Brewers Seek License Parity and Capital Protections
A delegation urged licensing for brewers and distillers under a unified system with licenses issued by the treasurer for a 500 dollar fee and sale limits. They argued the industry, investing millions, deserved protection from confiscation and the right to deliver goods offsite. The hearing on the Employers' Liability Bill drew wide turnout, with supporters and opponents debating employer responsibility for injuries and the scope of legal protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneisurne
Ways and Means Committee
Penty
T. Straub
Pittsburg
Bergner
Legal debate on co employee liability and worker protection
The discussion centers on a proposed law extending liability for injuries in hazardous industries. Advocates cite Massachusetts style protections and Supreme Court guidance on co employee concepts to argue for easier damages against employers. Supporters and opponents, including Hildrup Elder Gilbert Franker and leader Henny Haut, present legal precedents and state comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Supreme Rt
W. T. Hildrup
Cyrus Elder
L D. Gilbert
General Franker
Mr. Jones
Beinning
Supreme Court
Abinger
Priestly
Fowler
Henny Haut
Senate Judiciary Committee Blocks Burdick Bill in Vote
Hareisperc Feb 25 The Burdick bill faced its death blow in the Senate Judiciary General Committee by a 9 to 6 vote with three not voting. The bill now named Dennis faces uncertain fate as it heads toward the House calendar amid renewed opposition and excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Grady Ren Popedp
Senate
Gobin
Grady
Greep
Hall
Osbourn
Thompson
Williamson
Wood
Penrose
Lford
McCreary
Mylin
Robbins
Sionn
Henninger
Robinson
Ross
House
Dennis
Calisthenics Bill Clears Second Reading In House
A staff correspondent reports the legislature debated Mr. Flickinger's calisthenics bill for public schools. Supporters argued for city and borough adoption while opponents warned against tampering with the common schools. After amendments, the bill passed second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifrom
Hanniseen G
Fuckinger
Thaddeus Stevens
Firckinger Oae
Harnhart
Tekesbury
Ark of
Stocking
Tours
Thompson
Butler
Boroughs
Flickinger
Pollution of Streams Bill Favored by Health Panel
Representatives from 25 water companies backed a McCullough bill to curb stream pollution and place water supply oversight under the State Board of Health. Opponents among manufacturers request a hearing. A Friday resolution may grant hall use next Tuesday for open discussion of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Hakeissues
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Mr. McCullough
Allegheny
State Board of Health
Benjamin Lee
J. B. Hartman
Beaver Falls
H. M. Breckenridge
Breckenhinge Water Company
Robbins Cemetery Bill Passes Senate After Debate
Harrisburg Feb 25 Senator Robbins won final passage of a bill authorizing incorporated borough cemeteries to move interred bodies to other cemeteries where borough ordinances prohibit further interments. Senators argued it impaired contracts and breached sacred burial rights, but Robbins defended public policy and due process of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Robbin
Sreen
Herring
Robbins
CANDIDATES EXPENSES REPORTED IN PENNSYLVANIA BILL
Harrisburg dispatch reports the House favorably passes a bill to define and require filing of candidates expenses under oath. The measure also covers damages to trees along highways by telegraph telephones electric light firms and calls for a State Board of Examiners and a State Board of Medical Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrectal
Harrisburg
Telebh, Telephone
el 0 Light
State Board of Examiners
State Board of Medical Education
No End to Bills Appearing in State Legislature
A flood of bills entered the Pennsylvania Senate on February 25. Monaghan and Schuylkill seek a separate Orphans' Court for that county. McDonald of Lackawanna backs teacher certification renewal for six-term veterans. Talbot of Chester introduces an appropriation request for next two years’ common school support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
OteraTo
Harrisburg
Monaghan
Schuylkill
McDonald
Lackawanna
Talbot
Chester
Pennsylvanian Acts On Local Certainties And Public Safety
A cropped Pennsylvania legislative list covers local measures authorizing mining inspections and mine watchers, marriage ceremonies, courthouse district attorney salaries by county population, and druggist competency certificates. It notes elevator inspections for passenger and freight safety and prohibits messenger boys from entering disorderly houses with door delivery limits.
