Lackawanna Republicans Conclude Contested Primary Accepts Results
In Scranton on June 14 the Lackawanna County Republican convention adjourned after accepting the primary results amid 38 contested districts pushed by defeated congressional candidate Frank Spencer. The party committee dismissed districts lacking witnesses, Spencer yielded to attorneys and vows more developments loom amid proposed reforms to Crawford county voting practices.
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Scranton
Lackawanna Republicans
Vosburg
Frank Spencer
Mr. Connell
John H.fellows
McKinley
Connell
Frank Penman
Internal Revenue
Spencer
John F. Scragg
Everett Warren
Thomas H. Dale
Chauncey Derby
Arthur Long
Congress
William Connell
John HB. Fellows
Joseph A. Scranton
W. R. Lewis
Thomas P. Daniels
John Copeland
Emil Bonn
William K. Beck
E. B. Sturges
Crawford County
Last Day at Lebanon Valley College Commencement
The thirty fourth annual commencement week at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, ends with an afternoon chapel ceremony where Dr. Elias Hershey Sneath delivers the commencement address. Degrees are conferred by President Roop in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Arts, with graduates named in each category.
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Lebanon
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Elias Hershey Sneath
Yale University
Roop
Nellie Buffington
Enid Daniel
Grant B. Gerberich
Frederick Weiss Light
David EB. Long
Lizzie G. Kreider
Oren G. Meyers
Ross Nissley
Ralph D. Reider
Clyde J. Saylor
Alvin E. Shroyer
C. Madie Burtner
Rene PD. Burtner
Anna E. Kreider
Reba F. Lehmen
Galen D. Light
Seth A. Light
D. Augustus Peters
J. Mark Peters
Charles ©. Snoke
G.mason Snoke
Nora E. Spayd
Harry E. Spessard
Adam K. Wier
Howard H. Enders
Frank F. Holsapple
John 8. Gruver
John H. Maysilles
Norman C. Schlichter
Hiram Herr Shenk
Charles B. Wingerd
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Holds 52nd Commencement
The 52nd annual Williamsport Dickinson Seminary commencement was held in the Lycoming Opera House. Thirty-three graduates participated with orations or essays. Honors went to Bila Z. Metzger, James E. Skillington, Beulah Miller, Cree M. Rhine, and Gladys L. Johnson.
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Williamsport
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Lycoming Opera House
Bila Z. Metzger
James E. Skillington
Beulah
Miller
Cree M. Rhine
Gladys L. Johnson
Madman's Fierce Antics End at Insanity Adjudication
West Manayunker Joseph Demarco was declared insane in Norristown on June 14. Police restrained the violent man, who had attacked a girl and threatened a streetcar, after he testified at Criminal Court and allegedly relapsed into mental illness.
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THE
Times
Norristown
Joseph Demarco
West Manayunk
Demarco
Jo Demarco
Progressive Friends open 48th annual meeting in Kennett Square
telegram reports opening session at the old Meeting House near Kennett Square as the Progressive Friends begin their forty eighth annual meeting today. Welsh presented a talk on Imperialism and Philippine War criticizing unjust policy, outlining views on the Philippine islands and government.
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Trwes
Kennett Square
Progressive Friends
U Welsh
Ada
Cope Named Dairy and Food Commissioner in Pennsylvania
Governor Stone announces Jesse K. Cope of West Chester Pa as Dairy and Food Commissioner to fill Levi Wells’s vacancy. Cope, 34, a Quaker farmer, succeeds enforcing oleomargarine law amid prior court clarification and pledges fearless action with Governor Stone’s backing. He comes from Chester County and is brother to Emmet B. Cope of Gettysburg National Cemetery.
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the Times
Harrisbuurg
Stone
Jesse K. Cope
West Chester
Department of Agriculture
Cope
Levi Wells
Act of Assembly
Bradford County
Friends of
Jason Sexton
Montgomery County
Pure Butter Protective Association
Pennsylvania
Sexton
Colonel Stone
Edge T. Cope
Society of Friends
Chester County
Bradford
Emmet B. Cope
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Mr. Cope
Governor Stone
Hibernians Close Annual Session In Pa
The Ancient Order of Hibernians ends its forty second annual convention in Mahano VCTV. President O Neil opens sessions. State officers are elected and installed. Miss Flood and Miss O Hagra win top posts in the Ladies Auxiliary as Erie and Wilkes Barre vie for next gathering.
