Prison Board verdict on Dr Maharicke at Western Penitentiary
The Board of Inspectors acquits B B Maharicke of aiding an escape and cruelty charges, grants doubt on bribery findings, and convicts only of profanity. Secret session at 23 Allegheny Avenue, with a formal verdict read after 10 p.m. The decision ends a long, publicized inquiry into his conduct as hospital steward.
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B. B. Mahareke
Mahameke
John
Slagle
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny
Cook Hal
Mabarneke
State Board of
Chacitie
B. Maherneke
Doub
Gimonez A. Kreally
Reed
James MerCurch
Jolly & Slagle
W.F. Taree
Board of Inspectors of
Western Penitentiary
Legislative inquiry into prison conduct faces a rowdy exchange
A legislative sub committee on appropriations toured the Western Penitentiary and other state facilities. Fow pressed convict McPhillamy on money and past charges while Wright defended prison operations and books. A protest over interviewing inmates by authorities sparked debate on proper investigation methods and potential land purchases adjacent to the walls.
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McPhillamy
Ohio
Fow
Jatu
Phelal Oe Eal Baye Bask
Verdict on St Mahamneke discharge reported by reporter
Mr Slagle notes unanimous findings on each charge but sees inconsistency in the board's verdict. The board will report to authorities in due time. St Mahamneke to be discharged by Warden Wright. Hospital Steward post remains vacant after the Littl Dutch Doctor's suspension.
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St. Mahamneke
Wright
France Names New Cabinet In Coalition Government
Paris announces M. de Coursel as Foreign Minister with a broad coalition in place. Tirard becomes Premier with Constans Interior and Rouvier Finances, while rejection by Goblet and Boulangist tensions shape the new administration. The Berlin embassy under M. de Coursel noted amiable ties with Germany.
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Paris
M. de Coursel
Carnot
M. Tirard
Commerce
M. Constans
Interior
M. Rouvier
M. Threvenot
BM. Fallieres
M. Faye
M. Tirardoh
Boulangi
Thiesse
Jacquemart
Theron Turigny
Bourgeois
Cremoux
Gonssourges
Blatin
Douner
Barbe
Proset
General Boulanger
M. de Coursels
Berlin
France
Germany
War Talk in Canada Hints at Drawing Upon Citizens
Montreal February 21. Lord Stanley Governor General of Canada urged that every able bodied man should be a soldier of the empire. He spoke at the Dominion Artillery Association meeting in Ottawa, suggesting Canadians may soon be called to defend their homes and promising imperial arms if needed.
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Montreal
Uncle Sam
Victoria
Lord Stanley
Canada
Dominion Artillery Association
Ottawa
Can
Savage Crime in Tennessee Leaves Family In Fear
Nashville February 21. Yesterday George Dunnaway of Rutherford county murdered his uncle fatally shot his aunt and cruelly beat his cousin he had been courting. The motive is unknown and he remains at large.
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Nashville
George Dunnaway
Rutherford County
Conservative MP to push resolution to buy Eastern States
Ottawa report states a Conservative member of Parliament will soon introduce a resolution authorizing the Government to purchase the Eastern States of the American Union. The move signals a bold imperial policy proposal amid ongoing discussions.
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Ottawa
Free Men Once More McClure and Freyvogle Case
The Board of Pardons recommended executive clemency for William McClure and Frank Freyvogle, two men convicted of gambling in this city and serving two years. The pardon is forwarded to Governor Beaver for immediate action, likely freeing them within days.
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McClure
Freyvogle
Board of Pardons
Harrissune
Walter Lyons
William McClure
Frank Freyvogle
Lyons
Beaver
Freeoogle
Quinn
G. Dixon
Allegheny
MecClure
Edward Slattery
Henry Meyer
Edward Coffey
Slattery
Millionaire Flood Dies Leaving Ten Million Estate
The Bonanza King Flood dies in San Francisco after a long illness. His wealth, once estimated at 20 million, is now placed around 10 million amid heavy losses in wheat and mining. He owned a Nob Hill brownstone, Menlo Park villa with 1500 acres, and major property including the Nevada and Pacific Mail docks.
