08 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
1
February 7 report notes East Texas cold snap bringing freezing temperatures and clear skies by Friday. West Texas and New Mexico expect continued cold by Thursday night with winds shifting, then fair and milder by Friday.
February tensions rise as Louisville players debate the peace agreement in London and Frankfort. Rumors of Taylor signing spark protests among Kentuckians, while legislators insist he should hold firm and avoid endorsing the conference terms.
The body of Governor Goebel lies in state at the Capitol in Frankfort after a train from Covington arrives. Officials and crowds, including many women, view the casket as preparations for the funeral procession and Capitol ceremony proceed amidst rain and heightened security.
The march and Capitol grounds plan are being rearranged as funeral events unfold. In hotels and cemeteries a schedule includes prayers, musical solos, quartets, and addresses by Dr T N Arnold and others. General Castreman declines chief marshal role but will attend. if weather holds, as many as ten thousand people are expected.
Frankfort reports indicate Governor Taylor has not yet signed the Kentucky peace conference agreement. A midnight session failed to action the pact, with a February 7 meeting of officials including Judge Yost and Governor Bradley discussing potential terms.
Delegates and supporters gather in Louisville Kentucky as Democratic members of the legislature meet at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Speaker Trimble presides while members debate attendance and adjournment with plans to reconvene Monday.
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