Tragedy Near Punxautawney Marks Black Hand Attempt
A man identified as Leo, tied to a Black Hand group, demanded money in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. After Province shot him, Leo died from wounds. Province fled but police seek to uncover Black Hand influence and extortion links.
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Punxeutawney
Rank Leo
Black
Dominfe Province al
Florence
Rochester
Leo i
Proviato
Province
Leo
Anita
Morrison
State game commission submits annual report on birds and game
Harrisburg jan. 1 The state game commission has just submitted to Governor Stuart its report for the year 1907 noting some birds and insectivorous species are increasing while game birds are less plentiful in parts of the state. Snipe and woodcock are plentiful. rabbits and squirrels abundant in some sections. bear and deer decreasing and 210 deer killed last year. The report recommends increased preserves, praises better observance of game laws, urges current laws as fair and just, commends the state constabulary, and advocates banning aliens from carrying firearms. It also suggests extending the bounty law to include house cats hawks and the great horned owl and notes the need for more funds and a broader list of animals.
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Kalbfus
Harrisburg
State
Kame Commission
Stuart
Pennsylvannia
Oshara
Jd Sephy Kallias
Ratbfus
Shumaker Wreck Doctor Says He Cannot Walk
Dr John K Lown describes James Shumaker as unable to walk with useless hands and a wrecked nervous system He forecasts Shumaker cannot attend the capitol scandal trial The statements come as Shumaker remains under indictment in Harrisburg-related matters
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Johnstown
John K. Lown
James Shumaker
Harrisburg
Capitol
Shumaker
Lowman
Tragedy in Hall Causes Mass Child Trampling Deaths
A public entertainment in Harneley turned deadly as a rush for better seats left sixteen children dead and dozens injured. Police and ushers fought to free victims from a packed gallery and crowded stairways as eerie silence followed the crush.
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Childhan “Vietind Bt
Seneelaen Punid
Engiiah Entertainment
Harneley
Sina
Doubleja
Whitey Ave
Amendment Voted Down in House Fight Over Labor Unions
Washington Jan 13 A heated House debate over codifying and reviving the federal penal law touched section 18 on conspiracies against civil rights. Amendments sought to exempt labor unions during strikes, while others aimed to strike out section 20 and limit federal court punishment of felonies under the act. The Republicans unified to defeat amendments they viewed as erroneous, maintaining the bill’s core provisions.
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Friends of Labor Unione
Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Messrs. Smith
Mixsourt and Hughes
New Jersey
Bartlett
Geerea
Sperley
Kentucky
Committee On Revision
DeArmond
Clark
Imeligi
Red Flag and Strikes Stir Socialist Meeting in New York
Mrs. J G Phelps Stokes told Socialists at Clinton Hall that she loved the red flag of socialism more than the American flag amid tenant strike demonstrations. Other speakers condemned both parties. The report also covers tunnels under Manhattan completed after three years of work, Carrie Nation's retirement, and a Boston surge in suicides after a stormy day.
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Stokes
New York
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Clinton Hall
America
Mra. Blakes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Manhattan
Sixth Avenue
Thirty Second Strees
Thirty-second Street
Thirty-third Street
American Fleet Crosses Equator in Rio Welcome
The American battle fleet of six ships arrived at Rio de Janeiro after a 3,000 mile voyage from Port of Spain. Admiral Evans led the Connecticut and Minnesota, greeted by Brazilian officials. Thousands of spectators on shore and aboard celebrated with fireworks and salutes as Father Neptune visited ships crossing the equator. The voyage faced minor delays from currents, coal, and machinery issues but proceeded with parade and drills amid a festive backdrop.
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Rio Janeiro
Rin Taneiro
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Culgea
Cader
San Francisco
Bay
Cape Frio
Connecticut
Evans
Bremen
Alencar
Anderson
Eigle
Tades
Cape St. Ramm
Warshus
Minnesota
Equator
Permambo
Capa Re Fron
Abit
Pernambuco
Father Neptune
Aagshin Conneriicu
Neptune
Quillo
Tian
Rayly
Middlemen target public gains in municipal utility control
The piece argues that middlemen such as legislators and city bosses extract money from corporations via strike bills and franchise fees, while municipal plant managers care only about term ends. It cites Philadelphia and a Canadian civil service exam to illustrate governance and accountability concerns.
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Sway
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J G. Forsythe
Mitchell Bidg
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Tidiana
Punxautawney
Slayer
Rome
Helen HE. Maloney
Arthur H. Osborne
Vatican
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Ivan
Carrie Naton Hes
Seloona Sod
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Boston
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Pennsvania
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Virginia
Wrestlen
Nor Workman
Dury
Tegro
Saidier
Qeear Gatling
Coast Artillery
Echo
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Jawea
J. H. Lollar
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Women's Coat Department
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Wood Street
Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia
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Ita
Canada
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