Legislators Work On State Apportionment And Poor District Bill
Harrisburg March 26 The legislative session moved the judicial apportionment bill toward final passage with female opponents and Republican votes against it. The Gould bill to reform the poor system, including a Scranton poor district funding, sparked debate, while other measures advancing included salaries for state officials and broader funding provisions for public welfare and education.
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Scranton
Quay County Second Reading and Harrisburg Action
The Pennsylvania House debated a resolution protesting conduct during the St Paul ceremony in Philadelphia. A Gould bill for poor relief was reconsidered after a defeated second reading. A plan to form Quay County from Luzerne and Bechuytkill counties passed second reading with amendments on population area and governor approval requirements.
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Quay County
Orphans’ Court
Schuylkill County
Yeus
Harrisburg
Mio O
Paulipe
Chester
Pennsylvania
Wuopte
Mr. Smith
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Gould
Yeas
Senate Routine Proceeds and Bills Reported in Harrisburg
The March 6 session in Harrisburg detailed introductions of bills on state stone and brick sourcing, stricter liquor sale hours, and usury concerns. A joint resolution planned Monday evening adjournment, while debates over loan companies highlighted concerns about protecting the poor and preventing fraud. Several bills passed tally, including taxation for bridges, handwriting forensics, and orphan courts, with the session adjourning after a full day of readings.
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Charitable Institutione
Commonwealth
Harrigburg
Senate
Llo
Jiuw
Joan Companien
Huber
Tte Purple
Smith
Itook
Waalniwt
Lancaster County
Treet Pagsenger
William Kimball Dies in Virginia Beach
Rochester millionaire William Kimball, head of the American Tobacco Trust, died at Virginia Beach after a bullet from a pistol grazed his ear following a barroom dispute.
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Heath
William
Kimball
Norfolk
Rochester
American Tobacco
Virginia Beach
Emperors Visit to Friedrichsruhe Honors Bismarck Birthday
The German emperor and crown prince travel from Berlin to Friedrichsruhe on March 6 to honor Prince Bismarck. Troops marshal in a crescent as artillery salutes ring out while the emperor salutes Bismarck, calls him to the field, and presents a symbolic sword. A luncheon follows with toasts as the party departs by private train.
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Friedrichsruhe
Berlin
Aumstehre
Schwargenbuch Cross
Irince Bismmarck
Friedricharuéhe
Prince Bismmarck
Kaiser Aut
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Count Endlenburge
Countess von Ratitzau
Count Herbert
William Bismarck
Counter von Punta
Herbert Miamiurck
Prince Biemarck
Fred F& Malite
Death by Starvation in a Mining Town
In Crreensburg a mining agent Kilne and his wife and five children faced destitution after failing to secure food. The wife died after prolonged hunger and the children suffered severe hunger, with neighbors unaware of the family’s desperate condition until then. The case highlights extreme poverty in a remote Southwest rail town.
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Crreensburg
Maren
Pune
Kilne
Tarr
Janie Funtrele
Hla
Becime
Baron Von Thielmann Named German Ambassador to United States
Baron von Thielmann announced to represent Germany as ambassador to Washington. Baron von Snurma to succeed as German ambassador to Turkey. Baron von Thielmann, already in Washington, will be appointed ambassador to the United States after serving as secretary of legation.
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Tierlin
Muarch
Baron von Snurma
Jaltwh
Washington
Radolinae Fermin
Turkey
Baron von Thielmann
Munich
United States
Baron von Thiemnaen
Lavng
Legation
Girl in Menswear Tries Runaway Path to Freedom
Miss Hettle Dickey seven year old daughter of Charles Dickey a Delmarva grocer left Stanton in men's clothing she wore a discarded clerk suit and boarded a Newark train bound for Baltimore since then no word has been received about her case officials seek clues in the strange incident and warn the public.
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Stanton, del
Hettle Dickey
Charles Dickey
Newark
Baltimore
Jealous Man Accused in Fatal Domestic Tragedy
Toronto report says Mrs. Sarah Jane Swallow, widow of a man fatally hurt two years ago, has spent the last year with John Bell, an ex. The case centers on jealousy and possible violence surrounding the affair.
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Toronto
Ont
Sarah Jane Swallow
Jonn Bell
Tragic double murder suicide at home after love triangle
A jealous man killed his partner by slashing her throat then fatally wounded himself with a razor. Both bodies were found on the couple's bed after the early morning incident.
