Kentucky Legislature Faces Arrest Threats Amid London Mission
In London, Governor Beckham declares no legislator will be arrested while planning measures to shield lawmakers. Back home in Frankfort and Louisville, the Kentucky Senate and House convene in secrecy as warrants target absent Democratic members. Arrests and security preparations surge, with detectives seeking the alleged mastermind and possible confessions linked to Governor Goebel’s murder.
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Re Bepallion
London
Castleman
Senate
Chancery Court
Tle Howe
Carter
Frankfort
General Assembly
Ginehelreid
Goebel
Anil
Petitions From Kentucky Seek Intervention Over Election
Two petitions prepared in Kentucky seek publication and urge the U S Supreme Court or state authorities to resolve alleged election disturbances. One petitions targets the state officers and may contest returned results, the other challenges the state board of election commissioners over November votes and alleged interference with government.
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Uradhoy
Kenticky
Mudge
Taft
Elraurt Coir
Hppenly
Aratlery
Einer Waylor
Marshall
Newt
Uvernor
Agardee
State Board of
Rattros
Rere
Kentucky
Stile Board of Election Commisstonora
Pestraln
Government of the
Commonwealth
Efforty
Coptestani
Pytas
Aled
Biates
Monument 10 Guehe Thoumode Ansion Con
Fragmentary report from Frankfort dated February 7 notes widespread unrest, with references to riverfront conditions and possible commemorative events. No clear individuals or organizations are legible.
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Frankfort
The
Fond
Monument fund drives amid Goebel controversy
Thousands gather outside Kentucky to debate Goebel memory while Colonel Jack Chinn receives a contribution letter from Dr. Hicker of Ohio for the monument fund. Some urge using proceeds to hire detectives as the memorial committee begins work and seeks funds from six percent to twenty five cents per certificate.
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Goebel
Kentucky
Jack Chinn
W. H. Hicker
Latle
Ohio
Goebal
Free Silver Coinage Substitute Introduced in Senate
Senator Jones of Arkansas proposes a free silver coinage substitute to open U S mints to silver coinage with standard silver dollars weighing 412 1-2 grains Troy .010 fine and legal tender as gold under existing law. Certificates would be issued when silver coins are received by the treasury as currently required.
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Washington
Jones
Ark
United States
Republicans seek federal interference in crisis despite resistance
Fragmented report notes a Republican conference in Frankfort, claims of attempts to force arrest and removal of Democratic leaders to London, and diverse political developments across Texas and neighboring regions. It mentions the remains of General Henry Laws, court actions, and proposed currency and tax measures amid a busy legislative scene.
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Frankfort
London
Taylor Tan Freelly
Lanstiruile
Piles Cured Without the Katte
Authorized by PAZO OINTMENT manufacturers to refund money if piles are not cured. Promises curing ordinary cases in six days and worst cases in four days with a strong guarantee. Includes price details and distribution notes for druggists.
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Aroggiani
Cts
Local Meeting Adopts No Business at Private Funeral Session
Very little routine business was conducted as adjournment was moved to attend the Lawton funeral. A private session ended with no decisions and a note that attendance at the Lawton funeral prevented further public business.
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Lawton
Wheat and Cotton Markets Show Narrow Gains and Losses
Market notes indicate weak wheat as trade cautious amid war news. Cotton declines sharply on unfavorable reports but later recovers slightly. iron and leather prices vary with demand. Industrial activity and speculation remain cautious as traders cite uncertain outlook.
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Pointe Town
Dradstreet
Dun
Induatriien
Weta
Sears
Canal rights dispute over Nicaragua project reaches figures
In New York the Nicaragua canal issue and the Oceanic syndicate dispute dominate congressional talk. Key players include Syre Grace and McChure of the Maritime Canal company, with debates over whether concessions were secured and if the project will advance under treaty terms.
