Atlantic City’s sea lure amid crowded boardwalks and fakes
A staff correspondent notes Atlantic City on the eve of peak season, describing a damp mood, the crowd’s fixation on the promenade, and the city’s clash of genuine sea air with tawdry show venues. He observes social mixing, booming auction shops, and hotel life while lamenting the intrusion of cheap souvenirs and bright electric nights.
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Atlantic
Saratoga
Julian Ralph
Jersey
New England
Maine
Barnegat Barroom Row Sparks State Inquiry
A fragmented Barnegat item appears to reference a dispute or incident involving local officials and a Pennsylvanian entity. The text is garbled but alludes to a meeting or hearing and potential penalties or actions. No clear names, dates, or outcomes survive the OCR.
Epworth Day at Pitman Grove Opens Amid Noted Speakers
Crowds gathered at Pitman Grove for the Epworth League opening rally despite threatening weather. Rev Fitzgerald opened services with stirring talks by Rev Nichols Hewitt Muchler Hann and others. a child parade followed with a missionary program and an account of the Pekin siege by Dr Gamewell. Seaville Camp officers named. National Park hosts seventh annual camp meeting with prominent New Jersey ministers speaking.
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Epworth League
Pitman Grove
J. Fitzgerald
M. Nichols
Edmund Hewitt
T. T. Muchler
H. Hann
Mr. Hann
Law and Order League of New Jersey
F. A. de Maris
Harry L. Gilmore
Pitman
Malaga
New Jersey
Edwin F. Hann
Epworthians
G. L. Dobbins
D. KE
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William Stone
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Catholic Societies Plan Large Chicago Convention
Bishop McFaul said reports from the national secretary of the American Federation of Catholic Societies indicated a large convention likely in Chicago on August 5 to 7. The federation aims to reduce representation and organize nationwide, reform the constitution, and address Philippines issues while seeking peaceful gains in church state negotiations.
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Philadelphia Times
Trenton
McFaul
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
United States
Philippines
Federation
Cloge Fight With a Bear Special to Tus Philadelphia
Elmer Cutting and a Black bear encounter in the White Mountains is reported from Plainfield. The dramatic field meeting followed a terrific wilds trek and involved local observer Timea.
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Philadelphia
Plainfield
Dlack
White Mountains
Elmer Cutting
Sis
Bear encounter ends with hunter’s quick wit and injury
While on a ramble with his gun, Cutting met a bear at close quarters. The bear knocked the weapon away, but Cutting recovered it and clubbed the animal, stunning it until he secured a shot. He was considerably scratched in the struggle.
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Cutting
Mr. Cutting
Pushing the Steel Trust Case Returns to Court
Newark July 31 Robert McCarter counsel for plaintiffs in the J Aspinwall Hodge et al case against United States Steel filed a motion with Vice Chancellor Emery to compel the corporation to file additional pleadings. After two extensions he urged an end to delays. The Vice Chancellor limited the filing time to August 6.
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Newark
Robert McCarter
J. Aspinwall Hodge
United States Steel Corporation
Emery Today
McCarter
Ocean Grove Celebrates 33rd Anniversary and Memorial Day
Ocean Grove in Asbury Park marks the 33rd founding anniversary with a birthday and memorial day for locals who died this year. Forty six names, including President McKinley and Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, are listed on a blackboard in the tabernacle. PLAINFIELD Miss Lulu Fuller wins 35 prize for best essay on The Probation Officer.
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Philadelphia Times
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Friends of
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McKinley
Wiliam J. Sewell
T. Dewitt Talmige
Plainfield
Lulu Fuller
State Society of Charities and Correction
Welsbach Plant to Host Camden Outing Boats and Buoyed By Towns
Gloucester City Welsbach Light Company guards plan a free outing for 600 employees at Augustine Park aboard the steamer Columbia on Monday August 11. Townsend Stites, general superintendent, organizes. New York shipbuilding plant to hold 3000 employees’ annual outing at Atlantic City on Saturday August 9. Camden Cooper Hospital breaks ground on Nurses Home Building with a tunnel to the main building next to Haddon Avenue Station. Estimated cost about 21400.
