Amended Ballot Reform Measure Passes Amid Tax Revisions
In Harrisburg the conference committee report on Senator Henninger’s bill raises retail liquor licenses to 1000 in large cities, 50 in third class cities, 30 in other cities, 150 in boroughs, 75 in townships. Neeb votes against. House rushes final passage 136 to 24. Senate tariff changes may push wholesale license rates higher.
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House
Henninger
Treasuries
Neeb
Flinn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Tax Debate Ends in Legislature and Wherry Attacks Taggart
May 2 Hanatsnons reports a tense legislative windup over tax equalization. The Senate passed the bill amid party splits, with Sen Meek the sole dissent. In the House Wherry, Skinner, Gillan, Barnhart oppose concurrence while Taggart defends the measure and calls for local tax relief through school funding and debt relief.
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Taggart
Montgomery Farmer
Hanatsnons
Teade
Senate
Hall
Elk
Senator Meek
Skinner
Gillan
Barnhart
Tate
Wily
State Grange
Oeery
Fow
Closing Speeches Mark Senate Vote on Baker Ballot Bill
Harrisburg May 26 The Baker ballot bill, amended, passed the Senate after lengthy debate. Senators Ross Brandt Critchfield urged reforms while others noted concerns about funding and voting rights for the poor. The final roll included several Republicans voting nay.
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Gethin
Brandt
Critchfield
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Baker
Wid
Gobin
Philsdelphia
Brand Ee
Stom
Tes
Hecker
Jady
Mylin
Critohfi Medard
Neeb, Newell
J Smith
Lancaster
Steel
Upperman, Williamson and Woods
Lytle and Bitter Cleared of Bribery Allegations
The committee found no evidence of bribery or corrupt solicitation regarding Lytle Ritter or other legislators. Reynolds could not prove who made the alleged offer, but Ritter and Lytle testified denial. The House unanimously adopted the report declaring rumors unfounded and clearing named members.
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Bitter
Reynolds
Ritter
J. McCarroll
Messrs
Mr. Ritter
Legislature Passes Bills on Education and Military Insignia
The House approved measures funding the Huntingdon Reformatory for deaf children's early speech training and authorizing three year Chief Burgess terms in boroughs. Other acts extend the disabled veterans peddlers law, cover insignia misuse, and include Sons of Loyal displays. Senate actions follow on related laws and regional notes reference state institutions.
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Huntingdon Reformatory
Burgess
Military Order of the Loyal
Senate
Ben
State Normal School
Caornia
Washiton County
All Rann Ral
Hospital
Ae Homa
Pittsbang
Insane Hospital Funding Bill Passes Assembly
James B. Scott of Pittsburg joined the State Board of Charities as the House debated a bill to raise funds to 500 000 for a hospital for the chronic insane. After weeks of debate Mr Wherry moved to reconsider the vote and the measure was finally passed 113 to 0 despite opposition from Messrs Few and rt.
Flinn Seeks Charter Amendment to Safeguard Mayor Powers
The Pittsburg charter bill is amended to prevent stripping the mayor of any powers and faces final passage tomorrow. Senate district changes occur tonight as Senator Showalter moves alterations to the senatorial apportionment bill, affecting districts including Thirty seventh with counties such as Jefferson, Clarion, Forest, and Indiana.
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Pittsburg
Hamnasrns
Senator Showalter
Arms
Indiana
Jefferson
Clarion, Forest and
Cian
Governor to Appoint Bank Examiners Under Amendment
A bill in the House to create a State Banking Department was amended to grant the Governor authority to appoint the Bank Examiners. Harriwesous is noted in the record as part of the legislative action with May dates implied.
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Harriwesous
Homeopathic Hospital and dispensary bill passes
In Hauursavec on May 4 the last bills passed include opposition to the Homeopathic Hospital and dispensary in Pittsburg, marking legislative action on the medical institutions.
