Final Republican backing for Taylor in state house clash
In Louisville on April 5 a secret Republican conference, attended by Gow Taylor and Gen Collier, resolved to resist Democratic Gov Beckham’s bid to seize the state house. They pledged to fight by force if needed until the U S Supreme Court rules, and plan a special election if Beckham wins.
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Louisville
Gow
Taylor
Adjt
Collier
State Court of Appeals
Beckham
Gov Taylor Returns With Guard Escort to Kentucky Office
Frankfort Kentucky April 5 Gov Taylor returned here with Collier and three company of soldiers escorting them to the executive office. The Republican citizen party accompanied them during the procession through the city center.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Jadit
Zen. Collier
Executive Office
Attorneys reach verbal agreement in Kentucky gubernatorial case
In Louisville on April 1, lawyers for both sides agreed to maintain the status quo until the United States Supreme Court rules on the Kentucky gubernatorial contest. The pact, to be signed in Frankfort, may be resisted by Governor Beckham though his counsel and Adjutant-general Castleman support the deal. Taylor is also expected to sign.
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St. Louisville
United States
Frankfort
Beckham
Castleman
Taylor
House Advances Urgency Deficiency Bill for Marshals Pay
Washington April 5 In the House Chairman Cannon reported an urgency deficiency bill authorizing 405,000 dollars for marshal pay and witness fees in U S courts. It was adopted. Senate action included incorporating the National White Cross of America. Gallinger defended Quay’s seat challenge amid a Philadelphia Press controversy. Executive session followed.
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House
Cannon
United States
Hawaii
Senate
White Cross of America
Quay
Mr. Gallinger
the _Gallinger
Swith Penrose
Uay
Gov. Stone
Philadelphia
Charlies Emory Smith
McKinley
Penrose
Smith
Gallinger
Chandler
Davis
Louisville and Monon Rail Merger Rumor Reaches City
Louisville rumor says the Louisville and Nashville railroad may acquire the Monon, giving L and N ownership and a direct line into the region. The report notes a potential deal to expand L and N control and improve route access.
Surprise loaf yields $100 gold found at Lutheran church
Surprised preacher Rev. Brosy of the Lutheran church in Auburn received a loaf from parishioners. He took it home and, as it was carved for the evening meal, discovered $100 in gold baked inside.
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Rev
Brosy
Lutheran Church
Auburn
Democratic convention in Harrisburg praises Bryan’s name
In Harrisburg on Tuesday April 5 the state democratic convention heard reference to the gallant Boers from Chairman Fitzsimmons, drawing applause while Bryan’s name sparked enthusiasm. Dewey was not mentioned in the remarks.
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Bryan
Harrisburg
Tahuxeday
Fitzsimmons
Dewey
Fireman Killed in Trestle Crash Near Louisville
A Louisville report says Fireman Harry Hatfield died when a Kentuckiana bridge engine derailed at a trestle near New Albany. Engineer John Powell was seriously injured as the Kentucky and Indiana bridge engine toppled and overturned.
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Louisville
Harry Hatfield
John Powell
Kentucky
Indiana
New Albany
Hatfield
Macabebe Squadron Nomination Reported in Senate
The president and senate considered nominations on Wednesday for Silas W. Terry to be rear admiral in the navy and Matthew A. Batson to command a United States squadron of cavalry, a Macabebe unit. Also note Bull's Cough Syrup advertisement urging faster cold relief and urging readers not to risk their health by neglecting a cold.
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Washington
Senate
Silas W. Terry
Navy
Matthew A. Batson
United States Squadron
Cavalry
Japan Mobilizes War Effort Amid Growing Tensions
Reports from Yokohama indicate Japan massing fighting ships and torpedo boats while Russia strengthens Korea control. The Russian money market trembles as engineers toil on the trans Siberian railway. About 5000 troops monthly exit Odessa for the Orient since September, with five warships and two transports at Chemulpo.
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Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Russia
Korea
Odessa
Orient
Chemulpo
Japan
Kentucky Fight Triggers House Debate On Goebel Law
In Washington on April 5 the Kentucky dispute dominated House debate with a fiery exchange between Rep. Pugh and Rep. Wheeler. Pugh accused the Goebel law, while Wheeler defended it, and both questioned the legitimacy of Goebel era outcomes amid references to fraud and election certification. The discussion grew tense as members pressed for accuracy and avoided insults.
