Goebel Reelected Amid Session Turmoil in Frankfort
In Kentucky, Goebel is reelected governor amid a secret legislative session and plans to avoid further sessions in the state house. Goebel's condition shows improvement after being shot, with doctors hopeful for recovery though cautious about possible complications.
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del Mordas
Taylor
London
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Cloebe
Gochel
Ler
Williams
National Guard Discharges Count in Spanish War Muster Outs
General orders from Harrisburg discharge multiple emergency guard units once stationed to replace regular forces in the Spanish American War. Colonels Asher Miner and Albert J. Logan reassigned to Governor Stone. numerous regiments and companies fully mustered out or reassigned. Retired officers listed include Bosbyshell Garvin Bee Brooks Wright Durboraw and Durboraw.
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National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Asher Miner
Albert J. Logan
Governor Stone
Oliver C. Bosbyshell
George W. Garvin
William F. Bee
Harry L. Brooks
George W. Wright
Thomas Durboraw
Kiehth Regiment
Sentence of Hastings Sentenced for Past Fraud
Major William Henry Hastings pleaded guilty to three indictments for making bogus investments and obtaining money by pretence. He was sentenced to two years and six months from commitment. Prosecutor General Louis Wagner argued the use of forged documents to ship goods to Australia. The offense occurred in 1805.
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Australia
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Paris
Shamokin Silk Mill to Extend Overtime Hours
Shamokin Pennsylvania February 2 the Shamokin Silk Mill notified its three hundred employees that five hours overtime making fifteen hours a day would be worked indefinitely. One hundred additional workers will be hired next Monday with new looms arriving today.
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Shamokin Silk Mill Company
Deaths of a Day in Lancaster and Ewole
The Arch bishop of Ewole Archbishop Anton Sumberg died after illness. Major Ellwood Griest postmaster of Lancaster and father of Secretary of the Commonwealth W. W. Grieet died this afternoon from a chronic illness at age 73. He was a longtime public figure and four time Republican congressional candidate.
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Anton Sumberg
Sts. Lancaster
Major Ellwood Griest
Lancaster
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W. W. Grieet
Congress
Puerto Rico Trade Bill Advances in House Ways and Means
The ways and means committee agreed to report a bill imposing 25 percent duties on merchandise between the United States and Puerto Rico. The bill, pushed by supporters as a step toward a colonial policy, covers Puerto Rico and adjacent islands and sets tariff rules for goods crossing both directions. The president would control duty proceeds to fund Puerto Rico’s government until directed otherwise.
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Massachusetts
Trussell
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New York Weekly Review Signals Strong Start but Cautious Trade
R G Dun & Company notes early year activity shows improvement prior to wear, with a rush to fulfill orders as factories crowd. January demand weaker than last year in most chief industries except woolen manufacture, while wheat rose briefly and exports in Atlantic and Pacific regions show mixed changes. Prices in cotton rise, iron and steel see mixed contract effects, and overall weekly failures rise in the U.S. and Canada.
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Tyng Mystery Cleared After Cuba Disappearance
Wilkes-Barre reports Charles Tyng vanished from Santiago de Cuba amid a business boom by Tyng & Carpenter. Despite efforts by General Wood and others, Tyng was not found until a soldier described Tyne located in Meador, prompting questions about foul play and the partner’s reaction.
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Charles Tyng
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Indian appropriation bill stalls on school funding
Washington Feb 2 The House took up the Indian appropriation but halted after agreeing only to Indian school appropriations. Mr Fitzgerald of New York urged allowing the interior secretary to contract with schools for educating Indian children where government facilities are lacking. No funds for contract schools were included. Officials say current facilities are inadequate.
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Missing county treasurer linked to tax payment mystery
In Harrisburg on February 2 Jacob Stoner Lancaster county treasurer deposited the state treasury payment for personal property tax due the commonwealth for 191? The transfer followed the disappearance of Samuel Hershey the former county treasurer whose term ended January 1 and who is reported missing amid allegations of shortages.
