Lycoming County Leads Prohibition Talk in Upstate Campaign
L. E. Stoftel reports Lycoming, Clinton, Tioga and Potter counties weigh the Brooks Law amid local option debates. Sullivan opposes prohibition, Williamsport boosts liquor controls, McCormick weighs in as a U.S. representative candidate predicting mixed county results ahead of June vote.
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Sullivan
Congreeesman
McCormick
Sampteary Lewe
Lecoming County
Clinton
Tieca County
Sullivan County
Lycoming
Williamsport
Tee Disratcn
Lycoming County
Indiana County
Lackswanna
Lycoming Stands
H. C. McCormick
Tioga
Potter Counties
Potter County
Congress
Tioga County
Potter
New England
Connecticut
Maine
Owever
Bernice
Chauncey Black
Legislature Defeats Child Labor Age Increase Bill
In Coumara Ohio on February 14 the Legislature rejected a bill to raise the hours at which children may be employed in shops and factories from twelve to a higher age. Strong opposition came from glass districts and other areas with child labor use.
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Coumara
Grand Army encampment winds up with campfire in court
Special telegram reports Erie scene at the Angual Encampment of the Grand Army campfire in the Court House. local leaders including Sawyer Foster Ashworth and Burchfield spoke. Ladies of the G A R praise them for backing widows and mothers of soldiers. Installation of officers then outlined future work on a Home for widows and mothers of soldiers and annual pension bills.
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Court House
Erie
Messrs
Sawyer and
Foster
Pittsburg
Ashworth
A. B. Burchfield
Charles Sheriffs
Allegheny
C. A. Branner
Gerwig
Woman's Relief Corps
Laura McKeir
State Department
Grand Army Men’s Committee
The Trance Girl Dying in Attica New York
Miss Emma Althaus, who awoke from a 33 day trance on February 6, remains in critical condition in Attica New York. Doctors fear she may die within days as she can no longer move or swallow liquids. efforts to feed her have caused coughing and fainting.
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Attica
N. Y
Emma Althaus
Red Nosed Mike Seeks New Trial After Capital Case
Attorney for Red Nosed Mike files motion for a new trial alleging improper jury impartiality and self incriminating testimony under pressure of rumor. It claims the printed confession was unlawfully admitted and that the defense lacked adequate notice and witnesses, challenging core fairness.
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Wilkesharre
Red Nosed Mike Today
Cleveland's Brother Not Wanted as Southampton Pastor
A New York telegram reports the Southampton Presbyterian Church on Long Island rejected Rev. W N Cleveland brother of President Cleveland as pastor by a 50 to 30 vote. The decision sparks talk of political influence though others say age and fit mattered more. Cleveland previously served at Patchogue Long Island.
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W.X. Cleveland
Dispatch
New York
Presbyterian Church
Southampton
L. I
W. N. Cleveland
Cleveland
Patchogue, L. 1
Labor Leaders Support Powderly Spy Claim In 3 Year Old Strike
Special telegram from St. Louis reports that labor leaders who led the Southwestern strike against the Missouri Pacific confirm Mr Powderly on Le Caron the spy. Le Caron visited Martin Irons offering to show how to destroy engines and bridges for Gould system. Irons grew suspicious and kept him near as a supposed East labor leader for weeks.
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St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Powderly
le Caron
Knights of Labor
Martin Irons
Irons
Len
No End to the Trouble at Calumet Mine
February 14 report from Calumet states all shafts except No 5 sealed as miners in shafts 2 and 4 are pulled to surface due to gas smoke. Fire lingers in the burnt section while no new timbering is started. Shafts are banked and smothering used. duration of closure remains indefinite.
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Calumet
Insurance for Churches Alone Organizes in Rochester
A church insurance company formed by Methodist ministers and prominent church men was organized in Rochester New York. The enterprise aims to insure Protestant churches with a capital to be fixed but expected not less than five hundred thousand dollars.
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Rochester
WN. Y
President Cleveland Defends Civil Service and Tariff Reform
The article reports President Cleveland defending his four year administration as open and candid and expresses satisfaction with results. It notes his strenuous work schedule and frequent public duties, his accessibility, and belief that tariff reform remains the Democratic key to a prosperous future. He asserts willingness to talk with Congress and stresses devotion to the people and party.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Manu At
T? Hd
Rough on Trusts bill targets monopolies and price control
A proposed act by Representative Morton aims to suppress trust monopolies and promote free competition. It bars price fixing and production restrictions, imposes felonies for violators, and allows purchasers to defend payments if prices are affected by trusts. It also permits labor associations to regulate wages without forfeiture of rents or privileges.
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St Paun
B. F. Morton
Tion B
Ohio's Proposed Remedy Seeks Ban on Price Fixing
Columbus February 14 Senator Taylor chairman of the Pools and Trusts committee introduced a bill in the Senate. The measure makes illegal any agreement or combination among separate companies to pool earnings or fix prices. Penalty ranges from 100 to 10000 dollars and contracts formed under such combinations are void.
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Columsus
Taylor
Senate
Prohibitionists Debate on Local and National Plans
The National Conference of Prohibitionists met in Louisville on February 14 with a Georgia paper arguing local option hinders prohibition and urging national prohibition. Miss Willard and others endorsed it. a printing resolution passed. Discussions covered Financial Methods and Club Work. an amendment to allow women’s club membership was endorsed. A plan to reorganize the eye was proposed, seeking a four fifths rule for adopting principles, drawing opposition from the woman suffrage division, which defeated it 168 to 74.