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Washington
Kentucky
House
Pugh
Wheel
Boreing
Congress
Wheeler
Democratic ‘Election
Taylor
Ixentucky
Goebel
Dewey’s presidential bid sparks mixed public talk
In a broad view of the Dewey candidacy, voices from political figures and observers range from skepticism to support. Key figures like John Hugg and Charles E. Wilson weigh in while others debate Dewey’s qualifications, party alignment, and potential impact on the race.
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John Hugg
McLeans
Dewey
Women Speak On Mrs Dewey In Presidential Race
Women at a public discussion share views on Mrs Dewey and Admiral Dewey. Mrs May Wright Sewall questions naming Mrs Dewey as candidate and urges discretion. Mrs D M Parry says a wife may support her husband but world honors Dewey highly. Mrs Nettie Ransford prefers ballot expression and notes Dewey’s honors. Miss Emma L Clinton calls it improper and Miss Nell Mullinix voices strong support for Dewey’s wife running.
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May Wright Sewall
Dewey
Nettie Ransford
Nell Mullinix
Admiral Dewey
Turmoil in Panama Prompts U S Alarm
Washington April 5 authorities alarmed by disturbances in Panama Colombia. Mail service halted due to troop actions and reports of street fighting in Panama City. A Colombian revolution threatens the United States guarantee of free transit between Colon and Panama.
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Washington
Panama
Colombia
United States
Colon
Sapho Case Jury Finds Defendants Not Guilty
The New York jury found Miss Olga Nethersole and co defendants not guilty in the Sapho case. They were charged with producing an immoral play at Wallack's theater.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Sapho
Olga
Dewey Day Committee Divided Over Admiral Dewey Visit
In Chicago on April 5 officials clash over Admiral Dewey’s political bid. A May 1 celebration meeting will decide invitations and participation. Military and civic groups threaten to skip if Dewey runs for office. Secretary Glenn vows the crowd plans will proceed despite the controversy. A Washington dispatch confirms Dewey will visit Chicago on May 1.
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Dewey
Chicago
Clark
Glenn
Washington
Dewey in the Presidential Field Questioned by Two Papers
The Globe-Democrat editorial mocks Dewey as a Democratic candidate while The Republic doubts his ability to overcome the McKinley machine. Both papers view his bid as a sign of Democratic desperation and doubt his nomination prospects.
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The
Globe- Democrat
Dewey
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Republic
Dewey Brothers Surprised by Presidential Bid
In Montpelier Vermont on April 5 Admiral Dewey announced his candidacy for president, surprising his brothers Charles and Edward who did not know of any desire to run though they knew he had been urged to seek the office by leaders from both parties.
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Richard Burrell
Dewey
George Gonser
Ohio
Didacy
Ag the
Admiral Dewey
Montpelier
Charles
Edward Dewey
Dewey Brushes Off Politics in Manila Speech
The Journal prints an interview in which Dewey says his Manila duties carried great weight, possibly rivaling a president's. He acknowledges discussing his candidacy with political friends from both parties and suggests McKinley should be renominated by Republicans, implying cross party support.
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New York
the Journal
Dewey
Manila
Washington
McKinley
Boy Mauled by Large St Bernard Near Meridian Street Home
A ten year old boy, son of Henry Knippenberg, was severely attacked by a large St Bernard belonging to John Spann while playing near Spann's home at 1810 N Meridian. The dog buried its teeth in the boy's nose, knocked him down, and bit and scratched him until Bust, Spann's coachman, drove it away. The boy required eight stitches and suffered head and body injuries. authorities note the animal likely would have killed him without intervention.
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Henry Knippenberg
N. Meridian Sr
John Spann
Spann
John Bust
Bust
Changes Will Be Made On Puerto Rican Bill Proceedings
The republic an members of the house committee on in sular affairs met to decide procedure for the Puerto Rican bill as passed by the senate. Some features of Chairman Cooper's civil government bill may replace parts of the Foraker bill. A Republican caucus and conference are planned for Thursday night or Friday after talks with Speaker Henderson.
