Tax Conference Reports State Valuation Tripling Assessments
The Pennsylvania Tax Conference met in Harrisburg to hear the commission report on valuation taxation and exemption. The body urged a permanent statistical bureau, outlined total state property value at about 9 092125 million, taxes paid around 49 383 006, and exempt value near 900 470 620, noting actual real estate values vastly exceed assessed figures across counties.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Tax Conference
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
J. A. Price
Scranton
Leonard Rhone
Elwood
J. D. Weeks
Pittsburg
Weeks
Colonel Price
Ehone
Pennsylvania
Senator Brown
York
Niles
Tioga
William B. Lamberton
William Weiho
Joseph D. Weeks
M E Olmstead
William Weihe
Gerard CG. Brown
Jerome B. Niles
Wellsboro
Oliver Williams
Catasaqua
Taggart
Boro
Seeraketat
Luzerne
Nake
Chane Chester
Blaine’s Planned New York Visit Shapes Campaign Effort
Ex secretaries Blaine Carter Bliss Manley and Clarkson meet at Ophir Farm to plan aid for Harrison in New York as Blaine weighs a Madison Square Garden speech. Miller Fessenden and others to press Blaine's influence. Platt misses event due to a funeral.
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Warner Miller
Sam Fessenden
Ophir Farm
Platt
Mr. Blaine
Madison Square Garden
New York
Blaine
National Headquarters
Whitelaw Reid
Carter
Cornelius N. Bliss
Mr. Manley
General Clarkson
Mr. Reid
Hobart
John J. Camp
Lyons
Camp
State Committee
Elaine
Harrison
Washington
Bar Harbor
Minneapolis
Chicago
Hill
New York State
National Democratic
James Oliver
Oliver
Fairchild
Casenova
Victoria
Cleveland
Court of Appeals
Alexander Meekin
Business Men’s
Cleveland and Stevenson Conference Committee
Colonel Swords
Hoffman House
Colonel Sword
Hamilton Disston
Philadelphia
The
Hoffman
Harrison Backing Draws Local and National Support
A Washington syndicate forms with thousands backing Harrison. Colonel Swords to manage the fund. Colonel Bill Brown and other Democrats invited Saturday. A Republican document cites English trade data on McKinley bill impact, calling Bradford’s crisis. Ex-Congressman Dick predicts Harrison Reid lead by 75,000 to 80,000. Dems have no chance. General Frank A. Reeder visits headquarters confident of Republican win.
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Harrison
Washington
Swords
Bill Brown
Ialfo
London
Board of Trade
United States
Bradford
Pennsylvania
Reid
Frank A. Reeder
Pennsylvania State Committee
National
Homestead debate cited by ex consul Jarrett in New York
John Jarrett of Pittsburg ex Consul to Birmingham urged that Homestead troubles will not alter election results. He argued domestic free trade, not foreign policy, drives wages and that protectionists benefit from discussion. Jarrett cited England Germany unions and wage levels, noting regional free trade statesmen mainly reside in the South and New York.
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New York
John Jarrett
Pittsburg
Birmingham
England
Republican
Protection Party
Protection
Tam
Germany
Jarrett
South
Magee Acts To Reunite Republicans In Fusion Effort
Telegraphic reports from Washington on October 13 indicate C L Magee has restored harmony among Republican factions split over fusion with the Third party. The breakthrough could yield more pro Republican members of Congress and possibly electors who prevent a Southern State's electoral vote from aiding Democrats.
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Washington
C. L. Magee
Alabama
Congress
New Wilmington to Have a Bowout
New Wilmington Pa October 13 There will be a great Republican meeting here tomorrow afternoon and evening Speakers include Senator Quay George B. rlady General W H Koonz Hon H Miller Mercer Hon Henry gene Sharon Hon J M Greer Butler Major Alexander McDowell and others The speech making will occupy the afternoon and in the evening there will be a ao Preparations are making for an immense demonstration.
