lawmakers to adjourn after spring elections in Harrisburg social event week
Harrisburg dispatch notes the Pennsylvania legislature will adjourn after spring elections while hosting a lavish reception at the executive mansion. Governors Griggs Lowndes and Tunnel attend along with state officials and guests as plans for a grand state dinner unfold. Campaigns and bills face delays under the holiday break.
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New Jersey
Maryland
Delanware
Stranton Tribune
Harrisburg
Hastings
Executive Mansion
State Capitol
Welock
Griggs
Lowndes
Tunnel
Delaware
Huantings
Tdoyd Lowndes
Walter Lyon
Fro Tem
McCarrell
Henry K. Boyer
Commonwealth
Frank Treeder
F. C. McCormick
Amos H. Mylin
Well. Haywood
James H. Lambert
Frank Gilkespan
Thomas J. Stewart
Lewis E. Beltler
J. W. Latta
Grace Methodist Church
McKinley
Capitel
Kunkel
House
Phoenix Contract Case Sees Prosecutor Koons On Stand
The Phoenix Contract Company trial in Wilkes-Barre features Prosecutor Geo W Koons testifying about checks from Aubrey and Spencer. Fred F Turner corroborates, while defense cites lack of local jurisdiction and argues conspiracy charges should target the Phoenix Contract Company, not individuals.
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Spencer
Aubrey
Sornten
Koons
Auvey
Aube
Sunbury Trot
Phoenix Company
Creathy
Aevurid- Ink
Phoenix Compainy
I. H. Burns
Scranton
Boences
Bennett
Burns
Bibeneck
Phoenix Contract Company
Stencer
Lugerne County
Lackawanna
Carbon
Pension Agencies Abolished under Secretary Francis Order
The president signs a reform reducing U S pension agencies from eighteen to nine to save money. Remittances pay pensions. Sept 1 effective date. Agencies closed include Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Columbus Indianapolis Chicago St Louis San Francisco and more. St Louis new central agency established. Foreign and navy pensioners retain current pay arrangements.
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Washington
Francis
United States
Conward
Augusta
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
Louisville
Knoxville
Detroit
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Topeka
St. Lotte
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Columbus
Indianaelis
Chicago
St. Loukas
San Francisco
Tote
Navy
Onlago
Francia
Queen to visit Sheffield Town Hall in May
The queen has informed Sheffield mayor via private secretary Ble Alfred Bigge of her plan to open the Town Hall in person next May. The message counters rumors of her physical and mental decline.
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London
Alfred Bigge
Sheffield
Rumor Strait as Reform Talks Pivot on Coercion
Berlin reports the draft protocol for Constantinople relies on sultan acceptance with no coercive enforcement. Kaiser opposes coercion, while Austrian envoy De Calice prepares to present proposals. Epileptic seizures afflict the czar and prompt doctors to limit duties. smoking is abandoned and small wine allowance maintained. Grand Duke Michael improves slightly as Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s health remains fragile.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Baron DeoCaline
Voessische Zeitung
Chiat
Somne Ape
Council of State
Ezurewitch
Michael
Tudeh
Prana Ferdinann
Brands Joseph
Archiduchess
Filanheth
Hungary
Austria
Austra
Franz Ferdinand
Newcomper
Vienna
Corsten Ja
Hiis
Carpenter's Strange Fate
Ashland February 7 Joseph Reith a carpenter contracted to build a house was blown from the seat of the structure while bracing it to prevent collapse He fell to the ground breaking his back and internal injuries from which he cannot recover
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Ashland
Joseph Reith
Reith
Weuer
Prominent Connecticut Editor John Porter in Public Life
John Addison Porter editor and proprietor of the Hartford Poet, a major figure in state politics, sought McKinley’s nomination support and private secretaryship. A Yale graduate with deep Hartford ties, Porter built influence through journalism and political service, eyeing roles in Washington alongside prominent relatives.
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John Addison Porter
Hartford
Connecticut
MacKinley
Dales
Mockdeley Dial
Bhartford
Porter Preston
Mckinley
Rew
Ohio
Porter
Aute
St. Louis
Morgund. Biulk
Mer McKinney
St. Laowale
St If Aald
McKinney
Joseph Rhoemeld
Shefeld Sitututle School
Selentithe
Yale University
William Walter Phelps
Austria
Yale
Wachington
Phelps
Washington
Thartford Post
Lorrin A. Cook
Pomfret
Windham County
Hin
Christians Massacred as Crete Turmoil Rages
A dispatch from Canea reports incessant fighting between Greek Christian forces and Turkish troops led to widespread killings. Christians reportedly capture Suda arsenal, Moslems pillage Ganek, and baker pipelines in danger. Foreign ships land sailors to avert greater fire damage. Crete remains divided with armed Christians dominating most of the island except a few towns.
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Athens
Beb. T
Ciunea
Asty
Caneoa
Suda
Astys
Ganek
Tpirot
Landon
Canea
Rothmo
Heraklion
Greece
Crete
Alabama House Bans Insurance Rate Associations Pact
Montgomery Feb 7. The house passed a bill prohibiting five insurers with Alabama business from joining any rate association or pact that regulates insurance rates and restricts competition.
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Montgomery
Aln
House
Alabama
Canton News Notes General Nathanall Cabinet Prospects
A Canton wire reports uncertainty over General Nathanall of West Virginia and his likelihood of joining the cabinet, as West authority statements cast doubt on the potential appointment.
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Canton
Web
West Authority
Nathanall
West Virginia
Weather and Civic Notes Echo Morning Edition
The morning paper notes likely showers and cooler air, while lawmakers plan a holiday. Various items cover state topics, city leadership, contracts, pensions, markets, and editorials. Local updates include suburban news, valley reports, and Bradford County notes.
