Mystery Deepens Over New Jersey Murder Case
Newark reports the unidentified woman found dead in Harrison remains unnamed after Mrs. Hattie Hull’s claims about Mrs. Agnes Young imploded. Young disputes ties, saying she never visited Harrison and never met Charles Meyers. Hull also links the victim to Minnie Jeannette Gaston, notes about a New York address, and mentions suspect Albert Thompson and a tangled London to New Zealand backstory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewark
N. J
Harrison
N.J
Hattie Hull
Agnes Oung
New Jersey
Charles Meyers
Mrs. Hull
Miss Richardson
Thompson
England
New Zealand
Dennison
Slugger Confesses in Scranton Police Case
A Scranton man identified by a victim confessed to striking women with a club on a principal city street. Police link Robert Perry to multiple assaults driven by hatred of white women, noting injuries to Belle Osborne and Lulu Thiel while other crimes are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Robert Perry
Marie Carden
Belle Osborne
Lulu Thiel
Perry
Aggaults
Jack the Ripper
White Chapel
Miss Osborne
Week's News Condensed Highlights From December Dates
A roundup of deaths and incidents across the United States from December 28 to January 3. Notables include former Maryland governor Hildy Jackson, pastor Kinsa Belt, and President Roosevelt’s gift to a Worcester boy. Ice tragedies strike New Hampshire and Pennsylvania towns. fires, robberies, and mining accidents reported in multiple states. Political shifts with New York legislature opening. hospital and rail incidents noted alongside broader social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hildy BR. Jackson
Baltimore
Kinsa Belt
Jefferson Davis
Thornville
Roosevelt
Jacob Kriesfeld
Mary
George Clark
Castleton
N. H
Frank Mitz
Yatesville
Isaac Hollenbach
Tamaqua
Jeannette
Joseph B. Ford
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Robert Perry
Scranton
Robesonia Iron Company
Reading
Albert Zein
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Frank Ridgway
United States Weather Bureau
Willock
Stein
Lackawanna County
New York State
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Excelsior
Francis Gallagher
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
Lake Erie
Nicholas Senn
United States
Chicago
McCurtain, Okla
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Coal Centre
Latest Closing Prices In the Principal Markets
The report lists prices across commodities and livestock with regional notes. Flour quiet at 4.10 a barrel in Philadelphia. oats bid 0.3. pork steady at 19.50 per barrel. butter firm with extras at 29 to 30 cents. eggs easy with regional quotes. live stock in Pittsburgh steady with cattle at 5.30 to 6.50 and veal calves to 8.70. hogs lower across all grades.
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Philadelphia
eBenn
Bylvania
City Mills
Bien
Pennsylvania
Beach Ar Bie
Bateest
Maryland
Virginia
West
Ginia
Southern
Pittsburg
Union
Tobacco farming activity and community notes at Spottwood
Farmers at Spottwood concentrate on tobacco with limited sales after a single buyer visit. The Obenhausen family suffered severe illness after a pork supper, with quick help needed to save them. Local visits include Miller, Seiter, Bitler, and Spees guests, while property changes and new rentals are noted. An Amish preacher rents near the Gap and William Stopper will occupy part of the California House as Readings guests arrive. Pineules advertise relief for rheumatic pains with Molaye’s treatment offered by Wm. M. Stauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Obenhausen
Obenhausen
Spottawood
Riggs
Henry Miller
Reading
Peter Styer
Brenton Bitler
White Bear
Prof
H. Miller
J. W.spotts
Lloyd Spees
Schuylkill Seminary
Spotts
George Speitzel
David Summers Uader
Gap
Lancaster City
William Stopper
California
Molaye
Wm. M. Stauffer
Christmas School Entertainment Delights Hinkletown
Hinkletown schools staged a successful Christmas program with recitations dialogues and a visit from Santa who gave candy and oranges to each student. C W Acker of Conestoga taught a follow up entertainment. Local residents joined in the holiday scenes and visitors were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
C. W. Acker
Rescher
Conestoga
Charles Reemsnyder
F. and M. Academy
Jacob Speicher
Adam Slough
Martindale
John Sandoe
John Weidman
Beartown Primary Attendance Report and Endorsed Remedy
Whole number in attendance and average attendance percentages are listed for Beartown Primary. The text names students who did not miss a day and lists attending staff and a teacher, Robert E. Simpson. An advertisement for KODOL claims it is the best remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, sold by Wm. Stauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Evans
Miriam Evans
Katie Hoffman
Slmeoa Stauffer
Grace Thomas
Olive Thomas
Helen
Margaret McFarland
Guy Kutz
John Stauffer
Wilkes Harsh
John Diller
Lloyd Diller
Oscar Thomas
Geo. Russel
Curtis Russell
Geo. Gehman
Walter Gehmann
Chas. Gehman
Jesse Gehman
Robert E. Simpson
Wm. Stauffer
Treating a torpid liver with Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
A cautious approach to liver lag and poor digestion is urged, warning against drastic drugs. The remedy aims to restore stomach function, digestion and nutrition, claim strong digestion, and liver relief. The text touts Golden Medical Discovery as a non secret, non alcoholic glyceric extract of native roots with labeled ingredients and medical endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Local Residents Return Home After Brief Visit
Mr and Mrs Samuel Hertzler return to Cheater County after a stay in the area. Mr and Mrs J F Kock depart for the Quaker City following a visit. C E Hertzler and family from Grand Rapids spent the week with uncle G K Petersheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hertzler
Cheater County
J. F. Kock
Quaker City
C. E. Hertzler
Grand Rapids
G. K. Petersheim
Markets Record Mixed Prices at New Horlanp and Philadelphia
In New Horlanp and Philadelphia markets on January 4 and December 18 1907 1908 receipts show beef cattle steady to higher and lambs strong while sheep and cows ease. Cattle demand remains cautious with calves firm. hogs and poultry offered but volumes uncertain. Ohio Virginia and local yards show activity as traders note improved tone and steady to higher values.
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Philadelphia
West Phils
North Phils
Ohio
Virginia
Maahic
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Charles
Howard
State
Spottswood
Hinkletown
Beartown
Saegs
Prairie State
Keystone Poultry Supply House
S. Queen St
Lancaster
Askew & Sprecher, Ind
N. E. Martin
Enterprise
Leola, Pa
Trave Marts
Wwe Copyriaents &c
Iran
Scientific
New York & CO
St. Washington
Castoria
New Holland
New Horlanp, Pa
Farrand
Ludwick, Richter, Hohner and
Brass Band
McKinley
Mary Ann
Clover
Ethel Levey
Spoony
Sam
Idaho
Bill
Washington
Louise
Tolu
Kathleen
Mariatch
Coney Isle
Marie
John
Sacramento
San Antonio
Cowboy Lone
Sweet Clover
Nellie
Aurora
Buster Brown
Captain Willie Brown
Tola
Kaoka
Pompeii
Mary Emerson
America
Rome
Maceb
Tri-State
Vallamont
Vesuvius
Morrison
Englemann
Henty Kaeser
Henry Raezer
Penna
Graybilt
Bareville, Pa
Henry Wolf, Jr
West King Street
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