Stahr Preaches Salt of the Earth at Franklin and Marshall
Rev Dr John 8 Stahr president of Franklin and Marshall College delivers the baccalaureate sermon in the College Chapel Lancaster quoting Matthew 5 13 Have salt in yourselves He says education and religion must keep society from corruption and that upright character and Christian principle preserve culture The corner stone laying of the new science building on campus will be performed Wednesday at 3 pm George F Baer to give the address
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Lancaster
John
Stahr
Franklin and Marshall College
College
Dr. Staler
Harbaugh Hall
George F. Baer
Fidelity to Duty Opens State College Commencement
State College holds its fortieth annual commencement with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. Lawrence M. Colfelt of Philadelphia. He preached on fidelity to duty citing Luke 19 17 urging small duties as paths to greater trust and influence. He praised truth purity and manliness as guiding principles.
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State College
Lawrence M. Colfelt
Oxford Street Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Colfelt
Pennsylvania College 68th Commencement Opens
Gettysburg June 10 The sixty-eighth annual commencement of Pennsylvania College began with Rev. R. E. Weigle of the class of ’75 delivering the baccalaureate sermon on John 4 34 My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me The discourse urged liberal education as a pathway for men entering life in these times Members of the graduating class will receive diplomas at ceremonies this week(Note: OCR fragments truncated in places)
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania College
RE. D. Weigle
Lebanon Valley College Opens Commencement Week
Special Telegram notes Lebanon Valley College in Annville began commencement week with Dr. Hervin A. Roop delivering the baccalaureate sermon in the College Chapel. His text from Peale 144:12 urged growth of sons as plants and daughters refined as polished silver as the college prepares to honor graduates in the thirty second class.
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Timms
Lebanon
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Hervin A. Roop
New College
Ursinus College Commencement Marks Thirtieth Exercise
Ureique College opened its thirtieth commencement with the baccalaureate sermon by the president titled The Value of Higher Education. Music by the Trinity Reformed choir accompanied the service at Bomberger Memorial Hall.
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Tus Trans
Education and public events guide weekly program
A speaker promoted higher education and industrial training stressing that intelligent work uplifts labor. Week events include junior oratorical contest Monday, field sports Tuesday, dramatic entertainment Tuesday evening, class day Wednesday, alumni oration Wednesday, and commencement oration Thursday by N. Schaeffer, Superintendent.
Hill School Commencement Opened With Oratorical Contest
Pottetown June 10. The Hill School commencement opened with an oratorical contest before many guests. Contestants included Walter Russell Bowie Richmond Va Clarence Butler Caldwell Philadelphia Pliny Daniel Bromley Rochester N Y Joseph Rudd Greenwood Lincoln Ellsworth New York and James Lounsbery Washington D C Judges to name prize winners Wednesday. The morning sermon by Rev Howard S Bliss urged youths to follow Christ in life ethics and character development.
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The
Hill School
Walter Russell Bowie
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
Clarence Butler Caldwell
Philadelphia
Pliny Daniel Bromley
Rochester
N. Y
Joseph Rudd Greenwood
Lincoln Ellsworth
New York
James Lounsbery
Washington
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Rev
Howard
Bliss
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First Presbyterian Church
Upper Montclair
N. J
Christ
DANGERS OF THE MINE They Are Constantly Increasing
The 1899 annual report by James E. Roderick, Chief of the Bureau of Mines, notes 54,034,224 tons of coal mined in Pennsylvania’s anthracite region and 738,066,943 tons in the bituminous region. It cites rising accident danger from coal turning, warns against electrical use in mines, and recommends more inspectors and English language vigilance to reduce mishaps.
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James E. Roderick
Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
Roderick
No Immediate Decision In Somerset County Case
Harrisburg June 10 The Somerset county primary election case saw only about a quarter of witnesses examined as testimony would merely corroborate others. Criminal Court opens tomorrow and the case progress will be delayed until later in the month or July. Counsel for Koontz Kendall argued Quay supporters had not sufficient grounds for a convention and that no alternative existed but to nominate a ticket.
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Harrisburg
Somerset County
Koontz
Kendall
Quay
House of Resentatives
Betters
Opera helper saves woman from fall in Atlantic City
Viola Fleming fell into the open harbor after entering an open trep in Atlantic City. John Algar sprang to aid and kept her afloat until the stage manager threw a rope. Fleming fainted but quickly recovered with little injury from the scare.
