State Legislature Meets in a Church for Session
The Pennsylvania senate convened in Grace Methodist church Sunday school room with Senator Mitchell sworn in after travel, amid a flood of bills and debates on funding and capital plans. The house followed, approving resolutions to equip the church with fire equipment and to press Pennsylvania materials and citizen hiring on the new capital project.
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Grieve Methodist Church
Board of Public
Leutenant
Lyons
Smiley
Clerka Rhey Ani Kelly
Senate Post Office
Senators
Crage
Rhey
Bilsa
Delaware
Bane
Mavige Inet Tuthorna
Stewart
Philadelphia
Grace Church
MewWhinney
Allegheny
House
Senate
Philadelphia Court Rules McKinley Citizens Party Nonexistent
In Philadelphia on Feb 14 Judge Pennypacker ruled the McKinley Citizens party, linked to the McKinley Citizens Movement and Alexander Crow Jr., has no legal existence. The court affirmed that Quaymethon in the Fifteenth ward holds the regular Republican nominees, affecting next week’s city election across 37 wards.
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Philadelphia
Feb.s
Pennypacker
Corner Pleas
MckKinley-Citizens Party
Quay
Republiccan
McKinley Citizens Movement
Alexander Crow
Johnston murder retrial motion withdrawn in New Ploamfield
William N. Seibert counsel for Dr Thomas J. Johnston notified the district attorney that the motion for a new trial for Johnston has been withdrawn. Johnston likely to be sentenced at an adjourned term of court on February 15.
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New Ploamfield
William N. Seibert
Thomas J. Johnston
George Henry
Uistriet
Johnston
Secret Senate Vote Delays Open Treaty Session
The Senate voted 49 to 0 to reject open deliberations on the U S Great Britain arbitration treaty. Signs point to possible ratification with opponents mainly among Bryan ticket silver men. Senator Sherman urged secrecy and read a Secretary Olney letter, while Hill and Stewart supported open session.
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Sherman
Bryan
Wrarhitetun
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Tt Fa
Hill
Stewart
Benators
Mills
Hoar
Lode
Gray
Morgan
Dante
Sherman Hoade
Oley Wteing
Senatoeoin
Oscar
Pittsburg Bicycle Race Opens In Central Rink
The six day race in Pittsburg started at 1 PM with ten entrants and a large crowd. Riders will cover twelve hours daily for six days under the International Cycle Racing Association, led by J C Kennedy and Timothy Hurst. Current standings show Waller leading with 202 miles and Chimm close behind at 201 miles at the 12 o clock count.
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Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Harry Mindeex
Asbury Park
Nv J
Lowsham
Cleveland
Pred Forster
Cerogin
Frank Waller
Germany
George van Emsburgh
Arington
N. C
Albert Shock
New York
Charles Toutegis
Allegheny
Chea
Deneh
Andreav Johnsen
Geen Telaid
Re Otielit
Louis Aa
Philadelpha
Chement Turville
PHI Pha
J. C. Kennedy
Timothy Hurst
Waller
Chimm
Johnsen
Deneeke
Tumile
Shock
Jss
Porster
All
Amiles
Ruckett
Miles
Expensive Detectives in Altoona Move to Audit Murder Trial Costs
A group of heavy taxpayers led by Dr. Be Walter in Altoona seeks to form a league to audit the expenses tied to the Bonnecka murder trial. They aim to scrutinize the over $23,000 billed to the Barring and McSweeney detective agency, amid long-standing calls for public cost transparency.
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Altoon
Bonnecka
Triah
Barring & McSweeney
Ameney
McCollam Sues Lehigh Valley Line Over Injuries
Troy attorney Janes M. McCollam sues Lehigh Valley Fullroad company alleging injuries after alighting from a train at Toe Wana station in September. He claims a pile of tools caused sprains and ongoing recovery.
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Towhnia
Janes M. McCollam
Troy
Betun Sist
Er Sag Monde
Lehigh Valley Fullroad
McCollam
Toe Wana
Motion to Quash Argument Involving Bribery Attempt
In Pottsville Pennsylvania February the plea centers on a motion to quash arising from an alleged bribery attempt to sway Representative Wiles in a vote for Elon, John Wanamaker for United States senator. The action appears connected to former attorneys Palmer and Lenahan of Wilkes-Barre, engaged by the commonwealth.
