Tax measures shift as Boyer bill replaces Taggart plan
In Hanniswee May 12 the Senate Finance Committee ends the Taggart bill and substitutes the Boyer bill on second reading in the House. It raises taxes on money at interest and bank stock, tweaks corporate taxes, and adds about 9,390 dollars annually for local purposes, while schooling funds and county revenues face changes amid a clashing debate over tax equity and school funding.
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Hannisweee
Taggart
Boyer
Benators Hall
Markley
Brown
Dunlap
Robinson
Unese
Snerroyw
Hesrr Hau
Baker Ballot Bill Sparks Senate Debate and Reconsideration
May . Senate session centers on McDonald move to reconsider vote on Baker ballot bill. Democratic caucus aims to discuss amendments on the floor, not in committee, prompting a lengthy, mixed stance among Democrats on convention timing. Senator Hall challenges claims of unified party position as minutes are read and debated.
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May
McDonald
Baker
Senate
Ross
Ceee
Hall
Elk
Janel Se Ae Temane
Senate Democrats Tackle Ambiguous Baker Bill Amendments
Democrats caucused on the bill this afternoon as amendments were prepared for Senator McDonald. Officials and aides could not confirm specifics, leaving everyone at sea on the Baker bill. The Elections Committee searches for a way to exit, while the party frets over a misstep and how to proceed.
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McDonald
Elections Committee
Pattison's Appointments Stir Senate Nomination Debates
In Harwmsrne on May 12 a surprise Senate move to enter executive session aimed to consider Governor Pattison's nominations for State Superintendent, Librarian, and Factory Inspector. The Republican majority faced dissent as Senator Herring argued commissions should issue, while Democrats and others questioned the process and timing amid party tensions.
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Pattison
Senate
Herring
Columbia
Blican
Waller
Egie
Martin
Gobin
Frombia
Decati
Governor Pattison OKs new Allegheny Court of Common Pleas
Governor Pattison signs the bill creating an additional Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County and it becomes law. Appointments will favor two Republicans and one Democrat. Noted names include Marshall Brown, T. Watson, Thomas M. Marshall, George Shiras Jr., ex-Judge Fetterman, W. B. Rodgers, W. J. Brennan, and T. C. Lazear among others.
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Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Hanmispvac
Pattison
Marshall Brown
PD. T. Watson
Thomas M. Marshall
George Shiras, Jr
Fetterman
W. B. Rodgers
W.J. Brennen
T. C. Lazear
W. D. Porter
Governor Pattison Vetoes Printing Mercantile List Payment
The governor vetoes two bills including one authorizing payment to John E. Joes for publishing Allegheny county mercantile appraisers lists for 1885. He cites prior court rulings upholding rejection of the claim and notes six years have passed. The second veto blocks boroughs from refunding loans via extra taxes, warning it mirrors a prior vetoed measure.
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Auditor General
Attorney General
Court of Common Pleas
Srime Court
Mr. Fruit
Ero Rogene
Road Bill's Chances Meet Governor's Veto Hint
May 12 in Hanewerne Senator Mylin Representative McCullough and Shilleto of the Road Commission met Governor Pattison. He appears unmoved by the measure citing objections to distributing state funds, arguing the rich would benefit while many needy districts gain little. The session left an impression the bill could be vetoed.
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Hanewerne
Mylin
McCullough
Shilleto
Road Commission
Pattison
aecoresSa
Investigation finds no evidence to support miners' abuse claims
Adjutant General McCiclland presented his report to the Governor on charges that coke region miners were compelled to sleep in and restrained of their liberties during a period near Toe District. Clelland finds no evidence to sustain the charges.
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Hauntssuna
McCiclland
Genie Clelland
Wherry constitutional convention bill defeated in House
In May the Wherry attempt to call up the constitutional convention bill failed on a party line vote as Burdick opposed and Robinson bill on third reading would pass, ending the motion. In Haunsacre D T Watson and others visit the Governor tomorrow regarding Pittsburg street bills with Alfred Mariand in the area.
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Haxnisman
May
Wherry
Burdick
Robinson
Haunsacre
D. T. Watson
L Mages
E. &. Morrow
Pittsburg
Alfred Mariand
Exchange
Disposal of the Direct Tax Money
In the House tonight Taggart's bill provides for the turn over of direct tax funds to designated accounts. The article notes treasury proposals and notes opposition voices raising concerns over allocation and oversight.
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Taggart
Funds Transfer Amendment Advances in Public Finance
The article notes a debate over shifting funds from the general fund to the sinking fund and earmarking $10,000 for transfer this year after a second reading. It documents a proposed annual transfer of $100,000 and a subsequent amendment narrowing the amount to $10,000 for the current year.
