Opening of Britain's Parliament Draws Crowds and Royal Pageantry
King Edward and Queen Alexandra rode from Buckingham Palace to Westminster in a state procession while crowds lined the route. In the gilded chamber of the peers the king and queen sat on thrones as acclamations greeted their majesty amid regal ceremony.
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London
Edward
House of Lords
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
Green Park
Queen Alexandra
Henry VIII
Life Guards
South Africa
House of Parliament
Victoria Tower
King Edward
House of Peers
Prince
Princess of Wales
Duke of Devonshire
Dreas
Sones Wiens
Gazaling
King Edward Opens Parliament Amid Pageantry and War References
King Edward opens Parliament with traditional pageantry in the Lords and Commons. The ceremony mirrors prior inaugurations yet features a delayed royal entrance and vivid imperial display. The speech references ongoing South Africa operations, praise for troops, and upcoming colonial contingents, with emphasis on humanity and loyalty amid the war.
King and Queen Open Parliament With War and Foreign Policy
The session opened with the King and Queen attending a regal ceremony and the Prince of Wales in the royal seat. The speech touched on an inter oceanic canal treaty, Anglo Brazilian issues, Indian famine relief, Afghanistan relations, and domestic measures including land sale legislation for Ireland. The Lords debate followed, with focus on foreign policy and South African war noninterference, as the address was moved in reply.
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United States
India
Ameer
Habib Ullah
Afghanistan
Ireland
London
House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Earl Halsbury
Earl of Harroughby
Earl of Lytton
Rathbone Excuse Focuses on Public Funds for Cuba Official Residence
At the Havana post office fraud trials Estes G. Rathbone testified he could not have paid for his El Cerro residence from private funds, noting his unknown duration in Cuba and citing others who used government funds. He stated superiors approved the expenditures, which covered furnishing costs, not personal spending. The cross examination to challenge this continues, with affidavits on witness travel costs adding to post office concerns.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Posts
Cuba
W. H. Reeves
Rathbone
el Cerro
John R. Brooke
William Ludlow
United States
Post Office
New York
Jim Howard Testifies Alibi Defense in Goebel Case
Jim Howard took the stand in his own defense in Frankfort Kentucky as the first witness for the defense. He testified he was in the Board of Trade Hotel when Goebel was shot and later went to the Statehouse. He described his appearance as clean shaven and denied displaying cartridges to W. H. Culton. Photographs were shown, including a November 15% image of him smoothed shaved with his family. a second group photo was objected to and partially blocked. He wore a blue suit and black overcoat in January. Cross examination was begun by Campbell and did not finish before adjournment.
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Frankfort
Jim Howard
Thomas R. Gordon
William Goebel
Taylor
Caleb Powers
Howard
Board of Trade
Goebel
Ben White
Joe Wages
Statehouse
W. H. Culton
Commonwealth
Violett
Campbell
Baltimore County Textbook Resolution Honors Schley
Baltimore county taxpayers pass a resolution urging the county delegation to enact a law preventing the use of any text book in public schools that does not credit Rear Admiral W. S. Schley with the naval victory at Santiago de Cuba. The measure was adopted unanimously at the county convention.
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Baltimore
Baltimore County Taxpayers’ Convention
Schley
Santiago
Baltimore County
Escort to Prince Henry Navy Parade on New York Coast
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans leads a squadron including the Illinois, Olympia, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Hartford to welcome Prince Henry of Prussia. The Kronprinz Wilhelm may join near Tompkinsville and escort the Hohenzollern to New York for the naval demonstration. The Illinois will host Evans staff. Berlin embassy coordination and potential St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition tie-ins discussed.
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Washington
Robley D. Evans
Prince Henry of
Prussia
von Holieben
Berlin
Wilhelm
Hampton Roads
Prince Henry
New York
Evans
Navy Department
Prince
Ilinois
Olympia
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Hartford
Admiral Evans
Tompkinsville
Hohenzollern
Atlantic
West Indies
Frederick L. Chapin
Thomas Washington
von Holleben
State Department
Hay
Dr. Hill
Germany
Department of State
Francis
Missouri
St. Louis
Wallace Downey
Roosevelt
Melinley
House of Representatives
Downey
White Only in Name Fight at Tongue River Agency
Five Indians were killed during trouble at Tongue river agency in Montana. Army troops are urged to be stationed permanently at Camp Merritt near the agency. eight other Indians and police were involved as clashes followed a leader named White. White and family members died under unclear circumstances after the incident.
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Washington
Tongue River
Montana
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Clifford
United States Army
Camp Merritt
White
White Shield
Little Bear
Bullard
Black Crane
Lawsuit Over Estate Contest Attracts Detroit Elite
Mrs Eason sues to set aside her father’s will alleging undue influence and mental incapacity. Many witnesses from Detroit’s wealthy and aristocratic families are summoned to testify for both sides in the probate dispute.
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Eason
Detroit
Injunction Granted Over Ogden Gas Franchise Dispute
Judge Grosscup granted a temporary injunction barring Chicago from enforcing an ordinance declaring forfeiture of the Ogden Gas Company franchise and plant after consolidation with Peoples Gaslight and Coke Company. The suit cites city waivers via compensation and street openings. Farm ers Loan and Trust Company as trustee of 36 million in Ogden bonds joins as interested party.
