McCreary Plan Aims at Swift Appropriation Bills
Washington D C January 4 The Post reports leading Democrats seek quick adjournment via a rules amendment from Representative McCreary Kentucky The plan requires committees to report appropriation bills within 80 days for a speedy end of the session The rule would apply to all sessions with penalties for non reporting Also noted are moves on woman suffrage led by Greenleaf and impeachment talk on Judge Bearman Oklahoma statehood push and a shift from disability to per diem service pensions Blanchard flags the Harbor and silver bills due by March
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Wasninctos
D.C
the Post
McCreary
Kentucky
House
McCrear
WeCream
Greenleaf
Rochester
N. Y
Woman Suffrace Association
New York
Bearman
Jadee Bearman
Louisciana
Judiciary Committee of
Representative Boatner
Louisiana
Boatner
Congress
Territory
Oklahoma
Washington
Blanchard
Crisp's Sub to Be Chooser in Congress
Washington January 4 The reelection health update on Speaker Crisp shows slow but steady improvement and no immediate move to call him to order when Congress reconvenes after the holidays. Representative Catchings of Mississippi reports no need for Crisp to attend early legislative work and urges rest one week or more before resuming duties.
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Catchings
Crisp
McMills
Tennessee
House
House of Representatives
Kerr
McMillin
Rules Committee
Preferred Deate A Discouraged Immigrant Shoots Self
Lorenz Erhart Heinritz a German immigrant about 25 years old died by suicide last evening near the Polish Church on Penn avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets. A revolver was fired against his head and he died within minutes. He carried a German passport dated October 3 and two addresses Geeze Dimling New Diamond Square and Charles H Fisher No 45 Third avenue.
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Lorenz Erhart Heinritz
Heinritz
Heinric
Penn Avenue
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Street
Ter
Geeze Dimling
New Diamond Square
Charles H. Fisher
Third Avenue
Harrisburg Charters Issue Local Incorporations
The charters issued include Rankin Ten-Cent Building and Loan Association Allegheny county capital stock 1,000,000. Cruikshank Brothers Company Allegheny vinegar pickles syrups condiments capital 225,000. Novelty Manufacturing Company Iges City incorporators Sipe Waldschmidt Avery Wigand Roberts capital 10,000. Wilson Oil Company Meadville capital 5,000.
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Harrisburg
Rankin Ten-Cent Building and Loan Association
Allegheny County
Cruikshank Brothers Company
Allegheny
Object
Zachariah Cruikshank
George Cruikshank
Frank Cruikehank
Jamess Cruikehank
William Best
William St. Leonard
Capital
Notable Paterson Guests Listed At New York Hotels
Sun Yor January 4 special report lists visitors registered across New York hotels including T. E. Bakewell at Grand, M. J. Callatan at Sweeney s, KE F and W Clark at Steterton, H. F. Baker at Stetson, E and W Messler at Albemarne, C. F. Minehart at Coleman House, HR Ranney at Astor House, SN P Weidman at St. Hotel, T Foter at Mart. Waneem and J Mayer at Astor House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Yor
Pittehurn Remy
New York
T. E
St. Hotel
T. Foter
Mart . Waneem
Astor House
J. Mayer
Court of Inquiry probes Adjutant Reese at Camp Kensington
Testimony from day one favors Adjutant Charles Reese of the Fifteenth Regiment as the court of inquiry at Camp Kensington opens. Witnesses, including Lt. Col. Hunsicker and Lt. Col. Krombhaar, corroborate Reese's account of a disputed remark and field incident. The panel, led by Col. Case, adjourned to 9 AM for further testimony from Private Kane.
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Reese
Camp Kensington
W. F. Robeson
Avijutarit Reese
A. L. Pearson, Jr
Hunsicker
Krumbhaar
Weslie
Eighteenth
S. Bromblaugh
Fighteenth Regiment
J. K. Hunsicker
McClelland
Smith
Adjutant Reese
Alexander Krombhaar
Hun Bicker
N. M. Smith
Eighteenth Regiment
Kane
Arrestee Mistaken Identity In Old Forgery Case
Charles T. Whitman of Mesro, with lumber interests in Tunica Mississippi, was arrested on suspicion of being L Cc Fink, wanted in Columbus for a decade old forgery. Whitman claims innocence and that he never visited Columbus. Columbus officers had long sought Fink, aided earlier by Evansville identity checks.
