Infamous Act Signed Affects Senate and Rail Depots
The report details the signing of a federal election law by the president and Senate debate over bonds under the resumption act. It notes Mr Stewart and others opposing rapid bond sales, plus House discussion on a Bland sigiorage clash and a rail depot bill. The day closes with a House committee advance and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Senate
House
Bland
Wincimeton
Rep
Nev
Trevauty
Mesars Quay
Dabola Ree
Utawaa Sant
Teller
Govern T
Interior Department
Representative Mutchler
Penmervivaca
Finance Committee
Voorbess
Dem
Ind
Small Pox Fear Grips Pottstown After Death
J M Warsing died of small pox in Pottstown, Bradford County, after visiting Tyrone Forges where fifteen cases are reported. The Tyrone Forge railway line halted ticket sales as towns fear the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottatown
Batford County
J. M. Warsing
Warsing
Tyrone Forges
Hopewell
Hae
Burned in a Wreck Lehigh Valley Brakeman Dies
A Lehigh Valley railroad brakeman Christian Kester was killed after being caught in a wreck near Sugar Notch. A coal train was struck by an engine, the caboose torn apart, and the stove fire caused fatal burns before aid arrived. The other crew member escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Witkre-Barne
Christian Kester
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Sugar Notch
Lagina
Kester
Grant’s second marriage ends Jamaican tragedy tale
A Halifax woman learns her husband Staff Sergeant Grant, who left Halifax two years ago for Jamaica, had married another woman after his first marriage to a Halifax girl. The news arrives as a tragedy report from Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergmeant Grant
Hotwaon
Wigon
New Yeas
Halifax
N. S
Woat
Grant
Jamaica
Mysterious Jamaica Voyage Ends in Poison and Murder
A Halifax traveler named Thin worn nine sailed to Jamaica aboard Mea Chant to press a legal claim. Upon arrival late at night the party faced a break in, a missing sergeant, and a death by poisoning. The man Kant shot himself after meeting the woman who had tarried in Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Jamaica
Grant
Bodiva
Janata
Kant
Brazilian Political Unrest Cited in Rio Meeting
Reports from Rio de Janeiro describe a gathering where President Peixoto outlined terms for a settlement of the crisis. Observers note a civilian Brazil president may be elected, while military leaders push for involvement in the vote. Pelxoto reportedly refused to assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisnin
Peixoto
Aifatral de Grama
Brazil
Pelxoto
Judges Will Not Be Taxed In Conflict Over Pay
Chief Justice Taney warned that taxes reducing judicial salaries violate the Constitution and threaten independence of the judiciary. The letter to Secretary of the Treasury argued Congress cannot diminish compensation of Supreme Court justices. After the war, refunds were issued for funds previously withheld under the income tax act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woasnisios
United States Supreme Court
Taney
Thy
Supreme Court
Chau
Congress
Treasury
United States
Tanay
William A. Richardson
Court of Claims
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Officials Meet Brazilian President in Rio de Janeiro
US Minister Thompson and Rear Admiral Bentham called on President Peixoto in Rio de Janeiro as Brazilian officials and guards in full dress attended. Peixoto invited Bentham to visit the American fleet while yellow fever restrictions limited shore communications. Manuel Victorino Perera is a civilian candidate for vice president, aligned with Dr. Prudent de Moraes, amid debates over civilian rule versus insurgent claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Javeiro
Thomas L. Thompson
Cote States
Bentam
United States
Paixoto
Pila
Lancera
Marine
Forviga Affairs
BragiMan Army
Peixoto
Baham
Manuel Victorino Perera
Babia
Canidate
Prudent de Moraes
Perera
Thomas Delfino
Brazil
Escape from the Gallows Delayed Executions Stopper
Parvis, a young Black man in Comumera Mississippi, faced hanging for the Buckley murder but survived when the noose failed. Deputy sheriffs guarded the scaffold as officials debated postponing the execution. The crowd watched as Rev Mr Silley pleaded for mercy and the sentence was halted. Parvis was moved to Meridian and the case sent to Governor Stone.
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Mies
Parvis
William Buckley
Marion County
White Cape
Nakes
Moder
Black Cap
Porvie
Ochere
Mawae
Pervie
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Silley
Uoiitobia Methodrat Church
Meridian
Stone
Unknown Man Found Dead in Philadelphia From Self Inflicted Gunshot
A young man was found on the city outskirts with two bullet wounds near the heart and a revolver nearby. In his pocket were hotel room key from Hotel Vennig, Newark business cards, a stray coin, and a $10 bill in a wallet. The Hotel Wendig clerk noted a Wednesday registration under a likely fictitious name A. Hainned of St. Louis.
