Col Thompson Dead in Terre Haute Home
Col Rich ard W. Thompson died at his residence at 1:11 this morning after a period of unconsciousness. He was surrounded by Dr Roberts, two daughters and a son, with the oldest son delayed by travel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Terre Havre
Richard W. Thompson
Roberts
Henry
Mary Thompson
Harry
Rockville
Ind
Marshall
Texas
Bare knuckles fighter Nobby Clarke dies at 60
Death announced in Birmingham England of Nobby Clarke, famed prize fighter of bare knuckles era. The New York report notes he beat Jimmy Elliott and other notable boxers in his prime.
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New York
Birmingham
Eng
Nobby Clarke
Jimmy Elliott
Governor Taylor Mystery Deepens in Frankfort Visits
Reports say Governor Taylor remains silent on action plans as he stays with a friend in Frankfort and prepares for meetings with Republican leaders. D. W. Pairleigh and Judge Barr head to Frankfort for talks while telegrams urging firmness flood the governor. London note says Representative William Lewis travels to Frankfort after a dawn invitation, as House session time shifts to 10 am to fit meals.
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Taylor
Frankfort
Kay- 1Og
Goebel
D. W. Pairleigh
Judge Barr
Louisville
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Tylor
London
William Lewis
Leslie County
Lewis
Injunction Hearing Delayed in Kentucky Governor Case
Judge Cantrill opened injunction proceedings against Gov. Taylor in Grornertown Kentucky. Gov. Taylor was unrepresented. Judge Pryor for the plaintiff asked for a postponement until Tuesday when he expected the gubernatorial dispute to be resolved.
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Grornertown
Cantrill
Gov. Taylor
Pryor
Judge Taft Refers Injunction Case Request to MacKay
A. Scott and Robert J. Breckenridge visited Judge Taft in Cincinnati seeking a copy of the injunction proceedings bill to be heard Monday. Taft had no copy and directed them to W. H. MacKay for the document.
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Cincinnati
A. Scott
Robert J. Breckenridge
Taft
W. H. MacKay
Two Suspects Arrested in Goebe Murder Case
In Franxfort Kentucky on February 9 two men Silas Jones of Whitely County and Gottschalk of Nelson County were arrested at a boarding house. They reportedly slept in the executive building for a time and deny knowledge of the murder.
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Goebe
Silas Jones
Whitely County
Gottschalk
Nelson County
London News Announces 1900s Kentucky Gubernatorial Slate
In a London Kentucky executive joint session on February 9 the group adopted a resolution declaring W. S. Taylor elected Governor John Marshall elected Lieutenant Governor Caleb S Powers chosen Secretary of State and other Republican incumbents named to office. The body asserts the election result must stand and not be compromised.
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London
W. S. Taylor
John Marshall
Caleb Fl. Powers
London Kentucky Legislature Advances Quorum Plan
The Kentucky House opened at 10 18 with seven of thirty eight absent and elected Eliza Parker of London clerk. The House met in executive session at 10 40. Senate convened at 12 06 and received a House resolution for a joint session in the House Chamber. Warrant arrests for absent members to form quorum expected today. Senator Cox pledged a quorum in both chambers.
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London Ky
Fed
House
Eliza Parker
London
Senate
Cox
Legislature Ends Day After Quorum Gaps In Senate and House
Louisville February 9 The Democratic Legislature reconvened with the Senate at twenty members, one over a quorum, while the House barely reached forty nine members, two short of a quorum. Resolutions of respect to Goebel were adopted and a 3 o'clock recess was taken.
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Louisville
Senate
Buu
Goebel
House
Beckham vows to shield Kentucky legislature from arrests
Governor Beckham stated that no General Assembly member coming to Louisville will be arrested and that he is prepared to protect the legislators. He warned against interference with lawmakers and pledged to arrest those who threaten the body.
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Laureville
Beckham
Louisville
General Assembly
Union Veteran General John R. Lewis Dies in Chicago
General John R. Lewis a Civil War officer and Brevet Brigadier who lost an arm at the Wilderness died in Chicago after arriving ill nine weeks ago. Born 1835 in Edinburg Pennsylvania, he served as Vermont Volunteers captain, postmaster in Atlanta, and Exposition secretary. He leaves a widow and two sons in Dawson City Klondike and at West Point. Funeral may be in Arlington Cemetery Washington.
