Poisoned Candy Through Mail Investigation Opens Case
Police probe a case involving four people who fell ill after receiving candy by mail. Prosecutor and officers work to identify suspects amid unclear names and locations, with one victim linked to Titusville. A significant claim lists damages and potential charges as the investigation unfolds through May 35.
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Joseph
Dave
Jones
Titusville
emfort
can
Excursion Steamer Sinks After Striking Submerged Rock
In Guernsey County Ohio an excursion steamer carrying nine crew and passengers sank after striking a submerged rock near the island. Most crew and passengers escaped, with one further report stating drownings and passengers clinging to rocks awaiting rescue. Police also report an attempted wreck on a Lehigh Valley freight line near Jenkins, with a heavy steel barrier across tracks thwarted by Constable Everlew who signaled an incoming train. The officer fired two shots at fleeing women but caused no further harm.
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net Islands
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varryiae
Wikes-Lare
Lehigh Valley
Jenkins
Everlew
Riot at Mt Carmel Sparks Fatal Shootings in Coal Strike
A clash between mine workers and the new state constabulary near Mt Carmel left about 20 injured and three fatally shot. Lt. Smith commanded a trooper line after foreigners attacked police, firing three volleys as the crowd scattered toward the Sayre colliery.
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Louis Wilson
Reddy Miserevich
Stanislaus Watskeski
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wil
Matthew Matsuak
Barker Shaper
Martin Santelius
Martin
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Peer Shiblinki
R. Hi. Gibron
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kers
theiners” union
Sarre
Lehich
Mt. Carmel
Appearing Old Acts to Bar to Profitable Employnment
An advertisement urging men to fight aging by maintaining hair growth. It links dandruff to burrowing roots and total baldness and touts Newadra's Herpicide as the only effective cure and luxury hair dressing. Sold by leading druggists with samples via The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
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Newadra
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
MME JOSEPHINE JACOBY EARTHQUAKE SURVIVOR
Mine Jacoby, a cruuml opera st Pranvisee during the earthapimle, fled a fire at the St Francis wall and escaped with minor injuries. She later performed in Mercudes in Carmen and continues her stage career despite disaster.
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JOSEPHINE JACOBY
Jacoby
st Pranvisee
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Jacaby
voles
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SOROS
Pottsville Disturbance Leads to Bail for Officer
Police in Pottsville detain Lieutenant Smith on charges of assault and battery with intent. Three foreigners face the same charge. bail set at 500 dollars. Troopers ordered to Pottsville and later to Stuartsville but no further clashes reported. Authorities aim to maintain peace as Sayre colliery remains quiet.
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Smith
Sayre
Lieutenant Smith
state
Pottsvill
om bhatt
Liewtenant Smith
Pottsville
Stuartsville
Believe Strixe is Certain The Unanimous Sentiment of Both Sides in Coal Controversy
Scranton scenes reflect a near unanimous strike sentiment as John Mitchell arrives to push a convention in favor of a coal strike. Reports cite pro strike blocs, local delegates split on firm instructions, and a Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron line impact.
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Scranton
John Mitchell
Schadt
court house
Mount Carmect
district No. 1
Senate Debates Rail Rate Amendments Across Final Vote Timeline
Senators clash over court review amendments to the railroad rate bill as May 4 votes loom. Some back broad review while others fear changes. Crane and Kean claim the votes to amend exist though no agreement on specifics. Elsewhere in Wilkes-Barre engineers win wage gains under a new schedule boosting pay and reducing daily work by one hour for switch engines.
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Tillman
Mr. Morgan
senate
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Kean
Senziers Doeluver
Long
tayaa
Notts
Loas
White House
bose
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware& Huandson
Relief Efforts Expand as San Francisco Rebuilds After Fire
In San Francisco on May 1 the relief drive reports 23 car loads of food dispatched and 198 more on the way as reconstruction intensifies. Plans for 30 large buildings unfold, streetcar service improves, and officials form a committee to coordinate streets and boulevards rebuilding. The mayor warns of possible supply shortages as food shipments lag and private donors may be relied upon to fill gaps.
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al San Francisco
Borsult
Tee
San Francisco
United Railways Company
citizens’ committee
Schmitz
general committee
Phelan
committee on finance
Taft
congress
Tait
Red Cro
President Wall Reward Heroes
A historical note honors officers and enlisted men of the marine corps and army who displayed valor by using dynamite to aid in a mission near Las Francissore. The report seeks their names for reward consideration and commendation.
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Wall
marine Corps
army
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