Brooks In Philadelphia Mr Brooks High License Debate
The article reports Representative Brooks of Philadelphia discussing the high license bill and mentions Fow Vail and Senator Cooper in amendments. Brooks says he was present in the East End and notes Vail helped shape the Brooke law but declined any payment.
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Rnes
Representative Brooks
Philadelphia
East End
Fow
Cooper
Vail
Law and Order
Brooks
Conference Committee May Strike Key Tax Return Provision
Members of the Legislature returned from New York to discuss Senate amendments on the revenue bill but the Conference Committee did not appear. The main potential clash concerns removing a provision by Dr. Neff allowing subtraction of interest-bearing debt from taxable income. Also at issue is a clause requiring residency rules for holders of paper assets, which auditors fear could trigger litigation.
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New York
Conference Committee
Senate
Dr. Neff
Fayette
McCemant
Conference Commi
Auditor General
Quay Delegates Lead In Lancaster County Primary
Representative O Esdfrak from Lancaster county reports that four of six delegates were elected for Quay with Magee taking the other two. The Quay slate includes Amos Zeigler H W Heck Amos Gilbert and T M Witmer while Magee delegates are J W Landis and E Mayer. The contest focused on delegates not district attorneyship and notes E K R Martin as a Magee supporter for lieutenant governor if the gubernatorial candidate comes from Crawford.
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Lancaster County
Hakri RG
O.esdfraak
Quay
Magee
Amos Zeigler
H. W. Heck
Amos Gilbert
T. M. Witmer
House May Refuse to Concur on Soldiers Orphans Bill
Harrisburg May 1 Dr Walk of Philadelphia advocates the Kauffman amendment funding soldiers orphans schools at Mercer McAllisterville Mt Joy and Chester Springs arguing the appropriation should have passed in that form The House may refuse to concur while Smiley’s Clarion appropriation was raised to 25000 and House actions committee saw improvement in the bill
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Harrisburg
Dr. Walk
Philadelphia
Kauffman
Mercer
McAllisterville
Mt. Joy
Chester Springs
Smiley
Post Office Guillotine Beheads 122 Postmasters In One Day
Special telegram from Washington reports a purge of 122 Democrats after a Centennial holiday. The list names numerous postmasters in towns across Pennsylvania and nearby areas, including C J Butz and M B Donmyer, among others, as targets and victims of the action.
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WasRirctox
Clarkson
New York
Ivania
C. J. Butz
I Ile
A. Lewis
E. Ritter
Z. Daman
M. B. Donmyer
Kutet
Oecar Carpenter Dies Under Very Peculiar Circumstances
A mangled OCR report from Hype Park Mass dated May 1 states Oscar Carpenter, who recently died, left a will granting his mother and husband control of an estate. The death appears suspicious, with indications of possible murder or self harm. The text is garbled but suggests a contested estate and unclear cause of death.
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Oecar Carpenter
Hype Park
Mass
Oscar Carpenter
Carpenter
Woser and more of it Two Sons Murder Their Parents
In Jefferson township Somerset May 1 a grim case emerges as the Shaulis family tragedy deepens. The two sons are suspected in the murder of their 65 year old father and his stepmother to gain control of a valuable estate. The father was found hanged and the sons suspected of poisoning attempts as investigators weigh the motives and timeline. Mrs Shaulis survives and may recover while details include a sack of flour brought to Dr Bonbaker for examination.
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Somerset
Jefferson Township
Shaulis
They Twice Demolish a Saloon and the Owner Will Move Away
White Caps twice demolished the saloon owned by John Messamore in Rawson a western county village. A warning note warned him not to resume business or be similarly treated. He later moved a watchman to guard the site but the saloon was again wrecked and Messamore decided to relocate to Bowling Green.
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Psrea
Messamore
Bowling Green
Regular $18 suits offered at $10 in city sale
A local dealer advertises menswear at reduced prices claiming 5,000 suits in stock. Silk and serge lined garments of latest cut are priced at $10, contrasted with $18 outside, with the sale located near Diamond Street and opposite the New Graft House.
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P.C.C. G
New Goart House
Drees Goods Remnant Sale Announced for Tomorrow
Thousands of fabric remnants and dress lengths go on sale tomorrow at local stores. Bocés & Bull offer spring underwear while James H. Argen & Co lists Cherry Finish Baby Carriages price range from ten to thirty dollars. Also deals at Lauer's Toy House and G. W. Schmidt's showcase assorted remnants and imported brands as remnant day continues downtown.
