Hartranft vetoes and Centennial money shape Pennsylvania politics
Editorial reflects on Governor Hartranft's veto power and political support. It covers reactions from newspapers, the impact on special legislation, and the Centennial appropriation bill funding a major Philadelphia exposition building. Also notes county seat relocation efforts from Warren to Youngsville and legislative timing.
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Pennsylvania
Hartranft
Wayne Citizen
Carping N.Y. Tribune
Philadelphia Ledger
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Gov
Harrisburg
Senate
Centennial Fund
Fairmount Park
Independence Hall
Alexander Henry
J. Gillingham Fell
John O. James
Wm. M. Lyon
John Shoenberger
Wm. Bigler
Arno Pardee
Shortt
Warren
Youngsville
H. P. Kinnear
GW. Brown
Mr. Siggins
Senator Cutler
Atlantic disaster reported as worst sea tragedy in half a century
A Halifax based account details the White Star steamship Atlantic wrecking off Nova Scotia after leaving Liverpool for New York. It estimates one thousand aboard, with five to seven hundred drowned, and places Atlantic among the era’s gravest maritime calamities alongside ships like the St George, Defence, Royal George, Pomona, and Arctic, underlining the ocean’s mighty, unpredictable force.
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Atlantic
White Star Line
Liverpool
New York
Halifax
Nova Scotia
St. George
Defence
Jutland
Spithead
England
Admiral Kempfeldt
Royal Carter
Anglesea
Austria
Glasgow
Arctic
Newfoundland
English Channel
Northfleet
Democratic Banner Stance Rubbishes renaming Liberals’ backing
The Harrisburg Patriot rejects surrendering the name of Democracy and denies Governor Hendricks proposes a new organization. It favors Liberals only under the old Democratic banner and argues a name change would mislead voters and betray principled governance.
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Harrisburg
Hendricks
Constitutional Convention Adjourns to April Fifteenth
The Constitutional Convention has adjourned to April fifteenth and faces criticism for delays and overambitious changes. The writer argues for a few essential amendments and quicker action, accusing delegates of gab and incompetence, urging the body to work steadily or end.
Blaine Emerges as Rising Force in Republican Party
The Louisville Courier Journal calls Blaine the strongest man in America and likely future leader in Washington. If healthy, Morton trails Blaine in the race for power, with Blaine poised to be the pivot of party politics for the next four years. Also notes the Cambridge defeat of Oxford by three lengths in the Thames boat race, amid Prince of Wales attendance and early Oxford betting losses.
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Blaine
Louisville Courier Journal
America
Washington
Morton
Thames
London
Cambridge
Oxford
Prince of Wales
Oxfords
Colonel Casey Confirmed as New Orleans Collector
Col Casey was confirmed as Collector at New Orleans after a sharp contest. The President’s choice was challenged as ill advised. Judge Scofield and his Committee urged removal after their investigation, and their advice was reportedly prudent.
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Col. Casey
New Orleans
Scofield
Gratifying March Public Debt Drop Reported
The public debt declined by $1 644 058 97 in March, a gratifying exhibit the country can well afford.
Congress Ends with Mixed Legacy on Tax Relief
The expired Congress reduced annual taxes by about 100 million dollars and eliminated duties on tea and coffee for consumers. It also removed many wartime taxes except on imports, tobacco, and spirits, while facing critique for a controversial salary increase.
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Congress
Postmaster General Opposes Railroads as Garfield Faces Back Pay Rumors
The Postmaster General stands firm against railroad demands with broad support for government, while rail magnates propose keeping the old arrangement and appealing to a Senate committee. Garfield’s constituents urge resignation over back pay. a new coinage law takes effect, abolishing the two cent piece and introducing a five three and one cent system with no gold coin changes.
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Givixe
Senate
Revival In Denver Leads To Nearly A Thousand Conversions
A powerful religious revival in Denver Colorado led by Rev. 3. P. Hammond reports near one thousand conversions already achieved as followers gather for ongoing services.
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Denver
Colorado
3. P. Hammond
Sinking of the Atlantic off Blairfax Nova Scotia Tragedy
The White Star steamer Atlantic capt Williams, from Liverpool to New York, struck Meagher's Rock near Halifax while entering for coal. Of about 1,000 aboard, over 700 drowned and only about 250 saved. Describes Brady the third officer's escape and rescue efforts, ships rushing to scene, and relief at Prospect with the Delta, Lady Head, and Goliath assisting survivors.
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Halifax
White Star
Atlantic
Williams
Liverpool
New York
Saumbro Light
Brady
Speakman
Owen
Frith
Captain Williams
Brown
Prospect
Haurax
Dominion Government
Lady Head
Mattson
Cunard
Delta
Shaw
Goliath
Jones
Falstaff
Arged
Europe
United States of America
London
Diverse European and American Passengers Reach Safety on Delta
Evacuees from the Atlantic disaster arrive aboard the Delta and Lady Head with a mix of attire reflecting varied origins. Captain Smith and crew welcome all and aid conversions of fear into relief as reunions occur. Captain Williams estimates 546 lives lost from the Atlantic evacuation, with 976 aboard the ships.
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Warren Mail
Harrissore
Constitutional Convention
Garfield
Giddings
Blairfax
Nova Scotias
Atlantic Reporter
Pall Timber
Corry Manufacturing & Lumbering Co
Parmlee & Henry’s
Union Block
People’s Store
Main Street
Jamestown, N. Y
Brussels
A. Hazeltine, Jr
N. B
Ealers
Trushes & Henry
Warren County
Edwin C. Burt
United States
Parmlee & Henry
American Machine.co
Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
P. S
E. A. Baldwin
Coperers
Fruiet, &c
J. Trushel. Co
P. Henry
Warren, Pa
Kalso Mining
Union School House
Hickory Street
C. Rowland
J.J. Tayl Warren
T. S. Messner
Tidioute, PA
Sylvester Howd
Sugar Grove
Robert H. Wiggins
Wm. Clark
Glade
Mary A. Clark
John Major
Corydon
WM. D. Brown
Adin
R. Warren
Siméon
Selden S. Benedict
South West
Willis B, Benedict
Adm
Storrs, Harrison & CO
Painesville, Lake Co
Rnnue Endersigned
O’ Donnell
Foxburg, Clarion Co
Ismit
C. Smith
Scott
Nesmith& Keller
Lorenzo
Way
Farmington
J.C. Hamilton
Admr
Estern District OF
Erie Pa
Francis D. Marion
Tidioute
District Court
Barst D. S. Thompson
Rush Bartlett & Son
Rush
Pleasant Township
Globe
Geo. Reig, JR
Nesmith & Hertzel
New Block
Warren Savings Bank
Holt & Smith
Conewango
F. A. Archibald
J. F. Rounceh
Ashtabula
Ohio
Maggie
H. K. Siggins
L. T. Parmlee
David Hutchinson
Hannah Nelson
Kane, McKean Co
Mary Sophia Loehding
Henry A. T. Loehding
Estern District of Pennsylvania
J. S. Roupe
Deerfield Township
State of
Ww. A. McGraw. Sapr
Enoch Haymond
Columbus
Francis Raymond
Corry Pa
E.G. Wood & Co
G. Wood
John Hill
A. B. Butterfield
E. L. Butterfield
Clap, Stone & Co
E. G. Wood & Co
E.G Wood
BE. L. Butterfield
H. A. Stone
E. M. Clap
Lapist
Roberts J. Culverwell
M. D
Carver
East Warren
Clark & Noyes
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