Grangers Win in Allegheny Vote on Tax Scheme
In a March 24 session, the Taggart revenue bill passed 126 to 4 after debate over its income tax provisions and railroads clause. Philadelphia members mostly opposed. Allegheny delegation largely opposed except for McCullough Nesbit and Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NTAFF
Harriscore
Taggart
W. F. Stewart
The
Revenue Commission
Wright
Findlay
Riser
Philadephia
Supreme Court
Wherry
Philadelphia
James Franklin
Allegheny
Messie
Cotton
Colbertson
Kearns
Lafferty
Lemon
Marshall
Muehlbronner
Richards
Weaver
McCullough
Nesbit
Stewart
Hrweer Hau
Population and Licenses Debate in Senate Over Meek Proposal
In Harrismee March 24 the Senate debated Senator Meek’s liquor license plan based on population. Opponents argued it benefits dealers while some praised the bill’s aim to limit licenses to one per 300 inhabitants. Luzerne shows about one license per 200 people. TheFinance Committee chair Grady had slowed action on related measures. The House previously passed a bill trimming city license fees from 500 to 3500, and Lancaster’s Baby introduced repeal of boiler inspection statutes. The bill was read for the first time after a brief push from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek
Luzerne
Grady
House
Lancaster
Toi Flack
Senaor
Philadelphia
Joe Manley
Republican State Committee
Augusta
Manley
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Clason
Pattison Withholds Nominations As Senate Delays
Harrisburg March 24 Governor Pattison sent to the Senate the names for Harbor Master Port Physician and Lazaretto Physician but the Senate did not act. Republicans say Pattison will withhold commissions for Beaver appointees until the Legislature adjourns to swap officials for Democrats. A conference in the lieutenant governor’s room discussed the strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pattisow
Senate
Robert S. Patterson
Necrr W. Leffman
E. M. Herbst
Berks County
Lazaretto
Philadelphia
Pattison
Waller
Egle
William Martin
Beaver
Pattison Hee
Covernor
Bill to place underground all wires in large cities
Hametsnvns March 24. A bill to put telegraph telephone and electric light wires underground in cities over 100000 populace faced a drawn out legislative path. After rapid readings it stalled on the third reading for weeks, then neared recommittal before senators halted the move and the bill lingered without a final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hametsnvns
Eleor
George Handy
Wesley Thomas
Pardons Refused by Board in March Meeting
The March session of the Board discussed and refused several pardon requests. Details remain limited due to incomplete records, but officials indicated no clemency grants were approved and further review may occur.
Pardon Board Refuses Recommendations for Four Allegheny Prisoners
Pardons to day refused to recommend clemency for David Doughty of Allegheny convicted of conspiracy and second degree murder for which Benjamin Cor of Washington and William H Porter of Allegheny also faced sentences. Charles Miller of Allegheny is listed among those not recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Doughty
Allegheny
Benjamin Cor
Washington
William H. Porter
Charles Miller
Apportionment Bill Splits Power Across Pennsylvania Districts
Democrats propose a congressional apportionment plan aimed at reshaping the 30 districts. The measure, introduced by Sen Meek and Rep Ritter, risks friction within parties as it allocates Philadelphia six districts and predicts Republican gains in many areas, with a mix of districts leaning Democratic or Republican based on last election results.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House
Meek
Representative Ritter
Congress
Philadelphia
Harrison
Cleveland
Chester
Delaware
Fighth
Montgomery
Lehigh
Erks
Lebanon
Northampton and
Bucks
Lackawanna
Pike and
Monroe
Schuylkill and
Carbon
Bradmore
Nehaans
Scame
Warne
Clinton
Lycoming
Bullivan
Columbia
Northumberland
Montour
Snyder
Union
Juniata and
Mifflin
Dauphin
York
Cumberland
Perry, Adams
Franklin and Fulton
Huntingdon
Blair
Bedford
Somset
Republlcan
Allegheny
Jefferson
Ulenfield
Center and Elk
Tioga
Potter
McKeanee and
Forest
Erin
Crawford
Mercer
Venango
Lawrence
Hatler
Heaver
Washington and Greene
Philadephia
Ethteenth
Fifeent
Direct Tax Dispute Faces Slow Passage in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 24 The House concurrent resolution seeking over 1.6 million dollars Pennsylvania claims from the Federal Government faces delay after Senator Penrose urges Washington contact and Governor Pattison briefing. Baker bill backers test ballot secrecy in a sample election showing potential flaws and prompting critique from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House
Senate
Grady
Albany
New York
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Washington
Quay
Pattison
Hill
Zinney
Ballot Reform Association
Baker
Caffrey
Luzerne
Want Cash for the Bind
