McPherson to Vote With Republicans on Hearings in Tax Bill Fight
The income tax fight heats up as McPherson signals support for hearings with Republicans. The bill faces extended committee time, with Voorhees and Hoar debating printing and indexing. Expect a month in committee and a party line Senate vote amid heated debate over revenue and bonds.
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McPherson
Voorhees
House
Wave
Metul
Wile
Cndec
Senate
Finance Committee
Iron Business Improves Amid Gradual Recovery Outlook
New York reports ongoing industrial recovery led by greater demand for structural iron and steel, railway materials, wire nails and wire rods. Chicago shows some improvement in Pittsburgh with steadier prices, Philadelphia sees better pig and finished products, and overall failuress decline to 255 in the U.S. this week and 62 in Canada as year-over-year totals swell.
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New York
Das
Chicago
Pittaburg
Bna
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Hancock Withdraws From Regular Democratic Party Ticket
Hancock's name for congress at large has been withdrawn from the Regular Democratic party ticket in Pennsylvanian reports. He will appear on the official ballot under the Democratic party in the regular column only. It is suggested Galusha A. Grow may also withdraw, avoiding dual column appearances.
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Hancock
Hasseton Murderer Espel Sentenced to Sixteen Years Six Months
Vicenzo Asto was convicted of murder in Wilkes-Barre and sentenced to sixteen years and six months in the Eastern penitentiary. He will be taken to Philadelphia next week after the February 2 conviction in a quarrel over a bottle of beer at Hagleton.
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Hasseton
Espel
Wilkes-Barry
VicenzoAsto
Dugien
Hagleton
Eastern
Philadelphia
Unclear Negotiation Fragments Tie to Cresdon Creedon Figures
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Dan Creedon and Dan Cresdon with references to New York and a Colonel Hop kings, suggesting a disputed representation or negotiations on February 2. Details are incomplete, leaving the exact event and parties uncertain.
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Stegger
Danny Cresdon
New York
Colonel Hopkings
Dan Creedon
Fitzsimmons Fight Plans Stall Over High Purse Terms
Bob Fitzsimmons and Colonel Hopkins met to arrange the Crewdon Fitzsimmons bout. The Jacksonville club offered a 10000 purse with 1000 per fighter for training, while Fitzsimmons demanded 15000 and 3500 guarantees by each man. Hopkins rejected the terms and the talks ended without an agreement.
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Bob Fitzaimmons
Crewdon Fitzsimmons
Hopkins
Jacksonville
Fitzaimmons
Hopkin
Death of eminent Wilkes Barre physician Dr J T Doyle
The eminent physician Dr J T Doyle long known across the state has declined rapidly after a month of illness. He came to Wilkes Barre from Philadelphia and was a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin. Father Kelly and others await final moments.
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Wilkes Barre
Pbyatolan
Wilkes Banke
J.T. Doyle
Kelly Ie
Doyte
Philadelphia
Ile
Royal College of Surgeons
Dublin
Death of George W. Childs proprietor of Public Ledger
George W. Childs, Philadelphia Public Ledger proprietor, died at his residence after a stroke suffered January 13. He built the paper into a leading city publication and spent freely on benevolence and memorials. He is survived by his wife and had no children.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Puitapetruia
George W. Childs
the Public Ledger
Twenty Second and
Walnut Streets
George William Childs
Baltingre
Philadelphia
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Childs
Childs & Peterson
Westminster Abbey
William Cowper
George Herbert
Leigh Hant
Kensal Green
Edgar Allen Poe
England
Thomas Moore
Bromham
Bessie
Philadelphia Typographical Union
Printers’ Cemetery
Woodlands
A. J. Drexel
International Typographical Union of North America
John Bouvier
Charles J. Paterson
John Herschel
Bis
Mr. Child
Bevino and Villela Convicted in Italian Murder Trial
District attorney of Lozirue county reports to Secretary of State Gresham that Giuseppe Bevino and Vincenzo Villela, associates of Hard Nosed Mike, were convicted of murder in Italy. Bevino sentenced to twenty years, Villela to fifteen. The crime involved contractors McClure of Philadelphia and Flanagan of Quakertown. Mike was reportedly hanged there, others escaped.
