Capital Capital Move Dominates Harrisburg Session
Harrisburg debate centers on moving the state capital to Philadelphia with a voters’ referendum. Senate and House discuss capitol site, government seating, and public building plans while appointing examiners for mine inspectors and continuing investigations into the state treasury and fire department.
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Senate
Mr. Mitchell
Jefferson
Messrs. Snyder
Chester
Brown
Philadelphia
A. V. Hoyt
Philipsburg
George L. Miller
House
Harrishburg
Kunkel
Harrisburg
Committee On Public Buildings
Perkote
Weyler's War Atrocity Report From Cuba Tale
Havana reports describe Spanish forces under General Weyler razing the Carmen sugar plantation in Sabanilla Matungas for a third time. American owner Alfred Hernandez seeks redress as plantation damage and murders, including manager F Tejora, are detailed amid martial court actions and mass imprisonments in Cuba.
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Havana
Carmen
Sabanilla
Matungas
Weyler
F. Tejora
Carmen Fo Alfred Hernandez
State Department
Washington
Bermandes
Hernandez
Spain
Walt
Terrora
Kimg
F. Navarro
Matangas
Remedios
Pablo Hurtado
Manuel Barrios
Hermino
Negro pleads to death in city outskirts assault case
Houston February 11 Alexander Verrell a Black man who attacked Miya Jackson a white woman near the city outskirts last December pleaded guilty to the charge this morning and was sentenced to death. The officers who escorted Verrell to the courthouse and then to the jail were followed by a large crowd but only a few jeers and curses appeared.
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Houston
Tex
Alexander Verrell
Miya
Ohio Steel denies stove fall manufacture plans
Youngstown Feb 14 The Ohio Steel company denies attending or engaging in stove falls manufacture and its members insist the issue has not been considered and no action has been discussed at any company meetings.
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Youngstown
Ohio Steel Company
McBeth Lamphimney Factory Walkout After Wage Breaks
Ellwood Indiana February 10 The McBeth Lamphimney factory workers walked out this morning with about 000 employees involved. Poor plant performance and wage disputes pushed labor to strike, with management unable to resolve the impasse.
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Ellwood
Ind
McBeth Lamphimney
Met
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Listed in New York
Ships arriving in New York include the Manitoba from London Westernland from Antwerp Palatia from Hamburg and Schivduni bound for Amsterdam Majestic for Liverpool and Brabant for Rotterdam. Also listed are the buoyed steamers bound for New York and the Bdaarndam from Rotterdam and Dresden from Bremerhaven.
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New York
Manitoba
London
Weaternland
Antwerp
Palatia
Hamburg
Southampton
Schivduni
Amsterdam
Majestic
Liverpool
Buited
Boaarndam
Rotterdam
Dresden
Bremerhaven
Opera star Armand Cantermary collapses during Martha finale
At the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on February 10, Armand Cantermary, a renowned singer, reeled and collapsed at the end of the final scene of Martha as the curtain fell. The death was attributed to heart disease.
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New York
Martha
Metropolitan Opera House
Armand Cantermary
Cuban leader Gomez speaks on reform and home rule
In a rare interview at his Cuban camp, General Maximo Gomez rejects Spanish reforms and insists Cuba seeks liberty and full independence. He condemns a Spanish captain general and hints the United States has not been an ally, calling for rights earned by God and a future free of Spanish rule.
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Pennsylvania
Heattisburg
Committee On Investigation
Cuba
Cleveland
New York Sun
Maximo Gomez
Salado
Santa Clara
Jacksonville
Fla
Maximo Gomes
Betancourt
Menocal
Galve
San Domingo
Gomez
Gomes
Gomex
Spain
Gemec
Siven
Galvo
Domes
Estridda Palma
Palma
Europe
United States
Wsaes
Bradley Martin Ball Becomes Gotham's Grandest Fancy Dress Event
New York February 10 The Bradley Martin ball at the Waldorf drew about 700 guests in Louis XIV and XV era costumes. Hosts Mrs Bradley Martin and guests posed amid jewels and tapestries as Victor Herbert's orchestra played. The ball opened with a debutante quadrille led by Mrs Astor and Elisha Dyer Jr, followed by supper in empire dining rooms and a cotillion. Guests arrived through a private Thirty third street entrance and the night ended with the crowd departing as dawn lightened the Waldorf skies.