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Pottsville
Clare
Ine Boa
van Valkenbune
Wiles
Elon
John Wanamaker
United States
Steel plants resume full operation after partial halt
Pittesboro reports the Homestead Steel works Edgar Thomson blast furnaces and Disqueeio Biel works restart across all departments Jase evening. The Westinghouse HMienting works resume today on double time after a period of half time operation.
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Pittesboro
Homestead Steel Works
Edgar Thomson Blast
Ad Sted Works
Disqueeio Biel
Westinghouse Hmienting
Columbia River Communities Threatened by Floods and Fire
In Columbia Pennsylvania in February rising waters threaten the Busquelanunuy area as flames spread at a rate of a foot per hour. The burned bridge works cause water to back up near the former quarry and stone works, with the lumber yard and industrial establishments along the river at risk from heavy weather and debris.
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Columbia
Tragic finding as Ay- Tis Lonnocker drowns in meadow
The body of Ay- Tis Lonnocker was found in the meadows of Pa township tonight. He left Mun helm borough for Butterlay and crossed a road near a mile race. With a dark stormy night, the accident likely caused him to fall into the river and drown. He was 41 years old, a bachelor, valued at 500 dollars.
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Lancaster
Ay- Tis Lonnocker
Meadows
Munhelm
Butterlay
Revival Promised in Pittsburg Iron and Steel Trade
Pittsburg Ma reports a revival in the iron and steel industry with steel billet prices up about two cents from last week and inquiries at theatres being refused. Iron ore prices are rising slightly as demand shows improvement.
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Pittsburg
Lilletaire
Chester Guarantee Co Funds Held Amid Financial Strain
The Chester Guarantee Company in H Marrisbore Pensylvania funds on deposit with the Chester County Trust and Safe Deposit Company of West Chester are in question as the latter firm faces liquidation difficulties.
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Chester Guarantee Co
Marrisbore
Pau
Chester County Chatchittee Trust and Safe Deposit Companiy
Weet Chester
Storm at Sea Wrecks Four Sailors Off Charleston Bar
United States warships New York Maine Columbia Amphitrite and Marblehead endured a brutal Friday-Saturday gale off Charleston. Four sailors died, several injured, and many crewmen were washed overboard or damaged as the ships fought through hurricane conditions. The ships later resumed course with crews reporting the vessels haved stoutly, though battered, and no major maneuvers postponed.
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Charleston
8. C
United States
New York
Maine
Columbie
Amphitrite
Marblehead
Charleston Bar
Watt
United Associates
Malne
Marblesead
L. C. Kogel
John Brown
BR. Netsom
United States Mearlies
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Sean
Pane
Columbia
Hatters
Vogel
Chars Daskell van Wwishedt
William J. Creel
Creelman
Haskell
Brown
Nelson
Kozel
Huey
Gherard
Arones
Tise Prac- Healy
Magee Flinn Libel Suit Before Jury in Pittsburgh
Senators Magee and Flinn sue the Commercial Gazette for libel over a charge they conspired with Chairman Hanna to back Memley for president in exchange for campaign support. Both deny the accusation and press for a criminal trial. The Gazette’s Thincheer says the information came from Richard Quay, son of Senator Quay. Trial adjourns with the case to be continued tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Magee
Flinn
Commercial Gazette
Messrs
Hanna
Memley
Republian
Sait
Caxette
Richard Quay
Senator Quay
Verdict Against Doctor in New York Trial Ends Without Verdict
Frederik J. Polatho seeks 350 000 from Dr Kares A Pinker for alleged defamation by Getovieve L Colwell. Jury returned no verdict on all counts after testimony, Colwell claiming his wife endured imputations of improper conduct with J Toker, the family physician.
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New York
Frederik J. Polat
Kares A. Pinker
Getovieve L. Colwell
Mor Colwell
Hed Ben Eulits
J. Toker
Hasleton Pebble Works Wins Pump Contract
The Jeanesville firm has secured a contract to supply pumps for the Delaware and Hudson company at Lormmten. Work will begin in about ten weeks, and many idle men will find employment as production ramps up.
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Hasleton
Jeanesville von Works
Delaware and Hudson Camil Company
Lormmten
Floods Hit Windsor and Eton Grounds in Valley Wide
Severe flooding sweeps the valley with the Miames river rising after a heavy rain. Windsor racecourse and nearby grounds at Eton suffer damage as waters spill over embankments and affect local facilities.