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San Francisco
Millionaire Flood
Senator Fair
Flood
Wheat Corner
Nevada Bank
Mackay
Liverpool
Fair
Carlsbad
Europe
Ghter
Nob Hill
Comstock
Menlo Park
Nevada
Pacific Mail
Ives and Stayner Indicted in Grand Larceny Case
Judge Cow ing in the Court of General Sessions directed the grand jury on trusts abuse. The panel returned indictments for grand larceny in the first degree against Ives and Stayner. Additional indictments are expected for others tied to the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton matter.
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New York
Cowing
Court of General Sessions
Grand Jury
Ives
Stayner
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Mysterious barn fires menace Maryland Pennsylvania line
A series of barn burnings along the Maryland Pennsylvania border continues since early this year. Farmers grow desperate and some rig barn doors with traps to thwart arsonists, as authorities seek clues to the cause and culprits.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylva
Wanamaker Accounts for Raise Campaign Ties
A Republican insider recounts how Wanamaker agreed to raise money for the Harrison campaign after pressure from Quay. He explains his reluctance to defeat Cleveland and his insistence on a manufacturers bureau to oversee funds. He denies seeking a Cabinet seat or office in exchange for his help.
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Mr. Cleveland
Dispatch
Wasursetos
Harrison
Wanamaker
Quay
National Republican Committee
Cleveland
Washburne
Amos Lawrence
Testimony in Church divorce case yields startling details
Washington birthday pause gives lawyers and witnesses a rest as Walter McCaskey, the plaintiff’s star witness, is reported badly disfigured. Paul Evans testifies that McCaskey admitted being coached by plaintiff’s lawyers, while Dr. Starling Loving describes the Church family’s health and Colonel Church’s reputed kindness and chastity amid ongoing cross examination and witness introductions.
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Coramses, CO
Washington
Walter McCaskey
Paul J. Evans
McCaskey
Fyans
Evans
Starling Loving
Church
Spalding's Men Tour Rome and Look Ahead to Games
The American baseball teams spent a day in Rome visiting St Peter's and the Vatican with the Coliseum drawing the most interest. Ann College students plan a noon reception and may form two nines for exercise and amusement. An audience with the Pope seems unlikely due to His Holiness's illness.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Vatican
Coliseum
Ann College
Forther
Wolves Slay Two Children Near Aitken in Timberlands
A local farmer Peterson and a companion were attacked while returning from school near Aitken Minnesota. Initial reports said two wolves. an Indian hunter later killed eight wolves near the disappearance site. Northern Aitken County forests have long suffered wolf infestations.
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H. Minn
Peterson
Aitken
Aitkenounty
Government Wins Penalty in Bridgeport Conract Labor Case
In Philadelphia on February 21 the government won a civil suit against Jozeph and John Lees trading as James Lees & Sons. The trial before Judge Butler resulted in a verdict for the government for a $1,000 penalty over alleged importation of contract labor at their Bridgeport mills.
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Philadelphia
Jozeph
John Lees
James Lees & Sons
Bridgeport
Butler
United States District Court
Randalls caucus clash stalls tobacco tax repeal push
In Washington on February 21 the Democratic caucus failed to decide on the Cowles bill repeal of the tobacco tax. Randall pressed for action while Mills loyalists balked, leading to a halted session with no immediate plan to advance revenue reform or restrict the tobacco levy.
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Randall
Washington
Mills
Pennsylvania
Breckinridges
McMillin
Ono
Cox
McCreary
Kentucky
Ways and Means Committee
Carlisle
Crisp
Georgia
Senate
Democratic Party
Crain
Cowles
Bynum
Barnes
Sures
Forney
Buckalew
Hiss
O'Neill
Missouri
Ways and Means
Crompton
Maryland
Congress
Vance
Connecticut
Breckinridge
Committee On Rules
Mansur
Arkansas
Dougherty
Florida
Coal to Samoa Shipment Ordered by Navy
The Navy contracted M. F. Pickering & Co. to deliver 2000 tons of coal to Apia Samoa at 1325 per ton. Coal sourced from C. & Barber & Co. at 3621/6 per ton. The ship Sachem of Boston will transport the coal, expected in four months. Total government cost about 333,750.
