Macadam Road Debate Roils Pennsylvania State Board
At Wellsboro the State Board of Agriculture debated road improvement methods with Eastern members favoring immediate macadamization and Western counties opposing due to limestone shortages and cost. The discussion highlighted Montgomery county examples and Mercer county skepticism about statewide taxes for road upgrades. Governor Beaver opened the meeting as controversy over dirt roads and road taxes intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Wellsboro
Wellswore
Mr. Macadam
Feaver
Tioga County
Macadam
Harrisburg
Mackadam
Pennsylvania
State Road Commission
Beaver
State Commission
Montgomery
EB. Downing
Chester County
Montgomery County
Philadelphia
Chester
Mercer
Robert McKee
Mercer County
My County
G. B. Phelps
Conneautville
Crawford County
Meadville
Crawford
Phelps
William B. Powell
J. W. Mather
Crawford county roads debate echoes state macadam plans
Farmers at a Pennsylvan a road meeting spar over macadamized streets vs dirt roads. J A Gundy and S R Downing argued state aid and local option while J A Herr pushed tax funded road work and machinery. Ex Senator Mitchell spoke on Donahue court conflicts as the session continued.
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J. A. Herr
Clinton County
J. A. Gundy
Lewisburg
S. R. Downing
West Chester
Fred Jackel
Hollidaysburg
Downing
Chester County
Lightning’s Capers at Corry Ends in Tragedy
A violent thunderstorm tore through Corry Pa injuring several and killing a one year old girl. Mrs Albert Conrick was shocked near an open door turning her body purple while Benjamin Wm and his year old daughter were struck and the child will die. C M Chidester at the P and E freight office was thrown down and his instruments burned. Amos Heath’s house was struck causing heavy damage and many telegraph lines were down.
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Corry
Albert Conrick
Paap
Benjamin
C. M. Chidester
Pittsburg and Erie
Amos Heath
Synod Debates Church Principles and Morton Liquor Questions
The Reformed Presbyterian Synod discussed members not holding to distinctive church principles and considered editor J C K Milligan and professor J K McClarkin. Debates over Temperance reports led to an amendment claiming Morton derives profit indirectly from liquor sales.
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McAllinter
Morton
New York
Reformed Presbyterian Synod
J. ©. Smith
Cincinnati
J. C. K. Milligan
Our Banner
J. K. McClarkin
Allegheny
Southern Missions
Library of General College
T. H. Acheson
Hopkinton
Committee On
Temperance
McAllister
Pittsburg
Washington
BE. J. George
Beaver Falls
Dr. Stevenson
Philadelphia
Maniac Husband In Brutal Domestic Tyranny
Mrs. Anna Brown reports to police a terrorizing marriage to Fred W. Brown a shoemaker. After seven weeks of confinement with nailed shutters he threatened to kill her with a knife or razor, but she escaped when he left for water. police have not yet captured him.
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Anna Brown
Fred W. Brown
Brown
Cyclone Wrecks DeWitt County Areas and Farms
A cyclone swept DeWitt County between 11 and noon. A barn near Wapella and a farm structure were destroyed, five children were injured, one man named House died near Wapella, the Wapella depot and Methodist Church were wrecked, and damage extended to Waynesville and Clinton with smashed trees and telegraph poles along a half mile wide path.
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Broomtsegtox
Ill
DeWitt County
Birkbeck
Wapells
Illinois Central Depot
Outrageous Orgies Taint German Nobility Trial
The Countess Von Luetzow faces trial for her Thiergarten residence scene of alleged orgies with high ranking German nobles. Public barred from the courtroom as witnesses including Prince of Saxe Altenberg, Count Von Kotze, Frau Grohewaldt and other leading nobles are summoned.
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Frau Grohewaldt
Vaterland
Tent Collapse Injures Dozens At Jacksonville Concert
A storm toppled a large tent near Jacksonville injuring many during a June 11 concert. The worst injuries included Mrs W H Muse, pastor's wife, and Miss Alderson of Chapin, with skull fracture reported and several others hurt.
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Jackonville
Jacksonville
W. H. Musoe
Grace M. E.hurch
Miss Alderson
Chapin
Lieutenant Fisch Beats Merchant in Ingoldstedt Fight
At Ingoldstedt Bavaria Lieutenant Fisch of the Fifteenth Infantry assaulted a street merchant for staring at him and beat him severely about the head with his sword. The incident led to the officer nearly being lynched by onlookers.
