Hensel Speech in Senate on Borer Malfeasance Charge
Attorney General Hensel addressed the Pennsylvania Senate on State Treasurer Henry K. Borer amid a full day of testimony. He argued jurisdiction and presented historical Senate rulings supporting removal power, while Borer’s defense urged limits on inquiry and noted prior discoveries and irregularities in Bardsley era records. The session adjourned with the question of jurisdiction unresolved and the speaker praised for his forceful, eloquent delivery.
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Harris Eveg
Hensel
Senate
Henry K. Borer
Gilbert
Mr. Hensel
Che A
Ross
Man Gilbride
Screwton
Scranton
Sescenar
Shapley
House of Representatives
John Bardsley
Bardsley
Hencel
Herbert
Chamber
Boyer
Judge Kirkpatrick
Senate Journal
Sheriff Rowan
Senate Proceedings
Alderman Gilbride
Senate of Pennsylvania
Kirkpatrick
Mylin
Osbourn Ad
Building towns and capital in faith through years
Mr. Alexander discusses town building in the South and West, stressing cash backing of ventures and the need for industries to sustain growth. He recalls Colorado’s boom and bust, noting Denver’s strong construction but harsh life, and cites Buckskin Joe and Montgomery. He warns that much business runs on faith rather than cash.
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M.r. Alexander
Jeannette
Charleroi
Barberton
Ohio
Aii
Savekiemstat
Colorado
Denver
America
Buckskin Joe
Montgomery
Best fashion letter of the season by Anns Bache Cone
The Dispatch will publish a fashion letter by Anns Bache Cone in tomorrow’s issue. It promises a handsomely illustrated feature detailing seasonal trends and style tips.
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Anns Bache Cone
Cleveland
Dispatch
Ruth
Gas Firms Plan Additions Amid Stable Prices
The People's Gas Company will not raise yearly contract gas prices. It is adding wells and two gas pumps, with five new wells ready next week and pumps on old wells by Sunday. The Philadelphia Company will connect a new pipeline to Elizabeth by next Monday and drill several new wells coming online next week. Superintendent Browne said there was no gas shortage this winter and expects an abundance once the new wells are on line.
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People’s Gas Company
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Browne
Woman found on Smithfield street seeks husband in Braddock
Mary Carlin, 38, was picked up by Officer White near Smithfield street and taken to Central station. She said she was a stranger in the city from Cleveland and was to be met by a husband who works at Braddock but did not appear. She spent the night in lockup and will be sent to Braddock today.
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Mary Carlin
Raum and his notes and the loan to Raum
A Columbus Ohio dispute unfolds over a promissory note from Raum to Colonel Conger. Conger, Nigeria? No. The loan originated in Cincinnati when Raum, pressed for cash, borrowed 2500 dollars then renewed notes for 1000 dollars twice. The notes were discounted by Second National Bank Akron and pursued by Raum’s attorney. The article rejects claims that Conger persecuted Raum for political reasons or aimed to implicate President Harrison.
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Conger
Republican National
Ohio
Commissioner of Pensions
Raum
Blaine
Harrison
Baum
Cincinnati
Washington
Second National Bank of Akron
Columbia National Bank
John B. Larner
Reciprocity At Work Showers Ward Line Gains From Cuba Trade
Washington nov 6 evidence of benefits from the Spanish reciprocity treaty in force two months shows Ward Line steamers increasing shipments from New York to Havana for September and October 1890 compared with the prior year. Machinery for sugar manufacture shipments and a Havana provision merchant predict imports to Cuba reaching one million barrels annually by january 1 next doubling present consumption. The company expects to further boost sailings or ship capacity as the treaty becomes fully effective.
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Cuba
Ward Steamship Line
Washington
State Department
Ward Line
New York
Havana
Steamship Company
Sealer Suilings
Alsu
United States
Destruction Report From Telegram on Fatalities and Damages
A telegram received reports 6,000 men killed 9,000 injured and 12,000 homes badly damaged with many houses totally destroyed. The message attributes widespread casualties and extensive destruction to the incident.
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Macsidieg
Tatene
Cheney Now The Favorite For War Secretary
Following Secretary of War Proctor’s resignation, New Hampshire figure Cheney is viewed as the leading candidate. Elkins remains in consideration by some advisers, while Estee and others are noted favorites in different quarters. Washington chatter doubts Hiscock’s and Frasett’s fit, with party balance and New York faction dynamics shaping choices.
