Goebel dies after shooting and Beckham sworn in
William E Goebel died at 6 46 pm Saturday with sister Mrs Braunaker and brother Arthur at his side Justus Goebel arrived too late An autopsy showed the fatal angle of the bullet and Democrats claim the assassin fired from the attic window Beckham took office an hour after Goebel s death and issued a peace urging proclamation Covington to Frankfort funeral plans outlined with Goebel to be honored at the Capitol hotel and Frankfort cemetery
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Kentucky
Buller Moving Bid Remains Unconfirmed on Tugela
London dispatches indicate a major engagement on the Tugela or near there as British forces may mount a third attempt to relieve Ladysmith. The Times rejects reports that Buller is moving, keeping the timing and location of an attack uncertain.
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Cardinal Gambons on The Christian Woman at Cathedral
Cardinal Gibbons declares in a sermon that the Christian religion elevates woman and gives her rights. He argues women’s rights advocates and society leaders are the worst enemies of the female sex, robbing her of amiable traits and leaving only masculine boldness and brazen effrontery.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Admiral Dewey Imitates 1904 Presidential Bid
A Washington special reports Admiral Dewey will seek the presidency after another McKinley term with Governor Roosevelt as his leading Republican rival. The dispatch says Mrs. Dewey motivates the admiral to run in 1904.
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Death of Conductor H. E. Leonard at Stt. George Hotel
Former Mexican Central conductor H. E. Leonard died of heart failure found in bed at the Stt. George Hotel. He recently left the Central and planned to return home to Cedar Rapids. The coroner confirmed heart failure. body shipped to Cedar Rapids for burial.
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Spencer
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Martin Boyles
Now Looks Like Peace At the Capital
A brief update notes a shift toward peace negotiations at the capital with officials signaling reduced tensions and renewed dialogue among parties. Observers highlight possible policy changes and a calmer political climate as talks proceed.
Kentucky Reps Rally In London To Chart Taylor Policy
About thirty Republican senators and representatives arrive in London to caucus at 3 p.m. to outline Governor Taylor policy. Senator Slack, Taylor’s ally in the Senate, delivers the keynote as the party seeks to avoid arrests until after Goebel's funeral and pursues a possible peace proposal with Democrats.
Bull Ring Brawl in Madrid Ends in Death of Beasts
A Madrid bull ring spectacle drew twelve thousand spectators as a panther, an old lioness, a bear, and a bull fought. The panther and lioness were gored, the bear conquered the bull after severe tossings and wounds. Gunshots goading the beasts startled crowds, twenty people injured by slugs, the keeper arrested, and the three fighting animals died.
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Standard
Madrid
Macrum Arrives in Washington Seeks Recall Statement
Charles Macrum former consul at Pretoria reached Washington and plans a conference with the president and secretary of state this afternoon. He may issue a statement detailing his reasons for requesting recall from his post.
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Isthmian Canal Talks Advance in Washington
Lord A.ucnefote conferred with Secretary Hay on February fifth to wrap up arrangements for a treaty between Great Britain and the United States on the Isthmian canal, signaling progress toward a joint agreement.
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Hisses and Boer cheers erupt after flag seen in Milwaukee vaudeville
In Milwaukee on February 4 a vaudeville show ended with boos and shouted support for the Boers after the British flag appeared. The flag was removed amid the uproar.
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Evon
Market Prices for Copper Silver and Lead in New York
New York copper quoted at 154, silver at 602, and lead at 4.45 on February 5, reflecting commodity pricing for metals traders and investors.
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Populist Central Committee Sees 150 Members Set Feb 19 Meeting
Lincoln Neb Feb 5 Chairman Edmonsston announced reception of notices from 150 members of the nations populist committee who will attend the Feb 19 meeting to arrange the date for the national convention and secretly arrange a state for fame.
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Thompson Named Census Supervisor for Texas District
Washington Feb. 5 Thad A Thompson of Austin named supervisor of census for the tenth Texas district and Joseph O Smith of Corees Colorado appointed agent for the Southern Ute Agency Colorado.
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Democrat Seated After Kentucky Rivalry Vote
Washington February 5 The house adopted the election committee report on Evans versus Turner in Kentucky fifth district and seated Turner a Democrat.
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Turner
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Cutberth Held Over Murder Charge In Texas Case
A man calling himself Lee Cutberth was arrested near Phoenix and held in county jail awaiting Texas Sheriff custody on a murder charge from Tom Green county Isleta. Captain J W Matthews Texas Ranger secured a governor’s requisition. Atkins name linked to March 1897 Harden murder and a late 1897 New Mexico train robbery and officer death.
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Echo Mountain hotel destroyed by fire at Mont Lowe
The Echo Mountain hotel in Mont Lowe was completely gutted by fire this morning in Los Angeles. Authorities investigated the cause as residents watched the blaze. No injuries were reported.
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Mont Lowe
Fort Worth Board of Trade urges delay of tax report
A resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Board of Trade calls for postponing consideration of the tax commission's report. It asks legislators to refer the plan back to the people for study and discussion and to elect representatives fully instructed to carry out the people's wishes. A copy was sent to each district representative and the matter may be raised at tomorrow night's chamber meeting.
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Mexico observes feast day of constitution promulgation
Today marks the anniversary of the Mexican constitution’s promulgation. In Mexico City ceremonies are under way. In Juarez public buildings are closed to the public and outside business is halted. The constitution was first promulgated by President Benito Juarez in Mexico City in 1857.
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Juarez
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Delinquent Taxes And City Penalty Reminders
The state taxes were due and delinquency penalties of ten percent apply. Collector White deposited $15,000 in collections at month end. City taxes are due March 1 with a five percent delinquent penalty.
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Court arguments in Comstock v Good proceed in Goggan court
Judge Buckler spoke for the plaintiff Comstock this morning with three more attorneys to follow. The hearing is ongoing and expected to wrap up tomorrow.
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