Leechburg Prohibition Case Ends with Silverman Conviction
The Commonwealth versus Charles Silverman concludes with a verdict of guilty on selling liquor to persons of known intemperate habits, but not guilty on selling without a license or to minors. The judge upholds interstate commerce arguments favoring original package sales and the defense pursues arrest of judgment for August.
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Silverman
Leechburg
Pittsburg
Charles Silverman
Pennsylvania
King Alcohol
Gilderoy
Kite
Commonwealth
Tee Dispatch
Neale
Nemec
United States Court
Leason
Rayburn
Messrs. Whitworth and
United States
Cna Sis
Oaks
Cincinnat Brewing
Ohio
Sucmt
Cincinnati Stewing Company
Hamilton
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Laem Armstrong County
Charles Bilverman
Leech
Agence
Urg
Eugene Miller
Cincinnati Brewing Com
Cincinnati Tang Company
Chas. Silverman
Acurg
Henry Wolf
Cincionatiowing Company
Hamilton, O
Cincinnati
Maneier
Peas Silverman
Supreme Court
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Supreme
Armstrong County
Whitworth
Views Split on Silverman Verdict Satisfies Some
June 13 report from Lesbure notes mixed reactions to the Silverman verdict. Dr. H P Hunter defends it as preserving state powers and avoiding Supreme Court reversal, while Holmes George deems it unsatisfactory. Local voices like A P Elliott and Mr. Hill praise it as the best possible under the circumstances, with Squire Kiefer wishing delays persisted for stronger authority. The item continues on page seven.
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Squire Hictor
Lescebure
Ecanvass
Silverman
Supreme Court
H. P. Hunter Anys
Elliott
Hill
Squire Kiefer
Holmes George
Pittsburg
Autocrats of the Senate Riddling the McKinley Tariff Bill
A staff report from Hincron dated June 13 details Senate Finance Committee changes to the tariff bill. Major cuts affect iron steel and glass with steel rails and pig iron reduced, while tin plate may stay at House levels. Protests from Pittsburg manufacturers and brewing interests accompany rumors of confidential deliberations and limited House access to proposed revisions.
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Senate
Senate Committee
Pittsburg Manufacturers Seek Senate Help on Iron and Steel Schedules
The most influential Pittsburg manufacturers plan a last appeal to the Senate Finance Committee to influence iron and steel schedules. Lightner notes there is time for one final word and recalls past quick, decisive reforms.
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Pittsburg
Senate Finance Committee
Lightner
Reed Making a Record and Reed's Rush Toward Economy
Washington June 13 Speaker Reed has unsettled Republicans by insisting on strict economy for the rest of the session. The House already passed a pension bill, but the push to add 75 to 100 million for pensions drew opposition. A Senate bill for 6 million to widen the Hay Lake channel and improve the Sailt Ste Marie canal locks fuels Blaine allies’ worries. Rumors say Blaine has eyes on Reed’s chair as he notes possible missteps.
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Reed
House
Senate
Crest Lakes
Hay Lake
St. Mary River
Sailt Ste Marie
Head
Blaine
Mr. Reed
Pittsburg Poy Kerbey Named Consul to Para
Mr J C Kerbey, a Pittsburg native, is appointed Consul to Para, South America. He secured bond signatures from Representatives Dalzell and Bayne after Dalzell lobbied Secretary Blaine. A schoolmate of Dalzell, Kerbey faced newspaper hostility but gained press support through Dalzell’s influence. He’s visiting Pennsylvania before departing for Para.
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WasHincron
J. C. Kerbey
Pittsburg
Para
South Americas
Dalzell
Bayne
Kerbey
Dalsell
Blaine
Jueg
Daleell
Pennsylvania
Representative Bayne to leave Congress for abroad
Washington June 13 Representative Bayne has rented his Massachusetts avenue house and will not occupy it after this session. For the short session he and Mrs Bayne will stay at the Arlington Hotel and after that go abroad for a prolonged visit. The Colonel says he is sincerely delighted to abandon politics and feels elation of a boy just out of school.
