Abolition of Poverty Bill Shocks Senate Economy Plan
Senator Peffer of Kansas introduces a sweeping tax bill aimed at confiscating wealth over one million dollars. The plan taxes estates by tier and loans funds for pensions, public works, and immigration controls, with distribution to states by valuation, population, and area. The proposal surprises Vice President and Senate, prompting intense debate on committees.
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Wassixcox
Peffer
Kansas
William Alfred
Senate
Morton
Petter
Platt
United States
Havin
Pennsylvania Railroad Tour Highlights Low Cost Wallpaper
A railroad advertisement notes a Personally Conducted Tour by the Pennsylvania Railroad and promotes low priced wallpaper sets. It touts affordable designs once reserved for the wealthy and directs readers to S. Ropers at 719 721 Liberty Street, head of Wood Street.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
S. Ropers
Liberty St
Prisoners Claim Brutal Treatment at Huntingdon Reformatory
An informal inquiry into Huntingdon Reformatory abuse stories finds Ward Jackson and Larkin from Western Penitentiary or Moyamensing prison sharing tales of harsh punishment. Ward’s teeth remain intact, though tobacco use noted. other inmates deny corroborating the claims. Warden Wright questions the brutality narrative, noting reformatories house troubled youths who can be harder to manage than older inmates.
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Huntingdon Reformatory
Western Penitentiary
James B. Scott
State Board of Charities
Moyamensing Prison
Riverside Penitentiary
John Ward
George Jackson
William Larkin
Moyamensing
Ward
Wright
Smith
Franklin Reformatory
Erie County
Jackson
Larkin
Scott
Reformatory
Huntingdon
Reorganized Allegheny Valley Railway report to directors
The Purchasing Committee led by P. A. B. Widener K. D. Barclay and John B. Jackson reports on the 1891 purchase of Allegheny Valley Railroad assets for 3 000 000 with liens of 15 600 000. Cash hand payment 50 000 and 2 950 000 paid via coupons. Authorized capital stock 30 000 000 with 25 059 000 issued. Total indebtedness 20 000 000 including several mortgages and new bonds.
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P. A. B. Widener
K. D. Barclay
John B. Jackson
Allegheny Valley Railway Company
William H. Barnes
United States Circuit Court
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Ches Medi vigorates liver and purifies blood claim
An advertisement promises a liver health tonic that purifies the blood and energizes the body. It guarantees benefit or money back, claiming it outperforms rivals and cures diseases from a torpid liver.
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Hood
Jacob Knapp
Deaser
Tipton
Iowa
Stamped Guarantee for Free Year of Repair Offer
A stamped guarantee promises to keep items in repair at no charge for one year, offered only by a specific service or maker. The notice implies a limited warranty policy backing free maintenance within twelve months of purchase.
Bedford fabrics and dress patterns in new shades and silks
Bedford offers 46 inch cards in new shades at 125 per yard and dress patterns from 1374 to 300 per yard. India silks in latest colors priced around 374c and 60e per yard with a wide silk line including Grace and Jap silks at 5c to 165 per 42 inch warp. Large selection of spring caps capes reefers jackets and Newmarkets with complete departments and new stock. customers urged to inspect stock before buying.
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Castor
India
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