Legislation and mining oversight move in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports House action on second reading appropriations for state and semi state institutions. Senate amendments to Ferrebee store tax bill and Garner mine inspectors bill concurred. Mine inspectors in the anthracite region rise from eight to sixteen with popular election. Also notes on city government amendments and deferred school appropriation issues.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Ferrebee Company
Garner
Henderson
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Public Works and Public
Appropriations Committee
Pennsylvania Commission
Williamsport
State Normal School
Clarion
Lackawanna Hospital
Scranton
Almira Home
Newcastle
Free Hospital For
Momene
Gettysboro
Association
Province
Commonwealth of Usqua Teresa
Columbia
State College E Agete
Lancaster General Hospital
Warren Emergency Hospital
Philadelphia
Bopomod
Ces Siento
Todd Hospital
Carlisle
Johnstown Hospital
Secee Oh Cig
Eae
Chiaren
Philada
Willagsport Training School
Deaf Mute Killed Not Son of Wheatland Man
A deaf mute killed by a Bessemer train at Fredonia was identified as William H. Davis of Wheatland. His mother arranged the funeral and traveled to Fredonia to fetch the remains. Upon seeing the body she fainted, realizing it was not her son, and the mute was later found to be an Old City man and buried there.
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Philadelphia TimEs
Sharon
Bessemer
Fredonia
William H. Davis
Wheatland
Old City
Quay Delegates in Control in Butler County
The Republican county committee meeting in Butler Pa today was quiet with resolutions endorsing the state and national administrations. The same faction maintained control of the county organization from the District Attorney to delegates to the State convention.
Breach of Promise Suit Settled for $25
Miss Eva Katlin of Hickory Swamp was to marry Stephen Matanick. He loaned her $25 for a bridal outfit. She backed out at the last minute and he sued for breach of promise. A few hours later she returned the money and the suit was withdrawn.
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Philadelphia TimEs
Shamokin
Eva Katlin
Hickory Swamp
Stephen Matanick
Matanick
Policeman Roughly Handled by Mob in South Bethlehem
Police Sergeant Coleman was rough handled by a mob of several hundred during an arrest last night in South Bethlehem. Councilmen intervened to rescue the officer, who is confined to bed with injuries.
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Philadelphia Times
Bethlehem
Coleman
Rais
Nerrap
Lane
Millionaire Woolworth Entarts Employes in Lancaster
Millionaire A. W. Woolworth entertains 150 of his employees in Lancaster where he began. They arrived from New York on a special train for the event hosted by the Century founder.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
A. W. Woolworth
New York
Ordination Notices in South Bethlehem Parish
The Right Rev Ethelbert Talbot ordained the Rev John of Kenton the Rev Oscar P of Mauch Chunk and the Rev William Jenkins to deacon's orders in South Bethlehem.
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Philadelphia Times
Bethlehem
Ethelbert Talbot
Eastern
Penns
Iwamis
John
Kenton
Oscar P
Mauch Chek
William Jenkins
New Federal Building Site Chosen in Wilkesbarre
The Secretary of the Treasury accepts Urbane Dilley’s bid for a U S Government building site at Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. The southwest corner of South Main and South streets, measuring 147 by 166 feet, will cost $40 000.
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Federal
Wilkesbarre
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Urbane Dilley
United States Government
South Main
South Streets
Susquehanna Bridge Plan Abandoned on Technicality
In Middleburg on June 3 the proposed Susquehanna River bridge between Port Trevorton and Herndon was dropped before grand jury action due to technicalities. A new effort seeks a Shamokin to Sunbury bridge instead.
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Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Middleburg
Susquehanna River
Port Trevorton
Herndon
Grand Jury
Shamokin
Sunbory
Mad Dog Terrorizes Mining Town in Pottstown
Special to The Philadelphia Press reports in Pottstown Pennsylvania on June 3 a rabid dog terrorized a mining town. A crowd of men attempted to shoot the animal as it lunged toward residents. A hose was used to quell the danger and the dog was killed.
