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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1899

Page

6

Capitol Projects Shake Pennsylvania Legislature in 1900s Style

The session debated a plan to create a new commission and fund capital improvements. Key figures included Governor Stone, A. J. Cassatt, A. A. Plummer, and Watres, with votes on inheritance tax and capitol completion. Several hospital and public works bills passed or failed, shaping the authority’s capital bills and future sessions.

Hartishuie Sais Adame Stone Adiames A. J. Cassatt Philadelphia A. A. Pluemmer Frank Hn Louie A. Watres Scranton David Oliver Allegheny Corry Hospital Corry Soul Side Oo Pittsburg Northern Home Women’s Hospital Western Pennsylvania Humane Society York Hospital York Veterans of the Grand Army Republic Pitiehure Cornemaugh Valley Hospital Dohnetown Midnight Sidesing Mome Lebanon Trobeert A. Packer Sayre Good Bamakin Hospital Mrr Creney Columbia Hueson Gregg Reading Watres Feranton Benjamin Fle. Jones Pittebure A. Jd. Cassatt Pattison A. A. Plummer Franklin Creasy Mr. Doty Bedford Messrs. Hoy Marion John H. Thompson Wayne Quay Republicans Mosers McWhinney Scheuer Lackawanna Scott House Judiciary General Harrishire Fattabure

Senate in Harrisburg Adopts Revenue Bills and Election Changes

In Harrisburg this morning the Senate passed second reading on revenue and election bills, including a tax on beer and several amendments to the Baldwin mercantile tax. A resolution to discharge committees was debated. a session was scheduled for this evening. Gubernatorial appointments were confirmed and a constitutional amendment on special city registration laws passed. The Manley bill on butter designation also cleared the Senate.

Montgomery Lancaster Epelhte Hospital Pittwhure Allegheny Carbondale Chester Allentown Curie Home Pmntebure Revdline Workers Homeopathic Association of Pennsylvania German Hospital Philadelphia Allegheny General Hospital Jefferson Medical College Children’s Industrial Home Harriaberg Pennsylvania Memorial Home Traskville Beaver Valley General Hospital Beaverounty Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Mokeoeport Philadelphia Home For Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania Frederick W. Doughis Memorial Hospital Easton Hispit Eoston Harrisbura Senate House Revenue Grady Baldwin Mercantile Fling Martin Keator Lrown Lawrence Flinn Francis J. Torrence Pittaburm Isaac J. Wistar George J. McLeod Isaac Johnson Media Ralph Blumm F. ¢. Boyle City Board of Public Charities House Norrleburg Muchibronner Hardenbergh Kenlor Filun Graly Finance Committee Rewy Coudersport Potter County

Anti-Quay Republicans back Alvin Markle for senator

In Harvieburg on April 15 anti-Quay Republicans chose Alvin Markle an Ilugieton banker and coal operator as their joint U S senate candidate. The meeting and ensuing letter to Senator John Grady outlined factional talks to reconcile differences and urged conference to elect a senator.

Harvieburg Alvin Markle Ilugieton Coul United States Mir Markle Liie Lelor Frank L. Snyder Lugerne Snyder John Martin Mercer Luerne County John ©. Grady Philadelphia Senator Quay

Grady Delivers Conference Reply to Senator Finn

Hartiourg April 1. This evening Senator Grady spoke with Senator Finn regarding a conference. The exchange followed ongoing talks on regional issues and future policy steps.

Fiinn Hartiourg Girads Filnn

Grady Calls Conference on Quay Senate Contest

John C. Grady, chairman, issues a call for a conference of Republican senators and supporters of Mr. Quay. The meeting, set for Monday in the Supreme Court chamber, aims to discuss the contest for United States senator and possible conference committee actions.

Lon John Grady Lear M.S. Quay United States Quay Willim Flinn Benatoy Grady Mr. Quay Supreme Court

Resolutions Endorse Van Valkenburg Support Amid Senate Ballots

The document urges signatures on resolutions endorsing Mr. Van Valkenburg for good government and Republican interests. Five more ballots for senator are expected as parliamentary authorities hold no vote on the last day with sine die adjournment set at 1 o'clock. Today Quay led in a ballot while others showed mixed results with seven not voting and one election deemed not reached.

Pennsylvania Botsiki House Senate General Assembly Mdwin A. Vace Valkenburg van Valkenburg Republican Party Legisature Seselon

Supreme Court Review Likely in Gibbons Contempt Case

Senior counsel T H Byrne returned from Philadelphia and told Tribune he believes the Supreme court will decide against John Gibbons. He said the court may not hear further arguments after considering both sides. Byrne noted uncertainty until consultations with his client.

John Gibbons United States Supreme Court Gibbons T. H. Byrne Philadelphia Tribune Supreme Court Mr. Burns Dunne Dhee

Funeral of John McDonald at St Patrick s Church

A requiem for John McDonald, who died from injuries after falling from a tele graph pole, was held at St Patrick s Church with Rev John Lavelle delivering the sermon. Members of the Nay Aug Hose company and many other local linesmen attended, and the pallbearers included Edward Mullen and James Reilly. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery.

St. Patrick's Church John McDonald John Lavelle Nay Aug Hose Company Dimm Core Scranton Traction Company Scranton Electric Light Comming Wluminating, Heat and Power Company Scranton Telephone Company Edward Mullen Edward O'Malley James Reilly D. McDonald Anthony Gordon J Kelly M. Sweeney W. O'Connell P. Murphy C. Woods Cathedral

Hastings to Speak at Stroudsburg Normal School Commencement

Ex Governor Daniel H Hastings will deliver the address to the mrad wales at Stroudsburg Normal School for the June 24 exercises. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot will give the baccalaureate sermon. The 198 member graduating class is the largest in school history with Eva Heckman as valedictorian and Ralph Ti Feltham as salutatorian.

Daniel H. Hastings Mradwales Stroudsburg Normal School Ethelbert Talbot Episcopal Diocese Mise Eva Heckman Montrose Ralph Ti. Feltham Canadensis

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Catarrh

An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by internal use. The firm offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials.

Hall F. J. Chenty & CO Toledo Th. Hall

Great Friday Sale Offers Linen Handkerchiefs and Fabrics

Shoppers flock to Bailey's and Imperial brands for medicated talcum powder and linen handkerchiefs with hemstitched edges. Genuine Bates seersuckers and extra fine black sateens priced far below regular value, with yardage from 2 to 12 yards and color options.

Bailey's Imperial

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