Senate Committee Assignments and Vaughan Debut in Harrisburg
Hartlehurs January 10 Senate committees assign Vaughan to accounts apportionment constitutional reforms education finance judiciary general and printing. Vaughan opens by backing ex Congressman Amerman’s bill to end death penalty for first degree murder and other measures. Several other bills and confirmations heard as lawmakers wrap up morning session.
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Harrisburg
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Pittston City Politics Nominates Local Officials
In Pittston on Jan 10 a Citizens party meeting nominated Burgess Maloney for mayor under the new charter, Benjamin Harding for city controller, and FE J McDonald for city treasurer. Borough Treasurer M J Langan was expected to be endorsed by the Citizens. Democrats and Republicans planned slate details including Cyrus K Campbell for their likely mayoral candidate.
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Scranton Tribune
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Citisens
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Langan
George Hagadorn
David Shelley
Straight
Cyrus K. Campbell
Gus Thomas Outlaw Shot in Kentucky Double Killing
Meager reports from Hardin county describe the death of Gus Thomas famed moonshiner who was shot by a traveling salesman named Steel. Steel was then killed by Thomas supporters in a retaliatory action. The drummer mentioned is linked to an earlier revenue stakeout.
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Mémnphis
Jon
Hardin County
Gus Thomas
Steel
Thomas
Martin
Kentucky
Red Sulphur Springs
Arrest attempt linked to Browne in Har din county case
A historical note recalls an attempted arrest by Mar sham Browne and his city posse on a reckless gang in Hardin County. Browne was seriously wounded and Deputy Garner was slain during the confrontation.
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Hardin County
Fire drives 100 girls from Chicago Industrial School
At 6 am a fire damaged the upper story of the Chicago Industrial School for Girls on Prairie avenue near Forty ninth street. More than 100 girls fled the burning building in nightgowns or scant clothing. several may die from exposure after an outbreak of measles had affected about twenty five pupils. The blaze was brought under control with minor structural damage.
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United Press
Chicago
Altgeld Speaks on Russification and Federal Powers
Springfield Jan 10 The Illinois governor’s message to the legislature weighs Populist and Socialist leanings and criticizes federal authority over Chicago strikes. He warns of central power, corporate influence, and rising taxes as danger to republican institutions.
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Pawling Tragedy: Wife Infant Shot Then Hangs Self
In White Deer township, Wesley Pawling shot his four weeks old infant and his wife before hanging himself. The farmer, a New Columbia area resident, acted after an alleged jealousy motive and died at the family homestead.
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Cars Fall From Bridge Delaying Erie Railroad Traffic
A switch on the Ontario and Western line at North West caused coal cars to tumble from a bridge onto the Erie tracks below. The incident delayed traffic for several hours but no injuries were reported.
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Scranton Tribune
Carbondale
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Susquehanna Flood Warns of Extensive Break
The Susquehanna river in Wilkes-Barre rose over three feet within hours after the ice break tonight. Forecasters expect extensive flooding within twenty four hours as water stood about eleven feet above low water mark at WW o'clock tonight.
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Din to Prohibit Infant Life Insurance Introduced
Executives of the Fayerweather will contest a $3,000,000 bequest to colleges in New York's supreme court. A clerk, Edwards Carter, faces six and a half years in prison for embezzling from the National Bank of Commerce of New York.
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Ponisylvania Horticultural Society Meet Set for Memiling
The thirty fifth annual meeting of the Ponisylvania Horticultural Society will be held at Memiling on January 16. President Edward Ford of the Pittsboro Plate Glass Company denied a plate wingw truit has formed. Herman Brump Marin Miller and Rosa Ruther were tried in York yesterday on a charge of poisoning Charles Hartman of Detta in July 14. Twenty employees of John Baisley & Co Philadelphia working on Brogmaler s new brewery in Wilkes Barre struck yesterday for a 2 percent raise. New men will be procured.
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York
Charles Hartman
Detta
John Baisley & Co
Philadelphia
Brogmaler
Southern Democrats Face Silver Challenge and Party Shifts
Washington reports Southern Democrats backed by silver advocates push for free coinage, threatening to upend incumbents in North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and other states. The piece notes Ransom Jarvis Hampton Gutler Tillman Blackburn and Butler as flashpoints with a possible new party forming to supplant the Democratic hold in the region.
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Tennessee
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Kentucky
Sheriff levies on Penn Anthracite plant at Natalie
The sheriff levied on the Penn Anthracite Coal company plant at Natalie near Mount Carmel in a writ of attachment issued by the executors of the Packer estate due to unpaid mortgage. The sale includes the mine, breaker, railroad, sixty houses, a school fund, and company store with 4 040 acres of coal land. Sale set for Sunbury on Saturday morning January 26.