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Washington
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Senate
Cooper
House Republicans
Henderson
Incorporators and Directors of Indiana Companies
Incorporated. Ipace manufacturing company Indianapolis capital stock 10000 Directors A J Simmons M J Wartmore Oliver M Simmons James H Matthews W T Lar amore. Canning company Butler De Kalb county capital stock 10000. Holliday Wyon company Indianapolis capital stock 60000 Directors John D Holliday Albert F Wyon Edward J Holliday and W W Holliday.
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Ipace Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis
Capital
A. J. Simmons
M J. Wartmore
Oliver M. Simmons
James H. Matthews
W. T. Laramore
Canning Company
Butler
de Kalb County
Holliday & Wyon Company
Capital Stock
John D. Holliday
Edward J. Holliday
W. W. Holliday
Directors Elected by Cincinnati Richmond & Fort Wayne RR
Stockholders meeting in Richmond on Thursday elected nine directors including Joseph Wood, James McCrea, J. Brooks of Pittsburg W R Shelby J W P Hughart T J O'Brien of Grand Rapids John F Miller Henry E Robinson C C Binkley all of Richmond J W Hunter Fort Wayne and David Studebaker Decatur from the Cincinnati Richmond and Fort Wayne railroad.
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Richmond
Ind
Splj
Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne Railroad
Joseph Wood
James McCrea
J. , Brooks
Pittsburg
W. R. Shelby
J. W. P. Hughart
T. J. O’brien
Grand Rapids
John F. Miller
Henry E. Robinson
C. C.binkley
J. W. Hunter
Fort Wayne
David Studebaker
Decatur
Pugs Leave West Baden For Ring Bout in Cincinnati
West Baden, Ind April 5 Jim Jeffries Tommy Ryan and Jack Jeffries departed Thursday for Cincinnati then Detroit for Jim Jeffries ten round bout with Jack Finnegan of Pittsburgh Friday night. Jim looks well and says he feels good. Ryan is in fine condition though a bit heavy.
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West Baden
Ind
Jim Jeffries
Tommy
Ryan
Jack Jeffries
Cincinnati
Detroit
Jim
Jack Finnegan
Pittsburg
Young Hoosiers Triumph Over Young Tigers 16 to 12
The Young Hoosiers beat the Young Tigers 16 to 12 on Thursday morning. Batteries: Hoosiers Rieber and Walcott. Tigers Hoffman and Beane.
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Young Hoosiers
Young Tigers
Iooziers
Rieber
Walcott
Tigers
Hoffman
Beane
British destroyer Virago pursues absconding paymaster
In Victoria British Columbia on April the torpedo boat destroyer Virago is chasing the water Jeanette, believed to be lying and hiding paymaster Clark of the British navy, as they head toward Cape Nome.
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Victoria
B. C
Virago
Jeanette
Clark
Cape Nome
Chicago comment on Hancock and 1900 Democratic hopes
Chicago papers weigh Hancock's futility in 1850s style politics and Dewey's chances for 1900. The Inter-Ocean doubts leadership ability while The Chronicle, Record, Tribune and Times-Herald offer mixed views on his candidacy, record, and reception among Democrats.
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Chicago
Hancock
Dewey
the Chronicle
the Tribune
The
Times-Herald
Ragtime Rooster Wanders Street. Boy Saves Drunk Man
A drunken man with two bantam roosters staggered along Meridian Street and nearly stepped onto a College ave car track. Willie Chambers, a one legged news boy, pushed him off the track just in time, then the man fled down Pearl Street, thanking the boy for the narrow escape.
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W. Pearl Sr
College Ave
Willie Chambers
Pearl-st
Beveridge's Condition Noted as Unchanged in April Update
Mrs Beveridge's condition remains unchanged as of April reports from Danville. Senator Beveridge remains by her side, with ongoing concern and steady care noted in local dispatches.
Private detective hired in case of Carrie Selvage
Joseph W. Selvage hires a private detective to pursue leads tied to Carrie Selvage's disappearance from Union State Hospital on March 41. The family has abandoned hope of finding her alive, and investigators will thoroughly sift the varying stories from witnesses who claim to know something about the case.
