On February 3rd in History
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On February 3rd in 1900 In Frankfort, KY, gubernatorial candidate William Goebels died from an assassin's bullet wounds. On August 18, 1900, Ex-Sec. of State Caleb Powers was found guilt of conspiracy to murder Gov. Goebels
On February 3rd in 1908 Supreme Court rules a union boycott violates Sherman Antitrust Act
On February 3rd in 1913 16th Amendment to the US Constitution, federal income tax, ratified - which authorized the power to impose and collect income tax
On February 3rd in 1915 Turkish & German army reach Suez Canal
On February 3rd in 1916 Canada's original Parliament buildings in Ottawa burn down
On February 3rd in 1917 US liner Housatonic is sunk by German submarine, on the same day that US President Wilson breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany
On February 3rd in 1918 Twin Peaks Tunnel longest (11,920 feet) streetcar tunnel begins service
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