Kentucky Tragedy at Capitol Hotel Ends in Multiple Deaths
Ex-Congressman David G Colson shot in lobby of the Capitol hotel amid a feud with Scott and Demaree. Scott and two others killed. Demaree and Julian die from wounds. Colson wounded in arm, surrenders, investigation and witness Clint Foss on scene. Hotel crowded with legislators and guests. up to 20 shots reported. motives rooted in political and personal enmities.
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Coson
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Shellerville
Demarree
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Secott
Mount Sterling
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Anniston
Ala
Goldan
Jullian
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Li Hung Chang’s rise and era of vice regal power
Li Hung Chang, once degraded in the Leung-li-ya men, rises to vice regal power as high commissioner on commercial affairs amid empress dowager influence. His career includes 1899 edicts, a Canton capital, and a tour of port cities, following Kan’s ousting by France.
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Helgoland Wreck Off Newfoundland Cleared Tides
Wreck identified as the Helgoland of the Dutch American Petroleum Co with flags and debris found near Holyrood and Cape Pine. Seven bodies ashore, five still in wreckage, search hampered by heavy seas. other finds include German ensign and various pennants. Separate items report Wheeler’s congressional plans, vice dens closure in Hurley, medical exam questions leak inquiry, Dawson fire losses, steel mill trouble, and a deadly dynamite explosion in Turin.
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England
Samoan Treaty Ratified After Senate Debate
The Senate ratified the Samoan treaty in executive session amid two hours of discussion. Senators Bacon Money Tillman opposed, Bacon delivering a speech against it as contrary to the spirit of the Constitution. The session also touched on Philippine policy and an urgent deficiency appropriation debate.
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Demands of Miners Include Eight Hour Day
Indianapolis lines up eight hour day and wage reforms as top miners demand. Other goals include check weighmen at mines, end to pluck me stores, more script, weekly pay, broader state orders, a strike fund, and wage increases after April. Also urged are state and federal legal protections and tighter mine regulation.
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Boers repulsed at wall in Natal battle
A Renetrg dispatch says Boer forces attacked a wall held by Yorkshires and New Zealanders but were repulsed at close range. Boers suffered 21 killed and about 59 wounded as Captain Maddocks and a Kiwi party led a decisive counterattack. Desultory firing continued. no decisive blow reported.
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Soldier Killed by Saloonist in Newport News
January 17 report from Newport News Virginia details an early morning fight at the Indiana House saloon. Private Joseph M. New of Battery WII Fourth Artillery was shot and killed. Saloon proprietor William Gurley was arrested on murder charges.
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