Times Libel Reform Defeated by Pennsylvania Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate defeated a mild libel reform bill on Wednesday with 11 yeas and 27 nays. Journalists vow to hold legislators to account, arguing for equal access to civil and criminal courts and stronger penalties for defamatory libel.
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Libel Reform Urged as Journalists Demand Justice
The piece argues libel laws punish publishers for others letters and reports. It cites editorials from Philadelphia papers and calls for criminal punishment of malicious libels with full restitution for injuries, while condemning punitive damages and urging legislative reform.
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Becker bill passes House amid fears of charter conflict
The Becker bill requiring mayoral appointments to gain three-fifths Council approval passed 128 to 51. Critics say rural factions back may reduce city school funds, while supporters note it upholds charter requirements and mayoral responsibility.
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No sympathy for Becker bill moving city appointment power
The writer argues against requiring three fifths support from Select Council to appoint officials, claiming it would diffuse responsibility and harm municipal government. It complains of slow motions in the House and jokes about an inter party chess match. It mocks tactics for avoiding action and notes hot sun prompting shady street avoidance.
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Educating Mechanics Through Master Builders Trade School
The Master Builders' Exchange trade school has graduated twenty nine students in carpentry brick laying plastering painting and plumbing. In seven years it has produced three hundred skilled workers many running own businesses or employed by large firms. The program is praised as practical and vital for meeting demand for skilled trades.
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Morgan backs bill to annex Sandwich Islands by law
Senator Morgan challenges McKinley by proposing a simple majority bill to annex the Sandwich Islands. The measure would bypass treaty hurdles and race ahead of the President's plan, aiming to secure Morgan credit for annexation and potentially impact the status of about 25,000 Japanese residents in the islands.
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Hanna Eyes Ohio Senate Race As Double Barrels Loom
If double barrels are to be used in Ohio's Senatorial contest, Hanna is doing nothing to make himself a less conspicuous mark.
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Erie bicycle tax ruled constitutional by judge
A Pennsylvania case notes Erie Councils enacted a $1 tax on resident bicycles and Judge Morrison of McKean County upheld the ordinance. Critics argue it discriminates against bicycles and funds go to the general fund rather than road improvements. Representative Spatz's stance is mentioned.
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Chicago Hyena Shot Sparks Talk of Tigers at Mayor Election
In Chicago a hyena is shot drawing comment that Greater New York should outshine it at the next mayoral contest by pursuing a tougher stance against its tiger.
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Open trolley cars and shade spots draw crowds in heat
In the nineties Mercury era tone, crowds seek cool open trolley cars parks and suburban resorts on the first real summer day. Heat drives residents to shade and relief while hotel keepers anticipate a better season. The abdication rumor about the Queen is not causing anxiety.
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Trolley mail lines prove permanent in Philadelphia region
Postal service advances bring satisfaction as trolley mail routes gain traction. Philadelphia leads with a successful system and nearby towns may follow, signaling a lasting expansion of mail delivery by trolley.
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Chester to Up land Mail Service by Trolley
The government expands mail routes with faster transport and more lines. After July 1 mails will move from Chester to Up land by trolley, easing deliveries for nearby residents. Chester already connects to Media by trolley, reducing a day’s travel previously needed via Philadelphia.
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Congressman Cooke Dies in Chicago Hotel Death
Washington June 24 Congressman Edward Dean Cooke of Chicago died suddenly this morning in his room at the Cochran Hotel at age 47. He served a second term as Representative for Illinois Sixth District. Death attributed to heart failure after cramps from ginger ale. House adjourned in respect. funeral committee named.
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Engineer Crushed to Death in Factory Flywheel Pit
John Wilder, 56, longtime engineer at C. B. Coles & Son box factory in Camden, vanished from the engine room between 8 and 8:30 PM. His body was found wedged between the flywheel and pit after workers removed steam pipes. head crushed, limbs severed, fatal injuries attributed to the belting mechanism.
