Kentucky Governor Controversy Delays Agreement In Louisville
Frankfort report says Taylor has not signed the Louisville agreement on the Kentucky governorship. Democratic leaders meet at the hotel in Louisville while Republicans push for a firmer election law clause and possible changes before any signature. Merchants warn political agitation harms Louisville business and stress ongoing peace and prosperity.
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Louisville
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Judge Yost
Dan Lindsay
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Cincinnati
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Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Peace negotiations haunt Louisville as Frankfort talks loom
Louisville observers report a hitch in peace negotiations between parties with a possible further meeting in Frankfort. Republican attorneys including ex-Gov Bradley and A E Willson were summoned, while factions debate whether to accept the current terms or push for revisions. John Marshall notes printed terms may differ from oral statements and protests mount against the agreement.
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A. E. Willson
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John Marshall
Music’ Hall
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Ublican
London Legislative Rumors Stir Kentucky Session
London Kentucky February 8 The paramount question is the outcome of the London session of the Kentucky legislature amid rumors that Taylor signed a conference agreement and the legislature would be recalled. Citizens discuss the matter as 52 legislators are present, 14 in the senate and 38 in the house, with executive session plans undisclosed.
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London
Kentucky
Taylor
Senate
House
influenza spreads across Germany with Munich at sixty thousand
Berlin reports the influenza epidemic has reached 60 000 in Munich. Hospitals in Berlin are fully occupied as hundreds of doctors fall ill and struggle to care for patients.
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Berlin
Germany
Munich
Train collision near Donvan Station in Dubuque
A head end crash between a northbound passenger train and a freight on the Calmard division of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul at Donvan Station results in the death of fireman Humble. Engineer Scharffer is badly scarred and S G Wyman of Waucoma among several injured.
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Calmard Division
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Don‘van Station
Humble
Scharffer
S. G. Wyman
Waucoma
Holcomb Files Bankruptcy Petition in Boston
Henry A. Holcomb of New Bedford, a manufacturer, filed a bankruptcy petition in Boston. Liabilities amount to 1,351,438 dollars with assets listed as none.
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Boston
Henry A. Holcomb
New Bedford
Dinner at the White House for Supreme Court members
President and Mrs. McKinley hosted a dinner at the White House for the members of the Supreme Court, inviting the nation’s justices to the official residence in Washington.
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White House
Washington
Dewey Dined at Delmonico's in New York
Admiral Dewey was the guest of honor at a Loyal Legion dinner held at Delmonico's in New York on February 8.
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Delmonico’s
New York
Adm
The
Loyal Legion
Fighting Again at Spearman Camp as British Press Boer Lines
British forces renew attempts near Spearman's Camp in a five day engagement. Gen Buller opens relief offensive for Ladysmith with naval and land bombardment, taking Krantz Kloof on a rising ridge before fresh Boer counterfire and renewed British advance along the Doorm Kloof area.
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Buller
Ladysmith
Brakfontein
Zwart
Doorm Kloof
Our advance checked by Boers at Spion Kop area
Special dispatch from Spearman's Camp reports enfilade fire from Boers on Spion Kop and DoornKloof halting the advance. Casualties are estimated at 250 but described as trifling given the movement just concluded.
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London
Spearman
Spion Kop
Doorm Kloof
Telegraphic Briefities From Across The Nation
Sums of diverse news reach from San Francisco to Georgia and Texas. Reports note political moves, crimes, disasters, and notable deaths including Senator resignations rumored, candidacy announcements by Jerry Simpson, a fatal shooting in Celina Tennessee, and a young man shot in New Boston Texas. A pine burning arson attempt and a school fire threat in Rome Georgia are mentioned along with a forest fire near Colorado Springs Cripple Creek.
