Two More Appropriation Bills Tied to State Funds
Harrisburg showdown as senate and house consider 50 000 for West Chester State Normal School 540 for Pottsville hospital and a series of bills on officials clerks and pensions amid Hastings economy push and veto threats. The session features debates over public offices salaries voting on orphans court expansion and measures affecting state hospitals and law judges.
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Governor's Message Urges Strict Economy in State Costs
Harrisburg reports the governor’s message to the legislature detailing Pennsylvania’s financial condition. It notes the funded debt at 46.9 million, a small unexpended balance, and expected annual revenue not exceeding 40.74 million. The estimate calls for 9.53 million needed yearly for state operations and schools over the next two years, urging strict economy until relief arrives.
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Brilliant Governor Reception at Morrisburg Executive Mansion
United Press reports a lavish reception at the Morrisburg executive mansion hosted by Governor and Mrs Hastings. Twenty four dances delighted guests as refreshments were served. notable attendees included Mrs Quay, Mrs Beaver, Mrs McPherson, Mrs Rogers, Judge Mitchell, Mayor Stuart, and many Philadelphia officials.
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Woman's Council Elects Officers at Business Meeting
In Washington on February 2 the Woman's National Council elected Mary Lowe Dickinson of New York City president for three years. Rev Anna H Shaw of Philadelphia vice president and Louise Barnum Robbing of Michigan corresponding secretary were chosen along with other officers. The council adopts amendments dividing the council into upper and lower houses and grants the president cabinet formation discretion. Republican National League holds executive meeting to prep for Cleveland convention in June.
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Maine
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Cuba Declares Martial Law State Broadcast
Secretary Grenham received a cablegram from Consul General Ramon Williams at Havana announcing that a state of affairs practically amounting to martial law had been proclaimed in Cuba.
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Perkasle Water Company Organized with 20060 Capital
A water company is organized at Perkasle with capital of 20060, Judge Cyran L. Perching of Potlaville reportedly inactive since November. A mounting match at Mount Plemaant features Mika Annie Adame weighing 2100 pounds. Reading Iron wins a 60000 cotton compress contract for a Texas firm Helles Lattres society. Joxe, aged 100, noted. Charlon W. MekKweehan of Philadelphia marks an anniversary. Julie and Ludwig Shesenky of Miner vile petition to change surname to Blermann.
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Julie and
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Minervile
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Baltimore ministers oppose appointing Catholic pastors to school boards
Baltimore's ministerial union rejects appointing Catholic ministers as school commissioners. Weavers at a Lancaster mill strike over wage reductions without promised restoration as business improves. The Singer Domestic and Davie Bennett Machine firms form a combine and bid $1,000,000 each to outdo Whites of Cleveland. District Attorney W. Di Painter may be questioned regarding Bank Examiner Backus and the Valley Savings Bank defalcation case.
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San Domingo tensions spark warship presence in Caribbean
Three French warships sit in San Domingo harbors prompting U S diplomatic notes. Washington warns France not to escalate. Meade’s fleet could patrol near Haiti and Santo Domingo if needed to protect American interests. In other items, Krotky sought by detectives, Gettysburg Electric Railway seeks settlement with government over route changes.
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Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Arrives in Williamsport
Williamsport hosts about 2.00 delegates to the twenty-ninth annual winter encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic department of Pennsylvania. The city shows heavy military air with hotel scenes, the Ladies' Relief corps hosting a reception, and a Pennsylvanian Reserve meeting electing officers led by General John B. Taylor.
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Remains of the Apostle of Freedom Buried in Rochester
Frederick Douglass remains arrived from Washington to Rochester with a large procession. Mayor Lewis and city officials greeted the train as police secured a crowd. Public schools dismissed for the funeral services at Central Presbyterian Church before interment at Mount Hope Cemetery beside his first wife.
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Old Landmark Suffered Fire Damage at City Hall
Fire on the third floor of the city hall scorched a tower and flooded the building with water. Officials say records appear intact despite extensive damage and a total loss estimated at forty thousand dollars.
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Doctors Miss Bullet Hidden by Krothy in Tragic Case
Special to the Boranton Tribune reports in Forest City that Peter Krosh nack of the Richmondale tragedy remains barely alive. Constable Moran of Carbondale arrested Krothy on Tuesday evening and sent him to Carbondale for a hearing where he was released on bail. A late update says doctors Dwyer and Gillis made a final attempt to locate the bullet at the bedside.
