Legislature Opens With Parade of Appointments in Harrisburg
The first day of the session saw both Senate and House at work with a broad slate of appointments. Allegheny figures dominate the initial clerkship posts as Russell Errett is named Senate chief clerk, while Governor’s lengthy message is read and discussed. The scene includes fresh curtains, flags, and floral decorations, with a crowded lobby and mixed reactions to deliberations and resolutions.
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A&a
Russell Errett
Allegheny
Senate
Legislawre
United States
Senate race claim denied by ailing senator
Ratan was absent at the caucus but later returned briefly to deny in a tremulous manner an article alleging he fought Delaney for Senate Librarian over liquor in a room. The exchange followed his weakened condition as he described the report as untrue.
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Delaney
Senate
Rutan
Election Returns Determine Pennsylvania House Leadership
The January session opened with the reading of House election returns. Henry K. Boyer won the Speaker vote 142 to 58, with Boyer later urging liquor prohibition amendments. John W. Morrison led for Chief Clerk by 142 to 55 over Samuel E. Hudson. A Democratic caucus list was adopted for several officer roles, while appointments included Chaplain B. F Beck and various clerks and janitors.
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House
Simonton
Henry K. Boyer
Philadelphia
Wherry
Cumberland
Boyer
Hassett
John W. Morrison
Allegheny
Samuel E. Hudson
Mr. Morrison
Mr. Hudson
Mr. Ee
Charles E. Voorhees
John McCabe
Washington
Essage Kk
John Vington
James B. Fisher
Franklin
George W. Mcken
Delaware
John D. Patterson
Dauphin
Alexander Boyd
Frederick Hartman
George Evans
Bedford
E. L. Bear
William B. Thomas
William Barton
Robert M. Jo Westmoreland
Silas C. King
Chester
George M. Spanogle
Huntingdon
Adam Grimm
Somerset
Rotunda
John Eichner
Edward S.r Crawford
Peter Hat
Nicholson
Lackawanna
L.B. Richtmeyer
Wayne
Charles Smith
McIntyre
Air
Lra
Harrington
Eric
Patrick Reagan
Fayette
Daniel H. Dee
Indiana
Elain E. Reider
Lancaster
George Dix
Lawrence
Elias Horton
McKean
G. E. Goodrich
Tioga
Charlies W
Non
Venango
Sidney M. Weihl
Uller
McDonald
B. F Beck
Harry Huhn
Timothy Gustin
Bradford
W. E. Woolflaer
James Boyle
C. H. Hessen
Schuylkill
James Braun
Warren
D. 5S
Michael
Susquehanna
H. Frank Meckling
Armstrong
A. D. Fetteroff
William Wilkins
Elphia
Senate Servants Special Telegram to the Dispatch
After new Senators were sworn in Judge Simonton, Newmeyer named Grady for President pro tem and McAleer nominated Ross. Grady elected by party vote. Officers listed include Grady, Ross, Bannar, Smiley, and others with multiple clerks and staff appointments. Adjournment set for Tuesday at 9 PM per House resolution.
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Newmeyer
Senator Grady
Philadelphia
McAleer
Ross
Bucks
Grady
Russell Errett
Allegheny
McAteer
Huntington
Anthony Bannar
McKean
Reading
E. W. Smiley
Venango
James Franklin
Allen
Republican State Committee
Peter J. Donahue
James Gates
Lebanon
Charles Wolf
Lewis N. Bee
Butler
John A. Johnson
Westmoreland
John Marshall
George W. Jones
Harry Marlett
Cambrian
Morris Richardson
Acvenen
James
House
Speaker Boyer Proposes Efficient Adjournment Measure
In a January 1 speech Speaker Boyer urged the Legislature to file petitions and memorials with the Chief Clerk to speed up business. The plan, aimed at earlier adjournment, faces opposition from constituents who want wide publicity for petitions and from prohibitory liquor supporters who favor placing emphasis on the proposed constitutional amendment.
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Friends of
Lancaster County Gets One Appointment In Legislature
Harrisburg report notes Lancaster County home of Thomas B. Cochran was poorly treated in office distribution. Despite two Senators and six House members, the county received only one appointment, identified as a pastor and folder.
