Opposition Grows in House Over General Road Law
In Halbsburg February 9, opposition builds in the Pennsylvania House to the proposed general road law. Rural reps doubt replacing labor with cash taxation. towns favor the bill but resist the $1,000,000 appropriation. Supporters urge three county engineers and a phased funding plan to improve state highways.
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Halbisburg
House of Representatives
Commission
Road Commission
D. BR. Ale Creery
Erie Citr
Too Many Engagements Defeat Kearns Conspiracy Bill
Harrisburg dispatch reports Hon. Jesse Baker failed to force a Friday session as many members were unavailable. The House adjourns till Wednesday. Kearns' effort to reopen conspiracy laws failed, with support that existing calendar items cover the points. The Governor backs a School Book Trust probe and a joint committee will map a campaign. Senator Meek to push annual poor tax on unnaturalized foreigners.
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Harrisburg
Jesse Baker
Baker
Delaware
Jones
Allegheny
Kearns
Fow
Morrison
Philadelphia
Court of Common Pleas
Allerbeey County
Trasta
Judiciary General Committee
First Presbyterian Church
Wars and Means Committee
House
Collen Ee
Lee
Burdick
School Book Trust
Meek
Siberian Horrors Tale Stirs Boston Audience
Captain Morris recounted three years in a Siberian coal mine after being captured in the Bering Sea for seal and walrus poaching. Boston officials and fur traders weighed in on the affair, noting ukases against foreigners, maritime piracy claims, and the Alaska seal trade tensions with Russia.
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Boston
Joseph W. Morris
Bering Sea
John Baker
Adjutant General's Office
State House
Baker
Morris
Mr. Baker
Siberia
New York
Alfred Frazer
Wall Street
United States
Frazer
Petrovoloski
Mr. Frazer
Russia
Alaska Commercial Company
Bering Bea
Still Pouring In A Nuamber Of Important Measures Intro duced
In the House tonight, multiple bills were introduced. Sands Lackawanna seeks three more clerks for the Secretary of Commonwealth at 1400 dollars yearly. Walton Philadelphia aims to secure contractor lien rights and grant next of kin rights over deceased spouses and family. Cooper would provide damages for negligence in personal injury cases. Nesbit Allegheny proposes brevet First Lieutenant National Guard from college graduates with military instruction. Stewart Philadelphia seeks protection for members of various benefit and investment groups. Morrison Philadelphia would abolish the Philadelphia Building Commission and place its powers in Public Works. Elwood Westmoreland would require school directors to buy text books from school funds and offer free copies. Riter Philadelphia would mandamus bridge enforcement against corporations rebuilding destroyed or abandoned bridges. Gerringer Montour seeks funds for Danville Lunatic Hospital building and plumbing extensions.
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Harrispree
Sands
Lackawanna
Secretary of Commonwealth
Walton
Philadelphia
Ceseboy
Cooper
Nesbit
Allegheny
National Guard
Stewart
Ry Morrison
Philadelphia Building Commission
Gerringer, Montour
Danville Lunatic Hospital
Fow Defends License Bill Before Ways and Means
Philadelphia advocate Mr. Fow argues for a wholesale and retail license bill with fees matching the Brooks law except dealers with over 20 000 in yearly sales pay 1000. He cites Chestnut Street dealer and a back street saloon as fairness examples and supports limiting court discretion on transfers.
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Haprterms
Fow
Philadelphia
Ways and Means Committee
Chestnut Street
Bere
Bregg
Senate begins new session with 31 first readings
In Harrisburg 31 bills received first reading in the Senate. A road viewers bill was recommitted to Municipal Affairs, and a uniform textbooks act to Governor’s commission was sent to Education. Firemen relief associations formed, grape growers licensed to produce and sell wine, and Governor named Richard Edwards as Commissioner General. The Governor also approved a joint resolution on ex-Treasurer Butler’s death and on enlarging or rebuilding public buildings.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Committee On
Committee On Education
Hills
Woods
MifMmin
McCreary
Richard Edwards
Montgomery
Butler
Mysterious death by self inflicted hanging in Allegheny grocer’s yard
Henry Roessing a 35 year old grocer on Spring Hill Allegheny was found dead yesterday morning hanging from a raf ter in a small yard outhouse. His wife discovered the body around 7 am and neighbors cut him down. The coroner will hold an inquest today.
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Henry Roessing
Spring Hill
Allegheny
Roessing
Ebert
Rooma
Louie
Unnamed Boy Recovered After Pleasant Valley Line Incident
A boy claimed he was selling papers on the day in question and was not the same boy involved. He was held in the hospital department of the lockup as authorities pursue his father, who may come seeking him this morning.
