Quay Named for Senator Quay Support in Pennsylvania Caucus
In Harrisburg on January 3 the Quay faction won the senatorial caucus by 109 of 144 Republican members despite opposition efforts to delay. Magee moved to unanimous nomination for Quay’s rival Jones. Magee then supported Quay, prompting a strong crowd and adjournment. Absentees’ pledges to refrain from further caucus until Supreme Court action on Jan 7 cited.
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Senator Quay Confident of Victory After Caucus
Harrisburg January 3 reports Senator Quay declaring midnight that the caucus result fully satisfies him. He says a number of legislators not in tonight's ecovcus have pledged cordial support for the joint convention and that the ensuing votes will be more than sufficient to elect him.
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Wanamaker Issues Midnight Statement on Quay Opposition
Harrisburg January 2 John Wanamaker issued a statement asserting the legislature will not follow a discredited leader. He says old members resist allying with the Quay political family and that opposition to Quay rule grows. He notes ninety eight of twenty four cannot grant Mr Quay a six year license to represent Pennsylvania.
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Marquis de Cubes Dead In Colonial Era Rumor
A garbled notice reports the death of Marquis de Cubes, a Spanish canit figure, with unclear origin and date. The fragmentary text mentions a death announcement and references a mu ldeld or mudeld name, offering little verifiable detail.
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Governor Urges Ballot Reform And Public Election Of Senators
Harrisburg dispatch reports the governor criticizing bank deposit practices, urging state funds reside in state vaults. He calls for ballot reform and direct election of U.S. senators, arguing the people should choose leaders and that wealth influences legislatures. He condemns the capitol commission for faulty plans and costs, urging teardown and scrapping of its proposed expansions.
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Quay Campaign caucus seals nominee support in Harrisburg
State Chairman Hikin says many outside the caucus will back the nominee and that the caucus was properly convened. He asserts enough abstainers and supporters will back the nominee to reelect Quay, while Congressman Dalzell argues the caucus was a Quay Waterloo and that 29 votes from Democrats or abstainers are needed for success.
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Peace Treaty to be submitted to Congress with brief message
Washington reports the Paris negotiated peace treaty will be sent to Congress soon. President McKinley plans a concise transmission to the Senate, preferring arguments from treaty supporters rather than a lengthy address.
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Duel Farce Report From Vienna Duel
The Vienna duel between Baron Banffy and M. Horanszky, staged as a deadly contest at twenty paces, collapsed in farce as Horansky trembled and Banffy appeared ill at ease. Four shots missed, lodging in the riding school roof and walls as seconds and principals glowered.
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Whitney Syndicate Gains Control of Edison Illuminating
New York January 3 There is no longer any concealment that the Whitney syndicate has obtained control of the Edison Illuminating Company of New York The title of the Whitney group is held by men who also compose the Metropolitan Traction Company and the New York Gas and Electric Light Heat and Power Company.
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Spain's Cabinet Crisis Sets Stage for Queen's Decision
Madrid reports a cabinet crisis entry as Senor Sagosta is expected to submit to the queen the question of confidence. It is anticipated that her majesty will announce a decision promptly to speed the cabinet's settlement.
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Steamship Movements Report June Arrivals and Departures
The June 2 bulletin lists arrivals at New York including Auranta from Liverpool Cleared Westernland from Antwerp Fuerst Bla merck from Genoa Naples and Brittanic from Liverpool. Sailed include Kalaor Wilhelm der Grosse from Southampton and Bremen. Tou tonic arrived in New York from Liverpool for Queenstown and Liverpool.
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Congress Reconvenes in Washington After Holiday Adjournment
Congress to reconvene in Washington today with the Senate set to adjourn promptly in respect for the memory of Senator Morrill. The session resumes under terms of the holiday adjournment, signaling a return to formal business.
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Spaniards at Balabac Assassinated Report From Manila
General Jon eublea in Manila confirms a report that all Balabac bupunarde sailors near Palawan have been assassinated with the onset of the new conflict. The Balabac group lies about thirty miles south of Palawan in the Philippine area.
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Wood seeks audience as Cuba customs order sparks protest
Major General Leonard Wood requests and receives leave to return to Washington over Havana’s order to ship all weekly customs receipts to the capital. Business leaders in Santiago plan protests at the Havana policy, fearing job losses and renewed central control.
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Quay Renominated and Local Notices Highlight Morning Paper
The morning edition notes General-Senator Quay renominated and reports on local snow removal orders, a narrow escape, and a general meeting of the state legislature. It also mentions Filipino sentiment about soldiers landing and the death of Thomas J. Moore with regional news on Scranton and county items.
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Scranton
Successor of Ratchford at United Mine Workers Convention
Pittsburg January 2 news notes the upcoming national convention of the United Mine Workers of America in the city. The principal issue is choosing a successor to President Ratchford amid charges of political use of the order. Ratchford reportedly backs John Mitchell while Pittsburg district miners favor Patrick Dolan.
