Arrest of Judge Clayton's Son Sparks Local Court Action
Samuel L. Cayton, son of late Judge Thomas J. Clayton, was arrested in Chester for breach of promise and desertion connected to his marriage to Miss Partridge and later alleged liaison with Miss Clyde. Alderman Robert Smith posted $1,000 bond after Cayton waived hearing. attorney Wilbur Broomall assisted. Local history notes past marriages, betrayals, and a high-profile family feud.
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Chester
Samuel L. Cayton
Shinkle
Clayton
Wilm B. Broomall
Parta
Chicago
Miss Partridge
Alice Goodly
South Chester
Waddell
Broomall
Miss Goodly
Samuel Toiss Clyde
Samuel Lton
Miss Clyde
J. Edward Clyde
Shot Proved Fatal In Escort Killing Near City
Frank Myers aged 26 died at the city hospital from a gunshot wound received a week earlier while escorting his sister home from a repp Ries pare man heard three shots with the second striking near his heart. Investigators grope for a motive and identity. Myers suspected mistaken identity and vengeance. An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Altoona
Frank Myers
City Hospital
Myers
Prisoner and constable tumble during railroad chase near Mendelssohn
A prisoner in custody escaped from a Pennsylvania Railroad train on the Monongahela division near Mendelssohn. The escapee and a constable fell multiple times as they were pursued for several blocks. The constable regained control, captured the prisoner, and returned him to county jail.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ap Sous
Mendelssohn
Uel Rushi
An Ita
Keman Amees
Laughlin
Beheaded on East Penn Branch of Reading Railroad
Early today Jacob Boyer was killed on the East Penn branch near Brandon Berks county. He resided at Hofftown and had been visiting Brandon when his body, with a head severed, was found by Bla Rolling Mill workers Isaac Weitzel and Edwin Moyer who knew him from employment there. A widower and father of a child, his death leaves the local community outraged and seeking details.
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Reading
Jacob Boyer
East Penn
Reading Railroad
Brandon
Berks County
Boyer
Hofftown
Isaac Weitzel
Edwin Moyer
Bla
Orme
Radnor
Isaac K
Oies
King
Tieat
Chester County
Orville
Beng
Pr Vance to Resign His Pastorate in Chester
Rev Joseph Vance D D longtime rector of Second Presbyterian Church Chester will resign his pastorate in the near future due to health. He notified church leaders that he plans to travel next year and will begin the transition in two weeks as he retires from active duties.
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Chester
Joseph Vance
Second Presbyterian Church
Wolf Seized by Miniature Stallion in Stable Yard Incident
Telegram report from Terburg dated May 31 describes Augustus Wolf attempting to tie a pull to a stable yard when the animal turned and attacked, goring him with its horn and injuring witnesses. The animal trampled Wolf and caused bruises to several bystanders.
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Tuocestersburg
Augustus Wolf
Tis Stable Yard
Died in Bed Found of Walter Miller’s Infant Daughter
Special Telegram reports Helen Miller four months old, daughter of Walter Miller, found dead in bed this morning. Family resides at Mul, Pear area, 208 Cacemes Be ig ear ere a.
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Reecoe Norristowe
Helen
Walter Miller
Fought for flag as two youths jailed after clash
In Lewisburg Henry Slifer and James Kahle were jailed awaiting trial for destroying an American flag. Edward Farrell, member of the Patriotic Sons of America, intervened, fought off the pair to defend the flag, and was taken home by police after a crowd formed.
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Lewisburg
Henry Slifer
James Kahle
Ava
Edward Farrell
Patriotic
Sons of America
Kahle
Asd
Farrell
Siiter
Six Years and a Half for Killing a Man
Harry J. Hannan known as Blinkey of Johnstown pleaded guilty to murder in Greensburg Court after admitting to shooting John Craig in Allegheny City following a poker dispute. He cited opium and whisky as affecting him. Judge Doty found second degree murder and sentenced him to six years and five months in the penitentiary.
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Tus Times
Greensburg
Harry J. Hannan
Blinkey
Johnstown
Hannan
John Craig
Allegheny City
Themen
Altoona
Craig
Doty
John Hannan
Charles Hannan
Flames Rage in Muncy Barn Fire Destroys Several Buildings
The May 31 blaze near Williamsport destroyed Theodore Thompson’s barn and contents and spread rapidly to barns and buildings owned by William I P Painter, G L Painter, Horace Levon, Mrs John Birsch, Dr C E B Albright, and James Coulter. Dr Albright’s residence suffered severe damage. church shrubbery ignited but the church itself was saved with effort.
