Bribery Charges Darken Garland Pittsfield Election Row
In Garland and Pittsfield a dispute over forming a new township sparks bribery and election law allegations. A July 24 1894 vote favored division then a recount flipped results to Garland. Garland supporters allegedly tampered with ballots while Pittsfield contends electoral violations and seeks a court review. The timeline shows repeated hearings, missing ballot boxes, and stalled proceedings amid mutual recriminations.
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Andrews
Brokenstraw
Garland
Pittsfield
Death of Alanson Morrison in Corydon Warren County
Alanson T. Morrison born February 21 1892 in Kinzua Warren County Pennsylvania died December 27 1894 in Cory don Warren County aged 72 years 1 month 6 days. Former carpenter enlisted January 5 1862 as private in Company F 1st Regiment New York Light Artillery to serve three years or during the war discharged June 20 1865 Eben N. Ford Post 336 Warren Pa paid tribute with twelve comrades and read G A R ritual.
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Alanson T. Morrison
Kinzua
Warren County
New York Light Artillery
Ebnira
N. Y
Eben N. Ford
Warren
Grand Army of the Republic
New Gas Company Forms in Stoneham Area
The recent natural gas price surge sparks a new rival company in Stoneham Pennsylvania. Lead stockholders are A. Moffat and D. Fisk. The development follows widespread concern among poorer residents as prices rise.
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Stoneham
A.’Moffat
D. Fisk
Leadix
Farmer Lars Peterson Hangs Self at Irvineton
IRVINETON Pa Jan 8 Lars Peterson a farmer who lived on the Shannon farm near this place committed death by own action by hanging himself about seven o'clock this morning. He was a middle aged Swede fairly prosperous and no reason can be assigned for his rash act. Coroner Pierce was notified and a hearing set for two this p m but at press time no particulars were given.
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Lars Peterson
Shannon
Pierce
Close of the Year's Work in Warren County
A Pomona Grange talk on life insurance and education closes the Warren County Pomona session in Ackley. The speaker urges action, honest officeholders, and unity, stressing education as the cornerstone and proposing a Grange insured relief fund.
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Talmage
Greeks to celebrate Christmas on Jan 1 two days apart
In Punxsutawney over 1,000 Greek Catholic parishioners led by Rev. John Sabow observe Christmas on the Julian calendar. They will have two Christmas days this year as the Julian calendar remains 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar adopted by Rome and Protestants.
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Oil Operations Report Shows Fewer Wells Completed in December
The Oil City Derrick notes December oil activity declined with 47 fewer wells completed and 1540 barrels less production, plus 15 more dry holes. Net work figures are nearly level with 28 rigs and 456 drilling wells at year end versus 249 rigs and 456 wells in November. East field totals show 343 wells completed for 5967 barrels and 85 dry holes, versus 390 wells and 7507 barrels in November.
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Oil City
Opening of the Legislature in Harrisburg
The biennial session opens with Republicans holding a two thirds vote in both chambers and the governor’s forthcoming inauguration. Henry F. Walton is nominated for speaker after eloquent endorsements, while Fritz is the Democrat’s choice. Walton leads 175 to 26 for Fritz. Ed Smiley wins Senate chief clerk, while Fetterhoff is elected House chief clerk. New offices go to Northwestern and Mercer among others.
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Tioga
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Philadelphia
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House
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Fritz
Columbia County
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Mifflin
Peltz
Fetterhoff
Montgomery
Samuel Hudson
Scranton
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Venango
Senate
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Eric
W. J. Robinson
Jonathan Spalding
Crawford
Forest B. Nichols
Mercer
D. J. Jones
Six Injured in Philadelphia Rail Accident
Six persons were injured in a Philadelphia and Reading railroad wreck near Germantown early today. None fatalities reported. The involved properties include nearby firms and several mills. details indicate substantial disruption and insured loss.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Road
Germantown
A GOOD SHOWING Attorney General Hensel Report
Harrispure Pa January 1 The report of Attorney General Hensel was sent to the governor yesterday It shows 787 cases tried and 2897440 14 collected by the department The state s claim against Philadelphia over 622000 the Bardsley defalcation has been recovered In various ways 2522 79 of the Crawford county loss has been recovered from the treasurer on whose bond the Delamaters were sureties
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Harrispure
Philadelphia
Bardsley
Rawford County
Papal Edict Sparks Catholic Knights Debate Nationwide
De I. C. White of Nashville, supreme keeper of records for the Knights of Pythias, voices that Catholics must decide individually whether to stay in the order after a papal ruling restricting Catholic membership. He notes members face loyalties to their government and local beliefs, with many Catholic K of Pythias reportedly intending to remain.
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K. of P
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