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Wikes-Barry
Lozirue County
W .J. Gresham
Washington
Galseppe Beviveno
Vincenzo Villela
Mike
McCiure
Philadelphia
Flanagan
Quakertown
Hie Mountains
Bank Embezzlement Case Dismissed At Lebanon
The commonwealth pressed charges against officers and directors of the Leatanon Trust and Safe Depot bank for embezzlement alleging deposits were taken while insolvency was known. The Alderman Miller hearing resulted in the defendants being discharged as the prosecution failed to prove their guilt. The defendants claimed the case was brought by foes of the bank to gratify a petty spite.
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Commonwealth
Leatanon Trust and Safe Depot Bank
Alderman Miller
Enemiey
Pittsburg Manufacturers Protest Wilson Tariff Bill
Returns arriving show Pittsburg manufacturers again protest the Wilson tariff bill. With one exception most interviewees predict severe distress if the measure passes the senate and becomes law.
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Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Senate
Tense Moments as Insurgent Fleet Presses Bombardment Bid
In Rio de Janeiro, Younger officers in the insurgent fleet push Admiral Da Gama to bombard the city while U S and government negotiators seek arbitration. Rear Admiral Benham signals readiness to defend American commerce as Santos potential attack looms and fever spreads among crews.
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United States
Yellow Jack
D D Charles Joseph Koch Dies At 85 In Allegheny
Charles Joseph Koch a native of Mayence Germany died in Allegheny aged 85. Once a Catholic priest he was ex communicated after marrying his favoured girl. An author of devotional and educational works he also did versified translations. Koch lived in the poorhouse for eight years and his wife had died earlier.
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Allestons
Charles Joseph Koch
Mayance
Germany
Koch
Discovery at Doylestown prompts new murder trial jurors
A discovery in Doylestown reveals the jury wheel was left open allowing possible juror tampering. Judge Yorken ordered a new panel of jurors drawn for the murder trial of Wale fab Hurt for the Right leys case.
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Doylestown
Doylestows
Feb
Teade
Wale Fab
Rightleys
Yorken
Train fatally harms Yarrow Yarnell at Contenl Stail tracks
BevuaronTe Pa Feb 2. Yax Yar nell of Zion was struck by a pantonger train engine while attempting to crow the Contenl Stail road tracks. He was hurled ninety feet and died this afternoon with Judge Syrus Gordon present. The crash occurred as the team rushed by, leaving an awful scene.
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BevuaronTe
Yax Yarnell
Zion
Syrus Gordon
Yarnell
Acros
Pennsylvania Pensions Named in March Distribution
The February pension list includes original beneficiaries Jacob Pass from Tome town Franklin David UC Keonar Sateraville Westmoreland and Aaron T. Nogel from Builijo Cross Rouls among others. The notice records scattered counties and names with pensions allotted.
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Washington
Fab
Pannsylvania
Jacob Pass
Tometown
Franklin
David UC. Keonar
Sateraville
Westmoreand
Impresso
Aaron T. Nogel
Builijo Cross Rouls
Union and Transfer Notices Involving D Carey and Weet Franklin
The document lists names connected to transfers and reissues including Daniel D Carey, Weet Franklin, Bradford, Janes R Campbell, Mercer, Jonik Hoke, and Good Springs. It also references original widows Lizzie FB Neff Knox Clarion Mary L Roberta Weat Grove Chester Mary Miller Green Spring Cumberland George Keasler and others across multiple counties including Philadelphia Allegheny Monroe Lebanon and Westmoreland.
