Armed Camps Around Governor's House In Kentucky
In Frankfort a militia buildup surrounds Gov Taylor with ammunition and armed groups near the executive mansion. Democratic and Republican factions mobilize, while two days remain for the legislature in session amid tension and talk of interference. Officials deny planned disruption but massed forces and temporary personnel moves shape the crisis.
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Army Guard Move Shifts Kentucky Politics to Local Action
Frankfort reports Gov Beckham backers act to form a state guard under his administration. City Clerk Benly Marshall circulates papers and enlists men to form a company sworn in as special police to defend Democratic officers at the Capitol. Governor Taylor orders troops to arrest Beckham loyalists as Barbouraville and London units arrive. Col David Murray named adjutant general.
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Crtisena
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Piesville
London
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Clover Point
Nel
Pardoned by Taylor a statement on the Goebel case
Gov Taylor grants pardon to Cal Powers and Charls Finlay amid accusations of conspiracies to control Kentucky government. He cites use of dishonest precincts and canvassing boards, warns revolutions if majority rules, and criticizes Democratic judiciary and recent arrests linked to the Goebel murder.
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William Goebel
Siate
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Holland Whittaker
Butler Country
Wee
Fragmentary Ancient Text Roughly Cites Court and Liberty
Isolated phrases reference guilt, liberty, and control of courts in a disputed quotation. The readable bits imply a critique of authorities and the danger of shedding blood for fame or vanity. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are discernible from the fragment.
Sunday Improves Quiet After Kentucky Riot Threat
Le xington Kentucky March 11 The Sunday brought hopeful calm after a three hour Saturday night storm that threatened bloodshed as riot fears rose over arrests of Secretary of State Pow and Captain Davis. Judges and sheriffs worked to ensure fair trials amid strong police presence and guarded armory. Rumors said Governor Beckham might relocate the state capital, but no action confirmed.
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Frankfort
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Boston Fireman Killed in North Street Blaze
A Sunday early fire at the Massachusetts Macaroni Company on North Street killed Fireman J. McCarthy of steamer 8 and severely injured Christopher Cursas who fell from the roof. The four story brick building was destroyed, and property losses are estimated between 75,000 and 150,000.
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Massahussite Macaroni Company
North Street
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Steamer’ Company
Prohibition Candidate Wins At Stonington Town Meeting
Ellaworth March 11 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union members tested the value of personal argument at the town meeting and carried the election for temperance. The avowed temperance candidate for selectman was elected through their efforts as the meeting convened. The Stonington branch is jubilant over its work.
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Americans Meet No Resistance at Bulan Sorsogon March 11
U S forces reported no combat in Bulan Sorsogon on March 11 as Company 8B and the Nashville landed unopposed. Residents crowded the beach to observe the operation while Tagalos previously enforced trenches nine months earlier and then departed. Local officers remained in place and troops settled in nipa houses near the shore.
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Fire destroys Madison Methodist Church in morning blaze
A fire at nine o'clock destroyed the Madison Methodist Church clearing the town of the structure. Insurance coverage was four thousand dollars. The blaze started from an overheated furnace in the rear and, aided by a high wind, swept through the building. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby structures and kept the flames within the church.
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Petty
Weather forecast for Boston and New England heads into warmer midweek
The Boston forecast expects brisk north to northeast winds on Monday with warmer conditions by Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. Across Washington the New England outlook calls for fair but cold conditions Monday followed by a Tuesday warming trend with fresh northerly winds.
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New England
Weather Summary and Banquet Notice in Portland
Portland records show 8 am weather clear with NW wind at 10 mph and barometer 29.810 inches. 8 pm readings: NW wind at 14 mph, barometer 20.862 inches, dew point -3, humidity 62. Max temp 28, min 10, mean 16. max wind 20 NW. 24 hour precipitation noted. Life Underwriters announce banquet tonight at Conguees Gouare hotel. Down wakae. be lal oo person i.
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Peace Proposals From Kruger and Steyn to Salisbury
The Daily Mail reports in Pretoria that Presidents Kruger and Steyn have sent peace proposals to Lord Salisbury demanding recognition of the two republics independence and amnesty for rebel colonials. The despatch notes foreign consuls were asked to seek intervention to prevent more bloodshed. Boers Driven From Strong Position at Dreifontein. Advance Guard of British Army Within London, March 12.
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Mafeking Fall Feared as Boers Press Mafeking
London dispatch from Lourenco Marques reports heavy fighting this week with Boers shelling Mafeking from captured forts. Col Baden Powell has cleared natives from the town but the Boers drove them back. Final assault preparations aim to lift burghers’ drooping spirits.