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Atlantic City
Viola Fleming
John Algar
Mise Fleming
State Political Notes and Local Election Preparations
An open letter from William J. Scott endorses re election while pledging not to vote for M B Quay or allies. Reading Democrats finalize plans for Legislative primaries under Crawford county rules. Shippensburg School Board reorganizes with Frandis Boyt Morrow as treasurer and set tax rates. Reading and Shippensburg texts reflect a busy political season with multiple candidates and upcoming primary dates.
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Pesvete -First Seustesal
Nillam J. Scott
M. 8. Quay
United States
Quaysey
Democratic Executive Committee
Reading
Crawford County
Shippensburg
Pelestine B. Frandis Aes Boyt Morrow Overans
Burnt Holly
Charles H. Mallintt
G. RB. Klopp
K. Baker
Resere L. L
Brother's Grief Behind Tragic Self Destruction in Jenkintown
John Childs 32 a quiet exemplary resident of Jenkintown blew out his brains at his Elm avenue home after attending Norristown grand jury service last week. A one day adjournment allowed him to visit his parents and return home in good spirits before his mother found him at 6:00 am yesterday.
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Jenkintown
John Childs
Elm Avenue
Norristown
One Red Rose Pays Church Rent
The annual rose feast in Manheim drew the largest crowd to date. Prominent visitors from across the state attended as Zion Lutheran staged an elaborate program honoring Baron Henry William Stiegel, founder of Manheim.
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Manheim
Henry William Stiegel
Zion Lutheran
Norristown Man Ends Life After Family Tragedy
In Norristown a man named Childs, after visiting the insane asylum to see his sister Emma, shot himself in his home following turmoil with a lover. Coroner McGlathery ordered an inquest for tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
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Norristown
Childs
Emma
John
McGlathery
Curtin Monument Fund Reaches 12000 With Promises of Additions
Bellefonte June 10 The Centre County Soldiers Monument and Curtin Memorial committee met with General James A. Beaver reporting that precinct committees are raising funds. About 12000 is on hand with pledges for a large additional amount. Correspondence has gone to Pennsylvania Reserve soldiers Grand Army authorities and soldiers orphans committees. Efforts aim to reach Loyal Legion companions of Ex Governor Curtin.
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Pennsylvania
Grand Army
Loya Legion
Curtin
Relic Stiegel Rose Feast Draws Big Attendance
The annual rose tribute at Stiegel church revived in 1890 grew into a major event with Prof. Mercer’s talk on Stiegel relics and Rev. Dr. Steck’s sermon. Governor W. A. Stone delivered the memorial address as hundreds filled the church and many were turned away.
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Baron Stiegel
H. ©. Mercer
Doylestown
C. T. Steck
United States District
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
J. P.S. Goblin
Lebanon
Train attempt ends in severed limb for man in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah on June 10 Charles Buscayage, once maimed when his left arm was lost trying to jump a train, tried again to board a freight. His left leg was cut off in the attempt. he is 29 years old.
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Shenandoah
Charles Buscayage
Buscavage
Pastors Criticise Firemen Parade in Stroudsburg
In Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg three prominent clergy members discussed the firemen parade and convention. Rev. Crawford preached a sermon drawn from the firemen’s convention while Rev. Veenghorn offered remarks on the parade. The pastors found much to criticize in the event.
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Tar Timms
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg
Mr. Crawford
M. E
William Veenghorn
Presb. m
Tronaaborg E. Ae
Man at Almshouse Threatens Starvation End
Special Telegram to The Times Elkton Md June 10 Columbus Franklin an aged inmate of Washington County Almshouse plans to starve himself to death. Ten days ago he said he would eat or drink no more and that his life is a burden. Attempts to feed him have failed and officials consider forcing nourishment.
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Elkton
Mdé
Columbus Franklin
Washington County Almshouse
Aged Couple at Hymen's Altar in Hazleton
A sensational Hazleton event reports the marriage of John H. Boehmler, 73, to Catharine Wenner, 65, his former horsekeeper. The groom’s children objected but he asserted he could care for a wife as they wed quietly.
