Stormy Session in House Over Read and Pierce Remarks
The House faced a stormy session led by Mr. Ponce the Colorado Populist who assailed Democrats and Republicans for oil policy influence. Pierce denied claims of enjoying Democrats in a hole and a vote blocked further debate as the chamber adjourned amid tariff talks. Senate adjourned early after a tense day and a party caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pence
Colorado
Read
Pierce
Senate
Wasaisoros
R. Bland Tolay
Bland
Anil
New York Democratic Club
Democratic Party
Hapburn
Rep
Iowa
Masara, Pickler and Ellis
Oregon
Picular
Witlelt
Ellis and Haines
Nebraska
Two Hundred Fifty Union Workmen Strike at Curecaco Building
Curecaco Illinois February 26 Two hundred fifty union workmen employed in the stock exchange building now being erected struck this morning in sympathy with carpenters on strike for ten days over wage reductions. The contractors agreed to concede all Carpenter's Union demands this afternoon but plasterers electricians and other unions have added demands delaying settlement.
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Curecaco
Ill
Stock “Exchange
Trade and Labor Assembly
Plasterers
Electrical New
Carpenters
Cadets Barred from Off-Campus Football Games
Reports from West Point and Annapolis cadet schools show superintendents agree football benefits occur on campus but playing away disrupts study and discipline. No more matches between military cadets and naval cadets will be held.
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Wasuninetos
D. C
Feo
Military Cadets of
West Nee
Naval Cadets of
Annapoin
McKane Denied Stay of Prodned Roga in Dented
John Y. McKane faces immediate imprisonment after Justice Callen denied a stay of proceedings until the New York Court of Appeals rules on his conviction. If no immediate stay is granted, he must surrender to Sing Sing within twenty four hours.
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Brooxnys
John Y. McKane
HL Callen
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Court of Appeals
Bia
McKane
Sing Sing
Eure
Josiah Quincy Not Named for Boston Port Post
Washington Feb 25 authentic reports confirm Josiah Quincy is not to be appointed collector of the port at Boston. His name does not appear on the list the president left behind, dispelling rumors of a pending appointment.
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Boston
Wasuinotos
D.C
Josiah Quincy
Bonilla Pursues Vasquez After Honduran Coup
A cable dispatch reports General Policarpo Bonilla now leads Honduras after seizing control of Tegucigalpa. Vasquez fled toward the Salvadorean frontier with about 400 companions as Bonilla promises to have him shot. Bonilla’s forces entered the city, freeing political prisoners and declaring allegiance across most of the Republic.
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New York
Herald
la Libertad
Salvador
Cays
Policarpo Bonilla
Anpreme
Honduray
Vaeyasa
Vaeqaex
Teencegalpa
San Antonio
Itoga
Bonilla
Vasanez
Vasqiex
Bonilla Enteral Thea
Half-Paat
Apo
Vegan
Santor Solo
Republic
Anapala
Villella
Notable 19th Century Figures and Incidents From Wire Stories
Flashes from the wires report Joseph Keppler leaving a bait million to his widow and ailing Sen ator Vanes. Names include Ex-Mayor John A. Lovingston, Bar ons, and Gov. Markham. A New York hotel visits, a bank stake sale, arrests, deaths, and honors mix with society notices and a planned presentation at an embassy event.
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Joseph Keppler
Vanes
Jaja Movida
John A. Lovingston
St. Louis
Hoarridon
Indinoapalia
US A. Om
Pacific Coast
Sypacise
N. Y
D. Redgar Cromse
Markham
California
Baron Muenchausen
Germany
New York
Fale Ventura
David O. Soper
Chileno
C. A. Lawson
Johnson Electrocuted for 1892 Murders in New York
Matthew Johnson, convicted killer of Emil Kockelhorn, died in the electric chair at 11 35 am. He confessed to two additional murders in Florida and Key West and detailed a 1892 burglary and killing at the Thomas Wylie electrotyping works on 44th Street.
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Sisg Sing
N. Y
Matthew Jotnson
Emil Kockelhorn
Johnson
Wirden Dureton
Weisher
Gor
Ha Nail
Lizzie Finger
Kay Wait
Pla
Key
Weet
Florida
Chokolinka
Flo
Samuel Kelloxe
Fiorita Mardera
Emil Koekelhorn
Thomas & Wylie
Tiwanty-fourth Street
New York
Kuckelhorn
Kuekelhorn
Johnson Wa
Thirteenth Day with No Sign at Crawford Mine
On February 20 in Winkes-Dannn PA no indication has appeared of the thirteen trapped miners at the Crawford mine in Plymouth. Rescuers continue work while a slight fall yesterday halted progress as efforts proceed to reach the miners. Hope of finding them alive has waned.
