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Story October 14, 1903

The Breckenridge News

Hardinsburg, Cloverport, Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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On October 12, about 2,000 people in Brandenburg, Ky., attended a speech by Gov. J. C. W. Beckham, who was escorted by the Corydon brass band and a horseback delegation from Weldon. He rode with D. M. Duncan and was introduced by T. H. Hamilton.

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Beckham at Brandenburg.

Brandenburg Ky., Oct. 13.-(Special)—About 2,000 people heard Gov.
J. C. W. Beckham speak here yesterday.
The Corydon brass band and a
large delegation on horseback met
him at Weldon and escorted him to
this place.
Gov. Beckham rode in a
surrey with D. M. Duncan.
Gov. Beckham's speech was along
about the same line of those he has
made at other points.
He was introduced to the voters by T. H. Hamilton, in a very happy
manner.
W. D.
Ashcraft was director of the
music
and W. B. Arnold, E. R. Bondurant
and others masters of ceremonies.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What keywords are associated?

Beckham Speech Brandenburg Kentucky Governor Visit Political Rally Brass Band Escort

What entities or persons were involved?

J. C. W. Beckham D. M. Duncan T. H. Hamilton W. D. Ashcraft W. B. Arnold E. R. Bondurant

Where did it happen?

Brandenburg, Ky.

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Key Persons

J. C. W. Beckham D. M. Duncan T. H. Hamilton W. D. Ashcraft W. B. Arnold E. R. Bondurant

Location

Brandenburg, Ky.

Event Date

October 12

Story Details

About 2,000 people heard Gov. J. C. W. Beckham speak in Brandenburg yesterday. The Corydon brass band and a large delegation on horseback met him at Weldon and escorted him to the place. Gov. Beckham rode in a surrey with D. M. Duncan. His speech followed the same lines as those at other points. He was introduced by T. H. Hamilton in a happy manner. W. D. Ashcraft directed the music, and W. B. Arnold, E. R. Bondurant, and others served as masters of ceremonies.

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