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Strained American Insurgent Relations Reported
Washington reports indicate strained relations between Americans and rebels and natives at Iloilo and surrounding areas. Officials say tact and forbearance are needed to avoid a clash, and there is no indication that General Miller has landed with American troops.
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Cuban forces commander says insurgents reject Gomes proposals
Havana correspondence reports General Mario Menocal stating insurgents will not accept any proposals by General Maximo Gomes aimed at causing friction with Americans in Cuba and notes the Cuban army disbanding is progressing steadily across the island.
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Cuban general warns army against disbanding
General Maximo Gomez, from a western camp near Natresso, issues a proclamation urging the Cuban army to remain united. The message, dated December 2, addresses pay and protection issues discussed in Washington.
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Ex Senator Cooper Injured in Harrisburg Fall
Ex Senator T. Cooper was injured today in Harrisburg when he fell on icy pavement. He suffered a compound fracture of the right ankle, described by doctors as a bad break, and was brought home this evening with a physician.
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Yale Graduates Beat Penn In Ice Palace Hockey
Yale graduates defeated the University of Pennsylvania graduates 3 to 1 at the Ice Palace in Philadelphia on Jan 3.
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Jealousy Tragedy Ends in Double Death
A man named Layton fatally shot his wife and then killed himself today after a jealousy sparked incident. The event occurred in what authorities describe as a domestic tragedy.
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Murderer Hanged in Newgate London
The killer identified as &-Schneider, known as the Folo, was executed at Newgate today for the murder of a German biker’s assistant. He fatally threw the victim into an oven on a prior date in November.
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Mac Veugh’s Health Improves After Illness
Washington January 1 reports Hon Wayne Mac Veugh recovering from a crip illness and showing steady improvement. his condition updates indicate continued healing and return to normal activity in the near future.
Kipling Party Plans Return to America
British author Kipling and his wife with their family prepare to depart London for America in January as travel plans unfold.
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Quay Nominated as Harrisburg Marchers Cheer
Crowds in Harrisburg celebrate Senator Quay's caucus nomination with flags and cheers. Speakers praise Speaker Farr for supporting Quay, while Scranton visitors depart after late trains amid unconfirmed rumors of a Magee Flynn split on the senate issue.
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Steamship Angers Wrecks at Dieppe Harbor Entrance
Severe coastal weather leaves Dieppe on alert as the steamship Angers, 1689 tons, wrecks at the harbor entrance. Five crewmen drown, cargo washes ashore, and the captain with fourteen others clung to a jetty segment all night before rescue. one man died of exhaustion and four in the engine room.
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Havana Raids Seize Arms From Private Homes
General Ludlow ordered night searches in Havana uncovering arms. Eighteen rifles were taken from 40 Compostele street and eight from a house on Tementerey street. General Butler witnessed a Chinaman fatally shoot his mistress on Lugrena street and then fatally stab himself.
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Grand Duke Vladimirovitch Predicts Philippine Trouble
The Russian grand duke foresees significant native resistance in the Philippines and warns of war, while noting U.S. presence in the east as a stabilizing factor for peace in the Orient.
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Muster Out 16 000 Men Under Parla Treaty Findings
Secretary Alger announces a partial list of regiments and organizations to be mustered out following the Parla treaty decision. About 16 000 men, including twelve full regiments two independent companies and three heavy artillery batteries, are affected. The Fifteenth Pennsylvania is included at Athens Georgia.
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Dreyfus’ Short Liberty Returns to Prison Island
London dispatch reports Dreyfus began travel toward France but was returned to his prison island after government representations to the court of cassation on risks of bringing him to Paris. The Paris correspondent notes the move ensures continued confinement amid tensions.
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Pension notices issued in Pennsylvania transfers and increases
Washington January 2 These Penneyiva nha pensions have been issued including Resolution and supplemental for Myron J Foote deceased Great Bend Susquehanna. Increases for John Connor Factoryville Wyoming to 8 and for original widows Caroline Lewis Peckville Lacks wanna Catharine Rowleon Carbondale 8 Alice C Penny Little Meadows Susquehanna 8.
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Inferno Destroys Six Turtle Creek Businesses in Va
A blaze swept the Turtle Creek business district in Virginia today destroying six business houses and dwellings. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Emperor William’s Health Improves Slowly
The health of Emperor William of Germany shows gradual improvement though he remains under careful rest. Official updates indicate a continued recovery with medical supervision and cautious optimism from court sources.
Crisis Deepens in Iloilo as Natives Drill Daily
Washington reports say General Otis deems Miller has the Iloilo situation well in hand though natives drill openly and reinforcements arrive from Negros. Spanish forces hold at To lie while preparations in Manila reflect caution ahead of peace treaty ratification.
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