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Chicago
Grosscup
United States
Ogden Gas Company
People’s Gaslight and Coke Company
Roger Sullivan
Ogden Company
E Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Druggist Mulcted as Wife Wins Damages in Selma Case
Emma Furth of New York city was awarded 5100 by a U S district court jury against druggist Alex K Cawthon of Selma Alabama for the death of her husband Jacob Furth a traveling salesman shot in Selma two years ago The suit sought 3000 and may be appealed with further action expected.
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Montgomery
Ala
Emma Furth
New York City
United States District Court
Alex. K Cawthon
Selma
Jacob Furth
Cawthon
Furth
Pottawatomies threaten to blow open Dowagiac bank
About 300 Pottawatomie Indians besiege the Lee Bros bank in Dowagiac Michigan demanding 35000 dollars they were to receive for signing over Lake Front lands in Chicago. Armed men guard the bank as the town marshals deputize citizens, fearing alcohol fueled chaos if payment proceeds.
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Dowagiac
Mich
Pottawatomie
Chicago
Lake Front
Roosevelt Declines Indiana Invitation to Monument Dedication
President Roosevelt will not attend the Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication in Indianapolis due to the demands of Congress in session. A four to five day absence from Washington is required, making attendance impractical. Col. D. M. Ransdell urged the visit, but the President cited official duties and a national importance placed on the ceremony. The piece notes related Senate confirmations and plans for a Charleston Exposition trip on Lincoln's Birthday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Congress
Col
D. M. Ransdell
White House
Pea
Smyth
John F. Picken
J. C. Hemphill
Charleston
D. C
Charleston Exposition
Lincoln
Fight in a Gold Mine Feels Underground Loot War
A 400 foot underground battle at Independence mine on Battle mountain left Lee Glockner shot twice as 50 to 75 shots were exchanged between ore thieves and Stratton employees. Detectives tailed the looters, who escaped via underground passages. Ked Kuykendall Filipino Kid Hardy J. Lake and John B. Fredenstein were taken into custody by the sheriff.
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Independence
Battle Mountain
Lee Glockner
Stratton
London
England
Independence Mine
Ked Kuykendall
Kid
Hardy J. Lake
John B. Fredenstein
Kohlsaat resigns editorship of Record-Herald
Chicago January 16 The Record-Herald announces that H H Kohlsaat has turned over editorship and total business management to Frank B Noyes. Kohlsaat remains president and owner of more than half the stock, praising Noyes and surrendering the great trust.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
H. H. Kohlsaat
Frank B. Noyes
Noyes
Robbery at Cincinnati Jewelry Store
In Cincinnati Ohio on January 16 a robbery at William Finks jewelry store on Main near Thirteenth Street saw the show window broken and sixty diamond rings valued at 2300 stolen. The thieves forced the door from outside with a rope to the awning and used a gas pipe to break the glass, firing shots as they fled while Fink chased them through a crowded street.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William Fink
Main
Thirteenth Street
Mr. Fink
Gee
Detroit Will Contest Over Medbury Estate Sparks Court Debate
In Detroit Circuit Court a dispute opens over Lucetta R. Medbury's will. She leaves forty thousand dollars to friend Helen L. Coye and to her deceased son's children, expressly disinheriting her daughter Esther A. Eason, with stated reasons. The case centers on intent and rightful heirs.
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Detroit
Mich
Lucetta R. Medbury
Tully Si
Helen L. Coye
Esther A. Eason
GROVER CLEVELAND FEELING WELL FOR COUNTRY DRIVES
Ex President Grover Cleveland has recovered enough to take short country drives with Mrs Cleveland. In Princeton New Jersey on January 4 he appeared well and plans a possible Southern trip if his strength continues to improve.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Hanged Till Dead John Rinkard Expiates Murder Victim
John Rinkard endures a brutal confession as he is hanged for his wife's murder. The case unfolds with finality and public closure after a swift trial and execution.
Marion wife-murderer Rinkard executed at Michigan City
John Rinkard, condemned for the Marion wife murder, walked to the scaffold after midnight and was hanged at 12 0. The ceremony lasted a few minutes and he was pronounced dead within three. Warden Reid led the process, the body was cut down at 12 44, and Rev Constantine Shugart prepared for burial in Marion.
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Marion
Warden Reid
B. 8. Horne
J. W. Hill
South Bend
Rinkard
Constantine M. Shugert
Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry
Reid
Wareden Reid
Barnard
Lewis
Menderson
Horne
Constantine Shugart
Shugart
John Rinkard Murder Trial Ends With Death Sentence
John Rinkard, charged with murdering his wife in Marion, was convicted of first degree murder after a trial that spanned weeks. The jury fixed his punishment at death. The case began with a September 1 incident and moved through a venue change to Wabash county before the verdict. Five children were born to the couple, only one surviving. The defendant had an ungovernable temper and severe mistreatment of his wife and children.
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John Rinkard
Marion
Grant
Rinkard
Kersey, Peters & Allen
Paulus
Wabash County
Wabash
Judi Shively
Hir
Ftee
Rinkaré
Nimweel
Priece
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