Powers On Trial in Abetting Goebel Murder Case
The preliminary examination of Secretary of State Caleb Powers for abetting William Goebel's assassination opened in Frankfort with militia guarding the courthouse. Witnesses including Sheriff Bosworth and Silas Jones testified about shots from the legislative building area, while defense and prosecution prepared for a longer hearing as rumors of a possible extended session and broader convictions swirled around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Wiliam Goebel
Moore
Epp Lillard
D. Armstrong
Bosworth
Fayette County
Secretary Powers
Joan Davis
Silas Jones
Bonds
Legislative
Gov. Taylor
Captain Davis
Cadeth Powers
Attorney Postgrove
Mr. Jones
Jones
Powers
Louieville
Pe Pd
Fraser
State House
Henry W. Bosworth
Davis
Gov
Taylor
Shaw
Commonwealth
B. Wharton Golden
Potsgrove
Brown
Van Wyck Denounces Parkhurst Libels on New York
Mayor Van Wyck at a city hall hearing rebuked Dr. Parkhurst and Dr. Simmer for alleged libels about New York City. He claimed the metropolis is the cleanest and most moral, dismissing foreign comparisons and arguing such charges hurt business and reputation. The public hearing on related bills drew a crowded audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parkhurst
Europe
van Wyck
Bill
Tammany Administration
Dr. Parkhurst
Slicer
New York City
Regents Street
Simmer
Wayor
Ramapo
Gambling Houses to Reopen in New York City After Adjournment
The Times reports all poolrooms and gambling houses in New York City will reopen for business as soon as the Legislature adjourns. City officials anticipate renewed activity once the session ends.
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New York City
New York
the Times
Kidnapping Clue Darkens Rhinebeck Missing Teacher
New York dispatch says Augusta Van Keuren, a young Rhinebeck schoolteacher missing since Jan 10, may have been kidnapped. Investigators hint at a conspiracy with no stated motive, believing she was taken by force and will be returned to her family as a plot unfolds.
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New York
Rhinebeck
Augusta van Keuren
Kingston N. Y
Miss van Keuren
Astor Refuses Pay for War Transportation
New York report notes Col. John Jacob Astor refused government compensation for transporting soldiers and supplies on his Findlay Fort Wayne and Western line during the Spanish American War. Col. Astor, then president, declined charges despite Col. D R Barnet citing hundreds of thousands spent by the government. The voucher was returned unsigned by George Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jacob Astor
Louisville
D. R. Barnet
Jeffersonville
Findlay
Fort Wayne & Western
Col. Astor
George Chapman
Astor
Kearns Defeats Watson in One Sided Bout at Isoteric Club
Boston March 23 500 spectators saw boxing at Isoteric Athletic club. In the main event Tim Kearns of Lawrence defeated Andy Watson of Boston in a 12 round lightweight clash, dominating rounds and winning the decision as Watson tired. Earlier, Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn defeated Harry Boles of Worcester in five rounds.
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Boston
Isoteric Athletic Club
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Terry McGovern
Harry Boles
Worcester
Boles
Feltz
Andy Watson
Tim Kearns
Lawrence
Kearns
Watson
Erne Defends Lightweight Title Over Gans
Frank Erne of Buffalo defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore to retain the world lightweight championship after Gans suffered a broken left eye in the 12th round. The bout drew a large crowd with betting 100 to 70 on Gans. Earlier, Lou Meyers beat Frank Morton in the nine round preliminary.
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New York
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Joe Gann
Baltimore
Broadway A
Erne
Gans
Lou Meyers
Frank Morton
Morton
Charley White
Meyer
Hanged Youth Reuben Griggs Of Richmond At Cumberland Court House
Richmond report states Reuben Griggs a 16 year old colored youth was hanged today at Cumberland Court House for criminal assault on a girl of his race aged seven. At the final moment his nerve failed and five men supported him as the noose was adjusted.
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Richmond
Reuben Griggs
Cumberland? Court House
Bradstreets Review Signals Mixed Trade Amid Storm of Labor Fears
Bradstreets notes irregularities in general trade from counter-currents yet overall outlook remains encouraging. Retail distribution and collections rise in southern far western and northwestern markets thanks to better weather. Foreseen risk of a general machinists strike tempers sentiment while foreign demand boosts iron and steel prospects. Wheat and corn weaken on Argentine shipments and good crops, wool prices ease, leather and boot industries improve, cotton goods slow, and bank clearings dip vs last year.
