Cotton Bill's Hard Lines in Pennsylvania House
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Harrisburg April 11 reports a narrow escape for the Cotton bill substituting electrocution for hanging. The measure failed to advance to third reading as Speaker pro tem Ritter withdrew a decision, with further votes postponing action. The session featured a Hastings reception and a truce in the chamber as other bills advanced or fell on second reading. Gould and Lytle sparred over a minors drinking bill, with Lytle denouncing Gould’s remarks as blackguardism before the measure failed. Governor Hastings approved the Baker sweatshop bill increasing factory inspections.
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Scranton Tribune
Harrisburg
Ritter
Cotton
New York
Fow
Hastings
Hartrantt
Voldier
Smith
Nickell
Gould
Lytle
Messrs Gould
Erie
Huntingdon
Mr. Lytle
Committee On Rules
Student Edna Day Dons Breeches in Ann Arbor
Edna Day a University of Michigan junior in the literary department has discarded skirts for knickerbockers to lead a reform movement. The change, begun last October, drew attention from fellow students as she adopted garments reminiscent of football players and oriental dancers from the Midway Plaisance.
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Edna Day
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Nether Garmens
Midway Plaisance
Boston Man Seeks Recognition After Cleveland Incident
A Boston man offered to confront Dr. Lansing over his attack on President Cleveland. The president replied that further punishment should be left to his conscience and the public's contempt, signed Grover Cleveland.
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Boston
Cleveland
Robber Perry Escapes From Mattewan Asylum
Oliver Curtis Perry, a renowned Central train robber, escapes from a New York state asylum in Mattewan with four other inmates. They overpowered Night Attendant Carmody, used keys to reach the roof, escaped via the water conductors, and were last seen in asylum yard garb with no witnesses reporting sightings.
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Central
Mattewan
N. Y
Oliver Curtis Perry
New York Central
Perry
Patrick Maguire
Michael O'Donnell
New York City
John Quigley
Astoria
Frank Davia
New York
Carmody
Duner
Governor Joshua H. Marvil Laid to Rest in Laurel
Crowds from across Delaware fill Laurel for the funeral of Governor Joshua H. Marvil. Attendees include Governor Watson and state legislators, with Senator Gray and ex Senator Higgins present. National Guard Company I of Laurel served as guard of honor and escort. Interment follows at the Methodist Protestant cemetery after grave-side services.
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Joshua H. Marvil
Laurel
Del
Watson
Gray
Higgins
Company I
National Guard of
Delaware
Military orders grant discharges and furloughs to guardsmen
Harrisburg Pennsylvania April 11 National Guard of Pennsylvania issues orders. Captain Samuel Dr McConnell chaplain First Regiment Infantry granted leave May 1 to Sept 1 1805 with permission to go beyond sea. First Lieutenant John D Worman quartermaster State Fencibles battalion resigns and is honorably discharged effective March WW 1896. Captain Alexander Pennent Company A Fourteenth Regiment Infantry resigns and is honorably discharged effective March 25 1895.
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Harrisburg
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Samuel Dr. McConnell
First Regiment Infantry
John D. Worman
Quartermaster State Fencibles
Alexander Pennent
Fourteenth Regiment Infantry
Jerry Hall Heir to Wealthy Woman Becomes Insane
Jerry Hall a former Philadelphia liquor dealer was taken to Danville hospital for the insane today. He came here ten years ago and gained notoriety by being made hei r to a wealthy woman named Hummell whose relatives contested the will and left Hall insane.
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Wilken-Barre
Jerry Hall
Philadelphia
Newspaper to be named the Register in Chicago
J. B. Clarkvon plans a Chicago newspaper called the Register using half the capital stock. It will be a free silver organ and is described as a revival of his old paper in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Clarkvon
Chicago
the Register
Lexow Expense Bill Introduced in Senate
Albany New Jersey April 11. The Lexow committee expense bill introduced in the senate provides for an appropriation of 4740000 dollars.