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McFaul
Trenton
Spain
America
Ncy
Father Philips
Hazleton
McMahon
Minersville
Patrick O'Neil
Patrick Donohue
Philadelphia
Archbishop Ryan
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Schuylkill County
Mary Grogan
Philadelhia
Miss Fleming
Reading
Miss Ennis
Ryan
Miss Durkin
Luzerne
Manufactory official convicted for oleomargarine sales
Hunter Kaylor testified he represented the Vermont Manufacturing Company and was convicted of selling oleomargarine to Chester storekeepers. He received a $200 fine plus costs. W Scott Burke and Jesse Brewster, two Chester merchants, were acquitted of the same charge.
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THE
Times
State Hibernian order meets suggests home for infirm
The convention heard a reading on banners and principles by Rev Father McMahon and adjourned to meet later. P F Caffrey presented the by laws report and amendments were approved after discussion. County presidents to report back three months before the next convention on the proposed State home and infirmities of the order.
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America
Father McMahon
Mahanoy
P. F. Caffrey
Luzerne County
Tion
Tee Slee
Governor Stone Reappoints Road Commissioner Brownlee
Governor Stone yesterday reappointed Robert Brownlee of Washington as Commissioner of the National Road. Rev N BE Yeiser Lutheran missionary at Carlisle since last year accepted a call to Troy New York. Johnnie Marchett six years old injured in Hazleton as a cap was blown from a trench and severed his hand. Copper trolley wire theft cut 1500 feet from Bethlehem Nazareth line near Brodhead Northampton county. A local man identified as John Wagner Jr. involved in a county incident yesterday noon.
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Governor Stone
Robert Brownlee
Washington
N. BE. Yeiser
Carlisle
Board of Foreign Missions
Troy
N. Y
Johnnie Marchett
Hazleton
Ong
Enid
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Brodhead
Northampton County
John Wagner, Jr
Peo Po
Mid
Franklin and Marshall College 64th Commencement Held in Chapel
The Lancaster ceremony on June 14 drew a large crowd as 38 graduates received diplomas. Ten honor students were announced with their subjects including Lauffer and Fisher. An evening reception for the class was hosted by President Rev. John S. Stahr and the college faculty.
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Lancaster
Franklin and Marshall College
C. A. Lauffer
C. R. Fisher
C. M. DeLong
BE. L. Herr
D. Gress
C. E. Chartes
J. H. Detrich
A. R. Gilbert
J . B. Stottlemyer
C. E. Haupt
William V. Betts
Blanchard A. Black
Paull. Bridenbaugh
Christian E. Charles
Frederick A. Cook
Calvin M. DeLong
John H. Detrich
Frank A. Fernster
Charles R. Fisher
William G. Fox
Cyrus W. Frndy
Alfred R. Gilbert
Aaron M. Gluck
Chris H. Godenour
John B. Graybill
Daniel Gress
Charles M. Guthrie
Charles E. Haupt, Jr
Benjamin K. Hay
Eugene LeFevre Herr
Frank N. Hoffmeier
Samuel C. Hoover
Charlies O. Hunsicker
Abraham RB. Kauffman
Horace C. Kinzer
William B. Koehler
Charles A
Corner Stone Laid for Corpus Christi Church in Chambersburg
Imposing ceremony conducted by Bishop Shanahan marks the laying and blessing of the foundation and corner-stone of the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic church in Chambersburg. A Solemn High Mass and first Holy Communion for fifty children preceded confirmations for sixty-five, with a large local and visiting priest attendance.
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THE
Times
Chambers
John W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Congregation
Adam Crigt
Lebanon
Germanius Kohl
Littlestown
Rabbal
Hagerstown
L. F. Kelly
Martinsburg
Clement Sleuter
York
F. C. Seubert
Elizabethtown
E. Haistermeyer
Waynesboro
8. C. Burger
New Oxford
M. M. Hassett
Thomas Fleming
Snow Shoe
H. G. Ganes
Carlisle
Xavier Sutton
Benedict Hanlon
Pittsburg
Rosewig
Bic Neelie
General Miller Relieved as Pennsylvania Guardsman Chief
Harrisburg June 14 Adjutant General Stewart issued orders relieving General Charles Miller of command of the Second Brigade after his request. General John A Wiley is assigned to command. Captain Edward Hugh pores and Captain Alfred Steentheater are discharged.
