Prominent Lexington Lawyer James B. Mar cum Shot Dead in Jackson Courthouse
James B. Marcum, a lawyer prominent in Breathitt county election cases and a former U S commissioner, was killed by an unknown assassin outside the Jackson Kentucky courthouse. He had faced years of threats and confinement, with trusted deputies and family protecting him after a lengthy siege. His slaying shocks local factions as investigators probe the motive and suspect.
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Lexington
Breathitt County
James B. Marcum
Jackson
Kennucky
Marcum
Cokrell
Hargis-Cockrell Fund
Benjamin Ewins
Ewing
Marcus
Kentucky State College
United States Commissoner
Hargis
Company Will Raise Wages in Lehigh Valley Coal Firm
Wilkesbarre May 5 The Lehigh Valley Coal company announced all monthly men in its employ will receive a substantial raise from 5 to 13 per shift under current work. The increase affects foremen fire bosses and clerks. The seamen are not union members.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Birth of Baby Daughter in Lindau Bavaria
Princess Louise of Saxony has given birth to a daughter at Lindau. Berlin dispatch says Saxon court officials and medical staff will bring the child to Dresden three weeks after birth.
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Louise of
Saxony
Dresden
Lindau
Bavaria
Louise
Berlin
National Guardsmen Close Convention At Columbus
National convention of Guardsmen closes in Columbus with plans to meet next year at St Augustine Florida. Officers elected include President General Charles Dick of Ohio and Vice Presidents Generals from Nebraska Iowa South Dakota and Wisconsin. Resolutions urge congressional prohibition on wearing army or navy uniforms by non service personnel and call for a 45 man minimum per company. Congress asked to raise national guard allotment to 92 million.
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Columbus
National Convention of Guardsmen
St. Augustine
Frs
Chas. Dick
Ohio
P. H. Bariey
Nebraska
M. H. S. Byers
Iowa
J. Conklin
South Dakota
C. R. Boardman
Wisconsin
BE. Brewer
New York
Reot
Congress
National Guard
Hart and O'Brien Narrowly Brawl to Decision in Six Rounds
In Philadelphia Marvin Hart of Louisville controlled most of the six round bout with Jack O'Brien though near a knockout at the end of the fifth, O'Brien surviving to hear the bell for the sixth. In Los Angeles Sam McVey dominated his fight, knocking out Kid Carter in the 11th round after a commanding performance throughout.
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Marvin Hart
Louisville
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphian
O'Brien
Los Angeles
Sam McVey
Kid Carter
McVey
Brooklyn
Grogey
Carter
Interest Over Rate Fight at Modern Woodmen Convention
Bloomington Illinois May 6 Four hundred delegates and visitors at the state convention of Modern Woodmen show great interest in the rate adjustment battle. Leaders likely include George Reilly Danville for national director, Bb Reynolds Rockford for state consul and R H Sweeney Galesburg for state clerk. Northcott may seek re election as head consul at Indianapolis next month if readjustment wins.
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Bloomington
Illinois
George Reilly
Danville
Bb. D. Reynulds
Rockford
R. H. Sweeney
Galesburg
Northcott
Indianapolis
Mayor Moores Re-elected in Omaha Victory
May 6 report confirms Frank E. Moores, Republican, elected mayor of Omaha for a third term. Republicans also win city attorney, tax commissioner, and comptroller posts while re-electing the city treasurer and clerk. Fort Worth note adds context about water works trustees and council gains.
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Omaha
Fort Wayne
Neb
Frank E. Moores
C. ©. Wright
Wm. Fleming
GO. Lobeck
A. H. Hennings
Wm. H. Elbourne
Roosevelt Named Godfather to Rough Rider's Son in Albuquerque
President Roosevelt spent over three hours in this city, addressing 23,000 people at the capitol. He served as godfather at the baptism of George W. Armijo’s son Theodore Roosevelt at San Miguel church and the cathedral, then spoke to 2,500 students before a luncheon at Fort Marcy.
Rain Delays Hit Baseball Action Across Cities
Rain postponements halt games in Boston St Louis New York and Chicago while Cincinnati wins 4 1 over St Louis. Hahn shines for Cincinnati allowing five hits as Pittsburgh bests Chicago 4 3. Brooklyn edges Philadelphia 5 2 and Chicago defeats Detroit 8 1. American Association notes Columbus 3 Toledo 7 Louisville 3 Indianapolis 4 and Milwaukee 1 at different sites.
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St. Louis
Hahn
R.A. EB
Bergen
Hackett
Ryan
American Association
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis—Minneapoli & Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington St. Louis
Cleveland
General Gomez Meets Hay After Washington Visit
The veteran Cuban general Gomez was escorted to the state department by Senor Quesada the Cuban minister and had an interview with Secretary Hay. He arrived from St Louis where he attended his government’s dedication ceremonies as a representative.
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Hay
St. Louis
Washington
Gomez
State Department
Senor Quesada
Funeral of Bishop Morse Held in City Church
Washington May 5 the funeral of Bishop John F Morse will be held Thursday afternoon from the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church Charles Ho Fowler at Buffalo Es Porsach the funeral ser ap Ajvdlabe of Omaha rm The arial will be in
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Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
John F. Morse
Charles Ho Fowler
Buffalo
GIVE PERMISSION TO SIGN
Washington May 6 final permission has reached the Italian British and German embassies for the allies representatives to sign with Bowen Venezuelas plenipotentiary by submitting the question of preferential treatment to The Hague tribunal for arbitration. Bowen declares himself neutral on whether The Hague shall be signed separately or jointly.
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Washington
Bowen
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
Hague
Derrick Accident Kills Two In Mount Washington Tunnel
Two men were killed and two others fatally injured when a derrick collapsed at the southern end of the Mount Washington tunnel on the Wabash road.
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Washington
Wabash Road
Pittsburg
Mount Washington
Baseball Scores From Weekend Midwest Leagues
Western League games featured Kansas City 2 Milwaukee 4 and St Joseph 6 Peoria 4. Colorado Springs 14 Omaha 1. Denver 3 Des Moines 2. Three I League results include Bloomington 4 Rock Island 2 and Decatur 4 Joliet 1. Rockford 7 Cedar Rapids 6. Davenport 28 Dubuque 1.
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Milwaukee
St. Josenti
St. Joseph
Peoria
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Bloomington
Rock Island
Decatur
Joliet
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dubuque
Hyatt Goes to Salt Lake City Weather Post
St. Louis climate expert Dr R J Hyatt leaves after six years to take a new forecasting position in Salt Lake City Utah. Edward H Bowie succeeds him, coming from Galveston Texas after two years there and previously from Dubuque Iowa.
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Utah
Iowa
St. Louis, May
R. J. Hyatt
Salt Lake Cily
Edward H. Bowie
Dubugie
Galveston
Tex
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