Goebel Goernor Shooting Narrows to Amicable Settlement
Frankfort Ky February 2 reports show faint signs of a peaceful settlement after Governor Goebel’s shooting. Republican and Democratic lawyers discuss submitting the case to rival governors, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and possibly the United States Supreme Court for final settlement.
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Frankfort
Govert Goebel
T. L. Edelen
Taylor
Iam Scott
Democracy
Edele
Grovernor Taylor
Theepublican
Serio
Republicans
Es cd
Edelen
Overnors
Kentucky Court of Ppeals
Hazelrnge
Goebel
United Supreme Art
Angreement
Supreme Court
Washington
Kentucky
Achejon
Bank Refuses Governor Taylor's Voucher Payments
The Farmers Bank of Kentucky declines to honor vouchers signed by Governor Taylor for militia payments, awaiting a definitive legal authority. President Rodman says he will act only under proper authority after consulting the bank’s attorney. Warden Lillard likewise refused to release Douglas Hayes despite Taylor’s pardon, pending legal status verification, provoking strong reaction among Goebel supporters.
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Sokting
United Sates Supreme Court Bank
Taylor
Rodman
Farmers’ Bank
Avor
Frodman
Ofentucky
Douglas Hayes
Lillarde
Arden
Lillard
Goebel
Goebel Headquarters Orders Refused by Adjutant General
A local account notes resistance to Governor Goebel’s orders with the Minna group returning to their homes. Adjutant General Collier states no consideration will be given to any orders issued from Goebel headquarters.
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Goebel
Collier
Original Democratic Doctrine Fueled by Free Silver Debate
In Washington on February 2, Senator Allen led a lengthy discussion of Secretary Gage's report on National City Bank transactions while Daniel M. Ramsdell and Charles G. Bennett were sworn in as sergeant at arms and secretary. Representative Joseph Sibley urged expansion as a core Democratic principle, arguing the party's lineage from Jefferson and Madison and condemning opposition to expansion.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Gage
National City Bank
New York
Daniel
Ife
Daniel M. Ramsdell
Indiana
Charles G. Bennet
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
Stirley
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
Tyler
Polk
Buchanan
United States
Sibley
McGovern defeats Santry in fifth round for featherweight title
In Chicago Terry McGovern of Brooklyn knocked out Eddie Santry of Chicago in the fifth round at Tattersalls to claim the featherweight world title after a fierce exchange. Santry rose at the count of ten but was deemed unable to continue as referee George Siler halted the bout.
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Chicago
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Tattersalls
Eddie Santry
Ben Jordan
England
Santry
Terry
Nick
George Siler
McGovern
Boer War quarrel ends in stabbing in Danville
In Danville Illinois on February 2 a quarrel over the Boer War between German immigrant Frank Specht and Englishman William Shoemaker ended with Specht being stabbed three times. Specht has an English wife and Shoemaker a German wife. wives supported their husbands during the fight. Specht’s prognosis is doubtful.
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Danville
Ills
Frank Specht
William Shoemaker
Specht
Shoemaker
Libertyville mineral springs firm organized in Chicago hands
Waukegan February 2 Chicago parties have taken hold of the mineral springs business at Libertyville. The company is incorporated with Max Sondheimer of BE Sondheimer & Co Chicago as president Henry C Mitchell as vice president Henry Roth as secretary and Otto Deussner as treasurer.
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Waukegan
Hill
Chicago
Libertyville
Max Sondheimer
BE. Sondheimer & Co
Henry C. Mitchell
Henry Roth
Otto Deussner
Actress Louise Willis Hepner Divorce Suit Filed
Chicago, Feb 2. Louise Willis Hepner, the actress, faces a divorce suit from her husband who seeks legal separation and restoration of his wife's maiden name. He says he does not want his name connected with hers on stage or off.
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Chicago
Louise Willis Hepner
Wif
Night Watchman James Coburn Fatal Self Destruction
Night watchman James Coburn shot himself amid despondency. He believed a man he arrested in the Transvaal war era threatened his life, and Coburn feared he would be killed. He had suffered worry over the incident and its repercussions.
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Kankakee
His
James Coburn
Transvaal
Blair claims railroad ownership and lunchroom profits
The anecdote recounts John Blair saying the road belongs to him after a cashier challenged his payment at a company lunchroom along a western railroad route he once owned. He notes lunch prices 50 cents for employees and 75 cents for passengers, then pays with a half dollar claiming ownership.
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John [. Blair
Western Railroad
Mr. Blair
British Cross Tugela and Boer Lines in South Africa
London reports General Buller crossed the Tugela at three points as fighting continues. Ladysmith sees quiet as fever deaths rise. Prieska is occupied by a British force. Boers reopen the line to Berghersdorp due to shortages at Stormberg. Canon Farmer arrives in London and defends Macrum as patriotic. War updates include 215 missing British at Spionkop and continuing pressure on English finances.
