Night hawk drives down old woman in shattered skull race
Mrs. Hattie Leary 1537 Mervine Street was struck by a broken down horse driven coupe known as a night hawk. The vehicle fled after the collision despite a pursuing private watchman and police. Leary's skull was fractured and she was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Detectives seek the unidentified rider and suspect grave danger to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Leary
Mervine Street
Nighthawk
Twentieth
Master Streets
Fifteenth Street
Master Street
Mrs. Leary
John Tripler
Tripler
Night Hawk
Pedrick
Twenty-third District
Leary
St. Joseph's Hospital
Brave Youth Brings Exploded Stove to Yard Saving Family
William Wiltberger, 21, visiting at 2532 Germantown Ave, ran into a burning kitchen after an oil stove exploded. He carried the stove outside, sacrificing his face and hands to prevent the flames. Fire units responded and put out the fire at a loss of about 200 dollars. Wiltberger was hospitalized at Samaritan Hospital with burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Felton
Germantown Avenue
William Wiltberger
Wiltberger
Samaritan Hospital
Durham to Take His Seat in State Senate
Senator elect Israel W. Durham plans to travel to Harrisburg today to be sworn in as representative of the Sixth district of this city in the State Senate. He may be admitted once the Secretary of the Commonwealth notifies the Prothonotary of the Common Pleas Court of his election. United States Senator elect Penrose departed yesterday for Detroit to attend the Michigan Club Washington's Birthday dinner and respond as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel W. Durham
Senate
Woman Dies by Suicide in New York Home
Mrs. Annie Weber aged 85 killed herself in her rooms at 226 East Ninety fourth Street by taking carbolic acid. Suffering for over twelve years with cancer and after a partially successful operation last year, she was driven by pain and fear of another hospital visit to end her life. She lived with her husband James Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annie Weber
East Nipety-fourth Street
James Weber
Harrison Welcomes Daughter in Indianapolis Home
Ex President Harrison’s family greets a daughter born at 5 10 this morning at their Indianapolis residence. Dr Henry Jamison attended the birth, with Mrs Parker and nurse Mrs Barmuth present. The event drew many friends despite rain as the Harrison wardrobe features premier fabrics and lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Henry Jamison
Mrs. Harrison
Adirondacks
Dr Ricardo Ruiz Case in Cuba Death Not Seen Triggering Conflict
Lee probes Cuban jail death of naturalized American Dr Ricardo Ruiz who was accused of conspiring in a train derailment that trapped Spanish troops. State Department awaits Consul General Lee’s report and sees no imminent international action, despite earlier complaints from Ruiz supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ricardo Ruiz
Guanabacoa
Cuba
State Department
Lee
Cable
Ruiz
Department
Kulz
Philadelphia
Fuda Arraigned in Norwalk Wife Murder Case
Giuseppe Futi known as Fuda was arraigned in Centre Street Court after arrest at 112 Mulberry Street on a murder charge in the death of his wife Marie Carmela Fuda. Police Chief Vollmer said a warrant was issued and evidence against him was strong, including matching shoe prints and a sighting with the victim shortly before her body appeared on railroad tracks in Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guiseppe Futi
Fuda
Mulberry Street
Marie Carmela Fuda
Norwalk
Centre Street
Connecticut
Vollmer
McKinley Remains Home as Weather Delays Plans
Canton reports Major McKinley staying indoors due to rough weather. Governor Bradley of Kentucky was among the few to venture out, while anticipation grows for the arrival of Colonel John J. McCook from New York, expected Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
Bradley
Kentucky
John J. McCook
New York
Child accidently shoots mother with toy pistol
A young child in Homesteadville near Camden found a revolver and accidentally shot her mother in the head while handling it. The injured woman was sent to a local hospital in serious condition but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary James
Homesteadville
Camden
Esterday
Boge Ca
Zutre
Ocean Steamers Arrive from Europe Ports to American Harbors
Steamers from Liverpool Havre Antwerp and Queenstown arrive at New York Havre Philadelphia and related ports. Varying routes include La Champagne La Normandie and Auragis with arrivals noted at multiple U.S. and European exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Locanta
Liverpool
la Champagne
Havre
la Normandie
Auragis
Queenstown
Philadelpus
Waesland
Antwerp
Worp
Terrible Atlantic gale sinks Diamant with crew lost
The Furness Line steamer Galilee reports a mid ocean hurricane on February 17 that tore apart the German tank steamer Diamant. About 30 to 35 crew members perished as rescue failed after Diamant drifted 600 miles. Galilee towed but could not sight the Diamant before the storm subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Furness Line
Galilee
Forth
London
Wischausen
Halifax
Diamant
Still Investigating Two Deaths in Falls Village Conn
Still investigating the deaths of Mrs. W. H. Chapin and Charles F. Mead after they were found with bullet wounds at the Chapin home in Falls Village Connecticut. Medical Examiner Dr. Skiff has not issued burial permits and says he will pursue further inquiries prompted by villagers reports before any funeral arrangements. Chapin’s service is planned for Monday at 2 PM and Mead’s for Tuesday, while burial remains pending further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Village
Conn
W. H. Chapin
Charles F. Mead
Chapin
Penrose Dinner to Feature National GOP Leaders