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Harrisburg
Lancaster County
Thomas B. Cochran
Governor Sends Wide Batch of Appointments to Senate
Harrisburg report states the Governor forwarded a large slate of appointments to the Senate this afternoon including about 600 notaries. Confirmation is expected at tomorrow's session if enough Senators are present.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Prohibitionists Active in Legislature Urge Ban
Prohibitionists distribute circulars among lawmakers urging the enactment of prohibitory liquor measures. The telegram from Harrisburg dated January 1 notes organized efforts to press for anti liquor legislation in the state capital.
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Haarnisnure
Philadelphian Walks to New York to Save a Bet
A Philadelphia man, G. T. Griffith, walked from Philadelphia to New York to win a $1000 bet. He left Saturday at 8 AM, reached New York Monday at 6 30 PM, rested, and attended Mayor Grant's inauguration the next day with A. A. Liscomb. The stunt arose from a heated campaign wager.
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Grant
G. T. Griffith
Philadelphia
Mr. Griffith
Mr. Liscomb
Griffith
Wages Almost Split in Two by Pauper Immigration
Harrisburg January 1 Representative Stewart of Philadelphia seeks national legislation to curb pauper and vicious immigration. He filed a concurrent resolution urging Pennsylvania senators and congressmen to craft needed laws. Stewart cites local wage declines from 150 175 to 70 90 cents a day due to foreign labor. The measure will go to the Committee on Federal Relations.
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Stewart
Philadelphia
Congress
Pennsylvania
Committee On Federal Relations
The Golden State Progress in Wealth and Population
The San Francisco Chronicle reports 1888 as California's most prosperous year with an estimated population around 1.4 million. County populations doubled or tripled, mineral products valued at 220 million, manufactured goods 170 million, orchard products 55 million, cereal crops 55 million.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
California
Shallenberger Not to Have a Walkover for Burgess
Special Telegram from Braddock reports that H. Shallenberger facing challenger entries in Burgess race. Ex-Burgess William Sherwin and George C. Wiltcher, the present borough Constable, expected to join contest following morning’s Dispatch notice.
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Burgess
Braddock
H. ©. Shallenberger
William Sherwin
George C. Wiltcher
Quay Congratulates Delamnater on Legislative Work
In Harrisburg on January 1 a telegram from Colonel Quay congratulates Senator Delamater for skillful supervision of the Legislature's organization.
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Quay
Windsorville Cassimere Mill Destroyed in Fire
A Windsorville cassimere mill owned by Windsorville Mill Company and Frank S. Jordan of New York burned at 5 o clock this morning. The fire consumed the mill building and a boat house with stock, leaving total loss and about half insured.
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Conn
Windsorville
Fire devastates Kerrtown with eleven buildings burned
Special Telegram reports a fierce blaze in Kerrtown across Bench Creek destroying eleven structures. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched, with extensive damage and uncertain losses. authorities began assessing the scene and coordinating aid.
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Kerrtown
Bench Creek
Trunk swindle and escape tale of Chicago boodler
Thomas W. Vines once employed at Adams and Westlake Manufacturing in Chicago is blamed for embezzling 4500 dollars and disappearing. He hid in a Saratoga trunk, endured abuse by baggage handlers on a rail journey to St Louis, and was finally captured when officials traced him to his disguise as Tascott. He will be taken back to Chicago Thursday.
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St Louis
Tascott
Dispatch
St. Louis
Thomas W. Vines
Erstwhilng
Saratoga
Thomas
Maxwell
Adams and Westlake Manufacturing Company
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Burk
Union Depot
Ines
Trunk
A Race with Fire and a Tramp’s Fatal Sleep
The nude burned body of a man, about 60, was found in a ditch near Fairview four miles west of Indianapolis. He had been seen asleep beside a fire in the woods overnight and, awakened by the heat, fled along the railroad track before perishing from the flames.
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Indianapolis
Fairview
Haytian Republic Salt for Home With Hippolyte Rising
Cable from Port-au-Prince reports United States squadron led by Admiral Luce seized the Haytian Republic steamship and towed it to sea to be loaded with logwood then returned to Boston. The story disputes indemnity claims and notes political strife with Legitime’s faction, including arrests and executions.
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Haytian Republic
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Santraco
Haytien Republic
United States
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Port-au-Prince
North
Two Deaf Boys Drown Skating on Thin Ice at Institute
A holiday outing at a pond east of Alum Creek left two State Institute for Deaf and Dumb pupils dead and a third gravely injured. About 40 to 50 boys, ice only an inch thick, fell through into nine feet of water around 4 pm. Lou Dresbach, 13, survived after rescue two hours later. Charles Swift 28, formerly of the institute from Pennsylvania, Jacob Reislock 13, of Cincinnati, both drowned as witnesses watched in horror.
