Lackawanna Legislators Dominate New Committee Assignments
Harrisburg report details Pennsylvania House and Senate committee appointments. Notable shifts place Lackawanna figures John R. Part and J. Parrish on Education and related panels, while others from Philadelphia and Allegheny assume chairmanships. Senior leaders reshuffle boards as Hardenbergh regains Public Printing chair.
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Critchfield
Somerset
Chiiriunor
Jefferson
Malleven
Climbeyhioed
Chins
Indand
Naviratlin
Saylor
Montgomery
Centennial Atfairs
Spotl Delaware
Pure Hille
Vaughn
Lackawanna
McQuewn
Cleared
Flinn
Allegheny
Flettaler
Juntuta
Grady
Philadelphia
Minuiee
Kraattiniin
Lancaster
Chine and Fisheries
Shortt
Warren
Tneurances
Curle
Rohny
Waltour
Greene
Pudl
Goblin
Welvinen
Wayne
Publi
Snyder, Chester
Rintreads
Meredith, Armstrong
Forestry
White, Beaver
Britton
Franklin
House
Marthy CA
Jefferson, Couties
Pownehlos
North
Me Keli
Pedernad
Bialdaein
Richard J
Dehaware
Wilson
John
Tiancaster
Weert
Berks
Bilse
Delaware
Ovni
Behuyikilh
Tndsteys
Feldedhiueh
Lanedstey
Gilmore
Philadelpha
Legislative Ap
Pordowment
Always
Huntingdon
Milititus Manefield
Beaver
Muchitowiiner
Smith
Dunlap
Idelphia
W. A. Miller
W. Morrow
Indiana
Tancaster
Pubtle Roads
Lytle
Mintingdon
Mathronds
Coray
Tatverne
Bolles
Ways and Means
Boyer
Alex. TO Connell
Seutentcal
John . Pareis
Don
Mackey Ff
John Rh
Reynolds
Murderer Palmer Caught In St Louis
Arthur Palmer, alias Paul Jones, a Mammorangoneck, N Y murderer, was arrested by Captain O Malley and Detective Gocking at the Planters hotel in St Louis after a week there. The arrest stemmed from a tip by Weslie Crow Sheriff Johnson of Westchester County N Y who said Palmer killed his mother, brother and sister. Palmer was found hiding in a hotel room and resisted briefly before being taken into custody.
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St. Louis
Arthur Palmer
O'Malley
Gocking
Planters
Palmer
Paul Jones
Wessie Crow
Sherif Johnson
West Chester County
N.Y
Lapulsa
Canal
Alhher
Gage for the Treasury appears as likely choice for McKinley
Canton Ohio January 27 The cabinet selection problem narrows to Lynd Gare of Chicago as secretary of the treasury with Hanna and Munkinley in talks and Hanna reportedly approving Gage for the post The broader New York portfolio remains unsettled while General Woolton is viewed as best for the administration’s needs
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Canton
Ohio
Major McKinley
Lymn
Gare
Chicago
Treasury
Clect
Feist National
Chicigo
Fann
Munkinley
Hanna
Dir. Gage
New York
Gerenal Woolton
Princess Leaves the Gypsy in Milan Bustle
Vienna dispatch reports Princess Chimay quarreled with Janos Rigo the Hungarian musician in Milan. The scene at the hotel caused alarm as the princess departed alone for Monte Carlo. She refused to pay the hotel bill, leaving the matter unsettled.
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Monte Carlo
London
Vienna
Milan
Chimay
Janos Rigo
Rigo
Wrecked By The Court Hits Knoxville Building Loans
In Knoxville Tennessee six of ten building and loan associations have gone into receivers' hands during the past month. The stockholders faced losses from millions in a court ruling that forced money held by the associations to be locked. Several societies failed and a run on others followed a supreme court decision.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Court
Hastings withholds approval of three G A R nominees
Harrisburg Jan 27 Governor Hastings informs Judge Alfred Darte commander of the state department of the Grand Army of the Republic that he cannot approve the recommendations of Thins CG. Ram ply of Pillsbore and James FL Moryl of Philadelphia for the soldiers orphans schools commission. No reasons given and it is expected Darte will refrain from further recommendations.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Alfred Darte
State Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Thins CG. Ramply
Pillsbore
James FL Morylaon
Philadelphia
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Schools Commission
Iide
Carte
Seeley Dinner Case Begins With Plea of Not Guilty
A New York general sessions court saw the Seeley dinner case open as a lawyer entered a not guilty plea for defendants Hurt Bert Beales Micadore Hich and dimes Phipas amid questions over attorney power. Bail set at 500 dollars with cash required.
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New York
General Sessions Court
Attaney
Hurbert
Beales
Micadore Hich and
Dimes Phipas
Seeley
Lome
Arkansas City Editor Missing
Kangasity and 27 friends of Dr Clivenve Edwards, former editor of the Kansas City Journal, fear for his whereabouts as he has not been heard from in two months since he left on October 1 1805 for the west to explore parts of Ohio and Mexico for the International Hole in Huletesy.
