Governor Admits Need for Funds but Distances General Revenue Bill
The governor says he is not responsible for authorship of the general revenue bill and has read only the first draft. He agrees an income from gross receipts tax is needed but asserts he knows nothing particular about the measure and will seek official opinions when it comes before him. The bill faces a key House reading as debate over taxing natural gas firms and corporate exemptions intensifies.
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Henry Hall
Auditor General
NcCamant
Supreme Court
Stadt
Dveratch
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Dispatch
General Beaver
United States War Department
Gettysburg
Deen
Mercer
McCamant
House
Philadelphia
Siste
A. W. Smiley
Clarion
Fox Appeal
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
Srmrpsox
Legislature News Harshly Criticized In Pennsylvania Record
Harrisburg March 11 The Legislative Record is assailed for inaccuracy waste and delay as House and Senate calendars move from first readings through sessions. Key figures show dozens of bills introduced reported passed and signed while critics decry costs and errors in coverage.
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House
Senate
Harrisburg
Baker
Blackburn
Westmoreland
Skinner
Cafferty
Owens
Bedford
Hawks
Hopeful Cooper’s Surer Thing for Philadelphia Port Collector
Reports tying Senator Delamater to the Philadelphia post office are unfounded. The Crawford county senator is not pursuing any appointive office. Rumors in papers suggest a hitch in the arrangement to appoint him collector.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Harrisburg
Senator Delamater
Crawford County
TuLstage
Quay Secures Help Amid Harmonized Efforts
A fragment notes Quay to secure a ship or item with cooperation from Cooper. No files on Quay’s abilities are present, while Cooper is described as thoroughly harmonized.
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Quay
Mr. Quay
Cooper
Theater Bill Moves Through House With Safety Provisions
In Haneissvee on March 11 the theater bill by Mr. Roberts passed second reading after opposition from Mr. Biter. The measure requires theaters and operas to have street front entrances, a ten foot open side space on corner sites, a three foot wide corridor to the street, and balconies with iron stairways. No license may be issued until these safety standards are met.
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Legislarure
Ffrom
Haneissvee
Roberts
Biter
Philadelphia
Riter
Food Adulteration Bill Moves in House Action
Harrisburg March 11 In the House tonight a bill to prevent adulteration of foods and drugs was reported negatively. Several bills were introduced including tax refund for horses and cattle, funding for the State Board of Health, water purity measures, and a cap military registration bill. In the Senate the session extended hours and a bill to underground power and telegraph lines in large cities was amended. The fence law of 17 was repealed and expenses for Commissioners and Directors of the Poor were approved.
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Harrispure
Blair
Greene
Wall
Philadelphia
State Board of Health
Hayes
Venango
Stewart
Fec
Labor Commissioner Race Noted In Pittsburgh Visit
Robin son said in Pittsburg he would back John Campbell and oppose Martin for Labor Commissioner, outlining plans to influence the election while en route to Washington.
West Indian lad appeals to Sullivan to seek salvation
A Boston mission attendant writes to John L. Sullivan urging him to accept Jesus Christ as savior claiming Sullivan could do more for heaven and souls than with his strength. The letter recounts a story of Jerry McAuley and asks Sullivan to visit Mrs McAuley’s mission if in New York, noting Sullivan dismissed the appeal as religious cranks.
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New York
Tremont Street
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Susan G. Job
Jerry McAuley
Deax Sra
Jesus
Christ
Russian Prisoner Kempinski Seeks U S Release Demand
Attorney J B Klein traveled to Washington to press Secretary Blaine to intervene for Herman Kempinski a Russian citizen held in Bowen Russia. Kempinski who fled to Bowen as a youth to avoid conscription faces Siberian banishment on May 1 unless the United States secures his release.