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Jacob Stoner
Lancaster County
Commonwealth
Fmuatuel Hershey
Hershey
Pensions Recorded For Miller Bain And Howland
Washington Feb 2 Pensions increase lists William W Miller of North Rome Bruford aged 12 to 17 Charles T Bain of Wilkes Barre to 1 Original shadows Mary 8 Howland of Midmeouth Luzerne 6.
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William W. Miller
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Charles T. Bain
Wilkes-Barre
Mary
Howland
Midmeouth
Luzerne
Fatal RR accident near Himmelstown shocks Harrisburg
Milton A. Farner of Union Deposit was struck by a locomotive on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad at Mustocke curve near Himmelstown. He died instantly from the injuries in a scene that shocked local residents.
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Milton A. Farneter
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False Counters Convicted in Philadelphia Vote Conspiracy
In Philadelphia the defendants Samuel fe Markley Joseph F Hogan and Frank Taylor alias Pleres were found guilty by a quarter sessions jury of conspiracy to make a false count and fake vote return in the November election. Markley, the division assessor, faced charges over nearly 100 fraudulent names on the qualified voters list.
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Samuel Fe Markley
Joseph F. Hogan
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Barnett
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Creagy
Pein
Miners Reach Eight Hour Scale Agreement
After a near two week conference, United Mine Workers and interstate operators reach a wage scale based on an eight hour day. A general advance of 1.21 per cent is set, covering Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana but excluding Illinois. Patrick Dolan, UMW District 5 president, calls district delegates to meet in Pittsburgh on February 15.
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Pittsburg
Copper and metal firms form new incorporations in Trenton
On February 2 in Trenton several new incorporations were filed. The Rarvunen Copper Company with capital 826,000 aims to mine copper and feather ores. the Ahwagu Zine and Lewd Contony with capital Be to mine and smelt gine and lead. the FE W Webb Manufacturing Company to manufacture plumbers and steam fitters supplies. the Atmorkuin drag Manufacturing company capital Sion. names of incorporators include the FW Webb Manufacturing company.
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FE. W. Webb Manufacturing Company
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FW. Webb Manufacturing Company
Drowning during skating on Behay hill river
William Paseo 12 years old drowned while skating on the Behay hill river in Philadelphia. His daughter Minnie, skating with him, broke through the ice but was rescued unconscious.
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Night Session in the House Sticks to Quorum Rule on Pension Bills
Representative Talbert of South Carolina enforces a strict quorum requirement for pension legislation during Friday evening sessions. He argues pension laws are liberal enough to cover deserving soldiers or widows and opposes ad hoc votes at late hours. The house adjourns amid a deadlock with roll calls and arrests of absentees. Senate concerns shift to the Philippines and a treasury investigation as next week looms.
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Weather and Local News Summary
Weather indications today fair with westerly winds. Local editorial notes cover One Woman's Views and social topics. Readers see trial lists, sheriff arrests, and water supply analysis for Scranton.
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Termerpin
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Funeral Arrangements for Major General Henry W Lawton
Washington reports final plans for Major General Henry W Lawton funeral services at the Covenant Presbyterian Church next Friday at 2 PM with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. The religious service will be led by Rev Wy Stricker of Ramiton College Clinton NC and Rev Donal of the Covenant Church. Generals Lawton and family were members of Avenue Presbyterian. A telegram from General Shafter notes the funeral party arrives Thursday afternoon. The Lawton fund totals 7,67? today.
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Fatal Collision Near Savannah Slays Two Men
A collision on the West Shore railroad two miles east of Savannah results in two deaths. Six freight cars burned and two engines collided with great force. Brakeman William H H Dunn of Syracuse and fireman William ald well of Buffalo are dead. Two others are seriously injured.
Tragic double shooting ends in suicide near Germantown
In a Jealous quarrel near Germantown a man identified as John Bheerer shot his wife twice in the back and then killed himself with four shots to the head. Neighbors report ongoing domestic disputes between the couple ending in today’s deadly tragedy.
