Liquor Legislation stalls as Republicans await amendment
Report from Harrisburg notes Senator Cooper's high license bill fades after a party debate. Republicans suspend liquor legislation for the session until the constitutional prohibition outcome is settled. Delamater presides as five senators vote against and four for submission of the prohibitory amendment amid intra party tensions.
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Cooper
Delaware
Republican Party
Senator Delamater
Mr. White
Allegheny
Simpsor
A Pound of Flesh Debate in Pennsylvania Grange Bill Fight
The Judiciary General Committee heard arguments on the Granger meat bill. Pittsburg butchers led by J F Beichlstein and Andrew Kalchthaler urged protection for Pennsylvania stock raisers citing lack of inspection in Chicago and disease risk. Philadelphia and Pittsburg spokesmen attacked Chicago methods and thawing in transit. Secretary Thomas of the State Grange supported aid while critics warned Chicago packers undercut farmers.
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Grange
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Secrephone
Pittsburg
That’s the Way the Money Goes Demands for Appropriations Rise
Demands for appropriations already exceed 5 million dollars and trimming is underway. Pittsburg visitors Harry Paul and William Metcalf appeared to advocate for the Homeopathic Hospital before the committee, with Warren Insane Asylum reps also present. A subcommittee will inspect state normal schools. Chairman Dearden expects weekly indigent insane costs to fall from 2 to 175 dollars, and the Education Committee may raise school appropriations from 1.509 million to 2.0 million as industrial schools seem likely.
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HaBktscare
Harry Paul
William Metcalf
Pittsburg
Homeotic Hospital
Warren Insane Asylum
Appropriations Committee
Dearden
Education Committee
Bill to aid soldiers dependents may reach schools
From Harrisburg dated January 23 a House bill aims to admit widows wives and mothers of deceased or disabled soldiers to Soldiers Orphans schools for care. Other measures grant landowners ownership of game on their property and set penalties for hunting without consent. Senator Penrose of Philadelphia named next President of the Senate.
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Harrisburg
Senator Penrose
Philadel
Senate
Legislative Bill Stream of Embryo Laws Across Subjects
A Stacial Telegram from Haretspsuna on January 23 reports Senate and House actions introducing diverse bills. Proposals include constitutional amendments to classify cities by population, tax and assessment reforms for local improvements, a summer half holiday for clerks, and new limits on benevolent associations. Also noted are life insurance policy valuation methods, penalties for unpaid legal fees, inter-state insurance rate comparisons, and corporate loan rules. House items cover soldiers loan school expenses and administrator salaries, with amendments to a constitution-related measure awaiting a special election.
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Senate
Benevolent Asse
Stroma
Lodge Praiiem
Eabline Mining Corporations
Penta Esta Ie Piciberg
Allegheny House
Tih
Aliens Must Sell Out Special Telegram to the Dispatch
Harrisburg report says Representative Robison will introduce a bill to bar non resident aliens and foreign corporations from owning real estate. He proposes heirs may hold lands for three years if over 21 or five years if under, with escheat to the state if not sold to bona fide buyers. Miners may hold six years after declaring citizenship intent. aliens failing to become citizens within six years would forfeit unsold real estate.
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Harrisburg
Robison
United States
Hall bill limits officers pay after five years
Harrisburg January 23 Henry Hall's bill would stop limited partnerships from paying officers more than stockholders earned in the prior year unless all stockholders consent. The measure, tied to the inter municipal bill, was recommitted today for amendments as parts of the bill had caused city concerns.
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Harrisburg
John Neeb
Pepore
Henry Hall
Petitions Signed by Thousands for Constitutional Amendment
Special Telegram from Hanksnore reports in the Senate today petitions signed by tens of thousands were presented for submission of the prohibitory amendment to the people. One Sam Chester gathered 6,000 signatures. The prohibitory amendment was favorably reported and will receive a first reading soon. The Senate poll tax amendment was also affirmatively reported.
Sugar from sorghum canes eyed for Pennsylvania
From a staff correspondent in Harrisburg January 23 Dr Collier of Geneva New York told a House audience how sugar might be made in Pennsylvania from sorghum cane at a cost per pound Governor Beaver presided at the meeting and introduced the speaker.
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Harrisburg
Collier
Geneva
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Three Local Incidents and Civic Notes Across Two Cities
Two Mercer County residents face two years for larceny after being brought to Riverside. A Sixth ward Democrats meeting seeks candidates for Council and School Directors. A preliminary injunction bars Wheel ing from price interference by gas firms. A warrant targets Conrad Heidman for obstructing Penn avenue cable cars. L. F. Cole to lecture in Braddock on constitutional amendment. Some coke operators push for higher prices, likely staying at 1.25 per ton. The Fire Escape Board plans to notify Pittsbu Female College to add another fire escape.
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Riverside
Cochran & Lone Marabe
Dawson
Josefh Weiler
Whittier Street
Means
Dean
Jackson
Leslie
Conrad Heidman
Penn Avenue
Cotore
L. F. Cole
Braddock
Hessemer Lodge of Good Templars
Pittsbu Female College
River Miners Seek Work at Allegheny Steel Works
Many river miners out of work apply for jobs at Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works. A benefit concert at Tux Boston Stars is planned to aid Arch Street. Earnest Reinhart, injured in the Wood Street disaster, improves. other hospital victims also get better. Henry Jones, once at Central Hotel, fell ill and was moved to City Home. Exposition Society directors meet to plan ongoing auctions. Richard Malot of Water Street jailed for three months for drunkenness. humane society to care for his children. Allegheny General Hospital crowded, seeks expansion after turning away six patients. charity patients last year totaled 689. A LisquoiR wholesaler notes many Pittsburgh saloons operate under Brooks law, explaining rising license applications. Debate over ferry between Pittsburgh and Sharpsburg due to Butler Street condition, with Arthur Kirk & Son Heinz & Co. and George L. Walter & Co. involved.
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Wood Street
Joux
Henry Jones
Central Hotel
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Huner
Exposition Society
Richard Malot
Water Street
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Lisquor
Pittsburg
Lcense
Butler Street
Sharpsburg
Arthur Kirk & Son
H. J. Heinz & Co
George L. Walter & Co
Inter-State Commerce Conferees Near Agreement
The conferees on the bill to amend the inter State commerce act held a two hours session and show progress toward a usable basis of agreement. A later meeting is planned, with another session tomorrow. In Pittsburgh society notices appear for multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements across Allegheny and surrounding townships.
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Wasninctos
Great Flannel Stock Taking Sale Deals This Week
Large lot imported flannels on counter at 25 cents per yard. All-wool fine and wide effects at 25 cents, much below wholesale. No piece worth less than 35 to 45 cents. 2,000 yards double width all-wool barred flannels at 15 cents. 44 all-wool plain red flannels and 44 plain white flannels at 30 cents a yard.
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