Opposition filibuster delays anti discrimination bill in House
April 17 reports a House session marked by persistent filibustering to block Mr Leanor's resolution and place the antidiscrimination bill on the calendar. Debate stretched over motions to recommit, with critics accusing colleagues of delay while leaders sought to control proceedings and adjourn.
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Leanor
Bierer
Westmoreland
Messia
Capp
Talbot
Law
Mr. Gillon
Franklin
Cigarette Bill Favored by House Committee Report
Haussner G, April 17. The Legislature favors a cigarette regulation bill requiring dealer licenses and forbidding sales to under 16, with parental or guardianship safeguards. The chamber also rejected provisions on tax assessment appeals and approved several appropriations including 4000 to the Home of the Ladies of the Grand Army in Allegheny, 6000 to the Memorial Home for Old Soldiers, 40000 to the State Fishery Commissioners, and 5000 to the Philadelphia Zoological Society. An attempt to mandate payment of debts in legal tender failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setrcial
Haussnerg
Courts of Common Pleas
Sik Cullure Association
Grand Army of the Republic
Hawkins Section
Allegheny County
Frook Fille
State Fishery Commissioners
Philadelphia Zoological Society
Allegheny Day Nursery
Norther Home
Philadelphia
Oil City
Senate
Robinson Agrees To Postpone Convention Bill
Hardsnrne April 17 the session focused on second reading bills. Senator Robinson said he would postpone action on the constitutional convention measure to next week to allow Senators Ross and others to study the provision that elects delegates to the convention when voters decide on holding it.
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Hardsnrne
Robinson
Ross
Tucks
Senator Neeb Bill Delayed on Liquor Bond Regulation
Harrisburg April 17. Senator Neeb of Allegheny moved a bill regulating liquor dealer bonds issued outside the license ward or township but within the same county. Mr Woods of Mifflin proposed a limit on bonds per person, but no debate was anticipated.
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Neeb
Senate
Etrcial
Diepato
Harrisburg
Allegheny
Woods
Mifflin
Need
Steel Bill Aims to Guard Water By Oil Interests Rework
To seek a postponement of action, a privilege was granted him. Mr. Steel's bill to prevent pollution of streams supplying the public or institutions was reported with amendments. The change narrows the ban to poisonous elements in water arising from animal matter, a modification urged by oil men who claimed the original act harmed their interests.
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Steel
Hard Lines in Store Opposition to Clerical Increase
A bill to add three State clerks and two in the Auditor General's Office faces House resistance amid GOP fears of expanding Democratic offices and taxpayer burden. Supporters cite the cost of $4,200 yearly and echo Governor Pattison’s vetoes, while critics recall past attempts and potential departmental strains. The measure may stall as factional tensions rise.
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Auditor General’s Department
Senate
House
State Department
Pattison
State Treasuer
Friends of the Bill
Stone
Commission
Harrity
First Offenders Bill Moves Through Senate in Harrispura
In Harrispura on April 17 the Senate passed a bill by Senator Williamson to confine Industrial Reformatory admissions to first offenders. Other measures passed second reading include uniform accounting for state aid institutions, preserving ballots in contested elections, creating a State banking department, and trial procedures for felonies or misdemeanors during imprisonment.
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Harrispura
Williamson
Huntingdon
Industrial Reformatory
Senate
Auditor General
The Bird Book Again
The House Committee reports that 34 000 extra copies of The Birds of Pennsylvania can only be printed by the State printer under his contract with the State unless he waives his right. He declined but offered a special contract to print the edition at 110 dollars per copy.
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Hakenburg
House
Pennsylvania
Need Motion Recommits Pay for County Assessors in Ocean Class Cities
Harrisburg April 17 In the Senate Mr Need moved to recommit the bill fixing pay of County Assessors in ocean class cities at 3 dollars a day to allow interested parties to be heard Prof David Swing writes a letter for The Dispatch tomorrow calling this the golden age of heresy and a live essay on a live subject for everybody.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Need
David Swing
Dispatch
Victims Caught by Fate in Friday Accidents
A single fatal accident occurred in the two cities on Friday as several other incidents resulted in injuries. Goonwix Edward Goodwin of Market Street Allegheny died at Riter & Co works when crushed under a stool. Frag Kornaly injured but recovering. Philip Weber fell into a pit while attempting to jump a jerlog car on Knoxville incline, breaking his leg. Dietrich, an Allegheny butcher, lost a hand in a sausage machine and required amputation. Elroyd, a boy of Market Street Allegheny, burned when clothes caught fire but will recover. Mary Dean, 6, was knocked over by a Penn Avenue car on Twenty Ninth Street with minor injuries. A Southside horse owned by John Clark drowned after backing over a dump. Thomas Johnston was thrown into the river but rescued. William Keaton, puddler at Keystone Mill, injured his right hand by sparks from the forge.
