Anonymous Letters Mystery to Be Unveiled by Proceedings
Chicago December 1 A long standing anonymous letter mystery involving North Side society and city officials is to be resolved by a legal action led by Mrs. Horatio May who plans to sue Dr. Ford Henrotin. Mrs. May’s sister Mrs. Fane McIntyre faces the suit as a potential co defendant amid suspected authorship debates.
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Chicago
North Side
Police Department
Horatio May
Citly
Ford Henrotin
May
Fane McIntyre
Henrotin
McIntyre
Riter
Bill to bar unmailable papers detailing suicides proposed
Washington December 5. Representative Jenkins introduced a bill to make all newspapers or periodicals unmailable if they contain pictures or details of suicides beyond a simple statement that death was self caused. Proponents argue it would curb personal crisis reports. prospects of passage are uncertain.
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Washington
Jenkins
Girl Fleeing New York Details Forced Marriage
Anna Botten, a year old wife of Nicholas Botten a merchant from McKeesport, was arrested today after her husband traced her whereabouts and destination. She pleaded with officers not to be sent back saying her mother forced her into a marriage with Batten though she loved another.
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New York
Anna Botten
Nicholas Botten
McKeesport
Batten
Minister Bowes May Seek Amicable Venezuela Crisis Settlement
Washington reports minister Bowes in Caracas may extend his good offices to mediate a settlement among Venezuela Germany and England over financial disputes. The move aims to ease tensions and arrive at a peaceful resolution through diplomatic talks.
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Bowes
Washington
Dec
Caracas
Venezuela
Germany
England
Trust publicity bill reported favorably to judiciary committee
The trust publicity bill was favorably reported today to the judiciary committee by the sub committee handling trust legislation.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
Settlement Nears in Miners Dispute Before Christmas
Scranton reports point to a near settlement of the Miners' dispute with indications it will be resolved before Christmas. McVeagh traveled to New York after talks with Mitchell and Darrow to present the settlement plan to J. P. Morgan for approval.
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Scranton
McVeagh
New York
Mitchell
Darrow
J. P. Morgan
Indictments Returned in Butler Jail Riot Case
Butler County grand jury returned true bills on riot assault and battery riotous destruction of public property against ten men of Butler in connection with the jail riot of September 13. A mob attempted to break into the jail to lynch Jeremiah Bennett for an assault on the Wagner girl.
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Butler
Butler County Grand Jury
John Taylor
Anthony Rohrer
Charles Haben
J. W. Smith
Claude Zingler
Vincent Armbuster
Bert DeHaven
Lucius Chenot
Harry Martin
F. E. Marshall
Jeremiah Bennett
Wagner
Emperor William Denounces Socialists in Breslau Speech
Emperor William told a deputation of workers that socialist party claims on improving conditions were lies. He entertained troops at Neudeck near Breslau Tuesday night leading the Couriassier band with a professional baton swing.
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Breslau
Prussia
William
Socialist Party
Neudeck
Couriassier
Destructive Cleveland Fire Destroys Factory Complex
A midnight blaze at Hamilton Street and Cass Avenue in Cleveland destroyed a five story factory covering an acre. Likely losses total 150000 dollars, wiping out Likell and Rockett trunks and Borden and Oliver turret lathe stock. Five firemen hurt as walls collapsed burying crew after flames were controlled.
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Cleveland
Hamilton Street
Cass Avenue
Likell & Rockett
Borden and Oliver
Storms Wreck Canal Boats On Hudson River Causes Drownings
Terrible storms rage over Yonkers region as blizzards sweep Hudson river. Two men are drowned, more may be lost, two rescued from the ice, and several others are missing amid the wrecks on the canal boats.
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Yonkers
Hudson River
Jewish Women Call on Mrs Roosevelt in Washington
In Washington on December 5 Mrs Roosevelt received a large delegation of Jewish women who traveled to the capital to present concerns and seek support on issues affecting their community. The visit underscores continued engagement between the White House and Jewish groups.
Mines Close in Blizzard Hit Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre on December 5 the mines shut down due to a severe blizzard. Coal shipments to the seaboard stopped temporarily while striking miners receive pay for coal left in workings. Some miners hold as many as fifty cars credit, ensuring money for the Christmas season.
