Owner of Times buys Philadelphia paper in 1902
The Times owner in New York has purchased the Philadelphia paper. The price for the paper and real estate is said to be a large sum and, for now, will not be merged with the Times.
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J 8
Cons
New York
Th Times
The
Philadel
Etia
Times
Finley B. Biddle
Columbia County
Inley B. Biddle
Bloomsburg
Pennsylvania
Annie K. Riddle
Political Realignment Backing Judge Penny Packer Emerges
After the convention and primary, the Republican Party solidifies support for Judge Penny Packer while Democratic leaders seek to sow discord. Voters in November appear ready to give the party majority to the GOP nominee.
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Judge Pennypacker
United Publican Party
Altitude Rise Report From Harrisburg Sparks Mine Safety Alert
Harrisburg records show seven foot ground rise due to Mount Pelée eruption with adjacent ground lifting near Colebrook Station Lebanon county and sink holes in Cumberland Valley. Demming warns coal miners to exercise unusual care and asks mine inspectors to assess link to Cambria coal mine disaster.
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Harrisburg
H. C Demming
Mount Pelee
Colebrook Station
Lebanon County
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Cumberland Valley
Demming
Charles D. Walcott
United States Survey
Washington
Johnstown
Cambria Company
Creasy’s Seashore Interview Boosts Democratic Ticket
Creasy resurfaces from the seashore with a confident forecast that the Erie convention ticket will win. He claims a statewide canvass supports a landslide in the fall and notes Allegheny and Philadelphia counties could tip the balance. The piece criticizes the interview as a tactic to mislead rank and file voters.
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Creasy
Democrate
Pattison
Hoe
Erie
Allegheny County
Philadelphia County
Civil War and Spanish American War Career of a U S General
The officer served as second lieutenant, fought with the cavalry division of the Army of the Potomac, was wounded at Sulphur Springs Kearneysville and Silver Creek, brevetted multiple times for gallantry, led in Cuba and the Philippines, and later commanded the Department of California after promotions to major general of volunteers.
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United States Infantry
Young
Army of the Potomac
Sulphur Va
Kearnstown
Silver Creek
Lee
Sulphur Springs
Amelia Springs
Sailor’s Creek
Cuba
Santiago
Philippines
Department of California
Reading Rail Link Plot Prompts Pennsylvania Control Theory
Rumors center on Pennsylvania Railroad potentially absorbing the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. Chauncey Depew’s England remarks fuel speculation of a destined consolidation. Supporters see benefits for Philadelphia and state expansion, while critics cite antitrust concerns and rivalries with Gould interests.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Chauncey M. Depew
England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Reading
Pittsburg
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Gould
New York Central
Maryland
New York
Doctor Appeals Low Magee Estate Fee
An attorney seeks $317000 against Christopher L. Magee’s estate for services but the Orphans Court awards $29239.95 and the doctor signals an appeal. The piece notes personal services lack legal collection and suggests the court will likely uphold its decision.
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Christopher L. Magee
Orphans’ Court
Magee
Browning
Orphan's Court
Young Leads Army After Brooks Retirement
General Samuel B. M. Young, senior major general, is favored for command of the army following General Brooks's retirement. If Miles retires after Brook, Young would head the army. Born in Pennsylvania January 9, 1840, he would reach retirement age in 1904.
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Samuel B. M. Young
Brooks
Miles
Brook
Young
General Young
Root
Pennsylvania
Reca
Omy
Philippines Catholics and Spanish friars under U S policy
The United States aims to end Spanish control in the Philippines by not reinstating the Catholic friars and by purchasing church lands for public use. The issue is social and political, not religious, reflecting broader American policy in formulating governance after colonial rule.
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Root
Cardinal Rampolla
Philippines
Rome
United States
Spain
Manila
Itren
Obituary Notes and Local News From Orange County
Orangeville News reports funeral services for Mrs. Mont Megargel and Mrs. Henry Hummel, with attendance from nearby towns. It notes property fire at Mrs. Rebecca McHenry’s farm, residents visiting relatives, an orchestra festival, and various local visits and social events in Orange Township and surrounding areas. The Everhart tract dispute involves Everhart heirs and L V Coal Company over royalties and mining rights, with Judge Arnold ruling in favor of the company.
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Mont Megargel
Achenbach
Oscar Achenbach
Murry
Harry Achenbach
Newton Achenbach
Williamsport
Cole
Jameson City
Clark Hippensteel
Berwick
P. Sloan
Bloomsburg
Annie Achenbach
Dayton
Ohio
Moyer
Centre County
Millard Conner
Miss Williams
Danville
J. L. Moyer
Vance Farm
Rebecca McHenry
McHenry Church
Orange Township
Judson Kocher
Rebecca Tubbs
Shickshinny
Elizabeth Tappan
Lillie Tappan
Scranton
Jonestown
Hubert Harman
Aleck Herring
Stillwater
Herring
Jamison City
Ethel Kindt
George Kindt
E. A. Chilgoat
M. E
McHenrys
Edith Patterson
Bruce
New York
Oregon
New York State
Edith
Union Church
Local Notes Highlight Residents at Greenwood in 1902
Misses Burgess Carter and Mary Eves return to duties at Carlisle Indian School and John M. George school. Philadelphia visitor William Allen with wife. Lauretta Eves teaches at Greenwood Seminary. Miss Eunice Heacock hosts in Exchange. Jerseytown band plays for Millville baseball benefit. Theron Eves family visit Bloomsburg. Rain slows farming. locals improve Walnut Street properties.
