Burdick oil bill sparks producer push for quick hearing
Hannissvac February reports the Burdick oil bill stalled as the Corporations Committee delays until February 12. Producers led by J W Lee urge immediate favorable action, while opposition rumors center on Standard Oil and pipeage charges over fifty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lee
Bradford
Producers’ Protective Association
Corporations Committee
Burdick
Pennsylvania
Lee
Standard Oil Company
Warren
School Textbook Trust faces inquiry by special committee
Representatives from the American School Textbook Publishing Company urge access to books as the House Educational Committee expands its probe into alleged price increases for public school pupils. Some members note retail dealers take large profits while others advocate township boards supplying texts at uniform prices, possibly free for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haberborg
American School Textbook Publishing Company
New York
Textbook Trust
Boasy
House Educational Committee
Scott
Williamsport
Educational Committee
Huntingdon County
House Passes First Bill On Final Reading
The legislature convened one month ago and the House passed its first bill on final reading. James L. Graham of Allegheny urged an afternoon session to speed first readings and reduce backlog. The bill, by Flickiner of Erie, directs appointment of official stenographers in courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagnirsone
House
James L. Graham
Allegheny
Capitol
Indiana County Lawmaker Proposes Anti-Discrimination Bill
The bill by Mr. Seanor of Indiana county seeks to enforce article 3 of section 7 of the Constitution by penalizing railroads that grant rebates or other privileges to one shippers at the expense of others. It mirrors a 1888 measure backed by Mr. Wherry and faces a doubtful future as Senate leaders dismiss the issue as a chestnut. The House bill moves to the proper committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnurmevere
House
Seanor
Indiana County
Wherry
Senate
Hines
New General Road Law Prepared for Legislature
Harrisburg Feb 4 The new General Road Law is completed and ready for introduction in the Legislature. It comprises 22 sections and carries an appropriation of 1 000 000 dollars. When divided among six counties the amount per county will be small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faom
Haxznisacne
Road construction plan to fund permanent roads by local taxes
The bill proposes counties and townships fund permanent roads from local taxation. Each county would elect an engineer to oversee road building, and township supervisors would manage assessments and payments. The Sentience argues the measure is strong, though farmers fear the first cost. The House will debate abolishing the tax-work system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Mining Law Revision Sparks Mine Owner Miner Split
Western Pennsylvania faces a clash over a proposed mining safety law commission. The House and Senate disagree on a balanced panel eight mine owners four miners four inspectors. A conference committee may be chosen after House non concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxgissura
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
P. Kane
Fayette County
Westmoreland County
J. B. Rae
Robert Watchorn
Peter Wise
C. M. Parker
United Mine Workmen of America
Many Bills Introduced in the Senate Today
Harrisburg reports a flurry of bills introduced in the Senate including Meek on liquor licenses by population, Smith on railroads, Robbins on policing officers, and others expanding taxation limits. Northhampton covers wholesale liquor delivery. Philadelphis seeks to abolish collateral inheritance tax for charities. Senate also considers local improvement costs in second class cities and confirms Governor appointments except Quartermaster General Demming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Meek
Center
Smith
Lancaster
Robbins
Westmoreland
Burgess
McDonald
Lackawanna
Aubac
Northhampton
Eer
Neeb
Johnson, Luzerne
Pennsylvania
Philadelphis
Boyer
Dauphin
Nesbit
Allegheny
Insurance Department
Henate
Cotton
Henry C. Demming
Gobin
Governor's veto actions delay Cameron resolution in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg, Speaker Thompson halted action on the Governor's veto message awaiting Senate notification. The House may take up the matter tomorrow. The Governor vetoed a resolution to print 10,000 copies of his inaugural address, calling it unconstitutional to fund by resolution. Colonel H. C. Demming of Harrisburg was nominated for Quartermaster General of the National Guard, with several appointments pending Senate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannissburg
Thompson
House
Senate
Legislative Department
Commonwealth
H.C. Demming
Harrisburg
National Guard
Gothin
Gobin, Robbins
Supervision of Schools Bill Receives Hearing
Harrissure February 4 Allegheny County School Superintendent testifies before the House Educational Committee on a bill to require districts with ten or more schools or two adjoining districts with up to fifty schools to elect a district superintendent under county supervision. The proposal, drafted by Superintendent Hamilton, would be mandatory but is to be amended to allow township option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrissure
Allegheny County
House Educational Committee
Hamilton
Pennsylvania Pawnshop Interest Bill Sparks Senate Debate
A Senate bill by Senator Markley of Montgomery targets pawnshop lending, proposing two percent monthly rates. The measure contrasts with Representative Richards proposed reform restricting annual rates to six percent, stirring discussions among Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lawmakers.