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Berlin
Ingoldstedt
Bavaria
Fisch
Fifteenth Infantry
Silver bill altered by Senate Finance Committee vote
The House silver bill was drastically changed by the Senate Finance Committee. The bullion redemption clause and the free coinage provision were removed or altered. Coinage remains as in the House bill except the price trigger for free coinage was struck out. Supporters expect the measure to pass in current form, with further changes possible in the Senate. Eustis and Turpie spoke for free coinage. The bill awaits further Senate action tomorrow.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Eustis
Turpie
Gtr International
Americas
Lightner
Pension Compromise Extends Invalid Pensions for Civil War Veterans
The bill agreed by conferees and sent to the House provides invalid pensions for veterans who served three months or more in the War of the Rebellion and suffer permanent disability. Rates range from 12 dollars monthly, with adjustments based on incapacity, and widows and children receive specified amounts. Agent fees are capped at ten dollars.
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Washington
United States
Crow Reservation
Ashland
Standing Rock
Pine
Custer
Rosebud Agency
Custer County
Ind
BE. L. Upshaw
Senate adopts resolution on US cattle export to Britain
The Senate approved a joint resolution requesting the President to urge Britain to abrogate or modify its rule requiring cattle imported from the United States to be slaughtered at the port of entry. It also passed bills for inspecting live cattle and beef exports and for prohibiting monopoly in cattle transport abroad. West accepted Hale's storage room amendment.
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Washington
Senate
United State
Great Britain
United States
West
Hale
No Truth to Quay Sherman Caucus Quarrel Report
Washington reports debunk rumors of a quarrel between Senators Quay and Sherman at a caucus. The chatter traces to a year old DOJ appointment dispute. General Baily is floated for the Pittsburg pension agency, but the incumbent’s term lasts years and no replacement is expected soon.
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Washington
Quay
Sherman
Department of Justice
General Baily
Uutriel
Pittsberg
Building Funds Sought in Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill
Washington June 11 Chairman Cannon of the Committee on Appropriations today presented to the House the sundry civil appropriation bill proposing a total of 27 849 513 dollars. The measure carries 15 298 370 dollars less than the estimates yet 2 628 801 dollars above the amounts in the last act.
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WasHindor
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
House
Public funds earmarked for Allegheny Post Office work
The text notes necessary increases for proper public service and mentions a $55,000 appropriation to begin work on the Allegheny Post Office as part of provisions tied to the last sundry civil act.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Post Office
Secretary probes bids on 8,100-ton armored cruisers
Secretary of the Navy investigates suspicious bids for four armored cruisers with weight around 8,100 tons. Bureau of Construction and Engineering to prepare a comparative report. Cramp and other bidders face scrutiny over whether bids exceed estimates of about 270 to 407 dollars per ton.
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Hiotos
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau of Construction and Engineering
Monterey
Scott
Maine
Texas
Tts
Cramps
Charles Cramp
Senate Defers Stanford Agricultural Loan Bill Indefinitely
Senator Stan ford's measure for 2 percent loans on agricultural land securities was knocked to an indefinite postponement in the Senate. The plan, popular with farmers and backing California millionaire benefactors, faced fear of debate and was aimed at averting direct votes that could jeopardize professional lenders.
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Washington
Stanford
California
Senate
National Guard encampment guests invited to Mt Gretna
Adjutant General Hastings General Snowden and Colonel Elliott arrived to invite the President Secretary of War and General of the Army to Mt Gretna for the National Guard encampment. They may seek attendance of regular artillery batteries and Proctor and Schofield may approve though the President's attendance seems doubtful.
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Washington
Hastings
Snowden
Elliott
State Militia
Secretary of War
Army
National Guard
Mt. Gretna
Proctor
Schofield
National Temperance Congress Opens In New York
Rev Dr Deems presides as National Temperance Congress discusses desirability and feasibility of state and national prohibition. Debate features Church representative Robert Graham opposing prohibition and supporting high license. Other talks condemn alcohol as a poison and cover Nebraska’s prohibition battle led by Prof A R Cornwall with Omaha in focus.
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Graham
Maine
New York
Deems
National Temperance Congress
Robert Graham
Portland
Bangor
New Hampshire
Vermont
Ions
Omaha
A. R. Cornwall
Aberdeen
Oak
Cyclone Flattens Exhibition Halls and Damages Homes
A cyclone last night in Wapello Iowa destroyed the Fairgrounds exhibition halls and damaged the residences of Mrs. Biggs S Bryant and O W Ives. All men in the three houses were injured more or less with some fatally.
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Wapella
Haul Down the Flag Grounds a British Excursion Controversy
At Eroncester June 11 an American steamer, the St Lawrence, carrying Canadian Foresters and a British artillery band, faced orders to haul down the Stars and Stripes. Colonel Cotton refused to permit the band aboard unless the Yankee flag was lowered, causing a large crowd to surge at the wharf. The steamer owners refused to drop the flag, while Cotton cited military propriety and the sight of the Stars and Stripes amid the boat’s stern as objections, seeking a peaceful resolution without dockside action.
