Philadelphia Common Council Pushes Harrisburg Trip to Repeal Public Buildings Act
The Philadelphia Common and Select Councils approve sending a five member joint committee to Harrisburg to urge repeal of the 1870 act creating the Public Buildings Commission. Debates focus on commission powers, auditing limits, and project costs with Meehan opposing repeal but favoring modification.
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Common Council
Harrisburg
Public Buildings Commission
Hicks
General Assembly
Philadelphia
City of
Meelan
Roberts
Karsner
Meehan
McMichael
Repeal Discussion on City Commission Power
Debates show Mr Anderson urging repeal of the act and limiting the city commission's taxing authority while citizens deserve control over spending. Mr James seeks a direct repeal motion, opposed by Mr Smithers who favors maintaining the modification and weighing abolition's consequences. The exchange ends with procedural withdrawals and unsettled lines.
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Anderson
Philadelphia
James
Smithers
Toto
Elas
Etree
Meehan
Council votes split over abolishing commission voice
Debate shows 51 to the yes and no tally with many councilors absent as President Smith did not vote. A referenced letter from Warwick to Controller Thompson questions legality of Public Buildings Commission debt and warrants without council authority or formal opinion.
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Myers
Adama
J. H. Baizley
Baker
Baldwin
Bardsley
Firth Frelling
Gearyartman
Heins
Hin
Hislop
Jones
Kinkaid
McGonigle
McLaughlin
McMichael
Meepen
Morrison
Reidenbach
Uth
Vanen
Yeas
Abratmns
Anderson
Sateson
Bawn
Bower
Carroll
Camerow
Davis
Deacon
Dixon
Edwards
Godfrey
Grace
Haddock
Hauger
Hicks
Horn
Horr
Horrocks
Hubert
Adamson
Allen
Brown
Collins
Colville
Crowell
Fisher
Fleming
Kord
Gipson
Haines
Henderson
Higham
Hook
Irvine
Jenks
Mei
Martin
W. A. Miller
Pollock
Porter
Reinstine
O. K. Smith
A. C. Smith
Stinson Stratton
Webster
Williams
Yarrow
Zane
Smith
Public Buildings Commission
Thompson
Warwick
Thommas M. Thompson
Str
Perkins
District Attorney Graham Comments on City Building Department Debts
District Attorney George Graham said editorial insight on the Building Commission suggests possible violations of the 1879 law governing city debts. He noted the act prohibits warrants for debts outside preexisting contracts and emphasized the chief executive and city officials must enforce all laws. He indicated investigation and potential action may follow public exposure.
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Graham
George
Tras
Publi Buildings Commission
Building Commission
Committee of Councila
Select Council
Berlin doctor proposes new injected cure for tuberculosis
Professor Liebrech described at the Berlin Medical Society a skin injected solution of cantharidate of potash for tuberculosis. He claimed no pain or notable side effects with rapid improvement, noting kidney irritation only in large doses. The recipe calls for precise weighing and dilution to one litre total.
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Berlin
Liebrech
Berlin Medical Society
Reception on the Hill for Governor Pattison at Executive Mansion
Harrisburg reports a large reception for Governor Pattison and Mrs Pattison at the Executive Mansion. Attendees included department heads, legislators, the governor's staff, Lt Governor and guests from across the state. The receiving party included Lt Governor and Mrs. Atres, and Mrs Tate.
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Pattison
Harrisburg
Executive Mansion
Atres
Opeeer
Thompson
Andra
H. D. Tate
John W.simonton
Henry McCormick
Kent
O. E. McClellan
Hugh Pitcairn
L. W. Hall
Jobnister
B. F. Mey
Rod Ns Ry Ta
Z. Gross
Br. Haldeman
Awl
Dr. Man
Healyite Mission to America Weighed as Fox Sails
Dublin reports Mr Fox M P sails from Queenstown on the Teutonic bound for America to raise funds for the Healyite faction. Canon Rae to follow, both seeking support from notable figures while political details remain undisclosed.
