Debate on Federal Elections Bill Wanes as Ingalls Opposes
Washington dispatch reports a stalled Senate battle over the federal elections bill. Senator Ingalls shifts to oppose the measure as Hoar and allies drift toward defeat, while Morton maintains impartiality as caucus delays actions. Some senators push to let the bill die, others push to close debate, amid tense exchanges and stalled leadership plans.
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Mr. Morton
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Wolcott
Ingalls
Plumb resolution stirs late Senate over meetings and picket line
Morgan of Alabama insists on earlier meetings and night sessions to keep Democrats on duty. He vows to compel absent Republicans to return to hear arguments, while Blair mocks Democratic orators and urges speakers to prove their intellectual power to fill galleries. He compares himself to Demosthenes and Cicero.
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Blair
Mr. Blair
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Webster
Civil Service places appointments by merit only
Washington December 11. Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt says all July law appointments have been made. Of 518 top applicants from 23 largest states, 479 secured clerk and copyist posts. Appointments show no political influence. books open for inspection and state residents urged to observe the process.
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Craig Stewart Contest Seeks Votes in Congress Race
Attorney Brennan served papers on Colonel Andy Stewart at the Capitol for the Twenty fourth district race. He claims illegal votes occurred at 100 polling places totaling at least 1000, with unregistered and misregistered voters, and votes counted from outside the district. Brennan says he can show 5000 illegal votes, but Craig’s 123 vote lead seems unlikely to survive a House with a strong Democratic majority.
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Banking Committee Eyes Note Issue to Boost Circulation
Washington December 11 The House Committee on Banking and Currency adopted a resolution urging the House to set aside a day to consider Chairman Dorsey’s bill reducing the minimum national bank deposits to 1000 and allowing notes equal to bond value. The move would boost circulating notes by about 18 million dollars and promote freer national bank note issues. Morrill Kansas authorized to report a bill taxing national bank and U S Treasury notes by states.
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Republicans to Bring Up Reapportionment Bill Saturday
Washington Dec 11 Republicans in Congress plan to discuss the reapportionment bill in the House on Saturday with the aim to dispose of it that day. The rotation number for the new House is set and committee leaders expect near unanimous support for the bill. The party fears Democratic opposition to a partisan measure and to any plan calling for Congress to redraw seats.
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Lawmakers debate over bill details and election impact
The debate centers on the bill’s provisions with a pro forma discussion expected. Representative Breckenridge of Kentucky says the bill is fair though not ideal and anticipates little to discuss beyond the fixed number, while expressing hope it won’t affect future presidential elections.
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The Race Problem Langston Sees Negroes Fleeing South
Washington December 11 Representative Langston argues blacks are leaving the South and scattering across the nation becoming individuals. He notes quieter immigration, with many finding homes in the West North and East. Langston cites encounters in Pittsburgh Petersburg and New York and says African Americans are forging their own fortunes while both major parties watch.
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Atkinson Seat Safe in Congress Race
Washington Dec 11 Captain Skinner of Huntingdon Pa who trailed Atkinson by about 600 votes denies contesting Atkinson's seat. Skinner won a legislature seat the same day he lost in Congress and prefers steady service there rather than seek another one term Congress bid.
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President nominates Pennsylvania postmasters in Senate
Washington December 11 The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Pennsylvania postmasters Joseph A Thomson Media Benjamin N Jefferies West Grove Frank H Britton Corry Jerry Crary Sheffield for the federal appointments in the state.
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Sheffield
Waterspouts sighted near Wyoming on December 4
The Guion Line steamship Wyoming, arriving from Liverpool, reports passing two waterspouts in mid ocean about two miles away and half a mile south on December 4. The first crossed the ship’s path, the second formed to the port beam in snow and roar. First Officer Lamb notes many waterspouts seen before and says they threaten mainly small craft.
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Killings and suicide shock Fort Smith district
Charles Joplin shot and killed five people at Jenny Lead Nine twelve miles from Fort Smith Arkansas and then killed himself. Victims were John Miller his wife his grown daughter Lou Miller Dr Stewart a prominent physician and a man unnamed. Report says Dr Stewart implied Joplin caused Miss Millers trouble and motive remains unclear.
