Pastor Baley Ends Life After Disappointment in Pittsburg
The Rev. Adam Baley, a German Reformed Church pastor, shot himself at the Swiss Hotel in Philadelphia after arriving from Pittsburg seeking a new charge. Born March 6, 1850 in Leipsic, he earlier led churches in Egg Harbor New Jersey, Seventh and Fitzwater Streets Philadelphia, Williamsport and finally Pittsburg before his death at 55.
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Adam Baley
German Reformed Church
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Boley
Leipsic
Germany
College of Worms
Egg Harbor
N. J
Seventh and
Fitzwater Streets
Lutheran Church
Williamsport
Park Commission Approves Asphalt Walk To Woodside Park
At a Fairmount Park Commission meeting the Park Transportation Co. gains permission to lay an asphalt walk from its tracks to Woodside Park replacing a granolithic surface. Contracts are awarded for shelter sheds and fences as visitor counts for May show 301,200 pedestrians and other vehicle and bicycle entries.
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Fairmount Park Commission
Park Transportation Company
Woodside Park
Chasteau
Fairmount Par Torough
ROW OVER A BOARD BILL AT WILCOX HOUSE
A dispute at 46 Norfolk Street over board money led to Edward Wilcox allegedly striking boarder Pat Mullin with a bottle and kicking him in the stomach. The landlord was arrested and taken to a Philadelphia hospital after the drunken altercation.
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Edward Wilcox
Norfolk Street
Wilcox
Pat Mullin
Pennsylvania Hospital
Investigation blocked at Inter State Commerce Commission
J C Dennison secretary and treasurer of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company refused to produce books before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Newlin of the Texas Cattle Growers Association pressed for a subpoena to compel disclosure. Chair Morrison initially opposed but then backed away, leaving no subpoena to force production. The issue concerns interstate business and railroad connections to the Illinois based firm.
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Crroaco
J. C. Dennison
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Newlin
Texas Cattle Growers’ Association
Babcock
Illinois
Cook
Stock Yards Company
See Roads
Hibbert Receives Mother's Letter in Philadelphia
The assailant Robert Hibbert who shot Mrs. Phoebe Phillips en route to recovery in Atlantic City on June 3 receives a tender note from his mother. Hibbert, guarded and repentant, asks not to burden others and accepts whatever penalty the law requires. Mrs. Phillips shows slight improvement but remains in danger with a bullet lodged in her neck.
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Phebe Phillips
Philadelphia
the Times
Atlantic City
Robert Hibbert
Phoebe Phillips
Hibbert
Tanks Fall Through Building in New York Tragedy
Five water tanks, each 13 000 gallons, crashed through a new David 8 Brown & Co building at Twelfth Avenue and Fifty first Street. Five workers buried, one found dead, three missing. arrests made for homicide as investigators inspect the wreckage and removal begins.
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New York
David
Brown & Co
Twelfth Avenue
William Frazer
Otis Elevator Company
Jacob Jacobson
Coatesville Iron Works
Coatesville
Alexander Brown
Henry F. Kilburn
Archie Hamilton
Ten-Year-Old Boy Takes His Own Life in Berlin
A 10-year-old boy, angered by a smaller cake portion at his sister’s birthday party, hanged himself to a door latch in a Berlin home. He was dead when found, marking a peak in juvenile crisis reports in the city.
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Berlin
Bicyclists Win Skirmish Over Night Lighting Ordinance
A dispute before a sub-committee of the law committee of Councils centered on an ordinance requiring carriages driven abroad after nightfall to carry lights. The League of American Wheelmen supported universal lighting while livery stable owners argued against broad application. The panel favored a compromise: all pleasure carriages must carry lights, other vehicles exempt.
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Pennsylvania
League of American Wheelmen
Association of Livery Stable Keepers
Law Committee of Councils
Hare
Associated Cycling Clubs
Mayer Einstein
Newfoundland delegates sail for Jubilee London
Premier Whiteway and Solicitor General Morris left St. John’s for London to attend Queen Victoria's Jubilee ceremonies. They carry cabinet authority to negotiate with Imperial Secretary of State for the Colonies Mr Chamberlain on Newfoundland matters with imperial bearings including French shore rights reciprocity with the United States enforcement of the bait act and the fast line service.
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St. Joan’s
Whiteway
Morris
London
Newfoundland
Mr. Chamberlain
United States
Tenant disputes Abraham Maller residence at 848 South Fourth
City notes report a tenant at 848 South Fourth Street denying that Abraham Maller, who gave that address at arrest, lives there. Hospital data show 101 cases treated in hospital, 8 in the dispensary last month. Out of 125 accidents, eight involved patients. Nightly patient care at one daily facility. Charity Hospital at 1731 Vine Street and 602 prescriptions dispensed.
