Quay Gains Vote as Quorum Fails in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 27 Senator Quay gained a vote due to an absence without a pair by Senator Higgins who is hospitalized with pneumonia. Jenks Jones lost a ballot by the death of Representative Manning. Democrats and anti Quay Republicans agreed to abstain from sessions to avoid quorum voting, delaying the Fenatoria contest until next Tuesday.
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Shading
Philadelphia
Warrieburg
Quay
Higgins
Hohuylkill
Harrisburg
Harrold
Beaver
Jenks Jones
Harry Manning
Cumberland
Newville
Great Fenatoria
Irwin
Stradling
Widener
Aielktaila
Wace
Palin
Crawford
Spatz
Berks
O'Brien
Schuyl- Kill
Huston
Venango
Creasy
Columbia
Representative Skinner
Fulton
Resolution to Congress on treaty ratification and tax assessment
In Harrisburg January 27 the House reported a resolution urging Pennsylvania’s senators and congressmen to use honorable means to secure ratification of the treaty with Spain. An amendment was adopted calling on state officials to adhere to the Declaration of Independence principle that governments derive power from the governed. A Brown motion proposed current revenue studies to determine equalization of taxes and taxes on real and personal property across counties and to assess the number of mills needed for taxation.
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Harrisburg
Palm
Crawford
Federal Relations Committee
Pennsylvania
Spain
Ma Palm
United Pines
Bowlin
Penney O
Wenate and Hoter of
Waslittston
Tve
Homse Vn Lites
Aenate
Vba
Salem
Mike
Raven Doeker
Wih
Death of Representative Manning Prompted Funeral Committee
A telegram from Newville announced the death of Representative Tiarry Manning of Cumberland after a week of illness from grip and pneumonia. Representative Dixon of Elk announced the death to the house. a ten member committee was appointed to attend the funeral. Skinner of Fulton joined the Democratic steering committee. Manning was paired with Senator John H. Brown of Westmoreland.
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Skinner
Fulton
Dixon
Elk
Newville
Tiarry Manning
Cumberland
Manning
Myers
John H. Brown
Westmoreland
Rewards Offered by Puriness Men's League Against Bribery
The Puriness Men's League of Philadelphia on January 27 adopted rewards for uncovering bribery attempts in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Rewards total up to 25 000 dollars, with 1000 dollars for clues leading to detection and 5000 dollars for convictions. The league plans more Lebanon County meetings to support the anti Quay candidate for state senate to succeed General Gobin.
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General Assembly
The
League
Lebanon County
Gobin
Cabinet Meeting Reports Quiet Day on Philippines Question
Washington January 2 cabinet session focused on administrative matters such as tariff customs and postal service for the islands. No official instructions on the Philippines or Samoa were received and the president’s intentions remain undetermined. General Brooke’s discretion may replace the Spanish bank tax collection. Secretary Bliss announced the Dawes Cherokee agreement for dissolution of tribal organization.
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Washington
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Samoa
Long
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Philippines
United States
Brooke
Bliss
Dawes Indian Commission
Cherokee Nation
Cubans Organizing For Likely Independence Party
Havana January reports Dr. Castillo plans to meet General Maximo Gomes to form a Cuban independence party. The meetings push a platform ending military occupation soon with Spanish inclusion on committees. Aim to attract educated and wealthy while keeping military influence out as preparations for self government continue.
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Havana
Castillo
Remedios
Maximo Gomes
Five Die As Canal Boat Sinks Off Nor way Rocks
Five persons drown when the steam canal boat J C Austin from New York ran on rocks near Norway and sank after steering gear failure. The companion vessel David B R Fisk carried coal to Westport. The dead include Captain Levie of Jersey City and Chief Engineer Thomas Young.
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Norwalk
Conn
J. C. Austin
New York
Norway
David BR. Fisk
Westport
Captalin Levie
Jersey City
Eugineer
Thomas Young
Helen Callahanwor
West Twenty-seventh Street
New Yorks
Passenger Agents Council Forms at Portland Meeting
About twenty general passenger agents and rate clerks from railroads met for an annual session. General Passenger Agent Chas E. Low of the Lehigh Valley was elected chairman. The next meeting place was set for Portland.
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Ayrncwe
Phewenger
Vaetor Sukie Korie Wisieds
Chase Low
Lehigh Vantew
Monting
Portland
General Ludlow Opens On Santiago Dispatch Conflict
General Ludlow submits an affidavit to the war investigation commission detailing a dispute with General Miles upon the Santiago embarkation. He explains he was ordered to Tampa and later held fully responsible for the Shafter expedition’s transportation and disembarkation, while asserting his engineering work was adequate under wartime constraints.