Harrisburg dispatch reports Percy F. Smith and Rev. Dr. J. G. Brown of Pittsburgh asking for state appropriation funds. They seek 6000 dollars for next year and 10000 dollars for the following year to support the Lawrenceville Blind Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Harrisburg
Percy F. Smith
J. G. Brown
Pittsburg
Lawrenceville
Senator Neab Seeks Salary and Mileage Details
From Harrisburg correspondent March 24 Senator Neab is under inquiry for his salary and mileage reimbursements. The report notes scrutiny of incurred expenses and potential irregularities in payments to the senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isburg
Bill Appropriates 5300 For Morrison Foster Salary Mileage
Senate passes the measure granting 5300 to Morrison Foster of Allegheny for salary and mileage for the term served by the late Senator Huck McNeill and covering expenses in contesting the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Foster
Allegheny
Huck McNeill
Senate
Nichi
Senator Hines Seeks Withdrawal of Discrimination Inquiry
Staff correspondent reports in Harrisburg that Senator Hines attacked the underground wire bill and moved to discharge the Committee on Constitutional Reform from a January 26 resolution to appoint a committee to probe constitutional discrimination provisions. Senator Robinson said the measure would come to light soon, while Hines withdrew amid questions about the resolution's whereabouts for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hines
Robinson
Senate
Luzerne
New York Bank Directors Warn of Losses After Loans
Sidell Tilghman of the Washington National Bank declares a $300,000 capital stock impaired by about $130,000 due to loans made by President Sherman. A $763,000 loan to John Silva has no collateral and drafts on out-of-town parties were protested. Another $10,000 loan to Captain Norton funds the Norton Life Boat Construction Co. Hepburn reports an impairment of $75,000 in early examination, with larger potential losses in the item Due from Banks. Depositors may be paid in full, stockholders likely to bear the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sidell Tilghman
Washington National Bank
Sherman
John Silva
Silva
Norton
Life-Boat Fame
Norton Life Boat Construction Company
Tilghman
United States
Hepburn
Tappan
Granger
London Paris telephone cable trial faces high costs
The English and French governments pursue a submarine and land line to link London and Paris by voice. A four copper wire cable with heavy weights and special supports reduces induction, but success is not guaranteed and costs will be shared between England and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acros
London
St. Martin’s-le-Grand
Grmple
Preece
Dover
Paris
Calais
England
New York Man Plans World Tour By 27 Foot Yacht
New Yorker J J Murphy pursues around the world voyage by a 27 foot American life saving yacht starting mid April. He will visit British ports France Italy and more then pass the Suez Canal to India China and Japan. He plans to bring Edison phonographs and wax cylinders to record voices and tales including Pitcairn mutiny. He aims to exhibit the boat and phonograph at Chicago 1893 World’s Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Murphy
New York
England
British Islands
France
Spain
Italy
Black Sea
Suez Canal
India
China
Japan
Pacific
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Nicaragua Canal
Atlantic
Edison
Pitcairn Island
Bounty
Murphy
Just One Obstacle Boston Herald
A dialogue-free passage shows a woman declaring love regardless of wealth and a man saying only one obstacle remains to their marriage. She asks about the obstacle and he explains he cannot raise enough money to buy a cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Darling
Goodman Arrested in Braddock Strike Contempt Case
Charles Goodman, a Braddock Wire Works striker, was arrested and jailed last night on a contempt of court charge for defying an injunction restraining him and other strikers from loitering near the works and interfering with employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodman
Braddock Wire Works
Goodman Couliers
Australian ballot reform passes Maine House amid bitter partisan clash
Maine moves toward a strict Australian ballot system across cities and towns. The House vote, amid heated exchanges involving Peaks Stearns Savage and Governor Burleigh, set the measure for a gubernatorial signature as Democrats back reform and Republicans split. Labor groups support the bill as opposition warnings arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Messrs. Peaks and Stearns
Savage
May Be An Outbreak
War Department studies on Dakota Indians after hostilities pause warn of possible spring trouble at Pine Ridge and Rosebud. Army agents report outcomes depend on timely fulfillment of payments and limited haggle, with peace contingent on fair distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHincTos
War Department
Dakota
Army
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Inter Continental Railway Commission Completes Survey Plans
