No Change in Quays Case in Pennsylvania Senate Fight
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania senatorial contest remains unresolved with Senator Quay detained in Washington and Colonel J M Guffey arriving with possible plans to shift the balance. Democratic and independent factions show no clear path to unity while predictions vary on Quay’s fate and the chances for fusion with Democrats.
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Quay
Washington
Harrisburg
J. M. Guffey
Bryan
Fifth Ballot Yields No Change in U S Senator Race
In Harrisburg on the fifth ballot for United States senator, Quay continues to lead with 12 votes needed for election. Widener receives 2 votes from anti-Quay members. Jenks is the Democratic choice. anti-Quay Republicans are split among about six candidates, with Dalzell favored. The recapitulation rules now require reading the names and vote targets by the clerk before announcing the result.
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Harrishureg
United States
Pennsylvania
Kaufman
Lanecaster
Quay
Washington
Penrose
Cory
Siovess
National Capitol
Senate
Mr. Wanamaker
Magee
P. J. O'Boyle
Luzerne
O' Boyle
Dalyell
Stewart
O. PD
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Peter A. B. Widener
Jenks
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Bills Flood Legislature with School and Hospital Appropriations
In Harrisburg today the Senate gave first reading to a bill barring district attorneys from setting aside jurors. A House session considered numerous measures including funding for hospitals and schools. Spotlighted items include extending Soldiers Orphans provisions to Spanish War veterans children, and various Philadelphia and state hospital appropriations.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House
Woestmoreland County
S. M. Smith
Samuel P. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Todd
Lawreave
Schoffstall
Northumberland
Mary M. Packer
Sunbury
Fetterolf
Montgomery
Charity Hospital
Norristown
McAndrews
Luserne
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Cmera
Richmond
McKean
Kane Hospital
Kane
Pennsylvania House Adopts Resolutions on Spain War Daughters Honor
In a session the Pennsylvania House approved a resolution thanking the daughters of Pennsylvania for wartime service and adopted a concurrent resolution urging Pennsylvania’s senators and congressmen to vote for ratifying the Spain peace treaty. The body referred the matter to the federal relations committee and adjourned until 10:00 AM tomorrow.
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Westra
Fow
Philadelphia
Daughters
Pennsylvania
Spain
Bare
Huntington
German Baptist minister drowns during baptism on Manada Creek
Rev David Etter of Fast Hanover township aged 54 died in Manada creek while baptizing his niece by immersion. He preached at Hanoverdale then guided nine baptisms near Casel's mill. During the second immersion his niece slipped and he collapsed, with heart trouble cited as the likely cause.
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Harrisburg
David Etter
Fast Hanover Township
Manada Creek
Hanoverdale
Cause of the Samoan Trouble
Berlin reports indicate U S Ambassador Andrew D White had not received Washington instruction on Samoa disturbances. A Samoa government orders Apia supreme court, not the German consul, and no German warships were ordered to Barnest. Washington may favor concessions to Chimny and relinquish American co protectorate when a conference occurs.
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Dam
United States
Andrew D. White
Washington
Samoa
National Zeitung
Ramon
Supreme Court of
Apia
Foreign Office
Associated Press
New York
Cologne
Charette
Chimny
Spanish transport Maseilig repairs in harbor after voyage
The Spanish transport Maseilig from Havana to Cadiz has docked for engine repairs. Its commander reports nine returning Spanish soldiers died during the passage.
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Ponta del Gado
Aton Islands
Jan
Maseilig
Havana
Muntanas
Cadiz
Newspaperman Clark W. Bryan Ends His Life in Missouri
Springfield Missouri January reports death by his own hand of W. Clark Bryan aged 7? Former part owner of the Republican and later owner of the Union he founded Good Housekeeping and the Super World. After recent business reverses the editor shot and killed himself today in Mars.
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Springfield
Mars
Jan
Clark W. Bryan
The
Republican
Union
Good Howeekeeping
Super World
Rochester Earns Eighth Place in Eastern League
The Eastern League season opened in Rochester with the ebrown committee awarding eighth place to the city. George W. Bryce and John HM. Cab Yuhan were named the franchise owners.