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Mesronts
Charles T. Whitman
Tunica County
Miss
L Cc. Fink
Columbus
Goodwin
Evansville
Ind
Whitman
Fink
Mississippi
Tunica
Two Strange Girls Drowned Near Springfield
Two young women who registered as May Martin and Mollie Parker in Springfield were found drowned after a trip from Sedalia to Brighton. Their bodies were recovered yesterday in the Sac river. authorities believe the names may be Oliva and Mollie Blue.
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Springfield
Sedalia
Follett House
May Martin
Mollie Parker
Brighton
Little Sac
Oliva
Mollie Blue
Saloon and Private Trade urged to buy Strand beers
The Strand Brewing Company announces ready fulfillment of saloon and private trade orders for Pilsener and Munich lager, claiming superior beer aged four and a half months and produced with premium hops and malt. Call or telephone No. 5038 at Corner Main and Liberty. January sales begin today with silks, dress goods, cloaks, linens, and curtains on offer.
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Strand Brewing Company
Munich
Strave Brewtxe Co
Main Street
Liberty Avenue
Stakes and dates for Louisville Ball Club racing plan
Secretary McCracken outlines a big year racing program for Homewood Driving Park with spring and summer meetings. He proposes two slow-horse stake races at up to 1500 each, a 10000 stake for trotters, and a minimum 25000 overall with five days of racing around Decoration Day. Dates proposed July 12 13 14 15 and a five day meet starting Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCracken
Homewood
Detroit
Objections Answered on East Liverpool County League Entry
East Liverpool baseball delegates Calhoun and Travis will attend the Allegheny County League meeting with full power to address objections to joining the organization. Pittsburg teams’ travel time cited is offset by management offering to pay visiting clubs’ extra mileage. The team will be amateur, not professional, with Johnston only leasing the baseball privilege from a new West End Park stock company.
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East Liverpoot
Jan
Eclipse
Messrs
Calhoun and
Travis
Allegheny County League
Pittsburg
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Union Depot
East Liverpool
al Johnston
Johnston
West End Park
Louisville Kicks Now Fight for Grim as Catcher
The Louisville Colonels declare they will fight for the services of catcher Grim after he was assigned to them at the Indianapolis meeting. Pittsburg telegraphed they signed him before December. Contract details and dating are disputed with Grim remaining noncommittal. A Milwaukee club also held a legal binding contract with Grim.
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Lovrevitur
Louisville
Catcher Grim
Indianapolis
Nick Young
Washington
Pittsburg
Young
Brockenberger
Grim
Milwaukee
Will Play the Thistles the Western Champions
Pittsburg football supporters urge a Thistles series from Chicago in spring games. An official says the local team is ready to meet for a valuable prize and could stage up to three contests in Chicago, Pittsburg, and a neutral ground.
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Pittsburg
Thistles
Chicago
Chicago Thistles
Asson
Sullivan backs deterred as boxers skip meeting
New York on Jan 4 reports Frank Slavin Charlie Mitchell and their reps did not appear at the deal office at the appointed hour to meet Charley Johnston, John L. Sullivan's backer, over a $2,500 forfeit. Johnston claimed the money and said he is ready to stake again if the Australian can find a backer against Sullivan.
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New York
Frank Slavin
Charlie Mitchell
Dieraid
Charley Johnston
John L. Sullivan
Johnston
Sullivan
Chicago Club Signs Meakin And Seeks More Pitchers
Cutcaco Fan reports the Chicago club signed Meakin who pitched for Sioux City last year and earlier played for Louisville. Chicago negotiates with another NL pitcher and could have six choices. Pfeffer of Chicago and Glasscock of St. Louis may swap teams.
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Cutcaco
Chicago
Meakin
Sioux City
Louisville
Pfeffer
Glasscock
St. Louis
Slavin and Mitchell Arrive in Chicago for Proposed Fleet
Frank Slavin and Charlie Mitchell, the pugilists, reached Chicago from New York. Slavin says his London backer withdrew after John L. Sullivan pressed unfair terms for a planned fleet match, with forfeit money to be tied until next November. He claims to have cabled Australia for support.