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Dublin
Fox
M. P
America
Teutonic
Queenstown
Healyite
Canon Rae
Setordsy
Canon
Otel A Aee
Slotang Oatade
Tregies
Braddock Fight Wounds Two Former Workers
Non-union clash at Braddock Wire Company leaves George Hobday dying and John Trainor seriously wounded. Eda Glenn and Charles Lapkow also cited in the incident, described as a dispute among workers with a non-union faction. Police investigation underway.
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Tracus
Prrisstine
George Hobday
Braddock
John Trainor
Eda Glenn
Charles Lapkow
Braddock Wire Company
Hobday
Trainor
Marike Cines
Shesa Ea
Ineo
Leeds Senate Fight Ends With Delaware Island Bond
Senator Cameron introduces a bill to require 6,500 square yards of earth from the Delaware islands to be deposited on League Island. The Penn Dredging Co. becomes lowest bidder for removing islands, while Congressionial pressure aided the change. President Harrison faces a stalled marshal appointment in Philadelphia and a reshuffle possible with Magnin. Also, shipping subsidy bill prospects dim as House and Senate clash seeks a conference. General Catchings of Mississippi denounces Hill’s Vicksburg postmaster appointment as political outrage. A Hibernian Society invitation and Reyburn payment woes wrap up the page.
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Tims
Waantaron
Pennsylvania
William R. Leeds
Miller
Department of Justice
Executive Mansion
Leeds
White House
Harrison
Philadelphia
Magnin
Delaware County
Congress
Delaware Islands
American
Delaware River
Penn
War Department
Toywlay Porter
Filbert
Senator Even
League Island
Penn Company
Catchings
General Catchings
Mississippi
Vicksburg
James Hill
House
Hill
Senate
Jackson
Veer
Hibernian Society
Mapes of Mesers
Huggard, Combe, Smith and
W. C. P. Breckenridge
William M. Springer
W. D. Bynum
Doan Reyburn
Reyburn
Mint Bill Advances as Cameron Secures Senate Passage
Washington February 2 Senator Cameron wins Senate passage for a mint bill amid brief debate under the five minute rule. The measure included amendments and appropriations, notably funding of 2,000,000 for a steam vessel.
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Washington
Sen Silla
Acaare Ae Peer
S Steam
Congress Debates Military Bill Amendments And Adjourns
The House debated amendments to appropriation and private business bills. Sawyer defended the department but withdrew his amendment. The conference report on the Military Academy appropriation was approved, Senate receded from its amendment, and the Senate adjourned at 9 45.
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Tmaster
Sawyer
Allman
House
Senate
Shipping Bill Dominates House Debate in Evening Session
The House spent most of the day discussing the shipping bill in committee of the whole after handling Senate bill for the relief of the assignees of the late John Roach. Staunch partisans delivered speeches by Grosvenor Gates Coleman Vaux Mills perenne Hopkins Morrow Candler Milliken Cummin ay O Neil Fitch and others. The deficiency bill followed in the evening with remarks from Sayers Crain Dalzell McKenna and more before it was amended and passed and the House adjourned at 11 o clock.
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Washington
House
Senate
John Roach
Grosvenor
Gates
Coleman
Vaux
Mills Perenne
Hopkins
Morrow Candler
Milliken
Cummin Ay O'Neil
Massachusetts
Fitch
New York
Sayers
Crain
Dalzell
McKenna
Burke Roche Divorce Hearing Highlights Husband's Neglect
Frances Burke Roche seeks an absolute divorce in Wilmington as Sen. Bayard and counsel present testimony. Lucy Hewitt testifies Roche provided no support while Frank Work claims continued advancement of funds that Roche diverted to gaming debts. case adjourns with Judge to reconvene tomorrow.
