Pennsylvania Legislature heads toward officers and adjournment
Harrisburg observers say Republicans will control both chambers with Boles Penrose likely to win the U.S. Senate seat and Henry F. Walton to be House speaker while John M. Scott is set as Senate president pro tem. caucuses plan April 16 adjournment.
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Harrisburg
PennSylvania
Boles Penrose
United States
Henry F. Walton
Philadelphia
house of Representatives
John M. Scott
senate
house
Penny packer
Republican state committee
Scott
house Republican
Quay
Moorish Pretender Retreats as Sultan Reconciles With Brother
From Tangiers to Fez reports say the sultan reconciled with his brother Mulai Mohammed, sidelining Buhamara the pretender. Mulai Mohammed named governor of Fez, tribes desert Buhamara, routes to the coast reopen, and an expedition to crush the rebellion is planned. Also noted is the collapse of the Malleable Gombizie deal and the death of Philadelphia banker Henry Lester Townsend.
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Sultan
Tangiers
Morocco
Fez
Mulai-Mohammed
Taza
Buhamara
Mulai -Mohammed
Mulai- ‘Mohammed
Philippine commission reports reforms for islands policy
The annual Philippine commission and Taft report outline reforms for governance in the islands. Taft notes Mindanao hostilities, river resources and ladronism, the need to replace carabao for rice cultivation, and proposed actions: a gold standard, reduced duties, leasing limits, tax exemptions for bonds, and skilled Chinese immigration with Filipino apprentices. Also coal, weather, and other brief items follow.
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Washington
Philippine commission
W. H. Taft
war department
congress
Taft
Mindanao
Lake
Lanao Moros
dattos
Mohammed
Toile
Philippines
islands
United States
Markle's Answer to Miners in Independent Coal Fight
Philadelphia Jan 5 Independent coal operators G B Markle Co reply to miners demands. John Markle managing partner writes of firm history and 1875 conditions, denying mandatory company doctors or stores. Eviction notices and rent issues tied to October 27 1902 take center, with earnings and family tragedy details noted amid arbitration disputes.
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Philadelphia
Markle
arbitration commission
Chippie
Henry Coll
Mathie
Scheme to Beat Miners Ulterior Pay Cut Plan
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania reports a scheme by operators to avoid raising wages starting November 1. The arbitration commission may award miners an increase, but firms anticipate delays and legal action, aided by federal counsel, with disputes spreading to several utility and chemical companies across the region.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
arbitration commission
disi lal
Wyoming rerica
adues
fezal
General Francis V. Greene Named New York Police Commissioner
General Francis V. Greene, a West Point graduate with service on the western frontier, in Cuba and the Philippines, is named New York City's police commissioner. His Manila gallantry earned him brigadier general rank and he has authored several military books.
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FRANCIS V. GREENE
NEW YORK
May Be Reconciled In Saxony Crown Prince and Princess
Reports from Vienna indicate a possible reconciliation between the Saxony crown prince and his wife. The prince’s family seeks to ensure the unborn child’s identity and a stable birth, while King George wants the wife exiled. A compromise suggests retirement near the frontier with access to children if she agrees.
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Vienna
Saxony
George
Mayor of San Juan Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Manuel Beozcue, mayor of San Juan Puerto Rico, was arrested and held on 5000 bail on charges of destroying city water receipts records. The case ties to alleged embezzlements 3000 to 43000 dollars with other misappropriations cited. Three other officials face prosecution amid mobs and gunfire without injuries.
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San Juan
P. R
Manuel Beozcue
Holst
Lar Acuna
Rivera
Appalling case of destitution in St Louis
St Louis police found Mrs Nancy McKane and her five children dying of hunger after the husband and infant grandson perished in the same room. The scene showed no fire or food, one child feverish on the couch. Officers provided coal and food from their pockets and authorities arranged burials and care. Lincoln Memorial Sabbath observances and missionary appeals are noted in the surrounding text.
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St Louis
tun
Marriage Struck by Trolley Kills One In Lancaster County
Jacob Zook an Amish farmer in Eden two miles east of Lancaster drives to church with daughters Fanny aged 18 and Katie 9 when a trolley at a grade crossing strikes their wagon. Fanny is killed, Katie seriously injured, and Jacob Zook badly cut. Both children die? No, survivors treated. all rushed to St Joseph’s hospital. The crossing view is blocked by a house and the motorman sounded the gong but could not stop in time. Last summer lightning destroyed Zook’s barn and his wife had recently died.
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Lancaader
Jacob Zook
Eden
lancaster
church
Panny
Katie
Fenny
Zook
Mr. Zook
Fanny
St. Joseph's hospital
Financial Panic at Caracas Bank Refuses Exchange for Silver
Caracas panic as small traders and private depositors advance to swap bank notes for silver. Bank of Venezuela limits exchanges to $20 per person and closes at 4 PM while notes trade at about 80% of face value. Leading Caracas firms refrain from redemption. The crisis widens amid unrest in Venezuela under Castros regime.
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Bank of Venezuela
Willemstad
Island of Curacao
Carracas
Caracas
Senate reconvenes amid busy agenda and statehood talks
United States Senate opens with many absentees and a packed calendar. Key items include the militia, immigration, an eight hour labor bill, and Philippine currency. Statehood for New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma looms large as senators promise extended speeches and rapid progress on appropriation bills.
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Washington
United States senate
senate
DIL
friends of the
Nelson
Minnesota
territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian territory
Burnham
Foraker
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Sherman
New York
Hot Springs
Ark
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