Tragedy in Frankfort as Colson Kills Scott in Lobby
In Frankfort Kentucky a fatal shooting spree occurred in the Capitol Hotel lobby as ex Congressman David G Colson shot Lieut Ethelbert Scott who died. Bystanders Saifer Deniree Julian and Capt B Golden were wounded or killed. Colson surrendered to police claiming self defense.
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Frankfort
David G. Colson
Middlesboro
Ethelbert Scott
Somerset
Scott
Colson
Saifer
Luther W. Deniree
Shelbyville
Charles Julian
Capt
B. B. Golden
Barboursville
Commonwealth
Twenty-seventh Judicial District
Col. Colson
Harry McEwing
Louisville
W. O. Ridpatech
Chicago
Capitol Hotel
Col. Cotson
Demarree
Capt. Golden
James B.mccreary
Julian
Beter
Col
Williams
Liam
Celuon
Apsressos
Charles J. Julian
Golden
Eggressor
Aha
Kentucky
Ict
Arrival of Spanish cannon in St Louis from war era
The Spanish cannon captured in the late war with Spain arrived in St. Louis aboard the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railroad, accompanied by four Civil War steel guns. The longoath weapon, cast in 1783 and bearing Castilian inscriptions, is valued historically and may be stored in the armory until mounting. Local officials offered free transport and storage, with relic hunters briefly troubling the convoy.
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St. Louis
Spain
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Tansey
St. Louis ‘Transfer Co
Seville
Europe
de Marzo
1783
Carolus Rex III
Just Escaped Burial Alive in Crawford County
Mrs. Ella Crosby appeared to die and almost was buried when her daughter aged 19 disputed the burial. The daughter reported hearing the mother call in her sleep, Mary do not let them bury me alive. After eight hours Crosby opened her eyes and shows signs of recovery.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Indianapolis
Ind
Ella Crosby
Crawford County
Mary
Dynamite Factory Wrecked Near Turin
A dynamite factory at Avigliano fourteen miles from Turin exploded, reducing five buildings to ruins and shaking the surrounding district. Ten bodies were recovered from the debris, several others were injured and hospitalized, and the detonations were heard as far away as Turin where surgeons were sent to help.
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Turin
Avigliano
Transatlantic Lines Raise Passenger Rates for Paris Expo
New York January 17 steamship lines boost passenger prices from ten to twenty five dollars per berth due to expected heavy travel to the Paris exposition.
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New York
Transatlantic
Europe
Rod Mill Workers Strike Expands in Beaver Falls Braddock
In Pittsburgh on January 17, the rod mill workers strike continues with Beaver Falls reporting only three men ready to work, rendering the rod mill inoperable at that site and Braddock also affected by the action.
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Pittsburgh
Beaver Falls
Braddock
Evidence Mounts That Methuen Loses Confidence of Men
London dispatch notes lack of Natal news, censorship delays, and growing doubt over Gen Buller’s plans. Reports from Sterkstroem say Gatacre moved toward Stormberg with no Boer sighting while Moltene remains secure. Stormberg hosts about 4500 Boers, including revolted colonists and Free Staters. Shelling by Gen French continues with no decisive action.
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London
Natal
Dispauch
Sterkstroem
Gatacre
Moltene
Stormberg
Steyn
Landdroft
Methuen Blunder Lowers Confidence in His Men
London January 17 reports show evidence piling up that General Methuen’s failure at Magersfontein has eroded the trust of his troops, with many doubting they would follow him into another Boer attack. A letter from General Wauchope suggests an impossible task and possible sword surrender, hinting at a command change and the possible succession of Lieutenant General Tucker.
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London
Methuen
Magersfontein
War Office
Wauchope
Tucker
Five New Batteries Ordered In War Office Plan
London dispatch reports the War Office orders creation of five new batteries and to ship old practice howitzers from Lydd for front use. Seventeen more militia battalions to be embodied. 32,000,000 cartridges ordered. Yeomanry committee accepts 5,000 of 10,000 applicants, with 20,000 awaiting review. Pretoria reports Mafeking bombardment and Lady Smith siege conditions worsening for British forces.
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London
War Office
Lydd
Kent
Yeomanry Committee
Daily Chronicle
Egypt
South Africa
Sayes
England
Senate Ratifies Samoan Treaty After Two Hours Debate
The senate ratified the Samoan treaty in executive session after two hours of discussion. Senators Bacon Money and Tillman opposed, arguing the measure infringes Samoan independence and divides authority, while Davis Foraker and Spooner supported the pact to retain control of Pago Pago harbor and avoid tripartite complications.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs
Davis
Foraker
Spooner
Bacon
Money
Tillman
United States
Germany
Friends of the Treaty
Tle
Tutuila
Lago Vago
Tilman
Friends of
Pago Pago
Correction on Workmen Death Claim Dispatch
In Muscatine Iowa on January 17 a dispatch from Webster City Iowa stated the Ancient Order of United Workmen refused a death claim because member George W Goodrich dismissed his physician for Christian science care. The claim had not yet been presented at dispatch time.
