Partisan Reed Resolution Sparks House Drill
In Harxissuee March 9 report the Maine Czar sparks a party line clash in the House. Republicans and Democrats unite behind Speaker Reed while Cameron vote-freedom debates flare over the rule to close debate and the force bill. The vote ends party show of strength as Republicans vow unity.
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Maine
Seyfert
Lancaster County
House of Representatives
Reed
Skinner
Cameron
Senate
Thompson
Ritter
Lycomine
Gillan
Franklin County
Tewksbury
Mr. Gillan
Why Some Insurance Companies Oppose Provisions
Insurance firms oppose a proposed reserve fund rule for policyholder protection. The measure would require accumulation until reserves reach a per policy target of the sum insured, with critics noting Philadelphia-based firms rely on a different foundation and that the duty may overlap with others. The Insurance Committee debated and recommitted the bill on motion of Mr. Baker.
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Treakersnone
March
Erte
Baker
Itas
Commission to Revise Mine Laws Reported in Senate
Harrisburg March 9 A message from the governor transmitted to the Senate requests the appointment of a commission to revise mine and ventilation laws. Members listed include Martin McCormick Lackawanna and others from Wilkes Barre and surrounding districts.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Minere
Martin McCormick
Lackawanna
Jobo FP
Kearney
Archibald
Michael J. Gibbons
Smithville
Laserne County
Edward Will
Names for mining and ventilation commission listed
The Governor submitted a long roster naming members for mining and ventilation authorities. It lists districts and individuals, including engineers, inspectors, and commission members from various towns such as Scranton Luzerne Pottsville and Uniontown, with offices in Allegheny Mercer and Fayette counties.
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Iams
Pesley
Luzerne
Anthony Reilly
Hazieton
Wiliam B. Dowling
Shenandoah
Patrick F. Brennore
Girardville
Patrick H. Devers
Minersville
Lewis A. Riley
Philadelphia
Thomas 41. Righter
Mr. Carmel
William Connell
Scranton
John R. Hoffman
Pottsville
J F. Snyder
Samuel Gay
Hugh McDonald
Andrew Hunt
Elizabeth
Allegheny County
Sea- Westmoreland
Robert 5. Sindden
Jackson Center
Mercer
O. B. Wilson
Blossbure
Tioga
John Kirk
Uniontown
Motor Company Mergers Bill Seeks Unified Corporation
Harrisburg report outlines a bill allowing two or more incorporated motor companies to merge through a joint agreement signed by presidents and secretaries. Stockholders vote by ballot. two thirds approval creates a new corporation with transferred assets, liabilities, and rights, while existing franchises and creditor liens remain intact.
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Harrisburg
Upperman
Crouse
Ew Corporation
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Four New Measures In House And Senate
Harrisburg dispatch reports House members Beatty and Morrow introducing bills on false pedigree and local elections within boroughs. Senate senators Robinson and Penrose propose reform on political solicitation and married women corporate officers. Neeb’s bill on breeding fine animals advances.
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Harrisburg
Beatty
Fayette
Morrow
Indiana
Senate
Robinson
Delaware
Penrose
Philadelphia
Neeb
Personal Explanation Defends Fairness Of Seanor Bill
Mr Johnson of Cameron, chair of the Judiciary General Committee, denies any unfair advantage in the committee action on Mr Seanors anti discrimination bill. The meeting followed Seanor request with quorum present and regular procedure. If Seanor moves to recommit, he will second it and set a time for further hearing. A hearing is set for Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Seanor
Temperance Measure in Mercer County Faces Opposition
A bill introduced by Representative Mr. Hines repeals the 1871 Mercer County liquor license act. It requires brewer, distiller, and wholesale or retail liquor dealers to pay 300 and hotels and eating houses 40. The strict enforcement and repeal effort likely provoke strong temperance opposition.
