Capitol Fire Destroys Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg burned completely, destroying records and furnishings while the senate and house sought temporary quarters in nearby buildings. Officials plan rebuilding, with losses near one million dollars and insurance about two hundred thousand. No deaths reported, but several people suffered smoke and injuries as the dome collapsed and flames raged through the upper floors.
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isburg
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Pennsylvania
senate
supreme court
house
United States district court
Lyons
Capitol
department of public instruction
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Smiley
Gov
Lyon
senate chamber
fire department
state capitol
gounds
state forestry commission
Fragmentary description of state legislative offices and suites
A partial OCR fragment lists the lieutenant governor apartments rooms for the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House offices of the superintendent of public instruction and the resident and chief clerk’s apartments and newspaper rooms.
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alon
senate
house
superintendent of public instruction
Butler Seized Aboard Swanhilda In San Francisco
Frank Butler an Australian murderer is confined in a steel cage at the county jail after being arrested aboard the Swanhilda from Newcastle. Detectives pinned him, read the warrant, and he is to be sent back to Australia. He is described as quiet and pious aboard the ship and is linked to several murders by luring victims to remote spots for robbery.
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San Francisco
Frank Butler
Newcastle
Australia
murderer Butler
Hartley
crése
Egan
Silvey
Butler
Swanhilda
Heid
HH. Holmes
Lee Weller
Arthur T. Preston
Gridiron club dinner remarks blamed as unfounded
Washington reports claimed Congressman Boutelle denounced Speaker Reed at the Gridiron club dinner, but officials say such accounts are unfounded. Club rules bar publication of remarks, and the Maine representatives spoke in accord with the occasion, despite sensational dispatches.
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Washington
Boutelle
Maine
Reed
Gridiron club
Ex-Congressman Hellamy Storrer May Be First Assistant Secretary of State
Washington reports from trusted sources that Hellamy Storrer of Cincinnati may be appointed first assistant secretary of state under McKinley. Storrer, a wealthy and seasoned public figure, served on the foreign affairs and commerce committees during his congressional term.
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Washington
Hellamy Storrer
Cincinnati
McKinley
Borderer Steamer Towed In With Lost Rudder
The Furness line steamer Borderer from London arrived in Boston harbor after losing her rudder. The wrought iron rudder-post was twisted off by heavy seas, leaving the vessel helpless for a time. Captain’s seamanship enabled temporary repairs to keep the ship afloat.
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Boston
Furness line
Borderer
London
Akeldon Murder Trial Ties Motive to Ella Sullivan
In Auburn, the Sheldon murder trial indicts illicit relations with Ella Sullivan as motive for killing his wife. Witnesses’ testimony appears strong, suggesting the accused acted to eliminate his spouse. Washington reports treasury deficiency estimates for the year ending July 30 1897 show postal service shortfall of 1 763 526 and other departments 2255 34.
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Auburn
Sheldon
Ella Sullivan
Washington
Fes
secretary of the treasury
house
Mayor Gui bord Wins Flattaburg City Election Again
February results from Flattaburg Plattaburg show Mayor Gui bord Republican reelected for a third term by a slim majority of zero votes. The utterly silent tally underscores a contested local race with no opposition margin recorded.
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Flattaburg
Plattaburg
W. Y
Guibord
Cabinet Aspirants and Cabinet Prospects Reported
Canton Ohio February 3 Two Maryland cabinet seekers gain attention as Judge Goff withdrawal renews Gary support while Missouri delegation backs Maj William Warner of Kansas City Endorsements flow from Indiana Texas Kansas and Missouri as Major McKinley weighs south representation plus other local candidates seek posts in immigration emigration consul public printer and related posts
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Maryland
Wellington
Cleveland
Judge Goff
James A. Gary
Baltimore
Missouri
Major McKinley
Maj
William Warner
Kansas City
Major Warner
Indiana
Texas
Kansas
C. W Van Der Hoogt
state bureau of immigration
William Fee
Warren, O
Nuremberg
J. G. Gibbs
Norwalk
Arthur E. Meyer
Elizabeth
N. J
Government to Buy Fisher's Island Fortifications
New York, Feb 3 The United States will soon complete the purchase of Fisher's Island and adjacent lands off the Connecticut coast in Long Island Sound. The sites, among the Atlantic seaboard's key defenses, will anchor a fortification system from the East River to the ocean. They will host two batteries of the latest pattern and a torpedo service, making them nearly impregnable to sea attack.
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New York
United States
Fisher's island
Connecticut
Long Island sound
Atlantic seaboard
Long Island
Exest
Payn 's Confirmation Votes Narrow Senate Action
Albany Feb 3 The senate confirmed Louis F Payn as state superintendent of insurance by 27 to 20 with Republicans providing all affirmative votes and nine Republicans breaking with Democrats. Absentees included three Democrats. Hartford Feb 3 Gov Cooke sent three judicial nominees to senate for eight year terms all renominated.