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Homeopathic Hospital
Hauursavec
Homeopathic Hospital and Ispensary
Pittsburg
Bill to allow year round sale of shellfish passes Senate
In the Senate a bill permitting oysters and clams to be sold throughout the year passed finally. The report notes no female notaries yet and mentions Hagaisavee in May as a House defeat item. The snippet reflects a busy legislative session with mixed progress on official roles.
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Senate
Political clash over state finances and leadership changes
A special telegram reports tension between city councils and county commissioners as officials debate state finances. It notes delays in revenue statements from the State Treasurer, health issues of Mr. Bardsley, and ongoing investigations into the Disury with committees seeking detailed fiscal data from January 1801 to May 1991.
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Puita DeLrain
Bardsley's
Cansen
Conradls
Disury
George A
Harrisburg
Br C. King
Ote
Philadel
Commonwealth
Hnes
J Cy H
Pere and
Maitre
Boyer
Death by own action of a 13 year old girl in college tragedy
Details from Worcester report describe Kate Hughes a 13 year old who died by self harm after cruel remarks at school and harsh treatment by peers and a strict teacher. Police officer Williams, her guardian, found her body near a railroad embankment after she left to pick clover. Coroner's inquest found no insanity.
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Dunlap
Kate Hughes
Katie
Williaams
Williams
William
Worcester
Helds
Ikee
Wacosta
Geena
Relieved of Military Duty By State Adjutant General
Special telegram reports Company 2 of the Tenth Regiment relieved at midnight after duty begun in April. Adjutant General McClernan states the officers and men merit the favor of the State and will be welcomed back to civilian duties after a reception this week.
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Purasant
Tenth Regiment
Hannranone
Plonsauy
Bas
Ness
Lucien Glawson
Thingeliere
Sinty
West says Republicans lack unity on Harrison era policy
Special telegram from Boston reports Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott of Colorado criticizing Harrison era policy and Western opposition. He says Western reception was for the presidency, not Harrison, and calls the third party idea a myth while predicting the force bill will fade. He predicts Taft would be humiliated by a Cleveland or Blaine tour.
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Boston
Edward Oliver Wolcott
Colorado
Harrison
Senator Wolcott
Har Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Blaine
Taiebe
Wolcott
Julius Cesar
Suing for Poker Money Case Details
Michael Groh a brewer visiting Hot Springs Ark last month played poker with Milcomco poker gum and received a check for repayment. George Flammer counsel for the plaintiff demanded the address of Frank Goodwin, Noues could not provide it, and the case was stayed.
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Dispatch
New Year
Michael Groh
Hot Springs
Ark
Milcomco
Noues
George Flammer
Frank Goodwin
Videto Asked to Explain Link to Tobin Murder
Photographs from Erie circulate showing Daniel O'Brien alias Smith alias Sullivan a Syracuse peddler linked to Frank Videto partner in the Tobin murder case. Sheriff Ray plans Franklin transfer to try Videto for theft and to place his whereabouts during and after the crime. Some citizens identify the photo, while none from Franklin confirms it yet.
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Erie
Daniel O'Brien
Smith
Sullivan
Syracuse
N.Y
Franklin
Frank Videto
Chicago
Tobin
Ray
Videto
Poe
Oug
Garrison Case Arguments End as Jury Enters Deliberation
In Wheeling on May 96 the Garrison case arguments wrapped up and the jury retired to consider verdicts after being instructed. Crowds filled the courtroom and the trial dominated local conversation as court recessed for tonight and planned to resume tomorrow.
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Wheeling
Paris Strikers Face Police as Omnibus Drivers Strike
May day unrest grips Paris as stage drivers strike. Crowds surround depots while police guard offices. Rioting resumes during the day as vehicles are stoned and traces cut. Officers fail to halt mobs. troops feared but kept from action amid Fourmies memory.
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Omnitus Company
St Cam
Fariowsly
Fourmies
Gladstone Liberal Candidate Surrenders on Assault Charge
Charles Allan Fyffe, Gladstone Liberal candidate for Wiltshire MP, surrendered on an assault charge involving a boy on the London Brighton and South Coast Railway. The crowded courtroom saw Fyffe carried in an ambulance on a litter, with testimony from respected figures and political leaders shaping the heated scene.