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Wasn Hindex
Proctor
Steve Elkins
Cheney
New Hampshire
Elkins
M. M. Estee
California
Senator Hiscock
Senate
Frasett
Washington
Hiscock
Georgia
Conspiracy rumors spark plaza meeting in Santraco
News from Santraco reports rumors of a refugee conspiracy to attack the United States Legation. A public meeting gathered thousands in the plaza while incendiary speeches denounced the legation. U.S. Minister Egan warned the Junta of potential actions and a cavalry guard was deployed. The Intendente later denied the charges.
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Santraco
United States Legation
Mr. Egan
Intendente
Little Horse Dance Day at Pueblo Cochita
Las Calibolotes or The Little Horse Dance of Aztec fame will be observed at Pueblo Cochita 35 miles south of Santa Fe on the Rio Grande. The ceremony, held once every ten years, includes secret estufa rites known only to chiefs, followed by dances, parades, tied cavalry rides, horse races, shinny and foot games amid yearlong preparations.
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Santa FE
Las Cabillotes
Pueblo Cochita
Pueblo
Estufa
Rio Grande
Fatherly trust shattered by forged certificates thefts
A Parkerburg telegram reports Charles Goethrop Randoloph county farmer and mail contractor is jailed for extensive thefts and for forging bank official names on fraudulent certificates. Neighbors trusted him with deposits. investigations reveal years of robbery, large sums missing.
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Parkersburg
Charles Goethrop
Randoplh
Goethrop
John Roach
Randolph County
Catholic Church Cornerstone to Be Laid in Braddock
On Sunday a monster parade will precede the cornerstone laying for St. Brendan Catholic Church in West East. Several thousand are expected to participate with Catholic societies from Pittsburg McKeesport Homestead and Allegheny. Bishop Phelan and Rev Father Wall will lead. Father Cochran of Pittsburg will preach.
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Brappcock
St. Brendan Catholic Church
West
Eait
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Homestead
Allegheny
Phelan
Father Wall
Father Cochran
Counterfeiters Nabbed in Erie Gang Tied to Burglar James McCormick
Erie report notes William Van Nayler and his son Ralph were charged by U S Marshal Grant with manufacturing counterfeit one dollar coins. The inquiry links about a dozen gang members to penitentiaries or pending trials. James McCormick is identified as a noted burglar in the case.
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Erie
William van Nayler
Ralph
United States
Grant
James McCormick
Medical Societies Meet in Mansfield with 100 Physicians
A joint gathering of the Northeastern, Northwestern and North Central Medical Societies is under way in Mansfield. About 100 physicians from abroad attend as Drs. K. Scott of Cleveland Thorn of Toledo and Reed of Mansfield preside alongside the presidents. A reception at their residences is planned tonight by Hon. M. D. Harter and Senator Sherman.
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Mansfield
Northeastern
Northwestern
North Central Medical Societies
Dra. XK. GO. Scott
Cleveland
Thorn
Toledo
EB. H. Reed
M. D. Harter
Senator Sherman
Council turns down Edison franchise bid in Wheeling
After a long public session the City Council committee on lights decided to recommend rejection of Edison Electric Light Company's request for a franchise to lay conduits and engage in commercial lighting. The vote cited the City Gas Company as a potential casualty with the advent of a commercial electrical firm.
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Wheeling
Council Committee On Lights
Edison Electric Light Company
City Gas Company
Commercial
Farewell Banquet for Captain Wassel before Fort Keogh posting
About 30 military friends honored Captain Wassel at the Duquesne last evening when he resigned from the regular army but soon returned to service. He will be Second Lieutenant of Company I at Fort Keogh Montana, reporting November 11. The station is highly desirable and nearby Indians are described as civilized and farming.
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Wassel
Duqutane
Duquesne
Ft. Keogh
Mont
Pittsburg
Uless
Canada at risk if Atlantic mail flow cut, Halifax warns
Halifax merchants lead a meeting denouncing the withdrawal of mail steamers from the Atlantic routes. They warn that denying Western provinces access to Atlantic ports could trigger swift Canadian panic. Resolutions urge government subsidies for a Canada to Great Britain mail service from eastern ports.
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Halifax
N. 5
United States
Canada
Dominion
W. J. Bilver
Esig
Rd of
A and Dominion
England
Europe
New York
Great Vitain
Great Japan Earthquake Report From Tokyo Telegram
A Japanese Government telegram to Minister Tateno details the October 28 earthquake in Japan. The impact was largely confined to Aichi and Gifu prefectures, located west and inland from Tokyo. The report cites Magova with a 150,000 population as a key area while noting the absence of large cities.