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Wilkesbarre
Seaboard
Street Car Crash Damages Hibner Hardware Front
A street car broke from the franchise rules in heavy snow and collided with Hibner Hoove hardware at Brady and Long, smashing the glass front, striking a water hydrant and causing a leak. Damages are estimated in dollars.
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Hero
Brady and
Long Avenue
Hibner & Hoove Hardware
Reticent Young Man Hints at Hidden Past in Howard Junction
County commissioners investigate a mysterious case at Howard Junction involving Boniface Smith, a polished 30 year old rail worker who fell ill with left paralysis. He refuses to reveal his relatives or history though clergy and investigators seek clues. A delirious state and prior street swindle linked to Michael Lend are noted before transfer to county home for care.
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Howard Junction
Bradford Evening Star
Boniface Smith
B. R. & P. Railroad
Smith
Father O'Hern
Blizzard Closes New York Roads and East Coast Railways
The blizzard blocks elevated and surface streets in New York for hours and hampers rail service nationwide. Warnings stretch from New Haven to Boston with shortages and suffering in poorer districts due to late cold weather alerts. Snowfalls of one to two feet are reported in northern New England and upstate areas.
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New York
New Haven
Boston
New England
Wife Charged in Cortland Murder Case
Traces of poison were found in the viscera of William Koehl, whose wife is charged with his murder. Adam Koehl, a brother, was also charged but not held due to insufficient evidence.
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Cortland
N. Y
William Koehl
Adam Koehl
Cuba reciprocity treaty faces setback in Havana house
Secretary Hay warned at the cabinet meeting today that the Cuban reciprocity treaty may be rejected by Havana's nationalist dominated house of representatives. Officials fear the pact could be lost as negotiations stall and relations with the United States grow tense.
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Washington
Hay
Havana
House of Representatives
United States
Body Found of Jersey Townsman Anthony Storm
Philipsburg New Jersey December 5 The body of Anthony Storm oldest resident of this place was found near Ranksville Pennsylvania this morning He had just visited his daughter in Burks county and it is believed death resulted from apoplexy
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Philipsburg
N. J
Anthony Storm
Ranksville
Storm
Burks County
Lodge Building Meeting Seeks Full Representation
A meeting of committees chosen from different secret societies will gather at the Trade and Labor Councils hall in the Hay building on Monday evening December 8 at 8 30. All organizations interested in the movement are urged to be represented. Also tickets for The woman in Black on Monday evening are on sale.
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Lodge
Trade and Labor Councils
Hay
Gibney Haffles Stock Company Opens At Avenue Theatre
Gibney Haffles stock company begins a three night engagement at the Avenue theatre with The Woman in Black on Monday December 8 followed by Down in Maine and The Famous James Boys. Illustrated songs Biograph and vaudeville acts complete the continuous show with prices 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Gibney Haffles Stock Company
Avenue Theatre
Woman In Black
Maine
James Boys
DuBois Street Car Company President Visits City
Mr. Roberts of Cleveland, head of the DuBois Electric Co, was in town to review company operations. He said new cars were nearly finished and should run soon, with seats to be installed, while no progress occurred on extending the line to Falls Creek until the council ordinance becomes law. He departed on the 3:25 flyer to Pittsburgh.
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K. 2
Roberts
Cleveland
DuBois Electric Company
Mrr
Falls Creek
Pittsburg
Italian adventurer in New York aids flustered thief
Giovanni Man narino, newly arrived from Clearfield, meets three Italians who claim they stole 25 000 from a rich uncle. He buys a tin box for the cash and offers 80 cents to help, as the tale unfolds on Washington and Debrosses streets.
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Giovanni
Frank ‘Asassa
Micheal Lend
New York
Giovanni Mannarino
Clearfield
Washington and
Debrosses
Holiday Displays Underwriters Warn Fire Hazard Rules
The Underwriters Association of the Middle Department in Philadelphia warns property holders that holiday decorations using cotton batting greens wool paper flowers and flammable fabrics violate standard policy and may void coverage without prior company approval. No motorized window displays or alterations to electrical systems allowed without written permission from the association.
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Underwriters Association of the Middle Department
Philadelphia
Underwriters’ Association of the Mid
Made Trouble Glassworkers Quarrel Ends With Shotgun Threat
In Falls Creek on December 5, John Stewart and John Ross, glass workers, argued after which Stewart left promising to return with a gun. He fired twice at Roff at his home. shots missed. Stewart, drunk, offered $25 to settle, which was declined. Justice Abel set bail at 300 dollars as Roff’s wife suffered illness and fear from the incident.