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Union
Daniel D Carey
Weet Franklin
Bradford
Janes R Campbell
Transfer
Mercer
Jonik Hoke
Good Springs
Sorinylkill
Lizzie FB
Neff
Knox
Clarion
Mary L Roberta
Weat Grove
Chester
Mary Miller
Green Spring
Cumberland
George Keasler
Richland
Lebanon
Wirza Arwin
Carlton
Sudannal
Lookwan
Philidelphia
Mendale Allen
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Dougherty
Braddock
Allegheny
Eleasor Brower
Stroudaburg
Monroe
Mary Jane Wolford
Hillside
Weatmoreland
Joseph Wolf
Rock Glen
Lagerna
New York Censures Lizard Trade Amid Cruelty Concerns
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals halted the sale of imported chameleons in New York City. Lizards were displayed on cushions and worn by women, prompting a crackdown after agents visited stores. About 10,000 lizards remain in the city with two loads en route from Mobile Bay.
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New York
Society
Pravention
Society For the Prevention
Mobila Bay
Daring scheme to rob messenger thwarted in Philapenonia
Victor H Echorn, 50, planned to steal 10 000 to 15 000 from a Southwark National Bank messenger en route to the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company on Cheatnut Street. He involved George O Thomas and Frank J Malling, who alerted police. The trio were arrested when the messenger’s package was surrendered and they fled. Echorn held on 9000 bail for court.
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Philapenonia
Bank Messanger
Victor H. Echorn
George O. Thomas
New York
Frank J. Malling
Ephorn
Southwark National Bank
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Cheatnut Street
Front
Second
Thomas
Mullins
Echorn
Salt Company
Northemery
The
Malling
Ebhert
Bond
Murray
Mallina
Eborn
Central Station
Victor EL Reborn
Natron
Pitteburg
Behorn
Milligan
Miners march at Stevens coal mines amid armed guard action
The Montgomery miners move on Stevens coal mines at Acie near W Va with at least 300 workers facing demands to quit. Reports say armed men travel toward Acme from Powellton but no violence or disorder has been confirmed. Sheriff Selman remains on scene with armed forces as efforts to halt work proceed.
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Boone
Chan Lestos
W. Va
Bob
Montgomery Minera
Stevens
Acie
Minera
Acme
Powellton
Violenes
Selman
Reading earthquake tremor and fires end lives and property
Northeast Reading woke to a violent tremor yesterday and a fire destroyed Jathew Beaulon's Mendvillé residence. His two children aged 0 and 2 perished. The report also notes a failed loan by Albert Lichtenwalter of Lowiaburg and a Philadelphia and Reading express collision injuring two. Other items reference Beaver Falls plant funding and the death of Mrs. Margaret Laws aboard William Penn's foot during early Quaker arrival.
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Réading
Jathew Beaulon
Mendvillé
Anun
James
Albert Lichtenwalter
Jomer
Lowiaburg
Philadelphs
Readlog Express
Potintewsa
George Kelfer
Sphove Injoke
George Levengood
Poviety
Forselosan Morte
Jus Beaver Falls
Margaret Laws
John F. Salkeld
William Penn
Philadelpha
Hollidaysburg
Senate Debates Quay Amendment and Hawaiian Policy
Heated sessions feature Senator Vilas defending the Treasury against Stewart's bond resolution while Quay moves a tariff amendment for free silver coinage and 40 year notes. House rules set aside days for Creary’s resolution on Hawaii. Hitt and McCreary split on policy as Boutelle’s privileges clash with Catchings.
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Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Vilas
Congress
How
Aldrich
Allison
Platt
Quay
Treasury
Senate
Finance Committee
Committee On Rules
Creary
Dem. Ky
Stevens
Boutella
Catchings
Dew
Miss
Bontelle
Boutelle
Catchinge
Foreign Affairs Committee
McCreary
Hitt
Rep. TN
Uniontown Coke Operators Begin Cleanup of Disturbing Elements
Uniontown area coke operators have begun a campaign to remove Hungarian Slav and Polish workers. Many were discharged yesterday and others were told to leave. Over the past six months many foreign workers have left, some returning home, others heading west. Local unrest in Mansfield Valley influenced renewed employer action.