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New York
Bradley Martin
Waldorf Hotel
America
Louis XIV
Marie Antoinette
George Washington
Victor Herbert
Cabinet Possibilities in McKinley Era Highlight Visit
Feb 10 Canton Ohio F C Knox of Pittsburg visits the president elect and lunchs with him. Knox says he was not offered a cabinet post though suggested for attorney general. Shayne of New York proposes Woodford for a cabinet seat. Other callers include Boothman, Philetus Smith, Master, and Wimberly pressing Gerry’s appointment.
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Canton
Ohio
F.C. Knox
Pittsburg
Minger McKinley
Knox
M Pittsburg
C. Shayne
New York
Livesineseman
Major McKinley
Ceneral Woodford
Pre
M. M. Boothman
Philetus Smith
Chicago
Liverpool
4. H. Master
Bream
Belmet
Alt. Wimberly
New Orleans
James A. Gerry
Baltimore
McKinley
Pittsburg Libel Suits Start Over Presidential Campaign Stories
State Senator Magee and Flinn lead six libel suits against three newspapers in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. They allege damages from stories about a deal with Chairman Hanna during the last presidential campaign. Complaints target Commercial Gazette Press and Leader with further criminal charges anticipated against Leader Publishing Company.
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Pittsburg
Magee
Flinn
Hes Cine Elwih
Hanna
Choir Wonitor
Cuimimercial Gazette
the Press
Leader
Marve
Filnn
Leader Company
Mark Hanna
Senaors
Gazette
Mager
Fphinn
Richard Quay
Benator Quay
Young Quay
Gergeite
Lane
Weather and local notes headline mix
Weather shows fair skies then clouds with readings and local items cover politics crime and court topics. The report lists General Gomes stance on Cuba Spain and a rested legislature vote as well as local disruptions, suburban happenings, and a Wilkes Barre contract case.
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Phoenix
Wilkes-Barre
Rail and steel orders drive 10,000 tons planned for 1887
New York reports Hilnats Central Raili and Company leveraging parent broker to place 10 000 tons of rally for delivery in 87. It is understood that Nichols Steel Company of Chicago may supply part of the orders as the market shifts in steel and rail demand.
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New York
Peel
Hilnats Central Raili and Company
Advantaes
Broik
Steal
Nichols Steel
Pany
Chicana
Shaw Seeks State Treasurer Post Amid Capitol Fire Fallout
Representative John J. Shaw of Allegheny announces candidacy for state treasurer. Governor Hastings attends Lincoln anniversary dinner in Chicago where Shaw spoke. State Association of Behoo Directors held its second annual convention led by H. H. Quimby in Montgomery County, with Hastings delivering remarks and criticizing school funding per distribution method.
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John J. Shaw
Allewhens Vainty
Hastings
Capitol
Lincoln
Hicago
Behoo
Supreme Cart Room
H. H. Quimby
Montgomery County
Magnificent New Stock Displayed at Finley’s
Finley’s showcases an exhibition of exclusive French and German novelties in all wool silk and wool fabrics. Personal inspection invited to view the enlarged stock and varied selections.
Serious accident aboard the Maine injured sailors and crew
A collision of misfired artillery aboard the Maine caused injuries during loading ops sixteen miles offshore. First Sergeant Wasner and Privates Siaiman and Hardlower were affected as a shell detonated, Hardlower sustaining leg injuries. The crew and National League assembly participants gathered as the event unfolded.
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Charleston
Maine
Serjeant
Wasner
Siaiman
Hardlower
Cartyube
Jarine Wagner
Hardin
Seaman
Massachusetts
Bievele Manufacturers Fail in Reading Bankruptcy Filing
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 10 W J Wilhelm bicycle maker of Hamburg has made a deploration for the best of his creditors to George H Whitner of this city.
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Reading
W. J. Wilhelm
Hamburg
Givorge HM. Whitner
Ely
Weather forecast for Middle States today and Friday
In the Middle States today fair to parity with cloudy spells and slightly lower temperatures. Northwesterly winds shift to northerly and northeasterly, increasing cloudiness and snow or rain. Friday brings cloudy skies, brisk winds, and snow or rain with minor temperature changes and dangerous coastal gales.
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New York
Uriek
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