New Capitol Plans debated as Harrisburg shells public building
Senator Losch and Mr. Kauffman pressed for open bids from all architects. The legislature discussed temporary quarters after a fire damaged the capitol, endorsing Grace Methodist Church in Harrisburg for sessions and scheduling a Monday night adjournment and a Monday assembly in Crance Church for consideration.
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Thomas
Harrisburg
Senate
Baliwin House
Eapeltel Womine
Corthier
Hdf
Loseh
Committee
Lyon
Galle
Ann Girady
Gobin
Grady
Poartsman
Lancaster
Mir Leseh
Roatindin
House
Chace Methodist Episcopal Church
Crohn
wWelook
House of
Grace Methalst
Thar
Editlee Aind
Mob Threat as Lynch Attempt Sparks Columbia Riot
Marcus Muteher, a Black man, faced a tense hearing after an assault on Mrs. Schner in Columbia. A mob of about a thousand gathered, menaced the proceedings, and Butcher was moved under guard to escape harm. He was later transported to jail amid ongoing danger.
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Lancaster
Pau
Marcus Muteher
Elmer Schner
Columbia
Evans
Schner
Biteler
Madine
Ft Taal
Bhuteher
Hostind
Mer
Lehner
Butcher
Howd
Nim
Amalgamated Sheet Workers Reach Cincinnati Session
The Amalgamated Sheet Workers arrived for a three day Cincinnati session led by President Hen Ryan and officials including James Hughes and Frid Seller. The group discusses support for the building trades council and potential withdrawal from the American Federation of Labor amid internal turmoil and expulsions, notably New York Local No. lu.
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Cincinnath
Sheet
Weil
Ares
Hen Ryan
Detrattr
James BL Hughes
Pittelvare
Frid Seller
Labor
Americian
Counell No, Lu
New York
Prohibition Measure Introduced in Maryland Legislature
Springfield Maryland February 4 a bill prohibits inserting Wohl clauses in nets bonds and contracts and other obligations introduced to the lower house of the general assembly today by Representative William A L Compton. The Democrat will support the measure and the Republicans in the legislature to secure the passage.
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Springfield
Feneral Assembly
William AL Compton
Te Posse
House Passes Sunday Baseball Prohibition Measure
Jeffeyson City Missouri reports the House of Representatives approved a bill banning baseball on Sundays by a vote of 71042. A reconsi deration was filed but action lapsed when the house adjourned. A strong effort is planned to defeat the bill in the Senate.
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Jeffeyson City
Pebo
House of Representatives
Sénate
Pittebure Pay Bebo 4 secretar y of Li tal Steel Workers
John T. Rilwallan, secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Lithal Steel Workers, is described as a likely top member among steel labor leaders. The text suggests his prominence in the union and his role following key events in the steel industry.
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Pittebure
Bebo
John T. Rilwallan
Amalgamated Assolutui
Liatal Steel Workers
Mus Rilwallan
Timatts
Massive blaze destroys Scott-Auerioh building in Salt Lake
A huge fire ripped through the Scott-Auerioh building in Salt Lake City on February 4, beginning with a lamp explosion on the top floor. The blaze gutted the structure, with estimated losses reaching 100,000 and several sleeping quarters emptied as firefighters fought the flames and cleared the elevator shaft wreckage.
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Vick
Scott- Auerioh
al- Hess
Ecity
Secretory Maer Denounces Decision on San Francisco Meeting
Boston report states that a denial was issued by Concord Secretay Maer of the Cheristian Madekver society declaring the International title dispute settled. The Hindrate for the San Francisco convention will be accepted, and the convention will be held in San Francisco from July 7 to 12.
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Boston
Conordl Secretigy Maer
Cheristian Madekver Society
Maude
San Francisco
Israel Durham Nominated by Sixth District Convention
Philadelphia political leader Israel Durham was nominated by the Sixth district convention to fill the unexpired term of a former senator. The nomination is considered tantamount to election as Durham leads in Philadelphia politics.
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Philadelphia
Pebol—Eixe
Tieroel W. Durham
United Brats Bents
Lanrose
Mr. Stones Pension Bill Passed In House
In Washington on February 4 the House heard a bill by Co. W. Stone of Pennsylvania to set monthly pensions at Rita for service members disabled in the line of duty equivalent to the loss of a hand or foot.
