Snyder bill restores school funding in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on June 12 the Snyder bill restoring 1.4 million dollars to public schools passed both Legislature chambers. House acted on appropriation bills and a large batch moved forward. Conference actions projected for education and charity bills, with Gettysburg memorial building funding approved 108 to 34 amid partisan debate.
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Appropriation Bills Reported For Pennsylvania Institutions
Harrisburg June 12 The appropriation bills were reported from the committee to the House detailing funds for hospitals asylums and charitable establishments across the state. Notable allocations include 35 000 to the South Carolina Exposition Commission amended to reserve 5 000 for a Pennsylvania cereal and agricultural exhibit.
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Senate Defeats Bill to Aid Private Game Preserves
Harrisburg June 12 A contentious bill favoring big game preserves faced opposition from the Hell bill in the House. The Senate rejected an amendment and then, by a 17 to 5 vote, moved to recede from its amendments. The private hunting clubs lost the measure.
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Butter Bill In Conference Regulates Butter Licenses
In Harrisburg on June 12 the Senate and House clash over the Coryell bill regulating boiled butter. Senate cuts wholesalers license from 1000 to a note indicates reduced fees and retailers license from 25 to 10 while a conference committee is named. Representative Lack objects but the House agrees. Senator Rice pushes Senate amendments for conference talks.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Lack
Chester
Rice
Bucks
Congressional Apportionment Fight to Gain Seven Seats
Harrisburg reports the apportionment bill reaches third reading tomorrow in the House. The outcome hinges on support for assigning seven representatives to Philadelphia, amid debate over the final passage and which districts will gain seats.
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Harrisburg
House
Pant Seeks Amendment to Align With Reservatives Measure
In Congress, Pant plans to push an amendment aligned with the meas ure proposal. It aims to conform to the new idea and secure its inclusion in the proceeding.
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Congress
Governors Vetoes And Approvals Reported In Harrisburg
Governor Stone vetoes bills regulating city assessment and borough regulation as he has signed similar measures. He disapproves grants of annuity to S B Lysinger and pension to James Plummer, both militia privates, while a bill to split county offices and create separate districts was approved.
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A. S. Morrow
Jacob Higgins
Pennsylvania
James 8. Plummer
Tyrone Artillery
Pennsylvania Militia
James Bell
Register of Wills
Port Royal Mine Disaster Toll Reaches Eighteen
Reported by Tow Special to the Philadelphia Times in West Newton on June 12 shows eighteen known dead from the Port Royal mine disaster with thirteen still inside. A new explosion released dust and smoke proving gas remains active. coroner Wythe Westmoreland opened an inquiry as rescuers extend ventilation and authorities consider flooding to prevent further blasts.
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Philadelphia Times
West Newton
Port Royal
Westmoreland County
David James
Pittston
Attempted to wreck train near Christiana Pennsylvania
A pair of forty quart milk cans filled with broken pig iron were placed on the tracks near Christiana Pa to wreck the Philadelphia express. Railroad officials say motive is revenge or robbery. A freight train cleared the obstruction without serious damage.
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Philadelphia Express
Select Council Controls Movement Against Brown
Former State Senator John Upperman leads a new organization to oppose Recorder A M Brown. He has secured pledges from at least twenty one members, giving the group a majority and threatening to block Brown's agenda by reducing the recorder's salary from 10000 to 5000 a year if needed. Upperman also backed by preventing a quorum in Select Council today.
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Iict
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Deeper Delaware Channel Sought by City Officials
City committees press for a 200000 river and harbor appropriation to dredge the Delaware River. Ward Bliss chairs the appropriations panel while George Von Phul Jones proposes the bill. Officials fear delays in Harrisburg and plan a Washington campaign to secure Congress support.
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Brown wins GOP nomination for County Controller in Greensburg
Ex-Senator John Brown defeats John Hitchman by 20 votes after a party committee rejects a fraud claim and reaccepts the original tally. Brown, anti-Quayite, secures the nomination while Quay supporters refuse to participate in the count.