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Mad Dog
Philadelphia
Pottstown
Knoe
Coatesville Bonds Issued for Brothers & Co
Coatesville borough bonds totaling 130,340 are issued to Brothers & Co at 3 percent interest. The note indicates a financial transaction involving local authorities and a private firm in the town of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
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Coatesville
Missions Board Stays Allentown After Vote
By a 128 to 69 vote the Lutheran Ministerium defeated a plan to abolish the Board of Missions and place duties with the executive committee. Mt Airy Theological Seminary reports 64 students and $12 163.04 receipts. Muahl...
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Allentown
Lutheran Ministerium Today
Board of Missions
Theological Seminary
Mt. Airy
Muahrenberg College
Germantown Orphan Home
Ministerium
Veterans at Gettysburg encampment draws large turnout
Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic veterans arrive in force for the thirty fifth annual encampment in Gettysburg. Governor Stone plans to attend with reunions for the 187th Pennsylvania Volunteers while orphans from Scotland will be quartered at local seminary and high school. Leaders Mahon Deming and McCauley campaign for department commander amid a roster of posts and associations attending.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
State Department
Governor Stone
187Th Regiment
Orphans
Scotland
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg High School
Department of Pennsylvania
Charles Miller
Franklin
John N. Banks
Indiana
William R. Parks
Faston
George W. Parker
Philadelphia
John W. Sayers
Alex. Hays
Pittsburg
D. B. Birney
Philade
J. R. Taylor
Bethlehemite
Graffin
Scranton
A.B. Stephens
Pennsylvania Cavalry Association
Fifty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Association
148Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Association
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Philadelphia ex-G A R chiefs race at Gettysburg encampment
Philadelphia Grand Army posts head to Gettysburg for the thirty-fifth department encampment. Election of a new department commander tops the agenda with three named candidates Thaddeus M. Mahon Levi Macauley and Henry C. Deming and rumors of a last minute dark horse. Mahon favored by Philadelphia veterans though Macauley seen as strongest challenger.
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Philadelphia
Weston
Henry C. Deming
Harrisun
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Macauley
Court refuses to reinstate disbarred Kennedy
Lancaster June 3 Judge Landis refused to reinstate G C Kennedy disbarred in 1895 for embezzlement and forgery. He was acquitted on insanity grounds and discharged as cured after two weeks in a county hospital. The court and Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal. The judge stated the office is too important to entrust to one who proved faithless.
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Lancaster
Landis
G. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Mismanagement of Funds Charged Against County Officers
The grand jury reports gross mismanagement of county funds by commissioners William P. Hipple Harry Marshall and W F Cutter. District Attorney Josiah Smith says prosecution would be useless due to the statute of limitations, noting offenses occurred years ago.
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Philadelphia Times
Grand Jury Today
William P. Hipple
Harry ©. Marshall
W. F. Cutter
Josiah Smith
Johnson
Pastor Falls in Pulpit Amid Sermon
The Rev. A. B. Taylor, brother of Bishop Taylor and pastor of the M. E. Church in Wrightsville, collapsed in the pulpit Sunday after declaring Christ is the King. He was unconscious for a time before aid arrived.
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Philadelparia Truss
Wrightsville
A. B. Taylor
Bishop Taylor
M. E .Church
Christ
King
Synod Urges Stricter Divorce Laws
Pittsburg June 3 The Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North America today urged Commissioners of Uniform State Laws to seek in their report on divorce laws a standard that aligns with the law of Christ. It would permit dissolution of marriage only for adults and in cases of wilful desertion with no remedy.
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Synod
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Synod of North America Today
Burglars Stole Silverware From Church and Home
Special to The Philadelphia Timers Amblers June 3 burglars forced an entrance into Thomas' Church White Marsh last night and took a silver tea spoon and other valuables. The Pardee country home and the rectory also reported theft of silverware.
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Philadelphia
Ambler
Whitemarsh
Pardee
Steamer Ranald Nearly Capsizes Near Atlantic City
The steamship Ranald carrying 1264 tons of pitch from Trinidad to New York began to flood as pitch melted and shifted while two miles off Atlantic City. Captain Hamilton Cassidy anchored the ship and was aided ashore by Chelsea life saving crew. Wrecking tugs were sent from Delaware Breakwater to unload cargo and save the vessel while lifeboats stood by through the night.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Ranald
Trinidad
New York
Hamilton Cassidy
Chelsea
Delaware
Barber Asphalt Company
Dickinson Carlisle Commencement Draws Large Audience
June 3. A large number of visitors attended Dickinsons commencement in Carlisle. Highlights included a grand Bosler Hall concert by the Dickinson Glee and Mandolin Club, plus junior class reception and several fraternity banquets. The Law School will hold commencement tomorrow with Justice J Hay Brown delivering the oration.
