Vendetta conflict at Clay estate shocks Kentucky
Generals Clay and Sheriff Colyer clash at White Hall near Lexington as officers attempt to serve papers. Clay, armed with pistols and knives, fires as deputies retreat. The scene follows domestic disputes over property and a contested will involving Dora Richardson and Mary Clay. No physician summoned. Colyer will return Monday to proceed.
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United States
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Waco
Madison Coun
Mary LB. Clay
Gen. Clay
Bud Literell
Jim Bolin
Cassius M. Clay
Rill
Frank Mason
Dangter
White Hall
General Clay
Colyer
Clay
Frishienrd
Dora Richardson
Mgrs
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Dora
Riley Brock
Piichard
Woodford Cowmtr
Frery
Deceit and disputes weave through a troubled night
An old man claims deceit by a visiting woman after a heated quarrel. A writ of delivery for furniture ends up with Sheriff Cutler. General Clay still loves the child from a marriage, planning to pass property to his heirs. A man suspected of firing at a presumed killer triggers a tense scene.
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Sherif Cutyer
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Railroad men uneasy over New York conference outcome
Wilkesbarre April 6 railroad workers fear grievances on the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna lines may be renewed after a New York conference among brotherhood officers. Firemen push long standing redress while Lehigh Valley workers hold concessions granted earlier. A strike on Central or Lackawanna would be promptly followed, risking a tie up.
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Wilkesbarre
Rairoad
New York
Varius Brotherheads
Eiaptores
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna Railroad
Pennsylvania
Delaware and Lindsou Company
New York Central Item
Lackawanna and
Central Raiload
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central
Lackawanna Roads
Japan still wablikne hosts hostilities with Russia
London dispatch reports Japan arranging support with Lin Kun Yi viceroy of Nankin to aid against Russia including telegraphic and transport facilities. Tokyo notes unsatisfactory reply from Manchuria, plans a second remonstrance seen as an effective ultimatum.
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London
Japan
Russia
Pekin
The
Daily Express
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Nankin
Issia
Manchakia
Yokonama
Day Mail
Army
Navy
Finance
St. Petersburg
Record Immigrant Ship Sets Passenger Milestone
New York April 6 Rhein arrived from Bremen breaking passenger records with 2,502 aboard plus 460 crew. 2,449 landed at Ellis Island as the day closed. A prior single-ship record was 5,250. Indianapolis April 6 Russell B Haon to contest his father’s will. attorney Howard Gale says report unfounded.
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Bremen
Ellis Island
New Harrison
Indianapolis
Russell B. Haon
Howard Gale
Gainsborough portrait returns to London after 23 years
The famed Duchess of Devonshire painting, stolen from Agnew Brothers in London on May 15, 1878, has reportedly been recovered by Chicago detectives and will be flown back to London today. The portrait, valued at $50,000, was kept hermetically sealed in a special box, and the finder supplied canvas fragments and a steel engraving for identification.
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Chiage
England
Anmenia
Gainsborough
Duchess of Devonshire
Art
Agnew Brothers
London
Paincines
Chicago
Joseph Elliott
Elliott
Hillett
France
Bank of England
C. Moreland Agnew
Agnew
Charles Becker
California State
American Handicap Shootout Declared Victory in Open Event
In New York on April 6 Eugene C Griffith of Pasco, RB won the Grand American handicap with 43 straight kills at Interstate Park. He led a tight field as 25-kill ties faced a decisive fifth shootout where an Englishman produced a surprise win. Women spectators noted the dramatic finish as the cover story highlighted the contest's tension and outcome.
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New York
Eugene C. Grifith
Pascoag
RB. I
England
Rockhill Acts as Acting Minister to China
William W. Rockhill serves as acting minister to China during the absence of the visiting minister. Rockhill was sent earlier by President McKinley as a special commissioner to handle duties and oversee matters in government circles.
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William W. Rockhill
China
Alinister Tonger
United States
Sam
McKinley
The Indiana Miners Secretly Split Over Powder Rule
Three of thirteen Linton unions repudiated an agreement with coal operators over a powder purchase clause. A mass miners meeting is planned, President Van Horn may resign, and about 1500 miners are idle as a strike looms. National officers monitor to uphold the pact.
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Ind
Coal Operators’ Association
Terre Haute
van Horn
Indianapolis
Wilson
Unite Mine Workers, Ig, Adie Uc Oo Geeree Nent
$50,000 Horse Race in Boston on Sept 6
The forfeit money for the 50 000 prize race among Boralma Crescens and Charley Herr is held by John I Thayer president of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders association Each owner posted 5 500 and the remaining 40 000 stake will be posted the night before the race The winner receives 50 000 and the runner up 20 000 plus a 20 000 extra purse from Lawson The event features best three in five heats with Ky Kentucky match slated for October 10 000 stake noted
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Boralma
Crescens
Charley Herr
John I. Thayer
New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Mr. Lawson
George L. Ketcham
Toledo
David Cabill
Lexington
Lawson
Oil Nugget Draws Prospectors in Iowa Region
A striking oil discovery near Clay County Iowa draws prospectors while Topeka mayoral race sees Hughes win by 72 votes. Indictment of E J Wolters for blackmail ties to Senator Kearns. Detroit Radiator fires destroy three buildings causing $159,069 in losses. A Wisconsin voting machine amendment fails in the senate. McKenzie Tennessee police arrest J D Sneddy for mass fraud after advertising counterfeit money offers.
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Iowa
Topeka
Hughes
Philippines
E. J. Wolters
United States
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Omaha
American
Detroit
Kansas
Wisconsin
Senate
J.D. Sneddy
McKenzie
Tenn
Plan for nationwide railroad combine sparks finance race
A rumored plan would form a New Jersey based holding company to control major U S railways while each line preserves its identity. Names like Morgan Vanderbilt Gould Rockefeller and Schiff are cited as backers. The scheme promises savings from centralized management and price discipline amid widespread chatter yesterday.
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Avril
Aready
United States
Enter Pee
New Jersey
J. Pierpont Morgan
William K. Vanderbilt
James J. Hill
Edward W. Hardmen
Ceanrge J. Gould
John D. Rockefeller
Jacob T. Schiff
James Stilman
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
She’ Erie
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Russia, Manchuria Crisis Eased by New Accord
Washington reports a Russian pledge to keep Manchuria as part of China and to withdraw troops as safely possible. The United States notes Secretary of State Fay’s March 1 warning against private territorial deals and views the accord as a peaceful solution responsive to U S concerns.
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United States
Geyscannat
Risa
Vinneharia
Toda
State Department
Secreca Hs
Cunsini
Russia
China
Manchuria
Eurapa
Washington
Flay
St. Petersburg
Charlemagne Tower
Heat relief for letter carriers eyed by post office
Washington in April reports an anticipated policy allowing letter carriers to wear a gray blouse with torn collar and black tie during hot rounds, pending formal orders from the postmaster general. Other items note jailed blackmail charges in Md and a Washington Pa cutlery factory pursuit amid local interest. A Newark tragedy tells of a five year old killed by a trolley and a sister gravely injured while trying to save him.
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Newark
Tormmy Chaddick
Ella
Sumner Avenue
Governor Allen arrives from San Juan to meet president
Governor Allen of Porto Rico landed at Old Point from San Juan aboard the Mayflower and arrived in Washington on the Newport News. He said he would see the president today but declined comment on a reported resignation.
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Allen
Porto Hicn
Old Point Yestowings
San Juan
Mayflower
Newport News
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