Reed the Ruler Proves His Count Wrong in House Fight
The House fight over rules centers on Speaker Reed's count with Breckinridge calling his ruling despotism. Debates question tellers and whether the yeas and nays can verify the count. Proceedings detail Bland's journal amendment and the vote on tellers, ending with a journal approval and Reed's challenge to parliamentary authority.
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Iam
Mille
Texas
Hopkins
Ilinow
Teller
Cannon
Ilinois
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Breckinridge
Arkansas
McMillin
Tenmesser
Blount
Georgia
Leeroy Senin Binina der Ntey Teherrog
Thas
Saas
San
Aic
Mills
Eg Ae
Yeas
Ny Bays
Bland
McKeesport Post Office Fight Settled for Thompson
McKeesport residents see an end to a lengthy post office nomination battle. Congressman Ray won assurance from Postmaster General Wanamaker that Thomas will be appointed soon. Thompson, twice a former state legislator, is expected to serve as postmaster, ending factional support for multiple candidates.
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Wasnineron
McKeesport
Ray
Wanamaker
Colon Wiliam
Thompson
Firing of Public Money Receivers for Shortages
Secretary Noble reports Interior Department agents have found shortages in several public money receivers nationwide. Notable cases include Hutchins of Humboldt California with a sizable deficit, Fred W. Smith with substantial sums, Sterling S. Ganith of Devil's Lake North Dakota, Francis T. Andersen of De Norte, and Charles Speltine with others said to be short. About ten more likely to be removed soon.
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Wasumeros
Noble
Interior Department
Hutchins
Humboldt
Cal
Fred W. Smith
Sterlin S. Ganith
Devil's Lake
N. C
Francis T. Andersen
de Norte
Peccene
Charles Speltine
Quay to Leave for Florida With Son Next Sunday
Senator Quay and his son Richard Quay plan a Florida trip, tickets and sleeping berths secured, with a Pittsburg Surveyor expected to be announced before departure. A group of friends may join briefly for tarpon fishing, and they aim to return when spring weather arrives.
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Ifrom
Washington
Quay
Florida
Richard Quay
Pittsburg
Secret Sessions Denied by Senate Committee Members
A Toronto dispatch reports Mr Farrar, a newspaper man, claimed secret session influence on Republican Senators Hale and Dolph regarding a Canadian commercial union bid. The senators called the report sensational and absurd, denying any secret sessions or hearings by the committee.
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WasuineTox
Toronto Dispatch
Farrar
Senate Committee On
Canada
Hale
Dolph
Grain shipper files complaint against rail lines over rates
Edward Kemble of Kemble and Hastings Boston flour and grain dealers files with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, and Boston and Albany Railroad. He charges grain and flour shipments from Chicago to Boston are unjustly discriminated against by these carriers.
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Wasnrsothos
Edward Kemble
Kemble & Hastings
Boston
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Lake Shore and Mi Railway Company
New Central and Hudson River Railroad Company
Boston and Albany Railroad
Chicago
Nomination of Sturgiss as Uniontown postmaster delayed
A staff correspondent reports in Wasumerox that the nomination of Mr. J. Sturgiss, editor of the Republican Standard of Uniontown, to be postmaster has been held up for a few days at the request of acting city officials who support the appointment. Senator Quay had suggested him for the role.
Phillips Named to Fill Senate Vacancy in Pennsylvania
Washington January 2 Henry A Phillips of New preveat the chief of the mid die asad by Sennesyobin Writsie diminisced polds of Pennsylvania on pointed to the vacancy.
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Washington
Henry A. Phillips
New Preveat
Middie
Fennsylvania
American Potters Hold Quiet National Convention
The United States potters met in Washington under a staff correspondent report, with slim attendance due to New Jersey inaugurations. East Liverpool delegates praised local industry conditions while denying foreign takeovers, and talk centered on routine business and the possible consul appointment to Tunstall England with William Burgess favored for the post.
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United States
New Jersey
Trenton
East Liverpool
Messia
Homer Laughlin
John N. Taylor
William Brant
W. L Smith
J. H. Simms
the Tribune
John W. Vodrey
George Morley
H. A. McNichol
Liverpool
Tunstall
England
Potters of
America
Wiliam Burgess
Quay Proposes Philadelphia Camden Bridge Bill
Senator Quay introduces a bill to form the Philadelphia and Camden Bridge Company with $2,000,000 capital, later up to $4,000,000, to build a bridge linking Philadelphia and Camden. Incorporators include Pollock Speakman Cameron Allen and Hodesop. Toll limits match current ferries, with land condemnation powers and provisions for varied traffic and bathing areas.