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State Institute For Deaf and Dumb
Alum Creek
Lou Dresbach
No Rival to the Mails Railroad News Carriers Open to Press
Boston January 1 The Post Office Department has ruled that railroad employees may carry manuscript to newspapers but no postal worker may carry manuscript outside the mails. This decision ends a local controversy sparked by Old Colony Railroad instructions restricting suburban correspondents. The ruling preserves the evening news channel and avoids diverting material to ligneph offices, despite concerns over postal revenue.
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Corse
Washington
Upset at Mott Street Fan Tan Palace in New Year Row
A Chinese laundryman tried to break up a fan tan game at 32 Mott Street in New York on New Year afternoon. He was beaten for his trouble and fled hatless, later returning with friends to stage a melee in Polland Park streets. No one was killed.
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New York
Mott Street
Polland Park
Whisky kills a child at home in New York
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Hugh Dykes of 1872 Third Avenue kept a half gallon of whisky at home. His seven year old daughter Sarah died after being given whisky described as two wine glasses full. The doctor says the child smelled of liquor. the father admits giving whisky but claims only a taste. The mother later contradicted the whisky cause saying death was from croup.
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New York
Hugh Dykes
Third Avenue
Sarah
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Nev
Associated Press
San Francisco
California
Nevada
D.l
Noted Man McManus Killed by Train at Balti more and Ohio Road
Joseph McManus known as The Pilot of the Youth, a familiar figure in this section, died last night when struck by a train on the Baltimore and Ohio road at Connellsville. He lived at Indian Creek and was widely known in the Youghiogheny area.
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Connellsville
Joseph McManus
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Indian Creek
Youghey
Emperor Reaffirms Ties In Court Reception At Berlin
January 1 report from Bern describes the imperial audience in Berlin where the Emperor spoke brief words to count Herbert Bismarck and other dignitaries. A morning service and extensive court reception followed, with many generals present and a uniform, formal display. The Emperor addressed foreign ambassadors at a separate audience but made no special political remarks in the official communiques.
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Herbert Bismarck
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Szechenyi
Princess Marl
Prussia
Albert
George
Saxony
Leopold
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Baden
Hesse
Saxe- Meiningen
Schloss
A Hopeful Statesman Premier Tisza Sees Europe At Peace
Premier Tisza told Liberal Diet members that alliances among great powers may secure peace in Europe for the coming year. Finance Minister Szapary praised Tisza and pledged Liberal support for his foreign policy. Tisza argued that peace, not conquest, advances humanity and national progress, with Austria’s military reforms aiding a peaceful year ahead.
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Szapary
Herr Tisza
Powers
Ace
Austria
Never Say Die Irish League Meet Votes for New Year Gift
Dublin January 1 at a league meeting Mr Donald Sullivan MP South Westmeath congratulated the Leaguers on new year confidence noting the year closed with such. He said the Irish people had received a New Year gift in the Harrington sentence and attacked the magistrate as the meanest tool of the Balfour Government. Mr Joseph Clancy MP North Dublin county condemned the land commission order reducing judicial rents calling it a scandal of the land act forcing tenants to accept rack rents under the Ashbourne act.
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Donald Sullivan
House of Commons
South Westmeath
Harrington
Joseph Clancy
North Dublin
Land Commission
Pope sends gifts to Ireland amid long held Catholic ties
Archbishop Walsh read a Pope’s message praising Ireland’s Catholics for their fortitude and attachment to religion. The Holy Father emphasized affection for Ireland and stated gifts are sent to support their cause without allowing anything to weaken it.
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Dousiy
Walsh
Ireland
Indictment Lodges Treason Charge Against Prof Geffcken
In Berlin on January 1 the public prosecutor served Prof. Geffcken with a high treason indictment. The voluminous document signals a lengthy trial with many witnesses. Trial expected to start in Leipzig late January as the case traces Geffcken’s career and portrays him as a persistent German foe.
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Geffcken
Leipsic
Geffeken
Bismarck's Gout Delays Berlin Return and Landtag Debates
Prince Bismarck's neuralgic gout is improving but he cannot set a date to return to Berlin and will miss the Landtag opening and Reichstag colonial debates. Minister Von Boetticher traveled to Friedrichsruhe for Landtag instructions while the Ewland sent the Emperor a costly Christmastide autograph letter thanking Bismarck for his services and hoping for his quick recovery.
