No Use For Water Flinn Attempts Wharves Bill Fresh Test Vote
In the Senate on March 3 Senator Flinn attacked Senator Dunlap defending river interests. Flinn proposed an amendment to bar second class cities from erecting market houses on wharves, arguing Pittsburg seeks to place surplus market wagons on Allegheny wharf. Revenue figures show limited income from wharf operations. river interests oppose changes, while bonafide needs for coal handling are disputed.
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Hmanewsine
Senate
Flinn
Dunlap
Beaver
Caver
Coal Exchange
Pittsburg
Bizelow
Department of Public Works
Exposition Building
Sixth Street
Wile Long
Davis Island
Dunlop
Neeb
Feavis Island
Allegheny
Thirteenth Street
Hexsey Haut
Measures Introduced in Senate and House During Session
Reports from Harrisburg list several bills introduced in the Senate including Deathfield Somerset on ballot protection for contested elections Finn Allegheny on regulating coal smoke emissions Carter Philadelphia on tax exemptions for fraternal benefit societies and an auditor general compliance clause The House sees a Philadelphia court for liquor licenses with a governor designated appointee and city treasurer overseeing the court plus officers and a 6000 car allowance for clerks Also listed are actions on wills registers and a tax proposal to fund relief for miners families with a proposed board of commissioners.
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Senate
Deathfield
Somerset
Finn
Allegheny
Carter
Philadelphia
Vic
Fow
Evarlish & Court
Oty
Guimers
Board of Commissioners
Uniformity in divorce law and veterinary registration act
Promotion of uniformity in U S divorce legislation and a provision for veterinary medicine and surgery practitioners to register and pay a fee before 1882. Also grants Orphans' Courts power to partition lands of decedents and allows appeals by counties municipalities and interested parties in damages awarded for property changes on a public street from a quarter sessions decree.
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United States
Orphans' Courts
Cites
Five Big Publishers Unite to Control School Book Prices
A congressional sub committee investigated the alleged school book trust. C M Taintor of Taintor Bros. described discounts of 16 to 20 percent to dealers and rural boards. S Bragg of the American Book Company testified the firm formed in 1890 from major publishers to lower costs yet profit from copyrights and plates. George H. Cathcart and Colonel Appleton defended the aim to meet demand for cheaper books while acknowledging competition. Some doubts about the corporation’s philanthropy were raised.
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American Book Company
Harutspurc
Pook Trust
Hines
Robbins
C. M. Taintor
Taintor Bros. & Co
New York
Osgood
New Jersey
Ivison, Blakeman & Co
D. Appleton & Co
A.S. Barnes & Co
Harper Bros. & van Antwerp
Bragg & Co
Harper Bros
Sverms
R. Brage
Senator Robbins
Opperman
Upperman
George H. Cathcart
Philadelphia
United States
Daniel Appleton
HB. Barnes and
Gilman H. Tucker
Labor Rights and Constitutional Reform Resolutions Adopted
The session heard from Hon. P. F. Caffrey on organized labor rights and results. Resolutions call for a constitutional convention ballot reform and passage of the Davis bill to tax concept a ton for injured workers' benefit.
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P. F. Caffrey
Davis
Cameron Telegraphs How Pleased He Is Over the Appointment
Ex Sheriff Leeds of Philadelphia receives Senate confirmation as United States Marshal for the Eastern district of Pennsylvania. Senator Cameron states he is pleased with the action of the President. The post carries a salary of 3000 dollars with fees possibly totaling another 3000. Since Marshal Dill’s death, funds have accumulated and will be paid out by Leeds. commissions may reach 1000 dollars.
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Harreburg
Leeds
Philadelphia
Magnin
Delaware
Cameron
Senate
Pennsylvania
J. D. Camerox
Marshal Dill
NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AWAIT APPORTIONMENT
Nothing has been done on Congressional apportionment as the committee has not convened. Pennsylvania gains two more Congressmen, triggering a district re arrangement. Lyte, chair of the Apportionment Committee, travels to Erie on a sub committee and will reconvene upon return. The current bill was introduced to secure calendar time and will be recommitted and amended.
