Suppressed: Lobbying and the dangers of influence in Pennsylvania
A critique of lobbying in the Pennsylvania legislature. It condemns private influence, calls the lobby a corrupt force, and cites graft, misused funds, and blocked reform efforts led by party bosses and lobbyists. It notes opposition to charity funding and exposes the North administration's allies in shaping policy.
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Pennsylvania
Highway Department
Treasury
Charities
McNichol-Penrone
North
Appropriations Committee
State Board of Charities
Punxsutawney Hospital
Fon
Jess
Harrispure Duree
Senate approves committee to draft new workers compensation act
A Senate resolution authorized a three member committee to draft a Workers Compensation Act for presentation at the next session in 2015. Opponents of the current act warn of a stricter measure later. Governor signs several bills including a 2.5 percent tax on anthracite and a reorganization of state departments. Democrats caucus with Ay Miller of Lehigh elected president pro tempore. Republicans to name Charles A. Klein.
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United Press
Aocksburg
Senate
Lackawanna
McNichol
Philadelphia
Crown of Fayette
Jending
State Department of Agriculture
Benata
Ay Miller
Lehigh
Charles A. Klein
Pittsburg
Election of Pennsylvania G. A. R. men held today
Gettysburg Pa June 27 veterans from the state vote today to elect a commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. William J Wells of Ferristown and Harry Yohn of Philadelphia contend for the post amid a big reunion buildup.
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Dy United Press
Gettysburg
Pennsylania
William J. Wells
Ferristown
Harry Yohn
Philadelphia
Merchants Move Large Sugar Shipment Quickly
Corry grocery dealers snapped up a big sugar consignment yesterday priced at four dollars per hundred. R H Redding arrived with a carload and sold seventy barrels and one hundred ten bags before night. Several Corry firms purchased large lots in the brisk sale that delighted Buffalo traders.
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Corry
R. H. Redding
Redding
Bayeral Corry
Lanston Rhodes Wedding Near French Creek
John Lanston Rhodes of this city married Miss Lottle Rhodes of French Creek Wednesday at the bride’s parents home. Rev Miller of Jamestown officiated in the presence of many relatives and friends. Prof Winherly provided the music. Langton, a noted painter and decorator, and Miss Rhodes have both earned local notice.
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John Linston
Lottle Rhodes
French Creek
James Rhodes
Miller
Jamestown
Prof
Winherly
Langton
Miss Rhodes
Invention Aims to Aid Local Firm in Tannery Shift
J. J. Desmond of the Howard Co returned from a Boston and New York trip with news of a new substitute for upper leather being tested in practical conditions. The Corry tannery, not producing upper leather, expects the substitute to ease hide shortages and enable access to over 1.5 million additional first quality hides for sole leather makers.
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J. J. Desmond
Howard Co
Boston
New York City
Mr. Desmond
Ise Jn
Jocal
Corry
Mexico
Texas
Corry Tannery
Fishing Busy Week at Mindley Lake
The Pittsburgers camping at Mindley Lake had good luck. Yesterday four fine muskies were landed and Findley resident Mrs Harkness caught a nine pound fish.
Get Camping Location for N. 1 T Club
Missus Hoenes Weaver and Bess Drought selected a cottage on Gifford Ave between Lakewood and Sherman’s Bay for the N. 1 T Club camping trip. The two girls will travel to the lake on July 6 for a two week stay, enjoying easy trolley access and lakefront fun.
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Missus Hoenes
Weaver
Bess
Chautauqua
N. 1 T. Club
Gifford Ave
Lakewood
Sherman
Brakeman Carlson Hurt In West End Yards Incident
A Pennsylvanian brakeman named Carlson was badly hurt in the west end yards last night after being struck by a car while preparing to couple. He left for Buffalo this afternoon able to travel though with serious bruises.
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Carlson
West End
Buffalo
Lance
Hays Bean
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Corry .Evening Journal
Praction Building
Cab Etreat
Calagrove
Prop
Managlar Eanor
Arthae Calegrove
Angloclate Eator
Weelly Mail
Alberty
Keown
Columbo, Se & le Esch
Tuocala
Sea Line
Toseriton
Cenkhala Dea
Paca
Merigan Ress
Ssociation
New York
Chicago
Isenate
Pennnsylvania
G. A. R. Men
Helter
Wilitla
Republican
Bryan
Philadelphia Public ‘Ledger
Dr. D. Padoll
Optometris and Optician
Travetion Building
Corry, Pa
Lanston-Rhodes
Sam Jacobson & Co
Merchant Tailoring
Pennsy
Barlow Hardware Co
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