CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FACES FATE IN BALANCE
Verona Borough report notes Baker bill passes the House by 171 to 16 with Republicans aiming to refer action to the Senate. Stewart criticizes reform as risky. bill seeks public counting, sealed ballots, and safeguards against fraud though concerns over substitution and tally manipulation remain. Robinson's reform bill moves to calendar with a plan for 130 delegates and November election, potential cost savings, and party splits affecting final passage.
Taggart tax bill to be heard by Senate Finance Committee
Hammusburb April 14 The Senate Finance Committee will consider the Taggart tax bill tomorrow with arguments for and against the measure. A Philadelphia Manufacturers' Club delegate opposes it, while Giles D Pree of Erin was slated to speak for it but will be absent due to his wife’s death. Leonard Rhone and Mr Taggart will defend the bill in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convezs Condent
Hammusburg
Senate Finance Committee
Taggart
Del
Leonard Rhone
State Grange
Mr. Taggart
Lee Absance
Measures That Might Show Some Light Are Squelched
A fragmented April 14 item from Barniseres notes school book people have bees on hand this week, hinting at efforts to reveal progress but with unclear details and limited readable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaomaa Starr Consessor Dent
Barniseres
School Book Resolution Defeated in House Amid Debate
The House rejected a resolution to print 8,000 copies of the sub committee report on the alleged school book trust. Senator Robbins' bill to publish state school books like law reports also failed in the Senate Education Committee. The only school book bill advancing is the Elwood bill mandating free textbooks instead of permissive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Oine
Robbins
Senate Education Committee
Elwood
Board of Tax Revision Defeated in Final Passage Vote
Staff correspondent reports Nesbit's bill creating a board of tax revision failed by four votes. Allegheny's Mr. Kearns led opposition opposing elective board and equal voting for elector members, arguing unconstitutionality since board members are county officers. He cited Taggart v Commonwealth and quo warranto history. amendment to strike party homogeneity failed. bill lost to MH nays. Nesbit claims votes exist to reconsider and pass when all friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxeissoune
Nesbit
Kearns
Allegheny
Taggart
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pattison
Cassidy
Supreme Court
Mercer
Tagerart
Ruiter
Indelphia
Verona Prohibitory Law Repeal Defeated In Final Passage
In Harrisburg on April 14, Stewart's bill to repeal Verona borough's prohibitory liquor law failed again, losing 91 to 73, twelve short of the required majority. Speaker Lytle opposed repeal, noting opposition from Verona citizens and rail officials, while Brooks urged no relaxation of current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es. Harriseueg
S. E. Stewart
Verona
Lytle
House
David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Senate
Graham
Stewart
Shalough
Seegett & Mcderny
Cilleen
Brooks
Banking Department Created For Bank Oversight
Harrisburg dispatch outlines a bill for a separate banking department headed by a four year term superintendent with 20000 dollar bond. The department would inspect banks savings institutions and related corporations, report quarterly, and require capital restoration within four days. If deficient, Attorney General consents to court action to close, with the superintendent seizing assets during proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Banking Department
Senate
The Faith of Children Debate in Harrisburg Senate
Harrisburg reporters describe Senate Judiciary General Committee discussion on Senator Hall's Hill Introduced resolution. The proposal tied to parish schools would force courts appointing children to be placed with institutions or adoptive parents of the same denomination as the child's parents. Bishop wie McGovern met with Senators Hall Meek and Herring during forenoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hall
Hill
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Wie McGovern
Senate
Meek
Herring
Penrose bills on steamship subsidy aims
Senator Penrose of Philadelphia introduced three bills to amend the general corporation law of 1874 to allow steamship companies for foreign trade and enable steamship lines to benefit from recent subsidy laws. The measures were reported affirmatively, printed, and referred to a hearing Thursday with Philadelphia capitalists expected to support them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haniseung
Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
Congress
Industrial Shop at Morganza Under Debate
Isidor Coblenz of Pittsburg seeks reinsertion of a £10 appropriation for an industrial shop at Morganza. The item was struck from the bill in committee and Coblenz urges its restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Isidor Coblenz
Pittsburg
Foley and Hoyle Visited Harrisburg in Opposition Rumor
