Scranton Charters Battle Before Senate Committee
Harrisburg dispatch reports eight typewritten amendments drafted for Scranton’s municipal affairs bill were ignored by the committee, prompting a heated exchange with Senator Vaughan who left after clashing over Scranton’s needs. Congressman Connell and Gov. Stone aides discussed a second-class charter as Vaughan plans a key meeting with Lackawanna lawmakers.
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Lackawanna
Vaughan
Hardenburgh
Scranton
Connell
Washington
Harrisburg
Mucll- Lronner DM
Senate
Municipal Affairs Committee
George Miphinetune
Alle. Sas
Muechiouner
Vaughn
Muncipal Affaires Committee
Pittsburg
Allewhens
Ripper Contest Dominates Allegheny Officials Hearings
Attorney George Elphinstone led Allegheny council delegation in Pittsburgh hearings on the Muchibronner bill. He predicts inevitable passage and aims to win approvals for amendments. McTighe arrived confident the measure will rush through as backers press for rapid action.
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Atwrney
George Elphinstone
Allegheny
Couneinen
Couneillen
John PF. McTighe
Quay
McTighe
Pittsburg
Firat
Friends of the
Manila Harbor Improvements Under Way With Insular Funds
An Exclusive Wire reports Manila harbor improvements funded with 1.6 million dollars from insular funds. The plan extends the breakwater to restore navigation depth to about thirty feet, replacing the old Spanish work. Major training hill oversees the project as government wharves aim to remove the current barrier between short and distant ships amid Allied control.
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Manila
Traighill
Shilyie
Senate Debates Shipping Bill as Naval Appropriation Progresses
Washington Feb 11 The senate convened and the naval appropriation bill was pressed. The shipping bill dominated the day with Mr Caffrey of Louisiana speaking for nearly six hours opposing subsidies. Calls for quorum arose multiple times. Frye warned against delaying a river and harbor bill. An executive session followed after Caffrey yielded.
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Associated Preece
Washington
Senate
Caffrey
Louisianna
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Bankrupts in Jail for Failure to Deliver Assets
Charles and Morrie Greenburg, of Charles Greenburg & Son cotton goods dealers at 10 Green Street, jailed in default of $5,000 bail in bankruptcy proceedings. They earlier failed to surrender court appointed property to Receiver Hall, now estimated at $22,000.
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New York
Charles and
Morrie Greenburg
Charles Greenburg
Grounded transport redeems no damage in telegram
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Quartermaster General Tarlington received a telegram from Quartermaster Ham about transport Rawlina which ran aground near Rang o Bunday. Ham said the vessel sustained no damage and would sail tonight. The Rowling plans to bring a battalion of the Tenth Infantry to Newport News.
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Washington
Tarlington
Quartermaster Ham
Rawlina
Whdely
Ranago Bunday
Rowling
Tenth Infantry
Newport News
Wisconsin lawmaker introduces repeal of major tax schedule
A Wisconsin legislator today introduced a bill to repeal a large portion of Schedule CA as of the current tax date. The measure targets iron, steel, railways, and related goods, with implications for various tolls and harbor charges.
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Washington
Wiwonsin
Senator Morgan to offer amendment on canal project
Senator Morgan proposed an amendment to the river and harbor bill authorizing the acquisition of territory from Costa Rica and Nicaragua for the construction of the Nicaragua canal.
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Washington
Morgan
Njrarsgua
Nominations Sent For Brigadier Generals In Volunteers
Washington Feb 1 The president sent to the ornate nominations of Dane of Titware and Pitchester of Virginia to be brigadier generals in the volunteer forces.
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Washington
Codey
Dane
Pitchester
Virginia
Daly Defeats Hughes at National Sporting Club
United States boxer Daly defeated British fighter Hughes in a fifty ninth weight class bout at the National Sporting Club this evening. The match featured competitive exchanges as Daly claimed the victory.
Charters Granted by State Department for Water Company
The Holy Glen Water Company, Seranion, received a charter from the state department today. Details include capital and corporate structure as part of the granted charter.
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Associated Prom, Vawelebies
State Department
Taday
Holy Glen Water Company
Seranion
Thn
Topeka Joints Closed by Citizens Order
Citizens of Topeka, Kansas, order the immediate closure of city joints and saloons. Police Chief Stahl and officers enforce the decree, closing all drinking places by noon and removing liquor licenses and fixtures as needed. A few drug stores remain open, but most venues have ceased operations amid the crackdown.
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Topeka
Kan
Potles Stahl
Almatum
Com. Tauind
Citizens Committee
Riots Erupt in Madrid Amid Aristocratic Tension
Report from Madrid describes night disturbances by idle classes venting against the aristocracy around Puerta Del Sol and Prado. Guards patrol as crowds gather, chanting and hurling stones at diplomats and gendarmes, with injuries and fear spreading over plans for the ball.
