Pennypacker Deceived Amid Capitol Furnishings Controversy
Harrisburg investigation reveals the board of public grounds and buildings approved large furnishings contracts for the capitol with minimal oversight. Witness John E. Stott described unaudited sessions and special approvals by Hardenbergh and Harris. The panel notes Pennypacker unaware of about 5 million spent as contracts ballooned toward 16 million potential total costs.
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Harrisburg
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Huston
Berry
John H. Sanderson
John E. Stott
Stott
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Stone
Hardenbergh
Harris
Pennypacker
Governor Stone
Snyder
Scarlet
George F. Payne & Co
Capitol Grounds
Payne
Capitol
Sanderson
Mathues
William H. Berry
Explosion Kills Five Men at Sinnemahoning Powder Plant
Five laborers died in a gelatine department blast at Sinnemahoning Powder Manufacturing Co., Sinnemahoning, Pa. Only fragments were found. two nearby workers were injured. Names listed include Billmire Summerson, Edward Cole, J. B. Nelson, Harry Cole, and Samuel Shadman.
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Williamsport
Sinnemahoning Powder Manufacturing Company
Sinnemahoning
Billmire Summerson
Edward Cole
J. B. Nelson
Harry Cole
Samuel Shadman
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