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Rochester
Byracum
Ebrown
Thi
George W. Bryce
John HM
Cab Yuhan
Local Pension Claims Under Scrutiny in Bradford Case
A fragmented report notes disputes over Pennsylvania pension records tied to James H. Buckland of Forest City and William B. Wands of Bradford. The original entry shows zero balance in Buckland’s account, raising questions about misstatements in the pension ledger.
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Washington, Jan. M
James HW. Buckland
William B. Wands
Bradford
Wreck Victim Body Found After Paul Jones Incident
The body of a young woman presumed from the Paul Jones wreck party was recovered Sunday morning by Captain T. Richards near Boon Batons. The search follows the naval disaster involving the naphilina jamed Paul Jones.
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Paul Jones
Miami
Pla
Jan
Steamship Arrivals for New York Jan
Steamship arrivals list ships cleared for New York including Jahn Bunthampton Bremen Gibralttar Aller Goin Naples and Genoa. Vessels Trave Naples Genoa also arrived in New York with calls to Naples and Genoa.
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Bunthampton
Bremen
Gibralttar
Aller
Goin
Naples
Trave
Genoa
Beef evidence questions meat quality aboard transport Manitoba
Washington reports Captain Barclay H. Warburton of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Battalion of Artillery provided a sworn statement on refrigerated beef aboard the Manitoba bound for Porto Rico. He describes issuing bad meat to units, including the 8th and 9th batteries, with odors of carrion and improper refrigeration due to clogged machinery after the ship ran ashore. Captain Warburton notes witnesses' times and calls for further testimony.
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Washington
Alger
Porto Kilco
Barclay H. Warburton
Pennsylvania Volunteer Battalion of Artillery
Manitoba
Ponce
Warburton
Porto Rico
Itas
United States
Mississippi
New York
Gates
Dilert Banos da Quintana
Playa
Mack
West Battery C
Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery
Pennaylvania Volunteer Artillery
Mean
Peace Treaty Session Delayed in Senate
Washington 23. The Senate did not take up the peace treaty today as opponents warn a vote against ratification could force an extra session. Supporters claim a ratified treaty should be pursued this session to avoid a costly delay and a new adjournment, with potential Spain payment and time-extension issues.
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Washington
Dan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Committeea
Eure
Friends of the Treaty
Spain
United States
Anti-Quay Republicans Decry Government Interference in Quay Case
Hamburg January statement from the anti-Quay Republican steering committee denounces Governor Stone’s open letter as improper interference. The block accuses the governor of pressuring legislature and judiciary over the M S Quay U S Senate case, detailing prior Philadelphia court proceedings, delays, and efforts to force trial while defending Quay’s innocence amid party politics.
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Quay
United States
Stone
Legislative Department of the Commonwealth
Philadethia County
Welore
Migistrate Jo Nen
Philadelphia
Mir Quos
Commonwealth
Cirliom
Philidelpha
Tris
Alex Quay
Crohn Tunin
Mr. Quay
Florida
Graham
Phow
Hte
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Alf Quay
Supreme Court
M. &. Quey
Witeon
Ile Commonwealth
Brighes Walde Thie
D. T. Watson
M.S. Quay
M. & Quay
Mer Quay
Petion
Blenet
William Fionn
E. A. Cotay, Jr
Wiliam H. Kornis
Robert K. Young
Mahlon Ll. Sava Ecamiltes
Reading Tragedy: Wife Suspected in Husband Death
Police investigate after Kate Llowck is found dead in Reading. The report notes the prior quarrel and the alleged motive of harming her husband. Local officials seek clues and await autopsy results to determine cause of death.
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Jan
Kate Llowck
Mischief at Madrid Declares Philippine Independence Tied to Spain
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta says Aguinaldo has made release of Spanish prisoners in the Philippines conditional on Spain recognizing the Philippine republic and allying with it. Aguinaldo also seeks Vatican recognition. A Manila dispatch notes insurgents will end their concession to recognize independence by tomorrow and may renew hostilities. Aguinaldo asked the Vatican to fund a commission to negotiate clerical release.
