Knights of Labor Pack Against Pennsylvania Ballot Reform
A committee of the Knights of Labor testified before the House Judiciary General Committee urging ballot reform limits. They argued three provisions violate the constitution and urged a constitutional convention to remove unlisted ballot features. They cited Governor Pattison’s inauguration pledge while pressing for an Australian style system with safeguards.
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HaRersevese
Knights of Labor
Judiciary General Committee
House
Knights of Labor Committee
N. H. Butler
Warren
Z. F. Caffrer
Luzerne
James A. Wright
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Ballot Reform Association
Baker
Delaware
Butler
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Stroriel
Compulsory School Law Introduced in the House
A rigid compulsory education bill was introduced by Mr. Farr of Lackawanna. It requires listing children ages seven to twelve, via state supplied books, with assessments and monthly absentee reports. Violations incur fines, while exemptions cover mental or physical conditions and poverty. Private schools must cooperate and report, and police must alert authorities on infringements.
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Harrienurg
Jan
Farr
Lackawanna
Board of Education
Decoration Day liquor sale bill modified in Senate committee
The bill to prohibit liquor sales on Decoration Day emerged from the Senate Committee on Vice and Immorality more dead than alive and was amended to exempt first and second class towns, thus not affecting Pittsburgh Philadelphia or Allegheny. The committee also backed Senator Neeb’s bill to repeal the local prohibitory law in Jefferson township Allegheny County.
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Senate
Philadelphia
Pittsburt
Allegheny
Neeb
Jefferson Township
Allegheny County
Governor submits National Guard staff nominations
Governor Pattison sent to the Senate nominations for staff officers of the National Guard including Judge Advocate General John L Rogers of Philadelphia and Surgeon General Louis W. Read of Montgomery, with Inspector General Chambers McKibben of Allegheny, and General Inspector of Rifle Practice Lieutenant Herman Osterhaus of Lackawanna. The nominations were read but not confirmed.
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Harrisaces
Pattison
Senate
National Guard
John L Rogers
Philadelphia
Geoeral
Louis W. Read
Montgomery Ome
Chambers McKibben
Alle Chews
Herman Osterhaus
Lackawanna
State Treasury Inquiry Committee Named in Pennsylvania
The state treasury investigation panel elected George Harry Smith of Philadelphia as chairman at its January 23 meeting. Flinn and Stewart named as Allegheny members. next gathering to set business agenda. Likely recommendation that the governor appoint state depositories.
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Treasury
George Harry Smith
Philadelphia
Messrs
Flinn and Stewart
Allegheny
Two Pittsburg Appointments
Pittsburg figures gain office posts as Loma staff correspondent Hakeparas and Major Chambers McKibben secure clerkships in the office of Assistant General McClelland. Governor Pattison faces libel suits with Philadelphia court appearances set as the Inquirer and North American press are named in proceedings.
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Hakeparas
J. B. Moralles
Pittaburg
McClelland
Chambers McKibben
Piteparg
Neaxhorcke
Pattison Sul
Ife
Philadelphia
Oemerror
Atains
PiniLaiel
North Amitas
Trisbere Collis
Graham
Doctor Sarah Ratan Seeks Medical Law Reform Lecture
Dr Sarah Ratan of Alleghecy City visits to urge stronger medical laws as she seeks access to the House. A report notes debate over a bill to establish health boards in all boroughs and related measures.
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Sarah Ratan
Alleghecy City
Ebie
Haserssvee
Jan
Pennsylvania House and Senate Consider Bills on Law and Order
Report from Harrisburg notes multiple bills introduced in both chambers. Highlights include penalties for law and order spies, free textbooks and uniform textbooks, civil service in cities, and prohibitions on public liquor treating. Monuments funding and road, street, and utility measures also listed.
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Harrisburg
Jones
Allegheny
Lemon
Wherry
Cumberland
Baroads
Seanor
Johnson
Luzerne
Stewart
Philadelphia
Iterson
Washington
Gentner
Pennsylvania
Chickamauga
Lookout Mount
Miele
Washingson
Baker
Brown
York
Harlan
Chester
Knights in Line Push for Burdick Oil Bill Compromise
In Harrisburg the Bardick oil bill faces Judiciary General Committee at 5 pm with Knights of Labor and Producers' Protective Association backing. M. H. Butler of Warren notes joint effort to pass the pipeline measure, aiming to harmonize Burdick and Showalter bills on piping price as a compromise.