Harrisburg reports DA Meade Detweller will travel to Philadelphia to finalize Penrose dinner arrangements at Walton next Friday. Expected speakers include Senators Quay and Cameron, Senator-elect Boles Penrose, Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon, Governor Hastings, and Congressmen Dolliver and Cannon. Woodmansee of Ohio will also attend as National President of the Republican League. Cameron plans remarks on his retirement as Quay’s reputation remains strong. Banquet funds have exceeded 500 dollars, while Logiate members have begun slow attendance this week, Seykagner set for 7 pm to 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Meade Detweller
Dauphin County
Penrose
Walton
Philadelphia
Quay and
Cameron
Boles Penrose
Walter Lyon
Hastings
Dolliver
Iowa
Joe Cannon
Ilinois
Republican League Woodmansee
Ohio
Senate
Senator Quay
Fie
Logiate
Seykaggener
Plot to Blow Up a Prison Sparks Guard Tightening
Santa Fe February 21 Governor Thurston calls out the infantry to guard the penitentiary after a plot to blow up the prison surfaces. Four Borrego gang members condemned for execution next Tuesday have received a thirty day respite from President Cleveland amid security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Santa FE
N. M
Thurston
Penitentiary
Fou
Borrego
Cleveland
eAnother
Che Ca
Stolen Golden Hair Case Shocks Town Woman
Mrs. Edna Kingston reported her hair cut off by a robber while en route to a neighbor for a recipe, a barber-like highwayman pictured as the culprit. Special policemen Harbridge and Coogan search the area for the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbridge and
Coogan
Death of famed chess master Steinitz reported
London dispatch says Dr. Steinitz died in Moscow after a mental illness. Born May 14 1836 in Prague Bohemia, he rose to world chess champion by defeating Professor Anderson in 1866 and held the title at various times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Paris
Steinitz
Moscow
Morosoff
William Steinitz
Prague
Bohemia
Professor Anderson
Worl
Young Joseph’s Death Reported From Colombia
Relatives of G. Frederick Joseph were notified by Clifford Smith United States Consul at Cartagena of the death of the former young newspaper man. He died in January from a tropical fever contracted during travel in Colombia at age 22. He was developing into a writer and traveling for a newspaper syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Frederick Joseph
Clifford Smith
United States
Cartagena
Colombia
South America
Fire Destroys County Infirmary in Canfield Ohio
A blaze at the County Infirmary in Canfield Ohio burned the building to ashes on February 21. Fire crews from Younestown fought the flames as residents and staff evacuated safely with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
Ohio
Canfield
Crete Front Turbulence Report From Crete Port Forts
Foreign ships engage in bombardment as Crete tensions rise with insurgents moving toward the Greek frontier. Turkish gunfire and a naval shelling sequence at Fort Vonkolies are described with casualties, prisoners, and reported discipline failures among Cretan forces.
Athenians Favor Union with Crete Demonstration in Athens
More than forty thousand participants gathered in University Square to back Crete joining Greece. A deputation delivered a royal audience to King George with cheers as the King and Crown Prince Constantine spoke of sacrifices for the policy. The crowd then marched to the palace continuing displays of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University Square
Crete
Greece
George
Constantine
Duke of
Sparta
Ae George
Voels
Lariana
Annally
Salonica
Artifisaat Nee Kian “E Ceanaportere
Ar Pees
Greek forces warned of naval attack near Taravoros harbor
Colonial Vassos, commander at Canea Crete, was alerted by foreign admirals that four warships would attack if he moved inland toward Arum. The notice, dated February 21, Greece warns Vassos of possible assault by allied naval power near Taravoros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canea
Crete
Vassos
Tarooros
Arum
Soueee
Ered
None of the Powers Accept Emperor William's Proposal
Report from February 21 notes that none of the powers accepted the proposal from Emperor William. The brief dispatch records a diplomatic stalemate with no immediate concessions or agreements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bextin
William
Piraeus
Arming the Museulmans in Constantinople Report
A dispatch from Jawina states that Constantinople authorities are taking measures related to arming local forces as part of security preparations. Details on scope or timeline are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museulmans
Constantinople
Jawina
Refused to Leave Turkish Garrison At Canea
The Times from Canea reports King George ordered Colonel Vassos to offer safe conduct to all Turkish garrisons besieged by Christians. Voukolios garrison accepted, but prison troops refused to evacuate without arms, leading to bombardment. Powers allowed Greek and insurgent landings at Pelatania and Akrotiri to sustain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Canea
George
Vassos
Vassoa
Voukolios
Pelatania
Akrotiri
Insurgents Routed By Joint Fleet At Crete Clash
In Canber Crete February 21 insurgents attacked a Turkish garrison at Halepa after a joint fleet bombarded the Cretan forces near Mournies. The insurgents fled at 4 45 p m taking their flag with them after a twenty five minute bombardment of Akrotiri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canber
Island of Crete
Mournies
Akrotiri
Halepa
Missing Brookville schoolgirl Mary McCullum hometown mystery
Mary McCullum an 18 year old Brookville area student disappeared from her home on February 1 after leaving for Cincinnati. Police in Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville and other cities aided by volunteers search Ohio Indiana and Kentucky for clues with no definite lead found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