Patrick Foley and County Commissioner Dennis Hoyle arrived in Harrisburg on April 14. The visit sparked rumors of an opposition bloc forming against a current administration or policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Harreisburg
Patrick Foley
Dennis Hoyle
Appointment of Fred Manley for Allegheny County role
Fragmentary report notes Fred Manley of the County Democracy slated for a boiler position in Allegheny County. The item hints at a reshuffle or appointment but offers limited detail on exact title or timeframe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Manley
County Democracy
Boiler F
Allegheny County
Apportionment bills to be introduced Thursday says Senator Robinson
Harrisburg reports Senator Robinson announces all apportionment bills will be introduced on Thursday. Republican Steering will select workable bills and push party unity. Congressional apportionment bill seen as key, while Governor Pattison may sign only certain judicial and legislative measures, not likely significant congressional or senatorial district changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Robinson
Conene
Shane
Pattison
Pittsburg Street Bills Amendments Presented in Speak
Harriscore April 14. Chairman Johnson and W K Jones met Senators Flynn Carnahan and Bigelow with Mr Howard and Alfred Marland. Howard offered amendments mainly clarifying provisions. They struck out Department of Awards and Libraries and may be adopted. Council ordinance powers clause was not dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriscore
Johnson
W. K. Jones
House
Judiciary General
Pittsburg Street
Flynn
T. B. Carnahan
Bigelow
W. J. Howard
Alfred Marland
Howard
Department of Awards and Libraries
Mr. Howard
Friends of the
Abolish the Legislative Record Targeted by Senate Inquiry
Harrisburg April 14 A Senate committee investigated the Legislative Record delay blaming officials for failing to supply copy. Officials testified the work was not their duty and done as courtesy. A sub committee will draft a bill to abolish the Record entirely as a costly nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Smiley
Nichols
Arms Hoopes
House
Jones Emloyers Liability Bill Debated In House
Staff correspondent reports in Hannissaire that the Jones employers liability bill moved to final passage but was postponed until next week after lengthy debate. Mr Jones invoked foreign laws to defend stricter standards and Mr Kane of Fayette urged support as opponents argued the measure. Too much talk risks harming the bill’s prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannissaire
Mr. Jones
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
Water eminent domain bill favors corporates over municipalities
Harrisburg April 14 Senate Judiciary General Committee reported affirmatively a bill empowering municipal corporations to seize privately owned water works, forcing purchase before building their own plant. The act, titled An act to invest municipal corporations with the right of eminent domain, is seen as a monumental check in this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate Judiciary General
Ohio Legislature considers new trial for Isaac Smith murder case
Special Telegram from Columnus reports the Isaac Smith murder case moving through the courts to the Legislature. A bill to grant a new trial upon newly discovered evidence passed initial votes, sparking debate over Smiths guilt and parallels to Morgan. If passed, the measure would allow a new trial for capital convicts where new evidence emerges before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columnus
Isaac Smith
Pike County
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
General Assembly
Smith
Parker
Corahoga
Blmky Morgan
Robinson
Coughlan
Morgan
Court of Common Pleas
Wheel ing body snatching case shocks West Virginia
In Wheeling on April 4 a warrant charged Dr John B Folpes and Taylor with disinterring bodies from the County Infirmary five miles east of the city. They, with others, allegedly removed William Weser who died the day before, and an empty coffin was found during a grave opening. The case, a felony carrying two to five years, follows months of suspected thefts of corpses. The arrest sparked a statewide sensation and the examination was scheduled for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
West Virginia
William Frandstrop
Infimary
Butler Barred From Court in Dramatic Rhode Island Session
Boston dispatch reports a dramatic U S Court scene as General Ben F Butler, long a U S bar member, was barred from addressing Judge Carpenter during the trial of Mrs Claretta F Johnson for perjury. Butler demanded to speak. the judge ordered him to file and to vacate his seats, delaying the prisoner’s sentence while proceedings continued. Butler called the action pure cussedness and planned further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Ben F. Bulger
United States Bar
Claretta F. Johnson
Butler
Carpenter
General Butler
Prentiss Webster
Judge Carpenter
Buter
Johnson
Honor
General Batier
Mr. Webster
Batler
Bauer
Rhode Island
Supreme Court
Washington
Legislative Bills Advance in State Senate and House
