Beavers Falls and the Three Mill Tax Debate in Harrisburg
A Harrisburg House session closes on the general revenue bill with a heated dispute over a 3 mill tax on capital stock. Henry Hall of Mercer clashed with Beaver Falls supporters amid arguments on manufacturing exemptions and the impact on workingmen and local economies.
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Beaver Falls
Henry Hall
Mercer
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Patterson
Philadelphia
Debate on corporate taxation and exemptions in the state house
Lawmakers clash over taxing manufacturing and exempting mining and distilleries. Mr. Hall and Mr. Dravo debate constitutional limits while amendments aim to subtract real estate from stock value and extend exemptions. The House adjourns after continued discussion on second reading.
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Hall
Burdick
McKean
Dravo
Himslf
Supreme Court
Mr. Dravo
Taggart
Hickman
Chester
Jones
Allegheny
Walk
Patterson
New Jersey
House
Brmpson
Appropriations Approved For City Charities and Schools
The House Appropriations Committee, in a four hour session in Harrisburg, recommended 135000 for Philadelphia charities, 75000 for Lock Haven Normal School for new buildings, and 15000 for a New Castle hospital. Brown of Lawrence pushed the hospital line. State College received 108000 instead of 403000 for improvements.
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Harrisburg
House Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia
Lock Haven Normal School
General Committee
New Castle
Brown
Lawrence
Pennsylvania State College
State Merchants Press For Debts Collection Bill
Representatives from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Allegheny and other Pennsylvania cities urged the House Judiciary Committee to support a bill enabling the collection of debts in open purchases of necessary supplies. The measure proposes a wage-based percentage of the total purchase to fund debt collection penalties. No action has yet been taken by the committee.
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Harrisburg
State Merchants’ Retail Association
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Scranton
Pennsylvania
House Judiciary Committee
Sabbath Law Fines Aligned By New Bill In House
A Pennsylvania House bill seeks uniform fines for Sunday law violations across counties. The measure proposes a $25 penalty in Allegheny County and $5 in other counties, and includes salary provisions for interpreters and a grant to St Franciscus Hospital. The session also considers liquor transfer authorization.
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Harrelspurg
Jones
Allegheny
Chalfant
St. Franciscus’ Hospital
Shirastot Aterheny
Act of Tie
Philadelphia
Uquor
Senate Passes Tobacco Ban for Boys Under Sixteen
In Harrisburg on March 12 the Senate approved bills banning tobacco sales to boys under 16 and establishing public morgues. The body also third reading a local improvements assessment bill with an Allegheny amendment exempting second class cities. A Ways and Means subcommittee is expected to oppose liquor bills including a proposed excise board and city license fees.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Newmyer
Allegheny
Ways and Means
General Committee
Board of Excise Commissioners
Los
Indianapolis creates dual police system amid constitutional fight
Indianapolis forms a second police force and another headquarter after a bill set up a new Fire and Police Board. The new force, largely drawn from the old force, faces legal challenges as the old board disputes the bill’s constitutionality. Chief Webster insists on asserting control despite custody refusals.
Office Market Tells of Rapid Purge Ahead of Election
In Washington and Pennsylvania, stock movement was limited while pressure on the President sped up removals. The railway mail service deadline extended to May 1 to allow Democrat removals, with nominations signaling a broader purge of Democratic officials from Washington and Dakota Territories as Republicans push to control elections and administration.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Lsttey
Jedwin
Wayne County
Wright
Newell
Bradford
Brown
B. Hall
Towanda
Davies
Senate
Harrison
Washinton
Montana
Dakotas
Presbood Tik Bapetinner
President extends railway mail service Civil Service timeline
The President signed an order extending the March 15 1889 and May 1 1889 deadlines to bring railway mail service under civil service rules. Civil Service Commissioner Lyman cites personnel construction delays. Also Jeremiah Sullivan is named Collector of Customs at Fort Benton Montana replacing Thomas A. Cummings. General Miller is appointed Assistant United States Attorney for Indiana.
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Wasshodox
Civil Service
Lyman
Wasuinortos
Jeremiah Sullivan
Fort Benton
Mont
Thomas A. Cummings
General Miller
John
Booneville
Ind
United States
District of Indiana
Not Dead but Gone Believed Charles H Smith Went West
Boston March 12. There is belief Rev. Charles H Smith did not die by his own hand. He withdrew 1200 from a bank on the day he left home and paid a 9 bill with the funds. Friends think mental agitation may have spurred a western trip, while his hat found on the riverbank suggests a probable attempt at concealment or accident.