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Baker
Delaware
Flannery
Luzerne
Ues
Roth
Lehigh
Papelastoa
Sy Kennedy
Schuylkill
Say Jones
Messeng Jones
Brooks
Philadelphia
Use Of State Money. Joint Committee Probes Treasury
The Joint Committee of Senate and House investigating state treasury management heard State Treasurer Boyer explain the Auditor General's checks, how funds are deposited in the Commonwealth name, and that government bonds are held with a safe-deposit firm. He favored depositor bonds or current bondsmen approach, noting the present system largely works though some losses have fallen on treasurers. The panel plans further talks with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh banks before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jent
Shaknisnure
Senate
House
State Treasury
Boyer
Treasury
Auditor General
Commonwealth
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Boyard Run i
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Democratic Representation Sets Next State Convention Delegates
The Democratic State Executive Committee announces representation for the forthcoming State Convention based on the 180 gubernatorial vote. A total of 44 delegates are allocated with Philadelphia receiving 8 and Allegheny County 33 across multiple districts, plus Western counties and others receiving varying counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Democratic State Executive Committee
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Crawford
Erie
Fayette
Cambria
Clearfield
Washington
Mercer
Butler
Armstrong
Beaver
Clarion
Greene
Jefferson
McKean
Veoweige
Flinn Street Railway Bill Amended in Senate
In Harrisbourne on Feb 25 the Senate amended Mr Flinns street railway bill granting motor power firms authority to lease street railway property and franchises. Senator Neebwo moved to require the motor power company to obtain local assent before leasing and building on a street railway. The House Insurance Committee rejected a bill forcing fire and casualty firms to file insurance with the Insurance Commissioner for each risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisnoune
Senate
Flinn
Neebwo
DC Motor Power Power Company
Ass Ac
Huse Insurance Committee
Foresen ‘Sashiq and Casualty Companies
Pittsburg Delegation Seeks West Penn Hospital Grant
Messrs. William Mc Creary W A Cowan and Elliott Rodgers of Pittsburg appeared before the Appropriations Committees in Harrisburg asking for a 172000 dollar appropriation to cover six years of deficiencies and two years of ordinary expenses for West Penn Hospital They received a courteous hearing and express optimism about securing the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
West Penn Hospital
Harrisburg
William McCreary
W. A. Cowan
Elliott Rodgers
Pittsberg
Senate bill seeks to regulate natural gas firms taxed like utilities
From Harrisburg Feb 2 Senator Thompson of Dauphin introduced a bill to regulate natural gas companies making them liable to local taxation as water utilities. The measure, framed by Robert Frazier of Pittsburgh, would grant courts power to fix rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harreisburg
Thompson
Dauphin
Congress
Robert Frazier
Enq
Pittsburg
County Morgues Bill Passes Final Senate Action
Harrisburg Feb . In the Senate the following bills passed finally providing for commitment of inebriates to poor houses authorizing erection of morenes in counties with over 100000 inhabitants to reimburse counties that have wrongly paid into the State Treasury collateral inheritance tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Agricultural Committee Rejects Race Track Pool Bill
Harrisburg February 2 The Agricultural Committee votes down Laferty’s bill allowing pools on race tracks and quickly rejects the eye and ay bills. D R Jones’ conspiracy law codification bill passes second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Agricultural Committee
LafTerty
D. R. Jones
Liquor License Fees in Third and Fourth Class Cities Split
The Ways and Means Committee reported a bill setting liquor license fees at 390 for cities of the third and fourth classes and clarifying bondsmen to be taken from the county where the licensed place sits. One bill passed another defeated in the chamber. A separate telegram notes the defeat of a second reading bill to relieve clerks and laborers from prosecution and to define public monuments of the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROMA
Hareigburg
Ways and Means Committee
Harrisburg
State Bank Inquiry Joint Committee to Visit Monongahela House
The joint committee of the House and Senate investigating state banks departs for Sass tomorrow evening and will hold hearings at Monongahela House on Friday.
