Deadlock in Senate Long After Ballot Remains Unbroken
Harrisburg reports indicate forty two absentees at the session as Quay trails by 13 votes. Governors Stone and Quay backers expect Quay’s elective success if Stone’s stance influences public sentiment. Independent Republicans and Democrats clash over office distributions amid slim joint session turnout and ongoing deadlock. Doheny is not named as a unifying candidate.
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Votes Tallied in Harrisburg Senate Election
In Harrisburg on January 20 the Senate race closed with Quay 18 votes short of victory as 210 ballots were cast and Quay received 9 percent. Mercer’s Martin switched from Dalzell to Tubbs, with 42 absentees. Several Republicans and Democrats shifted positions. Dalzell down three votes, Rice down one. The roll showed multiple Republicans including John Dargell and Charles Tubbs among the 36 voting for Quay, while five were absent. A resolution was offered to record paired votes and set timing, with amendments withdrawn and the resolutions unanimously adopted before adjournment.
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Kinraid Says Keely Secrets Not Revealed by Tubing
Boston January 20 T Kinraid sole legate of the Keely motor says Philadelphia reports of tubing in the inventor workshop and compressed air as the force behind the motor are unfounded He visited Keely’s place in Philadelphia last week and warned against sensational rumors while noting stockholders would speak if the Philadelphia tale were true.
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Conditions at Havana Reflect Turbulent Posture and Minor Incidents
Major General Bates reports 75 000 Spanish troops remain at Cienfuegos with transports leaving daily aiming to end Spanish presence by Feb. 19. Havana sees cockfighting ban by Brigadier General Davis and a muting of fireworks after a masquerade. Prisoners surrender knives at Presidio Havana while a bomb near a Spaniard’s home is found but unexamined.
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Germany Denies Irregularities in Samoa Claims
Berlin reports that German foreign office confirms AP received same Samoa reports. It denies supporting any treaty-violating irregularity and questions Mataafa’s invalid election while noting dissatisfaction with the Samoan condominium. Officials say Falke’s captain downplays incidents and no new warships are planned unless others act.
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Iroquois Dispatch Boat Iroquois Arrives at Honolulu
The United States dispatch boat Iroquis has landed for Honolulu with special dispatches for ships including the battleship Oregon. Officials are unsure if the Oregon has been ordered to Ramon but believe a decision may already be in progress.
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Pennsylvania Pension Notice Issued
Washington reports a pension notice issued for Itiromn Van Hor at Hauser Mills Monroe. The brief item notes an additional payment or entitlement connected to the Pennsylvania pension.
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Bill for 12000 to Conemaugh Memorial Hospital debated in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 20 the senate named standing committees. A notable item is Mr Stineman’s bill appropriating 12 000 to the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital at Johnstown. The house approved a Republican slate of officers amid protests by anti Quay Republicans and a Democratic substitute.
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Croker Tackles the Money Question in Interview
New York January interview with Richard Croker argues the 16 to 1 silver issue is dead. He warns it could split the party if revived and urges a party line balancing regional interests toward a national standard. He notes current winter shows improved finances and public works funding amid economic security.
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Appointments Set for Posts in Harrisburg and Maryland
State committee announces selections for multiple positions in Harrisburg and Marrleburg. Appointees chosen to fill varied roles across regional offices as of January.
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Hartford Union names officers for Dick Lovers and Masons
Hartford based Dick lovers and Masons International union announces officers in Hartford Connecticut with Willem Klein of New York as president George Thimpson of New York as first vice president William Sheedy of Hartford as second vice president Memos O Dea of Coho N Y as secretary Patrick Murray of Albany as treasurer Edward A Moffat of Philadelphia as editor of the Union Journal
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Calcutta Trade Orders Shift Toward United States
London January 7 The Times correspondent reports that English鉄 steel works have curtailed orders for rails girders and rolling stock for Indian railways. This change is seen as likely to push future demand toward the United States especially for locomotives.
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British Ship for Samoa Wellington SN
A brief note records a British ship bound for Samoa, with routing via Wellington. The entry mentions a cruiser class and indicates a promotional or itinerary update without further details.
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Prithen Thin Clase
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Senators Clash Over Philippines Policy and War Funds
Washington January 20 The senate adjourned after a five hour session with two notable speeches. Mr Nelson opposed expansion and Mr White explained his position on California voting instructions. In the house a lively duel between Mr Grosvenor and Mr Lewis highlighted debates on Cramp shipbuilding claims and army contractor charges.
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No Change in Senatorial Situation and Samoan Affairs
The article discusses no shift in the senatorial lineup and notes the State Department will adjust the Samoan affair with firmners. It covers standing committees of the State Senate, Democratic outlines on expansion, and various local topics including religious news and social notices. It also includes a lengthy debate between Carmack and Grosvenor over liberty and the Philippine islands.
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Weyler Willing To Join Liberal Cabinet Conditions
London dispatch reports General Weyler is willing to take the war office portfolio in a Liberal cabinet on two conditions. He seeks a reconstructed Liberal party excluding Romero y Robledo and Canalejas, and demands focus on rapid army and navy reorganization with broad Democratic support. He favors Sagasta’s peace talks yet will join only after a new Liberal party forms. He dismisses the current cabinet as incapable and suggests the Carlists over the modern Conservatives.
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Army Strength Aimed at Sixty Thousand Men
Washington reports the administration may seek a emergency joint resolution to maintain a regular army strength of 60 000 if Congress does not act on the army reorganiza tion bill after ratifying the peace treaty The army now in Augusta Ga is idle and the forces needed to garrison Cuba are expected to be fewer than previously anticipated
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Pansy Finds Paul Jones Boat Movil in Inland Wreck
The government steamer Pansy reported at low tide afternoon sighting wreckage aboard inland waters near the stern of Paul Jones yacht. A yaw boat with a smashed bow and debris indicate an explosion likely caused the yacht to blow up.
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Conditions at Samoa and the United States stance
The Washington dispatch outlines US aims to settle Samoa issues through lawful measures under the tri party treaty. It notes lack of official reports from Apia, reports on Mataafa’s ineligibility, and preparations for a possible conference among the three powers with Berlin as a target location.
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Sword for Admiral Schley Presented at Royal Arcanum
Rear Admiral Schley accepted a jeweled sword from the Royal Arcanum at Carnegie Music Hall in New York in the presence of Governor Lowndes of Maryland and many officers. He buckled the sword, then shook hands with about 3,000 attendees including men women and children.
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Hall Brothers Hanged for Master James Bele Murder
Two Hall brothers from Montgomery were executed for the murder of James Bele near the village, claiming self defense. The incident occurred in August and the brothers faced the gallows after a court verdict.
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Weather forecast for Washington and nearby regions
Weather forecast from Washington on June 2 predicts stronger east winds for eastern regions with rough phrases indicating Saturday night conditions and a southerly wind component. Named places and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
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