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Daily Mail
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British Forces Press Boers At Driefontein Fortified Lines
Broadwood's cavalry brigade attacked Bloemfontein area finding Boers in strong Driefontein position. Gen Kelly-Kenny's division arrived and heavy fighting followed. Boers held firmer at kopjes, but withdrew with several dead and forty prisoners as Australians and New South Wales units pursued northward. British columns advanced, Petrusberg occupied, Driefontein key ridges pressed, last shot fired near 7:80 p. m.
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Wrench
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Despatch on March 11 describes hard march and bayonet action
A March 11 Despatch from Deelfontein reports Lord Hoberts a’s message that the enemy opposed the march and used terrain to hinder progress. Despite this, the troops reached their destination with the chief combat falling on George Kelly-Kenny’s division, whose Welsh and Kesix battalions charged two strong positions.
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Siege update from Mafeking and Bloemfontein front
Near Bloemfontein on March 12 the Daily News reports from Asvogel dated March 11 that the march continued with no Boers seen on the road. The Brittlehore is now 26 miles from Bloemfontein and a Boer prisoner claims Mafeking’s siege has been raised.
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The Casualties Lord Roberts Reports from Derlefontein
A Despatch from Derlefontein dated March 11 reports heavy Bolton casualties with 102 dead on the ground. About 10 prisoners were captured. Named dead include Capt Eustace of the Hut and Capt Lomax of the Walsh regiment, plus Mr Morartie, a retired Indian civilian. Wounded include Col Hig and several lieutenants with serious injuries.
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Dangerou
Rebels surrender as Boer border frontier tightens
From Lady Grey Herschel and Aliwal North reports say rebels lay down arms in large numbers while Boers along the border face serious strain. Bread and water rations sustain fighters as reports claim fights at Lady Grey left many rebels dead and thousands prepare to surrender to a General Braban at Gan.
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Misuse of White Flag Telegram From Lord Roberts
London reports from Drisfontein dated Sunday March 11 945 am reveal a telegram from Lord Roberts to the British authorities addressing the issue of flag misuse in wartime. The advisory notes are unclear but suggest disciplinary or strategic considerations regarding inquiries about surrender signals.
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Telegram on surrender breaches at Driefontein farm
A telegram reports repeated misuse of white flag surrender signals during a fight near Driefontein farm. Officers and men were wounded as explosive bullets surfaced after engagement. The message condemns breaches of war law and Geneva conventions and notes a copy sent to the government for neutral powers' awareness.
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Cropje
Boers Held Out Against Natal Field Force
Natal Mercury dispatch from Grey Town reports a clash near Pomeroy on March 8 9 with Bethune mounted infantry Umvoti rifles and Natal police supported by three Maxim guns. Boer fire caused heavy fighting on both sides. Bethune withdrew south of the Tugela with one wounded. Boer losses described as considerable.
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Sheldon to start religious newspaper in Topeka
Rev. Charley M. Sheldon prepares to launch the Capital in Topeka Kansas with a regular staff of editors and reporters. The weekly will emphasize government reform and public affairs with little news content and no Monday edition.
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Planet Mercury Crew Feared Lost After Coast Search
Halifax reports the steamer Planet Mercury may have wrecked after a deck plank found near Loteter bay suggests the ship did not travel far inland. Local residents doubt the vessel’s track and await further evidence from a southeast search. Shipping Master Burgh stated a Swansea cable offered no crew details and indicated all hands feared lost.
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Biddeford Stockholders Call Board Change Meeting
Biddeford March 10 call for a stockholders meeting of the Deford and Saco Railway Company on March 19. The meeting will consider a general change in the board of directors as Portland-based interests recently gained control.
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Deford & Saco Stailroad “ Company
Portland
Congress This Week Sets House and Senate Agendas
The House will vote on the finance bill and contest election case Wine v Young in Virginia's second district. A conference on the final bill is planned and most time will be devoted to appropriation and the capital bill. The Senate focuses on Porto Rican bill and Quay revolution, with debate on Hay-Fat tariffs and Mason Boer affair. The House and Senate sessions will include Alaska coast bill considerations and related measures.
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Virginia
Senate
Beoster Mason
Sailor Lifesavers Respond to Off Shore Cutter
In Chatham Massachusetts Meroh Lt An and a crew chased a damaged schooner off Orleans harbor after an early morning gale. The vessel’s crew reported severe damage with its sails blown away and one crewmate seriously injured. Lifesavers boarded the craft to render aid as conditions remained hazardous.
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Spectacle Trade Offer From Local Optician
Sam Mirer, an optician now fixed in Portland, offers eye fitting expertise with the latest instruments and a full guarantee. He invites free consultation and claims to have more satisfied customers in Portland and vicinity than any other optician.
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