Congressmen fervent over Lake Erie and Ohio ship canal plan
Washington January 27 report shows Beaver and surrounding districts urged support for a Lake Erie to Ohio River canal via Shenango and Beaver rivers. Townsend and Quay press for state and national aid as a military and economic asset. Cameron Bayne Stone offer mixed views on feasibility and funding.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Shenango
Beaver
Canal Commission
Townsend
House
SUSTAINED RULING ON SPEAKER’S DILATORY MOTION
In the House Mr Springer of Illinois offered a privilege resolution asserting the Speaker’s action yesterday in ruling a motion as dilatory was unlawful. Mr McKinley of Ohio contended the resolution was not privileged and that the Speaker had the right to decide the motion. The Speaker did not regard the action clearly improper.
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Waskirvetton
Springer
Illinois
McKinley
Ohio
House Rules Decision on Dilatory Motion Shapes Privilege Question
In a ruling on a motion to be out of order as dilatory the chair held the issue could be a question of privilege. If so the rule against dilatory motions would apply. The point was sustained. Mr Springer appealed and Mr McKinley moved to table the appeal, which passed 138 to 105. The House then debated the military academy appropriation bill amid Indian troubles in committee.
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Springer
McKinley
Yeas
Military Academy
Answer to England contested in prohibition writ case
Attorney General Miller filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing the court lacks power to issue a writ of prohibition against the Sitka Alaska court in the W. P. Sayward case. He says the question is political and decided by the executive and Congress, not the judiciary, and cites jurisdiction over Bering Sea seal fisheries beyond three miles. Taft and Carlisle supported him. Choate spoke later as the court adjourned for the day.
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WasHinctos
Miller
W. P. Sayward
Sitka Court
District Court
United States
Alaska Court
Admiraltty
Supreme Court
Alaskia Court
Great Britain
Bering Sea
Taft
Calderon Carlisle
Choate
Ingalls Departure Shapes Senate Political Posture
News from Washington reports regret over Senator Ingalls leaving the Senate for Kansas amid party friction. The record notes his sharp attacks on the South and his push for enfranchisement, and describes a paired vote swap involving Senators Allison Saunders and Aldrich. His return is awaited as to whether he may influence future votes.
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TUE
Wasnixetox
Senate
Ingalls
Kansas
Logalls
South
Allison
Saunders
Aldrich
Fickle Parisians Halt Thermidor in Theater Turmoil
Paris date shows Victor Sardou defending Thermidor as misinterpreted reformist satire while crowds at the Theatre Francais hissed and demanded the play. Coquelin announced a switch to Tartuffe amid a riotous protest. refunds offered and a rescheduled performance promised.
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Comedie Francaise
The
Francais
Monsieur Coquelin
Lisageray
Ready for Burial by Dunlaps Cable Enforces Broussels
Jan 27 The body of Prince Badouin was laid in the coffin last evening The Countess of Flanders remained weeping beside the corpse until the last moment Two nuns stayed with the mourners The Countess placed a lace handkerchief on the dead prince s face The Princess Henriette is now out of danger The doctors informed her of her brother s death at 10 o clock this morning The princess expressed faith and grief after learning of the loss
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Ened Broussels
Prince Badouin
Countess of
Flanders
Henriette
Alien Pauper Immigrants Warned by Board of Customs
In Lorpoux on January 27 the Board of Customs warns ship masters that misreporting or under reporting aliens will incur a £100 fine per offense. Most immigrants, mainly Hebrews, land at Tilbury or Hull, then travel to Liverpool en route to America.
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Lorpoux
Board of Customs
Tilbury Docks
Hull
Liverpool
America
Senate Takes Up Apportionment Bill In Debates
The apportionment bill was taken up by the Senate in Washington on January 27 and debated until adjournment, outlining party positions and potential changes to district representation.
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Washington
Senate
Labor Leaders Reject Washington Conference Plan
The American Federation of Labor Executive Council declines delegates to a cross party conference with the Farmers' Alliance. The council votes a weekly per capita levy to raise 87000 for five weeks and notes miners seek an eight hour day. Bricklayers’ union referral to individual locals is reported.
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Washington
New York
American Federation of Labor
Clinton Place
Samuel Gompers
Chris Evans
P. J. Maguire
W. A. Carney
Evans
Powderly
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights
American Federation
Bricklayers
Toronto
Bricklayers’ National Union
Wall Collapse Kills Family in Rome Convent Ruins
In Rome three adjacent houses were crushed when a wall collapsed from an old convent building. Seven people were buried under rubble including a family of five. Carbineers rescued one child. two other children and their parents with three others died in the ruins.
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Rome
Carbineers
J G Bennett and Co Alter Corner Wood Street Project
J G Bennett and Co issues notice about alterations to Corner Wood Street at Firth Avenue. The firm outlines street work by H Sal Poestate and details project scope and expected timelines.
