Knox and Oliver in a Pennsylvanian cabinet shuffle
The belated discovery that United States Senator Knox cannot accept a Taft cabinet leadership due to constitutional rules prompts a swift bill restoring the secretary of state salary to 8,000. Knox’s term questions, possible resignation, and the looming legislature selection of a successor to Knox in the senate are outlined alongside the rival interest around George T Oliver of Pittsburgh. The piece also notes internal state party dynamics as candidates for auditor general and treasurer gain focus amid evolving Republican alignment and a Lincoln birthday reference.
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State Legislature Near End of Session
The article notes a limited period remaining before the term ends with an inauguration looming. Legislators plan swift action, aiming to finish required work within forty days and avoid flood legislation, amid Republican leaders seeking to avoid unnecessary burdens on the state.
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New Game Bill Presents Broad Reforms in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania house bill proposed by Representative Stedte of Allegheny unifies all game laws under one title for the first time. Backed by the state game commission and sportsmen, it sets seasons, codifies tagging, taxidermy rules, and marks for private game preserves. It reclassifies game birds, allows shooting eagles and ospreys, and tightens prohibitions on deer harm, trapping quail, and shipments.
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Pension Bill Favored By Pa House Committee Report
The Pennsylvania House pension committee reports favorably on Grand Army of the Republic pensions for living state veterans aged sixty or older, proposing a $2,700,000 appropriation likely to rise. It also backs shortening commissioners terms to two years and cutting salaries to $2,000, with the measure slated for House action today. Ohio Man Slays Wife and Self in Denver tragedy. Jos F. McCarthy fatally shoots wife, then kills himself. he was a Martins Ferry outsider and machinist. Too Old For Snowballing. Martin H. Putnam, 82, grandson of Israel Putnam, dies while watching a children’s snowball game in Muskegon, Michigan.
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Miss Tony the Dead Famous Chimpanzee Dies
The chimpanzee Miss Tony, famed for near human traits and world fame, died and lay in state at the LambrigGer home in Orrville Ohio. Funeral plans include cremation in a $100 coffin. Messages of condolence poured in as the animal had performed on stages and operated a typewriter.
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