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House
Senate
Sass
Wat Inden Monongahela House
William West to Die on Gallows for Crouch Family Murders
Reports from Wassinctos Pennsylvania describe the planned execution of William West, the Black murderer of the Crouch family, as authorities seek a governor’s reprieve. West remains gravely ill yet defiant, with officials and family watchers fearing he may attempt death by own action.
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William West
Crouch
Wassinctos
West
Here
Harrisburg
Streator
Baz
Lover’s crime stuns town as execution looms
The accused man, deeply in love with a young woman he killed, faces a likely death sentence tomorrow. His several inconsistent confessions cloud motives, and Marah foresees no chance of commutation. Local reaction is of hardened resolve, with little sympathy for the defendant.
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Marah
Four Victims In Panhandle Crash At Hagers Town
A Panhandle Railroad collision near Hagers Town Maryland leaves four dead and many injured as a derailed train falls from a 15 foot canal bridge. Conductor Neepeeee P. Case and Engineer F. Deal are among the dead along with several others named. a number of passengers sustain serious injuries.
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Richmond, Inc
Richmond
the Panhandle Railroad
Hagerstown
Chicago
Cincinnati
W. W. Bartlett
Noah Dunn
Canal Bridge
Eugenia
Bet
Neepeeee P. Case
Logansport
F. Deal
Ind
C. Needham
Arthur M.eecker
George McOrew
J. C. Busim
Sacramento
Powderly Denies Resignation Rumor as Health Questioned
General Master Workman Powderly tells a Scranton reporter there is no truth to rumors of his resignation due to ill health. He says he was surprised by the report and notes past health strain but asserts he remains active and plans less public speaking after recent experiences.
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Scranton
Workman Powderly
New York
Merentennen
Wilkesbarre
Wil
Topeka
Byrnes Made Chevalier by King of Italy
New York Police Chief Inspector Thomas Byrnes is named Chevalier in the Order of the Crown of Italy by King Humbert. The honor, delivered via Italian Consul General Riva, cites Byrnes’s kindness to Italians in New York and his backing of extradition between Italy and the United States. The decoration, a gold and enamel cross with crown insignia, will be presented by Mayor with the royal decree dated January 8, 1891.
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New York
Thomas Byrnes
Giovanni P. Riva
King Humbert
Italy
National Cross
Morocco
Umberto I
Crown
Crispi
Rth
Order of the Crown of Italy
Tomaso Byrnes
Ceacee
Riva
San Maurizio
Lazaro
Fasting Miners’ Rescue Marks Doorstep of Inquest
Telegram from Jeanesville reports four miners rescued from the mine with Barno in fragile condition. Doctors warn of possible gastric complications from poisonous water while experts debate air pressure and oxygen effects on endurance. Showmen offer up to $100 a day to exhibit them. state inspectors visit the mine tomorrow and a coroner’s inquest is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanesville
Barno
Barro
Englan
Governor Pattison Refuses Clemency for West Paralyzed Hangings Advance
From Haxnispune February 25 telegrams flood the governor with pleas for reprieve for William West scheduled to hang tomorrow. West is described as a hopeless paralytic with only weeks to live, but Pattison says clemency is unwarranted and a murder remains punishable by death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Washington County
William West
West
Marsh confesses remorse as trial opens for cold-blooded murder
At Enesspuna on February 25 the trial of Marsh begins with testimony on the brutal severing of his sweetheart's throat. He has shown some unburdening, saying his fate is deserved and that he will meet a well-earned death.
