Kentucky governors deadlock as Taylor pleads for recognition
Governor Taylor of Kentucky asks President McKinley for aid and recognition as legal governor amid a power struggle in Frankfort. Two rival governors and armed troops hold the balance, with soldiers unsure whom to obey. A noon meeting failed to resolve the dispute and was adjourned.
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Azashington
McKinley
Taylor
Kentucky
Frankfort
Commonwealth
Casheman
Goode
Louisville
Collier
Goebel In Kentucky Governor Crisis Unfolds In Frankfort
Reports from Frankfort describe Goebel's fragile condition improving then worsening as ammunition and blankets arrive for Kentucky troops. The legislature, blocked by troops, met with sheriffs enforcing order. The power struggle between Goebel Beckham and Beckham unfolds with oaths and contested election boards.
Kentucky Crisis Deepens Amid War of Law and Threats
The piece describes political tension in Kentucky with Democrats pressing for control while militia threats loom. Governor S. Taylor warns of constitutional measures to stabilize the state as soldiers are readied. A governing crisis unfolds amid county safety concerns and looming court action.
Receiver Appointed as Foresters End Twenty-Year Run
The Independent Order of Foresters of Illinois and other states ended its twenty-year run when Judge Tothill appointed a receiver to wind up affairs. The order had subordinate lodges nationwide and faced a $1,000 judgment for beneficiary Mary Kale Jacky, with funds seized by Burke. Trusts and assets will be managed by a selected trust company as the fraternal society dissolves.
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Milneis Dudges
Illinois
Wisconsin
California
Michigan
Mary Kale Jacky
Nde Burke
Aterest
Ita
Father Order of the Counr
ST Fe Bee
Met
High Court
Appointment of J Dinnity as Inspector of Army Practice
The brigadier general in command declares J Dinnity appointed inspector of city practice for the First Brigade. He will hold the rank of lieutenant colonel effective January 29, 1900.
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J. Dinnity
Comparison of Fighters Terry McGovern and Eddie Santry
In Chicago on February 1 1899 a feature compares measurements of featherweights Terry McGovern and Eddie Santry ahead of their Tattersalls bout. The article lists neck chest reach and other metrics from a taped fitting, reflecting pre fight buildup. It also notes Mutual Life Insurance Company figures for 1898.
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Terry McGovern
Riddie Santry
Chicago
Dr. Davis
Eddie Santry
Tattersall's
Chipato
McGovern
Santis
Inepes Davage & Co
Hebes
Engagement Continues At Mafeking Reports In London
The St James Gazette reports Buller crossed the Tagela river in three places and fighting continues. Col Plomer relays Baden-Powell’s message that Mafeking remains well. British artillery advances toward Privska on the Orange river west of Kimberley. Ladysmith notes many deaths from fever in daily burials.
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Mafeking
Ondon
Fel
St. James
Buller
Tagela
Thre Places
Bulawayo
Col Plomer
Dumay
Capetown
Privska
Orange River
Kimberley
Fires of a Day Ravage Three Cities in Midwest
Fires in St Louis and Dayton caused major damage with insured losses and deaths. In St Louis the St Lawrence O Foole parochial school suffered asphyxiation deaths of Sister Stanislaus and pupil Mary Foley as 700 pupils escaped. Dayton saw half a million in damage to warehouses and factories including Wolf and Sons and Benedici companies, with Wolf & Sons as heaviest losers and insured losses at 33000. Fayette Iowa reported nine buildings burned with about 60000 in losses.
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All Church of St. Lawrence O'Foole
Hames
Stanislaus
Mary Foley
Dayton
Wolf d& Sons
E. Bimm & Sons
Benedici & Co
Dayton Vaper Novelty Company
Wolf & Sons
Wolf I
Fayette
Iowa
Titus biennial election bill passes house in Des Moines
The Titus biennial election bill passed the Iowa House 85 to 7 and goes to the governor for signature. It changes conduct of elections by replacing annual town elections with biennial voting. The measure is a constitutional amendment to be put to voters at the next general election if approved.
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Des Moines
Bodies Shipped East in Special Train for Lawton and Logan
Remains of Lawton and Logan were taken east on a special train this afternoon after a ceremony in Sam Francisco. The brief dispatch notes the two individuals shipped to the east for burial.
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Logan
Rons Sainrandaco
Sam Francisco
Arnold
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