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WasahixeTon
Tateno
Japan
Aichi
Gifu
Tokio
Magova
Public Works Sub-Committee reviews payroll and bills
The Public Works Sub-Committee on Water of Allegheny Councils met last night. The payroll totaling 5245 52 and bills amounting to 5532 86 were referred to the Public Works Committee for approval. Discussion noted some men were off for weeks but excused. a claimed case of full pay for absent time was denied by Chief Ehlers. No action followed.
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Public Works
Water of Allegheny
Committee On Public Works
Frasher
Ehlers
Train signal office at Union depot abolished
The signal office at Union depot has been abolished as an unnecessary luxury. Train operations will continue without the office. operators Sperling Naser and Gibson will now wear usher uniforms.
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Union Depot
Messrs
Sperling
Naser
Gibson
BUNKOED BY BEAUTY. Palmer Silk Worm Scheme Exposed
St Louis dispatch reports Miss Aloysius Palmer of Chambersburg Pa posing as a silk worm expert from Palmer Moran Co to lure funds. She partnered with a Wichita woman, raised thousands, and faked notes from a Chambersburg bank. McClelland, a local, investigated and had Palmer arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Palmer
Chambersburg
Kansas
St. Louis
Throop
Aloysius Palmer
Palmer, Moran & Co
Palmer, Moran &O
McClelland
Gore
Portland
Miss Palmer
P. Z. Mosier
Raleigh
N. Y
Salt Lake
Corrupt Judge Allegations Flap Grand Jury Secrets
Mrs Calif Somers testified before a San Francisco grand jury about a land title suit worth over 1 million dollars. She alleged Judge Edmunds paid to fix the case and named Judge Walter Levy and others as beneficiaries of a $30,000 scheme, while Levy denied further comment.
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San Francisco
Calvin Somers
Joseph W. Reay
Treadwell, Butler & Owens
Walter Levy
Edmunds
Levy
Treadwell
Mra Somers
Edefunds
Mra. Somers
Jo Levy
Chris Buckley
Scottish Rite Masons to Meet in Masonic Temple
Sunny Side of New York reports that the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite bodies will hold their annual reunion at the Masonic Temple starting Tuesday November 17 for three days. A number of candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the degrees, followed by a grand banquet to close the affair.
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Masonic Temple
All Quiet at Rio and Restoration Talk in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro in turmoil as President da Fonseca faces dictation battles with Congress. Troops patrol streets and a state of siege limits movement while public theatres close and clashes between police and rioters leave many dead. Diplomatic corps hold talks as empire restoration rumors swirl.
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Rio Jaxemmo
Mayring
Bank of the Republic
Count de Figueiredo
Rio Janeiro
Senate
Fonseca
Congress
Rio
Brazilian Minister Denounces Monarchy Threat in Paria
The Brazilian minister in Paria says Brazilians will never accept dictatorship and President da Fonseca would resign if asked. He notes martial law only in Rio de Janeiro to curb monarchist attempts, warns Congress cannot rely on army or navy, and claims da Fonseca is ill with limited will or power to threaten the republic. Brazilian finances are in good order.
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Paris
Legation
Brazil
Dom Pedro
London
Times
Rio Grande Do Sul
da Fonseca
Rio Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Congress
Chile
da Fonescu
Little Boats for Ocean Voyages Planned by Two Captains
New York reports Captain William Andrews and Captain Josiah Lawler preparing a July crossing in 12 foot canvas canoes. Lawler’s Sea Serpent and Andrews Mermaid will feature 42 inch and 48 inch widths with foldable, non sinkable designs and iron fore keels. They aim to start June first, with Christopher Columbus and Flying Dutchman as boat names. Lawler previously crossed in 40 days aboard Sea Serpent.
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New York
Sperial
William Andrews
Josiah Laweler
Atlantic
Canvay
Lawlor
Christopher Columbus
Andrews
Savannah invites presidential visit for winter
The Savannah mayor and a committee of aldermen and citizens called at the White House this afternoon to invite the President and Cabinet to visit Savannah during the winter as guests of the city. Earlier the President hosted a special reception for an excursion party of Wabash railroad men.
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Washington
Savannah
White House
Police roundup reports and arrests at Lake Erie depot area
A lengthy list of arrests and detentions follows at Lake Erie depot and city wards. Antarre Brows, 12, is wanted in New Castle for larceny after being picked up by police. Several others face charges from immorality to burglary and conspiracy, including James Henry implicated in stealing instruments from Dr McCord and Eowanp Metioniigan on Brownsville avenue with two attempted burglaries. Milk inspector McCarcnron seized 50 gallons of impure milk at East End depot and pressed charges against shippers Brinker, Quinn, and Brown. A Baymer family encounter ended with one suspect arrested after brandishing a revolver. another suspect fled. An officer reports burglar tools found on Charles Manley at Youngstown station.