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Tak Timers
Wilmington
Frances Burke-Roche
Superior Court
Gray
Bayard
Levi C. Bird
H. H. Ward
Bird
Scotland Yard Detective Agency
Lucy Hewitt
New York
England
Frank Work
Roche
Pennsylvania Railroad Grievance Hope Fades Into Tense Talks
The Pennsylvania Company cites a three day conference with General Managers and superintendents to publish new labor terms. The plan ends fines, outlines pay for overtime and deadheading, and sets conditions for road transfers and engine readiness. Union leaders debate the offer as division officials head home, with no immediate strike pledge.
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Pennsylvania Company
Pagerhood
Watts
Northwestern System
Miller
Ohio Southwestern System
Wood
Areto
Railroad
Watt
Ifs
Bombardment of Iquique Reported by Chilean Dispatch
Fresh advices from Chile describe heavy insurgent shelling of Iquique with substantial loss of life and property damage. Rebels attacked six avenues destroying stores and homes, trapping civilians and causing many deaths among women and children. The insurgents seized the Custom House and key residences before the commander of the peeteeen surrendered the city and heightened troop movements toward the government forces.
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BueNos Ayres
Chili
Iquique
Aenaes
Electric Breveties
A grease of brief notices includes a Belknap & Dumesnil Stone Co. loss in Louisville Kentucky and a Burns Grocery store fire in Owen Sound Ontario causing five thousand dollars in damage with three thousand insured. Other items mention a Boston man Paddock and the Union Mutual Accident Association office being taken by the sheriff in Chicago.
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Belknap & Dumesnil Stone Company
Louisville
Busby’s
Owen Sound
Ont
Boston
Union Mutual Accident Association
Chicago
Ely
New
Ean Rai
New Haven
Naar
Starnes
Richmond
Seaaerngsagtat
Chambers McKibbin Dead A Democratic Leader Passed Away
Chambers McKibbin, longtime Democratic leader and friend of President Buchanan, died suddenly from debility in Chambersburg. Born 1798 in Newville, he held posts including Naval Officer and United States Treasurer, served in the State Senate, and led Democrats for years. He will be buried here Monday afternoon. survived by a daughter Mary and two living sons Colonel Joseph C. and Captain Chambers McKibbin.
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Chambersburg
Chambers McKibbin
Newville
Cumberland County
Franklin County
Pittsburg
Jackson
Exchange Hotel
Polk
Philadelphia
Merchants’ Hotel
Buchanan
Johnson
Aasat United States
State Senate
Huntingdon
Joseph C
Marshall Hall
Fort Sheridan
Mary
D. B. McKibbin
Washington
Coke Workers Strike Maintains Blockade at Three Works
Telegram from Uniontown reports strikers blocking access to Rainey’s three coke works while some workers reached plants. Deputy sheriffs and Pinkertons bolster protection. Rainey files riot and trespass warrants. No major trouble. scale committee and operators plan Monday meeting to seek settlement. Fairchance end increasingly active with oven blasts rising from twenty to fifty.
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Tuk
Uniontown
Rainey
Pinkerton
Hun Aps
Scale
Fairchance
Martin
Fairchance Furnace Company
Iron Manufacturers Dine at Monthly Club Gathering
The second monthly dinner of iron and steel makers and related industries was held at the Manufacturers' Club last evening. Guests included William H. Morris as president and numerous attendees such as James Butterworth John Irkenbine Walter Wood Alexander Rex A B Patterson Frederick Schoff and others.
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Manufacturers’ Club
William H. Morris
James Butterworth
John Irkenbine
Walter Wood
Alexander C. Rex
A. 8. Patterson
Frederick Schoff
A. Richie
Charles E. Bazbey
L. M. Moyes
P. Bilyeu
James C. Brooks
Harry Ken
Canadian Elections Amid Dominion Parliament Races
February 2 reports from Toronto indicate the Dominion elections underway nationwide with Liberal winners including Dr. Vaillancourt of Dorchester Quebec and Wilfrid Laurier as opposition leader. Conservatives claim seats with A Co. Larivère and K Jonas among elected independents by acclamation.
