Cabinet backs President plans for Philippines operations
Washington notes cabinet endorses Otis reinforcement plans and reopening large scale operations after rainy season. Enlistments meet expectations. A Havana report misattributed to Brooke was denied. Manila foresees inevitable clash near San Fernando as insurgents bolster trenches. Ohl given three years for train wrecking causing two deaths in Pottsville.
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Washington
Philippines
Otis
Alger
la Lucha
Havana
Brooke
Robert F. Porter
A Tittle Spark May Make Much Work
An advertising note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages. It claims to purify, vitalize, and enrich blood and to cure conditions such as scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia and catarrh.
A Brunswick Minister Takes Pastoral Post at Brunswick Lutheran
Rev. John H. Diehl, born July 7, 1871 in Bedminsterville Bucks County Pa, is installed as pastor of the Brunswick Lutheran Church after education at Springtown Academy, Pennsylvania College Gettysburg and Gettysburg Seminary. He supplied the pulpit biweekly then assumed formal charge June 4 with a introductory sermon. Arthur L. Towson of Smithsburg filed a damages suit against Washington County Water Co. for trespass. An advertisement touts a laxative syrup, praising its health benefits and availability from druggists.
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John H. Diehl
Lutheran Church
Brunswick Lutheran Church
Bedminsterville
Bucks County
O. H. Melcher
Springtown Academy
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg
Arthur L. Towson
Smithsburg
Washington County Water Company
Daring cyclist Murphy ET rides a two mile board track
New York July 1 Charles M Murphy of the Kings County Wheelmen rode a 57 45 for two miles on a board track near Maywood L I backed by engine 74. He finished after a dramatic ride with hands knocked by a rubber buffer and was saved by two men on the train. Paxson resigns to become consulting engineer at Reading Railroad. Meijer murder suspects detained in Altmont N Y and Memramie village Quebec report three men matching descriptions.
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New York
Charles M. Murphy
Kings County
Long Island
Murphy
Sam Booth
Sheriff Creamer
Babylon
Paxson
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Reading
Martin Meier
Chicago
Martin Meijer
Altmont
N. Y
Colieran
Matt Afiller
Sigmund Brock
Memoraie Village
Quebec
Fiend Causes Fatal Wreck Near Shamokin
Reading Railway officials report unknown parties placed a three quarter size iron nut on the track in a sharp curve, causing a dent in the rail and the fatal wreck that killed Fireman Rollin Morgan. A Chicago general strike threat looms as packing houses face possible closure amid union organizing. George Crone was arrested in Dunmore on charges connected to his father’s death from alleged kicks.
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Shamokin
Reading Railway
Rollin Morgan
Dreyfus Arrives at Rennes After Secret Paris Transfer
Captain Dreyfus was landed from the Sfax at Quiberon and conveyed by train to Bruz then Rennes, arriving at 4 am guarded by 26 gendarmes. A large crowd stood in silence as the prison entry was carried out, with authorities reportedly acting on health rumors from the Azores.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Sfax
Quiberon
Rennes
Bruz
Sandau
Rennés
Azores
Fayal
Moulin Blanc
Brest
Noted authoress E D E N Southworth dies in Washington
Emma D E N Southworth, famed author of about 56 novels, died at her Washington home at 8:30 pm after weeks of illness. Born December 26, 1819, she rose from teaching to publish many popular works including The Fatal Secret Gloria and The Hidden Hand. She lived much of her life in Washington with her son, Dr. Southworth.
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Washington
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Southworth
West
Potomac
Virginia
E D_E. N. SOUTHWORTH
Gloria
Fifty Thousand Out In Labor Row At Pittsburgh Mills
Pittsburgh July 1 More than 60000 iron and steel workers are idled as wage talks stall. Amalgamated Association seeks 25 percent rise while manufacturers offer about 11 to 15 percent for different job classes. Conferences to follow as plants shut down nationwide under tin plate trust.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron
John Williams
Amalgamated Association
Planta
John Jarrett
Association of Iron and Steel Manufacturers
Oliver Iron Mill
Jones & Laughlin
Tin Plate
Tin Plate Trust
Aetna
Spang, Chalfont & Co
Moorehead Bros. & Co
Sharpsburg
Atlantic
Italy's pugilistic lawmakers face uproar in chamber
Rome July 1 Socialist and extreme leftists disrupt the chamber of deputies causing an enormous uproar. The session is suspended after deputies crowded the floor and a free fight erupted injuring more than 20, including Baron Sonnino, leader of the majority. The ballot boxes were upset and the house adjourned until November. Brooklyns Threatened Strike. Brooklyn July 1 A strike of rapid transit employees is imminent with ten hour law demands. A report by William H W Webster to guide possible actions will be presented tomorrow night after today’s conferences. Troops En Route to Manila. Washington July 37 Reinforcements to the Philippines depart from San Francisco about 3 4 0 today for gaps in regiments caused by deaths disabilities and discharges. Four thousand more are ready to sail for Manila once transportation is arranged. Steamer Capsized an Infant Lost. Plymouth July 1 The steam flower capsized between Roanoke and Cheshi rivers. all aboard saved except an infant lost to the sinking, likely due to overloading.
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Chamber of Deputies
Baron Sonnino
Brooksy
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
William H. W. Webster
Staff Board of Arbitration
Webster
Mania
Washinggton
Adjutant General of the Army
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Philippines
Manda
Olympia to Olympia tablet honors Dewey in New York Harbor
Olympia citizens plan a bronze tablet by Paul W. Morris to honor Admiral Dewey and the Olympia's role at Manila Bay. The bronze piece features a victory figure and a scroll with the line You May Fire When Ready. It will be placed on the Olympia’s forward turret and unveiled in New York Harbor with dignitaries present.
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Dewey
New York Harbor
Olympia
State of Wallington
Manila Bay
Notas of Devon
Olympian
Paul W. Morris
New York
Daniel O. French
Victory
Admiral Dewey
Ss Dle
Washington
United States
Patriot girl designs world’s largest flag for Peace Treaty
Miss Josephine Mulford of Madison New Jersey designed and made a giant flag 100 by 66 feet to present to the United States on the first anniversary of the Treaty of Peace with Spain. The flag, sewn with silk bunting, features three foot stars embroidered with each state’s name and admission date.
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Josephine Mulford
Madison
N. J
United States
Spain
Paris
Misa Malford
Trolley Party Excursion Praised in Frederick and Middletown
A reader commends the Bear Down Club excursion from Frederick to Myerville on June 28 under the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railroad. The trip featured excellent music by the Frederick Select Orchestra and a strong, respectful crowd. The writer lauds the organization, speakers, and conduct, hoping for another well managed outing.
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Tax News
Re Saes
Myeraville
Great Bear Down Club
Ita
Old Frederick
Frederick
Mville
Smith
Frederick Sons Triumph Over Fountain Mills in Baseball
Fountain Mills opened with one run but Frederick boys blanked in the first. In six innings the visitors produced nothing while Frederick pushed ten runs in four innings aided by errors. In the eighth and ninth Fountain Mills rallied with wild throws allowing three and four runs, but Frederick secured the win.
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Fountain Mills
Frederick
Frederick Boys
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