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Clewzs
Joseph W. Selvage
Carrie Selvage
Union State Hospital
Mr. Selvage
Miss Selvage
A Talk on Spirit Delusions Reassesses Spiritualism
A speaker once a strong believer in spiritualism recounts his shift after verifying Jupiter and Saturn’s moons. He admits his former contact with Galileo’s spirit was a delusion and argues that apparent manifestations arise from living psychic force rather than spirits of the dead. He remains open to nondeadly spiritual phenomena explained as exteriorized spirit and known influences.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets touted as safe blood remedy
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the best internal cure for catarrh, grounding effectiveness in treating the blood rather than local membranes. It cites a Cleveland druggist praising relief after a week, notes the tablet form, pleasant taste, absence of cocaine or poisonous minerals, and price at fifty cents per package.
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Rame of Stuart
Cleveland
Stuart
Markes
Spiritualist Exposure and Grain Market Report This Day
A fragmented excerpt combines a confession about spiritualism and a City Grain Market listing for Wednesday April 5. It mentions exteriorized spirit impressions and a plan to publish a book debunking spirits, followed by commodity quotes for wheat corn oats and hay with varying price ranges and car counts.
New York Herald seeks ruling on Puerto Rico status
The New York Herald imported a native lad named Jorge Cruse as a teamster to force a judicial decision on Puerto Rico. The immigration department detained Cruse, and a telegram from Secretary Gage allowed him to land with a one year potential deportation, provoking criticism from labor groups and accusations that McKinley favors trusts and allows Chinese entry from the Philippines.
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Puerto Rico
New York Herald
Jorge
Cruse
Immigration Department
Herald
United States
Washington
Fitchie
Gage
W. F. Derfinger
State Workingmen's Federation
McKinley
Philipspines
Philippines
Three men found dead in lodging house in Poston
Three men, probably Russian Jews, were found dead Thursday in a lodging house room. The deceased are John Bonatsky, John Lim prist, and Benedthick Canrara. Mary Schultz of Haughville, 10, was detained at the police station Thursday afternoon and charged with stealing two suits of boys clothes from the Star store.
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Poston
John Bonatsky
John Limprist
Benedthick Canrara
Mary Schultz
Haughville
Uafternoon
Star
Indianapolis Union Stock Yards cattle and hog receipts summary
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis April 5 reports cattle receipts 250 head with Thursday shipments noted. Price ranges vary from good to prime steers around 1,350 pounds to fair to medium steers 1,150 to 1,300 pounds and common light heifers. Cows and calves show mixed quotes, with veal calves and bulls also listed. Hog receipts total 4,500 head with Thursday shipments 500 head and price ranges from 5.30 to 5.60 for mixed weights and 5.40 to 5.50 for good to choice lightweights. Sheep receipts 150 with Thursday shipments 1,000. good to choice lambs priced around 7.75 to 7.73 per hundredweight.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Union’ Stock Yards
Ener & Iti
Chicago Wheat and Market Close Report of April Trade
Wheat and grain prices moved lower amid bearish cables after a Wednesday advance. May wheat fell to around 67 4 to 68 cents, while July slipped to about 68 1/2 cents. Cattle, pork, lard, and butter prices in the provisions and dairy sections showed varied movement with May products quoted near 13.00 to 12.95 for pork and 6.67 for lard. Eggs and poultry prices ranged with fresh eggs around 10 to 10 1/2 cents, turkeys and chickens varied by grade and size.
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Chicago
Ohio State
Cern
Nnitation
Young America
Capons, LLC
Interstate Live Stock Market Report April listings
Interstate Stock Yards conducted Thursday cattle and hog shipments with light receipts. Prices shown for various grades: good to prime steers 1550 lbs and up at 5.75 to 5.80, fair to medium steers up to 4.78, good to choice feeding steers around 4.20 to 4.75, and common stockers 3.25. Hogs: good to choice medium and heavy packing at 5.35 to 5.65, lights 6.50, and common to good pigs about 4.20. Sheep receipts listed, with good to prime mutton and fair to good lambs noted.
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Interstate Stock Yards
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How Shall We Decorate Our Reems?
A fragmented note refers readers to a local catalog or ad titled M. A. Willits CD at 702 E Butler for decoration ideas. The readable text suggests a prompt about interior styling or house decor. No clear date or full names provided.
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M. A. Willits
Butler
Will
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