Harrisburg Legislature Debates Bond Tax calls and Plumbers Bill
State lawmakers in Harrisburg consider O Malley measures to require bonds for tax collectors and register plumbers in cities of 20000 plus. House session features tributes to several officials and a slate of new bills covering taxes, insurance, weather service, legal exams, and public works. Lieutenant Governor Watres attends inauguration events with a procession of officials and aides.
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Fatal Explosion At Pennsylvania Bolt And Nut Works
A cinder explosion at the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut works in Lebanon injured two men. Tobias Newcomber, 22, pudder’s helper, was blinded and badly burned. William Steiner, 60, was burned and faces the loss of an eye but is expected to recover. Newcomber’s family in Mountville, Lancaster county, was notified.
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Inaugural Exercises Set for Hastings Installation
Preparations for the installation of governor elect Hastings are complete. The ceremony will be at noon tomorrow in Harrisburg. Gov Pattison vacated the mansion this afternoon as the Hastings family is installed and Philadelphia clubs serenade Hastings. Congressman Reyburn named marshal of the parade’s second division replacing Rorke who is detained by illness.
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Bezek murder case gets appeal in forma pauperis
In Allegheny county a single supreme court decision was made today before a court recess for Governor Hastings inauguration. Frank Bezek, condemned for first degree murder in Lackawanna county in the Maria Kerzek killing, seeks to appeal in forma pauperis. He has no funds for the appeal, which the court approved as testimony will be in typewritten form.
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Robbers Baffle New Castle Couple in Saturday Night Home Invasion
Masked robbers entered the home of David McBride in New Castle Saturday night. They bound the farmer and his wife to chairs and threatened torture to force surrender of cash and valuables. The couple was locked in an unused room and nearly frozen before neighbors found and freed them.
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Good denied new trial in murder case at Alice mines
Greensburg Pa January W Judge Doty refused a new trial for John Good who shot Mack Slaughter at Alice mines and was convicted of first degree murder. Good received a death sentence for the crime.
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William Webber Sentenced to Death in Paroled Murder
Reading Pennsylvania January 4 William Webber was today sentenced by Judge Endiich to be hanged for the murder of his father in law Judus Klemmén.
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Sewell Secures Republican Caucus Nomination
General W. J. Sewell was nominated by the Republican caucus in Trenton New Jersey for the United States Senate. The presentation occurred tonight with Sewell praised as a strong candidate promising party unity and campaign vigor.
Telegraphic Ticks and Tragic Tales Across America
Canada bans free lists while Betsy Page dies in Massachusetts after fasting for stomach illness. Gabriele Papini shot dead in Richmond by two unknown attackers. Howells officials in Massillon drive mules to keep mines running. An Anti-Cigarette league grows to 45 000 in New York public schools. Alice M. Hartley sentenced to eleven years for ex senator Foley’s murder in Reno. Salem thinks of self-inflicted death club as two men kill themselves in two weeks. Wilford sued for 20000 for breach of promise by Florence Bryant in Beloit. South Bend plans a monument for Vice President Schuyler Colfax’s unmarked grave.
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Gorman and Hill Battle Over Income Tax in Senate
Maryland’s Senator Gorman and New York’s Senator Hill clashed for five hours over Hill’s amendment to empower federal courts to rule on the income tax before collection. Gorman warned such a provision would delay revenue and increase debt. Hill defended his stance and accused Gorman of political maneuvering. Republicans invited to aid treasury finances, while dialogue touched on tariff reform and fiscal policy amid partisan strain.
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Brooklyn Trolley Strike Halts Most City Lines
In Brooklyn on January 4 a city wide trolley strike collapsed nearly all lines leaving only one running. About 6000 workers quit causing huge delays as thousands walked over Brooklyn Bridge. A US mail car was attacked by strikers and police were unable to prevent interruptions to mail service.
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Fad Matrimony Brings Chinaman and White Bride to City
A marriage ceremony occurred yesterday in the city joining Soo Lee Sin, a 23 year old Chinaman with a white bride Miss Annie Barrett aged 21 from Binghamton. They obtained a license from Deputy Clerk Emil Bonn and wed at Rev Be L Miller's Mulberry street church with Mrs Sing as bridesmaid. The couple plans to establish housekeeping in Jermyn after a reception at the nearby laundry.
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Binghamton
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Wilkes-Barre
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Mulberry Street
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Magee as Peacemaker in Quay Martin Dispute
W A report circulating in Pittsburg says C L Magee Republican leader will mediate the Quay Martin feud. He plans talks with Senator Quay in Washington after Hastings inauguration and with David Martin in Philadelphia later this week. A friend notes both Quay and Martin trust Mrs Magee and the fight may end soon.
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Trouble at Homestead Prominent workers dismissed
Homestead Pennsylvania January 4 1900 There was unrest at the Carnegie Steel works after a public meeting yesterday Superintendent Schwab summoned about twenty leading workmen to his office and dismissed them for reasons tied to attendance. Detectives were present and anxiety grows over further disciplinary actions. Among the discharged was David Walliams head roller in the ten inch mill.
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Row at a christening in Hanover Township fight
In Hanover Township near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania fourteen men clashed at a Hungarian christening last night. Revolvers and knives were used leaving five stabbed and two in mortal danger, named as Michael Palako and John Miniska.
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Populists Depart as Republicans Reclaim Kansas House
At noon today the first People’s Party government ended its tenure and Republicans again held the Kansas State House. Governor-elect Morrill faced pressure to take the oath early to block further Populist appointments, but he declined to break long standing custom and the Senate remained in executive session all morning.
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Desperate Blackmail Allegation Lands Officers in Jail
Special Officer Jacob Lutz and Arthur M Williams were jailed after an alleged blackmail attempt at Brennan’s saloon. They claimed U S revenue officer status and faced warrants for impersonation and assault. Arrest followed by Patrolman Saltry at the Delaware and Hudson depot. hearing set for this morning.
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Philadelphia Republican Committee Reorganizes for Mayoral Campaign
Philadelphia January 4 Republican city committee reorganized for the mayoral campaign Sheriff Samuel M Chement elected president Senator Charles A Porter declines to serve again as head of the committee with no longer serving status.
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Missing Wilkes-Barre Teens Said To Have Eloped
Hattie Timmons and Joseph Hit, both 16, once thought drowned after vanishing while skating on the Susquehanna near Wilkes-Barre, are believed to have eloped. A friend recalls the boy had $100, and a traveler says he saw Hattie in Binghamton recently.
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