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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
1
Kentucky tension over the Goebel Taylor dispute dominates Frankfort as Governor Taylor weighs an Louisville conference agreement on election law and peaceful resolution. Senators Blackburn and others voice cautious optimism while legal aides confer. Legislature remains in session amid uncertainty about the final settlement and potential military interference.
Governor Beckham and over sixty Kentucky legislators met in Cincinnati hotels as they weighed attending Governor Goebel’s funeral in Frankfort. Democratic caucus aims to join a funeral procession while avoiding an in Kentucky session, with Republicans at London electing a sergeant at arms and possible pursuit. Some members planned to travel to Louisville for a session, delaying Frankfort arrival.
The Kentucky General Assembly convened in the Laurel county two story seminary the historic building in London KY. Senate sittings crowded the upper room while the house met on the ground floor with many members standing. Resolutions honored Senator Goebel as the session adjourned with mixed party expectations and a delayed arrival of several senators.
In Frankfort Kentucky February a report claimed Senator Blackburn telegraphed Governor Beckham that Governor Taylor had signed the Louisville agreement at 10 tonight. Governor Taylor told an AP correspondent at 11 that no agreement was signed and no action will be taken tonight. He said his decision would come tomorrow.
Acting under orders from Adjutant General Collier about forty members of company KK Kentucky sine guard failed to accompany their regiment to Frankfort last week. They assembled at the Louisville and Nashville railroad depot ready to depart but the order was countermanded. Tickets refunded. Soldiers to stay home. No reason given. Unclear if prelude to removing other cops from Frankfort as earlier conference between parties suggested. Democratic leaders in Louisville await developments as no session is likely without definite capital news.
Crowds view Governor Goebel’s body in Covington Kentucky as locals and travelers fill streets from the depot to Odd Fellows hall. A guard of honor greets the procession while police detail keeps paths clear. Dozens faint, schools close, and streetcars run to move mourners across the river.
Colonel Bryan addressed Hartford bankers, delivering a speech that drew a warm reception from local financiers. He completed his New England tour with a standing ovation, passing through the crowd with cordial handshakes and enduring applause.
William J Bryan concluded a New England trip in Bridgeport after delivering two lengthy addresses in Hartford to 1800 attendees. He denounced Hartford bankers and wealth, urged public debate with financiers, and anticipated events in New York Carnegie Hall while a large Hartford welcome echoed across Bridgeport and environs.
The traveling orator Bryan drew large audiences in New Haven Meriden Bridgeport and New London. Thousands filled stations and theater seats as he spoke on campaign themes acknowledging past remarks and noting shifts in sentiment. He addressed fears about enemies country and the campaign path. A separate note mentions an execution date tied to a Wilmington case and Fortner counsel.
In Ebexer York county, Brevard Fewell reproved farm hand Will Sims and his wife, a family cook, after a sausage tasted odd. Fewell found match heads in the food and arrested the cook, who feared her husband’s threats. A search party captured Sims after a three mile chase, and he confessed placing matches in the sausage intending to kill his wife.
Chicago february six the chronicle reports democratic leaders favor june six for the national convention william j bryan shows interest in the pacific slope situation oregon democrats are influenced by pro imperialist trade and wooed by the national party to adopt a policy opposing imperialism chairman johnson cites argument for june eight but notes sentiment for earlier dates
Archibald Kingsauls a death row inmate testified at Clinton that a jailer was forced by armed men to release him. Kingsauls later rearrested tried and convicted of murder and sent to Wilmington for safekeeping amid fears he would be taken out.
Louisville February 6 seven Republican and seven Democrat representatives signed a seven item peace plan to settle Kentucky's two state governments. It calls for ratification, nonpartisan election boards, status quo until Monday, joint session action, postponement of minor contests, immediate removal of state troops under General Daniel Lindsay, and immunity for Republican officials and state guards from treason or usurpation charges.
An authorized statement denies a press claim that Ambassador Cambon offered a banquet to Count de Castellane. The French envoy attended an informal luncheon at a fashionable New York restaurant with the Count and Countess present. The gathering was strictly social and far from formal.
Washington congressman ex representative James Hamilton Lewis visited Savannah on February 6 to settle debts left unpaid when he departed years ago for Washington. He stated he believed the obligations were paid, but a friend’s commission failed, prompting the trip to complete the settlements.
Cleveland report states John D Rockefeller resigns the presidency of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio, a subsidiary of the trust. He will be succeeded by A M McGregor of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Reason cited include health concerns and desire to avoid future investigations by Ohio AG Monnett.
Manila February 6 115 pm insurgents attacked the First battalion of the Forty fifth infantry near Niac wounding a major and a captain while the sergeant was killed. Ships from Legaspi report insurgent general Pana massed a force at town top and a night attack on Major Shiptons battalion of the Fortyseventh infantry occupying a convent and fort. A corporal and four men disappeared near Mabacalat and a searching party was ambushed with a corporal killed.
In Columbia on February 4, Chaplain Mann opened with a war like prayer backing South Africa in the Boer conflict. He asked divine blessing on their leaders, denounced British greed, and cited scripture about divine deliverance for those fighting for freedom.
Mrs W E Sistrank, of a distinguished Alabama family, shot herself through the heart this morning at Cal lasses Alabama, dying from the self inflicted wound. The tragedy highlights a personal crisis within Montgomery area society.
Mr Collier will not seek county clerk but backs a $1000,000 cotton mill in Atlanta. The Atlanta Business Men's League will organize the venture to attract small investors, with planned stock of $1,900,000 and a cooperative feature. The project aims to create thousands of jobs and boost merchants during its construction and operation.
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