Out of the Coffin Seanor Succeeds on Constitution Enforcement Measure
In Harrisburg on May 4 anti discrimination stock rose as time-wasting tactics clashed with a special order for the constitutional enforcement bill. Debate centered on readings, with amendments to direct readings and third readings. Philadelphia and Allegheny members split on the measure. The fate of the bill hinges on session rules and possible filibuster suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astapfco
Harrisburg
Messrs
Coray
Baker
Few
Seanor
Fow
Skinmer
Quaker City
Philadelphia
Gentner
Allegheny
Graham
Richards
Jones
Weaver
Cotton
Lafferty
Lemon
McCullough
Culbertson
Nes- Witnay
Friends of
Oldit
Henry Hai
Date of Adjournment Planned for May 21 or 28
Harrisburg May 4 The ad journment date may be moved from the 15th to the 21st or 28th with over 300 bills yet to dispose of. Riter, committee chair, will call up the adjournment motion Wednesday. Speaker Thompson and Riter seek early adjournment but many oppose delaying to finish work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thom
Thompson
Mr. Riter
Flinns Pare Bill Amended to Cover All Cities
In Harrisburg on May 4 the House amended Senator Fiion's bill concerning public parks. The provisions authorizing condemnation and validating previous purchases were struck out. The bill now authorizes all purchases for park purposes within a corporate district and allows ordinances for uniform regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Nic Celton
Fiion
Fow's Liquor License Hill Dropped From the Mouse Calendar
Harrisburg dispatch reports Fow's liquor license bill to transfer licensing from magistrates to a three member ethics board is on the agenda this evening in Philadelphia county council. Lawmakers discuss the measure amid opposition and expected amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fow
Lawmakers Debate Unconstitutional Bill and Advertising ruling
In a tense session the Speaker ruled on a bill tied to county funds and loan advertising as required by law. The chamber noted a prior act drawn by Philadelphia interests and recalled a Supreme Court challenge deeming a related measure unconstitutional for two subjects under one title.
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A & Loan
Galeries
Pet
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senators Stirred Up over Ballot Bill Debate
In Harrisburg on May 4 Senator Rapsher pressed the Elections Committee to report on delays to the Baker ballot bill and when it would be reported. Senator Robinson and others clashed over timing while the Constitutional Convention bill was set for a new hearing. The exchange ended with a brief withdrawal and a promise to revisit the ballot measure midweek.
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Harrisburg
Rapsher
Democrats
Carbon
Monroe
Senate
Committee On Elections
Baker
Elections Committee
Grady
Crouse
Ker
Robinson
Kaas
Medley Deane
Ione
Delaware
Kapsier
Still They Come
In still fragments the article notes a 14.00 appropriation for a speech training home for deaf children before school age, a Bates proposal to end the Legislative Record printing system with state printer control, and a 25000 annual appropriation to empower the late Board of Agriculture to investigate dairy product adulteration and prosecute violations of the 1686 act.
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Senate
Showalter
Butler
Bates Orion
Princer
Abs Ee Ee Ee
Board of Agriculture
Conference Reports on Pittsburgh Street Bills Printed
Harrisburg May 4 conference reports on Pittsburgh street bills are printed and likely to be acted on tomorrow. Amendments in committee alter the municipal lien and street bills and set a 60 day limit for improvements after ordinance passage. Curative legislation provides a right of appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harreisburg
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Against the Expense Report of the Bituminous Mining Commission
The minority report was presented at the House session on May 4. It argues against a draft that would incur lavish expenses without benefiting miners and would cut into the wage fund and raise production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bituminous Mining Commission
Ayrcal
HauRispune
Llouse
Hituminous Mining Commission
House Debates Recommittal On Sunday Carriaging Bill
The Harrisburg telegraph reports a long House session discussing Rep Fow’s resolution to recommit a bill allowing cigar and ice cream sales and newspaper printing on Sundays. The measure would regulate or reduce restrictions on a bathing house and railway cars used on Sundays. The resolution was defeated after contentious debate.