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YERKES FOR SUPREME COURT IN PENNSYLVANIA
Blair County Democratic Association backs Judge Harman Yerkes of Bucks for the Supreme Court seat amid the Green vacancy. The party pledges Blair County support for Yerkes's Democratic nomination. A separate report notes a mine raid entailing stolen plunder in Pittston and four Lehigh Valley railroad detectives held for trial in Wilkes-Barre.
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Hill School Commencement Closes With Long Graduating List
Pottstown June 12 The closing exercises of Hill School commencement featured a large graduating class. Names include Joseph Carson Philadelphia Frederick Ackert John Borden Alfred Hamill William Knapp Theodore Sheldon Jr Bruce Smith Chicago George Bodman Herbert Bodman Chalmers Dale Jr Joseph Greenwood Roger Farrar Field New York Bannister Congdon Duluth Minn Frederick Cottrell Danville Pa William Freeman Cornwall Pa William Gounlock Warsaw N Y Reward Honsher Bards Evanston Moortendexet Holland Pittsburg John Blair Larned Lake Forest William Logie Abbott Van Reypen Jr Washington Newton Guy Smith Lawrence Rhoads Charles Behert Pottstown Pa and others.
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Philadelphia Times
Pottstown
Hill School
Joseph Carson
Philadelphia
Frederick Ackert
John Borden
Alfred Ernest Hamill
William Jared Knapp
Theodore Sheldon, Jr
Bruce Donald Smith
Chicago
George Milman Bodman
Herbert Luther Bodman
Chalmers Dale, Jr
Joseph Rodd Greenwood
Roger Dearborn Thorolé Farrar Field
New Yo
William Knickerbocker van Reypen, Jr
Washington, D. C
Newton
Guy Smith
Lawrence Dry Rhoads
Charles Nuthart Behert
Erie Bankers Prepare for State Bankers Meeting
ERB June 12. Bankers of Erie plan to host the Pennsylvania Bankers' Association when it meets July 10 and 11. Committees on reception entertainment and arrangements have been working hard with only a few details remaining.
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Philadelphia Times
Bankers of Erie
Nsylvania Bankers’ Association
Women Extinguish Kitchen Fire in Waynesboro
In Waynesboro on June 12 an overturned oil stove ignited Russell Peiffer’s kitchen. A woman named John Rowe and others acted quickly to control the blaze before it spread, preventing injuries or further damage.
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Philadelphia Times
Waynesboro
Russell Peiffer
John Rowe
Ebmene
Fatal Axe Fight in Forest City Quarrel
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports a deadly confrontation in Forest City last night. A feud culminated in a fatal axe attack during a quarrel, resulting in one man killed and others injured as authorities investigate the chaotic scene. The incident shocks Scranton area residents and prompts a police inquiry.
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Tom Philapelpmia
Scranton
Forest City
John Part
Man Dies in Exploding Torch Incident at Ale Mill
Reading on June 12 reported a deadly accident as several men skylarking at an ale mill tossed a lit torch between themselves. The blaze ignited, an explosion followed, and Willing J. Erlacher died. Investigations proceed to determine details and cause.
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Tym
Philadelphia Times
Reading
J. Erlacher
Knights of Mystic Chain Conclude National Session
Harrisburg reports the annual session of the Ancient Order of Knights of Mystic Chain closes with representation from every state in the union.
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Knights of Mystic Chain
Harrisburg
Eew
Ancient
Order of Knights of Mystic Chain
Old-fashioned box tale sparks memory in city crowd
Fragmentary reminiscence from a small gathering recalls a quirky boy with distinctive attire and a cowlick, as elders discussed bygone fashions and family origins amid a dimly lit room.
Mistake Halts Murder Trial In Philadelphia Area
The murder trial of John Young, one of four indicted in the Washington Hunter case, is postponed to the December term due to a defective venire list. Defense motion to quash the panel revealed discrepancies between names read and those drawn, as County Clerk Warrick could not locate the original sixteen names. Brown serves time at Sing Sing. Keller expected to testify for the prosecution.
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Mount Holly
Talesmen
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Washington Hunter
Budd
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Otto Keller
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Charles Miller
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Miller
Sing Sing
Hunter
Mayor Holds Two City Jobs in Vineland
Mayor Mason keeps both roles as mayor and city hall janitor after a council clash. Cunningham argued the dual office violated statute and urged removal, while Dr. Halsey and Keighley supported the mayor. The council defeated the motion, and Mason will retain the twenty five dollar monthly janitor salary.