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Carnot Hails Peace Prosperity At Paris Reception
Paris dispatch reports President Carnot replying to diplomatic corps congratulations and praising the year energee race of peacerosperity. Deputy LaGuerre hosted General Boulanger and guests at dinner with Boulanger asserting confidence in winning the Seine department seat.
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Paris
Carnot
King Humbert Expresses Confidence In Cordial Relations
King Humbert received members of the Chamber of Deputies at the Quirinal to hear congratulatory wishes. He stated his ardent desire to merit public affection and to unite the country, adding that peace is assured and aims to be credible in maintaining friendly ties.
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Romsz
Quirinal
Chamber of Deputies
Ropear
Aspeeth
They Would Welcome Blaine or Any Other American as Minister
The Daily Telegraph notes that English sentiment would welcome a U S minister in London. If Blaine becomes minister, Englishmen would view it as a compliment. Whatever candidate Mr Harrison selects will be a persona grata in England.
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Staten Island Harriers Open New Year Cross Country Chase
A January 1, 1889 cross country run started from the Franklin House in Tarrytown with 25 Staten Island Harriers and guests. Hares A P Folk and W Knox led, followed by a pack under O Stephens, navigating Neperan valley, Woodlands, East Ivy, and Irvington. The course faced briars and scratches, with the hare team tearing trail bags after the Irvington segment. The hares finished in about 60 minutes, the pack about 90 minutes, with no major mishaps and Gould not notified by card calls.
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Neperan
Washington Irving
East Ivy
East Irvington
Jay Gould
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Forgery Suspect Fleeing with Large Defalcation
Boston police seek H. G. Stickney of Chelsea after he asked Chelsea Salt Company's C. L. Davenport for a $10 check then vanished. Officials fear Stickney's defalcation may total $25,000 as the missing funds and the purported forged check raise concerns.
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H. G. Stickney
Chelsea
C. L. Davenport
Chelsea Salt Company
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Mr. Davenport
Davenport
Chef Stickney
Gladstone Misrepresented on Papal Arbitration Question
Lonpox dispatch dated January 1 reports Mar Gladstone claims the Tablet misrepresented his letter to Mar De Riso about arbitration on the papal issue. He states he is not ready for arbitration under current terms and cautions against misinterpretation of his stance.
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Funeral for Mrs Schofield Held in Richmond Flats
Washington January 1 private funeral services for the late Mrs Schofield were held at the Richmond flats this evening. Interment will take place at West Point tomorrow afternoon.
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Schofield
Richmond Flats
West Point
Eclipse Observed Favorably Across Helens Montana Area
A Helens Montana dispatch reports clear skies this afternoon for the solar eclipse. The event began about 2 15 and lasted about ninety minutes with the sun largely obscured leaving a thin crescent as it sank. Elsewhere in Dakota and Minnesota New Year celebrations included picnics and games with eclipse viewing a highlight. Smoked glass replaces palm leaf fans where needed. Geneva New York Prof Brooks of Smith Observatory observed the sun near sunset with a conspicuous disk as it set.
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Dakota
Minnesota
Geneva
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The Switchmen's Strike Paralyzes Lake Erie and Western Yards
In Catcaco January 1 the Lake Erie and Western yards are blockaded as about 75 freight workers led by yardmaster John McCarthy strike after wage raises. Brakemen back the yardmen, halting through freights and no trains have been allowed to change engines at main stations. No violence reported yet though touring crews fear retaliation.
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Lake Erie and Western Railroad
John McCarthy
Indianapolis
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Vel
Blair
Accidents On The River Sink Two Steamboats
On the Lower Mississippi River two steamboats suffered disasters. The Natchez from New Orleans to Lakeport struck a reef near Lake Providence La and sank in nine feet of water after beaching. No lives were lost but cargo and vessel are a total loss. Built in Cincinnati for over 200000 dollars. A collision near Pearlington Miss between the Sarah and H C WSulting caused the sinking of the latter and the drowning of Mrs Sarah Gabriel.
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Ark
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H.C. W Sulting
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Foxcroft Fire Kills Horse as Frenchman Sets Building Ablaze
Aged French resident John Bub ler, living near Foxcroft, yesterday set fire to the building he occupied and killed his colt. Police report an arson incident linked to the man, with no further details available.
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John Bubler
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