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Wood Street
Firth Avenus
Right of Criticism Upheld by Court in Action Against Scottish Leader
Mme Georgina Burns sued the Scottish Leader for damages over an unfair actress critique. The Court of Sessions ruled in favor of the newspaper, affirming the right of criticism as a public and press liberty.
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Epinsurens
Court of Sessions
Mme
Georgina Burns
Leader
Floods in Belgium Press Relief Amid Rising Waters
Brussels reports waters subsiding in the capital but rising in surrounding districts. The government allocated 34 000 francs to provincial governors for relief of distressed areas. Boats and small craft ferry supplies to submerged villages as flood conditions persist.
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Brussels
Fey Dunlap
Sa Brussels
Clancey Sets Irish Affairs Stance at Nations League Meeting
Dustin, Jap 27. At a Nations League gathering Jobo Joseph Clancey outlines his position on Irish affairs. The report notes a formal statement presented during the session.
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Dunlap's Cable Company
Dustin
The
Nations League
Jobo Joseph Clancey
We are now within reach of a satisfactory settlement
The speaker asserts that progress has been made toward a satisfactory settlement. The remark emphasizes optimism about resolving the dispute and reaching an agreeable conclusion. No additional context provided.
Pope's Succession Stir in Italy Ahead of Conclave
Italian Prime Minister Crispi presses influence with Triple Alliance to block a Pope deemed favorable to France amid Vatican deliberations. Emperor celebrates 32nd birthday with parades. numerous scenes of joy brighten Berlin as flags line streets. Glasgow strikers riot at Caledonian Railroad facilities injuring workers and damaging property. Egyptian forces seize Handoub from rebels in Swakim.
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Associated Press
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Vatican
Italy
France
Signor
Crispi
Leo XIII
Sacred College
BexLin
Imperial Palace
Frederick the Great
United States
Legation
Glasgow
Caledonian Railroad
Strathaven
Loyal Legion
Wemyss
Greenock
Swakim
Handoub
Flinn Denies Move for State Republican Chairmanship
Harrisburg dispatch reports Senator William Flinn of Pittsburg was asked about a Philadelphia rumor that he would be elected State Chairman next summer to succeed William H. Andrews. Flinn said he knew nothing of it and was not pursuing the post. Allegheny delegates favored him, but he cited business duties in Pittsburg as a barrier to such a political role.
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Senator Quay
Ohia
Erie Canals
Disratch
Harrisburg
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Republican Committee
William H. Andrews
Allegheny County
Flinn
Andrews
Divorce No Longer Necessary
Mrs Flack widow of ex Sheriff James A Flack died of paralysis at 1 am after an illness dating from the day she learned her husband used a fraudulent divorce to rid himself. She was 60 and will be buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery next Thursday.
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New York
Milwaukee Push to Make City Capital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee reports a movement to move the state capital to the city. A bill is drawn and may be introduced to the Legislature within days. In Madison, Vilas is formally elected U S Senator by both houses, defeating Spooner for the seat.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Vilas
Madison
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Spooner
Pittsburg Signal Service Time Report
The United States Signal Service officer in Pittsburg provides a dated time notice. The brief details include a time forecast and related observations for the city, dated January 27.
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Pittsburg
United States Signal Service
River Telegrams Special Telegrams to the Dispatch
River data shows Louisville at 7 feet 6 inches and falling with clear weather. Warren at 1.1 feet and falling with fair weather. Monox Towes river at 5 feet 10 inches and falling with clear skies. Cincy River at 3 feet blocks and cloudy and cold.
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KnowhsviLle
Warren
Moneax
Assomaare Peco
Bitar
Larbos
Cates Hiver
Cincinnati
Funeral Notice for Michael Quinn at Webster Avenue
On Tuesday evening January 77 the year of his age Michael Quinn funeral from his late residence No 75 Webster Avenue on Thursday morning at 9 o clock Friends of the family are invited to attend
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Wi Winn
Samo Michael Quinn
Webster Avenue
Tebeau Trade Talks Leave Pittsburg Hanging
Pittsburg baseball fans see no deal for Tebeau with Cleveland as O Neill’s bid collapses. Cleveland rejects the swap and only indicates release if a fair offer arrives. Mulvey lingers as Pittsburg’s likely third baseman for 1911 while O Neill tours new grounds in Cleveland and heads to Chicago.
Many Liquor Bills In Adjutant General Office
Continued from earlier in the Messenger, the Adjutant General's office schedules numerous liquor bill items to move forward on and after next Monday.
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Adjutant General’s Office
Pittsburg Street Bills Battle for House Calendar
Senator Flinn introduces another Pittsburg street bill to open streets and pay damages with city council oversight. Two curative Pittsburg bills are recommitted to gain expert explanation before the Judiciary Committee. Senate panel returns four bills on Pittsburg streets with favorable recommendation for early calendar placement.