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Winkes-Dannn
Crawford
Plymouth
Attorney General Moves to Oust County Auditors
Attorney General Hengelline orders quo warranto proceedings to remove the county auditors and appoint a state official to act with local lawyers in a bid to replace the county controller. The move targets the Schuylkill election and could affect officials in Berks, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Lancaster and other counties.
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Porravinue
Hengelline
State Department
Warrisburg
Sehuylkill
Round About the State: Hewitt Improves After Illness
Holidaysburg leader Benjamin L. Hewitt, speaker of the house, was reported in better condition after a serious illness at the Bingham house and is expected to recover. Richard Puryear, a Black man charged with murdering Christian Rhiori and my wife, was brought to Strowdebury and jailed. he again denied the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L. Hewitt
Holidaysburg
House of Representatives
Bingham House
Richard Puryear
Christian Rhiori
Strowdebury
Poryoat
Senate Tariff Bill Talks End Without Agreement
In Washington the tariff conference ran about five and a half hours with no clear conclusion. Sugar remained a sticking point as Democrats push for duty while Louisiana advocates seek higher levies. A 0.50 cent per ton duty is settled, and many items shift between free and dutiable lists including fruits textiles and chemicals. Diamonds and other precious stones are removed from the duty list sparking disappointment among lead producers. Lead ore and all lead products move to the free list. Whiskey tax discussed but final decision uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninetos
Thia
Louisiana
Petard incident halts Othello at Thestra Nuevo
During a February performance of Othello at Thestra Nuevo a petard was hurled through a rear window. The blast caused panic but injured none and caused no theatre damage. Conductor calmed patrons ordering silence as police investigate with no arrests yet.
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Pian
Thestra Nuevo
Mint
Polios
Strike of the Weavers Refuses 12 Percent Wage Cut
Weavers at the Standard mill in Puuipsavaa New Jersey refuse a 12 percent wage reduction. In a 400 strong march they pass to Parochial hall and approve a resolution to stand firm until the cut ends. If the strike holds the mill may shut, affecting about 1 000 workers, with about twenty five weaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puuipsavaa
N. J
Terrible Dellar Explosion Hits Alexandrowek Plant
A boiler explosion at the mig iron works in Alexandrowl Risale on February 26 killed twenty five workers and seriously injured ten others. Rescue efforts and investigations are ongoing as authorities assess the disaster at the Tron Worka facility.
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Alexandrowek
Risale
Sr. Parecaspuna
Mig Iron Works
Alexandrowl
Venus Goes Down After Magazine Explosion
Insurgent steamer Venus bombarded Madama Point fort off Engento island. A shell dropped during magazine handling caused a massive explosion blowing open the magazine and sinking the vessel. The dead include the shell loader. several injured. The Jupiter rescued the crew by small boats.
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Rio Jaxemo
Monprevip
Venus
Engento Island
Madama Point
Jupiter
Erastus Wiman Charged With Forgery in Two Indictments
Erastus Wiman appeared before Judge Martine on two indictments alleging forgery in the first and second degrees. The district attorney will set a trial date after notice. Wiman pleaded not guilty and was remanded with bail to be fixed after prosecution readiness.
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Martine
de Lancy Nicoll
New York
Rasius Wiman
Martinana Part
Ceineril Seagione
Mrr Wiman
Feo
Cgeden Brower
EW. Bollinger
R. G. Dan & Co
de Leaneuy Nicoll
RG Dan & Co
Wiman
Mir
Lindsay
Weeks
Davia
Jurge Martine
Erastis Wiman
Gen. Teapptour
Canon Bill
Tracey
National League Club Amendments Limit Championship Call Time
At a National League meeting in New York on February 26 an amendment to the league constitution set a fixed regular hour for calling a championship game and barred changes beyond thirty minutes. The change was intended to cover contingencies like the Yale Harvard case that year.
