Rutan Robbins clash over Western Penitentiary probe
In a heated Senate session Senator Robbins called for a public legislative investigation of the Western Penitentiary. Senator Rutan opposed, urging trust in the Board of Inspectors, while Senator Reyburn signaled the Appropriations Committee would review the penitentiary before funding. Governor Beaver pledged no interference while the probe remains open and public.
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Seustor Robbins
Western Penitentiary
Reyburn
Beaver
Haxgissvec
Rutan
Senate
Senator Robbins
Westmoreland
Robbins
Board of Inspectors
Pennsylvania
State Board of Charities
State Board of Public
Eli
Board of 1
Allegheny
Gobin
Delamater
Committee On Appropriations
Newmyer
Ericion Committee
Eation
Lator Gobin
McLain
Washington
Ratan
Kotan
Simpson
Knights of Labor Plan Action Against Company Stores
The Knights of Labor Legislative Committee in Haxkkisnvne has issued 2000 circulars to local lodges outlining state convention actions and proposed work. They aim to pressure reform on company stores for sustenance, with rumors of a country storekeepers convention to coordinate efforts.
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Knights of Labor
K. of L
Washington Inaugural Parade Map Procession Plans
General Hastings oversees Captain Campbell in finalizing a map of Washington with the inaugural parade line. Three thousand lithographs will be produced. Hastings to Washington tomorrow to arrange division commanders. Gideon to command U S troops, Alartranft National Guard of Pennsylvania, Ordway militia. Mt Vernon Square chief marshal Governor Beaver. President Harrison to review from the White House after ceremonies.
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Hanersevre
Hastings
Campbell
Surveyor General's Department
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gideon
United States
Alartranft
Pi L Yvania
Ordway
Mt. Vernon Square
Beaver
Harrison
White House
Democratic Legislator Targeted in Foxes and Coons Banter
Report from Harrisburg on February 7 describes a lively session where farmers push for bounties on predators while lawmakers spar with repartee. Evans of Bedford draws quips about coons as part of a partisan exchange, with witty barbs and back-and-forth laughter filling the chamber.
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Harrisburg
Himeself Reee
Evans
Bedford
Hassett
Mr. Evans
Senate Mourns Death of Senator Taylor in Blair County
Special telegram from Hargrispere reports Senator Taylor died unexpectedly after leaving for Philadelphia where he was in good health. Senate committees were named to draft resolutions. Bills passed include tax assessment changes and sobriety measures. Blair County nominees and confirmations were noted by the governor.
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Hargrispere
Smith
Senate
Taylor
Philadelphia
Court of Common Pleas
Blair County
Libel Law Reform Bill Introduced in House
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Harrisburg February 7 reports a House bill on libel actions. It ends presumptions of malice from publication and shifts burden to the plaintiff, with damages not exemplary. It bans contingent fee suits and attorney advances for libel cases.
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Harrigisnuvec
Ex Governor Curtin Pushes Reserves Memorial Tents
Harrisburg February 7 Ex Governor Curtin and Pennsylvania Reserves committee pressed a House Military Affairs panel to pass a bill allowing granite memorial tents. They seek 25 000 dollars with 12000 from New York style funding, arguing York has more soldiers buried at Gettysburg.
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Harrisburg
Curtin
Pennsylvania
House
York
New York
Gettysh
Eylvania Hus
Alleghenys All Right Before Senate Committee
Ex Attorney General Palmer testified to the Municipal Affairs Committee in Harrisburg about the inter municipal bill’s intent and the Act of 574. He refined the decision’s particular case and argued the cities’ interests, with amendment agreed to unanimously on behalf of Allegheny to let it consider itself under the measure.
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Harrisburg
Palmer
Municipal Affairs Committee
The
Senate
Rodgers
Antegheny
Beavers orders new trustees for Miners Hospital
Harrisburg reports Governor Beaver will summarily dismiss the Miners Hospital Trustees of Schuylkill County and appoint new ones. The hospital has run up deep debt despite management claims and critics say a change is needed to restore solvency.
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Beaver
Harrisburg
Miners’ Hospital
Schuylkill County
Wy Deere
Major Brown to Attend National Convention of State Railway Commissioners
DENT Harrisburg February 7 Major Brown Deputy Secretary of Internal Revenue Affairs will attend the National Convention of State Railway Commissioners in Washington on April. The meeting will discuss recommending measures to states for the taxation and regulation of railroads and related agencies.