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Goonwix
Edward Goodwin
Market Street
Allegheny
Riter &A Works
Frag Kornaly
Weber
Philip Weber
Knoxville
Dietrich
Elnorp
Elroyd
Mary Dean
Penn Avenue
Twenty Ninth Street
Ohnston
John Clark
Thomas Johnston
KeatTox
William Keaton
Keystone
Hammered the Coppers at Ridge and Rebecca
Two officers were badly beaten in a street fight on Ridge Avenue and Rebecca Street last night. Officer Jenkinson tried to disperse a crowd. John McKinney was arrested after resisting. A cobblestone strike felled Jenkinson and Bothwell assisted but was also knocked down. Patrol wagon took McKinney. other assailants fled. The injured officers expected to recover within days.
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Ridge Avenue
Rebecca Street
Jenkinson
John McKinney
Bothwell
McKinney
Struck legal snags on the Allegheny docks and streets
Captain Hulings of the Connell faces disorderly conduct charges after dumping freight on the wharf and arguing with the wharf master Toole. Axton Elertz drank and chased his wife with a butcher knife while Tanner Herbert cut a clothesline. Judge Succop sentenced ten days in jail to Hulings and others. Joan Smith, a colored man, arrested for obstructing the new clear sidewalk rule. Bes Wanders fined in West End by Judge Succop.
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Harrrr Hulings
Connell
Toole
Hulings
Bes Wanders
West End
Judes
Primrose Day and Beaconsfield Shrine Aflame in London
London notes Primrose Day commemorations with thousands of pale blossoms laid before the Beaconsfield statue in Parliament Square. The piece warns of hedge flora harvesting threatening the flowers as crowds gather, wreaths and bouquets crowd the monument. It also reflects on Bismarck’s views on conservatism and coalition politics in his later years.
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Iby Dunlaf
L . Lonxponx
Primrose
Lord Beaconsfield
Parliament Square
Conjugal Rights Debate Echoes in Courts and Legislation
The article discusses the Clitheroe case and its impact on conjugal rights, noting Mrs Jackson's restraint of liberty and magistrates handling restitution of conjugal rights. It mentions government plans not to empower imprisoning wives and hints at forthcoming legislative measures. Justice Jenne signals separation decrees as now useless.
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Court of Appeal
Jenne
Sexton Denounces Parnell After Irish Land Bill Clash
In the House of Commons Thomas Sexton a Belfast MP denounced Parnell for his attack on Liberal policy during the Irish land bill debate. Morley proposed an amendment linking funds to local government and county councils, both amendments were defeated by votes of 247 to 170 and 247 to 170 respectively.
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London
House of Commons
Thomas Sexton
Belfast
Parnell
Morley
Ireland
Filthy Drinking Water Alarms London Observers
Loxpon April 17 reports Londoners face abominable Thames water polluted by cesspools near source. The Sunbury pumping station and filter beds shield the supply to the metropolis and nearby towns, as typhoid fears spread. Filters are growing popular amid rising alarm and British Medical Journal pressure.
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Loxpon
Thames
Sunbury
mInnoy
British Medical Journal
A Dismal Prospect. Ps y Duflaps Cable Company
London reports a cold and chilly spell delaying spring, hindering park growth and delaying Easter finery. Business across sectors suffers as trees and shrubs remain backward and people stay indoors awaiting warmer weather.
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London
Sesson
Bismarck Opposes Further Reforms in Kiel Visit
Prince Bismarck, in Kiel, urged the Emperor to desist from further reforms and revert to his grandfather’s conservative policy. He insisted the government should retain strong conservative principles as it moves forward.
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Friederichsruhe
Prince Bismarck
Kiel
Parnell Lays Out Plan to Subordinate English Parties to Irish Cause
April 18 London. Mr Parnell issues a manifesto to the National League of Great Britain. He denounces seceders seeking English control, pledges to keep the League neutral against English influence, and announces a provisional executive in Ireland’s interest to rally support for an independent Irish party.
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Londown
Parnell
National League of Great Britain
Seoedera
League
Ireland
Steetlers
Great Britain
League of Great Britain
England
A Rotten Trestle At Belair Inquest Reveals Unsafe Structure
At a Belair coroner inquiry into yesterday's Maryland Central wreck, William Waters former railroad president testified the white pine trestle was built in March 1883 and unsafe for two years, with repairs noted and four deaths now attributed to the incident. Frank Norris and T R Moore, jurors, said they found trestles upsafe and notified railroad authorities. John Hopkins Hospital confirms Charles H Weats died from his injuries.