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Drees
Bocés & Bull
Lauer's Toy House
Liberty St
Local marriages and notices surface in 19th century Pittsburgh paper
The page lists multiple marriage notices and obituaries from Allegheny City and Pittsburgh, including RABENSTEIN McKNIGHT on April 3 1863 by Rev Meech, the FOGEL FARLEY news, and several 1880s-1889 death notices with funeral details. Names include WHILLiam J RABENSTEIN Fanny E McKnnext Han RY H Boren Bessin L John McClelland, Mary Somft, John Hoizenroeder, Henry Fogel, Graham, Miller, Moore, McAllister, McMullen, Robert Shanezt, Shaffer, Wilson, and others with residences in Allegheny City Pittsburgh and McKeesport. The column also references pipe line underpinnings of railroads and oil monopolies discussions from the Philadelphia Record and various wedding and obituary details.
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Rabenstein—Mcknight
Robert Meech
Whilliam J. Rabenstein
Fanny E.mcknnext
Allegheny City
Boyer—Mcclelland
Arch Street
Allegheny
J. B. Risk
Hanry H. Boren
Bessin L
John McClelland
Walnut
Thirteenth Streets
McKeesport
Tae A McAllister
Caleaeren
Christ Episcopal Church
Union Avenue
McMullen
See Eenters
Cherry Alley
St Paul's Cathedral
Leadville
Cal
Chicago
Cincinnati
Robert Shanezt
Robinson Street
Alleghany
Pr. A
McClellandtown Outlaws Grow to Twenty in Somerset Jail
Somerset May 1 The McClellandtown gang of outlaws were incarcerated in the Somerset county jail today bringing the number to twenty as two more prisoners were added. One captured man named Grant and a companion who claimed to be a constable faced arrest warrants amid a failed pretrial bid to free Dean. A reinforced guard detail surrounds the aging jail as delivery of the prisoners becomes a strong probability.
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Somerset
McClellandtown Gang of
Somerset County
Grant
Dean
Advertisement Payoff Mystery in Pittsburg Papers
A bold scheme offers insight into whether advertising pays and which Pittsburg paper yields best results. From May 1 to May 15, purchasers over $1 who clip and present our ad from a Pittsburg paper receive a graded souvenir. A complete souvenir list will be mailed free on request.
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Pittsburg
Remnant Sale Fires Friday for Dress Goods and Silks
A large remnant sale runs Friday featuring dress goods cashmeres silks and India silks in 52 departments. Highlights include ribbons embroideries lace remnant lengths up to 16 yards table linens cras hs and ginghams with prices aimed at a full clearance. Bargains cover underwear gloves hosiery white goods lace curtains portieres and upholstery fabrics.
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India
Bude
Sui
Aan
Brussels
Coe
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Quay OR
Prom 4
Prohibition
Max
James H. Argen & Co
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
City
Boces & Bug
Stephen Sanford & Sons
Ward
Brgular
Philadelphia Record
Globe Refining Company
Standard Oil
Messrs. Widener
Chester
Bayonna
N. J
Globe Refinery
Charles Glock
Ceseneedeweeeere
Alerhont
Mary Goottmer
Pinedote Hemel C.ook
Anna EB. Paulin
Mary
Fogel
Henry Fogel
Tereatun
Thorspany
Graham
Graham, Sr
Clark Street
Hriemindge
Seerare
Rohn P. Shaffer
Wilson
Madea
Robert
Mary J. Wilson
William L Jones
Estern Insurance CO. OF
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
John B. Jackson
WM. P. Herbert
James Anderson
East
Diamond Stree
McClellandtown Outlaws
D. McClintock
Fifth Avenue
ADIES
Vine
Kellogg’s
French Tailor System
Penn Avenue
Atents
D. Lewis
Patents
1St Fifth Avenue
Pte Delay
THE
Fleishman & Co's
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Dispatch
JAS
HL & Bro
Tata
Anufacturers and Merchants’ Mins. CO
Sntie E
Pagneeies
John
Teeen Watton Park
A. M. Wn
J. Donnell
Geo
Joba Wm
Progr Aasorag i Jna
Grandview
Allison Park
Pittsburg and Western
John L. Wyland
Grand View
Ohio Street
Oor
Sandusky Street
Ayer
Cocke
Sean H. Hut
Drogeist
Evansvia
Mies
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Masai
Remnant
SALE
Bogos& Buhl
Wm, Semple’s
Solam Shim Ptass
Federal Street
Legheny
Mammoth Hat
Gusky
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