Senate debate over public wharves bill stirs Beaver Allegheny clash
In Harrisburg the Senate heatedly debated letting cities rent unused riverfront wharves to ease crowded markets. Sen Dunlap opposed citing river shipping needs. Sen Flinn argued the measure harmless and aimed to relieve gardeners and market vendors. The vote postponed to a week.
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Haruissore
Senate
Dunlap
Beaver
Filton
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ton Ames
Amending the Road Bill Moves Through Committees
Harrisburg reports from the February session that the Counties and Townships committees made changes to the recommitted road bill. Section 2 on read master appointments for sub districts was struck, leaving supervisors in charge of work and adjusting wage bases based on project value. The edits aim to modify contractor terms and employment provisions amid continued debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Seeplevel
Sherenas
Thane
Wan Modifisa
Ambiguous Bill Amendments Reported Tomorrow
The document shows changes to a bill replacing county engineer with county surveyor, removing mileage allowances for that officer, and striking sections on internal affairs plans for highways. The amended bill is to be reported tomorrow.
Anti-Discrimination Bill Advances With Affirmative Report
In Harrisburg the House Judiciary General Committee considered an anti-discrimination bill identical to Wherry’s last session measure. The sponsor John Norris of Philadelphia cited constitutional parallels and interstate transport provisions. The bill, aiming to equalize Pennsylvania with other states and enforce rates publicity, received an affirmative committee recommendation.
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HaRuisEuRe
House Judiciary General Committee
Lesnor
Indiana
John Norris
Philadelphia
Wherry
Norris
Eusetion P
Baker
Delaware
Danville Asylum seeks 147000 for building expansion
The Danville Insane Asylum trustees led by Superintendent Schultze and ex Senator Chalfant urged the Appropriations Committee to provide 147000 to enlarge facilities. Overcrowding has forced 120 male patients to sleep on ward floors for more than two years, and a previous 74600 allocation remains undrawn due to delays in plans and approvals. Chalfant criticized the Board of Public Charities for two years of negligence delaying relief.
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Harumsucns
Board of Public Charities
Appropriations
Schultze
Danville Insane Asylum
Chalfant
Senate
Bocs
Sethe
Danville
Question of figures over state aid for Pennsylvania deaf institute
Mr Fow of Philadelphia questions the Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Edgewood, claiming it asks 46000 for two years ending mid 1888 while records show total appropriations of 88400 for the period and expenditures around 40000 with mortgages totaling over 55000. Officials say receipts include 1887 funds and seven months of 1901 future payments. they plan a girls industrial training building without state aid.
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Fow
After Ballot Reform in Harrisburg push for constitutional convention
From Harrisburg February 24 a bill calling a constitutional convention to strike the ballot numbering provision, enabling full Australian voting, was favorably reported by the Judiciary General Committee. Democrats vow a strong fight though prospects look dim as constitutional tinkering gains limited support. Wherry argues the Baker ballot bill is unconstitutional for requiring the voter to place the card over the number, risking void elections and a possible state crisis.
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Frnom
NTI
Wherry
Judiciary General
Supreme Court
Bills Introduced in Senate and House
Fiinn presented church remonstrances against changing the Sunday law in the Senate. Bills include a $13,500 appropriation for a hospital in Connellsville and provisions for a uniform state administration of penalties. Other measures address railroad employee damages and rights, and changes in minor guardianship and teacher certification standards.
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Senate
Fiinn
Brandt Green
Ospital
Connellsville
Penrose
Philadelphia
Aliegheny
Oatha Ross
Bucks
Walton
West Lesatha Eatiniee
Cemstanas
Fitabarris
Cambria
County institutes select six teachers and three alternates
County institutes ballot six teachers with top certificates and three alternates to serve if needed, joining six school directors chosen by the Triannual Convention to form a committee selecting texts for Skinner Fulton public schools. The state allows one vote per qualified elector for Congress. A bill on uniform contracts or office insurance passed, while bills on swearing in public school directors and serving final notices on non residents in municipal tax liens were defeated.
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Skinner, Fulton
Congress
House Debates Coal Tax For Injured Miners Relief
The Pennsylvania House debated a bill to levy a tax of ten dollars per ton on all mined coal to fund relief for injured miners and families of the deceased. The measure, expanded to cover bituminous coal, failed 99 to 67, with opposition citing unfair burden on miners or operators and limited relief. Speaker Davis intends to pursue reconsideration later.
