Change in Senatorial Deadlock Rocks the House
In Philadelphia and Lackawanna County, five Representatives flip positions on Senator Quay amid Speaker Farr’s rulings. Hersh shifts to Hum, Mackey backs Rice, Yates to Widener, McClellan Hersh sparks the break. Quay falls short of needed votes. Democrats and anti Quay Republicans discuss impeaching Farr. a new expanded investigating committee is planned for Monday.
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Nathan ©. Mackey
Lackawanna
McClellan Hersh
Leslie Yates
Philadelphia
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Nra
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Sumerior Ldge
Charles
Quay
Fin New
Cherele Wise Hutely
Harrisbore
Aly
Lackawanna County
Yates
Renator Quay
George F. Hum
Greensburg
Nhume
Nathan (. Mackey
Lackawania
Charles B. Rice
Mackey
Senator Cuny
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Parr
Gobin
Major Jesse Lee Represents Miles in War Dept Inquiry
Major Jesse Lee appears as counsel for General Miles before the war department court of inquiry. He cross examines witnesses at once and urges admission of certain letter evidence, a request the court denies. No notable friction marks the proceedings.
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Washington
War Department
Miles
Jesse Lee
Lee
Davis
Closing Hours of Congress Amid Urgent Appropriations
Washington reports a tense final legislative day as the fifty fifth congress faces two major appropriation bills. The army measure exceeds 80 million dollars while the general deficiencies bill totals about 20 million. House leaders push through the army appropriation with Senate amendments while conference fights delay the river and harbor bill.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Tivelowk
Sjedker Reed
Sten
Berdiam
Walker
Massachusetts
House
Dewey Confirmed Admiral Naval State News
The Senate confirmed Rear Admiral George Dewey as admiral in the navy and Eliswell Otis as major general by brevet. Secretary Alger sent congratulations to General Otis in Manila and Secretary Long dispatched a cablegram to Admiral Dewey with the president's praise for his confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
George Dewey
Eliswell &. Otis
Alger
Olle
Manila
Wiehew
Long
Admiral Dewey
Princeton Glee Club concert tour schedule released
The Princeton Glee Club announced its definite concert dates for the Easter vacation trip. The tour includes performances in Philadelphia March 1 at the Academy of Music, March 3 in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria, March 24 in Atlantic City, April 4 in Wilkes-Barre, and April 3 in Paterson New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Atlantic City
Wilkes-Barre
Paterson
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Wounded Moningham Shot on Steamer Near Cauletiaburg
A young Kentucky lawyer Harry Priv fatally wounds Jerry Moningham Lodlay on the steamer Atgwand seven miles below here. Moningham, member of the Thrai Kentucky volunteer regiment, previously shot Carr at Asuhlond a few days ago.
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Loulie, Ke
Harry Priv
Cauletiaburg
Jerry Moningham
Boxing Bout Promises Drama at Woodward's Pavilion
On March 2 Frank Erne of utle stops Cal Hawkins of Ban Wranelees in the seventh round in a verme-filled Seriupo contest at Woodward's Pavilion.
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Pan Vraneleco
Frank Erne
Utle
Cal Hawkins
Ban Wranelees
Woodward's
Unprecedented House Session Ends In Adournment Stall
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania House saw Speaker Farr abruptly adjourn with protests as members elected a rival speaker. A chaotic scene followed with roll calls, urgent motions, and a temporary power shift while plans to block a bribery inquiry and reshuffle committees were debated amid confusions over adjournment times and joint session rules.
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House of Representatives
Farr
Quay Wen
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Teva
Slater
Marehall
Allegheny
Xine
Rites
Delaware
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Biles
Fow
Mosars
Moore
Butler
Ford
Myers
Cumberland
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Spotts'é Nance
Far declares adjournment strictly under House rules
Harrisburg March 2 speaker Far tonight stated his action in adjourning the house was strictly in accordance with house rules. He argued any other action would be an usurpation of authority and cited prior resolutions and parliamentary practice to support the adjournment.
