Burdick silver bill faces House postponement clash
In Haghistane on Feb 23 Representative James of Venango disputes the fate of the Thurdick silver bill, calling up Burdick’s resolution to calendar. The House rejects immediate action, with supporters and skeptics sparring over precedence and postponement as a vote shows 62 to ? for ongoing consideration.
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Cfrcm & Staff
Haghistane
James
Venango County
Thurdick
Burdick
Senate
House
Legisleece
Stewart
Philadelphia
Thompson
Representative Capp
Lebanon
Lytle
Huntingdon
Paul
O Stewan
Representative Marshall
Allegheny
Representative Lytle
Representative Hardick
Representative Stocking
Washington
Coceyon
Skinner
Folton
Tere
Willipe
Wherry
Burdick resolution vote splits party lines in House
In the House the vote on Burdick's resolution split Democrats and Republicans. Of 79 Democrats, 55 supported Burdick and 10 opposed, with half of the opposition from Philadelphia. Fifty one Republicans backed Burdick and 52 opposed. Bradford Fusionists joined the majority. Philadelphia delegation aides hint at strong Oil interests backing Burdick.
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Standard Oil Company
Lee
House
Burdick
Philadelphia
Bradford County
James
Richmond
Schick
Fletcher
Allegheny County
Graham
Weaver
Cottop
Nesbit
McCullough
Krossee
Stewart
Forster Seeks Ban on Bond Promise Societies in State
Insurance Commissioner Forster introduces a substitute bill banning all bond promising associations and similar entities, regardless of name or stateof origin, from doing business in the Commonwealth. Offenders face misdemeanor penalties, fines up to 1000, and up to one year imprisonment on a second offense. He denies the measure targets the Royal Arcanum despite accusations.
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Forster
Harrisburg
Beneficial
Royal Arcanum
Bill to limit campaign financing of naturalization costs
The Judiciary General Committee reported Rep Johnson of Luzerne’s bill amended to make it a misdemeanor for candidates or political committees to pay naturalization expenses, restricting the law to naturalization costs. Philadelphia Republicans opposed a broader ban on tax payments by committees, fearing reduced majorities in the city.
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Fnou
Hareissoure
Johnson
Luzerne
Judiciary General Committee
Johnsbn
Philadelphia
Bills Favorably Reported In Harrisounc Session
Special Telegram to the Dispatch notes the anti discrimination bill and the Allegheny County Court bill recommitted to the House General Committee on Judiciary. A two session daily plan is approved for Tuesday to Thursday after next Monday. Reports include the Baker act ballot reform for counties with 300000 to under 1000000 population and a uniform text book bill for public schools. Senate 11 to repeal Jefferson township liquor law and tobacco sales limits for under 16 require written consent. Senate resolution endorsing the Congressional shipping bill is concurred in.
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Harrisounc
House General Committee
Judiciary
Allegheny County Court
Court of Common Pleas
Revenue Commission
Senate
Jefferson Township
Allegheny County
Bills in the House Tackle Bogus Investment Firms
A Harrisburg telegram reports new House bills aimed at curbing fraud. Introduced by Marshall Allerheny Leeds Cotton and Shillitto, measures require foreign building and loan associations to post indemnity bonds and bar schemes promising huge returns to investors, plus penalties for minors misrepresenting themselves to obtain liquor.
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Harrisburg
Marshall, Allerheny
Governor approves bill for mining law commission and resolutions
Messages from the Governor announce approval of a bill to appoint a commission to revise the anthracite ventilation and mining laws. The Governor also approves resolutions thanking all people who supported the measure and related efforts.
Relief effort note on Johnstown sufferers request
A brief item notes contributions to aid Johnstown victims and asks the U S Government to detail two engineers to review the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Commission report.
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Johnstown
United States
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Commission
Anna Dickinson placed in asylum amid controversy
Miss Anna E. Dickinson, noted lecturer and author, is confined in a Pennsylvania hospital for the insane after being committed by the West Pittston Board of Poor Directors. She resisted entry, vowed to appeal to Governor Pattison, and faces treatment to restore her physical health while her mental state is evaluated.
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Annas Dickinson
Pattison
Distatch
Danville
Anna E. Dickinson
Shultse
Hileman
Eggleston
West Pittston
Board of Poor Directors of
Susan
Inquiry Opens Into Textbook Trusts In Harrisburg
A joint legislative committee arrives in Philadelphia to probe the so called textbook trusts. Senator W H Hines chairs the panel with Representatives Too Elwood James Jane and Seely. hearings begin at Lafayette with State Education Commissioner John Hancock testifying on uniformity and free textbooks. Wayne Harris of the United States Education Department also offers views. No book trust is proven. the American Book Company is only mentioned in hearsay.
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Spatce
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Lafayette
W. H. Hines
E. W. Too
Elwood
James
Jane
Seely
Upperman
Thomas
Weller and Seyfert
Robbins
Legislative Educational Committee
John Hancock
Public Schools
Ohio
American Book Company
Woman of nerve averts disaster with burning bravery
Mrs. Louisa Murphy saved her daughter by tipping a hot stove after a cellar collapse trapped her and caused grease burns. Both women suffered severe burns and bruises but escaped serious injury due to her quick actions.
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Baltimore
Louisa Murphy
Mary Scramback
Mrs. Murphy
Mrs
Actress Leslie Carter faces $1000 medico legal suit
In Omana on February 27 Dr. Clark Gapen, city physician, sues actress Mrs. Leslie Carter in County Court for $1000 for medico-legal services tied to her divorce case. An attachment was placed on Carter’s wardrobe and receipts from last night’s performance.
