Democrats Seek Unity Over House Rules Code
The House Democrats clash over a proposed rule enabling the Rules Committee to bring up its reports and block dilatory motions. The debate includes speakers from both parties about Speaker powers, minority rights, and economy in District of Columbia appropriations. A party caucus is set for the next evening to seek unity.
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Goodnight
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Enloe
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Oates
Alabama
Cochran
New York
Texas Rangers Square Off With Mexican Party Near Polotico Blancho
A Rangers squad under Sergeant Robinson encountered five or six Mexicans near Polotico Blancho ranch. The group fled after firing. Rangers returned fire and the Mexicans escaped. A Mexican prisoner shed light on Colonel Hernandez, the Monterey death sentence target, suggesting Garcia influenced the verdict. The prisoner pegged Garza’s strength at 250 men and Hernandez at 50, and said Hernandez had no conspiracy ties. Andrew Lang previews THE DISPATCH with notes on novels he did not write.
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Mexico
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Judge Woods Confirmation Blocked by Indiana Loyalists
The Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington engages hours of hearings on Judge Woods confirmation. Turpie and Voorhees oppose with charges of inconsistent rulings to aid Colonel Dudley in the blocks of five case. Indiana witnesses Bailey Butler Rice testify with mixed support. further hearings undecided.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Judge Woods
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Voorhees
Leon O. Bailey
Indiana
Noble C. Butler
James A. Rice
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Indianapolis
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C.F. McNutt
Terre Haute
Mr. Ochiltree
Rustville
Millvale Officer Brings Charges in Libel Conspiracy Case
Conrad Rhinehart was jailed by Alderman McMasters for a Monday hearing on two charges libel and conspiracy. Geo W Heck of Millvale filed the libel charge and accomplice charges against A A Walker Charles Suter and Richard Crosin who were bailed for the same Monday hearing. A separate report notes a tense departure at Union depot as a wife and child faced a sobbing scene.
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Millvale
Conrad Rhinehart
Alderman McMasters
Mentees
Geo W. Heck
A. A. Walker
Charles Suter
Richard Crosin
Beck
Philadelphia Woman Refuses to Leave Husband in Toledo
A Philadelphia couple faced hardship as the husband, unable to support them, planned to send his wife and child to her mother in Philadelphia while he stayed to seek work. The wife feared desertion and refused to go.
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Philadelphia
Toledo
Big Four Gains Columbus Line In Cornerstone Rail Deal
Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railroad nears sale to Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway forming a Big Four division. President Ingalls visits New York and Waite becomes VP and GM of the expanded system. The deal adds 257 miles of main line and 77 miles of branches totaling 2624 miles. Stockholders set February 2 meeting to elect a director and chart future policy.
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Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company
Ingalls
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Waite
Columbus, Hoecking Valley
C. C. Hunter
Ae York
Hocking Valley
Two Schneiders Sentenced to Death for Eight Murders
In Vrexya on January 2, the Schneider murder trial ended with jurors finding Franz and Rosalie Schneider guilty of eight servant murders. Both were sentenced to death to be executed on the same day, Fran first as scheduled.
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Schneider
Fran Schneider
Vinecenzia Zouflar
Franz Schneider
Rosalie
Schneiders
Schneider's
Frau Schneider
Rosalie Kleinrath
New Liquor Law Bill Introduced in New York Legislature
A bill to revise and consolidate liquor laws was introduced by counsel for the State Wine Liquor and Geer Dealers Association. It includes license revocation for felony convictions false representations civil judgments unpaid within 60 days and underage sales. Sunday selling restricts sales before 1 pm. Some say the civil damage act is effectively repealed. A letter from Andrew Lang is promised in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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New York State
New York
Wine, Liquor and Geer. Dealers’ Association
Board of Excise
Excise Board
Ohio Lawmakers' Work In House Clears Garber Bill
The Ohio House passed Garber's bill making it a felony to maliciously cut or copy messages from telegraph or telephone lines. The measure targets poolroom bookmakers in Columbus. The Senate adopted Strehli's joint resolution urging Congress to buy Temple farm at Yorktown Wisconsin. The Senate reported a House resolution on electing US Senators by popular vote without recommendation.
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ColumsBes
Mr. Garber
Columbus
Strehli
House
Congress
Ohio
Temple Farm
Yorktown
Senate
United States
Committee On Federal Relations
Unidentified man falls at Union depot. beaten, hospitalized
An unknown man who toppled down a stone stair at the Union depot on Wednesday remains at West Penn Hospital. He was briefly conscious yesterday but unable to provide any home or origin information. Superintendent Cowan suspects a head and facial beating with a fractured skull along the forehead.
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Union Depot
West Penn Hospital
Cowan
CENT-A-WORD columns gain popularity in The Dispatch
Readers across classes favor the cent-a-word columns. The sample figures show a dramatic rise in engagement with long-standing examples and a notable increase in revenue. The data compares earlier months to the current period, reflecting growing reader interest.
Padlewsky Death Sparks New York Socialist Theories
New York Socialists debate Padlewsky death asserting he was murdered not by his own hand. They speculate Russia sought revenge rather than arrest, noting extradition limits and a possible cover story of a personal quarrel. Mass meetings and discussions follow in the city. A separate rental sale notice appears at the Cyclorama building door.
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New York
Padlewsky
Michael de Sellversteff
Paris
Otto Hauser
San Antonio
Tex
Seliverstoff
Russia
America
Padilewsky
Property sale looming over Luther’s concert hall
The text notes closure of a venue now occupied by P. Luther who runs a concert hall and restaurant. An attempt will be made to seize Luther’s goods following the closure.