A bill to pay women em peres the same salary as men was introduced. In the Senate a bill would compel insurance firms to pay full policy amounts after premiums are received if insured property is partly lost. Another measure would empower railroad and Warehouse commissioners to require inter locking switches at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Fat fee at stake stirs capital gossip in Pennsylvania
Washington dispatch reports gossip about a 10 percent commission on the direct tax refund. Governor Patton allegedly favored another agent from Allegheny County to collect the money, sparking speculation of a personal feathering of the nest and a split with Judge Wells, the state’s long-time financial agent. The piece notes no confirmed facts and frames the tale as prevalent rumor among Pennsylvanians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwes
Washington
Pennsylvania
Pat Agon
Wells
Montgomery County
Ward McAllister
Judge Wells
Jude Wells
Pattison
Esceget
Patton
Allegheny County
Democratic Party of
State Democratic Committee
Riotous Strike Turmoil Rocks Trotter Coke Works
A large riot at Trotter in Fayette County pits around 200 men and women against plant workers. Windows shattered, clashes with guards, and injuries reported including a woman. Later, 200 more women attacked Leisenring and marches spread to nearby areas as union leaders and operators clash over work counts and command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotter
Fayette County
Uniontown
Lynch
Leisenring No. 2
General Wiley Returns From Franklin on Business
General Wiley was compelled to go to his home at Franklin today on important business leaving Major Curtin and Captain Hamilton in charge of brigade headquarters. Colonel Hawkins remains in command of the troops. General Wiley expected to return to the field tomorrow or next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Franklin
Curtin
Hamilton
Hawkins
Indorsing the Strike at Mt Pleasant Meetings
Several K of L assemblies in Mt Pleasant met and endorsed labor leaders and the strike. Slavonic groups echoed support while some leaders questioned a Tyrone meeting report and said actions were rescinded. Eviction notices were served on strikers, housing will be crowded until work resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
Father Smeigie
Brennan
Morgan’s
Speec
Michael Desman
Mr. Pleasant
K. of L
Mt. Pleasant
Tyrone
Robert Weddle
Whitney
Ec Tomore
Neighthood
Witnesses Object to Testifying at Greensburg Without Pay
The defense in the Morewood seven strikers killing case prepares to present testimony to the Coroner in Greensburg Thursday. Witnesses protest long travel to testify without pay, arguing they will not be compensated for their journey or time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
MT. Pleassamt
Morewood
Thursay
Workers' Meeting Boosts Eight-Hour Day Debate
President Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor spoke at a mammoth gathering in the city, urging eight hours as the standard. Mayor Gourley welcomed attendees, stressing free press, schools, and discussion while highlighting the intertwined fates of capital and labor and the need for educated public sentiment to drive fair industry-wide truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
The
Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Federation
George D. Marshall
Marshall Brothers
F. L. Robbins
Coke Region
A. H. Lewis
W. J. Brennen
William Masti
William Smith
Flint Glass Workers’ Union
John C. Beck
Plumbers
M. P. Carrink
Builders’ Exchange
Painters’ District
William J. Townsend
Daniel Molver
Gourley
United States
American Republic
Quay Drops Into Philadelphia for Quiet GOP Talks
Senator Quay arrived in Philadelphia and checked into the Continental Hotel. He said he came not on a political mission and would not discuss politics, answering health questions and enjoying the spring sunshine instead. He met with Republican leaders including Andrews, Ettle, Hartranft, and Reeder, then planned to depart tomorrow evening for Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quay
Continental
Mr. Quay
Chairman Andrews
Republican State Committee
Charles F. Ettle
Linn Hartranft
Mercantile
Harry Hunter
Howard Reeder
Easton
Joseph 5. Klemmer
George Elliott
Beaver
Presidential Southward Tour Opens in Roanoke and Knoxville
The presidential party arrives Roanoke Virginia and Knoxville Tennessee with large crowds, handshakes, and brief speeches by Mrs Harrison Postmaster General Wanamaker and others. The crowd cheers loudly as the party departs along the route amid festive town celebrations and committee escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tennessee
Brigtol
Wanamaker
Rosk
Harrison
Knoxville
Wm. Rule
Hoak
Taylor
Hematol
Johnson City
Cyoke
Married the Coachman Elopement in Cal did not surprise locals
In White Plains New York April 14 1889 the elopement of Otto Kieslach known as Prince Otto with Miss Mary Carhart in Burbank California drew little surprise among locals aware of the Carhart family history. Kieslach had long served the Carhart household aiding their move to a 108 acre Husted farm, later earning $200000 per child from estate plans after Thomas Carhart died leaving a $2 million estate to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Prince Otto
Otto H. Kieslach
Mary Carbart
Burbank
Cal
Carbart
Kieslach
Carhart
Mamaroneck Avenue
Mra. Carhart
Kies
Mary Carhart
Mary