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Haneisuvee
Mercer County
Hines
Fraternal Societies to Lobby Insurance Bill
Representatives from the Strong Secret Orders including Grand Master George Maloney of Franklin and other officers from Pittsburgh Philadelphia and beyond will testify before the House Insurance Committee Thursday evening in support of a Senate bill and a House bill by Porter and Cotton regarding fraternal societies.
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George Maloney
Franklin
J. M. Meair
W. RB. Ford
Pittsburg
S.A. Will
Pillisburg
Heptasophs
Philadelphia
House Insurance Committee
Senate
Porter
House
Cotton
Woman's Kindly Heart Delegation Opposes Senator Thomas Bill
A Philadelphia delegation from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals visited Harrisburg to oppose a bill that would shield street car drivers from arrest while transporting horses unfit for work. Mrs. Richard White, president of the Einstein branch, and Mr. Lovell of the W. T. U. testified with urgency, impressing the Senate with their opposition.
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Philadelphia
Thomas’ Bill
Harrisburg
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Thomas
Richard White
Einstein Branch
Society
Lovell
T. U
McCreery Ex-Security Official in Harrisburg Report
From a staff correspondent in Harrisburg March 9 reports J B McCreery, formerly a security official, involved in ongoing inquiries. Details remain sparse as investigators review records and statements.
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Harrissurg
J. B. McCreery
West Penn Hospital urge funds for visit to Nations Committee
Recorder Graham and Superintendent Cowan of West Penn Hospital press for favorable funding report for their visit. T. J. Keenan Jr. also promotes support on behalf of the Newsboys' Home for the same committee assignment.
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Graham
Cowan
West Penn Hospital
Nations Committee
T. J. Keenan, Jr
Measure for Publication of Notices in Newspapers
Harrisburg report notes a bill by Mr. Finley of Washington to require publication of county notices in at least two and no more than five newspapers, with one edition in a non English language and one in the leading minority party paper.
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Harrisburg
March
Finley
Washington
Death declared in case of Robert Ray Hamilton
Surrogate in New York ruled Robert Ray Hamilton legally dead and admitted his will to probate after Schuyler Hamilton and others testified in court. Witnesses included executors Gilbert M. Spier Jr and Col G E P Howard who led evidence from Dr Green and investigators who traced the body to the Snake River. The surrogate stated the evidence established death beyond reasonable doubt.
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New Yorks
Robert Ray Hamilton
Schuyler Hamilton
Pau
France
Dr. Green
Gilbert M. Spier, Jr
G. E. P. Howard
Idaho
Hoe
Snake River
Gilbert M. Spier
Colonel Howard
John K. Sargent
Eagle Pass
Mr. Sargent
Titan Pass
Howard
Hamilton
Ex-Commander of Czar’s Body Guard Dies in Philadelphia
Matthew Zaleskevicx, a Russian refugee born near Moscow fifty years ago, rose to command the Czar’s body guard before turning to grain trade and philanthropy. Accused by a discharged servant of collusion with Nihilists, his estates were confiscated and he endured four years in solitary confinement before fleeing to Odessa and onward to London New York and finally Philadelphia where he died in the hospital after a penniless winter voyage and deteriorating health.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Zaleskevicx
Sostronia
Moscow
Soo
Russias
Siberia
Odessa
Mediterranean
London
New York
New York Presbytery Rejects Deaconess Appointment Overture
The New York Presbytery debated General Assembly overtures on appointing deaconesses for two and a half hours. The committee favored the aims but opposed both overtures, citing scriptural authority and lack of clear duties, and ultimately rejected the proposals by a wide margin.
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New York
Apostolic Church
General Assembly
Bangor Goes Democratic in Upset Mayoral Win
Special dispatches report Bangor's surprising municipal election outcome with Joseph E. Snow winning as Democrat mayor by 574 votes over F C Beal and George H Fox. The railroad question loomed large as Snow, a business man, favored the Bangor and Aroostook line while Beal had ties to Maine Central officials.
