Bedford County Sees Rum Trade Clash Over Constitutional Amendment
A special dispatch from Jevery January 25 reports Bedford county fears border whisky raids and Cumberland competition as Maryland merchants target Bedford shoppers. Ex Congressman John Cessna predicts a close statewide vote with a small Bedford majority for prohibition. Local leaders from both parties forecast a hotly contested election and stress moral considerations over personal liberty.
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Bedford County
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Cumberland
Cessna
Tex Dispatch
St. John
Fisk
West Virginia
Jane
Bedford Town
Cesann
John Cessna
Pennsylvania Constitutional Amendment Association
Greene
Bucks
Lyooming
Berks
Luperne
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Northampton
Lehigh
Clarion
Irether
Clinton County
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Cooper
Chauncey Black
Wholesale robberies of Pennsylvania railroad cars
Newspaper telegraph report from Harrisburg dated January 25 states Daniel Boyle and Samuel Beatty were arrested for robbing railroad cars of merchandise. Mrs. Mattie Fulmer and Mrs. Moyer faced charges of receiving stolen goods. Boyle confessed to breaking into cars with a accomplice and selling satin, silverware, and shoes to Mrs. Ulmer. Car Inspector Stout found seals broken on about a dozen cars. More arrests expected.
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Penneylvania
Barrisberg
Harbeisburg
Daniel Boyle
Samuel Beatty
Mattie Fulmer
Moyer
Boyle
The Cable Letter ER In ture Dis ATCT Sundays
Gossip from the Old World promised to appear each Sunday in London’s newspaper column with the brightest sources and all the news and chatter of the time.
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London
Allison’s Friends Congratulate Him on Treasury Post
Senator Allison is quietly congratulated by colleagues after signaling willingness to accept the Secretary of the Treasury post if General Harrison insists. Rumors place Blaine as Secretary of State and Wanamaker outside the Cabinet, with Quay’s choice uncertain.
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Allison
Senate
the Treasury
Murat Halstead
Blaine
Wanamaker
Washington
Quay
Navy
Harrison
Treasury
Indianapolis
Iowa
Clarkson
General Harrison
Treasury Department
Nptes
Chester
John Roach
Wisconsin
Elaine
Mr. Halstead
Halstead
Mr. Blaine
Senate Seeks Conference On Tariff Bill At Odds With House
Clouds in a clear sky report from Washington dated January 25 notes the Senate adopted a request for a conference on Senate amendments to the tariff bill. The move aims to speed action but alarms Ways and Means members who expect House rules to require referral to the proper committee before any conference. Breckinridge doubts immediate conference will be granted.
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Washington
House
Senate
Allison
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Extradition Treaty Likely to be Ratified in Senate
The British extradition treaty will be taken up by the Senate Tuesday for consideration and a test vote is expected to determine ratification. Opposition is anticipated, with debate to occur in secret session as Senators favoring confidentiality push the measure forward.
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Senate
Washington
Messrs
Edmunds
Sherman
Senator Riddleberger May Fight Open Sessions Again
The piece argues Virginia Senator Riddleberger will likely not renew his push for open Senate sessions this year. He fears defeat and postponement, aiming instead to secure rejection of the treaty before leaving the Senate. It notes Irish American opposition and seeks removal of secrecy in Senate proceedings to reveal underlying causes.
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Riddleberger
Virginia
Senate
United States
England
The New First Lady Theater Stir Causes a Stir
Mrs. Harrison wife of the President elect arrives at Gilsey House with daughter and son in law. They take rooms on the third floor then move to second floor parlors. Vice President elect Morton visits. The party attends the Metropolitan Opera with Morton in attendance and occupies a private box. Mrs. Harrison dines and plans visit plans for the week.
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New York
Gilsey House
Harrison
J. R. McKee
Twenty-ninth Street
Mrs. Cleveland
Europe
George Elias
Mrs. Harrison
Rapid Transit Plan Aims to Link Baltimore to Philadelphia
A proposed large deal could give Baltimore and Ohio a through line to Philadelphia, ending barge transfers across the harbor. The Maryland Central alliance and York and Peachbottom access at Delta would connect Baltimore to a belt of lines, aiding eastern trains and challenging Pennsylvanian control.
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Bar’ RE
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Maryland Central
Easil
York and Peachbottom
Delta
Ork
Deer Creek
Susquehaunan
Pennsylvania Road
Ex-convict Testifies in Penitentiary Corruption Probe
Thomas C. Thurston, recently pardoned, swore he authored Kansas City Times articles alleging fraud at the State penitentiary. He cited cases of inflated contracts and coal sales profits. The probe, led by Attorney General Kellogg, seeks to recover about $100,000.
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Toreka
Legislative Committee
Thomas C. Thurston
Kansas City Times
Penitentiary
Kellogg
Buried Baby Sparked Hungarian Settlement Panic
In Portstown s Pennsylvania Hungarian settlers caused a stir by burying a skin diseased infant with only its head above ground and a shawl. Dozen of barefoot children beat tin pans around the grave to draw out the disease and drive away evil spirits as a form of penance.
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Portstowns
Conference on Interstate Commerce Amendments Ends
Washington January 25. The conference on the bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Law finished work today. Mr. Crisp will report to the House tomorrow. Managers receded on three major points including uniform railroad classifications and transport rates for oil in barrels versus tanks or carloads. The amendments also would give state courts concurrent jurisdiction with U S courts over related litigation, but a disagreement remains on others.