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Philadelphia Times
Carlisle
Dickinson
Bosler Hall
Dickinson Glee and Mandolin Club
Carlisle District
William D. Boyer
Williamsport
Law School
J. Hay Brown
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Jasper Alexander
Bloserville
Samuel E. Bashore
Mechanicsburg
William 8. Clark
Warren
Daniel F. Deal
Philadelphia
Leno W. Edwards
Remey
Lloyd L. Frank
Gordon
William B. Gery
Palm
Philip M. Grant
Lehighton
Warren L. Shipman
Sunbury
William T. Stauffer
Hazleton
William H. Taylor
Kennett Square
W. A. Valentine
Cain
John ©. Adamson
St. Nicholas
Berton B. Barr
Washington
Robert J. Barger
Lovettsville
Eugene H. Brock
Olean
N. Y
Harry M. Brooks
McFord
Frank J
Lincoln University Graduates Represent 13 States in 36 Receptions
Thirteen states are represented among Lincoln University's 36 graduates as commencement looms. The class includes Henry Atwood of Washington DC, Philip Coxe of Washington DC, Taylor Davis of Philadelphia, and others from North Carolina, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and beyond. Graduates will assemble for the ceremony tomorrow as the college honors its diverse cohort.
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Lincoln University
Philadelphia Westchester
Henry ©. Atwood
Washington, D. C
Martin L. Bethel
Winston
N. C
Philip C. Boulden
Wilmington
Del
Theodoric T. Branch
Moulton
John A. Byers
Greensboro
N.C
Noah E. Clark
Beaueville
John T. Golbert
Monticello
Ark
Philip J. A. Coxe
Washington, D C
Joseph J. Creagh
St. Croix
W. L
Robert Davis
Waxahachie
Tex
Taylor M. Davis
Philadelphia
Edward V. Fitzgerald
Johnson City
John H. Green
Lamberton
John M. Wharleston
Charleston
Joseph W. Harper
Bryant
Paterson
N. J
Albert B. McCoy
Cotton Plant
Sherman C. McCreary
Greenville
8. C
Charles
Newtown Schools Hold Fourth Annual Commencement
Public schools of Newtown township held their fourth annual commencement at Newtown Hall. Graduates were Margaret A Potts, Katie P Graham, Mary C Hennesey, and Margaret D Killian. County Superintendent William H Slotter of Doylestown delivered the address.
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Philadelphia Times
Newtown
Newtown Township
Newtown Hall
Margaret A. Potts
Katie P. Graham
Mary C. Hennessey
Margaret D. Killian
William H. Slotter
Doylestown
Westtown Old Scholars to Hold Reunion at School
The Westtown Old Scholars' Association reunion will be held here on Saturday. The group includes former and current students of the Friends' School. An exhibition of scholars' work and hobby projects will be shown in the girls' building and gymnasium.
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Chester County School
Philadelphia Times
Westtown
Old Scholars’ Association
Studen
Friends’ School
Irving College Senior Class Day Activities
Carlisle June events at Irving College feature senior class day exercises this afternoon a basketball and tennis tournament and this evening the junior class elocutionary contest in the annual program shared by the campus community.
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Irving College
Carlisle
Hammond Colliery to Remain Closed for Months
Hammond colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company will stay shut for months. A Pottsville conference between company officials and United Mine Workers District 9 officers failed to end the dispute. Seven hundred employees are affected by the closure.
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Hammond
Philadelphia Times
Girardville
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Pottsville
United Mine Workers of District 9
Burglars Shot At During Shamokin Restaurant Chase
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on June 3 Joseph Labowaky’s restaurant was burglarized by Ray Ouiand Cummel and William Deltrich who were captured after constables Rohrer and Fendrich pursued them and fired several shots during the escape attempt.
