Honors to a Scrantonian ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres
Harrisburg February 27 Senate presents ex-Lt Gov Louis Arthur Watres with a handsome silver service as testimonial of high regard. Speech by Senator McCarrell praises Watres long public service and integrity. Watres expresses gratitude and recalls his years presiding over the chamber and serving Pennsylvania.
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Scranton Tribune
Harrisburg
Watres
Senate
Hastings
Louis Arthur Watres
Pennsylvania
Senate of
Kline
McCartell
Adelity
Commonwealth
Wyoming Valley
Lackawanna
Anid
Leutenant
Sesnon
Board of Pardons
Pennesylvania
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
Dauphin
Harrisburg Lawmakers Act On Circuit Court Bill And Reapportionment
Harrisburg reports show the Senate considering Mr O Malley s bill to create a circuit court and an apportionment bill advancing from committee. Other actions include new bills on telephote charges municipal eminent domain and free kindergartens and a pedestal statue appropriation for ex Governor Curtin. The House diet committee favors a religious garb bill while opposing a relatives ban in schools and a joint resolution proposes broad constitutional amendments on election timing and term extensions.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Crouse
Upperman
National Guard
Treasury
Hovee
Ofelock
Jedietary General Committee
Smith
Lawrence
Washington
Curtin
Bellefonte
Malley
Lackawanna
Circuit Court of Appeals
Nickell
Seridature
Congress
Hills
Harrison C. Hobart
Hisase
United States
Raull
Quay County Bill Faces Senate Hurdles in Harrisburg
Harrisburg news notes the Quay County bill stalled in the legislature with Othar still under senate review and a house committee considering it. Wilkes-Barre and nearby residents packed hearings protesting reductions of Luzerne County and urging the measure’s passage. The committee heard speeches and may report affirmatively.
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Beranton Tribune
Harrisburg
Quay
Othar
Senate
House Committee On
Wilkes-Barre
Luxerne
Ex-Congressman Ward Dies in Chester at 54
Former U S Representative William Ward died in Chester Pennsylvania this afternoon after a weeks long illness He was elected to the Thirty-fifth Congress from Pennsylvania's Sixth District in 1870 and served through the Forty-seventh He built the Chester Creek railroad and was a free press leader He leaves a wife and several children
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Ward
United Press
Chester
William Ward
Pennsylvania
Chester Creek
Iis
Ben Hur pantomime raises funds in Altoona event
The Ben Hur pantomime in Altoona netted money for charity. Frank Spenst of Morea was jailed in Pottsville for likely fatally stabbing Paul Fatool, a fellow boarder. After three years obstruction in Reading, Reading and South Western Street Railway extension ordinance was approved. August Muhl, Pottsville hotel keeper, held in bail over possessing a dead animal contrary to game WH.
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Altoona
Frank Spenst
Morea
Jal
Pottaville
Paul Fatool
Reading
Reading and Southwestern Street
August Muhl
Pottsville
Senate Debates Sundry Civil Bill Amendment Withdrawn
In Washington on February 27 the Senate debated a proposed amendment to the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill for 100 million dollars in debt certificates plus 3 percent interest and future bond offers. Senator Gorman withdrew the amendment to avoid a March 4 debate, and the bill was finally offered and agreed to with a forthcoming final vote.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Co-Mittee
Treasury
Aiso
Gorman
Maryland
Secretary of the Treasury
Chamber
Hill
Mills
Voorhees
Wilus
Sherman
Allison
Mr. Gorman
Democrats Rally Around Free Silver Ahead of 1900 Election
Washington feb 7 Democrat supporters of free silver plan a week of meetings among representatives and senators to back coinage reform. They claim a majority of the party favors free coinage and seek to counter miner objections seen as misrepresenting the party stance.
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Bland
Washington
Livingstone
Democratic Party
Fire Tragedy Sparks Panic at Chicago Candy Plant
Four Lancaster Caramel factory girls were injured as a stairway crush followed a top floor blaze in the Charles Kaestner building. Property losses reached 265000, and six houses along the street were evacuated during the three hour alarm. Eyewitnesses recall the cry of Fire triggering a frantic dash to safety.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles Kaestners
Lancaster Caramel
McCoy Arrested in Dakota Robbery Conspiracy Case
Charles T. McCoy, a leading South Dakota politician, was arrested in Pierre as part of an investigation into the defalcation of State Treasurer W. W. Taylor. He is charged with conspiring with Taylor to rob the state of 167,000 dollars alongside D K Tenney John T Metlesney Charles K Wells. The arrest follows sworn complaints by Attorney General Crawford and indicates strong evidence.
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Dakota
United Press
Pierre
W. W. Taylor
Charles T. McCoy
Crawford
D. K. Tenney
Chicago
John T. Metlesney
New York
Charles K. Wells
Taylor
McCoy
Prophet Bedward Charged With Sedition in Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica February 27 Alexander Bedward a Negro self styled prophet who led a 5000 strong following last year has been arrested on sedition charges. He allegedly urged his congregation to rebels against the government and to crush the whites. The arrest was made secretly to avoid interference by his followers.
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Bedward
Mona
Kingston
Jamaica
United Press
Alexander Bedward
Disastrous White Ash Mine Explosion in New Mexico
A Santa Fe company mine at White Ash near Cerrillos reports a deadly explosion. Eleven bodies recovered by 4 pm. forty men were working inside and many are feared dead. Families gather as rescue efforts stall amid smoke and blocked entry.