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Harrisburg
Fow
Senate Passes Liquor Bonds Bill and Civil Rights Measures
In Harrisburg on May 4 the Senate finally passed Leeb's bill authorizing bondsmen of retail liquor dealers to reside anywhere in the county where a license exists. The chamber also approved a measure to prevent racial discrimination in public appointments and required mutual fire insurance companies to report to the State Insurance Department. Yen's consideration on the general roast bill was deferred.
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EQLAM
Harrisburg
Senate
Leeb's
Mutual
State Insurance Department
House
Appointment of the Commission to Attend to the Matter
Governor appoints a commission to secure uniformity of legislation across cases. The members include ex Chief Justice Daniel Agnew of Beaver ex Senator Charles R Suckalew of Bloomsburg and Ovid F Johnson of Philadelphia. Other subjects may be added as the commission sees fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifrom
Hareirburg
Daniel Agnew
Beaver
Charles R .Suckalew
Bloomsburg
Ovid F. Johnson
Philadelphia
Favorable Senate Report on Bank Prohibition Measure
A special telegram from Harrisburg notes a House Senate bill was reported favorably in the afternoon session, aiming to prohibit a certain community activity and related borough actions, with details urging swift consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abarrishurg
Senate
Officials and bankers cited in fraud prevention bill
A brief state measure targets school treasurers and tax collectors and banks handling public funds. The proposal aims to curb misdeeds and improve financial oversight referenced by Senator Stewart and a bill concerning coffee market fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Penrose proposes reduced pensions for long serving judges
In the Senate on May 4 Mr. Penrose of Philadelphia amended his bill to pension judges who resign after 25 years of consecutive service. The plan would grant three fourths of their previous salary, whereas the original provision offered full pay upon retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THA Disratch
Senate
Penrose
Philadelphia
Keystone Bank Presidents Arrested in Book Falsification Case
Gideon W. Marsh President and Charles Lawrence cashier of the Keystone National Bank were arrested in Philadelphia on charges of falsifying bank books and making false reports to the Currency Controller. They posted 20 000 bail. bank owed depositors about 120 000 and 41 000 to the city.
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Dimparoh
Philadelphia
Gideon W. Marsh
Keystone National Bank
Charles Lawrence
United States
Bell
Drew
Marsh
Lawrence
United States Commissioner Office
John C. Lucas
Lucas
Sea Girt
New Jersey
Striking housesmiths clash with unions in New York meeting
In Clarendon Hall early today a housesmiths protest assembly drafted a statement detailing conflict between the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor. The note calls for eight hour pay and urges employers to oust the Architectural Iron Workers Union allied with the AFL. It notes pressure on Moulders Union No 25 and potential discharge threats to AFL members, aiming to unite molders with the Knights of Labor and bricklayers' stance.
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New York
Clarendon Hall
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Borcott
Architectural Ironworkers
Oeould
Nerani
Balong
Moulders' Union No 25
Tiders'Union
Knight of Labor
Io Eesi
House Smiths Union
Death of Standard Oil Magnate Charles Pratt
Charles Pratt a Standard Oil magnate and vice president of Seaboard died in New York after brief illness. He signed a 1 000 000 check for the Brooklyn Bureau of Charities as his last act. Born October 2 1880 in Watertown Massachusetts he built an education and charity legacy including 1 000 000 to Pratt Institute 150 000 to Emmanuel Baptist Church and funds for Adelphi Academy expansion. Wealth estimated over 15 000 000. The Pratt family and officers witnessed the death at his Broadway office after heart failure following illness.
