Thousands March in Snow for Senator Penrose at Academy
Boies Penrose supporters filled the Academy of Music in Philadelphia despite a snowstorm. Veterans led by Colonel Hampton entered to applause as speeches praised Penrose and Quay. A fifty citizen committee was named to push a Penrose senatorial room at Harrisburg.
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United States
Charlemagne Tower
Joseph Wharton
H. H. Bingham
James W. Latta
Penrose
Wharton
Harrisburg
Academy of Music
Broad Street
Republican Party
Mr. Penrose
Academy
Penrose Republican Club
Tip Top
Senator Penrose
Senator Quay
Free
Cuba
Israel W. Durham
Sandy Crow
Hampton
Thomas
Hanged to a tree in Woodstock after assault
Special telegram reports Charley Johnson, a colored man, hanged after seizing 17 year old Miss Fannie Smith on her way to school in Woodstock. Located by citizens, he was shot by a Winchester while resisting and then strung to a tree in front of Strickland's store.
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Tom Times
Birmingham
Ala
Charley Johnson
South
Woodstock
Fannie Smith
Kinebrough
Miss Smith
Strickland
Woman Attempts Suicide Twice At Home On Hamilton
Mrs Laura Seitz living at 926 Hamilton Street attempted death by taking laudanum twice in two months. Yesterday she swallowed a small vial, was taken to Hahnemann Hospital semi conscious, later admitted she had taken the dose. Husband says heavy drinking preceded the act. Doctor says she will recover though be sick for days.
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Laura Seitz
Hamilton Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Chained to the floor in Bridgeton jail cell
Special Telegram reports Antonio Jorio, accused parricide, kept shackled to the floor of his Bridgeton court house cell. He receives bare bread and water, laments not killing his guards, and shows a restless, dangerous mood while awaiting Cape May Jail transfer. His mother is isolated after a separate incident.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Antonio Jorio
Joric
Cape May
Jorlo
Motorman Struck by Paralysis At Chester Stop
Samuel Rutledge of Chester Traction Company was stricken with paralysis while at his post. He collapsed on the platform as the car sped on, and Extra Motorman Sayville stopped the car. Rutledge was taken home in serious condition with life despaired of.
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Chester
Samuel Rutledge
Chester Traction Company
Sayville
Hazleton Woman Missing From Home Since Dec 1
Special Telegram to The Times Hazleton Pa December 22 Much anxiety is felt for the safety of Mrs Daniel Leahy of Hazleton who has been missing from her home since December 1 Her husband returned home after a fruitless search through Schuylkill county She was not dressed for travel or financially equipped to sustain herself She had been suffering from headache for several days and it is supposed her brain became affected and she wandered off.
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Times
Hazleton
Daniel Leahy
Schuylkill County
CAUGHT AT LAST HARRIS ARRESTED IN ILLINOIS
New York police traced Joseph L. Harris who fled after a July 3 1894 furniture store fire. Indicted for arson in the third degree in 1895 his alleged loss was 192000 partly insured. A detective left for Illinois to return him.
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New York
Joseph L. Harris
Monmouth
Ill
Harris
Illinois
City Notes From Local Scene Highlight Accidents and Arrests
Mrs Mary Doyle died at her home 1219 Poplar street from injuries after a street car fall. Policeman Samuel J Tappen of the Ninth district was discharged for absence without leave. Albert McAleer at 4808 Washington street had a fire damage amounting to 100 dollars from a defective flue. Mrs Matlock of Woodbury N J was struck and slightly hurt at Eighth and Chestnut streets by a wagon driven by Harry O Neil of 124 Pine street. Fred Lockhart with no home was sent to jail on a charge of pocketbook theft from Mrs Anna Dieg at Fourth and Market streets. William Louks of 251 Sonora street held on 3800 bail for a hearing at City Hall on ornaments from Gimbel Brothers and umbrellas from Hirsh Brothers. Antonio Tomato of 839 Suffolk street held on 800 bail for neglecting to support wife Sarah. she testified they married four months ago and he deserted her.
