Whitmore Hay Escape Conviction For Wife Murder
Philadelphia report on Theodore S Whitmore accused of murdering his wife Lena. Proceedings at the synod meeting in Jersey City. Witnesses include Joseph M Lorenze and Charles Craft, with defense testimonies and clerical election of J Thompson as clerk.
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Philadelphia
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Third Church
Jersey
City
Thana
Somerset
Theodore S$. Whitmore
N.S
Lena
Montgomery
Plac
Joseph M. Lorenze
Aes
al Fev
J. Thompson
Beaver Brooklyn Bank
Grand
Pulls
Wis
Lorenze
Whitmore
Is Bank
Leng
Theodore Whitore
Simpson
Saniel Pulver
Tran
City Hall
Pulver
Charles Craft
Cily Pooliceman
Dantel Gnyi
Browlkly
Drama over county primaries cost cited at $1031.99
Commissioners reported the $1031.99 expense of last primaries, noting no check received from fruit terminals for Harrburg. The spring primaries costs are initially charged to the county treasury and later replenished by the state.
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Eneratls
Harraburg
Wentoe
Lanwrone County
TMS Aniney
Cums
Notice to Merchants Pay State Tax to County Treasurer
Merchants are urged to pay the state mercantile tax to the county treasurer at the courthouse before June 1. The notice names Lafayette Baldwin as county treasurer and mentions Cardinal Logue and a referenced event described as a wild night.
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Baye Paring
Lafayette Haldwin
Cardinal Logue
Democrats Refuse To Endorse Prohibition Candidate Fish For Congress
Chairman Good of the Democratic security committees told county chairmen that Washington and Beaver counties have selected congressional conferees and plan to nominate a candidate within ten days. The likely nominees include J Norman Martin and A Wilkinson, with Lawrence county support strongly hinted. Good denied any possibility of endorsing Rev Fish, the Prohibition nominee, and voiced confidence that Democrats will field their own timber.
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Good
Fish
Democratic
Security
Washington
Beaver
Nnmner
Congress
New Castle
A. Martin Graham
Mohien Clark
A. H. Phoupengardner
Lawrence County
J. Norman Martin
A. Wilkinson
Washineton Coun
Washington County
Denver
Beaver County
Bringiig
Rev. Fish
Armor of the Monitor Florida Proves Impenetrable
Washington May 25 United Press reports swore naval officers returned after observing Florida turret test and declaring the navy safe including armor and crew. Officers and men remained aboard under fire. test showed five shells failing to bring down the ship and demonstrated the armor’s resilience and the turret’s endurance under battle conditions.
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United Press
Washington
Florida
Thussig
Monitor
Olit Point
Tsese
al Washington
She Av
Ansious
Struc
Sdiso
Heartbroken actress acts happy part in theater tragedy
In Chicago on May 28 3 Frankie Traymonde widow of producer David Henderson performed as Arabella Clingstong in The Lady From Lanes at a local theater to cope with her husband’s death. She delivered lines with brittle humor before collapsing offstage planning to return tonight.
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Uwasted Press
Ouicago
Frankie Traymonde
David Henderson
Comilaues
Arabella Clingstong
Lanes
Fires Torn Livery Stable In Hillsboro Reported
Telegraph briefs report a fire early today in Hillsboro that destroyed a livery stable and a store. Other items note legal troubles for Judge Benjamin B. Lindsey and concerns over disease and robbery amid floods in Dallas. Reports also mention Grover Cleveland’s health, James Thorman’s brain injury, and a planned mine relief for unions. An involuntary bankruptcy petition appears against Georga W. MacMullen and Company in Pittsburgh.
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Hillsboro
Donnerbaupl
Benjamin B. Lindsey
We Juvenile Court
Denver
Col
Dallas
Texas
Grover Cleveland
Lakewool
James Thorman
al Huffala
New York
Tate En Dloves
Beneft Association
Bankruiptcy
Dean Aled
Pitsburg
Georga W. MacMullen
Bankrupt Petition Filed Against Pittsburg Brokers
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Pittsburgh against Gecree WL May Molien & Co, a prominent stock brokerage firm on the city’s floor of the U S Steel building. The firm, long a leading broker on the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange, faced mounting debts as creditors seek payment. A court hearing set for next week will determine the firm’s financial status and potential liquidation.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Gecree WL
May Molien & Co
Miesburg Stock Exchange
Chicago
Young
Mescityinicht
Judee Porter
Elog. Jn
Circus Man Falls and is Badly Hurt
Campbell 28 of Latrobe Pennsylvania formerly with Ringling’s circus is dying in a local hospital after a circus mishap. He slipped from a platform and was thrown by wheels entangling in rear frame, plunging about 25 feet to the ground. He sustained a crushed arm several broken ribs and internal injuries.
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Alliance
Campbell
Latrobe
Ringling
Cle
Westenday
Lost item notice near Marigin Street and Bartrant Avenue
A damaged notice reports a lost item case between Marigin Street and Bartrant Avenue. It mentions a pad and mine Western Union swall reward offered if returned to the indicated location. No clear names or dates are readable.
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Marigin Street
Bartrant Avenue
Western Union
Bargain Prices on Silk Gloves Parasols and More
A store advertises deep discounts across women's wear plus silk gloves once $1.50 now $1.19 and half-price hand bags. Stock includes parasols, batiste, ginghams, percale, jackets, shirt waist suits, skirts, and silks with many items marked down from a few cents to several dollars. Flags also offered for Decoration Day.
Ticket Thief Is Under Arrest
South Bend detectives and police announce the arrest of James Crawford, identified as Gaver, a wanted ticket thief tied to the Gaver operation nationwide. He confessed to stealing thousands in railroad tickets with confederates and scalpers. A $1,000 reward is offered. A package of tickets and an outfit to validate them were found in the buggy he drove. Railroad officials from central lines question the prisoner.
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Tulted Press
South Bend
Ind
James Crawford
Gaver
Railay Ticket
Butreau
Central Trunk
Immunity Question Raised on Railroads by Senate
Washington May 28 Senator Gora offered a resolution asking the attorney general if the department of justice has promised immunity to all railroads agreeing to obey the Hepburn act provisions if the courts confirm its constitutionality. The measure was referred to the committee on interstate commerce.
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United Press
Washington
Gora
Senate
Attorney General
Department of Justem
Lars
Roosevelt Pushes Alaska Coal Development Bill
President Roosevelt signed the bill to encourage Alaska coal development and protect deposits from injury. He released a Secretary Garfield letter urging approval, noting the measure aims to secure navy coal supplies for generations and ensure adequate fuel for naval use.
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Oy United Press
Washington
Rosevelt
Alaska
Garfield
Garneld
Ue di
West Virginia Democrats Name Big Four For Denver
Wheeling May 28 The West Virginia Democratic convention met at noon to name the big four who will go to the Denver convention with firm instructions to support William J Bryan for president.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Virginia
Denver
Anp
William J. Bryan
Deaths of the Day William JH Marlin funeral Friday
Death notices report the funeral of William JH Marlin of North Beaver townships to be held at Wealfield Presbyterian church at 10 20 AM Friday with interment at Westfield cemetery. Additional items note German officials weighing cigar cutter bans and a New York magnate hiding in a rockroom seeking solitude.
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Hour of Fameras
William JH. Marlin
North Beaver
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Roosevelt
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shakespeare
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Riverside Drive
California
Rio
Wright & Egbert
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Pittsburg ST
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