Double Tragedy in Frankfort City Shooting Killing Gordon and Wife
In Frankfort Kentucky a bloody shooting at 1023 Madison Street left Arch Dixon Brown and Mrs Gordon dead. Gordon, enraged, fired at Brown and his wife, wounding Mrs Gordon then fatally killing Arch Dixon Brown, Brown’s son and governor’s private secretary. Gordon’s gun misfired once and he was restrained. he faces murder charges as the coroner’s jury calls it justifiable homicide. Brown, governor of Kentucky, was notified and overwhelmed with grief.
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Lotleyville
Thorn
NiWataen
Streat
Arch Brown
Mra. Gordon
Fulton Gorton
Brown
Gordon
Madison Street
Saul
Ron
Nellie Bush
Irankfort
Piur
piur‘Has, Enuged A Great Sensation, Dou Fa
Frankfort
Arch Dixon Brown
de John Young
Guv. Brown
Judges and Divided Night of the Telephone Cable Pole Ruling
Supreme Court rules telephone and electric firms may claim eminent domain like railroads in the Carter v Northwestern Telephone Exchange case. Justice Mitchell writes for the majority while Chief Justice Start and Justice Buck dissent. Farmers along the Minneapolis to St. Paul line contested highway pole placement and sought compensation. The lower courts had allowed poles without owner pay, deeming it a public service.
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Bt. Paul
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Start
Buck
Joshua ©. Carter
Northwestern ‘Telephone Exchange Company
Carter
Minneapolla
St. Joud
Pelg
Up Andeis
Brooke Succeeds Merritt in Army Transfers
Washington May 2 Secretary Lamont announced transfers from recent army promotions. Major General Ruger moves from Chicago to Washington for special duty while Major General Merritt departs St Paul for Chicago. Brigadier General Brooke shifts from Omaha to St Paul, Brigadier General Coppinger to Omaha, Brigadier General Wheaton to Denver replacing retired Gen McCook, and Brigadier General Bliss to San Antonio.
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Washington
Lamont
Ruger
Chicago
Merritt
St. Paul
Brooke
Oaminha
Coppinger
Omaha
Meringe
Fire destroys Kansas home. two children cremated
In Atchison Missouri or Kansas, a Stanford Kimly residence near the countryside burned down during the couple's absence. Both parents survived but their two children were cremated in the blaze. Authorities investigate cause as fire officials report the tragedy.
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aAtchison
Kan
Stanford Kimly
Here
Mystery surrounds Mrs. Randall confinement case
A Bay City woman, Mrs Addie A Randall, has been confined to the Ventine asylum for fifteen months. Friends and asylum attendees say she is sane while Raviall alleges her husband and certain physicians are responsible. A thermal investigation with Goundtluss may be conducted.
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Detroit
Addie A. Randall
Bay City
Ingine Gaylum
Ventine
Raviall
Duchess of Marlborough Marries Lord Beresford in London
The Duchess of Marlborough wed Lord William Beresford in St George's Church London on May 2. An American by birth daughter of Commodore Price of Troy New York, this marks her third marriage with high society attending. The ceremony crowned by royalty and the Anglo American elite.
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Williaim Mercadian
London
Duchess of Marlborough
William Beresford
St.George
Duchess of Marlborough’s Turbulent English Life
A forged tale recounts a widow’s rise to wealth through marriage to a duke, the costly repairs at Blenheim Palace, and a troubled English life marked by social strain and a clash with her stepson who later ousted her from Blenheim. The duchess later lived on a smaller family estate.
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Lould Hammerstey
Mil-Iontaire
Duke of Marlborough
Blenfield Prince
England
Blenhelm
Man Kills Wife Then Kills Self in Courthouse Room
May 2 at 7 o clock tones Young a city janitor and undertaker fled south on horseback then rode to his basement room in the court house. He shot himself with two pistols after a deathbed message announced another murder nearby. He and his wife had quarreled and separated last January.
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Hla
Teun
Brazil
Tnd
Young
Court House
Keyser
Hoosterville
Here
Ils
Two men fatally shoot, one seriously hurt in Burlington train hold up
In St Joseph Missouri on May 3 a failed rail robbery led to a deadly shootout with two gang members, Farrel and Howard, fleeing toward the Knuens bridge. Farrel was wounded and died. Howard surrendered after a chase by ex sheriff Carson and Officer Berry. one victim, Hang, died from a stomach wound. Farrel is believed from St Louis, Howard’s hometown unknown.