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National League Clube
New York
National League of Baseball
Yale
Harvard
Deacon Hollock Accused in Lawsuit Over Promise to Marry
Eva Francia sues John G Hollock known as the Deacon, a volunteer fireman and recorder of deeds clerk, for breach of promise of marriage. She alleges he began paying attention in February last year, engaged in a solemn engagement in mid February, then ceased and refused to marry. A writ was issued for his arrest.
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Puiapeiena
John G Hollock
Recorder of Deeds
Eva Francia
Hollock
Delegates Appoint Slate at Pennsylvania GOP Convention
Delegates from Cambria County in a Republican convention named delegates to the next state convention with instructions to vote for Hastings for governor Lyon for lieutenant governor and Major Isaac Brown of Erie for secretary of internal affairs Congressman J D Hicks was endorsed for re nomination.
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Jousstowns
Caimbria County
General Hastings
Walter Lyon
Isaac Brown
Erie
J. D. Hicks
Official County Plurality in Allegheny and Armstrong
The official count in Allegheny and Armstrong counties confirms Grow’s plurality at 39,050, about 5,000 higher than earlier estimates. Statewide totals for the five candidates for congressman at large show Grow leading with Greene county returns still missing and several counties unread.
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Allegheny and
Armatrong Taeranse
Pircanecenia
Pet
Allegheny
Armatrong
Allegheny County
Iate
Tia
Grow
Congressiman
Greene County
Hancock
Markley
Groans
Weetmoreland
Morrow
Greeny
Weatmoraland
Lotier
Greene
Train Blown From Fort Lonie Bridge In Island Cyclone
Despatches from Port Lonia report a cyclone over Matritus Island last Thursday caused a passenger train to be blown from the Port Louis bridge into the river. Five passengers were killed and ten injured.
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Fort Lonie Bridge
Lonpos
Port Lonia
Matritus
Port Louis
Prince Colonna Plans Duel Over New York Press War
Paris reports Prince Colonna, returning from Naples, seeks to reclaim his children by taking the case to the American courts. He condemns New York press references and contemplates suing a leading New York newspaper proprietor after consulting a distinguished American lawyer.
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New York
Paris
Prince Colonna
Naples
United States
America
Pugilists Move South for Trial in Jacksonville
Champion James J. Corbett and challenger Mitchell travel south to Jacksonville to face trial for prize fighting. Corbett with his theatrical company performed tonight to a crowded audience before leaving with Mitchell and manager Billy Thompson at 10 26.
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Wasatsotos
James J. Corbett
Mitchell
Billy Thompson
Pugiliate
Jacksonville
Prise
Destructive City Fire Threatens Large San Francisco Block
A major blaze broke out tonight near Geary Market and Kearny streets in San Francisco. Firefighters battle the flames as authorities fear the fire may destroy a large section of the block.
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San Francisco
Geary, Market and Kearner
Special Week Garments Sale with Queen Night Gown
Giving space to this department for one week we offer well made garments at rare prices. The Embroideries trimming Muslin and sewing pass careful inspection and nothing unworthy is offered. During this sale the Queen Night Gown with tucked yoke Valenciennes lace collar and cuffs sells for 98 cents, regular price 1.45.
Marines Depart Portemouth for African Campaign
A strong contingent of marines will leave Portemouth on Wednesday to reinforce the British command at Bathurst Gambia. They plan a vigorous campaign against Chief Podistian and his slave stealing followers with further reinforcements to Bathurat immediately.
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Portamouth
Lexpos
Portemouth
Wednesay
Bathurst
Gambia
Podistian
Buthurat
Weather forecast for Fran sphania and Punnaylow nia
Forecast for Tuesday shows eastern Fran sphania with south winds and warnings. Western Punnaylow nia may see warmer southerly winds, as the forecast notes a shift toward warmer conditions.
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Waantreroy
Poanvart
Fransphania
Fotr
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Chicago
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Josiah
Vasquee
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Benjamin Low
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Emereon Holland
Panton
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Ldrian Tarpii
William Waldorf Astor
Wells Fargo Company
Commercial National Bank of
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Arkadelphia
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C. J. Christie
Wichita
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Lown
Dereoy
Landiuilew
Farrel
Thomas Adamson
Cedartown
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Emperor of Chittin Golden Star
Order of the Double Dragon
Chines Colony
Monroe
East
Pifeyntth Street
Spaik Hesuiity
John McHugh
Iss Florence Bayard
Mise [Oowevelt
Ludlow
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Wiman Ach
Base Ball Rules
Cambria
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