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Pardoned burglar dies days after release in St Louis
George W. Sears, 41, pardoned by Governor Dockery after a fifteen year term for burglary in the Jefferson City Penitentiary, died in a city hospital days after being brought to his wife at 3615 Easton avenue. Sears had a long criminal record including fifty burglaries in six weeks in 1899 with partners Hultz and Mitchell. He previously served eighteen months of a two year sentence for burglary in 1894. He leaves a wife and two children aged 11 and 9.
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William Mitchell
Nolle
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Evansville
Ind
St. Louis Globet
Jimmy the Wizard James McClune found dead in Lancaster shanty
The hermit known as Jimmy the Wizard, 67, was discovered dead in his secluded shanty in the Pequea hills near Colemanville this morning after last being seen Tuesday. Deputy Coroner G W Morrison ruled natural causes after an investigation. McClune had endured robberies and a severe beating years earlier.
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James McClune
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Colemanville
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G. W. Morrison
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McCormick Buys Harrisburg Patriot Newspaper
Harrisburg Mayor Vance C. McCormick announces purchase of the Patriot with editor in chief D G Fenno of Philadelphia. He pledges a Democratic-leaning paper free from factional influence, focused on local Harrisburg events, fairness to all, and civic prosperity.
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Harrisburg Patriot
Vance C. McCormick
D. G. Fenno
Philadelphia
McCormick
Patriot
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Post Offices In Berks Barrooms Face Removals
Three Berks county post offices have been removed for operating in barrooms. A caller could feel obliged to buy drinks to receive mail or stamps, boosting pay through bar patronage. Inspector Stone reports biannual visits and notes women finding beer halls unsuitable for mail.
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United States Postal
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Justices of the Peace Authorized for South Bethlehem
The Attorney General advised Secretary of the Commonwealth Priest to issue commissions to Henry Krauskopf and F. J. Krause as Justices of the Peace for South Bethlehem. A borough vote had increased the number of Justices and elected them, but commissions were withheld pending the opinion.
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Fetterman Held for Court in Reading Conspiracy Case
Wolf Fetterman of Reading was held for court on conspiracy to defraud in a case alleging a $501 bill of goods for a store that was never opened. Prosecutor Charles Cohien of Cohien Miller Jacobs Philadelphia pursued the charges. Levi Simon, also held, was arrested with Fetterman.
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Balfour Foreseen by Beaconsfield in Patrician Line
The article traces Arthur James Balfour’s rise to Britain's prime ministership as connected to a two generation-old elite lineage. It notes the Balfours’ ascent through Indian wealth, Whittinghame estate, and strategic marriages linking them to the Earl of Lauderdale and Lord Salisbury, with Beaconsfield's 1881 return and Manchester nomination cited as context.
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Beaconsfield
Fatal Mine Fall Claims McWilliams at Mount Carmel
In Mount Carmel on July 31 Nicholas McWilliams was killed by a top coal fall during a breach at an abandoned mine. Crowds of men and boys have been working these breaches for daily coal, with the rock collapse pinning him to the ground.
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London
England
Philadelphia Times
Mount Carmel
Exchange
Nicholas McWilliams
McWiliams
Lightning Strikes Kempton Home Injuring Gruber Family
In Kemp ton, Reading county, lightning struck the Gruber residence during a storm. The bolt knocked Mrs Gruber and her children unconscious while Simon Gruber, in gum boots, was saved from the shock and the fire started in the kitchen.
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Elks Carnival Draws Immense Johnstown Crowd
A huge throng filled Johnstown as the Elks carnival paused business for a floral parade led by Miss Carrie, a local queen candidate. The feature afternoon event drew visitors and attention during the July 31 procession.
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Elks
Carrie Weft
Barrel of water saves life bride told at prison plea
In Coatesville on July 31 an incident is reported where a barrel of water helped save a life involving a Worth employee and a bride in a plea related to prison time.