The Inter-Continental Railway Commission advanced plans to send three surveying parties to South and Central America to map the route to South America. Engineers will depart for Central American States with Guatemala as the first work site and a remaining question is the mile scale for outlining maps. The commission expects a weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHisneton
Inter-Continental Railway Commission
South
Central America
South America
Central American States
Guatemala
Ottawa financier forecasts move to closer trade with colonies
Ottawa March 24 Hon Mr Foster minister of finance says he expects a definite announcement on closer trade relations with West Indies colonies after his visit. He notes proposals from the Dominion government are before several legislatures and counters Liberal claims on reciprocity with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Foster
West Indies
Dominion
British Guiana
United States
Post Office Subsidy Act Interpretations Considered
Judge Tyner, Assistant Attorney General for the Post Office Department, submitted to the Postmaster General his interpretation of several sections of the subsidy act. His opinion addresses proposed lines of communication with South America and other foreign ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Tyner
Post Office Department
Postmaster General
Foreign Prisoners Arrest Requests Must Be Authorized
The Department of State bulletin states US ministers cannot sanction arrest requests for fugitives without department instruction. London police must seek US approval, except New York where prosecutors may apply directly. applications require clear crime details and a British warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Ncion Police
Great Britian
New York
Real Britain
Great Britain
London Police
Manipulating a Corner in May Wheat Rumors Roil Board
Reports from Chicago indicate a suspected May wheat corner driven by a clique whose purchases began when prices were around 3 4 cents. The group allegedly controls millions in buys as shortages widen from St Louis to the Northwest, with a target price near 1 25 and potential profits over 5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
St. Louis
Northwest
Navy to send San Francisco to Chile at once
Washington March 24 The Navy plans to move Admiral Brown from Charleston to the cruiser San Francisco and dispatch it to Chile at the earliest possible date Both ships lie at Mare Island Cal and the San Francisco should sail within two weeks The Charleston would follow within a fort night if another vessel is needed in Chilean waters Upon reaching Chile Brown will relieve Admiral McCann who will return to the Pensacola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Brown
Pacific
Charleston
San Francisco
Chile
Mare Island
Cal
McCann
Pensacola
A Strange Sect Refuses Medical Aid in Essex
Two more deaths among children of the East Essex sect reported. In both cases the doctor could not swear the lives would have been saved with attendance. Coroner could not commit the parents. Guardians plan prosecution under cruelty prevention act amid district outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpow
Essex
Board of Guardians
Drawing the direct tax
Treasury Department issued a warrant for 646,058 dollars to the Governor of Missouri for direct tax collections and placed it with Representative J. T. Heard as authorized agent for the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHisneton
Treasury Department
Missouri
J. T. Heard
Train Narrow Escape as Wreckers Placed Tie on Track
A passenger train on the Lebanon Valley Railroad near Palmyra narrowly escaped a wreck tonight when a tie was placed on the track by unknown wreckers. The locomotive did not strike it, averting a violent collision. No perpetrators have been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lebanon Valley Railroad
Palmyra
The New Postal Act and Wanamaker’s Preparations
Postmaster General Wanamaker works to implement the new postal subsidy act. He conferred with Inman Steamship Company officials and sought shipper views at major Southern ports including Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Pensacola New Orleans and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wanamaker
Inman Steamship Company
Baltimore
Norfolk
Savannah
Pensacola
New Orleans
Galveston
Remedy That Loosens Cough and Aids Expectoration
A medicated preparation relieves cough by freeing mucus from air passages and calming throat irritation. It opens secretions and undermines a cold, especially suitable for children as it contains no injurious substances. Widely used for cramp and similar ailments, priced fifty cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
Lawyer Syndicate Used to Promote Telephone Tariff Bills
A telegram reports a circle of would be millionaires who raised funds to influence legislatures for lower telephone tariffs. Key figures include G Dealham of Baltimore and A Worth Spates, with Kaufman and Guise in Pennsylvania, and Tomas Ronayne in New York. The scheme collapsed after failed bills and destruction of records.