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Order of United Workmen
Goodrich
Muscatine, Ta
Webster City
Order of
United Workmen
George W. Goodrich
Denmark Agent in US Stir Reignites West Indies Sale Talk
Washington reports an accredited Danish government agent arrived in New York amid cautious talks over selling the Danish West India islands to the United States. Officials show reluctance to discuss progress, fearing a rush to accept by Congress, while leakage suggests the administration has given the idea serious thought. The agent’s presence is viewed as significant, though no formal decision has been announced.
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Washington
New York
United States
West India Islands
State Department
Congress
Equity Act Sought For Cable Repair Costs
The president sent Senate papers on the claim of the Eastern Extension Australian and China Telegraph Co for reimbursement of repair expenses after cables Manila Hong Kong and Cadiz were cut by Admiral Dewey during the Spanish War. The company seeks about £912 in actual repair costs, with £1,000,000 estimated to represent loss of business.
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Washington
Senate
Eastern Extension
Australian and
China Telegraph Co
Manila
Hong Kong
Cadiz
Admiral Dewey
Spain
Congress
Lexington Sinks After Collision on Ohio River
Gallipolis Jan 17 The passenger steamer Lexington owned by Carr line Charleston West Virginia struck the lock wall near Scary while racing the Argand and broke in two sinking at once The Argand assisted by taking off passengers and crew The Lexington will probably be a total wreck
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Gallipolis
Lexington
Carr Line
Charleston
W. Va
Argand
Injunction Hearing Sought Over Chicago River Sewage
Chicago United States court action seeks to stop the Sanitary District from discharging Chicago river sewage into the Des Plaines. Mayor Zeigenheim of St Louis leads the suit claiming Mississippi waters will be polluted and St Louis water works worth 20 million dollars would be degraded. A hearing before Judge Kohlsaat is set for Saturday January 20, with Gen Black and the drainage trustees signaling opposition.
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Chicago, Dan
St. Louis
Kohlsaat
United States District Court
Board of Tustees
Sanitary District
Chicago
Des Plaines
Mississippi
W. J. Teichman
Representative Lucey Bill Tightens Game Bird Protection
Washington January representative Lucey Ta yesterday reintroduced in the house his bill for the protection of game birds, modified to make it unlawful to ship in interstate commerce game killed in violation of the law.
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Washington
Jan
Lucey
Missouri Nebraska Boundary Case Filed in Supreme Court
Missouri Attorney General Crow filed a motion in the U S Supreme Court seeking leave to file a bill against Nebraska for boundary settlement among the ten states. The action centers on defining the line between Missouri and Nebraska.
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Washington
Crow
Missouri
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
A Suspicitous American Tourist
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt notes the wary American tourist abroad, convinced of constant cheating. In Paris a clerk quotes twenty francs for a fine silver brooch. the traveler offers five francs, claiming the piece is for a sister present, while the French seller playfully questions the gesture and suitability.
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Paris
Mademoiselle
Chicago Chronicle
Railroad Tourism for Florida and Caribbean Destinations
Louisville and Nashville lines offer double daily sleeping car service from Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and St Louis through Jacksonville to interior Florida and to Miami Tampa and New Orleans with embarkation for Cuba Porto Rico Central America Nassau and other ports. For folders contact Geo. B. Horner D P A St Louis Mo.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Central America
Nassau
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Miami
Tampa
New Orleans
Geo. B. Horner
Umpire Fines Star Centerfielder For Betkeeper Remark
A Philadelphia North American account records a quarrel where the star centerfielder challenges being ruled out and the umpire confirms the call, fining him twenty five dollars. The exchange is captured with sharp dialogue and a note of the fine in the umpire’s book.
Swanson 45-Drops Offer Claims Universal Rheumatism Cure
An appeal promotes Swanson's 45-Drops as the greatest remedy produced by science. It asserts the product cures rheumatism and many ailments, with trial bottles at 25c and 300-dose bottles for $1.00, plus six bottles for $5.00, mailed from Chicago. Also includes a brief, unrelated joke about a child’s arithmetic.
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Swanson
Swaneon Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Million Dollar Potato and Sunlight Catalog Notice
The Millon Dollar Potato is touted as the most talked of potato with Sunlight next, claiming readiness in 35 days. Send this notice and visit John A. Salter Seed Co., La Crosse, Wisconsin, for their real catalog. A proverb from Chicago Daily News notes men repent more for what they say than what they do not say.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Gnove's TastELess ChitlTonic for Chills and Fever
An old advertisement promotes The Dest Prescription for Chills and Fever claiming a tasteless iron and quinine tonic. It asserts no cure, no pay, with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. It references Atchison and Philadelphia Times in a promotional context.
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Old
Ee Colson
Rod Mul
Buller
French
Methuens
Wim
Pretoria
Mafeking
Eastwarg's
Ladysmith
National Capital
Damsil
A Dicker
Lockport
Tanner
Dan
Des Plaines River
Gulf of Mexico
Joliet
Board of Trustees and
Canal Commissioners
Gov. Tanner
Muring
Springfield
Isaac L.taylor
Iss
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Guv
Linois
Desphiines
Equity
Cominy
Hoong Kong
Scary
Sanitary
Missouri-Nebraska
Hood
Florida, West Indies
Chicago Daily Ews
Atchison Lobe
Philadelphia Times
Mrs. Pinkham
Virginia
Goodland
Chaffin & CO. (Inc
Richmond, Va
Faeron Motui
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