Senate Debates Five Mill Tax in Boyer Bill Amid Amendments
Harrisburg reports show the Pennsylvania Senate wrestling with the Boyer bill taxing corporations at five mills instead of six. Key amendments on taxing banks and insurance firms, plus railroad-favored credits, were debated and largely defeated or altered. The stubborn vote tally split 23 to 24 against six mills with both parties voicing strong positions on school funding and corporate burdens.
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Robbins
Williamson
Wood
Bradt
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Dunlap
Green
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Hines
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Logan
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Meek
Monaghan
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Ross
Sloan
Voted
Yea
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Penrose
Porter
Robinson
Smith
Philadelphia
Lancaster
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Upperman
Herring
Laubach
Hapsher
Auditor General
Changing the Districts in Allegheny County
The Sixth Legislative apportionment bill advances to second reading in the Senate tonight. A motion by Flinn consolidates the Sixth district from three to two parts, covering Stowe borough and neighboring townships including Neville Finley Orns and South Payette Goltier and Upper Allegheny areas.
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Hamasaree
Senate
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Finley
Orns
South Payette
Goltier
Uppe Upper Ee Chas
Fragmented notes outline district splits and appointments
The document lists political district divisions with members for Snowden Bethel and several boroughs in the Mansfield Beltzhoover Knoxville West Liberty Home West Sienna Rey Podtown Chartiers Union Jeffers area. It mentions D R Jones and Senator Robbins approving divisions into two districts east and west of the Fayette county line and aligns lines with Mt Pleasant East Union Hempfield Penn Salem. It notes second reading for congressional and judicial appointments.
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Snowden
Bethel
Jetson
Nesbit
Tain
Venesses
Mansfield
Reentree
Beltzhoover
Knoxville
West Liberty
Sienna
Rey- Podtown
Chartiers
Union
Jeffers
Lower St. Clair
Baldwin
Lincoln
D. R. Jones
En Ya
Robbins
Westmoreland
Fayette County
Mt. Pleasant
East Hun’on
Hempfield
Penn
Salem
Et Eee
Pth
Insurance Inquiry Hears Mixed Testimony On Lytle Case
The committee probing alleged improper solicitation in the Lytle insurance bill heard testimonies from George N. Reynolds and others. Reynolds acknowledged doubts about two gentlemen while Loom of Provident Life and Trust admitted role as a paying agent. McBride defended Lytle’s character, and Penn Mutual representatives testified to company authorization related to the matter.
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Haxkursnvna
Lytle
Bil
Jesse M. Baker
Ritter
Jere M. Rex
George N. Reynolds
Saare
Hough
WM Loom
the Provident Life and “Trust Compan
Iife
McBride
Ash- Tre
Penn Mutual
Ballot Bill Postponed In Senate Vote Record
Harrisburg May 5 The ballot measure faced delay as Senate postponed final action until this evening. The vote tally showed 23 affirmative and 22 negative. Senator Green stated he voted nay but recorded his vote as the decision favored postponement. The scene involved both Republican and Democratic senators including Eldar Greeneson, Robun, Woods, Meek Monaghan, and Grady.
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Baker
Bill Gobin
Helican Party
T Genuin
Bill Eldar Greeneson
Menare Lancaster
Steel
Mk Robin
Woods
Pators
Donald Markley
Meek Monaghan
Rapsher
Ross and
Sloan
Grady
Lemon
M J Tiwary
Uae
Thompson
Ab. Nement
Nerol
Boon Mane
Green
Fenn de Sandroe Unpaid State Money Details
The record outlines moneys due and unpaid to the State concerning Fenn de Sandroe. It identifies assessed amounts, dates of due payments, and any outstanding balances, noting enforcement or remedy steps per state statute.
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Fenn de Sandroe
Constitutional Convention Bill Passes House Nineteen Sixteen Style
The constitutional convention bill passed the House with little debate by a 162 to 6 vote. Members Mesers Baker Talbot Kroesen Loudenslager Tool and Wheeler voted against. Minor amendments were noted as the measure advanced.
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Loudenslager
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Pon Gan Ti
Fight Over State Tax on Railroad Capital Stock
A suit filed in the U S Court challenges the Massie law taxing railroad capital stock at ten percent. The Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad seeks to bar the state from collecting taxes, arguing the levy is unconstitutional and interferes with interstate commerce. Secretary Ryan predicts the law’s constitutionality would rest with federal authority.