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John R. Lewis
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Army
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Vermont Volunteers
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South
West
Edingburg
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Klondike
West Point
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Kennedy, Noted Sculler and Actor, Dies of Pneumonia
Boston mourns J Walter Kennedy a famed sculler turned actor and teacher after a pneumonia death He had notable 1888 victories on Lake Quinsigamond beating Fred Plaisted and George Leeman in the row.
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Boston
J. Walter Kennedy
Amonog
Lake Quinsingamond
Fred Plaisted
George Leeman
Major General Henry W. Lawton Buried in Arlington National Cemetery
Funeral rites for Henry W. Lawton held at Church of the Covenant Washington with President Stryker delivering the oration. A vast display of national service followed as three thousand troops from the regular establishment joined a cavalry guard and a military procession to the gravesite in Arlington Virginia.
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Henry W. Lawton
National Cemetery
Arlington
Church of the Covenant
H. M. Stryker
Hamilton College
Capitol
Wation
Pierce
Lawton
Tennis A. Malin
Stryker
Virginia
Potomac
Admiral and Mrs Dewey Feted at Brooklyn Club Dinner
The Deweys were guests of honor at a Union League Club dinner in Brooklyn with Admiral Dewey seated beside the president. Messages of regret from McKinley and officials were read, a gold medal presented, and a reception for about 200 guests followed the formal program.
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Admirals
Dewey
Union League Club
Brooklyn
Admiral Dewey
McKinley
Philip
Gong
Allen
Gov
Roosevelt
Wm. E Pulsifer
Manila Bay
Pulsifer
Lieut. Rees
Admiral
Curious trial turn at Crown Point in Dowie riot case
The Dowie guard trial in Crown Point Ind. saw five Seconites arrested as witnesses. Carl Struck faces assault charges for beating A A Walker during the Hammond meeting riot of October 27. Witness John Vantense testified he and Struck assaulted Walker and was bonded awaiting Grand Jury action. Other Chicago witnesses bound as well. Walker accused Dowie of misled his wife and delaying medical care for their dying child. Dowie is identified as Catholic.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Crown Point
Ind
Seconites
Carl Struck
A. A. Walker
Hammond
John Vantense
Struck
Walker
Vantense
Dowie
Boers Shell British Position Near Mounting Drift
February 8 report from Sharp Kooposstsere Darr describes a daylong engagement as Boers shell British lines near a small drift. Seaforth Highlanders and Argyll Highlanders attacked entrenched Boers. a battery silenced the fire. Gen Babington sent cavalry. Me Theun ordered retirement of Modder River reinforcements. British losses quoted at fifty men.
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Anti-Racing Candidates Rise in L A W Affairs
Conway W. Sams of Baltimore is expected to be named next President of the L A W. He opposes racing in the league and leads the anti racing forces aligned with George Bidwell’s ouster. Sams is now favored by New York leaders and may be nominated by acclamation after Bidwell’s withdrawal.
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the Herald
Conway W. Sams
Baltimore
George Bidwell
New York State
George R. Bidwell
Sams
Mr. Sams
Buller’s Position Difficult to Hold in Tugela Theater
London dispatch reports no new Buller movements by Feb 9 with forces on both flanks and artillery and troops crossing the Tugela. The general is described as badly in need of reinforcements as observers await further news of his actions.
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London
Eng
Buller
Tugela
British forces abandon hill at Molen's Drift
British troops who held a hill at Molen's Drift abandoned it after Boer cannon fire this morning and withdrew across the Tugela river to their previous position. Casualty fire continued near Tugela but otherwise quiet at the front.
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Ladysmith
Feo
Molen’s Drift
Tugela River
Lugela
British Troops Land Near Colenso After Boer Attack
An armed train sortie from Chieveley toward Colenso landed two thousand British troops on the Boer right. The Boers crossed the river and attacked with rifles and artillery, forcing a withdrawal back to Chieveley. Ex-Gov. Bradley heads to Louisville after being summoned at eleven o clock today.
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Ladysmith
Chieveley
Colenso
Trail
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bradley
Louisville
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