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Harrisburg
Lyte
Erie
Heron
Tariff fears rise as free trade falters in UK meeting
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom met at the Hotel Metropole with Colonel EH Stockhill presiding. He warned that shipping and carrying trades are unprofitable due to higher wages and coal costs, with tariffs rising abroad and protectionist trends spreading from Europe to the United States and France ahead of next year’s policy shifts.
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Loyxpox
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
United Kingdom
Europe
United States
Democratic caucus debates ballot reform and constitutional convention
The Democratic sub committee met in Harrisburg with Senator Oss presiding. They will use Baker's ballot bill as a basis for reform and push several amendments. A constitutional convention bill may be pursued, though no specific bill was endorsed. The move signals cautious support for a constitutional convention if a satisfactory alternative is not available.
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Aabrbisburg
March
Democratic Joint Caucus
Oss
Baker
Bill to prohibit liquor sales on Decoration Day passes Senate
March 1 The Senate passed a bill to ban liquor sales on Decoration Day by a 2 to 1 vote. The House committee previously rejected a similar measure, and the bill has failed in prior legislatures, including 1889 when it lost by one vote.
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Senate
House
Johnstown Loan Appropriation Debate in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 1, Treasurer Boyer urged the Ways and Means Committee to authorize the Johnstown loan before April so it can be paid from available funds. He warned that the Brate share and the direct tax bill may not be ready this session due to legal questions about disposition.
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Harrisburg
Ways and Means Committee
Boyer
Johnstown
Prince Proposes Poplar Actor for Membership at Pall Mall
The residence known as Borough House on Pall Mall is noted as the prince’s. He proposed the poplar actor for membership, signaling royal interest in the selection.
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Borough House
the of Wales
Pall Mall
Parnell’s Popularity Indicates Large Irish Representation
In London dispatches March 3 the Liberal press contends Parnell is gaining broad support across Irish cities and towns, weakening McCarthyites and unsettling Gladstoneites. Observers note Parnell may secure a large majority of Irish representatives in the next Parliament, with potential friction over home rule and divorce court matters.
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Dunlap
Parnell
Kilkenny
Gladstone
T. P. O'Connor
America
Congress Endgame Sees Huge Rise in Appropriations
Washington reports a surge in annual appropriations as the Forty-ninth Congress distributes bills among committees. Despite intent to speed work, totals jump by about 200 million dollars amid broader spending and quickened, noisy sessions.
Paris Mutuals Threaten Domestic Life In Paris
Paris officials report widespread use of the Paris mutuals betting system among the lower classes. A magistrate testifies the practice ruins family life as servants and tradespeople fall into debt and households lose savings to betting agencies.
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Paris
Mapia
Paris Mutuals
Corps Legislatif
Jaco de Paix
Tobacco Trust Rumors Grow From Big Louisville Purchase
A year after US cigarette makers formed the American Tobacco Company with capital over 27 million dollars its reach widens into plug tobacco. The National Tobacco Works in Louisville is sold for about 300 thousand to 000,000 dollars, sparking talk of a national trust led by the American Tobacco Company. President Duke denies forming a tobacco trust while noting profits from plug tobacco and widespread production across 200 factories.
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New York
United States
Kimball Bros
Allen, Ginter & Co
Duke Sona & Co
Kinney Bros
American Tobacco Company
Indus
Amea Tobacco Company
National Tobacco Works
Louisville
National Tobacco
St. Louis
Leggett & Myer Tobacco Company
Duke
Plug Tobacco
Revenue tax bills spur new corporate levy changes
Harrisburg reports two amended revenue bills offered by Representative Johnson. One restores the eight mill tax on gross receipts from tolls and includes water and gas firms. The second fixes a four mill tax on corporate capital stock by actual value, replacing a sliding rate. increases for several railroads are cited while one firm would see a tax drop.
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Harrisburg
Johnson
Cameron
Boyer
Ways and Means Committee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Poophia Ceer
Attsburg
State Bank Depositories and the Regulation of the Sinking Fan
Harrisburg March 3 The committee appointed to investigate State Treasury deposits signals no rush as a bill to regulate the system is urged to be introduced this session. Wherry proposed a sinking fund bill aligning with existing laws and a $500 000 surplus rule to divert funds to the sinking fund and constitutional annual needs. Governor Pattison Treasurer Boyer and ex Treasurer Taleey consult and frame the measure to provide $100 000 to the fund in 1891 with annual appropriations thereafter.
