Senate Debates on Philadelphia Council Size and Banking Reform
Harrisburg reports a Senate clash over Porter's plan to reduce Philadelphia councilmen, defeated 29 to 6. House rules yield longer session hours as Democrats eye alliances with Martin-Porter opponents. Governor Hartings moves to appoint Ike son as superintendent of banking after the bill's passage.
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New Hills Introduced and Other Matters Considered
In Harrisburg on January 29 the senate began a busy session with several bills introduced. Proposals include adding a law judge in the Forty-eighth district and appropriating $2,000 for the Home for Friendless Children in Reading. Debates over the custodian of state supplies bill featured clashes over staffing and powers, with amendments rejected and supporters winning passage. The house discussed scheduling changes for meetings and read multiple measures funding schools, savings associations, and time-based vacancies in council seats.
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Resolution on financial relief and credit during Democratic rule
The text urges the Ways and Means Committee to draft measures to relieve the United States finances and support government credit until a shift to a competent American policy. It notes demobilising effects from the administration and references a revenue bill from the state tax conference presented by Mr. Riter of Philadelphia. The House adjourned at 1.25.
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Pistol On Stage Kills Comedian in Alabama Tragedy
A. T. Daviston was killed by his brother Will during a musical entertainment in Daviston Alabama near Lafayette. The brothers and sister Mia Jones and Mrs West traveled from Lafayette to perform when a pistol misfired during a planned stage bit. Authorities and local residents describe the tragedy as a shocking accident with the loaded weapon’s origin unclear.
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Philadelphia Reform Push for Lexow Committee Investigation
The Municipal League of Philadelphia plans to petition the Legislature to appoint a Lexow-style committee to probe city government. The nonpartisan reform group seeks power to examine books, subpoena witnesses, and representation by counsel, alleging corporate influence harms Philadelphia politics.
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Brakeman Awarded $8 104 16 in D H Canal Suit
The jury awarded John F. Dooner 8104 16 against the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company after a 1889 accident when he was thrown from a car during a flying switch and lost a leg. The prior 189% verdict was overturned by the supreme court prompting a new trial already concluded. The company may take the case to higher courts.
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Reception by Mrs Grant Honor Confederate Widow in Atlanta
Mrs Ulysses S Grant receives a large Atlanta audience at the Aragon hotel after Fulton County Confederate Volunteers association hosts the widow of a famed Union general. The event draws many confederate veterans and prominent citizens to greet her.
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Local mishaps and political clashes in Pennsylvania news
In Shamokin a sled collision injures Miss Annie Murgnk and cuts George Hines. Heading People’s party opposes the city HAM loan for public improvements amid council concerns. State college officials expel student Hien of Allegheny for hoging offense. Ministerial Association raises funds to continue auditor’s inquiry into poverty almshouse wounds. George K R Taylor, 46, a decade captain in the National Guard, dies after being struck by a train near Edgewood.
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Complications of Strike Threaten Brooklyn Trolley Giants
Brooklyn strife swells as strike drags on. Officials face mandamus actions against Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Queens County, and Suburban lines while arrests loom for ten hour law violations. Courts prepare suit for salaries and merchant losses as aldermen seek to demolish firms. Cars resumed near normal by noon amid snow and wire damage. police and militia intervene in mob incidents.
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Anderson
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Election Ammunition and Whiskey Allegations Surface in Indiango
An examination of Judge White’s ballots in Indiango Pennsylvania claims about 800 illegal votes by non registered or non tax paying voters with defective affidavits. Court proceedings opened ballot boxes as witnesses testified to pay and promises for votes. Judge Blair’s team says they will present evidence that Judge White bought and shipped 1000 bottles of whiskey into the county before the election.
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Awaiting the Japanese Army Near Ku- Shang-Hon
A United Press dispatch from Hiroshima says a strong Chinese force, retreating from Yuen-Cheng-Shen, now near Ku-Shang-Hon. Large numbers are reported along the coast road from Yune-Cheng-Shen as the Japanese army campaigns against the Chinese.
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Mrs. Mary Riegel Sues for Alimony in Desertion Case
Mrs Mary Riegel of Bloomsbury New Jersey files in Trenton for alimony against Dr KH Lear Riegel citing desertion and cruel treatment. She alleges violent outbursts profane language threats and a child being knocked from her arms. She claims he limited her return home and questioned her loyalty while he earns a sufficient income.
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Trenton
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Bloomsbury
Lear Riegel
Bibbler
Episcopal Archbishop Question Raised for American Church
Baltimore January 29. Blehup Parette prepares a report on creating an archbishop for the Episcopal church of America with headquarters in Washington. The commission may oppose arch-episcopacy with adoption required by two general conventions, possibly appointing Bishop Potter of New York as archbishop if approved.
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Mexican War Cloud Delays Guatemalan Note Indemnity Demands
The Mexican government withholds the Guatemalan note tenor and reports a demanded indemnity of 1,900,000. If refused, war is possible. The United States mediation offers are rejected. Deaths of Dunn, an American, and Murphy, an Irishman, confirmed as murder and robbery by Guatemalans.