Mary McCullum
Indiana
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Ohio
Kentucky
Washington's Birthday Events Parade Across City Venues
A day of celebrations and events marks Washington's birthday with numerous gatherings. donations, lectures, concerts, exhibitions, reunions, and receptions are listed at St. Joseph's Hospital, the Academy of Music, Second Regiment Armory, Manayunk, Houston Hall, and other Philadelphia venues. notable items include a trial reopening for Captain John D. Hart, a boxing match at the Arena, and an arbitration conference at Independence Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Joseph's Hospital
John D. Hart
Second Regiment Armory
Boston Symphony
Academy of Music
Heidelberg Reformed Church
Academy of the Fine Arts
Manayunk
Roxborough
University of Pennsylvania
Houston Hall
Twenty-sixth Ward
Republican Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Peirce School
New Century Drawing Room
Our Institute
St. George's Hall
Thirteenth and Arch Streets
St. John's Church
Temperance Hall
Loula
Bevier
Longfellow
Tabernacle Church
Chestnut Street
Fortieth
Christian League of Philadelphia
Race Street
Ryan
Reading Circle
First Regiment
Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Lodgstrial
Broad and
Vine Streets
Associated Trades Organizations of
Philadelphia
Bourse
Peace Rooms
Independence Hall
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Dan Creedon
Australia
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Arena
Crescent Wheelmen
Camden
N. J
Turner Hall
Pine Street
Fifth
Claretta N. Avery
Olivet Baptist Church
Sixth
Federal Streets
Saunders-Roberts
Mt. Vernon
Third
Catharine
Post 19
Pennsylvania
Hanna to be Ohio senator as Sherman resigns
Governor Bushnell announces he will appoint Marcus A. Hanna of Cuyahoga County to fill the Ohio seat in the United States Senate when Sherman resigns to join the McKinley cabinet. The statement expresses hope for public approval and notes Hanna will serve until the seventy third General Assembly names a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLuMeEus
Ohio
Bushnell
United States Senate
Sherman
McKinley
Marcus A. Hanna
Cuyahoga County
General Assembly
Ohio Republicans cheer Hanna appointment for full Senate term
Governor Bushnell plans Mark Hanna to succeed Senator Sherman, a move cheered by Cincinnati Republicans led by George B. Cox. Cox insists Hanna is the logical choice and pledges harmony, while Foraker appears sidelined. McLean is named Democratic candidate. Bushnell likely renominated for governor.
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CincInnaTi
Bushnell
Mark Hanna
Sherman
George B. Cox
Republican Machine
Hanna
Cox
Ohio
Charles L. Kurtz
Foraker
H . Bushnell
John R. McLean
Calvin
Brice
Senator Foraker
Hanna Is Pleased By Senator Appointment News
Chairman Hanna met at the Union Club in Cleveland as he learned from a Columbus AP dispatch that Governor Bushnell appoints him to the Senate to succeed Sherman. He expressed no comment beyond a pleased smile until official notification arrives and he can discuss publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hanna
Union
Associated Press
Columbus
Bushnell
Sherman
Ap Fiannare
Mi. Nna
Seon
Wounded in a Fight in Hazeton Pa
A fight among Hungarians in Hazeton Pennsylvania left John Patetas severely wounded. His condition is precarious as of February 21. The incident involved several men and occurred during a local disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazeton
John Patetas
Mediterranean yachting opens with Ville Carseilles prizes race
On February 21 at Marseilles the second day of the season featured a 24 mile triangle race. Britain won the event beating Ailsa as a fresh northwest wind shaped the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Ville Carseilles
Britan
Ailsa
Secretary Herbert Returns After Charleston Maneuvers
Secretary Herbert and delegation who witnessed a Charleston visit and squadron maneuvers returned to Washington to lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert
Charleston
Weather forecast for the Northeast region
Increasing cloudiness and rain sweeping eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with possible snow in northern New York and Pennsylvania. Colder air moves in as northeasterly winds strengthen. Yesterday's temperature shows 30 degrees as the high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Perry promotes affordable new Spring overcoats and suits
An advertisement touts the pleasure of well dressed attire with Perry’s offers on suits overcoats and trousers at low figures. It claims Perry’s quality and value at 1680 Chestnut Street and urges customers to buy now as spring overcoats arrive.
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Russell Montgomery
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Portland
Oregon
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Missouri
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Edna Kingston
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DR. Steinitz
Young Joseph
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Austria
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Harrier
Revenge
Fort Vonkolies
Daily News
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Czar
Daily Mall
Berlin
Georgia
Rta
Mary M'Cullum
Southwestern Presbyterian Church
Pittwater Streets
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Willard
Arch Street
Union League
Charlemagne Tower, Jr
Earl Cornwallis
Yorktown
Volunteer Firemen's Association
Jobe G. Hollick
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Broad
Berks
Russell H. Conwell
Palma
Quesada
Russell Thayer
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Perry's
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