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Omoers
Philadelphia Shamokin
Ray Ouiand
Cummel
William Deltrich
Joseph Labowaky
Rohrer
Fendrich
State News in Brief
Polgens man was found eeaeian ae a ree o Bilibart's hs pase been Smanbind ten ag tk.
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Polgens
Bilibart
Bound to See Life Three Colored Boys Start Out for Themselves
Three boys William Elsey Joseph Simpson and Robert Richardson aged small wander from Camden last Saturday with twelve dollars belonging to Mrs Sarah Elsey of Baxter Street. Found by Policeman Pooley under a shelter on the dumps the trio kept twenty seven cents of the money and now await their parents at City Hall. Their improvised home on the dumps held a music box xylophone two mouth organs buckshot toys cannons pistols a watch and a picture of President McKinley.
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William Elsey
Joseph Simpson
Robert Richardson
Pooley
South Camden
Recorder Nowrey
Sarah Elsey
Baxter Street
Camden
President McKinley
New Camden Industry Adds 60 Acres of Land to City
At the Camden Board of Trade it was announced that 60 acres at Fish House Station were closed between Charles B. Price and the Cereal Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia. The plant, costing about $30,000, will employ at least 200 workers and includes meadow and riparian rights. A second proposal for 20 acres near East Riverton is under consideration in talks with Charles E. Price and an iron industry. The unnamed company plans five acres of bulletin coverage and about 100 jobs.
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Camden
Board of Trade
Fish House Station
Charles B. Price
Thirty-sixth
Federal Streets
Cereal Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
East Riverton
Charles E. Price
Ferry and railroad men move six hundred Italian workers to South Jersey berry fields
The Kaighn's Point ferry and Camden railroad crews transported about six hundred Italian laborers to berry fields in South Jersey. Travelers brought abundant food and household goods as they traveled in special trains to stations near Hammonton, where they will stay until the berry season ends.
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Kaighn’s Point Ferry
Camden
South Jersey
Italy
Hammonton
KISSER'S BAIL FORFEITED IN VINELAND
George McCarthy failed to appear for a hearing on a kissing charge involving Andrew J. Stinemyer’s wife and had $50 bail forfeited. Police could not locate him as searches extended from Camden to Haddon Heights. The Camden and Suburban Railway plans an extension to Haddon Heights with double tracks along Second Street Wood Lynne and a right of way request to Wood Lynne Borough Council.
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Philadelphia Times
Vineland
George McCarthy
Andrew J. Stinemyer
Miller
McCarthy
Camden
Haddon Heights
Camden and Suburban Railway Company
Ferry Avenue
Wood Lynne
W. E. Harrington
Second Street
Wood Lynne Park
Resignation of Gloucester City Pastor Snyder
Rev John P Snyder of the First Congregational Methodist Church resigns to take effect June 30. He will become chaplain at the New Jersey State Insane Hospital near Lisbon in Burlington County where he will resume religious services.
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Mr. Snyder
Philadelphia Times
Gloucester City
John P. Snyder
First Congregational Methodist Church
New Jersey State Insane Hospital
Lisbon
Burlington County
Saloonkeeper Wins Contract Suit After Removal Warrants
In Camden District Court yesterday fifteen warrants of removal were granted. The case of Saloonkeeper Philip Flancher against Jacob Gnag for 212 dollars was tried before a jury. A verdict for Flancher was found though Gnag had offset claims. two years earlier Gnag sued Flancher but the jury disagreed.
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District Court of
Camden
Philip Flancher
Jacob Gnag
Gnag
Flancher
Guag
Camden Counterfeiters Committed
George W. Stoddard also known as George Remsen was committed by United States Commissioner Willard J. Morgan in Camden yesterday on charges of passing counterfeit money. He was arrested in Washington Park Saturday night by several Secret Service agents after alleged distribution of counterfeit dimes and jailed in default of $2,000 bail.
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George W. Stoddard
George Remsen
United States
Willard J. Morgan
Camden
Stoddard
Washington Park
Secret Service
Declining Grand Army Ranks Plague Local Department
In nine years the Grand Army of the Republic New Jersey department membership fell from 7 160 to 5 689. At the upcoming encampment in Asbury Park officials will consider making the order perpetual.
