Masked robbers loot dwelling in Cumberland Valley
A gang of masked assailants bound and gagged Mr and Mrs H O Shelley and a 13 year old servant at Grantham near Rowmansdale Cumberland County last night. They forced the key from David Shelley, looting about $47, a gold watch and a deed before escaping unseen. Authorities have no clue to the identities of the burglars.
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Tims
Harrisburg
H. O. Shelley
David Shelley
Grantham
Rowmansdale
Cumberland County
Shelley
Young Shelley
Cumberland Valley
Hamilton Denies Buttermen's Charges
Special Telegram to The Times Harrisburg June 1 Secretary Hamilton of the Department of Agriculture rejects oleomargarine dealers claims they were offered protection. He challenges any informant to name the bribe or offered consideration and the individual involved. He notes arrests are being made daily and predicts criticism from opponents at a forthcoming address in the evening.
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Harrisburg
Hamilton
Department of Agriculture
Hangeen Wip
Bitters
State College
Found Dead in the River Near Clearfield
Special Telegram to The Timers reports James Condon found the body of Manton Harbaugh a shingle sawyer employed by Surveyor Run Lumber Company seven miles north of Clearfield. He was last seen Wednesday carrying cash. autopsy planned for tomorrow morning at the local authorities' request.
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Clearfield
James Condon
Manton Harbaugh
Surveyor Run Lumber Company
School appropriations and gubernatorial dilemma
One official proposed Governor Stone instruct the Superintendent of Public Instruction to issue warrants for full school district entitlements under the law, in case the Court finds the reduction unconstitutional. The plan aligns with a state grange request, though there is broad consensus the Governor would not be sustained if the case reaches the Court.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Judge Rea's Body Brought Home After Death
The body of Judge John P. Rea ex commander in chief of the Grand Army in the United States arrived in Lancaster from Minneapolis in charge of W. A. Hensel and a Grand Army committee. The escort proceeded to the Quarrel sphia with details of the ceremony not fully clear in the message.
Lancaster's Oldest Citizen Dies at 97
George Duchman, claimed as the oldest man in Lancaster, died today at age 97. Born in East Baril township, he worked as a farmer and storekeeper before moving to Lancaster.
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Lancaster
Tue Tins
George Duchman
East Baril Township
Rev Daniel Stock Dies at 81, Lutheran Clergyman
Retired Lutheran pastor Rev Daniel Stock died today in the city of Oui Pad Credit Delamere at age 81. He is remembered for his service. The notice includes scattered financial figures and unrelated data about certificates and barrel production.
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Daniel Stock
Bette A Ua
Oui
Pad-Credit
Delamere
Darweke
Stolen Jewelry Finding Its Way Back to Owners
West Chester June 1 Special Telegram to THE Timms reports the hearing of Lillian Walters, charged with larceny of jewelry from Darlington Seminary girls, postponed until next Wednesday. Returns of pieces to rooms suggest another girl involved. Walters not at school since arrest. Walters’ counsel argues the alleged confession obtained under pressure should not be used.
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Timms
West Chester
Lillian Walters
Darlington Seminary
Miss Walters
Miss Abrams
Fell Among Thieves In A Strang e Land
A Syrian man, two years in Philadelphia, arrived in Phoenixville to bid a countrywoman goodbye before returning to Damascus. He was robbed of $300 by three men who led him to a secluded spot, leaving him penniless with a wife and nine children awaiting him in Damascus.
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Damascus
Phoenixville
Philadelphia
Narrow escape on Baltimore and Ohio Bridge endangers boy
James Riley six year old son of Charles Riley narrowly escapes death on June 1 as his foot gets caught in cow fenders on the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge. His mother frees him just as the Royal Blue train rounds a deep cut and stops ten feet away after railroad workers signal the engine.
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the Times
Chester
James Riley
Charles Riley
Second
Fulton
Baltimore and Ohio
Aity
Bucks County Bicycles Tax Returns Noted
Bucks County will not levy a bicycle tax due to unconstitutionality. Assessors filed returns except one district. Total wheels counted reach 3 650 with many new wheels valued at 75 cents.