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Antarre Brows
Lake Erie
New Castle
Zack Tatlon
Alderman Reilly
Queen Jones
Patrick Gunason
Schaffer
Eleventh Ward
Wylie Avenue
James Henry
Alderman King
Dr. McCord
Carson Street
James Mintes
William Murray
George Carter
John Hanton
N. Cohen
W. Hickey
Scott Clark
Detective May
Lake Erie ‘Railroad
Thomas McGarvey
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny
Rersaw Marner
Fitzgerald
Morganza
Mita
McCarcnron
East End
Alderman Means
E. T. Brinker
Latrobe
Robert Quinn
Parnassus
William Brown
Arnold
Eowanp Metioniigan
Twenty-eighth Ward
John Richleay
Jed Meyers
Brownsville Avenue
MecGonigal
Succop
Josefa Bookist
McMasters
A. Picarari
Picarari
Bookini
Maria Nosa
Bert
George Beymer
Simon Beymer
Baymer White Lead Works
Neville Street
Fourteenth Ward
Charles Manley
Youngstown
Freight wreck near Moultree on Pittsburg and Cleveland Railroad
Dense fog shrouded the Moultree area when a freight train rammed into the rear section, demolishing the rear engine and eight freight cars. The accident caused heavy losses. trainmen escaped by jumping to safety.
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Alianest
Moultree
Pittsburg and
Cleveland
Memorial for Cambria Iron President Townsend Adopted
Town meeting of Cambria Iron heads of departments adopts a memorial to the late President BE. Y. Townsend. All works will close tomorrow in tribute and many officials will attend the funeral.
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Townsend
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Company
BE. Y. Townsend
Caldwell Sentenced to 12 Years for Manslaughter
Steubenville dispatch reports Horatio G. Caldwell was sentenced by Judge Peirce to 12 years in the penitentiary for the March manslaughter of Charles L. Weems. Caldwell appeared agitated at sentencing. Dispatches from Dayton note Indiana Supreme Court ruling in United Brethren case confirms Liberal rights to church publishing and property control in Indiana and several states.
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Steubenville
Horatio G. Caldwell
Charles L. Weems
Peirce
United Brethren
Dayton
Indiana Supreme Court
United Brethren Church
Indiana
Veteran commits death by own action in Meadville
James Burns aged 54 suicided by cutting his throat this afternoon in Meadville. A veteran, he served in Company F Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve. The incident was reported as a Special item.
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Meadville
James Burns
Pennsylvania Reserve
Tri-State Brevities and Local Notices
Tri-State items include Caantes W Williams of Furnace Hill recalling Major McKinley as his former office boy. New Brighton Council voids Cent ral Traction Company right of way. Frank Hoop of Bairdstown, while carrying slate, fell 20 feet at a building entrance fracturing his skull. Also mentions Home decorations and shirts from Jos Horre Co. ads.
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Caantes W. Williams
Furnace Iill
West Middlesex
Major McKinley
New Brighton Council
Central Traction Company
Frank Hoop
Bairdstown
Westmoreland County
Mothers urged to visit Mr Aufrecht’s gallery for cabinets
Mothers, Now Is the Time to Bring Your children to Mr. Aufrecht's new gal lery, 77 Fifth avenue, while he is making his best cabinets for $100 per dozen.
You Ought to See Anfrecht Smile At the Gallery
Crowds gathered at Anfrecht Gallery located at 77 Fifth Avenue to see his new space and fine cabinets priced at 100 dollars per dozen. The scene emphasized the gallery’s appeal and value for visitors.
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Anfrecht
Fifth Avenue
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Commonwealth
Alexander
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Lord Wollfley
Dora Wheeler
A. A. Stagg
Mark Twain
Stagg
Helen Watterson
Wolseley
War Review
THE
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Manu
ATCO
Euil
Colone Conger
Reum
Spain
Succees Proctor
Egan
Lima
Ama
Probst
State Board of Health
Kahle
Ottawa
Board of Infirmary Directors
Braddock
Erie County
Sherman
Sam
Beauty
Gotham
Charles T. Murray
Sunny Side of
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Tondon
Balmaceda
Diers
IAL
Paria
Captain Andrews
Lawler
7Lmer’s
Mary Elizabeth Buckland
Jos, Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
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