When was it published?

February 29, 1884 in Semi Weekly South Kentuckian

Domestic News February 29, 1884

Semi Weekly South Kentuckian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Legislature Extension, General Assembly, Deadlock, Frankfort Yeoman

Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky

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What is this article about?

Kentucky's General Assembly passed a bill extending its legislative session indefinitely due to a deadlock and pending work, with the Frankfort Yeoman estimating six weeks to two months more, despite some members' desire to return home for planting.

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A bill extending the session of the Legislature indefinitely has passed both Houses of the General Assembly. There were not enough of the members who wanted to hurry home to plant their "craps" to outvote those who are tickled to death at drawing $5.00 a day out of the State treasury. The Frankfort Yeoman surmises that the session will be extended for six weeks or two months longer. An extension was made imperatively necessary by the protracted dead-lock. There is work now on hand that must be disposed of before the body adjourns.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Legislature Extension General Assembly Deadlock Frankfort Yeoman

Where did it happen?

Frankfort

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Frankfort

Outcome

bill passed both houses; session extended indefinitely, surmised for six weeks or two months longer

Event Details

A bill extending the session of the Legislature indefinitely passed both Houses of the General Assembly due to a protracted deadlock and unfinished work. Not enough members wanted to end early for planting to outvote those benefiting from $5.00 daily pay. The Frankfort Yeoman surmises extension for six weeks or two months.