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HaRgmerna
Talbot
Chester
David D. Porter
Pennsylvania
Davis
House
Senate
Dir. Farrell
Clearfield
Cowan
Westmoreland
Delinquent tax collection reform proposed in Allegheny bill
The article notes a bill by Bonator Steel to change how delinquent taxes are collected. Currently uncollected taxes on September 1 go to appointed collectors who bond to the Treasurer for a year. The bill would require monthly settlements to the County Commissioners and transfer of funds to the incoming Treasurer, relieving outgoing officials of liability.
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Hanzisvune
Bell
Allegheny County
Hill
Bonator Steel
Mining Law Revision Petition Drive in Bituminous Regions
Large numbers of petitions to the Governor and letters to Senators and Representatives urge appointment of operators and miners to a commission revising coal mining laws. Under the resolution, presidents appoint operators for bituminous districts while judges meet to select capable members with miner labor certification influencing the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanniseven
Labor Ceruieniee Uonespa
Medical Examiner's Bill Faces House Battle
The House Judiciary General Committee reports affirmatively the bill to create a medical examiner for physicians. The measure mirrors the last session's proposal by Dr. Walk and faces opposition from eclectic and homeopathic practitioners while the Stern Medical Association backs it. A competing bill from the eclectic school awaits committee action, promising a lively clash among medical factions.
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Hanniscrre
House
Judiciary General
Walk
Enilepeiphis
Stern Medical Association
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Senate bill on liquor license fees split with localities
Harrrenvinc February 4 The House Ways and Means Committee revised a Senate bill to return all retail liquor license fees to the cities boroughs and townships where licensed. It was amended to divide one half to local governments and one half to the counties.
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Senate
House
Wars and Means
Allegheny Bar Pushes For Extra Common Pleas Judge
Harrisburg Feb 24 committees appointed by the Allegheny bar will present before the House Judiciary General Committee on Thursday to advocate a bill creating an additional judge for each Common Pleas Court in the county.
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Harrisburg
Allegheny County
House
Judiciary General Committee
Common Pleas
Requisition Not Honored by Connecticut Governor
Connecticut Governor Hill declines to recognize Governor Bulkeley's requisition for extradition of Charles Bardon wanted by New York for burglary. Inspector Byrnes had Bardon in New York. Dodds held in Albany awaiting orders as Kellogg reports to Hartford. PT unrest grows over the rejection and potential complications for cross state arrests.
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Tresuny
Byrnes
New York
Charles Bardon
Elkins
Thomas Dodds
Bulkeley
Egon
Hill
Dodds
Albany
John P. Kellogg
Hartford
Connecticut
Judge Morris
Woman Identifies Brother-in-Law as Burglar in Jail
Miss Tillie Hahn, jailed as a witness against her brother-in-law Joseph Kelly, alters her story to name Kelly as the burglar who robbed Mrs. Allers of 190 dollars. She says she saw him unmask and identifies him, and recalls him binding her and placing a handkerchief in her mouth before help arrived.
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SPCAL
New York
Tillie Hahn
Raymond Street
Joseph Kelly
Kelly
Zant
Salisbury Moves Against O Brien to Bar Parliament Seat
A Dublin solicitor for the Marquis of Salisbury filed a £1700 bankruptcy summons against James O Brien after his imprisonment, aiming to bankrupt him and block his parliamentary seat. O Brien served in Galway jail. three week deadline looms for response as campaign funds are pledged from Irish delegates sailing to New York and Melbourne.
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Dunlaf
Dillon
O'Brien
Clonmel
Dublin
Marquis of Salisbury
Manchester
O’brien
Salisbury
Limerick
New York
Messis
Matthew J. Kenny
Tyrone
James Christopher Flynn
North Cork
Messrs
Joseph Richard Cox
Clare
Timothy D. Sullivan
College Green
Melbourne
Ireland
Freight Rates Down as Ships Sit Idle
In Loxpox on Feb 4 crews of tonnage vessels have been paid off and laid up awaiting better times. Across ports owners report unprofitable freights as exports and imports shrink. New Bleamer ships, cheaper to build and more economical, outcompete older vessels, worsening the outlook for shipowners and sailors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBY Dunlap's Cable Company
Loxpox
Boys Duel Over Girl Near Dunlap Church Grounds
Paring Feb 4 Two youths once close friends quarreled over a girl and agreed to duel with pistols on waste ground behind a hill near a suburban church. Deschamps initially refused but Masson called him a coward. Deschamps fired wounding Masson fatally.
