Legislative committees Lackawanna well placed
Harrisburg report on the January legislative session notes strong committee appointments across northeastern Pennsylvania. Farr remains education chair. Lackawanna members Connell and Malley gain multiple posts. O Malley cited for judiciary general. Several bills were fast-tracked as the house opened, with Farr pushing compulsory education and Moore introducing three bills on fencing tuberculosis and game.
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Bpociul
Scranton Tribune
Harrisburg
Jan
Pennsylvania
John R. Farr
Tuckawan
Harvey
Luzerne
Schwars
Monroe
Frank N. Moore
Bradford
Curtis
Wayne
Luxerne
Millard
Susquehanna
Schwarz
Newman
Jeffrey
Bureau of Statistics
Tiffany
Wyoming
Ruthalge
Lackawwanna
Farr
City
Connell
Grover
Banks
Malley
Goose
Wilson
Schwarts
Kipp
Pike
Curtin
Underwood
Geological Survey
Lynus W. Moore
Grether
Rutledge
Staples
Reese
Kinner
Appropriations, Corporations and Railroads
Lackawanna
Scranton
O'Malley
Judiciary General
Biide” MacGinnis
Vaughan
Senate
Howie
Forestry Commission
Moore
Seselon
McDonald
Allegheny
Tarred and Feathered Over Religious Differences in Indiana
Evansville dispatch reports Connellton residents tarred and feathered farmer Taigolp after a Catholic woman Magi e O Neill objected to their courtship. Four masked assailants abducted him from his home, beating him before returning him. Prosecutors investigate possible prosecutions.
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Indiana
United Press
Evansville
Ind
Connellton
Perry County
Taigolp
Maggie O'Neill
Wing
O'Neill
Talgolp
Magele
Lumber Dealers Meet in Harrisburg Discuss Insurance Plan
The State Lumber Dealers association met at the board of trade rooms in Harrisburg and formed a Philadelphia linked committee to create an insurance plan for lumbermen. A bill to allow subcontractors a lien is drafted, claiming current premiums are excessive. The semi annual meeting will be in Scranton in July with Sturtevant as president and Brandon as vice president.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Lumber Dealers’ Association
Board of Trade
Philadelphia
Scranton
Ss. H. Sturtevant
Wilkes-Barre
O. M. Brandon
Wilkes-Harte
T. J. Snowden
Serantum
HH. Keck
Allentown
George F. Lants
Reading
W. M. James
Steelton
J. W. Crag
Chambersburg
Zener
Lancaster
M. Wilhard
Archie Gordon Dead Prominent Journalist and Dramatist
Archie Gordon a noted newspaper man and dramatist died at his Hatfield Place home Port Richmond after two years with Bright’s disease and a paralysis episode. Born in Ceylon India forty six years ago to English and Scottish parents he joined journalism at twenty and worked for the Chicago Tribune New York World Sun Herald Times and other outlets before his death. His plays including Trixie and The Ugly Ducklings gained fame and money for him and Miss Maggie Mitchell.
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United Press
Stapleton
Archie Gordon
Hatfield Place
Port Richmond
Gordon
Hright
Iké
Ceylon
India
America
Chicago Tribune
New York World
New York Sun
The
New York Herald
Brooklyn Fagle
Times
Mr. Gordon
Miss Mitchell
Seane Carter
Robeson
Investigation continues in Pottsville almshouse scandal
The county auditors renewed the inquiry into the almshouse affair as Grant Goodman of Goodman Bros testified about 1904 purchases. He said the almshouse bought boxes of oranges and apples and barrels of sweet potatoes, and that peaches priced at 1.50 per blanket were delivered to Poor Director Day and paid by an almshouse order on the county treasurer.
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United Press
Pottsville
Steward Hartman
Grant Goodman
Goodman Bros
Philadelphia
Mahanoy City
Almehouse
Quiet at St. Johns After Riot Arrests
The city remains quiet as four rioters are remanded for a further hearing. Only one prisoner is a local boy, the others from Trinity Bay fishing settlement, described as hard characters. Authorities say their aim was to loot savings.
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United Press
St. Johnna
N. FE
Jon
St. Johns
Trinity Bay
Death of a marksman in Sixteenth Regiment
Thomas Albert of Company C Sixteenth Pennsylvania National Guard was found near the Bennett Brook rifle range in Bradford with a bullet in his heart. Officials are uncertain if the death was accidental or foul play. Albert was renowned as a top marksman in the guard and held a statewide reputation.