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Harrisburg
Bardick
Judiciary General Committee
Knights of Labor Committee of
M. H. Butler
Warren
Wor
Producers’ Protective Association
Lew Emers
Bealf
Knidhts of Labor
Botier
J. W. Lee
Bradford
Burdick
Showalter
Butler
Liquor License Bills Move to Special Committee in Harrisburg
A five member special committee has been appointed by the House Ways and Means Committee to handle liquor license bills. Members named are Finley from Washington county Wherry Cumberland Brooks Philadelphia McCullugh Allegheny and Kiter Philadelphia. George D Price of Erie testified for the State Revenue Commission bill while Tomorrow night Rhone and State Grange officers appear before the committees.
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Harrisburg
Ways and Means
House
Finley
Washington County
Wherry
Cumberland
Brooks
Philadelhia
McCullugh
Allegheny
Kiter
Kiladelphia
Wars and Means
George D. Price
Erie
State Revenue Commission
State Grange
Wright
Rhone
Deficit and tariff views spark European and German debates
From Rome and Berlin reports, Signor Grimaldi outlines an Italian deficit of 60,000,000 francs with 40,000,000-franc deficits forecast for three years, noting McKinley tariff impacts and European worries over U S protectionism. Berlin discusses army bonuses rejection and emigration law, while London notes Irish party factions proposing separate amendments to the land bill.
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Rome
Signor Grimaldi
Chamber of Deputies
Sienor Grimaldi
United States
United
Farmers’ Alliance
Europe
Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Herrauth
Irish Partliamentary Party
Murder in Italian Grotto Shocks Manchester
A Manchester resident, Dr Lindemann former Victoria University assistant librarian, was murdered after being lured to a grotto near San Remo. He traveled for health, stayed in Genoa and San Remo, was robbed, and found dead. No suspects or hotel details identified. Police traced the victim through inquiries and a portrait sent to the Italian Consul. No clues to the killers remain.
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Manchesterr
Lindemann
Victoria University
Riviera
Genoa
San Remo
Manchester
Lelian
Dr. Lindemann
Strathaven Strikers Attack Locomotive Sheds
Masked strikers attacked Strathaven locomotive sheds injuring workers and derailing an engine at the turntable. Police seek perpetrators. Perth railway directors suspend engagement amid lawlessness at the gates of Palmadie.
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Jhy Dunlap
Guascow
Strathaven
Palmadie
Perth
Agriculture Committee Repeats Fence Law Veto
A staff correspondent reports the Agriculture Committee tonight vetoed the proposed general fence law and recommended adopting Washington County's fence law instead.
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Haeessvnrs
Jan
Agriculture Committee
Washington County
Deer Rides Man Home On Back In Maine Adventure
In Kezar Falls Maine on a Wednesday morning Dar ling Huntress encountered three deer near Notch Brownfield road. He rode a deers back after leaping aboard. the deer broke free twice before neighbors helped rope it. Huntress and his dog captured the animal and returned it to his farm with a minor ear wound to the deer.
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Frantress
Kezar Falls
Lewiston Journal
Huntress
the Notch
Brownfield Road
Huptress
Mr. Huntress
Road Bills Progress Noted by State Road Commission
ROMA STAFF CORRESPONDENT HaaneisstrG Jan 2 The State Road Commission is in session here and hopes to finish the new road bill tomorrow.
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Rom
Haaneisstrg
State Road Commission
Illinois Alliance Member in Photo Mixup at Penitentiary
An Illinois Alliance member Hon H F Taubeneck is identified in a photograph sent to Warden Dyer at Ohio Penitentiary. The image matches W H Rodgers, a 1855 Warne County felon linked to forged letters and a 1888 parole case, with both men reportedly left handed. Taubeneck draws attention for recent Senate election debates.