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London
St. James
Buller
Tugela River
Berghersdorp
Streksstroom
Cape Colony
Aliwal North
Stormberg
Stormberg Heights
Canon Farmer
Pretoria
Charles E. Macrum
United States
Associated Press
Macrum
Iis
Kruger
Macram
Blake
Transvaal
War Office
Spionkop
Lancashire Fusileers
Britain to Field 213000 Troops in South Africa Fortnight
London reports Mr. Wyndham's claim that Great Britain will deploy 180000 regulars, 7000 Canadians and Australians, and 26000 South African volunteers totaling 213000 with 452 guns. Most are ashore or afloat, transport and supply limits delaying action, while Cape Colony garrisons and Boer numbers shape strategic decisions.
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London
Wyndham
House of Commons
Great Britain
South Africa
Welling
Waterloo
Mr. Wyndham
Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Cape
German foreign policy tensions over Delagoa Bay and Africa
Berlin reports indicate Dr. Leyds seeks French German and Russian intervention if Britain seizes Delagoa Bay. Count von Buelow has not committed. emperor and foreign secretary hold daily talks. German colonial circles fear Africa war harms German interests and anticipate a Boer or British challenge in southwest Africa.
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Berlin
Leyds
Paris
St. Petersburg
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Delagoa Bay
Associated Press
Count von Buelow
Africa
American Recruits Sent to Transvaal Aid
Minneapolis report says 800 men have been sent from Chicago to the Transvaal via Boer agents. They depart in small squads mostly through English ports in English ships. They allegedly use false letters claiming relatives in the republics to gain release and these letters, in English, denounce the Boers and recount supposed suffering.
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Minneapolis
Corybeare
Chicago
Transvaal
Green Bay Pastor Resigns Over Creed Conflicts
Rev. William Forkell tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Green Bay citing inability to accept Methodist creeds on the hereafter. A substitute will be appointed to serve the unfinished term and Forkell plans evangelical work outside the church.
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Green Bay
Wis
William Forkell
First Methodist
Forkell
Iowa State News: Resolution to Erect State Printer Defeated
Des Moines report: House defeats the resolution for a joint convention to elect a state printer and trustees to state institutions. Vote 62 to 45. Col. Rood confirmation also defeated. Includes local items from Marshalltown and other notes across multiple cities.
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William E. Goebel
Bank
Mgovern
Illinois
Springfield
Reece
Wilber B. Satterfield
John C. Hutchings
Charles F. Gravenhorst
Norman T. Jetts
Walter D. Cummmings
Henry L. Hastings
Pbert Fletcher
Fletcher
Childen
Hias of
New Jersey
United Metal Selling Company
William Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
C. C. Beaman
Leonard
Adolph Lewisohn
Lewisoln Bros
Tugela
Cape Town
Prieska
Orange River
Orange River Station
Kimberley
Miuons
Dole
Ultimatuy
Indianapolis
Senlte
National Board
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
TH. J. Chapman
Ohio
Oho
Ilinois
Iinois
Inois
United Mine Workers’ Journal
W. CC. Scott
West Virginia
The
Crosse
George L. Kingsley, Sr
Michigan
Navy
U. S
Chillicothe
M. Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Acadecy
Edouard Herve
Mme. Loubet
Butler
Ind
Knox County
J. M. Pritchett
University
University Regents
Iowa State News
Iowa
Tion
Evening Journal
Des Moines
Sion
Col. Rood
Marshalltown
Tel
the Man
Davis Martin
R. W. Meinek
Havens
W.L Rodes
Eilis
Spercar
Vicksburg, Mich
S. M. Powler
Kalamazoo
Morse
Brady Township
Columbus
Attorvney General Sheets
Circuit Cout
Colonial Taveetment Company
Milwaukee
Northwestern Curling Association
Campina
Chicago Grain and Produce
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Northern
C. Detroit
Detroit
Mike Whiteglia
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Ays
Kok
Parsipen
Ohas
H. Keck
Stewart
P.P. W.W. McElwain
Waasnineron Lowa
J. R. Burroughs
Overton
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washianton, LA
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of TV
First National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Oty Hall
Geneva
Cc. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Lowa
W. WH. Butterfield
Cratl's
Atore
Iown
Ravae
Jos. Pollard,jr
Washington, JA
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
Hotel Allen
H. Sanford
Tees Sie
T. J. Dempsey
National Bank
W. RK. Jeperey
Atentea
Anderon
Washington County Savings Bank
Zedocotorra
Jon. Krox
A. Warn
Cashier
V. P
M. Kerox
Cc. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
East Side
C. 8S. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
I. D. Robinson
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
Philadelphia
G. Fox
Rome
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Keck
0. H. Keck
Frank Stewart
J.F. Henderson
E. C. Keck
S. E
P.O
P. O
J. A. McCall's
K. H. Welch
Prop
R. F. Riley
Stnouse’s
Raildine
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