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Wasninetos
Senator Quay
Philadelphia and Camden Bridge Company
James Pollock
Thomas 8. Speakman
Simon Cameron
William Allen
J. B. Hodesop
First World’s Fair Committee Meets in Washington
The World’s Fair Committee held its initial session in the House Committee on Territories room with all members present except Hatch and Bowden. Congressman Springer urged a Thursday site selection by ballot and a sub committee was formed to study the resolution and report next Thursday. The panel, led by Chairman Candler and including Hitt and Er, agreed to hear no oral arguments on site and adjourned to Thursday.
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WashingTon
House Committee On Territoriies
Messrs
Hatch
Bowden
Springer
House
Selec
Candler
Messrs. Hitt
Tariff Bill Moves Ahead as Ways and Means Plans Start
Washington January 71 The Ways and Means Committee will begin drafting the tariff bill tomorrow with Representative Bayne stating it could be completed in ten days to two weeks. The River and Harbor Committee will also set hearings on internal improvements in their districts for tomorrow.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Bayne
State Board Counts Vote for Treasurer Unanimous Not Declared
Harrisburg reports the State Board spent about two hours computing votes for State Treasurer in November. After Senator Pen called the meeting to order Governor Beaver presided. Most members attended, with one absent. The tally led to an unofficial claim of a unanimous result for the winner, while a handling of misprinted Prohibition votes was debated but not adopted. No motion to declare the winner unanimous was made. The commission then settled expenses and per diems for members and staff.
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Bland
Missouri
House
Biased
Borer
Harrisburg
Biante
Penrose
Philadelphia
Beaver
M of Adame
Nogentall Patterson
Smiths
Prohibition
James R. Johnston
Luzerne County
Blair
Greene
Utica Illinois Fire Destroys Main Street Again
Utica with 2000 residents suffered a second major blaze within a year. The 2 AM fire started at Conaghlin's barber shop, rapidly engulfing the business district on Main Street. Firefighters from Ottawa and La Salle arrived too late. six new blocks rebuilt after last summer's ruin lay in ashes, dealing a severe setback to the village’s renewed prosperity.
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Ottawa
Iln
Utica
Conaghlin
Main Street
la Salle
Atlantic on a Rampage Amid Rough Atlantic Passage
The steamer Chester arriving from Liverpool reported severe wind and sea conditions. Steering gear failed last Thursday causing the vessel to yaw three times while passengers feared a possible disaster. Crews managed repairs and calm was restored as the ship continued toward port.
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New York
Ity
Chester
Liverpool
Seaton
Revision debate rages as Hall opposes changes to creed
In New York the Presbyterian clash over revising the Westminster Confession continues with Rev Dr John Hall denouncing dropping predestination as ill advised. Supporters fear obsolescence of doctrine while others urge modernization. The dispute, tied to church unity with Dutch Reformed and Southern bodies, spans days of contentious rhetoric.
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The
Presbyterian Church
New York
John Hail
John Hall
Paxton
Hall
Philadelphia Central Presbyterian Rejects Revision of Faith
The Philadelphia Central Presbytery voted 87 to 10 to reject the proposed revision of the confession of faith in a discussion reported by the Dispatch. The telegram notes missing details of the debate and context of the vote.
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Dispatch
Presbytery
Philadelphia Central Today
Revision discussion at West Arch Street Church meeting
Rev T Jones presided as moderator while most revisionist leaders were absent. The session weighed revising the confession to aid a potential church union with the southern church, with Hoe opposing revision as imprudent amid union overtures. Several ministers pressed for revision even as others argued against it, including Allison and Henry, with Wadsworth advocating for revision.
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West Arch Street
BR. T. Jones
Revisionists
George 5. Graham
Lawrence M. Colfelt
Oxford Church
Robert H. Fulton
Morthminster Church
Vew
Perens
Hoe
Mthern
Pr. Allison
Alexander
Alexander Henry
Hermon
Charles Wadsworth
North Broad Street
Cabinet Position Denies the Charge in Telegram
In a January interview John H. Thomas, late senatorial candidate, confirms alleged treachery by Representative Eggerman of Hardin county for votes and money. He says others acted similarly and promises more names later. His son criticizes Brice while none of the claims are deemed credible by Brice campaign manager Walter B. Ritchie.