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New York
Nicarague Canal
Congress
Svertiarty
Ciront Firitiain
Mike Monk
Thie Maritime Canal Company
Tieranine Berestintes
Nicaragua Cao] Hominy Lee
United States
Repubic
Nicaragua
Edicode
raigin-Eyre-Grach
Navi MeClure
Emieday
Ute Lay P. Nouiton
Jehu Jachh Astor
George G. Willars
Georgy Wealingheaves
Joby 2.Crimson
James Bilinka
Edward Crogin
BE. Eyre
William R. Grace
Mr. Syre
Grace
Maritime Canal Company
Maritime Company
Oragin-Eyre-Grace Syndicate
David McChure
Willian K. Grace
Crugin
Pension Bills Passed Amid Hectic House Session
Washington February 9 A noisy house night session battled over private pension legislation. An irate member rushed the aisle brandishing a cane and shouting for reconsideration while Democrats demanded the chair’s removal. The threat of delaying measures until a quorum formed sparked crowded galleries and heated exchanges as bills moved through readings.
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Washington
Seston
Iran
Npme
Talbert Ilem
Erdalen
Spraker Henierson
Chett
Talbert
Wascofa
Mare
Sees Bura
Talbot
Alan
Talbert Rapi
Orin Teng Ep Ptonge and Spoke in Droonty Last Night
William J. Devan spoke in New York on pending problems before the George Ricard post. The Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted the event with a crowded house and liberal applause for Mr. Bryzo, as Mr. Mayen spoke on related topics.
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William J. Devan
New York
Willen
George Ricard
Grand Army of
My. Mayen
Greareh
Pension legislation and adjournment in the House
The House debated pension bills with Southern war claims mentioned. A motion to recess to attend General Lawton's funeral was approved, and the chamber planned to resume at 5 o'clock for private pension measures. The committee advanced thirty five pension bills.
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Bowre
Sima
Dem
Tenn
Gaines iTenr
Iitenton
Washington
Payne
N. Y
Hany
Lawton
Representative Sulter Opposes Hay-Peauncefote Treaty
Washington D C February Representative Sulzer introduces a resolution urging rejection of the Hay-Peauncefote treaty. He argues it contravenes the Monroe doctrine and surrenders American interests to British concerns, reasserting the Clayton-Bulwer pact as obsolete.
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Representative Sulter
Washington, D. C
Representative Sulzer
Hay Accepts Exequatur In Pretoria Report
Cablegram from Adelbert Hay in Pretoria states he has received his exequatur. Washington notes the confirmation came this morning and reports the matters as very satisfactory.
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Washington
Adelbert Hay
United States
Coneu
Pretoria
Murder and executions reported in early New York and Albany notices
Disjointed 1908 press item notes multiple capital cases across New York and New Jersey. Details include a man found dead near Davin after a foggy night, a jail execution of Cuban prisoner in Birmingham, a colored man hanged for a Hoboken police murder, and other court actions in Albany with state wide crime notes.
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New Yyork
Distr
Meborne Honeluedid
Mik Grgumene
Aloe liWex Des Ardmohe
J. T
Robert Horse
Davin
Hee
Dom
Birmingham
Sheri Hotter
Fragmented World News Fragments from Early Reports
Distant dispatches describe Samoa, France, Cuba, Colombia, and Britain with mixed accuracy. References to Samoa, Martinique, a Havana election plan for May 1, and a mistaken report on Bogotá fall are noted amid naval debates in Berlin and Hawaii plague chatter. Montreal reports oppose more Canadian troops to South Africa.
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San Francisco
Fort
France
Martiniqne
Minera
Havana
Colon
Colombia
United States
Logota
Hawaii
Ben Ho
Berhit
Darzieg
Frank Lancelles
London
Colonial Office
Merara
Lachiin, Jr
Marslemith
Montreal
Joseph James Tarte
South Africa
Jack Taylor Dead National League Pitcher Dies in New Brighton
The former NL pitcher Jack Taylor died of kidney disease in New Brighton at 84. Known as Ack Taylor, he played for multiple teams including Albany and Cincinnati affiliates, suffered a career-ending injury, and his mother died recently. he had moved to an Army hospital for treatment before passing away.
