babylon
Persia
Gretes
Rome
Europe
Battlefeld
Napoleon
Miles
William
Esau
Korais
England
America
Germany
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Soma
Goubul
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Iis
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de Wits
Meankfort
John Ts. Sandford
Vovituton
Kentucks
David G. Conten
Eehelbert Scott
Krankfort
Amery
Wickliffe
Congress
Clay
Krove
City
Hau
Platos
Ferther Wennete
Lexington Newaamper
John Hepnete
Bennett
Redd
Jatt
Hind
Wickilife
Wicktitte
Jett
Henry Clay
Wickiliter
Eter
Denton
Aiflr
Sin Asylum
Elvil
M. Clay
Politien
Aehiy
Madison County
Richt
Si Turner
Indime
Russell's Cave
Fayette County
Sam Brown
Brown
Clistu Bowle
Brent
IeiMedd
Phoenix
Thomas M. Green
Marshalls
Kenetucky
Old Cincinnnati Commerciat Cinoten
Lew Baldwin
Green
Baldwin
Kit Creen
John C. Breckenridge
Crrven
Baldwin Wan
Phoenix Hotel
Rowans
Herale ‘Printing Co
RFLE
Bus
Washington Society
Mme. Ferrouh
Diplomatic Corps
State Department
Andiater
Prof.Totten
Czar
CoPton Nesmet Parmibgty
Israel
Goa
Cromwell
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