Patching Up a Peace in Kentucky Peace Conference Yields Unified Propositions
In Louisville a peace conference of seven Republican and seven Democratic reps produced a seven-point plan to end Kentucky party disputes, including nonpartisan election boards and a temporary hold on further actions until the general assembly meets. Governors Taylor Beckham timing and national admin support loom large as the next steps unfold.
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Dan Lindsay
Frankfort
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T. L. Whelen
T. H Banter
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C. T. Ballard
Binckburn
G. W. Beckham
Sam J. Shackelford
Urey Woodson
James B. McGreery
Phil Thompson
Robert J. Wreskenridge
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Tayjay
London
Galt House
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Urges Constitutional Amendment Against Polygamy
Crowded House Judiciary Committee room hears from religious, military, and reform leaders urging no amendment to prohibit polygamy. Speakers include Saterlee, Rev Dr Hamlin, Dr Green, Mrs Janes, Miss Ackerman, and judges Springer and Dickson. Worded call for protecting home sanctity amid Mormon polygamy propagation claims.
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Jennia Ackerman
William Springer
Indian Territory
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Mormon Church
Quiet Reins in London to Meet Republican Delegation
Newspaper from London reports 34 Republican representatives and 10 Republican senators in the city, with Senator Hayes absent. Lieutenant Governor Marshall was expected but telegraphed he would not be present. The town resumes its usual activities as mountain skiers and one Barbourville Guards company are noted among the visitors.
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Hayes
Marshall
Barboureville Guards
Amended treaty signed between nations over canal pact
Washington reports the Hay Pauncefote treaty amending the Clayton Bulwer agreement on the Nicaraguan canal was signed at the state department. London discusses the move and Britain's attitude, noting reasons for assent and Canada’s sanction, while press commentary questions compensation and future Alaska issues.
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Canada
England
Rumors and Silence Over Tugela Front Rattle Britain
London february 7 reports from Capetown state no news on general Buller's Tugela crossing while Field Marshal Roberts dispatches no change in the battlefront. Despite war office claims of no news, the nation drifts between hope and fear, suspecting reports are wishful thinking amid a lull before a major movement.
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Ratifies peace treaty and extradi tion accord with Argentina
The Senate met in executive session and ratified the Hague peace treaty and the extradition treaty with Argentina without vote or division. The treaty grants the U S authority and guarantees canal neutrality. Senator Gavis urged public release but the matter was referred to foreign relations for further action. Comments on the treaty were favorable. In Frankfort Ky, Gov Taylor refused to discuss the agreement until presented, stating no personal ambition would block a fair vote count if repeals and fair election laws are enacted.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Kentucky
Wood Returns from Trip to Havana
Governor General Wood and his party arrived aboard the Ingalls from an eastern tour. A governor's salute was fired in Havana. Wood said the weather was excellent and health much improved. He believes the trip will be invaluable to General Bills Rivers, secretary of agriculture and commerce, and Colonel Black, chief of the sanitary department, who kept notes.
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No War in Kentucky Taylor to Send Troops Home
Louisville February reports an agreement from a Democratic conference in Frankfort to end Kentucky’s capitol crisis. The plan allows a joint assembly to validate governor and lieutenant governor titles, grants immunity to Governor Taylor and aides, withdraws Republicans from London, and sets hearings on Goebel laws with a joint panel. Troop withdrawal and election-contest rules are outlined, with focus on Goebel funeral security and legal remedies.
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Galt House
Kentucky
Conforces
Jon Marshall
Dan Lindsey
David Fairleigh
Taylor
Wiliam Gokebel
J. C. W. Beckham
General Assembly
Joint Assembly
Frankfort
Beckham
Goebel
Tondon
Daniel Lindsey
Conieres
Board Election
Washington
Taytl
J. Debol
Puerto Rico seeks 16 million loan to stabilize island
Senor Lucas Amadeo told the House Insular Committee that Puerto Rico needs about 16 million dollars and stable conditions to end the island's deep depression. Opposition arose to redeeming Puerto Rican coins at 66 cents on the dollar and recoinage. In Paris, Clement Armonus Fallieries was elected president of the senate with 175 of 221 votes.
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House Insular Committee
Puerto Rico
Wregeh Republic
Paris
Clement Armonus
Fallieries
Loc-et-Garonne
Senate
Admiral Dewey Plans Detroit Visit With Mrs Dewey
Washington February 6 Admiral Dewey told Michigan Congressman Corliss he will visit Detroit with Mrs Dewey in early summer accepting an invitation from the Fellowcraft club and the city. He also hopes to visit other major northwest cities such as St Paul and Minneapolis if opportunity allows. The Detroit trip will be separate from an earlier planned visit.
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Minneapolis
Peaceful prospects with legislature in Frankfort
Kentucky Governor Taylor is not expected to interfere with the legislature. Democrats return from London to Frankfort as military guards remain on duty. Adjutant General confirms no demand for meeting. Taylor weighs issuing an official statement while talks with Breckenridge and advisers continue. Over $12,000 in pay issued to state troops guarding the capitol as Democrats sweep back into town.
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Court House
Associated Press
London
Government of Islands Reported by Senate Foraker Bill
Senator Foraker of Ohio reported a bill proposing a form of government for Porto Rico. Gallinger and Perkins dissented in part. Bills passed include creating a new division of the eastern judicial district of Tennessee and changing dates for Texas district courts and authorizing a bridge project at Dubuque Iowa. Bryan in Massachusetts declines to discuss Sewall interview and addresses a Western Massachusetts mass meeting at the Casino.
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Mass
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Sewall
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Massachusetts
John J. Crosby
United States
War Office Report Countering Buller Tugela Crossing Claim
London Feb 6 official word from the War Office says no confirmation of General Buller crossing the Tugela River. Authorities state there are strong indications the front remains quiet and no immediate movement is expected.
Americanize the Hawaiiia Bill
House committee on territories revised the Hawaiian bill granting the president power to appoint supreme court judges and permitting appeals to the secretary of the interior in cases involving public lands conveyances. The bill was ordered printed in this form for reporting tomorrow or the next day.
Florida and Cuban Excursion Ticket Route Inquiry
Florida and Cuban write J G Tucker G N Agent ask for full information on low rate excursion tickets to Southeast winter resorts via Cincinnati Louisville Asheville Atlanta Jacksonville and coasts of Florida. A physician notes a healthy man walks with painted toe posture showing wealth waning and bowed knees.
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Nature and medicine promises in late 1890s ads
A collage of era health claims and patent medicine pitches. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touts purity to aid nature, Swanson’s Rheumatic Cure endorses battlefield use in the Boer War, and various tonics, tonics for rheumatism, teething syrups, and patent remedies flood an 1899 advertisement page.
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