Herman Wins Printing Contract From Government
Postmaster General Payne awards the money order blanks printing contract to Paul Herman of Rutherford New Jersey the lowest of 14 bidders. The $300 000 to $350 000 annual range aims at saving nearly $45 000 over four years. Herman faced opposition from Wynhoop Hallenbeck Crawford and the United Typothetae. General action also abolishes post office physicians positions concluding with the offices in New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston.
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Washington
Payne
Paul Herman
Rutherford
N. J
Herman
Wynhoop-Hallenbeck- Crawford Company
New York
United Typothetae of America
Metcalf
money order bureau
Hallenbeck
Robb
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Church Union Formed Between Three Denominations
A Pittsburgh committee of Congregational Methodist Protestant and United Brethren churches agreed to establish a general council with representation at one for every 5000 members. The council aims to realize Christian unity, foster closer fellowship, coordinate activity, prevent church duplication, unite weak churches, and encourage affiliated bodies.
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United Brethren
Pitsburg
general council
Nevers
Thirsty Topers Will Go Dry in West Chester List
West Chester Burgess Charles H Pennypacker barred 87 bibulous citizens from liquor, mailing lists to license holders. The action affects about one sixteenth of the town's adult male population, with saloonkeepers warned to keep names private. Revelers faced a heart breaking day as each considered being on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Burgess
Charles H Pennypacker
Pennypacker
Allminds
Canary Isles
Machen says not guilty in three indictments
Washington July 2 August W Machen arraigned before Justice Pritchard in Criminal Court No 1 on three indictments for accepting a bribe linked to government letter-box fasteners. He pleaded not guilty, waived reading, and got until July 20 to file a demurrer. Groff brothers indicted with him also pleaded not guilty. trials slated for the fall term beginning in October.
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Washington
W. Machen
Justice Pritchard
Groff brothers
Machen
Groffs
Baltimore machinists strike for 19 percent wage raise
Baltimore workers demand a nineteen percent raise as strikes spread. James Smith Jr appointed receiver for United States Shipbuilding Company. Eight killed in a fire at Meron Lake Minnesota with extensive property damage. Pennsylvania treasurer reports ten million plus in the general fund. Over thirteen thousand Alabama miners quit until wage terms are agreed. First annual regatta of the American Rowing Association ran on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
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Baltimore
James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Company
Meron Lake
Minn
Pennsylvania
Alabama
aunus stegatta
American Rowing Association
Schuylkill river
Philadelphia
Mrs Phares Testifies In Murder Trial Claims Blame on Garfield Taylor
Mrs Phares, 28, testified in the Phares murder case from Mt. Holly detailing her affair with Garfield Taylor and asserting she did not administer the lethal strychnine. She described her husband Albert Phares as often out late, and recounted gifts and notes exchanged with Taylor, insisting Taylor coaxed her toward wrong. The defense opened by arguing the husband’s rupture pain and the possibility he took poison by accident or out of personal crisis.
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Garfield Taylor
Mt. Holly
N. JL
Phares
Budd
Mr. Budd
Jacksonville
Camden
Taylor
Garfield
Mrs. Phares
John Davis
Burlington
Albert Phares
Henry S. Robinson
Jaakeoaville
Professor Pictet Discovery Promises New Light Source
Professor Sidtel in Berlin unveils a perfected apparatus that liquefies oxygen to produce a light with 250 to 300 candlepower at a cost of one eighth of a cent per hour. A trial is planned in Manchester, England.
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Sidtel
Berlin
Manchester
England
Witness Testimony on Phares Case Describes Pain and Rat Infestation
The witness testified that Phares suffered rupture and severe pain, though he did not express a wish to die. He stated that Phares was worth more dead than alive. The witness also described entering the Phares home cellar, noting many rat holes, dug earth, and chewed potatoes indicating rodent activity.
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Phares
Brown's Death Accidental Inquiry Reopens
Pittsburg July 2 J R P Brown brother of the late City Recorder J O Brown says a delay in revealing known information prompted a new investigation into his brother’s sudden death. He rejects Dr McKelvey’s overdose theory and hints at further facts. The inquiry resumes tomorrow afternoon.
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Pittsburg
J. R. P Brown
J. O. Brown
McKelvey
Recorder Brown
MINE BOARD IN SESSION FIRST GRIEVANCES TAKEN UP
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania July 2 The board of conciliation met in this city and began work The Schuylkill region grievances are first on the docket Questions about what constitutes grievances how the settlements will be considered and whether sessions will be open to the public were discussed Superintendent Luther of the Reading Company expressed hope for speedy settlements No serious disagreement is anticipated A seventh umpire may be appointed by Judge Gray if needed and the final decision must be accepted by miners and operators
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Schuylkill
Wilkesbarre
board of conciliation
Luther
Reading Company
dadge Gray
art
New Rural Routes Expand U S Post Office System
Washington July 2 additional clerks and promotions have become effective in most first and second class post offices. The changes add about 2 090 to salaries, increasing payrolls by over 1 000 990 dollars. Thirty nine new rural free delivery routes were started, the first since suspensions due to year end deficit. Total routes now operate about 16 009.
