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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
1
In Kentucky a governor's telegram urging warrants to seize Democratic and Republican lawmakers sparked a secrecy soaked crisis. Detectors arrived as House and Senate factions vow to force a quorum with warrants issued for members and a storm of political tension looms over London.
In Louisville on February 9 a Democratic legislature announced a quorum and Governor Beckham vowed to protect lawmakers from arrest. He said no member would be arrested and hinted at a defensive force if needed as arrangements followed the peace plan to establish a state government. Senate reported a quorum with twenty senators present in the courthouse chambers.
In Frankfort on February 9 Governor Taylor refused to sign the Louisville peace agreement after a day of conferences in which Republicans and Democrats pressed for a binding settlement. Attendees included David Fairleigh Judge Barr and General Lindsay, with others joining discussions into the evening. Powers indicated the governor would not sign, while no final decision was announced as lawmakers left the Capitol.
Amos J. Cummings of New York is widely praised as the strongest Democratic vice presidential choice beside Bryan. Supporters say his loyalty, honesty, and leadership would boost the ticket and strengthen the party's appeal in the East.
Washington February 9 There was a lively night session as Democrat Talbert of South Carolina blocked private pension bill passage citing no quorum. He urged monthly pension days and condemned the night session as improper while Democrats and Republicans watched amid tumult and procedural tension.
Prominent figures including General Aiohauf yer and Congressman Tate advocate Amos Cummings for vice president, arguing he inspires labor and urban support, strengthens the New York Democrats, and boosts eastern electoral chances. They praise his democracy, public trust, and national appeal for the ticket.
William J. Bryan lectured on Pending Problems to George Ricard post Grand Army of the Republic at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He had already spoken at Carnegie Music Hall last Thursday. The address centered on the silver question and he denounced imperialism and British conduct in the South Africa war with strong applause from the crowd.
Students at the University of North Carolina held a mass meeting in Charlotte and invited Colonel William J. Bryan to visit campus and speak after his Raleigh engagement. Attendees expect the colonel to accept the invitation.
Senator Jones of Arkansas today introduced a free silver coinage substitute for the pending currency bill. The substitute provides that from and after passage the mints of the United States shall produce silver coins under a plan designed to reflect market conditions and expand coinage options.
A long Atlantic era candidate Livingston Mims declares his candidacy for mayor of Atlanta. He vows to promote city interests, outlines no formal platform beyond serving Atlanta and its people, and is profiled as a respected, chivalrous, longtime Democrat with a strong business background and southern roots.
The article notes a provision on silver coinage under a January act and that Miss Eliza Parker of London was elected enrolling clerk after an executive session. It reports a Slack resolution declaring W. L. Taylor elected governor and John Marshall lieutenant governor along with other Republican incumbents, and that sessions adjourned.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie, carrying American exhibits for the Paris exposition and the crew to bring home the United States cruiser Albany, sailed from Lambert's Point after taking on coal. She will unload the exhibits at Havre, France.
Frankfort officials say Silas Jones, arrested this morning, has made a partial confession. He claims Harlan Whittaker, arrested after fleeing the legislative building, knows much about the crime. Authorities expect Jones’s information to prompt further arrests near Richmond in Madison County Kentucky.
The London Kentucky House convened at 10 18 in February as seven of thirty eight town members attended the rail call. The House and Senate factions of Republicans opposed compromise and continued party discussions in the town meeting.
Georgetown Ky February hearing on a restraining order to stop Governor Taylor from removing the legislature from the capitol at Frankfort was postponed until Tuesday. Judge Pryor asked for the delay at the plaintiffs request. Judge Cantrill presided.
New York reports that the Cragin Eyre Grace syndicate and Maritime Canal Company claim concessions from Nicaragua justify that country has no rights left to grant for a canal. Shareholders estimate the cash value at five million eighty thousand. Notable investors include Levi P. Morgan John Jacob Astor John A Mitchell George G Williams George Westinghouse John D Crimmins James Stitlman Edward F Cragin E Eyre and William R Grace.
Frankfort Kentucky February 10 late last night Adjutant General Collier returned to Governor Taylors office for talks but provide no details A peace agreement move was reported to be near signature within twenty four hours Meanwhile London Kentucky February 10 Sergeants at Arms Cecil and Howard left for the northbound train with warrants to arrest absent democratic members of both houses The two later learned the senate would issue warrants without Lieutenant Governor Marshall present The destination remained unknown and tickets were not disclosed The remark suggested further developments would surface tomorrow
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