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Thousand Islands
Eroncester, Oxt
St. Lawrence
Canadian Order of Foresters
Carey
Cotton
Foresters
From Folly to Crime The Robbers Wallace and Lowitz Caught
Detectives under Inspector Byrnes nabbed Robert H. Wallace and Igna tus B. Lowitz in Havana after a $50,000 larceny from John H. Wallace of Wallace's Monthly. Wallace confessed to being led by Lowitz, who had him cash checks and pawn bonds to fund alleged bookmaker ventures. On shipboard, detectives found $18,000 in Wallace bonds and $2,000 on Lowitz. Both remain held on forgery and larceny charges.
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Havooa
New York
Inspector Byrnes
Havana
Robert H. Wallace
Pittsburg
Ignatius B. Lowitz
John H. Wallace
Wallace's Monthly
Wallace
Lowitz
Lowits
T Wallace
Western Union
Vermylle & Co
Jersey
Byrnes
Oves
Raymond Williams
Williams
Secon
Green Hill Church to End Chinese Sunday School
The Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia will stop teaching the Chinese Sunday school after July 1. Attendance had ranged from 100 to 125 weekly, and officials say space is needed for other uses. Rumors about leprosy in Chinese quarters are blamed for making young ladies hesitant to teach among Mongolian parishioners.
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Philadelphia
Green Hill
Scorching In Somerset Politics Fuel Primary Battles
In Somerset county the Republican primaries on June 14 and Democratic primaries on June 21 spark fierce contests. Col Scull and D J Homer lead a heated GOP race while Hon J L Pugh and Rev Critchfield contest the senatorial race. Delegates and governor instructions stir tension as county chairmanship and family ties shape the Democratic lineup.
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Scall
Mooteoth
Somerset
Colonel Scull
Congress
D. J. Homer
Homer
Seull
J. L. Pugh
Critchfield
Pugh
Buntling
Montooth
Wallace
Hensel and Harmony in Lancaster County Delegation Fight
Lancaster June 11 A hot fight over nine county delegates to the Scranton convention ends as a compromise shifts support to Hensel for Governor. Malone and Pattison backers claim five Wallace loyalists, while Hensel aims to influence the floor to favor Cleve land renomination in the next Democratic National Convention.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster
Wallace
Scranton
William Whimer Heneel
Hensel
John E. Malone
Democratic County Committee
Clearfield
Pattison
Jeffries
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Democratic State Convention Preparations Underway
Elliott P. Kisner chairman of the Democratic State Committee is in Philadelphia for a few days. The convention is set for Scranton on July 2 with headquarters arranged at the Wyoming House to coordinate delegate comfort and event details.
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Philadelphia
Elliott P. Kisner
Democratic State Committee
Scranton
Wyoming House
Eisner
State
Dickerson Nominated for Congress on 207th Ballot
Hon. W. W. Dickerson of Grant county was nominated for Congress on the 207th ballot to succeed Carlisle who resigned to take a Senate seat.
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Carro Illox, Jr
W. W. Dickerson
Grant County
Congress
Carlisle
Senate
Growth of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Convention
Chester June 11 delegates at the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention resumed sessions with a morning excursion by Chester divisions. An evening session reported six new councils since the last convention, 6600 total members, and 300000 in state treasury plus 55000 in property. Allegheny delegates listed.
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Order of Hibernians
Chester
Order of Chester
Cambridge
Allegheny
J. Scott
John Sullivan
R. G. McGarrell
Daniel Bradley
P. McConnally
Peter Ward
W. F. Flannery
James McCague
Don Shea
M. G. Gallagher
P. Gilleece
James Cowen
H. Lynch
John Gibbons
M. Mere Dennis McCarty
P. Foley
J. Jen
Diphtheria Fatal Case Sparks City Closures
A June 11 telegram reports a fatal diphtheria case and a new infection as several families flee the city and schools close to curb the outbreak.
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Lira
Ten Thousand For A Vote In Boston Elevated Rail Probe
Boston June 11 Senate special investigating committee on West End Street Railway alleged corrupt methods opened with Senator Parker chairing. Williams testified that a senator offered to deliver ten votes for 100000 dollars each from a company seeking a charter. The offer involved the People's Elevated Railway Company and a distinct Senate block of ten votes.
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Boston
Senate
West End Street Railway
People’s Elevated Railway Company
Wes
Indians in Revolt Prospects of Cheyenne Uprising
Helena Montana June 11 report says a general Cheyenne led uprising threatens Montana and possibly Sioux join. 1,000 arms sent to Miles City. cavalry and infantry from Fort Keogh deployed. Ferguson murder linked to Cheyenne band. three Indians already arrested.
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Toole
Montana
Miles City
Helena
Maxt
C. O. Curtis
Gheyeones
Otter Creek
Fort Keogh
Cheynoe
Interior Department
Robert Ferguson
Ramsey & Beeman
Rosebud
Ae Eee
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Kentucky
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SY Dunlap
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Reed
Iveom
Bureau of Construction
Cramp
Sprom
Harrison
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Hensel and Harmony
Kisner
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Arma
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