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Mr. Smith
Sas
New Hampshire Wet Victory Defeats Prohibitionists in State
News dispatch reports a sweeping anti-Prohibition victory across New Hampshire with prohibition supporters crushed. Voters rejected the amendment despite prayer meetings with temperance advocates. Republicans showed split lines and Democrats saw Prohibition gains. The third party Prohibitionists and women were the only honest supporters, while party leaders faced disillusionment and calls to avoid entangling alliances.
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Coxconp
N. H
New Hampshire
Maine
Prohibitionists
Goff Defeat Shields Gubernatorial Power in West Virginia
In Charleston on March 12 Governor Wilson maintains control pending any federal challenge as the Supreme Court denies General Goff’s mandamus petition. The ruling keeps Wilson at the helm unless the Legislature acts or federal authorities intervene, with Carr proceedings to follow and timing uncertain.
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Charleston
W. VA
Wilson
West Virginia
Goffin
Washington
Supreme Court
Goff
Snyder
Coutal
Carr
Illinois moves against unloading New York paupers
A 10 year old New York boy named Harry Loth was picked up by a Chicago officer and sent to Justice Woodman. Officials blame New York Aid Society and Juvenile Society for shipping dependent children to Illinois and abandoning them. The boy was committed to the county jail to await guidance from New York.
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New York
ChicaGo
Harry Loth
Justice Woodman
New York Aid Society
Humane Society
Springfield
Help for Foreign Missionaries at Chicago Meeting
The annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society opened in Centennial Baptist Church Chicago with delegates. Morning reports from churches bands and temple builders were heard. Miss Nora Gordon of Atlanta was designated as a missionary to Africa and new officers were elected: President Mrs R J Rundell Vice President Mrs R J Barber Secretary F K Tracy Treasurer Miss M Banney.
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Woman's Society
Chicago
Cubca Goo
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Centennial Baptist Church
Nora Gordon
Atlanta
Gordon
Africa
R. J. Rundell
R. J. Barber
F. K. Tracy
M. Banney
A Second Brigham Young
Kansas City report states Hiram M. Adams a colored deputy constable fatally shot Samuel Patterson a colored barber in a quarrel over a 50 cent dice game. Patterson died this afternoon as hundreds visited Adams in his cell including ten women who claimed to be his wife.
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Kansas City
Hiram M. Adams
Samuel Patterson
Patterson
Adams
Miners and Operators Face a Possible Strike at Interstate Convention
Ind1ana and Pennsylvania operators press for a twenty cent per ton mining price cut as miners resist. The Columbus convention, chaotic and delayed, adjourned to tomorrow with a scale committee to report. Indiana and Pennsylvania leaders threaten drastic moves if demands fail.
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Columbus
Indiana
Pennsylvania
H. D. Turney
H. L. Chapman
John McBride
W. T. Lewis
Ohio
M. E. Johnson
David Ie
P. H. Penna
James McGoverns
Blythe
John D. Conway
Patrick McBride
Druid Hall
South Fourth Street
Union of
Ers
T. Davis
Beng
Indianapolis
National Progressive Union For Indiana
Penna
Ange
Dressed Beef Convention Sees Debates But No Action
At a St. Louis meeting the permanent organization was formed and several resolutions were debated without action. After the Rules Committee report the convention adjourned to 9 tomorrow. Rumors say the Legislative Committee doubts the convention's aims and no beef trust legislation is advancing.
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St. Louis
Committee On
Imation
Colored Methodists in Washington Conference Adjourns
The twenty sixth annual session of the Washington Conference M. E. Church colored has adjourned in Parkersburg. Appointments read by Bishop Merrill include J. G. Allegheny, G. Le Trae, Perbacchaee, KR. Hi. Hobinen, and A. A. D. Valentine to Bellaire.
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Parkersburg
Washington
M. E. Church
Ishop Merrill
Ee J. Ee
Allegheny
Hi. Hobinen
Bellaire
Strike Continues as River Weavers Hold Gaskins Mills
River March 12. A large strike involving about 9 000 weavers remains unchanged as manufacturers plan to work temporarily and then reopen mills if the situation does not improve. This morning about 1 000 workers were active.
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Fa. River
Five Robberies Terrorize McClellandtown Area
A series of five robberies near McClellandtown on March 13 left victims injured and money seized. J Lilley, 63, tortured to reveal $29. Mrs Kenor, 50, robbed alone at home. a man protecting his wife faced threats with revolver and oil fire. Detectives and a growing search party pursue suspects toward Cool Springs with a reward anticipated.
