Baker ballot reform tightens path for independents
The Baker ballot bill passed Senate with amendments, dramatically raising signatures for nominating papers and restricting independent candidates. Provisions push filing deadlines earlier, set strict party designation limits, and require nominations to reflect party lines with 10 percent vote thresholds.
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Haknispurc
Baker
Senate
Philadelphia Ballot Reform Association
David Martin
Durham
Philadelphia
Sale
Nominating and Ballot Reform Provisions Outlined
The article details proposed changes to nomination, filing, and ballot rules for state and local offices. It covers filing deadlines, objections to certificates, and the process for certifying nominations. It explains ballot grouping by party, independent candidate rules, straight-ticket voting, voter assistance, and polling place provisions with emphasis on accessibility and turnout.
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Sim
Alphaberica
Aecion
Governor Pattison Urges Use of Direct Tax for State Debt
Harrisburg reporting Governor Pattison submitted a message to the Legislature detailing receipt of 1 645 711 in direct tax funds. He urges immediate appropriation into the sinking fund to pay maturing state bonds and reduce reliance on the general fund, with two bills proposed to move 1 654 711 to the sinking fund and amend annual sinking fund allocations.
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ETAPF
Harrisburg
Pattison
United States
General Assembly
Nnl
Taggart
Tomate Bt
Taggart tax bill unknown fate delays loom
A Senate Finance sub committee delayed presenting amendments to the Taggart tax bill. it may be offered Monday but previous delays suggest unclear timing. The bill would exempt various properties and shift certain taxes, with further amendments anticipated but not disclosed.
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Harmisburg
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
State proposal to raise capital stock tax for schools
The plan increases the state tax on capital stock from 3 mills to 4 and likely to 6, distributing the raised funds to different school districts for school purposes. It is estimated Saltar means the state will pay at least part of the cost.
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Saltar
Senator Quay in Harrisburg for Republican talks
Hankspore May 7 Senator Quay stays in the city consulting with top Republican legislators on Baker bill constitutional convention tax measures and apportionment bills. Magee arrived on the day express and checked in at the Lochiel fueling rumor of a Pittsburg Leader Quay meeting which his friends deny as incidental.
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Pittsburg
Hankspore
Quay
Baker
L. Magee
Guy
Lochiel
Senator Quay
Senator Robinson Debates Constitutional Convention Bill
The Senate debated Robinsons convention bill with a motion to substitute the Wherry bill. The substitution failed along party lines. The bill was amended to place election advertising and convention logistics with the Auditor General while counting remains with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The measure advances to final passage next week.
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Hanuisaona
Senastor Robinson
Senate
Ros
Lloyd, Green
Laubach
Robinson
Gobin
Commonwealth
Grandy Smith
Tom Stewart
Apportionment Bill Sets 21 Likely Safe Districts
A staff correspondent reports a May 7 sub-committee vote on a congressional apportionment bill. The plan lists central western districts and assigns districts 19 through 29 across multiple counties. Chairman Laker says the map yields 21 clearly Republican or Democratic districts with one doubtful seat.
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Spertseter
McKean
Cameron
Bedford
Huntingdon
Miain
Juniata
Snyder
Union
Fulton
Franklin
Adame
York
Cambria
Blair
Somerset
Westmoreland
Indiana
Binhor
Ayetten
Washington
Beaver
Lawrence
Mercer
Butler
Crawhora
Eric
Venango
Forest Jefferson
Armstrong
Clearfield
Center
Clinton
Laker
Pittsburg Street Bills Move Toward Governorship
The Pennsylvania General Assembly agreed to Conference Committee reports on Senate Bill 22 for Pittsburg street acts and Bill 263 on streets and sewers in second class cities. The four bills already approved by both chambers await the Governor’s signature, with two more set to be sent Monday. The House also passed Flion’s park bill and a measure authorizing municipal indebtedness for street and sewer improvements.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Flion
Negative Report on Bill to Punish Willful Misrepresentation
In Harrisburg on May 7 the Senate committee rejected the bill to punish by fine and imprisonment willful misrepresentation of a business firms financial standing by commercial agencies and their agents. The act to create a State Board of Agriculture was favorably reported, as was a Morgans a Reform School appropriation. A resolution was accepted requesting copies of the Bituminous Mining Commission report for Senate use. The bill to confer seminary and college degrees equal to normal schools was reconsidered and failed.
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Harrisburg
Senate
State Board of Agriculture
Morgansa Reform School
House
Judicial Apportionment Bill Passes House In Old Form
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Harrisburg May 7 In the House the judicial apportionment bill passed finally without changing the districts from the original draft. Philadelphia was reduced from 14 to 12 judges as requested by several members. The bill also provides for proceeds from public lands to support the Saaseea College for agriculture and mechanical arts. Similar action was taken on bills affecting corporate compensation and appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Harbrisburg
Philadelphia
Saaseea College
Agriculture
Mechanic ‘Arts
Supreme Court
Italian Press Attacks New Orleans Grand Jury Decision
Rome reports the Fracassa denounces the New Orleans grand jury ruling as an assault on justice and an "institution of the State" defending killers. It warns that Americans may lack legal protection and that the US government could face European demands for citizen defense.
