Oration by Blackburn follows Goebel funeral in Kentucky
Rain drenched the capitol grounds as William Goebel’s funeral proceeded with a solemn ceremony. Senator Blackburn delivered the oration detailing Goebel’s political impact while governors and dignitaries paid tribute, and soldiers and crowds maintained order through the sobering day.
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Ldor
William Stanley
Mra
Jessie D. Caldwell
T. N. Arnold
Rey
Mann
Dr. Schmitt
Hitler William Stan‘ley
America
Blackburn
Goebel
Kentucky
William Goebel
Angor
Senator Blackburn
Beckman
Bleeding Heart
Z. Phelps
James A. Scott
McCreary
J. H. Kehoe
Willard Mitchell
James Mulligan
Allie Young
Frank Peak
John J. Hendricks
O. K. Wheeler
Louis McQuoyn
Allie James
Williams. Moyer
Louisville and Nashville to Move Offices and Shops
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will relocate its general offices from Louisville to St. Louis. Shops, except those needed locally, will move to Nashville. The plan stems from friction with Kentucky politics after the Goebel campaign, with the Democratic Party opposed to the company.
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Loulaville Brenvies Post
Ouisville & Nashville Railroad Company
St. Louis
Tt Waa
Nashville
Ti Ia
Kentucky
Democratic Party
Goebel
Three Die in Crash on New York Central Line
Three persons were killed and three seriously injured in a head on wreck on the Bereh Creek division near Gordon Heights Pa. Both engines were demolished and thirty seven cars wrecked as fast freight trains collided at high speed. Tyro Engineers and a fireman died in the collision.
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Tyro
Chareday
Bereh Creek
Tthe
New York Central Railroad
Gorton Heights
Casualties At Polgintorta Drift Reported By Buller
General Buller cables war office that British casualties at Polgietor's Drift up to noon Tuesday total 233 killed and wounded. Two officers killed and fifteen wounded, 216 non commissioned officers and men killed and wounded. Officers killed include Major Johnson-Smyth and Lieutenant Shafto of the Durban Light Infantry.
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Polgintorta
Buller
War Office
London
Polgietor’s Drift
Johnson-Smyth
Shafto
Durban
New Tennessee Cotton Mill to Cost Eight Hundred Thousand
Col. M. McGhee and Col. L. D. Tyson of Knoxville Tennessee announce the immediate start of a new cotton mill costing eight hundred thousand dollars. The project will employ a sizable workforce and expand local industry in the region.
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New Tennessee
0. M. McGhee
L. D. Tyson
Knoxville, Tenn
Signed Reciprocity Pact Between US and Italian Envoys
Minister Carson for the United States and Baron Paya the Italian ambassador at Washington signed a reciprocity arrangement under the third section of the Dingley act at the state department.
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Carson
United States
Baron Paya
State Department
Washington
Mystery Surrounds Wheeler in Philippine Campaigns
A Washington letter from a high officer who served under General Wheeler in the Philippines questions General Otis role in Wheeler’s career. The writer asserts Wheeler’s tactical actions and several engagements were left uncredited while Otis’s reports omitted Wheeler from dispatches and public mentions.
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Washington
General Wheeler
Philippines
General Otis
Leenaneocasfal
Prudential Rén- Bone
United States
San Francisco
Enya
Manila
Wheeler
Cuba
Tilipido
Tomas Mancardy
Santa Rita
Otis
Whealer
Porno
Angeles
Hizon
Queri
Conception
Mascardo
Akino
Wa Lout
Curloss
Wheeler Urges Aid to Tennessee River Improvements
General Jos Wheeler writes the Rivers and Harbors Committee urging an appropriation for the Tennessee River improvements from Paniqnem Lu zon, dated January 6. He notes General Lawton’s death delaying his departure home as he pushes the effort.
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House
Tennessee
Jos Wheeler
Committee of the House
Paniqnem
Island of
Luzon
Buller’s advance blocked by Boer guns near Ladysmith
London reports Boer claims of Buller’s failed push as bombardment rages on the Ladysmith lines. Warnings from censor and Winston Churchill deem Voalkrants impracticable, while Frere Camp dispatches reveal Flank threats and need for heavy artillery. British retirement from Kopje near Molons drift noted as Doorn kloof heats up.
