Incomes Tax Debate Dims As Hill Amendment Fails
Senate debate on the income tax lasts hours with Senator Hill urging a court testing amendment. Other leaders including Sherman Dunbois Quay and Mitchell oppose broad funding for tax collection and call for repeal rather than expansion. House action focuses on private bills and Alaska salmon fisheries enforcement.
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Man seeks jail shelter over alleged hypnotic control
Daniel Meskill of 61 Robinson Street, Ware Massachusetts, says a two year hypnotic voice forces him to violence. He requested lockup in Binghamton jail after reporting he feared killing himself or others. Authorities held him in a cell as he described the influence and his finances.
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Bankers Waive Hearing in Middletown Bank Case
Harrisburg January 11. Charles W Raymond and Edward N Raymond presidents and cashier of the wrecked Middletown National Bank waived a hearing before United States Commissioner Wolf on charges of banking-law violations. The receiver announced an 80 percent dividend to depositors and creditors. a court hearing was not pursued, $5,000 bond was required.
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Frog accident maims brakeman in Mount Carbon yard
Daniel Ansbach, brakeman for the Philadelphia and Erie division, was struck by a train while in a switch frog at Mount Carbon yard in Pottsville. He was killed, with his head and limbs severed. Ansbach was married with two children.
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Ohio on a Rampage in Flooded Ohio Counties
United Press report from Gallipolis Ohio describes the Ohio River cresting with forty feet of water in the channel. Creeks overflowed, inundating all lowland farms. Residents in Pomeroy and Middleport evacuate homes and seek refuge on hill tops.
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First Black Juror Selected in Lehigh County History
A Black person serves on a Lehigh county jury for the first time in two decades signaling a milestone in local justice.
Penrose Defeat Sparks Pennsylvanias Political Currents
Philadelphia report details new speculation after the Penrose defeat. Widener and District Attorney Graham weigh possible bids to succeed Senator Cameron. Quay deflects independent moves while Martin consolidates power in Philadelphia politics. Harrisburg notes rising tensions as Quay and Martin face a widening split in the Republican ranks.
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Lexow
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Doings of Legislature Mr Farr Gives His Opinion
Harrisburg report on legislative moves to probe alleged school book overcharges under the free text book law. Lawmakers discuss an arbitration board bill, pay rules, truancy powers, and county bills while noting costs and county support amid varied views from Representatives Lytle Fow Mattox Seyfert and OMalley.
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Wilmington Man Granted 50-Year Halt on Hanging
Michael Faino, condemned for the murder of Carlo Flava and sentenced in October last, was respited today by Governor Reynolds for fifty years. He was to be executed on June 26, 1804, with the reprieve extending to 1854.
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Annum Filary of 3000 Dollars Reported for Travel
A record notes an annuum filiary of 3000 dollars covering travel and other expenses.
Not His Lemons A Spat Over a Widow Mistake
In Bulla Alabama a peculiarsuit follows a misread train scene. Mrs Sue Robbins, a widow, sues for 10000 dollars after being kissed by a groom who mistook her for his wife. The incident occurred on a Louisville train near a tunnel.
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Miner Escapes after Fifty Four Hours Entombed in Mine
Charles Ditzel, trapped fifty four hours in a narrow space at Richardson Mine, was rescued and brought to the surface alive. His companion August Jenner died, the two found side by side amid coal and rock. Ditzel, weakened and bruised, received care and a drink, while Brenner perished from suffocation.
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Dun's Review of Trade Sees No Early Revival
New York Jan 1 Dun and Co reports no material change in business at year start. The currency bill repeal fixes reduce Treasury receipt fears. exports of gold ease but prices and demand stay weak. Iron production holds steady but stocks rise, signaling overproduction. early-year failures total 1,622,508 with most in manufacturing and trading sectors.
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Libel suits filed against Pottsville editors
District Attorney Ryan presented to the grand jury indictments against J H Zerbey editor of the Pottsville Republican C Shumway publisher of the Pottsville Chronicle and T J Joyce of the Mahanoy City American. Indictments also name Steward Hartman ex Steward Elijah Emerich and Poor Director Day for adultery fraud and related reporting actions. The charges stem from county auditors findings and a Pottsville Ministerial association meeting coverage.
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Ohio Miners Leader Faces Corruption Charges
President A. A. Adams of the Ohio miners, in a Shawnee speech, accuses that no miners strike in five years has been settled without corrupt influence. Local labor leaders and John McBride must prove their innocence or face consequences.
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Collector Kearns Case Opens with Closed Investigation
Officials began an official inquiry into charges against Internal Revenue Collector I P Kearns in the federal building Pittsburg Pa. The original accusers W W Graham and J S Bryner appeared before Special Agent Colquitt. A guard was posted and witnesses started testimony before noon they left indicating they would not reconvene that day.
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Elkins Nominated US Senator by Republicans
Charleston West Virginia January 11 Ex Secretary of War Stephen B Elkins was nominated United States senator tonight by the Republican caucus. He faced no opposition and was put in nomination by State Senator N E B Whittaker who had been discussed as a possible senator candidate.
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Magee
Flinn
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Warwick
Pattison
David Martin
Steve Elkins
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Hastings Farewell Reception For General Hastings In Bellefonte
A large farewell reception for General Hastings was held in Bellefonte Pennsylvania on January 11 at the armory. About 800 citizens plus many students from the state college attended as addresses were given by Fills Orvis Judge Love General Beaver and Dr Atherton and Hastings replied with heartfelt thanks.
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Eastern Pennsylvania Sees Colder Weather Ahead
The forecast notes colder conditions for eastern Pennsylvania with colder air moving in, while middle states are warned of cool to cold temperatures and developing northwesterly winds.
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