Republicans arrive for London Kentucky legislative caucus
About 30 Republican senators and representatives arrive in London Kentucky to outline Taylor administration policy. They plan daily adjournments for 38 days to tire Democrats and push their agenda, with keynote by Senator Slack and a conference with Governor Taylor prior to departure. The London legislature will adjourn until Thursday to honor Gov. Goebel.
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London
Taylor
Slack
Senate
Frankfort
Trimble
Kentucky
Goebel
Goebel Dies After Shooting in Kentucky Capitol Hotel
Gov. William Goebel died at 6 44 p m in his Capitol hotel room after being shot last Tuesday. His brother Arthur and sister Mrs Bronnecker were with him at the end while Justus Goebel rushed from Arizona. His last message urged friends to be brave and loyal to the great common people. Shortly after death Lieut gov Beckham was sworn in by Democrats.
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Frankfort
William Goebel
Capitol Hotel
Arthur Goebel
Bronnecker
Justus Goebel
Arizona
Goebel
Beckham
Funeral Plans for Governor Goebel in Covington
Covington residents mourn as Gov. William E. Goebel’s body arrives via the C and O railroad. He lies in state at the Odd Fellows hall from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. services follow at the residence before the body goes to Frankfort for state lying in state and Thursday burial. The city laments a day of sorrow with many involved.
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Covington
William E. Goebel
Odd-Fellows’ Hall
Frankfort
Capitol Hotel
Daniel Boone
Johnson
Kentucky
Leaders seek peace plan over Goebel law stalemate
Reports from Louisville indicate a strong prospect of a compromise to end the Goebel election law conflict. Democratic and Republican attorneys met at the Galt House to discuss concessions, with Gov Taylor willing to retire if the Democrats abolish the Goebel law and Beckham to serve as governor until November. The plan centers on returning to pre law rules and holding elections under those regulations.
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Louisville
Republica
Galt House
Blackburn
James
B. McCreary
Shackelford
NationAl-co
Woodson
Edeled
Dan W. Lindsay
Frankfort
Taylor
Goebel
Beckham
John Marshall
Republicans Debate Federal Choice In Quiet Wednesday
The Republican steering committee predicts Democrats may arrive in force and expects rival state governments to entrench themselves, forcing the national administration to decide between options. They have effectively told the president a stark choice: Either or.
Gov Taylor releases Alonzo Walker in Ky mutiny case
Frankfort Kentucky Feb 5 Alonzo Walker was freed by Governor Taylor after arrest on inciting state guard mutiny charges. Supporters say the governor does not recognize habeas corpus actions before Judge Moore which authorized sheriff possession with a posse. The move calms a potential clash between posse and militia and eases tension.
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Frankfort
Alonzo ‘Walker
State Guard
Taylor
Moore
Autopsy Demonstrates Angle Of Goebel’s Fatal Shot
Frankfort Kentucky February fifth with Drs Hume Williams and Tobin presiding. Col Jack Chinn described Goebel’s body position at shooting and the bullet’s exact angle. He stated the line from the wound would reach the attic window of the executive building, where the fatal shot came from.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Hume
Williams
Tobin
Jack Chinn
City mourns idolized statesman Goebel amid desertion
The city wore mourning as the death of Senator Goebel cast a pall. Five fire company quarters displayed large floral wreaths with inscriptions in memory of Gov William Goebel, and public and business buildings were draped in mourning.
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Senator Goebel
Wm. Goebel
New Lead in Goebel Killing Found in State House
Detectives allied with the Democratic party report a major discovery in the Goebel assassination case. A state house attic concealment yielded a Winchester rifle and convict scraps, suggesting an approach from a window facing the capitol rather than the third floor.
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State House
Jeffersonville Judge Urges Grand Jury to Probe Frauds
Jeffersonville judge Marshal charges the Grand Jury to investigate false affidavits for marriage licenses and changes in County Treasurer Pangburn accounts amid a sensational probe. The report notes alleged shortages and urges thorough inquiry as the second page continues.
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New
Albany
Ind
Jeffersonville
Pangburn
Lawton's Body To Be Draped In State Capitol Line
Funeral procession for Gen. Lawton proceeds from Union Station to the state house in Indianapolis Tuesday after a Monday night detour from Chicago. The escort includes Indiana National Guard units from Vincennes Lebanon Muncie New Castle Madison and several civic and veterans groups. A special train carries the body with Col Logan and Dr Armstrong, while a 26-member party and Mrs Lawton participate.
