Governor hearing on Pittsburg street bill constitutional questions
The Governor held a noon hearing in the Executive Chamber on curative Pittsburg street bills with speakers including Major Moreland and A O'Brien. Mayor Gourley denounced city officials as autocratic, warning that syndicate control over councils and contracts endangers public rights and municipal governance.
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Executive Chamber
Pittsburg
Moreland
A. O'Brien
Cry of Chester
Mc. Moreland
Mr. O'Brien
Mr. Marland
W. &. Resigers
Tettisen
Air. Moreland
Gourley
H. Wright
Tieeling
Alee
Gourles
Pittsburg Charter Bill Withdrawn For Unconstitutionality
Haresaves May 13. Late tonight the bill supplemental to the Pittsburg charter was withdrawn to avoid possible unconstitutional issues as it combined two subjects. Separate bills covering the two topics will be introduced instead.
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Haresaves
Pittsburg
Changing the Bill Amendments to Baker Ballot Measure
Senate Elections Committee considers Baker ballot bill and adopts amendments setting party eligibility at 5 percent, signatures at 1 or 6 percent, filing deadlines 40 to 30 days, and objections window 30 to 10 days, with signatures required and residency affidavits. Debate continues on ticket form and final provisions.
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Hiavarsuras
Senate
Baker
Ete
Iast
Orlinal Bee
Borowehs
Gonse Pg
Diller
Noah
A New Broad Bill To Be Introduced At Once
Friends of the road bill and former road commission members denounce the Governor's veto as a rehash of Brown, Senate, and Skinner speeches. Reports say a new road bill will be introduced immediately with special orders. It aims to provide cash tax, set a standard for scoring, and secure funds for proper road construction.
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May
Friends of the Road
Road Commission
Brown
Senate
Skinner
Sheriff McCormick Plans Solo Law Enforcement Effort
May 1 Fayetts county sheriff McCormick telegraphed that he can execute the process of the law and protect the county without state troops. Adjutant General Moelland ordered Captain L H Frasher to dismiss Company C, Tenth Regiment, with Governor’s thanks for their service. May 13 in the Senate the House concurrent resolution to elect U S Senators by popular vote was negatively reported.
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McCormick
Fayetts County
Baying
Moelland
LH. Frasher
Tenth Regiment
Frasher
Comoy
Hagusnens
Senate
Howse
United States
Pittsburg Park Bill Amendments Concurred By Senate
The House amendments to the bill on public parks in cities and related acts for Pittsburg were concurred in by the Senate. Amendments were made to the bill in Hammervna on May 11 by Senator Hobinson.
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Pittsburg Park
Hammerrge
House
Pittsburg
Senate
The Boyer Substitute In Senate Tax Debate
Senator Grady pushes a substitute to the Boyer bill amid tax commission hints. Robbins objects saying the bills differ in character. The debate leads to postponement as Grady seeks to fast track readings and special sessions amid opposition from Packer and Robbins.
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Tax Commission
Grady
Harensene
Finance Committee
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Robbins
Boyer
Taggart
Brown
Saeteon
Packer
Bituminous mining bill passes second reading with amendments
The bituminous mine bill advances in the House after amendments raising inspector salaries and adding a wrongful injury and death damage clause. It transfers court jurisdiction from Justices to Quarter Sessions and faces critique from commissioners and miners who seek a more thorough review before final passage.
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House
Justices of the Peace
T. J. Wood
Roger Hartley
James Lor Loutitt
H Liman
R. C Aacretery
Aa Os Wells
Senate Committee Debates Apportionment and District realignments
The Senate steering committee backed adjourning May 28 and endorsed Critchfield’s Department of Agriculture bill. They objected to Baker’s House apportionment bill while Snyder plans a new district rearrangement to satisfy Congressman Nes. The plan moves Erie and Crawford into other districts and aims to yield four Republican and six Democratic districts though some seats remain uncertain.
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Haretsavne
Senate
Critchfield
Department of Agriculture
House
Baker
Tin Snyder
Cheater
Nes
Warren
Erie
Crawford
McKean
Potter
Cameron
Greene
Fayette
House approves funds for penal and normal schools
A May 11 telegram reports House approval of several appropriations including 5 000 for the Western Penitentiary 10 000 for Edinboro Normal School 150 per capita for resident insane in county hospitals and allocations to Grove City Normal School California Millersville Normal School and repairs in Huntingdon County.