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Harrisburg
Wherry
Pattison
Boyer
Taveey
Lucky Mr Stanley Sues for Damages in Zanzibar Trade Rift
Henry, a distinguished traveler, sues Tippoo Tip in Zanzibar for 16 000 pounds for breach of supplying carriers and necessaries to Stanley's rear guard. An Indian banker Tayra Topay claims 10 000 pounds from ivory sales and funds were impounded pending judgment.
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Lospox
Zanzibar
Henry
Tippoo Tip
Stanley
Tayra Topay
English Blizzard Strikes Britain Cold Weather Surges
Severe weather continues with sleet in Dumfrieshire and two to three inches of snow on lower hills. A blizzard like storm hit Workshop and North Nottinghamshire with brief darkness and a northern Derbyshire gale brought thunder and snow. A highland snow storm reports a death of a woman named Simpon near the Caledonian Canal in Inverness, likely from cold exposure.
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Lospex
Dumfrieshire
Workshop
North Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
Highlands
Simpon
Caledonian Canal
Inverness
Attack on British Consulate in Turkish Armenia
Reports from Turkish Armenia recount a Mohammedan mob assault on the British Consulate. Kurdish raids alarm the Christian population and fears of clashes rise at Aschekian. Armenian patriarchs convened a council to send delegates to investigate grievances and seek reapproachment.
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Duslat
Constantisofle
Armenia
Aschekian
Vermont Adopts Australian Ballot System In Rutland Area
Rutland Vermont pilots the Australian ballot system with booths on horses and secret marking. Burlington Barre Bennington Brattleboro Colchester Montpelier St Albans St Johnsbury Rockingham Rutland report smooth voting but counting issues arose, delaying results in some towns while Burlington counted earlier.
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Rutland
Vermont
Burlington
Barre
Bennington
Brattleporo
Colchester
Montpelier
St. Albany
St. Johnsbury
Rockingham
Massachusetts
Burlindon
Ohio legislature acts in March session major reforms
Columbus reports the Legislature will finish business by March 30 or 32 with new laws expanding Canal County Commission powers to recover lands and record holdings for canal counties, exempting certain pipelines from taxes, and allowing a $100 personal property exemption. Fire insurance firms may use a common agent. The Australian elections bill moves ahead with amendments. a non partisan Board of Elections will be created by probate judges through county boards and clerks.
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Columbus
Canal County Commission
Senate
Board of Elections
Pope marks thirteenth anniversary with cheers in Vatican
His Holiness the Pope celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of his coronation today. He attended a thanksgiving mass in the Sistine Chapel, celebrated by Cardinal Melchers, and was carried through the Vatican halls in the sedia gestatoria to enthusiastic cheers from invited onlookers. The pope appeared in good health.
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Rome
March
Sistine Chapel
Melchers
Vatican
Blaine and Alger in Circular Urges Red Club Meeting
General Russell Alger passed through Birmingham on his way to Florida with his family. In Birmingham he did not confer with leading Republicans. A confidential circular was sent to these politicians urging attendance at a Cincinnati Red Club meeting. The letter backs Blaine for president and Alger for vice president.
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Birmingham
Ala
Russel Alger
Florida
Cincinnati
James G. Blaine
Russell
Ois Blaine
Boom
Alger
Labor's Three Demands At Large City Hall Meeting
Mayor Fritchey presided over a large labor gathering in the House hall. M. H. Butler of Warren urged a constitutional convention and argued labor must confront evils blamed on high costs and pockets, backing an eight hour law.
Empress Frederick Visit Nearly Triggered War in Paris
The Figaro reports that during the Empress Frederick’s Paris visit the situation was critical. Observers close to Emperor William feared missing the Empress or insulting her could prompt a swift war declaration by her son.
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DCL
Paris
the Figaro
Frederick
William
Wealthy Policeman Spooner Inherits Massive London Fortune
Boston reports Officer Spooner of Heston in Division 1 inherits an enormous estates-based fortune located in England. He and Captain Cain examined the will in London, confirms the asset, with the inheritance in chancery awaiting final title. The estate value is estimated between £2.5 billion and £3 billion depending on property appraisal.