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Philadelphia
Vennig
Twelfth
Marketstresta
Newark
Wendig
A. Hainned
St. Louis
Disturbance Interrupts Speaker Escort Scene at Hotel
A crowded venue listened as cries of Tellta about lowes and No free trade were exchanged with Mr. Shearman. The disruption grew but was not severe, forcing him to stop before the crowd escorted Mr. Shear… to his hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearman
Sneartyin
Executive Committee Meeting of National Association Held in Washington
Feb 8 meeting in Washington discussed appointing proxies for Colline and Watterson and authorizing William Lemming to serve in Ken tucky. Treasures and tremuree to manage funds for campaign. Committees to draft wage and means plan, equity distribution, and collaboration with the congressional campaign committee for a unified action plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association
Washivaton
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Patrick A. Colline
Manachusetta
William Lemming
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Charles Cauda
New York
Tremuree
Kenwell PC Flower
National Association of Democratic Elabate
Congressional
Association
Reading case hearing reveals bond ownership details
B P Wilbur president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad testified in the suit of finance L Stice to oust the Reading receivers. He said 5 million third preferred income bonds substituted for collateral trust bonds were not surrendered to Reading but held by a trust company at LV direction. Hearing to continue tomorrow.
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I. L. Rice
Racelvera Privavnurma
B. P. Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Con
Nance L. Stice
Wilbur
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Monument to Mr Childs and Drexel Proposed by Trades League
At a Trades League meeting the board voted to start a popular subscription to erect a memorial for the late A J Drexel and George W Childs. A committee will push the project and solicit subscriptions from organizations and the public. The form of the monument will be decided once sufficient funds are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puilape Lpua
The
Trades League
A J. Drexel
George W. Childs
Congress Introduces New Colleague to the House in Washington
Congressman Amon J. Cummings of New York introduced Congressman Lemuel Qaigg to the House. The appearance drew prolonged cheers after the Wilson bill passage and Qaigg’s election from a Democratic district. An informal reception followed, noting Qaigg's praised baking abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninotos
Amon J. Cummings
New York
Lemuel
Qaigg
Quigg
Wilson
Quige
Harvest Report Shows Record Cranberry Crop Despite Low Profit
The cranberry harvest of 180d was the largest on record though profits were down. New England led with 425000 bushels, up over 10 percent from last year. New Jersey produced 7500 barrels and the West 100000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
United States
New England
New Jersey
Blood evidence in Mirristons murder trial
In the Carpenter murder trial at Mirristons Pennsylvania Dr. Coplin of Jefferson Medical College testified that blood on the prisoner's clothes was mammalian after four microscopic tests. Cross examination supported the finding while afternoon witnesses offered damaging testimony about the prisoner and a watch tied to the murdered man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirristons
Carpenter
Secion
Coplin
Jefferson Medival College
Spousler
Kepler
Port Royal
Kossuth Fair Benefits Monument Fund Amid Hungarian Spotlight
In New York on February 8 the Hungarian residents’ fair in Arlington Hall St. Mark’s Place attracts strong turnout and runs through Saturday. The Journal of the Louis Kossuth Fair issues eight pages daily while the event continues. Tonight features uniformed societies, tomorrow honors the ladies, and Saturday hosts a banquet and ball. Hungarian girls receive prominent attention as the fair’s standout feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Hall
St. Mark's Place
Kossuth Monument Fund
Coroner Jury Verdict On South Orange Train Disaster
The coroner's jury in Huwones New Jersey found that Bear Flagman Wheaton of the Dover express neglected signaling as it neared South Orange slowing for a ferry connection. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western failed to maintain a proper signal system between Newark and the Hackensack bridge. Jury noted testimony from victims at St Mary's and Christ's hospitals and said automatic block signals could have prevented the crash. Verdict delivered after two and a half hours deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huwones
N. J
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Wheaton
South Orange
Delaware, Lacka- Wannd and Western Company
Newark
Hackensack
St Mary's Hospital
This City
Christ's Hospital
Jersey City
Kearsarge Wrecked Near Rovender Reef in Caribbean
The United States steamer Kearsarge was wrecked on Rovender reef in the Caribbean last Friday February 2. All officers and crew were rescued or saved. The ship sailed from Port au Prince Lingit to Blue Finlde to protect interests amid Honduran military actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washixaton
United States
Rovender Reef
Caribbean
Port Au Prince
Lingit
Dun
Honduras
Brainard
Colon
Pynchon's Passengers Plan Propalind Airship Serloe
Edwin Pyncheon outlined to the Western Society of Engineers a designed airship similar to Maxim’s craft but using a tube driven propulsion system. He claimed a 0 mile per hour rate and a voyage cost near $1,000 with twenty five passengers, promising cheaper ocean transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comadco
Edwin Pynehion
Western Society of Engineers
Maxim
Vemiel
Turmoil and Tragedy Across Cities Reported
A scattered report notes an explosion killing eight on a tug near Vancouver and burglars looting a Toledo bank. Other items include a New York defalcation case, a Kansas City naturalization, a Culberson murder, a Brooklyn gas incident, and political graft chatter in Chicago and Cincinnati.
