Poorhouse Conditions Anger Italian Suffering in Philadelphia
Ernardo Ceribuoni, 38, immigrant from northern Italy, lingered seven weeks in county almshouse with severe gland illness and malnutrition. He reports denial of milk and soft boiled eggs, vermin exposure, and poor feeding before being moved to Pennsylvania Hospital where his fate remains dire. An affidavit by local fruit dealer Joseph Parialo documents the alleged abuse and neglect.
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Ernardo Ceribuoni
Italy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Eighth and
Spruce Streets
Philadelphia
Einardo
Joseph J. Parialo
South Cameron Street
Charlie Phillipelli
South Summit Street
Joseph Parial
Alderman Murray
Ernardo
Joe Parialo
Lykens
Ceribuoni
Fisher Wife Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs Pauline Fisher 23 wife of cartoonist Bud Fisher was seriously injured when two cars collided on Baychester road early today in New York. She was pinned beneath the overturned Lamb car and died at Fordham Hospital according to early reports. Five other occupants suffered lesser injuries. Separately in St Louis fire at Malineckrodt chemical works caused $200000 damage from nitrate of soda combustion.
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Associated Press
New York
Pauline Fisher
Bud” Fisher
Fordham Hospital
St. Louis
Mallineckrodt Chemical Works
Affidavit Attacks Almshouse Neglect and Filth
An affidavit by Joseph J. Parialo describes deplorable conditions at the Harrisburg county almshouse tuberculosis ward. He reports filthy beds bloodstains and bedbugs with no medical care milk or eggs for Ceribuoni and unsafe water access. Ceribuoni was moved to Pennsylvania Hospital after examination by Dr. Harvey Smith and appeal to the Italian consul.
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Ceribuoni
Harvey Smith
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Joseph J. Parialo
Mediation at Niagara Falls Advances Under Wilson Bryan Contact
In Washington notes say mediators Huerta and American missions push toward a diplomatic path at Niagara Falls while President Wilson and Secretary Bryan monitor via private telegraph. An mediator expresses confidence obstacles can be overcome and Bryan reports proceedings satisfactorily as renewed military actions continue.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Huerta
Niagara Falls
Wilson
Bryan
Coronation Stone Damaged by Bomb in Westminster Abbey
A blast targeted St Edward's Chair in Westminster Abbey, linked to the Coronation Stone, with authorities attributing the act to militant suffragettes. The explosion caused minor damage as police secured the scene near Parliament.
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Associated Press
London
Westminster Abbey
St. Edward's
Edward the Confessor
Edward I
Scone
Perthshire
Kenneth
Jacob
Scotland
Reginald McGenna
House of Commons
Parliament House
Commons
Parliament Square
Forced Vacation and No Pay for Railroad Employes
St Louis June 11. The employees and officers from office boy to president of the St Louis Southwestern Railway will be forced to take a three day vacation without pay during June, except for transportation and mechanical departments. Vice president Nelson cites poor business as the cause. Estimated savings for the road reach $12,000 for the month. The three day furlough chosen to avoid reducing staff.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Southwestern Railway
Transportation and Mechanical Departments
Nelson
Christian Endeavor Picnic Draws Four County Delegations
At Hershey a large gathering of Christian Endeavorers from four counties heard President Black report 7,492 members across 177 Dauphin Societies. Prominent church leaders delivered addresses at the event.
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Black
Dauphin
Four-County Christian Endeavor Picnic At Hershey Park
Hundreds of delegates from Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin and Perry counties gather at Hershey Park for a large Christian Endeavor picnic. Charles W. Black of Steelton presides morning session, with Irvin H. Mack of Philadelphia leading song service and Rev. N L Linebaugh Hershey delivering devotional exercises.
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Christian
Berks
Lebanon
Dauphin
Perry
Hershey Park
Charles W. Black
Steelton
Dauphin County Union
Irvin H. Mack
Philadelphia
N. L. Linebaugh
United Brethren Church
Hershey
G. S. Rentz
Brumbaugh Campaign Endorsement by Philadelphia Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger, in a strong endorsement, backs Dr. Martin G. Brumbaugh for Governor. The paper notes its prior slight tilt to McCormick and Ryan in the primary but denounces McCormick’s $33,000 self spending as excessive, urging readers to vote for Brumbaugh in November.
