Joss House Dedication Among New York Chinese Community
New York city reports the opening of a new Joss temple on 16 Mott Street on the top floor of a rebuilt tenement. The dedication featured Yee Shaw How the Chinese Consul, Ng Yuen Ti as high priest, and a torch of ceremonial offerings including a roasted pig and elaborate disguises for foods. The ceremony concluded with offerings, prayers, and a lunch later consumed by contributors.
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Dispatch
New York
Joss House
Mott Street
Joss
Chatham Square Tabernacle
Imperial Banner of China
Yee Shaw How
Ng Yuen Ti
Young Allegheny lawmakers and new faces in Harrisburg
Biographical sketches of Allegheny county legislators outline the new group at Harrisburg. Veterans like Uncle Andy Robertson and Wash Moore are noted as missed, while newcomers such as George Shiras III and Charles W. Robinson enter the ranks. The piece traces each senator and representative’s background, birthplaces, education, and careers, highlighting the mix of old and young in the state delegation.
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Allegheny
Harrisburg
Calla
Allegheny County
S. Butan
Andy Robertson
Fourth
Wash” Moore
Sam Church
Ait Marland
James J. Graham
Washington
D. E. Weaver
Dweere Fourth Ward
Thomas J. Chalfant
Miflin Street
George Shiras
Third
Iguur
Charles W. Robinson
William T. Marshall
Serend
D. R B. Jones
Homestead
J. W. Nesbit
Oakdale
William H. McCullough
Tarentum
William H. White
Sharpsburg
Ohio
Richmond College
Heaver Academy
Pennsylvania
Marland
Beaver County
State Senate
Beaver
Senate
Hayes
Cardiff
Florence
Pittsburg
Cleveland
John Upperman
One Hundred
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Toperman
Notable Allegheny Leaders and Reform in Early County Representation
Biographical notes on John W. Morrison and Al. Thos. J. Chalfant, highlighting Morrison’s roles in the House and Civil War service, and Chalfant’s role in Allegheny County reapportionment as 16 representatives across eight districts with four Senators. Includes historical context on military and civic affiliations.
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Common Pleas Court
Sewickley
Sharpsburg
Allegheny College
Meadville
John W. Morrison
Allegheny
One Hundred P. V
Daniel Leasure
Pittsburg
Morrison
House of Representatives
Gray
Beaver
Post 88
Union Veteran Legion No. 6
al. Thos. J.chalfant
Legheny County
A Few Needed Reforms in Harrisburg Proposals by Rep Pugh
Somerset representative Pugh urges reforms including replacing fees with a salary for district attorneys to improve justice and elevate the office. He supports lowering court stenographer charges, and advocates a well coordinated insolvent law citing local embezzlement cases where youths lose homes before recovering funds.
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Pugh
Somerset
Harrisburg
Representative Pugh
Philadelphia Seeks Extra Law Judges to Ease City Courts
Harrisburg reports bills to add three common pleas judges in Philadelphia, with Westmoreland and Northumberland counties asking for new judges as well. Critics warn the judiciary’s cost rises with each addition, noting many districts are underworked and urge reducing workload instead.
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Harrisburg
Few
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Westmoreland
Northumberland
Costly Decision Lets Harrisburg Inter Municipal Act Fall
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Supreme Court ruling the Inter Municipal Act unconstitutional. Barber Asphalt Co faces more than 20 000 in losses from paving Market Street and unpaid assessments totaling about 19 000. If not reversed, the company could lose up to 100 000 in the state and may have to remove costly works.
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Harrisburg
Supreme Court
Barber Asphalt Company
Inaugural Arrangements for Harrison Inauguration
General Hastings sails to Washington to organize the inauguration with Major Lockhart. He will issue a line of march order in a few days. Governor Beaver, Grand Marshal, selects staff from many volunteers submitted nationwide.
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Beaver
Harrisburg
General Hastings
Washington
Harrison
Major Lockhart
House to limit sessions in Harrisburg this week
Harrisburg January 8 this week likely only two House sessions will be held and next week the body may meet Monday evening and adjourn Friday. Some members prefer Saturday sessions to avoid long travel but they are in the minority and such efforts would be squelched. The next long adjournment won’t occur before the February election.
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Harrisburg
Grhen
Inaugural Plans Spin from Cabinet Talk to Wardrobe
A Chicago milliner works on the Harrisons inaugural outfits as political cabinet rumors swirl in Indianapolis. Adjutant General Hastings of Pennsylvania is named as a possible cabinet choice with Wanamaker’s vacancy discussed. George W. Matthews prepares tailored outfits for the president elect and family in Chicago and Washington.
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Indianapolis
Quay
Harrison
John Wanamaker
Hastings
Chicago
Mr. Matthews
Mrs. Harrison
Cincinnati
Harrisons
Russell Harrison
Russell
Omaha
H. M. Garlick
Tippecanoe Club
Electric Sugar Wreck ends with investors losing
New York reports President Cotterill and colleagues claim success while criticizing investors who bought shares. Robertson defends executives and notes 10 000 shares split among four leaders. Company reportedly received 350 000 from share sales, 220 000 spent, leaving 150 000 unaccounted for. Robertson vows to disclose details to shareholders later.
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New York
Cotterill
Michigan
Robertson
Friend
Woodworth
Major Patterson
Mr. Cotterill
Mr. Robertson
Palace Shaken By Madrid Petard Explosion
A petard exploded on the stair of Madrid's Royal Palace causing shattered windows and panic among royal staff. Prime Minister Sagasta visited the Queen after the blast as authorities investigate a possible link to recent gambling-house raids and threats to continue acts of outrage.
