Peace in sight as Kentucky leaders reach settlement
Governors and legislators in Kentucky report a peace plan after tense days. The accord among Republicans and Democrats, signed in Louisville, calls for repeal of the Goebel law, fair election procedures, and temporary leadership arrangements in Frankfort. Governor Taylor seeks time to consider the proposal before public comment.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Taylor
Kentucky
Yost
Sweeney
Daniel Lindsay
Dan Lindsay
L. Edelen
T. H. Baker
Baker
Death of William Goebel Shocks Kentucky Capitol
Frankfort Kentucky February 5 The death of William Goebel from a bullet wound suffered earlier in the week is reported as the event dominating the city. The administration crisis with Acting Governor Taylor shows signs of weakening as Alonzo Walker is released on bail. Beckham sworn in as governor with the legislature assembling and resolutions of respect adopted.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Capitol
State Executive
Taylor
Alonzo Walker
MR. Goebel
Arthur
Herman Brunnecker
Hartwell
Justus
Beckham Sworn
House Committee On Resolutions
Goebel
Senate of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky
House of Representatives
Kentucky
Peace conference in Louisville unites seven party reps
In Louisville at the Galt House a seven to seven gathering of Republican and Democratic delegates signed a unanimous agreement detailing seven propositions to settle Kentucky’s party rift. The plan includes ratification by a joint session of the General Assembly on seating Goebel and Beckham and subsequent actions by the contesters, with party unity urged.
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General Assembly
State Contest Board
Dan Lindsay
Frankfort
State Guard
John Marshall
John W. Barr
T. L. Edelen
T. H. Banter
David W. Fairleigh
C. T. Ballard
J. C. S. Blackburn
J. C. W. Beckham
Sam Shackelford
Ury Woodson
James B. McCreary
Phil Thompson
Robert J. Breckinridge
Louisville
Galt House
Kentucky
Goebel
Beckham
Taylor
Five Fine Cattle Crushed in Straw Stack Accident
Five valuable cattle owned by Levi Repp of Springfield township were smothered when a straw stack they burrowed into toppled Saturday night. Wind and deep burrowing are blamed as Repp and helpers tried to rescue them but failed. The loss is considerable for the well known farmer.
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Levi Repp
Springfield Township
Edison Ill Quietly Confined With Influenza
Akron Ohio February 6 Thomas A Edison the inventor is seriously ill at the home of the late Lewis Miller with an acute influenza attack. Doctors say there is no danger though his condition requires bed rest and his system is not strong. Edison and his wife attended the funeral of his sister in Milan Ohio last week where he was struck by the illness after taking the disease carrying Gold at the graveside.
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Akron
Ohio
Thomas A. Edison
Lewis Miller
A. EB. Foltz
Edison
Milan
Insurgent Attack Hurts Fifty-Fifth Near Niac Fort
Manila reports a rebel assault on the Forty-fifth infantry near Niac with a major and a captain wounded and a sergeant killed. Details are scarce as Panac forces concentrate at town top. Major Shipton’s Forty-seventh unit fortifies a convent. A patrol ambush near Mabalacat results in a corporal killed and four missing men.
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Manila
Forty-fifth Infantry
Niac
Legaspie
Panac
Shipton
Forty-seventh Infantry
Mabalacat
Tribute to General Lawton Opens Fort Wayne Remains View
Fort Wayne crowds lined the streets as General Henry W Lawton lay in state at the new court house south corridor. Major General William R Shafter led the funeral train from Chicago arriving at 7 10 am. The procession moved to the depot then proceeded to Indianapolis for Arlington Cemetery honors and burial.
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Henry W. Lawton
Fort Wayne
Indiana
New Court House
Philippines
Lawton
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Capital
Arlington Cemetery
City
Chicago
Court House
South Depot
General Shafter
General Lawton
Daseler
Wayne
Alexander Johnson
I. N. Medsker
Berry Street
Calhoun
Lawton memorial exercises delayed sow farmers disappointment
Large crowd of farmers attended the Fort Wayne gathering for Lawton memorials but a date change caused by General Shafter's faster train disrupted notice. Committee had planned for Tuesday. many distant attendees learned of the shift too late, with estimates of three thousand farmers affected if held today.
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Fort Wayne
Lawton
General Shafter
Bankruptcy filing across Indiana towns lists several debtors
Creditors of Stahn and Heinrich met to appoint a trustee and attorney. Lewis Clevenger of Larwill filed a voluntary petition with $1331.25 liabilities and $1670 assets, $600 exempt. James Kannel of Angola reported $3000 liabilities and $60 assets. Clyde Ulery of Garrett filed a voluntary petition with $641.54 liabilities and $347.19 assets. White Feather and Gallivan of Columbia City serve as attorneys. Fort Wayne Trust Co. named as trustee for Stahn. E J Woodworth as attorney for Heinrich.
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Stahn & Heinrich
Asferca Chapin
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Stahn
E. J. Woodworth
Heinrich
Lewis H. Clevenger
Larwill
Logan
Clevenger
Whitefeather & Gallivan
Columbia City
James Kannel
Angola
Clyde B. Ulery
Garrett
W. W. Sharpless
Roby and Harper
Bryan Reaches Connecticut for Mass Meeting in Hartford
William J. Bryan arrived in Hartford from Massachusetts and was greeted by Alexander Troup and other leaders. He addressed a mass meeting at the Coliseum and planned to speak in Bridgeport that evening.
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Hartford
Conn
William J. Bryan
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Alexander Troup
Democratic National Committee
Coliseum
Bryan
Bridgeport
Odd Lease Dispute in Indiana County Court
In LaGrange County Bert Hart leased John Ward's store at Valparaiso. Ward offered Hart $1 per month to stay away. Hart stayed away eighteen months then sued for $18, claiming a formal agreement was breached.
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Lagrange County
Bert Hart
John Ward
Valparaiso
Funeral train for General Lawton arrives at New Haven
Mrs Lawton and family accompany the funeral party to the New Haven hotel where parlors await. General Lawton’s casket is moved from the car to an artillery caisson draped in flags and crepe as Harmony lodge pallbearers bear the coffin to the hearse under police guard.
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Aveline
Lawton
Harmony Lodge No. 19
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Court of Appeals
J. C.W. Beckham
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Hayes
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Laurel County Seminary
Slack
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London Christian Church
Trimble
Haswell
Betzurman
Brown
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Jud Faunkler
Port Office Promotions
Forty-First Infantry
Arcola
William R. Shafter
San Francisco
Lieut
Eugene Wilson
Third Artillery
C. R. Edwards
E. L. King
Robert Sewell
Joseph Simon
Fourth United States Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Geronimo
Simon
Philippine
John H. Morehouse
Fourteenth Infantry
Charles A. Okum
Frank H. Haberkam
John K. Wagamann
Sixth Cavalry
MR. Bryan
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