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P. Luther
Chicago Mayor Washburne Raises World Fair Bond Bid
New York report says Chicago mayor Hempstead Washburne seeks funding for the World’s Fair through bonds authorized by Illinois legislature. Chicago offered 5 million dollars in 4 percent 30 year bonds, but only three bids were received totaling 3 million. Washburne headed East to place the issue, and planned to return to Chicago after securing consent from Macy.
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New York
Chicagg
Hempstead Washburne
Holland House
Wall Street
Washburne
United States Treasury
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Illinois
Common Council of
Macy
Kentucky's Worst Outlaw Berry Turner Expands Murders
Louisville report says Berry Turner and his band ambushed and killed Bob Jones and Lee Davis near Pineville. The victims were Parton faction enemies who aided Turner’s jail escape and had offered a reward for his capture. Manuel Parton’s burial was delayed as hogs fed on parts of the corpse. Claiborne Tennessee officials plan a 20 man posse to pursue Turner and his gang.
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Louisville
Pineville
Bob Jones
Lee Davis
Parton
Turner
James P. Jones
Davis
Berry Turner
Manuel Parton
Yellow Creek
Tennessee Line
Claiborne
Tenn
Joer
Slasher Dowd Acquitted by Insanity Verdict
Henry G. Dowd, tried for slashing William Muller and Lawyer Carson, was found insane by the jury after testimonies revealing hatred of Germans and a long history of mental illness. He was committed to the State asylum for the criminally insane at Auburn.
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Henry G. Dowd
Meyer
Dowd
William Muller
Richard O'Connor
Muller
McLaughlin
Carson
Sai
Robert C. Davis
State Asylum For the
Auburn
Trunk Lines Pool First and Second Class Traffic
New York special report reveals trunk lines pooling immigrant and second class traffic since January 15 despite Interstate Commerce law. Percentages set by Commissioner Goddard show New York Central 35 percent and others like Pennsylvania 25 and Erie 15, with total 100. Immigrant travel largely bypasses the Clearing House as outside agents handle most business.
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New York
Goddard
New York Central
West Shore
Ontario and Western
Erie
Delaware
Porserene
Fires Destroy Several Properties Across Pennsylvania Region
A string of fires caused heavy losses at multiple sites. Braddock Pennsylvania Railroad station damaged. Peter Basort home at Copeland destroyed. Brooklyn bagging factory machinery and stock damaged. Peter Wysock dwelling near Copeland saved by residents. Pedrick Rosencranse confectionery in Pittston burned. Chester cotton factory in Chester South Carolina reported, over 200 workers affected. total losses run high with insurance coverage noted. Braddock railroad station fire deemed incendiary.
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Pennsylvania
Peter Basort
Copeland
Brooklyn
Peter Young
Peter Wysock
Pittston
Pedrick & Rosencranse
Chester
Farmers Probe Pinkertons In Congress Amid State Question
The Farmers Alliance pushes a House inquiry into the Pinkerton Detective Agency citing abuses and a potential private militia tied to capitalists. Representatives Watson and Simpson urge action, while Oates doubts congressional power to regulate or legislate on Pinkertons.
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House report notes opposition to investigation resolution
The report explains in full the reasons for opposing the investigation, detailing the stance taken by the House and the justification behind the dissent.
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Kaiser’s pet bill pits church and state in Prussia
In the Prussian Lower House a sectarian education bill sparks fierce debate as Finance Minister Miquel resigns then is urged to stay. Chancellor Caprivi supports the measure and condemns Liberal opposition while the government vows to bar Jesuits from Germany. Notable attendees include Count von Walderses and Prof. Hinzpeter.
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Count von Walderses
Hinzpeter
Libel suits in Louisiana tied to lottery campaign
In New Orleans on January 29 a group of Republican legislators filed criminal libel affidavits against A K Barkdell editor of the New Orleans Republican and its directors including prominent federal officials. The suits arose from accusations that the paper had claimed lawmakers sold votes on the lottery amendment for fifteen thousand dollars each.
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Two Truant Locomotives Cause Fatal Injuries Near Williamsport
A switchidle engine and a heavy freight locomotive collided near Newberry Junction, Pa. Engineer Patrick Trent was fatally injured, lying in Williamsport hospital, and fireman Walter Withers suffered severe bruises. The freight crew had abandoned their engine. runaway locomotives continued along the track until Linden station, where the steam failed. Trains were halted and another engine pursued them.
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Newberry Junction
Patrick Trent
Williamsport
Walter Withers
Trunns
Linden Station
Jersey Shore
Farmers' Alliance amends constitution to admit local bodies
In Chicago on January 29 the Farmers' Alliance voted to change its constitution so that 25 local chapters can form a state body. The move will allow several small states to join and strengthen the national organization.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Uncle Sam to Test Steamship Duty in Immigration Case
A New York dispatch reports US Grand Jury indictments against Hamburg American Line agent R. J. Curtis for allowing four Russians debarred from landing to escape aboard the Normannia. Judge Upchurch traced the fugitives to West Virginia mines. Peter Wright & Sons face similar charges. Other detained include Slovaks and Hungarians awaiting return to origin.
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R. J. Curtis
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Hoboken
United States Grand Jury
Trenton
N. J
Normannia
C. D. U.church
Steamship Company
Contract Labor Department
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Elkins
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Henry Rextrow
Judge Upchurch
Upchurch
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Peter Wright & Sons
Red Star Steamship Line
Peter Wricht
Ellis Island
Aller
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Amsterdam
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