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White Ash
New Mexico
United Press
Cerrillos
N. M
Fel
Santa Fe Company
Moore Side-Tracked Davies Appointed Executive Clerk
Guy H. Davies of Towanda son of the ex lieutenant governor was appointed executive clerk to the executive department to succeed Captain William F. Hober. The change takes effect April 1 and may end Chairman Moore’s bid for dairy and food commissioner.
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Guy H. Davies
Towanda
Scranton Tribune
Tiurrisburg
Guy T. Davies
Hastein
William F. Hober
Moore
House Agricultural Committee
Sane County
Davies
Arrest of James Scharvo in Hazleton After Scranton Murder
Constables Zeigler and Trescott arrest James Scharvo in Hazleton for a Scranton murder alleged last year. Scharvo allegedly stabbed Officer Zebler while trying to escape, nearly killing him. Judge Taylor resigns amid impeachment pressures. Fort Smith judge scoffs at verdict in Cherokee Bill case.
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United Press
Hazleton
Zeigler
Trescott
James Scharvo
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Secharvo
Zebler
Fort Smith
Ark
Emma Simmons dies by poison in reading area tragedy
In Reading Pennsylvania Emma Simmons aged 1 reportedly committed suicide at home near Portstown after a disappointment in love. In Harrisburg two men fell from a painter's seat. A. Le Maul died instantly and John Jacobs was seriously injured.
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Jimma
United Press
Reading
Emma Simmons
Sulette
Prtstown
County
Harrisburg
John Jacobs
A. le. Maul
Nicholson anti saloon bill advances in Indiana
Fragmentary notes report the Nicholson anti saloon bill has passed in Indiana. Other items mention Mrs. Bourke Cochran leaving $8 000 to her husband Lynn Mass and an alarming eup epidemic with 200 cases in three days. A teacher Mise Blaughter of Jacksonville Tennessee died instantly and a mistaken steel shipment to Springfield Massachusetts is linked to a $3 000 loss.
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Indiana
Bourke Cochran
Lynn
Mass
Jacksonville
Tenn
Springfeld
Veterans at Williamsport Winter Encampment
Williamsport Pa Feb 27 veterans attended the twenty ninth annual encampment. New officers were elected with A H Cummings as department commander and Emsley honored with a testimonial. A cottage fire destroyed eight structures totaling 10000 dollars in loss.
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A. H. Cummings
Tidbute
Thomas M. Fields
Connellsville
Lemuel Buch
W. J. Stiles
Philadelphians
John W. Sauvres
Chamlersburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Emsley
Court House
Association Hall
Stewart
Tomorry
Bandits Routed as Marshals Nab Hughes Gang
United States marshals tracked the Hughes gang from Checotah to an old house eight miles away. James Nakedhead shot Hughes after the bandits refused to surrender. Nakedhead died in the exchange, two others were captured, and the remainder fled into the woods. The marshal’s party returned to Muskogee with Hughes and the two captured outlaws.
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United Press
Mirmkoves
Hughes
Pacific Express
Indian Territory
United States
Checotah
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
James Nakedhead
Nakedhead
Aghes
Marahal
Muskogee Tonlalit
Fire at Pitman Grove destroys eight cottages
A morning fire at Pitman Grove N J threatened the camp meeting grounds. Eight houses were destroyed and eight more badly damaged as efforts failed to halt the flames. Camden and Glassboro sent aid on a special train while a bucket brigade and a frozen chemical engine could not advance the blaze.
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Kirschner
Pitman Grove
United Press
N. J
Camden
Glassboro
Insanity Evidence Sparks Court Battle in Hayward Case
In Minneapolis February session of the Ging murder trial the defense presents insanity depositions on Adry Hayward. Judge requires showing Adry's actions at claimed times before allowing expert testimony. Dr. Jones appears as an insanity expert, but is excused until foundation is laid for attacking Arkry's sanity.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Hayward
Dra. Jones and Williamson
Adry Hayward
Mr. Erwin
Adry
Stewart
Erwin
Harry Hayward
W. A. Jones
Arkry
Bissell Resigns. Wilson to Be Made Postmaster General
WashingtonFeb 27 Postmaster General Bissell resigns to the president. Rumor says Congressman William L. Wilson of West Virginia will succeed him and be sent to the Senate as the next Postmaster General. The president reportedly wanted Wilson in a senior role, possibly a Mexican mission, but chose cabinet succession instead. Wilson's friends affirm the move as well founded.
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William L. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Biesell
Cleveland
Hissell
Willam L. Wilson
West Virginia
Wilson
Senate
Mr. Wilson
Wilson Uo
Democratic Party
Bissell
National Guard Grants Furloughs Honorably Discharges Officers
Harrisburg Pa February 27 An order from National Guard headquarters grants leave of absence to Captain Maurice Stafford Battery A February 24 to April 8 and to First Lieutenant Carl Th Thomson Company B First regiment from January 1 to April 30 The following officers are honorably discharged from the dates and for the causes listed First Lieutenant John B Shober assistant surgeon First troop resigned January 2 14 Captain Edwin Morris De Can Jr Company D Third regiment resigned February 6 1895 Captain Samuel L French Company 7 Ninth regiment realigned February 20 1891 Captain William G Rockwell Company H Thirteenth regiment resigned February 7 189 Second Lieutenant George Cooper Kime Company H Sixteenth regiment resigned January 30 1895 Commander Booth sails New York February 27 General William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army sails for England on the Paris vessel The large pier hosts about 1000 Army members waving farewell as the ship departs.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Headquarters National Guard
Maurice
Stafford
Carl Th. Thomson
John B. Shober
Edwin Morris de Can
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