Bills Advancing On Sunday Drug Sales And Eight Hour Labs
Pittsburg attorney Rober Frazier spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator Neab’s bill allowing druggists to sell medicines on Sundays excluding soda, water, or cigars. A. C. Robertson pressed for an eight hour day bill for public institutions with favorable notes. House committees plan favorable reports on two Pittsburg street bills and embezzlement fixes tied to Allegheny county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfmoma
Hapussyre
Rober Frazier
Pittsburg
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Neab
Frasier
A. C. Robertson
Judiciary General Committee
Neeb
Judiciary Committee of
House
Preties
Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County
Pitwbure
Cotten
Watson
Supreme Court
Fifth State Sanitary Convention of Pennsylvania Planned
The fifth State Sanitary Convention will be held May 15 and 16 in Altoona under the State Board of Health with local support. It invites all interested in sanitary reform to attend and submit hygienic topics to Dr. Benjamin Lee in Philadelphia for committee review by April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Hakxissorse
Pennsylvania
State Board of Health
Board of Health of
Benjamin Lee
Pine Street
Philadelphia
Governor Pattison Advises Budget Order For Appropriations
A subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee met Governor Pattison at Harrisburg to seek his views on a 31,700 proposal to ventilate the House chamber with fans and rents. The Governor approved the idea and noted that 5,000,000 in appropriations are already requested. He urged prioritizing fully state supported institutions, then partially aided ones, and finally private institutions.
Supreme Court under fire as Senate panel blocks relief bill
Harrisburg February 3 The Supreme Court suffers a setback as the Senate Judiciary Committee blocks a relief bill creating a staff of clerks and funding salary increases. The committee notes the measure is unconstitutional beyond its title. The panel also defeats a bill to abolish the death penalty in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Senate
Judiciary Committees
Pennsylvania
Mammoth Mine Disaster Report From Harrisburg Panel
The Legislative Commission has visited Mammoth mine in Weld county to investigate the disaster. Members say the fire boss bears responsibility, while not blaming miners for the incident. The stenographer was instructed to prepare notes for the body's use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFROM
Harrisburg
Legislative Commission
Ich
Mammoth Mine
Weld County
Fea
Effort to Extend Provisions of Present Law
A staff correspondent reports Feb 1 that Mr Missimer of Berks introduced a bill in the House to extend the law banning imprisonment of debtors. It would protect those unable to pay back back rents or other sums on property now found to be bad, who faced imprisonment. The bill aims to extend protections and prevent such imprisonments in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannissvac
Burdick
Corporations Committee
House
Missimer
Berks
Parsons
Pennsylvania
Ward Explains Local Club Prospects and Bierbauer Saga
John Ward writes manager Hanlon explaining he prefers Brooklyn for proximity and ties, while Hanlon notes he could offer more money. The Bierbauer case tests baseball law as Pittsburg asserts exclusive rights and resists others bidding for the star.
Johnson and Brush Meet in Cleveland to Salvage Cincinnati Club
Special telegram reports Johnson and Brush meeting in Cleveland to settle the Cincinnati Players' League property. After hours of bargaining they left with no agreement. Brush offered stock swaps and notes, Johnson demanded cash and stronger shares, and the talks ended without a deal. Johnson planned to press Stern in Cincinnati while Brush prepared new terms and left for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CleveLand
al Johnson
John Brush
Brush
Cincinnati
Johnson
Weddell
Indianapolis
Brunell
Players’ League
Joe
George Sliney
Aaron Stern
House panel backs portraits of ex Speakers in Washington lobby
Harriesville February 3 1920 Appropriations Committee of the House acted favorably on a bill to paint portraits of ex Speakers Galushia A Grow and Samuel J Randall for the House lobby in Washington. The committee added 300 for expenses of a committee to Washington for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriesville
Appropriations Committee
House
Galushia A. Grow
Samuel J. Randall
House of Representatives
Washington
Barber Leaders Oppose Sunday Work Ban in Allegheny
President Miller of the Allegheny County Barbers Association attends a meeting in Haneispora to oppose a proposed amendment to the bloc laws restricting barbering on Sunday. He states barbers do not want to work Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneispora
Presdent Miller
Allegheny County Barbers’ Association
Maniac Confesses To Murder Of Adopted Girl In Michigan Woods
The elderly suspect Russell N. Canfield confessed after being located on a Dimondale farm. He admitted choking Nellie Griffin, his adopted victim, then throwing her into a hole near Grand River. Coldwater Public School officials had identified the girl earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxenne
