Tragedy in Philadelphia Lodging House Ends in Multiple Deaths
In Philadelphia a drunken brawl at 681 North Eleventh Street left Herman Peters dead and two women killed, with two others wounded likely to die. Victims include Mrs Lillian Blosser, her daughter Maggie Snyder, and sister Mrs Louise Garman. Annie Tennson also shot. Peters, age 46, killed himself. Motive linked to a love affair. three victims had ties to Harrisburg.
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North Eleventh Street
Philadelphia
Reily Street
Lillian Blosser
Margaret Snyder
Blosser
Snyder
Peters
Annie Tennson
Franklin Street
Ole Tennson
Harrisburg
Third
Garman
Morris
North Seventh Street
Maggie Snyder
Electric Train Held Up by Masked Bandits in Seattle
Three masked men robbed an interurban train on the Seattle Tacoma line Saturday night and took more than $300 from passengers. The robbers escaped by jumping from the moving car. Authorities note a recent Whatcom county railroad killing may have influenced the passengers' submission.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle-Tacoma Electric Railway
Whatcom County
Hoffert resigns to make way for Forrer in Lynch plan
J Raymond Hoffert, assistant superintendent of parks, resigns to allow W Grant Forrer to stay as superintendent. Forrer is slated to be removed under the Lynch “ripper” resolution tomorrow. Hoffert will become assistant to M Harvey Taylor, parks and public property commissioner, after the changes. Commissioner Taylor declined comment. The Civic Council of Federated Churches is seeking Forrer's retention, prompting petitions.
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J. Raymond Hoffert
W. Grant Forrer
Forrer
Hoffert
M. ‘Harvey Taylor
Hoftert
Taylor
Civic Council of Federated Churches
Washington Birth Celebrated Across Harrisburg City
George Washington born in 1732 in Westmoreland Virginia is commemorated in Harrisburg with thoughts and closures of banks offices and city and state facilities. The Lamberton Oratorical Contest at Central High School was postponed with four finalists named for the event later this week.
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George Washington
Westmoreland
Virginia
Harrisburg
Daughters of the American Revolution
Central High School
Washington
Lamberton
Harold Germer
Russel Lindsay
Roland Renn
John Whiteside
Thomas Reisch
J. F. Ferguson
J. F
Alexandria Celebrates Birth of Washington With Military Pomp
Alexandria Virginia observes Washingtons birthday with large military procession and ceremonial events. The page note notes continuation on page 12.
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Alexandria
Washington
Foes of Liquor License Renewals Fight On In Dauphin County
Prohibition opponents resume efforts to block new licenses and renewals in city and county license court. The hearing on the Haeffner House re license and Isaac Marcus wholesale license at Third and Herr streets dominated the morning session.
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Oes
Dauphin County
Haeffner
Jacob Page
Derry Church
Kunkel
Isaac Marcus
Third
Herr Streets
Society woman in search of new thrills
Mrs. David Dows, a noted New York society figure, declares this life dull and seeks fresh adventures. She has ridden fiery horses, driven racing autos, captured a burglar, piloted watercraft, and flown in airplanes, yet awaits a new dangerous pursuit.
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New York
David Dows
Mother Worth
Sunday Gets 35000 For His Work in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh reports estimate Billy Sunday will receive over $35,000 as his share from eight weeks of revival campaign. Morning totals reached 24000 with evening and church envelopes expected to raise the balance. A local bank showed an 18000 deposit by Saturday. large checks and gifts arrived daily.
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Pittsburgh
Tabernacle
Evangelist
Worst Snow Storm Paralyzes Middle West Rail Lines
The storm grips the Middle West with heavy snow and high winds. Telegraph and telephone lines fail, rail traffic delays mount as trains stall in Missouri Iowa Illinois Kansas Nebraska Indiana and Ohio while streetcar service halts in several cities. Lake Michigan area sees slight improvement with cold clear weather forecast for Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Lake Michigan
Assault on 60 year old woman shocks neighborhood
Mrs. Mary Peters aged 60 residing on Hickory street near Herr street subway was assaulted in her home early Sunday by a burly man described as six feet tall. She managed to reach the police station at 9 am and reported the attack, now bedridden from shock, with the assailant still at large.
