Bill to Increase Number of Prison Inspectors in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reporters describe a House session with quorum issues and several measures. A proposal by Mr Stewart would raise eastern penitentiary inspectors from five to twelve, residents of Philadelphia appointed by the governor for fixed terms. The bill accompanies other actions and related appropriations, while a separate defense case and a street confrontation are noted in later lines.
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Hills
Harrisburg
Boyer
Bernhard
Fulton
Eastern Penitentiary
Stewart
Philadelphia
Board of In- Spectors
Julee Gordon
Kayler
York
John G. Stoweh
Pattison
Hermann
Snyder
Jacob H. Howell
McClure
Snyder County
David H. Mitchell
Independent Company
Pennsylvania
Voorhees
Orphans’ Court
Debate in the Senate over Penn State Hellofonte reorganization
Harrisburg April 28 Senator McQuown of Cleafield heated a debate on second reading for the act reorganizing the board of trustees of Pennsylvania State College at Hellofonte Centre County. Senator Kaufman opposed funding and argued the bill wastes state money, while McQuown defended the measure noting no spending is authorized. The bill passed second reading and other measures advanced in the session including a Philadelphia contract timing rule and a $5 000 monument appropriation for Andrew G Cullin at Belle fonte.
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Harrisburg
Senator McQuown
Cleafield
University of Pennsylvania
McQuawn
Afr. Kcaufinan
Mr. Kauffman
Centre County
Bellefonte
Enraged man with a knife incident reported in Norristown
A disorderly scene in Norristown Pennsylvania ends with a man armed with a knife being restrained after being pelted by stones by bystanders. Police filed a report and no serious injuries were noted.
The Unlucky Asphodel Arrives in Port With Scarce Coal
The British steamer Asphodel, Captain Mathias, from Antwerp, carrying cargo valued about 410000 dollars, reached port tonight towed by a tug with insufficient coal to move under steam. The ship had four barques aboard and nearly failed at sea. The crew worked to ration coal to reach safe anchorage by ten p.m. and begin the return journey with coal salvaged from bunkers.
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Philadelphia
Asphodel
Mathias
Antiwern
Asphael
Tureday
Saptulo Mathias
Delaware Caper
Captiain Matthias
Mines to Resume at Reading Company in Shamokin
Miners will resume work in Shamokin at the Reading company tomorrow with three-quarter days this week and three and three-quarter days per week in May. A new shaft at the Lytle colliery will be deeper than any in Schuylkill county, top the hill, and double output. The Wadesville breaker is dismantled and replaced, while sinking the new shaft proceeds with eight-hour shifts.
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Shamokin
Reading
Lytle
Schusskil
Biel
Wadesville
Pittsburg Firms Bid for Victoria Bridge Material
Pittsburg manufacturers including many in steel bid to supply eighteen thousand tons of steel for the Victoria bridge across the St Lawrence River in Montreal. American iron prices are low, boosting the chance an American firm wins the contract.
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Pittsburg
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
America
England
Gored by a Bull in Rowe Township
Jeremiah Jones of Rowe township was gored by a vicious bull while leading the animal from the pasture. He sustained deep gashes and is in critical condition. the injuries are reported likely to prove fatal.
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Backville
Jeremiah Jones
Rowe Township
Arguing for a New Trial in Swallow Libel Case
Harribur e April 28 The motion for a new trial is the libel plea of Dev Swallow editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist who was convicted of libel. Major Delaney was rated at doruth today. Counsel for Dr Swallow stressed an affidavit stating a juror wished to see Swallow penned up. The juror denied the claim.
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Harriebure
Dev. Swallow
Pennsylvania Methodist
Ibel Ing
Major Delaney
Dorurth
Swallow
Clarksville fundraiser aims to ship corn to India by May 1
Sharon April 6 reports K W G Lowry seeking donations of corn to assemble a carload for shipment to India by May 1. He plans to use car horns at Tranterla county to ease loading and reduce trouble. A second carload is being prepared at Mercer with about six weeks to organize distribution to India.
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Sharon
K. W. G. Lowry
Clarksville
Smithton Miner Plans New Mine Plant on Hillimore Line
Greanabura April 3. ilver BF. McLain of Smithton owns a large field of coal on the Hillimore and Ohio railroad between Smithton and Jacob Creek. He is developing it in the near future and is now receiving bids for mined materials and 800 mine cars to install one of the latest improved mine plants.
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Greanabura
Ilver BF. McLain
Smithton
Hillimore and Ohio
Jocoba Creek
Prominent Juniata Resident Dies After Suspected Poisoning
Alhans April 3 Meuro plefforman, a prominent resident of Juniata, died from a dose of landgrini taken with suicidal intent. Melinetolla Ie 'ihe 'asslancd rede eon for th¢ shed. The deceased was a truck foreman employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
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Alhans
Meuro Plefforman
Juniata
Melinetolla Ie
Penney Vania Railroad Company
Smallest City Birth Report Marks Record Sized Week
Reading April 3. Magistrate Joan M Brave ly of Fisher's court reports the birth of a remarkably small baby weighing about a pound and a half. Doctors fear for survival, but the attending physician believes the infant may grow and thrive.
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Reading
Joan M. Bravely
Fisher's Court
Cigar Factory Fire Destroys Sheets Plant Near Station
A blaze at the J. A. Sheets cigar factory just west of Greensburg’s passenger station gutted the building in the early morning. The fire consumed about 125000 tables, causing extensive damage and disrupting local production.
