Monument to Prison Ship Martyrs at Fort Greene Park
The article recounts the prison ships in New York Harbor during the Revolution, their deadly death toll from cold hunger and disease, and the burial of sailors in a makeshift 1808 cemetery on a Jackson farm site. It notes rediscovery of remains in 1873 and 1899 1901, leading to a Prison Martyr's Monument designed by McKim Mead White, a white granite shaft near Fort Greene Park, housing the bones of Jersey prison ship martyrs in a 18 by 18 foot tomb accessible via a small door in the stairway.
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New York Harbor
Manhattan
Jersey
Wallabout Basin
Long Island
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Benjamin Romaine
Jackson Farm
Fort Greene Park
Navy Yard
McKim, Mead & White
Fifth Avenue
New York
Fort Greene
Brooklyn
First Flag of the United States Born at Fort Stanwix
A veteran drummer recalls August 3, 1777, when Col. Gansevoort tasked Tom Jrosdick with improvising a banner from red cloth, white shirts, and a blue cloak. The patched Stars and Stripes flew at sunset, symbolizing a new nation amid siege and hardship, as ships like the Jersey and Good Hope stood nearby.
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New York State
Tom Jrosdick
Bos
Old Fort Stanwix
Rome
Gansevoort
Tom
Philadelphia Gazette
United States
Congress
Statue of Nathan Hale in City Hall Park
Description of a Grecian York statue in City Hall Park New York near Hale’s hanged spot. The monument spans eighteen feet at the base and extends over 114 feet in length with an elevating sight line totaling at least 164 feet.
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City Hall Park
New York
Hale
York Order
Fragmented Fourth of July Oration Veterans Parade
The readable text depicts jumbled holiday imagery with rockets, torpedoes, musket blasts, crackers, balloons, and an exploding mine. It references a family doctor and a judge, noting prices or names that imply a local civic or news note amid disjointed lines.
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Suiuids
Suly
Wuliiel Iinas Price
Fourth of July Donts From a Foolish Firework Note
A garbled 19th century style warning lists foolish acts to avoid on Independence Day. It condemns handling firecrackers and fireworks, urging caution around powder and matches and advising against unsafe displays. Mentions fireworks hazards and celebration risks in a cautionary voice with scattered, archaic phrasing.
Free anti tetanus serum distribution on July 4 statewide
Harrisburg Health Commissioner Dixon announces free anti tetanus serum for poor and injured Pennsylvanians on July 4. Distribution points listed across cities and counties to aid explosive injury cases. Local option protest in Greensburg features injunction attempts and ballot irregularities.
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Harrisburg
Dixon
Pennsylvania
Valentine Bros
Washington
Springer
Uniontown
Walker's Pres. Wharmancy
McKeesport
Fred H. Mayo
Beaver
Redlick & Grohman
Butler
McKinley & Frantz
New Castle
Menderson & Craig
Brookville
Harry D. West
Greenville
F. K. Easterwood
Meadville
N. F. Ames & Co
Corry
Willian
S. Pierce
Warren
Ross Drug Company
Ridgeway
E. James & Son
Ebensburg
J. S. Picking
Must Pay Penalty on the Scaffold For Lancaster Murderers
Harrisburg State Board of Pardons refuses to commute the death sentences of Walter W. Ashton and Benjamin Ashton for the murder of Alfred Hallman in Martic township Lancaster county in early 1909. The board considered intoxication claims and good character but upheld the punishment after noting the intent to rob Hallman’s house and denied the requested respite.
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Board of Pardons
Lancaster County
Harrisburg
State Board of Pardons
Walter W. Ashton
Benjamin Ashton
Lancaster
Alfred Hallman
Martie Township
Benjamin Aston
Board
Hallman
Johnstown Man Shoots Wife Then Surrenders to Police
John R. Edwards a 45 year old resident of Sandyway in Johnstown's first ward shot and killed his wife Margaret Edwards 50 at their home shortly before 2 pm. He walked to the police station and surrendered and is held for investigation amid reports they argued over an estate left to Mrs Edwards by a relative. Their daughter witnessed the shooting.
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Johnstown
John R. Edwards
Sandyway
Margaret Edwards
Edwards
Sandy Way
Sibley’s Nomination Cost Him 40698.83 Dollars
Republican candidate for Congress Franklin-Joseph Sibley filed a campaign expense statement showing 40698.83 spent to win the Twenty-eighth district nomination. He won 10446 votes, defeating incumbent Nelson P. Wheeler by 689. Most funds went to Venango county, with over 4000 for information distribution, 1000 for voter transport, and 180 for watchers.
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Congress
Franklin—Joseph
Sibley
Mr. Sibley
Nelson P. Wheeler
Venango County
Sharon Politician Spends That Sum in Campaign
Sharon John McKeown of South Sharon Socialist nominee for congress in the Twenty-eighth district spent 27 cents in the campaign swearing to expense and postage to Harrisburg. Train hits auto. J P O Laughlin and wife hospitalized after railroad collision. O Laughlin skull fractured legs broken internal injuries. wife has broken hip and ankle with severe injuries but chance of recovery noted while husband prognosis is poor.
