Son Denies He Knows of Grime In Haggenbotham Murder Trial
Testimony in the Mary Wright case before Judge Ralston included John Haggenbotham stating he cannot recall events after June 4 and that his mind was blank for days. District Attorney Rothermel and defense counsel clashed over motive and the handling of Haggenbotham as a possible killer while witnesses described a tense scene and related letters and threats.
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Missionary Held for Boarding Charge in Lebanon
Rev Charles Edgecombe, posing as a Jamaica missionary, was arrested on a board bill for $6.97 amid his wedding trip to Philadelphia where he allegedly married Miss Mary Carpenter. He denied fraud, posted bail, and a settlement is sought.
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Cumberland County School Directors Elect Officers
The Cumberland County School Directors annual meeting elected President Dr H H Langsdorf Centreville Vice President H H Mercer Mechanicsburg Secretary A G Miller Carlisle Treasurer James A Steese Mount Holly Addresses by Dr N C Schaeffer Geo Edwards Dickinson College Judge B H W Biddle and Professor from West Chester Normal School.
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Geissinger Farm Purchased for Zinc Plant Site
South Bethlehem December 5 The Geissinger farm near 500 acres the Lehigh Valley's premier industrial site has been bought by the New Jersey Zinc and Lion Company. The firm had twice tried to buy the land previously before choosing this location for expansion after earlier Florence and Hazard sites proved unsuitable. The Florence plant is three miles away and the Hazard site was less favorable with limited space at the Bethlehem plant.
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Girls Should be Home at Night Decree by School Board
NORRISTOWN December 5 The Conshohocken School Board ruled that girls belong at home after nightfall. In response to a petition to keep the gymnasium open, the board said girls have daytime access and their place at night is at home studying.
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To Test Junior Mechanics Status in Pa
Harrisburg December 5 Frank M Eastman filed a writ of quo warranto with Attorney General Bikin against officers of the National Council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics to show by what authority the order charters subordinate lodges in Pennsylvania A hearing was set for December 17 to determine the order status in the state.
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Will Hear State Tax Appeals in Dauphin Court
Dauphin County Court will begin a special session on December 19 to hear state tax appeals involving Philadelphia professionals and issues of driving years. The proceeding, announced from Harrisburg, outlines tax disputes and related penalties and will set schedules for further hearings.
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Freight Trains Collide at Terminal Junction
Allentown date line reports two freight trains on the Philadelphia and Reading collided today at Terminal Junction near i. An engine was demolished and five cars of one train wrecked. Engineer Nonnema was painfully injured.
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Dairymen's Union Elects Officers in York
At the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Union session in York on December 5, officers were elected including President William F. McSporren, first vice A. Lee, second Vine, and treasurer H. Harber.
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Pennsylvania Gleanings and Miners Strike Update
Miss Mamie Reilly of Baseson expresses a cautious stance amid ongoing efforts to resolve Bernice miners strike after six months of stalled negotiations. A 14 year old, Charles Fes, fell into a breaker at Herery udae Colliery Sha- D, resulting in casualties as the county vote tallies proceed.
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Fortune on cotton profits sparks Wall Street awe
New York reports Theodore Price of Price McCormick & Co netting large gains on long cotton amid a swirl of market intrigue. A stock seat sale and bucket shop panic follow, with references to Jacob Field and early gambling still shadowing the scene.
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Pewter Collecting Fad Arouses Interest in Table Ware
The Brooklyn Eagle notes a pewter collecting fad fueled by interest in colonial life and historical novels. Pewter pieces range from pitchers to platters, valued most when in quantity. old pieces gain character with age while the Revolution shifted taste toward crocker y.
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Dessert Hour Grabs Tower Treats In City Row
A garbled OCR snippet mentions dessert and a tower scene. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to anchor a full person or organization. The readable fragment suggests a local interest item about sweets near a tower but lacks verifiable details for a solid summary.
Foreign dental students at Penn
Statistics from the University of Pennsylvania dental department show 364 students this year with 90 foreigners. Of these, 50 are from English speaking regions. others come from South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa, reflecting Penn’s high European recognition and demand for American dental training.
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FISHERY OWNED BY WOMAN FROM THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN
On the Potomac Widewater hosts the world’s largest seine fishery, owned and run by a woman. The historic operation dates to pre Revolutionary times and has weathered civil war turmoil as the Waller family legacy. Mrs Waller revived the enterprise, proving a woman can lead a major fisheries business.
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Peculiar Taxation in Holland Revealed by Pittsburg Dispatch
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes curious Holland taxes from 1791 on permits for travelers and on tests in Ireland, plus 1840s duties for tavern entry before noon, amusements, marriages and deaths. The quirky levies were sometimes doubled, illustrating odd fiscal rules of the era.
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Three Horses Saddle Puzzle in Old Newspaper Style
A short puzzle from an early page presents three horses and a saddle. The first horse bears the saddle at cost X. The second horse costs five times X. The third horse costs Y times X, with Y derived from the relation that the saddle on the third horse costs as much as the first two combined. Identify values for X and the saddle price under the given constraints.
Fire records detail Stevens Wis losses and insurance
The dry goods store of L. Brilis Sons at Stevens Wisconsin burned with losses around 80000 and 40000 insurance. A fire of unknown origin damaged the pipe and rag Warehouse of BE G Badger at 16 Cherry Street. A new barn and other farm buildings on Jacob Hans's property in Northarp Hooneee township burned, with losses about 2500.
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Vipers Found In Newark Man Digging Fence Post
Elwood Vanseiver unearthed a nest of vipers while digging a fence post at East Burlington. He summoned two workers and twenty snakes were slain. Most remaining snakes were semi conscious and ready for winter quarters. The serpents are peculiarly marked and highly poisonous.
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How Coal Weathered In A Chicago Chronicle Note
A fragment from the Chicago Chronicle discusses coal losses when left outdoors. It claims exposed coal loses one third of heating value after a month, while coal stored in water or near the lancet flame shows a 47 percent decrease. The piece emphasizes savings from proper storage to prevent slow combustion.
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The Queen's Sherry Auctioned as Heirloom Keeps
Englishmen purchased Queen Victoria's Sherry at a London auction not for drinking but to keep as an heirloom for loyal sons of Great Britain, reflecting royal memorabilia interest and historical sentiment.
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