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Dunlap
Paring
Reece
Deschamps
Masson
Message from Victualiar League against protective duties
A meeting of the Victualiar League in Dunlap reports two resolutions. One protests protective duties as unjust and urges taxes to serve the public treasury. The second addresses Mr Grover Cleveland thanking him for the victory of American free traders over McKinley in the recent elections.
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Grover Cleveland
Dunlap
Borodeaux
Victualiar League
Justice
General Welfare
Cleveland
McKinley
Italian Premier Resigns Salary to Set Economy Example
Rome reports Signor Di Ruini, the new Italian prime minister, has given up his official salary and Count D Arco, the under secretary, has followed suit. The government is cutting ministerial carriages and horses as Parliament meets on March 2 to discuss further economy measures amid an economic crisis. The King approves the energetic fiscal moves and views them with satisfaction.
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Rome
Signor di Ruaini
Count D'Arco
Kig
The Fight Against Stanley Advances In Controversy
Loxpon reports fresh information from Mrs Jameson and her brother who returned from Zanzibar with new facts about the Stanley Jameson dispute. Mrs Jameson says she plans to publish the added details to inform the public, though timing is unclear.
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Mrs. Jameson
Zanzibar
Dunlap
Persecution of Hebrews Russian Consuls Ban Passport Visas
A Brody Galicia frontier report says Russian consuls abroad are forbidden to affix visas to Hebrew travelers' passports regardless of nationality, with an exception for merchants and manufacturers in good standing.
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Dunlap
Vrenna
Brody
Galicia
Lemberg
Andrew Carnegie’s Tonic Report Abroad
Andrew Carnegie, arriving aboard the Teutonic, has begun a voyage home after a physician ordered rest. Meanwhile in London Mrs Ashton Dilke, noted reform figure, is mentioned in society circles as preparations for a marriage unfold with Major William? The day for nuptials remains undetermined.
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Dunlaf
Andrew Carnegie
Teutonic
Mr. Carnegie
White Star Line
Lonrbon
Ashton Dilke
Piaoe
Waldorf Astors to Move to Lansdowne House Season
Mr. and Mrs. Waldorf Astor plan to relocate from Srighton to their town residence Lansdowne House next week for the season. Churchill's visit to South Africa is noted alongside preparations.
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Lesnox
Churchill
South Africa
Tex Durlaf
Lord Randolph Churchill
Mission to South Africa Promises Exhaustive Study
A figure plans an approaching tour of South Africa and pledges an exhaustive study of its geography and social and political conditions. The proposal emphasizes a detailed examination of regional landscapes and governance.
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South Africa
London's Card Scandal Involving Prince Of Wales
Gambling scandal dominates headlines with the Prince of Wales under pressure from publicity. Mrs Arthur Wilson, wife of a Wilson shipowner, is central in Sir William Gordon-Cumming's slander case and is linked to Doncaster races gatherings. Mrs Lycett Green is another defendant. a reporter quotes Mrs Wilson’s detective claims amid social cliques taking sides as the heir faces public scrutiny.
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Arthur Wilson
William Gordon-Cumming
Crest Shipping
Wilson
Hull
Prince of Wales
Grosvenor Place
Doncaster
Lycett Green
Professors in Beach Faculty Fight at Western Reserve
At Western Reserve University in Cleveland two professors clashed after charges of immorality and incompetence were reviewed. Dean Newton A. Wells and Prof. F. C. Gottwald fought in Gottwald's studio with blows and injuries, prompting students to leave amid calls for faculty reorganization.
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Cleveland, O
Art Department
The
Western Reserve University
Newton A. Wells
F. C. Gottwald
Gottwald
Wells
Iwald
Nce
Windsor National Bank of Windsor Faces Liquidation
The Windsor National Bank in Windsor Vermont with a $50,000 capital has entered liquidation due to heavy Western losses. Depositors are expected to be paid in full while stockholders may receive about half. Chartered in 1584 with a $100,000 capital, much owned by Windsor residents, the bank saw capital cut in 1650 and suffered from mortgage investments by agent J B Warden in Texas and Kansas. Last statements show liabilities and assets near $1,750,000. little business has occurred since capital reduction.