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Arkansas City
Kangasity
Dan
Clivenve i. Edwards
Kansas City Journal
Hin
West
Veptala
Ohd Mexlow
Michigan House Considers Recognizing Cuba
Lansing January 27 The Michigan house of representatives moved toward recognizing the Cuban Republic. A resolution to recognize belligerent rights was defeated.
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Michigan
Cuba
Lansing
Mioh
Michigan House of Representative
Senator Walcott Leaves London for Paris on Berlin Bimetallism Tour
Senator Edward Walcott of Colorado, visiting Europe to advocate bimetallism, has departed London for Paris during his continental tour. He travels amid discussions on monetary policy and allied reforms with European officials and supporters.
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London
Edward ©. Walcott
Colorado
Europe
Paris
Relief for Civil War Telegraph Operators Approved
Washington January 27. The president has signed an act to relieve telegraph operators who served in the war of the rebellion.
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Washington
Experts Pronounce Johnston Insane in Murder Trial
Dr Moulton and Dr Mills testified Thomas L Johnson who killed druggist George Henry is insane at the time of the crime. They argued marital delusions shaped his action while noting Johnson could still perform daily tasks, unlike the prisoner Johnston. The defense relies on medical experts to spare him from murder liability as the case nears jury verdict.
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New Gloomfield
Dan
Thomas L. Johnson
Drageist
George
Henry
Duncannon Wetfall
Dre Moulton
Pallatolpha
Moulton
Johnson
Tose
Kanerian
de. Moulton
Johnston
Charles IK. Mills
University of Pennsylvania
Dor. Johnston
Mills
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
Harnett
The
Commonwealth
Three Hundred Newton Rubber Works Employees Strike
Bridgeport Conn Jan 27 Three hundred workers at the Newton rubber plant laid down tools after an executive committee order. John McNamara was discharged for damaged work though the union found no fault on his part. Superintendent Sloane refused to remit the fine and the strike was ordered.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Newton
Thule
John McNamara
McNamara
Sloane
Deadly mine explosion rocks Shields and Murat Coal mine
A gas explosion at the Shields and Murat Coal mine near Fw station on the Redstone branch of the Pittshire Virgindd and Chaples ton fallnidd killed two miners Charles Mc Quistha and Peter Hauser and severely injured seven others. Rescue workers reported severe burns and injuries including loss of eyes and exposed bones.
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Uniontown
Wolvek
Shields and
Murat Coal Company
Fw Station
Redstone
Pittshire
Virgindd
Chapleston Fallnidd
Charles McQuistha
Peter Hauser
Mike
Honors for league clubs parade leaders in division order
Washington January 27 General Worp Porter grand marshal of the inaugural parade conferred with DP Wolodmansee president of the National Republican League clubs and issued an order to place the clubs in one division and to choose a position. In the civic division President Woodminsee was appointed marshal of that division. All league clubs must report for assignment by February 20.
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Washington
Wor- Hoe Porter
Wolodmansee
National Republican League Clube
Republican League
Woodminsees
Harrisburg Report Odds Favor W Durham in Nomination
Ex Massatrath Is rie Philadelphia figure W Durham is regarded as likely to succeed Samton Penrose. Analysts foresee a probable unanimous nomination as the political bloc may not oppose him.
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Harrisburg
W. Durham
Philadelphia
Samton Penrose
Combine
Snow Storm Delays Fail to Halt Tacoma Trains
Tacoma January 4 snow storm causes no delay to Northern Pacific passenger trains arriving since Sunday despite widespread winter disruption.
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Tacoma
Trafic
Northern Pacific
National Association of Manufacturers Backs Tariff Revision
The Philadelphia convention of the National Association of Manufacturers approved a tariff resolution urging Congress to revise the tariff promptly. It calls for specific duties or mixed systems, reinstating reciprocity with Latin America and other markets to boost U S manufacturing and agriculture. The group plans to send copies to members of the present and next Congress.
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Philadelphia
Jin
National Association of Manufacturers
Iid
Congress
Europe
British orders to commission ships for Bermuda defense
The British Admiralty moves to commission Hotspur and Slonareh for Bermuda defense, with naval attachés noting a potential rise in North American naval strength. Secretary Olney may seek clarification, while Bermuda fortifications are described as central to guarding the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida.
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Bermuda
Wainwright
Oliver
Tlorbert
Olney
State Department
Alaine
Florida
Manendld Perry Involved In Jail Delivery Plot
The article reports on Perry, a prisoner in Howell County jail for killing the Bowser family, accused of conspiring to break out with a plot allegedly set at Wet Plains. He faces further proceedings and a next scheduled appearance.
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Manendld
Bud) Perry
Bowser
Howell County
Wet Plains
Percy
Photographers of Pennsylvania Hold State Convention
In Harrisburg photographers gathered for their state convention at its hall. Officers elected include Wees and Taylor GH of Wilkes-Barre. The session proceeded with reports and elections amid the gathering.
