Democrats and Republicans Reach Kentucky Peace Accord
In Louisville a joint session of accredited state government representatives reached a peace accord to end Kentucky’s political crisis. The pact grants immunity to Gov Taylor and aides, validates Goebel Beckham titles, withdraws troops, and sets election contest handling by a two-two panel with rules to avoid delays. videre.
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Louisville
Galt
Kentucky
John Marshall
Dan Lindsey
David Fairleigh
Taylor
Wm. Goebel
J. C. W. Beckham
General Assembly
Joint Assembly
Frankfort
Beckham
Gov. Taylor
Goebel
London
Geh
Daniel Lindsey
Board of Election Commissioners
Kentucky Governor Proposes Arbitration For Gubernatorial Claim
Gov. Taylor offers to submit his gubernatorial claim to arbitration by three fair-minded men chosen by the U S Supreme Court. He will abide by the decision. The move comes as Kentucky politics in Frankfort grows chaotic with civilians briefly allowed back into the capitol for election board work.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Guy
John Marshall
David W. Fairleigh
Louisville
Capitol
Legisla
Re Board of Election Commissioners
Death of Explorer William Henry Gilder
New York reports the death of explorer William Henry Gilder in Morristown New Jersey. Born in 1838 in Philadelphia he served in the Civil War then led or joined Arctic and Siberian expeditions including the Franklin search and the DeLong Rogers voyage. He later wrote for newspapers and magazines until ill health ended his activity.
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New York
William Henry Gilder
Richard Watson Gilder
Morristown
N. J
Philadelphia
Frederick Schwatka
King William’s Land
Lieut
Irving
Sir John Franklin
de Long
Berry
Rogers
Bering Strait
Gilder
Siberia
Lena Delta
Democrats Attack Philippine Policy in House Debate
In Washington on February 6 the House debated the administration’s Philippine policy during the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Democrats Dinsmore and Champ Clark opposed retention of the islands, Clark delivering a lengthy speech with notable epigrams. No Republican defended the policy, while Sibley of Pennsylvania faced pressure over his expansionist stance. An attempt to form an expert water pollution commission failed, seen as aimed at Chicago’s drainage canal.
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Washington
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dinsmore
Ark
Champ Clark
Clark
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Chicago Drainage Canal
Turn Them Loose
Senator Caf frey from Louisiana argued against expansion in a senate discussion on the Philippine question. He asserted that once the United States can rid itself of the Filipinos it should release them, stating it would be better for the Filipinos and for the country.
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Washington
Caffrey
Senate
Western Field Moves Likely In Natal War Dispatches
London reports military leaders doubtless expect Gen Buller to press a western push with 25,000 troops, while Gen French sends overwhelming infantry to Norvals Point near Colesberg. Milner predicts three to four more months of war as 15 transports carry 13,000 soldiers to South Africa.
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London
Bul Jer
William Henry Green
Buller
Couutry
Orange River
Free State
Bloemfontein
Norval’s Point
Colesburg
Colesberg
Naarwpoort
Lord Methuen
War Office
South Africa
Sir Alfred Milner
Belfast
Alfred Milner
Lord Roberts
Spearman’s Camp
Times
Queenstown
Cape Colony
Brabant
Multiple Crime and Local News Items Sweep Atlantic Coast
Counterfeit silver dollars circulate in Springfield. Belleview postmaster C I Keeler died suddenly. Mrs Emily Everett of Cambridge turns 101. Tyler dry goods merchant Louis Bloomberg commits suicide. Chas Mersinger killed and John Ruthman fatally wounded by John Colombo in NYC. One-legged fisherman John Kramer drowns in Tennessee River. French bark Canrobert, 240 days from Hamburg, arrives San Francisco and experiences earthquake enroute. Mary Dellinger of Cumberland swears out kidnapping warrant against Frostburg merchant George Burton. William White fatally injured by sledge hammer at Bristol furnace. Jacob Youngblood shot in New Orleans drunken brawl. Eugene Lewis and Francis Leon arrested for murder. George Hindman acquitted of criminal libel in Chicago. National populist committee to meet Feb 19 at Lincoln to set convention date. Marion Thomas shot and killed. suspect John Norton moved to Columbus. George W Price to stand trial for embezzlement in New Hanover NC. Atlantic storm 54 mph. British steamer Ariosta driven ashore at Ocracoke, wreck likely. vessel valued at 300000.
