Martin's Stock Declines and Harrisburg Legislation Moves
Philadelphia leader Martin faces a setback as Governor Hastings appoints Brown to internal affairs while Senator Quas opposes Martin. In Harrisburg, the House postpones Hill post, debates municipal debt, school funding, and wages for judges, with several bills advancing in the Senate on notary pay, public elections, and a state hospital for the insane.
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Plistings
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Tom Stewart
Davin Martin
Latta
Mihi Delphia Vaechey
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Martin
Quas
Ayen
Philadelphia Combine
Tonielt
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Iist
Riter
Y Malley
Reading
Talbot
Hera
Senate
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Landi
Ponrone
Alvo
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Erie
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Allegheny
Jannon
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Columbine
Seyfert
Lancaster
Collins
Lycoming
Buckwalter
Orry
Perry
Cotton
Pennewell
Philadelphia
State Hospital
Hermann
Snyder
Forte and
Block
Y Mr. North
MeeKean
Ir Harvey
Eee Sas
Stewart
Official appointments listed for state offices
Kelly of Lewisburg superintendent of the afsaial Captain John W Nesbit of Allegheny keeper of the lag room a Ruswellt clerk at arsenal Richard Haywood Floward Hartel of Clear feld law clerk in the attorneys generals office and L Larry Eyer of Chester deputy secretary of Internal affairs.
There Is an Impression That It Will Never Come to Trial
United Press story notes both J Coleman Drayton and wife denying reports the divorce suit will go to trial. Mrs Drayton has a general denial and plans to sail for the United States, with Mr Drayton living at Tuxedo, awaiting arrival from England.
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United Preas
New York
J. Coleman Drayton m
Drayton
England
Rioters Seethe Over French President Casimir-Perier Resignation
Paris news wires report Casimir-Perier resigns amid Socialist denunciation and claims of capitulation to revolution. Deputies' chambers read the resignation as Versailles prepares to elect a successor while Berlin observers note royal opposition and Londonish exiled pretenders watch closely.
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Chamber of Deputies
Casimir-Poerler
Prisident
Socialtiste
Versailles
Pstre Tessor
Castmir-Perler
Ciucle
Wile
Waldeck- Rousseau
Brisson
Joubet
Dupuy
Chailemel-Lacour
Berlin
Willian
Hes Bette
Sys
Caginir Perler
London
Duke of Oyons
Hla Sule
Dover
France
Boiler Explosion Kills One at Homestead Mill
A boiler explosion at the Carnegie Linea Company iron mill in Homestead about 4 AM killed Henry Brenneman and seriously injured two workers, John Ginedis and William Ernan. Brenneman’s body was found near the boiler. death appears instantaneous from the blast and scalding.
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Homestead
United Press
Mittsburg
Padan
Carnegie Linel Company
Henry Brenneman
John Ginedis
Brenneman
Supreme Court Hears Debs Contempt Petition On Train Strike
Washington January 1 The Supreme Court heard arguments on Eugene V Debs and others contempt petitions for violations of injunctions linked to the influential railroad strike. The issue centered on whether a writ of error was the proper procedure to seek relief and the court took the matter under advisement.
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Supreme Court
United Press
Washington
Puller
Eugene V Deby
Dudas Woods
Ubiento
Prison Term for W C Doll in Misappropriation Case
Philadelphia judge sentenced W C Doll to one year in prison after he pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from the Iron Hall. Doll served as cashier at a local Iron Hall branch and faced the ordered confinement. A separate dispatch from Madrid reports avalanches killing several villagers in Austria.
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Iron Hall
United Press
Philadelphia
Tteed
Quarter Sessions Court
Sone Tenced
Doll
Telongin
Tron Hall
The
Iron Hull
Civil use cases reach Supreme Court amid county tally
In Ta high county only five of nearly 200 civil cases tried in 1494 reached the Supreme Court. A 6-year-old girl in Kelerville, daughter of Peter Stauffer, was burned when her dress caught fire, suffering burns to her arm and back. A Salem and Finding wire drawers conference in Newcastle, O held with Newcastle tin plate mill, deciding not to accept a proposed reduction and signaling a likely start of non union operations.
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Tahigh County
Supreme Court
Nome
Peter Stauffer
Kelerville
Burma
Salem
Finding
Newcastle
Income tax wrangling prompts Republican test of prosperity
Washington reports a tense Senate session on the income tax law with Mr West defending the measure and Sen Quay pushing amendments to test constitutionality. Debates touch rulings, revenue estimates, and the potential for an extra session as Republicans seek to prove actions will bring prosperity. A separate note records a fatal shooting amid a separate local dispute.