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Greensburg
J. A. Sheets
Parernger Station
Gold Mining Company Formed Near Lewisburg York County
Meghanicaburg April 2. A company with capital stock of £1000 has been organized to develop the recently discovered gold mine near Lewisburg in York county.
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Meghanicaburg
Lewisburg
York County
Philadelphia to Dedicate Its Museum of Trade
The Philadelphia commercial museum will be inaugurated in June with formal ceremonies. Forty four delegates from foreign chambers of commerce will attend, and the program includes greetings by President McKinley and tours of major factories. The event aims to promote US trade with the Americas and features extensive entertainment across multiple cities.
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Quaker City
Philadelphia
Commercial Museum
Honda of Trade
Chambers of Commetre
United States
America
Pennsylvenia Railroad
Fourth and Wallate Streets
Iterroma
Central
South America
Mexico
Central America
Mint
Paladelpita
McKinley
Academy of Music
Academy of Pine Arts
Dphilidelphia
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Boston
Worcester
Springtiel
Moss
Hartford
New Haven
Pennsylvania Railroad
Titushure
Cincinnati
Dayton
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milwaukes
Detroit
Cheveland
Munffato
Ningira Falla
Aliany
Bath in a Tar Vat Accident At Pottevill
James Moran a lime worker from Palo Alto was injured at the Pottevill tar vat while adjusting a crane hook. He grabbed a bar to avoid full immersion as pitch and resinous fumes drenched his clothing and hair. Moran was pulled from the vat unhurt aside from exposure.
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Potteville
James Moran
Palo Alto
Pottevilly
Horan
Moran
Holf
Still Held the Weapon A West Catasauqua Man Suicide
Charles Weaver of West Catasauqua shot himself in the eye with a revolver along the Lehigh Valley railroad near lower Catasquatin depot. Discovered by boys at Catasauqua depot, he died soon after at home. Weaver about 50, employed in a cement mill, leaves a wife and child. Coroner Yost held an inquest tonight.
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Allentown
Charles Weaver
West Catasauqua
Lehteh Valley
Jower Catasquatin
Catasauqua
Weaver
Yost
Charive Weiver
Braddock Duel Leaves Two Wounded with Knife Slashes
N M McMullen and Thomas Cireen fought an impromptu knife duel in Braddock on April 28. Both men were badly slashed, with McMullen suffering a dangerous wound under the heart while the incident centered on a maidens smile.
Knife Attack Sparks Fatal Stabbing on Western Day
A young woman involved in the incident. Green opened by blocking an attack as McMullen appeared in the afternoon. McMullen drew a knife and threatened Green who defended himself until McMullen's knife cut his throat. Green then stabbed McMullen.
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Chain Street
Grover Cleveland Geyer
Geyer
Margared French
Elm
Green
McMullen
Wal
Gree
Judge Rules On Discharged Convicts Clothes Cost
Lancaster April report of the grand jury urges new prison reform and stricter state asylum oversight. Judge Rubaker endorses jury recommendations to curb prison inspectors for overspending on clothing and to ensure proper inmate care. The court condemns the purchase of $59 outfits for prisoners and questions the necessity of high priced attire for discharged convicts.
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Lancaster
Gran Jury
Pran
Prion
Dudge Rubaker
Wild Jump in the Darkness At Phoenixville
A man named Malor fell to the park below during a freight train incident near Phoenixville. He and his companions were found by a watchman and taken to the hospital in serious condition. Authorities investigated the event as a nighttime accident with the injured man listed as seriously hurt.
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Phoenixville
Benty Duryheon
Vin
Parlin
Malwamt
Malar
Woenital
Tomeson
Henting
Jarre
Ellen
Say She Is a Slave Scandal Near Thirteenth Street
Chu Nong a Culawman was before Magistrate Eis enbrown on a charge of Weating Che Non involving a 7-year-old girl. The Chinaman claims the girl is his child, a society case tied to preventing cruel treatment of children. Neighbors allege abuse and say Chu Nong was arrested, with a further hearing scheduled for the morning.
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Paladelphia
Chu Nong
Kaenstront
Thirteenth
Eisenbrown
Che Non
Uewelty Co Chidren
Steie Hla
Ing Bern
Chinces
Chu
Local Rider Fatally Injured After Colt Attack
A rider identified as Shiron from Cutlin in SMukloyeile was killed after a vicious colt knocked him down during a ride. The incident left him with severe injuries and he died at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the attack and the horse’s behavior.
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Shiron
I Cutlin
Smukloyeile
Fragmentary note hints at plan for planetary probe
Fragmentary OCR reads like a discussion of a planetary plan tied to a twelve month frame and a distant target. Names and specifics are unclear but suggest a space exploration topic with a projected timeline and possible technical milestones.
Court Records Mention Age of Poo Tax Variants
Fragmentary text notes a court reference to age related tax variants and a will pledges sealed at a Tribune location. The readable items suggest ongoing probate or tax variance implications with individuals or entities unnamed due to illegibility.
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Baie Bo
Goon Vv Amin Land Dispute In Wayne County Inquiry
Fragmentary text mentions land dispute in Wayne County. Names such as Davis and Urls appear amid garbled lines. No clear event dates or outcomes are readable.
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Amin
Wayne Epub Lye
Myiles
Ariel
Ive Davis
Urls elLrodt
Luin
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Adame
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DR. Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
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James OW
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Atrporney- at-Law
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Lackawanad Ave
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Commonwealth
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Harrison
Main Ave
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J. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Welcomd
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Adama Avenue
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Victor Koch
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Prank P, Krown & CO
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
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OX Clay Avenue
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