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John 8. Halsey
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Is Determined to Die Special to Turn Philadelphia Vineland
A man identified as J Rothman attempted suicide at Vineland by cutting his neck with a knife and ripping neck bandages. Dr Sawyer saved him. He then later severed stitches and inflicted severe neck injuries, later fainting and being found by his family. Police are handling the case.
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J. Rothman
Dr. Sawyer
Esterday
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Knighthood Fright At Local Bank Sparks Rescue Effort
Rev W W Knox and locals rushed to the People's National Bank in New Brunswick after groans and screams lacerated the air. They discovered the watchman alive, and were about to enter the third floor when a guard halted them, revealing the sounds were from the Knights of the Golden Eagle initiation.
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Oil burning devices installed on eight American-Hawaiian liners
The New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden is fitting boiler room burners on the first ocean liner in the U S to use oil in emergencies. The eight steamships will run between Pacific U S ports and the Orient, but coal fuel will not be replaced by oil.
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Camden
American- Hawaiiian Steamship Company
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United States
Orient
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Synod Breaks Deadlock in Ecclesiastical History Chair
Delegates at the General Synod resume balloting and on the twentieth ballot elect Reverend W. H. Demarest, pastor of First Reformed Church in Catskill New York, to the professorship of ecclesiastical history at the theological seminary.
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Philadelphia Times
New Brunswick
Theological Seminary
General Synod
W. H. & Demarest
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Catskill
N. Y
Free outing for Philadelphia children set for June 26 at Washington Park
Special to The PhiladelphiaRecord Gloucester City June 12 The annual free outing for Philadelphia's poor children will be held at Washington Park on the Delaware Wednesday June 26 Tickets for the outing will be distributed by Philadelphia police Children from Camden Gloucester Woodbury and nearby towns will have their outing the next day
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Child Drowns in Delaware River Incident at Florence
Special to The Philadelphia Timmen reports a 10 year old boy named Hosier working for R. D. Wood & Co. who was swept under by strong currents in the Delaware River at Florence. Rescue crews recovered his body about an hour later.
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Florence
Delaware
Evence Hosier
R. D. Wood & Co
Two Contented Cranes At Central Park Menagerie
A New York Sun piece notes two sandhill cranes in the Central Park water fowls enclosure on a rainy day enjoying the rain. The visitor marvels at their extreme stillness and lack of visible motion despite the damp conditions.
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New York
Central Park
Child Dies After Strychnine Pill Ingestion
Special to Tom PamaDEtraia Trams reports in Chester on June 12 that 2 year old Annie Underwood died from swallowing several strychnine pills prescribed for her father. Police investigate origin of pills.
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Chester
Annie Underwood
Express Train Beheads Man in Narberth
A Pennsylvania express train near Narberth severed the head of Anthon Bocelt today. The victim resided at 00 Merion Avenue, Philadelphia.
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Narberth
Pennsylvania
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Seized With Cramps and Drowned
Harrisburg report on June 12 states Charles Held aged 19 lingered after drowning in the canal during a swim. The incident occurred while he was in the canal. no further details available.
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Harrisburg
Charles Heldlinger
Therania Canal
Union Traction Uncovers Citywide Swindle Plot
Union Traction officials say a Philadelphia led gang, including Clarence Mutzebler and William Doran, staged staged injuries to claims for car damages. Arrests of Ritner Amelia and Ida Doran followed, with further detentions expected as the plot is exposed.
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Clarence &. Mutzebler
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William J. Doran
Charles Ritner
Amelia
Roland Myers
Ida Doran
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Mutzebler
Wilmington Cadet Academy awards at close exercises
Governor John Hunn delivered the address at Wilmington Military Academy day exercises. Bishop Coleman presented diplomas to Samuel Edgar Francis Reynolds Wilson and W E Henderer. Prizes included a scholarship medal to W E B Henderer, drill prizes to Farl Henderer and Paul Mullen, and multiple other awards for oratory essays English composition and drawing to several students, including Edgar Francis and Robert Tomlinson.
