Lightning Kills Troops in Camp at Gettysburg
A severe electrical storm at Gettysburg on July 24 caused six Pennsylvania National Guard troopers to die and over twenty injured. The Tenth regiment’s camp flooded, tents collapsed, and Governor Stuart’s tent was uprooted but everyone escaped serious harm. the Y M C A tent held without injuries amidst chaos and rescue efforts.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania National Guard
Barbe
Morrison
Garver
Tenth Regiment
Stuart
Policeman Held for Murder in Brooklyn Case
New York July 24 Policeman David Shellard of Brooklyn is jailed on murder charges after Barbara Reig was found dead in Irving Square park Williamsburg He admits being with her when she died but claims she shot herself or the revolver exploded She broke down and dictated a version to a stenographer after Deputy Commissioner Wood removed his shield and baton
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New York
David Shellard
Brooklyn
Babara Reig
Irving Square Park
Wiliamsburg
Shellard
Wood
Seaman Killed in Gun Drill Aboard Mississippi
Joseph J. Henry an ordinary seaman and powder passer on the battleship Mississippi was killed during a gun drill in a forward eight inch turret. His neckerchief became caught in training cogs and he was drawn into the gun mechanism breaking his neck.
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Newport
R. L
Joseph J. Henry
Mississippi
Henry
Suit filed for damages in Norristown four lives case
Suit filed in Norristown seeks 50 000 dollars damages from Reading railway by A Wayne Bory and Harry L Reese. Bach seeks 25 000 dollars. The suit follows an October accident on a street crossing near Pottstown involving Emory's wife and child and Mr and Mrs Jacob Reege.
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Norristown
Suiti
Reading
A. Wayne
Bory
Harry L. Reese
Bach
Pottstown
Emory’s
Jacob Reege
AG Inven Finesse Sreern I-29
Harrisburg Hotel Owner Makes Assignment for Creditors
Condensed news notes cover M P Johnson placing his Harrisburg hotel empire into creditors’ hands and a national banks condition call by the comptroller of the currency on July 15. Fire in Ossining destroys $50,000 in property at Crew Williams feed storehouse and elevator. Governor Stuart fixes September 15 for Salvatore Garrito’s execution in Berks County.
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M.P. Johnson
Hotal
Harrisburg
Comptroller of the Currency
Crew & Williams
Ossining
N. Y
Stuart
Salvatore Garrito
Market Quotations The Latest Closing Prices in Principal Markets
Market report shows prices for wheat corn oats and butter with state notes. Prices listed for pigs eggs poultry and dairy items across Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia reflecting steady to firm trends and regional variations.
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Pennsylvania
Western
Fortoes
Baltimore
Fear ‘Arm
Southern
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pittsburg Union Stock Market Cattle and Sheep Prices
Market brief notes dull cattle demand with mixed quotes from $6.30 to $6.50 for choice cattle and $6.25 to $6.00 for others. Sheep steady with lambs at around $4.50 to $4.75. veal calves and calves shown lower ranges. Prices for calves and young stock listed variably, with some entries near $6.30 to $6.40 for light to medium weights.
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Pittsburg Union
What Do They Cure Dr Pierce Medicines Golden Medical Discovery
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is described as a potent alterative blood purifier and tonic affecting mucous linings in nasal passages throat bronchial tubes stomach bowels and bladder. Favorite Prescription is promoted for weak worn out women to build strength regulate functions relieve pain and restore vigor. Both medicines are non alcoholic non secret and glyceric extracts from native American plants sold by medicine dealers. Pierce's Pellets are small sugar coated pills that regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels.
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Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
Meadow Brook notes and community updates in 1920s issue
Local notes describe large tender beets from Elizabeth S. Weaver and garden yields. Community events mention visits by L. Clyde Smith, Ivan Z. Martin, and families to various towns, a surprise party for Cyrus Sheaffer, and Mennonite harvest service at Hershey's Church. An ad promotes Vineuses kidney tonic with a 30 day trial.
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Elizabeth S. Weaver
Philadelphia
Jacob Miller
Edward Fenninger
Jerre Seldomridge
Elizabeth
Weaver
Samuel B. Futer
Hateille
Jumima
Fenninger
Cyrus Sheaffer
Bareville
Ben Kreider
Mariel Hershey
Rocky Springs
Hershey's
Lauran Mentzer
William J. Caldwell
Anna Hershey
Magele Kreider
Amos Futer
Linville
Mr. Futer
Martin Kurtz
Adam Kreider
Ranch Sunday School Holds Annual Picnic at Park
Members and friends of Ranch’s A. B. Sunday school spent a pleasant day at Conestoga Valley Park for their annual picnic. The weather was ideal and many attended by morning cars while others traveled by team.
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Ranch’s A. B
Conestoga Valley Park
Mothers' Bread Dominates Market Says Wright Brothers
Wright Brothers report strong demand for Mothers Bread since its market introduction. Customers largely prefer this loaf over others, signaling a commanding lead for the product.
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R. H. Wright & Bro
Philadelphia Market Report July 18 1908 Live Stock and Grains
Philadelphia market update notes slaughter cattle well supplied from Ohio Virginia and Kentucky, grazing cows selling slowly, calves firmish, steers midrange. Sheep and lambs steady with demand for ewes and fat stock strong, arrivals disposed of. market tone cautious with fluctuating prices.
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Philadelphia
West Phila Yard
North Phila
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Veakalves
Ashe
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Artemas J. Haynes
United Congregational Church of
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Nantucket Sound
Susie Koscavage
Elizabeth Gettins
Mahanoy City
Casper H. Ritter
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Allentown
Henry McCrea
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
Bright
Pennsylvania State Department of Public Instruction
Dennis P. O'Sullivan
S. J
St. Joseph's College
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Ansonia
Samuel Edmerson
Michael Colebar
Scranton
Free Labor Bureau of New York
John Gustav Dahlstert
Merion
E. B. McGraw
Andrew S. MecSwigan
Duquesne Garden
Traction Company Parks
Pittsburg
W. A. Vincent
Pittsylvania County
Bryan
Albert Probisen
Count Boni de Castellane
Paris
Princess de Sagan
John G. Shortall
American Humane Association
Winnetka
Ill
Thomas Automobile
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Berlin
James I. Meline
United States
Washington
Arthur W. Kraft
Pearl Laval Kraft
Louisville, Ky
Phillip Hans, Jr
Meadow Brook
Wm. M. Stanffer
Wenger
New Holland, Pa
Philip Rudy
Queen St
Lancaster
Dixie
Hartford
Barry & Secher
Akron Machine Works
Amos M. Zimmerman
Akron
Mec
Penna
New Holland
William M. Stauffer
Bank A Rir ZS .Brep
Windsor
HOTEL
W.T. Brusaker
Broad Street
Reading Terminal
Filbert Street
The
MO. HH
Sensenig
Eweler
Reliable Store
Bhock View
E. C. Diller & Sons
New Holland, Penna
Holfmeier Bros
East King Street
Lancaster, Pa
Regal
Regala
Keith Konqueror
Douglas, Burt & Packard
Red Cross
Chas. H. Frey
East Kine Street
Locust Grove
Chas. S. Good
Dewitt
Piias
Burne
Denrp Faester
Henry Raezer
New’ Holland
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