Indications of Deadlock in Quay Jenks Senate Fight
The article reports a deadlock as Republicans split between Senator Quay and eight “favorite sons” while Democrats unite behind George A Jenks. Senate and House vote separately with a joint ballot planned, no election expected today, Quay’s strength at 112 votes 16 short of needed 128 on joint ballot.
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Timlin
Lackawanna
P. P. Smith
Superior Court
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Juin
United States
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Hoice
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Harrisburg Senate Chooses United States Senator In Tight Ballot
The Harrisburg senate convened with a crowded chamber to elect a U.S. senator. Quay led the vote with 27, Jenks 12, and several anti-Quay Republicans shared the remaining tally. The roll call in the house followed with extensive lists of names as the body prepared to reconvene at 1 o clock tomorrow.
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Senate
Welook
Goblin
United States
Grady
Quays
George A. Jenks
Matthew Stantey
Quay
Beaver
Jefferson
John Dalyell
Pittsburg
George A. Huff
Westmoreland
Charles Fimory Smith
Philadelphia
E. A. Trewin
Clearfield
Charles W. Stone
Warren
John Stewart
Franklin
Gobin
Senator Quay
Hawkine
Manila
Ellegins
Alee
G O
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Birwie
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Peawelock
Joint Assembly
Pittsburg Senator Opposes Quay in Caucus Vote
The Pittsburg senator and allies opposed Senator Quay by backing Bh. F. Jones. Magee moved to make Quay's nomination unanimous and it passed, with the senator then accepting the caucus decision. This boosted his standing among Quay supporters and anti Quay Republicans. Friended by both factions, Magee supporters predict his rise if Quay loses.
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Bh. F. Jones
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Senator Quay
Court Martial Decision Upholds Dismissal for Gen Eagan
The cabinet unanimous approval prompts a court martial for General Kagan over abusive language about Major General Nelson Miles. The secretary of war will convene the court and determine charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. If found guilty, dismissal from the Army is the penalty.
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Secretary of War
Washington, Jan. Jr
Vy Cominiee
Kagan
Nelson A. Miles
Corbin
Iitle
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War Department
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Our Foreign Trade in 1898
The article reports total merchandise imports in December at 95,871,480 with a rise over November. For the twelve months ending December 31, 1898, imports reached 1, ... and exports for December were 185,000,000 with a drop from November. The twelve months ending December show exports at 129,000,000, up over the previous year by 200,708,040, yielding a favorable U S trade balance for the year Just ended.
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Jan
Senators Elected Across States Stir National Attention
Reports from various cities indicate multiple U S senators reelected or newly chosen. Names such as Hermes Cabot Loder and Joseph Minlew appear among Republican selections in different states with celebrations noted in Boston and Indianapolis.
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United States
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Conn
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Todas
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Memuata
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Miia
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Indanapolis
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J. Feyerhiye
United Blates Penulor
Jewel Thefts Runaway Robber Stole 8000 In Jewels
A streetcar robbery ends in the loss of jewels valued at 8000 from W F L Bide, president manager of a national treasures firm. Police attempt to stop the robber but he escapes with the jewelry.
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Tooty
Policeman Held Up in Chicago Robbery
A Chicago incident reports a thief disguising as a police officer held a uniformed officer at gunpoint after widening a path to the station. The robber allegedly seized the weapon and fled, prompting a police response to secure the area.
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Queen Refuses to Sign Peace Treaty Alone
Madrid January 17 The premier Senor Suguesta said he would summon the cortes once the United States ratifies the peace treaty. The queen regent insisted the treaty be ratified by the cortes, as she may not sign alone and bear the consequences of its effects on public feeling.
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Flinn Attacks Shaw as Quay Falls Short in Vote
Hartisburg June 17 Senator Merrick of Tioga claims Quay is twelve votes short and that opposition supporters are disheartened. Ex Postmaster Wanamaker calls the day’s results unsatisfactory for Quay, while a Republican meeting at Commonwealth hotel shows 41 of 52 Republicans opposed. Shaw’s pledged anti Quay stance and Magee’s alleged influence draw sharp criticism amid rumors of shifts in party loyalties.
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Five Boys Drown After Ice Breaks on Susquehanna Pond
A sled accident on a South Gibson mill pond left five boys aged 7 to 10 dead after the rotted ice gave way. They were from separate families near Creoe, with one boy escaping. Rescue efforts by classmates and townspeople failed. one body recovered. others still missing as searches continued.
