Seanor Wins End to Dilatory Tactics in Session
Seanor's long deferred resolution was adopted as members crowded to vote, defeating Wherry's resolution on state institution supervision. The anti-discrimination bill moved to the calendar amid delays, with heavy attendance and a mix of party support and opposition.
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Faom & Staff
Hanerssrvere
Seanor
Wherry
Appropriations Committee
Finley
J.C. Johnson
Camenon
Johnson
Wherri
Taggart
Corse
Gentner
Gillan
Rose
Lytle
Senior
Ilfan
Baker ballot bill fuels Senate delay debate
April 24 report notes dissatisfaction among Baker ballot bill supporters after the Senate Elections Committee postponed its consideration for a week. Writers claim the measure warrants swift action after passing the House ten days earlier. Democrats align to avoid blamed defeat while criticizing Republican pledges and strategy.
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Hanntssves
Friends of the
Baker
Senate Elections Committee
House
Messare
Senate
Jones Contributory Negligence Bill Defeated in Session
D H Jones failed to place his contributory negligence reform on the calendar as the Lexsiom bill, gathering only 66 of 103 votes. The measure was defeated with 86 votes against it, ending the bill this session.
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D. H. Jones
IPPOM
D. EK. Jones
Road Bill Stalls as House Adjourns in Session
Correspondent Ranersaree reports April 24 that the House adjourned before action on the road bill. The fragmented text notes a stalled measure and ongoing debate over transportation funding and local impact.
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Ranersaree
Road Improvement Bill Delayed as House Recesses
In the House the Hone bill stalled on third reading and adjourned, with a substitute for section 7 planned for consideration next week. The measure would require supervisors to widen roadbeds to at least 16 feet, crown the centers, remove obstructions, and install stone or terra cotta culverts to divert surface water and drain ararims.
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Ararims
Tax Bill Prospects Move Toward Narrower Animal Taxation
Harrispure April 24. Senator Taggart and allies of the tax bill foresee amendments before passage. A key proposed change would exempt horses cattle sheep and swine under one year from taxation, lowering existing exemptions and sparking farmer debate over who should bear the tax burden.
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PROM
Harrispure
Taggart
Senate Finance Committee
Protection of Life Advances in Railroad Safety Bill
The Brant bill becomes law, barring intoxicated engineers from operating locomotives and setting speed limits with visibility rules. Telegraph operators must relay passenger telegrams unaltered, and freight rates must be equal for similar shippers. The Holliday bill restricting minor access to saloons with guardians was enacted.
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Tepeclat
Telegnam
CottuBers
Senate
House
McKelyy
Willing to Arbitrate Row Between City Railway and Strikers
Detroit April 24. The Secretary of the City Railway Company sent a letter to Mayor Pingree agreeing to arbitration of the current dispute with employees. The ambiguous wording stirs hopes the strike may end within days. Public sympathy runs high as fund collections support the strikers. No car operations expected until the Arbitration Committee reports.
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Detroit
The
City Railway Company
Pingree
Committee On Arbitration
Frank G Carpenter Reflects on American Humorists Earnings
Frank G Carpenter writes about American humorists and their earnings for the 24 page issue of The Dis Patch. The column spotlights the best paper in the Slate and previews tomorrow's edition.
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Frank G. Carpenter
THE
Dispatch
Worrow
Bill Nye
Texas
Howard Fielding
New England
the Dispatch
Huge Nickel Ore Find Reported in Harney City District
Barro Crry April 24 reports millions of tons of bright green quartz carrying 3 to 7 percent nickel in the Harney City district. The wide ledge runs through the Marrett tin group with nickel glands in the rock. Experts call the discovery genuine and of major importance, rivaling recent Squaw creek silver finds.
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Barro Crry
Harney City
Marrett Tin Croup
Squaw Creek
Manic Delusion Drives Shooting At Steubenville Farm
In Cleveland a farmer's son Lorenzo Coleman fired a shotgun from an upstairs window at his mother and sister in the garden. George Cleman, a farmhand, was also shot when he came to help. The Marine's sister is likely to die. the mother and Cleman will recover. Coleman said he hoped the shooting would reduce coffee prices and is in custody.