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Bangor
Joseph E. Snow
Steates
F. C. Beal
Tene
George H. Fox
Prhitioen
Snow
Aroostook
Boal
Maine Central
From preacher to lawyer in Brooklyn church
Rev Dr Henry A Powell announced plans to retire from the ministry and pursue a legal career. A graduate of NYU Law, he was admitted to the bar in 1882 and noted throat trouble as a factor. Under his leadership the church income rose from 3000 to 12000 dollars annually.
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New York
Les Avenue
Brooklyn
Henry A. Powell
May Land
Th. Powell
Law School
University of the City of New York
Trichinosis in Iowa Causes Five Deaths and Fears Rise
Epidemic strikes the German settlement near Grove Iowa with five deaths confirmed and several new cases. Authorities report two additional deaths are feared while the Bureau of Animal Industry plans an investigation to curb further infection.
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Spa Grove
Washington
Bureau of Animal Industry
Fire destroys Taylor Southers foundry in Lyons Iowa
A watchman, T. S. Gowen, is found dead after a blaze at Taylor Southers' foundry and machine shop in Lyons Iowa. The early morning fire caused about 6000 dollars in losses and foul play is suspected.
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Ulus
Lyons
Taylor Southers
the Watchman
T. S. Women
End of a Deadlock in Illinois Senatorial Fight
The Illinois senatorial contest heads to a decision as Streeter and Palmer vie for the seat. Key players Moore Cockrell Evans and Taubeneck clash over pledges to the F M B A and Republican factions. A quorum failed in the joint assembly with only one ballot cast, and officials expect a final vote at 11:35.
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Dispatce
Springfield
Streeter
Palmer
Evans
Aurora
Republican Party
Taubeneck
Moore
Cockrell
Ae Cockrell
Sugar Trust Faces Senate Probe Over Testimony
The Senate Committee continued its Sugar Trust investigation in New York as G F Ellis testified the trust earned over 11 million dollars with 10 percent paid to stockholders. Root refused to produce books, asserting private papers must be guarded, while Harris urged full access. Senator Vedder said further questions would be tested by the full committee on Saturday.
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New York
Sugar Trust
Senate Committee
Ellis
Harris
Senate
American Sugar Refining Company
Root
Vedder
Mystery of hotel hole sparks bribery buzz in legislature
Columbus dispatch reports detectives in the capital as the legislature battles over Governor Campbell's allies and the Speaker's faction. McClure chairs the Corporation committee overseeing key bills and lobbyists watch developments as accusations of bribery and boodle surface amid partisan strife.
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Ernor Campbell
House
Aged Durfee Burned Alive in Hinsdale Blaze
Andrew Durfee, a impoverished bachelor, perished in a room above a Hinsdale general store when flames enveloped him. He had just inherited 000 earlier and a friend left him 2500 more. The fire reportedly caused a 20000 loss as the body was moved from a nearby house to the village outskirts due to fear the flames would consume it too.
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Curcaco
Andrew Durfee
Hinsdale
Durfee
Lillian Russell Told To Wear Tights By Judge Freedman
Judge Freedman of the Superior Court rules against Lillian Russell in a suit by her former manager James C. Duff for damages and an injunction to restrain her actions. The decision rejects claims related to attire and onstage conduct in the ongoing disputes surrounding the actress.
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Epeedal
New York
Freedman
Superor
Lillian Russell
James C. Duff
Cig
Actress Miss Russell Wins Temporary Injunction Case
In 1880 Miss Russell, bound by a contract with Duff, faced an injunction but chose to perform for the Casino Company after paying $1000 as liquidated damages. She claimed health concerns over tights, but the judge found her excuse largely a pretense and noted she sought no compromise with Duff.