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Washington
Co. W. Stone
Pennsylvania
Spencer Aubrey Trial Opened Amid Conspiracy Charges
The Spencer and Aubrey case opens in Laverne county court before Judge Gennett. They are accused of conspiracy and fraud in a scheme involving Phoenix Contract Company goods bought for 10 000 but paid for with 1 000. Key witness A J Millard testified, linking the firm to New Jersey charter schemes and a wider fraud network across Chicago Boston Philadelphia and more.
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Wilkes-Barre
Fa. Tech
Laverne County
Tela
Gennett
A. TE
Spencer
Thomas Aubrey
New York City
Scranton
George W. Koons
Audenfeld
Koons
Spencer and
Aubrey
Phoenix Contract Company
New Jersey
Case
A. L. Spencer
New York
A. J. Millard
East Orange
N. J
Liberty Street
Millard
Urm
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Mark Hanna as a witness in Libel suit in Pittsburg
Mark A Hanna led as a key witness in a libel suit in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The Commercial Gazette had charged Senators Mageet ing lim with taking money from Chairman Hanna to fund campaign expenses in this county in exchange for Magee and Flinn's support for Major Massey. Hanna denied proposing any such deal and testified he never offered money to the senators or their allies. He drew attention as the courtroom focal point throughout the proceedings.
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Pittsburg
Mark A. Manna
Commercial Gazette
Ma Geeting Lim
Hanna
Major Messinley
Moesers
Magee
Flinn
Manic Exhibitions Reported in Johnston Cell
New Bloomfield Pa observers report Dr Thomas L Johnston jailed after a murder conviction shows manic behavior. He alternates rushing and pacing and threatens those involved in his conviction while his second degree verdict spares his neck, prompting questions about a new trial or denial.
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New Bloomfield
Thomas L. Johnston
Vrugkglet Henryl
Two Candidates Nominated In Fifteenth District Race
In Philadelphia on February 1 two candidates for the state legislature were nominated in rival conventions after Walter Poniewil failed to qualify. Joseph B. Swope was chosen by the union party with the Republican city committee while Olitetom echoes Woululf led the other faction. The dispute heads to court on Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Walter Poniewil
Cantsasion
Joseph B. Swope
Aliath-Arlenl
Taned Olitetom
Woululf
Woman Found Guilty After Axe Attempt on Officer
Mary Kli mishie of Shamokli Pennsylvania was convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill and sentenced to two years in prison. Next May she faces further charges for default and battery with intent to kill the officer as the benel war warrant was being served.
Reorganization of Soldiers' Orphans Schools Commission
Horraburg reports a mid February reorganization of the Soldiers' Orphans Schools Commission held this afternoon. Governor Mart ings, president-ex-elicto, led the event. Renator Goblin was elected representative, with W. F. Boewart as secretary and Captali George W. Biinner as treasurer.
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Horraburg
Soldiers’ Orphans Schools Commission
Martings
Elicto
Preaiched
Renator
Goblin
W. F. Boewart
Mhilelpila
Recordim
Tinahelal
George W. Biinner
Teseuter
Cabinet Gueses in Canton Ohio Postmaster General Talk
The Canton rumors say M. A. Hanna may accept the postmaster general position this week. Cleveland friends report he could be a Senate candidate if not appointed by Governor Bushnell. General Gols and other figures remain under consideration as cabinet options amid related political moves.
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Canton
Ohio
M. A. Hanna
Hanna
Cleveland
Tiina
Senate
Bushnell
Hushnell
Jones
United States Senate
John Sherman
Sherman
Whith
United States
J. Addison Porter
Mar Mckeiniey
General Gols
Minger Monhiley
Torer
Seward Web
Vermont
MeIvinley
Cheneral T. OS. Deck
Pontiff Faints at Bioclock. Doctor Orders Quiet for Now
Dr Lapponi, personal physician to the Pontiff, was summoned to His Holiness bedside at Bioclock this morning and found the Pontiff had fainted but soon recovered. The doctor forbids any receptions for the present.
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Rome
Pet
Lapponi
Popeta
Ponti
Standard Oil Declares Quarterly and Extra Dividend
The liquidation trustees of Standard Oil announce an ordinary quarterly dividend of 6 percent and an extra 7 percent dividend, totaling $10,000 to be paid for the last quarter of 1895. The notice is issued in New York Pet. 4.
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New York
Pet
Standard Ol Company
Arma
Porter Accepts Secretarial Post Amid McKinley Tie
New York February 4. A private dispatch from Hartford Connecticut reports that J Addison Porter has accepted the position of private secretary to President elect McKinley and will accompany Lt. in some capacity.