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Iby Dunlap
Rome
New Orleans
Grand Jury
Fracassa
Italy
The
Union
United States
Bound Currency Debates Roar at London Banquet
Chancellor Gooden denies plans to debase currency amid a London Banquet at Guild Hall honoring William Lidderdale Governor of the Bank of England. Lord Mayor hosts as Lord Mayor and directors receive public praise for averting a financial panic. Chancellor Gotchen argues sound credit and banking are key to public prosperity and dismisses claims of currency devaluation as electoral rhetoric.
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Guild Hall
George J. Gotchen
Influenza spreads through London hospitals nationwide
Lomper May 7. The influenza epidemic grows in England with 150 cases at Charing Cross 105 at Bt Marys 4 at the London Hospital 68 at St Thomas 80 at the Middlesex 106 at University College 1 at Westminster and 7 at King’s College The illness reaches northern Lambeth and St Thomas hospital reports treating new cases daily with fatalities noted at Bolton Hall near North Allerton where the whole household is ill.
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England
Iby Dunlap
Ocompawt
Lomper
Metropolitan Hospital
Charing Cross
Bt. Mary's
London Hospital
St Thomas
Middlesex
Uniersity College
Westminster
King's College
Lambeth
St. Thomas’ Hospital
Bolton Hall
Allerton
Lord Bolton
Vacancy in Commons as Verney and Smith seats face bid
LonDon May 7 The Conservatives must defend two more seats as vacancies grow The Crown lawyers say Leader Smith must resign his seat to recontest his Stratford division while Captain Verney of North Buckinghamshire faces vacancy after a recent sentence Both parties prepare for contests in a general election atmosphere
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LonDon
House of Commons
Smith
Treasury
Cinque Ports
Btrand
Verney
North
Buckinghamshhire
Irish MP Patrick O'Brien Funds Split Over Appeal
In Monaghan the O'Brien prison case triggered a subscription to present him a money testimonial. After his Parnell support was noted, a committee debated refunds but decided to give the money to the beneficiary with a warning that he should not seek re election from his constituents.
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Loxpos
John Burts
Patrick O'Brien
Monaghan
O'Brien
Parnell
Earl of Zetland visits famine areas despite rain
The Earl of Zetland Viceroy of Ireland and his party toured districts hurt by last year's poor potato crop. They left Skibbergyn for Haileydebob Sobull and Crook haven amid a heavy downpour. A small crowd gathered at the hotel as the lieutenant appeared to depart, cheering the arrival and departure.
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Earl of Zetland
Ireland
Skibbergyn
Hailydebob
Sobull
Crookhaven
An Old Man's Wise. By Dunlaf's Cadle Company
Lorper May 7 An elderly gentleman in Ted dington near the Thames named Park left a deed offering Miss Margaret Smith £30000 if she wed his son. If the son refused the marriage she would receive only £20000. Park died soon after. Six months later the son refused the match and the matter is before the Courts of Chancery.
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Iby Dunlaf
Cadle Company
Lorper
Teddington
Thames
Park
Margaret Smith
Cbancery
Rothschilds Boycott Russia Sparks Global Response
May 7 report from Lorpbox notes Rothschilds boycott of Russia provokes sensation amid claims of halting Hebrew persecution. Quoted observers say the move will impact Paris and other capitals as reactions unfold.
Indigent Ingare Bill Advances to Second Reading
A Special Telegram from Harrisburg reports that during the night session the House passed second reading for several Senate bills, including measures to provide treatment for indigent individuals. Continued details appear on the sixth page.
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Harrisnveg
House
Senate
Russian loans and Rothschilds stalled on conversions
Discussion covered the advisability of reorganizing Rosia funds to pressure the Russian Treasury. Over the past two years eight Russian loans were advertised. four were large conversion loans arranged by the Rothschilds. Several bond conversions at 6 percent to stock were completed, with multiple£ totals across March and May, and a new £22,100,000 conversion contract noted. The Rothschild house now says the time is not favorable for this deal.
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Rothschilds
Rothschild House
Point Loma
Morth
Diego
Ment
New Republic Planned in Territory Disputed by England and Portugal
London May 1 news reports Britain ready to oppose Boer trek into the disputed area between Great Britain and Portugal. War secretary says troops move to Bechuanaland as Cape colonists fear Boer invasion could spark independence moves. Kruger warns, but 20 000 well armed Boers may threaten the region.