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Tim
Miss Russell
Duff
Jane
Liberal Manifesto Highlights Liberal Gains and Free Trade Stance
Sir Richard Cartwright broadens Liberal appeal in South Oxford, claiming the two central provinces are theirs on a clear issue amid government corruption. He denounces Macdonald and predicts strong Liberal momentum, pledging continued opposition until free trade with the continent is achieved.
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Toronto
Richard Cartwright
Oxford
Dominion
Secur
Sir John
Macdonald
United States
Liberal Party
Tte
A Substantial Expression for Windom Widow House Proposed
Friends of the late Secretary Windom consider giving a home to his widow. A spokesman states no general appeal has been made and the fund would likely fund a suitable residence in New York if the family chooses to live there.
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Windom
Desperadoes Fight at Vidalia Near Cumberland Gap
A regular pitched battle erupted at Vidalia near Cumberland Gap at 7 p m. Hugh Johnson was killed by a shot to head and chest. Garrett Sothern was shot in the thigh. Mose Gibson suffered abdominal wounds and is not expected to live. Shelby Gibson was shot in the leg. John Owens, a bystander, was hit in the chest. The assailants sought revenge against witnesses.
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Louisville
Vidalia
Cumberland Gap
Hugh Johnson
Garrett Sothern
Mose Gibson
Shelby Gibson
John Owens
Morris Wills
Boy shoots self in head after family quarrel
A Crab Meadow boy Claude Spencer, aged about ten, placed a gun under his chin and pulled a string to fire it, tearing part of his face and breaking his left eye. He had quarrelled with his brother and, warned by his mother about cake, turned to the gun as a punishment. The incident followed by a death of a father and uncle by their own actions.
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NorTfrent
Claude Spencer
Crab Meadow
Mrs Sally Cannon Celebrates 100th Birthday
A telegram from New Haven notes Mrs Sally Cannon marked her 100th birthday at her son William J Cannon's home. Friends called to offer congratulations as she shows strength for her age, walks erect, and recalls meeting General Lafayette.
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New Haver
Sally
Cannon
William J. Cannon
Western States Joining Hands for Denver Meeting
Denver begins preparations for the Trans Mississipp i Commercial Congress to be held May 1. Delegates from states and territories west of the Mississippi will seek national legislation to foster closer commercial relations and form an alliance on western interests.
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Denver
March
Mississippi River
Reinstated teacher sparks race clash in Wimodaughsis
Miss Fannie Smith, pale but with colored blood, is readmitted to the Wimodaughsis Club amid a wave of Southern ladies threatening to withdraw. Ex secretary Desha defends her expulsion as preserving social tone, while Miss Annie Shaw leads a push for race equality and criticizes the club’s policy as undemocratic and unchristian.
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Washington
Fannie Smith
Desha
Annie Shaw
Clup
Miss Shaw
Miss Smith
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Ahi
Anna Shaw
Misa Smith
Selene
Daughais
Miss Desha
Wimodaughsis
Eet
Lightner
Money-mad lobbyists stalk Treasury halls after Congress
Washington reports late Congress left a flood of bills for immediate payments. Representatives wait for certified copies from the State Department before funds can move. With record bulky bills, officials must ensure proper certification, delaying payouts for many patrons.
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Congress
Treasury
Washington
The
State Department
President goes duck shooting near Bengies Maryland
The President leaves Washington for a few days of duck shooting on Chesapeake Bay near Bengies Maryland accompanied by ex Senator Sewell of New Jersey. Secretary Foster travels to Fostoria Ohio to settle private affairs and will return in about two weeks with an acting secretary. Secretary Proctor departs for Chattanooga to inspect battlefield boundary lines and military posts in the Southwest, joined by Quartermaster Batchellor and Lt Woodruff.
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Chesapeake Bay
Bengies
Sewell
New Jersey
Foster
Fostoria
Ashington
Proctor
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Southwest
Batchellor
Woodruff
Ruger
What Hill Will Do
A New York Democratic ex-Congressman says Governor Hill will not vacate his office until he takes a Senate seat. He argues Hill will retain the governorship to influence New York politics and will decline the Senate salary until sworn in.