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MapErp
Sagasta
Congress
Madrid
A Regular Termagant. Gaynor Seeks Divorce After Marital Turmoil
Henry Gaynor, married three years to Mary Smythe who was 16 at the wedding, endures constant abuse. She threw objects, nearly set the house on fire, and beat their child while drinking. Christmas born chaos led to plans for divorce as Gaynor finally served papers at a New Year’s Eve family gathering via his clerk.
Missionary Brutally Beaten in Louisiana Suspected Death
In Amnitary Louisiana a Northern Methodist missionary was attacked at a Springfield ball by several young men. He was beaten, whipped, chased into a river and presumed dead. Rioters accused of inciting unrest are denied responsibility by locals who call it diabolism.
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Amniterry
Northern Methodist Church
Pockatounia
Springfield
Bank President Loses 3000 in Rural Swindle
Frederick, January 8. Joseph D. Baker, president of Citizens' Bank of Frederick, reports a swindle worth 3000. A sharp dressed impersonating a farmer lured him to the country, showed a land deal he could buy, and took payment by check while providing a fake receipt contract for a deed. The criminal fled with the money and land title was non existent.
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Frederick
Joseph D. Baker
Citizens’ Bank
Democrats Control Both California Legislature, Senate Pro Tem Elected
Sacramento January 8 The Legislature permanently organized with Democrats holding both houses. M. White, temporary chair at the St. Louis convention, was elected President pro tem of the Senate and Robert Howe became Speaker of the Assembly. Howe urged revision of registration and election laws.
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Sacramento
M. White
St. Louis
Senate
Robert Howe
Assembly
Hyppolite advances in Haiti as cannibalism fears grow
Port au Prince reports Hyppolite’s forces closing on the capital while Legitime’s regime teeters. A civil war rages across the island with reports of lawlessness and alleged cannibal rites as northern troops tighten lines and seize ships. The Haytien Republic steamer remains in hand, and indemnity disputes worsen the crisis.
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Port-au-Prince
Hyppolite
Legitime
Haytien Republic
Hartt
Hinche
Congress of Deputies
Jacmel
Aurora
San Domingo
Aytion Republic
le Compte de
Leo Maisons
Paris
Admiral Luce
A New Love for an Old One in Brooklyn
Harry O. Mead of Brooklyn obtained an absolute divorce from Mrs. Mead after his servant reported seeing her kiss Frank Rochelle and drink wine from the same bottle. He expelled his wife, who said she was glad to be rid of him and has since lived with Rochelle.
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Brooklyn
Harry 0. Mead
Mrs. Mead
Frank Rochelle
Rochelle
Tom Rochelle
Charleston Legislature Faces Uncertain Session and Contested Governorship
In Charleston West Virginia the Legislature enters a tense session with Senate split Democrats 12 Republicans 13 Independent Union Labor 1 and House at 4 Democrats 31 Republicans 31. Fleming vows contest against Goff for governor while party lines and possible resignations cloud the caucus process.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Independent Union Labor
House
Fleming
Goff
Kenna
J. J. Woods
Wheeling
J. M. Hamilton
Calhoun County
Kenns
R. 8. Carr
Prohibition Voice Accuses Quay Clarkson Dudley of Graft
The Voice claims two clerks in the Prohibition organ stole mailing lists and sold them to Quay and Clarkson for 200 dollars with promised jobs. The tale, spanning nine columns, cites sworn confessions and notes between Clarkson Dudley and the clerks. Arrests tied to a deaf mute clerk are noted in Pittsburgh area reporting.
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Quay
Clarkson
Dudley
Dispatch
New York
The
Voice
Prohibition Party
Married in a County Jail in Newark New Jersey
Edward Fenton Honeywood a convicted forger sentenced to two years in State prison wed Minnie A Ayres in Essex county jail The ceremony conducted by Rev William Day followed by a brief kiss and return to Honeywoods cell with a large jailside gathering and disapproval from his counsel Proceedings occurred after his plea for the marriage to his 19 year old fiancée The couple and witnesses gathered at 7 20 PM in the jail office
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Newark
N. J
Edward Fenton Honeywood
Essex County
Minnie A. Ayres
P. McDonald
Honeywood
Commerce Street
James A. Brady
William Day
Warren Street Methodist Church
Miss Hawthorne
Teeth Rapidly Extracted by Jealous Lover in New York
Thomas De Martin faced a dramatic restaurant assault by Antonio Gallio after a meeting with a smiling Italian girl. Gallio wielded a razor and a hot stove lifter, injuring De Martin and knocking out two teeth. Gallio was arrested and held for examination at the Tombs Police Court.
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New York
Thomas de Martin
Mulberry Street
Antonio Gallio
DeMartin
Gallio
Tombs
More Buy Thieves Organized Band of Juvenile Thieves
Lancaster police arrested 20 youths aged 15 to 20 for stealing from hardware and cigar stores. Two early-week arrestees confessed and implicated the remainder, detailing a two year operation that stole thousands of dollars worth of goods, alarming parents and stirring concern.
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Lancaster
Sage
Signor Blitz Misportune to an East Asylum
David Batchis once famed as Signor Blitz the magician is in Kings County Hospital Flatbush regarded hopelessly insane after transfer from Harrisburg State Asylum. He is about 70, Hebrew, wife in Brooklyn, granddaughter Marie Vanzandt, and he sometimes recalls his old art.
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New York
David Batchis
Signor Blitz
Kings County Hospital
Flatbush
Harrisburg
Marie Vanzandt
Buatchis
Brooklyn
Erobjed
Flatbush Asylum
Atheneum Club
The Happiest Day of His Life Telegram
Adolph Reich whose death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment was taken to Sing Sing today. He made six farewell visits to condemned murderers at the Tombs and stated today was the happiest day of his life.
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New York
Adolph Reich
Sing Sing
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