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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1900

Page

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Kentucky Governor Goebel Death Sparks Calm Demand

The report notes Gov William Goebel has died and urges Kentucky citizens to refrain from violence while honoring his memory. It also covers Senator Blackburn informing Gov Beekman and lawmakers that Governor Taylor may allow a peaceful session in Frankfort, with both parties returning to the capital.

Kentucky William Goebel Frankfort Blackburn Quisville Beekhim Taylor London General Assembly Collier Louisville

Conference of Democrats and Republicans in Louisville

Representatives from both parties gather in Louisville Kentucky on February 5 to seek a peaceful settlement of ongoing disputes. Democratic leaders from Frankfort arrive as Republicans say a joint session will not occur before five o clock.

Louisville Frankfort London Taylor Wikfort Demonee Covington

Goebel Dies. Kentucky Chief Magistrate Passes Saturday

Governor William Goebel is dead and Governor Kel died Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Beckham took the oath an hour later. Remains likely to be buried in Frankfort near the cemetery shaft honoring Kentucky dead. Funeral services to be held in Covington with a special train carrying the casket pallbearers and relatives. Remains to lie in state at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday morning.

Kel Vernor Beckham Willian Goebel Frankfort Kreatney River Daniel Boone Eliam E. Goebel Hichond Johson Sever Kegrucky Eeverhers Seld Artie and Justus Blackburn Backelford Court Appeals Lillard Goebel Famense Kentucky Covington Legislative Committee Court of Appeals Remeins Odd Fellows’ Hall Tor Arthur Justus Goebel

Funeral arrangements and political turmoil in Kentucky

Governor Goebel’s death triggers large public viewings and a restrained, respectful funeral plan in Covington with a guard of honor and no monuments. Meanwhile Kentucky legislators flee Frankfort as Democrats consolidate in Louisville, aiming to shift government operations and coordinate with Governor Beckham amid warnings of unrest.

Brothers Die Together in Ashes at Portland Home

The remains of William and John Newton, wealthy bachelor brothers, were found in ashes at William Newton's Portland Indiana residence this morning. In the ruins lay bundles of papers stained with blood, suggesting foul play or a grim end.

Jes William John Newton Portland Ind Wiliam

Nighttime visitor ends in shooting at dairy farm

In Pana Illinois Fred Daller faced a masked intruder who fired a shot through a door after being admitted. no injuries reported while the visitor is described as widely known. Alderman Charles Martin travels to St Louis to confirm his son’s death, only to learn the body is not his son. a funeral plan is disrupted by a late claim of the survivor.

Illinois State Pana Ill Fred Daller Martin Charles Martin St. Louis Chicago Wenan

Illinois Editors Plan Central Illinois Editor Association

Editors from central Illinois gather in Oakland to form the Central Illinois Editor Association aiming to discuss rural newspapers consolidation and reduce burdens from press trusts and printing costs. Led by Int. Stanley of Lovington Reporter, the move gains rapid support among local papers.

Illinois Perman Organizati Areola Ims Oakland Ill Central Ilinois Central Illinois Wiation Aboet Uctyve Ams Inp Man Int. Stanley Lovington Reporter

Northwestern college responds to defamation letter

A church meeting led by the presiding elder acknowledged that Mrs. Kiekhoefer authored a letter of alleged defamatory nature sent to Rev. W. A. Senurte of the college chapel. She was reprimanded at the gathering.

Northwestern College W. A. Senurte

Labor Crisis Stops City Building Projects In Chicago

Chicago February 5 Labor strife grips the city as 6,000 building trades workers are called out by the Building Trades council amid new rules. Carpenters and allied crews totaling 8,000 are set to walk out on Saturday, while 2,000 plumbers refuse to work today. Employers and unions clash over control threatening widespread stoppages.

Chicago Building Trades Council Plumbers

Canal Treaty Signed Hay Pauncefote Agreement

The Hay Pauncefote treaty regarding the Nicaraguan canal was signed at the state department this morning. It permits the United States to construct a canal on the isthmus without British participation, ensures neutrality, openness, and freedom for all nations, and was sent to the White House and then to the senate.

Washington State Department White House Senate Winsieh Great Britain United States

Bodies of Two Heroes Lie in State Across Cities

Fort Wayne Indiana reports Gen Lawton and Maj John A Logan bodies arriving with large civic military processions. Schools dismissed and business paused. Logan lay in state at Memorial hall in Chicago before moving to Youngstown. Also note Gen Averell death in Bath New York. Advertisement promises one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine showing price 24 cents.

Lawton Logan Fort Wayne Ind Gen. Lawton Court House Indiana Chicago Philippines Maj John A. Logan Memorial Hall Youngstown Ohio Vver New York William W. Averell Bath N. Y E. W. Grove

Tugela Crossing Rumor Debunked Amid No Immediate Move

London reports from official sources deny any confirmation of Buller recrossing the Tugela and marching on Ladysmith. War Office indicates no immediate movement anticipated. Boer activity and fighting continue near Ladysmith and Zululand with various engagements and captures noted in dispatches.

Ondon Associated Press War Office Buller Tugela Ladysmith London Durban

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