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Wasuixetoxs
Hill
Senate
New York
POGR BUSINESS IN THE MILLS IN FALL RIVER
Quarterly returns from Fall River mills show manufacturing not profitable in the past three months. Twenty five corporations with capital of 14 410 000 and nine and four mills paid 236 000 in dividends. Several companies with 4 508 000 capital paid no dividends in the period.
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Maass
L& Se
EU Corpe
I Taille
California Senate Passes Exclusion Bill Amid Debate
Sacramento March 2 The California Senate passed a bill drawn up by the Attorney General excluding the Chinese. The Senate refused to ashour the amendments to the ballot reform bill.
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Sacramento
Senate
Indiana Treasurer mogelijk to be US Treasurer
Washington March 9 administration circles say State Treasurer Lemeke of Indiana will accept the post as United States Treasurer and that Treasurer Huston will resign within days.
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Wasnegton
Lemeke
Indiana
United States
Huston
Rathbone to Be Chief Inspector
E G Rathbone, Chief of Inspectors of the Post Office Department, is regarded as likely to be appointed to a higher post. The report from Washington notes March discussions and sources expect a promotion.
Gossip on Men Considered for New Bench Appointments
Washington reports on the Evarts law reorganization of circuit courts and possible presidential selections for nine new judges. It notes disputes over constitutional authority, potential early appointments, and names like McComas Culbertson Morrow Payson and a Virginia judge as likely choices, with party dynamics and regional considerations shaping outcomes.
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Wasuixeton
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Supreme Court
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Supreme Comerce
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Pataet
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Virginia
Jude
Bond
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Treasury
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Texas
Culbertson
California
Morrow
Payson
Illinois
Chicago
Audge
Court of Appeals
Lewis
Arizona
New Mexico
Indians for Show Purposes
Washington dispatch reports Major Johnny Burke plans to travel to Pine Ridge to select Lakota for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. He praises allies who aided during late troubles and expects a week to 50 days to finalize negotiations, with emphasis on hostile and peaceful Indians alike.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Johnny Burke
Buffalo Bill
Johnny
Noble
Morgan
Cody
Major Burke
Pine Ridge
Pine Hideo
Carnegie Library site debate shapes city library plans
Pittsburg Councils hold a brief session with battles over Carnegie Library location and park site versus downtown placement. Key figures Keating Elliot and Carnegie representatives contest site choices and a proposed 1 million gift, while the committee paves paths for poor farm land proposals and bond investments.
Negroes at the Exhibition Demand Colored Representation
John H. Smyth, ex United States Minister to Liberia, addresses President Harrison urging a colored representative for the Negro race at the World's Columbian Exposition. He argues the bill lacks a separate display for Negro achievements in industry agriculture art and science, and calls for an officer of the exposition to include Negro industrial products and educational development.
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WasHineTex
John H. Smyth
United States
Liberm
Harrison
Smyth
U0s
Butterworth Says Ohio Visit Aids World Fair Efforts
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Butterworth of the World’s Fair Commission plans to pass through Cincinnati on a trip to Ohio. He notes reconciliation of differences, practical input and broad European support for the fair. He mentions loving his Ohio home and Chicago as a great city.
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Washington
Ohi
Butterworth
World's Fair Commission
Cincinnati
Coleman
New Orleans
Louisiana
Illinois
Ciuncia
Buckeye
Chicago
Kidder Peabody Reorganizes New York Firm
Reports say Kidder Peabody & Co will cut the New York office from Boston and form Haring Magoun & Co in New York with Thomas Karing and George C. Magoun. Magoun declined to confirm details, noting the plan is not definite.
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Kidder, Peabody & Co
New York
Boston House
Ceataining & New
New York House
Thomas Karing
George C. Magoun
Haring
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