War Over the Blue Laws Revis ion Moves in State Legislature
Harrisburg January session features Speaker Walton's choice for Rules Committee chair Lytle and a push to revise the 1794 blue laws with petitions for repeal and tougher penalties. Senator Landis seeks to make it a crime to buy another man's vote while other measures cover banking, education boards, and funding, with bills advancing on several fronts.
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Boundary Rivers Finally Delineate County Lines
Rivers or streams forming the boundary line between two counties or running between counties passed finally, ending long-standing disputes. The final courses settle jurisdiction and aid future governance and resource management.
Blaisdell Surrenders After Ten-Year Absence
John H Blaisdell, former book keeper at the Weetamoe mills, turned himself in at the Central Police Station Fall River Massachusetts after ten years away. An earlier flight left a forty thousand dollar defalcation. directors reportedly hope the indictment may not be pressed as he seeks a quiet return home.
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Lexow Committee Report Attacks Tammany Police Protection
The Lexow committee report accuses New York City police of allowing election fraud and crime to aid Tammany Hall. It asserts district leaders influenced police promotions and forced contributions, urging the legislature to curb political influence over the force. The volume, about 18 000 words, outlines deep-rooted corruption concerns in municipal government.
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Blair-White Case Bribery Allegations Grow in Inquiry
In Blair-White election case at Indiana Pa on January 17 thirty witnesses testified and more bribery charges were leveled. One witness claimed Judge White gave him money for his vote amid the probe.
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Miner Stephen Shaw Killed at Hallstead Colliery
Wilkes Barre reports Stephen Shaw a miner at Hallstead colliery Duryea was instantly killed today as blasting coal loosened from the roof and several tons fell on him. The accident occurred in Wilkes Barre with Shaw located at the Duryea mine site.
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State Gleanings Highlights From Early 1900s News
The new board of pardons will meet Feb 2. Millersville alumni Banquet in Pottsville this evening. Allegheny doctors launch crusade against lawyers. Schuylkill court to review over 1100 liquor license applications. fatal lamp accident in Shantokin. Reading jury awards 1800 to a trolley victim. Uniontown woman dies in lamp explosion aftermath. Temple furnace blown out after long trouble. Brooke Ion coal mines close, 75 laid off. George Todd dies from clothing ignition. mother injured. Willie Harper injured by trolley at Reading. Reading iron worker Charles Kuckling dies at grade crossing. PA Steel furnace No 4 at Harrisburg shut for repairs, 65 workers idle.
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Senate Debates Free Coinage Act and Revenue Bills
In Washington the Senate opened with bills by Mr. Pugh and Mr. Sherman on currency and revenue. Pugh seeks 100 million in legal tender notes plus silver coinage and bullion certificates, while Sherman favors 3 percent bonds and national bank currency against deposited bonds. The House discussed pensions, Indian appropriations, and franking reform as Gettysburg Park measures were postponed.
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George D. Bohen Dying After Thanksgiving Injury
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Georgetown half back George D. Bohen paralyzed from the chest after a spine injury in the Georgetown versus Columbia Athletic Club game. Doctors at Georgetown Medical School and Emergency hospital have little hope of recovery. his hours are likely numbered. Born in Richmond, Va., he stood 6 feet 4 inches and was a leading college athlete.
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Hannah Green Struck Dumb at Social Gathering
Miss Hannah Green daughter of Frank Green manager of Green's Opera House suddenly lost her power of speech Saturday evening at a party hosted by Judge Townsend on Broadway Vincennes Indiana. She paused in a dance and could not utter a sound though she was otherwise well.
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Shrinkage of Gold Prompted Shipment to New York
Five hundred thousand dollars in gold shipped from the New York sub-treasury to address shrinkage in supply. Baltimore also transferred a similar amount to New York as ordered by Secretary Carlsle. Sub-Treasurer Bigler announced the move.
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Export of Gold to New York Anticipated this Weekend
The article notes officials expect a very large shipment of gold to be exported to New York on Saturday and that he would likely be ordered to dispatch more gold tomorrow.
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New York
Chicago Syrian Complains of Turkish Imprisonment
M. Monferige, a Syrian born American citizen living in Chicago, says he was imprisoned by Turkish authorities in Mer sin northern Syria and robbed of 750 dollars. After a week he was released and returned to the United States aboard the Paris with orders not to return to Syria on pain of death. He currently stays at 1 Washington Street and plans to seek relief from the secretary of state in Washington.
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Italian and His Blade Defends Castle in Night Attack
Tony Desando, an Italian from Minersville, was jailed in Pottsville after stabbing David Griffiths of Minersville and Richard Floyd of Willamstown when they forced entry at Desando's home. Griffiths survived. Floyd was gravely injured and expected to die.
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Brooklyn Trolley Strike Sparks Citywide Turmoil
Brooklyn faces a protracted trolley strike as several companies resume service after partial settlements. Police clash with mobs. cars operate on DeKalb and Jay street lines without protection while others stay shut. Mayor Schieren seeks charter enforcement. executives Lewis and Norton refuse concessions. A Fulton Street merchants meeting denounces the firms.