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United States Court
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Ryan
Supreme Court
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Oot & Turbaspace
Wms Co
United States
New York Club Tarpon Fishing Hope Fails After Straining Try
Members of the New York Athletic Club attempted tarpon fishing in a swimming tank. The line and harness secured the fish’s head, but after 96 minutes of a 30 minute goal the tarpon broke free and vanished amid the crowd’s cheers and tension.
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New York Athletic Club
Florida
Eowas
Allegheny County Left Out of Joint Committee Nominations
In a Republican caucus the House nominated three members for the joint committee to canvass election returns. Stewart Woodmansee and Coe were named to represent districts. McCullough’s nomination failed, leaving Allegheny County unrepresented on the committee.
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Messrs
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Eat Buen Saber
Oan
Woodmansee
Flinn Withdraws Debt Certificate Bill in Senate
In Hareemare May 21 Senator Flinn offered a resolution to withdraw from the Governor the bill authorizing the issue of certificates of indebtedness. It was adopted and concurred in by the House and the bill will be dead. Flinn declined to speak on Mayor Gourley’s stance against amending the city charter.
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Flinn
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Gourley
May 35 Added Funds For Departments Judiciary
Fragmentary OCR notes show additional appropriations being allocated beyond previously reported sums. It mentions Hannisons May and adds to general appropriations for the departments, including the judiciary and possibly the normal school.
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Hannissons
Disratow
Havie
Hanes
Ann Stron
House and Senate Amendments on Public Wharves
Lawmakers clash over proposed public works as House amendments to second class changes meet Senate objections. The motion by Mr Flinn keeps spending and upkeep provisions, while contending revisions to wharf improvements. Confusion over consent and non-con currence fuels a tense session.
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Haxnisnune
Flinn
Ferry boats fly flags in cross border dispute
A Detroit Windsor Ferry Company celebration triggered a flag dispute when the Victoria and Hope boats hoisted British and American signals. Customs Officer Beers ordered the Victoria to raise the American flag, the captain refused, and officers intervened to dock the Victoria with flags lowered. Officials in Detroit and Windsor reviewed charter terms and potential penalties.
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Sanecuentas
Weavers Strike at Campbell Milks Plant Manayunk
Special telegram reports about 250 workers in the Albert Crenshaw department at Campbell Milks in Manayunk striking for an advance without notice. Superintendent Collins says the demand will not be met today and Mr. Ceananee is absent awaiting his return.
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Paisape
Albert Crenshaw
Campbell Milks
Manayunk
Wearns Fm
Collins
Ceananee
Das
Negley War Services Compensation Bill Passes House
In Hanpipans on May 25 the House approved a bill paying Felix C. Negley of Allegheny for services as a recruiting agent during the war. The measure moves to the senate for final action.
Pattison Seeks Tax Owed Figures From Auditor General
Governor Pattison sends a request to Auditor General McCamant asking for practicable statements listing amounts due the Commonwealth in taxes and licenses for 1875 and 1876, including unpaid balances. He seeks details on whiskey and liquor licenses and brewers licenses.
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Harribburg
Pattison
McCamant
Thomas McCamant
Srk
Commonwealth
Stiletto in Heart Leaves Mystery at Model Lodging House
May 5 bodies of Heitz Gonzales, a Mexican barber, and Severa Sesnero, both about two years old, were found in a room at the Model Lodging House on Montgomery Avenue. The woman bore knife wounds and a stiletto was found in Gonzaless heart. The couple, said to have come from Losles, had been living there for weeks with a reconciliation noted after a recent breakup.
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Heitz Gonzales
Severa Sesnero
Model Lodging House
Montgomery Avenue
Gonzales
Losles
Bardsley Deficit Sparks City Treasurer Case Crisis
Philadelphia dispatch reports a booming deficit from city funds tied to treasurer John Bardley. Arrests, a new appointment, and bails fuel a legal clash over whether Bardley acted as state agent or city collector as authorities probe embezzlement alongside the Keystone and Spring-National banks.
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John Bardsley
Marah
Keystone National Bank
Keystone Bank
Acatt
Bardsley
Chfe
Barnsley
Bondsmen Comment on Marsh Search Leads to Travel
The text records Bondsman William H. stating he knows nothing about Marsh's whereabouts and that if he is alive and money can reach him he will be brought. Bondsman H Jones returns from Newport News disappointed after searching the steamship Advance for a missing Mr. Jones identified as Seae Gist, with fruitless results.