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London
Windsor
Pluglie
Eton
Aublanetood
Weather and politics mix in morning civic notes
The morning page notes clearing skies and northerly winds as state and local government bodies convene. Secret treaty discussions surface amid sessions of criminal court, legislative topics, and municipal business. Local school controllers and a model apartment project appear in short items along with regional gossip and happenings.
Ambiguous Transit Note From City Archive
Fragmentary item lists origins and destinations with scattered names and places suggesting a transit or shipment record. The readable fragments mention New York and Russia plus several personal names and unclear routes, lacking a clear event, date, or outcome.
Consul Gen. Lee Reports Beovel Arrested in Tunas
Consul General Lee telegraphs that Beovel was arrested at Tunas and will be brought to Havana by Feb day. He expects no difficulties and notes a brief imprisonment may lead to expulsion after examination.
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Washington
Lee
State Department
Beovel
Tunas
Havana
Elle
Shaw
Kaltting Mille to Resume Operations in Cohoes
Reports indicate the Victor Kaltting mill in Cohoes, idle for weeks, will restart this week and hire about 600 workers. Local officials anticipate steady production and renewed economic activity as the plant reopens.
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Troy, N
Victor Kaltting Mille
Cohoes
Public figures discuss limits on number of callers
Officials including Auditor General Mylin and State Treasurer Haywood of Pennsylvania and William H L Reif of Nortistown attended talks in Canton about potential measures to reduce the number of callers.
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Canton
Mth
McKinley
Audhltor
Mylin
Haywood
Pennsylvania
William HL. Reif
Nortistown
Tank Steamer Run Aground Near London
A British tank steam er Withawken Caplin Dowhingan ran aground off Flamborough after leaving Shiside on Thursday. One crew member was killed and the vessel was reported aground with damage and ongoing salvage efforts underway.
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London
Withawken
Caplin Dowhingan
Shiside
Vik Woot
SLA
Flamborough
Italian senator and famed electrician Perraria dies in Rome
In Rome on February a prominent Italian senator and noted electrician Galileo Perraria has died. The longtime public figure was widely known for his dual roles in politics and technical work.
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Rome
Feb
Sienor
Galileo Perraria
Bark Ashore Near Cherbourg Aboard Manitoba
The Norwegian bark Manitoba with Captain Todnem ran ashore off Chik port near Dunkirk in a non dangerous position after sailing from Pensacola on December 22. Urew was rescued.
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Tninkirk
France
Bed. S
Manitoba
Todnem
Chik Port
Pensacola
Plu
Dunkirk
Ex-Governor John Long Accepts Navy Portraits
In Canton in February the formal acceptance by ex Governor John Long of Massachusetts of portraits of the navy was revealed here.
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Long
Canton
John . Long
Massachsetts
Portrons
Magnificent New Stock Exhibition at Finley’s
Finley’s announces an exhibition of exclusive novelties in French and German all wool and silk and wool fabrics. Personal inspection is cordially invited to view the new display and offerings.
SINGERS BESIEGED BY COWBOYS AT SHELBY JUNCTION
Superintendent Russell Bardi of the Northern railway reports that the Columbia Opera Company was rough ly treated by cowboys upon arrival at Shelby Junction. The train was attacked with revolver fire. The troupe endured three hours of terror as revolvers were fired and threats were made toward station staff. The incident prompted a manhunt for the attackers.
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Spokane
Russell Bardi
Creat Northern Railway
Shelby Junation
Moe
Columbia Oper Company
Sunbury Pioneer Magan Natl Figure in State History
Sunbury Pennsylvanian reports the death of one of the state's oldest newspersons, Magan, at eighty eight. Born in Sunbury, he served as deputy attorney general for Northumberland County under Governor Porter and founded the Sunday American. He edited the paper and was part of early journalism circles with Greeley and John W. Watson.
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Sunbury
Pon
Tie
Magan
Northumberlan County
Porter
Ty Iso
Sunday American
Papur
Hora
Greeley
John W. Watnos
Death of Judge Wales Hearts Delaware Legal Circles
Obituary notes the death of Judge Wales of the United States court for Delaware in Wilmington on a February night. He was nearing his seventy sixth year and had served as presiding judge of the state courts and as a nominee to the United States court. His father, John Wales, once represented Delaware in the United States Senate.
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Wilmington
Weather Forecast from New York and Middle States
The forecast notes a cloudy start with possible light spray or snow along the coast. Winds shift to the northwest. Wednesday brings partial cloudiness and cooler morning, then rising temperatures in the afternoon with continued cloud cover.
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New York
Middle States
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