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Mariana Burgess
Florence Carter
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
William Allen
Philadelphia
Mary P. Eves
Westtown Chester Co
John M. George
Jerseytown
Glenwood Grove
Millville
Lauretta W. Eves
Greenwood Seminary
Eunice Heacock
Exchange
Emma A. Eves
Theron
Eves
Mieses Susanna
Sara Herring
Bloomsburg
Harry Shoemaker
Josiah Heacock
G. At
Walnut Street
Greenwood
Philip Arnold Court Rules for Lt Coal Co in Suit
President Judge Arnould of Philadelphia issues an opinion siding with the Lt V Coal Co in Its. suit against George W. Everhart and others, affirming the complaint and seeking relief. The ruling clarifies liability and grants requested remedies according to the record.
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Arnoold
Philadelphia
Lt. V. Coal Co
George. W. Everhart
Ghouls Strike at Waite Grave Again in Sugar Noted
The Wilkes Barre Record reports ongoing attempts to disturb the body of Ralph J. Waite in Sweet Valley Cemetery despite court orders. A dynamite blast damaged the cement enclosure but did not move the coffin, as repeated dig attempts and a later water burial led to renewed interference.
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Ralph J. Waite
Sweet Valley
White
Wilkes-Barre
Mayor Hoyer Cracks Down on Street Swearing in Altoona
Altoona’sMayor Hoyer punishes Charles Williams for insulting women with a $50 fine or 30 days jail and vows 30 days in jail for future offenders. Excursion ticket deals from Lackawanna Railroad fuel Knights of Pythias trip plans to Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Public notices reveal charter bid for Harman and Hassert metal manufacture firm and a bank report of resources and liabilities as of mid 1902.
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Altoona
Bloomsburg
Bar of Justice
Hoyer
Charles Williams
Williams
State of
Pennsylvania
J. L. Harman
J. G. Harman
M. Hassert
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Low Rate Excursion to New York City
Lackawanna Railroad offers a special round trip to New York for one fare plus $1.00. On sale Tuesday July 29 at all offices, tickets valid for continuous passage on issue day and for return from New York by August 3.
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Knights of Pythias
Lackawanna Railroad
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge of Elks
Salt Lake
Lackawanna Ticket
New York
Excursion Tickets Cut Rates to Eagles Mere on Saturdays
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets to Eagles Mere on Saturdays from June 28 to September 7. Tickets originate from Williamsport Shamokin Bloomsburg Catawissa and other stations and are valid for return until the following Monday. Time and fare details available from Reading ticket agents.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Eagles Mere
Williamsport
Shamokin
Bloomsbury
Catawissa
Philadelphia & Reading
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Foot Relief
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for swollen hot feet and tight shoes. It claims to cure swollen sweating feet ingrown nails blisters callous spots and relieve pain and burning. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial. address Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy N Y. July 16 4-w.
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Addrees
Allen S. Olimstead
LeRoy, N
Philadelphia and Reading Excursion Fare to Atlantic City
On July 24 the Philadelphia and Reading railway will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at greatly reduced rates. Tickets are valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day two specified regular trains and from Philadelphia on any regular train to the destination. Stop-offs allowed at Philadelphia both ways within the ticket time limit. Depart Bloomsburg at 7 37 and 11 730 A M. Excursion Fare 4 50.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Philadelphia
Bloomsburg
Ordinance on Street Railway Acceptance and Construction Terms
The document dictates that the railway company must file a written acceptance signed by its president with corporate seal to authorize entry and operations. It sets electrical power use, alignment, paving, rail type, pole rules, and city oversight, with strict timelines and penalties for noncompliance.
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Compan
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg & Benton Electric Railway Company
Bloomsburg and Benton Electric Railway Company
Fifth Street
Scott Townshi Line
East Street
Second Street
Centre Street
Bankruptcy discharge hearing for William H. Small in Scranton
In the Middle District of Pennsylvania a bankrupt, William H. Small of Roaring Creek, seeks full discharge under the Act of July 1, 1898. Creditors and interested parties must appear in court on July 28, 1902 at ten in the forenoon to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Edward R. Searle, Clerk.
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District Court of the United States
Middle District
Pennsylvania
William H. Small
Roaring Creek
Columbia County
Act of Congress
Scranton
Edward RB. W. Searle
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