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Three Cent Fare Hearing in Federal Court
In Indianapolis Judge Showalter heard the three cent street railroad fare case as the city seeks dissolution of the injunction following a State Supreme Court ruling upholding the three cent fare law. Ex President Harrison argued for the company citing Federal Court reversals of state decisions on contracts. The day’s session included a cross complaint showing two years of receipts and expenses, predicting losses under a three cent fare and requesting an injunction.
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Heath Named Sole Referee In Telegraph Rates Case
The United States Court of Claims appointed Perry B. Heath sole referee in the Western Union Telegraph Company vs United States case over government telegraph tariffs. Heath succeeds Charles C. Shepard and William H. Browne and will determine exact figures of the mill rate dispute, with a Congressional path likely.
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Londonderry Deputation Seeks Port Call for Canadian Mail Line
A Londonderry representative delegation led by Edmund Francis Vesey Knox met Canadian Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier at the Hotel Cecil to press London Derry as a port of call for a new Canadian mail steamers service. They also asked the Postmaster General for improved train facilities to support the scheme. Laurier and the Duke of Norfolk pledged to consider the proposals.
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Senate caucus sustains duties on hides and tobacco
Republican Senators in Washington caucus backed a duty on hides and upheld the finance committee rate on unstemmed wrapper tobacco though agreeing to a compromise. Watches and watch jewels were decided in favor of House rates, with watch jewels free. The session covered leather, tobacco, and related duties with no action on reciprocity or other topics.
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Deaf and Dumb Taught to Speak at Mount Airy Exercises
Friends of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb gathered at Mount Airy for closing exercises presided by Superintendent A E B Crouter. Pupils demonstrated primary and intermediate work, lip reading, and recitations before a graduation with essays on Book People Queen Elizabeth and scenes in Napoleon life.
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If you'll sing a song as you go along
A long poem on courage and perseverance inspires the reader to keep faith and song in face of doubt. The column notes musical lines as a theme, then shifts to university honors and local entertainments, with items on Stoke Pegis estate, The Red Rose inn, and upcoming talks by Ex-Ambassador Bayard. It also covers appointments, society arrivals, and public lectures.
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Reed's Committees Form as Congress Near Adjournment
Speaker Reed has committee appointments ready for announcement. Hicks moves to head the patents committee. Stone returns to city for session. Loudenslager plans return next week. Godfrey seeks Hamilton Bermuda consul post. Quay and Penrose prepare tariff bill fights on chemical and carpet wool schedules. Senate petitions oppose beer tax in New Jersey counties and morocco skin duty. seek immigration restrictions. House protests tobacco duty by Scranton Labor Union. Harrisburg and Philadelphia petition for stricter immigration law.
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Trolley Car Overturned in Wilmington Injury Toll Rises
An excursion trolley on the Wilmington and New Castle line overturned while ascending a steep grade near the power house. Superintendent Irwin W. Miller and several passengers including Mrs. Harry Mulford Eva Miller and Abbie Baker were injured. Dr. John J. Black attended the victims as they were removed home.
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Ill luck befalls Arner family in West Penn tragedy
June 24 Ten Times reports misfortune for the Arner family of West Penn. A son died from accidental gun discharge while rat shooting. Henry Arner sustained fatal internal injuries in a fall at the haymow. A brother, trying to fetch a doctor, was bucked from a horse and broke his arm.
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French officials doubt Anarchist link to May disaster
Washington June 24 officials of the French Embassy refuse to confirm any tie between anarchists and the early May holo disaster. M Lefaivre the embassys first secretary says no government communication has been received on leaders who reportedly fled to America. He notes he was in Paris then and that initial papers hinted anarchist causes but later cast doubt on that view.
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Political Bonbons and Reapportioning Revels In 1900
Editorials reflect on the 1900 political scene with wry humor and criticism. Notes on tariff measures, quiet Fourth of July celebrations, and English satire contrast with U S manufacturing exports to India and political maneuvers around Mark Hanna and Governor Bushnell. The Senate contemplates a 2.5 million dollar Cleveland public building, seen as aiding Hanna's candidacy while straining the Treasury.
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