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Harrispurc
Flinn
Commonwealth
Court of Quarter Sessions
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Allegheny City
Senate Committee On Municipal Affairs
Bierbauer Case Clarified By Thurman On Reservation Rules
Columbus, Jan. 27. A W Thurman, President of the American Association, stated that players under reservation at the start of the Players' League who joined it should be returned to their original clubs under the National Agreement. The Bierbauer case will be reviewed by the Board of Control January 9, with the Athletics likely to gain Bierbauer under existing sections.
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Columbus
A. W. Thurman
American Association
Bierbauer
Players’ League
Athletics
National Board
Thurman
Board of Control
Pittsburg
Athletic Club
Louisville
Association
Pawnbrokers Interest Regulation Bill Introduced in Harrisburg
Representative Richards of Pittsburgh introduces a bill to cap pawnbrokers interest at 6 percent per year and require ledgers and receipts. The act imposes misdeameanor penalties with up to one year in jail and fines up to $500 for violations.
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Harrisburg
Richards
Pittsburg
Goa
Association Players Contracts Announced by American Association
Jan 27 Columbus bulletin lists contracts approved for Columbus Ellen Chamberlain Crooks Wheelock Knauss Easton Baldwin Philadelphia A A club Sharsig Bradier St Louis Mangan McCarney Miller Stivetts Neal Baltimore Power Long Baker N E Young chosen secretary pro tem of National Board to receive contracts and releases after Feb 10. forward to Mr Young.
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ColumBus
Thurman
American Association
Ellen Chamberlain
Charles Crooks
W. H. Wheelock
Frank Knauss
John ¥. Easton
Mark E. Baldwin
Philadelphia
A. A. Club
William H. Sharsig
William J. Bradier
St. Louis
Jack Mangan
Thomas McCarey
C. B. Miller
John E. Stivetts
J. Neal
Baltimore
Thomas
Power
DW. Long
N. L. Baker
The
A. W. Tutuman
Salary and Tax Bills Considered by Allegheny Delegation
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Allegheny county delegation referred two Nesbit bills to a sub committee. One creates a new salary for county officials and the other establishes a tax revision board to handle county tax assessment and collection. The sub committee includes Nesbitt Cotton and Jones.
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Harrisburg
Allegheny County
Nesbit
Messrs
Nesbitt, Cotton and Jones
Slagle
Grier
Sporting Notes from the Sporting Press
The article highlights upcoming Philadelphia Athletics games on Good Friday and spring racing plans at St Louis and Jacksonville Florida. It notes trainer shifts at Terre Haute and Tacoma, a Louisville sale firm rebrand, a proposed Australia fighting incident, a Tacoma baseball offer, Phillies pitcher Thornton’s age and Washington roots, and a moose racing prospect aligned with Fanchon at the State Fair.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Hares
Budd Doble
George Starr
Warren Park
Terre Haute
Ind
Dows
Man
B.J. Treacy
Adams & Vaughan
Tascington
ER. W. Shanelly
Lexington
W.T. Woodard
Woodard & Stankiun
Australia
Arartin
Ns Werene- CatTcuEn E Nug
Tacoma
Wash
Donny Thorton
Phillies
Washington
Petigrew
Slouxas & D
Nas
Fanchon
bill to fund care for indigent insane in state counties
Andrew Robert son from Pittsburg introduces a House bill to allocate 100000 to Pittsburg’s city treasury for indigent insane care across districts. State and districts share costs with up to 2 dollars weekly when not in state hospitals, and cities get reimbursed for hospital care since 1883. Accounts are sent to the Auditor General.
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Hannissurse
Andrew Robertson
Pittsburg
Cotton
Commonwealth
Piece Men Strike for Day Wages at Chicago Stock Yards
In Chicago dated January 27 a strike of sheep butchers at Armour Swift and Morris affects 149 workers. Swift’s men, paid by the day, demand seven cents per sheep. Armour and Morris workers want daily wages. Non striking workers, aided by bosses, continue killing sheep while packers say they will consider demands once clarified.
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Chicago
Armour
Swift and
Morris
Swift
Law and Order Detectives Back Bill in Harrisburg
Representative Lemon of Pittsburg will introduce a bill in the House making it a misdemeanor to violate a law to secure evidence for convicting another under the same law. A $1,000 penalty is set. This marks the first move by Sunday detectives of Law and Order societies.
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Harrisburg
Lemon
Pittsburg
Law and Order Societies
Help Wanted For Four Or Five Experienced Dry Goods Salesmen
A late classified ad seeks four or five seasoned dry goods salesmen. Applicants must state age, experience, marital status, and wage expectations. Sobriety and steadiness required. Address D. G., box 1066.
Resolutions Passed by the Legislature Approving War Vote
Laxcoty January 27 resolutions were adopted in both legislative branches approving the U S Senate action in refusing to consider war with three independents voting with the Democrats with three exemptions.
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Laxcoty
United States Senate
Warl
Favorite Prescription Boosts Nervous System and Health
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a tonic and restorative for overworked women and nurses, claimed to ease nervous exhaustion hysteria and insomnia. A 160 page book, Woman and Her Diseases, is offered for ten cents by Andetas Worth's Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Andetas
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