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Buller Hha
Ladysmith
Aden
Balfont
Buller
Winston Charchill
Voalkrants
Soldigra
Vanskrauts
Poer
Heliograma
Dritong Ware
Frera Camp Fab
Tugels
Frere
Skieta
Doornkloof
Funeral of Gen Lawton at Arlington National Cemetery
Washington special reports Major Henry W Lawton buried at Arlington National Cemetery after solemn church services at the Church of the Covenant. President McKinley and vast official and public crowds attended as troops and artillery formed a ceremonial guard. Lawton’s career in three wars described as ideal American soldier with an honored name. Packed streets and outpouring of public generosity marked the final tribute.
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Henry W. Lawton
Briday
National Cemetery
Arlington
Church of the Govenant
H. M.stryker
Hamilton College
Lawton
Church of the Covenant
Plaga
Supreme Court
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Senate
Army
Navy
Dlese
McKinley
Corbin
John Bingham
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Interior
Fuller
Davey
A. 8
Barker
Alger
Paleo Preaent
Michigan
Vistor Mason
Hia
War Department
Hamlin
Stryker
Oalsson
Virginia
Potomas
Jeffries and Corbett to Fight in San Francisco Details
The 25 round world heavyweight title bout between James J. Jeffries and James J. Corbett is planned for San Francisco's National Athletic Club on or about April 1. Managers Brady and Coridine met in New York to pick a venue and accepted California's offer to take a percentage of gross receipts.
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National Athlhic Club
Fian Francisco
Jamoa J, Corbett
James J. Jeffries
National Athletic Club of
San Francisco
William A. Brady
George Consridine
New York
Calfornia Organization
Free Silver Coinage Substitute Introduced in Senate
Senator Jones of Arkansas introduces a free silver coinage substitute to the currency bill. The proposal would open U S mints to silver coinage and strike dollars weighing 4123 grains troy of 9 10 fine silver under the terms of law governing coinage and legal tender, including gold the same limits and provisions.
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Jones
Arkansas
United States
Partial confession offers clues on Goebel assassination
Two men suspected in Governor Goebel’s murder, Lilac Jones of Whitley County and Gotta Chalk of Nelson County, were arrested in a Frankfort boarding house. Jones has made a partial confession and says he knows nothing himself while naming Harlan Whittaker, arrested after the shooting, who reportedly knows much about the crime.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Lilac Jones
Whitley County
Gottachalk
Nelson County
Jones
Harlan Whittaker
Molineaux Cabe Closed as Jury Considers Guilt
New York dispatch reports Assistant District Attorney Osborne finished his argument in the trial of Roland B. Molineaux for Mrs. Kate J. Adams murder. The jury of twelve began deliberations Saturday morning to determine the prisoner’s guilt or innocence.
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New York
Assiutant
Osborne
Roland B. Molineaux
Kate J. Adams
Roecorder
Strikers Win Victory At Cleveland Makers
The strike among core makers in Cleveland Ohio ends with wage gains. Workers receive 2.50 per day base pay, time and a half for overtime, and double pay for Sundays and holidays after weeks of agitation.
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Coe
Cleveland
Gleveland
Pho Manjsre
Turmoil Over Louisville Conference Split in Frankfort Capital
Kentucky lawmakers clash as Governor Taylor refuses to sign the Louisville agreement amid protests in the capitol. The day features heated rooms, guards, and a proclamation ordering troops to prepare for departure. Two factions claim rightful governorship as London weathered crisis.
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Fuixxront
London
Noreby
Frankford
Sai Oh
Collier
Ward Rey
Jett
As & Peace Board
Worl Wall
Testa
Frankfort
Waylon
Hye
Kentucky
Roberta Offers Amnesty Across Border In Desert Invitation
A colonial era manifesto urges Transvaal and nearby border towns to surrender to Roberta’s offer. It promises good treatment and a return to preoccupation under British rule, claiming foreigners will have transport costs paid to Europe and pardons for rebels.
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Transvaaiera
Ohanos
Gondon
Roberté
Bree Bratere
Europe
Roosevelt Denies Being Candidate for Vice President
The New York Press reports Roosevelt denies any bid for the Republican nomination for Vice President. He told Senator Platt and Chairman Odell he would not take the line. He also mentioned writing a letter to Henry Cabot Lodge outlining his stance.
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New York Presk
Enya
Rooka ‘Velt
Toosevelt
Seustoy Platt
Ghaltman Odell
Bellaier
Henry Cabot Lodge
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