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Chicago
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Richmond
Pennsylvania Railroad
Col. Logan
Youngstown
Armstrong
Washington
Shafter
W. M. Backus
Col. M. Walker
Taylor
Samuel B. Sweet
Indiana National Guard
Vincennes
Lebannon
Muncie
New Castle
Madison
Union Station
State House
Columbia Club
High School Cadets
Albert ‘Lieber Zouaves
Totunda
National Guards
Gov
John T. Barnett
National Guard
Lieber Zouaves
Knights of Pythias
Patriarchs
Caisson
Admiral Brown
John P. Hawkins
R. S. Foster
George F. McGinnis
Jonn. Coburn
W. L. Dunlap
W. EB. English
James K. Gore
James R. Carnahan
Irvin Robbins
D. “H. McAbee
Union Veteran « Legion
Meridian St
Lawton Denison Concert Announcement
Tuesday morning a Lawton Denison concert was mentioned with a note about a donation and violets given to Mrs. Lawton. The fragment suggests a small local event linked to civic or social duties.
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Lawton
Recketor Violets
Arrival of Gen Lawton Allows Time for Company Meet
The body of Gen Lawton will arrive in Me Tuesday to allow companies time to arrive. The committee will meet in the
Fire destroys shed. Martin Kuntz occupant identified by notebook
A fatal blaze at 1208 N Senate Ave destroys a shed used by Martin Kuntz. Walter Thompson, 18, colored, allegedly locked inside. neighbors heard screams but flames charred him beyond recognition. Kuntz’s son notes Thompson may have left the building before the fire. Thompson was reportedly seen at Charles Harrison's saloon until five in the morning, but the timing is questioned as the shed burned at 5:30.
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Martin Kuntz
N. Senate-ave
Walter Thompson
Kuntz
Thompson
Charles Harrison
Wi ‘Tenth-st
Death toll from lockjaw claims Indianapolis wagon maker
George W. Powell, 56, of 113 West Thirtieth Street, died Sunday afternoon from lockjaw and blood poisoning after a thumb injury. A decade- long battle with the illness culminated in a painful convulsion of muscles and swelling. He leaves a widow and three children. burial plans call for Brookville, Ohio, on Wednesday.
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George W. Powell
F. W. Douthitt
Louisville
Frank Ott
Larry Powell
Indianapoles
Brookville
Government War Expenditures to Date Balance
A Washington dispatch reports that from the start of the Spanish American War through present, total government expenditures account for war costs and hostilities in the Philippines reach about $335,900,000. Of this, war department outlays and related items contribute most, with interest on war loan and increased departmental services in Washington adding to the total.
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Washington
Spain
Philippines
Five-Cent Fares and Franchise Talks Stir Indianapolis
Chaiman Fanning and the Board of Works state that decisions on interurban franchises proceed with attorney input. Three petitions are under review. rights and conditions are to mirror Indianapolis street railway tickets with transfers, five-cent fares unlikely. Greenewood runs without formal permission. Greenfield plans spring operation. Union Traction to extend from Anderson before season end.
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Indianapol
Greenwovud
Greenfield
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Funeral Train Brings Lawton to Fort Wayne in State
Fort Wayne Indiana February 5 The Lawton funeral train arrives at 7 10 am with a civic and secret society parade to the courthouse where the body lies in state Mrs Lawton and family stop at the Aveline hotel Thousands from neighboring towns attend and a blood stained flag of the Thirtieth Indiana is borne at the head of the casket General Lawton was made first lieutenant in 1861 Old comrades and soldiers fill the crowd Public schools close Fort Wayne artillery fires a major generals salute About 20000 view the casket Wax flowers from Manila cover it Sergt Jos Simon personal guard who carried colors when Geronimo was captured in 1884 The funeral train leaves at 5 pm for Indianapolis with funeral to be held Friday in Washington.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Lawton
Court House
Aveline
Thirtieth
Indiana Regiment
Fort Wayweight
Manila
Sergt. Jos. Simon
Geronimo
Indianapolis
Washington
Disbarment sought in Foster misappropriation case
Albert H. Johnson files a complaint against Frank Foster asking disbarment for a determinate period. Foster allegedly misappropriated 331.95 collected for Johnson. The matter began in circuit court, went to Probate Commissioner Walker with a 600 verdict, a new trial was granted, and Judge Alien sent it to Judge McMaster for the next hearing.