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Lexow
Albany
N. J
Lexow Committee
Senate
Missing Man Found In Ohio River Ends McKeesport Case
The body of Rudolph Dittmer who had been missing from McKeesport was recovered from the Ohio River. In other notes John Dunn serves a three year term and a Berks county jail escape via the cell roof is reported. A Berks jury awarded Daniel Brancher six cents damages in a case of malicious persecution against Charles Dietrich. Berlin county residents plan to send a representative to Germany to look after the Spang fortune. Michael Babel, pardoned last week while serving a life murder sentence, died at his Braddock home.
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Rudolph Dittmer
McKeesport
Ohio River
John Dunn
Braddock
Goebel Gun Fatal Shooting Sparks Kentucky Tragedy
State Senator William J Goebel shot and killed Cashier John Sanford of Farmers and Traders Bank in Covington Kentucky. He surrendered to authorities after the fatal encounter and faces arrest amid a citywide surge of shock and tension.
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Covington
W. J. Goebel
John Sanford
Farmers’ and Traders’ Bank
First National Bank
Goebel
Hendricks
Kentucky
Frank Helm
Sanford
Helm
Helms
Senator Goebel
Justus
Lowry
Tom Marshall
Oil on the Jump Phenomenal Price Advance in Oil Market
Oil prices surge for a fourth day with certificates rising to 180 and refined oil up to 8.5 cents per gallon in New York amid rumors of a New York conference between United States Pipe Line and Standard Oil officials. Producers benefit from higher crude prices as margins widen.
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City
New York
United States Pipe Line
Standard Oil Company
Train Guard Shot in Cripple Creek Robbery
A Wells Fargo treasury wagon from Grassy Station was held up by two masked men near Cripple Creek, Missouri. They shot the guard Robert Smith, who is reported to die. The treasure reportedly totaled $15,000 and the robbers are expected to be caught soon.
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Cripple Creek
St. Louis
Overland Wells Largo Treasury
Grassy Station
Midland Road
Robert Smith
Insane Mother Kills Her Son in Wrentham
In Wrentham Massachusetts on April 11 a wife of John Hobbley fatally wounded her seven year old son. The husband left home at 4 a m to start his day. The article notes the mother’s act as a case of murderous intent by an insane spouse.
Murder mystery grips Long Prairie as missing visitor hunts proceed
A prairie settlement buzzes as Frank Gallus of Hartford reports a bogey figure near the Gusvid farm. He finds a near-starved horse and signs of tragedy while Miss Norah McManus, a visiting cousin, vanished after a visit to Frank Whittier. A farmer recalls seeing a couple driving toward Gusvid’s place amid a tense exchange.
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Long Prairie
Minn
Frank Gallus
Hartford
Gusind
Gallus
Frank Whittier
Norah McManie
Mr. Whittier
Gusvid
No Power to Extend Tax Return Deadlines Stated
Washington telegram from Commissioner Miller declares no authority to extend income tax return deadlines. He directs collectors to enforce the law and require returns by close of business next Monday April 13 or face penalties.
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Washington
Miller
Thomas T. Hebert
Western Union Telegraph Company
Internal Revenue
Exemplary Young Man Frank Roseberry Faces Mortgage Frauds
Frank Roseberry formerly of Easton and now of Omaha defrauded lenders across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He took mortgages totaling about 7 000 dollars plus 3 000 and 1 000 loans, invested his mother's estate, and promised high returns while claiming wealth and property in Omaha California and an orange grove. His history in Easton and Phillipsburg is described as exemplary despite the fraud.
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Frank Roseberry
Easton
Frank Rowseberry
Omaha
Neb
Sarah A. Stryker
Sharps Shipmen
Phillipsburg
N. J
Henry Purseland
Edward Hughes
Finesville
Roseberry
Euston
California
Stryker
Revolvers Found in Cell of Executed Man
Anderson Gray, under death sentence, was brought to Wichita for safekeeping after a plot to rescue him surfaced in Wellington. Sheriff Woodcock found two loaded revolvers concealed in Gray's cell suggesting they were smuggled in to aid an escape. Gray had previously murdered Thomas Patton at Conway Springs.