United States transports arrive with casualties from Manila
San Francisco received the United States transport Ohio with a 27 day voyage from Manila. The ship brought 19 bodies and two barringers reported among the dead.
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Fire in Livingston Public School Injures Several Children
A blaze at the Livingston public school on Rose street in Trenton injures multiple students who jumped from second story windows. Among the seriously hurt are Loretta Shaw age 12 with head injuries, Walter Service age 12 with a leg fracture, Helen Naylor age 11 with a broken leg, Pred Ant age 14 with a broken leg, Allie Whichford age 15 with facial and head injuries, Emma Sensky age 10 with a scalp wound. The fire caused smoke-filled stairways and prompted blanket rescues by bystanders before the fire department arrived.
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N. J
Livingston
Rose Street
Loretta Shaw
Walter Service
Helen Naylor
Pred Ant
Allie Bhichford
Emma Sensky
Iroc
National league disputes over American association name rights
Washington states the American association will operate for the season under National league protection and cannot use the National league title without permission. Philadelphia may be cut from circuits if backing fails, with promoters disappointed by New York and Philadelphia setbacks. Regulars warn of potential changes if factions clash.
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Patt
Aeriveti Sale Fronts Global Trade Names
A garbled notice references international trade and sales with several scrambled proper nouns. The fragment mentions New York and various destinations including Amsterdam and Liverpool style spellings, suggesting a list of buyers or consignments and potential cross border deals.
Charter petitions filed for regional companies in state
Irinshure February 2 reports filings show several corporations authorized today by state departments including York Traction Company of York with capital 31000 Novelty Woodworking Company capital unknown Madisonton company Greensburg capital 54000 Westminre Fond Joe Company Chipshairg capital 75000 and other listed entities.
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Westiminrefond Joe Company
Chipshairg
Fire bosses notified of 5 per month wage boost in coal works
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on February 2 the fire bosses of the Phihidelytia and iMeading Coal and Iron company's coliterion in the Blu mokin district were informed their wages would rise by five per month. The change applies to that branch of the company's harvest work.
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Phihidelytia
iMeading Coal and Iron Company
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Tommy Reon Wins By Decision Over Lawler in 13 Rounds
Hot Springs Arkansas February 2 Tommy Reon of Byrne sure wins by decision over Detroit’s George Lawler after thirteen rounds Lawler had weight and reach but was severely punished in the bout Jeffries served as time keeper for the match.
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George Lawler
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Broad Knocks Out Bernstein in 13th Round
New York report: Kid Broad of Cleveland knocked out Joe Bernstein of this city in the thirteenth round at the Broadway Athletic Club tonight. The result headlines a startled Boston-style upset in a sparsely attended bout.
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Kid Broad
Cleveland
Joe Bernstein
Broadway Athletic Club
Collision at Tugela Amid Natal War News
Reports from London Feb 3 describe expected clashes at Tugela as Boer forces advance toward the river. Lord Kitchener moves between army commands in the Northern Cape while British reinforcements are debated and German strategists weigh invasion routes from Kimberley toward the Free State.
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Colushere
Magersfontein
Sparrow Point Deal Shows City Debt Payment Plan
The article discusses Sparrow Point and a proposed visit to the city while noting Pitts Street and a company with a 86 million debt. If the property is sold a Gale will allow the Pennsyl vania Saeed to settle its entire indebtedness and secure working capital for ongoing operations.
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Providence Club Declines Ties With National Association
At a February meet in Providence the dene club directors voted to sever further contact with the national association. The decision follows a rift over principles and signals no city alliance with proposed reforms, impacting plans for future competition and funding.
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Olreult
Will Call Up the Quay Case Before Senate
Washington February 2 Senate leaders plan to call up the Quay case after morning business on Wednesday. Senator Turley of Tennessee would address the body on the matter.
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Senate
Chandler
Turley
Tenn
Weather forecast for Boturiey and Sunday in Vennerlvania
Forecast for Boturiey and Sunday calls for fair conditions in eastern Vennerlvania with fresh westerly winds on Saturday and Sunday.
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