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Williamsport
Muncy
Theodore Thompson
William I. P. Painter
G. L. Painter
Horace Levon
John Birsch
C. EB. Albright
James Coulter
State Political Notes and Local Official Proceedings
Cumberland county Republicans set June 9 to elect standing committeemen and delegates to the county convention on June 12. Ouster proceedings alleged against Henry Kreuskopf, JP of South Bethlehem, over an questioned spring election. Reading Ninth ward vacancy for Common Council filled by John F. Larkin, a Democrat. West Chester Post Office to stay. no new building, old office to be removed and new mail boxes installed. Monroe county Overseers of the Poor petition Judge Craig for county poor house reform. election to decide on countywide plan at next November election.
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Cumberland County
Henry Kreuskopf
South Bethlehem
Reading Ton
Wiliam F. Ritter
John F. Larkin
West Chester
Congressman Butler
Jana
Monroe County
Craig
Cuatiman
Verdict Rendered in Stella Morrison Murder Case
West Chester May 31 The Coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Stella Morrison died at the hands of an unknown killer After new witnesses including William Perkins and Jesse Williams testified authorities hope to identify the murderer A possible reward of at least 1000 is expected and a detective team will be assigned to the case
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West Chester
Stella Morrison
William H. Perkins
George Faucett
Perkins
Nathan Faucett
Morrison
Jesse Williams
Morrison House
Warren
Henry Fawcett
Ward
Vree
Amorrow
Ped Jefferis
Lightning strike kills father as daughter survives at farm
Obediah Clark, about 54, is killed by a lightning bolt while sheltering under a walnut tree during a storm near Chadd's Ford. His daughter Abbie, 40, is knocked unconscious but later revives. A colored farm hand assists. Clark was a former Union veteran and prominent Pottsville lawyer. In Selinsgrove, bridge work on the Susquehanna advances with piers and a planned trolley link from Sunbury to Selinsgrove viewed as beneficial.
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Chadd's Ford
Obediah Clark
William Shimer
Abbie Clark
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Selinsgrove
George Neff
Sunbery
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Sunbury
Snyder County
Penn Germania Faces Court in Move to Dispossess
Harrisburg May 3 a Dauphin County Court hearing in the Penn Germania Build and Loan Association case continued with final arguments before Judge Weiss. J N Randall testified that the Banking Department had no indication of insolvency while Deputy AG Fleitz argued the expense fund and alleged misappropriation show solvency claims are unfounded. Attorneys contended about the association’s finances amid insolvency estimates and potential judicial action to remove the charter.
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Harrisburg
Penn-Germania Build and Loan Association
Philadelphia
Dauphin County
Weiss
J. N.randal
State Banking Department
Mault
Fleitz Ino Gument
Randal
Fight Reported Investigator Notes Unclear Details
An OCR fragment shows a disrupted headline style about a fight or incident with limited legible words. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, hindering precise identification or chronology.
Greensled Earl Marquis Death Plunges After Rejected Love
Special Telegram reports prominent jeweler Earl Marquis shot himself at noon after a young lady he courted refused him. Melancholy rumors said he was heartbroken, his body found at Westmoreland bridge with a letter citing disappointment. He leaves a widowed mother and sister.
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Earl Marquis
Westmoreland Bridge
Marquis
Inquest Finds Dominic Melquire Killed Joseph Trilo
Norristown May 31 Coroner McGlathery held an inquest into the death of Joseph Trilo who died from a stab wound suffered after an argument with Dominic Melquire near Howellville last Sunday. Witness TOF said bad blood existed between the men and that Melquire attacked after Trilo refused a fight. The coroner returned a verdict that Trilo died from the stab wound inflicted by Melquire.
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Norristown
Oroner McGlathery
Joseph Trilo
Charity Hospital
Dominic Melquire
Howellville
Here
Tof Asqualia Trio
Melquire
Dominic ‘Ately
Tri
Anty
Melquiro
Cigar Makers and Factory Visit Stir Thrum in New York
A Telegram reports a union committee led by its president visiting a cigar factory in New York seeking information. B Lewin said the factory did nothing to influence state affairs. A separate telegram notes a bottling works fire damage and a child death incident near Williamsport dated May 31.