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St. Joseph
Anit Ona
Burlington
St. George
William Hang
Richard Raw
Hang
Mang
Thoning
Hiret
Dan Howard
Farrel
Han
Iakrel
Knuens Bridge
Carson
Berry
Kansas
Howard
Barry
Rans and &Hen
Tarrvel
St. Louis
Prof Huxley Relapses, Threatening Recovery Hope
London May 3 Prof Thomas Aleary Huxley renowned scientist battling influenza has suffered a relapse diminishing hopes of a full recovery. He is nearly seventy and has devoted most of his life to science.
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London
Thomas Aleary Huxley
Crisis Rumors Signal War Tensions With Japan Russia
The Times reports a serious crisis in Japan Russia relations with Tokyo papers suspended for coverage. A Hiroshima source says Tokyo rejects Russian dictation and contemplates defiance as Russian forces in the East loom. French ships were ordered to prepare for emergencies.
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London
the Times
Kote
Japan
Russia
Tokio
Times
Bryb
Hiroshima
Rusala
Noted Zoologist and Advocate of Darwin Theory
The passage honors a leading zoologist of modern times, praising his pivotal research and discoveries across major animal groups. It credits him with extending Darwin's theory of natural selection and recalls his long service on the London School Board promoting undenominational education, including a visit to the United States in 1870.
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Fne
Iian Darwin
London School Board
United States
Tennessee Governorship Hearings Open in Nashville
The state legislature met in joint convention in Nashville on May 2 to consider the contested governorship race between Democrat Peter Turney, the incumbent, and Republican A. Clay Byrns. A resolution created two committees to report rules for the convention, the investigating committee favored certifying Turney, a report read amid Democratic support, while a Republican minority signed a separate report.
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Nashville
Peter Turney
A. Clay Byrns
Turtey
Lancreor Coming Home From Wisconsin Visit
Washington notes Lanmeor Lamn Gomitris commissioner 8. W. Lamoraux left the city to visit family in Wisconsin for a two week absence.
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Lancreor
Washington
Lamn Gomitrissioner
W. Lamoraux
Wisconsin
Legislative rush ends four month session in Texas
A Long nexe Texas report notes the legislature briefly passed a few bills and adjourned after four months, lacking eight days, with Mall Carrier murder reported at Rio Grande City. Emilio Saenz, a mall carrier, was found dead about 23 miles from here. Also mentions Petersburg weather and September confinement prospects.
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Austin
Tex
Mall Carrier
Rio Grande City
Vox
Emilio Saenz
Here
Engineer Killed in Train Robbery Near Carlinville
May 3 a Chicago and Alton northbound train was halted by three masked men two miles east of Carlinville. They shot engineer Frank Holmes, killing him, and escaped after trampling the scene. Wireman Frank Tuggle fled. The motive, robbery, remains unclear. Holmes lived in Bloomington.
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Springfeld
Chicago & Alton Road
Carlinville
Frank Holmes
Holmes
Frank Tuggle
Clroman
Cugelemain
Qarlinville
Hojmés
Lig
Bloomington
Severe Duluth Storm Spares Earthly Damage
A severe storm visited Duluth and vicinity on May 3, with a cyclonic look and heavy wind that did not strike the earth. Many boats were out of the harbor and there was concern for their safety, but all but one or two have since returned.
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Duluth
Fire Destroys Wabasha Lumber Mill and Sheds
A fire at 2 a m destroyed the Wabasha Lumber Company's planing mill and rear sheds, along with a stock of finished lumber and yard lumber. Losses include Wabasha Lumber Company fourteen thousand dollars with seven thousand insured, Jones & Co. eight thousand dollars with four thousand seven hundred insured, and A D Southworth four thousand dollars with no insurance.
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Sik Batned
Wabashe
Minon
Wabasha Lumber Compang
Jones & Co
Wabasha Liwnber J Company
A. D. Southworth
Outlaws Die in Gunfight Near Pawnee County
In moonlight at the Dunn house near Tuptils deputies cornered the outlaw gang linked to the Doolin ring. Dynamite Dick and Bitter Greek died from buckshot and Winchester rounds as they tried to flee. Chaviey Pierce alias Nanite Dick was killed earlier. Deputy Marshal Sam Schiler led the pursuit with six other marshals. The raid followed a Rock Island train robbery at Dover.
