End of the Long Session in Harerissuna 1891
A staff correspondent reports the May 23 closing of the 1891 Pennsylvania legislature. The session lacked drama, with few battles yet many bills stalled or vetoed by Governor Pattison. Debate centered on tax equalization and anti-corporation measures, but Burdick and anti-discrimination bills failed amid public indifference and complex party politics.
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Harerissuna
Commonwealth
Burdick
Billingsley
Waller Will Stick in Senate Confirmations Clash
Senate battles over Governor Pattison's nominations for State Superintendent of Instruction and Factory Inspector end with refusals to confirm Dr. Snyder and Robert Watchorn. Debates hinge on gubernatorial commissions and removal rules, amid party rifts and a stalled factory inspection bill.
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Pattison
Bill
Haxamsons
Roses
Gobin
Ross
Mercur
Lane
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Repblicans
Cage Gene RS
Esu
Dr. Snyder
Robert Watchorn
Puavenss
Amendimente
Flinn
Porter
Philadelphia
Frien
Messares
Jes
Fao
Goy & Ae
Public Instruction
T Renate
Waller
Ted Bernor Beaver
Senatorial Apportionment Bill Killed in Harrisvene
Harrisvene May 26. The fate of the senatorial apportionment bill remains unresolved. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Harrisvene
A Revolution in War Flying Machine Dreams
A Manhattan reporter records S Maxim describing a flying machine project. The inventor details a large kite apparatus with engines and propellers, aiming for speeds up to 100 miles per hour and potential use for rapid assault or cross‑ocean travel. He predicts dramatic impacts on warfare and international relations.
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England
Rennie
Begley
Kent
He &O
Sean Machinae
Parliament
Theovernment
Leannottel
Vnd
Plenty Horses Free in War Time Witnesses Death by Own Action
At Stour Fawr May 26 the court acquitted Plenty Horses, ruling a state of actual war existed at Casey's death. Captain Baldwin testified to war conditions, while White Moon attempted suicide, stabbing himself but surviving.
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Stour Fawr
Shiras
Casey
Attorney Powers
Beam Ie
Plenty Horses
Captain Baldwin
Miles
War Department
Documenta
White Moon
Reading Company plot aimed to control Philadelphia rail trades
A leaked telegram details a conspiracy to wreck Reading Railroad assets and place Philadelphia commerce under the Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading failure would have altered leadership. If successful, A J Cossatt would have become Reading president, a Harrisburg extension trunk line halted, and major terminal plans thwarted.
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Puitaprivata
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
A. J. Cossatt
McLeod
Reading Company
Harrisburg
Ocean Steamship Lines
Reading
Atlantic City
Wales Tin Plate Firms Plan July Shutdown Amid Surplus Stocks
In Lexpos on May 28, manufacturers announced a coordinated halt for July to curb prices, citing 1,500,000 boxes in stock and a July tariff. Workers protest. they urged four separate stoppages to avoid a full month out, but management refused. The association lists 70 works with £925,000,000 capital backing the plan.
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Dunlap's Cablin Company
Lexpos
England
America
Iives
London Receipts Do Not Lift Markets Amid War-Prep Talk
London markets stay dull as nearly £1000 in gold arrives after Bank of England assets may head to Russia. Reports say Europe faces a war emergency with fortified towns stockpiling wheat and flour, while railway disruption and provision shortages threaten 1872-era population sustenance.
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London
France
Europe
Paris
Bank of England
Russia
Anny Garrat
London Times
Bill Smovernn
O . Oe
Rome
Banka
Newfoundland in Parliament over Newfoundland bill
In the House of Commons William Henry Smith discussed the Newfoundland delegates promise to pass a bill implementing the modus vivendi and Arbitration Commission award. The Knutsford bill faced postponement, and Smith moved the second reading as Liberal critics argued against the measure and a adjournment motion was debated and carried.
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Lompow
May
House of Commons
William Henry Smith
Newfoundland
Knutsford
Smith
James Allison Picton
William Saueroeth
Arrests deepening in Nihilist conspiracy across Russia
Kostroma reports the arrest of Degni etf the Nihilist assassin of Colonel Soudiken linked to the St Petersburg murder eight years past. Ivane the former governor’s secretary, suspected as a leader, is among those detained. About 400 academics and students from Moscow Odessa and Kharkoff were rounded up as the Nihilist network widens. The czar grows more frightened.