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Jersey’ Shore
Will@ia Helpin
Helpin
Harry Martin
Porier Township
Martin
Justice Stover
Helpix
Jersey Shore
Falls Creek
Owd
John Stewart
John Ross
Stewart
Roff
Abel
Marriage Licenses Issued in Brookville Area
Clerk of Courts John E. Evans released a list of recent marriage licenses. Couples include Robert W. Rea of Clearfield with Gessie I. Hickox of Punxsutawney and Daniel Slavik of Eleanora with Annie Wachun. Other pairs span Punxsutawney Lindsey Lindsey Yatesborough Anita Cortez Seereny and Cambria county to various locales.
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Brookville
John E. Evans
H. B. McClarren
Sykesville
Edith Ellingberger
Porter Township
Robert W. Rea
Clearfield
Gessie I. Hickox
Punxsutawney
Daniel Slavik
Annie Wachun
Eleanora
Charles Pounds
Elizabeth A. Williams
Lindsey
Ainili
Is Joe Bailey Dead In Reynoldsville Pa
A Reynoldsville report questions whether a dead body found on the street is Joe Bailey or Oliver and notes uncertainty in identification. Relatives express concern over burial and the need for careful verification before confirmation. The piece mixes local rumor with brief reflections on life and art.
Church United Presbyterian Sabbath Services
Sabbath school at 9:05. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic Discourse on Millennium continued. Evening topic Dubois Greatest Sin. Y P C U at 6:30. All are welcome. M A Eakin pastor.
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United Presbyterian
DuBois
M. A. Eakin
Bible School and Services Announced by Pastor Booth
Bible school at 10 a m. preaching at 11 and 7 30 by Rev Booth of Reynoldsville B P U meeting at 4 pm senior class at 615 pm. All are cordially invited. T T Vulkoff pastor.
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Booth
Reynoldsville
T. T. Vulkoff
Pastor Crickenberger Extends Public Invitation to Services
Long service at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 a m preaching 11 a m and 7 30 p m Catechetical class 3 p m Luther League 6 30 p m A cordial invitation to these services is extended to the public. D P T Crickenberger pastor.
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Luther League
D. P. T. Crickenberger
Three Nights of Popular Plays at Avenue Theatre
The Gibney Hoeffler Co presents a three night engagement at the Avenue Theatre beginning next Monday featuring The Woman in Black Down in Maine Angie the Country Girl and Jessie James. The company promises special scenery electrical effects and a first class vaudeville bill direct from New York theatres with thirty work between acts. Prices 19 20.
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Gibney-Hoeffler Co
Avenue Theatre
Maine
Angie
Jessie James
New York
Advent Services And Christmas Sale At Brookville Church
On Sunday December 7 the Second Sunday in Advent guides a 10 am Sunday school service a 1 am Eucharist and sermon and a 7 30 pm evensong and sermon. The Ladies Society plans a Christmas novelties sale Tuesday and Wednesday in the church Sunday school room. Clarifies Rev Percy L Donaghan remains rector at Holy Trinity Brookville not resigning to move to DuBois.
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Ladies Society
Jeffersonian Democrat
Brookville
Percy L. Donaghan
Episcopal Church
DuBois
Pennsylvania Memorial Home
Holy Trinity Church
Church Services and Sacrament Schedule
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m at six a m the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper will be administered and new members baptized and welcomed to the church At 7 30 p m the pastor will preach on Paul s Practical Life Views The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m with good music at both services
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Paul
Munch Brothers Saturday Special Produce List
The ad lists Boston head lettuce English breakfast radish green onions spinach vegetable oysters extra fancy pineapples grapefruit Florida oranges Malaga grapes celery. No prices shown. It highlights a variety of fresh produce items available for the weekend.
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Boston
Florida
Malaga
Stray cattle listed for public sale at local fair grounds
A notice states several cattle strays including multiple white and red heifers, black steers, a bull, and a white hind leg marked animals. All have right ear tags. owner may prove ownership and pay expenses or cattle will be sold at public auction Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, December 8, at the fair grounds.
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