Rhawn Campaign Meeting Endorses Local Reform Aids
A large audience at the Academy of Music backed William H. Rhawn for Receiver of Taxes and James B. Rogers for Magistrate. The Municipal League urged businesslike city government, opposed boss rule, and supported separate municipal concerns free from national politics.
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Municipal League
William H. Rhawn
James
Rogers
Academy of Music
Rhawn
Citizens of
Philadelphia
James 8. Rogers
City of
Municipal League meeting opens amid applause in Philadelphia
George Burnham Jr., president of the Municipal League, greets a packed audience with William H. Rhawn and other leaders as supporters fill the stage. David Wallerstein introduces Burnham, who denounces urban corruption and urges reform. E. W. Ervin reads resolutions adopted by the gathering.
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George Burnham, Jr
Municipal League
William H. Rhawn
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
James Rogers
David Wallerstein
Lincoln L. Eyre
League
Mr. Burnham
Pennsylva
New York
Albany
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
E. W. Ervin
Cmeate
Independence Not Dead in Philadelphia Politics Rally
Lincoln L. Eyre declares independence and civ c sure to resurge in the city while pledging to oppose the Republican municipal ticket amid charges against labor and local officials. Clinton Rogers Woodruff warns Philadelphia faces a grave crisis as the city weighs the November 15 decision.
Sir Charles Attacks Governor General in Yukon Debate
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated the throne speech policy. Sir Charles Tupper accused Governor General Lord Aberdeen of overstepping precedent, defending government policy on Yukon railway trade and opposing American ownership of Yukon gold claims. Bertram backed Yukon policy and the royalty issue.
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Ottawa
Ontario
House of Commons
Bertram
Toronto
Canada
Klondike
Telegraph Company
Stickeen
Yukon
Charles Tupper
Charles
Lord Aberdeen
Sir Charles
Un Dauntled Gold Seekers Amid Klondike Bonanza Hopes
News from Juneau and Skaguay reports a large party leaving Seattle with many women among the travelers. Reports describe new creeks in the Klondike and Indian River districts showing rich pay dirt with high pan values and bedrock depths, sparking a rush stampede toward the discoveries.
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Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
Victoria
B. C
Dawson
Skaguay
Klondike
Indian River District
Bonanza
Eldorado
Thousand gold seekers sail for Seaguay
Tacoma February 5 The steamer Queen sails with 1300 tons of cattle hogs and sheep for Alaska markets in Juneau Skaguay and Dyea. Thousands of people bid farewell as intrepid prospectors in Mackinaws fur caps and Klondike attire gather on deck. Most passengers plan to head into the Alaskan interior with outfits ready.
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Tacoma
Wash
Queen
Pacific
Lee Felds
Alaska
Juneau
Skaguay
Dyew
Alaska gold rush winds to a $10 million clean-up
The Coquitlan reached Vancouver from Skaguay confirming strikes along the Big Salmon and Minook river region. Prospector reports ward off a large winter clean-up estimated at ten million dollars as Klondike supply routes remain busy and Skaguay crowding grows with scarce work.
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Vancouver
B. C
Mary Island
Alaska
Skaguay
Jar of Alaska
Coquitlan
Firemen Die as Roof Crashes at Merrimac Street Fire
Boston's Merrimac Street fire claims six lives including District Chief Egan and Captain Victory. Four others rescued after a rear roof collapse as flames engulfed the Bent & Co. building. Firefight hindered by water loss and intense heat. total losses around $105,000 with insurance.
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Boston
Merrimac Street
G. W. Bent & Co
Prisoners Burn to Death in Victor Jail Fire
Three men burned to death and another injured in a jail fire at Cripple Creek Victor Jail. The deceased are Thomas Quinn known as Shorty, a railroad grader from Philadelphia, and James Connors. The injured man is named Dublin. The four had been arrested for disturbance. screams were heard by hundreds who could not aid them.
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Lincoln L. Eyre
Walnut
Locust
Spruce
David Martin
Cripple Creek
Col
Victor
Thomas Quinn
Phila
Shorty
James Connors
Dublin
Will of Major John Hancock Probate Seeks His Daughters
The will of the late Major John Hancock of the United States Volunteer Army 1861 to 1865 was filed for probate. It bequeaths all property to his three daughters. Hancock appoints Major George Blight Halstead of Hermitage Lake Minnetonka Minnesota as executor, with no bond required.