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New Wilmington
Senator Quay
George B
Rlady
W. H. Koonz
H. Miller
Mercer
Henry Gene Sharon
J. M. Greer
Butler
Alexander McDowell
Governor McKinley Draws Biggest Political Crowd Here
Governor McKinley spoke at the Opera House to a crowd that filled the venue and turned away hundreds. The visiting delegation included the Zanesville Glee Club, which accompanied him to Zanesville for tonight's speech.
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Campriper
McKinley
Opera
Zanesville
Prohibitionists Rally at Harrisburg Court House
Prohibitionists rally at the Court House in Harrisburg with Chairman Patton and Third party speakers. Patton reports county tallies suggest a strong showing in November. He will be satisfied if amendments to the Baker measure are approved.
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Harrisburg
Chahman Patton
Prohibition State Committee
Trass
Court House
Patton
Baker
Objection Filed to Skinner Legislature Nomination
Harrisburg reports objections filed in the Prothonotary's office by ex Senator Alexander Fulton County Republican chairman to Captain George W. Skinner's nomination certificate. The challenge claims the residence is improperly stated rendering the certificate invalid.
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Harrisburg
Prothonotary
Alexander
Fulton County Republican Committee
George W. Skinner
Skinner
Democracy's Day in Quincy Inn of Clinois
A large Oct 13 crowd gathered at the Quincy Inn for Democracy's Day in Clinois with historic turnout. Organizers expected a high-profile rally featuring local leaders and community groups amid a charged civic atmosphere.
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Clinois
Quincy
Inn
Illinois Iowa Missouri Tri-State Barbecue Features Mills Speech
The tri-State barbecue of Illinois, Missouri and Iowa featured principal speakers including Chairman William M. Springer Senator Roger Q Mills A E Stevenson General John C Black and ex Congressmen Frank Lawler of Chicago. Mills led with the Democratic tariff reform message and was well received.
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Sion
Ilinois
Missouri
Iowa
William M. Springer
Roger Q. Mills
A. E. Stevenson
John C. Black
Frank Lawler
Chicago
Mills
Reeder Calls Baker Ballot Size Debate to a Stand
Philadelphia October 13 Special Chairman Reeder issues a circular to county commissioners citing State Department guidance that Baker ballots may be 22 by 28 or a smaller 20 by 25. He says no law requires printing of precinct names on the stub and notes ballots must be counted with exact totals. He asks whether printing will be done by commissioners or through headquarters.
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Philadelphia
Reeder
State Department
Baker
Mercer County Campaign Boost Planned by Republicans
From New Castle on October 13 a Republican plan to start meetings in each school district was announced. Leaders including Joan M. Greer Benjamin Haywood and Harry Zeigler will lead an aggressive Mercer county campaign. The GOP tickets are described as safe in this region while Democrats pursue a quiet strategy to unseat John M. Greer by backing Lawrence County judge J. Norman Martin.
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New Castle
Miller
Joan M. Greer
Benjamin Haywood
Harry Zeigler
Mercer County
Lawrence
John M. Greer
Butler County
Lawrence County
J. Norman Martin
Third party convention nominates L. J. Millis for Congress
Reports from Lafayette Louisiana note a third party convention nominating L. J. Millis for the Third district. Chicago political events include Joan J. Smeatts addressing a Republican gathering Monday evening October 24. Local activity covers biowont style crowds and enthusiastic turnout in Washington Pennsylvania.
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Lafayette
L. J. Millis
Congress
Joan J. Smeatts
Chicago
Washington
Hexsry Groner
Grover Cleveland
Bengawin Butterworth
Findlay
Butterworth
Cannon
Illinois
Paris
Timopius Burl
Secent Kananas Judiccial
Oyster War Roils Linkhorn Bay Oyster Grounds
Norton Norfolk Oct. 12 Special. Oyster men of Linkhorn and Lynnhaven threaten force to defend their grounds. A hundred men with Winchester rifles gathered on shore vowing to shoot intruders. Commissioners halt survey awaiting court protection.