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New York
Victamies Pratt
Standard Oil
Seana
Faljed
Broadway
Ora
Clark
Arthur Payne
A. Pratt
George W. Penvardop
A. C. Bedford
Pratt
Brooklyn Bureau of Charities
Mr. Pratt
Watertown
Mass
Wilberham Academy
Springfield
Williamsburg
Standard
Pratt's Institute
Adelphi Academy
Brooklyn
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Chilean Gun Boat Blown Up by Torpedoes in Caldera Bay
A San Diego dispatch reports the Chilean insurgent gunboat Blanco Encalada destroyed after seven torpedoes fired by torpedo cruisers. The harbor shows a Chilean gun boat offshore, unsure if government or insurgent. The incident follows detailed reports from Quelque noting torpedo effectiveness when steam up.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Caldera Bay
Almirante
Lynch
Condell
Aconcagua
Pilcomay
Arms for Chile shipment to insurgents reported
Ricardo Traum bull of Banuago Chile, supplier for Chilean insurgents, claims to have bought 10 000 Remington rifles and 2 225 000 cartridges at the Dion factory, sent to Oakland and transferred from cars to schooners Robert and Minnie. He paid John Spreckels to tow the ships to Catalina Island for pickup by a Chilean steamer. He says the government cannot interfere with shipments and no neutrality proclamation was issued.
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San Francisco
Ricardo L. Traumbull
Banuago
Chile
Frisco
Dion
Oakland
Cal
Robert
Minnie
John Spreckels
Catalina Island
Trumbull
St Louis Strikes Grow as Painters Seek Higher Wages
Thirteen hundred more workers walked out in St. Louis on May 4 as 60 Brotherhood painters demanded 85 cents an hour and sheet roll cornice workers pressed for raises. Marble setters and employers settled a dispute with eight hour work now guaranteed. Carpenters held a secret meeting and planned to present a union with bosses’ refusal to pay 0 cents an hour, with three hundred still on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brotherhood
President and party arrive in Oregon amid enthusiastic welcome
In Aleland Oregon on May 4 the President and party reached the town after 8 PM to a warm reception. A special Oregon State Legislature committee boarded the train to greet the visitor as the presidential delegation continued its journey.
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Aleland
Oregon
Cee Tesa
Mado
Autopsy Details Dr. Bothwell Cork Case in Brooklyn
An autopsy on Rev. George W. Bothwell reveals the cork in his left bronchial tube caused septicemia and exhaustion. Doctors say even a later operation could not have saved his life once admitted, with the cork location and lung damage explaining the fatal outcome.
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New York
George W. Bothwell
Brooklyn
Rushmore
Bothwell
Fleet
E A. Lewis
H. Bates
Dra. Hutchins
Ormiston
Sherwell
Paine
Buck, Buckley, Young and Fraser
Dr. Bothwell
Mediastinum
Cadertaker Newman
Boese
Kusman
Bothwel
Cork
Fragmentary report on possible saved operation outcome
A garbled passage discusses an operation and a hypothetical outcome if a certain event had occurred earlier or later. The fragment mentions saving someone and possible timing, but details remain unreadable.
Lippincott assigns assets amid phonograph firm troubles
New York May 4 Jene H Lippincott president of the North American Phonograph Company made an assignment to Frederick Wait. He lists liabilities around 500000 and assets about 400000 in stock of Rochester Tumbler Company and others. Liens, stock schemes, and loans tied to personal finances are noted as triggers for the move. John Robinson also assigns to Frank A Harris following Lippincott action.
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Dispatch
New York
Jene H. Lippincott
North American Phonograph Company
Wall Street
American Grapho- Phone Company
Frederick
Wait
Rochester
Harriet E. Lippincott
Anna M. Lippincott
Sarah H. Vance
Pittsburg
J. A. Bush
Mr. Lippincott
West Fifty-sixth Streat
Lippincott
Rochester Tumbler Company
Edison
Hdison
Guo
Narth American Teoacarape Company
New Jersey
Iawa
Iee
Lippingott
Bridgeport
Surprise in Pittsburg as Lippincott makes assign ment
Reported yesterday in New York Jesse H Lippincott, longtime Pittsburg merchant, has assigned and faces business trouble. He reportedly held large stakes in the Rochester Tumblers Company while local interests in Pittsburg may be affected though officials offer limited comment.