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Boston
Spooner
England
Cain
London
Prince George Victor to wed Princess Louise of Schleswig Holstein
The 61 year old Prince George Victor of Waldeck Pyrmont is announced to marry Her Royal Highness Princess Louise of Schleswig Holstein. Helene, his third daughter, previously connected to Prince Leopold of Albany. French engineers departed for St Margaret's Bay to lay a cable linking Paris and London with a telephone service expected by week’s end.
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IBY Dunlap
Berlin
March
George Victor
Prince of
Calais
St. Margaret's Bay
France
England
Paris
London
Iron Committee Deliberates on Freight Rates Reduction
New York March 2 A meeting of the Iron Committee of the Central Traffic Association was held today to consider reducing rates on manufactured iron. No action was taken after the discussion chaired by Blanchard.
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New York
Central Traffic Association
Blanchard
Grand Jury Takes Up Elliott Murder Case
Columbus dispatch reports the grand jury began considering cases against W. J. and P. J. Elliott, principals in a death from last Monday. About 70 witnesses called. trial expected in three weeks. Elliott brothers run their county jail paper, earning customary fees. Governor Campbell appointed 5. W. Hinkle to State Superintendent of Printing, replacing Lew Hirsch. Hinkle endorses Campbell’s discovery and ascent to governorship.
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Elliotts
Dispatch
Columbus
W. J
P. J. Elliott
Campbell
W. Hinkle
Jackson County
Lew Hirsch
H Inkle
Henry Irving elected to Marlborough Club circle
The theatrical profession is honored as Henry Irving is elected to the Marlborough Club, a select literary and social organization near Marlborough.
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Dunlap
Lorpes
Henry Irving
Marlborough Club
Marl
Divorce Granted in Delaware Superior Court
Mrs. Barton Roche wins a divorce from her husband in Delaware's Superior Court. Chief Justice Comegys dissented while Judges Houston and Palles signed the decree. Custody and education of the children awarded to Mrs Roche. husband ordered to pay costs.
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Barton-E Roche
Delaware
Superior Court
Wilmington
Del
Barton-Roche
Comegys
Houston and
Palles
Roche
Local gambling talk stirs city crowds and wary officials
A fragmented report notes speculation about casinos and poker rooms in the city. It mentions city interest, potential patronage, and legal ambiguities as officials weigh how to handle gambling venues.
Leeds Is the Marshal of the Eastern District of Pa
Washington March 3 Notwithstanding predictions Bill Leeds was nominated and confirmed by the Senate as Marshal of the Eastern district of Pennsylvania after two years of waiting Cameron and Magee pressed the President into the appointment Magnin of Delaware county was initially favored but Leeds won out The President also sent nominations for Cape Vincent customs Yakima Indian Agency and other posts The House conference report on the National Home for Disabled Volunteers board increased to eleven members naming Morrill Pearson Franklin Black and others
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Washington
Bill
Leeds
Senate
Pennsylvania
Cameron
C. L. Magee
Magnin
Delaware County
G. Harrison Smith
Cape Vincent
Piwie
Aldrich
Henry ] Myer
Ia W. Hammad
Thomas i F. O
Cael
Adie Minas
N. Pas
Yakima
Cutcheon
Michigan
National Home For Disabled Volunteers
Edward N. Morrill
Alfred L. Pearson
William 5. Franklin
John C. Black
George W. Steele
James Burnett
J. H. Bonebrake
Francis Fessenden
The Copyright Bill Conference Report Edges Two Amendments
In the Senate today the conference report on the copyright bill was presented and agreed to with two unresolved points. The Sherman amendment allowing tariffed import of foreign copies and the Ingalls amendment permitting newspaper and magazine imports remained. Platt moved to recede from them but the Sherman amendment was upheld and the Ingalls amendment followed. The conference report was finally agreed to late tonight.