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Bell
John Gorey
Boy Frozen on Express Train Tracks Near Niagara Walls
An unknown boy named Brown was found frozen on Empire State express cars at Niagara Falls while being transported from New York to Toronto. He suffered severe frostbite as subzero temperatures and water from track troughs drenched exposed skin, risking death.
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Niagara Falls
Ao Brown
New York
Toronto
St. Taule
Pevielon
Arno Metohing
Vyountatown
Dacob Tyhor
Gleorge D. Balmer
Georgetown
Yee Ferbey
Ian Waoehington
Pleasant Harbor
N. 8
Louie Pilehey
William Horgal
Jamaica May Retaliate Over Imports Taxes
Washington reports a Jamaica government message hints at higher duties on American imports. The governor cites U S withdrawal from reciprocal tariff agreements and the reimposition of sugar duties as a move to restore revenue sources for the colony.
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Washington
Jamaica
Legislative Council
State Department
United States
Eckford
Kingston
United States of America
Americans Win Concession for Mexican Rail Line
The Mexican federal government approves a concession granted to an American capitalist syndicate led by George Pullman to build a railroad from Borotheran to Nuevo Laredo and along the Rio Grande to Matamoros and Tumplas Port, crossing a rich agricultural region.
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Mexico
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George Pullman
Nuevo Laredo
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Whistler Challenges Moore to Duel Over Eden Dispute
Paris reports Whistler the artist challenged George Moore the novelist to a duel after the quarrel with Sir William Eden over a portrait of Eden’s wife. Moore acted as intermediary and ignored the challenge while Whistler called his handling a “hk rut-away.”
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Whistler
George Moore
Moore
Mr. Whistler
William Eden
William
Powell Arrested After Elizaville Church Attack
Boone county desperado Jom Powell was tracked to Frankfort by bloodhounds and arrested last night after fleeing to his father’s home near the city outskirts. John Stephenson survived the attack at Elizaville church Friday.
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Ind
Jom Powell
Boone County
John Stephenson
Elizaville
Powell
Indhin Jim
Steptiengon da Etill
Two Missing Children Believed Murdered in Huntington Case
Police in Huntington West Virginia arrested stepfather Charles Hinge on March 26 suspected of murdering two year old children named Kinkey who had been missing for a week. Authorities believe their bodies were thrown into the river.
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W. Va
Kinkey
Charles Hinge
Martha Mra
Fin Hee
Ftie
Multiple Tragedies and Legal Moves Reported
A series of incidents from 19th century newspapers includes deaths from shootings drownings and falls plus a fatal railway accident and a football player’s death. Legal notices report stockholder credit claims in a Nicaragua Canal case and malpractice charges against doctors with bail set at ten thousand dollars.
Retirement Plans and Political Moves Outlined
Mr Bienell will retire from office on Saturday and Mr Wilton will take his place Monday. Prominent lawyers say no one can be compelled to pay the income tax into some amendment to the new law the matter which will provide for the law's enforcement. Next week the president will move to Woodley near Washington and in June to Hazard's Bay. He does not expect to call an extra session of Congress.
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Gid Lable
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Wilton Takee
Woodley
Barely Escaped Lynching As Fitch Faces Trial
Special to the Scranton Tribune Forest City March 26 An attempted assault on the year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James McAndrew near Main Street led to a pursuit by a posse. Fitch was captured by Constable Bates and Officer Ledyard at Delaware Street and held on $1000 bail to appear before the next grand jury at Montrose.
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Scranton Tribune
Forest City
Duck” Fitch
Jame McAndrew
Migete
Posantly Magele
Harry Evans
McAndrew
Fiteh
Pitzpitelek
Mali
Malin
Krante
Fitch
Bates
Ledyard
Cassie Kelly
Delaware Street
Squire W. J. Maxey
the Justice
Mr. Krantz
Hugunn
Davis Nursing a Boom in Minnesota Politics
The piece describes a Davis bid for president with Cushman K Davie as rallying cry and support from Rep Tawney Heatwole and McCleary. It notes Davie’s ambition to be secretary of state and outlines efforts by Minnesota leaders to back his senate bid and related national influence.