Tragic Suicide of Youth In New York Telegraph Roof
May 4 1909 New York Charles Rathburn aged 16 hanged himself with a clothesline from a telegraph fixture on his roof after leaving a note for his father. He had been cheerful earlier and showed deep despair over recent troubles. He cut the body down when the father discovered him and had it still warm.
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New Yoas
Charles Rathburn
Rathburn
Herrit
Father
Reente
Mother
Returned to Life at Big Flaw Cemetery
An infant reportedly dies in Big Flaw village but shows signs of life after preparations for a funeral. Brought from the open grave, the child revived and was moved to a nearby home as mourners watched from the cemetery.
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Te Duratcu
Elmina
Big Flaw
F. N. Brown
Os Orig
Five Children Die In Fire On Maryland Farm
A house on Robert UConwyck’s Aquasco district farm in Prince George’s county burned after James Cole left to visit relatives. His five children, four girls and one boy aged 5 to 16, perished in the blaze while others attempted to escape. The incident occurred Saturday near Marlborough Maryland and details indicate the blaze started while the household was unattended.
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Marlborough
James Cole
Prince George's
Robert Uconwyck
Aquasco
Eulfaren
Washington Seethes Over Italian Note in Blaine Controversy
Washington officials dissect the Rome dispatch tied to Marquis Imperiali and the recall of Baron Fava. The State Department regards the note as a diplomatic maneuver with limited authority, while Secretary Blaine presses for clarity on the telegrams and the true confidences behind the March 24 message.
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Wasnisetos
Budini
Marquis L[mperiali
Baron Fava
State Department
Rome
Marquis Imperiali
Radini
Blaine
Bisine
Imperiali
New Orleans
Fava
Margole Imperial
Rodin
Legation
Porter
Peaece
Roma
Sones
Department OF State
Washington
Marquis Radiai
Associated Press
United States
Rocini
Binine
Heron
Enero Imperiali
Italy
Homs
Roupini
Marqulis Rudini
Margulis Rudioi
Marquis Rudius
Dixon Steals Edmunds Chair in Senate Front Row
Rhode Island Senator Dixon, two years in office, outwits colleagues by pre occupying Edmunds front row desk before a new session. He notes the rivalry for prime seating, recites a quip at the pause in a force bill debate, and earns surprise praise after the speech.
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Edmunds
Washinotowr
Dixon
Rhode Island
Senate
Vermont
Hig. Aoe
Bassett
Young & Ssaomceeyarcsamson
D Petoften
Relt
Berg Calle
Walcott
Mansom
North Carolina
Butler
South Carolina
Sevator
North Collina
The Price of Sugar Declares It Will Stay Cheap
Assistant Secretary Spaulding of the Treasury says sugar will remain inexpensive for some time. He warns prices may vary slightly but the sugar trust cannot control costs, asserting the reign of cheap sugar has begun.
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Spaulding
Washington
Treasury Department
Sugar
CONSTRUING THE TARIFF Opinion From Attorney General Miller
Attorney General Miller issued a decision interpreting the tariff proviso on duties based on weight at Chicago warehouses. The ruling applies to all imports under the act and not only to goods in bond at the act’s start, clarifying when duties are levied upon withdrawal.
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Washingtoon
Chicago
Miller
Treasury Department
Secretary Foster awards gold bar for lighthouse heroism
Secretary Foster sends to Frederick T. Hatch the Cleveland breakwater keeper a gold life saving second service bar for extraordinary gallantry in rescuing Mrs Catherine Hazen from drowning near the Cleveland breakwater Lake Erie on the 2th 1800. Hazen had previously received a life saving medal in 1883 for signal heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
Frederick T. Hatch
Cleveland Breakwater
Catherine Hazen
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Vepor Hazet
Livingston Wins for Judge in Lancaster County Primaries
Lancaster May 4 Republicans held a lively Lancaster county primary with Livingston 7758 and Brubaker 7721 in unofficial counts. Livingston leads by 32 votes though final declaration awaits 10 days amid reported district discrepancies and allegations of money influence.