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Iis
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Howe
Marehall
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Verkshire
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Pope’s Condition Improves in Vatican Bulletin
Rome March 4 bulletin reports the pope passed two very good days with no pain. Temperature 98.6, pulse 72, respiration 22. Mental and physical condition described as excellent. Papal secretary notes the state of the holy father is completely satisfactory.
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Rome
Raropella
George Foster Identified as William Miller Alias Captain Busch
Wilkes Barre police report Captain McClusky of New York detectives identified photos showing George Foster as William Miller alias Captain Busch who robbed Tiffany's in 1991 taking two watches. Foster was sentenced to four years at Sing Sing and now faces charges of victimizing jewelers in this city and Pittston.
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March S
Dolege
Captain McClusky
New York City
George Foster
William Miller
Buseh
Tiffany's
New York
Sing Sing
Foeter
Pittston
Two Children Cremated in Farmhouse Fire
A farmhouse six miles from Onawna burned this forenoon killing a four year old boy and a baby girl. The mother was fatally burned while trying to rescue her children. Joshua McGee was away at the time.
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Tea
Joshua McGee
Husbband
Fiather
Man Attacks Himself With Tacks in Queens Cell
New York report states Hdwant Cenod aged years was in a Queens county jail cell awaiting examination for sanity when he drove two tacks into his eyes with his hands, causing injuries and distress.
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New York
Queens County
Bly Wight
New York Update on Education and Health Progress
A brief New York report notes ongoing improvements in public welfare efforts. Vague references to Kipling and local initiatives suggest a focus on education and general advancement, with no clear dates or concrete figures provided.
Committee To Hear All Evidence In Bribery Probe
Harrisburg March 3 Representative W. Crops, chair of the house committee investigating bribery allegations connected to the McCarrell bill, asserts the panel will hear witnesses fully without fear or favor. The panel plans hearings through March 7 with any charges pursued to protect the constitution and public trust.
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Harrisburg
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Pranklin
House
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Koonts
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Felmure
Commonwealth
Great Britain Governs Colonies and Local News Review
The issue highlights religious and local notices, editorial on imperial governance, and social items in Scranton. It notes the Thirteenth Regiment ready for muster out and reports on local politics and license debates.
Monteijo In Prison For Manila Bay Conduct
Madrid reports Admiral Montejo who led the Spanish squadron at Manila Bay and Cavite arsenal chief is jailed in a military prison awaiting trial for Manila war conduct. The government orders prosecution of General Linares, supreme commander at Bendago during the capitulation to General Shafter.
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March
Montejo
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cavite
Manila
Linares
Bendago
Shafter
Presento day nominees for postmasters named in Washington
Washington on March 1 announced a slate of postmaster nominees including Elwood W. Minster Bria to John K Wrathall J.V. Tyson Schuylkill Haven Alec John Twedele from Pennsylvania for senior positions at the pension office with the rank of minor.
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Pepnesivanie
Elwood W. Minster
Briato
John ‘K. Wrathall
Johneonburg
J.V. Tyson
Schuylkill Haven
Alec John Twedele
Pennsylvania
Protest Against Barrows Calls for Withdrawal of Nomination
Five New England congressmen telegrammed the president urging the withdrawal of Representative Barrows Wibrarlan of Congress. The move cites concerns over Barrows candidacy and a lack of confirmation biapretabic.
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Washington
New England
Barrows
Wibrarlan
Congress
Harrisburg Bolters Split As Quay Plans Re-Election
Republican State Chairman Elkin left Harrisburg for Pittsburgh after stating that three votes lost to Senator Quay do not affect the looming re election bid. He said bolters Hersh Mackey and Yates can be counted against Quay, clarifying alliances and promising action to secure Quay’s renomination amid party infighting.