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BrirocErrort
Conn
J. B. Klein
Washington
Herman Kempinski
Bowen
Russia
Siberia
United States
Kempinski
Klein
Blaine
THE NEW MILITARY SECRETARY
Secretary of War Proctor orders Lieutenant Colonel Thomas F. Barr to Washington to assume Military Secretary duties. Barr, a veteran with prior posts under Ramsey Lincoln and Endicott, helped codify army regulations and served as legal adviser to generals Terry and Crook. He also played a key role in Ku Klux prosecutions in Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Proctor
Thomas F. Barr
Washington
Barr
Chicago
Alexander Ramsey
Robert Lincoln
Endicott
Terry and Crook
St. Paul
M and Louisians
Western States plan general beef bill convention in St Louis
A pistol shot of the beef dispute moves to St Louis where Western Legislatures plan a noon meeting to draft a beef regulation bill. Delegates seek sanitary inspections and anti trust measures to curb Chicago Dressed Beef Company and protect local butchers.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Southern Hotel
Chicago Dressed Beef Company
Butchers and Cattlemen's
Texas
St.Louis
Delmons
Nebraska
General McBride
Battle near Trow river as Hippolyte forces falter
Le Moniteur from Port-au-Prince dated February 28 reports General Francois Pierre near the Trow river after capturing St Susanne. Prisoners include Accillion Pierre and Dupre Colas, a Cape Hayti delegation chief. News says revolts and anarchy rattle PortauPrince and Cap Hayti amid unreliable mail reports.
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Hippolyte
New York
le Moniteur
Port-au-Prince
New Orleans
Francois Pierre
Valliere
St. Susanne
Accillion Pierre
Dupre Colas
Colas
Cape Hayti
So Susanne
Dastarieet
Sea Navy Commander Sails to Command Squadron in China
Rear Admiral Belknap former Mare Island Navy Yard commandant sails for China to take command of the squadron as of March 11. Sax Fraxcisco noted as a sea naval commander is part of the referenced movements.
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Sax Fraxcisco
Belknap
Mare Island Navy Yard
China
Our New Navy Ships to Be Built in Coming Year
The article reports plans to let contracts within months for eight new war vessels adding about 15 000 tons to the fleet. It details two 2 000 ton cruisers two 3 000 ton cruisers a 7 500 ton ironclad a 5 300 ton cruiser and a small 800 ton gunboat with high speed and heavy armament. Congress also authorized four more cruisers including the Thomas cruising monitor to start within the year.
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Europe
Naval Board
Ilson
Construction Bureau
Congress
No More News From Samoa Says Departments
Washington March 11. State and Navy Departments respond no information on the alleged destruction of the Nipsic at Samoa. Officials discredit the story and note no evidence of the ship’s fate or related secret missions.
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Washisgton
State
Navy Departments
Samoa
Walker Blaine
Department of State
United States Naval
Auckland
Nipsic
Navy Department
United States
Bern
Whitney
House Naval Committee
Watts Refuses Resignation In West Virginia Case
President Harrison calls for the resignation of United States Attorney Watts of West Virginia. Watts replies he will not resign without cause. The Federal Court opens March 14 with over 200 indictments, including cases involving prominent Republicans and a potential successor connected to one case.
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United States
Watts
Wuee
Rexe
Harrison
Charleston
W. B. B. Miller
Washington
Atttorney Gen
District of West Virginia
Buch
United Tes
C. Watts
Cowden
Watt
Bishop Foley backs public schools and suffrage for inspectors
Detroit March 11 Bishop Foley surprised Catholics by endorsing public schools in an interview. A women’s petition for voting rights for school inspectors was signed by the Bishop, who said he supports suffrage in general but opposes sectarian influence in politics or education.
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Detroit
Foley
Spreckels Seeks U S Help To Maintain Pacific Route
In San Francisco John D Spreckels president of Oceanic Steamship Co says steamers between San Francisco and the Samoan islands New Zealand and Australia may cease after October unless the United States bears part of the total cost. He notes North German Lloyd desires to extend service and compete in the Samoa route.
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San Francisco
John D. Spreckies
Oceanic Company
Samoan Islands
New Zealand
Australia
Samoa
United States
Lloyd Company
Germany
Anx
President Harrison Nominates Four to Senate in Surprise Move
Washington dispatch reports President Harrison sent four appointments to the Senate for confirmation, three foreign ministers and one assistant secretary. Senators Palmer and Washburn are uncertain about accepting, while John D. Washburn of Massachusetts emerges as the lesser known nominee among the group.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
Palmer
Madrid
Swift
California
Japan
Pacific Coast
Capitol
John D. Washburn
Massachusetts
Switzerland
Washburn
Wash
Local political buzz on length of the special session
The county hears whispers about moves in the district as candidates discuss confirming appointments for a several week period. Senator Mands said today that they would be ready to adjourn by Saturday night.
