Deadlock in House over Magee resolution and street railway bill
A heated session in Haerbisueug reports Democrats and Republicans clashing over Senator Delamater and Magee. Lafferty sought to withdraw the resolution but was blocked as Brooks and others argued the matter must be decided by the House. Indefinite postponement failed 138 to 31, sealing the party fault line in a factional fight.
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Lafferty
Ofrom
Haerbiseueg
Magee
Delamater
Andrews
Dover
Brooks
Street Railway
Patterson
Philadelphia
Gath Conway
Weteat
Wherry
Senate
House
Annie Brooks
Messrs
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Krats
Jones
Marland
Ac Oe
Messrs. Jones
Maren
Puplcene
Megee
Anscoms
Speaker Long
Magee +A
Callector Bigler
Mager
Skposta
Nat
Instructions Issued for County Election Officials Guidance
The Secretary of the Commonwealth has prepared instructions for sheriffs commissioners and election officers regarding the June 16 amendment election. Circulars outline election materials and notice requirements with proclamations to be published in at least two newspapers per county.
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Tf- Dispatch
Hamniscure
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Election Board Ballot Instructions Include Separate Amendments
The document directs election boards to furnish voters with the last registry of voters and use three types of ballots per voter. It requires two ballot boxes per election district and mandates separate counting for the two amendment measures.
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Election Board
Governor Beaver Hosts Evangelical Leaders at Mansion
A reception at the State Executive Mansion honored William E. Dodge Jr., president of the American Evangelical Alliance, Rev Josiah Strong, D D, general of the Alliance, and Rev Dr Phillips, Philadelphia general secretary, as they arrived for the opening of a program to individualize Christian work.
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Haverssouro
Beaver
William E. Dodge,Jr
American Evangelical Alliance
Josiah Strong
Alliance
Phillips
Philadelphia
Ted S
One Railroad's Idea Prompts Sudden Resignations
Special telegram from Punxsutawney reports Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh conductors about fifteen in number received notices stating their resignations were accepted. The dismissals followed concerns over ticket misappropriation as conductors shifted to train running duties, with plans to replace both conductors and train agents after training new staff.
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Punxsutawhey
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Conan
Sandincmaen
Sewickley Gas Rate Fight Clarified by Ohio Valley Treas.
Ohio Valley Gas Company treasurer E. P. Young defends Sewickley gas pricing, stating rates equal or lower than Independent Gas and other firms in Allegheny County. He notes prior notices and contract terms, and explains recent past communications regarding service and pricing.
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E. P. Young
Ohio Valley Gas Company
Sewickley
Independent Gas Company
Allegheny County
Ohio Valley
Wala’ Conmeny
Susanne Itanna
Renna
Onte Anc
Signa Mg
Yellow fever rages in Rio de Janeiro killing many
Epidemic described as unprecedented for the season with 100 to 135 deaths weekly since December. January saw a record monthly toll and February could push deaths past two thousand. Heat and drought worsen conditions with water shortages across many districts. United States Consul General reports the city on the brink of a severe health crisis.
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Hindos
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Ent
Tate
Distorted Sunday Edition Teaser Warned About Provocative Content
Readers are urged to note a special Sunday feature promising sensational male-led stories and a bold page reveal. The notice emphasizes an extraordinary six-page spread and cautions about racy material.
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Special Telegram reports Postmaster General appointments for Pennsylvania and West Virginia. New postmasters include S A Foster Bridgeville Allegheny county W B Brown Cocolamus Juniata county G W McBuer Corapolis Allegheny county S Hergisheimer Devon Chester county H Maaschart county J T Dawce Ropewood Fayette A Rankin Karthaus Clearfield J Cobb Quay Elk Charles Brown Tannersville Watersburg Fayette J P Fry Westover Clearfield D R Woolridge Woodland Clearfield Also Mrs E B R Henson Bunker Hill Berkeley F P Lyons Laurel Iron Works Magnolia J M Millan Mannington Marion county Mrs Anne Horton Webster Taylor county.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
S. A. Foster
Bridgeville
Allegheny County
Brown
Cocolamus
Juniata County
G. W. McBuer
Coraopalis
Hergisheimer
Devon
Chester County
H. M
Aehart County
J. T. Dawce
Ropewood
Fayette
Laurel Iron Works
Magnolia County
J. M. Millan
Mannington
Marion County
Anne Horton
Webster
Taylor County
Fight Ends on Foul in Five Round Prize Bout
In SHAMOKIN on April 5 a five round prize fight with skin gloves under Queensberry rules pit Clipper Donahue of Philadelphia against Ben Wilson of Newark. Sixty men paid 2 dollars each to watch as officials ruled the victory went to Donahue on a foul in the fifth round.