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Harumacre
House
Western Penitentiary
Edinboro Normal School
Senate
Grove City
Mercer County
Normal School
California
Millersville Normal School
Hoape Tae
Huntingdon County
Floon
Schellman Confirmed as Sixth Ward Alderman
In Tiannisatna on May 13 the Senate confirmed F. J. Schellman for the Sixth Ward alderman post after earlier delays. Senator Neeb’s bill for the incorporation of distilleries passed, clearing related actions.
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Senate
Allegheny
Tiannisatna
Neeb
Fms
Nech
F. J. Schellman
Victory for Prohibition Ruling in Federal Court
Des Moines May 1 Judge Shiras issued a decision in Federal Court stating that state prohibition laws fall under state jurisdiction and that, without new issues, United States courts would not interfere. The ruling is viewed as a significant victory for prohibition efforts.
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Des Moines
Shiras
Pole Olen
Irene
United States
Charts Presbytery installs Greenside Avenue Church pastor
At Canonsburg May 18 Roy. Mr. McDonald was installed as pastor of the Greenside Avenue Church after routine business. The session also referenced the Rev H W Temple case in a brief report from the Chartiers Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church.
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Canonsburg
Washincton
Chartiers
Rumors of a Battle Reach Mexico About Charleston
Colorful press rumors from Mexico claim the U S cruiser Charleston sank the state with a fearless commander at the helm. Officials say no news from Navy or State on Charleston movements while descriptions of Capt Remey and Admiral McCann describe Civil War exploits and ship details.
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Wasnavetos
City of
Mexico
State
United States
Charleston
Miller
Department of Justice
Navy Department
State Department
Navy Departments
Pacific Coast
George C. Kenney
Remey
Iowa
Naval Acanery
Old Hartford
East Indies
Marblehead
Yorktown
Long Range
West Point
White House
Pamunky River
Sullivan Island
3. C
Wagner
4 Island
Insurrection Grows in Dutch Guiana as Authorities Clash
May 13 report from Panamaniao Dutchea Guiana describes a rising insurrection by lower orders. Several clashes with insurgents have occurred and the governor and colonial officials debate measures, worsening the disorder.
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Dutch Guiana
Mexico on Look-Out for Warships Report
Dirt or Mamxtco reports May 18 that the Government has ordered Pacific coast port authorities to report any appearance of Chilean or other warships amid rumors of pursuing and pursued naval vessels sighted nearby.
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Pacific
Government wires and convoys target Charleston
Rumors claim the state and its convoys will double up on Charleston. The gunboat Democrata is ordered to keep a lookout for the weasels. A private telegram reports a fishing schooner yesterday sent two vessels to sea at full speed off the coast, sighted at 10 P.M. and 2 A.M. distant from fishermen.
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Itate
Charleston
Democrata
Monitor, gunboat and transports land 1500 troops in bay
A monitor Huascar, gunboat Maguilanes and transports Aconcagua Cachapoul and Diobio arrived from Caldera and Antofagasta with about 1500 troops led by Lopez Fristand Valenzuela and deputies Barros Laisian Erracuriz Vmm Bianco Viel Cordelio Baay. Minister Adolfo Holly aboard. troops paraded the streets amid enthusiasm. Senator Manuel Jose Lurrazaval named Minister of the Interior.
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Adolfo Holly
Manuel Jose Irarrazaval
Baker bill eyed as reform that ends ballot box manipulation
Ex state official Thomas V Cooper predicts passage of the Baker bill to reform elections. He favors amendments to refine the measure, but insists it should become law to curb manipulative voting. He argues education, press, and voters will guide ballots and supports limiting candidate-specific restrictions.
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Panavetraia
Thomas V. Cooper
Philadelphia
New Beetle Threatens West Virginia Fruit Trees
Government entomologist A D Hopkins warns of the imported fruit beetle appearing across the state. The pest mines bark and sapwood killing trees, with yellowing leaves and shot holes as signs. An investigation into its habits, damage, and control methods is underway.