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Bad Outlook for Labor at Chicago Steel Mill
Chicago reports Dec 11 that over 1,000 workers at Illinois Steel Company South Chicago works have been laid off in ten days. Company offices deny broader reductions. Controller Gray warns wages fall if rail prices drop.
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Boy 15 is found guilty of first degree murder
Cheyenne December 11 Charles Miller the 15 year old boy who last September murdered Ross Fishbaugh and Waldo Emerson of St Joseph Missouri while stealing a ride in a boxcar was today found guilty of murder in the first degree His attorney will move for an arrest of judgment and a new trial Meanwhile in Minneapolis December 11 T S Thompson of Mason City Iowa a wealthy stock dealer was killed in a railway wreck at Kingman Arizona He was delivering Norman stallions to California
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State Aid Legal for Road Reform Urges Grange Plan
The State Grange at Harrisburg backs state road aid and a new highway law. A five member sub committee to draft the bill outlines a department of state highways with a superintendent and inspectors, funded by county and state taxes, with work tied to township needs and tax payments, while the commission weighs codifying existing laws for uniformity. The Attorney General endorses constitutional validity of state appropriations for highways.
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Irby Wins Senate Seat After Hampton Defeat
J L M Irby elected United States Senator by fourth ballot in South Carolina amid a joint legislative session. Vote: Irby 105, Hampton 42, Donaldson 10. Born September 10 1854 in Laurens DC, he studied at Virginia and Princeton, read law, then farmed near Laurens and led farmers movement support for Tillman.
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State Grange Officers Named After Telegram Vote
HABRIBURG Dec. 11 The State Grange completed officer elections tonight with ballots counted. Worthy Master Leonard Rhone Center Overseer M McHenry Indiana Lecturer Jerome T Ailman Juniata Chaplain W H Holstein Montgomery Treasurer William Yocum Berks Secretary E H Thomas Cumberland Steward F E Field Tioga Assistant Steward J L Kennedy Westmoreland Gatekeeper Wallace Chase Tioga Anna M Holstein Montgomery Flora Anna H Bisbing Montgomery Sartie A H Olmstead Warresj L 8 Mrs James Mo
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Grangers Hear Eulogies at Annual Meeting
Cracken Jefferson and executive committee members from Philadelphia Washington and Chester attend the annual Grange meeting. The report from the Constitution and By-Laws Committee is presented while eulogies honor Victor E. Piollet and other Grangers who died in the past year.
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Washington
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Chester
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Widow Seeks Millionaire Robertson Estate in Brooklyn Case
New York reports a possible lengthy fight over 2.2 million in personal property and 0.5 million in real estate left by Loring A. Robertson who died at the Hotel St George in Brooklyn. A woman claims widow status, aided by 14 lawyers, challenging six uncles and aunts who seek administrator rights. The case hinges on residence and legal jurisdiction under New York and Pennsylvania law.
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Death of Hon. Frank B. Arnold at Unadilla Office
Hon. Frank B. Arnold a prominent local politician and businessman was found dead in his Unadilla office with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Despondent over a failed Congress bid and stock losses, he was about 50, a widower with one child, wealthy and popular. He served as Supervisor repeatedly, was in the Assembly in 1885–87, and represented the Twenty-third District in 1888–89, recently defeated for Congress by George Van Horn by 194 votes.
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English Syndicate Secures Option On Denver Water Lands
A London syndicate, wielding $3.5 million capital, secured an option on all realty and water interests held by the Denver Water Storage Company and the Denver Arapahoe Land Company. The agreement includes plans to spend $1.5 to $2 million on nearby improvements, five new water storage reservoirs, suburban electric lines, and land development, with a $100,000 initial payment on a $2.5 million purchase.
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Malignant diphtheria outbreak alarms Ohio town
A Warren health officer reports five malignant diphtheria cases in one family near the city, with two deaths. The children attended public schools, causing considerable alarm in Trumbull County. The note cites a letter to Dr. Probst, secretary of the State Board of Health.
