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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
2
The Kentucky political crisis nears resolution after a conference among Democrats and Republicans. The agreement stabilizes succession for governor and lieutenant governor, promises immunity from prosecutions, and sets conditions for troop withdrawal and election-law changes. The plan awaits legislative approval with broad support but faces final decisions from Governor Taylor and party leaders.
The Texas House adopted a resolution expressing profound horror and regret at the death of Kentucky Governor William Goebel. The measure notes no opinion on the Kentucky race's merits and sends condolences to Goebel’s family, with copies of the resolution transmitted to Frankfort Kentucky.
A brief notice promotes Hood's Pills as a gentle reliable laxative remedy. The copy emphasizes natural ingredients and ease of use for digestive relief.
In Louisville the day centered on Governor Beckham and Democratic leaders as negotiations continued between factions in Frankfort. A conference was expected to yield a settlement, with lawmakers and officials lingering in the capital while delays and political maneuvering persisted.
A postmortem on the body of ex Governor Goobilwin was held tonight in Frankfort, Kentucky, with physicians present but no SHAM War findings. The funeral train is to depart Frankfort around 4 o clock and reach Covington about three hours later. A prior plan to leave Frankfort today appeared unlikely due to radar delays.
A movement in Dallas Texas aims to raise 1000 dollars to fund a Goebel memorial in Kentucky. Members of the Texan Legislature contributed 100 dollars to the fund as a kickoff. A meeting will be held at the library hall auditorium Wednesday night with appropriate renditions.
Muted tension surrounds Kentucky lawmakers in London as Republicans discuss tactics under Governor Taylor. Delegates expect orders from leaders while Democrats position for a potential adjournment and probe the speaker pro tem plan amid shifting alliances.
A fragmentary report notes the Lodeseana Republican state convention taking place in February with unclear terminology and disrupted wording. No clear outcomes or participants are identifiable from the text.
A regional gathering showed hundreds of delegates from all parishes endorsing a slate for state offices. Candidates named include governor hopeful Rugeds and lieutenant governor nominee Fordimund D. Fehart along with treasurer Blead and attorney general Porayths.
The Kentucky election contest in Frankfort moved to the State Capitol as the State board of election commissioners prepared to hear Goebel Taylor disputes. A delayed entry process and security checks marked the opening, with commissioners awaiting access to offices to file affidavits and plan next steps.
William J. Bryan refused to discuss remarks from an interview with Arthur Sewall during the 1900s campaign. The Democratic candidate for vice president with Sewall four years earlier was noted in a February edition, with Bryan declining comment on the record.
In St Petersburg February reports say Russia advances a campaign to seize ports on the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean during Britain's South African crisis. Newspapers openly back profiting from Britain's Ringsters to ease Russia's path, arguing these ports determine Russia's ultimate prosperity.
In February in North Adams Massachusetts a critic of Mr Bryan spoke at multiple mass meetings. The audience from across Western Massachusetts gathered to hear about imperialism free coinage and government share concerns as the event ended with a late night rush at the Odd Fellows hall.
Drugstore circular asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures piles without Knute and offers a money back guarantee if uncured. Claims new discovery with positive guarantee and that only relief is payment if not cured. Includes price cue and order instructions for physicians.
Washington February 5 The Hay Pauncefote treaty amend Clayton Bulwer pact allows the United States to construct the Nicaragua Isthmian canal without promised British control or veto. Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote announce the accord to Senate ratification. Britain yields no quid pro quo and supports American rights to complete the canal unfettered by British nations.
The incomplete report references Champ Clark voicing misgivings on policy and pensions. It notes a Missouri focus and a proposal involving funds for an appointment and investigations along the Mississippi River, with political maneuvering at the state level.
The Senate discussed the Philippines policy as Senator Caffery broke new ground on a expansion stance. In the Pacific committee, Senator Porker reported a bill for a Puerto Rico government form with input from Galligher and Perkins and a partial from the Majority report. Several bills were passed including division of the Eastern region and related measures.
The discussion centers on whether Philippines residents are U.S. citizens and how far Congress can govern new territory. Caffery argues residents are not readily assimilated citizens, while Beveridge and Spooner challenge imperial control without consent. Dewey analogies and questions of governance spark tense exchange on rights and duties.
In Washington the February executive session discusses PE Hagne peace treaty and an alee treaty with Argentina as part of ongoing negotiations.
A readable fragment notes a claim about a laxative product Bromo Quine T and a one day cure. The OCR text is incomplete but suggests promotional wording about stopping a cough and cold with a remedy.
Consultation and advice by J. Newton Hatha B oo eiges describes a medical treatment method claiming lack of income requirements and permanent care. The text is garbled but suggests a doctor offering a cure for a vascular condition with exclusive or aggressive wording.
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