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Mystery Bottle Message About German Warship Steln
A note found in a floating bottle claimed the German warship Steln was sinking near the harbor since Thursday. Heartened by lack of further damage, officials surmise a joker aboard the vessel released the bottle to mislead observers.
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Bissell Denies Resignation Plans as Press Briefing Declares No
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Bissell firmly denies any plan to resign at the end of the current congress. The denial comes after a United Press query and stresses commitment to duties. Philadelphia reports carpet makers decide against a general strike after a meeting of the Ingram Carpet Power Loom association with new recruits joining. St. Petersburg dispatches quote the czar reaffirming determination to uphold autocracy in response to provincial city delegates.
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Multiple Murders and Frauds Signal Turbulent Times
A series of violent and financial shocks ripple through America and Mexico. A companion shot Dr John Powell in Aneitecus Mexico, Louise Matson is jailed for forgery in Los Gatos, James Cox is found murdered in Indian Territory, and Thurman Brothers is missing. Gold shipments surge with 2 5 million coins sent to New York while the Philadelphia mint ships 10 million in a week.
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Indian Territory
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Canton
George Gould
Soldiers’ Orphane
St. Louis
Russell Bage
Philadelphia
New York
Wub-Treasury
Manderson Pushes Compromise as Sugar Tariff Vote Passes
In Washington on January 20, a finance chamber debate opened with Mr. Manderson offering a seven-point compromise touching gold and silver reserves, bonds, legal tender, coinage, and the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The House also repealed the one-tenth cent differential duty on imported sugars by a 239 to 31 vote, while amendments on rail rates and other measures were discussed. Separately, a missing will case involving Senator Fair’s estate sparked a major dispute as executors withhold papers and heirs contest terms amid suspicions of undue influence.
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Bethlehem Bride Flighty Groom Arrest Across States
Valentine L. Hoyer a wealthy Bethlehem confectioner fled from a planned Jan wedding to Miss Miary A. Fogel leaving a note claiming marriage. He returned with wife and child from Northampton Mass to be arrested for breach of promise. Miss Fogel seeks $50 000 damages.
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Mrs Michael Moore Ends Life in Wilkes-Barre
Mrs Michael Moore wife of a prominent miner in Port Bowkley near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania died after taking a half ounce of arsenic she had procured from a drug store in Plains for rat extermination. She told the priest she was tired of life and wished to end it all.
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Wilkes-Barre
Port Bowkley
Frank Moore
Plains
Stolen Will of Ex Senator James G. Fair Reported
The will of the late ex Senator James G. Fair has been stolen from his office in San Francisco. Police investigate the missing document which reportedly valued at twenty million dollars. Detectives seek witnesses and prioritize recovering the important document.
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National Board of Trade Meets in Washington
The National Board of Trade opened its annual meeting at the Shoreham hotel in Washington. Members voiced support for President Cleveland’s financial program and endorsed resolutions urging Congress to provide permanent financial relief and sustain national credit. A nine member committee was formed to study plans and report to the convention and to Cleveland via the board president.
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Detroit
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Chicago
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Proposed Strike Looms as Debs and Arthur Unite in California
Oakland reports Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announces a system wide vote on ordering a general strike if the Southern Pacific schedule is not revised. Two thirds of members must consent. Debs and Arthur expected to rally unions in California with American Railway Union stance unclear. Rioting also reported in Rio Janeiro as Pelxotolste and Jacobius tensions rise and police clash with crowds.
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Southern Pacific
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Strlke
T. J. Roberts
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Miners Strike At Hoyt Dale Mines Over Pittsburg Scale
One hundred fifty miners employed at Hoyt Dale mines in New Castle Pennsylvania walked out today in protest of wage reductions tied to the Pittsburg scale. The walkout follows the miners objections to the new scale terms and reflects ongoing labor pressure in the region.
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Political and Legal Briefs Report Various U.S. Officials
Vice President Stevenson returned to duty yesterday. Speaker Crisp’s health is better and he is expected to be on duty by Thursday. Captain Howgate’s trial for embezzlement began yesterday with a jury impaneled. Senator Allen expects an investigation of the Alabama election with aid from Mantle and Clarke and supports Montana and Wyoming delegates this week. Interior officials discount rumors of a long running gambling game between rival Washington tribes as untrue while Indians are said to be spending large sums on the outcome.
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Wyoming
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Snowbound Europe and uprisings spark diplomatic requests
Great Britain and Western Europe are snowbound with five inches at Nice. Lord Randolph Churchill’s burial occurred at Hlabon Church Woodstock. Sir Philip Currie demanded 80 as indemnity after a British Wesleyan missionary arrest in Avrmenta. Ialy asked President Cleveland to arbitrate Cerrutl’s damages claim for imprisonment in Colombia.
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Cleveland
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Weather Update for Eastern Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania reports fair conditions with warmer temperatures and southwest winds. No precipitation observed and temperatures rising into the mid to upper 70s expected through the afternoon.
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