Bills of General Interest Take Shape in House Session
In Hanchenora on May 8 the House discussed Osbourne of Philadelphia introducing a bill to authorize corporations to raise capital to 10 million dollars. The session focused on the Anthracite Mining Commission bill which passed, while the Lytle Insurance measure requiring deposits with the State Treasurer plus 10 percent for prosecution costs addressed insurance companies. Several senate bills passed finally including a measure on clams and oysters sales, cord weight standards, and a House bill authorizing conveyance of Sea estate.
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Hanchenora
Osbourne
Philadelphia
Oil
Anthracite Mining Commission
Lytle
Enoman
Tonatanes
eThe
Legislative apportionment bill advances after second reading
The Legislative Apportionment Bill was taken up on second reading in the House. On motion by Mr Ellwood it was amended to divide Westmoreland County into three districts with one seat in two and two seats in the third, voting arrangements noted.
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Haxersree
May
House
Ellwood
Westmoreland County
Arernie
Sena
Military Board chooses MoClelland chair at Hannessene meeting
The Military Board met today in Hannessene in July relief. Adjutant General MoClelland was elected Chairman. A deficiency appropriation and bills exceeding 5000 dollars were approved. Another order requires at least 38 qualified marksmen to avoid disbandment. a place near por ig ver county will be selected for the next gathering.
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Hannessene
MoClelland
Por Ig Ver
Republican Steering Committee to Formulate Plan of Action
Harrisona May 12 The House steering committee meets tomorrow to chart a plan for Republican members. Ballot reform tax equalization and road legislation are under consideration. A Baker ballot bill majority support is reported.
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Harrisnona
House
Baker
Arms for the insurgents tied to Chilean conflict voyage
San Francisco reports reveal vessels beyond the Robert and Minnie chartered to deliver arms to Chilean insurgents. Arrests were made in connection with the Itata and Robert and Minnie while federal authorities seek rail disclosures and ship movements amid neutrality law prosecutions. News from the Navy Department is limited as Charleston’s status remains unclear.
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San Francisco
Navy Department
Charleston
Robert and
Minnis
Oakland Creek
United States
Robert
Minnie
Ricardo
Itata
John D
Adolph Marae Burelles
Trumbull
Oakland
Washington Center
Cal
Washington
Aera Department
Clinton
Commodore Ramsay
Acts
Department
Iquigne
Chile
Stata
San ‘O
Harleston
Turbulent Pittsburg High School Board Meeting
A heated session at Pittsburg Central High School sees calls for new principals and faculty posts as Thomas Phelps and others push for mass advertising and reorganization. Disciplinary cases, Lloyd system debate, and text book debates color the night with warnings of friction and upheaval.
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Central Board of Education
Pittsburg
Jennie T. Nobie
Literary Society
Lloyd
Thomas Phelps
Colfax
Pittsburg Central High School
Phelps
eSee
Cate Gail Mae
Wainwright
CIA
Ae Aereks
Elks Lodge Clears John L Sullivan of Charges
The Newark Lodge of Elks reports the inquiry into John L Sullivan's membership found no fault with him. The committee rejects Hadden's accusations as newspaper embellishment and elects him to continue as a member. Nine Newark Lodge members reportedly join a committee to defend the lodge's action.
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Newark Lodge of Elks
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Hadden
Newark
A Lady Publicly Cowhided in a Longstanding Quarrel
Peter Gallagher, superintendent of the Camel Coal Company, cowhided a woman named Misa Foster on a public road. Gallagher claims a road through Miss Foster’s farm sparked ongoing insult, leading to the public assault in the presence of onlookers.
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Wunster
Peter Gallagher
Mine Boas
Camel Coal Company
Misa Foster
Gallagher
Miss Foster
Tomer
Remembering the Children in Denver Welcome for President Harrison
A Denver reception for President Harrison features chants, cannon, flags, and martial music. Senators Wolcott and Teller and the Governor greet the party, praising Colorado's resources, schools, and nurseries of citizenship. An address to the G A R closed the city welcome.
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Colorado
Harrison
Denver
Wolcott
Teller
Macent
Attar
Mfe
G. A. RB
Sister Catharine to Start School for Colored Children in Dallas
Dallas reports Bishop Brennan of the new Dallas diocese has arranged with Sister Catharine Drexel to establish a school for colored children. Sister Catharine will fund it while members of her newly founded order will manage operations. This marks the order’s first project aiding Indians and African Americans nationwide.