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Pleasant Valley
Miners Convention Opens Amid Labor Power Struggle
The National Miners Convention gathers in Columbus with 300 delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio and other states. Secret Knights of Labor session appoints committees as Rae opposition fades Patrick McBryde to replace Secretary Watchorn and the eight hour movement gains momentum with a funded strike plan for May first.
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Rae
Knights of Labor
Watchorn
Colvumsus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Coke
Indiana
Illinois
Washington
Kentucky
West Virginia
Alabama
W. B. Wilson
Bloomburg
David Ross
Hugh Cavanan
Cincinnati
J. W. Hayes
A. W. Wright
Philadelphia
Hae
Watoborn
Gompers
Federation
House of Representatives
N. BR. Hysell
Patrick McBryde
Wateborn
New Yorks
American Federation of Labor
Knigits of Labor
Mrs Carter in Chicago First Night after Divorce
Mrs Leslie Carter made her Chicago stage return at the Grand Opera House amid a crowded audience. The reform in reception followed a sensational divorce suit with her millionaire husband, and her entrance drew instant, thunderous applause as she regained confidence and delivered an effective performance.
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Chicagco
Chicago
Mra Leslie Carter
Grand Opera House
Mra Carter
Springfield Senatorial Scandal Involving Rail Worker
Franklin RK Woodward, a Wabash Railway employee and former editor, is charged with sending an anonymous note to three state representatives seeking a payoff for commodities. Authorities issued an arrest order amid sensational claims of his pursuit of notoriety.
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Springfield
United States
Frank RK. E. Woodward
Wabash Railway
R. Woodward
F. M
Perished in Blizzard On Box Elder Divide
Names emerge from Saturday blizzard report as Grant Bay a ranchman and Meta M Gray a school teacher living at Sturgie Mead county. Conflicting accounts say bodies were found frozen by cowboys or the couple may still be alive but badly frozen. Dr Jones and his wife of Hill City were reported lost and arrived in the city this afternoon.
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Bar Crry
Box Elder Divide
Grant Bay
Meta M. Gray
Sturgie
Mead County
Senate OKs Western Commercial Congress in Kansas City
The Kansas Senate this morning passed the House concurrent resolution providing for the holding of a Western Commercial Congress at Kansas City Kansas on April 19.
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Torexa
Senate
House
Kansas City
Kan
Boarder Dies After Sudden Illness
Arthur Smith of Jones avenue Twelfth ward reported at the Twelfth ward station that his boarder Rawson Barnett died suddenly at 12 o clock Sunday night. Barnett had been ill only a few hours and Smith believes he choked to death due to a very peculiar cough.
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Arthur Smith
Jones Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Rawson Barnett
Smith
Barnett
William O'Hara Scully Taken Ill at Home
William O Hara Scully brother of John D Scully of the First National Bank lies dangerously ill at his East End home after a stroke of paralysis doctors say he cannot recover He is about 60 and long connected with the Pittsburg Transfer.
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William O'Hara Scully
John D. Scully
First National Bank
East End
Mr. Scully
Pittsburg
Cold Wave Grips Northwest with Record Lows
The region endures a severe cold spell with temperatures dropping across the Northwest. St. Vincent Minnesota reported 2 below zero yesterday, widely followed by another day of frigid air as Pittsburg logged a high of 6 and a low around 5 below zero.
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St. Vincent
Mino
Pittsburg
WASTED CONGRATULATIONS To Cotton Leaves Mystery
Harrisburg correspondent reports Representative Cotton of Allegheny received many congratulatory letters on his stance about a bill tied to jury trials and the laws of 176M. He plans to vote for the bill, believes some laws could be modified but not repealed, and cannot understand the public impression conveyed by the letters.
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Ifrow
Harrisburg
Cotton
Allegheny
Cotten
Fow
Sawyer Discharged by Mayor After Disorderly Conduct
Edward Sawyer, arrested Friday on information filed by his son, was discharged by Mayor Wyman yesterday morning after a hearing. Mrs. Sawyer’s divorce case loomed, and attorney C. Christy advised that Sawyer may recover belongings but must stay away from the family. The mayor warned that further violations would not be lenient.
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Edward Sawyer
Wyman
C. Christy
Birds of Pennsylvania Last Edition Cost State 422
The House heard that the final edition of 18 00 copies of Birds of Pennsylvania cost 422 dollars for engraving tinting pruning and other production items as listed. The report came from the Superintendent of Public Printing in response to a House request.
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Hanerseva
Birds of
Pennsylvania
Little John McCauley Appears at Allegheny Station
John McCauley Jr stays with a tale told to Inspector McAleese alleging both parents are dead. He is in the Allegheny police station as authorities pursue the same story linked to a Pittsburg arrest last week.
