Kentucky Boy Pleads Guilty to Save Friend in Ten-Year Sentence
John Fitzhugh, 16, pleaded guilty to robbery in Louisville hoping to save Louis Kerr, brother of his sweetheart Carrie Kerr, from death in prison. Kerr received a five year term, with a two month respite granted by Governor Beckham on a jail physician's prognosis that Kerr may die within weeks. George A. Beaton? of New York monitors mining property nearby.
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Louisville
John Fitzhugh
Louis Kerr
Carrie Kerr
Fitzhugh
Beckham
Kerr
Fitzh
Carrie
Reform School
Lamont boom gains traction in Montana for President
John S. M. Neill a Montana Democratic official and World’s Fair commissioner says Daniel S. Lamont former Cleveland aide is the logical 1904 Democratic candidate. He cites Lamont’s business skill and political savvy while noting a Northwest move to drop the silver issue as part of the bid. Colonel A J Davidson of Helena also backs Lamont.
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ST. Louis
John S .M. Neill
Democratic National Committee
Montana
Towle
Lamont
Gorman
Hill
A. J.davidson
Helena
Montana World’s Fair Commission
Davidson
Neill
Mr. Lamont
Cleveland
Northern
Waéersic Railroad
Northwest
Last Testament of Eccentric Ken tWcian Reveals Grand Bequests
The will of Colonel Blanton, once a Kentucky figure, filed after his death in Los Angeles, lists sixty eight legatees across Louisville, Louisville leaders among them. Notables include Senator J C S Blackburn General John B Castleman and Ah Sam the Chinaman. Each receives one thousand dollars.
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Blanton
Los Angeles
Califor
Watnesworth
Sarr Il
Buckner
Winchester
Walkar
Greenville
and C. Bonnycastle Robinson
Louisville
Sear
J. C. S. Blackburn
John B. Castleman
Ah Sam
Mullins Jag Makes Trouble Over Reappointment
North Carolina postmaster Mullins Jag faces scrutiny as he is celebrated for a too-successful push in securing reappointment. Officials weigh ethics questions while local residents react to the controversy.
Roosevelt Aids Nomination Fight Over Post Office Job
A North Carolina postmaster nominee, Mullen of Charlotte, faced questions about drinking and fitness for office. President Roosevelt withdrew then revived the nomination after Charlotte business leaders argued for his right to drink. Critics pressed for testimony from witnesses. The White House requested affidavits and witness accounts.
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Arlotte
Mullen
Senate
Itor McKelway
North Carolina
Muli
Payne
Senate ‘Office Committee
White House
Elijah Is Comin and We’ll All Fly Prophecy
In St. Louis on May 2 Rev I P Nichols founder of the Christian Brethren arrived aboard the Megiddo and predicted the millennium within ten years. He claimed a negative gravity law will let man fly and that Elijah will return to convert mankind, while Santos-Dumont will fail in vain.
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Elijah
ST. Louis, Mo
I. P. Nichols
Christian Brethren
St. Louis
Megiddo
Mr. Nichols
Santos-Dumont
Earth
Gun Barrel Fire Poker Wounds Boy in Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville Kentucky a 12 year old colored boy named Johnnie Smith lost the lower part of his left leg after his mother used an old gun barrel as a fire poker. The barrel held a heavy charge for years and discharged when struck by flames. The boy's condition is critical and may prove fatal.
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Hopkinsille
Johnnie Smith
H. C. Harrison
Smith
Wives of Senators Propose Amendment
In Washington the wives of several senators advocate a constitutional amendment to provide three vice presidents elected at each quadrennial election. They argue ranking by nomination and placing on ballots would resolve succession issues and prevent cabinet rivalries, though many senators doubt the plan and voters’ fairness.
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Washington
National Capital
United States
Congress
Wem
Outlaws and Dogs In Bad Mix-up
Charles Wilson, a horse thief, was killed near North Soup Nebraska after a daylong chase that started Wednesday evening with Lincoln bloodhounds. Sheriff Kakes ex Sheriff Heuck and Detective Franklin pursued the duo. Heuck was wounded in the leg during a farm house battle before Wilson was shot and Haskell surrendered following renewed pursuit.