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Archie. Benand
Mr. Wilson
Pittsburg
Mands
Palmer Surprised by Spain Minister Nomination
Ex Senator Palmer was unaware of President Harrison's plan to appoint him Minister to Spain. He had no prior intimation and declined comment while considering his options. Palmer had not sought cabinet posts and may retire from public life, though some supporters urge him to stay in politics for revenge. The nomination, reported as from Senators Stockbridge and Menjian, reportedly reached him by telegraph and remains unconfirmed.
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Dlinois
Maynard
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Coon
Bacheller
Platt
Seo
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White House
Whitelaw Reid
William Walter Phelps
John C. New
Huston
Indiana
Reid
Phelps
New
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United States
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Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Quay
Fall Sligoed
Sea Dick Quay
Oan Aie Tary
Hindos
Palmer
Spain
Harrison
Michigan
Federal Harrison
Mr. Palmer
Stockbridge
Men Jian
Trial Opens in Mud Run Disaster Manslaughter Case
The Lehigh Valley engineers Cook and Major and flagman Hannigan face manslaughter charges for the Mud Run disaster that killed 60 and injured many. Judge presiding as court hears civil engineer C F Wehr and draughtsman France from Wilkes-Barre shops plus Alexander Mitchell on technical testimony. adjournment set for tomorrow morning.
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Maven Caunk
Cook
Hannigan
Lehigh Valley
Eheiier Cook
C. F. Wehr
Maud Run
France
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Alexander Mitchell
Wyoming
Mountaineers Shoot Sub-contractor Near Tazewell
Albert Cullom son of General William Cullom of Clinton Tennessee was killed by a mob near Tazewell Tennessee. The attackers accused him of beating an old mountaineer Sheffler and armed with shotguns and rifles hunted him in a railroad cut. He fired back until mortally wounded. The incident raises fears of further trouble among railroad workers.
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Knoxville
Texs
Albert Cullom
William Cullum
Clinton, Tenn
Knoxville, Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Tazewell
Tenn
Sheffler
Eee
Cullom
Canada Gives Minister of Agriculture Jurisdiction Over Foreign Authors
Ottawa March 11 Sir John Thompson proposes an amended copyright act repealing section five. The new rule requires that literary or artistic works be printed and published in Canada or reproduced there within three months after first publication elsewhere. The minister of culture to decide on reasonable progress and rights in Canada after origin.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir John Thompson
Canada
Flagrant Corn Frauds Reported in Charleston Area
Fresh floods last fall ruined corn crops in upper counties and daily carloads arrive from Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis amid farmer complaints. Farmers' Alliance to investigate charges as horses are lost and crops damaged in the region.
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Charleston
Cincinnati
Chi
St. Lonia
Ex-President Cleveland Leads Party to Cuba Tour
Ex-President Cleveland and four companions including Bayard Fairchild Lamont and possibly Whitney will begin a three weeks visit to Cuba on Wednesday. They were delayed by Bayard not being able to depart today. The trip was planned before inauguration and the travelers expect a enjoyable tour.
Virginia editors duel charge after street clash
W Harvey Wilson editor of the Daily Record was arrested in RigoMaxD Virginia on March 11 charged with breach of the peace after an on street confrontation with Phil Shields of the Law Journal. The dispute followed a publication in the Law Journal prompting the confrontation and a nearby suicide claim.
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Rigomaxd
W. Harvey Wilson
The
Daily Record
Praca
Phil B. Shields
the Law Journal
Milwaukee Chinese Laundries Targeted as Mob Fears Exile
Milwaukee residents erupt in anti Chinese violence after trial testimony of two laundrymen alleged mistreatment of girls. crowds march on streets, looting and wrecking laundries while police guard jail and court proceedings. authorities fear broader exodus and further clashes as the trial continues.
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Milwaukee
Ah Sin
Sam Yip Yah
Fourth Street
Haly Ding
Fifth Street
Whitehead
The
Humane Society
Astronomical Discovery Improves Telescope Clarity
Professor Hastings of the Sheffield Scientific School announces a telescope eyepiece that reduces chromatic aberration by about 20 percent improving definition and brightness. The breakthrough promises clearer views of celestial bodies and could unveil new wonders in the heavens.
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New Haven
Hastings
Sheffield Scientific School
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