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New York
Kenna Wins Governor Election Amid Party Turmoil
In Charleston West Virginia on February 21 Kenna wins after shifts by delegates Dorr Carr and Torr among others. The Assembly sees fellow Union Labor members switch to Goff or Kenna, ending with Kenna at 46 votes and Goff at 9 as the political stalemate breaks.
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Charlestos
W. Va
Kenna
Kenna Kimeael
Dorr
Goff
Kirk
Carr
C. P. Carr
United States
Torr
Wilson
Goff Hi
Fire alarm interrupts altar confession in Louisville church
In Louisville Kentucky a revival gathering saw Henry Ostely a young fire department worker rise to confess faith but a fire alarm sounded. He bolted from the altar and rushed to the fire scene, not returning to the church.
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Louisville
Henry Ostely
Actress Mary Anderson to build grand country house in Kentucky
Lovetsville Ky February 21 Miss Mary Anderson the actress owns a 330 acre farm on the Fayette township knobs five miles north of New Albany across the Ohio opposite Louisville. The property includes a fine orchard and a building site with views of the falls City. She plans a magnificent country residence in the style of old English houses on the hilltop.
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Lovutsvilie
Mary Anderson
Chfayette Township
New Albany
Ohio
Louisville
Falls City
Two Holidays a Week Hit Anthracite Coal Output
Coal companies plan to shut down two days weekly including Wednesday and Saturday until further notice. The Reading and another firm are joining the restriction. No price reductions will occur if avoidable, but further radical measures may follow if demand stays weak.
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Philadelphia
Adams Express wins government funds transport contract
A Treasury committee favors accepting Adams Express Company bids for moving government funds, noting Adams holds the existing contract. The United States Express Company bid is said not to meet the full service requirements.
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Washington
Adams Express Company
United States Express Company
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Company
Pleas for Repeal of the Oleomargarine Act in Pennsylvania
A heated health and sanitation committee hearing debated repealing the oleomargarine ban. Speakers from Pittsburg and Philadelphia pressed for repeal while opponents from Pittsburg questioned motives and asserted fraud in the oleo trade. Speaker Boyer announced a bid for State Treasurer as discussions extended to Soldiers Orphans Schools and related legislation.
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Rotan
Buyer Io
Morrow
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Pittsburg
Boyer
Soldiers
A. M. Voigt
Grocers’ Supply and Storage Company
Senate and House Push Key Bills in Second Reading
Haretsavec reports a busy day in the Stara Senate and Hoss of Representatives. The Senate passed second reading on measures including a passenger railway bill, habitual criminal identification, public morgues, penalizing G A R Loyal Legion badges, a constitutional amendment on classifying ci and a bill making books part of the Insurance Department. Also approved were acts on street assessments, housing provisions, and related canal and city matters.
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Haretsavec
Senate
Mages
G. A. R. Loyal Legion
Union Veteran Legion
Insurance Department
Thnse
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Warden Wright
Maharicke
Oliver
Coing
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Maharnecke
Legislator Few
Wordee Wright
McPhillamys
Legislative
Anderson Hotel
Ladies’ Aid Society
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Billingsley
Lemon
Marshall
Mahkareke
Hos
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Maharneke
Mr. Fow
Dr. Mahameke
McLure and
Coffey
Edward Malhorn
York
Conrad Redinger
Mayhem
James C. Brown
Alleheny
Charles Burbank
Blair
William Cook
William Keller
Sarah J. Whiteling
Ives and Stayner
Sition
Spalding
St. Peter's
Cables
Mr. Randall
Outhwaite
Tendall
Tennessee
Scott
Mr. Scott
Randall Bill
Samoa
Hoosier State
ADAMS
Legislative Committee
Yost
Hagrissvee
Victor Piolett
Bradford County
van Buren
Cleo
Philadelphia Produce Exchange
John J. Habecker
National Butter and Association
C. O'Donchaige
Charles Sonam
Change
Tts
Des Somers
Somers Bros. & Co
W. J. McAlister
McAlister Bros
William J. Yost
anti-Oleo Association
Marland
Watson
Oleo
Mr. Watson
Anickly
Stara Senate
Hoss of Representatives
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