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Catcano
Frank Slavin
Charlie Mitchell
New York
Slavin
London
John L. Sullivan
Australia
Sleigh Bells Ring as City Awaits Winter Fun
For the first time this season sleigh bells were heard in the city last evening. A number of well known horsemen were seen on the roads and suburbs enjoying the snowy start, with general expectation of sleighing opportunities this winter.
Keystone Bicycle Club Holds Meeting on Clubhouse Plans
A Keystone Bicycle Club gathering last evening reviewed building a new clubhouse. No definite decisions were made and the matter will be revisited soon. Prospects for the club look good this year. Charley Farrell signed. Manager Buckenberger is in the East and yesterday he signed Charley Farrell for the club.
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Keystone Bicycle Club
Charley Farrell
Buckenberger
Consolidation Move for Four Beaver County Gun Clubs
A plan advances to merge Beaver Falls New Brighton Rochester and ver into a single law club to boost numbers and improve grounds near New Brighton. The group envisions a clubhouse and central facilities, aiming to rank with top state clubs.
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Beaver
Fatus
Jan
Sperial
Beaver County
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Rochester
Ver
Griffrs plans boxing tour and other sports notes
Sullivan says he signed pro contracts while Griffrs seeks a catch weight fight with Bowen. Griff and Abe Willis plan trips to England after bouts. Jackson favored in betting for Slavin bout in Australia. Various athletes including Youse and Pfeffer tied to Anson. Dawson Williams Sydney match off. Williams to England. Pittsburg Football Club to meet at George Towns next Thursday. Unknown of Jeannette offers five mile race or two hour trial in Westmoreland. Albert Schock trains for a six day race in New York. two wheels custom built. Ira Werkane, son of Police Chief McKane, debuts with Sheepshead Bay Gun Club amid New Year birds shoot.
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Sullivan
Griffrs
Bowen
Griff
Abe Willis
England
Australia
Slavin
Jackson
Jacopschaerfer
Slossoi
Nick Youse
Pfeffer
Anson
Epwanp Culles
Pug
New Oirleans
Alexander Gregains
Dawson
Williams
Sydney
Pittsburg
George Tawn
Jeannette
Westmoreland County
Berk Molstoin
Alabama
Amatenr
Pennsylvania
Purr
Albert Schock
New York
Ira Werkane
Police McKane
Coney Isiacd
Sheepshead Bay Gon Club
Fire damage across multiple towns reported in brief
Across Water Valley Westfield Spartansburg Clintonville and nearby areas fires caused substantial property loss. Losses ranged from 3 000 to 215 000 with several buildings damaged or destroyed and insurance noted. A college residence housed 75 inmates saved by timely alarms. One firefighter died at Columbus Booth works. two small Soho fires followed later.
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Water Valley
Mass
Westfield
Arcadian Hall
Ferris
Spartansbureg
Converse Female College
Columbus
Booth Carriage Works
Andy Kerns
Clintonville
Franklin
Anderson
Findlay Sloan
D. C
Soho
Charlies Crimley
Second Avenue
Local Ocean Arrivals and Childrens Clothing Deals
Ocean steamship arrivals show routes from London and New York with destinations including Philadelphia and New York. In Jos. Horne & Co.'s Children Clothing Department a sale lists jersey dresses at 3 dollars, cashmere dresses at 1 dollar, boys reefers at 3 dollars, kilt suits at 4 dollars, plus fur trimmed jackets cleared below cost.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Weather Summary Brews For Wet Virginia And Ohio
Weather report from Pittseung notes a temperature table with maximum and minimum readings. The text mentions slight warming and snow flurries for Wet Virginia and Ohio with variable winds. Data include mean temperatures and temperature range, as issued by the U S Weather Bureau officer in the city.
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Virginia
Ohio
Pittseung
United States Weather Bureau
River News and Notes Louisville Items
River reports from Louisville detail water levels on the falls and canal, arrivals and departures of vessels, and local observations. Mentions state of Kansas, Crescent, Hoax and Harry Brown, and river conditions at multiple towns with daily weather notes. Also notes a medical society plan to collect debts and a fatal freight collision near Round Bottom with wrecked trains.