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Mapandinantis
Grand Army Inn
Ratele
Vancoueer
Lestiler
Toledo
Lewin Vallgontein
New York
Ander
Frederick Marvin
Third National Bank of
Carroll
Quion Lay
Kansas City
Hina
Culberson
Mon
James Skinner
Great Nortern Railroad
Kate Pomprey
Grace Terove
Brooklyn
Alexander Thorgman
HMOC
Frick
Pittsburg
Louis Kash Tor
Chicngo
Younger
Portland
Ore
W.L. Boose
New Orleans
Leon
Will of George W. Childe probate grants widow all estate
The will of George W. Childe was admitted to probate today with letters testamentary issued to executors George W. Childe Drexel and James W. Paul Jr. The document is brief on a small paper fragment and values are unclear. it states all property goes to the widow absolutely with disposition at her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wo Childy
Jeorge W. Childe
Drexel
James W. Paul, Jr
Scranton Boxing Championship Set for April Meet
The Amateur Athletic Association accepted the Excelator Athletic Club Scranton offer to host the annual boxing and wrestling championships in Scranton on April 10. Details indicate plans proceed smoothly for the event.
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Piitapecena
Trouble at Timbuctoo and French Column Annihilated
Telegram from Senegal reports a French flying column that seized Timbuctoo was surprised and annihilated near the town by Touareg forces. No further details of the engagement are provided. A lengthy cabinet council was held at the palace of the Bey in the afternoon.
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Senegal
Biyseu
Local misfortunes and legal notices in area
Reported accidents and incidents include Sylvester Hillegas’s death from a broken neck, a Reading man sending 1500 cliches to Philadelphia, and a near incident at Potlombola amid larger local unrest. A Lebanon will disburses about 4 000 000 to relatives. William H. Janney’s Edgewood barn burned with livestock losses. a mine explosion fatally injures William Zimmerman and son George.
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Jce
Potlombola
Ho Allott Bank
Albrod Marka
Ipaleton
Delaware County
Int
William Zimmerman
George
Dodson's
Plymouth Cowl Company
Guy
Trouble in Chill A Plot at State Discovered
A plot against the state is uncovered triggering a state of siege in Sanviano. Police arrest several Wilnvacelista members as authorities claim to hold decisive information and warn of further arrests to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biewe Dewipred
Sanviano
Sherman Defended Tariff Faces Cold Reception in Opera House
In Croversville last night Hon Thomas Spermian attempted to present the Wilson tariff bill views at the opera house. The Republican city showed little enthusiasm for Sherman's stance and did not give a cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croversville
Thomas Gi. Spermian
Sherman
Plotenien Honk Jubilew Closing Ceremony
Quen Victoria travels to Plotenien for a grand closing of the jubilew amid pope’s celebration. A named diplomat changes posting to Washington while unrest and gunboat activity surface in Amri can region. London merchants project a Swannea to America steamship line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Plotenien
Washington
Concord
Swannea
America
London
Nait
Koryo Maree
Paris
Vaillant
Theower
Mussian
Odessa
United States
Keogh and Tate loom after tight prelims in pool tournament
The Philadelphia Keagh event saw a state pool meet with Wil on 160 Summers 74 in game one and Dougherty 150 Conta 65 in game two. Scratches marked both games ending after fifteen frames. Tomorrow’s match features Keogh against Tate with strong anticipation.
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Puianenria
Wilon
Summers
Wilson
Dougherty
Conta
Dougherty O Conta
Keogh
Tate
Political lineup and agency moves in congressional circles
The piece lists actions in various branches including the botce committee on commerce, calls for stricter filibuster rules by Democratic leaders, Attorney General Tronsel spending hours in Washington, and discussions of succession for congressional posts. It notes Olney seeking removal of Warden Burke in DC jail and possible senate replacement in Massachusetts.ithub
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bridge
Botce
Democratic House
Tronsel
Washington
Lhe
Meonator Smith
New Jersay
Belishoover
Cumberland County
Olney Hina
J.B. Burke
District of Columbia
Draper
Bear
Senate
Massachnaetts
Honey M. Bronner
Norriatown
Thomas C. O'Connor
Mahanoy City
Wannington and Fox Forecast Changeable Friday Weather
Forecasters predict unsettled conditions across eastern Pennsylvania on Friday with increasing winds and possible showers. Timely updates from Bor indicate shifting temps as crews monitor radar for rapid changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannington
Fox
Finley UR Reductions on Linen Goods This Week
Reduction sale begins Monday February 5 for one week offering Cream and Bleached Table Linens, Napkins, Towels and Counterpanes at deep discounts. Notable items include 56 inch napkins at 23 to 58 cents, 72 inch fabrics up to 88 dollars, Cherub Crochet Quilt 95 cents, Excelsior Marseilles 1.95, with several price comparisons to recent costs across sizes and sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Marseilles
Rubber Belting and Hose Makers Ad from Malta Market
Classified style notice advertising gutta percha and rubber belting and hose by a Maltese Cross branded maker with oak tanned leather belting options. Includes references to WPS 005 and A Echieren O's supplier details and product range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutta Percha & Rubber
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Quaigg
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Cincinnati
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T. C. Ervin & Co
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Scranton
Philadelphia Athlete Club
Timbuctoo
Dr. Kigle Lite Beet
Etite Libraran
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Toniaht
Weather Forecast
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