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Grand Army
Trenton
Grand Army of the Republic of
Asbury Park
Mrs Dante Marke Hatches Two-Billed Rooster in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton on June 3 a chicken hatched from fifteen eggs reportedly carries two bills one in the usual mouth and another on its head. The peculiar fowl drew local curiosity and was described by Mrs Marke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Bridgeton
Jottings in Jersey Move to Aid Jacksonville Relief
Joseph Pel of Bridgton stricken with paralysis at night. The pastor of the First Methodist Church Millville starts a relief movement for Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pel
Bridgntoo
Pee le
First Methodistal Church
Millville
Jacksonville
Maryland Political Calendar and Local Ventures in 1901
The Democratic State central committee sets August 1 for the Baltimore state convention. Pusey begins a Havre de Grace boat yard to build steamers and small boats. Rev R K Henson preaches at Elkton Niethottarpiscopal church and a cottage is planned at Rehoboth. Rev Charlies EB Payment receives a call from the German Lutheran Church of Peace on Gough Street Baltimore. Summer encampment plans surface for the National Guard at Queenstown during the week of July 20.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Baltimore
Pusey
Havre de Grace
R. K. Henson
Elkton Niethottarpiscopal Church
Rehoboth
Charlies
German Lutheran Church of Peace
Gough Street
Queenstown
Washington Country
Aess
Trusted convict escapes from New Castle jail
Daniel Miller, serving nine years of a life sentence for murder, absconded after being trusted to roam the city. Two accomplices, George Hutt and James Johnson, were pardoned ten days earlier. Authorities search the area as the Board of Pardons considers Miller's case tomorrow. This marks the second such escape in under two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
New Castle
Del
Daniel Miller
Noah Benson
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Delaware City
Miller
George Hutt
James Johnson
Board of Pardons
Democrats Made Good Fight in Wilmington Municipal Election
The Department of Elections canvassed Saturday's Wilmington vote. Mayor George M. Fisher, Republican, 6322. J. Harvey Whiteman, Democrat, 5923. Fisher's 399 plurality. City Council President Charles H. Blaine, Republican, 6337. William Alexander, Democrat, 511. Elmer Perry, Prohibitionist, 81. Blaine's 433 plurality. City Solicitor David J. Reinhardt, Republican, 6245. William F. Kurtz, Democrat, 6000. Reinhardt's 245 majority. City Treasurer Seth H. Feaster, Republican, 6144. William L. Hamann, Democrat, 6006. Feaster's 48 plurality. Assessor North, George H. McCall, Republican, defeated Benjamin F. Rawnaby, Democrat, by 1561. Southern district Eugene M. Sayers, Democrat, defeated Evan W. Gallagher, Republican, by 988. Democrats hold seven Council seats. Republicans retain President and five others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Del
Department of Elections
George M. Fisher
J. Harvey Whiteman
Nathan W. Bard
Fisher
Charles H. Blaine
William 8. Alexander
I. Elmer Perry
Ine
David J. Reinhardt
William F. Kurtz
Reinhardt
Seth H. Feaster
William L. Hamann
John W. Haley
Feaster
George H. McCall
Benjamin F. Rawnaby
Eugene M. Sayers
Evan W. Gallagher
Hawkins to Seek a Pardon
Former Secretary of State John D. Hawkins, convicted of misusing 1500 of a client’s funds, will appear before the Board of Pardons to seek release on grounds of ill health. Doctors say he is very ill after a grip attack and could not recover if kept in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Dover
Del
John D. Hawkins
Board of Pardons
What Has Become of Hell Declared by Reverend Murray
Wilmington churchmen gathered as Rev. W. L. S. Murray of St. Pauls Church delivered a paper criticizing modern theology for neglecting the doctrine of eternal punishment. He urged clergy to reaffirm traditional beliefs on hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Preachers’ Association
W. L. S. Murray
St. Paul's Church
Hell
Preaching Does Not Bar His Candidacy
John White Sr of the Eighth ward will appear on the Board of Education ballot next Saturday after filing in time. A contention that he is a local preacher was raised but is not disqualifying for his candidacy.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
John White
Eighth Ward
Board of Education
Deaf Man Killed by Engine at Greenbank