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Sharon
John McKeown
South Sharon
Harrisburg
Clearfield
J. P. O’laughlin
Thomas H. Murray
O’laughlin
O’laughllin
Two Hanged for Murder in Pequea Township
Walter Lancaster and cousin Benjamin Aston were hanged together in the county jail for the murder of Alfred Hallman in January 1909. Hallman and his wife lived in a hovel and were known to have money.
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Lancaster
Walter
Benjamin Aston
Alfred Hallman
Pequea Township
Hallman
Four Injured In Wreck Near Erie Railroad Derailment
A passenger train on the Philadelphia and Erie branch of the Pennsylvania railroad derailed one and a half miles east of the city. Injured include Engineer Frank Walbridge of Erie and Fireman Mathew Schilling, both bruised, plus an unknown woman. A parted rail caused the wreck. passengers were shaken up.
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Erie
Javie
Philadelphia and Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank PL Walbridge
Mathew Schilling
Passengeal
Lighter Collides With Derrick Car in Rail Accident
A Somerset & Cambria branch collision near Fox Creek killed a foreigner and injured three Americans, one perhaps fatally. An engine and caboose struck a derrick car on a bridge, sending cars into the stream and wrecking the bridge. Reported victims include Nick Preere age five, and injured William Keefer 25, George May, and William Shoemaker. Several others were tossed into the flood and swam ashore.
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Somerset
Somerset & Cambria
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fox Creek
Here
Nick Preere
Wiliam Keefer
Johnstown Hospital
George May
William Shoemaker
Johntsown Hospital
Burglars Enter Dozen Homes In Rob Policeman’s District
In Kittanning two burglars raided a dozen homes at night taking little loot. Police man George King lost his best suit and a pair of shoes. Other homes targeted on Queen street included O T Truitt Mrs Elizabeth Pfaf and William Enterline. In New Castle public playgrounds to open July 11 under Lincoln and Garfield schools with matrons in charge for children. Altoona reports G A Roenstein spent 2 cents for a hostage stamp in his bid for state delegate. Washington JC Judson of Washington won the thirteenth junior oratorical contest at Washington and Jefferson college with the address Justice. Samuel B Wison of Beaver took second prize on Truth and Privilege. both received silver cups.
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Kittanning
George King
O. T. Truitt
Elizabeth Pfaf
William Enterline
Queen Street
New Castle
Lincoln and
Garfield
Altoona
G. A. Roenstein
Commonwealth
John C. Judson Wing
Oratory
Washington
John GC. Judson
Washington and Jefferson College
Samuel B. Wison
Beaver
Engineer crushed to death at Kit tanning Brick plant
Kittanning engineer Henry I aged 63 was killed while oiling machinery at the Kit tanning Brick and Fire Clay Company. His clothing caught in a fly wheel and he was whirled to death. He left a widow and eight children. In political notes Franklin congressman Nelgon P Wheeler defeated for renomination in the Twenty eighth district spent 17600 in the campaign per treasurer. no filing details available.
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Kittanning
William I
Henry
Kittanning Brick and Fire Clay Company
Frankin
Nelgon P. Wheeler
Joseph GC. Sibley
Immaculate Conception Church Secures 10 Acre Cemetery Site
The Immaculate Conception Church in Washington closed a deal for a 10 acre cemetery site on the city edge. The property includes the Pittsburg coal vein and was purchased for 5730 dollars.
Conscience Fund Payment Tied to Fox Scalp Debt
An elderly man in Blaiy county paid $3 into the conscience fund at the county commissioners' office. He claimed that 183 years ago he was paid twice for a fox scalp by an old squire, linking the past grievance to his present donation.
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Altoona
Blaiy County
The Kaffir's Day Off
A passage from Wide World Magazine describes a South African scene where a Kaffir enjoys a day off by dressing in extravagant outfits and playing the fool. People don diverse hats and parade while daylight highlights displays of crude musical instruments and self fashion.
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South Africa
Wide World Magazine
Cure for skin humor reveal a Boston testimonial
S P Keyes of 147 Congress Street Boston recounts twenty five years of agonizing skin humor covering head neck and shoulders. After six months and costly medical efforts failed the Cutiura Remedies promised relief and quickly cured him. The account is dated October 12 1809.
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Eumor
Outiura
S. P. Keyes
Congress St
Boston
Mass
Recovery From Pimples Promises Pure Complexion
A letter from Wm. J. Sadner of 1614 Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia dated May 1 1909 praises Cuticura and its products Quitenra Soap Dicument and Resolvent for clearing pimples after ten days of use. He had spent months with doctors without results and reports complete recovery.
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Cuticura
Wm. J. Sadner
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Forty Acres and Independence Quote by John William Streeter
The passage reflects on exchanging age and wealth for youth and forty acres, arguing youth and effort beat money. Streeter envisions starting a farm with modest holdings and animals, asserting self denial can grant independence and comfort even without wealth.
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John Will'am Streeter
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Ferrell of New Jersey
In Congress member Ferrell from New Jersey credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing a severe back pain and kidney distress. He describes darting pains and inability to find relief until using the remedy. He urges readers to remember the name and buy Doan's at 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Ferrell
New Jersey
Thomas M. Ferrell
Glassboro
Congress
Doan
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H. A. Ogden
St. Nicholas
Boston Common
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