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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
12
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Goebel lies near death as clashes unfold over the contested governor’s seat. Delegates and lawmakers flee to London amid troop patrols and a heated row over Taylor’s proclamation and Goebel’s claim. The Senate and House confront mobilized opposition and legal debates intensify.
In Frankfort Kentucky the balance of power rests with the governor and the troops. Republicans back Taylor while Goebel supporters seek control of state offices. A short conference failed to resolve the dispute as Goebel is sworn in with Hazelrigg officiating amid militia tension.
In Frankfort on January 31 Governor Taylor reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of South Trimble Democratic speaker of the house charging him with conspiracy to overthrow the government. Trimble has not been found at this writing.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Governor Taylor in Frankfort Ky plans warrants for every legislator allied with the Goebelites charging conspiracy. The move signals a crackdown amid political tensions following Goebel faction influence.
Governor Taylor proclaims the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned and moved to meet February 6 in London Laurel County amid insurrection. Democratic legislators refuse the adjournment, marching to the opera house, then to the courthouse, with soldiers contesting the session and claims to Goebel govern Kentucky.
Governor W S Taylor of Kentucky forwards a lengthy message from Frankfort asserting he is the legally elected state executive and outlining the week's crucial situation. The document emphasizes contested authority and the Kentucky political crisis as of February 1.
William Goebel was declared governor by a joint legislature session in Frankfort. The dying man took the oath of office at 8:30 p.m. in a Capitol hotel room, Chief Justice Hazelrigg officiating. J C W Beckham was named lieutenant governor as the anxious political crisis unfolds with Goebel barely conscious and surrounded by guard unrest.
A garbled public notice mentions remedies and druggists in Grand Rapids Michigan. It references certificates and costs, urging readers to seek pharmacist advice before spending.
At two o'clock in the Capitol hotel rumors spread that participants in the meeting would be arrested and sent to London. No confirmation is available, and the reports seem to be rumors about the afternoon gathering.
Amid the capitol standstill Governor Taylor bans civilian entry and seizes passes to block legal papers. Democrats plan daily admissions requests to the executive halls, while militia guard the premises and two London-bound companies join the London legislature meeting.
Sheriff Melching sent deputies after a reported arsenic ingestion by William McDaniel at his mother’s Elizabeth Street home. They found him calm with flour paste around his mouth, claiming to have swallowed poison. He showed no symptoms and was left with his mother. he is active in justice of peace circles.
Francis M. Gump and Catie A. Ream. Peter C. Morganthaler and Evelyn C. Russell. Preston H. Sommers and Mary Donnel. Louis J. Raudebush and Maude Pattee. Herbert B. Boggs and Ida M. Mc Donald.
Middlesboro Kentucky February 2 report says William Wright former Kentucky legislator and Democrat was assassinated today at Boones Fork near Haga no details available.
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