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Barmore
Belair
Maryland Central
William Waters
Frank Norris
T. R. Moore
Charles H. Weats
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Secretary Foster Plans Subsidiary Coin Replacing Silver Dollar
Secretary Foster returned to Washington after a visit to the sub-treasury where he discussed the early steps in issuing subsidiary coin to replace the silver dollar. He spoke with Sub-Treasurer Roberts and Collector Erhardt about the transition strategy.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Foster
Washington
Sub-Treasury
Roberts
Erhardt
Transcontinental line eyed by Canadian Pacific extension
Minneapolis April 17 The Canadian Pacific Railroad plans to complete the Western extension of the Soo road and make it the main Boston Montreal Pacific coast line. W A Smiley testified yesterday in a felonious shooting case. Lloyd Scott said Smiley shot him and others corroborated. Scott carries a ball in his lung. Smiley, said to have a bad Philadelphia character, was recommitted to jail.
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Soo Road
Minneapolis
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Boston
Montreal
Pacific Coast
W. A. Smiley
Lloyd Scott
Smiley
Scott
Philadelphia
Lake County Murderer Stanley Jones Gets 30 Day Stay
Special Telegram reports in Columbus that Stanley Jones, condemned in Lake County, who was slated for execution on May 8, is granted a 30 day respite.
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ColumBus
Stanley Jones
Lake County
Children’s Millinery To-Day and Bargains In Pianos
An old time Pittsburgh ad proclaims today’s sale of girls and misses hats, new straw colors, plus untrimmed shapes and short notice orders. It also touts Decker Bros Kinabe pianos, Kinabe and Fisher brands, and a $190 piano design with cheaper cash or easy terms at Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue store.
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Jos
Honxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Decker Bros. Kinabe
Fisher
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Martin on Trial in sensational murder case
The case in Bremingham Alabama centers on Julia Powers Martin accused of shooting her estranged husband Edward T. Martin after alleged conspiracies by detectives to obtain adultery proof. Witnesses describe her as poised in court while defense questions her sanity and role of Ed Martin amid public sympathy.
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Bremingham
Ala
Martin
Criminal Court
Western Union
P. A. O'Briene
Memphis
Eufaula
Clarence Martin
Edward T. Martin
Nan
Birmingham
Mrs. Martin
Marta
Clarence Sangha
Clarence D. Martin
Montgomery
Galveston
Tex
Austin
Dallas
Ed Martin
Clarance
Grip Epidemic Strikes Lockport as Illness Spreads
Special telegram reports hundreds of grip cases in Lockport on April 17 with physicians overwhelmed. A society lady received numerous regrets, citing grip as the cause, while many doctors fall ill and pneumonia scares rise among residents.
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Lockport
Anne Haya
Legislature Apportionment Bills Stir Private Life Debate
A discussion on apportionment bills shows lawmakers backing separate Representative and Senatorial measures. They note gubernatorial signings and possible extra sessions, with ex-Senator joking about a great favor if the Governor calls one. The dialogue reveals tensions over partisan support and adjournment strategy.
Republicans Convening for Cincinnati Delegation Cruise
Delegates to the Republican League convention travel from Philadelphia aboard the Congo to Cincinnati for a three day event. Prominent attendees include Theodore Stulb City Commissioner and Thomas V Cooper Collector of the Port. The Tariff Club hosts and plans a return trip with about 80 participants aboard the Congo this afternoon and Monday.
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Cincinnati
Congo
Republican League Clubs
Philadelphia
Theodore Stulb
Charles Fulmer
Port
Thomas V. Cooper
Youor Men's Republican Tariff Club
John Neeb
McCleary
McDowell
John Gripp
John Davie
Tariff Club
Senate
Bates Penrose
John B. Robinson
Winfield S. Smith
Alec F. Thompson
J. P
Chairman Kerr Sees Brighter Democratic Prospects in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Democratic State Chairman Kerr predicts improved chances vs last year as he travels to Washington to prep for the next house clerkship. He cites Governor Pattison and the legislature, expects late August for the state convention with Altoona as a likely hub, and notes Baker ballot reform remains tied to Quary’s influence and a future Senate election.
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Philadelphia
Kerr
Washington
Altoona
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Quary
Oll
Baker
Pleaded Not Guilty in Brooklyn Perjury Case
Byron W. Cohen and Henry H. Belcher pleaded not guilty in General Sessions court before Judge Martine to charges of subornation of perjury. They allegedly procured Cassie Brooks to claim she was widow of Loring A. Robertson in a Surrogate Abbott proceeding. Both defendants were remanded to the Tombs.