Mrs McKelvey Seeks Reinstatement After Beach Suit Denial
In Nassau Presbytery Far Rockaway a committee found the church elders acted justifiably regarding Mrs McKelvey’s case. She, wife of a Far Rockaway druggist, was cited after a dispute sparked by a small bathing suit seen on the beach. She plans to appeal to the New York Synod, a move that marks a setback for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorkk
Nassau
Far Rockaway
Presbyterian Chuarch
McKelvey
New York Synod
Presbyterian Church
Elder Torry
Inheritance Claim Tied to Tomb Records in Chicago Story
A Chicago tale links the discovery of a family Bible in an Easton grave to a claim on a multi million dollar estate. Mrs. Sidney Hendricks stands to inherit one third of about 6 million with two Carroll brothers as other heirs. The case centers on proving Isaac Phillips born 1763 and his death location and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sidney Hendricks
Isaac Phillips
Easton
Mass
Manhattan Bank
New York City
Long Mrach
Haleston
D.C
Baltimore
Good Old Baptist
Phillips
Isaac
Jacob
Susanna
Washington Street
Hendricks
William T. Carroll
Worcester
Daniel W. Carroll
Canton
Ill Treated by Maggie Mitchell in Chicago Tale
Miss Maria Krampa of Philadelphia applied to Mayor Cregier for help to reach her home. She says in February she worked as a German tutor for actress Maggie Mitchell under harsh terms. She claims illness forced her to flee to Burlington then Ubago, and Mitchell left her without money. The Mayor referred her to the Visitation and Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maria Krampa
Philadelphia
Cregier
Maggie Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Ubbago
The
Visitation and Society
New York Death Toll Tops Week with 215 Heights
Special Telegram from New York reports 215 deaths from Monday noon to today, highest rate of the year. Of today's deaths 32 were due to influenza, four to grip, with four smallpox cases reported at sanitary headquarters. patient Henrietta Danya, a 49 year old Jewish woman, lived at 1065 Thompson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secial
New York
Health Department
Grip
Sanitary
Henrietta Danya
Thompson Street
North Brother
Rand
Wyoming Branchman Kills, Uses Child as Shield
Special telegram from Cheyenne reports James McDermott of the Big Horn basin shot at neighbor Tom Madden after McDermott's wife fled with their child. Madden fired back, wounding McDermott. their four year old son died from a head wound. Madden survived with a flesh wound as authorities were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyerst
Wic
Hanchman James McDermott
Big Horn Basin
Tom Madden
Madden
McDermott
Buffalo
Grip in the Tenth Capt Palmer Severely Ill
An urgent telegram from MT Pleasant reports Captain Palmer of Company D in the Tenth Regiment near death from pneumonia. Dr Grimm forced entry to his room around 2 pm after he cried for help, finding him in a dangerous spasm and near collapse. The note warns he might have died without aid and mentions widespread sickness in the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Palmer
Grimm
Tenth Regiment
Boon
Ored
Renee de Gibeen
New Illinois Laws Move to Protect Slave Marriages
Springfield April 14 The House debated bills on civil rights and slave marriage validity. A measure to recognize marriages formed under slavery was introduced, with potential state recognition for unions regardless of location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Bound for Pennsylvania German glass workers sent back from Antwerp
Five German glass cutters from Alix la Chapelle traveling on the Selgenland testified that Joseph Dittman of Ford City guaranteed employment at 6 marks per day, or about $13, with younger workers at 4 marks. They reported over 100 men came with New York steamers to work at Dillman’s works in Fort City, violating labor contracts, and were ordered back to the ship with Treasury notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frick
Scottdale
Maneger Bremnan
Mr. Brennan Saya
Lamont
Philadelphia
Selgenland
Antwerp
Alix la Chapelle
Germany
Ford City
Joseph Dittman
New York
Dillman's
Fort City
Treasuryment
Grand Jury Probes Gibson Bomb Plot in Chicago
In Chicago on April 14 the federal Grand Jury pressed its inquiry into an alleged plot by George J. Gibson, secretary of the Whisky Trust, to blow up the Shofelut dia artillery. Sandmeyer & Co. tin men of Peoria and several workers were examined to determine if the tin can housing the booster device was manufactured by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
ChicaGo
Federal Grand Jury
George J. Gibson
Whisky Trust
Menhbera
Sandmeyer & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baker
Plax
Republicas
Drouth
Thor Etafy
Haneispruc
Cotton
Culbertson
Muelbronver
Scd
Kroesen
Seuator Robinson
Beranton
Itas
Jeferson-Indiana
Washington- Boster
Susgeehanna-Wayne
Lackawanna
Board OF Tax Revision
Mr. Kearns
A &Taff
Morganza
Boller
Pittsburg Street Bills
Ffrom
PROM
Ben Butler
United States Court
Coke
Adelaide
Jimtown
Leith
James McBride
John Nugent
Columbus
McClure Company
Pareer
Cokers
Deputies
Herb
Minn
Lafayette Hall
Eichthouran
Wyoming
Illinois
Alx
Chapelle
G/BSON
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!