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South Fourth Street
Abraham Maller
Methodist Hospital
Np Rm
Heevibel
Vine Street
Wall Collapse at Factory Tank Plant Kills Workers
Debris from a tank factory collapse traps and kills workers, with Frazer’s body recovered after hours. Coroner cites bulging tanks and floor settling as likely causes while architect Kilburn and contractor Brown offer competing views on construction and girders. Explosion damages and a $300,000 facility cost noted.
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Frazer
Fitzpatrick
John S. Jackson
Pennsylvania Tran Firm
Kilburn
United States
Hugh Angier
Delegates to be welcomed by Produce Exchange
New York on June 3 preparations are under way to greet merchant delegates from the South American Republica visiting June 9. They will receive exchange privileges and addresses from the president and other officers.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Riot Arrest After Whistling On Carlisle Campus
June 3 Carlisle reports a campus disturbance as Dickinson students clash with Carlisle police. New colored officer Taylor Humphries and Levi Wentz deter a mob while arresting 13 year old Lewis Bacon for whistling. Sophomores Harry Sondheim and Charles Freck are taken to the station but released when riot fears ease. Public figure President Reed and college officers helped avert violence.
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Dickinson
Carlisle
Times
Taylor Humphries
Levi Wentz
Humphries
Lewis Bacon
Academy
Harry Sondheim
Charles Freck
Reed
Aged Chemist Injured In Laboratory Explosion
George H. Sellers, 65, of near Wilmington Del., suffered severe burns to the face and hands when a small tank exploded in his Spring Garden Street laboratory. Colleague Thomas McGovern of Race Street assisted quickly, stopping the blaze that also damaged Edward Harrington Son & Co. nearby. Loss is about 800 dollars.
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George H. Sellers
Spring Garden Street
Thomas McGovern
Race Street
Mr. Sellers
Medico-Chirurgical Hospital
Edward Harrington, Son & Co
Sellers
Wilmington
Del
Indian Trouble Feared As Indians Scattered From Reservation
Sheriff Gibb reports grave Indian situation with two hundred or more tribesmen gone into the hills near the reservation. A 300-strong posse guards settlers while Captain Reid and Captain Stouch face warrants. Governor Smith orders full force to enforce warrants and mobilize troops if needed.
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Mites Crtry
Mon
Gibb
Shreiff
Smith
Captain Brown
Nen Mall
Stouch
Badger
Captain Stouch
Porter
Captain Reid
Fort Custer
T. J. Porter
Stonch
Montana
Wolcott Recalls Cordial Meeting With President Faure
Senator Edward C. Wolcott of Colorado says the interview with President Faure was lengthy and cordial. He would not disclose details of the talks, which centered on the monetary commission mission to France.
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Colorado
Saya
Paris
Edward C. Wolcott
United States Monetary Commission
Faure
Associated Press
France
Siam's King in Rome visit by Humbert and crown prince
Siamese King Chulalongkorn I. arrived in Rome and was greeted at the railroad station by King Humbert and the Italian crown prince. A guard of honor greeted him at the depot before he was driven to the Quirinal to meet Queen Marguerite and the crown princess. He plans to stay at the Grand Hotel and visit the Pope.
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Rome
Siam
Chulalongkorn I
Humbert
Italy
Quirinal
Marguerite
Grand Hotel
Spain's Queen Galls Campos to Solve Cabinet Crisis
Madrid June 8 A cabinet council convened with the Queen Regent presiding as Canovas del Castillo resigns. He says the crisis depends on the Queen to summon Campos, Sagasta ready to lead reforms in Cuba, and a Liberal cabinet possible by Saturday.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Spain
United States
Senor Canovas
Martinez de Campos
Cama
Senor Sagasta
General Campos
General Weyler
De Lome's Position The Spanish Minister Heads Toward New Cabinet
The Madrid Canovas cabinet resigns prompting official interest in Washington over Spain's Cuba policy and the stance of the United States. The question arises about the new cabinet's direction and potential impact on relations.
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Washington
Canovas
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
United States
Change in Spanish Ministry Could Alter Dueling Diplomatic Posts
Washington reports the effect of a possible ministry change in Spain. If a Liberal premier forms a cabinet, Minister de Lome may offer his resignation or continue service. Spain’s foreign posts may shift with a new government, depending on country-specific circumstances. De Lome would welcome returning to Madrid after conservative Cortes election.