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Omana
Leslie Carter
The
Boyd
Medico-Legal Services
Clark Gapen
Chicago
Carter
Reformers seize control as Allegheny council reshapes charter
The Committee of Fifty press Charter ordinances and an overhaul of department salaries and positions. Votes cut pay and staff, reduce millage below 13, and push a new primary ban for city officials while the appropriation ordinance is delayed.
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Allegheny Councils
Finance Committee
Gilliford
Committee of Fifty
Allegheny
Department of Public Safety
Peter Born
Charles Muehlbronner
Lindsay
Cochrane
Wertheimer
Howard Street
East Ohio Street
Lare
Arthur Kennedy
William Kennedy
Dr. Gilliford
Mr. Wertheimer
Henricks
Hove
Connelle
Rival Evangelical Conflicts Over Church Possessions Rage In Allentown
In Allentown the Evangelical Conference shows fading excitement as disputes over church property and Cooke funds unfold. Lay defense groups form to back lawsuits bearing on ministerial appointments while Bowman Conference ministers express willingness to serve wherever assigned. An upcoming English pottery piece by Edgar L. Wakeman is highlighted for THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Pepactal
Allentown
A. M. Sampsel
Thomas Bowman
Church Building Society
Cooke
Society
Bowman Conference
Bowman
Merrill and Miss Smith Return From Europe to Boston
John N. Merrill and Miss Helen Frances Smith arrived on the Spree from Southampton and head to Boston. Reports say Merrill will seek a personal combat with Lecturer Harry W. Frenec before marrying Miss Smith, though Merrill denies any such intent and says he is traveling for business.
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New Yor
John N. Merrill
Helen Frances Smith
Spree
Southampton
Boston
Merrill
Harry W. Frenec
Miss Smith
Deacon Smith
Roxbury
Mass
Mr. Merrill
London
Shipping Bill Falls in House Substituting Postal Subsidy
Washington Feb 27 After a long day of amendments and delay the House rejected the shipping tonnage subsidy and passed Frye postal subsidy by a small majority. The measure allows 1.2 million dollars a year for carrying foreign mails with American crews and ships and staged rates. Russell Harrison's bid for floor access failed when a doorkeeper blocked him, and Carter refused to bend the rules for the President's son.
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Frye
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Senate
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Yeas
Adams
Anderson
Kan
Arnold
Atkinson
Atkingo
Pe Ja
Baker
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Knap
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Bingham
Bliss
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Bounielle
Bowden
Brosras
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N. J
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Burton
Caldwell
Cannon
Carter
Caswell
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Cheatham
Clark
Wye
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Comstock
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Cummings
Cutcheon
Dalyell
Darlington
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Dorsey
Dunnell
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Evarts
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Findley
Flick
Flood
Funston
Gear
Ford
Groavenor
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Harmer
Haugen
Edward B. Hays
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Houk
Kennedy
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Ketcham
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Laidlaw
Ngston
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Lodge
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Ilinois
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F. B
J. D. Taylor
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Thom Townsend
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Ohio
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Kentucky
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Yardley
Russell Harrison
Felix
Prince Russell Harrison
Tom Carter
Tom
Bes
T. Odyer
Bis Daly
Rafesell
Indies’ Gallery
New Minister to China Nomination Surprises Senate
President Harrison surprised the Senate by nominating Senator Blair as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China. Blair, with a March term expiry, is praised as one of the ablest senators and a steadfast advocate for justice, drawing swift executive approval after a brief session.
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Harrison
Senate
Blair
China
Blair League
United States Senate
Ingalls
Congress
Senate subscription for Secretary Windom's widow
Senator Washburne leads a Senate subscription for Mrs Windom's support. New York started with about 15 000 to 20 000 raised. Stanford gave 1 000. Sawyer 500. others also contributed. Goal is 50 000 to 75 000 to buy a Washington home and invest the rest, with no appeal to Congress.
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HixctTon
Washburne
Minnesota
Senate
Windom
New York
Stanford
Sawyer
Washington
Congress
Revengeful Fire-Bug Captured in Moody Case
Michael Murphy, 27, ex-employee of Elishi Moody, is captured for burning Moody barns and harming horses and cattle. He had written threatening letters to Moody and his aide, and damaged seven sleighs and carriages. Police plan are to offer a reward of 1000 dollars.
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Lockport
Michael Murphy
Elishi Moody
Edward Moody
Murphy
Moody
Rehm
Moodys
Libbie Black
Eore
Black
Congressman Ond
Wisconsin
Bankers Face State Banking Inquiry in Pittsburgh
A four member Joint Legislative Committee arrived to begin hearings on bank supervision. Testimony from local bankers aims to shape a bill for closer state oversight after recent bank failures. Judge Mellon cited a $25,000 embezzlement case illustrating examiners’ limitations.
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House
Senate
Jamison & Co
Barker Bros
Philadelphia
Delamater Bank
John B. Robison
Media
H. P. Packer
Wellsboro
W. B. Dunlap
Beaver County
Sed
W. P. Morri
Thomas Mellon
Judes
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TEE
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March
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John B. Robinson
Monongahela House
Todsy
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Fidelity Title and Trust Company
John Holmes
N. Holmes & Sons
James Dounall
T. Mellon & Sons
John M. Oakley
J. M. Oakley & Co
W. W. Patrick
Mark W. Watson
Exchange National Bank
Joseph Walton
Farmers' Deposit National Bank
Alexander Nimick
First National Bank
A. M. Byers
Iron City National Bank
B. McClean
Masonic Bank
George J. Gorman
Mechanics’ National Bank
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