Warren House Debates Legislation in Weekly Session Highlights
In the House last Tuesday the Anti- Freight Discrimination bill passed 134 to 26. A holiday for Penn's landing, DA bar practice requirement, and extended Soldiers' Orphan Schools deadlines were advanced. Senate rejected McKnight's reform and costs for election disputes. Bills approved include U S lands for Erie public buildings and penalties for water trough disturbance. The Dixmont inquiry funds and tax relief for nostrums passed in concurrence. House second readings covered mutual insurers and Supreme Court district fixes placing Warren county in the Eastern district.
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Pension law amendment raises rates for disabled veterans
The last Congress amended the pension law increasing to 30 dollars per month pensions for those disabled by loss of a leg above the knee or an arm above the elbow or equivalent incapacity who now receive 24 dollars. It also raises to 24 dollars for those who lost a hand or foot or are permanently disabled equivalent to such loss, up from 19 dollars. The act goes into effect immediately.
Senator Nelson Seeks Ban on Cremation in Legislature
Senator Nelson introduces a bill to ban cremation of human bodies citing Le Moyne crematory furnace in Washington county. It would fine or imprison anyone taking part in cremation with penalties from 500 to 1000 dollars or one to three years, with officers failing to arrest facing a 200 dollar penalty.
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County Commissioners Win Election Expense Ruling
The Crawford County decision states townships or districts must bear costs for February elections. Meadville city had sued the county over election expenses and won before the Supreme Court reversed Judge Church. The ruling will guide future county election funding actions.
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Supreme Court
Legislative Apportionment Reported in House On 16th
The Democratic bill to apportion the State into Senatorial and Assembly districts was reported in the House. Using 1880 as a basis it would seat Republicans 23 Senators and 112 Assembly members, Democrats 23 Senators and 95 Assembly members. Mercer and Venango form the Forty sixth, Forest Warren and McKean the Forty seventh. The Senate likely will amend before passage.
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Home Sweet Home Author's Bones Return to American Soil
Read of John Howard Payne, author of Home Sweet Home, whose remains are en route to rest in American soil with ceremonies due a great poet. Also notes a bill by Senator Greer to fine anyone serving intoxicants, a tree age finding by A L Childs, and Arkansas Senate’s passage to rename Dorsey county to DeSoto county.
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Weather predictions from Washington beat Canadian almanacs
A sharp jab at unreliable Canadian forecasts contrasts Washington weather data with a cranky almanac. Hosea Biglow’s wary rule is cited and Wiggins is mocked for guessing without solid knowledge.
Infamous verdict stuns Fayette court and sparks indignation
March report details Dukes acquittal for shooting Capt. Nutt in Uniontown. Crowds threaten violence, burning effigies and calls to bar him. Indignation meetings across the state condemn jurors as indecent while Lizzie Nulls denies Dukes letters claim.
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Congressman's Honest Pay Return Sparks Warning
Congressman Flower of New York returned four dollars and four cents to the Government as overpay on his salary after being absent without leave. The law bars pay for absence and this appears to be the first recorded case. Any member who repeats the action will be shot on the spot, the speaker warned.
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New York State
Sprague Linked To Rhode Island Governor Nomination
Governor Sprague is nominated for Rhode Island governor soon after a second marriage. The piece notes the odd coincidence and compares it to Ben Butler becoming Massachusetts governor, suggesting Sprague's wife may influence politics similarly, with speculation about her influence and background.
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Rhode Island
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Rhoda
Kate Chase Sprague
GoLps Mit Marp and peers in trotting record feats
GoLps Mit Marp topped a trotting career with 364 200 in earnings and 121 race wins American Girl earned 118 100 owners profit from 49 wins Barus secured 63 wins and 114 950 in winnings Judge Fuller ton secured 32 wins for total 102 055 earnings.
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Beaver Resident Claims Reform Lawmakers Paying Bills with Stamps
A Beaver resident alleges that reform members of the Legislature settle household store bills using postage stamps. The claim suggests improper expense practices among lawmakers and could prompt further scrutiny or inquiry by local officials.
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Patent Rockers and Tables For Sale Near Episcopal Church
For Patent Rockers Easy Chairs Library or Marble Top Tables go to P reenland's next to Episcopal Church. Items listed appear in a local sale or catalog note. Buyers advised to visit the storefront and inquire about availability and pricing.
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Ex Gov Hoyt to Settle in Philadelphia and Practice Law
Ex Governor Hoyt plans to settle in Philadelphia and begin active legal practice. The article notes Pennsylvania has more railroad miles than all New England combined and that new nickels are minted in Philadelphia at about $5,000 daily. It also explains landlord tenant law in Pennsylvania, detailing notice requirements for year to year tenancies.
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Philadelphia
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New England
New Postal Notes and Rates Explain Expansion of U S Post
The last Congress authorized New Postal Notes to be issued by September 3 after signing on March 3. Notes cover 1 cent to 4.99 dollars with month year punch, bearer payable within three months, no written application, and a stepped schedule of money-order rates up to 100 dollars. The report also notes political weaponization of a local murder case and hints at delays in travel plans for Susan Cameron and C A Dana.
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