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Pontendar
Poplar Street
Samuel J. Tappen
Ninth District
Oer Riter
Albert McAleer
Washington Street
Matlock
Woodbury
N. J
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Harry O’neil
Pine Street
Fred Lockhart
Prion
South
Anna Dieg
Thompson Street
Fourth
Market Streets
William Louks
Sonora’ Street
City’ Hall
Gimbel Brothers
Hirsh Brothers
Antonio Tomato
Suffolk Street
South Pomerany
Sarah
Tomato
Antonio
Spruce Street
Portico Row
Miss O
Boader
Nareg
Maryland
Maryland teacher found dead from gas at 912 Spruce Street
Miss Mamie H Powell a Salisbury Md schoolteacher took a board at 912 Spruce Street Portico Row awaiting a nose operation. Gas poured from an open jet to kill her. Police and Undertaker Good investigated. Her father and dermatologist offices linked to the case. motive and method remain unclear.
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Spruce Street
Mamie H. Yowell
Maryland
Miss Powell
Mystery man sought in Powell death case
In a tense death inquiry a tall well dressed stranger with red hair and a moustache allegedly entered while police were present and tried to seize a book bearing Miss Powell’s name. No trace of the man exists and authorities find no further evidence of a culprit. It is claimed she could have activated the gas by brushing the bed key.
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Miss Powell
Taught School in Maryland Mamie Powell Ends Life
Miss Mamie Powell, a former public school teacher in Somerset county, left Winona for Christmas vacation, appeared in good spirits at the last session, then traveled to Philadelphia after arriving in Salisbury by steamer Tivoli. Her death by self harm is reported with no clear reason given. Powell was a daughter of John Powell, a Somerset bricklayer, and had many friends in the area.
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TimEs
Salisbury
Mamie Powell
Wicomico
Winona
Somerset County
Philadelphia
Shey
John Powell
Well Known in Princess Anne Miss Powell
Miss Powell, well known and popular in Princess Anne Maryland, taught at School No 2 on Deal's Island in Somerset County. She visited Salisbury for the weekend, then took a train toward Philadelphia to spend holidays with friends. It is believed she accidentally blew out the gas, with no other reason for self-harm.
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the Times
Princess Anne
Miss Powell
Deal's Island
Somerset County
Salisbury
Philadelphia
Seri
Lost Eye After Drinking Incident in Broad and Race Streets
A well dressed man named William D. Webster 520 Vine Street was taken to Hahnemann Hospital with his left eyeball hanging from its socket. Police Officer Riley found him wandering near Broad and Race Streets and transported him to the hospital. Doctors reported the eyeball shattered and Webster refused to explain the cause, implying a fight with a friend. He faces possible loss of sight in one eye.
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William D. Webster
Vine Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Riley
Sixth District
Broad
Race Streets
Deiral
Webster
Tors
Bine
Temple Accused of Darwinism in Canterbury Confirmation
London reports Rev Edward Brownjohn protested against Dr Temple's confirmation as Archbishop of Canterbury claiming belief in evolution clashes with the Book of Common Prayer. The protest was not sustained. Temple’s election was completed and installation set for January 8.
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Archbishopric of Canterbury
All England
Church of St. Mary le Bow
London
Brownjohn
Dr. Temple
Frederick Temple
Canterbury
Edward White Benson
Hawarden
St. Mary le Bow
William Dalrymple MeeLagan
York
Easians
Praidad
Edward Brownjohn
Bath
Temple
Brownjoi
MacLagan
Dean and Chapter of
St. Augustine
Cathedral of
Tragic House Fire claims Belgian mother in New England township
In PrisspurG Pennsylvania a Belgian woman Mary Rusch died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire from a wall grate while she tried to shield her two small children. Neighbors arrived too late to save her.
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the Times
Prisspurg
New England Township
Mary Rusch
New York Democrats Meet at Reform Club
The committee of fifteen and State committeemen from New York City and the county met at the Reform Club to discuss strengthening the city Democratic organization. Francis M. Scott chaired the State committee and R. B. Roosevelt led the meeting as chair. Two five member committees were formed to plan a county National Democratic party organization and to assess and boost party strength across Assembly districts.
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Reform Club
Francis M. Scott
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National Democratic Party
National Democratic Arty
Cavalrymen Poisoned at West Pont Detachment Suffers Ptomaine
Twenty cavalrymen led by Captain Parker were poisoned after eating canned head cheese at 5 30 pm. Most are confined to bed but improving in hospital. Those in critical condition include Thomas Wilde Frederick Binckli and Private Kriessman First Sergeant Koch also fell ill at a friend's house. Investigation ordered into the head cheese from the commissary.