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Asiostows
McClellandtown
J. Lilley
Kenor
Baret
Ae Seesih Pao
Josrnderson
Anderson
Harvey Grove
Mr. Grove
Benjamin King
Mr. King
Cool Springs
Ughtairst
Editor of News and Courier Shot in Charleston
Captain F W Dawson editor of the News and Courier and AP agent in Charleston was killed by Dr T B McDow after a confrontation in the doctor’s office. McDow surrendered to police hours later. Dawson’s body lay in the office. The city faced intense unrest with talk of lynching amid sensational reports.
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F. W. Dawson
Charleston News and Courier
Charleston
D. C
News and Courier
Associated Press
T. B. McDow
McDow
Dawson
Captain Dawson
MceDow
Mia
Stateral
J. Ahren
Rich
Aera
Palien
ANOTHER NEGRO EXODUS RALEIGH RALEIGH EXODUS TO ARKANSAS
Southern agents move negro families from Raleigh area toward Little Rock Arkansas. Several thousand have gone with counties canvassed. Negro drummers paid five dollars per family. Planters fear losses at start of planting season as migration continues.
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Raleigh
N. C
Arkansas
Goldsboro
Little Rock
Pennsylv ania Railroad Stockholders Meet Seven Minutes
The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Philadelphia lasted seven minutes the shortest on record. No speech or questions were asked only the standard resolutions were adopted attendance was small William E Lockwood spoke for English stockholders but was silent this year a seven member committee will nominate a slate to be elected in two weeks.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
William E. Lockwood
Lawyers win in bid to curb railroad damage suits
New York March 12 The grand jury heard testimony on charges by the Manhattan Elevated Railroad Co that litigation by lawyers in damage suits against the railroad is unlawful A test case was dismissed and authorities expect prosecution in other cases to be dropped The list of about 45 lawyers under scrutiny included a figure named as ex Chief Justice Leo C Dessar per reliable reports
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India
Fire Police Board
Webster
New
Fire and Police Board
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Harrison Allen
Etary of
Internal Affairs
Pennsylvania
United States
North Dakota
Twe Dispaatch
L. B. Richardson
Noble
Church
McCormick
Dakota
Queens County
New York
Cleveland
Arenes
Wasrington
D. C
Michael L. McCormick
Bismarck
Oak
Suelo
W. Noble
Grand Jury
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company
Elevated Railroad
Justics
Leo C. Dessar
Prominent Southerner John A Campbell Dies in Baltimore
Hon. John A Campbell former Justice of the U S Supreme Court and Confederate Assistant Secretary of War died at his Baltimore home this afternoon aged 78. Born near Washington Wilkes County Georgia he graduated from the state university at 15 and later attended West Point before his lengthy public service.
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John A. Campbell
Parnell’s Turn Now in Open Irish Case Testimony
Times will finish its case today with Sir Charles Russell and witnesses testifying yesterday as the Parnell libel trial continues. The proceedings center on allegations surrounding Charles Stewart Parnell and Irish political figures.
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Times
Charles Russell
Times Libel Case Proceedings Delayed by Ill Witness
Attorney General Webster said the Times libel case would likely end today but a key witness was ill. An accountant testified on the League’s receipts and payments while details of the O Kelley letters case were delayed. The commission adjourned as Sir Charles Russell prepared a major speech for the defendants.
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Webster
Times
The
Lowpox
Parnell Commission
O'Kelly
the Times
Hibernian Bank
League
Ies
America
Australia
New Zealand
National League
Henry James
Parnell
Coffee
Cork
Cates
Russell
Charles Russell
Henry Campbell
Henry Cameen
On Times
Hostiny
O'Donnell
Walter
Julis
Stevenson on Samoa sparks House of Commons debate
March 12 in the House of Commons the government faced questions over Robert Louis Stevenson from Hawaii alleging German consul impropriety. Secretary Forsight admitted Stevenson's statements were correct though noted Germany recalled its secretary. subject to further parliamentary action.
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House of Commons
Robert L. Stevenson
Hawaii
Forsiga Ir
James Speeees
Mr. Stevenson
Germany
Theo Seretas
Natalies Return Sparks Government Duel Over Policy
March 12 dispatches report a split in government factions over Natalies return with the Regents opposing and the Cabinet leaning in favor. A diplomat was sent to Yalta to urge interview terms with Natalies son at the frontier. Also noted is the loss of the Remus on a cruise near the Philippine Islands with deaths. Germany selects a representative for the Samoa conference, Count Von Berohem.
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Beenrape
Natalie
M. Vassilevics
Yalta
Frontier
Mapero
Remus
Phillinine Te Islands
Germany
Bern
Count von Berohem
Samoa
Chinamen Leave Town After Child Enticement Trial
In Milwaukee on March 12, two Chinese men were found guilty of enticing young girls aged 8 to 15. Each man is held on 5000 bail for the next term, escorted to jail by police amid a crowd of spectators.
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Mriwaukee
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