Reese Roberts aged 62 was instantly killed by a Baltimore and Ohio engine at Greenbank while working as a puddler at Marshallton Iron Works. His deafness prevented him from hearing the approaching locomotive.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Reese Roberts
Baltimore and Ohio
Greenbank
Marshallton Iron Works
Wilmington Tax Rate Raised To Meet City Deficit
City Council in Wilmington raised the tax rate from 1.40 to on the dollar to cover a deficit estimated at more than 90 000 dollars. The move aims to secure additional revenue for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Delaware News Notes and Local Developments
William H. Danzenbaker is elected School Commissioner at Clayton. Merchants of Easton to close stores at 7 p.m. in summer except Saturdays. The late Joseph Grant left a bequest to Asbury M E church, Wilmington. The Protestant Episcopal Church in Delaware holds its diocesan convention at All Saints' Rehoboth tomorrow. The steamer Hildegarde sold to Southern Aeg and will depart for Tampa. George Miller arraigned in Wilmington court for interfering with election officers by ballot destruction. case continued to Thursday. Debt-paying Day observed in Weslex with aid efforts. a new Lewes building for granite and trim will cost about 13,000.
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William H. Danzenbaker
Clayton
Easton
Joseph Grant
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilmington
Epic Church
Delaware
All Saints’ Church
Rehoboth
Hildegarde
Odessa Loan Association
Southern Aeg
Tampa
Isle of Wight
Ocean City
Delaware Sea
George Miller
Weslex
Smo
Dover
Leshet
Methodist
Lewes
Baltimore
Berbesatts
Osano
Maryland Day at Buffalo Show Plans for July 10
Maryland officials plan Maryland Day at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo on July 10. Governor and Maryland Knights are expected to attend with the Maryland Regiment Corps likely present to represent the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Elkton
Ee Wae
Maryland Knights
Maryland Regiment Corps
Traveled mules reveal rapid transit tunnel tale
From Kansas birth to New York City Rapid Transit work, mules known as Gold and Brick later This and That Dewey and Sampson now labor under Manhattan, hauling rock in the Fourth Avenue tunnels. They are paired by day yet kept apart, fond of electric wire insulation, and once caused alarm with their daylight appearance and braying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Kansas
Florida
Dewey
Sampson
Fourth Avenue
Thirty-fourth
Dick Croker
Tom Platt
Bill Malcomson
Tom
Manhattan
New York
Strass
Perforated Civil War Vet Thomas Wright of Bristol
Thomas Wright, 73, of Bristol, Tennessee, claims the record for most wounds among Civil War veterans who lived through them. A Confederate soldier from Virginia, he was shot 16 times from Fish Creek to Chickamauga, including seven bullets in a single 1863 volley, ending active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Thomas Wright
Bristol
Tenn
Mr. Wright
Virginia
Tennessee
Wright
Fish Creek
Murfreesboro
Shiloh
Baton Rouge
Chickamauga
Boys In Blue
Funeral Dirge Becomes Quickstep in Santa Monica
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports H H Lindsay's funeral in Santa Monica Calif was marked by a band playing a rapid quickstep as the procession moved to the grave. Veterans reacted with shock and demanded punishment for the perceived outrage though officials explained the music was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
H. H. Lindsay
Santa Monica
Cal
Cost of Collegiate Rowing in Popular Monthly
Frank Lessie estimates big university crews cost 6000 to 10000 yearly under current training. Major expenses include head coach and boatbuilder salaries totaling at least 2500. Additional costs cover steam launch 500, training table 1200, and race week 1400 plus variable improvements and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lessie
Cornell
Navy
Electric eel consumes cockroach at zoological gardens
A large electric eel in a zoo tank became more active when a cockroach fell in. The eel swam past, discharged a electric shock about eight inches away, and the cockroach froze. The eel then swallowed its prey, a remarkable display noted by the observer.
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Zoological Gardens
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Jersey
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Walter Damrosch’i
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King Humbert's Oval Artillery Band
Hestnut Street
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