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N. Y
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Thomas Wilde
Frederick Binckli
Kriessman
Koch
Highland Falls
Mrs. Harrisons Watch Recovered From Chicago Package
General Harrison confirms receipt of a package from Chicago containing his wife’s gold watch stolen in Indianapolis weeks ago. Police distance themselves from the case as the ex-President offers no further comment on the recovery.
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Indianapolis
General Harrison
Chicago
Amnesty Grants Armenians in Constantinople
December 22 report states an amnesty order frees about one hundred Armenians held for non murder offenses while leaving intact the death sentences for murder.
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Constantinople
Tragic Fire Fatality At Westmoreland City
In Greensburg on December 22 Sarah Harvey aged A years daughter of James Harvey of Westmoreland City died after her clothing caught fire at a grate while she was alone. She suffered severe burns and died soon after.
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the Times
Greensburg
Sarah Harvey
James Harvey
Westmoreland City
McKinley Leaves Chicago for Canton After Busy Day
President elect McKinley and family depart Chicago by Pennsylvania Railroad after a day that included a crowded greeting at Marshall Field and Co. A baggage trunk fleet arrives heavy with new clothes for the inauguration. McKinley reports improved health and rest.
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Curcaco
McKinley
Canton
Pennsylvania Railroad
McWilliams
Woman badly burned by exploding lamp in home
Mrs. Emma Hollmann of 1726 North Twenty seventh street poured lamp oil into a lighted lamp last night. It exploded and ignited her clothing, burning her from waist to neck. She was taken to the German Hospital with life reportedly despaired of. Her husband was nearby as flames swept through the room.
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Emma Hollmann
North Twenty-seventh Street
Shiffler Sends Message From High Point After Disappearance
George E. Shiffler, missing bank teller of the First National Bank, writes to his wife from High Point North Carolina. He reports a slow recovery from an illness that deranged his mind and offers no explanation for his three week absence. The case involves John H. Hoffer who nearly wrecked the bank.
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Lebanon
George E. Shiffler
High Point
N. C
Shiffier
First National Bank
John H. Hoffer
Narrow Escape Of Three Tots In West Chester Fire
Three children of James Austin were alone when a coal oil lamp exploded and started a blaze. James Conner, a passing letter carrier, forced the locked door and rescued the súdden children. The fire was put out with only minor building damage.
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the Times
West Chester
James Austin
James Conner
Bridge Collapse In Wetzel County Widow Creek Crowd Plunges
In Lit tleton Wetzel county a wire suspension bridge over a creek broke as a crowd left a church entertainment. About thirty or forty people were thrown into the stream. One man was killed, two others fatally hurt and eight or ten injured.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Littleton
Wetzel County
Murder and Arson Suspect in Sister’s Death
December 22 in Cutcaco John Ryan a peddler killed his sister Kathrine by smashing her skull with a baseball bat. He then overturned the stove and set fire to the house. Police believe Ryan is insane.
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Cutcaco
John Ryan
Kathrine
Ryan
Narrow Escape From Drowning in Ice Hole
Miss Laura Dolan of Jeanesville skated on the Hazleton reservoir today and fell into a hole cut by attendants. Daniel Sharkey dragged her to safety after the greatest difficulty.
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the Times
Hazleton
Laura Dolan
Jeanesville
Daniel Sharkey
Snow Forecast for Eastern Pa and New Jersey
A weather note for Wednesday predicts heavy snow across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, clearing by afternoon. Winds shift from south east to northeast as temperatures range from a high in the 30s to a low near 27 degrees.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Policeman Uses Mustard Water To Save Ill Woman
Ellen Clark was found semi conscious at 1313 North Second Street with an empty laudanum bottle. Acting Patrol Sergeant Sayre ordered mustard water, given by a policeman, and Dr Crilly arrived to declare her out of danger. The cause was said to be ill health.
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Ellen Clark
North Second Street
Tenth District
Sayre
Crilly
Fatal gas leak at Hampton House room
Boston report says a hotel employee detected a strong gas odor in a corridor. Investigation found gas escaping from a room assigned to Donald Donovan and wife. entry via fire escape revealed both in bed with the woman dead and the man critical.