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Dispatch
New York
G. Dealham
Baltimore
Stewart Building
Kaiiman
Dealham
Kaufman
A. Worth Spates
Philadelphia
Guise
Spates
Dickens
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Hon. A. Worth Spates
Hon
Pennsylvania
Albany
Open Court Considers Improvement Assessments and Viewers
The court discusses funding improvements with city certificates and keeps indebtedness within constitutional limits. Moreland and Rodgers plan a separate bill to allow viewership for damages, ensuring a fallback if the primary law is struck down. Five bills are sent back to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Moreland and
Rodgers
Senate
Henry Haut
Unfortunate Iquique Battles Report From Callao Voyage
Warspite crew recounts events after rebels seized Iquique on February 2. Government troops, led by Colonel Solo, clashed with sailors as fires gutted central Iquique, 200 killed in the February 19 fighting, with the Voz de Chile office sacked and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Callao
Iquique
Solo
Blanes
Enesleda
Esmeralda
Hur
Pisagua
San Francisco
Vidhgran
Voz de Chile
Columbus police seek info on Joseph Nuss linked to victims
New York authorities ask Columbus officials for details about Joseph Nuss who sailed with Carl E Kauttinger and William Wright. Wright died by suicide at the Astor House and Kauttinger was murdered on Staten Island. Nuss traveled to Columbus on arrival January 12 and stayed at a North High street saloon. He claimed $25,000 in assets and hoped to join a Capuchin monastery. He has a Columbus cousin and has not discussed the other two men or their deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ColumBus
New York
Joseph Nuss
Carl EK
Rauttinger
William Wright
Staten Island
Astor House
Nuss
America
Chicago
Wright
M. Grossman
North High Street
Father Eis
Sacred Heart Church
Francis
Wolf
St. Augustine’s Monastery
Thirty-seventh Street
Pittsburg
Order of Capuchin Fathers
St. Mary's Monastery
St. Fidelis’ College
Summit
Buider County
Hermann Station
Ness
Alsace
Removal of Shoes in Berlin Palace Slipper Incident
A visitor recounts entering the Old Schloss in Berlin where guards provided soft gray felt slippers to tread the polished floors. The snug toe and sole footwear forced a cautious, sliding passage as guards set them before entrants and moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomet
Schloss
Berlin
Japan’s Artillery Dominates Heavy Guns
Scientific American reports Havre’s Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee produced Canet guns for Japan under contract with the government. The guns weigh 66 tons with a 1214 inch bore, 41 ft 8 in length, firing 34.50 caliber rounds at 2262 ft/s, range over 13 miles. Twenty rounds fired without damage. The article credits French makers with advantages but notes Japan leads in heavy gun power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Forges Et Chantiers de la Mediterranee
Havre
Japan
Grand jury weighs charges in tunnel collision probe
The New York grand jury continues the tunnel collision investigation. No officers or directors of the New Haven Railroad are expected to face manslaughter charges. Indictments, if any, may concern permitting the use of car stores, a misdemeanor under state law. The case hinges on whether the 50 mile track requirement applies. A recent Court of Appeals test decision affects whether the law covers the New Haven Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven Railroad Company
General Sessions
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Grand Jury
Court of Appeals
New Haven
President Harrison appoints police court judge in recess
Washington March 24 President Harrison named Ivory G. Kimball of the District of Columbia as United States Judge of the police court for the District of Columbia to serve until the next Senate session ends. The move signals belief that a recess appointment is valid for a newly created office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington
Ivory G. Kimball
District of Columbia
United States
Police Court
Senate
Circuit Court
University turmoil leads to student suspensions and resignations
In the morning chapel service at Vrrmillioy College three seniors, three juniors, and one freshman were suspended indefinitely by local regent Mr. Truman acting for the board. The faculty also urged the President to resign in a report presented to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrrmillioy