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Shamokin
Clipper Donahue
Philadelphia
Ben Wilson
Newark
Donahue
Passover Bread From Manvix & Co
Pure and wholesome Passover bread offered by Manvix & Co urging you to order through your grocer rather than bake at home. The ad highlights convenience and quality for the Passover season.
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Manvix & Co
Costly Bric a Brac Smuggling Case Attracts Scrutiny
New York customs face a major probe after Allard & Bons through agent Paul Rowley smuggled goods for wealthy clients including Potter Palmer Vanderbilt Mills and Astor. Invoices and books seized show orders for homes of Vanderbilts and others. The firm’s Paris house led by Jules Allard faces duty implications amid denials of fraud.
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Allard & Bons
Paul Rowley
Fifth Avenue
Treasury
George H. Simmons
Ayer
Alphonse L. Brown
Custom House
Bowley
Potter Palmer
Cornelius
George
Frederick Vanderbilt
D. Ogden Mills
August Belmont
W. W. Astor
George Bliss
Coleman Drayton
Rk F. Cutting
Bayard Cutting
Abram
Hewitt
Robert Goelet
Levi P. Morton
Whitelaw Reid
Johnston Livingston
John R. MecLean
William C. Whitney
W. Seward Webb
H. McK. Twomble
William K. Vanderbilt
Robert Garrett
Orme Wilson
Twombley
Allard & Sons
Magone
Baltimore
Chicago
Boulez
Tenet
Pennsylvania Railroad Claim Ruled Against by Arbitrator
Judge Arnold, acting as arbitrator, rules against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in joint guarantee bond disputes with the Philadelphia and Erie Company and the Northern Central for 650000 dollars each. No appeal is allowed. In New York the Army Committee of the Washington Centennial reports stomach for 5000 Pennsylvania troops due to missing state funding.
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the Inquirer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie Company
Northern Central
Valleailroad
Arnold
Pennsylvania Rar Company
Keystone
New York
Army
Business Prospects Brighter for Local Furnishers
The notice from Horror Bros. & Co. at 307 Wood Street claims a spring boom for a large furniture house, urging customers to trade in and buy on easy terms as demand rises and small conveniences are scarce.
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Horror Bros. & Co
Wood Street
Relic of St Albert Bone in Two U S Churches Blessed Waters
Article describes a relic bone of St Albert from Rome, housed in Pittsburg and Somerset, claimed to cure diseases when water is blessed. It notes a second U S location, historic miracles in Sicily and Pennsylvania, and accounts of cures including Mrs Severn of Johnstown and a saintly healer named Father Albert.
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SS Albert
United States
New Baltimore
Somersetty
Rome
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Sicily
St. Albert
Father Pius Meyer
Order of
Carmelites
Canada
Ths Dispatch
Father Best
Batha
Bastanys
Prairie Fire Devastates Farms In Midwest Region
Reports from April describe a fierce prairie blaze that spread rapidly through dry grass and stubble, destroying houses and timber. Several deaths are listed and fifteen families are left homeless while over fifty suffer losses. Missing persons are feared burned as intense heat and electricity accompany the disaster.
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Chicago
Wisconsin Woods
Highmore
Annie Etapa Mra
Thomas Tibbs
Jessup
J. Bubb
The Frozen Violets and The German Featured
A fragmentary item notes The Frozen Violets and The German in a to-morrow edition. It mentions a little man and a girl with an enchanted people chorus but provides no concrete publication details.
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To-Morrow
Kid Glove Bargains at Co.'s Store
2400 dozen kid gloves on sale from our own imports. Prices from 89c to 1 dollar each with bret for the money. Available at & Co.'s.
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Bret
At & Co
Death of City Savings Bank President James Callery
At a Friday meeting on April 5, 1889 the Board of Directors of the City Savings Bank of Pittsburg unanimously records the sudden death of James Callery, longtime president, noting their deep sorrow and the loss to the bank and community.
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City Savings Bank of
Pittsburg
James Callery
City Savings Bank
Noge
Wiesey
Cras. F
Death of Pittsburg and Western president Callery
President James Callery of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad died suddenly from a stroke in his East End home after a dinner party. He was 56, born in Ireland, long resident of Allegheny, a noted tannery magnate and a director in multiple banks and companies. His death shocks the city and a special Allegheny Council meeting will honor him.
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Pittsburg and Western Railroad
East East End
Mr. Callery
Hallock
Davis
Mr.Callery
Ireland
America
Allegheny
Callery
Pittsburg
Anatene
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Bownee
Dradiz
Kan Eka Pens Bank
City Insurance Pousneny
D Railway
Owass Og
Nebo
Becca Ame
Allegheny Councils
Peter Walter, Jr
East End
Union Bridge Company
Age and Standard Cab Company
Aliegeghen Ay
Second Avenue Street Company
West End
P. and W. Presidency: Oliver Emerges as Likely Successor
Following the sudden death of President Callery the Pittsburgh and Western Railway stockholders and shippers on the Northside favored Harry W. Oliver as the probable successor. Merchants and leaders praised Oliver's management of the railroad which benefited Allegheny's business community. No final decision was announced and Oliver did not comment on his possible accession.