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J. Addison Porter
New York
Addison Porter
Hartford
Conn
Elever McKinkey
State News and Local Happenings Update
Morning bulletin covers Cuban reform measures signed by the queen, a Wilkes-Harre conspiracy hearing, fiscal policy debates in the legislature, and editorials on state topics. Also with municipal issues, court remarks, and Elmhurst West Side community notes.
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I Bénetor Kuulinin
Bill Introduced to Create Department of Public Health
In Washington on February 4 a bill to establish a Department of Public Health was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Gallinwer of New Hampshire. The measure, prepared and recommended by the Pan American Medical Congress, seeks federal health oversight.
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Washington
Department of Public Health
Pan-Americcuia Meuce Congress
Gallinwer
Insurgent General Arenguren Allegedly Burns Guankbacou Nearby Havana
A telegram from Tampa reports General Arenguren, the young insurgent, burned Guankbacou, which lies about six miles from Havana. The notice emphasizes the rapid action of the rebel commander and places the event near the Cuban capital.
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Tampa
Fla
Arenguren
Ivner
Guankbacou
Havana
Cuban Reforms Spark Mixed Reactions in Cuba and Spain
Reports from Havana on General Weyler’s forces clashing with rebels near Sagua de Tanamo with several casualties on both sides. Madrid signs a royal decree outlining reforms for Cuba, viewed in Spain as conceding too much. In Havana a dentist’s political trial ends acquittal, while Cuban delegate warns autonomy was offered but rejected, fueling independence resolve.
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Havana
Weyler
Santa Clara
Las Cruces
Santa Clare
Sagua
Varios
Sagua de Tanamo
Madrid
Guba
Cutiovas
Senor Cestellado
Spain
Gispar D Betancourt
Ur Betancourt
James W. Luckenbill
Shorterville
Baratoga Hotel
Leb
New York
Tomas Warrada Palma
Concratis
Cuba
Lieve Shain
Love Triangle Ends in Duel with Fatal Outcome
In Guthrie Pot era, John Harris and Willan Sitting vied for an Indian maton's affection. They agreed to settle the dispute by a duel, in which both were killed.
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Guthrie
John Harris
Willan Sitting
Plague Toll Rises in Bombay with 46 Cases and 684 Deaths
Official health returns in Bombay report 46 plague cases and 684 deaths to date. The data reflects the ongoing outbreak and the impact on the city population.
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Bombay
Nevada Senate Considers $1 Limit on Boxing Gloves
Carson Nev Feb senate hearings discussed a bill to cap admission to any boxing contest in Nevada at $1. The proposal, introduced by a member named de A Di, is expected to pass.
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Carson
Nev
Senate
Nevada
Finleys Annual Lunch Sale With Linen Discounts
Finleys announces a Saturday lunch sale starting January 30 featuring a linen sale for housekeepers. It lists numerous damask and linen items with special prices, including napkins, towels, luncheon cloths, doilies, centerpieces, and soft finish German linens, aiming to attract value seekers.
Mrs Carews Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment
London February 4 A dispatch from Yokohama reports that Sir J M Satow the British minister to Tokyo has commuted the death sentence of Mrs Carew wife of Walter Raymond Hallowell Carew secretary of the Yokohama United club. The case attracted wide public interest due to the prominence of the couple in society in Japan.
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London
Times
Yokohaima
Pritheh
Tin
J. M. Satow
Carew
Steamship Arrivals Reported From Liverpool and Rotterdam
Steamship arrivals and departures listed show Kalani at Phoer haven and others bound for Glasgow Rotterdam and Hoboken. Vessels Wilhelm II Patria Hoch Patria and more are noted with uncertain spellings and destinations.
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New York
Arnivinit Atajeella
Wiverpool
Merit
Coren
Glasgow
Roteterdam
Pheerhaven
Mottoyduinn
Kulaer
Wilhelm II
Feng
Patria
Hoch
Swimmer Sets Noted Time as Record Breaker
An unidentified swimmer from Washington and a Swede established a notable indoor memory record tonight clocking fifty miles in an hour plus, with a fifteenth minute improvement over the amateur record, while new distances were logged at Kin Flora.
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Washington
Bannon
Honoghine
Lawraty
Weather forecast for Porvceast area
The Herald reports variable winds and fair to partly cloudy skies in the Porvceast region. Expect inland and coastal areas to see northeasterly to easterly winds, with a rise in temperatures by weekend.
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the Herald
New York
Milelo States
Fi Allah
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Elmhurst
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