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Harrisbourg
Major Brown
Internal Revenue Affairs
Washington
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Relief
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and related symptoms like headaches and sour stomach. It cites a testimonial from Paon in Watertown Massachusetts praising improved appetite and relief from faintness after eating.
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Hood
Paon
Watertown
Mass
N.B
Local notices and marriage licenses in Pittsburgh area
Fragmented list shows fabric prices and vendors along with a long sequence of names, marriage notices, births, and funerals. Entries reference Carson Street Southside, Sixth Presbyterian Church, and multiple parishioners with dates in February 1888 1889.
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Oldshue—Gulick
Wenpwespay
Francis J. Onpsaux
Richard M. Gulick
Cunningham—Owen
Sixth Presbyterian Church
J. F. Patterson
Harshe
Geo. Cunningham
Adah Owen
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Stewart
Tohom
Haretsnvns
Corkel
Senator Taylor
Libel Law Reform
National Convention of State
Premartenets Tius
Department of Internal Affairs
Hamerrssane
Elwynn
Delaware County
Medical and Chiraery College
Atherton
State College
Habeissurg
Ing Rep Sa
Mwfsu
Hvcvus & Hacker
Sciorcona
Carson St
Southside
Dannie
Ennler
Gene F. Eichhols
Cc Hichard
Josep Marcin Herbe
Ils Teakorris E
Pittsburg
Annie Hixenbaugh
George S. Gittings
Catherine Dengelter
Philip Lautenschlager
J Pap le Miller
Pitetburg
Bewick
Sewickley
Anna
Verona
OP. M
Fourth Avenue
Tomas B. Cluley
Cottroa
Ian
Mary Ann Cottrill
Center Alley
Ferpay
Ekin
Louisville
Wetsheas
Mt. Plan
Frmar
Glass
Margaret Ans
Stone Re Glass
Robinson Township
Davin Homer Harrison
Jennie Harrison
Parnas
Natrona
Allegheny County
Keating
Lindsay
Van
Dan Ant
William M
Anka M Lindsay
Leycoln
Thy
Maryurida A. Lincoly
J. J
J. §. Fleming
J. Fleming
Reynolds
Clifftreet
Many K. Reygo
Saron
Wilcox
Tryon City
N. C
Lemuel Wilcox
Third Presbyterian Church
Sixth Avenue
Wilson
Millin
Alexander Ilson
Montgomery Avenue
Allegeny
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Lim
Embalser
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Os Valley
John RK. & A. Telephone
Smithfield ST
Uwi
Neers
Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Ss Pourth Sree
Fifth Ave
Pollan
Torchon and
Medicis
Guipure de Gi
Fifth Avenue
Feip
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Woodrae
Diamond
North American
Baltimore
C. H. Pearson & CO
Fongelli-Mis
Chapman “Masia
Esc
Sige
Lis
Carpenters
St., Allegheny
Fleishman & Co
Pittsburg, PA
Young Ladies
Wood Street
N. B
Campbell & Sons
SDE Staurants A
D. Taylor & CO
Chas. Pfeifer
Eton Aatten. Com
Hartford
Conn
Collee
Edwards & Kenney
Smithfield Street
Federal
CG. & UC
Atlantic City
Wineinia
Actric Bells
Buck & McClellan
Hot Springs
Mountain Park Hotel
America
G. K. Lansing
Astor House
N. Y
Jalo-Co-D
Old Point Comfort
Virginia
Fort Monroe
Hlet
Nodi
N. Pike
London
Southampton
Havre
Bremen
Aller
A. Sa
Fulda
Sanle
Lahn
Cane
Ss. Fonte En
M. Cabin
MAX Schamberg 4 & CO
Pitts
CHS &Co
Bowting Grose
Lasgow
Ninth Street
Fohuwe
Danziger & Shoenberg
Morris H. Danziger
Babel A Big Loss
Winslin
Sixth Street
Penn Ave
Hopper Bros. & CO
Samoa
Ors San
Davis
Bet
Wm, Semple’s
Soc
Raglans
Newmarkets
We Sam
Pbs
Federal Street
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