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United States
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Gorman
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the Treasury
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Mitchell
Ore
Petticrew
Viatt
Proctor
Sherman
Smith and Wilton
Naya
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Alion
Thite
Torrs
Tilackburn
Mineham
Tatler Cull
Eratden
Corkroll
Dihola Giorge
Gordon
Jormin
Tinton
Dirwis
Jones
Arc
Kyle
Lindsay
McLaurin
Morgan
Pugh
Kantom
Roach
Stewart
Teller
Durpin
Vilas
Voorhees
Walsh
White
Willcott
New York Baseball Club to Change Owners Soon
United Press reports New York base ball club ownership will shift to a probable purchaser from Andrew Freedman. The buyer will pay about 805,000 for controlling interest, about 64 percent of par value, with plans to improve the club and raise professional baseball in the city.
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United Press
New York
New York Baseball
Clcheo
Andrew Freedman
Clrb
Seedman
Murder in Quarrel Over Bill Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Norristown Massachusetts January word arrives of a deadly clash between Murry Reisswick and Wilheam Bachman after a dispute over a payment. Bachman fired a shotgun, fatally wounding Belsewick as he advanced with a hatchet. Reisswick died from the injuries. The incident appears to be a domestic quarrel turned violent.
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Baehman
William Tachman
Harry
Wink
Nic Bt
Gonbight
Taunt
Dale
Mortiltii
Murry Reisswick
Wilheam Bachman
United Press
Norristown
Jan
Harry Telnewick
Bachman
Belsewick
Daring Robbers Foiled Near Susquehanna Bridge
Six robbery suspects intercepted by ex sheriff A Mehoane at the Susquehanna and Oakland bridge. McKune resisted, seized a revolver, fired at them. Hollon raised alarm. Officers captured two men named James and Michael Hiley. Prisoners were en route to Montrose. no loot recovered, Hollon’s watch and chain not taken.
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Susquehanma
Spechil
Scranton Tribune
Hallsteind
Susquehna
A. Mehoane
Susquehanna
Oakhond
Edward Hollon
Oakland
Luis Ums Wilko
McKune
Hollon
James
Michael Hiley
Dankes
McMahon
Montrose
Catastrophe at Butte Explosion Recalls Horror
Butte Montana reels after a night explosion near the Montana Central railroad shed. At least three killed outright and dozens injured, with mangled bodies recovered and the death toll expected to rise as ruins are cleared. Estimated property damage around 1 million dollars.
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United Press
Butte
Mont
Mar
Vity
Tumber
Mintana Central
Nerve Undaunted Harry Hayward Faces Julia Ging
In a Minneapolis proceeding the defendant Hayward confronted Miss Julia Ging as state attorneys pressed for verdicts. Hayward remained calm, maintaining innocence and challenging the witness to a lengthy discussion, with remarks recorded on the stand.
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Julia Ging
United Prone
Minneapolis
Minn
Ian
Mnettr
Mira Catharine Ging
Mira Julia Ging
Auburn
N.Y
Rho
Blair White Contest Violations Reported in Indiana Case
Witnesses failed to appear while the sheriff seeks evidence in the Blair White contest. The record claims violations of the Walter ballot law with testimony suggesting bribery and influence peddling in votes. Local court factions show bias toward counsels for Judge Blair amid allegations of conspired money and control.
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Grove
Indiana
United Press
Ticiang
Jan
Blair
Ciuery
Sultan to Punish Police Captain for Abusing Missionary
The American mission station reports the Constantinople government will discipline the captain of the Kite militia in the Sivas district who detained and struck Mir Hibbard, an American missionary, during a passport check on the way to visit an Armenian friend. The incident prompted official action from United Press dispatches.
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Sultan
Prem
Constantinople
Jan
Fomlairnes
Kite
Sivas
Mir Hubbard
Hibbard
Capiain
Unclear Crime Bouts Reported Amid Turbulent New York Sports Scene
Report mentions a spike in deaths with twelve noted. A Baltimore dealer shot Witweell after a business downturn. Miss May Hirt accuses John Lelane in Charlotte, N C and arrests follow. Detective J Thomas Jarrett from Columbus Georgia is fatally shot during a failed arrest attempt on two thieves.