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New Boston
Tex
Tafel
Cincinnati
I. E. Phillips
Cleveland
Tenn
Gov. Chandler
Georgia
Wallace Kelly
Thomas E. Digby
Atlanta
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Col
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
Chicago
George Cole
Hooker Station
British Hold Kopje After Tugela Fighting
Reports from Ladysmith dated February 6 say British troops lost heavily at Pont drift during Monday’s fighting but captured a small kopje near Mojen drift. Four Boers were killed. British losses unknown. Guns have ceasedfire and the British still hold the kopje.
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Ladysmith
Tugela River
Pont Drift
Kopje
Mojen Drift
Quarantine lifted at Oporto as front moves
News in brief reports quarantine against bubonia plague at Oporto has been raised. Field Marshal Lord Roberts and Gen. Lord Kitchener have gone to the front. The German government will ratify the Samoan treaty with little opposition.
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Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Louisiana
Fighting at Sterkstroom in progress
Fighting began this morning at Sterkstroom and is continuing with no details available. Local Cape Town dispatch notes the clash remains active as reports are pending.
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Sterkstroom
Cape Town
Tilt in the Senate Sparks Sharp Exchange
In Washington on February 8 the Senate opened with a lively exchange between Senator Depew and Senator Pettigrew over statements from President Schurman and Adm. Dewey. Pettigrew rebutted Depew while the financial bill faced opposition from Turner Bate and Allen.
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Schurman
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Aguinaldo
Sehurman
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Wash
Bate
William Goebel Funeral Draws 10000 In Frankfort
Ten thousand people gathered for the Goebel funeral in Frankfort with a solemn procession from the Capitol hotel to the cemetery on the hill. The body was placed in a vault awaiting a site for the grave and monument to be chosen later. Various officials, lawmakers, and citizens attended the rites including Dr. Mann Elder William Stanley and Hon J C S Blackburn.
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William Goebel
Capitol Hotel
Mann
Jesse B. Caldwell
Schmitt
William Stanley
TI. N. Arnold
America
J. C. S. Blackburn
Beckham
McCreary
Wm.s. Pryor
South Trimble
Assembly backs Pacific cable bid for American build
Sacramento reports the assembly adopts a joint resolution urging senators and representatives in Congress to support a bill for laying a Pacific cable and to ensure it is built by an American company within the United States.
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Cal
Assembly
Senate
Congress
United States
House Passes Diplomatic Budget With Mediation Push
Washington reports the house approved the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill by committee as is. The debate touched the Philippine question and the Boer war with Mr. Shafroth urging mediation under the Hague treaty. The bill totals 3 743 908 dollars.
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South Africa
Shafroth
Market Prices Report Strong Flour and Grain Figures
Cincinnati and Chicago market brief shows flour varieties trading between 2.05 and 3.95 per unit, with wheat at No. 2 mixed around 73 to 74 1/4 cents, corn rising to 33 to 34 cents, oats at 25 to 26 1/2 cents, and live stock values for hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs listed across quality tiers. Veal calves also noted with price ranges, reflecting favorable demand in early February trading.
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Comnon
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Chicago
Armless artist Telu dies at seventy in Brussels
Charles Francois Telu an armless artist died in his seventieth year after painting with his feet. He copied hundreds of masterpieces and left several works in America. While working he used his left toe to hold the palette and his right foot to brush. He shaved himself and authored a successful tragedy.
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Brussels
Charles Francois Telu
America
Delicate Creations of Lingerie Dominate Early Fashion
A New York letter notes the fashion mood at year's start as sprucing up lingerie takes lead over gowns. Parisian influences appear in nightdresses with lace yokes and Persian lawn, while petticoats in Watteau brocade and striped silks compete with simple white cambric for everyday wear.
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Wadé
Valenciennes
Bockers
Owith
Caracas clashes as government troops gain ground in Apure
Fragmentary report says government forces moved toward San Fernando and Apure region, capturing territory about 70 miles from a key location. Details are incomplete and not fully clear from the OCR text.
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Venezuela
Aga
San Fernando
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