Senate Tariff Debates Mutter Coal Free List And Anti-Option Battle
The Senate advances the tariff bill with a 40 cent duty on bituminous coal and 15 cents on slack coal while a motion to place coal on the free list is defeated. Senator Hill defends opposition to income tax and hints at further concessions to come. In the House, Hatch and Bryan back the Anti-Option bill to curb gambling in food products, while Warner cites objections. Additional measures include mileage ticket authorizations and a railroad right of way through the Winnebago reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuisaros
Senate
Finance Committee
Anton
Hill
New York
Peffer
Kane
Soma Ramarka
Vert
Mr. Hill
Manna Fidelity
Yeas
Hatch
Bryan
Warner
National Association of Commpereial
Haat
Nebraska and Gulf Railroad Company
Winnebago Reservation
Nebraska
Decreased Deficiency Bills Cut Costs for 53rd Congress
The general deficiency bill totals $1,890,599 for this year while a second deficiency bill stands at $5,617,041. Together with first session appropriations the Fifty third Congress faces $10,508,295 in deficiency funding, about five million less than the previous session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixatox
Congress
How Senators Get Even and Witnesses Ordered to Trial
Wasisdrox June 18 Megara Sobriver and Edwards, newspaper men who testified before the investigating committee, are notified to appear in criminal court Wednesday to give bail under indictments to be made public. Indictments against E R Chapman of New York to be brought into court at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasisdrox
Megara
Sobriver
Edwards
Acuate Investigating Committee
E. R. Chapman
New York
Imported Aliens Quit Work at Frick's Coke Works
Twenty five of the newly imported men quit work at Frick's Standard Coke works in Scorrpans Pennsylvania and left for their homes. A car load of Italians arrived at Trotter yos.
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Frick’s Works
Scorrpans
Frick
Standard Coke Works
Trotter Yos
Plant trouble drives workers from region amid idle days
Readable text notes workers leaving the area as the Painter plant of the McClure company sits nearly idle. Deputies drive away those who refused to go to work as droves of men depart the region.
Gus Zimmerman Wins First Prize At Mayence International Shoot
In Mayence Germany Gus Zimmerman of the New York Independent Senate won the opening event of the international tournament. Four thousand marksmen participated with Zimmerman taking the ten cups prize at 600 feet in eighteen minutes. He also won the field target medal and the stand target gold watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mayence
Germany
Gus Zimmerman
Seneteen
Zimmerman
Zimimeriin
Senators Probing Sugar Scandal Hearings Continue
The sugar trust inquiry paused for more witnesses as Senator Cameron answered negatively about sugar stock speculation while Morgan, Gorman, and others testified on meetings, tariff schedules, and campaign distributions. Correspondent Howland questioned about connections to Ransom and bucket shop bets.
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Washington
Sugar Trust
Elegan
Cameron
Jonas
H. ©. Havemayer
Morgan
Messrs
Rby
Washburn
Howland
New York Press
Ransom
General Ransom
George Ransom
Captain Barnes
Rowland
Enansom
Senator Gorman
Gorman
National Committee
Waltham Cycle Track Smashes Records At Meet
Six thousand spectators witness a record smashing afternoon at the Waltham cement cycle track event. Arthur W Porter of Waltham circuits new marks with a 60.25 second quarter and 1 minute 1.35 half, 2.00.05 mile. John Johnson of Syracuse clocks fast mile and 2.00.05. porter and Johnson set world public records. Porter and Rich tandem beat half mile world mark in 57 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltsam
Maas
Waltham
Waltham Crele Club
Arthur W. Porter
Cyalecin
John 5. Johnson
Syracuse
Porter
Johnson
Rich
Matchler Wins Nomination At Northampton Democratic Convention
In Northampton, Congressman Howard Matchler of Haston won the Northampton county Democratic nomination for Congress in the Tenth district with 152 delegates. His opponent ex-Senator Heys of Hellertown had 53. EH Daubach of Northampton was nominated state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Boston
Northampton County
Howard Matchler
Haston
Heys
Hellertown
EH. Daubach
Northhamton
Funeral rites for Colonel Thomas M Bayne held at Pittsburg
The obsequies for Colonel Thomas M Bayne were conducted in Pittsburg. The report notes his burial service and attendance by family and mourners, reflecting local obituary customs of the era.
Central Pennsylvania Coal Strike Flares Across Regions
Reports from Asiontown and nearby areas indicate strikers are waning while many miners return to work at Frick and Cambria Iron plants. Writs issued for eviction at Davidson plant. Central Pennsylvania operators pledge firm stance after Altoona meeting.
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Asiontown
Tle
Frick Company
Cambria Iron Company
Resumption of mining returns across Ohio districts
Reports from Ohio mining centers indicate broad resumption of work with over 2100 workers employed in Beltaine area mines. Zalo ers on the Zanesville river back to full force while Cambridge miners vote to resume after ballots. river districts face ongoing complications and wage talks linger into a wider revival.
