Kentucky Capitol Seen Guarded as Rival Factions Arm
In Frankfort Kentucky Democrats and Republicans form two armed factions around the Capitol and Governor Taylor Beckham. About 200 militia camp the grounds near the governor’s home while 60 special officers guard the Capitol hotel where Democratic leaders reside. Rumors of an arrest attempt fuel fears of bloodshed as legislature nears end and proponents discuss moving sessions to a safer location.
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Kentucky
Capitol
Frankfort
Beckham
Statehouse
Fourth of July Fear and Stock Decline
Fragmentary text notes worries about July Fourth dangers and statistics suggesting more deaths on the day than others. mentions lumber left in stock and a claim that the nation has grown.
arming at Frankfort escalates state guard formation
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Beckham supporters move to form a state guard. City Clerk Ben Marshall enlists men sworn in as special police to protect Democratic officers at the Capital hotel. Governor Taylor’s soldiers are reinforced by Barbourville’s 71 armed men. Whittaker and Coulton, jailed in Goebel case, are moved to Shelbyville and then Louisville for trial in April.
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Disguised Officials Arrested in Goebel Case
Secretary of State Caleb Powers and Captain John W. Davis along with Lieutenant Peak were arrested in Lexington on warrants over Governor-elect William Goebel’s assassination. They had hidden in Frankfort and were smuggled out in disguise aboard a train.
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Mexican Troops Advance Against Maya in Yucatan
A force of Mexican troops numbering under 1,200 has steadily advanced in Yucatan over several days, gaining several miles of rebel territory as they push against Maya Indians near Oaxaca.
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Monroe Doctrine and Navy Strength for Isthmus Canal
A. T. Mahan argues the United States must fortify the proposed Atlantic Pacific canal route and enforce the Monroe Doctrine. He urges building a navy equal to France or Germany and securing naval bases in the Caribbean to protect shipping and deter European powers.
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British Ambassador Hays Talks on Hay Pauncefote Pact
In Washington Lord Pauncefote met with Secretary Hay for thirty minutes as officials caution that the senate amendment endangers the treaty’s life. If ratified after the amendment the president may sign, leaving Britain to accept or reject. London reports no government action on the Nicaragua treaty change.
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Lodge proposal elevates senior general to lieutenant general
In Wasinedinros on March 12 Senator Lodge introduced a joint resolution granting the senior major general commanding the army the rank of lieutenant general with the duties and pay accompanying it.
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Desperado Samuel Sandoval Killed in Atarque Clash
In Atarque New Mexico on March 12 Samuel Sandoval a young desperado was killed and several citizens wounded after an attempt to arrest Sandoval and Juan Mestas sparked a battle in the town.
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British Advance Likely Unopposed to Bloemfontein
From Poplar Grove Orange Free State on March 9 General French reports his front is clear of Boers and other sources confirm Boer disorganization. The belief is British progress to Bloemfontein will not be opposed and a large amount of ammunition including explosive bullets marked manufactured for the British government was destroyed.
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Transvaal
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End Near in War Says Chancellor Hicks Beach
London March 12 Sir Michael Hicks Beach chancellor of the exchequer told bankers the government sees the war’s end near and that only part of the funds may be needed. Reports say Boer power is collapsing and the Transvaal front may see 70 000 troops under Roberts as Mafeking draws sympathy and rumors of Baden Powell relief circulate.
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Arren
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Baden-Powell
Position of Boer Leaders Conquest War If England Battles
The Daily Mail from Pretoria reports Boers seek understanding with England. They will fight to the finish if conquest is pursued, otherwise a clear Boer intention statement could open negotiations. Kruger and Steyn met at Bloemfontein to back a cable to Lord Salisbury preserving independence as essential.
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British Terms of Peace End Boer War Feud
The Standard reports the government will not concede terms of peace that would allow continued political and military independence for the Boer republics, signaling a firm stance amid the costly and bloody conflict.
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Standard
Attempted to Burn the Queen's Effigy at Gretna
In Gretna on March 12 Mennonites sympathetic to the Boers attempted to burn the queen's effigy. A dozen Englishmen with rifles arrived and threatened to fire if the effigy appeared. The disloyal crowd dispersed.
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Gretna Mennonites
Fire destroys valuable manuscripts at St Peterspure HQ
A blaze at the general staff headquarters in St Peterspure consumed many valuable books and manuscripts that are impossible to replace. City fire brigades fought the flames as the loss grew.
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