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Thomas Albert
Sixteenth Regiment
United Press
Bradford
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Bennett Brook
Albert
Ex-City Treasurer Arrested Over 46000 Shortage
A Texas former Ellsworth city treasurer was arrested on a 46000 shortage tied to gambling. In a separate incident Mrs. John Little of Atkinson harmed herself after driving her husband away. The third trial for damages against Russell Sage opened in New York as A L Walsh of St Louis confessed to burglary links and tools.
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Ellsworth
Tex
John Little
Atkinson
N. BH
W. Rh. Laidlaw
Russell Sage
New York
A. L. Walsh
St. Louis
Warwick Nominated for Philadelphia Mayor in Raucous GOP Convention
City Solicitor Charles F. Warwick won the Republican mayoral nomination at Musical Fund Hall with 634 votes to Penrose 288 and McCreary 1 as Henry M. Bingham defended Penrose amid uproar. The convention adjourned at 11 95 after a heated, factional session with hisses and cheers.
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Philadelphia
Charles F. Warwick
Boles Penrose
Penrose
Warwick
George D. McCreary
David H. Lane
Rtecorder of
George G. Pierle
Pierle
David Martin
Henry M. Bingham
Senator Penrose
Pierse
Congressman Bingham
George §. Graham
Mr. Graham
Graham
Hawkes
Martin
McCreary
Penroge
Drasen
Ex-Treasurer Fails to Turn Over State Cash as Bank Closes
South Dakota headlines report ex-Treasurer Taylor missing after failing to hand over funds to successor. Redfield National Bank closed. Taylor reportedly in New York. Expected Saturday payments include 150000 dollars and 190000 for warrants. bonds 250000 with 10 percent shrinkage. Defalcation risk threatens state finances and revenue.
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Taylor
United Press
Pierre
Traylor
Redfield National Bank
New York
Maneler
Quay Amendment Defines Income Tax Provision Scope
The Quay amendment to the urgency deficiency bill clarifies that no law can block U S courts from ruling on the constitutionality or validity of the tax provisions on gains and incomes, whenever such a question arises in ongoing or future proceedings in any United States court.
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The
United Press
Washington
Quay
Senate
United States
Miss Katharine Drexel Ends Lifelong Mission as Founder
In Philadelphia at the Blessed Sacrament Convent near Torresdale Archbishop Ryan received the final vows of Katharine Drexel known as Mother Katherine. She founded a religious order dedicated to aiding Indians and colored people, marking her retirement from the world.
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Philadelphia
Katharine Drexel
Vengeance of a Husband M Pher son Narrow Escape
Samuel V Newell from California traveled 2200 miles to attack McPherson in Norristown Pennsylvania after discovering letters showing an affair with Newell’s wife. The assault occurred at the Trust Company building with McPherson badly injured but alive. Newell was taken into custody and discharged. no arrest was made. Nine bones including a skull were found in a bakery cellar nearby.
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United Press
Norristown
Samuel V. Newell
Central City
Cal
McPhergon
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Newell
McPherson
Mra
Denver
Philadelphia
Colonnade
Trust Company
John H. Passmore
Traction Company
J. B. Larselere
Pittsburg
Frick May Face Blackball At Union League
In New York the possible Union League Club membership for Henry C. Frick, Carnegie's manager, sparks talk of a blacklist as election approaches. Opponents cite alleged Republican reversals and a $10,000 contribution to Grover Cleveland's campaign fund. A former executive committee member notes limited opposition so far.
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Carnegie
Union League
United Press
New York
Jan
Henry C. Frick
Tinton League
Frickla
Grover Cleveland
Executive Committee
Frick
NO HOPE OF FINDING LENZ INQUIRIES CONTINUE
J Percy dington reports a letter from Joseph Tatarian president of the Imperial Bank of Persia at Tabris dated November 24 saying an investigation along the route of Biegellat Frank Lens through Kerala and Turkey yielded no clue to his whereabouts. Cecil G Wood consul at Tabriz says he has given up hope of finding Lenz but will continue the search.
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Liverpool
J. Perdington
Joseph Tatarian
Imperial Bank of Persia
Tabris
Biegellat Frank Lens
Kerala
Turkey
Faia
Cecil G. Wood
Tabriz
Lenz
One More Body Found in Delavan House Ruins
Albany reports another nearly complete skeleton found in Delavan House ruins. At the extraction site rescuers recovered three watches with chains and opera glasses, including a gold timepiece engraved with the initials S. D. M. and two watches that had been found last night.
