Muehlbronner Bill In House Advances Favorable Hearing
Reports from Harrisburg indicate the Muehlbronner bill moves through the house with a favorable committee report. It is expected to pass first reading tomorrow and reach second reading on Friday amid anticipated amendments from Allegheny and Scranton interests.
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Allegheny
Scranton
Allegheny City
Kennedy
Spock
Harrisburg
Murhlbronner
House
Senate
Committee On
Hoenderson
Kapp
Quayne
Boen Sironhem
Nisbet
Ditteburg
Governor Signs Repeal of Kennedy School Act in Scranton
The governor transmitted notice that he signed bills repealing the Kennedy School act and validating Scranton bond issues. Scranton will regulate school affairs under the PPCHOnL system as the Kennedy act is removed. The repeal follows court decisions on municipal control and a 1874 act governing city schooling. T. J. Dufty notes the directors feared judicial revival of the Kennedy act via the Gilligan case.
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Tharriebtur
Fhlone
Senate
Scranton
Ila
Stepid-Clane Chiles
Oottria
Lone Aus
Supreme Court
T. J. Dufty
Bills Introduced On Election Contests In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports state law changes in the House as Mr Heacom of Westmoreland introduces an amendment to Vaughan’s election contest act. The proposal seeks to clarify witness fees, costs liability, bond requirements, and state jurisdiction when contests arise prior to passage of the amendment.
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Harrisburg
Heacom
Westmoreland
Vaughan
Itd
Mr. Ieacom
Judge Hollister Grants Injunction Against Jeffries Roblin Fight
Cincinnati February 14 exclusive wire reports Judge Hollister issued a permanent injunction stopping the Jeffries versus Roblin prize bout scheduled for tomorrow night in Saengerfest hall. Authorities and promoters cancelled plans. no troops will be mobilized and the event appears indefinitely postponed.
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Pressincinnati
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Saengerfest
Jeffries and
Roblin
Hollister
Nigrit
Brady
Cook
Delaney
Hoffheimer
Fleischmann
Cincinnati
King Edward Opens Parliament Promising Equal Rights for Whites
Exclusive despatch reports King Edward VII opening the first Parliament of his reign. He vows to end Boer War, extend dominion links, and grant equal rights to whites in burgher states while noting Chinese negotiations after Pekin relief. The speech covers Australia’s new commonwealth visit and calls for additional colonial troops.
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London
Edward VII
House of Lords
Pekin
Sydney
Hai
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
South Africa
Australasia
Karl Roberta
Edward
Charles II
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
A. J. Balfour
China
Norers
Lord Kitchener
William Redmond
East Clare
Oddities in Steel Billet Market Prompt Price Gap
Exclusive AP report from Pittsburg Fell notes unusual steel billet market where buyers beg for billets and bid above pool price. Pool price stands at 180.7? per ton while prompt delivery premiums rise. Market expects price increases despite delays tied to the Carnegie deal.
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Pittulurg
Nemo
Ben
Child Accidentally Shot in Gerald Broker Incident
Exclusive wire reports from Futler Pennsylvania describe a fatal accident as Warren Armetrong, son of Joe Armetrong, was shot in the head when a revolver in use by a Gerald broker was accidentally discharged by children playing with it. The coroner and local authorities investigated the household mishap.
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Futler
Warren Armeatrong
Joe Armetrong
Henda
Geirald
Pearold Cosin
Superior Court Decisions From Williamsport Report
The Superior Court decisions from Williamsport list numerous cases, with opinions handed down and various appeals affirmed or reversed. Names include Mitchell Kearns, Norah, Postal Telegraph, Cabie, Teale, and others from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, amid sessions in the Federal building and a March adjournment.
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Williamsport
Superior Report
Pennsylvania
Federal
Herrisbdes
Mite
Porcuriam
Thomas Mitchell Va
Mitcheil Kearns
Mitchell Kearns
Sehen
American Book Company
Lauer
Norah Ws
Postal Telegraph Oid Cabie Company
Cackewanna Couty
Ehip Oof
Lintewties
Commonwealth
Teale
Lackawanna County
Lo Meerinburg Mare
Tien Ve
Keranton
Nelly Ve
Donnelly
Lankawanna
Diene Ferred
Kooble
Bradfond
Beaver
Wilkes-Barre
Shewart
Laverne
Carey Va
Schaller
T Laserne
Baylor Ve Stephens
Lackawanna
Jide
Prothingham
P. Lackawanna County
Jedgment
Keller Ve. Sheridan
William W. Porter
Phelps Et al
Binns
Luserme Coulis
President McKinley seeks Congress to thank Admiral Sampson
The President sent a message urging Congress to commend Admiral Sampson for his leadership of the North Atlantic Squadron during the Spanish American War. It praises his blockade of Cuba, support to landings, and the destruction of Spanish ships at Santiago de Cuba, highlighting the Battle of July 3 and his crew’s conduct.