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Fpfusal
Disraatcrs
Enesspuna
Marsh
Plucky Bridegroom Stays to Face White Cap Attacks
Ed George and wife defy townsfolk after a marriage opposed by relatives. Eleven masked men in white dragged the bride from their home and forced them toward a railroad, but George returned and caused arrests of Will Boyd and Norris Gordon. County attorney Clark received a threatening letter signed White Japs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Ed George
Clara Young
P. C. Young
Clear Lake
Georges
George
Will Boyd
Norris Gordon
Clark
Montreal Church to Issue Pastoral on Election Attitudes
Montreal dispatch reports that the Roman Catholic Church has only sounded the first note and plans a collective pastoral letter signed by all Quebec archbishops and bishops before election day. The pastoral likely will be read in churches, while public meetings ignore the merits of unrestricted reciprocity amid cries of treason and rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Inuebec
Heavy fighting erupts in Chile with mutual defeats
In Iquique on February 15 a battle on the Pampa at Dolores left the Government forces defeated with heavy casualties. Iquique surrendered on February 16 following the clash. A riot that night, quelled by the fleet, left about 175 dead or wounded among the incendiary mob. On February 17 the opposition was checked on the Pampa near Huara, and on the 19th Iquique was surprised by Government remnants defeated on the Pampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iquique
Galveston
Pampa
Dolores
Huara
Sioux Seek General Land Claims At Lower Brule Agency
Sioux of the Lower Brule Agency in South Dakota suddenly want to select land west of the Missouri river. They have until Saturday to file claims in any portion of the ceded lands not yet taken by white settlers. Tension may rise as the bid to secure priority over whites creates potential trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lower Erole
English firm seeks defaulted farm mortgages in Kansas
An agent for a New York organized English company has been in Atchison for days and plans to tour the state seeking defaulted farm mortgages to buy. The firm offers to purchase foreclosed lands and arrange loans at low interest rates, with a room for viewing all offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kas
New York
Atchison
Four Laborers Die in Montana Blizzard
Five Chicago laborers traveling through the northern Montana region were struck by a severe blizzard in the Two Medicine Mountains. Four men died from exposure, while one survivor reached Two Medicine alive. The incident occurred February 25.
Delegation in Shermans Funeral Procession St Louis
A delegation in the General Sherman funeral procession at St Louis was blamed for his illness. He rested more easily this afternoon but remains in a critical condition and not yet clear of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
St. Louis
A Buckeye Sensation Murder Mystery Unfolds
A man named Mull is found dead between railroad tracks with a cut throat after a school board scandal over alleged improper relations involving Superintendent Butler. Mob threats swirl as investigators probe whether Mull died by his own hand or was killed by a mob, with another janitor missing.
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Defiance
J. H. Mull
Pitan
Mull
Butler
Pup- Ho
Tut
Wabash
Federal form of government bills advance in Senate
The Senate passed the federal form of government for Cleveland and the Cincinnati municipal charter bill. The Cincinnati measure, pushed by the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, ousts Tin-Tag Stevens from the comptroller's office abolishes the Decennial Board of Equalization and shifts to ward elections for City Council. It also lowers official salaries and adds a Solicitor to be elected. An amendment limiting the Mayor to one term was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ColumaBus
Senate
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Governor Bulkeley to Hill on criminals held by Connecticut
A Hangthorn letter dated February 2 quotes Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley stating Connecticut holds about 180 convicts safe from arrest and return for prosecution once within its prisons. He claims loyal subjects would refuse New York protections and asks for orders to forward these reinforcements.
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Connecticut
New York
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Exodus from Illinois Sends 150 Migrants on Three Trains
The largest Central Diners exodus in McLean County history left yesterday at 6 pm. About 150 people in 5 families boarded three Sicar trains with household goods and farm implements. Two trains head to Webster City Iowa, one to Nebraska. Many are renters who sold farms seeking cheaper food in other states.