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Harry W. Oliver
President Callery
Pittsburgh and Western Railroad
Allegheny
Callery
Cess
Oliver
Distinctive Sunday Issue Promises Wide Readership
A special twenty page section debuts in this Sunday edition, featuring extended articles and a notable centerpiece. The issue highlights in-depth coverage across multiple topics, underscoring the publication’s ambition and reader value.
Winter at Last Weather Spells Snow Confusion in March
Residents awoke to a blizzardy snowstorm that felt like early spring, prompting wonder if April had arrived. The article notes a temporary lull and hints at a postponed operation event slated for July, uncertain to readers.
Explosion at Wheeling Natural Gas Co Warehouse
An overnight explosion struck the Wheeling Natural Gas Company warehouse in Bridgeport Bridgeport C. the entire front of the building was blown out. The cause remained unknown. The blast occurred around noon when workers were outside. Damage was limited to about 100 dollars.
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Wheeling Natural Gas Company
Bridgeport
James Martin Arrested by Citizens in Allegheny
A man identified as James Martin was seized by two local residents in Allegheny after allegedly embracing them. He was escorted to a nearby location and later released. details of the incident remain unclear amid public confusion.
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Chimens
James Martin
Allegheny
Hearst
Two Strange Specters Chase a Horseman in Georgia
A traveler recalls an eerie pursuit near Thomson Georgia with a sowing of odd figures and a spectral sighting. He describes a legged horseman, a woman on a sorrel horse, and a chilling road through woodland to a grove by a house as the tale ends with a fear of traveling that road at night.
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Darkey
Lawson
Lyon
Augusta
Cox
Co Cote
Grove
Thomson
Gzyrus
William Hartz
Bruce Bros
Washington County
Barwusm
Micharl Corwart
Carton Strest
Stewart
Ross and
High Streets
McClelland and Carney
St. Augustine Hall
Howann L. Black
8. W. Hare & Co
Duquesne
Hartje
Spring Hill
McKeesport and Bessemer
McKeasport
Soenelien Sats
How Owls Fight in the Lake Grove Menagerie
Lewiston Journal reports two captive owls in East Auburn fought inside a wire cage as winter neared. The smaller owl died first and the larger, enraged at the loss, tore at the cage wires and killed itself. both birds lay dead at the bottom of the cage.
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Lewiston Journal
John Pettingill
East Auburn
Lake Grove
Grove
John
Unlucky Parasol Tells Curious Pittsburg Tale
A Philadelphia Times anecdote recounts a parasol allegedly cursed by a Pittsburg factory cyclone. A wind incident broke a man’s arm, another buyer feared widowhood after a hurricane in Samoa, and a broken handle completed the string of misfortunes. The dealer guards the item as an unlucky relic.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia Times
Janes
Samoa
The Squires Wonderful Cat Adopts Lost Rabbit Nest
In Toccos Georgia a cat owned by Squire J T Mulkey shows unexpected mothering instinct by carrying and feeding a nest of orphaned rabbits. A family member later returned the rabbit to a feeding box as the cat watched with pride and care.
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J. T. Mulkey
le Pussey
Tabby
Troops Expected as River Land Evictions Escalate
Advices from Webster City report great excitement among river land settlers armed with rifles who refuse eviction. The marshal retreated after being fired upon and officers, uncertain of next steps, consider reinforcement by state or federal troops amid rumors and fear of further violence.
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Des Mores
Webster City
George Helf Fatally Injured at Schmidt’s Planing Mill
A worker named George Helf was fatally injured yesterday at Schmidt’s planing mill near Penn area when he became entangled with a circular saw. Details are sparse as authorities investigate the accident.
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George Helf
Schmidt
Planing
Penn Area
Paneer Escen
Looked Like a Moaunter
A Minneapolis citizen yesterday rigged a horse with horned headgear reminiscent of Texan iconography, creating a striking and artistic, though sensational, display in St. Paul. The scene drew attention from bystanders and local observers.
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St. Paul Globe
Minneapolis
Side tracks loss sparks protest at factory site collapse
In Virginia and Westinghouse Electric near Hiland a wall collapse injured three workers including Toke 0 Biew and Willae Boe. Protesters denounce loss of side tracks blamed on feeble safety and maintenance amid rebuilding efforts by SourHsSIDE manufacturers.
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Tnburg
Irginia
Charleston
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hiland
Biew
Willae Boe
Washington
Exposition Society
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