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John McCauley
Alleghany
Pittsburg
McAleese
Multiple Assault and Theft Cases Reported Across Cities
Police report charged individuals including James Ohara for assaulting his wife Nettie and George Amber_sol for cutting Jerry Lovett with a razor. Thomas Boyle struck William McCoy in Clay alley with a cobble stone. Mantis Fury accused of assaulting banana peddler Salvidore Sunserio over fruit prices. Charles McElhaney his wife and two children plus Thomas Kennedy arrested in Kilbuck street for a disturbance. John Kersel alias John Cash jailed on burglary charge after stolen $180 and clothing found. he may be linked to night prowling and frightening locals.
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James Ohara
Nettie
Gerorge Ambeersol
Jerry Lovett
Thomas Boyle
William McCoy
Clay Alley
Maryene
Teqeenin
Enian
Mantis Fury
Charles McElhaney
Thomas Kennedy
Kilbuck Street
Allegheny
Jons Kersel
John Cash
Justice of the Peace
J.&. Johnson
Knoxville
J. A.rath
Elsenrath
Kersch
Leading Hattera and Furriers Corner Woodsirest
The notice lists Leading Hattera and Furriers located at the corner of Woodsirest and Fifth Avenue. It appears as a business landmark entry in the local directory style column. The fragment confirms the business name and street corner reference for identification.
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Hattera and Furriers
Woodsirest and
Fifth Avenue
ONeill Seeks Fogarty Move Amid Baseball Reserve Shakeup
President ONeill returns home with permission to sign Fogarty the Philadelphia outfielder as Pittsburgh tries to fortify the roster. The new reserve plan prompts clubs to submit lists revealing bargaining power with few guarantees for a National Board disposal. Hanlon and ONeill push for top pitchers and a proven third baseman to make the squad strong.
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O'Neill
Fogarty
Pittsburg
National Board
Macnanimous
Gocd
Dickering
Philadelphia
Hanlon
Siesers
New York
Oecheids
Ein
Dwyer
Glensiee Darling
Nagle
Dahlen
Graft
Roat
Guecker
Guy
Dempsey defeats Marr in one-sided wrestling match at Olyphant
James Dempsey of Olyphant defeats William Marr the Lancashire champion in a three falls match at John Prokopwich's Hall for 590 dollars a side. Referee Thomas Mulroney. Dempsey's backer William Foley. Marr's backer Gaudy Vickers. About 100 spectators. Dempsey challenges other wrestlers in Lackawanna or Luzerne counties for 500 dollars a side.
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Olypharst
Cate
John Prokopwich
James Dempsey
Olyphant
William Marr
Lancashire
England
Thomas Mulroney
Scranton
William Foley
Dempsey
Gaudy Vickers
Marr
Dem
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Dominick Panden
Providence
Fitzsimmons Rejects Hall Challenge and Eyes English Champion
Australian J M Aali challenged Bob Fitzsimmons in Chicago. Fitzsimmons calls Hall a duffer and rejects fighting him or anyone beaten by Owen Sullivan. He vows to fight Ted Pritchard next and criticizes Hall's motives. A Chicago Cricket Association meeting discussed forming a national boxing series among major cities. A youth, Billy Bell, issued a 135 pound challenge in Allegheny County offering a stake or purse and Queensberry rules.
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OnLeans
Chicago
J. M. Aali
Bob Fitzsimmons
Hall
Owen Sulllivan
Jim Hall
Ted Pritchard
Curiaco
Chicago Cricket Association
Grand Pacific
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
Baltimore
Williams to Fight Reilly at 195 Pounds Under Queensberry Rules
The challenge states Hilly Williams of the Southside will fight Ed Reilly of Lawrenceville to a finish at 195 pounds with hard or soft gloves for from 0 to 500 dollars aside. The backer of Williams will be at The Dispatch office next Saturday at 3:30 PM to arrange the match.
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Hilly Williams
Southside
Ed. Reilly
Lawrenceville
Queensberry
Williams
Dispatreh
Barkley Case Delayed With Bail Extended
The Court postponed the Barkley hearing to Wednesday in the R. and W. Jenkinson suit for 8621. Jenkinson alleges Barkley diverted judgments to his wife and brother in law to defraud creditors. Bail was set for today and continued to tomorrow.
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S. W. Barkley
R. & W. Jenkinson
Barkley
Iowa Driving Park Organization At Excoxville
Excoxville Louisiana hosted the Iowa Driving Park group to construct a mile track, the third in Iowa. The association will hold its first meeting August 11 with $40,000 in purses. The Iowa Protong Horse Breeders Association plans its annual meeting there in September.