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CoL_vyars
Dyer
Ohio
Illinois
H. F. Tanbeneck
Alliance
Ilinois
W. H. Rodgers
Warne County
Juige
Fred Woods
Indianapolis
Rodgers
P. P. Laughlin
Youngetown
Siner
Taubeneck
Ytaubeneck
An Bit
United States
Prisoner Rescued as Sheriff, General Fire Onlookers in Ambush
In Amite City Louisiana about five o clock p m Sheriff Mix attempted to escort Gabe Strickland to the courthouse. Strickland drew on the Sheriff and then fled into a surrounding crowd which fired indiscriminately. Mather Bankston was shot during the melee and the rescue caused great excitement. Strickland faced a manslaughter verdict with mercy recommended by the jury in J Wowack case.
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Amnite Crry
Mix
Gabe Strickland
Strickland
Sherif
Hastil
Mather Bankston
J. K Wowack
Jewelers' Protective Guard Keeps Crime Low
A Cincinnati jeweler notes burglars avoid the trade as protection tightens. A jewelers association funds detective chase, ensuring relentless pursuit until capture. Detectives stay on cases for robbed members and discourage theft by fear of pursuit.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
New Orleans Italians Released After Acquittals
In New Orleans the case against Peter Proronzono and others tied to the Matraneca shooting ends for some defendants as acquittals are announced. The Assistant District Attorney files new indictments on remaining counts, leading to their release. Three men die and one wounded in an explosion at Rean Henry’s saw mill in Oventos, Texas, with all fatalities reported as Black. In South Dakota, the Legislature’s single ballot for U.S. Senator yields no change. The San Francisco cruiser San Seine departs after its voyage to sea.
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Leass
Peter Proronzono
Matraneca
Wolle
Frigid Weather Report From Venice Letter
A Venice letter describes an unexpected cold snap in Italy with residents huddling around plaster stoves and wearing jackets, overshoes, and hats. The writer longs for a warm Yankee furnace or steam heated room to warm their noses at night.
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Boston
Venice
A Dream Ruled Out On Olive Street
A St Louis anecdote recounts a man claiming a private room in his home for himself and friends only. Counselor Bell rebukes the idea, sharing a tale of gradual encroachment by family and the collapse of his solitary sanctum after household items appeared.
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St. Louis
Olive Street
Bell
Hearthstone
Greeny Horn Seeks Calf Brains in Restaurant Mixup
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recounts Greeny Horn entering a restaurant known as the hash laboratory near Palmerton's and ordering scrambled calf brains. The waiter jokes that a patron tripped in the hall as an hour passes with no brains served.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Greeny” Horn
Palmerton’s
Greeny
Boxing Has ITS Uses Says Douglas Moffat
In the Boston Herald Douglas Moffat recalls a London street scuffle where a cabbage hit his hat and an egg splashed his shoes. He describes defending himself with a left to the foe’s nose and a right to the jaw, ending the assault swiftly before moving on.
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Douglas Moffat
Boston Herald
London
Dhe
Game birds for New England stock the country
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association will stock New England with game birds. Nine hundred fifty prairie chickens from Nebraska are to be released in Plymouth and Barnstable counties. A heath hen is noted on Martha’s Vineyard, and the California valley oasis is imported for mass planting. Three hundred Gambels quail are to be released near Cape Cod, with Arizona as their native home.
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Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
New England
Nebraska
Plymouth
Barnstable
Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard
California Valley
California
Arizona
Cape Cod
Short Men In A Ballroom
A Youngstown Telegram-Lyerard piece recalls a beaming young woman at the Kneights Templar hall noting that crowded dances favor taller people, as shorter men shuffle and bump into others on the floor. She adds exceptions, while a well‑tall gentleman listens.
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Youngstown
Lierard
Kneights Templar
Electric arc lamps flare with blue flames in Lynn storm
A severe Lynn storm charged the air with electricity as arc lamps lit up. Blue flames enveloped the arcs and flashed like lightning at intervals, described in a curious freak of the weather event. The report notes a Paris Harmony and Philadelphia Times attribution, followed by a truncated line about a tunnel mouth and a Lue train.
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New England
Lynn
Mass
Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg Seeks Top Baseball Talent Amid ONeill Debate
President J P ONeill travels from Cleveland to Chicago as Pat Farrell and Peter Priddy push for Van Haltren and Gumbert. Pittsburgh wants proven stars, not experiments, with Barkett signed and Ward as a potential short stop. ONeill aims to sign key players, while Mulvey clings to Kuhne and questions Pittshurg’s future.