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Hazleton
John H. Boehmler
Catharine Wenner
Pastor W C Hogg Delivers Farewell Sermon in Waynesboro
Rev W C Hogg announced his move to Chester as pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church and bid farewell to his Waynesboro congregation after today's service. Members gathered at the chancel to wish him well as he departs for Chester.
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Waynesboro
W. C. Hogg
Third Presbyterian Church
Chester
Leone
Wess
Degen
Cornerstone laid for Memorial United Brethren Church
Large congregations gathered in Lebanon to witness the laying of the church cornerstone. Rev. A. M. Blecker of Myerstown preached the German sermon and Rev. I. B. Brane of Lebanon delivered the German sermon with several pastors assisting at the service.
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Lebanon
New Memorial United Brethren Church
A. M. Blecker
Myerstown
Chester County Reports New Murder Mystery
West Chester June 10 authorities investigate possible murder after a man is found dead on Philadelphia and Baltimore Railroad tracks near Avondale. Alfred Green of Chatham identified. injuries indicate a dull weapon. three tramps detained on suspicion of the crime.
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Avondale
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Chatham
Green
Telephone scared him in West Fallowfield
John Harry an 80 year old lifelong resident of West Fallowfield saw a telephone for the first time after Chester County Telephone Co opened a small office near his home. He refused the device saying phones are of the devil and he has never left his rural life.
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John Harry
West Fallowfield
Chester County Telephone Company
Mr. Harry
Phoenixville
Harry
Adam
Satan
Bloomsburg Returns in Democratic Primary Across Columbia County
In Bloomsburg and surrounding Columbia County precincts on June 9 Democratic results show R. K. Polk of Danville running unopposed for Congress. Assembly from the north Fred T. Seeler of Bloomsburg wins over Steiner Kashinka and Young by about 400 in favor. South side Creasy of Catawissa defeats Schlichter by about 1,500. Coroner B. F. Sharpless of Catawissa beats David Walsh by 500. Sheriff Daniel Knorr of Locust defeats Rhawn and Yocum two to one.
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Columbia County
R. K. Polk
Danville
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Fred T. Skeler
Steiner
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Young
W. T. Creasy
Catawissa
C. Z. Schlichter
B. F. Sharpless
David Walsh
Daniel Knorr
Locust
George Rhawn
B. Yocum
Celebrated His First Mass at St Aloysius Church
In Pottstown on June 10 elaborate services honored Rev Francie Welsh on his first Mass after ordination yesterday by Archbishop Ryan. Philadelphia priests Rev Joseph Hannigan and Rev William Mc Laughlin attended, with Rev Eugene Murphy Manayunk and Rev Henry Schuyler local clergy assisting in the ceremony.
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Pottstown
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Francie Welsh
Archbishop Ryan
Joseph Hannigan
Philadelphia
William McLaughlin
Eugene Murphy
Manayunk
Henry Schuyler
This Place
Ae M. H. Sees Ree
J. Syneun Beth Bea
Phoenixvillee
Feeeeerne
Fresh Water at Sea From Condensing Plant Aids Troop Ships
The article describes an improved shipboard water supply using condensing apparatus to produce about twenty tons of fresh water daily. Iron pipes extend from condensers to decks with drawwoff cocks for soldiers and horses, supplying water to quarters and stalls.
Brave Rescues At The Shore In Atlantic Incident
On June 10 two drowning men entered the water in front of the Brighton Casino. Arthur Newman was pulled from the surf by Howard Blandy, a Brighton swimming instructor, after Lawrence Fuller and three Brady brothers aided Leopold Van Derk who sank. Newman survived but Van Derk remained hospitalized. Both rescuers were praised for bravery.
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Leopold van Derk
Berlin
Arthur Newman
Oxford
England
Brighton
Howard Blandy
Brighton Cee
Newman
van Derk
Lawrence C. Fuller
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
Robert Brady
Joseph Brady
Thomas B. Brady
Brandy
City Hospital
Fuller
F. King Wainwright
Race Street
Quaker City
Lister Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Threats
Mrs Emma K Lister sues Robert P Lister for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect. She cites drunken outbursts and throat grabbing at the Continental Hotel, threats to kill, and repeated beatings that left lasting injuries. She claims fear for her life and impaired health.