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Steubenville
Lorenzo Coleman
George Cleman
Coleman
Cleman
Leman
Mannion's $1 spectacles fitted by an expert
An advertisement notes affordable eyeglasses at Mannion's on US 47 Frete Avenue. An expert fitter guarantees sod protection with each pair.
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Mannion
TORIES ABOUT FACE Free education sparks Liberal Tory splits
In the House of Commons Liberals praise the Conservatives for backing free education, while factions worry over party future. The plan aims to grant local control of school boards, including denominational schools, provoking opposition from Liberals and clerical factions.
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Goschen
Iteas
Goseben
Imperial Exchequer
Pope Shaken by Vatican Gunpowder Blast
An accidental explosion of shell capsules at the Vatican caused 265 tons of powder to detonate. Windows shattered in the Pope's library and St Peter's Basilica while St Pauls suffered extensive glass damage. The Pope, praying after a low mass, was steadied by a servant and later recovered. Authorities report no foul play.
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Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Paul's Church
Portugal Yields to British Ultimatum Over Pungwe River
The Portuguese Cabinet agrees to free passage on the Pungwe river after a British ultimatum. Britain has sent three warships to the river entrance and warned of force if facilities for British subjects are not provided under the existing modus vivendi.
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Great Britain
Portugal
Lord Salisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill Sails for South Africa Expedition
Lord Randolph Churchill departs by special train for Dartmouth and will voyage on the Carth Castle to join Captain Gales’s Royal Artillery expedition toward South Africa. He will be joined by H. C. Perkins and possibly Gwynyd Williams and Surgeon Parke, aiming for Mashonaland by mid July and England by year end.
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Mashonaland
England
Two Men Sentenced on Aggravated Assault Charge
Alderman McMasters jailed John Tanker and John Driver yesterday on aggravated assault and battery charges. Prosecutor Stephen Hellfrick says they beat his daughter Lizzie and threatened to stab her with a knife.
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John Driver
Alderman McMasters
Stephen Hellfrick
Lizzie
Helena strikes end at old wage after settlement
Helena Mont April 24 The strike at the east Helena smelter begun last Sunday for a 25 cent daily raise ended as workers returned to the job at the previous pay rate.
A Day Amid Flowers in Pasadena Presidential Floral Procession
The presidential party tours Pasadena with a two hour drive through main streets, escorted by local militia and civic groups. Carriages adorned with acacia and orange blossoms, crowds of 2,500 schoolchildren, arches of lilies, and flower displays mark a festive morning before continuing to Santa Barbara.
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Pasadena
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California
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Washington
Indianapolis
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Secretary Tracy interview stirs naval officers over Reiter status
Washington reports a Tracy interview quoting the secretary denying any change to Commander Reiter’s censure and noting his transfer to purely scientific duty aboard Thetis. Naval legal experts say the interview aims to imply continued disgrace, but argue his status was unaltered and his reinstatement restores him to former position. Thetis carries him in a more comfortable ship while mission work continues, with potential for recall to duty.
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Washington
Commander Reiter
Reiter
Naval Law
Department
Ranger
Thetis
Navy
Guatemala
Great floods in Peru wash away homes and rails
Torrents of rain hit Moche Peru destroying unprepared houses as roofs and walls collapsed. The Chiama Railroad suffered over 22 kilometres of damage and provisions grew scarce. Flooding spread from Sagan where streets filled rapidly and water surged from higher areas.
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Moche
Peru
Chiama
Sagan
Destructive Storm Winds Ruin Farmlands and Flood Defenses
The text describes a powerful storm at Huanaqui blowing down large trees and uprooting them, damaging plantations and farms. In Libertad department floods cause losses over $2,000,000 while in Lima authorities and citizens race to build temporary defenses to redirect rising waters away from low-lying homes.
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Lima
Persecuted Farmer Faces Threats as Fire Destroys Barn
Eleazer Dayton of Upper Mills near Riverhead, N Y L L reports harassment by Nate Downs after winning a horse payment suit. Threats, notes demanding money, arson attempts, and a wildfire culminated in the barn and corn stalks burning, with Dayton armed and on watch as the White Caps pursued him.