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Coatesville
Head of a Furnace Firefighter Earns Quick Escape
A furnace head caught fire this morning. he leapt into a nearby water barrel and escaped unharmed. The incident prompted onlookers to assist and ensure the area was secured.
Printing Company Bankruptcy Filed in Erie
A petition in bankruptcy was filed against Dispatch Publishing company of Erie in U S District Court. Inter national Printing Company Akron Printing Ink Company and Mergen thaler Linotype Company claim the insolvent firm sold its plant property and goodwill on April 7 1902 for over 15000 to Charles H Strong to favor certain creditors. Directors are alleged liable collateral and otherwise for debts.
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Pittsburg
Dispatch Publishing Company
Erie
United States District Court Today
International Printing Company
Akron Printing Ink Company
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Charles H. Strong
Schwab Gift Builds New Chapel at State College
Mr and Mrs Charles M Schwab will fund a separate campus chapel at State College costing about 65000 dollars as announced after the last commencement exercises. The 84 by 120 foot building will feature New England granite foundations and entrance, gray brick superstructure with terra cotta trim and a copper roof. The design is Grecian and plain with three folding doors opening to a loggia, a marble stairway to a 40 by 45 foot foyer, and a quartered oak or mahogany auditorium with about 1500 seats and three sided galleries.
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Charles M. Schwab
State College
New England
Electric motor accident at Twin Rock injures workers
At Twin Rock, three workers were struck when a Blacklick Mining Company motor started after a power surge. Harry McHugh lost his right leg and was amputated. two companions were crushed but survived. Mines were shut down due to motor damage.
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Philadelphia Times
Ebensburg
Harry McHugh
Blacklick
Twin Rock
McHugh
Pittsburg Broker Arrested for Fraudulent Mail Use
Pittsburg July 31 Edward A Kemer or Kemerer a broker of 339 Fifth avenue was arrested by postal authorities on alleged fraudulent use of the mails He is connected with Carson Co brokers which advertised a money making scheme promising five dollars a day He says Oscar Oranger is the owner and that a Carson formerly connected with the firm is not present now
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Edward A. Kemer
Kemerer
Fifth Avenue
Kemer
Carson & Co
Oscar Oranger
Carson
Admiral Dewey to Stay in Pocono Mountains
Admiral Dewey plans to extend his summer visit at Mount Pocono with Mrs. Dewey until mid September. He enjoys the mountain air and walks with the group at the Montenesca hotel, winning the favor of the Pocono summer colony.
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Philadelphia Times
Stroudsburg
Admiral Dewey
Mount Pocono
Bishop Coleman Confirms Thirteen at St Luke's Church
In Chester on July 31 Bishop Leighton Coleman of Delaware confirmed a class of thirteen at St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church. Rector Rev. William Harrison Towle led the services with assistance from Rev. Herbert J. Cook of Conshohocken.
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Coleman
Philadelphia
Chester
Leighton Coleman
Delaware
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
William Harrison Towle
Herbert J. Cook
Conshohocken
Two Miles of Copper Wire Stolen in Chester Area
Two miles of copper wire were stolen from Keystone State Telegraph and Telephone lines in Glenolden borough and Upper Darby township. Officials estimate the loss at about 1000 dollars.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
Keystone State Telegraph and Telephone Company
Glenolden
Upper Darby Township
Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointments List
Washington July 31 postmaster appointments announced for Pennsylvania include Burlingame A. K. Kedroll and Stevensville F. E. Fassett with others named for fourth class offices.
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Pennsylvania
Burlingame
A. BK. Kedroll
Stevensville
F. E. Fassett
Sayings of Children at Lincoln Park and Home
A collection of humorous exchanges from children. A four year old comments on a painted fence by a zebra at Lincoln Park. A child asks about patience and a dream lasting days. Other quips cover fingers and prayers, pie portions, and math impossibility.
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Lincoln Park
Scots in American History Cabinet Member Harper
A brief note in American history highlights that among Washington's four Cabinet members Knox from Massachusetts was the only New Englander and he was a Scotch Irishman, alongside Alexander Hamilton of New York and Thomas Jefferson.
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Knox
Massachusetts
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