Robert Emory Pattison Pennsylvanias Governor Biography
Robert Emory Pattison a Philadelphia lawyer and Democratic leader born December 1850 in Quantico Maryland died August 1 1904 in Philadelphia. Son of Robert Pattison and Catherine Woolford he rose from Central High School to law practice and politics becoming Philadelphia City Controller in 1878 and Governor in 1883 serving amid fiscal reforms and partisan battles. He declined U S Treasury audit and later led the Pacific Railroad Commission before a late career return to politics.
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Maryland
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Mckinson College
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Grand Podice of Masons
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Suchess
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Cleveland
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Republican Party
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Democratic Standard
Pattison's Era and Steel Strikes Marked Govenor's Term
Governor Pattison won by a large majority and took office January 26, 1891. A ballot reform act followed June 19, 1891. His administration faced numerous strikes, including a deadly riot in Westmoreland County in April 1891 and the Homestead clash in July 1892. The National Guard restored order at both sites. He left office January 15, 1895 and died August 1, 1904.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
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Daniel H. Hastings
Philadelphia
Proof Of Philosophy Is In Contentment
The passage argues there are two views on existence and harmony with Nature. It contrasts animal contentment with human distress born from reason and unknowns. It suggests true proof of philosophy lies in the contentment it yields, noting physical proof cannot settle debates about meaning. The excerpt ends with assorted aphorisms on happiness and value.
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Paradise
Bing
Addition To Hospital Not Yet Completed
New Castle hospital project faces delay until September 1 due to labor troubles. Ten months into construction, exterior work is finished and top floors nearly done, with private rooms and sanitary features emphasized. A new light signal system will replace the old buzzer once installation across the building is complete.
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New Castle Hospital
Entira
Washington Zoo Welcomes Rare Langur Monkey Member
A shipment to the National Zoological Park in Washington introduces rare animals including the Langur or Bacrad Monkey from India. The Langur, highly intelligent and sacred in India, is among the most delicate to keep in the United States and is noted for its northern range and characteristic wrinkled face surrounded by a white bearskin-like mantle.
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Washington
India
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Michigan Minister At Christian Church
Rev. Howard A. Blanning of St. Johns Michigan will preach Sunday morning at 10 45 in the First Christian church of this city He is a former New Castle young man a graduate of Bethany college and an interesting speaker He is en route to Philadelphia where he will visit his mother.
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Howard A. Blanning
St. Johns
Mich
First Christian Church
Blanning
New Castle
Bethany College
Philadelphia
Skunk Protection Change Within Municipal Limits
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners announced that skunks will have no protection within boroughs or borough boundaries or within two hundred yards of them. Previously skunks were protected with other fur bearing animals from November 1 to February, and the open country rule remains. The commission notes urban skunk conflicts and urges obtaining mayoral permission before taking action. Carcasses and skins may be disposed of by the killer as seen fit.
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Board of Game Commissioners of
Pennsylvania
Commission
Wasteful conducta at New Castle garbage plant
Workers at the New Castle garbage plant on Sampson Street report unusually large amounts of food waste this past month. They blame careless handling and overbuying leading to discarded edible food and overall waste.
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New Castle
Sampson Street
Crown Prince Aids Sweden Culture Institute Plan
Stockholm August 1 Interacted cultural delegates in Sweden agree to found an Institute in Rome. Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf elected president, with generous donations guaranteeing the work for the next three years.
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Sweden
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Stockholm
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Ear Reattached After Akron Accident
Aug 1 Akron report: Ben F. Davies, assistant county recorder, lost his right ear when struck by a car. Sheriff Curis Weaver witnessed the event and helped move the car. Surgeons at City hospital reattached the ear and Davies recovered without other injuries.
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Akron
Ben F. Davies
City Hospital
Davies
Shoriff Curis Weaver
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