Death by suicide shocks Germantown youth
Germantown resident Raymond Johnson, 17, a Northfield High School student, disappeared days ago and was found dead in Philadelphia. Investigators say he shot himself after drafting notes to his mother and a girlfriend, asking for cremation and a keepsake, with family noting possible mental strain from recent events and illness.
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Philadelphia
F. Raymond Johnson
Germantown
Bermett
Tyne
Filomina Atiizio
Pasuale Sormno
Oitridur
Ita
Sermito
Callinis Fn
Schuylkill County Brickloses Appeal Over Asylum Contract
In Pottsville on June 1 the court refused to overrule a contract for a new county insane asylum after the county was barred from constructing the project. Judge Shaw ruled there were no legal grounds for interference, and the contract will proceed to Hummelstown for further action.
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Pottsville
Schuylkill County Bick
Dallay County
Fudge Shaw
Hummelstown
County commissions award work amid brick dispute
A New York architect hired by the county objected to the chosen brick in Schuyler County project. An underskeryn has not been arrested. The mother was arrested and held as a witness in relation to the case.
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New York
Drowned While Fishing Claims Life of Stanley Dodson
Stanley Dodson of Bloomsburg Pa drowned early yesterday while fishing in Fishing Creek. His companions on the opposite shore did not realize he had drowned until later. He was about BA years old and reportedly slipped from a rock as the current carried him away.
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Stanley Dodson
Bloomsbury
Bloomsburg
Fishing Creek
Jelthough
Fragmented report on fatal public safety incident
A garbled account describes a deadly attack in New Orleans area. It alleges a group shot and killed Black people within about ten minutes, naming George Story and others, with references to a gang and a train incident. The text is inconsistent and heavily corrupted.
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Orton
Joe
Gears Stary
IMS Stors
Boul Ihe
Nvitroes
Roullea
Khim Thay
Raglin Case Highlights New Jail Earnings Rule
A fragmented item reports Harrishirg Raglin, a juvenile, committed under a new law. It notes they earned more in jail than out, mentions a witness and a $260 bonus. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on detention earnings and a testing appearance.
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Petde Raglin
Durniass & Yday
Raglan
Americans Win at Polo in New York Exhibition
The Polo Association hosted an international rally where the United States defeated Great Britain 3 4 to 0. American players led the friendly match at Molar Ridge or Boule Tri, with strong showings from Kavelish and Armor Cin in the final tally, as the national team took two games to none.
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New York
Polo Association
Molar
Te Kavelish
Armor Cin
Maudass
Jy Tow
Boal
Eix
Tyell
Ministers Endorsed Lincoln's Catarrh Balm by Clergy Ads
A sequence of signatures from ministers and druggists across Pennsylvania endorses Lincoln's Catarrh Balm. Testimonials claim relief for catarrh asthma and hay fever after using the balm, with multiple readers reporting cures after weeks of symptoms. Sold wholesale by Ames & Co and other druggists in various towns.
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Heater
Allentown
Lincoln's
John McGregor
Briidgeport
Balen
Chas. Kerler, Jr
Courter
Blatnyville
Draws Out Poison Ointment Promises Healing Powers
An old San Cura Ointment claim touts astonishing healing virtue, promising quick cures for burns, sores, blisters, and various skin ailments. The ad extols a miracle ointment sold by Ames & Co and Thomas Downey, with a money back guarantee, plus a soothing San Cura Soap marketed for infants and general antiseptic use.
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San Cora
James Hitchcock
Centerville
NP. Ames & Gon
Thomas Downey
Ames & Company
Thoniga Daweny
N. F. Ames& Company
Thomas Downes
Wie Thompson Medical Company
Thimville
Consolation in a Silly Exchange Between a Nun and a Collector
A fragment from the Chicago Herald newspaper shows a nun and a collector quarreling over priceless pictures. The nun scoffs that no one will buy the works now, while the collector retorts that at least he will know if anyone buys large shares, he will be getting the worst of it.
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Chicago Heourd-terald
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Quakertown
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Hutton
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