Legislature Adjourns After Prolonged Session and Broad Reforms
Harrisburg reports the 1910 legislature adjourned after a record long session begun in January. It approved about 287 appropriations, including funding for schools and the capital, passed a major charity package, created new courts, and enacted the famed Ripper law. The body also rewrote tax, railroad, and election provisions and proposed constitutional amendments on vote machines and political reforms.
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Stone
Pri Vane
Vennsym Scrools
Orletic Deney
Agostite Homeopathic
Bunsane Hospital
STOO
Tin-Amertouch
Charleston
Pemneybenenia
New York
Gaeree
Informal Reception Fetes Senator Snyder With Clock
The final session of the senate adjourned after elections and committee reports. Senator Snyder of Chester received a large half clock and a watch during an informal reception, with gifts also presented to him from state officials and staff.
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Harrishiure
Senate
Til
Thofclock
Evernor
House
Snyder
Chester
Grady
Philadelphia
John MM. Scott
Ma. Verity
Montgomery
Dein
William ©. Heinle
Centre
Scott
Heinle
Te Senate
Charleston
Messrs
Quail
Muehlbranner
Matson
St. Louis
Mex
Sisson
Woods and Stiles
Heidbaugh
Sproul
Snyder, Keyser
Plaines
Aly
Wenta
Closing Scenes in House Highlight Gifts to Speaker
The Harrisburg house session ends with speeches and gifts to Speaker Miershadh and other officers. Key presents include a silver dinner service for the speaker, a silver tent service for Journal Clerk Shaver, and various jewelry items for other officials. The session adjourned after greetings and a concurring vote on a resolution honoring the speaker's rulings.
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Crambria
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Lehigh
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Hoy
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Walton
Stone
The
Hose
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Metlam
Lancaster
Girvin
Shaver
Tuber
Chie
Paige Cooper
Lie
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Ehair
Corny
Laverne
Spyenker Marehall
Ehtaly
Mo. Voorhees
Philadel
Phila
Muloney
Veringe
Coruay
Voorhees
Vive Voce
Messe
Coray and Paul
Philadelphia
Paul
House
Parle dune 27 pope and Visionary musings
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the pope and a discussant named Pir Lopipeent with unclear context. It references a Lug page and a potential public or religious discourse, but the meaning is severely garbled and specifics are unavailable. No clear events, dates, places, or organizations can be identified.
Philadelphia rally denounces public crime and backs Rothermel
In a packed Academy of Music gathering, Col. McClure and others attack city officials and organize reform. A telegram from Postmaster General Amith sparks chants as ex District Attorney Graham is greeted. Rothermel is urged for reelection while Weaver is criticized. Resolutions name reform, appoint an executive committee, and pledge support for honest government.
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Associated Pres
Philadelphia
Whit
Academy of Music
Wenight
PB. FE. Rothermel, Jr
John W. Weaver
Clement
James Pollock
Anerg Amith
Graham
Kuwin Shippen
Dil
Republican
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Rethermel
Linds
Rothermel
Oles
Mrr. Weaver
Weaver
Hne
Ashbridge
Durum
McNichol
United States
Divaham
Citivens
Wvivil
Fields
Frank Leak
Roy
Henry C. McCook
Whetine
Chat
Willie Presewitor
Etand
Othe
Ari Whervae
PB Rothermel
Aden Hied
Herby
Py PF. Rethermel
Lecouse
Pennsylvania Bar Association Pushes New Divorce Law
The Pennsylvania Bar Association approved forming a committee to study state divorce law with aims to standardize procedures. The move seeks uniformity in divorce cases, not changing current grounds. The session closed with remarks, a vote of thanks, and a banquet for about 400 members and guests.
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Bedford
Pennsylvania
State Bar Association
Lucien Fr. Alexander
Philadelphia
Committee On
Harmons
J. BR. Callahan
House Burned by Blackmailers Claims Life of Mrs Carson
Blackmailers demanded 5400 from W. C. Carson, a Cowley County farmer, and threatened to burn his home. While Carson was away, a fire started and Mrs. Carson burned trying to save a valuable violin. She escaped once but died from injuries after returning inside. No arrest information is given.
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Carson
Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
W. C. Carson
Cowley County
Oxford
Prize for Historical Essay by Pennsylvania Society
The Pennsylvania Society of New York announces an annual prize for the best historical essay on Pennsylvania history. Open to senior students of the University of Pennsylvania Lehigh University State College and the Western University of Pennsylvania. First prize 375 and second 200. Essays due by April 1 1902 and to be sent to secretary Barr Ferree 7 Warren Street New York.
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New York
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Bishop Potter
Barr Ferree
Pennsylvania
Theniversity of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Lehigh University
South ‘Hethlehem
State College
Western University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Maritime Arrivals and Departures Noted at Ports
A scrambled report lists vessels arriving at New York and Cherbourg and ships sailing from Cherbourg to Bras, with names like Steqmigo, Joanie, LiverQent, Urivotetawa Baileys Steamers, and Stoner Koenigen Tonle. It mentions Oceanke, Montageon, and Kreamer Tove among others as ports of call and origins.