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Wilmington
John Hunn
Wilmington Military Academy
Bishop Coleman
Seamuel Edgar Francis
Reynolds Wilson
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Morrison
W. E B. Henderer
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Fina
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Shooting of John Phillips ruled accidental in Wilmington
A coroner’s representative determined the shooting of 62 year old John Phillips of near Rockland was purely accidental. He was reportedly on a porch when a fall or misstep led to the weapon discharging into his brain, with witnesses unable to confirm intent.
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Marriages and local civic notes from Wilmington area
Mrs. Mary Ellen Coulton and Thomas J. Brown wed in Wilmington yesterday by Bishop Leighton Coleman. The Senior Epworth League elects Nasaret J. B. Church officer. Smyrna college plans graduation events. Wilmington notices include police suspension, a union ropes candidate for election, water department contract, and temperance union activities.
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Misa A. KE. Strond
KE. T. Singley
Michael McGillen
Hmington Police
John Wetherill
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Sons of Veterans Elect Officers in Maryland Division
WILMINGTON June 12 The Maryland division encampment Sons of Veterans elected Edgar Allen Jr as Division commander Frank P Gentile senior vice commander William Whitney junior vice commander Stanton Washington Patterson Wilmington and M Ridgenhouse as chaplain G Stew Centreville Delegate to National Sec F Johnson was Delegate at large GC Wolfe Washington Medical Society Elects Officers LEWES Del June 12 at its 112th annual meeting Dr B S Dwight President first vice Dr Robert Kegood second vice H G Kostock Secretary Dr John Palmer Jr Assistant secretary Dr J M Bastian Treasurer Dr W C Pierce Councillors New Castle W T Skinner Kent L H Bishop Sussex W P Orr Jr
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New Castle County
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Kent County
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Sussex County
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Warship construction advances uneven amid shipyard strikes
The Naval Bureau reports May to June progress on warships shows limited gains. Illinois and Missouri battleships at Newport News rose 2 and 5 percent. One at Union Iron Works up 11 percent. Maine at Cramp's up 2 percent. Many ships not begun or barely moved. submarine builds such as Porpoise Shark Moccasin and Adder at Nixon Works posted gains up to 18 percent.
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Newport News
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Local Machinists Strike Ties with National Union
Thomas F. Tracy said the National Metal Trades Association resolution signaled their last bluff as local machinists press demands. Keegan and other delegates from the Toronto convention are expected back today with no new local developments reported.
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Butchers Threaten to Halt Retail Meat Service
In San Francisco on June 12, wholesale butchers threaten to refuse meat to retail buyers who hold union cards, risking a citywide closure of one man butchers. About 1,800 workers would be affected by the action.
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One Strike is Off at Snow Steam Works
UFFALO June 12. Machinists amounting to 120 who walked out at the Snow Steam Pump Works on May 20 returned to work today restoring production and labor peace at the plant.
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Special meeting on June 1 at Odd Fellows’ Ropes ninth floor
Enterprise Association of Steamfitters holds a special meeting in the Odd Fellows’ Ropes ninth floor on Monday evening June 1. The barbers’ sale bill passed second reading in the State Senate and local barbers’ unions plan retirement efforts in Harrisburg for final action. Typegra No. 1 festival set for July 8 at Grove to boost the strike beat effort.
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Odd Fellows’ Ropes
State Senate
Harrisburg
Sage
Noid
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Making slate pencils how the mineral crayons are manufactured
A London Chronicle report describes slate pencils formed from quarry slate ground to flour, mixed with steatite, kneaded into dough, rolled into cylinders, pressed under hydraulic force, cut to length, dried, baked in a kiln with steam, cooled, finished, and packed for shipment. The process emphasizes drying boards, corrugated zinc, and controlled heat to prevent warping.
Vegetarian restaurant protest spurs confusion in London
A Chicago Steader reports a lady with her maid visiting a vegetarian London restaurant. The maid Mary objects to the menu claiming it is not wholesome and notes tomato and cabbage dishes are mixed with greens, causing stomach confusion.
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