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New York
Lewin
Bottling
Williamsport
Carl orders up a quiet ceremony with the order
A brief notice reports Carl obtaining a ceremonial order amid a small gathering. The event details remain sparse but confirm official approval and a modest attendance.
Youthful Wife Dies After Carbolic Acid In Atlantic City
A 20 year old married woman, wife of Thomas Meehan of Norwich Connecticut, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid in her Valley Green House room on Arkansas avenue Atlantic City. Meehan, unaware of any cause, found her dying. she died soon after arrival at City Hospital. Neighbors say the couple were devoted and well known in Norwich and Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
Valley Green House
Arkansas Avenue
Thomas Meehan
Norwich
Conn
Meehan
Impersonator Forgery Case Ends With Dual Prison Sentences
In Jersey City a forger and his protector tale ends with both men in custody. Professor Giuseppe Defelice of Newark helps friend Vincenzo Fiengo evade arrest after a fake money order scam. A decoy letter leads to Fiengo’s capture and Defelice’s detention on obstruction of justice.
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Damon and
Pythias
Guiseppe Defelice
Newark
Vincenzo Fiengo
Scranton
Westfield
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Postoffice
Hugh J. Gorman
Gorman
United States
Row
Fiengo
Aeperee Gorman
J. Burns
Jengo
United States Grandary
Ernest Belfatte
Eage
Belfatte
Therisoner
Flenge
Pastor Pursued Thief With Sabre by Midnight Intruder
The Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Stanley of First Presbyterian chased a burglar through streets after awakening to noises in his hotel suite. He seized the German officer Heinrich Williams’s sabre during the pursuit. The thief escaped. only small bric-a-brac and a wedding suit were reported missing. Police seek the suspect.
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Atlantic CiTy
Frederick J. Stanley
First Presbyterian Church
Stanley
Hotel Arnold
Heinrich Williams
Narrow escape on Watchung Mountain near Pluckamin
G Adelevitz of Somerville narrowly escaped death after his wagon loaded with iron lost control on Watchung Mountain. The horse was killed when the rig overturned near the foot of the slope. Adelevitz suffered multiple injuries including two broken bones in his right arm, internal injuries, and severe lacerations. He was brought home in critical condition.
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Somerville
G. Adelevitz
Watchung
Pluckamin
Gas Explosion Roars Through Glen Ridge Home
A Newark telegram reports a gas main leak at the home of Charles Owen son on Baldwin street Glen Ridge that exploded blowing the front of the house into the street. Gasfitter George Mallen was injured while removing debris and later said no flame or match caused the blast mystery remains.
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Newark
Charles Owenson
Baldwin Street
Glen Ridge
George Mallen
Allen
Ousness
Carey Separated Husband Arrested After Threats in Phillipsburg Cemetery
Special Telegram reports Thomas Carey, recently separated from his wife, was jailed for threatening to kill her. He abducted a child from Phillipsburg Cemetery, fled to his home, then surrendered the child and vowed to kill his wife and her family. An armed pursuit ended with his arrest before reaching the residence.
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Phillipsburg
Thomas Carey
Carey
Republican Parade Prep in Gloucester City May 31
Gloucester City Republicans announce a meeting for next Monday night to discuss participation in the upcoming parade for the Delaware convention. Local organizers plan to align with J Weil Associate on coordinating efforts for the event.
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Gloucester City
Repub- Mcans
J. Weil
Iladel- DP
Democrats at Trenton Dodge Bryan Pledge at Convention
At the New Jersey Democratic State convention in Trenton on May 31 delegates professed support for William Jennings Bryan but adopted a majority platform silent on the Chicago planks and not instructing delegates to Kansas City. The minority platform urged backing Bryan and the Chicago platform. Five candidates vied for four at large and district delegate slots with Hudson and Jersey candidates named, including Robert Davis and James E. Martine.
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William Jennings Bryan
Kansas City
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Lee
Domonelly
Alfred R. Dulin
Daly
New Jersey
Burlington
Delegermed Lenge
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E. P. Meaney
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Hudson
Robert Davis
Ferrell
Gloucester
James E. Martine
Upton
Marother
Davis
Cornish
Farrell
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James BE. Martine Union
Thomas M. Farrell
George Fer
Camden
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Ocean
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Monmouth
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Tne Tate Chatrmay
Wiliam B
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