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Nortfoik
Linkhorn Bay
Linkhorn
Lynhaven
Commis Missioners
McKeesport Water Crisis After Boiler Explosion
McKeesport and Reynolds consumers face a water famine beginning tomorrow as a battery of boilers exploded at the local works. Repairs cannot be finished by James Reese & Co. of Pittsburgh before next week, and the big reservoir is expected to run dry by tonight. The boiler system is deteriorated from foul water used for steaming and was condemned previously, highlighting an inadequate water supply for the area.
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McKeesport
Apecia
Reynoldton
James Reese & Co
Pittsburg
Life’s Romance Ended in Tragic Washington Death
Thos Hoy a farmer living six miles west of HiInover Pa met a terrible death when his team ran away on the way home from Washington. He was thrown out and dragged by the horses. a shoe cut his jugular and his head was mutilated. Hoy was known for a romantic history and notoriety over a year ago for a tentative involvement with his former partner.
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Washington
HiInover
Thos Hoy
Wahaeranees
Roy
Jerome sues for 100000 in alleged railroad contract conspiracy
Charles C. Jerome a packing manufacturer sues the United States Metallic Packing Company for 100000 damages claiming a conspiracy to defeat him in securing a contract from the Alley Elevated Railroad. He alleges the scheme involved inducing men to adulterate his lubricating oil with emery.
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Chcaco
Charles C. Jerome
United States Metallic Packing Company
Alley Elevated Railroad
Mera
Emery
Royal decree dissolves Chamber of Deputies elections set
Rome reports a royal decree dissolving the Chamber of Deputies sets November 6 for elections for new members, with the assembly to convene November 23.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Bcr
Train Hold Up by Dalton Gang Near Carey Kansas
A Missouri Pacific train near Carey Kansas was robbed by armed outlaws in a scene likened to James Younger and Dalton methods. Express messenger spared, robbers seized valuables then vanished. Coffeyville residents warned of a possible return attack as Daltons are tracked by Dodge and Thomas. two brothers Ben and William Dalton linger in town amid tension.
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Coffeyville
Kan
James, Younger
Dalton
Missouri Pacific
Carey
Frank
Jesse
Cole
Mississippi
Pearson
Bruce Eegleson
Beart Bentley
Taraly
Maxwell
Hersey
Wharton
Dodge
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Thomas
United States Marshal
Daltons
Tritory
Emmett Dalton
Thomas Probabl
Coffeyville Elaugter
Sean
Independence
Dalton Brothers
Ben
William
Oklahoma
Ben Dalton
William Dalton
Dence
Indian Territory
Whipple
Simon Dalton
John Kloner
Feyville
Arkansas City
Oklahoma City
Dalton Gang
Anxanaas
Bob
Grant
Joe Evans
Texas Jack
God
Davrox Gana
Deed of a dastard wreck attempt foiled near Pink Ash Junction
A man rushed to the Lehigh Valley passenger train switch near Pink Ash Junction as the 4:30 pm train approached. The engineer and fireman stopped the locomotive before the switch, saving passengers who prayed in the cars. The assailant fled into swampy timberland and was not captured.
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Hazleton
Secial
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Pink Ash Junction
Iron Hall Men Indicted by Marion County Grand Jury
Seven supreme officers of the Iron Hall face joint indictments in Indianapolis. The first count charges embezzlement of 200000 dollars of the order’s funds. the second accuses converting another 200000 dollars for Somerby’s bank use in Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury
The
Iron Hall
Freman D. Somerby
Mark C Davis
J. T. Younghusband
Detroit
J. Henry Hayes
Camden
N. J
G E. Thompson
Binghampton
N. Y
George C. Fountain
Supreme
Jersey City
E. W. Rouse
Timore
Somerby’s Bank
Philadelphia
Sensibilities Transferred Hypnotic Experiments At Paris Hospital
At Charite Hospital Paris Dr Luys conducts exteriorization experiments transferring sensibilities from a hypnotized subject into objects such as a tumbler of water and a photo negative. Reports describe pain transfer when touching water surface and a later mark appearing on the negative, with risk of swoon if water is ingested.