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Bucks County
the Times
Doylestown
Te 'Econ Hecood
Beato Eevee
Ie ‘Eeatt
Reward Offered in Morrison Case Seeks Murder Clues
County Commissioners authorize a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Stella Morrison's killer. Officials reject foreign help, bolster local inquiry led by Acting District Attorney Thomas Lack as Chief Jefferis intensifies a methodical investigation. The Morrison family returns to farm work near West Grove as neighbors discuss the crime.
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Tom Times
West Chester
Stella Morrison
Philadelphia
Mattie Porter
West Grove
Atlantic City
N. J
Jefferis
Thomas Lack
Joseph H. Baldwin
Far West
Mr. Baldwin
Lack
Mishaps of the Rail Claim Five Victims
A railway collision on the Scott dale connecting line injures three, with Brakeman Henry Dayton losing a leg and dying risk, Polish laborer Mike Kerdoski killed, Engineer Jenkins hurt. Another Bagdad accident fatally injures James R Dehoe, 24, brakeman.
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Toin Times
Greensburg
Scottdale
Henry Dayton
Everson
Mike Kerdoski
Twain
Jenkins
Bagdad
James R. Dehoe
Centre County
Dickinson Commencement Opens Preparatory School Exercises
The 117th Dickinson College commencement opened with the preparatory school exercises in Bosler Hall Carlisle June 1 President George E Reed chaired the program featuring salutatory by James T Jarrell Del Wis Mary E Colburn Edward W Rushton Wilbur M Heaton and Anna C Emrick with Dr Morris W Prince delivering the address to graduates and noting the first annual prep graduation.
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Carlisle
Dickinson College
Bosler Hall
George E. Reed
James T. Jarrell
Frederica
Del
Herbert J. Belting
Trenton
N. J
Mary E. Colburn
Edward W. Rushton
Philadelphia
Wilbur M. Heaton
Sagsville
Anna C. Emrick
Morris W. Prince
Couple celebrates sixty four years of marriage
Mr and Mrs Philip C Van Brocklin of 1542 Mineral Spring road celebrate their sixty fourth wedding anniversary. Friends sent many congratulations and the couple received numerous telegrams and letters. He is in his sixties and she in her sixties, both in excellent health and living with their son in law and daughter W B Miles.
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Timms
Reapine
Philip C. van Brocklin
Mineral Spring Road
van Brocklin
W. B. Miles
Frightened Driver Dies As Horse Slips Carriage Down Hill
Nicholas Cavanaugh a Philadelphia contractor working at Glenn Mills convent died of fright when the harness broke and the horse ran down a steep hill. He collapsed beside the road as J Cavanaugh rode with him. Coroner Fry declined an inquest citing a prior heart condition confirmed by Dr Hughes.
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Chester
Nicholas Cavanaugh
Philadelphia
Glenn Mills
Mr. Cavanaugh
William Shetzline
J. Cavanaugh
Fry
Hughes
Fortieth Street
Mrs Sutton Acquitted in Strychnine Case
Morristown reports the jury found Mrs Emma Sutton not guilty of murdering her husband with strychnine after a trial that drew a large crowd and an outburst of applause briefly, Judge Forts had given a favorable charge. Harrisburg notes State Treasurer Barnett left Washington to pursue colonelcy of the Tenth Regiment National Guard as several officers contend for the post.
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Morristown
Emma Sutton
Forts
Sutton
Timms
Harrisburg
Barnett
Washington
Tenth Regiment
National Guard
Tenth
Westmoreland
Beaver
Fayette
Weecae
Lionel
Captainsrand Bierer
Washington Camp Patriotic Sons of America Revived
Springtown June 1 report notes Washington Camp of the Patriotic Sons of America has renewed its charter after surrendering it and the camp has been revived with a large membership.