Mica
Grand River
Dimondale
Lake Shore
Coldwater
Nellie Griffin
Voldwater
Cacefield
Wabash Shown as Top Prospect in Uniontown Stallion Circles
The Wabash stallion owned by the Bosle Brothers and H. Gilmore of Uniontown draws local notice in Clark's Horse Review. Expected to run under 2 20, he already proved speed with six races last year, including Hotel Stakes wins. observers hail him as potentially the state’s fastest, with flawless action and strong bloodlines tracing to Wilkes and Mambrino Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark's Horse Review
Wabash
Bosle Brothers
H. Gilmore
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Danny
Mambrino Clay
Sevoond
Wainish
Wilkes Channel
George M. Pateben
Farmer Legislature Ends Divisive Session in Nes
In Nes, February 2, the Howse morning session passed resolutions backing the Pad dock pure food bill and condemning the Conger land bill. It favored a deep-water harbor bill, while a measure on mortgages for chattel loans at usurious interest was defeated with Alliance members voting solidly against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanceux
Nes
Howse
Alliance
Condemned Murderer West Stricken Before Execution
In Wasurreror Pa on February 8 19 0 William West the condemned killer in the county jail has fallen ill with dropsy or edema and is feared to die soon. His condition includes swelling across the body and he has been treated in the jail infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurreror
William West
Reserved slots in 1829 fall club rosters upheld
The agreement confirms that men on the reserved EA clubs in the fall of 1829 remain reserved by them and Bierbauer should return to the Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bierbauer
Association
Nikirk Replies to McClelland Challenge in Half Mile Race
Nikirk met McClelland with a written reply offering a race of a half mile and claiming his best distance is a half mile. He says he will not run further and proposes meeting at The Dispatch office Saturday evening to sign articles. He mentions offers to go East for half mile events and hopes the two sides reach terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikirk
MccClelland
McClelland
Local Boxing Challenges Circulated for Evans City Fights
A letter from Zeigler offers a catch weight bout with Thomas Thompson for no money at Evans City on the 7th. It states Zeigler will meet for a match at Evans City in a declared fight. A second notice from William Walker seeks Jim McCoy to fight Elmer Grant to a finish for 150 dollars or southwest inside, with a meeting at the Dispatch office planned for next evening at 7.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Evans City
Fob
Dick Zeigler
Elmer Grant
William Walker
Jim McCoy
Grant
Executions Issued Against Barkley Firm for Thousands
Executions aggregating 26018 were issued yesterday against Samuel W Barkley. David Feldman trustee for Mrs Flora B Barkley issued a writ for 2100 and H Hamburger one for 5318.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Barkley
David Feldman
Mra
Flora B. Barkley
and & H. Hamburger
Sporting Notes From The Office
In this notice column Jim McCoy is mentioned in a letter at the office. The New York club holds Sir Ike Retain the case while Austin Ginnons challenges Jack McAuliffe to a finish fight. Joe Wisner reportedly plans to quit baseball. Mark Baldwin and Columbus club players must report on March fen. President Roach searches for a first baseman. Farrar judged not strong enough. John M Ward to decide today Brooklyn or Cincinnati. Aton Stern seeks baseball scions if others cannot agree. Peevee to join Johnson. score at the gate. East End Football Club secretary Liddell notes Horne did not play for Allegheny Athletics in the East End game. no betting reported. The Shearon Avenue Stag Endire Club slated to meet at Frank C. Kimmel’s residence on February 9 with refreshments after every three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ward
Hanlon
Ward
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
John Ward
Bierbauer
Phelps
American Association
Brijo
Mack
Arthur Irwin
Arthur
Haddock
New York
O'Neill
van Haltren
Tebeau
Austin Ginnons
Jack McAuliffe
Joe Wisner
Mark Baldwin
Sax Columbus
Marc’ Fen
Roach
Beaseman
Farrar
Cinclanati
A.T. Liddell
East End
Horne
Allegheny Athletics
Pate
Shearon Avenue
Frank C. Kimmel
Southalde
Canadian Government dissolves Parliament and calls new elections
The Empire reports the Canadian Government has dissolved the House of Commons on ministerial advice. Writs will issue for a new Parliament with nominations on February 30 and polling on March. Reasons cited include negotiations with the United States on broader commercial ties and the need for a fresh mandate. A Canadian delegation will visit Washington to discuss trade and bilateral differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Empire
House of Commons
United States
Canadas
Judge Fires On Burglars In Home Invasion
February incident at Judge H J Ewing residence ends with burglar Ben Farley fatally wounded as he and another thief attempted entry. Police report says the judge fired his pistol effectively during the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenann
H. J. Ewing
Ben Farley