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Bardsley
Central Station
Harry, Leonard
Leo
Isley
Pattison
Senate
Bingerly
William M
Iam EH
W. Redwood W. Hi
Peter Wright & Sons
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Chester
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Marsh
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Newport News
Brazil
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Ousted Tenant as Sheriff Foreclosure Sparks Mob Action
News from Topeka reports a mob of 40 masked men led by tenant Jonas Kindlesperger drove from a Washington township farm sold for mortgage default. Joseph Bennett, who borrowed funds from Miss Ida Ashlborn of Jewett City, was replaced by a new tenant after a civil and criminal action planned by Bennett’s associates. Townspeople back the intervention and local Farmers' Alliance officials are implicated.
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Topatch
Topeka
Jowett County
Jonas Kindlesperger
Jewett
Washington Township
Joseph Bennett
Jewett City
Bennett
Partners’ Alliance
Weither
Kindlesperger
Farmers' Alliance
A Tale of Two Continents and a Frisco Search
Paul Denton of Denver and Philadelphia, heir to 340000, travels with wife and child after two continents. He seeks an uncle in California, inherits 40000 from his father’s will, pursues Bertha Ashwell for marriages and fortune, and roams from Frisco to Philadelphia, London, and Arctic seas in a quest spanning years.
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Ferretan
Francisco
Paul Denton
Denver
Philadelphia
Frisco
Denton
Jabez
California
Paul
Bunt
Bertha
Ashwell
Pike's Peak
Philadelpus Eachis
Newark
de Sandae
Rome
Annual Feet Washing Seance At Local Churches
Jouxstons May 2 Dun kardlove feast ends with communal supper and a ritual foot washing device claimed to derive church authority from St John chapter 13. Members sit segregated by gender as unleavened bread and unfermented wine are served during the service. The annual event is scheduled to begin June 2, drawing parishioners.
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Jouxstons
Dunkardlove
St. John
Roy Peice
Italianon shooting incident near tunnel reported
Special telegram from Sutton West Virginia dated May 25 describes Alex Dunlap a black man claiming Wheeling as home who killed a man during a fight at a tunnel five miles east. The Italians attempted to restrain him and were later attacked by Dunlap before police arrested him in the afternoon.
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Dispatch
Sutton
W. Va
Alex. Dunlap
Wheeling
Dunlap
Secretary Parker appeals for aid to evicted families
Secretary Parker of the United Mine Workers issued an urgent appeal for financial help. He states that in the region there are 80 evicted families housed in stall sheds with no employment or prospects, many homeless and penniless, unable to secure work.
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ScorrpaLy
United Mine Workers
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O'Malley seeks change of venue in jury bribery case
The O'Malley defense moves for a venue change claiming a fair trial cannot occur in New Orleans. McCristal's attorney vows to file a similar motion as the case advances, asserting impartial proceedings are needed.
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New Onteays
O'Malley
New Orleans
McCristal
General Wiley Receives Draft For Riot Relief Funds
Brigadier General John A. Wiley of Frakus receives a draft for 27051 dollars and 36 cents. The funds cover expenses tied to the riots incident in the Coke Regions and relate to eight men involved in the events.
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Coke
Frarkus
John A. Wiley
HSS Pees
English and Portuguese Clash in Africa War Alarm
Reports from Lourenzo Marques claim a battle between Portuguese and British forces near Delagoa Bay leaving seven Portuguese dead and twenty wounded. Dispatches from Lisbon cite a clash near Wassi Kesse as British South African Company employees attacked, risking further Portuguese government instability.
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Lourenzo Marquese
Africa
Delagoa Bay
Foreign Office
Fort Buryy
London
Portugal
Portu 2
Lisboneays
Mozambique
J.J. Mackado
Caldas Xavier
Wassi-Kesse
Lves
London Banks Set to Demand 4½ Percent Discount on Bills
London joint stock banks agreed to discount bills at four and a half percent, with directors to approve further steps. Observers note big banks plan to buy all bills offered while bullion flows out to the Continent, and shipments of gold are expected to arrive.
