Silo Wreck and Mule Incident Slated in Cumberland Township
Sunday noon storm wrecked David J. Forney's silo in Cumberland township as its roof blew off and landed about 100 feet away. Dairyman J Mervin Bender of Gettysburg was severely kicked in the face by a loose mule in the stable. Wilkes-Barre postmaster reported returning 95,000 letters addressed to Van Kirk & Robins and others, many containing checks or money orders for 2.50 each. Daniel Smith, a York emigrant to Ohio in 1760s, has returned to his old town seeking relatives. three days of searching found none living.
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David J. Forney
Cumberland township
J. Mervin Bender
Gettysburg
Van Kirk & Robins
fountain
Rubin Comes to Town Harbors Bill Sets 65 Million
Washington May 28 Conferees report river and harbor bill to senate and house. Total appropriation about 65 million, up 5.9 million from house passage and down 4.5 million from senate passage. Buttermilk Channel NY harbor reduced to 90 thousand. Allegheny river at Natrona PA rock and dam four project stricken.
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Washington
senate
house
New York harbor
Allegheny river
Natrona
Treacherous Moro Attack Near Camp Vickers
Second Lieutenant Robert C. Humber and Sergeant Walling of the Tenth Infantry were attacked by a Moro about six miles from Camp Vickers while returning toward Mindanao. A Moro drew a creese and severed Walling’s arm. Humber’s revolver failed to fire and the Moro fled into tall grass.
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Manila
Robert C. Humber
Tenth Infantry
Walling
Camp Vickers
Mindanao
Humber
Peace Conference Deadlock in South Africa
Reports from Vereeniging indicate no clear path to peace as Boer delegates and the English government remain at odds on key points. A stubborn minority clings to renewed hostilities, complicating predictions about whether negotiations will succeed or break down.
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England
Pretoria
South Africa
Vereeniging
Minister to Cuba Received
Havanas May 28 Berbert Squiers the first minister of the United States to Cuba arrived here Monday and was formally received by the Cuban government yesterday after noon The ceremony at the palace was elaborate with full diplomatic formalities He will present credentials and become dean of the diplomatic corps in Havana
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Cuba
Havans
Berbert &. Bquiers
United States
Squiers
Havana
Peler Again Rages No Noises From the Volcano
Mont Pelee erupts with dark clouds and lightning over Fort De France causing alarm in Martinique. A tidal wave threat looms eight feet high, with inhabitants fleeing to squares as panic grows. Flames rise an hour from the crater and a large yellow cloud drifts toward the capital.
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Martinique
Fort De France
iarti- Diaque
Mont Pelee
Severe rain on St Vincent exposes volcano victims
May 28 Kingstown storms flood Windward Georgetown, drowning two residents and washing away houses. Rain loosens decay, exposing corpses from the volcanic disaster, while Soufriere vents clouds and roars, threatening another eruption. Morne Ronde residents flee. one man dies after warning of lava. Dixie relief aids the island amid ongoing crisis.
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Kingstown
island of St Vincent
St Vincent
Georgetown
Morne Ronde
United States
Dixie
island
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Returns to Groton After Pneumonia
The president's son Theodore Roosevelt Jr has recovered from pneumonia and departed Washington yesterday afternoon to resume studies in Groton Massachusetts. He travels to continue education at his preparatory institution and is in good spirits following his illness.
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Groton
Washington
far
Theodorear
Mass
Brothers Fought Buel to Death Near Corry Pennsylvania
May 28 two Page brothers, Spencer and Laverne, dueled with revolvers on a remote farm ten miles from Corry. Longstanding money disputes fueled the feud. Laverne confronted Spencer over alleged unfair dealing. Spencer fired, both men shot. Spencer died from two head wounds. Laverne suffered a chest wound near the heart and survived briefly.
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Buel
Corry
revoivers
Spencer
Laverne Page
Laverne
Roch EAU statue unveiled in Washington homage to Rochambeau
In Washington on May 26 a grand unveiling honored General Count de Rochambeau. French seamen and American troops paraded Pennsylvania Avenue as French tricolors and Stars and Stripes intertwined. President Roosevelt delivered the welcome, the crowd cheered, cannons boomed, and the Marseillaise joined the Star Spangled Banner in a joint tribute.
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France
America
Washington
Count de Rechambeau
national
Pennsylvania avenue
Lizford
Roosevelt
Countess de Rochambbeau
Marine Bend
Hanna In Control At Ohio Republican Convention
Cleveland May 28 The Ohio Republican state convention endorsed Senator Hanna with unprecedented district support. Delegates across districts expressed unanimity, exceeding prior expectations as leaders met with Hanna in Washington. The new state central committee selected will govern until the legislature elects his Senate successor, with only one anti Hanna faction member reported.
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Ohio
state central committee
Banna
senate
Hanna mac
Fernie Mine Disaster Leaves Many Bodies Buried
A Fernie dispatch reports an explosion at Beaver Pit that killed 151 men. The mine wreckage is described as complete with hundreds of tons of rock and coal entombing many miners. Eight bodies were recovered yesterday as survivors plan to flee Fernie.