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Washington
Crisp
Morrow
House
United States
Winter Deseaccat in Niagera BIll at Ti
A winter decree or bill from Niagera references a deseaccat action at a boul in Ti. The readable fragments indicate formal steps or decisions pending in a local government setting.
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Bill NY — Niagera
Boul
Model Husband and Cabinet Hopes in Indianapolis
Special telegram from Indianapolis reports General Harrison as a devoted husband caring for his babies and managing daily duties while awaiting cabinet decisions. The piece notes rumors about Wanamaker and other Indiana figures, plus a scramble among delegates and visitors over possible posts and the Southern question shaping Cabinet selections.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Elijah
Ksllers
Hanging of James Seames at Eutaw for Deputy Sheriff Autrey murder
In Eutaw Alabama on January 25 James Seames a Black man was hanged for the murder of Tuscaloosa Deputy Sheriff Autrey six months earlier. He remained calm and died in 19 minutes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Eutaw
James Seames
Autrey
Tuscaloosa
Dudleys Denial in Libel Suit Over Five Letter
New York Supreme Court hears Colonel William W. Dudley against the New York Times World and Commercial Advertiser for libel over the blocks of five letter. Attorneys clash on examination before trial as Judge Patterson considers extending time to answer.
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Dispatch
New York
William W. Dudley
New York Times, World and Commercial Advertiser
Supreme Court
Chambers
Patterson
George Bliss
Dudley
de Lancey Nicoll
the World
Colonel Bliss
B. F. Einstein
The
Times
E. C. Brewster
Bliss
Indiana
Time
JB. F. Einstein
Einstein
Colonel Dudley
Mr. Einstein
DeLancey Nico
Bunko Not Robbery in Windsor Case at Hearing
Detroit dated report notes lawyer Mere dith of Hamilton argues bunko scheme by Frank A. Aldrich differs from robbery and is not an extra detective offense. Magistrate Bartlet continues the case to Tuesday as authorities are sought. Aldrich allegedly duped multiple victims across states of large sums.
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Bedford
Fort Pitt
Cornwallis
George Washington
Bedford County
Baer
Bedford Water
Patch Detroit
Meredith
Hamilton
Frank A. Aldrich
Pittsburg
Bunko
Bartlet
Windsor
Ont
Aldrich
Thomas Lemon
Allegheny
Canada
Roc J
S. M. Racket
Charleston
Batavia
N. Y
Marshall
Indiana
Cleveland
Warner
Eng
Kansas City
Lindsay
Ke Kinzey
Galesburg
Ill
Stafford
Kan
Disappointing Showing in West Virginia Senate Ballot
In Coarieston January 25 J T Janney Union Labor received four votes for United Senator with Corcoran Ohio county backing him. Delegate Harr may vote Union Labor keeping a potential joint assembly tie. Goff 40, Kenna 25, Wilson 9, others scattered as Democrats mount futile caucus efforts. Legislature open with political filibustering and slim odds for Kenna.
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Coarieston
W. VA
J. T. Janney
United
Corcoran
Ohio County
Harr
Marion County
Joint Assembly
Aocrne
Goff
Kenna
Governor Wilson
W. L. Wilson
Earthquake Shocks Rip Colorado Towns From Rousti to Hot Springs
A Colorado earthquake began January 15 with violent quakes at 4 PM rocking structures and lifting rocks. Cattle panicked as thunder preceded the shocks and a sulfurous water gush erupted near Hot Springs under Government bridge, followed by a riverlike rush once quakes ceased.
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Denver
Rousti
Col
Hot Springs
Government Bridge
Debated Indiana contested election ends with unseating
The January 25 session in Indianapolis closed the contested election case with Carpenter unseated by party vote after the majority report. The Bay seating resolution failed, Howard moved indefinite postponement and prevailed. The district of the Senate remains unrepresented. a special election will be ordered.
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Indianapolis
Carpenter
Seat Bay
Howard
Dem
Decatur
Senate
Attorney General Opposes Allegheny City Class Change
The Attorney General declares that the bill transforming Allegheny from third to second class is unconstitutional. It would give city councils and the mayor legislative powers beyond constitutional grant and create subdivided classes, a concept the Supreme Court has struck down. Objections detail delegation of authority and altered officer powers upon class change.
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Allegheny
Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
United States
General Assembly
Bliss
Delaware
Kauffman
Lancaster
Brooks
Philadelphia
Wercate Societe
Select Council
Srmupsox
All at Sea Again A Judicial Opinion Repeats Court Confusion
In Harrisburg January 25 a telegram notes a constitutional clash over municipal elections. A mayor issued a 1865 act based call for councilmen, misaligned with Wallace 1874 and 1837 municipal law while Judge McPherson and Simonton concurred. The piece states the 1874 act remains in force despite current rulings, creating unresolved legal effects.
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Harrisburg
Fritchey
McPherson
Lebanon
Simonton
Craze at Revival as Woman Embraces Pastor
At the United Brethren Church sixth week of revival ends with Mrs. John Miller, wife of a prominent citizen and mother of several children, leaping from the aisle to embrace Rev. D. W. Sprinkle. The disturbance drew a crowd. she then showed signs of mental distress and appeared under sedatives' influence.
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United Brethren Church
John Miller
D. W. Sprinkle
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