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Springtown
Washington
Patriotic Sons of America
Twice Bitten by Copperhead Snakes in Mountain Fight
Special Telegram to THE Timms Selinsgrove June 1 A. L. Snodgrass and John Bartol were berry picking on Jack's Mountain when Bartol was bitten by a copperhead on the right hand and again on the leg as he tried to crush the snake. The reptile was killed but poison spread. Bartol suffered swelling and pain but is expected to recover with treatment.
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Timms
Selinsgrove
A. L. Snodgrass
John
Bartol
Jack's Mountain
State Political Notes and Local Candidate Details
The Sullivan Gazette notes Dushore residents anger over H. C. Haley’s Burgess appointment amid age and infirmity concerns. The Pottsville Republican hints governor should wait for party convention to name the judicial district candidate. Bernville Democrats back Madeira for Legislature, Rentschler for Prothonotary, Klee for Jury Commissioner, Holtsman for Recorder. Candidates for State Senate and Controller to be on ticket with top vote getters. Cumberland County Democratic contest cited as highly heated. city politics and party maneuvers described with potential fusion shifts against Quay allies and key nominations for Senate and national party roles.
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Sullivan Gazette
Dushore
H. C. Haley
Burgess
Pottsville
Schuylkill
Waitt
Bernville
Berks County
Jacob D. Madeira
Milton Rentschler
Adam Klee
H. H. Holtsman
State Senate
Controller
Cumberland Cty
Eagar
Yee Ee
Eae Pees Cates
Mr. Ra
Farmer Achenbach's Well Sparks Oil Leak Mystery
Easton June 1 Fortune comes to Joel Achenbach farmer of Plainfield township who formed an oil well on his land. He sells oil to locals at a low price from a leak in pipes of the United States Pipe Line Company passing by his property. Buttons of the company searched along the line for over half a mile but cannot locate the source of the oil.
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Achenbach
Easton
Joel Achenbach
Plainfield Township
United States Pipe Line Company
Governess severely burned lighting gas in Phoenixville
Miss Anna McKinley of Philadelphia, governess to Paul Reeves of Phoenixville, was badly burned last night when the match head ignited her dress. Alfred Reeves dragged her to a bath and her clothes burned away. She lies in a local hospital in precarious condition.
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Times
Phoenixville
Anna McKinley
Philadelphia
Paul
Reeves
Alfred Reeves
Man Charged With Axe Attack In Pittston
Adam Meleshe of Pittston is in the county jail charged with assaulting his wife with an axe. The wife reports he came home drunk, struck her on the head with an axe, causing severe facial swelling. She is expected to recover.
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Pittston
Adam Meleshe
Meleshe
State News in Brief Reveals Mine Foresee District Fallout
In a brief state roundup, officials report the Att Socbraatte Mine in foree revealing aibractte distnet. Carlisle Silk Com company has sold it a pogo peat at ae ong et coaches.
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Eee
Carlisle Silk Com Company
Ae Ong Et Coaches
Two Arlington boys accused in fatal shooting of Freddie Bright
Frederick Bright a nine year old boy from Linden Avenue Arlington lies unconscious after a gunshot wound. Cyrus Bergen and John Perley both seventeen were arrested and held as suspects after allegedly forcing Bright to stop then Perley handed a revolver to Belden who fired striking Bright in the head. Doctor Exton reports poor chance of recovery and police chief Tolen notes motive alleged due to Bright having told tales.
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Newark
Janes
Frederick Bright
Linden Avenue
Arlington
Freddie
George Bright
Kearney Avenue
Erie Railroad
Cyrus Bergen
John Perley
Arlington Boys
Young Bright
Perley
Belden
James A. Exton
Little Hero Tells How Mother and Sister Burned
Benjamin Ramel seven describes the Upper Providence house fire that killed his mother Marie Corbin and sister Rene eight. He says his mother carried a baby when a lamp exploded and she ran out then reentered the burning building. he rescued his two younger brothers and the coroner's jury ruled the deaths accidental.
