Bituation in Old Kentucky Fractures Governorship
Democratic members of the Kentucky Legislature secretly caucused in a Capitol hotel and re elected Wil Goebel governor. A reward of 50 is proposed for the arrest and conviction of Goebel’s assassin. Whitaker case details and injunction notices against legislators are included as the political crisis unfolds.
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Focbe
Frankfort
Capitol Hotel
Wil Goebel
Kentucky
Legis
William Goebel
London
Barr
Louisville
Ney
Goebel
Hume
Harrod
Harland Whittaker
Loulaville
Whiter
Otcer
Whittaker
Davis
Governor Served Notice in Kentucky Meeting Standoff
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Taylor faced an injunction bid to block a legislature session. Stenographer Alonzo Walker slipped past guards and posted the notice on the executive mansion door, triggering arrests. A rumored special session was planned for 2 o clock at the capitol with potential arrests for participants.
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Taylor
Alonzo Walker
Stopy
Executive Mansion
Walker
Capitol
London
Notice Served on Governor Taylor and Adjutant General Collier
Frankfort February 2. The notice to Governor Taylor and Adjutant-General Collier was filed this morning in the Circuit Court before Judge Cantrill by the Democratic committee South Trimble Speaker for the House as plaintiff.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Collier
Cantrill
Democratic Committee
South Trimble
House
Kentucky Democrats Protest Federal Interference At White House
A Kentucky Democratic delegation led by Senator Blackburn and Representative Rhea met with President McKinley at the White House on February 2 to protest federal intervention in Kentucky's gubernatorial contest. They urged a legal, court‑driven solution, warned federal action could worsen tensions and risk violence, and pledged to follow Kentucky law. Senator Lindsay joined shortly after admission.
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Washington
Kentucky
Taylor
Kentucky's Czar Is Not Talkative
Franks Fort Kentucky dispatch reports Governor Goebel in stable condition after a difficult night with reduced respiration and steadier pulse. Governor Taylor tightens Capitol security to block service of legal papers, while Democrats seek injunction to restrain Taylor and Marshall from acting as state officers.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Welsh
Taylor
Capitol
Marshall
Douglas Hayes
Hayes
London Legislature Looms Amid Kentucky Strife
Reports indicate militia will bar entry to the State House daily except two Barboursville companies sent to London for the next Tuesday legislature session. Governor Taylor has not issued a proclamation for assembling in London and remains silent on the crisis. Republicans reportedly plan a posturing move, with quorum uncertain at opening sessions.
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State House
Barboursville
London
Taylor
Yarberry
Kentucky
McKinley Recognizes Taylor as Governor
Washington February 2 after a cabinet meeting the statement said no cause exists to justify federal intervention in Kentucky and the Governor has been informed. The wording may signal significance since the reply was directed to Taylor as Governor.
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Washington
Kentucky
Taylor
Largest train ever handled on railroad leaves Cheyenne for Sydney Neb
The Denver Republican reports a record breaking train of eighty eight cars carrying 3 633 tons or 7 266 000 pounds departed Cheyenne Saturday bound for Sydney Nebraska one hundred miles east. The train was hauled by a single engine and doubled Archer hill, completing the trip without incident in remarkably short time given the load.
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Cheyenne
Sydney
Neb
Denver Republican
Archer Hill
After Marriage They Are Going to Be Together
After marriage couples often expect lasting unity but wives may soon suffer physical changes. The text praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring languor headaches nervousness and weakness, claiming wives regain health and companionship. A Kentucky husband credits the remedy for his wife's recovery from irregularities and bed confinement after two bottles, noting it contains no alcohol or narcotics.
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Lea
Dr. Pierce
John W. Coffman
Ellisburg
Casey Co
Roberts Demands More Troops and War Talk Surges
London reports no official Buller news but recrossing the Tugela is hinted by Dundonald reconnaissance. Rumors of 90,000 extra troops, 50,000 militia and volunteers, and militia reserves swirl, while cabinet action and mobilization claims circulate. In St Paul the Great Northern labor dispute nears a possible strike and mass dispatches fill lines. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup ad concludes the page.
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London
Tugela
South Africa
Cape Town
French
Lord Roberts
ST. Paul
Great Northern
Chicago
Messrs
Lee and Clark
Mrs. Winslow
Mafeking Not Relieved Says Gaberones Dispatch
A Gaberones dispatch dated January 23 describes a reconnaissance by Colonel Plumer's forces around the Boer laager south ward. Rhodesians captured two Transvaal flags and drove off Boer outposts before returning to Gaberones, contradicting reports Mafeking had fallen.
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Lorenzo Marqu
Gaberones
Plumer
Mafeking
Transvaal
Egyptian Troops in Rebellion Reported in Khartoum
Paris dispatch confirms a mutiny among Soudanese battalions in Khartoum. Cairo reports discontent in the Egyptian army and a move of troops to South Africa. Wingate sent to parley as neutrals feared. Khedive urged obedience while European soldiers dwindle. Broadcasted figures cite two Soudanese battalions totaling about 1500 men.
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Paris
Havas
Cairo
Khartoum
Wingate
South Africa
Durban
Egypt
Khedive
Associated Press
Khartouin
To Cure La Grippe in Two Days Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement proclaims a two day cure for la grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if it fails and features BE. W. Grove's signature on each box plus a 25 cent price tag.
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BE. W. Grove
The Union Pacific Rail Line Up-to-Date Promotion
The notice extols Union Pacific as an up-to-date route with buffet, smoking and library cars, through Pullman vestibuled palace sleepers, free reclining chair cars, and minimal changes to New York. It claims lower fares and faster service to Eastern points via the Missouri River and Chicago, with agent H. M. Clay in Salt Lake City ready to provide details. An accompanying item lists a four-horsepower gasoline engine and galvanized tank for sale, plus a health testimonial for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and seeds distribution by Congressman Newlands with requests addressed to the Washington, D. C. office.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Chicago
New York
H. M. Clay
Main St
Salt Lake City
Utah
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James Ez. Cantril
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Roberts
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Newlands
F. G. Newlands
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
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