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Boston
Hampton House
Donald Donovan
Boy Drowns in Spring Near Mount Union
Victor Martin two years old child of Joseph Martin of Cook's Run near Mount Union drowned today after falling into a spring where he had been playing. The accident occurred December 22 and the boy was found in the water.
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Mount Union
Victor
Joseph Martin
Cook's Run
City councils meet and Christmas events across schools
Today both branches of the City Councils convene while Christmas celebrations take place in public schools. A funeral is set for Henry D. Welsh at Wissahickon Heights at 2 P M. The Normal School and School of Practice plan Christmas exercises and a 1909 close year dance at the University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall.
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Wissahickon Heights
Normal School
School of Practice
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
Gees Annapolis
Crescent Shipbuilding Works
Elizabeth
N. J
Stop at the Bourse Diamonds Auction Ad
A stock of fine diamonds described as diverse in description will be offered Wednesday and Thursday from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Diamond rings set in solid 14 karat mountings offered at $8, with value stated but not specified. Hertz at 336 Bourse Building.
Jealous husband fatally wounds wife and stepson in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on December 22 James Preston aged 40 shot his wife Amanda 37 and her son William Bryant 19 at No 430 East Pearl Street. Preston a farmer from New Richmond followed his wife to reconcile but opened fire killing all three and then possibly himself. Neighbors found them on the floor. doctors say Preston and his wife will die. the stepson wounded in the elbow. A letter from another man to Amanda was found in Preston's possession.
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Cincinnati
James Preston
Amanda
William Bryant
Preston
Ospital
Ife
Two Held For Murder In Deshong Street Killing
William Wallen and Robert Welsh were sent to jail awaiting trial after accusations of murder. Wallen reportedly used a razor during a quarrel with John King at 2524 Deshong Street last Saturday night. Welsh’s mother shifted accounts about her husband Ralph’s death at Penrose Ferry Road, alleging Robert struck him with an axe handle after initial claims of an accidental stove incident.
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Deshong Street
William Wallen
Ashbridge
Waller
King
Robert Welsh
Ralph
Penrose Ferry Road
Robert
Raid on Speak Easies Spurs Police Hunt in Court House Address
In a Sunday address Rev. George H. Bickley attacked speak easies, prompting a police stir. A warrant was sworn for Winfield Riley, alleged operator of a basement barbershop speak easy and poker room in Lawyers' Row South Avenue. Neighbors say Riley, of Chester, evaded arrest as raiders seized beer liquor and gambling gear. Further raids expected unless illicit traffic ends.
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Court House
Winfield Riley
South Avenue
Lawyers’ Row
Riley
Chester
Allison denies Cabinet offer to McKinley as Secretary of State
DusuaquE Iowa December 22 Senator Allison denies he has been offered any position by Major McKinley including Secretary of State. He states no one has offered him any job of any kind.
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Iowa
Dusuaque
Allison
Major McKinley
McKinley
Frantz Murder Trial Testimony Recounts Love Letters
In Dayton Ohio today Mollie Carte testified that the prisoner wrote love letters read in court and offered marriage. She received a letter renewing the offer on the day Bessie Little was murdered as the State rested its case.
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Dayton
Ohio
Frantz
Death of Gottlieb Burg Brewers Partner at 8901 Baring
Gottlieb Burg of Burg and Pfaender brewers died at his home on Baring Street after a week-long pneumonia. He was 48, born in Narburg Germany on August 24 1848, and had lived in the United States twenty years, fifteen in brewing.
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Burg & Pfaender
Baring Street
Mr. Burg
Narburg
Germany
Barker Convicted of Wife Murder Sentenced to Sing Sing
John Henry Barker a Black man was found guilty in Westchester County Court of murdering his wife in Harrison last year He received the death penalty and was ordered to be executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison in the first week of February.
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New York
John Henry Barker
Westchester
Harrison
Barker
Sing Sing
Perry’s Handsome Salts and Overcoats Ad
Christmas buyers seek Perry Co garments at 1520 Chesatuat Street. Attractive salts and overcoats priced from seven fifty, aimed to satisfy every purchaser with a refined range of presents.
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