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Cable Company
Crorper
Charles Allan Fyffe
Gladstone
Wiltshire
Brighton
Rene Dean
Westmoe Davey
John Whittaker Hills
Corina
Politi
Detectives in Church Threat to Assassinate English Bishop
An anonymous letter threatened Bishop Frederick Temple of London with assassination during ordination at St Paul’s Cathedral. Police consider the threat serious after no attempt occurred and numerous detectives searched the area around the cathedral.
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Dunlap’s
Canale Company
Loxpox
Frederick Temple
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Mrs. O'Shea Granted Absolute Divorce
In Loxpon this morning the Supreme Court of Judicature probate and divorce division made absolute the decree in O'Shea versus O'Shea with Parnell as co respondent. Neither party was present or represented by counsel.
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Dunlap’s
Cable Company
Loxpon
Supreme Court of Judicature
O'Shea
Parnell
Capacite
Presen
Epidemic of the grip sweeps Newfoundland towns
Lama Lory reports an alarming epidemic gripping Burin Placentia and Fortune May 28. Hundreds are affected and doctors warn of high contagiousity as grief spreads through households.
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Newfoundland
Lama Lory
N.F
Burin
Placentia
Bravery in the Field Highlighted in Uneven Bout
A report notes a courageous moment in a recent match where a player showed notable bravery. The incident focused on sportsmanship and resilience amid a difficult contest.
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Aoe
Quen
Ineet Balen
Pinter Case Reopens Over 600 Sovereigns at Marlborough
At Marlborough Police Court Streeter sues Edward Pinter again amid a sprawling gold scheme. Dr Dupre testifies but no new facts emerge as the hearing touches earlier related matters. The defense and prosecution debate witness calls in lingering cases involving Pinter and alleged 600 sovereigns.
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Dunlap
Lomper
May
Marlborough
Streeter
Edward Pinter
Dupre
Bnt
Bond Street
Abrahama
TWO DISTINCT BATTLES. Angl o-Portuguese clashes in Africa
Disparate reports from London and Lisbon describe two separate Anglo-Portuguese conflicts in Africa. One centers on British South Africa police operations in Mutassa, while the other involves Portuguese forces marching toward the coast to intercept a transport under a commander named Johnson.
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Mae Age
South Africa
Britain
Portugal
Only a Plain Lady
After much deliberation it has been decided that the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Fife bears the rank and title of the duchy. Legal advisors favor princess of the blood, but Her Majesty has final say. The infant heir to the British crown remains the unborn heir.
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Fife
Heresty
Clarence
Princeacre
Plenty Horse’s Fate Shown in Opening Address at Trial
An eloquent opening by the defense marks Plenty Horse’s trial as proceedings rest after government rests its case. Witnesses include Broken Arm Sioux policeman and Bear-That-Lays-Down, with notes on Indian policy and treaty violations. American Horse of the Ogallamna and William Thompson of Ft. Keough testified as the court adjourned until morning.
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Dar
Plenty Horse
Broken Arm
Bear-That- Lays-Down
Rica
Red Cloud
Tom Flood
Ping Ridge
Sayi San
Ogallamna
William Thompson
Ft. Keough
Ofense
Supreme Court Ends Term With Record 617 Disposals
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term by disposing of 617 cases, surpassing the previous 470 record. Notable decisions include cases against the Pullman Palace Car Company, taxation of Western Union property, a Texas penal code challenge, numerous Chinese exclusion matters, and other major rulings on railroads, habeas corpus, and military enlistment terms.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Pullman Palace Car Company
Massachusetts
Western Union Telegraph Colony
Duncan
Texas
Northern Pacific Railroad
Wood
New York
Kansas
Nav
Myra Clark Gaines
Burglary Plot Tied to Local Attorney in Revenge Case
Lemone E. Reinhold a young city attorney faces trial for conspiring to burglarize Hilton A. Brown the city editor. The case exposes the Horton gang and follows recent robberies linked by detective work. Reinhold allegedly plotted the crime after his wife’s suicide and a harsh News critique.