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Ludlow
Martel
Havana
Alimo
Sibaney
Maries
Miles
Tampa
Shafter
Humphreys
Quartermaster Department
Coneral Ludlow
Santiago
Sihoneyo
Fadlow
Porto Rico
Milon
Landlow
Washington
Mortawk
Santiago de Jood
Ladlow
Ori
Miners Die Frozen on Valdez Glacier Tragedy
News from Seattle reports Copper River prospectors perished on Valdez glacier while crossing toward the summit. Three named men Charles Khron Smith and Henderson died from freezing with George Poulwitz Sylvester Grog and George Bweesey among others lost or badly frozen. A hospital operates at Twelve Mile camp with many others suffering from frostbite and exposure.
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George Poualowitz
New York City
Sylvester Grog
St. Joseph
Holven Evjen
Ballwin
Wis
Valdez
Twelve Mile Camp
Mlader
Fiftieetheore
Carp
Evjens
Eadh
Valdes
Mith
Khron
George Poulwitz
Syweeter Grog
Dewember
Smith
Charles Khron
Manhattan Mining Company
New York
Henderson
Someaml
Wisconsin
Cheorge Pontowitz
Ity Talay
Dr. Lewis
Chicago
George Bweesey
Eladhr
Cottage City
Court Martial of General Eagan
Washington reports the court martial of Commissary General Charles P. Fagan ends quickly with a secret finding. Witnesses including General Eagan’s daughter testify on his mental balance as the panel deliberates in executive session.
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Washington
Charles P. Fagan
Ternet
Mnoagere
Ceneral Eap
Mitee
McKea
Mrr
Worthington
Alcan
Thes
Tony
St Renal
Miles
Sullice
Postscript to surrender remark cited by generals
In a concluding remark General Ludlow urged the commission to publicize his statement extensively, contrasting it with a prior timing and referencing General Milox’s stance. The exchange suggests pressure over dissemination of military reflections following surrender discussions.
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Ludlow
Commission
Milox
First anti-Quay rally in Lebanon area for Dr. Samuel Wells
Crowds packed Jonestown and Annville as speakers Kauffman Rendall Flinn Bayard Henry urged votes for Dr. Samuel Wells to overturn Quay and elect the anti-Quay candidate. Meetings set again weekly until the February 4 primaries as Quay supporters also mobilize in the region with Gobin McCurdy and Seliger slated to speak.
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Lebanon
Samuel Wales
Gobin
Jonestown
Annville
Bechleseen
Ton. Co
Kauffman
Columbia
J. A. Rendall
Chester County
Flinn
Pittburg
Bayard Henry
Quayites
Gerberich
McCurdy
A. Frank Seliger
Woman and man sentenced in Georgia murder case
In Savannah Georgia a white woman aged about 20 and a man were sentenced today by Judge Narweed at the county court to the chain gang for misappropriation. The sentence was interrupted as the woman wept and claimed innocence as the mob moved away.
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Savannah
Aloore
Jarmeyelie
N. d
Mile
Heeto
Narweed
Cheelty Court
Ohain Gang
War funding debate noted in senate remarks
Fragmentary Washington dispatch reports Senator Poros raised questions in the Senate about financing for wartime needs. The note mentions efforts to secure funds and lines of credit, with emphasis on support for the war effort and related economic measures.
Threatening Winds and Political Sparks Across City
Local news column reports light variable winds and a one vote gain for Quay amid disagreements between General Ludiow and General Miles. Coverage includes the Ponce Treaty, state proceedings, a weekly trade review, religious news, local notices, and a council plan for city lighting.
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Quay
Ludiow
Miles
New York Child Murders and Hospitalization Report
A damaged clipping reports a supposed case in New York where a young policeman's son killed his mother and three dogs before a suicide attempt. The wife was severely wounded but is recovering. The account mentions Bellevue Hospital and concerns over a family tragedy with unclear details and names.
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New York
Jon
Wilow
Hawley
Aumutt
Cubide
Bellevue Hospital
Bes Boehind
Hoe Hiehand
Cuban Army to Hear Range of Pay News and Disband Outlook
Havana reports the returning commission concludes the United States cannot provide 40 million dollars for Cuban army pay. The army may disband or hold until 3 million dollars is received, with minor groups possibly taking to the woods. Generals Wilson and Lee discuss pacification steps including a 1000-strong provincial constabulary unit and banks to extend land security loans.