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Boeluette
Madrid
Puerta del
Cite
Poole
Prado
Jesuita
Hearing on Jeffries Rohlin contest postponement considered
In Cincinnati Feb 11 Judge Hollister closed arguments for a permanent injunction in the Jeffries Rohlin contest set for next Friday night. He will reserve his decision until 11 a m Thursday to allow two days for findings due to extensive exhibits. Saengerfest Athletic Association and managers weigh delaying the bout if the court rules against them.
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Saengerfest Athletic
Tiffany Withdraws From Election Controversy
The Associated Press report from Tunklenweoh Pennsylvania notes Tiffany’s withdrawal of a candidate and recount issues. A Morey township ballot dispute entered court with 2 votes determining the outcome. Squier was awarded a certificate of election due to discrepancies on the tally sheet.
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Associated Prom
Tunklenweoh
Titan
Squier
Withrrawal
Thane
Morey Township
Atedle
Reyquind
Tiffany
Vetamine
Tve
Aleet
Viflung
Iecalie Souler
Hous
Fire damages buildings in Mechanionville area
A fire swept the Boston and Melne road at Mechanionville destroying a carpenter’s shop, a lathe and repair shed. Estimated loss about $6,000 is covered by insurance. no injuries reported.
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Troy
Boston
Mechanionville
Senator order leita: yore used in the MMe a pPLion
The text reports a Senate action involving a petition referred to a committee for verification of the eetdhiet of the Philadelphia, with the national legislature context implied. The fragment indicates a procedural move and a referral to a commission for inquiry.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Met. T
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Walter J from Scranton
A petition in bankruptcy was filed today by Walter J. from Scranton formerly of Walt 4 Klett & Beothers in New York. The filing lists debts and assets and cites his residence at 487 Broadway as his current address. The case appears in the Amielaged Pres Now Vor publication.
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Pactuve
Walter J
Scranton
Walt
Klett & Beothers
Broadway
Apaele
Clarke cites Roberts and war talks stall by conditional surrender
Former attorney general Sir Edward Clarke reiterates Lord Roberts rejected June terms for peace talks, noting conditional surrender blocked negotiations. The piece also reports a parliamentary paper on Uganda railroad bridges with an American bid cheaper than British options and faster delivery.
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Roberts
Asociated
Cape Town
Joseph Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
Sir Alfred
Africander
Africander Congress
Worrcester
Queen Victoria
Emegine
Loder
Edward Clarke
Halborecan Servative Association
Lord Roberts
Buller
Chilethen Rothe
Wii
Edward “Lhrice
Uganda
London
Death of Ex King Milan of Servia
Vienna reports the death of Milan Obrenović ex king of Servia at 4 20 p m in his forty seventh year. Born Jassy Moldavia, he ruled after 1868 and waged wars against Turkey. he abdicated in 1889 in favor of his son Alexander. Remains to be interred at Kronchol Smyrna Slavonia with royal honors.
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Vienna
Milan
Servia
Todas
Obrenovitch
Jassy
Moldavia
Paria
Michael Obrenoviteh
Bervia
Alexander
Kronchol
Smyrna
Slavonia
Typographical Union Boosts Equal Pay for Compositors
In Reston on February 11 the Typographical Union No 14 Kes won a pivotal point in the fight for equal pay for men and women in the composing room. The state printing office will pay male and female workers equal wages, as state contracts require equal wages for a nine hour working day.
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Reston
Tynographical Union
Kes
Tate Printing Office
Senate Rejects Amendment on Diplomatic Budget Staffing
The Senate committee rejected an amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. The proposal would authorize employing ten modern interpreters for the American navigation in Pekin at a cost of 81 100 each.
Retirement of Hawaiian coins proposed in Senate bill
Senator Voraher of the Porto Rico and Pet Selanila committee today reported a bill for the retirement of Hawaiian coins. The measure allows such coins to be received as pay for all government data and, once exchanged, they will not reenter circulation.
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Prat Washington
Ted. M
Voraher
Porto Rico
Pet Selanila
Weather and Local News Digest
Weather outlook suggests likely snow today across Scranton and surrounding areas. Local and regional notes cover committee amendments and court term openings, insurance rate discussions, and suburban developments in North Scranton.
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North Scranton
Gomez Faction Prevails in Cuban Constitutional Vote
Exclusive AP report from Havana notes General Maxine Gomes supporters win the key constitutional vote. The measure allows his eligibility for the presidency amid debate and protests by anti Gomes factions.
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Havana
Maxine Gomes
Giberga
Pen
Senor Florente
Jodas
Fien
Elehkners
Senor Betancourt
Carnegie Employees to Relocate from Pittsburg Office
In Pittsburg on February 1 officials discussed moving executive online texts statistics and similar departments to New York. About five thousand Carnegie workers exist with four thousand expected to relocate or seek new positions locally. Negotiations details remain unclear and a closing date may be Wednesday or Thursday. President Schmah is due back in New York tomorrow night.