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Paris
Charite Hospital
Luys
Colonel Roche
Ecole Polytechnique
Powderly’s Take on Homestead Treason Case Sparks Scranton
General Master Workman Powderly spoke to the Knights of Labor in Scranton praising Homestead workers for self defense against Pinkertons. He criticized Judge Paxson’s treason charge, saying the judge dragged his ermine and demeaned the Commonwealth by accusing the Homestead men.
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Scranton
Workman
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Homestead
Judge Paxson
Pinkertons
Paxson
Commonwealth
Frick Coke Company Buys Presley Moore Estate for 550000
The Presley H. Moore estate at AstontowsN sells for 550000 to the H. C. Frick Coke Company. The deal, arranged in Pittsburg by A. D. Boyd for the heirs and P. H. Knox for Frick, includes a one third interest in Redstone Coke Works and 625 acres of coal in North Union township. Moore had previously refused a 550000 offer.
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Astontowsn
Presley H. Moore
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Pittsburg
A. D. Boyd
P. H. Knox
Frick Coke Company
Redstone Coke Works
Trouble over a glass process in Findlay
All 200 Findlay Window Glass Works employees except those in cutting quit over wages. They protest the plant’s switch from pot to tank process and demand guaranteed salaries for losses from poor glass. The firm refuses. Eberhart, president of the Glassmakers' Union, has been summoned.
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Findlay
Findlay Window Glass Works
Eberhart
Glassmakers’ Union
Nickel Ore Discovery Reported in Duturs District
Word reaches from the Duturs district of a wide nickel ore vein discovered by operators of the Guo Flint Lake Iron Cam while strip mining for iron. The vein runs 8 to 10 feet wide with substantial depth and reportedly assays at 9 percent nickel based on samples brought by uninvolved witnesses.
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Duturs
Guo Flint Lake Iron Cam
Electricians on Strike in Chicago for Shorter Day
About 250 men from Local Union No. 1 of the National Electrical Workers walk out in Chicago. The strike follows the firms refusal to sign a new eight hour workday agreement at the old wage scale, with overtime paid at time and a half.
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Chicago
Crtcaco
Adieu to Sugar Barrels in New Trust Push
Philadelphia on October 13 reports the trust orders 200000 dollars worth of sugar bags, signaling a full shift away from barrels tierces and hogsheads. The move promises large savings in packing material and freights as shipments switch to alternative forms.
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Philadelphia
Trust
Cabinet Officials Head to Chicago for Columbian Dedication
All Cabinet members and many family members will depart at noon Tuesday on a Pennsylvania Railroad special train to attend the Columbian dedicatory exercises in Chicago. A few Supreme Court justices and other invited guests will join the journey on this train.
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Chicago
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Supreme Court
National Union Veteran Legion elects leaders at encampment
The sixth annual encampment in Indianapolis announced new officers led by National Commander William H. Tucker. James Cincinnati became Senior Vice Commander and H. K. Sloan from Indiana Pa. was named Junior Vice Commander. Dr Winfield N Lewiton was named Surgeon General and John A Danks of Pitts. Durie was chosen Chaplain in Chief.
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Indianapolis
Union Veteran Legion of America
William H. Tucker
James Cincinnati
H. K. Sloan
Indiana
Winfield N. Lewiton
John A. Danks
Pitts
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Maine
Carter and
Clarkson
Joe Manley
Cambridge
M’keesport
Italy
Free Trade
Frick Company
Presley Moore
Findlay Glass
Lake Superior
Union Veteran Legion
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