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Harrisburg
Pai
Jai
Pennsylvania
Wees
Taylor GH
Wilkes-Barre
Business Houses in Trouble at Wrights Stores
Report from this place notes trouble surrounding two major local businesses. Wright dry goods store and A M Wright clothing shop face significant difficulties amid ongoing market pressures. Community leaders watch closely as the situation develops.
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Cheanfeld
Padin
Sherig
Wright
A. Me. Wright
Ony JudEsnente
News Summary of a Daybreak Edition
A fragmented early 20th century newspaper page notes snow clearing during the day and several local items. Mentions financial and commercial notes, a monument petition at Antietam, court proceedings, discussions among women, and city coverage with editorials and suburban happenings.
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Locwi
Prison escape plot leads to arrest of Shaffer in Hazleton
Wilkes-Barre police recapture William Shaffer who fled the county jail on January 7. After a three hour standoff he surrendered to officers at his parents home in Hazleton under a promise not to be forced, and he was jailed in Wilkes-Barre. Authorities believe he will confess tonight to a wider conspiracy tied to “Terrible Pete” and a plan to bribe two Polish merchants for freeing the murderer.
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Wilkes-Barre
William Shaffer
Hazleton
Shaffer
Anone
Pete
Jock
Peter Wassil
Terrible Pete
Pares
State Board of Agriculture Holds Hastings Session Elections
Hastings hosts the State Board of Agriculture meeting with officer elections. W A Gardner and A J Kahler named vice presidents. John McDowell elected from Washington county. An executive committee includes H Riddle M N Cork J Johnston George Bitnel J A Herr John Sexton Galvin Cooper. Thomas J Edge re-elected secretary. Lin J Rothrock and N B Underwood spoke on weed protection and farm practices.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
State Board of Agrculture
W. A. Gardner
Potter County
A. J. Kahler
Lycoming
John McDowell
Washington County
Wy, H. Riddle
Butler County
M. N. Cork
Westmoreland County
Johsmton
Lawrence County
George Bitnel
Berks County
J. A. Herr
Clinton County
John Sexton
Montgomery County
Galvin Cooper
Lancaster County
Otter
Thomas J. Edge
Une
Lin J.o T. Rothrock
N. B. Underwood
Luke C'Ono
Rothrdek
John Hampton
Aericulture
False face fright leads to fatal convulsions in infant
In Munsey Pa on January 27 six year old Wallace Priest died of convulsions after fright from a neighbor child Margaret Colley wearing a false face frightened his parents and the baby. The convulsions continued through the night and ended in death by noon today.
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Muney
Waller
Mye
William Priest
Margaret Colley
Mr. and
Ios
Fireman Killed In Rockdale Railroad Accident
John Belzer a fireman on the Lehigh Valley railroad was fatally injured at Rockdale when he was knocked from his locomotive and an oncoming train severed his head. The tragedy occurred today in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
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Wilkes-Barre
John Belzer
Rockdale
WANTS CONSTITUTION REVISED CALL CALLED BY COLORADO
Colorado may ask Congress to call a constitutional convention to revise the U S Constitution. Senator Bromaleay filed a resolution urging other states to join in seeking changes to adapt the document to modern conditions and curb the growth of powerful corporations and monopolies.
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Colorado
Congress
Denver
Jat
Bromaleay
United States
Omer
Dane Cers
Anl
Ila
Bnt
Railroad Story Denied by Central and Canal Chiefs
Chauncey M Depew president of the New York Central and Robert M Olly Phant president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal deny a dispatch claiming the New York Central would lease the Delaware and Hudson system and seek a five per cent stock dividend.
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Tribune
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Centrel
Robert M. Oly Phant
Deliware and
Hudscon Canal Company
New York Central
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Delaware and Hudson
Clarkson bank cashier Leigh Neth commits suicide
Leigh Neth a cashier at the Clarkson bank on Clitkaon Nelli was found to have committed suicide. No reason for the act is given in the terse report.
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Leigh. Neth
Din
Frank J. Lexon
Clarkson
Clitkaon
Nelli
Turhinoh & Mouire Parcelled by Sheriff in Wilkesarty
The grocery store Turhinoh and Mouire in Wilkesarty, Pennsylvania was destroyed this afternoon by an execution issued by Sturiuvant Pogel and Company of the city. The event targeted the business under legal action.
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Wilkesarty
Turhinoh & Mouire
Sturiuvant Pogel & Co
Thin Vity
Weather Forecast for the Middle States New York Jan 2
The Hierald reports cloudy wet weather across the Middle States with snow and sticky temperatures. Winds shift from northerly to northwesterly, with dangerous gusts near the coast, clearing later this afternoon or evening. Friday brings colder conditions and brisk winds along the coast.
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Hierald
New York
Middle States
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