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Loxpon
Acadeens
Bank of A
Beheaded by Own Action Under Railway Bridge
Worcester on May 5 an inquest investigated the death of Kate Hughes a 12 year old girl The evidence described a deliberate attempt to end her life placing her head and body across rails under a railway bridge resulting in the severing of her head and body after a press passed by
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Worcester
Kate Hughes
Sheera
Delibera
Cab Drivers Strike Paralyzes City Streets
May 2 reports show a combined omnibus and cab strike leaving streets eerily quiet as drivers abandon work. Buses stall in traffic with horses removed, hindering general movement while negotiations aim to resume service.
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Para
Welsh Workmen Victimized by Mischief at Ynysyngharad
About 300 iron workers at the Ynysynghared Chain works were idle after boys caused tools to vanish. Welders and lines disappeared, later found at the bottom of a deep well, with a large water influx delaying work for days.
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Ynysynghared
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Tae
Ars
Severn
Cable Firm Records Mutilated OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR from a May item mentioning a cable company and an explorer, with garbled text about England and cultural topics. The readable bits imply a historic cable firm note and a referenced explorer, but no clear actions, dates, or outcomes are extractable for a full summary.
Trichinosis Outbreak Prompts Government Curbs
An epidemic of trichinosis spreads through rural Hesse with initial cases linked to native hogs. The government bans raw meat consumption and warns hotelkeepers against serving it, signaling a statewide health precaution.
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Darwetapr
Hesse
Thoie
Importing Italian Laborers, by Dowlap's Cable Company
Local fragment notes Italian laborers linked to Dowlap's Cable Company. context unclear with date and full details missing. The readable phrase indicates a labor import topic tied to a company operation in Pisantenk.
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Dowlap
Cable Company
Pisantenk
Tron
British Editor Urges Action on Chicago Exposition Commission
London editor James Dredge says Chicago delays in naming a British commission risk fueling anti foreign sentiment. He cites a damaging dispatch and urges prompt, factual press outreach in English, French, and German audiences to sustain universal interest and counter mischief.
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Chicago
James Dredge
London
Qchicago
Deoree
France
Ana
Henry
Czarewitch to Lay First Sod as Convicts May Be Pardoned
May 25 report from Vladivostock states an imperial rescript will order the Czarewitch to lay the first sod of a Trans Siberian Railway section. The ukase promises convicts good conduct reductions, with life terms for some reduced to one to three years and ten years of servitude shortened accordingly.
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Perensovune
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Vladivostock
Russian Empire
Vishivostock
Siberia
Empire
Acta
Geering
Rabbi Adler Denounces Immigration Exaggeration
The Hebrew Chief Rabbi Nathan M. Adler warns against inflated claims of increased immigration. He says English and Jewish leaders seek no further influx and suggests deporting illegals to Russia if localities cannot absorb them. He condemns reliance on slop work and notes many workers are already employed elsewhere.
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Adler
Lorpon
Nathan M. Adler
Esid
Ewgine
United States
Ruasia
Rumor of Czar Expelling Hebrews From Major Cities
A rumor in Ongsa4 says the Czar may clear Hebrew residents from St. Petersburg Moscow and Odessa causing consternation in the local Hebrew community. They fear government action aims to push Hebrews into crowded ghettos and force mass Exodus from urban centers.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Odessa
French War Ministry Treason Case Denied by Freycinet
Paris reports say M. De Freycinet, president for the council and war minister, told the Chamber of Deputies that no documents were stolen from the Ministry of War and that no accurate muskets or melinite manufacture details were published. He defended France’s defenses and exonerated other implicated officers.
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M. de Freycinet
Council
Chamber of Deputies
Emile Tripens
Armstrong Gun Works
Ministry of War
M. Turpin
The Popes Encyclical Translated for Workers Worldwide
The Pope orders popular translations of his encyclical distributed to workingmen across nations. The move reflects Cardinal Manning and Cardinal Gibbons' views against economic nodes and opposes Bishop Teppels, signaling a direct response to labor concerns.
Not Kalnoky In Chicago Duel Claim
Inquiries in Viera May 2 indicate Baron Rudolph Kalnoky de Korospatak did not fight a duel yesterday in Chicago. He is not a nephew of the Count Kalnoky of this city, a relative now in America.
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Viera
Rudolph Kalnoky de Korospatak
Count Kalnoky
America
City Hall Seethes Over Magee Azer Letters to Chief Brown
A heated Select Council session centers on C L Magee’s charge that Mayor Gourley seeks special police protection for a convict and that a letter urging Evans’ removal was politically motivated. Magee defends Chief Evans, while Mayor Gourley denies personal influence and cites low fire losses as proof of efficient leadership.
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