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Washington
Bayne
Massachusetts Avenue
Bounty Proposed for Maple Sugar Producers
The Senate Finance Committee voted by party lines to add a 2 cent per pound maple sugar bounty to the tariff bill. Senator Morrill, committee chair and author, steered the measure, which previously failed in the House.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Morrill
Indicted Hale Pleads Not Guilty in Cowles Case
In Montreal Hale faces shooting with intent to kill after grand jury returns true bill. Police Magistrate Desnoyers cites threats to sister as motive and orders Hale to await grand jury action. Hale enters plea, posts $4,000 bail in Queen's Bench court before Judge Doherty.
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Montreal
Cowles
Hale
Desnoyees
Queen's Bench
Doherty
Mystery Sailor Revealed as Woman After Fatal Accident
A sailor aboard the Barque Ida, shipped as an apprentice in Pensacola Florida, was killed at West Hartlepool after a fall. On morgue inspection the body proved to be female, shocking the crew who had believed him male. The incident is linked to a love affair and a hidden identity.
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Pote
Venice
Miller
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Hamilton
Leechburg
Pensacola
Fls
America
Lowpox
Ida
West Hartlepool
Hansbrandt
Fla
Public House Endowment Debate Deepens Opposition
In Lowpox June 13 the House of Commons continued the licensing bill discussion. Gladstone argued the bill did not reject compensation yet others called it a retrograde social reform poison to the people. Critics warned public house values would rise and licenses could be bought with public funds, opposing monopolies profiting from these gains.
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House of Commons
Acland
Gladstone
Lear, Henr
Newfoundland Guards Modus Vivendi Dispute in Commons
Sir James Fergusson, Under Foreign Secretary, was questioned in the House of Commons over Newfoundland opposition to the modus vivendi with France. He said Newfoundland objections stem from a belief the agreement would impinge rights or cede unacknowledged claims. He noted a season’s procedure understanding with France and that the Colonial Legislature’s Joint Committee is ready to practically accept main provisions.
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James Fergusson
House of Commons
Newfoundland
Missionaries in Derby Week Pledge Crowds at Epsom Downs
A report from Epsom Downs recalls a Methodist Mission during Derby week. An immense tent housed spectators who pledged not to watch horses or jockeys while the Derby ran. Missionaries drew about 320 attendees to hear scripture read as racing continued outside.
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Lonpox
Epsom Downs
Tn Induda
Jubilee Juggins
Czar Owits To Start Round the World August First
St Petersburg dispatch reports the Czar will begin a world voyage August 1 from Odessa with Grand Duke George and a notable party. They plan to tour Japan and America and hunt in the Rocky Mountains along the way. London notes a potential cabinet reshuffle with Lord Har tinson likely to replace Mr Smith and Sir Henry James to succeed Mr Mathews as Home Secretary.
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SY Dunlaf
St. Petersburg
Czarowits
Odessa
Grand Duke George
Peng
Pace Nan
Holy
Ceyjon
Japan
America
London
Smith
Lord Hartinson
Henry James
Mr. Mathews
Pinned Down For Four Days in Forest Tragedy
William Lowrey an aged resident of Marquette Michigan was found after four days pinned under a fallen tree in the woods near Onota. He was rescued and died this morning from exposure and asternal injuries sustained during the ordeal.
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Marquette, Miog
Jane
William Lowrey
Thin City
Onota
The Czar Departs Unexpectedly From Gatchina
The Czar and family reportedly left Gatchina for the Peterhof palace without preparation or luggage. An explosion in a powder factory at Buzirm on June 13 is also reported, details scarce.
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Czar
St. Peterssure
Czer
Gatchina
Peterhof Palace
Buzirm
Pope warns of looming punishment for society neglecting church
The Irish Catholic reports the Pope telling Vatican visitors that severe judgment awaits a society neglecting the Church. He warned that the Lord will purge his Church with swift, divine action and that mere prayer will not avert this forthcoming anger.
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Dass
Vatican
Barons Maltzahn and Walffen cashiered from guards
Berlin June 13. Police seek Barons Maltzahn and Walffen who were cashiered from the Imperial Guards for answering matrimonial ads offering rich American brides to noblemen. The barons issued 1000 mark drafts dishonored and the issuers named at the courthouse.
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Berlin
Maltzahn
Walffen
Imperial Guards
Murder Suicide Duo in Philadelphia House Cellar
In Philadelphia on June 13 Charles Desmond age 20 was found dead with two bullet wounds in the head. William Callin, 20, killed Desmond then shot himself in the mouth, dying beside him. Workmen heard two shots then a third and found the pair in the cellar of an unfinished Cumberland Street house. Doctors confirmed both men dead. motive remains unclear.