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Mary Peters
Hickory Street
Herr Street
Public Service Commission Rules On Drinking Cups And Rail Operations
The Public Service Commission refused to modify its order for individual drinking cups at stations and cars. It ruled in complaints against water companies that penalties on late bills may be applied if rules are public. Notices require rate changes to be posted 30 days before effect. Schuylkill and Dauphin Traction must ensure brakes on the Wiconisco trestle are functional before crossing. A. M. Hanna urged crossing at grade. commission refused. Mutual Film Corp told commission has no jurisdiction over transfers. courts handle such claims. Delays in shipments from Harrisburg to Scranton and Alexandria to Harrisburg cited. freight delays constrained by federal film container rules. shipments should follow these rules with diligence.
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Mt. Union
Schuylkill& Dauphin Traction Company
Public Service Commissioners
Wiconisco
A. M. Hanna
Lykens
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mutual Film Corporation
North Fourth Street
Adams Express Company
Harrisburg
Scranton
Alexandria
Express Company
Commission
Minister Who Deserted Wife For Another Barred From U S
Niagara Falls Ont Feb 23 United States immigration authorities refused to permit transfer of Rev J T W Williams to New Castle Pa in deportation proceedings. Williams formerly pastor of a Congregational Church in New Castle was arrested in Toronto with Mrs George Thomas alleged to have run away leaving wife and family. Immigration officers say he is not and never was a U S citizen and that he came from Australia and was never naturalized. Ottawa authorities were notified.
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Associated Press
Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
J. T. W. Williams
New Castle
Williams
Toronto
George Thomas
Pennsylvania
Australia
Ottawa
Wealthy Members Bid Farewell at Fifth Avenue Church
John D. Rockefeller and family attended the last services at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church before a merger with Calvary Baptist Church for one year. Rockefeller Sr. chose a new pew at Calvary, while Dr. Cornelius Woelfking will lead the combined congregations after the transition. Bible classes and ushers retain separate identities for the year.
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Associated Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Rockefeller
Calvary
Fifth Avenue Church
Cornelius Woelfking
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Young Women's
Quarrel Over New Hat Triggers Fatal Budapest Duel
In Budapest a quarrel over a new hat led to a fatal duel as advocate Babocsay shot his brother in law First Lieutenant Hajdu. Hajdu’s death spurred his officer to demand combat for honor, while Babocsay, in bed, injured his relative by accident. Babocsay’s wife worsened, attempted suicide, and was sent to an asylum. Separately in New York actresses premiered colored wigs matching gowns, prompting commentary from suffrage leader Anna Howard Shaw.
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Vienna
Babocsay
Hajdu
Budapest
Associated Press
New York
Paris
Anna Howard Shaw
Brothers Said To Be Members Of Arson Gang
Leopold A. Melnick and Felix A. Melnick, brothers, were arrested in Toronto and Montreal on suspicion of belonging to an arson gang that allegedly caused about 200000 in losses to insurers in Chicago over the past fifteen months. They waived extradition and left for Chicago yesterday under police guard. Washington report notes a proposed substitution of a one year practical training course at an agricultural college for annual Washington trips by national prize winners in corn, canning and poultry clubs.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Leopold A. Melnick
Felix A. Melnick
Montreal
Chicago
Murphy
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Developments May Lead Senate To Act In Mexican Affairs
Washington notes a possible Senate debate on Mexico after the Benton execution in Juarez. Senators Penrose Fall and Sheppard push resolutions on protection of Americans and property and recognition of belligerency. Secretary Bryan would not confirm demands about Benton's body. Ambassador Spring-Rice awaits official reports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William S. Benton
Villa
Juarez
Senate
Mexico
Shively
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Penrose
United States
Fall
Sheppard
Bryan
Benton
Bauch
Chihuahua
Cecil Spring-Rice
Benton Beore
London
Norris resolution seeks DOJ facts on New Haven Hartford negotiations
The Norris resolution directing the attorney general to disclose all facts about pending negotiations between the Department of Justice and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad for its dissolution was before the Senate. Senator Norris planned to call up the measure and urge passage when the Senate convened.
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Associated Press
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Attorney General
Department of Justice
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Senate
Weather bulletin for Harrisburg and region
Snow continues in Harrisburg area until late this afternoon then clears and cold air settles in. Temperatures around 20 degrees tonight with a slight warmup Tuesday. A continental storm brings rain to the South and snow to the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and lake region today into Tuesday.
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Harrisburg
Colorado
Mississippi
Ohio
Lake
North Atlantic
Truth Telling Advertisements on Washington Birthday
A historical piece stresses honesty in ads, noting a shift from buyer beware to exact facts. It argues advertising must state truth without exaggeration and that readers, aided by careful newspaper scrutiny, demand high standards from publishers and merchants.
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Washington
Telegraph
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