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House of Commons
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Balog
Mardonaland
Mani@land
Republic of the North
Edward Starhope
Brith Bechuanaland
Great Britain
Portugal
British South African Company
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Beninet
Cape
Lord Salinbury
Kroger
Capetown
Kruger
Earl of Rosslyn wins big in Monte Carlo bank game
Lompox May 7 authorities state the Englishman who caused a stir in Monte Carlo by winning 60,000 from the bank yesterday is the Right Honorable the Earl of Rosslyn. His lordship has been a prominent figure this past season and has won and many sums.
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Cable Compact
Lompox
Engishman
Monte Carlo
Earl of Rosslyn
Treaty could be renounced by either Spain or United States
Madrid May 7 report states the Spain United States treaty of commerce lacks a duration clause. Either side may terminate the pact on notice. The notice would initiate the end of the treaty terms.
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Madrid
Spnin
United States
Barracks Construction Strike Hits Aldershot Site
May 7 report from Aldershot notes a serious strike at the TST Dunlap's Dcable Company area. Government barracks erection work has virtually ceased as contractors refuse to take a bench rate of eight pence an hour.
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TST
Dunlap
Dcable Company
Aldershot
Russians Build New Fort on Afghan Frontier
May 7 report says the Hussians completed a fort on the Afghanian frontier near Herat, about 24 kilometers distant, garrisoned by 600 men with 4 guns.
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Tiflt
Herat
Dreibund Renewal Signed by Italian Premier
Bern reports the Marquis di Rodini has signed a five year renewal of the Dreibund. The cable dispatch also notes Gladys Evelyn’s appeal in the Hurlburt case, with a London report stating the plaintiff’s appearance later in the day.
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Marquis di Rodini
Gladys Evelyn
Dunlaf
Lorpow
Hurlburt
Lnto
Canadian Woman Sues Keystone Lawyer Over 25000 Breach of Promise
A 25000 breach of promise suit opened in the Supreme Court at Burfago. Nellie Livingston, an 80 year old Canadian, alleges Frank W. Knox of Pennsylvania answered a Buffalo personal ad seeking a companion and promised marriage. She says Knox asked her to wed on January 4 and 6 and has since made no effort to fulfill the agreement. Livingston remains willing to marry and pursue the case.
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Supreme Court
Frank W. Knox
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Frank Knox
Tifft Hance
Knox
Nellie M. Livingston
Miss Livingston
Lis Procat
Wox
Couders
Omtorae
Busy Summer Ahead for Secretary Blaine on Diplomatic Docket
Washington May 7 secretary Blaine faces a heavy summer as the State Department handles a long list of international issues. Italian and Baring Sea complications, Canadian reciprocity, Newfoundland fisheries talks, Chilean disputes, the Spanish agreement, Venezuelan treaty, Haytian coaling station, China’s refusal to receive a minister, Victoria consul incident, and the Barrondla family claim occupy the docket.
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Blaine
Washington
State Department
Unaren
Haytian
China
Victoria
Tonnt
Barrondla
Car Stove Indictments Argue to Set Aside Counts
District Attorney Nicoll asked Judge VanBruot to reargue the motion to set aside counts five and seven of the New Haven Railroad car store indictments. The case stemmed from an earlier arraignment and involved procedural questions on the counts challenged.
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Nicoll
VanBruot
Oyer and Terminor
New Haven Railroad
Escape of the Itata and alleged Chilean rebel acts
Attorney General Miller releases the substance of correspondence about insurrectionary vessels Itata Robert and Minnie and the deputy marshal aboard Itata. The Itata fled San Diego with arms aboard and may reach San Clemente Island to transfer supplies. The deputy marshal was landed near Bal as.
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Miller
Wilmington
San Diego
Cal
Stats
Robert
Minnie
United States Marshalls
Foster
Itata
Ituta
San Clemente Island
Emphatt
New York Music Hall Orchestra Project to Benefit Pittsburg
Walter Damrosch leads a proposed permanent New York Music Hall Orchestra with Pittsburg benefitting. Carnegie says the group will recruit from top conductors and players, perform seven months a year, and feature strong soloists like Reichman and De Vere amid a swell of orchestral potential. Mr Rinehart joins the Pittsburg contingent.
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Dispatch
New York
Walter Damrosch
New York Music Hall
Pittsburg
Carnegie
America
Damrosch
Seidl
Nikisch
Thomas
Pitteburg
Counon
Piteburi
Old City
CIA Secons
Maeichman
Ficher
Meilke
de Vere
Reichman
Masseere
la Boi de
Lahore
Mile
Two Little Revolutions in Central America Reach Honduras
Reports from Honduras say Col Molina and Gen Bardales leading rebels attacked Ampsala cuartel guard at 8 am. Government troops under Col Barrera retook the cuartel, heavy losses on both sides, including a rebel leader. Rebels retreated toward the coast while San Juan Sur and San Jose, Costa Rica, signaled fear of wider uprising. The government sought and obtained permission to suspend the constitution. Additional barracks assaults in San bt were repulsed with five killed.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Rodrigues
Conneil
Revolutioniate
San Bt
Young Mrs Blaine Not Disturbed Over Child Custody
General McMahon says the Blaine custody report shows no distress about losing the child. He notes James G. Blaine Jr and his mother want no custody and cannot obtain it. the father has not supported the child. Mrs Blaine may keep the child until she is old enough to choose. She is reportedly traveling east from Black Falls.
