Pattison Inauguration and Cameron Senate Victory Report
In Harrisburg the second inauguration of Governor Robert E Pattison drew a large crowd and formal ceremony. Lt Governor Watres was sworn in as Pattison's partner as Cameron wins the U S Senate seat on the first ballot with 144 total votes.
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In Harrisburg Beaver and Pattison Face Off Again
Crowds gathered on the rotunda steps as Governor Beaver stood beside Pattison in a dramatic display of political rivalry. The scene recalled Pennsylvania elections since the war with Pattison honored for his record and the state poised between rival parties amid a historic inauguration.
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Right of Suffrage and Education Question in Convention
Harrisburg dispatch reports Senators Robins and Hines appointed to seek Santa Judge Simonton and discuss submitting the holdings constitutional convention to the people. The piece also highlights calls for further equalization of tax laws.
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Robins and Hines
John W. Simonton
Dauphin County
Compromise Reaches Illinois Senatorship Deadlock
Springfield reports that both houses failed to elect a U S senator as no candidate gained a majority. A compromise ends contested cases and parties plan aggressive tactics in joint sessions with daily ballots rather than adjourning.
The North Dakota Struggle in Senate Ballot Battle
Balloting for United States Senate opened in North Dakota with McCormack receiving 24 Democratic votes and Pierce leading Republican candidates. The contest features sharp enmity between Miller and Hansbrough factions as supporters shift among rivals and Pierce sails toward an easy lead.
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Senator Jones Re-elected U S Senator on First Ballot
Litre Rock January 20. Both houses voted for United States Senator. James K. Jones secured every Democratic vote with Republican and Union Labor votes split. House tally 80 for Jones 12 for Frieber three scattering. Senate 26 for Jones three scattering.
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First Ballot In New York Democrats Eye Governor Hill
Albany N Y Jan 20 Both legislative branches held ballots for U S Senator today. Assembly results show Hill 65 Evarts 58 with six absentees. Senate tallies Hill 13 Evarts 19. A joint session is planned tomorrow when all Democrats expect to be present to elect Hill.
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4 SENSATION AT OLYMPIA REPORTS BRIBERY ATTEMPT
In Olympia Washington on January 20 the House did not ballot for U S Senator. Representative Metcalf accused Clarke of Spokane of offering a bribe to refer Woo raid inquiry. A vote in the Senate later showed Squire 15 and Calkins 14 with Watson and scattering zero and four.
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Teller Wins Reelection In Colorado Legislature
Denver Jan 20 The Senate elected H M Teller to succeed himself by 14 to 10 and both the regular and combine houses gave Teller a majority. A joint session will convene to formalize the re election. Democrats backed Judge Caldwell Yeaman in their caucus.
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Oregon Legislature Backs Separate Ballot for Senator
In a split session, the Senate and House separately balloted for the United States Senate seat to succeed J H Mitchell. The Senate result favored Mitchell with a majority. The House tally showed a different alignment among members in the selection process.
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Vest Not Pulled Down Hoe Will Succeed Himself as Senator From Missouri
City despatch reports the Senate ballot for Missouri's United States Senate seat shows West 24 and Headley 7 with Jones listed for Labor. In the House the vote tally lists Vest 106 and Headley 35 with Lecans 4.
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Death of King Kalakua on American soil shocks Honolulu crowd
A San Francisco dispatch reports King Kalakua of the Sandwich Islands died on American soil after a period of illness linked to Brights disease. He had just visited Southern California and planned to sail home aboard the Charleston. Embalming and funeral plans in Trinity Church are mentioned as lines of process for Hawaii and U.S. authorities await further word on succession and implications for American interests.
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Edison Suit Details Fraud Claims Over Phonograph Stock
The case filed in 1889 against Ezra Gilliland and John C. Tomlinson alleges secret arrangements with Jesse H. Lippincott to transfer Edison stock for forming a new Phonograph Co. Gilliland denies confidential agency or employment by Edison and cites his prior role in rail telegraph ventures. Tomlinson contests any formal attorney relation while corroborating the stock sale allegations.
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Chilean Coart Blockade Report Reaches New York
News from Valparaiso dated January reports the anti Government party has blockaded Chile's coast ports Pisagua and Caleta Buena. The blockade threatens nitrate exports, with about 1 000 000 pounds used in the U S annually for industry. Prices rise as ships move toward Chilean ports and British ships are said to be en route.
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Mrs Carnegie Represses Fearful Typhoid Relapse
New York January 20 Mrs Andrew Carnegie, long ill with typhoid fever, suffered a revival Monday for the third time since eight weeks of prostration. Doctors say her condition is not considered dangerous and she passed a quiet day.
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Brotherhood aims to define authority behind strike order
In Columus on January 20 the Chicago division of Division 38 Order of Railway Telegraphers adopted a resolution to probe Chief Thurston’s stance on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway dispute. The group seeks to know if he acted in his individual or official capacity and warns he would not receive its support if he acted personally.
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Railroad Right of Way and Single Tax Bills In Minnesota
In St. Paul on January 20 W F Cross introduced a bill in the House to compel railroads to share rights of way where track locations permit only one line. The same measure was also introduced in the Senate by another member amid state fiscal debates.
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Sr. Paul
W. F. Cross
Wild House Scene as Mills Attacks Reed in Senate Clash
A volatile House session erupts over journal reading and previous questions. Mills accuses Reed of fraud as Republicans applaud and the speaker maintains control amid shouting and near personal clashes.
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