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Martin G. Brumbaugh
Philadelphia Public Ledger Today
Public Ledger
Vance C. McCormick
Michael J. Ryan
Leager
McCormick
Milo Willard and Young Roosevelt United in Marriage
Madrid June 11 A religious wedding united Kermit Roosevelt son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of Ambassador Willard at the British embassy chapel. Attendants included Miss Elizabeth Willard and Princess of Thurn and Taxis. Rain did not dampen crowds as guests traveled by car and gala coaches to the embassy residence for a wedding breakfast and reception.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Belle Wyatt Willard
Ambassador Willard
Samuel Watson
I & Great
President Must Accept Amended Tolls Bill For Panama Exemption
Washington June 11 Senate debate stalled as Senator Brandegee leads a long speech advocating repeal of the Panama Canal Tolls Exemption. Leaders planned to push the vote through a day-long session with Majority Leader Kern keeping the chamber in session into the night. The tense fight drew huge crowds to the Capitol as both parties signaled a decisive vote on the repeal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Brandegee
Kern
Congress
Democratic Party
Capitol
House
G. A. R. Encampment Nominations Reported
Indiana Pa June 11 With the encampment nearly over nominations were announced for key posts. Department commander John A Fairman of Pittsburgh is unopposed along with Samuel P Town of Philadelphia for an assistant adjutant general C F Gramlick of Philadelphia for assistant quartermaster general and William S Green of Philadelphia for department inspector.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Easton
Danville
John A. Fairman
Pittsburgh
Samuel P. Town
Philadelphia
C.F. Gramlick
William S. Green
Pay Your City Taxes Before August 1 for Savings
City taxes for 1914 are due with an abatement of one per cent if paid before August 1. From August 1 to September 1 taxes are payable at face assessment. After September 1 a three per cent penalty applies. School taxes are due July 1 with no abatement during July to September. County taxes show a five per cent penalty after October 1 with abatement up to September 1.
Open Air Concerts At St John’s Church
Two open air concerts will be given tonight and tomorrow on the lawn of St. John’s Reformed Church at Fourth and Maclay streets. This evening the St. John’s Orchestra performs and tomorrow the Kolonial Kids Band plays.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Fourth and Maclay Streets
St. John’s Orchestra
Kolonial Kids A4band
Hope Firemen to Host 33 Guests at Harrisburg Convention
Hope Fire Company prepares to entertain thirty-three invited guests in Harrisburg next October as part of a statewide convention. No. 2 company members assist in hosting and organizing junior volunteers. Funds are raised by assessments to cover visitor care and event expenses.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Hope Fire Company
No. 2 Company
Firemen’s Union
William Gross Finds Wife Dead in Bed at Dillsburg
William Gross of Koch Street awoke at 4 30 this morning to find his wife dead in bed beside him. She had been ill with dropsy but seemed in fair health on retiring last night. She leaves two children Sarah and John Gross at home and several sisters. Funeral plans not announced.
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Resolute
Lady Hook
Vanitie
Alance
L. S. H. Jewel Company
Philadelphia
John McCormick
Quaker City
Metropolitan Hotel
Harry White
Carson
Washington
Palmer-McCormick
Wilson
Pennsylvania
New York
Harry K. Thaw
William Travers Jerome
Thaw
New Hampshire
Pittsburgh
Dillsburg
William Gross
Koch Street
Marriage licenses issued in Penbrook Enola and city
Yesterday's weather notes a high of 87 and a low of 63 with a mean of 75. Marriage licenses were granted to Brooke Sherman Farling of Penbrook with Verna Ellen Radle of the city, Ira Wesley Neidig with Emma Kauffman of Enola, and Lewis Reisinger with Cleo Orth of the city.
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Brooke Sherman Farling
Penbrook
Verna Ellen Radle
City
Ira Wesley Neidig
Emma Kauffman
Enola
Lewis Reisinger
Cleo Orth
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