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Wixpson
Windsor National Bank
Capital
Windsor and Vicinity
J. 8. Warden
Texas
Bansas
Warden
Kansas
Windsor
The Ways of Smugglers
Treasury agents seized jewelry, rings, earrings, and glasses from passengers on the steamship Saab and the schooner L A Grout. Inspectors recovered a satchel of valuables from Marie Clementine Brochon aboard La Bretagne. Follow up on other passengers revealed silk, woolen underthings, and silk goods hidden with watches aboard the Saale.
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New York
Lyons
Treasury
Tratteur
McCord
Saab
L. A
L. V. Hatsoll
Saale
Alliance States Joining In Midwest Farmers Conference
Farmers Alliance men from Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and Nebraska meet to discuss campaign plans. The gathering opens Wednesday with expectations of GW delegates attending and a slate of issues to be debated in conference sessions.
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Stovux
Farmers' Alliance Men of
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Edeohee Oon & Conférence
The Elephant Down Thrills New York Spectators
Fanchon the baby elephant walked a home made runway from Keeper Brown’s parlor toward the courtyard crowding 1,500 spectators. A misstep sent her crashing between runways injuring keeper Reiche, while the crowd roared as rescuers piled hay to cushion the fall and the elephant finally stood unharmed on the ground.
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Dispatch
New York
Fanchon
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Reiche
Keeper Brown
Simene
Hotror
Fandghon
Columbus Tragedy Prompts Murder Charge in Court
In Columbus a fatal shooting left A. C. Osborne dead and W. L. Hughes bystander killed. P. J. Elliott and W. J. Elliott face first degree murder affidavits as bail issues and preliminary hearing plans unfold. Editor J. W. Levering feared an assault after rumors of retaliation.
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Feruclal
Pistator
Columbus
A. C. Osborne
W. L. Hughes
Elliotts
E. 5
Osborne
J. W. Levering
the World
Murphy Saies
Elliott
Cincinnati
Levering
W. J. Elliott
Foster Confirmed as Secretary of the Treasury
Governor Campbell and Brice discuss Foster in New York with General Thomas and Senator-elect Calvin. Foster plans to be sworn in in Washington then return to Ohio to organize his home as he prepares to join the President’s Cabinet. Charges of Cameron opposition are denied. Teller’s vote is explained as political banter.
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Windom
Cameron
Foster
Ohio
Tre Np
Day
Calvin
Logi
Samuel Thomas
New York
Brice
Thomas
Union Trust
Broadway
Campbell
Washington
Fostoria
Charles E. Coon
McKinley
Cambell
Senate
Finance Committee
Teller
Boaster Teller
France
Ineny
Anaeo
Eachroan
Emocrats
Kerr
Renny
Vaux
Brunner
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
National Treasury
Indiana
Gallinger Greene Respond to Chandler Attacks in House Session
In Chandler denouncement furor the New Hampshire House devoted most of an afternoon to replies by Senator-elect J H Gallinger of Concord and H W Greene of Hopkinton. They answered Chandler editorial charges of Republican backroom deals with Jones Sinclair and other Democrats. The heated debate included calls for apology or retracting remarks, but Pillsbury’s censure resolution was tabled.
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Coxconn
N. H
House
United States
J. H. Gallinger
Concord
H. W. Greene
Hopkinton
William E. Chandler
Concord Monitor
Tlemen
Frank Jones
C. A. Sinclair
Reams
Onr
Chandler
Pillsbury
Emma Abbotts Cremation Delayed By Family Doubts
Chicago February four. Rumors swirl over the cremation of Emma Abbott as delays persist. E H Carle says Mrs Abbott opposed cremation but would not block her daughter’s dying wish. executors hold decision on timing and death test.