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Ivane
Ivanee
Moscow
Odessa
Kharkoff
Buttons and Screws Wrought into Stomach Diet Case
The Lancet reports a stowaway Arab corpse brought to Seaman's Hospital Greenwich where post mortem reveals ingested items in the intestines. The mass includes buttons cog wheels watch parts screws iron wire lead and brass pieces weighing half a pound as evidence of extreme hunger.
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Dunlap
Seaman's Hospital
Greenwich
PARNELL HARD TO KILL
In Ireland, amid talk of McCarthyism and clerical pressure, Charles Stewart Parnell faces renewed hostility from church leaders. Archbishops and bishops publicly oppose him as opponents praise or attack his stance, with unclear outcomes and ongoing political tension.
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Ireland
McCarthy
Parnell
Purnell
Walsh
Wong
S.stom Theogeem
Buckingh amshire election heats up with Verney saga
In Buckinghamshire the Liberal rally signals a heated contest for Captain Verney’s seat. Reported shifts include Liberals accusing guilt, a switch to H Leon as candidate, and Conservative Evelyn Hubbard seeking victory as votes total 12,465 with a close race ahead.
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Loxspoy
Buckinghamshire
North Bucks
Verney
Leon
Evelyn Hubbard
Verne
Bia
Rebellion in Misterbianco Sicily Sparks Tax Uprising
In Misterbianco Sicily a local tax provokes a populace revolt as residents invade the town and set fire to several buildings. Troops respond and suppress the unrest. leaders are arrested and a judicial inquiry is opened.
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Rowe
Misterbianco
Sicily
Another South African Fight Defeat in Major Battle
A Lourenco Marques dispatch reports another clash between British forces and the Portuguese along the banks of the Bembe river in South Africa. The dispatch claims the Portuguese were defeated in this engagement.
Lost with All On Board Hume Sails Into Storm
A May dispatch from Muskegon owners Hackley and Hume reports the schooner Thomas Hume lost in Lake Michigan with seven lives. A fierce squall and nearby vessels forcing ports suggest the wreck may lie off the lake head. the ship valued at 96000 in the Sad trade.
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Thomas Hume
Lake Michigan
Hackley & Hume
Muskegon
Hume
French Duties on Meat Debate in Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies debated tariffs on meat with proposed duties: mutton 6 francs, pork 18 francs, beef 25 francs, salted products 20 francs, salted beef 30 francs max 97 francs min. M Le Cour urged ½ franc on pork to avoid tainting with American meat. Jourde argued trichinosis fears are a pretext. France eats 40 million kg of American meat yearly with one trichinosis case. old silver duties urged. the House rejected the proposals.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. le Cour
France
M.jourde
Municipal Council Seeks Tariff Suspension Abolition
Brewis May 28 The Municipal Council approved asking the Reichstag to suspend grain duties due to bad harvest prospects and move toward early abolition of the tax.
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Brewis
Reichstag
Tobin Case to Reopen Investigation Next Week
District Attorney Thomas W. Fitzgerald of Richmond County announced plans to reopen the death inquiry into Mary F Tobin whose body was found on Clifton shore two years ago. The new probe will begin before Judge Acker in New Brighton.
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Wiil
Yeas
Thomas W. Fitzgerald
Richmond County
Mary F. Tobin
Clifton
Acker
New Brighton
The Templars of the World Next Meeting Set for Evivpurcs
A fragment reports the Templars Congress deciding to hold a future meeting at Evivpurcs on May 28 and planning a commemorative event on March 17 for I. I. Finch. The text mentions a ballot among sites with votes tallied, and notes staff reactions to choosing a state location for the gathering.
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Templars’ Congress
I. I. Finch
Bngress
Sententines
Srinnaietes
Young colored graduate honors NYU law school ceremony
A young lawyer of color Rufus Laws Perry graduates with honors from New York University Law School. The 2 year old, son of Rev. Eufus Perry and Burney, gave an oration on The Liberty Under the Constitution and was loudly applauded as he stepped forward. The commencement was led by Chancellor Rev. Dr. John Hall in Carnegie Music Hall.
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Law School
New York University
Dispatch
New York
Law School of the
Carnegie Muasic
John Hall
Rufus Laws Perry
Eufus
Ma Burney
Death Ends Briggs Debate at Presbyterian Assembly
A sudden heart attack killed Judge S. Jd. Brocktauden of St. Louis, halting the Briggs case discussion at the Presbyterian Assembly. The adjournment followed, and tonight’s banquet was canceled as the assembly contended with the dramatic turn and debated Dr. Briggs’ theology and the scope of church authority.
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S. Jd. Brocktauden
St. Louisa
South
Briggs
Beriggs
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