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Ohio
Bellaine
Zaloyers
Zanesville
Oho
Adame
Ohio Minen
Miers
Mitteburg
Cambridge
Pis
Surat
Compromise Hate Adopted In Mining Wage Pact
In Huntingdon Pa June 18 a meeting of operators in the Huntingdon and Broad Top district hall resulted in an agreement to pay miners a compromise rate of 40 cents per net ton for mining duties.
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Huntingdon
Broad
Huxtinenon
Mine region contains Crescent Company excluded from terms
The report notes all mines in the region except Crescent Coal Mining Company which refused to accept the terms and holds out for 40 cents per gross ton. Resumption in the Dread Top district will take effect tomorrow morning.
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Cilai Iain Vounte
Mittsturg
Cincinnati
Muskingum Valley
Zinesville
Hocking Valley
Ironwood
Midi
East Morris
Wgenta
ELAS
Danville
Springfield
Ladlana
Crescent Coal Mining Company
Boy Givens Drowns After Raft Incident Near Bird's Eye Dam
A July drowning near Scranton reports Charles Givens about 17 years old who fell from a raft while swimming with companions at Bird's Eye dam two miles east. The body was recovered after hours of grappling and taken to his father's home on Dunmore Street. Coroner Kelly conducted an inquest returning an accidental drowning verdict.
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Xperia
Scranton Tribus
Orgenuant
Charles Givens
Young Givens
Bird's Eye Dam
Dunmore Street
Kelly
Returns Point to Nomination in Truby Convention
Returns from all sixty seven precincts in the county declare success for convention nominees for congress Jacob Truby seven conterives George N Brinkin five con ferrers for senate Matt Savage ne sembly John K Gorman and James White ahead of tomorrow's convention.
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Chanrimap
Congress
Jacob Truby
George N. Brinkin
Alutu Senate
Matt Savage
Nesembly
John K. Gorman
James White
Railway Conductors Win Judgment in Default
Forty eleven Lehigh Valley conductors filed suit in the county clerk’s office after striking last November against the Order of Railway Conductors. Judgment in default entered for $11,750. the case may be reopened if default fees are paid. The decision could prompt Buffalo lodge charter action.
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Berrano
Lehigh Valley
Clark
Clare
Connsel
Buffalo Lodge
Hardenburg Nominated for State Senator at Republican Conference
The Twenty sixth Senatorial district Republican conference met at Tarbell House Thorn, with W. J. Daler Arthur Coddington Ward Deuel A G Barrett Wayte Wood Josep Boyd Henry Hill and N B Hannay present. Nardenburg of Honesdale was nominated after a brief speech outlining his policy. Next meeting set for Honesdale.
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t+ Trltwna Montross
Tarbell House
Thorn
Swaquehanna
W. J. Daler
Arthur Coddington
Ward Deuel
A. G Barrett
Wayte Conferrona
W. W. Wood
Josep Boyd
Henry Hill
A. Barrett
Choaon
N. EB. Hannay
Hon. BH
L. W. Moors
Honesdale
Wool Merchant Assigns As Creditors Force Action
In Philadelphia on June 18 judgments totaling 117500 were entered against George W Patton trading as G W Patton and Co wool merchants. Banks moved to protect their interests as creditors pressed for payment and Patton admitted judgment to shield lenders after heavy lending amid house failures.
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Philadelphta
George W. Patton
G. W. Patton & Co
Interactta
Patton
La Salle Miners Keep Strike, Demand Last Year Prices
La Salle miners vow to remain on strike unless last year’s prices are paid. Mineowners say current Ohio and Pennsylvania scales are lower. Obstructions halted Illinois Central track north of La Salle, with a passenger train wreck narrowly averted by the engineer’s quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ilinois Central
Wage cuts near half anger steel workers strike likely
Three hundred steel workers at Jones and Loughlin's American Iron works, members of the Amalgamated Association, were notified of a 45 percent wage reduction effective July 1. The workers protested the cut and a strike may follow.
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Pittswcng
Jones & Loughlin
American Ironworks
Queer Case of Mrs Halliday Opens in New York Trial
Monticello New York June 18 377 The trial of Mrs Lizzie Halliday Sullivan county murderess began today before a special term of the court of oyer and terminer Judge Edwards presiding The defense seeks an insanity plea while the district attorney intends to show murderous perversity comparable to Heline Jegado The jury was drawn all day and a verdict is not expected this week The prisoner is described as taciturn and unresponsive to questions
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Thomas M. Bayne
Pittsburg
Hong Kong
Dubois
Watson Mine
Bell
Blair County
Oe Feensanty
Altoona
McCaddon Brothers
North Second Street
Philadelphia
Stevenson
Havemeyer
Treasier Sourle
Sugar Trust
Stranahan
Democratic State Committee
Convcation
Monticenio
N. Y
Lizzie Halliday
Sullivan County
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Edwards
Gworge H. Carpenter
Liberty
Heline Jegado
Notorious Mrs Halliday a Serial Adulteress and Arsonist
The article chronicles the life of Mrs Halliday born McNally age 90 with a string of marriages to six men none long lasting. It details suspected murders arson and escapes including poisoning attempts guard against suicide and confinement in a county jail where she is chained for months after a spree of insanity.