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Strixcrieto
John H. Thomas
Senatoriag
Eggerman
Hardin County
Brice
Thomas
National Democratic
Father
Lima
Walter B. Ritchie
Leon
Springfield
Mc. Thomas
Springfiel
Governor Pattison Avoids Pledges on Governor Nomination
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports T D Casey meeting ex Governor Pattison about Governor nomination. Casey notes Allegheny and Lawrence counties backing Pattison and asks if Pattison will refuse. Pattison declines to influence delegates and says no one is authorized to say he would decline.
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Philadelphia
T. D. Casey
Democratic State Committee
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Casey
Pattison
Lawrence County
Allegheny
Mr. Casey
Pension Bill Push by Legislature in Ohio
A service pension resolution passed in both legislative chambers asks Congress to place all honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines who served a minimum number of days on pension rolls. It proposes eight dollars monthly for those with a defined service period and an additional one cent per day for longer service, atop any disability pension. A wool tariff restoration resolution was under discussion and expected to pass.
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Dispatch! Co.vwirs
Congress
Ohio
Sawmill Strike in Apalachicola Sparks Violence
In Apalachicola Florida and January 2 last, Black workers at the sawmills led a walkout demanding shorter hours and higher pay. The strike shut mills, some workers stayed away, and one Black worker was assassinated at his home. Whites fear more trouble as Governor is asked to send troops. militia patrols the town while workers at Kennedy mill continue.
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Apalachicola
Fla
Ennedy
Man shoots 7 year old nephew in alleged accidental gunplay
New York police arrest Bernard Koegil after he fired a pistol at his nephew Arthur Fisher seven times, believing the weapon unloaded. The boy sustained a penetrating chest wound and remains under medical care as authorities review the incident.
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New Yor
Bernard Koegil
Arthur Fisher
Koegil
Angel Ae & Contra
Beales
Death in the Flames at St Jahns Fire Tragedy
John Gorley and three children perished in a house fire in St Jahns N F on January 21. Gorley died while attempting a third rescue, his body found with a child in his arms and his head badly burned.
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St. Jahns
N. F
John Gorley
Gorley
Diphtheria Epidemic Strains Belvidere Doctors
In Belvidere Illinois on January 21 sickness climbs with diphtheria overwhelming the town. The report notes insufficient physicians to care for the growing number of patients as the epidemic worsens.
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Belvidere
Int
New Silver Scheme Issuing £1 Notes Redeemable in Silver
A London backed push to issue Bank of England £1 notes redeemable in silver moves toward Parliament approval. The plan, led by Chancellor Goschen, aims to boost trade and expand the monetary base though officials remain tight lipped. Reports say notes may soon be printed for legal tender.
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Bank of England
Loxpox
Goschen
London
Continent
United States
Frank May
Ireland
Scotland
England
THAT PARNELL DIVORCE CASE
Lowpox January 21 hearing on Captain O'Shea motion to commit papers for contempt proceeded with O'Shea present in formal attire. He denies scandalous allegations of a deceitful marriage and asserts a bona fide divorce suit after consulting his wife’s relations and gaining sympathy. Counsel for defense counters that O'Shea invited publicity. Case adjourned.
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Dunlal
Lowpox
O'Shea
Star
Freeman's Journal and Herald
O' Shea
Wood
Steele
Barnard
Chambers
Evylh Wood
Charles Russell
Asquith
House of Commons
Parnell
Portuguese Meeting in Rio Plans Action Against English Trade
January 21 Rio report notes Portuguese colony resolves to suspend business with English people and to telegram Lisbon showing readiness to sacrifice for Portugal. Also mentions Hopefton or Howker Mayrick proposing a South venture with 20 000 contes shares and two North banks at 150 000 contes each. The Dunholme, a British steamer from Liverpool to New York, arrived at Merville after severe gales, bows stove, sails split, decks swept, crew refused to proceed.
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Rio Janeteho
Lisbon
Howker Mayrick
Founda
Government defends magistrate appointments in chamber
In Panra January 21 the Chamber of Deputies debated government appointing magistrates who had previously been defeated in elections. M Chiche argued the move defies universal suffrage. M Thevenot defended the appointees as fully qualified and suitable. The chamber approved the government’s declaration and moved on.
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M. Chiche
Boycotting England in Lisbon amid trade clash
The Commercial Association vows to curb all trade with England. In Retubai locals block a Portuguese merchant from loading on an English steamer, which sails cargo free. American French and German traders seize the opportunity to fill Portuguese markets with their goods.