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Washington
Senate
Platt
Bills in conference knock out Hawaiian cable proposal
Washington reports the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill dominated by conference debates. The Hawaii United States cable project was stricken out before passage. Pension bills were largely approved by the House and concurred in by the Senate amid other disputed items.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
House
Senate
Fractured Steel Castings Probe Faces Senate
Secretary Tracy reported to the Senate on defects in steel castings from Standard Steel Co of Thurlow Pennsylvania. The investigation found flaws concealed to defraud inspectors and noted a counterfeit stamp used by a Linden Steel Co employee in Pittsburg with no company knowledge of the fraud.
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Tracy
Thurlow
Washington
Senate
Standard Steel Company
Linden Steel Company
Pittsburg
District pool sellers face new city prohibition
In Exeter on March 24, a bill to ban pool sailing in city limits was vetoed by the President last year, citing inconsistent rules with race tracks. Previously several large pool shops fled Monte Carlo to Jackson City, then returned to depenth Street near the boundary as Monteo. the current proposal aims to settle the dispute.
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Starr G— Dent
The Old Soldiers' Tipple Prohibition Sparks Saloon Protest
Congress passed a measure banning liquor sales within a mile of the Soldiers Home. City commissioners interpret the radius as the outer units, blocking many country roadhouses and impacting northern district saloons. Patrons may travel two to three miles for a drink.
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Washington
Congress
Bribe Offer to Judge Sparks Arrest Leads Brownaville
Dr James M Abrams of Brownaville is arrested on a charge of attempting to bribe Judge Nathaniel Ewing with a $100 offer to alter a court order in a marital dispute involving Abrams and his son. The case stems from a February letter claiming missteps by Judge White and seeks grand jury action. The incident prompts review by Pittsburgh judges and district attorneys.
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Tus Drraton
Assosrows
Brownaville
James M. Abrams
Nathaniel Ewing
Arsinst Abrams
Oliver G. Chick
Abrams
Ewing
Dr. Abrams
J. H. Abrams
Ada
William H. Miller
Montown
Judge White
Judge Ewing
Pittsburgh
Chick
Frasher
Wilson
Brownsville
Justice Smith
Justics Davison
Crisis at Springfield forces Streeter or Palmer win
Springfield report says Republican vote for Streeter faltered prompting a crisis. A stormy steering committee meeting warned action within a day or two and called for an immediate Republican State Central Committee session to endorse the steering plan and unite in support of Streeter or else push a caucus to nominate him as the party candidate.
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Springfield
Sun
Streeter
Palmer
Republican State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Consequence of His Crimes
Heinrich Sach a Weston Hanover Germany merchant arrested on arrival of the steamer Worra was placed on the steamer Spree to be sent back to Germany. Sach is charged with forging bills of exchange and drafts and admitted guilt saying his actions were under hypnotic influence.
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New York
Heinrich Sach
Weston
Hanover
Germany
Sach
United States
Lyman
Farmer 70 Tries to Kill After Insanity Seizure Ox
Delons Boswell a 70 year old farmer from Cogley township Summit county went insane early this morning seizing an ox and driving his son out of the house. He then attacked his wife and tried to cut his own throat amid financial troubles. Neighbors arrived and both he and his wife are hoped to recover.
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Cleveland
Delons Boswell
Cogley Township
Summit County
Director General Davis III Suffering From Swollen Throat
Chicago March 12 Colonel George P. Davis Director General of the Worlds Fair is at home with pneumonia. A family member said he had a severe grip last winter and may have contributed to his illness. Physicians strictly forbid any visitors or talk with Colonel Davis. His throat is badly swollen and he speaks with great effort.
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Chicago
George P. Davis
Davis
Gould & Co. Debts Lead to Assignment in Philadelphia
John H. Gould trading as Gould & Co. made an assignment to settle debts. Gould is a veteran dealer in the trade with decades in business. Liabilities are reported between 235000 and 250000 dollars, while assets are expected to cover more than that amount.
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John H. Gould
Philadelphia
Gould & Co
Gould
Raving
Eas
The Scramble for Wilsons Place in Maryland
Annapolis March 3 Governor Jackson says no successor to Wilson will be named until just before the next Congress meets in December unless an extra session is convened. The vacancy looms as the senator’s seat remains open for now.
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Annapolis
Jackson
Congress
Copsins Jota Wilson
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