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North Soup
Neb
Chas. Wilson
Theif
George Haskell
Lincoln
Kakes
Heuck
Franklin
Wilson
Haskell
Montana Judge Harney Moves Contempt Arrests In Copper Case
In Lena Montana May 2 arrest order targets Butte lawyers John Evans and Lo Evans for contempt linked to affidavits in a Copper Company mining dispute. Chief Justice Bradley issues writ of habeas corpus. question grows over whether affidavits were stricken before or after a new trial denial as Finlen seeks relief. Lawyers condemn Judge Harney's actions amid the dispute.
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Montana
Harney
Butte
John
Lo Evans
Valgariated Copper Company
Bradley
Activn Ie
Judge Harney
Associa
Ada Brackett
Minnie Healey Mintng
F. Augustus He +z
Miles Finlen
Supreme Court
Forbis
Evans
Statehood bill eyed for unanimous House vote
Washington May 2 There is a prospect the Statehood bill will be called up tomorrow with no definite plan yet. Conference between the Speaker and supporters of the omnibus bill suggests passage in the House by a practically unanimous vote. Opposition exists but is likely not to manifest. If approved, the Senate would be expected to pass it next winter.
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Washington
Friends of the
House
Senate
Congress
Maniac on Rails Wrecks Three Engines at Fairmont Yard
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 2 Samuel Girard a Jayenne youth wrecked three B and O engines near the roundhouse after boarding a locomotive with steam up He tore up tracks and felled the roundhouse in a wild frenzy shouting I ll run her to hell Before capture he was restrained by a fireman and handed to officers for confinement
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Fairmont
W. Va
B. & O. Railroad Company
Samuel Girard
Jayenne
Gicord
Girard
Armond Proposes Constitutional Amendment on Executive Terms
Representative Armond introduces a joint resolution to amend the U S Constitution. It seeks to adjust presidential vice presidential and congressional terms by shifting dates to end terms on April last Thursday noon 1905 and set Congress start on January second noon 1907. The measure requires ratification by three fourths of states.
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Shington
Representio Armond
Senate
Prescod
Murder in Freeland Church During Greek Services
Michael Cherko aged 38 was murdered near the Greek Catholic church in Freeland during a Greek service. George Smith is under arrest accused of entering the church with a back and after a trustee requested removal, drawing a blackjack and assaulting Cherko. Cherko ran outside and was shot in the back. death was instant.
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Hazleton
Michael Cherko
Freeland
George Smith
Smith
Cherko
Two Tornadoes Rip Iowa Causing Injuries and Property Loss
Two tornadoes struck Iowa last night injuring six people and causing about 50000 dollars in property damage. One tornado hit Bayard in Guthrie county, a town of 690 inhabitants, while the other occurred near Weldon and Van Wert in Decatur county in a wealthy farming area.
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Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Bayard
Guthrie County
Weldon
Vanwert
Decatur County
Women’s Club Convention Sees Mild Presidential Race and Color Question
Angeles May second day of the biennial convention highlights the mild race for president with Mrs Denison likely to win and potential candidates Mrs Burdette and Mrs Buckwalter as vice presidents. The color question remains quiescent after two years of agitation as delegates attend the morning sessions at Simpson auditorium with foreign club greetings and a floral parade view.
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Angeles
Cal
Denison
Burdette
California
Simpson Auditorium
Alice Bradford Wila
Chicago
Lowe
St Louis Fair Postponed One Year
Secretary lay informs Senate the Louisiana Purchase Exposition must be postponed from 1908 to 1904. Included are letters from Chairman Carter and President Francis with telegrams showing the necessity. Senator Cockrell read the letter and motioned an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill to authorize postponement.
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Washington
Lay
Senate
Carter
Government Commission
Francis
Exposition Company
Cockrell
Doing Penance On Board Chicago
Secretary Moody received the selector tel exam from Captain Dayton aboard the Chicago Venice today. The party released on pardon from the king and are on board.
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Chicago
Washington
Moody
Dayton
Venice
Los Angeles Fiesta Parade Dazzles With Floats and Fashion
A joyous Fiesta parade winds through Los Angeles streets with colorful floats and lavish costumes. Spectators admire the vibrant pageant as vehicles, decorated by designers, carry elegant riders in festive attire. A standout float is noted for its creative appeal and prize incentives draw many entrants.
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