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Havana
Returning Commission
United States
Brooke
Generala Wilson
Davie
Bates
Lee
Washington
Steamers Overdue at Port Report of Missing Vessels
New York reports three large liners overdue at port including the Britannic and Kaiser Wilhelm II. Fire Island and Sandy Hook observers have not reported arrivals by midnight. The Kaiser Wilhelm II left Genoa January 12 and Neptune route ships Pace and others face similar delays with expected arrivals slipping into Thursday.
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New York
Britannic
Boate
God Kealeer Willichm
Fire Island
Bandy
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Genoa
Naples
Guraltar
Ith
Queenstown
Bante
Southampton
Keogh Leads Early but Fades in Pool Tourney
In New York a pool tourney at Dels's Tealight venue saw Keogh's lead shrink as DeOre and DVKIe surged. The event included several key runs and a final result that left Keogh short of victory, with scores and lane notes listed in early notes.
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New York
Jun
Dels
DeOre
Inala
Meogh
Aitcie
Keogh
Notat
Lota
Wat
Lamp Ignites Gas in Plymouth Mine Explosion
A naked lamp caused a gas explosion at the Porrith mine of the Porrith Coal Company at Plymouth in the afternoon. Miner C. J. Reese and workers James Davis, biborer, and William Youn were badly burned. Seese, a member of the legislature, was seriously injured.
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Wikes-Barre Jan
Porrith
Porrith Coal Company
Plymouth
C. J. Reese
James Davis
Biborer
William Youn
Seese
Chicago Packers Offer Reward Over Preservative Claims
Ambiguously reported text suggests Chicago packers Swift & Up, McNeal Litles and others face a criticism over preservatives in meat. They announce a $9.1 million reward for evidence proving use of chemicals to preserve packed beef.
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Chicago
Jan
Lost lines blur a Philadelphia winter tale
Fragmentary Philadelphia text from January hints at a partial notice or story involving a widow, a literary or legal reference, and street names such as Avenue and Columbus. The garbled prose preserves names and places but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Pope Contemplates a Jubilee in Early Nation’s Year
Home correspondent Lowden Jim reports Pope contemplates a jubilee to mark the opening of a new century in the nation. The Chronicle notes the Vatican mood as preparations unfold and public anticipation grows for a ceremonial milestone.
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Pope
Lowden
Jim
Leo
Daliv
Sale of Baltimore and Ohl Mallwar Property Foreclosure
Judge Got Morris in the United States circuit court today entered a decree in foreclosure for the Baltimore and Ohl Mallwar property. The sale proceeds under the foreclosure action are directed by the court.
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Guilimore
Got and
Morris
United States
Baltionore
Ohl Mallwar
Man Fatally Shot After Argument at Corner
A man from Adentown Pennsylvania was shot and killed after an on street dispute involving a Becolibon revolver. The incident occurred at a corner where the victim reportedly fought with another man who had been drinking heavily. The assailant fled and authorities investigated.
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Adentown
Jun
Davids Hernew
Noel Dhoowers
Moreog
Senate Debates Treaty as Frye Leads Floor Discussion
Washington Jan 27 The Senate continued executive session on the peace treaty with Frye prominent as he largely occupied the floor answering questions and explaining commission actions. Berry Mason and Caffery pressed for clarifications while Frye defended inclusion of the Philippine archipelago and noted expected documents by Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Executive Searon
Frye
Paris Peace Commission
Mutrally
Berry
Inco
Mason
Caffery
Commission
Philippine Group
iWherry
Aie
Rye
Philippine
United States
Hywce
Cuba
Philippines
Congress
Earnings report lists large depreciation charges at D L W
The material notes a charge of $16,711 for depreciation of equipment in a corporate earnings briefing. It mentions Jilawars Lackowonn and Western MRajbeosd and refers to the EOC and Gress earulicn with several unclear acronyms. The report indicates substantial operating expenses and cost items impacting net results.
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New York
Aris Jung
Dee Creas
Aport
Theis Wan
Burned to Death in Aliontown Tragedy
An elderly woman named Agnes Leonithe O'Neill died in a fire at her home in Aliontown. Fire investigators reported a large lump or object may have caused an explosion during her burial ritual, with authorities seeking to determine the exact cause.
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Agnes Leonithe O'Neill
T. C. Neill
Pennsylvania pension movement sparks regional debate
A garbled OCR segment hints at pension or funding discussions across Pennsylvania regions including Washmitter and Siodeburg with mentions of Edwards and Sepantog. The fragmented text suggests a legislative or municipal focus on public employee retirement, though specifics remain unclear.
Weather Forecast for Wreehington in 27th Day
Fragmentary forecast notes threats of varying weather and veering winds. Readable terms mention unsettled conditions with potential showers and variable temperatures.
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Wreehington
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