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Harrisburg
Elkin
Pittsburg
Senator Quay
Messrs. Hersh
Qiay
Quincy
Juedh
Quay
Sunday Trains May Be Considered By DLW Leader
William W. Truesdale new president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western says Sunday service is a major issue to be considered after his road visit and return, while Samuel Sloan, former president and board chair, declines to comment beyond noting policy will follow Truesdale’s lead.
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New York
William W. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Cupuis
Samuel Sloan
Wise
Accident Mortally Wounds Alonzo Kittle in Hurling mishap
Alonzo Kittle of Miymouth died from a gunshot wound received yesterday while out Hurting. A companion named Reynolds was handling the gun when it discharged accidentally. He endured great agony until morning as he died.
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Wiskee-Barre
Alonzo Kittle
Mo O
Miymouth
Reynolds
Kittie
Unclear OCR fragment mentions ports and arrivals
Fragmentary text lists ports such as New York Liverpool Naples Genoa Antwerp and names like Lucan Saint Genoa with arrivals and dates but is largely unintelligible and lacks coherent events or subjects.
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la Normathe
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Watson Nomination Muddle Leaves Supreme Court Open
March scene in Wittwbury as Attorney BD Watson, tendered by Governor Stone for the vacant supreme court seat after the death of Williams, refuses to say whether he will accept or decline the nomination. No clear answer from Watson as legal fate hangs on governor’s choice.
Pennsylvania Pensions Report From Washington
Washington reports pensions granted or restored to named individuals in Pennsylvania including John Rinker of Thornhurst and Dunethes Guimble of Puumpmek, with counties and local ties listed among recipients.
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Washington
Moravia Wreck Arrives as Aberdeen Crew Reaches Island
The government steamer Aberdeen has arrived from Subtle Intond bearing the Moravia wreck crew. The vessel was aground on the northeast bar of Inetmoni, with officials reporting the rescue and recovery efforts underway.
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Italifax
R. March
Aberdeen
Subtle Intond
Moravia
Island
Inetmoni
Gloomy Days in Santiago as Pay Roll Cuts Spark Unrest
In Santiago de Cuba March 4 gangs of unemployed men protest US admin policies. Civil Governor Castillo and Mayor Bacardi express concern as Major General Wood enforces March expenditure limits. Locals denounce American rule while praising Wood, fearing outbreaks as pay delays bite the population.
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Santiaro
Ener
Havana
Castillo
Facardi
Bacardi Hity
Wood
Santiago
Two Women Cremated in Dover Street Fire
A Dover street tenement fire in Boston cremated two women Mrs Elizabeth Walker 45 and Mrs Mary H Perkins 68 and injured a man severely. Mrs Perkins lit a pipe when a match fell igniting clothing. Mrs Walker and her lodger Mr Miller attempted to extinguish the flames. An eight year old, Abraham Hil of Portland, Maine, suffered burns to hands.
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Boston
Dover Street
Elizabeth Walker
Mary H. Perkins
Abraham B. Hil
Portland
Fourth class Postmissions named for Pennsylvania
The notice lists the today appointed fourth class Postmissions in Pennsylvania including Dari William M Hi Karthus Ll M Jnpsen Par nassud Renwick Rowan Pottersdam Ui word Giana Powelton Joby R Bel wary Shady Grove John A Bwikert Spring Brook T J Matthews.
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Washington
Mareh L
Pennsylvania
Dari
William M. Hi
Karthus
Ll. M. Jnpsen
Parnassud
Renwick Rowan
Pottersdam
Ui Word
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Powelton
Joby R. Belwary
Shady Grove
John A. Bwikert
Spring Brook
T. J. Matthews
Bailey Will Not Lead
Worthington March 2 Hepresentin Hiller of Texas announced he will be a candidate for the Democratic representative in the next congress.
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Bailey
Worthington
Hepresentin + Hiller
Texas
Ios
Weather Forecast for Eastern Penn Erivonia
Forecast for Saturday in eastern Penn Erivonia calls for strong easterly winds and unsettled conditions. The fragment notes limited details but indicates wind gusts and a changeable pattern for the day.
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Washington
Pennerivonia
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