Kentucky Governor Taylor Deliberates on Peace Terms
Franks Fort eleven Feb 7. Governor Taylor and Republican leaders adjourned without action on Louisville peace terms. Augustus E Willson reported leaders urged agreement but Taylor remained silent. Senator-elect Blackburn joined Willson in a private stairway conference.
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Governor Taylor Firm Against Louisville Agreement
Frankfort dispatch reports Governor Taylor refusing to sign the Louisville peace terms in their original form. He cites his own judgment and resists Democratic pressure, insisting on rights won at the polls and opposing any binding move by nonlegislative signers. Messages from Republicans urge steadfastness while a later meeting yielded no decision.
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Covington
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Hopkinsville
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Howard Trial Begins In Kentucky Feud Case
The feud murder trial of James Howard, charged in the Baker killing, opened in London Kentucky with packed Clay County attendance. The Commonwealth and defense lawyers appeared as continuance motions were filed and witnesses were arranged for a February 19 hearing.
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TWO POSSIBLE PREMIERS English Statesmen in British Politics
Article surveys Leonard Henry Courtney and Lord Rosebery as potential Liberal leaders amid the British political scene. Courtney, 68, a reform advocate and former Cambridge top student, faces party discipline limits. Rosebery, a veteran orator, backs Boer victory, Transvaal settlement, and Empire finances while balancing public opinion and cabinet prospects.
Gas Boom At Hartford City Well Shocks Town
On the Jason Huggins farm near Hartford City Indiana yesterday a massive gas well reached rock at 946 feet and a 40 foot layer yielded a 2,000,000 cubic feet per day flow. Silver dollars and stones were hurled from the well as rock pressure reached 240 pounds. The American Window Glass Company reports three additional strong wells southwest of town.
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Hartford City
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Jason Huggins
American Window Glass Company
Pendleton Marshal Survives Duel That Killed Ex Convict
In Pendleton Indiana Marshal Mort Cook shot ex convict Joe Richardson who fired at him while serving a warrant. Richardson died in the street and several bystanders were reportedly wounded. Cook survived unharmed though overwhelmed by the encounter and later rested at home. The coroner from Anderson attended Richardson's body.
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War fears rise as injunction made permanent in Kentucky
Franksfort reports Judge Cantril to hear motion to perpetual the order barring Governor Taylor and Adjutant General Collier from halting the Kentucky legislature. Troops brace Capitol with Gatling guns and artillery. About 1,100 soldiers occupy Capitol grounds as Democrats prepare for possible enforcement and Goebel funeral arrangements.
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Wylie Hall Burns at Indiana University
Bloomington fire destroys Wylie Hall the largest building on the Indiana University campus. A laboratory on the second floor sparked the blaze through spontaneous combustion. Loss estimated at 71000 dollars with 30000 dollars covered by insurance as firemen fought the flames.
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Big Four Railroad Pays 13000 in Reinhard Family Claim
The Big Four Railroad Company settled a year old killing by paying administrators 13000. The funds go to the sole survivor among the Reinhard family who survived injuries initially deemed fatal.
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British forces carry key kopje at Vaal Krautz in Boer war fighting
Special Cable reports General Buller stormed and seized Vaal Krautz the crucial kopje linking Potgieter's Drift to Ladysmith. Casualties cited around 250, with ongoing actions at Sterkstroom and Doornkloof as Roberts Gatacre and MacDonald coordinate maneuvers. Boers show no despair though gains are contested.
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British Claim Point G Gained Outweighs It
A Spearman's Camp despatch dated February 7 reports that our continued advance is emphasized as outweighing other gains. The report frames progress as critical to strategic aims in the ongoing operations.
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Labouchere mobbed at Northampton peace meeting
Henry Labouchere editor of Truth and Liberal MP for Northampton faced a mob as he arrived to address a peace meeting in Northampton Town Hall. Activists swarmed the platform, chairs were smashed, Labouchere was struck but not seriously hurt, and police escorted him to safety amid several injuries.
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British Forces Advance Toward Ladysmith Relief
Spearman's Camp dispatch reports General Buller's force advancing after two days of hard fighting to relieve Ladysmith. The Eleventh Brigade feinted at Potgieters Drift and led a coordinated attack on Brakfontein and Vaal Krantz, with Durham Light Infantry crossing Tugela under fire. Gains are described as substantial with small British losses and strong prospects for relief.
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Battle at Sterkstroom Reported in Progress
CAPE TOWN February 7 Fighting began this morning at Sterkstroom and is now in progress. No details have been received.
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Buller’s Blunt Attempt at a Flanking Move Near Ladysmith
Spencer Wilkinson in the Morning Post reports British forces are on the move but lack local knowledge of Buller’s new attack site. If east of Potgieter’s Drift the distance to Ladysmith is about ten miles and open country favoring a hard fought breakthrough. It remains unclear whether Lord Roberts has shifted to support the campaign or stays near the front for coordination.
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Center of Buller's Line Relieved by Ridge Fight
General Buller moved to relieve Ladysmith with a morning naval gun threat and a faint front attack. Three battalions plus six batteries advanced toward Brakfontein as Boers answered with shelling, forcing a British retirement an hour later. An intense effort on the right saw engineers quickly fortify a new position.
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