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Guthrie
Okla
Spongel
Dwalton- Doolin Ring
Eorge Newcomb
Lng
Bitter Greek
Kid
Chaviey Pierce
Bynanite
Wien
Bitter Creek
Nix
Noutheast
Pawnee County
Dui Twothers
Tuptils
Sam Schiler
Atx Otter Marsiily
Dunn Hose
Dynamite Dick
Rock Island Tratty
Dover
Chiar- Tey Pierce
Aling
Jack
Cheyenne Country
Dudley Banks
He Express Company
Embezzlement Case in Eau Claire Court Report
Greene and DicMuanters, alleged embezzlers, faced a municipal judge with attorney Pyaw ley. Greene pleaded not guilty, posted 5000 bail, case adjourned to May 11. Capt McMasters secured bail today. public sentiment thinks Greene may settle, while McMunters’ prospects look grim as he refuses to plead guilty awaiting sentence.
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Greeny
Capt. McMunters
Evictions Abandoned in Pender Nebraska Court
May 4 report from Pender Nebraska says Capt Breck has abandoned eviction plans as courts settle the contention. J Meyers, land company head, returns from a reservation tour noting settlers prepared to resist an Indian police action but there was no chance for action. Settlers gain confidence and work on crops with twenty four hours left for habeas corpus for two Indian police.
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Pender
Neb
Breck
J. . Meyers
Land Company
Remmant
Capt
Regulation for Whiteman custody in Albany hearing
Gov Morton granted a requisition for A J Whiteman charged with forging a $500 check in San Francisco. Whiteman was arrested in New York about a week ago. North Dakota board selects Merrifield of University of North Dakota as Montana State University president. Montana net station to open this fall.
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Whiteman
Albany
Morton
A. J. Whiteman
San Francisco
New York
North Dakota
Helena
Mont
State Board of Elvent Men
Webster Merrifield
University of ‘North Daakosta
Grand, Forks
Montana State University
Missouri
Montana Net
Extradition Sough For Chicago Stamp Ring Member
A telegram from Hamilton Ontario states Mrs. Mood Mack, accused member of a Chicago postage stamp counterfeiting gang, has been committed for extradition in Washington on May day.
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Washington
Secret Service Bureau
Hamilton
Ont
M.ool. Mack
Chicago
Wisconsin squad round of Rosal Arcana convened
Mayal Arcanum Milwaukee May 4 The seventeenth annual session of the Wisconsin squad round of the Rosal Arcana convened here today.
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Mayal Arcanum
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Rosal Arcana
Andrew How over bond tied to pipe tampering charge
In a Monday hearing Andrew How and two others faced bond issues after events tied to a piping incident. Mearing Ramky Miu and Andrew Wagner were mentioned in connection with a bearing test and alleged attempts to damage a pipeline project with 500 bonds.
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Andrew How
Mearing
Ramky
Miu
Andrew Wagner Laut
Bank name and location shift in South Dakota
Washington May 4 The First National Bank of Doland Dor has been moved to Redfield South Dakota and renamed the Marchnuts National Bank of Medfield clarifying a bank relocation and rebranding by state authorities.
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Washington
Wirst National Bank of
Nicaragua settlement close as British fleet to quit Corinto
Ambassador Bayard reports Great Britain has accepted Salvador’s guarantee to pay Nicaragua’s indemnity. Once Nicaragua approves, the British fleet will evacuate Corinto. Dr Guzman expresses gratitude for state department help and confirms the expected departure tomorrow.
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Nicaragdih
Washington
Department of State
Bayard
Dettim Hins
Salvador
Nicaragua
Agreta
Trooga
Corinto
State Department
Great Britain
United States
Foreign Office
Stephenson
Nicarna- Alkus
Adeoiin
Guaman
Nicaramin
Guzman
Corlite
Quaman
Gresham
Illinois Leads Deaths From Smallpox in 1804 by State
A marine hospital bureau table reports smallpox deaths and cases by state for 1804. New York records 887 deaths, Ohio 37, Wisconsin 253, and other states show varying counts. several states note increased virulence since the start of the current year.
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Marine Hospital Bureau
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Union
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
District
Columbia
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Li Maing
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
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New York
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Rhode Island
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Crockett to Issue New Book Soon
May 4 reports that 8. KR Crockett will issue a new book. Crockett, a noted writer and fellow of the present era, is already known for The.
