War in Luzon Criticizes Otis and Local Politics
A Philadelphia North American piece rails at General Otis declaring the war in Luzon over while criticizing his plans and remarks. It also comments on Pennsylvania politics, noting Freeland and Hazleton ward changes, gerrymandering in Freeland, and calls for a capable Luzerne judge. council meets tonight to address Hill fire protection and local governance.
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Phila
Otis
Luzon
Malolos
War Department
General Otis
Jotis
Philippines
Manila
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
English as She Rhymes a Spelling Lesson
A farmer’s boy plows as an ox coughs and the farmer erupts in rough language. He tows the boy to the trough and dunks him, then fires him. The verse mocks English spellings and ends with a moral about the mind’s impression of words. The piece is a playful, didactic poem from St. Nicholas demonstrating spelling quirks.
Fatal Evidence and a Lawyer’s Caution in a Murder Tale
A recount of a jurist’s tale on circumstantial evidence begins with a veering debate aboard a northbound palace car. It describes Henry Crossman's murder near a railroad town, the motive linked to property and a quarrel over chickens, and introduces Albert Stetson as a suspect amid a charged local inquiry.
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Henry Crossman
Crossman
Albert Stetson
Stetson
Circumstantial clues lead to a life saved by truth
An attorney recounts the Albert Stetson case and the later confession of Andrew Mincher, revealing a murder built on circumstantial evidence. Mincher admitted killing Crossman, not Stetson, exposing how belief in circumstantial proof can misjudge justice and urging reform toward life imprisonment over capital punishment for cases proved only by circumstance.
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Stetson
Crossman
Lenigny
Albert Stetson
Henry Spnennea
Andrew Mincher
Henry Crossman
Mincher
Tam
Mfe
Brooklyn
Haymaking in Maine and a child's plaintive refrain
In Lewiston Maine the Haying season prompts Ephram Wade to praise cider over grub for nerves while describing hay equipment and old fashioned methods. A second piece from Farm Field and Fireside features a child's verse about wishes for calico dolls, stitching, and a piano, voiced in tender longing.
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Maine
Ephram Wade
Lewiston
Something About Our Store
Our store stocks new spring and summer merchandise and aims for fair honest dealing. We do not use deceptive schemes or price the same class of goods differently, and we refund money if purchases are unsatisfactory. We offer best service with equal treatment for all patrons.
Footwear and hat sale promises strong appeal
In this department we feature men's and women's shoes with neat appearance, good fit, and comfortable wear at often lower prices. Men and boys dress shoes in black or russet attractively displayed, with women’s and misses’ styles also notable. Working shoes priced with top makes, plus hats from $1 to Hawes’ $3, and boys’ hats and caps in rich assortments. Furnishings highlight summer shirt colors and a cream of the season’s make. Neckwear lines are up to date, matching the overall strong stock.
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Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orange
Freeland
Quay
W.J. Bryan
Hazleton
Council
Luzerne
Slough
St. Nicholas
Bystancers
Mattie
Caesar
Maud
Fred
Grandpa
George
G. Siggers
Washington Imn
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Mann
Scientific American
Alepee & Go
Broadway
New York
Washington, D
McMenamin’s
South Centre
South Centre Street
Fn Ely Derors
Newell
Venow
Cma
Acre
Helenhor
Hank
Corn Exchange Nat. Frank, Chien Company
Chicago
Seaplinl
Loweat Waul Musical Ietrument
Addrens
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Fulton, Desplain
Minis Il
Burdick
Avery
Avemy
Amet Ee
Rehee
Popevie A Co
Tha
Remgh
Nayman Sts
Ny Ormamen
Warter
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Urata
Speer
Revoy Son
Buck & Co
SEARS
Apy
Roebuc Benen
Bos Bygh
Geetine Graydon
Op & Howton, K & CO
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