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New York
Europe
Central West
South
Mississippi
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Boston
Canada
Montreal
Dominion
Strike grows larger in Cleveland as machinists widen walkout
Seventeen hundred machinists are out today in Cleveland with many moulders and pattern makers ceasing work. Strikers report 421 more join in thirteen additional shops, totaling 1802 out. H. F. Devens of the National Metal Trades Association arrived to support employers and predicts the strike will spread nationally.
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Cleveland, O
H. F. Devens
Naional Metal Trades’ Association
Cleveland
Olga Nethersole Misses Court Indictment In Sapho Case
Olga Nethersole failed to appear in New York court as she remains at the Hoffman House with nervous prostration. The indictment for producing Sapho was read by Justice Fursman. Her leading man Theodore Moss and manager Marcus Mayer face trial. not guilty pleas entered and April 3 set as trial date.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Sapho
Hoffman House
Miss Nethersole
Theodore Moss
Wallack
Marcus Mayer
Literary Wonders and the Illusion of Genius
A Chicago Times Herald piece critiques modern prose and the cult of genius in literature. It satirizes readers chasing meaning, authors overpraising craft, and club receptions, predicting a fame machine of lectures, magazine contributions, and prolific book releases.
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Alexa Trent
Margaret Aubyn
Sic Semper
Chicago Times Herald
Passion for hurry cited in ferry disaster and stomach cure
A Leslie's Weekly writer links the Mount Desert ferry tragedy to the American rush to eat and haste in meals. It argues stomach health underpins all organs and promotes the Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and related digestive diseases, claiming improved nutrition and firm flesh gains without narcotics.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Mount Desert
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Nilestown merchant credits Golden Medical Discovery
Arthur Maule of Nilestown Ontario says seven years of bronchitis troubles vanished after taking Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He reports rapid recovery after a severe attack, and continued good health since August claiming he can endure all weather without bronchial symptoms.
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Arthur Maule
Nilestown
Middlesex Co
Ontario
Golden Medical Discovery
No Relief From Doctors For Liver Trouble
Mrs Nora Willis of Wheatfield Indiana writes she suffered torpid liver for over a year causing sleeplessness and poor appetite. After trying several doctors and mailing to Dr Pierce she began Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. She improved after half a bottle and used three bottles total plus two vials and now feels well and life is worth living again.
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Nora Willis
Wheatfield, Jasper Co
Ind
Pierce
Feeling Rejuvenated by Dr Pierce Remedies
Mr A J Vanderwater of 873 West Division Street Chicago writes that after using six bottles of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and several Pellets he feels revitalized. He describes a transition from constant fatigue to improved energy, sleep, appetite, and ability to work, claiming he feels as young as thirty again.
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A. J. Vanderwater
West Division Street
Chicago
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Dr Pierce Medical Adviser Offered Free by Stamp Mailings
Thousands spend to regain health while Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser promises cost efficiency. The 1008 page guide is sent free with stamps covering mailing, 21 stamps for paper cover or 31 for cloth bound. Address Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Common Sense
Alaska Post Life Warns and Weather Tales
A veteran officer’s guide to Alaska life details posts at Forts Ebert Gibbon and Cape Nome, clothing needs, mail and telegraph realities, and the Yukon voyage to Dawson. The piece blends practical Arctic survival with a satirical note on fake statistics and public credulity.
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Alaska
Arctic
Yukon
Ebert
Gibbon
Cape Nome
Machart
Luce
Ube
Dawson
St. Michael
Braguay
Washington
San Francisco
Quartermaster’s Department
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Powers ON Trial
Goebel
B. Wharton
Albany
Grand Jury
van Wyck Hot
Mayer
Drs. Parkhurst
New York Town
Lawrence Boxer
Nadbori
All
Oruggiate
Bradstreet
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, MY
Canal Street
Biff
Copenagen
New Orleans
Bias
Snore Corset Company
Worcrerer
Heme
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