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New York
William W. Croxter
Baltimore
Witweell
May Hirt
John Lelane
Charlotte
N.C
Handin
Meghees
J. Thomas Jarrett
Columbus
Pattison Nominated for Philadelphia Mayor in Turbulent Convention
The Democratic city convention in Philadelphia nominating ex-governor Pattison faced a raucous scene with clashes over seats and leadership. William Belstering was named permanent chairman by the Regulars, while Michael Ryan received support from minority delegates. Pattison’s nomination followed debates and a vote that reflected party divisions, with Pattison likely to accept the nomination.
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Philadelphia
Warner's Hall
Wo A. Ca
David W. Sellers
Ainda m
William II Belsteling
Regivar Democracy
Michael J. Hyonbela
Nephant
Philadelphia Democracy
Pennsylvania Democracy
A.m
Sellers
Onder
Wilhere
William I. Belstekiing
Dallas Sandere
Michaal J. Ryan
Thin Hollar
Pattison
Ryan
Charles HH
Hintios
Wiliam Findlay
Pittison
Sus
Lunes
Minons
Bonnaffon
Conaffon
Houn
Municiat League
Cttizens’ Committee
Struggles and Results Paint Senate Picture Nationwide
A chaotic Senate race scene emerges from Helena and Denver reports with multiple candidates elected in joint sessions. William Plye is named to the United States Senate, while Fairward O. Wolcott is reelected. Other states show deadlocks and legislative actions across January. The Harrisburg notes list officers for the State Agricultural Society.
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United Press
Helena
Mont
Jan
Tan Mantle
Hutte
PB Corten
Delon
United States
Manu Pelts
Carter
Jong Ole
Denver
Col
Din
Howe
Fairward O. Wolcott
Badlet
State Agricultural Society
The
Harrisburg
Jat
State Agricultural Wovld
John McDowell
Washington
Fleet
Tl. Torger
Hidrinsburg
B.A. Warren
Cheater
W. F. Rutherford
Dipkins Vbeari
Willitaoy Hliyele
Carnegie Armor Plates Test Delayed by Naval Committee
Washington January 1 The Senate committee on naval affairs postponed indefinitely a House resolution directing the secretary of the navy to remove Carnegie armor plates from the archives Monwhnoth Oregon Taiang Maschehu Holts and the Monitor Terror for ball testing after hearing the secretary of the Navy testify.
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Norbert
United Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval
House
Secretary of the Navy
Oregon
Taiiang
Maschehu- Holts
Monitor
Carnegie Company
Navy Letter Supports Caution on Plate Movement
The navy reviewed a letter and concluded no pool could be formed by moving plates. Herbert told the committee that while most plates might be bulletproof, some could fail. He doubted all plates met the required standard of excellence under the contract to protect against tire failures.
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Navy
Herbert
Nhe
British Losses Rise in J T M Pierce Affair
London letters report steep British losses tied to J T M Pierce of Yankton and D with potential totals reaching four hundred thousand pounds. Receipts at his London office were said to be limited by his ability to issue mortgage and other paper as he reportedly moved large sums. About one thousand dollars in forged bonds and deeds are held by Pierce creditors’ agents, with efforts ongoing to recover fees from the estate.
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Hun
Pratt
Germany
J.T. M. Pierce
United Press
Yankton, & D
London
Pierce
Desperate Push to Move Powder Mills Out of Town
Huntington tale: land company hopes to lure Phoenix Powder factory away by offering 600 acres and a railroad, after explosions damaged homes and frightened buyers who had purchased 200 lots. Court ruling found nuisance, powder firm appealing. no guarantee against future blasts.
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United Press
Huntington
Jan
Huntington and
Land Company
Powder Company
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Trolley Line Sold to Chicago and Philadelphia Investors
The Gettysburg Electric Railway has been sold to Luttin Murphy of Chicago Walter St Kendall and John A Connell y of Philadelphia. They pay about 9001200 and will build to the Maryland line to connect with the Maryland system. They expect to obtain franchise persuasion by March 1 and meanwhile seek to halt government condemnation proceedings in the district court at Philadelphia.
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Gettysburg
ING
Philadelphis
Brooklyn Trolley War Sees Narrow Advantage for Companies
On January 16 the third day of the trolley strike in Brooklyn continued with police protection for a portion of service. Strikers reaffirmed demands, while agents proposed arbitration terms that could end the dispute by compromise, avoiding further riots.
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United Press
Brooklyn
Sachett Released on Latest Charge No Conviction Found
Wilkes-Harren June 1 George Sachett White Haven postmaster was discharged after deputy U S marshal Robling found no evidence to convict him of destroying circulars sent to White Haven residents during a campaign. The hearing cleared Sachett of the postal law violation.
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United Press
Wilkes-Harre
George Sachett
White Niaven
United States
Marchal Robling
Scranton
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