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Toronto
Exac
British Columbia
Dr. Vaillancourt
Dorchester
Quebec
Wilfrid Lauriere
Quebec Air Cen Era
Dr. Kinfret
Lotbuebec
Booth St
Tyrwhives
Pardons Board Delays Hearing in Open Cases
The Board of Pardons met today to continue consideration of cases including Rit ter Reading Inrospy, William Eller Parlades murder, and John Barker Philadelphia, with further action postponed.
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Board of Pardons
Mest
Pariona
Ritter
Reading
William Eller
Parlades
John Barker
Philadelphia
Tames McBride
Unclear Text Fragment On Arrest Warrant Noted
A damaged OCR fragment mentions authorization of an arrest in vague terms. No clear names, places, dates, or actions are readable to identify parties, jurisdictions, or charges. The readable portion confines to a generic note about an arrest order.
Memorial Lamp for Lord Mayor’s Residence Proposed
The Philadelphia Common Council introduced an ordinance to place an ornate gas lamp at the southwest corner of Sixteenth and Walnut streets in the Eighth ward in honor of Mayor Fitler’s administration. Councilman Park led the effort amid broad support, noting the New York example as a model for a lasting tribute to the mayor and city governance.
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Philadelphia
New York City
Smith
Park
Joe Nobre
Second Ward
Eighth Ward
Sixteenth and
Walnut Streets
New
Fitler
New York
Cam Bony
Chamber
George B. Edwards
Germantown
Andrew Kinkaid
Seventh Ward
Mr. Souder
Isaac Wilde
Manayunk
Wencel Hartman
Messrs. James
Reidenbach
Seger
McMichael
Collins
Straub
Hubert
The Queer Charge of Cruelty Sparks Divorce Suit
Mary Monaghan seeks absolute divorce from James Monaghan a former North Penn Railroad brakeman who lost both hands in an 1884 accident. He pawned his artificial limbs for drink and allegedly beat her when she refused money. Hearing before P H Lynch recommended granting the divorce.
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James Monaghnon
Mary Monaghan
North Third Street
James Monaghan
North Penn Railroad
D. J. Callaghan
P. H. Lynch
Indian Head Carving Unearthed At Germantown Home
A relic features a pipe stone head of an Indian embedded in a 4808 Germantown Avenue wall. Valued up to 200 dollars by buyer John H. Bacon, it dates over 150 years and draws local historic interest. Ownership is noted as shifting to W. Petop while curiosity grows about its fate.
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Germantown Avenue
John H. Bacon
Germantown
W. A Petop
Late Chief Engineer White Buried in Navy Funeral
The funeral of the late George H. White chief engineer United States Navy was held yesterday from the home of his sister Mrs Doughton 1916 Wallace Street. The services were conducted by the Reverend G W ernes of North Broad Street.
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White
George H. White
United States Navy
Doughton
Wallace Street
Murderer Golden Captured in Clinton Murder Case
Owen Golden admits killing George Overwick in self defense after a quarrel. Det. Donaghy, Bond and Murray arrested him in Chicago and brought him to Philadelphia. Golden describes fleeing to Kansas City and a lumber camp before returning home. He faces a Clinton, Iowa murder charge and a magistrate hearing is planned.
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Donaghy
Bond
Murray
Clinton
Iowa
Owen Golden
Wyalusing
Golden
Wood
Despard
Fifty-seventh
Central Station
Second Street
Broadway
George Overwick
Kosingo
Kansas City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Overwick
Sheri Despard
Clement
Rescued Miners Show Improvement In Hazleton
The Jeanesville miners rescued after the collapse are improving over 24 hours. Big Joe and Tomaskuski rose with support, while Frinka and Berno gain strength slowly. The Coroner Beach jury explored the mine and found debris blocking lower levels, water breaches at No 8 slope, and marked wreckage. Evidence collection begins tomorrow.
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Hazleton
Jeanesville
Big Joe
Tomaskuski
Frinka
Berno
The Pappenheim Baby Baptized
The infant daughter of Count and Countess Pappenheim received baptism today in a society event. Russian Ambassador Count Schouvaioff and United States Minister Mr. Phelps served as godfathers with clergy Oberpfaeufer Mueller and Dr Owen officiating. Luncheon followed at the Pappenheim residence with guests including Count Von Leichenfeld Bavarian Minister General Von Rauch and other officials as General Von Rauch toasted the health of Mrs Phelps.