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Dispatch
New York
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Upper Mills
Riverhead
L. L
Nate Downs
Downs
Dayton
Eleazer
N. D
Ebleazer
Bleaser
Stackpole
Griffin Avenue
Robert Petty
Roman emissary defends Baron Fava on Rudini dispatch
Salvatore Cortesi of the Tribuna of Rome says Baron Fava made no error in translating Marquis di Rudini's dispatch. Cortesi argues any misinterpretation lies with the State Department translator who rendered the French text into English.
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Salvatore Cortesi
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United States
Cortesi
Marquis di Rudini
New Orleans
Rudini
State Department
Boys Arrested for Red Lantern Theft in Allegheny
Ordinance Officer Barclay arrested Frank Harrison in Allegheny yesterday for stealing a red lantern placed on an obstruction by a contractor. He was fined $20. Barclay to press larceny charges against the next boy caught and warns the practice endangers city property.
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Frank Harrison
Allegheny
Barclay
Burk and Gillespie Held After Train Beating Attempt
Railroader William Burk and partner John Gillespie were arrested at Glenwood by Officer Crehan. Burk carried $1329.88 when searched. They claimed to be beating their way from Wheeling to Chicago. Inspector Whitehouse said they would be released if no further earnings were found by evening.
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Newfoundland
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Lord Herschell
Lord Brassey
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Lord Gordon-Lennox
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William Whiteway
William Burk
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Crehan
Fourteenth Ward
John Gillespie
Burk
Wheeling
Whitehouse
Railroad Tie Up Hits Colorado Mines and Miners
A strike by switchmen stops Fort Worth line traffic at Trinipad. No freight moved for a day as coal mines at Sophes Forbes Victor El Moro and Engleville suspend operations, leaving about 3000 miners unemployed. Officials expect a quick settlement by tomorrow.
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Forbes
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Four Arrests Tied to Peter Quinn Robbery at Frankstown
Police arrest John Phrillian David Riley James Kelley and John Morley on charges connected to the Peter Quinn robbery in Frankstown. Fourteenth ward station holds the suspects as details of the heist emerge from Thursday night break in at Quinns liquor store on Second Avenue. Thieves entered at the rear, seized two gold winches three gold ware chains valued at 150 dollars two revolvers and 88 dollars in cash.
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Funeral Notice for Emile Harrington in Chartiers Township
Funeral from his late home in Chartiers township Allegheny county Monday April 27 at 2 PM. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
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Orge
Emile Harrington
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Alleheny County
Monpayy
Balmaceda Forces Routed at Pozo Almonte in Chile War
In fragmentary reports from New York April 2s the battle of Pozo Almonte ends with Balmaceda forces routed losing artillery and many infantry. About 1 000 government troops and 800 rebels killed or wounded in the clash. Civilians suffered as Pozo Almonte's 1 000 residents were slaughtered and nitrate works damaged amid reprisals.
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William Johnson
Negritos
Ramirez
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Revolutionary Party
Rumors of Purge and Censorship cloud Election Claims
The excerpt alleges harsh treatment of noble families in prisons and claims the military committed robberies and outrages against voters supporting the Parliamentary party. It also asserts Balmaceda’s nominees dominated the elections and Vicini won 294 of 296 convention votes, with stringent censorship on all letters and telegrams.
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Vicini
Quaker City Bank Embezzler Caught in Havana
G Wharton Ritchie former Commonwealth National Bank teller fled with 8300 on February 23 and was arrested in Havana today after persistent tracking by Guaranties Company of North America agents. He was indicted today, noted to be highly connected. The Dispatch promises full coverage in tomorrow's issue.
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Guarantes Company of North America
A. F. Sabine
Ritchie
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Havang
State Department
Tobin Murder Ignites Franklin as Theories Flourish
A Franklin Pennsylvania murder case has turned the town into a detective hub. The Jesuit theory gains traction among locals as Tobin, a devout Catholic tailor, is suspected of betrayal by the Society of Jesus. Some say his outspoken views against the church led to his fatal fate.
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Society of Jesus
Relieves Severe Psoriasis After Long Illness
Hiram K. Carpenter of Henderson New York recounts twenty years of painful skin disease and gradual spread. After trying many doctors he found relief using Cuti cura products and Regolvent, with a return to smooth skin in six weeks following treatment.
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