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Warren
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Vuth
Parker Bros. & Co. Granted Year Extension by Creditors
Philadelphia December 11 creditors of the suspended Parker Bros. & Co. assigned firm signed a paper giving the firm a year extension to meet debts. Miller of the firm said the major creditors agreed and all matters of the failure are being settled, with a resume anticipated soon.
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Wholesale liquor dealers assign to Robert J Estee
W Venable and Moses J Heyman of Venable and Heyman assign their wholesale liquor business to Robert J Esteeaoe and firm. The deal involves 2 BR Dean and costs 500. The notice notes the December 11 date from New York.
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Venable
Parnell Forces Clash Over Kilkenny Candidacy
Lonpos Dec 1 John Kelly, seven-time prisoner for national service, vies for North Kilkenny as Parnellite candidate after liberation. Parnell recaptures United Ireland office with crowbar. crowds cheer as he travels to Cork and Dublin endorsing leadership while Gladstone warns against Parnell in power.
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Cork
Fragmentary political note on Parnell and party loyalty
The piece discusses reliance on shaky parliamentary antecedents and how factions within the Home Rule movement avoid distinctions between Parnell and followers. It notes that most party members previously supported him, condoned his actions, and now sacrifice him to pressure allies for new terms.
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Manifesto tests Parnellite loyalty amid Irish crisis
Thomas Sexton and John Deasy received the Dillon and OBrien manifesto via the Anglo American cable from New York. They echoed strong support for Dedication to Ireland and leadership, warning that prolonged disunion could cost the general election and Ireland’s hopes, stressing unity behind Parnell in face of coercion.
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Clifton House proprietor critically injured at sea
George M. Colburn of Clifton House Niagara Falls is in Niagara Falls Victoria Hotel after a severe accident on the Bourgogne off Newfoundland. A sudden jolt threw him across a smoking room, smashing his face and leaving him unconscious for three days. Ship surgeon tended him, he was brought to this city with his brother and may return to New York on the 18th.
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French Legislation on Church Property Sparks Change
Paris reports a move to trust church property owned by orders including the Marists Lazarists Christian Brothers Sisters of Charity Sisters of Nazareth and Carthusian to England. Funds and securities shift to English banks while probate rights are freed. Monsignor Zalewiski tasked to report on Indian securities as London rises as Catholic financial hub.
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Daring Robber Strikes Drapery Shop in Bertis
An aristocratic young man entered a drapery shop in Bertis on a quiet morning, asked to see costly fabrics, stabbed the mistress in the back with a knife, and overpowered the cashier before fleeing with a cash box containing several hundred marks. Police expect to arrest the suspect soon as the city reels from the bold crime.
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Terrible Fate of Escaped French Convicts Reported
Paris dispatch reports that 150 French convicts who recently escaped imprisonment have died of starvation. Details indicate a large number perished, with the note continued on the sixth page.
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Paris
Showers of Wealth Heiress Learns of Uncle’s Estate
Misa Carrie E. Painter of Homestead is named heiress to roughly 500000 dollars from her bachelor uncle George Greevey of New York. The 17-year-old learned of her fortune after guardian J. S. Davis visited Homestead following the uncle’s death about two weeks prior.
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Newport
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Mim Painter the Lucky Brunette in Wealth Tale
Mim Painter describes her wealth from a half million bequest while denying desire for riches. She explains upbringing, parental split, and a plan to stay in Homestead with Carnegie’s mill job, despite grandmother's fortune and potential Catholic schooling abroad. She values family, independence, and life choices over money.
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Newport
Mrs Andrew Carnegie’s Condition Improves
New York December 11 Mrs Carnegie’s condition this morning was practically the same as yesterday. She spent a quiet night and Dr Garmeny left her this morning with encouraging symptoms. Her long illness has weakened her. recovery will be by endurance. Typhoid fever contracted in Canada has been broken up but leaves her weak, daily medical attendance advised.
Dauphin Court Rules Against State on Gas Company Tax
The Dauphin County Court today ruled against the Commonwealth in a case seeking to tax United States Gas Improvement Company for its capital. The decision affects state and federal tax obligations and upholds a government granted right.
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