Wreck on Lehigh Valley Express near Manchester New York
A doomed eastbound Lehigh Valley passenger train derailed about 106 feet east of Manchester station when rails spread between the village and the bridge over the Canandaigua outlet. Twenty eight deaths and seventy six injuries reported among passengers, many veterans from Rochester encampment, with heroic medical aid and prayers offered at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Geneva
N. Y
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Manchester Staton
Cananaigia
Grand Army of the Republic
Rochester
Canandaigua
Three Die In Fire At Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg W Va
Fire at the Chancellor hotel in Parkersburg West Virginia kills three people and injures one fatally after an explosion on the seventh floor blew out a wall section. Victims include Floyd Smith son of Police Captain W A Smith George Washington and Harry Hall. The injured man is Robert Dewa. Others hurt include Chester Kraft and D Spears. The blaze is blamed on clothing catching fire from a hot iron used by a laundress.
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Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
W Va
W. Va
Spectatora
Floyd Smith
W. A. Smith
George Washington
Harry Hall
Robert Dewa
Chester Kraft
D. ©. Spears
Jeff
Prospective Bride Ends Plan After License Secured
Daniel Crumley age forty one and Misa Bridget Boyle age forty five met at Crumley’s brother in law home in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. They became engaged and obtained a marriage license but dissolved plans minutes later after a dispute. Boyle said they would not marry and Crumley objected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Crumley
Misa Bridget Boyle
Crumley
Wilkes- Barre
Orgoley
Trimble Heads G. A. R. as McElroy Withdraws
Judge Harvey M. Trimble of Minnesota was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Rochester encampment in New York. Colonel John McElroy of Washington, his opponent, ended a bitter contest by withdrawing, making the election unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElroy
Harvey M. Trimble
Mlinoja
Grand Army of the Republic
Rochester
N. Y
John McElroy
Washington
Congress Actions and Reforms Highlight Taft Era
Congress passed a reciprocity pact with Canada and a campaign publicity law, admitted Arizona and New Mexico, and enlarged the national House to match growth. It began investigations of trusts and a spending inquiry in executive departments. Farm free list, wool and cotton tariff cuts passed but were vetoed by Taft. Senate rejected popular election of senators.
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Canada
Arizona
New Mexico
National
House of Representatives
Taft
Senate
Statesmen Glad It's Over Congress Adjourns
Congress adjourns after a sweltering special session as Washington empties. Senate and House end amid a near empty quorum with minimal celebration and weary legislators seeking escape from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
National Capitol
Dun's Review Signals Dry Goods Trade Growth Across Markets
Dun's Review of Trade notes renewed activity in Boston dry goods lines with retailers expanding orders and better conditions than recently. Pittsburg shows slowly rising activity with wholesalers receiving fall and winter orders, though merchants stay cautious. Also mentions President Taft labeling insurgents an unholy combine and tariff revision efforts. Pittsburg market prices for butter prints eggs poultry cattle hogs and lambs listed with ranges.
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Era
Dun
Boston
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Notices of estate and court proceedings in New Florence PA
The Prothonotary will hear account confron tation on September 4 1911 at 10 a m for M L Wissel guardian Jacob A Lydick and other executorial and administratorial notices list estate matters for Annie M Moorhead Rufus Shoup and George Tr Shoup with claims and debt settlements requested. Attorneys Cunninghame Fisher and D B Taylor noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Timsman
Bereenton
Indiana
Prothonotary
A. T
M. L. Wissel
Jacob A. Lydick
C. Wells
Boggs & Buhl Special Boys' School Suits Offer
Boggs and Buhl promote all wool grey or brown cheviot school outfits for boys with two trousers per suit. They boast high quality fit, durable fabric, and generous knickerbocker style trousers with belt loops and watch pocket. Purchase by mail with shipping on approval.
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Boggs & Buhl
School Shoes for sale at J. H. Fink's store
Bargain alert for students with shoes priced at 1.50 per pair. Display location is J. H. Fink's in Puna outawuey, Ps. 88-86, inviting buyers to visit a storefront with the largest value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fink’s
Puna Outawuey
Adjourned Sale Notice and Old-Time Jokes Spillover
Public sale notice for unpaid purchase money outlines bid requirements and post sale procedures. Sheriff H. W. Thomas warns buyers of due payments, potential re-s ale, and non-issuance of deed until full money is paid. adjourned sale set for June 9 at 1 PM with creditors and interested parties invited. Also includes a string of humorous anecdotes about Booth and rural humor from Washington Bar, farmer Corntossel, and the Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgmund
Ab Lid P. Am
H. W. Thomas
Sheets Dee
Indiana
Atto
Executor's Notice for Estate of William Craig
Jobe H. Plerece attorney announces letters testamentary granted to Edward M Craig and Sheloca Pa as executors for the estate of William Craig of Armstrong township. Claimants must present authentic claims for settlement and debtors are urged to make prompt payment to the executors in Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Tarren
Tate
Armstrong Township
Indiana County
Herbert C. Karren
Punsautawney
James Walknr
Shelovta
Eyxerators
David Blair
Custer
Rayne Township
Cunninghat & Fisher
Annie M. Moorhead
South Mahoning Township
M.D. Fisher
Home
I. D
S. M. Jack
Lacon A. Lydick
Cherryhill Township
Edward N. L.dick
P.O
Indiana
D. B. Taylor
Rufus Shoup
West
Wheatfield Township
George Tr. Shoup
New Florence
Jobe H. Plerece
William Craig
Armstrone Township
U. N. CA
William N. Liggett
Sheree
John Geehact
North Mahonia
Tudiana County
Danas Fe
Momre
A. Adi
Pittaburg Gasetta Times
Patyrons
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Bridge
Gom
Ezder
Trimble Heads
Dun’s Review OF Trade
Taf
Hamilton
Masa
Atguati
School Board of
Cheryntil
Rieh UH
New School House
ATL
Tolsopple
Amon
Elderton. Academy
Raymond Thompson
Grove City
Alex, Clark
Sec
Elderton
Penna
Eldersridge
C. V. Smith, A.M
Eldersridge, PA
Heriff's
ALL
Court of Common Pleas and Orphans’ Court
Troiana County
Ourt Horse
Panias Lyanta
Eviday
Nepl 22
Real Eatane, Tows
Elaine
A. Rowley
Baits
Fara
Towit
Wowrship Road
D. Wo Bennett
Grees Saintriibes Ana
Lesan
Delagries
W. Gardner
W. Chirk
Clark
W. Dare
Asa White
Wo C. Darr
Perehes Ag
Asa White Heirs
Glenwood
Darrami
Alkowley
Rowley
Cartman
Booth
Corntossel
Josh
Washington Bar
Houston Post
Indiana Pa
Epward M
Craig
Sheloca, Pa
Home Journal
Panamas
Alfred Benjamin Co
New York
Kuppenheimer
David Marks & Sons
W. R. Loughry & CO
Steving
Strean
Undertakers & Embalmers
Bell
American Union
Ellie
Indiana, Pa
Calla
Peoples’ Insurance Agency
Citizens Bank
Waverly Oil Works CO
Waverly Special
Waverly
Niagara Falls
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Rossmoyne Flouring Mills
Frantz Brothers, Proprietors
Rossmoyne
H. H. Steving
C. Heber Steving
M. Edith Steving
Undertaker’s
New Indiana House
Hoth
A. L. Jounaton
Addroga
Sheloca
Thomas Bros
Livery
Robert Mullen
Thomas Pealer
Mullen & Pealer, Olvil & Mining
Stan
Tudians
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