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Pappenheim
Berwin
Wheeler
Count Schouvaioff
Mr. Phelps
United States
Oberpfaeufer Mueller
Dr. Owen
Count von Leichenfeld
General von Rausch
von Rauch
Phelps
Julius Wolff
Secretary Foster Begins Duties at Treasury
Secretary Foster sworn in yesterday spent February 26 at the Treasury Department learning duties and meeting officials. He delegated signings to Acting Secretary Nettleton and appointed Charles M. Hendley as private secretary, a role he previously held for Secretary Windom.
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Foster
Washington
Treasury Department
Department
Nettleton
Charles M. Hendley
Hendley
Windom
Deserted by His Wife Leaves Family in Turmoil
Special Telegram from Reavrinee reports Charles Teter of Auburn returning from a sale to find his house closed and his wife gone with their four children. A note read I am going off to stay and don't you dare to come after me. Authorities believe she left with another man and whereabouts are unknown.
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THE
TIMES
Reavrinee
Charlies Teter
Auburn
South Manheim Township
Charles Teter
Treasurer Huston's Successor Named United States Treasurer
Evansville Indiana February 2 A Washington dispatch reports that J A Lemeke former Indiana state treasurer has been named United States treasurer succeeding Huston who resigned The appointment reflects a high level for Lemeke and alters the state’s connection to federal finance.
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Evansville
Ind
Washington
J. A. Lemeke
Indiana
United States
Huston
Missing Girls Report From Tacony District
Two teenage girls are missing from Tacony. Mary Hartsfield is 16, of Sixteenth and Brunner streets. Authorities request information on their whereabouts and urge witnesses to come forward.
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Mary Hartsfield
Sixteenth
Brunner Streets
Tacony
French Artists Withdraw From Berlin Exhibition Over Empress Visit
Paris anxious as Empress Frederick faces potential recall of Paris ambassador Herbette amid French artists led by Detaille abstaining from Berlin showing. Berlin sentiment cited as cause for diplomatic strains and possible shifts in cultural exchange during prewar tensions. Benjamin Constant also declines Berlin exhibit citing patriotism and potential revenge. Meissonier letters noted for contrast with German sympathy.
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Paris
Frederick
Berlin
Detaille
M. Ribot
Count von Munster
M. Herbette
Germany
Gauwleis
France
Meissonier
Cologne
The Classes Last Dinner at College of Dental Surgery
The graduating class of ninety five at the College of Dental Surgery was honored at a dinner in the college building on Twelfth and Filbert with the faculty corporators and many guests, about three hundred in all. J J Heffernan led piano and the glee club performed a varied musical program, followed by speeches from faculty and corporators. Tonight the graduating exercises occur at the Academy of Music with several thousand tickets issued.
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College of Dental Surgery
Filbert
J.J. Hefferman
W. H. Grovesner
Deriece Leftman
Glee Club
Academy of Music
Death by own actions Identified in Boston Avenue case
New York report states Harold A. Woseller viewed the body found on Boston avenue, with hands and face gnawed by dogs. Officials believe the deceased is Flint, a Savannah jeweler, about 21, described as of a wild nature. Coroner’s office is confident in positive identification.
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New York
Harold A. Wosseller
Boston Avenue
Flint
Savannah
Vosseller
Yesterday's Severe Storm Turns to Snow in City Suburbs
Yesterday's storm evolved from rain to snow with hail in the mix. Snow accumulated up to two inches in the suburbs unless temperatures fall further, threatening sleighing conditions.
Mysterious Lady Enters Boulanger Circle
A mysterious woman has joined General Boulanger amid rumors of ritual intrigues. The scene centers on Boulanger and ongoing speculation about her influence and intentions within his group.
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Boulanger
Broussels
General Boulanger
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