Riots and militia seize Kentucky State House in Frankfort
Dozens of soldiers from the McCreary and Louisville units arrive by train to guard the Kentucky State Capitol after Governor Bradley orders the militia amid threats of seizure. Frantic scenes unfold as lawmakers, guards, and crowds confront each other in a tense stand over access and authority.
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Fraskrom
Hradiey
Mofieary
Noel Gaines
Bradley
Blackburn Tsaders
State House
Seagate
Franklin County
Aror
Mr. Somers
Jack Chine
Jim Williams
Bod Lillard
Sergespt
Sellers
Joint Assembly
Chinn, Williams and
Littard
Boyle
Bimke Caprio
State
Kentucky
General Assembly
Ule
Peranna
Rome
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Johe B. Caytemas
MH. Gaither
Kentucky Etcards
Chrances Fixer
Gov
Bradle
Moraine
Collier
Castionan
Gaither
Tomen
Sher
Serguant- Mos
Thas
Falsa
Ueill
Soldiara
Capitol
Stave House
Blackburn
Senate
McCreary Guards
Wilhia
Frankfort
Court House
McCresry
Brown Light Infantey
Lexington
Guwither
Longmire
O’clark
Louisville Legion
Louieville & Nashville
Col
Castleman
Shoriey
Acros
House
Gaines
James and
Waltoo
Reduction of Carrier Force Ordered at State Journal Office
A special correspondence from Washington reports the first assistant postmaster general directs a two carrier cutback for Topska y route staff. The move follows a recent inspection claiming excessive office time wasted. Plan for reorganization will be presented soon. Efforts to reach Congressman Curtis to oppose the reduction are noted.
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le Seni
State Journal
Wasninatox
Carupon
Atchison
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Kansas
Wichita
Congressman Curtis
Supreme Court rules on railroad tax franchises
The Supreme Court decides California v Central Pacific and Southern Pacific holdings. Railroads taxed on state franchises as corporations. majority says state franchises originate under state law, not merged with federal rights. Dissent by Justice Pinckney criticizes the ruling. Separate item notes government bank deposits and a $4.5 million market drain in a week. Also a note promoting Harriet Mas Gibley’s dramatic readings tonight.
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Supreme Court
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Californie
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
Pinid
Wichita brass backs Morrill deal with Kansas City scoundrels
An article from Wichita recounts alleged political maneuvers by Governor Morrill and allies to purge police leadership, endorse Cy Leland and Murdock, and install loyalists. It portrays a celebrity row over enforcing the law, cites figures like Geo. L. Douglass, Frank Bi, and Anthony, and notes resignation of Wichita Police Commissioner L Keck amid a sweeping police shakeup.
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Geo. L. Douglass
Wichita
House of Representatives
Wohillebe
Douglass
The
Joicta
Wichita Eagle
Murdock
Vention
Douga
U Leland
Head
Bosse
George T. Anthony
Davis
Frank Bi
Prack Burt
Mystic Brotherhood
Peter Kline
Kansas City
Kansas
Wichisa
Prin
Kline
Kansa City
Bart
Morrill
Pow—Dows
Cy Leland
Geo. T. Anthony
Anthony
GC Clemens
Wichits
United Party
Inlok
Dixie Lee Police Board
Star
Wichitasaga
L. Keck
Swaigna
Pslies
Insurance case hinges on misrepresented health facts in lodge
In Loving Smith v A U W, District Judge Hazen held one point proven the lodge can claim misrepresentation by Harry L Smith. He noted it possible a defense exists if proof shows knowingly false statements about health and family history. Also a Port Royal telegram reported Indiana battleship blocked from dry dock by shallow water at entrance.
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Hazen
Smith
Port Royal
Navy Department
D. C
Indiana
Buried fortune hunt on Luther Woodford farm near Topeka
A wild tale of a missing fortune believed to be up to 75 000 dollars hidden on Luther Woodford’s Shawnee county farm seven miles east of Topeka. Probate administrator Bolmar and men have searched the house and land, turning over stones and examining a diary for clues while workers look for a diagram indicating the hiding place. Local authorities warn trespassers to stay away as the dig continues.
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Luther Woodford
Christ Hospital
Shawnes County
Keene
Wabauisse County
Denham
Topeka
Ortone
Ila
Atone House
Luther Wondford
Woodford
Woodfora
Tokm Pela Dudley
Kansas
Wood
C P, Bolmar
Bolmar
Honsa
Mousy Woodford
Mr Bolmar
Mr. Bolmar
Miss Davenport Falls Ill as Tosca Is Omitted
St Louis crowd disappointed when Miss Fanny Davenport cannot present La Tosca at the Olympic Theatre due to a sudden neuralgia attack. Patrons, including theater manager Pat Short, were unable to obtain refunds for many advance tickets. The company will depart to open in Indianapolis after the star’s illness.
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Fanny Davenport
St. Loui
Pat Short
Mies Davenport
Perfortijock
On to the Soudan British Army to Cairo for Central Africa
A Cairo dispatch reports British troops will depart for the Dougala expedition on Wednesday if vessels are ready. Units from Assouan, Wady Halfs and Horaeka prepare, with Latallion troops and Doudadeas regiments forming a picked force. The front will include Stafforder size regiments, while dergives march and medical exams proceed. News notes potential delays and warnings about nearby Darvish forces at Dongola and massing threats near Suakim.
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Cairo
Central Africa
New York
Herald
Dougala
Pourtt
Assouan
Wady
Horaeka
Hienow
Harber Lochenor
Lord Watseley
Dongola
County Populists Delegates to Hutchinson State Convention
Shawnee county Populist adjourned after electing delegates to the Hutchinson state convention. Names include D. M. Howard, G. H. Custenborder, Judge W. O. Wel, George Bell, J. W. Dover, and J. J. Schenck among others. Resolutions reaffirmed coinage opinions and government control of railroads, with calls to curb court powers and oppose bonuses.
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Alenateer
Willsta Owens
Hocbeewr
Pan Lavigne
Ouiland
W. W. Whiterpton
Durur
J. W. Dover
J. J. Schenck
Prank H. G. Lindsey
J. J. Elors
Aliopi
Lobdell to Be Editor of Port Scott Monitor
Gheries E. Lobdell, former speaker of the last house of representatives, will give up law and enter the newspaper business. He has negotiated to purchase the Port Scott Monitor and will remain on the aworth Standard. Lobdell resides at Dighton, Lace county, where the law business is dull, and he has prior news experience.
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Wichita
Tiger Bill Campbell
Tiger Buy
Scar Smith
Dixie Lee
Kanade City
Gecers Dawes
Campbell
Gheries
E. Leobdell
House of Representatives
Port Scott Monitor
Aworth Standard
Taibdell Reat
Lace County
Texas frost hits North Texas and funeral notices
A heavy frost and ice across northern Texas killed fruit by March 16. Miss Emily Kuper died last Wednesday and her funeral was held at 2 p.m. yesterday from 0 East Fifth Street. Numerous friends attended. This week Judge Mazon will preside over a bearing related to a case in Gaines.
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Perkin
Texas
Moper
Emily Kuper
East Fifth Street
Indy
F. P. Roy
Insoe Diatrice Court
Mazon
Aiotjens Avi Desrieg
Gaines
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Jack Chino
Eph Lillard
John McElroy
John Sneed
Walter Sharp
Guiness
Somers
Speed
United States
Julian
Bradiey
Hendricks
Lraander Hoard
E. E. Taylor
Harriet Mas Gibley
Lewelling
Kansas City Scalawags
Delver
Dixie Lee and
Red Nosed Gentry
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Harry Smith’s Insurance
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