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West Virginia
Parkenssrne
A. D. Hopkins
West Virginian University
Lmrkls
Coke Rioters On Trial In Morewood Sun Riot Case
The Morewood Sunday riot cases go before a grand jury with a true bill returned against defendants for riot and concealed weapons. Judge Rayburn's court hears the case. Superintendent Ramsay testifies briefly. A parade by Mt Pleasant strikers drew spectators to the courthouse. The murder case is set to come before the grand jury tomorrow.
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Gueensome
Morewood
Mt. Pleasant
Court House
Messrs. Hails
McCarthy
Phillips
No Agreement Reached In Hocking Valley Machine Mine Talks
Colvallus May 18 conference committees for machine miners and operators of the Hocking Valley met all day and into the night without reaching a scale agreement. Miners demand Harrison prices, higher Lechner prices, and specific increments for cutters drilling in wide and narrow work. Operators show little chance of compromise, though United Mine Workers President Rae hopes differences will be settled tomorrow.
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Wikfatcn
Colvallus
Hocking Valley
Harrison
Lechner
W. P. Read
Rae
United Mini Workers
Delegates Gather for Independent Order of H N B Rith Meet
In St Louis on May 17 delegates from district No 2 of the Independent Order of H N B Rith, the prominent Hebrew benevolent group, will convene as part of the world’s largest charity organization. The session will discuss key questions including Russia and related issues likely affecting the order.
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Russia
Oid
Italian Consul in New Orleans Foresees Rome Testimony
Signor Corte the Italian Consul in New Orleans awaits summons from Rudini to testify in Rome about the killings and diplomatic tensions. He explains his unique position and argues for a just settlement including possible indemnities for bereaved Italian families. He notes he saved officials from mob violence and seeks calm, arbitration, and proper justice.
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New Orleans
Signor Corte
Signor Poma
Boston
Corte
Rudini
United States
Rome
Shakespeare
Wickliffe
Italy May Seek Arbitration Over New Orleans Affair
Rome May 1 The Council of Ministers heard Marquis Rodini favor submitting the dispute with the United States over the New Orleans affair to arbitration Signor Nicotera supported the plan If the United States consents Italy would select the Russian Emperor as arbitrator in the event of agreement
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Hy Dunlad
Rome
Council of Ministers
Marquis Rodini
United States
New Orleans
Signor Nicotera
Eg Ted Pe Canr
Russia
Italy
Through the Corn State Omana May 18 President Visit
The President's Nebraska swing opened in Hastings with talks on irrigation and resource diversity. Governor Thayer and state officers welcomed the visitors at Crete and Lincoln while commercial leaders presented a satin embossed address. He lauded American patriotism and urged bigger foreign markets for farm products.
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Omana
Nebraska
Hastings
Thayer
Majors
Crete
Lincoln
Harrison
Omaha
Anid
Washington
Blaine Illness Clarified By Damrosch Family Friends
Secretary Elaine remains at Walter Damrosch’s house while Walter Damrosch says Blaine’s illness is not serious. He has been resting after heavy work in Washington and is slowly recovering with meals and reduced stress. Dr Dennis notes a comfortable day and expected departure from the city soon. Emmons Blaine has returned to Virginia Beach.
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New York
Elaine
Walter Damrosch
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
R. Frederick
Dennis
Feud Bloodshed Sparks Triple Trouble in McDowell County
In McDowell County, West Virginia, a land and timber dispute between the Hall and Steel families erupted at Geiger Crossroads. In a courtroom ambush two Hall brothers were killed or fatally wounded by Steel party gunfire, prompting the Halls to flee into the mountains and vow retaliation as both sides mobilize in the conflict.
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Tvvto
Wsscattleranune
West Virginia
McDowell County
Geigero
Hall and Steel
Rt Wa
Squire Murphy
Geize
Nga Halls
All Brothers
Two
Steels
Wes Court
Tin ‘Squire
Halls
Ormlege
Nnt
Winchesters
L. W. Hall
Lewis
Bid
Jalla
Alaska
Boiler Makers Meeting Discusses Riveting and Safety Issues
St Louis May 13. President Tappan opened the American Boiler Makers session. The committee on Materials and Tests reported and riveting was debated. A practical test of rivets will be arranged for the next meeting. W Ritchie spoke on World's Fair site progress. The session closed with a call for a bankruptcy law.