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the Dispatch
Louisville
Sam Brown
Wi Flood
John Aviles
Pittsburg
Fleetwood
Cincinnati
Sherley
Carrollton
Tell City
Evansville
Local Meetings and Incidents Reported in Allegheny City
Local groups failed to form a quorum for a semi monthly meeting while 146 individuals received aid from the Society for the Improvement of the Poor. Remodeling work on Allegheny City Hall began with cleaning of the old post office room. German American Fire Insurance Company directors held their annual banquet at Frey’s on Diamond Street. James Pratt hosted a birthday party at the Keystone Club with singer aglio Petra among the guests. The daughter of Sergeant Adam Helm of patrol wagon No. 1 sustained a leg injury after a fall. A brakeman named Grongr Savacr, years old, was killed after being run over on the Bellevennon branch of the Lake Erie Railroad. he resided in Esplinborough. A Slayton Wyman investigation was postponed due to await of Brennen’s lieutenants returning from holiday. Civil service exams start February 2 at the new post office building. applications must be filed now as the deadline approaches. At Frantz Hotel in Braddock, Frank Baker reportedly died by his own hand. authorities will investigate today under Squire Holtzman.
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Frey's
Diamond Street
James Pratt
Keystone Club
aglio-Petra
Adam Helm
Allehony
Grongr Savacr
Bellevennon
Lake Erie
Esplinborough
Yesterpar
Slayton-Wyman
J. D. Shafer
Brennen
Mth
Frank Baker
Frantz’ Hotel
Braddock
Squire Holtzman
Royal Baking Powder Wins On Purity And Strength
For twenty five years Royal Baking Powder has resisted cheap substitutes that lose strength after opening. Government tests show rivals drop to eight hundred thirty four percent while Royal remains fully potent. Government Chemist Mott cites pure cream of tartar and superior preparation as reasons. Consumers pay less for quality and healthier food with Royal.
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Mott
Lace Curtain Bargains Offer Big Reductions in Nottinghams
Store advertises clearance on lace curtains to make room for new imported goods. Notable deals include Nottingham lace curtains in 3 yard lengths, prices from 65 cents to $1.50, with former prices cited and additional finer goods offered from 314 yards long priced $3 to $7.50, all reduced proportionally.
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Nottingham
SPECIAL DRIVE IN EMBROIDERIES FROM 5c TO 75c
Narrow baby edgings priced at 5c 7c 8c 9c T6c E2c to 25c a yard. Medium width edgings 8c roc T2c 1c to 25c. Embroidery 4 5 and 6 inch wide from 10c to 50c. Flouncings 18 inches for children's dresses 25c 8 75c. Wider flouncings and skirtings at half price.
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M’creary
Pittbargers
the Court OF Inquiry
Charles Reese
David 5. Case
Raese
Krumbham
Missouri
Jos. Horse & Co
Pittsburg Aviation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Homewood Park
Louisville Ball Club
THE
Farrell
Pittsars
Presidentspeas
Elmer Smith
Kansas
Mike Kelly
AD Gombert
Tresident
Hart
ASD
Lyons
Pittsbore
Jepatsu
Messrs. Young
Artaun Inwin
Lou Knight
Billy Voltz
Chartier Jones
Roaring Bull" Harbridge
Lew Dickerson
Jim Mutzle
Chicago Tritune
Lord Cure
Philadelphia
Rine DE Howe Rugia
Salvation Oil
Emt Geir
Baekgains Sales
River News and Notes
Brownsville
Betow
State of Kansas
Ren Hur
Parkersburg
Andes
Clowidy
Casmo
Golden Rule
Memphs
Scotia
Pittelbure
Paukersbirg
Itlo River
Courier
Wheeling
Hudson
Mesriis
Kate Adams
Arkansas City
Mamond
Ohio River
John F. Walton
New Orleans
R Dillon
Cairo
Cherokee
Memphis
O Neil
Alter Brown
Tow
Howston
Southside Medical Society
J. M. Duff
New Haven
Round Bottom
Pemnbckey Road
Allegheny Park Committee
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Tue
Allegheny City Hall
Royal Baking Powder Company
United States
Johann Hoff
Johann Hoff Mart Extrat
Ariel
Uct Se
Wolff
Pblic
Wolff & Randolph
ANL
Our
Rosh
F. Zoeller
Itteburg
People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Capes
Plush Dolmans
Jos Fleming
Market St
Col. Diamond
Pittsburg, PA
Flemi
Finch
Gibson
Fleming
Koehler
Sixth St
Men’s & Boys
Cactus Blood Cure
Joseph Fleming & Son
JAS. M’neil & Bro
Allegheny Valley
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