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Romance of a Philadelphia Woman Cited In Duluth Estate Find
Gladys Brooks a Philadelphia socialite reputed to have run a gilded life in the northwest was found in Duluth after her uncle left her 140000. A Pennsylvania lawyer traced her from county jail records to a life in hotels and dives before delivering news of the inheritance and prompting her to abandon the former life.
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Flour City
Hayward trial moves to defense impeachment phase
In Minneapolis the Harry Hayward murder trial entered a new phase as defense began to impeach witness M. Wilson. Wilson testified to seeing Hayward with Miss Ging the night of the fatal events while prosecutor Hall pressed Hayward on money and loan claims, with Hayward replying in a wary, witty manner.
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Foreign News Notes on Crown Princes and Military Reviews
Berpt's young khedive will review the Drittoh army in Cairo. King Oncar of Sweden and Norway discusses ceding the Norwegian throne to his son Hhamedake. The funeral of Field Marshal Duke Al bertook place at Vienna yesterday with German and Russian deputations in the procession.
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Labor Day in the House The Arbitration Bill Moves to Senate
The arbitration bill passes the House and is sent to the Senate for approval. Lawmakers debate the measure as labor and business groups monitor potential changes before a final vote.
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Senate Advances Sundry Civil Appropriation Debate
The Senate today moved on the sundry civil appropriation bill with limited progress as two committee amendments were disposed. Provisions include bounty payments to sugar producers and a proposed international conference on gold and silver standards. Labor issues generate action with an arbitration bill sent to the Senate for action. President Cleveland and Gov Altgeld draw criticism during debate on Illinois railway troubles.
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Undertaker Finds Headless Body Left at Door
Blanchard, Indianapolis undertaker, discovers a headless trunk in a coffee sack at his front door. Police say the body shows brutal dissection with a large cord suturing the wound and the severed hand sewn back on. Identification pending late-breaking news.
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Body identified as Benjamin Fallender in cemetery theft
Detectives linked remains to Benjamin Fallender, whose body was stolen from a Jewish cemetery. A felon mark on the right hand and removal at a medical college suggested dismemberment after dissection. Researchers previously found the body in a Central Medical College pickling vat without head or hand for ID.
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Leaders Arrested in Texas Printers Union Conspiracy Case
In Belton Texas on February 26 leading Temple Typographical Union members were arrested on indictments charging conspiracy against trade. The group had formed a committee and issued circulars urging no boycott of the Temple Sun which had withdrawn its office from the union. Bonds were set at $500 each.
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Riot in Savannah as Ex-Priest Slattery Lectures
In Savannah on February 26 an angry mob attacked the hall where ex-Priest Joseph Slattery spoke on the Catholic priesthood. Police requested military aid after threats by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. infantry and cavalry arrived as crowds of about 2000 rioted with bricks and broken lights. Slattery and his wife were escorted to safety by police and troops.
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Pennsylvania Millers Form State Export Company
A majority of Pennsylvania flour millers formed the Pennsylvania Milling and Export company under a West Virginia charter with a $40,000 capital. Officers will be elected soon. The group aims to protect home trade by competing with New York exporters and selling surplus stock directly from Philadelphia. Headquarters will be in Philadelphia.
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Wickes Divorce Decree Settled In Amicable Terms
Judge Tuthill delivers the decree to Mrs Laura H Wickes wife of Thomas H Wickes VP of Pullman Palace Car Co The settlement includes Bearden turning over life insurance policies worth 18500 to the wife Wickes transfers two houses and keeps a 15000 life policy for mortgage payments on death This marked an amicable end to the case.
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Thomas H. Wickes
Pullman Palace Car Company
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Government Finances and Military Changes
The gold reserve rose to 7 278 022 yesterday. Secretary Carlisle and Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller remain confined to their homes by the army. February deficits are not expected to exceed 1,000,000. Rear Admiral Greer retired under the age rule. Lt. W. Markland died of pneumonia at Port Robinson Nebraska. Congress reached a budget accord on the agricultural bill with major concessions including 0 0W for gypsy moth extermination.
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Weather Outlook for Pennsylvania: North to West Winds Shift
For eastern Pennsylvania the forecast calls for northerly to westerly winds shifting to variable later. Temperatures cool with clearing skies by evening and light gusts unlikely to persist as high pressure builds.
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