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Madrid
Dan
Benor Sagasta
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippine Republic
Vatican
Manila
Aguindldy
Unclear OCR fragment reports burglary clash and a jump
Fragmentary note describes an apparent burglary incident this afternoon. A person sustained head and shoulder wounds and another individual, aged years, was seen to jump from a shadowy area near a house.
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Weototy
Dan
Biviro ‘Turtton
Nan
Rod Parks
Tarttonia Howse
Scranton News Daily Highlights City Ticket Trimups
Weather shows rain and winds as politics occupy the morning’s pages. The Senate debate and gubernatorial state actions mix with postal business and local court notes in Scranton and suburbs.
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Scranton
Secretary avoids official recognition of Agoncillo in Washington
Washington reports Secretary states no official recognition of Agoncillo or the Filipino leaders. He cites lack of confirmation about released Spanish prisoners and notes the war technically continues with hostilities suspended. The U S government will pursue prisoner releases but will not ally with insurgents or recognize Agoncillo.
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Washington
Aleer
Madrid
Otis
United States
Europe
Agoneillo
Fellowes
General Young to testify in case against General Eagan
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp MacKengle Augusta Georgia January 2 General B M Young with staff left for Washington to testify in the court martial of Commissary General Bae fun. Rumors say six troops of the Third United States Cavalry will move to Jefferson Barracks and Fort Myer as signals corps prepare to break camp for Cuba signaling the division’s breakup and possible muster out of the troops. The thirteenth may not leave the camp except to go home.
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Eagan
Scranton Tribne
MacKengle
Augusta
M. Young
Washington, D. C
Bae Fun
Third United States Cavalry
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Pore
Cuba
Tribune
Ept
Keogh Starts Out Well In Daly's Keogh De Oro Match
Keogh leads De Oro by twenty eight points after the first night at Daly's. Keogh impresses with position play and quickly moves to betting favor as the match progresses.
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Keogh
de Oro
New York
Keogh-De Oro
Daly's
Turbulent Wrestling Bout Between Adil and Burns Draws Crowd
Adil clashes with Burns and Rooney in a late evening match. Burns dominates with decisive throw attempts, while Adil shows resilience. The Turk demonstrates a quick, fair style and engages the audience with steady offense.
Polygamy Ban for Congress Considered in House and Senate
In Washington on January 23 the House and Senate debated expansion policy and anti polygamy measures. Democrats White and Bacon urged independence for the Philippines and limits on polygamists serving in Congress. Executive sessions examined naval officers, while a Hawaiian navigation bill passed to extend U S registry. A polygamy ban bill proposed by Representative Clark would bar polygamists from Congress and prohibit holding seats.
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District of Columbia
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Hill Granta
Edtizens
Isas
Clark
Towa
House of Congress
Labor Leaders Meet in Harrisburg for Beneficial Legislation
In Harrisburg on January 2 two labor groups convened to draft and push beneficial state legislation. The Pennsylvania state legislative labor league met with the railroad employes executive committee, led by George Chancellor, to form a credentials committee and plan joint action with the railroad order.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Legislative Labor Legatie
State Legislative Board of Railroad
Hershey House
George Chancellor
Philadelphia
Board of Trade Rooms
P. J. Moran
Somanion
T. D. Mel Carthy
John Kern
George P. Monck
J. 4. Coulhan
Scranton
G. BB. Newhart
Wilke
Barre
Charlie
Anne George Trial Delayed Arraignment on Murder Indictment
Mrs Anne Fr George appeared in court for arraignment on the murder indictment of George D Saxton. Attorneys Welty and Sterling claimed lack of court authority and asked for further investigation before pleading. A continuance was granted with no date set.
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Minton
Dan
Anne Fr. George
George D. Saxton
John C. Welty
Janes
Sterling
Elient
Forecast for Tuesday in eastern Ponnayl Vine region
Weather note reads like a forecast for Tuesday with eastern winds and unsettled conditions. It mentions areas such as Ponnayl Vine and hints at mild to brisk temperatures with changing skies.
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Dan
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