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McKinley
Congress
Admiral Sampson
North Atlantic
Spain
United
Sates Naval Forc
Cervera
Jilly 3
Eas
Ailantiy
Denis
Adovinal Dewey
Corres de
William T. Sarupai
United States Navy
Comin
Santiago de Cuba
Kenosha foreman’s fatal hotel incident shocks Virginia town
Williamaport Virginia dispatch reports Henry Luhich a Kenosha foreman in the saddlery works died after a grip related collapse in his hotel. He attempted a seizure action in bed causing fatal neck injury. His family remains in Kenwowhe.
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Williamaport
Hlenry Luhich
Kenosha
Nis
Kenwowhe
Colonel Guffey Elected Director in City Insurance Firm
An executive election reports Colonel Guffey appointed director of the Sevucly Truett and Insurance company in the city. Pine cratic national committee member Janwes Mocut. Pom governor Pores noted as president as details appear.
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Associated Press
Philadelpha
Janwes Mocutfis
Pittsby
Mowmbern
Pinecratic
Sevucly Truett and Insurance Company
Patawer
Pores
Mom
Rhodard Seeks Divorce from Stoddard in Cambridge Case
Lady Rhodard requests a divorce from John L. Stoddard on grounds of desertion. She seeks custody of their minor son and Stoddard does not contest the filing.
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Kycludwe
Associated Prensa
Cambridge
Muen
Mary A. Rhod
John L. Stoddard
Stoddand
Effects of the Storm: Train Delays and Snow Drifts Across Rail Lines
A winter storm disrupts rail service across multiple lines including Erie, Delaware and Hudson, Lehigh Valley, and Lackawanna. Trains run hours late, snow drifts of several feet block tracks, and coal movement stalls with icebound Delaware River barges unable to move. A Montrose branch passenger train endured fifty five hours for a fifty five mile trip from Tunkhannock, halted near a farm house.
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Erie, Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Montrose Railroad
Wayne
Susquehanna
Associates
Philadelphia
Tidewater
Reading Chal Company
Reading Company
Delaware
Erie Railroad
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Carbon Iale
Jefferson
Erie Road
Lackawanna
Alford and
Montrase
Honesdale
Pleasant Mountain
Rileyville
Beech Lake
Girdlind
Delaware and Hudson and Erie
Towanda
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Montrose
Ithaca
Elmira
Cortland
Middlesex Valley
Willard
Tunkhannock
Naval Officers Nominated for Rank Advancements
Exclusive wire reports President proposes Navy promotions including Rear Admirals and Captains with February effective dates. He urges Congress to extend Manila Bay and Cuba service recognitions to Dewey era leaders and to Sampson and his North Atlantic fleet crew.
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Associated Pron
Washington
Senate
Navy
W.T. Sampson
John A. Howell
Winfield Scott Sehley
Sampson
Robey D. Bfivane
Henry ©. Taylor
Francie A. Cook
Charles Bf. Clark
Charles PD
Sigebee
French FE
Chadwick
John J. Hunker
Congress
Dewey
Manila Bay
Bampson
North Atlantic
Cuba
President hosts first social since convalescence
Exclusive Wire reports at the White House a dinner honoring a diplomatic party member. The event marks the president’s first social function since recovering from a grip attack.
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White House
Associated Preas
Washington
Mra Mc.Kinky
Trainmen Granted Higher Wages by Delaware Susquehanna and Sehugthill
Trainmen on the Delaware Susquehanna and Sehugthill railroad, who demanded higher pay, were informed February 1 that they will now receive the same wage rate as workers on the Lehigh Valley railroad. The move constitutes a wage increase.
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Hasleton
Delaware, Susquehanna and
Sehugthill
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Weather and scattered items from a 19th century newspaper
The page lists weather as fair and a mix of notices and brief items. Mentions General Moehlbronner and others, political references to lavish appropriations, a snow storm impacting railroads, a missing Commonwealth agent, a woman sentenced to prison, and various local notices about schools and transportation.