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Cinetovati
New York
Taylor
Smith
Armary
New Drighton
Prospect Street
Weat
New Brighton
Nimsett
Chowbottrom
Washington
Ladulphins
Decision Over Sullivan New York Pugilist Bout At Broadway Club
Joe Gann the heavyweight boxer defeated Spike Bullivia in a six round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. The match featured strong defense and speed, with Gann gaining the edge in reading and blocking as the crowd watched the dramatic early-night encounter.
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Sullivan
New York
Joe Gann
Spike Bullivia
Broadway Athletic Club
Ma Herd
Vimien
Laxative ad targets La Grippe with cure claims
An antique advertisement promotes Laxative Brome Soisias Tablets as a cure for La Grippe. It includes a signature line BE. W. Grove on each label and promises refunds if claims prove false. The fragmentary text reflects period advertisement language.
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BE. W. Grove
General Henry W. Lawton Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Washington mourned General Henry W. Lawton as a full National tribute marked by state officials, military units, and a large crowd. President McKinley and Secretary of War attended while a Presbyterian service and funeral oration highlighted the solemn procession from Church of the Covenant to the Arlington grave.
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Henry W. Lawson
Artinngton Cemetery
Wittipoeink Ocotemnacey
CarWat
Washington
Henry W. Lawton
National Cemetery
Arlington
Church of the Covenant
H. M. Stryker
Hamilton College
New York
Supreme Court
Senate
Army
Navy
Lainton
McMinney
Creretary
House
Tentile Hamlin
Phntor
Stryker
Ranke
Eayelry
Ordere Ming
Hue
Trace Chama
Field
Alage
Ao Hla
Virginia
Potomar
the den
Manalon House
Lawton
Texas Short Miscellany From Small Towns
Short Texas briefs from Rockport Harrold Santa Anna Denison Gainesville Wortham Dallas Italy Marlin KopperS Rosenberg Winchester Kaufman Kaufman and other towns report weather, deaths, arrests, fires and civic notes. Officials discuss streams of capital, railroads and school relief while local residents mark anniversaries and crimes.
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Rockport
Injire Vega
Avon
Harrold
Santa Anna
Mre
J. Millikan
Jerome Milligan
Thin Town
Denison
Bulla
Red River
Wikely
Grayton County
Chicksaw Nation
HH ¢. Wicker
CN. Vicker
Fort Worth
Rio Granila
Gainesville
Carola
David McCartnay
Texas farm updates and crime report snippets
Davenport buys D. outfit as San Saba farms move well and wheat prices rise. Clatworth and Clarksville notes report new cane disease cases and missing patients. McKinney posts record rail receipts while Gainesville calls a town meeting. New Boston reports T B Arnold shot dead with multiple gunshot injuries.
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Tom B. Digeon
Davenport
D. Outfit
Davenport & Kee San Saba
Casas
Texas
Ie Walker
Gilaver
Tyler
Harry @& Kerens
Henry Bam
McKinney
Stopa the Cough and Raid on Bromo-Quidine Tablets
In a single day action authorities seized shipments linked to the Laxative Bromo-Quidine Tablets operation. Officials stated the raid disrupted illicit distribution and warned against counterfeit products. Investigation continues to identify all involved parties and networks.
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Howard
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Arma
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Taylor Merriage
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Silane Jones
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Farnitore Truat Company
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Texas Central
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Erbeat Vpisteba
Alatelete
San Antonio Goes
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Qancela
Eeuate Judiciary Committee
Renart
Foo'q
Wobb
Dackh Taylor
Cincinnati
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S Falkeot Stork
Guntins
Texan
Berhind
AL Haimpe
Staten Church
W. & Buckley
J. EL Paltler
IMP
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Ptonge
P Es
Nicaracua Catal
Stowlit
Fimaneti
Ately
Penarl
Unite States Senate
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Hay
le Sow
Jack Taylor
Virginia Hillside
Koppers
William R
Winchester
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Main Street
Upder Cy
Texas & Louisiana Lumber
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Hathaway
J. Newton Hathaw
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