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Fernie
Vancouver
B. C
Beaver Pit
General Markets Summary from Philadelphia Trade May 27
Market notes show dull Fleer winter superfine at 2.85 3.30, Pennsylv ani a roller at 340 3.63, and Pennsylvania mills extra at 3.30 4.30. Rye four quiet at 3.25 3.30 per barrel. wheat firm No 2 red at 6 1 2 c. corn steady No 2 yellow 68 c. cats and cream vary. beef steady, hams 26 24 2, pork firm around 19 30 29. live poultry and others mixed with prices listed briefly. Potatoes easier, old crop 60 c per bushel.
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Philadelphia
Fleer
Pennsylvania
city mills
New York
Cattle and Lamb Market Report from Liberty Pa May 27
Market notes show cattle were slow with prices in Liberty Pennsylvania: choice cattle to 7.50, good 6.75, prime 6.73. Lambs topped at 6.80 to 7.00, other lambs around 6.00, fat cows 5.50 to 5.75, hogs and feeds varied, with mixed results across lots.
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Liberty
Death of British Ambassador Pauncefote in Washington
Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador to the United States, died at the embassy on Saturday morning after a period of declining health. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at noon at St John’s Episcopal Church with a state funeral to follow, and a military escort to attend. Lady Pauncefote approved the arrangements, and condolences arrived from around the world.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
United States
St John’s Episcopal Church
Rees Creek Cemetery
war department
Jarden Murderer Lane Executed At Moyamensing Prison
William Harman Lane, a Black defendant, was hanged at Moyamensing prison after pleading guilty to shooting Ella Jarden and her two daughters. The execution occurred at 10:27 AM, witnessed by a large crowd, with Lane showing little recognition of the outcome. The ritual was deemed a highly successful deterring example.
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William Lane
Philadelphia
hyman
William Harman Lane
Ella Jarden
Moyamensing prison
Lane
lize
Jesus
earth
Moyamensing
Farmer's Wife Murdered Near Red Lion, Pa
York May 27 Mrs John Austine about 50 a farmer's wife near Red Lion was found murdered in woods behind rails, face crushed and neck cut. No clue to the killer. Memorial Day floral tribute from Potomac A R to Mrs McKinley for Canton.
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York
John Austine
Red Lion
Redah
News in Brief from May 22 to May 28 1903
General Lloyd Wheaton sails from Manila to San Francisco aboard the Sherman. The Free Sons of Israel adjourns in Atlantic City to reconvene in 1907. AMA authorizes construction on public reservations. McDonnell of Muskegon leaves 50 000 for an old-age home. Admiral Schley joins the Mystic Shrine in Washington. Rear Admiral Sands named commander at League Island. A 25 million dollar Chicago furniture trust forms. Topeka arrives at Port au Prince to protect American interests. 100 coal miners sail for Europe aboard the Augusta Victoria. Tragedies in Chicago and South Bend as killings and suicides occur. Union SC endures a deadly wind storm. Pittsburg glass industry shuts down. Rhodesia gold output rises. British offer to relocate Martique refugees. Palma trophy match set for August 26 in Ottawa. U S transport costs to the Philippines total 2 936 001. Burns kills wife then himself in Brooklyn. McCormick nominated ambassador to Austria-Hungary. Washburn shoots a man in Quitman. a duel ensues. Tennessee widows and orphans relief bill proposed. Kansas GOP meeting in Wichita. Roosevelt to attend San Antonio Fair. Naval expenditure in the Philippines tallies 29 009 060. Hobson retirement bill favored by naval affairs committee. Powerson kills wife and dies in Denver. Madrid cabinet crisis ends with Canarejas resignation. Premiers maneuver to resolve religious question.
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Lloyd Wheaton
Manila
San Francisco
Sherman
convention of the Free Sons of Israel
Atlantic City
house
International ¥. M. C. A
United States
EB. L. McDonnell
Muskegon
Mich
Schley
Washington
James H. Sands
League Island navy yard
Philadelphia
reading
Chicago
Topeka
Port au Prince
Haiti
Europe
New York
Frederick W. Eberhardt
Herbert L. Brice
Senator Brice
Flint
J. B. Byers & Co
Paterson
W. J
John W. Churry
South Bend
Ind
Susanne Kicskemeti
Union S. C
Pittsburg
Rhodesia
South Africa
Martinique
Trinidad
Canada
Ottawa
Philippines
George T. Burns
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Robert S. McCormick
Illinois
Austria-Hungary
Washburn
Charles Taylor
Quitman
Taylor
Congressman Gaines
Tennessee
Coal Creek
Tenn
Wichita
San Antonio
Texas
senate
Richmond P. Hobson
Cass Powerson
Denver, Conn
House Passes Immigration Bill in Washington May 28
The House yesterday approved the Shailue immigration bill amid a lively debate over prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors at immigrant stations. An amendment by Sir. Langis sought to ban alcohol sales at such sites, but the measure advanced with a 18 to 3 vote on the key provisions.
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Washington
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