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Pittsburg
Feh
Wrnegie
New York
Toxts
Statistics
Order
Carneli
Sehmah
New Workmen at Susquehanna Amid Boilermaker Strike
Fifty five boilermakers arrived from New York City and the East to work in the Susquehanna railroad boiler shops as a strike disrupts the ice railroad labor. They were accompanied by two officers and will be fed and housed. company guards and trespass notices accompany the workers as a precautionary measure though no disorder is reported.
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Bucquehanna. Pa
Ice Railroad
New York City
Royal visitors depart amid strict police at London station
King Charlee of Portugal and suite left London for St. Petersburg with extraordinary police protection at the station. Prince Clavier of Denimarl accompanied the royal party, and actor Thorpe of Seatland Wind presented a magnith cent diamond before the train. The route to the next city was kept secret.
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London
King Charlee
Portugal
Enwond
Sara Weae Wionarel
Stalion
Gamddale Michael
Rusia
St. Peterburg
Prince Clavier
Denimarl
General del Ramey Dies After Long War Service
The Associated Press obituary notes General Hasmany commanded the Eighth regiment for three years and later led the Irish brigade. He served as assistant collector of the port of New York and was known for travel and multiple wounds in action.
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New York
del Ramey
Dervey Cite
Gartrilla
Hasmany
Ramear
Nominations Confirmed For Senior Army Generals
The Senate today confirmed multiple high ranking officers including Major General Nebon A. Miles and Brigadier General Artie Mar Anji. The appointments elevate Miles to lieutenant general and advance other officers to major and brigadier general ranks.
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Washington
Senate
Nebon A. Miles
AL OM
Yong
Alina
Rigtth Cavalry
Artie Mar Anji
Ex-Congressman Maxwell Dies in Nebraska
Former congressman Samuel Maxwell dies of heart failure in uremont Nebraska. Born in Lodi New York he served on the Nebraska constitutional convention and the state supreme court bench. He authored several legal works and represented the district in Congress.
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Maxwell
Pressuremont
Neb
Samuel Maswell
Lodi
N. Y
Mos
Manwell
Nebraska
Pro Boer Controversy Sparks House Row Over Fund
In a lively February House session, debate over revenue power led to a conference request. An impassioned Pro Boer speech by Mr. Sulzer prompted Mr. Mahon to recount a $1260 fund raised for Boer widows. Sulzer denied ties to the fund while anonymous accusations and a personal attack stirred a heated exchange and a vote to adjourn.
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Mr. Sulzer
Mr. Mahon
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Payne
Tawner
Minnesota
Sulzer
New York
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Suleer
Slee
Percy
Heath
Palen
Neely
Meath
Sulser
Knox
Mase
Congressional Record
Ated
Lattimer Eleikere Return to Work Sparks Strike Fallout
Exclusive wire from Tie Astelated Tress reports the Lattimer eleikere, out three weeks over alleged unjust discharge, will return to work tonight. The drill run ner will not be reinstated despite initial demands by the union. Workers plan support until the men find other tasks. About 700 dollars in wages are involved in the stoppage.
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Eleikere
Imine
Transatlantic Sailings and Arrivals Reported From New York
Excludive Wire reports ships cleared routes including Kensington Antwerp via Southampton and Liverpool bound vessels. Arrivals include Holensollan from New York and Cherhowy-Sulledt Vaderland from Southam on New York. Auguste Victoria departed New York toward Naples and Genoa.
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New York
Kensington
Antwerp
Bouthampton
Gemmangle
Liverpool
Asetora
Glagew
Bolgurla
Hamburg
Tenoe Aterived
Holensollan
Nyplew
Cherhowy
Sulledt Vaderland
Southampon
Gibraltar
Allor
Naples
Genoa
Auguste Victoria
Faclavive Wire Died Today Amid Pneumonia Illness
An unidentified individual died suddenly here today from pneumonia. The decedent is described as a frail public figure with long associations in various cities across the United States.
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Elliott
Pueiminia
Maurice Thompson Refuses Death Rumor
A report from Crawfordsville Indiana says Maurice Thompson senior author is alive tonight. Earlier rumors claimed he died from fever but he rallied and is reported to be recovering under care near home.
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Crawfordaville
Ind
Pel
Maurice Thomesen
Weather Forecast Lost in Crop of Scattered Text
An irregular weather forecast fragment for Washington shows garbled words and unreadable place names. No clear regions dates or temperatures can be extracted from the error-ridden OCR snippet.
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Wisher
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T. J. Durry
T. J. Daffy
Senate Proceedings
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Rawlins
Anmoelated Press
Madison
Tandy
Maney
Hee
Embank
Tom Pwnles
Arle Travid
Streste
Jeffries-Rohlin
Rye
Wyoming
Poe
Mr. Chamberlain
Sir Alfred Milner
MR. Clarke
General -Catondale Pepartevane
Editorial, Note and Cormment
West Scranton
Penneyleania
Fawal
Gomez
Carengie
Br Fedenive
Susquehanna
Erie Company
King Charlies
Grand Duke
Michael
England
Ramsey
Miles
Beer Widow Fund
Maurice Thompson
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