Goebel and Beckham sworn in as Kentucky governor and lieutenant governor
From Frankfort Kentucky on February first William Goebel was sworn in as governor just before nine o clock and J W Beckham followed as lieutenant governor minutes later Chief Justice Hazlerigg administered both oaths Goebel was frail and propped with pillows but listened intently as the oath was read The statement from the contest boards supported Goebel and Beckham as the rightful leaders while threats and militia presence framed the political atmosphere as the legislature moved to meet in London Kentucky on February six to preserve order
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Beckham Alan
Enarlier
Bradley Fasheda
Goebel
Frankfort
Beckham
Taylor
Goeebel
Hazlerigg
Court of Appeals
Capital Hotel
Goepel
Gees
Hazeh L
Kentucky political deadlock as Goebel lies dying
Frankfort January 31 An intensely tangled Kentuckian political scene sees Republicans gaining strength while Democrats press to crown Governor Goebel who lies wounded. Militia preparedness and potential hall disruption loom as 800 soldiers may refuse Taylor orders, risking court martial if they act.
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Frankfort
London
Eby
Commonwealth
Kentucky
WS. Taylor
Mranfort
Kentuck
William Goebel
House
Senate
Crogps
Aiis
Goebel
Taylor
Governor Taylor Addresses Kentucky People
Frankfort Ky February 1 Governor Taylor issued an address calling for prompt action after a long series of unlawful acts by lawmakers led to a fearful state condition. He condemns the tragedy and urges decisive measures to restore order and governance.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Kentucky
GOEBEL'S CONDITION
Cloebel's illness troubled the Capitol Hotel as crowds waited and prayed. Doctors said death could come in hours yet he rallied, remained conscious, and drew strength from his nerve and will power. Clergymen and a prison chaplain visited, while physicians admitted no hope for a long time.
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Frankfort
Cloebel
Capitol Hotel
Ile
P. I
Taliaferro
Wallace
Lhn
Fire destroys Strauss Studio in St Louis
A three story building at 164 Franklin Avenue housing Julius C. Strauss photographer was gutted by fire last night. Estimated structural loss near 100000 with about 75 percent insured. If negatives were lost, Strauss faces double the stated total as his studio once ranked among the nation’s finest.
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St. Louis, Keb. 1
Franklin Avenue
Julius C. Strauss
Strauss
United ‘States
Illinois Judges Meeting in Springfield
Illinois County and Probate Judges Association met in Springfield on February 1 with about twenty five members. The morning session featured President Buenus M. Potts annual address and the legislative committee report. W L Cross of the Illinois practice commission spoke urging the association to propose needed changes in county and probate law.
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Illinois County and Probate Judges’ Association
Springfield
Tus
Ilinois
Buenus M. Pott
W. L. Cross
Illinois Practice Commission
Fight over Roods confirmation in Iowa senate
Des Moines Feb 1 The contest in the state senate against the confirmation of Colonel Ti H Rood of Mount Vernon for member of the state board of control absorbs attention. Twenty two senators reportedly signed an agreement to vote against confirmation. Seventeen will defeat confirmation, though Roods friends push to withdraw from the pact and bitterness grows.
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Rood
Des Moines
State Senate
Ti. H. Rood
Mount Vernon
State Board of Control
Nan
Georgia Supreme Court allows Central Railway merger bid
Atlanta February 1 The Georgia supreme court yesterday affirmed Judge Start’s ruling and refused to block the Central Railway of Georgia from purchasing the Middle Georgia and Atlantic railroad and the Waterton branch. The state as plaintiff argued the consolidation would form a monopoly by two competing lines.
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Atlanta
Georgia Supreme Court
Start
Superior Court
Central Railway of Georgian
Middle Georgian and Atlantic Railroad
Watenton
Central
Banquet for New York Board of Trade at Waldorf Astoria
Three hundred members and guests attended the twenty eighth dinner of the New York Board of Trade and Transportation at the Waldorf Astoria. United States Senators Par hston Linesay Perkins and Trannier were received before the event. Separate notices report a Central Massachusetts railroad equity suit, Plankinton bank receivership objections, the death of Archbishop Ireland's sister Ada Maury Ireland, a ten building fire with $75 000 loss, and Mayor Van Wyck signing a rapid transit bill for New York City.
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Board of Trade
New York
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Waldorf- Astoria
United States
John M.pharston
Nebraska
William Linesay
Kentucky
George CC. Perkins
California
M.A. Trannier
Ohio
End of 25 Year Fraternal Order as Receiver Appointed
Chicago February reports that the Independent Order of Foresters of Illinois ended its 25 year career when Judge Tuthill appointed a receiver. Royal Trust Company named to collect and manage assets after a Mary Ixal Jacky verdict granted her $1,000 plus interest. The order, once 22,000 strong, now has about 3,000 members. endowment fund of $3,000 remains.
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Chicago
Order of Foresters
Ilinois
Tuthil
Charles of. Jones
Wisconsin
California
Michigan
Mary Ix
al- Jacky
Burke
Royal Trust Company
Tuthill
High Court
Robbers Dividing Spoils Run After Capture
Three robbers were arrested by Chief Burnsboeck while dividing their spoils in Edwardsville Illinois. One felled him with a revolver and all fled, holding a crowd at bay. Later one was captured and the remaining two escaped toward the Madison mines with horses and bloodhounds in pursuit. Twenty or more shots were exchanged with no effect. the two fugitives remained at large.
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Edwardsville
Hls
Burnsboeck
Madison
Chicago Man Held for Arson Conspiracy in Morgan Street Fire
David Bixler a Dochette is jailed at Englewood station charged as prime conspirator in an attempted arson on his 7156 Morgan street home Jan 28. Co-defendants Frank McDonald James Sheehan and Luke Morin confess to Captain O’Neil. police note three other Bixler houses burned.
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Chicago
David Bixler
Englewood
Morgan Street
Frank McDonald
James Sheehan
Luke Morin
Bixler
Captain O'Neil
Bixle
Seventy-first Street
Chicago Avenue
Fire Fatality at Vandalia Reflects Daring Rescue
In Seminary Township Vandalia a 14 year old Pearl Daniel died when her clothing ignited at Charles Carvin’s home. Mrs Carr ill in bed nearby and neighbor Mrs Peddrick suffered severe burns extinguishing the flames. Reported Feb. 1.
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Vandalia
Pearl Daniel
Charles Carvin Seminary
Thames
Gulf Coast Escape on L and N Line
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and ideal hunting and fishing. Through cars from northern cities on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad provide direct access with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Write J K Ridgely Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
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Mars
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Athens
Jackson Davis
John Denney
Alton
Chicago Drainage Canal
Springfeld
Edward J. Dimmich
First Infantry
Leutenant
Adlai Stevenson
Hfe
Free State
South Africa
Lyttleton
Orange Free State
Morrow
E. M. Harnish
South Galena Ave
All Drug Stores
John Morrow
Go, Chemists
Springfield, Ohio
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Stephenson St
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