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New York
Dune Fe
Steqmigo
Joanie
LiverQent
la Aietagin
Corbinenteha
Hanburs
Pimouth
Cherbourg
Belgeivem
Marching
Liver
Oceanke
Vouk
Hremin
Strummer Lake
New
Montageon
Na Yiles
Dork
Cinna
Stoner Koenigen Tonle
Bras
Dod Saothaepiond
Monk
Morrison Found Guilty in Murder Trial
Jessia Morrison was convicted of murder in a sensational case tied to the former relationship with a city resident. The jury delivered a verdict after a trial marking a dramatic turn in the ongoing legal saga. Morrison faces potential sentencing with appeals anticipated by her defense.
Doors of Big Bank Closed and Seized in New York
In New York on June 27 the Seventh National Bank at Broadway and John Street suspended payments. Forrest Raynor was appointed temporary receiver, amid fears from a $983,000 clearing house debit and loans to Henry Marquand & Co totaling about $1.6 million. Depositors gathered as the cashier shut the doors.
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Henry Marquand & Co
New York
Seventh National Bank
Broadway
John Street
National Bank Examiner
George W. Adama
National Bank Fixaminer
Samuel Thomas
Kimwall
Edwin Gould
William H. Kimball
Lorenzo Semple
William Nelson Cromwell
Cromwell
Gilpin
Clearing House
Adams
Mr. Cromwell
Seventh National
Five Men Fall 80 Feet in Tank Elevator Accident
A temporary platform on scaffolding failed inside a large tank elevator, sending five men plunging eighty feet. Four were killed. one wounded severely and not expected to live. Victims include John Keefe Jr of Buffalo, W Kruse of Greenville, John Corbett Jr of Hartford, Peter Krozinger of Fremont. James Curl of Belfast is hurt.
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John Keefe, Jr
Buffalo
W. Kraise
Greenville
John Corbett, Jr
Hartford
Conn
Peter
Temperance Legion appoints new officers in June meeting
The Temperance Legion elected officers including Grace Tagye as president and Cullen as vice president. Marganet McMillum was named corresponding secretary Mia Lodretta Rie received the recording role and Lily Linville became treasurer. The treasurer reported a balance on hand of one dollar after payments for expenses of the past year.
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Temygerince Legion
Someonhere
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Bode Mere
Petident
Allilion Cuewil
Bucks
Marganet M. McMillum
Wi Diet
Tycbung
Mia Lodretta Rie
Mia Lodretta Rie, Rewarding Secretary, and Miss Liew A. Linville
Lidesurer
Sear
Weather and Proceedings Mix in Early Morning News
Partly cloudy conditions forecast with local government notes on suspensions and meetings. Reports include city fiscal strain, court activities, and educational contest results amid regional financial and industrial updates.
Yale Wins the Boat Race in a Gutsy IVs Victory
Yale gains the inter university rowing title on the Thames by a slim length margin over Harvard in a four mile race watched by about 20 000 spectators. Yale also wins the Freshmen contest while Harvard claims the varsity four, and officials note a slow time due to a light cross wind. Coxswain Chittenden praised for strategic push as Goodall faces collapse in Harvard boat and Yale's stroke Cuneron motors the finish.
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New London
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Thames
Yale
Varsity
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Vale
Cambridge
Eli
Chittenden
Hivard
Goodall
Cuneron
Hart
Tim Rear Tharverd
Statement corrected on Seventh National Bank affair
The Evening Journal prints a corrected bulletin regarding the Seventh National Bank matter. It states the Associated Press did not issue the bulletin or carry any dispatch related to Perry Heath and the political friendship claims.
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New York
Evening Journalin
Knights of St John Hold Annual Convention
Officers of the Knights of St John met in Roelimater New York for their annual convention. Delegates reviewed the constitution and elected a new grand line of officers and changes to the order.
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Knights of St John
Prohibition Convention Affirms Purpose to Divorce Government from Liquor Traffic
Harrisburg June 67 Isaac Monederat Meadville attorney and J J Porter Plasburg merchant nominated for supreme court judge and state treasurer at the state Prohibition convention Charles T Jones Philadelphia reelected chairman. $500 raised for campaign. platform denounces party corruption calls for ballot reform and direct legislation endorsing Prohibition aims. Delegation 177 with 40 percent women.
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Isaac Monederat
Meadville
Supreme Court
J. J. Porter
Plasburg
Charles Tt. Jones
Philadelphia
Prohibitory Amendment Association of
Pennsylvania
EH. T. Ames
Williamsport
Silas C. Swallow
Harrisburg
Swatlow
Prohibition Party
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Cline
Olimena
Keystone
Theo
United States
le Dineih
Coffler
Evih
Nathlanal
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Rev
W. J. Baton
Pittsburg
Weather Warmth Delays Bris Hoy and Litivle in Pa
The report from Wosthington dated June 7 notes unsettled conditions in eastern Pennsylvania. Observers cite foggy morning, light to moderate wind, and forecasted showers affecting upcoming events.
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Bris Hoy
Litivle
Pennsylvania
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