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Big Claim Against Siamant J Cheek Seeks 4 Million Damages
San Francisco January 10. J Cheek of Bangkok arrives en route to Washington in connection with a 4 million dollar claim for damages against Alam. The sensational breach of contract case has been before the state department.
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Vanderbilt Sails Abroad on Teutonic Without Wife
William K. Van derbilt has booked passage on the White Star liner Teutonic for January 18 from New York. A suite of staterooms was secured for him and party by friend Winfield Scott Hoyt. Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt will not join. Reconciliation reports are unfounded.
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New York
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt
Winfield Scott Hoyt
Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Income Tax Wrangle Preludes Urgent Deficiency Bill Debate
Senate debated amendments to the urgent deficiency bill funding 211,900 for additional deputy collectors and 18,000 for ten extra revenue agents to enforce the income tax. Mr. Hill argued to test constitutionality by suspending a statute. the amendment failed. The Nicaragua canal bill and Hawaiian affairs dominated, with Harels reappointed pro tem and Hawaii’s cable lease request referred to foreign affairs. Funeral emblems for Senator Colquitt were announced to occur February 2. pension bills advanced.
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Fatal Accident at Indiana Pulp Works Supt Charles Cunningham
Indiana Muncie Jan 10 Superintendent Charles Cunningham of the Muncie Pulp Works was crushed after stepping onto a Die vat and being pulled between cog wheels. His legs were caught to the knee, belts snapped, grinding stopped, and he died after ten minutes as coworkers freed him. He was 25 and left a family.
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Muncie
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Death sentence at court-martial for spitting in Gironde
A court-martial in Gironde France sentences a soldier to death for spitting. The case notes command direction from the president and the government representative. Purulent pneumonia spreads in Paria via parrots from Hor eaux, causing regional illness. Early plans show Russian volunteers transporting emigrants, soldiers, and Cossack families to Amur. Large Christmas relief effort in Liverpool distributes hot pots and bread, tea, jam to thousands. Charity records show $15 million given to medical and relief causes in England last year. Warwick Castle installs an electric lighting system harmonizing with its historic decor, keeping the grand candelabras but using porcelain imitation candles powered by wires.
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Quay Martin Split Signals Big Fight in Philadelphia Politics
The Philadelphia political crisis deepens as Senator Quay breaks with David Martin over control of the city machine. Quay’s purge of Philadelphia Traction stock and the prospect of police probes heighten tension with Penrose’s mayoral bid and Pattison-backed prospects.
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Deserted Village as Fredonia Men Flee Deputy Sheriff
Buffalo dispatch reports Fredonia men fled their homes to avoid subpoenas in a Mayville excise case against Anthony Laux. Deputy Sheriff Taylor summoned five witnesses for the trial tied to a Prohibition era dispute. The incident sits in the broader 17 year fight between Prohibitionists and license advocates.
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Columbia Hotels
Cured by Thunder John Connell Regains Speech at Pittsburg Poor Farm
John Connell an inmate at the Pittsburg Poor House, long dumb, suddenly speaks after a thunderclap. Staff testify to the event as his cure. he recalls his Pittsburg birth, past mine work, and a fatal mine explosion that killed his brothers. He credits the storm and prayers for his recovery.
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California
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Olives Demand Rising in U.S. Imports
United States consumption of olives is increasing as Southern European migrants arrive. Consul Adams of Cádiz reports Seville exports last year reached 26 884 francs with about 150000 bushels imported. This year’s crop is about 25 percent smaller and a 20 percent tariff is not expected to curb import volume.
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Seville
Buck Receives Twenty-Five Year Sentence for Elgin Wife Slaying
Frederick Buck pleaded guilty before Judge Kellum at Geneva for fatally shooting his wife in Elgin on Nov 28. He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with one day in solitary confinement each year on the anniversary of the crime. Buck, 44, is a son of I N Buck. his wife was Hannah Swan’s daughter and sister of merchant Theodore F. Swan.
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Miner Dietzel Rescued After Richardson Colliery Incident
Potteville Pa January Charles Dietzel, a miner trapped by a coal fall at Richardson colliery on Tuesday, was rescued this evening alive and uninjured. The body of his companion Burke was recovered.
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Potteville
Charles Dietzoel
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Washington gossip reports updates in pat ent office and appointments
Work in the patent office is within a month of date. President Pro Tem Harria received warm congratulations on his return after reelection. Invitations to nonofficials will be cut to curb reception attendance. Captain Ernest A. Garlington of the Seventh Cavalry was nominated to the Inspector General corps vacancy created by Colonel Hoyle's death.
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Weather Report for Eastern Pennsylvania
A weather notice for eastern Pennsylvania reports rain with winds shifting to the west. Forecasters expect lingering showers and cooler conditions as the day progresses.
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