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Hertwe
Edward Wil
Senatora Lodge
Hale Oppel
Monkel
Expert Testimony Barred In Kennedy Trial
A New York court barred expert handwriting testimony for Dr Samuel J Kennedy’s defense in the Dolly Reynolde case. Judge Furman ruled William J Kinsley, not familiar with the defendant’s handwriting, could not compare disputed writing with conceded samples. The ruling limits handwriting expert use to disputed writing, stirring debate in legal circles and impacting the Molineux case.
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Wire Ten
Ageltiated
Eee
New York
Peb
Wiia
Samuel J. Kennedy
Dolly Reynolde
Dine Tee Fursman
Willam J. Kinsley
Kinsley
jJustice
Royal Wedding Quietly Celebrated at Madrid Palace
In the Royal Palace chapel Madrid on February 14 Dons Maria de lae Mercedes de Hourbon Hapeburg princess of the Auatirias wed Prince Charles of Bourbon in a ceremony attended by the royal family and high nobility. Cardinal Sancha officiated as a white satin veil and yoke bound the couple while crowds gathered outside. The Cosserta couple will depart Madrid tonight and possible travel to France remains unconfirmed.
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Royal Palace
Spain
Dons Maria de Lae
Mercedes de Hourbon
Hapeburg
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Maria'Christ'y
Alfonso MII
Infanta
Maria Eresa
Isabella
Bulalia
Archduke Eugene of
Austria
Elizabeth
Dong I
Sabella
Prince Charles
Caserta
Calabria
Dona Maria Inmmacilata
Dona Maria Pia
Maria Josephine
Cardinal Sancha
Toledo
Caspiares
Valladolid
Cardinal Herrera
Two Miners Missing After Illfated Walk Home
From Shamokin Pennsylvania on February 14 Charles Matehler and Mon Morria were walking home from North Franklin colliery along Irish alley when they were overtaken by a blizzard. Matehler was found severely injured on a mountain path late at night and doctors fear amputation may be necessary. The fate of Morria remains unknown as rescuers search the area.
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Shamokin
Charles Matehler
Morria
Irish Alley
North Wranklin
Bina
Matehler
Boiler Plant Destroyed in Buffalo Suburb Fire
Exclusive AP report states the Buffalo passenger department boiler plant at North Tonawanda suffered total destruction by fire. Estimated loss ranges from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars with coverage by insurance.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
North Tonawanda
Fighting Near Aberdeen Reported as Boers Defeated
Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press Cape Town reports fighting near Aberdeen on Friday and Saturday, with Boer forces defeated. Local details limited as to casualties or exact location.
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Cape Town
Aberdeen
Senate Debates on Agricultural Bill and New York Custom House Sale
Senate spends most of the day on the agricultural appropriation bill while House debates the sale of the New York Custom House to National City Bank. Criticism targets Secretary Gage and alleged bank profiteering amid heated exchanges and political letters.
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Lodge
New York Custom House
National City Bank
Gage Io
McRae
Custom House
Jones
Virginia
Gage
Hepburn
Cannon
Hopkins
Illinois
House
Senator Jones
Arkansas
True
Ury
Cleveland
Richardson
Tennessee
Murreoxboro
Tenn
MeRos
Arkinsons
Customs House
Wooking
MemRue
Samlry clvi
Reorganization Plan for Pennsylvania National Guard
Willis J. Hulings U S brigadier general says a national guard reorganization bill is ready for Senate consideration. He notes the bill aims to create state armories for all regiments and improve drills and evolutions, bringing the guard closer to the regular army. He spoke in Pittsburg during a business trip about prospects for passage at the current session.
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Pittsburg
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Cummings
Willis J. Hulings
United States Volunteers
Hulings
State Guard
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Wednesday with high temperatures in the northern portions. Saturday fair or rain in the northern region with winds from the west. Western portions expect variable winds and a cold northward shift.
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Washington
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Palueburg Chamber of Commerce
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R. B. Prendergast
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Langstar
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Lable
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Schuylkill County
Tinsted
Committee On Mines and Mining
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Thoee
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Ashanti
Janes Witbecks
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Coutasi
Jona Han
India
Army Reform
Court of Beal Appeal
Legislation For
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William Melintey
Grip
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Stoddard
Santiago
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