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Halliday
McNally
Ehe
Charles Hopkins
Artemas Brewer
Hiram Parkinson
Parkinson
George Smith
Brewer
Smith
Bellows Falls
Marrie Charles Playstell
Philadelphia
Malliday
Hlliday
Haliday
Margaret
Sarah McQuillan
Thomas McQuillan
Newbury
Holliday
Paul Halliday
Tracks on Lackawanna Avenue Upgrade Planned
Scranton Traction seeks a permit from Wyoming to the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Y west of Franklin avenue to improve Lackawanna avenue tracks. City Engineer Phillips estimates 9428 yards of pavement at 2.65 dollars per yard totaling 6435 dollars and a bond will be posted. Work to start once material is available while Suburban line repairs on Washington have drawn recent complaints.
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Scranton Traction Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyomingawannea
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Franklin Avenue
Phillips
Adama
Wyoming Avenues
Washington
Rates on Building Insurance Rerated by Scranton Expert
John D. Fuller of Scranton, in town six weeks for the Underwriters' association, finished revising town and county rates. He aims to equalize and standardize a system not rated for a decade. Portzillo’s low fire losses helped cut building insurance costs, but steam fire engines offset some of the decline.
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Pottsville
John D. Fuller
Scranton
Portazillo
Pottsville Town Charity Judge's Warm Farewell
Damaged OCR notes mention great water damage to burning buildings and stock rate changes raising revined rates to near old levels. The Judge made many warm friends during his stay and hoped for agreeable colleagues in his new field in Pottsville.
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Pottsville
Grange Committee Urges Repeal of 1895 Oleomargarine Law
Harrison June 18 The state grange legislative committee issues an address to patrons of husbandry on repealing the 1895 act restricting oleomargarine sale and manufacture. The committee cites the compound's deleterious nature and demands no appropriation by the legislature to enforce the current law.
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Harrison
State Grange Legislative Committee
Forshay Broodo Kills Son Then Shoots Self in Vandam Street Home
James Francis Farshay aged 41, a candymaker, killed his 12 year old son Walter and then himself at No 4 Vandam Street after ongoing grief for his wife who died unexpectedly a year earlier. Police say the tragedy followed continued brooding over the loss.
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New York
James Francis Farshay
Walter
Vandam
Passengers Panic After Ethiopia Collision with Iceberg
Madison man aboard the Ethiopia recalls a white knuckle collision on June 6 with an iceberg. Passengers rushed decks in fear, women cried, and the captain reassured them there was no imminent danger. A later cabin service held that evening offered thanks.
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Grasnow
J. D. B. Ramsey
Madison
Wis
Mr. Ramney
Aha
Ethiopia
Abe
Preliminary injunction against county officials over coal lands sale
It is reported that Linco and Shiffer Coal and Greenwood Coal obtained a preliminary injunction against the Lackawanna County Commissioners and Treasurer to restrain tax sale of coal lands and to strike off an alleged illegal assessment. The suit claims a clerk altered the assessment to tax Springer for 1902, who did not pay, and seeks removal of the tax and an order preventing sale. The injunction returnable date is Thursday, June 21.
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Lacco and Shiffer Coal Company
Greenwood Coal Company
Yeaterday
W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
John Demuth
D. W. Powell
Linco and Shiffer Coal Company
Black Hall William All
William Wright
Lackawanna Township
Greenwood Coal Company, Limited
William Springer
Springer
No Cholera in Hamburg Says Official Report
Hamburg officials declare there has not been a single cholera case that year nor even a suspicious case of sickness. All contrary reports are maliciously false.
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Hamnura
Iron Strike at Gogebio Range Fails to Shut Mines
Inonwoop Michigan June 18 A threatened iron miners strike at Gogebio range failed with only a few hundred men at East Norrie going out and only one mine compelled to suspend operations.
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Gogebio Range
Inonwoop, Mich
East Norrie
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pen Beanie
In Wwaanaton on June 18 the forecast calls for likely thunder showers early with a heroic outlook, slightly cooler evening temperatures and winds turning to westerly.
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Wwaanaton
Penbeanie
Bates
Aheroen
Finley S Junes Linen Sale Offers Value to Buyers
Wording promises strong value and invites examination of linens at a June sale. The ad states true worth is for readers to judge and emphasizes keeping linens actively traded in the house.
Linen Goods Line Highlights Bleached Damask Offerings
The advertisement promotes a full linen selection with bleached damask in multiple widths from 53 to 72 inches. It notes prices around 2.50 and references John Brown's of Belfast as a brand line carried in BLEACHED GOODS.
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John
Brown's
Belfast
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