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Liberty
Wichita
Kan
Anderson Gray
Wellington
Woodcock
Gray
Jaller
Thomas Patton
Conway Springs
Youth Shot During Playground Revolver Play
Elmer Metz Hevelyes aged 16 was shot in the head while two schoolmates Charles Hard yslayer and Harry Young played with a revolver near their school in Ashley. The weapon exploded fatally wounding Mets. Hard yslayer and Young fled and have not been apprehended.
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Wilkes-Barre
Elmer Mets
Ashley
Charles Hardyslayer
Harry Young
Young Mets
West Bay City Man Ends Life In Peculiar Dying Method
Walter Davis of West Bay City hunted Sunday then lay down by the road and told companions to go. He dug a shallow pit with his hands and pressed his face into the loose soil until he suffocated, declaring he was tired of life. Bay City, Michigan, April 11.
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Bay City
Mich
Walter Davis
West Bay City
Pa. man arrested in Cleveland for Palmer's Mills robbery
Special from Cleveland reports a man believed to be Burt Blanchard was arrested there today. He is wanted in Bradford for complicity in the brutal robbery and torture of Mr. and Mrs. Childs of Palmer's Mills one month ago.
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Bradford
Cleveland
Burt Blanchard
Blanchard
Mrg. Childs
Palmer's Mills
Second Day’s Conference Draws Immense Congregations
Carbondale April 11 delegates to the Wyoming conference met for the second session with the bishop presiding after morning reports from presiding elders. Veterans’ gathering and Preachers’ Aid anniversary drew large crowds while tomorrow features devotions, business, and meetings with Miss Mary A Danforth of Japan and Gov John P St John expected at events.
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Carbondale
Wyoming
Preachers’ Aid Society
Women's Home Mission Society
Presbyterian Doreht
Mary. A. Danforth
Japan
Church Extension Society
W. A. Spencer
First Baptist Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
John P. St. John
Presiding Elder Woodruff Reports Strong District Activity
The Morning Session records Presiding Elder Woodruff outlining three rounds of district oversight and steady growth. Converts, church building progress, and debts addressed across unions in Binghamton, Rush, Nicholson, Montrose, Hallstead, Factoryville, and surrounding areas. Bishop Andrews notes returns and discipline matters while praising performance and future prospects.
Methodist District Reports Finance and Growth in Chenango and Honesdale
Presiding Elder Henry M Cryden presents Chenango district annual report showing over $8,000 raised for church work and $1,300 to Preachers Aid society. He notes the year as the happiest of his ministry and thanks pastors and laymen for support.
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Henry M. Crydenwise
Chenango
McCabe
Rome
W. H. Pearce
Griffin
Thorpe
Honesdale
Carbondale
Peckville
Girdland
Waymart
Aggre
Veterans of Battlefield and Pulpit Hold Afternoon Meeting
An enthusiastic afternoon gathering of Civil War veterans and clergy featured Treve J I Williams M D Fuller G C Lyman L Severson and P L Buckman on the platform. Rev O L Severson Ph D delivered Gettysburg oriented remarks with vivid battlefield recollections and a stirring account of the Army of the Potomac march from Chancellorsville to Fairfax Court House.
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Union
Treve
J. I. Williams
M.D. Fuller
G. C. Lyman
L. Severson
P. L. Buckman
Manley
Burd
Bunker Hill
G. L. Lyman
O. L. Severson
Gettysburg
Chancellorville
Fairfax Court House
Gettyeburg
Cemetery Ridge
Sickles
Severson
Lousiana Tigers
M. D. Fuller
Stovall Silver Coinage Resolution Adopted in Senate
In Nashville April 1 the Stovall resolution urging Congress to enact free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 passed the Senate by 14 to 1 with nine not voting. The measure drew lengthy debate and discussion.
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Tennessee Pal
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Stovall
Congress
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Nicholson
Montrose
Factoryvville
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Dirain
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Centenary Church
First Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
Brown County
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