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Louisville
Scamp
Georgia
Williard
H. A. Lee
New York
James A. Tate
Tennessee
Mra
Lee
Indiana
Tate
Eye
Thomas Mills
Wealthy Pather Family Involved In Church Divorce Case
Columbus February 14 large witness list in the Church divorce case today includes Mrs Church’s father John Joyce who testifies to his daughter’s good character and devotion to their children Joyce estimates his wealth at 500000 his residence costs 55000 and has 23 rooms on the principal thoroughfare He says he would not trade it for any other on that street.
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Lycoming
Williamsport
Willamsport
Congress
Capitol
Representative Burns
Missouri
Columbus, O
Joyce
General Harrison
Mr. Blaine
State Department
Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
Gen Harrison
Harrison
Despondent painter kills self in New York apartment
George Wick a 20 year old painter cut his throat with a razor at his rooms 316 West Thirty ninth street and bled to death in a minute after threatening his wife Nellie who fled to a neighbor. The infant child in the crib survived. Despair over unemployment drove the act.
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New York
George Wick
West Thirtyninth Street
Nellie
No Hope For The Actors In Western Meeting
CxHicaco February 14. The first meeting of general passenger agents of lines in the Western States Passenger Association under the new agreement was held. It was agreed that summer rates would be deferred until a committee represents managers of theatrical companies and opera houses presented a petition for special rates for traveling organizations, but the subject was of with a vote that the Interstate Commerce Law prohibits discriminating rates.
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CxHicaco
Western States Passenger Association
Teats Ae Opera Houses
Cabinet Muddle Pushes Harrison Toward Blaine Strategy
In Indianapolis dispatch style, General Harrison faces a chaotic cabinet puzzle with Blaine at the center. Reports say he may assemble seven trusted aides around Blaine, as protests dog each potential choice and delays mount, prompting talk of using Blaine to finish the roster.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Allison
James G. Blaine
Canada
Windom Seen Likely as Next Secretary of the Treasury
Toledo February 14 ex Senator Windom appears assured as next Treasury Secretary per Judge Devin of Mt Vernon Ohio who says Windom accepted Adams Harrison's offer and will join the cabinet. Devin cites Blaine ties and GOP horseshoe politics with Stalwarts to be accommodated in cabinet placements.
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Blaine
Toledo
Windom
Deving
Mt. Vernon
Devina
Judge Hurd
Frank H. Hurd
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Dis
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Garfield
Devins
Folger
Knight
Judge Devins
Pinecaily
Half-Breeds Revolt Over Tax Collection at St John
Fire and police clash as Rollette county officials press tax collection from 4000 half-breeds in St John North Dakota. Sheriff Flynn and one posseman are forced to retreat after colonist resistance. Major McKee orders militia to St John. Governor Church asked to deploy Fort Totton troops if needed.
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Major McKee
Governor Church
Fort Totton
Flynn
Mitter
Breach of promise suit centers on old age romance
Thomas R. Briggs, 82, and Miss Mary Beckwith, past 50, face a breach of promise suit in which Beckwith claims against Briggs led to attorney notices and a $3,000 demand. Briggs’ property was attached for the same suit, and the case moves to the April term of the Supreme Court.
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Thomas R. Briggs
Mary
Beckwith
Briggs
Romise
Supreme Court
Kenna Favored by Democrats in Charleston Caucus
In Charleston on February 14 Democrats held another conference with little result. Kenna appears to hold major support for days ahead while Dorr stays obdurate and many members are absent. Republicans met privately to plan but details remain secret. Goff’s Washington trip may influence events as prognosticated opposition to Kenna frames on H G Davis with a Goff to govern Davis to Senate deal.
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Charleston
W.va
Kenna
Dorr
Goff
Washington
H. G. Davis
Davis
Senate
Cappellar Over A Fire In Senate Reconsideration
The Senate revisited its confirmation of Railroad Commissioner Cappellar and left the vote unsettled while KR J Fanning Cappellar’s chief clerk attacks him. Fanning reveals campaign operations tied to the Chicago convention stirring Republican interest.
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Columsons
Senate
Cappellar
Republican State Committee
KR. J. Fanning
Fanning
Chicago
Cire
Boilermakers Strike Over Foreign Iron Plates
In San Francisco on February 14 Risdon Iron Works boilermakers walked out citing imported iron plates used in the Australia steamship repairs. They demand Pacific coast produced materials and halted work except a 10 man crew continuing at Sweden set caviar.
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San Francisco
Risdon Iron Works
Australia
Delkion
Pacific
Coi
Ssweden
Caviar
Harmony Flap Over Lunacy Board and State Charity Board
A bill to remove grade crossings passed second reading in the House, facing heavy city cost opposition from Allegheny City officials. Lunacy Commission officials say they back the State Board of Charities, despite the boards’ claims. Governor Bearer signed several bills but objected to their faulty drafting.
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Lanacy Commission
State Board of Charities
Huentingden Reformatory
Allegheny City
Lunacy Commission
Bearer
Shiras
Anil
Rts
Shiras Leads Clash Over Lunacy Powers and Grade Crossing Bill
In Hagnisscee on February 14 Representative George Shiras of Pittsburg drives a debate on a bill removing Lunacy Commission powers to the State Board of Charities. The panel faced opposing testimony from Drs Morton and Curt who claimed harmony while countering rumors of friction. Shiras pressed for limits to grade crossing reforms, arguing the bill would shift millions to cities like Pittsburg and Allegheny, and critics debated railroad duties and city financial risk.
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George Shiras
Pittsburg
Judiciary General Committee
Morton
Curt
Lunacy Commission
State Board of Charities
Shiras
Board of Charities
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