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Louis Bloomberg
Tyler
Tex
Chas. Mersinger
John Ruthman
John Colombo
New York City
John Kramer
Tennessee River
Pittsburgh
Tenn
Canrobert
Hamburg
San Francisco
Mary Dellinger
Cumberland
Geo. Burton
Frostburg
Marion Thomas
Empire City
Kan
John Norton
Norton
Columbus
Geo. W. Price
New Hanover County
North Carolina
Atlantic
Ariosta
Ocracoke
Senate ratifies Hague peace and extradition pacts
In Washington executive session the Senate ratified The Hague peace treaty and the extradition treaty with Argentina without objection. News from Des Moines reports the Senate judiciary committee approved a prize fight law that would ban all prize fighting in the state. Chattanooga reports a street robbery where four men were held up by a Black assailant, yielding cash and goods.
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Washington
Senate
Des Moines
Judiciary Committee
Adjourning Supreme Court and National Tragedies Mark Feb Eventful Day
The Supreme Court adjourned until February 26 as news poured in from across the country. Echo Mountain House on Mt. Lowe burned, with losses around 100000 dollars. Logan and Goebel remains moved, Lawton laid in state, and public gatherings marked the day. Debates on the Nicaragua canal and Navy leader Dewey's 1904 candidacy dominated reports.
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United States Supreme Court
Echo Mountain House
Mt. Lowe
Paseda
Cal
Cincinnati Markets Reported Prices Across Flour Grain and Livestock
The Markets from Cincinnati on Feb 5 show flour varieties ranging from Spring Fancy at 3.05 to Extra at 2.05 per barrel, wheat No 2 red at 73 to 74 cents, various corn and oats prices, hogs from 4.60 to 4.95, cattle 3.50 to 5.30, sheep 3.50 to 5.25, and lambs 3.65 to 7.00. Prices are listed for select to common grades across flour grain and livestock segments.
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Cincinnati
Americans Gain Control in Philippine Islands Campaign
Brig Gen Kobbe’s expedition occupies and garrisons nine towns across Luzon Leyte and Samar with the 43d and 47th regiments. American losses total one killed and nine wounded as 73 natives are killed and $9,000 in gold plus 40 muzzle loading cannons are captured.
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Manila
Kobbe
Luzon
Leyee
Samour
Catbagog
Samar
Cabtaalogan
Lukban
Maj
Allen
43D
Lukeban
Ukban
Takloban
Leyte
Palo
Lieut. Johnston
American Shot in Puerto Rico Band Concert Incident
Boston man Joseph S. Bigelow Jr. was shot in the cheek by native policeman Angel Arismendi during a dispute over arrest for leading a dog on the Plaza Principal in Ponce Porto Rico. Deputy U S Marshal Barkley and others witnessed the event. Arismendi and Simonpetri were arrested. Bigelow was taken to the military hospital and reported improving.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Joseph S. Bigelow, Jr
Boston
Joseph S. Barkley
United States
Bigelow
Angel Arismendi
Felix A. McCarthy
Arismendi
Antonio Simonpetri
McCarthy
Barkley
Simonpietri
Big Strike Hits Chicago Building Ops Amid Rules Clash
Chicago February 6. A major labor strike appears set to halt most building work as contractors and unions clash over new operating rules. The walkout follows disputes over wages, safety standards, and job assignments, threatening delays across city construction projects.
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Chicago
Ind
Armour to Build California Home in Declining Years
The late 19th century story describes Philip D Armour, famed millionaire packer, planning a residence in Pasadena California as health fails after decades of labor. It notes his vast wealth near seventy million dollars, limited vacations, and a tale of traders exploiting him in a pork futures scheme yielding about two million dollars in profits.
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Philip D. Armour
Packer
Pasadena
Cal
Armour
Mr. Armour
West
Armour and Plankington Dooms New York Pork Speculators
In 1865, P D Armour and John Plankington backed a pork futures bet at $40 a barrel in New York. Lee’s surrender collapsing the Confederacy sent prices crashing to $18, triggering profits exceeding $2,000,000 as speculators paid Armour and Plankington.
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New York
Armour
Lee
P. D. Armour
John Plankington
Milwaukee
Armour Company
Armour and Plankington
Plankington
Park sale shocks Chicago provision markets
Readable text notes a park bought in Chicago and references a sensational affair in the provision markets involving a person named Ar. The fragment hints at ongoing market turbulence and notable incidents surrounding a purchase.
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Park
Chicago
Mr ‘Ar
Armour and Market Gambles Stirred by Leiter Plot
The article recalls late nineteenth century grain speculation led by P. D. Armour and J. W. Harper. It notes a failed corner attempt by Joe Leiter, Armour’s defense of his range in the market, and a Chicago Board of Trade backdrop where some traders seek advantage as Armour acts in legitimate fashion.
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Armour
Joe Leiter
P.D. Armour
Papa
Chicago Board of Trade
Phil Armour
Chicago crowds cause clash with visitor from Cairo Nl
A man from Cairo Nl describing Chicago observed harsh crowding and disrespectful treatment on State Street. He criticized locals as semicivilized heathen and warned that people would react violently if insulted by a stranger.
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