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New
Byron W. Cohen
Henry H. Belcher
Cassie Brooks
Abbott
Brooklyn
Loring A. Robertson
Martine
Belcher
Colgate Hoyt Resigns Front Office Post
Colgate Hoyt resigns as vice president of the North American Company of America. George S. Jones is elected to replace him, bringing prior roles as secretary of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company and assistant to the president of the Jersey Central Railroad. A mill worker, Patrick Moran, faces a suit today for neglecting his family amid reports of drunkenness and an ailing wife with four young children.
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New York
Colgate Hoyt
North American Couny
George 8
Jones
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Jersey Central Railroad
Patrick Moran
Acorn Street
Berryman
Moran
Austrian Millerain Cockite Detained at Central Station
An Austrian named Millerain Cockite was taken to Central station last night with $150 on his person. He requested six months’ confinement claiming sheriffs in the coke region were trying to kill him. The World of Sports section previews the Sunday issue with a week’s review.
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Millerain Cockite
Central Station
Coke Region
Fire destroys Kiddy Creek breaker at Olyphant
A devastating blaze at the Kiddy Creek breaker of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in Olyphant near Scranton destroys the plant. The fire, fed by combustible material, forces 500 workers and youths into unemployment and causes extensive damage including Ross building Tagrart’s warehouse and several homes. Loss estimated around 150000 to 100400 with insurance noted. Additional outbreaks include a chimney fire on Walnut Street in Temperanceville and the East Mill of Falls Cotton Manufacturing Company burning in Norwich Connecticut.
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Olyphant
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Boya
Eddy Creek
Greenwich Village
New York
Ross
Tagrart
Walnut Street
Temperanceville
Norwich
Conn
Falls Cotton Manufactu Company
State agents alleged to profit from direct tax refunds
Washington April 17 Politicians claim Governor Pattison financial agent B G Nead seeks large commissions from the 1.6 million dollar Pennsylvania direct tax refund. The piece outlines contracts, past acts, and possible auditor actions, naming Talford of Ohio and Judge Wells as key figures in the debate over commissions and who deserves payment.
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Washrnaton
Harrisburg
Pattison
Pennsylvania
BG. F. Nead
Treasury
Auditor General
States
United States
Washington
Ohio
Maryland
Auditor of State
Auditor General of Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
Democratic
Nead
B. F. Nead
Senate
Judge Wells
Talford
House
Tallord
Congress
McKinley
Committee On Rules
Mr. Nead
Political Critique on Democratic Influence and Ship of State
A clipped political commentary argues that if current sentiment remains Democratic the commission will favor the party and distribute funds to its supporters, accusing the administration of enabling financial scams.
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Nead
Ship of State
Lightner
NOT MOTHER, BUT SISTER. ADOPTS INFANT BROTHER
Twenty five years ago John David Howland was adopted by a Buffalo married sister who he called mother. He learned at death of his true parentage and changed his medical degree records from Wilkins to Howland. He will practice medicine in Buffalo and remain with fiancée from a local family.
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Dispatch
Burra O
John David Howland
North
Dartmouth
Mass
Buffalo
Canada
Suota
John Wilkins
North Dartmouth
John
Grandfather
Joan David Howland
John David Wilkins
Niagara University of Medicine
Johm David Howland
Massachusetts
Sneak Thief Foiled at Ex-Mayor Liddell Home
An intruder named Joseph Burns from Chicago broke into ex Mayor Liddell’s house at 2413 Smallman Street last evening. Thomas Gamble, son in law to Liddell, grappled with the thief until Liddell intervened. The man was driven toward the engine house, escaped briefly, but was recaptured and taken to the Twelfth ward station. Burns matches police descriptions of a serial home intruder in the Twelfth ward who has stolen clothing and jewelry.
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Liddell
Smallman Street
Thomas Gamble
Gamble
Mr. Liddell
No. T Engine House
Engine House
Twelfth Ward
Joseph Burns
Chicago
Pillaged Another House in Allegheny
Robbers stole about $1,000 worth of bric-a-brac and silverware from Henry Watts on Allegheny Avenue. The crime mirrors a recent North Avenue burglary at Mr. Miller's residence. Detectives worked all day but found no clues about the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watts
Allegheny Avenue
Men s Imported Fancy Lisle Half Hose Bargain
Classified ad style notices mention Hose sale at Jos Horne Co with 79 cent quality claim. Also there is a late classified line about an engineer position and borough clerk communications, plus a rick storeroom and cellar to let with applying contact details.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
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