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Entombed Miners Fate Sealed as Rescue Fails
London June 17 rescuing parties at Diglake colliery Hanley have given up efforts to reach the miners entombed by the flood from old workings. The water rush overwhelmed progress and none of the trapped men are believed to have survived.
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Milan Attorney General Signor Celli Stabbed
Signor Celli, attorney general of Milan province, was murdered in his Rome office on January 17. An anarchist suspect was captured by a guard policeman. The motive is described as action against anarchists and Celli was known as the anarchist killer among agitators.
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Blane Mansion Bricks Sell Powdered At Price
Secretary Carlisle proposes immigration service reorganization with an 12880 appropriation for Philadelphia. The German ambassador to hold a card reception Sunday afternoon at the embassy. Memorial services for late Representative Charles O Nell of Philadelphia set for Saturday Jan 26 in the Senate. Dockery reform law causes treasury accounts confusion. Post office plans to establish railway mail routes in large cities. Marion Butler elected to the Senate from North Carolina will be youngest member until May next.
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Faure Elected French President Succeeding Casimir-Perier
The national assembly elected Felix Faure on the second ballot to succeed Casimir-Perier as president of the republic. Brisson and Waldeck-Rousseau trailed. Faure won 420 to 261. Security increased around the chamber. Socialist Brisson faced strong opposition from conservatives. Faure, born 1841, a longtime Republican deputy, is to assume power with cabinet resignations and ceremonial investiture at Versailles.
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Elysee Palace
Insurance Collector Vanishes With 2300 Dollars
Newark reports missing 8. G. Smith Jr a collector for Robert Dunham agent for the American Insurance company. An audit shows he decamped with 2200 dollars in premiums. He left Newark last Friday and is believed to be in Chicago.
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Buckskin Joe Green Arrested in Harrisburg Impersonation Case
Harrisburg January 17 Buckskin Joe Green a known swindler was arrested for posing as a United States pension examiner. Police say he attempted to pass himself off as an official during an encounter in Gettysburg.
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Harrisburg
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Green Held on $1000 Bail After Eastern Penitentiary Term
Evening report states Green was brought to the city and held in $1000 bail by United States Commissioner Wolfe. Green had recently served a year and a half in the Eastern penitentiary.
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Misemer Ends Own Life in Barn Shooting
Sharon Pennsylvania January 17 Henry Misemer a Hadley farmer and local figure killed himself in a barn hovel by tying a string to a rifle trigger and firing at his heart. Officials say low mood may have caused the act.
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First Official Order of National Guard Chief Hastings
Harrisburg Pa January 17 The first official order of D H Hastings commander in chief announces the staff appointment Brigadier General Thomas J Stewart as adjutant general The order commands obedience and respect for the new staff appointment.
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Bank Bunco Suspect Arrested in Scranton
Louis J. Piel of Dunmore was arrested at the First National Bank by Detective Roche and Patrolman Walsh after taking $200 with false representation and attempting to obtain $100 more. He is detained at the central police station awaiting a police court hearing.
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Senator Peterson Wins Libel Verdict Against Western Union
New Ulm Minnesota January 17 1910 Senator Samuel D Peterson secured a libel verdict of 310000 against the Western Union Telegraph company. The suit stemmed from an anonymous telegram signed Many Republicans sent during the election contest when Peterson opposed Davis and supported John Lind. The case notes this as a leading verdict against a telegraph company globally.
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Buffum divorce case opens in Magee court
The Buffum divorce case to determine paternity and infidelity was called before Judge Magee. Dr Frank Buffum accuses Eva Buffum of deceit surrounding a baby she claimed as hers, alleging the child was borrowed or bought for the occasion and that the wife was unfaithful. The defendant is absent from the city, but the case proceeds with little defense, amid prior scandals.
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Stabbed His Sister In Grave Injury Tragedy
Greensburg Pennsylvania January 17 1910 Simon Williams eleven attacked his sister Florence one with a stable fork three prongs went through her cheek ear and neck in what was described as probably fatal injuries they were alone in the house their mother had recently killed herself and their father was jailed on a serious charge
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Butte Horror Probe Opens After Powder Blast
Coroner's jury prepared for a thorough investigation in Butte Montana after a powder explosion left four firefighters missing and presumed killed. Four bodies unrecovered, identified as Samuel Ash David Moores Ed Sloan and F P J Norland. The inquest began with a coroner's jury empaneled, then discharged and replaced by a new panel of representative men. The investigation will be searching and detailed.
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Mayor Gilroy Goes to Europe for Health
A verdict for WNT was given the United Verde Copper company at New York against the Link Belt company of Philadelphia for alleged breach of contract. William B Bays of Gallipolis Ohio, drummer for a New York grocery house, was beaten and robbed by masked men near Horse Creek West Virginia on Monday night.
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Gallipolis
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Eastern Pennsylvania Weather Outlook Summary
For eastern Pennsylvania expect a fair day with warm conditions and west to southwest winds. No precipitation is anticipated and temperatures should rise into mild afternoon levels.
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