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Bricomineros, Inc
Central
McLean County
Ebster City
Nebraska
General Contractors Association Impacts City Labor Negotiations
In Indianapolis on February 2 the General Contractors' Association set terms that risk triggering a large carpenters strike. The dispute centers on hourly wages with employers previously agreeing to 35 cents for eight hours but now seeking 30 cents, a rollback that provoked confrontation among workers and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
General Contractors’ Association
Three Men Buried Under Snow At Red Jacket Mine
Barns City Ontario February 25. Immense snow slide demolished the quartz mill of the Red Jacket mine burying foreman Hough Curran watchman H Holstein and boarding house keeper Jules Ny Olsen of the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barns City
Immoenssmon
Red Jacket
Hough Curran
H. Holstein
Jules Ny
Olsen
Kansas Chief Justice Horton critically ill with pleurisy
Chief Justice Horton of the Kansas Supreme Court lies critically ill with heart pleurisy after a long march. Fears are held that he may not recover. Jurisprudence in Kansas awaits updates on his condition and potential replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Torexa
Horton
Kansas Supreme Court
Hoe
Kansas
Prominent University Figure Dies After Speech
Hon H C ee a prominent member of token of the University of the era died after delivering a speech in Plankinton on February 2. The event followed a brief illness and officials seek details on the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom. Plankinton
H.C. Ee
Token
University of Theera
Windooe
Pfeiffer pleads guilty in Bank of America rehypothecation case
Philadelphia records a courtroom upheaval as Louis E. Pfeiffer President of the defunct Bank of America admits guilt over stock rehypothecation. He details schemes with Work and Dungan, exposing the Work-Mace Farlane syndicate and its looting of the bank and American Life Insurance Company, signaling a blow to the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer
Bank of America
Philadelphia
Court House
Louis E. Pfeiffer
Wayne
Arnold
W. Snields
Work
Doogan
Wader
Bank of Amica
American Life Insurance Company
The
Insurance Company
Bank
Philadelphia Finance Company
Commonwealth
Macs Farlane
Dungan
National Soapmakers' Association Forms Nationwide Network
The National Soapmakers Association fully organizes with regional bodies including Missouri River and Kansas City affiliations. A central body will legislate prices and oversee nine tenths of US soap production, while members deny forming a trust. Prices are not expected to rise soon amid fierce competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Soapmakers' Association
Kansas City
Missouri River Association
Rocky Mountain
National Soapmakers
Prohibition Amendment Debate Passes in House
In St Paul February 21 the House debated the prohibition constitutional amendment. The majority report for indefiniteness was adopted 59 to 30, with Republicans voting 18 to 4 for the motion and several party al liances contributing. The minority favored passage, tallying strong cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
House
Yexuts
Democrate
Total
Aence
Aely
Alliance
State pension agent bill introduced in Springfield
Springfield Ill Feb 2 Representative Hutchins introduced a bill at the request of G A R posts to appoint a State Pension Agent in Washington to prosecute pension claims of all ex soldiers and those who served from the state with the agent earning 3000 dollars annually and no fees charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
G. A. R. Posts
Ill
G. A. R. Post
Hutchins
Washington
Sion
Will of Late Secretary Window Filed for Probate
The will of the late Secretary Window will be filed for probate tomorrow. The estate is valued from 150000 to 000 dollars after debts are deducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrowa
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Ployers
Temasnter Beyer
Senate Vicetary
House Labor Industrial Committees
Jines
Thomas Dolan
C. K. Thorp
Tewart Kates
Manufaaderers’ Club
George Burnham
the Locomotive Works
Major Bent
Pennsylvania Steel Works
W. T. Hildup
Harrisburg Car Works
Cyrus J. Cambria Iron Company
Potteville
Lebanon
Trenton
Bethlehem
Senator Hines
T. ER. Jones
Caffrey
Knights of Labor Legislative Commones
Patterson
Lines
Isitieh
Bent
A. Thorp
I. YaGver
K. O L
Burdick
Judiciary General Committee
IF Roma Ktafp
Flinn’s Street Railway
Senator Neck
Bill
Pitteburg
A. L. Crawford
Bentlysville
John Crouch
David Mitchell
Mr. Crawford
Andrew
Mra. Crouch
Crouc
Powderly
Byrnes A Chevalier
Chief Inspector of Police
Sweetheart
Will
Canada
Chile
Bulkeley
Hill
Illinois
Mace Farlane Syndicate
Delamater
Udge Eloock
Starce
Pfaiffer
George F. Work
Minnesota
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