Supreme Court Affirms Governor's Reprieve Power
Judge Dent rules the governor has the constitutional right to grant reprieves in necessity cases and suspend execution to allow felons to seek writs of error. The decision in the Elias Hatfield case clarifies the governor’s sole judgment on reprieves, with implications for circuit courts and future appeals procedures.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Charleston
W. Va
Dent
Warden Hawk
State Penitentiary
Circuit Court
Elias Hatfield, Jr
Mingo County
House of Delegates
Wooley’s Blackstone
Judoz Dent
Republicans Favor State Conventions for Presidential Electors
Washington reports that the Republican national committee plans mailings urging state chairmen to have state conventions nominate all presidential electors this year. The Main court decision requires the convention's jurisdiction to match the office, blocking contest over elector ballots. Congressional district conventions may name electors, but state conventions must ratify to ensure validity.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Joseph Manley
Supreme Court
Local notice and advertisements from Athens West Virginia 1900
A collection of notices and ads including Hood s Sarsaparilla testimonial by Major Reynolds, an art gallery offer in Bluefield, opportunities for fire and accident insurance solicitors, a water conservation warning with hydrants, and a beer promotion from Drink Hoster.
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Athens
William M. Reynolds
Hood
Goebel Dies After Long Illness in Frankfort
William K. Goebel died at 6 44 p m in the Capitol Hotel parlor after a day of hopeful signs of recovery followed by a rapid decline. Arthur Goebel and family were present with others awaiting Justus Goebel’s Arizona-bound arrival. Goebel, aged forty four, never married, was a noted Kenton county politician and longtime foe of ostentation, with a famous 1895 confrontation ending in the death of John L Sanford.
Beckham Sworn In Acting Governor Of Kentucky
At 8:30 p.m. Snackieford administered the oath to Lieutenant Governor Beckham as acting governor. The city remained quiet after Governor Goebel's death was announced, and a Democratic proclamation urged restraint in the wake of the Goebel law.
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Goebel
Beckham
Frankfort
Snackieford, Cerk
Court of Appeals
Capitol Hotel
State of
Kentucky
Gebel
Taylor enjoined from interfering with legislature
Lieutenant Governor Beckham acts as governor after a physician’s certificate shows Governor Gebel unable to rule. Judge Cantrell issued an injunction preventing Taylor and Adjutant General Collier from interfering with the legislature and blocking the London session next week.
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Cantrell To Ay
Taylor
Collier
London
Taylor may be unseated after recognition appeal fails
Washington reports the administration refuses to respond to Taylor’s appeal for recognition. A cabinet member says Taylor will likely be untreated while the President and cabinet regret the move. They insist Taylor was rightly elected and condemn Goebel control actions though Kentucky’s legislature acts within law. Senator Lindeau expects the legislature to proceed.
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Washington
Taylor
Goebel Controling Board
Goebel
Kentucky
Lindeau
Injunction Sought To Bar Beckham From Governor Role
Taylor asks federal courts to restrain Beckham from acting as governor after losing a Kentucky election. Frankfort Republicans convened with Ex Governor Bradley arguing before Judge Evans for the writ, asserting Taylor held the majority and that Democratic actions unseat him are unconstitutional.
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Taylor
Beckham
Frankfort
Evans
Goebel
Bradley
Mr Goebel Career Marked by State Senate Service
William E. Goebel of Kentucky, born in Sullivan County Pennsylvania, moved to Covington as a boy and pursued law after a jewelry start in Cincinnati. He joined Stevenson firms, partnered with Gov. John W. Stevenson and J Carlisle, and was a long time Democratic state committee member. His death was announced from Frankfort.
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Night
Frankfort
Sullivan County
Pennsylvania
Covington
William
Cincinnati
Theis
Stevenson & Myers
Harvey Meyers
Stevenson & O' Hera
John W. Stevenson
J. Carlisle
The
Treasury
Democratic State Committee
Louisville
Five Cities Compete For West Virginia Republican Nomination
Five bidders including Wheeling Charleston Parkersburg Fairmont and Huntington seek the state Republican nominating convention with Wheeling favored to host. The final site will be decided by the state central committee meeting February 21 in Wheeling. Charleston may host the state convention or delegates to the national convention.
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Wheeling
Charleston
W. Va
State Central Committee
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Huntington
Wheling
Powder Works Explode Killing One in Scranton
A blast at the Consum er's Powder Company's plant in Scranton Pennsylvania this morning killed one worker and injured several others. The incident prompted immediate funeral arrangements as local businesses advertised funeral services and coffins.
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Scranton
Consumer
Rapture Over New Discovery Cures Longtime Cough
Annie FE Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia proclaims Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after other remedies failed. Advertises price 500 and 100 Trial bottle free at drug stores with guarantee and warnings about counterfeits and DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin cures.
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Annie FE. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Chester
Terrible Death Roll at Spion Kop
Ladysmith dispatch reports Boer losses at Spion Kop with eleven hundred killed and six hundred wounded in the battle.
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Spion Kop
Free Staters Seek End to War Through Secret Peace Talks
Rumors suggest influential leaders have begun discreet negotiations with Britain to determine potential peace terms. The discussions aim to uncover possible settlement proposals and end the conflict.
Colonists Refuse to Fight in South Africa War
London cables report a Ladysmith patch claiming Boer losses in the last week totaled eleven hundred killed and six hundred wounded with five field cornets among the dead. The dispatch notes Boer withdrawal from Spearman’s Camp and reduced besieging forces, implying a possible British attack. General Roberts says Highlanders once listed as killed at Magersfontein are now prisoners at Pretoria.
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London
Ladysmith
Warren
Spion Kop
Harrass Buller
Tugela River
Spearman
Roberts
Magersfontein
Boers Face Recruits Shortage at Stormburg Stand
Commandant Oliver warned at Ladygrey that Free State forces near Stormburg are nearly surrounded and require fresh recruits or risk abandoning the position. Many colonists who fought at Stormburg have returned to farms defying orders despite threats, including several Burgher leaders.
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Oliver
Sterkasgruit
Orange Free State
Ladygrey
Stormburg
Recruis
Free State Burghers Tired of War in Secret Talks
Capetown reports that Free State Burghers weary of the war may be negotiating with British authorities. Influential leaders allegedly seek terms Britain would offer if they desert their Transvaal allies.
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Capetown
Free State
Great Britain
Transvaal
Advance in Pig Iron Prices in Alabama Owing to England Rise
Alabama iron producers predict a big price increase for pig iron due to higher English prices. They are taking no new orders as market conditions tighten and domestic mills wait on import trends.
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Alabama
England
Birmingham
Colds and Sore Throat Treated with Kermott Quinine Laxative
Use Kermott's Cies Laxative Quinine for fast relief from cold and sore throat symptoms. Easy to take and touted as a quick cure in medical ads of the period.
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Kermott's Chocolates
E. W. Grove
Kermott
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Argabright & Honaker
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Pretoria
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