Legislative drama tightens as Harrisburg meets for session
In Harrisburg the Legislature convenes with John R. Farr elected Speaker and Wm P. Snyder named President pro tem. A senatorial caucus backs Senator Quay for U S Senator amid rival opposition. Gov Hastings faces scrutiny over Superior Court vacancy appointment to Dimner Beecher.
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Harrisburg
Old Town
House
Biddle
John R. Farr
Lackawanna
Jere B. Rex
Huntingdon
A. D. Fetterolf
Montgomery
Wm. P. Snyder
Chester
E. W. Smiley
Venango
Gov. Hastings
Superior Court
Howard Reeder
Easton
C. C. Allen
Warren
Philadelphia
Dimner Beecher
Dave Martin
Senator Quay
Bryan Recovers Speech Pace After Illness
Con W. J. Bryan regains rapid speech after a bout with stiff jaw. Reporters only need to tap a pencil to trigger a flood of remarks, varying in relevance but often carrying value.
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Con. W. J. Bryan
Queer Luzerne County verdict noted in Pennsylvan ia
The jury found the defendant not guilty but believed he had the plaintiff’s money. Similar verdicts from Warren county jurors were once habitually phrase as not guilty but pay the costs.
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Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Warren County
Death of Senator Morrill Ends Long Congressional Career
The death of Vermont Senator Justin S Morrill in Washington on December 28 ends a lifelong public service begun in 1854. He served continuously in Congress for 31 years in the Senate and, combined with earlier House service, nearly 44 years. His seat, held since before the Civil War, will leave a lasting mark on national politics.
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Ideal husband excludes sneers over wintered geraniums
A column of assorted observations notes a wide range of topics from domestic humor in New York Press to war news in Cuba and Canadian canal investment. It laments stamps on judgments, mourns Spain, and offers facts on Edison patents, Dewey’s rank, and Michigan’s Slights town decay.
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Elihu Thomson
Francis H. Richards
Edward Weston
Charles E. Scrivener
Charles I. Vandepoele
George Westinghouse, Jr
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Grand Traverse County
Governor Hastings Refuses Act On Capitol Start and Urges Reforms
Gov Hastings final message to the Legislature criticizes the Capitol commission and outlines state finances for the year ending November 30 1898 with receipts of 13325120 and expenditures of 13973803. He notes net state debt of 1025982 with sinking fund and urges Congress for Delaware river channel deepening to aid Philadelphia trade and calls for ballot law reform and direct election of U S Senators by popular vote.
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Notable Deaths and Global Postwar Updates Across the War News
Thursday reports the death of Justice Justin Morrill in Washington from pneumonia. It notes unrest in Havana with deaths, Madrid’s government responses, and Spanish commander General Rios surrendering Iloilo to insurgents. It covers U S troop movements toward Havana, naval seniority changes, Cuban relief efforts, and multiple international and domestic incidents including fires, illnesses, and obituaries of notable figures.
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