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W. Ritchie
Ohio
Bell Company Bribery Allegations Shake Michigan Legislature
A Lansing based sensational claim alleges the Michigan Bell Telephone Company bribed state legislators. Bills to cut telephone rentals are cited as favored, with an official said to have distributed valuable Bell shares to influence votes. An investigation committee will be appointed to probe the matter.
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Demarr
Lansing
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Senate
Bell Telephone i
Eens
St. Louis Strikers Victory Over Builders Conflict
In St Louis on May 13 journeymen carpenters met to vote as usual and reported several bosses yielded. The Mester builders met and debated locking out the men but the measure failed by a large margin. A new resolution endorsed previous pay scales of ig cents an hour with an amendment allowing continued payment of cents. The action effectively ends the dispute with carpenters likely free from further pressure.
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Washington, D. C
Hall's
Swann's Point
Pimlico
Mobile Bay
Kennebec
Tennessee
Fort Morgan
McCann
Charleston
Ig’ Pe
Minutonomah
Semen Agalnet
Stata
Lucemvent
Niltons
St. Louis
Mester Builders
Sines
Young Woods Marriage Case Opens Testimony
The Wood versus Quick suit to annul an alleged marriage continued with James Emile Wood testifying. He described being compelled into wedlock by Ivy Quick and treated the matter with a joking tone while attorney John G. Johnson questioned him.
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Wood
Miss Ivy
Miss Quick
Ivy Quick
Quick
James Emile Wood
John G. Johnson
Flint and Lime Glass Makers Meet to Set Wages
The National Association of the Flint and Lime Glass Manufacturers met in Frnplaty on May 18 to discuss the wage schedule for the coming year amid a dull trade. Attendees represented nearly every city with a flint glass factory, and reports indicate plans to reduce wages on certain lines.
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Frnplaty
National Association of the Flint and Lime Glass Manufacturers
Derby at Churchill Downs Crowned Kingman in Slow Race
Louisville crowd jammed the Derby day at Churchill Downs as Kingman, bay with a white stripe, defeated Hart Wallace and High Tariff in the twenty sixth running. Kingman, bred by Captain Jo Franklin and trained by Diley Allen, has now won three races this spring and eyes Chicago’s Ican Derby.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Louisville Jockey Club
Oatloor
James B. Perguson Hai
Hart Wallace
Walier
Georgetown
Baltowsn
Kingman
Easton
Lorabnes
Bill Owens
Scroggan
Vadlern
High Tariff
Bear
Hart Wallaee
Lexington
Balwowun
Ito
Bega Intel Ongman
Tanion
Trinpeters
Cay
Churchill Downs
Imme
Behtall Belgowan
Glengarry
Patricia
Vaux Hall
Jo Franklin
Kennes Saw
Fin
Tenn
Kenza Stone
Dilew Allen
Allen & Stone
Washington Park Club
Balgowan
Derry
Chicago
Pennsylvania Royal Arcanum Convenes in Sixth Biennial Session
The Grand Council of Pennsylvania Royal Arcanum holds its sixth biennial session with nearly 400 attendees. Grand Regent Langitt presides. welcome by Judge Stewart and response by Colonel Haxzard. Reports detail 13,002 members across 2,000 councils and a treasury balance of 11,095.97, amid push to curb speculative orders and seek anti-evils legislation.
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SP Rcal Telegham
TIF
Cyamnernsnrne
Grand Council of Pennsylvania
Royal Arcanum
A. Langtite
Tittburg
John Stewart
Chambersburg
Chill W. Haxzard
Allegheny
Langitt
Poe
Boarsimp
Johnstown
J. H. Wright
Treasury
United States
Jmnge Legh Watts
Conductor Federation Decision Marks Major Union Move
The Order of Railway Conductors, meeting in secret sessions at St. Louis on May 13, voted almost unanimously to join the Federation of Railway Employes. The decision anticipates new insurance provisions requiring all members to join the federation’s insurance department, signaling a major organizational shift.
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St. Loum
Order of
Tha
Federation of
Railway Employes
Commission On Insurance
Clark
Sosa
Charmatene
Vigilant Sailors at Sea After Armament Reset
The Canadian factory cruiser Vigilant under Commander Knowlton put to sea this morning after loading ammunition and stores. This action follows preparations for an Eastern voyage reported by AP dispatches.
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Hatmax
Vigilant
Knowlton
Gerd Temniens Reer
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