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Lisbon
England
Retubai
Eisner Confident in Democratic State Committee Fight
Harrismee January 21 The Democratic State Committee prepares for tomorrow's meeting as Eisner and Nead seek re election. Eisner claims pledges for re election while opponents lag without a clear candidate. The session will discuss tariff ballot reform and future convention site amid party factional pressures.
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Harrismee
Eisner
Democratic State Committee
Nead
Kimer
Ton
Ee A
Eric Sult
State Committee
Messrs. Foley
Ennis
Kennedy
Jies
Democratic State Committees
J. Brennen
Watson
Patrick Foley
Kisner
Will Eclipse All At Industrial Fair Plans In Pittsburgh
J H Johnston, who has run expositions for nearly two decades, is arranging an 18s industrial fair in Pittsburgh with summer night concerts and fall attractions. Last year’s receipts surpassed the first year of any similar U S exposition, boosting confidence in continued prosperity as plans await Executive Board approval.
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Ties Dispatch
New York
J. H. Johnston
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Johnston
Executive Board
United States
Pittsburg O
Tounston
Washington
Tobacco Trust Formed by Consolidation of Companies
Articles filed with the Secretary of State by the American Tobacco Company announce a planned consolidation of several firms. Authorized capital stock totals 35 million dollars, with 400,000 shares split into 15 million common at 50 and 10 million preferred at 100. Preferred stock carries a 8 percent annual dividend, paid semiannually, ahead of common. Beginning capital is 100 thousand dollars.
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TrentTos
N. J
American Tobacco Company
Indian rubber dealers seek Salisbury memorial on export duty
At a meeting of India rubber dealers linked with the London Chamber of Commerce the group resolved to memorialize the Marquis of Salisbury against the Para Government monopoly and the export duty. It was noted that sixty firms have already petitioned.
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India
London Chamber of Commerce
Marquis of Salisbury
Para
First NJ Prosecution Under 18 Sale Law Initiated
In Campos New Jersey on January 21 the first prose cution under the under-18 cigarette and tobacco sale law was brought. The dealer faced charges in court as authorities move to enforce the new age restrictions.
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Campos
N. J
New Jersey
Cena
Audacious California train robbery near Tulare
Two masked men halted a southbound express near Tulare California and robbed the express car of about 25,000 dollars while guarding the engineer and fireman. a tramp who tried to raise alarm was fatally shot. Authorities pursued, but no trace of the robbers remains.
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California
Tulare
Cal
Goshen
Wang Iron
Depue
W.G. Love
Woman's life hangs in balance in budget pardons case
The Board of Pardons heard Margaret A. Dilliard of Northampton county and W H Bartholomew conspired to kill her husband. General Frank Reeder urged commuting the death sentence to life, arguing her conviction relied on the understanding she would be spared execution. Letters from the trial judge and associate supported clemency. The board favored commuting the death penalty. Favorable action also recorded for John Byers of Allegheny county, sentenced to two years at Western Penitentiary.
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Hazarsnense
Board of Pardons
Margaret A. Dilliard
Northampton County
W. H. Bartholomew
Frank Reeder
Hey
Hare
Holomew
A Reform Ticket for 1592 Call Issued for Convention
A call issued in Chicago to organize a new reform party gathers reformers from all parties for a national convention in St. Louis on September 3 and 12. The aim is to adopt a platform and place a referendum party in every state by 1902 with a proposed law on issues, avoiding double-dealing. Key figures include Willis W. Jones, Mrs B H Heath, and Sam Evans, who signed the call.
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Weber Music Hall
Union Organization
St. Louis
Ee Ht
Alli Maine
Willis W. Jones
Mra. B. & Heath
Samue Evans
Twain Suit Over Prince and the Pauper Proceeding
Edward H. House sought an injunction to stop the dramatized version of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. The hearing before Judge Daly in the Court of Common Pleas had no live defendants present and was marked by requests to delay the proceedings.
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Howee
Dispatch
New York
Edward H. House
Mark Twain
Prince and the Pauper
Court of Common Pleas
Daly
House
Daniel Frohman
Samuel I. Clemens Ae Twain
Abby Sage Richardson
Mr. Hummel
Agama
Int Ives
Saeed
Robert Ray Dies of Blood Poisoning After Amputation
Robert Ray, a Cherry township farmer near Butler Pennsylvania, died yesterday from blood poisoning linked to an amputation performed a few days earlier. He was about 50 years old and survived by his widow.
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Butler
Robert Ray
Cherry Township
Ated
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