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Crockett
Lenton
KR. Crockett
Mr. Crockett
Scottish literary figure and career sketch
A biographical sketch traces a Scotch writer known for Raiders and The Stickit Minister. It notes his upbringing by Cameronians grandparents, self-made education at Edinburgh and Oxford, clerical work at Pentink, and gradual shift from poetry to prose literature amid rising demand.
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Shakespeare
Scott
Edinburgh
Oxford
Meidelborg
Neufaeltiel
Pentenik
Murder at the Pawnhop Sparks Police Arrests
In Maryaville Cala on May 1 an aged shopkeeper was found dead in his pawnhop, bloodied and gaged. Police arrested Stewart Green George Dunrevy and barber Miller with Greely confessing Miller committed the murder, though details remain unclear.
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Maryaville
Cala
Pierre
Polies
Stewart Green
Wing Lieorge Dunrevy
Wheelediician
Miller
Greely
Irish American movement to push Irish independence debated
Several hundred Irish Americans have pledged sympathy and cooperation as leaders plan a convention in a major city to launch a bolder policy for Irish independence. The new movement rejects parliamentary agitation and aims to force the Irish question onto global attention through a dedicated effort in the United States.
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En Inc
Fernational One
New York
Aud
Buch & Minnner Ag
Treland
Gindatone
Gladstone
Ireland
United States
Indian Agency Clash Delays Arrests at Turtle Mountain
United States Marshal Cronin and deputies from Fargo and nearby towns accompany Indian Agent Hall to Turtle Mountain to arrest Indians on the reservation. Hostile mood surfaces between the marshal and agent. arrests postponed until troops from Fort Buford can arrive. Washington reports a general precaution, with troops ordered to Turtle Mountain at the first sign of danger.
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Staten
Ca'tle Mountain
Hretines
Ort Buford
Washington
Keeley Must Disclose Golf Cure Ingredients in Suit
Leavenworth Kan May 4 Judge Myers orders Dr Leslie Keeley to disclose the ingredients of his Lichloride of gold cure in the $100000 damages suit by W F Johnson of Topeka. Plaintiff says Keeley’s cure wrecked him. court holds cure not a property secret protected by patent, Keeley may testify.
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Wim
Leavenworth
Kan
Judse Myers
District Court
Leslie D. Keeley
W.F. Johnson
Topeka
Dr. Keeley
Myers
Line
Strike Extending In Sheboygan Labor Unrest Grows
In Sheboygan Wisconsin May 4 hundreds of Crocker Chaly workers marched from the Crocker Chaly factory and a strike spread. The firm operates two large factories with branches in New York Chicago and Minneapolis. The Raentts Leather company raised wages 10 percent but workers demanded 12 with nearly 400 leaving. Mattoon Manufacturing offered a 10 percent raise which was refused.
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Libor
Sheboygan
Mace Serraun
Wis
Crocker, Chaly
Streste
Crocker Chaly Company
United
New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
CG. I. Raentts Leather Company
Yankton Reserve Allotment Suit Rejected by Land Department
An opinion by the land department attorney denies the Yankton Indian reserve claim for 50,000 acres and asserts no choice of allotment exists for the site. The ruling awaits approval by Secretary Smith and the president before it becomes effective, with Smith currently in Georgia and further legal steps expected.
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United States
Washington
South Dakota
Yankton
Body of Hunterle Found in Wa Badal Inie
The body of a man named Hunterle was found in Wa Badal Inie yesterday by Frank Ray. He disappeared last November from an Intiber camp and is thought to have died by his own action. He was middle aged with no known relatives in this country.
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Hunterle
Wabadal
Frank Raynor
Hamerle
Northern Pacific Salaries Rise to Equalize Wages
St Paul May 4 Within a short time the Northern Pacific management aimed to equalize salaries for thousands of its employees across the road. The move seeks to align pay levels with industry standards and improve labor relations nationwide.
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New
Northern Pacific Salarien
St. Paul
Norhern Pacific
Muons & Keone
Dig Low Jam in Marinette log reports Menominee river boom crew
May 4 report from Marinette Wisconsin notes the log operation started on the Menominee river. A crew was sent to break up a large dam near Sturgeon Falls, indicating active timber extraction and waterway work.
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Marinette
Wis
Sturgeon Falls
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