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Albert H. Johnson
Frank
Foster
Walker
Alien
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Nearby
Forecast for Indianapolis area covers the 36 hours ending 8pm February 6. Cloudy conditions with occasional snow flurries or showers expected Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures at 9am 26, noon 31, 2pm not provided.
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Indianapolis
Death of Lawton at San Mateo Recalls Heroic End
Washington dispatch reports Lt Col H H Sargeant recounting Gen Lawton's final battle near San Mateo. Lawton rode into the assault after night march, aided litter bearers, and was killed by a shot to the heart while directing troops. He was described as fearless and indomitable.
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Washington
H. H. Sargeant
Twenty-ninth Infantry
San Mateo
Lawton
War Department
Breckenridge
Gen
Temporary bridge plan to ease traffic during Meridian work
City engineer Jeup says current bridges will not be removed until the Hoosier Bridge Co shows readiness to proceed with new structures. A temporary bridge or trestle may be built beside the roadway to permit car and streetcar traffic with proper restrictions.
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Fall Creek
Hoosier Bridge Company
Jeup
Marion Thomas killed in Em pire city marshal shot
Marion Thomas city marshal of Em pire was shot and killed Sunday by John Norton whom he tried to arrest. The text notes violence around prize fights and boxing laws and mentions other lethal incidents and transit arrivals in scattered reports.
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Empire
Kas
John Norton
Atlantic
Charles
Messinger
John Ruthman
John Colombo
New York
Charlés ‘Bidswell
Jurrell
Henry
Joe Davis
Liberty
Tenn
Dowie
Hie
Manaudwe
Meade
Benmore
Frisco
Manila
Barles- Berman
Thompson
Bag
Harbor
N. Y
Stedmer
Moxart
Ducks Turned Down by Marion Club
The Marion club rejects the president's order to wear duck trousers for the League of Republican Clubs meeting in Anderson next Monday. Postal notices urged duck attire but the board voted that ducks would ridicule the group and distract from elegance.
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Marion
Anderson
League of Republican Clubs
Portland Bankers Die in Suspected Arson Fire
Portland Indiana February 5 two Newton men William 75 and John 69 burned to death in their brick residence one mile west of town Early reports suggest murder in a fire with charred remains found in the cellar The elder Newton was bank vice president and held about 100000 in wealth with large sums missing from the home furniture moved and a bloody print noted on a chair
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Here
William
Elor
Owiell
Joha
G O P slate seen as likely at Tomlinson Hall convention
The Republican county convention at Tomlinson Hall on March 3 appears set to ratify a slate including Armin Koehna as treasurer Eugene Sauley as sheriff John C Ruckels Haus as prosecutor A W Brayton as coroner James Nelson as surveyor B F Osborn as assessor John Mc Gaughey and Thomas Spafford as commissioners The township slate March 10 nominates Pearson Mendenhall and Michael Jefferson for trustee and assessor The factions claim harmony but jockeying for positions continues with New Elliott and others shaping the ticket
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State Assembly
Harry S. New
Martin ML. Hugg
Frederick Matson
Larz Whitcomb
al Moore
Sampson Mansfield
Joseph Miniurak
Oliver Murphy
Whdse
Pearson Mendenhall
Michael Jefferson
Harry New
George B. Elliott
Elliott
Treasure Rees
David Wallace
Sauley
Hey
Edwin Pugh
Ruckelshaus
Bray
George W. Nash
Nelson II
Cate
G. A.R
John McGaughey
Thomas
Spafford
Haughville
Frederick
Charles N. Thompson
Fcal
Pitcher Guese Drafted by Indianapolis Team
Theodore Guese of Fort Wayne Interstate League has been drafted by President Watkins for a trial with the Indianapolis team. He won 25 of 35 games last season and batted .201. Also, Ed Lynch signed with the club. he played in 1898 and is valued as a strong catcher with good hitting and judgment, alongside Hayden.
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Theodore Guese
Fort Wayne
Watkins
Indianapolis
Guese
Tdianapolis
Indiana delegates eyed for National Convention in District 7
A report notes Harry B Gates and Metzger as contenders for Indiana’s representation at the 7th district national convention. The piece hints Metzger leads Republican politics in the ward and predicts Gates may influence future appointments with party support. Indiana carries four delegate votes. expected Senate backing from Beveridge is anticipated for two of them.
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Harry B.gates
Metzger
Indiana
Gates
Senators
Beveridge
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