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J. P. O'Neill
Mr. O'Neill
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
Tebeau
van Haltren
Gumbert
O'Neill
Barkett
Jesse Barkett
Pittburg
Mulvey
Billy Kuhne
P. L
John
John Ward
Pool Match Sparks Between Kuntsch and Clearwater
G N Kuntzsch of Syracuse arrives at the office to confirm a pool contest with Clearwater for 600 balls. The match starts this evening at the rink and runs through Saturday with both sides staking their bets. Kuntzsch bids $5 with no takers. A tournament is planned with Powers De Oro among the entrants.
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G. N. Kuntzsch
Syracuse
Kuntzsch
Clearwater
Pool
Kuntescn
Mr. Knotzsch
Powers
de Oro
Priddy Offers Cash to Back One Mile Race Bids
Peter Priddy announces he will race Harry Darrin or another rival one mile for 2000 dollars or 4000 dollars a side three months after articles. He leaves a 2100 dollar check and will race at any time. Backers offer 500 for Nikirk to race a half mile. Farrell seeks a 158 pound match and is ready to fight any man if paid 1000 to secure a match.
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Peter Priddy
Harry Darrin
Distattch
Darrin
Ed Nikirk
Pat Farrell
la Blanche
Fitzsimmons
Farrell
Cap
Sporting Notes From Ambitious League Prospects
International League seems fixed with BHerrao Rochester Syracuse Toronto as certainties. Toledo and Detroit are discussed as potential additions. Fre DuxLAP considered to fill gaps on Wagner Brothers Athletic after Blerbaner signed with Pittsburg. In cycling, J Austin dominates the Manhattan Bicycle Club handicap. Walter Halligan pursues veteran Tommy Danforth. A young sharpshooter from New Jersey, Misaarrne, boasts high marks in skeet. South Carolina sportman reports quail shooting near Rock Hill. Acting manager Arthur Iawty of the Boston Association club quietly enlists Second Baseman Childs, noted for a .418 batting and .203 fielding last season and touted as captain material.
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Rochester
Syracuse
Toronto
Toledo
Vetroit
Fre
Duxlap
Wagner Brothers
Blerbaner
Pittsburg
Manhattan Bicycle Club
J. Austin
We Serles
Walter Halligan
Tommy Danforth
WersTwoop
N.J
Misaarrne
Rock Hill
Ccest
Catawba
Arthur Iawty
Boston Association
Childs
The Fruit of Over Indulgence in a New Minister Visit
A New York Herald humor piece depicts Mr Easyman and Rev Dr Prudent in a domestic visit. A curious boy taunts the minister about birds and feathers, prompting a comic clash over indulgent parenting. The minister departs, and Mr Exsyman plans to rent a pew elsewhere.
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New York Herald
Easyman
Prudent
Amy
The Old Superstition Rooms and Numbers 13 and 113
A Youngstown Telegram-Herald anecdote notes hotel guests fear room 13 and 113. A clerk tricks a visitor by directing him to room 72 while claiming few hotels use 13 or 113, leaving rooms often empty due to superstition.
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Tool House
Mourning at Scottdale Mine Disaster Funeral Speeches
Crowds attended the Scottdale mine disaster funeral mass as mourners lined the route to the Catholic cemetery. Women cried at the grave while bells tolled and rain fell, with the scene marked by Slavic dirges and somber processions. Families await word on missing workers as funeral plans for seven victims are set, including burial for William Bannon by the Knights of Pythias.