Corbett Training Ground Choices Near Carson and Genoa
E G Cook reports Walley’s Springs near Genoa in Douglas county preferred over Steamboat Springs for Corbett training due to rough roads and better facilities. Arrival of East Coast sports writers and Dan Stuart expected. Corbett’s HQ may move to Walley’s Springs 14 miles from Carson. James J Corbett leaves Kansas City bound for San Francisco with McVey Nean and Poaklins. Billy Woods to join in Denver for training and sparring in Salt Lake on Tuesday night.
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Carson
Nev
E. G. Cook
James J. Corbett
Steamboat Springs
Cooke
Walley
Genoa
Douglas County
Corbett
Dan Stuart
Reno
Kansas City
San Francisco
Jim McVey
British Mediterranean squadron heads to Crete
An official report states several warships sail from the Mediterranean squadron toward Crete to renew disturbances on the island. It cites about thirty Obestians killed with likely around ten more deaths. Many residents who sheltered were driven from their homes and killed by Turkish soldiers while attempting to reach ships.
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London
Crete
Onrere
Train Derailed Into Pine Creek Near Cedartown Killings
A passenger train on the Moll Brook railroad fell from an embankment at Cedartun Station about seven miles north of Williamsport Pennsylvania. The engine was wrecked with fireman Andrew Husted killed after leaping from the engine. Five passengers were aboard with no others seriously injured.
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Williamsport
Moll Brook
Othe Falls
Cedartun
Widineport
Unclear Calamity Report From Mexico City
Fragmentary dispatch from City of Mexico describes a volatile event with smoke and alarms. It mentions Orizaba and seismic fear spreading as authorities report potential earthquakes and rising concern among residents.
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City of Mexico
Orizaba
Viegh
Dace Collins
Local Bank Director Linked to Toronto Incident
Rethinhem Pa February 7. Defaulting Teshler Breder of the First National Bank is not believed to have died by his own action. The case is under investigation in Toronto Canada.
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Rethinhem, Pa
Teshler Breder
First National Bank
Toronto
Canada
How Spain Treats Opponents
Manila dispatch reports eight ministers of the insurgent government have been shot, indicating harsh reprisals in the ongoing conflict.
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Spain
Madrid
Manila
Magnificent New Stock on Display at Finley’s
Finley’s invites personal inspection of a grand exhibition featuring exclusive French and German fabric novelties. The display includes all wool and silk and wool fabrics, tweeds and related items at 510 and 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
Saving Salle February Event at 1144 Wyoming Ave l
Announcement for a local fund-raising or sales event titled Saving Salle in February. The notice notes the location at 1144 Wyoming Ave and nearby address 116 Wyoming Ave as part of the event details.
Hornalds Weather Forecast for New York and Mid States
In the middle states today expect full to partial cloudiness with cooler temperatures and fresh northwest winds shifting to brisk northeast winds. Increasing clouds may bring showers or rain. Tuesday looks partly cloudy to clearing with small temperature changes and possible dangerous coastal winds and snow or rain.
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Hornald
New York
Middle States
Steamship Arrivals at New York February 7
Arrived are Weimar from Bremen Bergunden from Mirseliee and Nuglet Aurinia from Liverpool Lir Normandie from Havre Furnessia from Glasgow Saeld RPul Wa for Genoa Arrived out Toa Ghee connected at Havre Sailed for New York Servia from Queenstown
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New York
Weimar
Bremen
Bergunden
Mirseliee
Nuglet
Aurinia
Liverpool
Lir
Normandie
Rom Havre
Furnessia
Glasgow
Saeld
Rpul- Wa
Genoa
Toa Ghee
Conne
Havre
Servia
Queenstown
Dissatisfaction in Madrid Amid Government Concessions
Reports from Madrid on February 7 indicate growing discontent with the government as concessions appear to favor the Cortes. It is claimed that Marquis Pinal or General Martines Condos will soon replace Prime Minister Cano yan Del Castello.
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Madrid
Pefermg
Marqus Pilal
Martines Cywmpos
Cano Yan del Castello
Five at a Sunday School Building Fire in Allentown
Luke's Lutheran Sunday school with 24 attendees was disrupted when a defective flue set the Allentown building on fire on February 7. All members escaped safely amid excitement. The loss totaled 35 000 with 2 000 in insurance coverage.
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Allentown
Tragic Montana Family Drowns After River Jump
In Timber, Montana, a wife, identified as the wife of Joh Cort, cast her three children into the Yellowstone River and followed, all perishing. Officials cite domestic unhappiness as the probable cause. The children were under five years old.
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Womapto Suabide
Big
Mont
Bob
Joh Cort
Yellowstone
Three Friends Seized By Collector In Jacksonville
The Three Friends arrived in port at noon from Jipher and were immediately seized by the collector of customs under district order. The woman from the seaport was taken into custody by the United States Marshal on a charge of piracy.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Pont
Enatome
Hie Saentary
Treasury
United Btates
Piraey
Noted criminal lawyer Charles W. Brooke dies at 12 15
Charles W. Brooke, a prominent criminal lawyer, died this month at 12 15 in the firmary at this place from cancer in the lower intestines. KR. Smith in firmary attended the case, noting his long career and legal influence.
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New Prikchton
Charles W. Brooke
Crimnal
KR. Smith Infirmary
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Tioga County
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Bedford County
Mr. Smith
Friends of the Schools
Pennsylvania
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Internal Affairs
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Phoenix
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President McKinley
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Collis
Phoenix Contract
Povetsy Lands
Abodtahad
Gowde
Thompson
Seidler
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Gowsip
Bradford County
Walley’s Springs
Cashier Breder
Finley
Cravenettes
Drap de Etes
Salle
Wyoming
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