Jews Petition Delay Lifted For Russian Reply
The State Department says action on American Jewish petitioners seeking relief for Russian persecution is delayed only by the need to obtain petitioners addresses. Officials caution against unofficial Russian statements and note Moscow’s recent moves against open trade in Manchura as unfriendly to the United States.
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Russia
Washington
state department
wtigh
tial
Tay
United States
China
Manchura
Weston Lives After Throat Operation in Cancer Case
Philadelphia July 2 Henry A Weston survived a cancerous throat condition after doctors removed his larynx and he now breathes through a tube and nourishes through another. Surgeons L Northrop and G A Van Lennep performed the operation at Hehmann Hospital and remain hopeful for recovery after years of deteriorating health. Earlier doctors doubted feasibility due to risks of shock or bleeding. Also from Atlanta preparations for the Baptist Young People’s Union annual session July 9 with a 1604 voice choir and Piedmont Hotel as headquarters.
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Weston
Philadelphia
Henry A. Weston
Hehnemann Hospital
Allanta
IWl
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Atlanta
Sathering
Piedmont Hotel
Piedmont Park
Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s NL and AL Games
National League results show Philadelphia 32 over Chicago 4 and Brooklyn 5 over Pittsburg 4, with New York 5 over St Louis 2 and Boston-Cincinnati rain delay. American League includes Athletic 9 over Cleveland, Boston 1 over Chicago in ten innings, New York 7 over St Louis 3, and Washington 4 over Detroit 7.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
St. Lonia
Boston-Cincinnati
Athletic
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Burns statue unveiled at Gettysburg 40th anniversary
Long article reports the dedication of a statue to John Burns at Gettysburg on the 40th anniversary of the battle. More than 100 GAR posts and militia regiments from several states attended with U S Cavalry and artillery. Governor Pennypacker spoke, honoring Burns as a sharpshooter who fought at McPherson's Ridge. The event included a chorus, patriotic songs, and remarks from General Huldekoper. Also recaps a Philadelphia Jack O'Brien vs Kid Carter boxing match with O'Brien winning.
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Gettysines
battle of
Gettysburg
United States Cavalry
Artilery
John burns
McPherson's Ridge
Pennsylvania commission on monuments
J. Woll
general synod of the Lutheran Church
Pennypacker
seward
Caorge C. Meade
Abraham Lincoln
Marathon
Waterloo
Mecca
H. 5. Huldekoper
Philadelphia
150th Pennsylvania Volunteers
Chamberlin
Wister
Pennsylvania
agate
national cemetery
Spors
Negro Assassin Hanged in Norway South Carolina
Charlie Evans, a Black man charged with attempting to assassinate Mr Phillips and his daughter, was hanged after a mob overpowered guards at the Norway town courthouse. Three other arrestees, Pink Hartwell, A. S. Johnst on, and John Felder, were released as uninvolved.
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Columbia
S. C
Charlie Evans
Mr. Phillips
Norway
Pink Hartwell
Johnston
John Felder
Evans
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Lucknow
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W. Patrick St
F. K. GILBERT
NOETE MARKET STREET
G. A. Gilveet’s Shoe Store
W. C. BOTELER
CiNorth Market Street
aritarde Tees
Med
Jonas Hop
U. S
University Hospital, Battier
Wee Kye
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ite
Retaler
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sZediy
Congress
J. DANIEL CRIMMINS
N. Market Street
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JRNEST
HELFENSTEIN
W. Patrick Sr
Frederick, Md
EDWIN DEVILEIER
DEVILBISS & URNER, INSURANCE
Dell & Alteagh Building
iworsh Market Btret
Frederick, Ma
CLINTON E. MAIN
CHURCH UNION
Mobile
Ala
general post office
H. B. Cox
James T. Peterson
post office
George B. Crane
White House
Charles Thaiin
J. H. Hoover
Patrick E. McKenna
George S. Vincent
Washington Park
Alan A’Dale
Brigadier
Coney Island
Salvator
MRS. PILARES
RAOUL PICTET
BROWN
BURNS STATUR
Gettysburg Field
O'Brien-Carter
Paladelphia
Jack O'Brien
Kid Carter
Industrial Athletic Club
O'Brien
Mead
Carter
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