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Philadelphia
Cumberland Street
Charles Desmond
William Callin
James Dollaren
Desmond
Caitlin
Billy
Cullin
Drs. Brown and
Kobler
World’s Fair Troubles Stir Chicago and Springfield
Vice President Bryan visits Springfield to urge a special legislative session amid strong opposition to funding for the World's Fair. In Chicago disputes arise over city debt increases if the Exposition site near the river is not chosen. Former Mayor Carter Harrison leads the malcontents as tactics to delay the Constitution amendment are discussed.
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Bryan
Springfield
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Train Robbers Captured in Tex Arkana
Special telegram reports the arrest of John Williams, Napoleon McDaniel, and Jim Ratcliff, all of Texarkana, for a train robbery. Williams is a detective with good character, Ratcliff was accidentally shot during the robbery, and all three face swift trial and severe penalties. Arkansas pursues train robbers with firm justice.
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A&ex
John Wiliams
Napoleon McDaniel
Jim Ratcliff
Texarkana
Williams
Ratcliff
Arkansas
Norfolk and Western buys Scioto Valley and New England Railroad
The Norfolk and Western Company purchases the Scioto Valley and New England Railroad, acquiring possession of the Bolero Valley line. The purchase price is not disclosed publicly, but reports indicate about 5,000,000 pounds. It will operate as the Northwest and Eastern Ohio connection of the Norfolk and Western.
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Columbus
Scioto Valley and
New England
Norfolk and Western Company
Northwest
Eastern Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Peculiar Louisiana Lottery Charter Debate Moves Forward
A Louisiana legislative committee votes 6 to 3 to report in favor of the lottery charter. A West Feliciana preacher and a New Orleans clergyman endorse or oppose bets after petitions. The Democratic convention plans dual candidates to gauge public sentiment on the lottery. A Senate Bribery Committee deadlocks, and a joint Democratic caucus is convened to consider the issue.
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Louisiana Legislative Committee
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mr. Wells
Biebland
Borland
Tenth Ward
N. W. Warren
Blenville Parish
West Federana
McGowan Breaks Pattison Support For Wallace
Former representative George McGowan, president of the Americas Club and a Democratic State Convention delegate, says he will withdraw his support for Pattison and back Wallace. He cites political pressures and influence by William L. Scott, arguing the Philadelphia delegation favors Wallace over Pattison and predicts a Pattison opposition majority at the convention.
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Philadelphia
George McGowan
The
Americas Club
Pattison
Val
McGowan
Patterson
First Ward
Wallace
Allace
William L. Scott
Democratic Party
Progressive Friends open thirty eighth yearly meeting in Longwood
The Progressive Friends began the thirty eighth yearly meeting at Longwood near Benwert square Pennsylvania. Frederick A Hinckley of Massachusetts and Mary M Bailey of Chester County serve as clerks with Hinckley delivering the welcome and address on The Theological Bottoms Dropping Out. Hugh O Pentecost a former Jersey City priest spoke in the afternoon on The Way of the Dead and Terrence V Deely set to discuss the labor question tomorrow afternoon.
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Benwert Square
Friends
Longwood
Here
Church Ofumanity
Commonwealth of Man
Frederick A. Hinckley
Massachusetia
Mary M. Bailey
Chester County
Hugh O. Pentecost
Jersey City
Terrence V. Deely
Pardons Board Schedules Special Meeting on Allegheny Cases
Hannissuro June 13 The Pardons Board will meet next Monday though it normally convenes on the third Tuesday. Cases include Charles Bannon of Allegheny sentenced December 4 1886 to seven years for second degree murder and Dennis M Allegheny sentenced December 7 for aggravated assault. Rehearing requests are filed for William H B Smith the murderer and Patrick McGoldrick.
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Pardes Board
Hannissuro
Board of Pardons
Charles Bannon
Allegheny
Dennis M. Allegheny
William HB. Smith
Patrick McGoldrick
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FFROM
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MR. Gladstone
Wey
James Fergenson
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Nellie Bly
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Pope
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Weevers
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Patisan
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