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Cushman
Davie
Minnesota Delalon
Senate
Latole
Miss Pearson Dies After Freckle Remedy Backfires
Mary Pearson of Grove City Mercer county died from poisoning after using a freckle removal lotion obtained from a friend. The product caused severe blistering and other symptoms following a tempering treatment and alcohol exposure, leading to fatal outcome despite medical care.
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Greenvilly
Mary Pearson
Grove City
Mercer County
Spanish Minister Dupuy de Lome Named U S Secretary
Madrid March 28 Senor Dupuy de Lome has been appointed foreign minister to succeed Senor Murguia. De Lome previously held the post in Washington three years ago, serving six months before being replaced by Senor Murguia, a member of the Conservative party.
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Senor
Thony de Lome
Sinigh
United States
Muruiga
Benor de Lome
Siantah
Washington
Telnet
Senor Muruaga
Mele
May Lynch the Negroes, Robbery Attack in Tuskaloosa
In Tuskaloosa Alabama on March 26 a merchant named John Harr and his wife were assaulted by four Negro highwaymen. They beat them into unconsciousness and robbed them during their return from a store. Local men are detaining suspects as tensions rise following the incident.
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Tuskaloosa
Ala
John Harr
Hie Ature
Proceeds From Day's Sales Lead to Fatalities and Jail
In a grim case, Burr dies and his wife is in critical condition after the day’s sales proceeds are involved. Suspects Isaac Tinkersley Isham Falla Join Roberts and Mack Malla are jailed, have confessed, and a tense atmosphere raises fears of lynching.
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Isaac Tinkersley
Isham Falla
Join Roberts
Mack Malla
Thurston to Get Revenge and Return to Honolulu
The state department says no word from Thurston about leaving Washington for Honolulu tomorrow. It notes Thurston may meet at the state department to arrange a plan. A possible change could see Thurston become minister of foreign affairs in the Hawaiian cabinet, risking Willis being declared persona non grata by the Hawaiian secretary.
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Gresham
Roland
Oliver
Washington
State Department
Thurston
Honolulu
Mateqall
Willis
Carlisle Case Draws Official Report In Quarantine Violation
New York March 24. Collector Kilbreth and Surveyor Maguire discussed suspected breach of law involving Secretary Carlisle and his son leaving the revenue cutter Paris before quarantine officials cleared the ship. Kilbreth ordered an official report on the matter.
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New York
James T. Kilbreth
Port
Maguire
Secretary of the Treasury
William KK. Carlisle
Paris
Kilbreth
Maullre
Pepart Torthwith
Li Hung Chang Assault Sparks Japanese Outrage
Public opinion in Japan condemns the fanatic assault on Li Hung Chang. Surgeons decide not to extract the bullet. The attack delays the peace commission briefly while dignitaries express deep regret.
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Japan
Shumonoveki
Hung Chang
Peace Commission
Li Hung Chang
Kaiser vows to dissolve Reichstag and appoint Von Waldersee chancellor
Berlin reports that the Kaiser during a Friedrichsruhe luncheon declared intent to dissolve the Reichstag. He announced Count Von Waldersee would become chancellor and ordered Count Von Waldersee to confer with Prince Bismarck on the policy path.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Friedrichsruhe
Temper Justice With Mercy
In Clasgow Kentucky John Wilson faced trial for horse stealing as his attorney urged mercy noting his wife and baby at home without funds. The jury after deliberation formed a purse of 20 dollars for the family and the foreman handed the amount to the judge while sentencing Wilson to two years for the crime.
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Louisville
John Wilson
Clasgow
Wilson
Wilesn
Two Boys Play With Revolver In Pottsville Tragedy
March 26 Pottsville Pa. two boys named Jones and unker were playing with a revolver. Jones discharged the weapon by mistake and the bullet struck Banker's head, killing him instantly. The incident ended one life, leaving another boy in shock.
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Potteville
Jones
Unker
Locust Gap Crushes Two In Mining Incident And Damages
In Locust Gap two miners were crushed by a rock and Elijah Varma died. fire caused damages worth 1aM at Wil sor College in Chambersburg. Numerous license actions and court decisions affect Monroe and Northumberland counties. a Reading Railroad works project near Teaving employs 20 men.
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Locust Gap
Michas Elijah Varma
Wilsor College
Chambersburg
Monroe County
Ainty-Three
Reading Tron Company
Teaving
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania
Mostly fair conditions with light air and cold mornings. Winds shift westerly as a brief warming trend begins Wednesday night.
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