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Livingston
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Brapaker
Brubaker
Wade
Pennsylvania Receives Direct Tax Refund Share
The Second Controller of the Treasury signed papers settling the act of the direct tax refund to Pennsylvania. A warrant for about 1.604 million dollars moves to Harrisburg for collection. The governor and state agents will face competition over commissions from Nead and Judge Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Treasury
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Ang
Nead
At Btate
Judge Wells
Judge Schuyler Rules on Bangor Church Leadership
Judge Schuyler in Easton declares Rev. Mr. Gross the legally accredited pastor of Bangor Evangelical Church, defeating Rev. Wyant appointed at Bowman Conference. This marks the first Pennsylvania court ruling in the Bowmanite versus Salomonite church leadership dispute.
Naval Evolutions Probable Summer Maneuvers
Secretary Tracy plans to employ about 15 navy vessels this summer in a series of maneuvers. The fleet includes ships such as the Philadelphia Petrel Bearsarge and other squadrons, with actions likely to test evolving naval tactics.
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Washixoton
Tracy
Navy
Boston
Atlanta
Steamship Agent Arrested Overescaped Immigrant Case
May 4 New York Steamship agent David J. Henderson of the Anchor Line was arrested for permitting a detained emigrant to escape from the steamship Alexandria. The passenger, ill with consumption, was ordered to be returned to Europe aboard the ship. The cited party was held by Baskin Coessinos Siteisia Ste a Scenmetestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David J. Henderson
Anchor Line
Alexandria
Europe
Baskin Coessinos Siteisia
Brickmakers Get 2 Percent Advance in May Prices
About 20 brickmakers found work today with a 2 percent advance on current prices. Molders currently earn $260 daily and an expected conference is planned, with further decisions anticipated tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columsus
Ohio Democrats Plan Tax Reform and Governor Campbell Impasse
The Ohio General Assembly adjourned after speeches as Speaker Hysell praised legislative reforms. He forecasts a constitutional amendment ending direct state taxation and funding through franchise taxes, plus stricter election laws, farmer aid, and tariff reductions. The piece notes factional fights over Governor Campbell’s renomination, with Neal considered a potential challenger and internal party tensions shaping the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columsrs
Sixty-ninth
General Assembly of
Ohio
Hysell
Voted in the Negative by Chicago Presbytery on Assembly Power
The Chicago Presbytery rejected an overture from the General Assembly that would allow changes in Church Government and Doctrine. It voted that the Assembly cannot enact amendments unless two thirds of the Presbyteries endorse them, preserving the Presbytery’s claim to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Case Similar to Mr Bothwell At Massachusetts General
Physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital report a nine year old patient with a scar free condition similar to the case of the Reverend Mr Bothwell of Kiyn. The home location and complete details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Beimg
Keystone Bank
Federation
Srudlaal
Charles Pratt
Sandard Oil
Harrison
Jesse H. Lippencott
Maes
Mrr. Lippincott
Jesse H. Lippincott
Thin Company
Romagna
Te Grasa Company
Peasy
Pinocokt
Pintiy
George L Whitney
Lappincott
Pitubarg
P.C. Knox
Knox
Kasaya
Rudini
North Atlantic
Kimberly
Barbara
Cot Ee Chesapeake Bay
Senator Dixon
Foster Bostows
Proma Staff Co
Bowman
Schuyler
Easton c
Naval Evolutions
Trike of Brickmakers
Buckeye
Campbell
Ohio State University
Congress
South
North
Ds Goveteen
J. A. Norton
State Central Committee
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