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Excoxville
Iowa Driving Park
Iowa
Iowa Protong Horse Breeders’ Association
Gun Club Handicap Draws Wide Interest at Hemewood Park
The Glenwood Gun Club treasurer entered three members to compete in the shooting handicap set for Hemewood Park on the flat range. Officials expect a large turnout as interest grows in the event.
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Glenwood Gun Club
Hemewood Park
Weather Notes From Pennsylvania and West Virginia
The United States Signal Service reports westerly winds and cold temperatures across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Forecasters note a cooldown with potential snow on the lake shore area and temperatures near freezing by Wednesday evening.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Fort Tresday
United States Signal Service
Severe cold wave to follow coastal storm across central states
A coastal storm near Lake Michigan caused gales up to 40 mph and widespread rain east of the Mississippi. A severe Arctic cold wave trails the system, spreading from Manitoba to Texas and predicted to hit the Central States, Ohio and Pennsylvania valleys with subzero to single-digit temperatures. Fog along the coast worsened through the day.
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Jspatch
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Lakes
Minnesota
Canada
Manitoba
Texas
Colorado
Santa Fe
Central States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic
Water Levels And Weather Across Rivers
Telegram weather notes report river levels at Allegheny Junction Brownsville Monongostow Warren Wheeling and Memphis Rivers with readings ranging from 4 feet to 17 feet plus rising or falling. Conditions vary from cloudy rain to mild and rainy and temperatures showing 30 at 6 AM and 5 at 4 PM.
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Allegheny Junction
Brownsville
Kilver
Wheeling—Hiver
Feast of Bargains at The People's Store Final Prices on All Goods
The People's Store announces a January sale success and a February close out with final prices on fall and winter items. Many lots to clear across departments, sacrifice prices for spring needs, urging customers to shop now for best value.
Cloak Department Reduced Prices Amid Seasonal Markdowns
The Cloak Department offers deep cuts across categories with items down to $1 and $8.50 in Astrakhan Capes, coats, jackets, plush gowns, and wraps. Many items show substantial markdowns from earlier prices, including Misses' Gretchens and Plush Jackets, with quantities remaining for about 100 coats and assorted shawls at half price.
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Astrakhan Capes
Millinery Sale Slashes Prices Across Winter Hats
The Millinery Department announces no Winter Hats will carry over. Felt hats and bonnets once 5 to 140 dollars now marked 124 cents. Items from 150 to 250 dollars reduced to 25 cents. Pon Pons, colors, 10c. Gilt and Jet Flowers 25c. Wings 5c to 25c. Children's Lace Caps 25c. Flowers offered at deep reductions.
Dress Goods Bargains Sweep Inventory in Silk Department
All fine novelties once priced 150 to 225 now cut to 1 to close. A 38 inch wool dress goods lot in Plaid Stripe and Fancy patterns sells at 24 cents from 35c. About 60 pieces of 3 inch all wool Plaid and Stripe offered at 37 cents. 57 We. A inches all wool Cashmeres priced 48 cents, formerly 65 cents. A large assortment of Plain Plaid and Stripe Dress Goods at 10 to 14 cents, previously 12 to 14 cents. Yard wide American Cashmeres more than half wool at 12 cents. Also many bargains in the Silk Department.
Curtain Department Reductions on Portieres and Accessories
In the Curtain Department a limited stock of portieres is heavily discounted. Portieres once 18 now 12. once 16 now 10. once 10 and 10 wait. priced offerings for Lambrequin fringes and upholstery fringes. Brass and plush poles cut to 1 50 from 22 50. Carpets at record low prices extended a few days longer.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Pittsburg
New York & Chicago Limited
Harrisburg
Lark
Phladelphia
New Ae
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
L13 Rr
Washington
Har
Fonewal
Kaas
Pr. W
Harricbure
Morrisburg
Philadelphia Express
Ans Express
Aerate
Tulladelpila
Jersey City
Brooklin
N. Y
Johnstown
Greensburg
Saondays
Greensburg Express
Lester
Derry Express
Wal 'S Accom
Gwen
Mants Br
Braddock Accom
LeeSee Ls A.M
Uniontown
A. M
F.M
Gents Underwear Sale Deep Discount on Surplus Stock
Surplus stock of Gents wool and cotton underwear offered below actual cost. Items include Gents Wool Underwear 75c down from 1 25, Gents Camel Hair Underwear 1 down from 1 75, Gents Fancy Stripe Underwear 62% cent down from 1, and other reductions on Natural Wool and Scarlet Wool styles. Sacrifice prices on domestic goods continue after two weeks of crowding.
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Butler County
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N. Seanor
Indiana County
WP Morrison
Lawrence County
John W. Morrow
Caty
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Westmereland County
Westmoreland County
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Phila- Weinhin
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Reilly
Sam Barkley
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