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Anionrows
Uniontown
United States
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Democracy candidate Dr A D Markley for congress
Dr A D Markley of Montgomery has written to the committee accepting the nomination for congressman at large. His letter harshly condemns the state administration for impairing local organization and forcing honest Democrats to submit to subservience and coercion within the party.
Dispensary Trial Witnesses Targeted in Columbia Conspiracy
David Miller shot . trial justice Stucka office. Wound may prove fatal. Miller a witness in the R 1 Seal case and alleged violations of the dispensary law. Authorities report a conspiracy in Columbia to intimidate witnesses and block state prosecutions.
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David Miler
Bot
Meele
Trial Justice
Jury verdict in Fairview treadled accident assigns fault to Broadhead and Hickey
Coroner Volk's jury in Fairview investigates the January 17 death of Francisco Appolito after hearing from Italian wounded at St Marys hospital. The panel finds Broadhead and Hickey responsible, citing their contract responsibility for road construction.
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Fairview
Honorama
N. J
Volk
Prancisco Appolito
Killel
Falrview
St. Mary's Hospital Esterday
Hidden Treasure Found During Remodeling in Waltham
A find in a remodeled old building on Malo and Lexington Street yields a leather box with antique watches a Spanish coin gold flags a pearl necklace a diamond and old papers. The value runs into thousands with an expert estimating the diamond at about 1000 dollars. Time and origin remain unknown.
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Waltham, Maws
Malo
Lexington
Colin
Istaewon
Benham Prompt Action Clouded By Cabinet Debate
Washington reports Admiral Benham declined to publish the cipher message from the cabinet and suggested it contains no general public interest. The dispute centers on internal policy, with Benham seeking explicit instructions for a potential Da Gama bombardment of Rio de Janeiro. Navy officers view Benham's swift Monday blockade-break as likely averting recognition of Da Gama’s belligerency by Britain, while officials regret his possible relief from command due to additional parliamentary actions.
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Herbert
Admiral Benham
Admiral Benjam
de Gama
Rio Janeiro
da Gama
Navy
Bonham
Bitterly Contested Will Granted Probate in 82 Million Estate
The long, bitter contest over Gorge Dawson Coleman’s will ended as Register Shield admitted the will to probate and revoked the ancillary letters. Mrs Rowalie Patent Coleman is named to receive regular letters, despite caveats from Harriet Drayton and other heirs who argued the copy was incorrect. The estate totals about $2,000,000 with possible allocations to French institutions if conditions shift.
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Panapenriia
Gorge Dawson Coleman
Robert Coleman
Lyb&n
Register Shield
Hagylton Merkel
Harriet Drayton
Coleman
Philip P. Peave
Florence Smith
Charlotte Rawle
Bold Robbery Shocks Hagleton area
A daring daytime robbery on Sevtert Street in Hagleton Pa. leaves Hamad Nabod an Arabian merchant injured. A stranger entered the shop, struck Nabod with a sandbag, and escaped with money from the till. The suspect remains at large.
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Hagheton
Sevtert Street
Hamad Nabod
Glover Nakod
Mine Workers Guard District After Riots Report
Report from Manareio on February 2 states fifteen deputies guard the operators' entrance in the district. Storif! Richard and the mine owners say the trouble is over with no further raids planned and no time set for new actions.
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Manareio
Richard
Weather Outlook For Pennsylvania Saturday Showers Expected
Forecast notes eastern Pennsylvania will see cloudy skies with rain Saturday afternoon or night and warmer southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania may experience showers with southerly winds.
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Washington
Penn
Pennsylvania
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Weather Forecast
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