Truman
85 Boys' Suits For Easter Week Sale
To make this Easter week memorable, about 5,000 fine cassimere and cheviot boys suits offered for the low price of 225. Sizes run from 4 to 14. Pirrssure CompilaTion CLoraine Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloraine Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Easter Opening Promises Fashion and Beer Deals
The notice invites Easter offerings from Iron City Brewing Co. Celebrated Pilsner beer and references Ladies suit parlors with dresses and gowns. It lists Parcell & Jones at 29 Fifth Avenue and Parcels & Jones at 99 Fifth Avenue with Thursday and Friday sale hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewing Co
Parcels & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Parcell & Jones
Demand for Bosses Sparks Eight Hour Fight in Carpentry
Amid a looming eight hour dispute, master builders threaten counter demands if talks resume. They push for more apprentices and a sliding wage scale while carpenters insist on May 1 as the eight hour deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders
H. B. Barnes
Builders’ Exchange
Carpenters’ Council
Swartz
Typographical Union No. 7 to Elect Officers and Delegates
Typographical Union No. 7 holds its annual election in the Maeder building with a lively contest for all offices and delegates to the International Union. Candidates include Elijah J. Adams Calvin Wyatt for president and several others for vice president trustees secretaries and treasurer. A proposed amendment would make the financial secretary a salaried role at 15 dollars per week with a two thirds vote needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
Maeder
International Union
Iast
Elijah J. Adams
Calvin Wyatt
John A. Miller
George B. Acklin
John J. Shuart
James 8. Neal
Frank M. Harrington
Benjamin Fink
Thomas T. Lemmon
Robert Baglin
Thomas Dicus
Hugh Adams
Walter McKee
T. A. Boonle
Juders
No New Developments At Corkworks Amid Dispute
Armstrong Bros. & Co. reports over 200 workers at corkworks yesterday while a police count for U L officials lists 75. No day’s progress. a Grand Central Rink meeting is set. Evans predicts victory with 11 assembly members among workers. Joseph Blank of Allegheny was lightly injured returning from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Bros. & Co
U. of L
Grand Central Rink
Williams
Evans
Assembly
Joseph Blank
Allegheny
Keystone Manufacturing Company Charter Filed
An application for a charter of the Keystone Manufacturing Company was filed with the Recorder yesterday. The firm plans to manufacture iron and steel products. Stockholders are T. H. Adams C. E. Dickson Grant McCargo J. W. Craig and S. M. Willock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Manufacturing Company
T. H. Adams
C. E. Dickson
Grant McCargo
J. W. Craig
S. M. Willock
A. W
Oil Well Supply Company applies for charter after acquisitions
The Oil Well Supply Company applied for a charter yesterday following its purchase of Elba Iron Works and Continental Tube Works. Stockholders include John Pittsburg E H Cole Brooklyn Ezra Howes Kenton Chickering and Kenton Saunier from several cities. Industrial notes mention wage demands by Charleroi teamsters and a 3 500 barrel salt loss from Harry Reddy's drowning. About 150 puddlers at Painter's mill struck over hard iron issues. Allegheny employees of Pittsburg and Western expected to be sent today, avoiding the threatened action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Well Supply Company
Elba Iron Works
Continental Tube Works
Dispatch
John — Pittsburg
E. H. Cole
Brooklyn
N. Y
E. G. Burnham
Bridgeport, Coon
Ezra T. Howes
Alean
Kenton Chickering
Oil City
Kenton Saunier
Bradford
Charleroi
Beck & Co
Harry Reddy
Painter's Mill
Pittsburg
Western
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Congressional
Population and Licenses
Mr. Meek
Pattibor
Bard
Trou A
Starre
Haker
Senator Hines
U. & Examiner
London-Paris
Manchester Guardian
Boston Herald
Inter-Colonial Railway Commission
Tis Work
Canada
WaAsai Increx
Department of State
WasumetTor
D. C
Lebanon Valley
Chamberlain
Tomas H. Ronayne
Nassau Street
Ronayne
Roche
Schioss Palace
Scientific American
New York, New Haven
Hartford
Shiloh
J. Fleming & Son
Market St
Hauch's
Wrsu
Abe
NEW Steel Companies
Keystone and
Cadman Steel Firms
Industrial Notes
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