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Benjamin Ramel
Marie Corbin
Rene
Upper Providence
Third Annual Commencement for Colored Manual Training School
Bordentown hosts the third annual commencement after supervision transfer to the State Board of Education. Graduates include Mary L. Gilmore Newark Lottie P. Johnson Plainfield Emma Shorter Salem Edith Springsteen Norwalk Anita Anderson West Chester Victoria Jones Bordentown Eliza Tilden Michaelsville. Prizes awarded to Webb Shauter Parker and others. diplomas to be presented by Charles J. Baxter with remarks by T. Johnson and W. Forbes.
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D. Forbes
Homa
Charlies J. Baxter
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Schreck Held for Court in Holliday Death
Coroner's jury in Millville Jones finds Daniel Holliday, Baltimore insurance agent, died from concussion of the brain caused by blows from Joseph Schreck a cigarmaker. Witnesses from the Weatherby House hotel office testified Holliday was struck and later died after medical consultation.
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Millville
Jones
Daniel Holliday
Baltimore
Joseph Schreck
Clarence Miller
E. M. Yarcum
North Tenth Street
Philadelphia
Charles Starn
Weatherby House
Schreck
Holliday
Accidentally Shot Himself in Church Incident
Special Telegram reports Clarence Colun a teen colored man from Jordantown Mile N J will die from a self inflicted gunshot last night. He carried a receiver in his pocket at church and while moving the weapon to another pocket the pistol discharged striking his stomach causing great church unrest as attendees fled.
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Tam Tiatme
Mile
N. J
Jane
Clarence Colun
Jordantown
Joba
Man surrenders after 28 hours barricade at Jersey store
August Schubert, barricaded with a knife and revolver at Burlington and Cumberland in Gliencaster City, surrenders to police after fleeing wife’s warrant for cruelty. He is jailed in Camden for sanity examination while his wife moves valuables from the home amid the standoff. He is described as worth $20,000 with five married children.
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the Times
Gliencaster City
Schubert
Burlington
Cumberland Streets
New Jersey
Camden
Voight
Justice of the Peace King
Justice of the Peace
Dot
Bride Meehan Takes Her Life in Valley Green Hotel
Atlantic City reports Mrs. Thomas Meehan, a young bride, killed herself in her room at Valley Green Hotel. Shortly before death she mailed two letters to relatives in Norwich, Connecticut explaining her reasons. Police seek the letters. The husband says he slept through the event and awoke to the bottle breaking.
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Atlantic City
Thomas Meehan
Valley Green
Norwich
Conn
Bicyclist Held for Manslaughter in Memorial Day Death
John Wissell of 41 Holland Street was arraigned in Newark's Fourth Precinct Court and held for the grand jury on a manslaughter charge after his bicycle struck and killed Frederick Kramer, a neighbor's year-old son. Several witnesses contested the accident, noting it was not Wissell's fault, and he sobbed in court as he was remanded.
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Newark
John Wissell
Holland Street
Frederick Kramer
Wissell
Two Boa Constrictors Die at Bostock Show Burial Near
Special Telegram to Toe Times from Newark reports two large boa constrictors owned by the Frank Bostock Show died yesterday and were buried late in the afternoon near the exhibition site.
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Toe Times
Newark
Frank Bostock
Judge Rejects Recount Petitions in Landisa Race
Bridgeton June 1 Judge Ludlow denied petitions by Marcus Stell and Richard Johnson Democrats for a recount of Landisa precinct votes for committeeman positions in the county Republican slate outcome remains unresolved pending further actions by the court and party observers.
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the Times
Bridgeton
Ludlow
Marcus Stell
Richard Johnson
Landisa
Burglary reported in Clarkboro residences
Residences of Jeremiah Haines and James Cooper in Clarkboro were entered by trespassers ten nights ago but nothing valuable was taken. A Clayton Glassboro Elk township church service is noted for Sunday evening.
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James Cooper
Clarkboro
Mangeete
Clayton
Glassboro
Elk Township
Methodist
Cape May
Charles B
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