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Kate Drexel
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Brennan
Diocese of
Catharine
Embezzlement Charges in Delamater & Co Cases Forthcoming
Grand jury found true bills against Delamater and Co in the Kelling and Murray embezzlement cases. Supreme Court motions for venue and continuances delayed hearings as Judge Henderson barred new delays, with about $33,000 cited as the amount involved and prosecutors ready to pursue.
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Grand Jury
Delamater & Co
Kelling and Murray
Supreme Court
Crawford County
George A. Jenks
Jefferson County
Henderson
Guardia
Eee
Murder at Washington Furnace Ten Years Ago Recalls Case
In Weritstox C May 2 a ten year old murder at Washington Furnace near the city is recalled. Neighbors Jake Seel and John Carey quarreled over domestic matters and Carey was killed. Investigators resumed efforts to locate the body and close the case as the old scene is revisited.
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Weritstox
Washington Furnace
Jake Seel
John Carey
John Carey Lee
Briggs Case Sparks Presbytery Debate and Investigation
A New York presbytery debates Dr. Briggs inaugural address and heresy claims. A majority report fails to condemn, calls for a judicial investigation while Briggs appeals to the Synod. Proceedings delay action until autumn as committees prepare and officials travel abroad.
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Briggs
Synod
Birch
Briggs Pion
General Assembly
Tal Assembly
Detroit
Se Hoc Sioanday
Dette
Caen
Forbes
Robets
Wssite
Birely
Eas
Manania
Aly
W. Page
Lampert
Kow
McIlvaine
Ity
Dr. Briggs
Fenall
Winceameen
Soete Noys
Bineh
Ant
Dr Daren
Ibield
Ebiawon
Forest Fires Rage Across Wide Timber Lands
Special Telegram reports fires sweeping through lumber camps and timber, destroying camps, barns, sawmills, and crops. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars with dozens of rigs and wells threatened near Coal Hill and Oil City. winds hinder containment as crews race to fight the blazes.
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Ible
Bay
Sieimiey
Warren
Coal Hill
Abel Ave
Wella
Oil City
Roel Tas
Ste Bateman
Weston Preston
Dozen Counties Ablaze as Train Derailed in Michigan
A dramatic escape occurs as fire sweeps a vast district in Michigan after a derailment near the Clare region. The Toledo Ann Arbor and Michigan railroad train, with 15 cars, derailed center, forcing crew to abandon and seek safety as cars burned. three crewmen suffered severe burns.
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Tregrapny
Domen
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Cary
Farwell
Villages Swept Away by Fiery Onset in County
A Sunday blaze has devasted five upper county hamlets including Otia and Dingman. Homes, saw mill, and railway facilities were destroyed leaving only ruins and scattered depots. Officials report widespread loss of small town structures and disrupted rail traffic as flames consumed fields and facilities.
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Watts Ctorp
Ceca
Milla
Mee
Lincoln Coneman
Lilly Stellen
Forest Fires Threaten Cedar Regions Along Soo Line
Prominent fires extend along the Soo road from Far as the Eye Can Reach to Hermansville, with strong winds driving flames and heavy smoke showing danger to cedar stands. The blaze spans near the Wisconsin border by Menominee River, with rain urged to halt spreading.
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Proms, Wm
Hermansville
Wisconsin
Menominee River
Soo
Judge rules Peck Lake union not a marriage
Boston May 5 Judge Staples declares the marriage between William F Peck Spiritualist lecturer and Mrs S H Lake a non marriage and refuses to grant their divorce. The couple signed a written agreement to live together until the union became disagreeable in Portland Oregon on October 6.
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Dispatch
Boston
May
Staples
William F. Peck
H. Lake
Peck
Portland
Ore
Woman's Missionary Society Opens Biennial Conven tion
The sixth biennial convention of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America opened in Caxtos on May 2. Delegates from across the country attend as the gathering continues through next Friday afternoon.
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Caxtos
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Siuh
Noel
Knights Templar Gather in Wheeling for Encampment
Commanderies of the Knights Templar arrive for the annual Grand Encampment in Wheeling, opening tomorrow. The special telegram notes preparations and participation by local and visiting commanderies in the to day event.
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Knights Templar
Wheeling
Dispatom
Waersise
Heer
Ray
May Festival Opens With Brilliant Mechanical Hall Display
The May Festival in Pittsburg opened before about 3 500 attendees at Mechanical Hall. The hall was decorated with dogwood blossoms and yellow bunting as the performance began under clear skies. Organizers and police arranged smooth entry and crowd control while the audience, largely women, filled the boxes and parquet. The concert featured a large chorus and orchestra with a strong reception and no major incidents.
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Exposition
Ihs
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Eaas
Duquesne Way
Eben
Green Ca
C. Jenka
Carl Retter
Hall
Hamilton's
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