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Newark
Emma’ K. Lister
Robert P. Lister
Lister Agricultural Chemical Company
Fertilizer Trust
Edwin Lister
Emma K. Goodsell
Elizabeth
Continental
Saloon crackdowns in Gloucester and slow beach season
Gloucester City reports Cadmen County Law and Order League detectives at work across the county finding saloons doing quiet side door business. Beach season is described as the slowest in fifty years with saloons and summer gardens largely closed on Sundays. Buena Vieta Hotel Townsends Hotel and the Opera House have not opened this season.
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Cadmen County Law and Order League
Gloucester Beach
Buena Vieta Hotel
Townsend's Hotel
Opera House
Lib erty Fishing Skiff Capsizes in Delaware Bay
Bridgeton June 10. The fishing skiff Lib erty capsized in Delaware Bay yesterday. August Johnson and his man were thrown into the water and narrowly escaped drowning. They were picked up in an exhausted condition by the crew of an oyster boat.
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Bridgeton
Liberty
Delaware Bay
Railroaders' Memorial Day Observed in Tamaqua
Railroad Brotherhood men from across the Lehigh Valley arrived by a special train for a memorial observance on June 10. A large street parade led by the Eighth Regiment Band proceeded to the Odd Fellows Cemetery where services were held, followed by visits to Mauch Chunk for further services.
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Tamaqua
Soldiers' Orphans' School Postpones Annual Event
Owing to an epidemic of measles the pupils annual commonent at Soldiers' Orphans' School at Chwe tyrd has been postponed from June 1 15 a 14 to June 26. The notice notes delays in material delivery and potential further postponements.
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Chwe Tyrd
Williamstown Bank Opens as Building Boom Hits New Jersey
New Jersey notes report Williamstown sees a building boom and the first deposits at a new Pennagrove bank on Saturday. Gloucester county tomato crops are expected smaller this year while basket factories in South priertoct are busy with orders. Town petitions push for better sidewalks and a traffic or lighting system.
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Williamstown
Pennagrove
South Priertoct
Gloucester County
Euan Berets
Stolen cash register shocks Mahanoy City butcher shop
Special Telegram to Tax Times reports June 10 that butcher Leon Eckert found his shop burglarized with the cash register missing after opening his Mahanoy City business. Police investigate the theft for possible suspects and motive.
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Tax Times
Mahanoy City
Leon Eckert
Princeton Baccalaureate Sermon Focuses on Professions
At Princeton N J the 153rd commencement continued with a bac calaureate in Alexander Hall led by President Patton. He urged graduates toward liberal education in business medicine law and theology and urged moral purpose and unselfish living. The Philadelphia Society met in Marquand Chapel with Dodge Hall dedication afterward.
Ice Trust Fails to Buy Camden Ice Plant Amidlow Prices
The Ice Trust struggles to purchase the Camden ice plant as local dealers and consumers in Camden and Gloucester enjoy lower prices. Albert Molt, owner and former councilman, will not sell unless offered his assessed value. Gloucester plans a new independent fire company to serve the northern section near the New York Building Company plant.
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Ice Trust
Camden
Gloucester
Albert Molt
New Fire Company
the Times
New Yorkbuilding Company
Police raid in Limerick nets seven arrests in racially charged case
In Long Branch on June 10, police raided a house run by Mrs. Lydia Woods in the Limerick settlement at midnight. Seven people were arrested, two of them white. Woods was held for the grand jury and the others fined.
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Times
Long Branch
Limerick
Lydia Woods
K of P Memorial Day Observed in Lambertville
Knights of Pythias memorial day observed in Lambertville with Lone Star Lodge No. 16 visiting Mount Hope Cemetery. After the service read by the order, graves of departed knights were decorated with flowers.
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the Times
Lambertville
Knights of Pythias
Lone Star Lodge
Mount Hope Cemetery
Young Man Drowned While Canoe Sailing at Red Bank
Frank Woolley aged about 25 drowned when a canoe capsized on the Red Bank creek during a voyage with Richard Applegate. They were out at noon and Woolley’s body was recovered this afternoon. Applegate swam ashore.
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the Times
Frank Woolley
Richard Applegate
Woolley
Applegate
Monster telescope at Paris Exposition nears completion
The Paris Exposition unveils a colossal telescope three times longer than earlier Yerkes models. It spans 107 feet in length with a 5 foot diameter and a 21 ton weight. Lenses for the monster instrument are the largest ever made, delaying its completion until the century's end due to manufacturing challenges.
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Bag Setaeh
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