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Rie
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G. A. Roberts
Missing Paul Jones Search Ends In Port Met
Penmacola Florida January 1 The mysterious tee Bin wan left Saturday in search of the yacht Paw Jones returns this afternoon Officials say Pegworty led a thorough search from Port Made to this harbor but could not trace the hnnnch oF DArRengers revealed in the garbled report
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Freight Conductor Killed in Altoona Yard Crash
In Altoona Virginia on June 1 James Motley, an elderly freight contractor, was killed by a draft in the yard. The incident involved a moving train that struck him as he attempted to board, with authorities noting a fatal injury and investigation underway.
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James Mo Tellan
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Altooun Yard
Aged Lancaster Couple Perished in Coal Gas Tragedy
Fredericks Schwilkey, 75, and Mary Schwilkey, 70, were asphyxiated by coal gas at their Lancaster home after a stove fault released gas. Granddaughter Jawathy Schwilkey found them unresponsive. she had been away from work. Schwilkey formerly served as steward on the steamship Pennsylvania for the American Line.
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Fredericks Schwilkey
Bistwit
Mary
Jawathy Schwilkey
Sehwilkey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Washington toe delegates debate treaty terms in conference
Democratic opponents of the peace treaty spend hours crafting a plan to resist any amendment that would equalize PRM pyres with Cuba and Comiaite in their stance. The persistent bloc warned they would react if the concession was not granted.
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Washington
Toe. V
Cuba
Comiaite i
Ambiguous OCR summary of early 20th century bowling news
Fragmentary text places New York in January with Antwerp and Genoa or Naples involved in a bowling event. Mentions Naseer Wilhelm and Lindiepend Gihnlier, with unnamed champions and teams in Germany or Germany-linked venues.
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Deliberate Scranton Whirlwind of Headlines
Weather outlook turns colder and threatening as Harrisburg stalemate over senator and inauguration of Governor Stone unfold. Reports cover court martial, river drowning incident, weekly briefs, and broader local and national items from Porto Rico to Scranton.
Jenks Endorses Fusion in Quay Senate Contest
Bradford, Pa, Jan 17 Hon George A Jenks advocates fusion between Democrats and anti Quay Republicans to defeat Quay in the upcoming senate race He says he will move to Harrisburg and support the strongest anti Quay candidate if his strength suffices, stating it is his duty to the state and country.
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George A. Jenks
McKean County
Harriebure
Era
Jenks
Quay
Harrisburg
Sketch of Mr Grief Griest Lancaster Jan 17
Sketch details W W Griest born 1509 near Lancaster son of Major Ellwood Griest longtime Lancaster editor and publisher. A schoolteacher turned county clerk since 1870 he led Lancaster Republican campaigns and served as delegate to state and national conventions. Married with children he is a total abstainer popular in the region.
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Ellwood Griest
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Quiet Reign in Iloilo as Manila Dispatches Signal Stable Situation
Cabinet read advices from Manila reporting a quiet Philippines. Manila residents returning home, Hollan affairs progressing satisfactorily, and ships crews and insurgents fraternizing on shore. President McKinley announced approval of the commission personnel to visit and report on the Philippine islands.
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Worcester
Remains of Christo phere Colombia Arrive In Colon
A Spanish cruiser delivered remains claimed to be Christo phere Colombia. The coffin was opened revealing ashes and a single shard. The relic, to be moved to Breville and placed in the cathedral with solemn rites as troops guard the route through the city.
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Lehigh Valley bail company elects new directors despite vacancy
The annual meeting of the Lehigh Valleys Bail rad company reelects President Alfens Waller and announces the vacancy caused by the death of Thor Mekean. Wilson & Beer are not reelected and West remains connected to the board.
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Worcester franchise awarded after committee meeting
A municipal committee from a local organization awarded Worcester a franchise after formal proceedings. The meeting, attended by ladies and officials, named Jan A Marston of Fall River among the participants and confirmed designation of Premilent Powere and Directors Slain of Providents.
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Stone Inaugurated Pennsylvania Governor in Ceremonial Parade
Harrisburg January 17 Colonel William A Stone was inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania in a noon ceremony at the capitol. The event included the oath by Justice Henry W Williams and a displaying of six regiments of the new National Guard. Stone pledged to discharge duties honestly with legislative cooperation and noted state indebtedness and education funding in his inaugural address.
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