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Scottdale
Hamburg
Srolegiel Sae
Steven Acoulya
James Brown
George Piercy
No. 2
Brown
Piercy
Greensburg
Mt. Pleasant
Sfew
William Bannon
Knights of Pythias
Seventy Identified In Mammoth Mining Disaster Death Toll
At Mammoth on January 28 a staff report lists 107 bodies recovered with 70 identified. The official record names 70 individuals including Steve Connors Andrew Resko Andrew Warco John Thomas Daniel Gordon Michael Luneath Fritz Newell James Drie James Harabush Barney Macula Zasco Swets Matthias Phillips John Noorty John Lokesy Michael Rudia ck George Hanna Andrew Swisher Michael Krowa George Shaler Stephen Ballak Michael Witce William Wood Michael Zambro Lazelle John Cline Bonsky Joseph Keshence John Lovesera Joan Kazel John Bener Valentine Kosher Fritz Anton John Doyle Patrick Tumblety John Dupalo Michael Zurtzo August Lunk Michael Stanik Michael Stanik Je Steve Swetzer William Burchell Stephen Haven Joseph DeBla James Dorris William Snaith Valentine Sikora Martin Adams Michael Gustie R Cole John Eaton James Murphy Joseph Harvice James Risley Michael Ackorace Gerhart Hilson Michael Trabula 104A Waler Martin Brennan William Hanlock George Bromgard John Kuhne Steven Swartz Stephen Platske Michael Sobicco Andrew Slannack Michael McUsk ey Stephen Jeanetetzech William Bannan Peter Schyne e Andrew Schuuisse l.
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Steve Connors
Andrew Resko
Andrew Warco
John Thomas
Daniel Gordon
Michael Luneath
Fritz Newell
James Drie
James Harabush
Barney Macula
Zasco Swets
Matthias Phillips
John Noorty
John Lockre
Michael Rudiack
George Hanna
Andrew Swisher
Michael Krowa
George Shaler
Stephen Ballak
Michael Witce
William Wood
Valentine Sikora
Martin Adams
Michael Gustie
R. & Cole
John Eaton
James Murphy
Joseph Harvice
James Risley
Michael Ackorace
Gerhart Hilson
Michael Trabula
104A Waler
Martin Brennan
William Hanlock
George Bromgard
John Kuhne
Steven Swartz
Stephen Platske
Michael Sobicco
Andrew Slannack
Michael McUskey
Novel Pink Coat Ball at Wormleys Hotel Washington
The Dumbline Hunt Club plans a fashionably novel ball on Monday February 2 in Washington. Originally set for the club clubhouse the event moved to Wormleys Hotel due to large turnout. Attendees will wear pink dress coats during the huot quadrille as hunting themed decor graces the rooms.
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Dumbline Hunt Club
Elk Ridge
Baltimore
New York
Harry Page
Rock
Wormley’s Hotel
River inspector teased by boastful salesman in nondescript exchange
A sharp young salesman jokes with a tramp who claims to be a river inspector. The tramp maintains his humility as the salesman pressingly asserts diversions about business and work, while the river inspector gently deflects with a wary remark about water and fire.
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Philadelphia
Thander
The Cadi Judges A Tale Of Hidden Heirship
In an Eastern land a rich man dies leaving a single 1000 gold pieces to his true heir. The Cadi tests three supposed sons by rings given to them to seal their fortunes. The eldest and middle prove their luck, while the youngest confesses he pawned his ring, yet is named the true son and heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cadi
Making The Tareets Tipple In Turkey Feasts
Mrs Justice Field faces criticism after suggesting a Thanksgiving turkey should be fed champagne or sherry and walnuts before slaughter. The practice, traced to parts of New England, aims to impart flavor and produced a drunken gobbler, once seen as amusing but now viewed unfavorably.
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Justice Field
Peerspeare Dispatch
California
Maine
A New Trick in the Trade in Life Insurance
The piece notes a shift in life insurance tactics. Agents enlist a network of helpers such as doctors and lawyers to reach potential clients. If interest arises, a written statement tailored to age is sent, detailing policy options and payment terms.
Shrewd Agent Receives First Year ECG Payment Tip
A terse U S rumor notes half of the first yearly ECG might go to a doctor lawyer or tailor or other agent described as shrewd. The item hints at commissions or tips tied to the medical device or service.
Unreliable Charm Rabbit Foot Fails to Ward Off Luck
Gene Baker in the County Clerk's office clings to a rabbit’s foot as luck, but his diary for January reveals a string of misfortunes from loaned money and a fall under a scaffold to lost umbrellas and dice games. The entry notes marital discord between Jenks and Mrs Biggs and mentions cheap modern literature from Geyer’s Stationer.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Gene Baker
Fadt
Stranger
Rudy Becit
Rudy
Harry Beditto
Harry Chate
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