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Harrisburg
Stewart
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Charles Miller
John A. Wiley
Edward Hugh Pores
Alfred Steentheater
Severe Storm Damages Crops and Property in Catawisca
A severe electrical storm struck Catawisca Pennsylvania on the evening of June 14 with heavy rainfall. The storm caused significant damage to outlying districts, leveling many high yield grasses and damaging town streets and property.
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Timms
Catawisca
Amapyields Grasé
Telephone Pole Clash in Dauphin County Court
In Harrisburg on June 14 a case of interest arose as the Pennsylvania Telephone Company faced charges after attempting to erect poles before Jacob F. Kochenour’s home. Mrs Kochenour resisted by sitting on a pole and John Stouffer was alleged to have pushed her. The jury found four defendants guilty of assault and battery. Judge Simonton ruled the company’s conduct wrongful and ordered fines instead of prison. A related suit for one game damages will be heard at the next Common Pleas term.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Jacob F. Kochenour
Simonton
Gamages
Common Pleas
State Political Notes and Local School Finance Debate
Dissenting votes mark Crawford county Democratic convention fusion with Populists in Bedoo area. Congressman Gaston receives unanimous renomination backing. Laney nominees named. Constitutionality questions around Governor ne’s tax or school appropriation fix by legislature. School Board in litle town adopts resolutions on recovery of shared funds amid district cutbacks and fusion tensions in the north.
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Crawford County
Bedooates
Gaston
Laney
A. d
Bryan
Riation
Pevereet
Pierce’s Death Chamber A Floral Bower
Funeral of James Pierce described as one of the most elaborate at Chester Rural Cemetery. Hundreds viewed the coffin at 35 Graham Street with a guard to keep reporters out. Floral tributes include pillows, anchors, wreaths, and carnations from family and friends. Three clergymen led services, with hymn singing, then pallbearers carried the ornate coffin to the hearse.
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the Times
Cages Tero
James Pierce
Graham Street
Chester
Jim Pierce
Edna Blanche Pierce
Charles Forwood Pierce
Helen Spain Pierce
Amos Pierce
Frank Pierce
G. G. Slanter
George Pierce
Annie Pierce
Melchair Pierce
Woodward
First Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Jolly
Solomon M. E. Church
Trinity M. E. Church
Jesus
Ed Goff
Frank Burk
Edward Scheetz
Edward Baily
Edward Macklem
Albert McDowell
Deadly Bolt From the Sky Strikes in Chambersburg
A June 14 report from Chambersburg describes a fatal lightning strike that killed a woman and injured others. The survivor details, family connections, and impact on the Red Cross relief efforts are sketched through partial, garbled text.
Arrests Likely in Morrison Case
West Chester on June 14 reports officials expect arrests in the Stella Mor murder case. Investigators note recent developments suggest three suspects may soon face charges as the probe continues.
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Morrison
Tux Timms
West Chester
Stella Mormurder
Parade of Teams on New Speedway at Longport
A grand parade marked the dedication of the Longport speedway in New Jersey with 300 carriages and banners, led by the Royal Marine Band. Mayors McCullough and Stoy spoke in praise, followed by a banquet and concert before the parade retraced its route.
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Times
Atlantic
Royal Marine Band
Italy
Atlantic Avenue
New Boulevard
Speedway
Longport
McCullough
Franklin P. Stoy
Atlantic City
Stoy
J. B. Remington
G. Jason Waters
John F. Hall
Tragic Train accident reported near Bridgeport claims worker
Inland report from Flemington New Jersey on June 14 describes Albert E. Frank fatally struck on the Central Railroad of New Jersey near Bridgeport. He was hurled from a fast freight and killed near the train front, with witnesses detailing the fall from the moving train.
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the Times
Flemington
N. J
Albert E. Frank
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Takpore
High Bridge
Flemington Telegram Reports June Incident
Special Telegram from Tus Times-ae details an incident in Flemington on June 14 with referenced sabotage or arson and warnings about nearby buildings. Authorities investigate the blaze and assess damage to structures and safety implications.
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Tus Times
Flemington
Ncendiaries
Marriage of Virginia Whitaker to James Bascom Wright
Special Telegram from Tos Tima New Jersey reports the June 14 marriage of Virginia Whitaker of New Jersey to James Bascom Wright of Temn. The ceremony occurred at Mrs. J P ne, in Mala.
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Tos Tima
Tean
N. J
Virginia Whitaker
New Twee Tean
James Bascom Wright
Temn
Mr. Mra. J. P
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