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Lemone E. Reinhold
Hilton A. Brown
Eee
Frank Thorn
Harry Horton
A Horton
Reinhold
Brown
Witness Wanted in New Orleans Case Ties Leon Burthe
A May 26 New Orleans dispatch reports Ferdinand Armant an attorney was indicted for attempting to fix a Henn jury after serving as deputy sheriff and brother in law to Sheriff Illette. The article notes Armant was linked to pressuring a witness and mentions Leon Burthe as a principal witness sought for the case. Burthe supposedly knew he was wanted.
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Iia
Illette
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Fae
Armant
Leon
St. Louis
Burthe
White
Three Judges Named for Allegheny County Court
John M. Kennedy is named President Judge with Samuel A. McClung and W. D. Porter as judges of the additional Common Pleas Court in Allegheny County. Nominees confirmed amid Republican Democrat balance. Porter, a longtime Republican, was chosen to balance the ticket. Magee supported by Republicans.
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W. D. Porter
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
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McClung
Eee
Gradi
Charles W. Robbin
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Allegheny
Bar Associa
Silegheny- Se
Locust Street
Porter
George M. von Bonnhorsteau
Judge Porter
Porter's Landing
New Cumberland
W. Va
Jann- Sycee
Union Avenue
Mr. Porter
Jacob Miller
Fetterman
Republican County Committee
Ibbican County Committee
Porter praised as capable Democrat in local remarks
The text records praise for D. Porter by multiple figures who vouch for his character and abilities. It notes Porter as a candidate and references a governor appointing two Republicans, with mention of John M. Kennedy as a jurist and gentleman. It also notes others like Senator Flinn and Kierne. The piece mentions elevated roles and a consul appointment to Florence for Verner Tame.
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Es- Brora
W. Ane Waa
Neeb Ane Ganethe
John M. Kennedy
Allert
Porter
H. Welshons
Jamon
American Baptists Open Fourth Missionary Union Session
The fourth session of the American Baptist Missionary Union convened with committee reports on See fields. Rev Baldwin of Ohio addressed attendees, and Rev Clement of Ja spoke briefly. Rev Sichones of the Home Mission Society was invited to discuss Tokyo connections. Dr Birdock, longtime secretary, was honored for his years of service.
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American Baptist Missionary Union
Split on Temperance Among Quakers Women and Men Disagree
A New York Telegram reports the New York Society of Friends will extend its annual session to Thursday. Women and men meet separately with uneven consensus on temperance discipline. The women announced they would defer temperance decisions to joint committees from both genders to meet Thursday.
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New York
New York Society of Friends
Lackawanna Divorce Courts Hear Fresh Cases
Special telegram reports the Lackawanna divorce courts flooded with new filings. A prominent case involves Alexander family member Nelle Alexander of New York, described as wealthy and connected, amid a flurry of unharried unions under scrutiny.
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Senaxter
Lackawanna
Sir Alexander Ag Agaueet
New York
Portrait of Ex President Cleveland Painted for White House
Congress funded a 2.90 painting of ex president Cleveland by Eastman Johnson to hang in the White House. The portrait shows Cleveland seated with his right hand on a table and is viewed as acceptable to admirers but not a decisive likeness by critics. It will be moved to the corridor near the main vestibule.
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T. C. Lazear Tee Wee
Maraha Brown
Onan
Pattison
Ublicans
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
White House
Eastman Johnson
New York
Daniel Ring
Manning
Treasury
Gleveland
Reagan predicts Western pick for Democratic nomination
Ex Senator Reagan of Texas in Washington says Texas will demand a Western choice at the next Democratic nominating convention. He argues Cleveland would carry only Texas and perhaps the two western states, and warns Eastern politicians over Wall Street influence may resist that outcome.
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Reagan
Texas
Washington
Ray
Cleveland
Mississippi
Clevely
Wallstree
Farmers' Alliance in Kansas Plans Grand Meeting
The Farmers' Alliance of Kansas prepares for a conference with simplified programs. Details remain unclear as organizers emphasize a departure from traditional mass gatherings and torchlight processions.
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