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de Lome
Washington
Spain
Madrid
Cortes
Rebel George Foils Gold Brick Robbery In Seattle Fight
Harvey Knowlon known as Rebel George, famed for swindles from coast to coast, was held up with Anthony Mellon in Albemarle Lodging House Seattle. Mellon fired three shots. Knowlton overpowered him, took back $1,500, and beat Mellon senseless. Mellon, real name Anthony Kelly, is an ex convict.
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Seattle
Wash
Harvey Knowton
George
Atlantic
Pacific
Anthony Mellon
Knowlton
Mellon
Albemarle
Nowlton
Weading
Anthony Kelly
Store Employes Arrested In Chicago Theft Conspiracy
Two department store workers were arrested in Chicago on June 3. Warrants are out for others who fled. Fifteen more workers were discharged for complicity in a systematic theft scheme. Detectives recovered 3000 dollars worth of stolen goods hidden in city sections and learned large shipments had been sent to small Illinois towns and neighboring states.
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Illinois
Woman Ends Life at Home by Gas Illumination
Mrs. Lizzie Schlicter, 46, of 1322 South Forty six and a half street, died last night at her residence by inhaling illuminating gas. Family members returning home detected the odor, broke down the door, and found her lifeless in bed.
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Lizzie Schlicter
South Forty-six
Schmidt's Body Found After Drowning on Decoration Day
Ed ward Goff and Isaac Shingles spotted a body in the Delaware and identified it as Gustavus Schmidt, a Williamson Trade School student who drowned during a sailing trip when knocked overboard by a boom. His companions failed to save him.
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the Times
Cuestek
Delaware
Edward Goff
Isaac Shingles
Gustavus Schmidt
Schmidt
Seth Low Named Citizens' Union Mayoral Candidate
Seth Low, president of Columbia University and former Brooklyn mayor, chosen as Citizens' Union mayoral candidate for Greater New York. Formal nomination to occur at an early convention likely set after next Monday meeting.
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Wharton Square
Commercial Congress
Manufacturers’ Club
Chestnut Street Opera House
Trolley
Columbia Bridge
la Salle College
American Medical Association
Northeast Manual Training School
Howard Street
Girard Avenue
Samuels. Sumner
U.S. A
Pennsylvania Military College
Chester
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art
Broad Street Theatre
University of Pennsylvania
Philomathean Society
College Chapel
Philadelphia
Chaits
New York
Seth Low
Columbia University
Brooklyn
Greater New York
Citizens’ Union
Delaware Convention Decides on New Constitution Action
The Constitutional Convention votes nineteen to six to promulgate the new Delaware Constitution and not submit it to voters. The effective date will be fixed later.
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Dover
Del
Armistice Signed Between Greek and Turkish Commanders
Athens reports that a further term of peace has been agreed upon by Greek and Turkish military commanders in Thessaly and Epirus, extending the cease fire.
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Athens
Thessaly
Epirus
Ten-Year-Old Boy Killed Boardin g Moving Train
Ten-year-old Thomas Carroll died after being mangled under the wheels of a moving freight train on Tatnall Street in Wilmington this afternoon during an attempted boarding.
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the Times
Wilmington
Thomas Carroll
Tatnall Street
Downfall of a Bank Clerk Ends in Flight and Confession
William N. Boggs paying teller at First National Bank Dover admits a ten year fraud totaling 38000 dollars hidden by false entries. He mails a confession to his wife and reportedly plans death as bank directors prepare to unravel the scheme. He is believed to have fled toward South America with at least 1000 dollars in gold.
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Dover
Del
William N. Boggs
First National Bank
Boggs
Philadelphia
Harry A. Richardson
Kent County
Philip Burnet
Radicks
Republican Party
United States Senate
Addicks
Bogg
New York
St. Cloud Hotel
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Ready Made Clothes Proclaimed Best for Love or Money
An advertisement declares ready made clothes as the best available for lovers and money, emphasizing quality over price in a bold sales pitch. The line frames consumer confidence with a spirited, promotional tone.
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Barbara Frietchie
North Third Street
H. Miller
Adam Boley
Patrick Maullin
Dennison
Chicago
Ashton Wray
Elvidfyt
Ilies
Guents
Cheyenne
Tribe of the Reservation
Wolcott
King Humbert
Crown Prince
Segasta
Sagasta
Martinez Campos
Rebel George
Williamson Trade School
Dover Bank
Aem
New Jersey
Mitchell's
Chestnut Street
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