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senate
Louis F. Payn
Brush
Hronklin
G. A. Davis
Erie
Higgins
Olean
Humphrey
Warsaw
Maltin
Watertown
Pawer
New York
Tibbitts
Rensselaer
White
Syracuse
Wray
Brooklyn
Hartford
Gov. Cooke
committee on
Charles B. Andrews
Litchfield
supreme court
David Torrance
Derby
superior court
Frederick B. Hall
Bridgeport
Samuel O. Prentice
John M. Thayer
Norwich
Silas A. Robinson
Middletown
Anti Ticket Scalping Efforts Highlighted in Letter
Washington February 3 Charles R Skinner president of the National association asks Hon James S Sherman a New York congressman to aid B D Caldwell Western Passenger association in pushing suppressive ticket scalping measures. Lezow Trust Smelling Comraites Albany February 3 Lexow trust investigating committee to begin testimony Friday at 10 in New York city chamber. Senator Barris Gradually Improving Washington February 3 Dr Brown reports Senator Tarris is gradually improving.
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Washington
Charles R. Skinner
James S. Sherman
congress
New York
National association
Skinner
B. D. Caldwell
Western Passenger association
Lezow Trust Smelling Comraites
Albany
Peb
Lexow trust
common council chamber
New York city
Senator Barris
Brown
Senator Tarris
Divorce for Chimay Ends in Absolute Decree
Brussels reports the Prince of Chimay obtaining an absolute divorce from his wife Clara Ward of Detroit after a court hearing in Charleroi. The princess must pay 75,000 francs annually as alimony, cover costs, and she may see the children once monthly in the presence of a third party. guardian duties are assigned to the prince.
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Prince of Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
Mich
Paris
Janos Rigo
Charleroi
Prince de Chimay
Maitre Delacroix
Delacroix
Chimay
Fight Against Unions in Brockton Strike Standoff
In Brockton Mass last night officers of the Boot and Shoe Workers International union met T D Barry Co. The union demanded all workers be recalled at the same pay and terms as before the sole fasteners strike. Barry replied he cannot agree while his plant is full and thriving independent of the union. The dispute feeds the view the fight targets unions generally not prices.
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Brockton
Mass
Boot and Shoe Workers’ International union
T. D. Barry & Co
Barry
National Congress Focuses on Canal and Silver Standard
Washington and Boston dispatches detail Senate debates on the Nicaragua canal bill and immigration bill, with Mr. Vilas and Senator Hill opposing. A Chandler resolution advocates silver coinage alongside gold. In the House, electric light contracts for DC are staged for discussion, plus a joint session to count electoral votes on February 16. C W Stone proposes coinage metal experiments and new coin designs. Widespread WCTU convention dates set for Toronto Buffalo and more.
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senate
Vilas
Hill
Gibson
Chandler
United States
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
house
congress
C. W
Boston
Toronto
Ont
Willard
Henry Somerset
Buffalo
Wood to be named US senator by governor in March
Franksport reports A T Wood of Mount Sterling will be appointed United States senator by Gov. Bradley on March 5, with an extra legislative session planned weeks later. No senatorial election next January unless the legislature elects Bradley or John W. Yerkes.
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Frankfort
A. T. Wood
Mount Sterling
United States
Bradley
John W. Yerkes
Settlement of Anglo Venezuelan boundary dispute signed
The Anglo Venezuelan arbitration treaty was signed at the state department signaling the amicable end of a century long dispute. Chief Justice Fuller and Associate Justice Brewer represent Venezuela. Lord Herschel and Sir Robert Henn Collins represent Great Britain. The four will meet within six months to nominate a fifth member, with King Oscar of Sweden and Norway to pick if needed. The Venezuelan boundary commission will be abolished.
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Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Senor Andrade
Olney
state department
Henry Outram Bax-Ironside
Manuel M. Ponte, Jr
legation
James J. Storrow
Venezuela
hi brother
Bax-Ironsides
Cridler
Senor Ansdrade
nakes
Fuller
Brewer
United States supreme court
Lord Herschel
Robert Henn Collins
knight
Great Britain
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Venezuelan boundary commission
Justice Brewer
Vanderbilt declines inaugural ball membership
Washington February 3 Cornelius Van derbilt has declined membership on Gen Miles's general reception committee for the inaugural ball citing health and a wish to avoid social duties during his Washington stay. Cheshire Alumni Association Banquet in New York last night at the Waldorf drew about seventy five alumni and guests from the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut among them Yale professor Andrew W. Phillips and Col James B Coryell with old friendships renewed.
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Washington
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gen. Miles
Vanderbilt
Cheshire Alumni Association
New York
the
Waldorf
Episcopal Academy of Connecticut
Cheshire academy
Andrew W. Phillips
Yale university
Herbert B. Furner
Fred N. Bassett
James B. Coryell
Williamsport
Rev. Edwards
Lines
New Haven
Conn
Gustavo Preston
Col
P. HL. Corr
Providence
Charles L. McNeil
Torrington
Moody to be 60 as friends plan gift for boys school chapel
New York Feb 3 Dwight L Moody the evangelist will be 60 on Friday. A few friends intend to give him a sizable sum as a birthday offering to build a chapel for his boys' school at Mount Termom gym a.
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New York
Dwight L. Moody
Mount Termom
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