A Village Afloat Affects Saginasaw Bay Fishermen
A fishing village near Sag inaw bay reports 200 men on an ice floe driven by a south wind. Many drifted toward Lake Huron and some reached shore. estimates of the castaways range from 20 to 50 with several surviving. Rescue chances depend on seas and ice breakup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bax Ciry
Mica
Lake Huron
Saginaw Bay
Andexville
Oak Grove
Bay
Dennis Bonnette
Big Creek
Train Crash at Braddock Injures Several on Caboose
A wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad near the passenger depot at Braddock occurred around 1 am. A flagman signaled another train but brakes failed to stop the pushing engine, which struck the caboose, lifting it off the track and down a hill. Injured were Sam Grant Lagman Andrew Dempsey conductor Charles Widner and Fred Biskeman with various injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sam Grant
Lagman
The Messiahs Scalp at Youngstown
A telegram from Youngstown reports Miss Gertrude Kemp seeks a relic of the late Indian war. She corresponded with Wills Kemp of Troop E and received part of the scalp today. Kemp was killed in Wounded Bad events and a relic hunter offered a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Prrresctre United States service officer weather scores
The United States service officer in the city furnishes the following times and scores. At five o’clock, temperatures around fifty degrees are noted with faint mentions of wind and humidity. Readers are advised to check local listings for precise figures and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrresctre
United States Service
Furnibes
Weather Bulletin Describes East Coast Storm Path and Cold Wave
A weather dispatch reports a powerful storm system moving northeast from Northern Texas to Lake Erie, bringing rain in the South, snow in the Lake Region and Canada, and high easterly winds along the New England coast. The storm blocked the Canadian cold snap but spreads the Northwest chill south and east. temperatures drop below zero in Minnesota, Manitoba, and the Central Mississippi Valley, with another cold wave expected Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiississippi
Texas
Lake Erie
Lake
Canada
Michigan
New England
Hatteras
Sud
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Manitoba
Weather Telegram Across Rivers and Towns
A telegram reports river levels and weather conditions for multiple locations. Morcantony-Rilver shows 0 feet and rising with cloudy skies and a 9 4F thermometer. Browns ville River at 14 feet 6 inches and falling with cloudy weather. Warren River at 5 3 feet and stationary with cloudy cold. Louisville River rising slowly with canal 19 feet, falls at 3 feet, and foot of a. Ghent Junction River 15 feet and falling with clear cold. Heeling River 17 feet and falling with clear cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Warren
Louisville
Alizghent Junction
Eiver
Fine men's suits offered at PCC CCCC today
Today at the P. C. C. C. 300 men's fine suits sell for $690 each. Not cheap garments but first class Cassimeres Cheviots Diagonals and Wursteds in sacks cutaways or double breasted styles. One day only at the P. G. C. Prrrsscure Combination Clothing Company corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
School Book Question Dominates West Virginia Legislature
The Charleston session faced a dull day with routine business. House bills include a 22 percent discount for current school board contracts over five years or 3 percent off for two years. Another proposal seeks to ban railroad passes for officers and delegates. The school book issue is deemed the major item of the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Vaa
Stone
Barnes
Johnston
J. Young
Pear
English Surgeon Recommends Carlsbad Water at Home
Sir Henry Thompson, the celebrated English surgeon, advises home use of mineral waters for calculus disease. He notes a stout man with business duties benefits from a Carlsbad course but argues it is often more effective to pursue treatment at home for two to three months rather than three weeks abroad. He urges purchasing genuine imported Carlsbad Water only.
President Reach Sees Bierbauer Belong to Association
A. I. Reach, president of the Philadelphia National League club, arrived at the Monongahela House from Chicago and will stay to meet J. Palmer O'Neill. He predicts a bright future for baseball and notes a League loyalty in his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Reach
Philadelphia
Monongahela House
Chicago
J. Palmer O'Neill
Mr. Beach
Hoe
Public Works Bid Notice for Remodeling Building
Proposals must be received by February 16 at 2 PM for remodeling and refitting Building No. 1. Specifications and information available from architect George Bickel of Hamilton Building 93 Fifth Avenue. Bonds double the bid to be secured. awards committee reserves right to reject any bid. J. O Brown, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public SA
City Controleer
Char Bickel
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Georges
Bond
Mayer
Brown
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Titusville
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Shortstop
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