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Albany
Delavan House
Miners Trapped After Coal Fall In Glen Carbon
In Tehardoon colliery at Glen Carbon two miners Charles Dietzel and Adam Burk are trapped by a coal fall. Rescue teams worked through the night removing about 1000 tons but have not reached the men. One voice was heard briefly, raising fears of a fatal crush and asphyxiation if not soon reached.
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The
United Press
Pottsville
Tehardoon
Glen Carbon
Charles Dietzel
Adam Burk
Dietzel
Blackdimp
Quay Urges Publication of Corporate Employee Salaries
In Washington on January 9, Senator Quay pushed for an income tax provision to publish names and salaries of corporation employees. He cited a Philadelphia Republican leader's high corporate salary influencing actions. David Martin, Philadelphia GOP boss, responded by denying any corporate pressure and defended Warwick's nomination.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Quay
Cockrell
Committee On Appropriations
Qing
Philadelphia
Republican National
Wand
Martin
Jan
Warwick
Mr. Quay
Charges of Gross Cruelty in Racine Divorce Case
Mrs. George MacDonald of Burlington seeks divorce from her husband, alleging twenty years of abuse including horsewhipping during illness, beating for prayers, burning Bible and clothes, bruising injuries, and forcing her from bed and house at night. She states she may tell more. case set for the next circuit term.
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George McDonald
United Press
Racine
Wis
Racine County
George MacDonald
Burlington
Death of Johnsonburg bank clerk sparks murder probe
Henry Peoples a Johnsonburg bank clerk was found dead in his room on November 24 186, with investigators suspecting suicide but neighbors doubting the account. Fred Monerelli his roommate was arrested for murder as a county jail inmate claimed an alibi involving a woman connected to the case in Ridgeway.
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Johnsonburg Bank
United Press
Johnsonburg
Henry Peoples
Fred Monewvilli
Peoples
Monerelli
Ridgeway
All About a Dog by the United Preas
London January 9 A report says a Russian grand duke plans salt against Colonel North over the sale of the famed greyhound Simonian for 1000 pounds. The dispute centers on the dog’s soundness warranty and the seller's assurances.
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United Preas
London
Colonel North
North
Simonian
Fullerton
Foreign Snap Shots and Political Tensions Across Europe
The report notes an Italian defeat at Kussala and Bismarck’s frail spirits. A jury spares Captain Shepherd of Birr garrison from assault charges. McCarthy warns resignation over Healy revolt. London anti lynching group condemns Millington acquittals. Meat traders oppose US beef shipment shrinkage allowances.
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Kussala
Prince Bismarck
Captain Shepherd
Birr
Justin McCarthy
Healy
Antilynching Committee
London
Millington
Tenn
Ransit
Judge Taylor Under Investigation for Shooting Attempt
Venango County Bar Association formed a five member committee to investigate charges against Judge Charles Fi Taylor accused of attempting to shoot Deputy Sheriff Shomaker. The warrant issued but no arrest yet as the judge lies ill at home.
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Taylor
United Press
Franklin
Venango County Bar Association
Charles Fi. Taylor
Shomaker
Washington Gossip and Naval Developments in Brief
Treasury receipts this month average over 1,000,000. The Minneapolis will be fitted as a flagship after coaling in Philadelphia and heading to Norfolk. Pilots aboard warships will be advisers to commanding officers. Morton pursues a hard line against German meat discrimination causing cabinet tension. Olney denies rent reductions for Ellis Island restaurant owners. John A. Hutchinson of Pennsylvania resigns as confidential clerk to the supervising architect. salary cited unclearly.
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Treasury
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Norfolk
Pilota
Morton
Germany
Olney
Harriburg News Notes and Local Incidents
The South Central Homoeopathic Medical association conducts a convention at Harrieburg. York horse thieves Henry Humer and Charles Smith are arrested in Baltimore. Reading clergymen oppose publishing marriage licenses citing business impact. John Harley sues Mahanoy City for 10000 damage after wife’s injury on an uneven sidewalk. Harrsiburgers plan a pure water system with a 200000 loan to filter the water.
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South Central Homoeopathic Medical Association
Harrieburg
York
Henry Humer
Charles Smith
Baltmore
Reading
John Harley
Mahanoy City
Harriaburgers
Weather report for eastern Pennsylvania rain and snow
Eastern Pennsylvania faces precipitation with rain and snow likely. Northeasterly winds bring cooler air and unsettled conditions across the region with possible travel impacts.
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Pennsylvania
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Tabrizs
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Finley
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Chas. A. Schieren & Co.’S
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