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Martin T. McMahon
Mis
James G. Blaine, Jr
Hisine
Blour Falls
Drunken seaman dies after gallon of whisky
Coroner to hold inquest into the death of John Smith, a seaman on the bark Samuel H Hale at Greenwich Point. Smith, from Newark, reportedly drank about a gallon of whisky during the voyage and collapsed aboard the vessel. Witnesses say he staggered and voiced stomach pains before succumbing to intoxication.
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Ashbridge
John Smith
Samuel H. Hale
Greenwich Point
Alexander Vinke
Smith
Newark
Cherry Street
Ys ‘One & Safior
Ne Fe
Mia Bil Mner
South Front Street
Bare
Greenwich Pont
Vinke
Hill
Ohio Commission Plans World’s Fair Headquarters
The Ohio Commission for the World’s Fair met and approved erecting a ground headquarters with a projected cost of 15 000 to 25 000 dollars. The Ohio Archaeological Society sought authority to spend part of the appropriation to prepare an exhibit, while Alpersop Ash Secretary and Bonham Treasurer were noted. The next meeting is set for Cleveland in June.
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Ohio Commision For
Ohio Archological Society
Paki
Alpersop
Ash
Bonham
Cleveland
Man Confined for Gould Threat After Tale Telling
Charles J. Dixon, who traveled from Pueblo California to obtain 95 million from Jay Gould or to kill him, is confined in Hallovue Hospital's Insane pavilion. Attempts to elicit more story failed as he insists he has told all and will be kept for several days while doctors decide next steps.
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Charles J. Dixon
Pueblo
Cal
Jay Gould
Hallovue Hospital
Hallevue
Church
Train wreck on Western Line causes $100000 damage
Chicago May 7. A Western Line wreck this morning caused $100000 in damages as a train descended a grade and rails spread. Two cars broke through a trestle and fell, with injuries reported but details unclear.
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Chicago
Samo
Briggs Defends Revisions to Inaugural Address and Verbal Inspiration
New edition of Prof. Briggs inaugural address on the Edward Robinson chair is to be issued with an appendix answering criticisms. He reiterates disbelief in verbal inspiration, argues for plenary inspiration, and states eternal punishment is an absurdity while affirming reverence for the Bible and the danger of bibliolatry.
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New York
Briggs
Edward Robinson
Union Theological Seminary
H. B. Smith
Strange death by own action of Miss Minnie Elderkin
Miss Minnie Elderkin, 22, daughter of Rev. J Elderkin, near Norwich, died after swallowing poison at her country home eight miles east of the city. The death occurred on her twenty second birthday. Cause unclear. funeral held with floral tribute at her grave.
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Pispatch
Nouwicu
Corny
Minnie E. Elderkin
J. Elderkin
Miss Elderkin
Free Academy
Norwich
Bitgood
Aero
Poe
H. T. Arnold
Pisinfield
ES Rep
Duel Fatality Near Elnoxvitta Ends in Johnson Victory
A bloody duel near Elnoxvitta ends with Johnson killing Simmore. The feud between the men has long festered with prior threats and a challenge issued through an intermediary before the staged secluded confrontation.
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Elnoxvitta
Johnson
Simmore
Bigmore
Sieeai
Abelian Ondis Kenge
Missing Mining Exchange treasurer faces embezzlement warrant delay
The St. Louis Mining Exchange board postponed swearing out a warrant for embezzlement aimed at the missing treasurer Merherson as friends have not offered to settle the shortage. They will act after next Tuesday to allow another chance to resolve the matter.
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St. Louis
Mer’herson
The
St. Louis Mining Exchange
Brickmakers strike nears resolution as talks begin
Special Telegram reports ongoing brickmakers strike with committees appointed for conference. A compromise is expected, though workers vow to press demands if owners resist. The situation remains tense as negotiations continue.
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Uispatce
Marshals Interfere to Assist Indian Officers in Cherokee Nation
United States Marshal deputies moved into the Coomescows district, Cherokee Nation, to arrest African Americans who obstructed Indian officers attempting to perform duties. The move signals a broader effort to quell resistance amid ongoing tensions and perceived conspiracies in the area.
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I. T
United States
Coomescows District
Cherokee Nation
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