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Pittsburg
John Hancock
United States Volunteer Army
George Blight Halstead
Newark
N. J
Hermitage
Lake Minnetonk
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Libby
Richmond
Governor Pingree Wins Railroads Milebook Mandamus
Detroit February 5 Judge Donovan orders mandamus against Michigan Railroad in Pingree suit to compel sale of a 1000 mileage book valid for him and any family member for $20 The ruling confirms the railroad system is under state law and cannot evade state statutes by by laws conflicting with the Constitution
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Detroit
Mich
Donovan
Circuit Court
The
Michigan Railroad
Pingree
Choked to Death After Large Meat Lodged in Throat
Jonathan Hellinger a wagonmaker from Disston Warwick township choked on a large piece of meat after returning from Rothsville where he had his pension papers fixed. His son summoned a neighbor but he died before help arrived.
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Lancaster
Jonathan Hellinger
Disston
Warwick Township
Rothsville
Mrs Lane Blackburn Daughter Worsens After Shooting
Washington February 5 Mrs Lane daughter of ex senator Blackburn Kentucky shot three weeks ago is much worse today. Yesterday afternoon she suffered a setback from which she barely rallied. She takes practically no nourishment and it is feared she will not recover.
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Washington
Lane
Blackburn
Kentucky
Butcher fatally injured by steer in Mercer County incident
Mercer County butcher George Martin of New Lebanon was attempting to move a steer to slaughter when the animal attacked him, tossing him on its hornseat. He suffered fatal injuries in the unexpectedly violent accident reported as a special telegram to the Times from Sharon dated February 5.
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Edward Shay
Sharon
George Martin
New Lebanoo
Mercer County
A J
Machin
Cow causes wreck derails Texas special near Hematite
A cow derailed the Texas special on the Missouri Pacific line at Hematite thirty six miles south of St. Louis. Engineer Francy and Fireman Childs were killed, two passengers were injured slightly. Names of the injured were not released.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
Missouri Pacific
Hematite
Francy
Childs
Goebel Fellow-Servant Bill Passes in Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate approved Senator Goebel’s fellow-servant bill by 16 to 10 after a lengthy debate. The measure broadens corporate liability for damages by allowing actions for negligence by any or all railroad employees.
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Senator Goebel
Kentucky
Frankfort
Senate
Goebel
Covington
Shortage Affects Elmwood Cemetery Funds In 13 000 Loss
Memphis February 5 The trustees of Elmwood Cemetery Company disclosed a 13000 shortage in the accounts of former treasurer Trepp. Trepp is currently in New York.
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Memphis, Tenn
Elmstood Cemetery Company
Trepp
New York
Sheriff Mansey Issued Warrant For Son In 1889 Murder
Decatur Illinois February 5 sheriff Mansey received a warrant for his own son Joe Mansey in a murder case from July 3 1889 involving Mat McKinley. Ephraim Fanner serving life in the penitentiary is tied to the crime after a grand jury inquiry and affidavits plus a petition by 150 Decatur citizens.
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Decatur
Ill
Mansey
Joe Mansey
Mat McKinley
Ephraim Fanner
Fanner
Board of Pardons
Robert L. Walston
Rival Factions Unite in Two AOH Branch Merger
Special Telegram to Tus Times Hazleton February 5 nearly 200 delegates from Luzerne county divisions met to amalgamate the two AOH branches the Board of Arm and the Act of America. Gilbert de Curry of Plains was elected county president.
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Order of Hibernians
Tus
Hazleton
Luzerne County
Board of Arm
Act of America
Gilbert de Curry
Plains
Sorg Arrested in Buffalo Murder Case
Buffalo police arrested Mrs. Michael Sorg on suspicion of murdering her infant son found dead in his bed near Neaster early yesterday morning. The investigation followed the discovery of the child's body and subsequent inquiries by detectives.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Michael Sorg
Ndt
Neaster
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James Victory
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