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Chicaco
Emma Abbott
Abbott
E. H. Carle
Miss Abbott
Court Martial of Captain Wessels Dissolved for Error
The court martial of Captain Henry Wessels of the Third Cavalry, charged with language unbecoming an officer and insubordination, was dissolved due to a technical error in the papers as the President had not seen them. A new proceeding will depend on the Executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Henry Wessels
Third Cavalry
United States Army
Commonwealth Loan and Trust Company Faces Liquidation
Boston February 4. A crisis hits the Commonwealth Loan and Trust Company as stockholders vote to liquidate to meet obligations. Officials report the firm unable to fulfill financial commitments and announce orderly dissolution procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Boston
Commonwealth Loan and Trust Company
Com Latins
In Favor of the Carnegies Judgment in New York Court
A New Year report notes a New York court entry of a judgment against a Pittsburg man for 6104 dollars in favor of the Carnegies. The item records a financial ruling and the parties involved, with emphasis on the Carnegie family interests.
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Carnegies
New York
Pittsburg
New Year
Cene of
Pires
Carnegia
Ping Lg
Taboie
Direct tax bill passes the House amid filibuster memories
The February 24 vote reached 172 to 101 after a brisk three hour debate. The measure, tied to wartime finances, faced strong opposition led by Col. Oates and Cleveland veto threats. President Harrison is believed to favor the plan, with key amendments and procedural moves shaping the final steps toward passage.
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River Men
Ahly Reported
Davia Island
Monongahela Slackwater Navigation Company
Beaver River
Lake Erie
Delta Towbost Company
Mayflower Transportation Company
Thomas Fawcett & Sons
John A. Wood & Sons
W. W. O'Neiloal Company
W. H. Brown's Sons
Horner & Roberts
Horner & C Co
Pacific Coal Company
Flinn
Mr. Dunlap
Allegheny Wharf
Macons
Baltimore and Ohio
Tome
Mr. Wherry
Danville Asylum
Mr. Fow
Western Pennsylvania Institution For Deaf and Dumb
Rhoma
Conki
DENT
Mining Law Revision
Fou A BT
Crnema Stafi
Tilie Hahn
Salisbary
America
Rudini
INT
Duerlap
Stanley
Impant
Andrew Ocarnegie
Astors
London
BT Durlap
Try Duklap
Cable Company
Lornes
W. Gordon-Cumming
Stra
Artintr
the College
Beast
Elliott Brothers
P. J. Elliott
Uncle Sam
Father Penn
Keystone Treasury
Treasury Secretary
New Hampshire
House of Represent
Harrison
Wessels
Arkansas
Oklahoma Territory
Lirtus Roux
Oklahoma
Pulaski County
Texarkans
Oates
Alabama
White House
Caswell
Wisconsin
Herman
Mr. Oates
Mr. Caswell
Court of Claims
Yeas
Adams
Allen
Mich
Andersson
Arnold
Atkinson
Www
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Bayne
Belden
Balknap
Bergen
Biggs
Bingham
Elisa
Boothman
Boutelle
Bowden
Brewer
Brosius
Hrowe
J. B. Brown
Buchanan
Jed Burton
Caldwell
Cannon
Carter
Cheadle
Wheatham
Clark
Wyo
Cogswell
Coleman
Comstock
Tia
Cutcheom
Dalzill
Darlington
Delana
Cute
Bibise
Dingley
Dollivar
Dorsey
Evans
Farquhar
Finley
Flower
Gear- Gest
Gibson
Gifford
Balge
Grosvenor
Endarson
Enderson
G Halene
Shenae Hispuian
Note
O'Donnell
Ae O'Neal
O'Neil
Outhwaite
Owen
Poe Paynter
Payson
Pugsley
Paines
Ray
Iseybarn
Hocxwelh Kowell
Kessels
Sanford
Meee
Smith
Spat ¢ Way Smyser
Snyder
Spoonet
Ste Stockbridge
Stone
Ke Pena Taylor
Tenn
E. Ee Thomas
Clhompson
Seerenee
Townsend
Turner
Vi van Ca Wallace
N.Y
Wheeler
Mioh
Ee Iley
Witheme
Ya —Itl Naye
Mesara
Abbott, Anderton
Ieee
aSao Bankhead
Ime
Ark
Chanan
Bunn
A Candler
Ents
Clunie
Cobb
Cowles
Crain
Ae Cummings
Dargan
Deskest
Ellis
Hooker
Kerr Kerr
Lane
Lanham
Lawlor
Lester
Lew
Martin c
McClamuny
McCleary
Meis
Mich Morgan
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