Ferryboat Northfield Collides, Drowns Passengers Off Battery
The ferry Northfield and the Mauch Chunk collided off the Battery around 6 pm. Up to twenty passengers drowned and twelve horses perished on the Northfield. About 1,500 to 2,000 passengers were aboard bound for Staten Island. The ship sank near Pier 10 after drivers and tugboats aided in rescue efforts. two women were hospitalized with injuries. Captain Griffin accuses the Northfield of fault. he expects arrest tonight.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Northfield
Staten Island
Whitehall Street
Mauch Chunk
Jersey Central
North River
Pier No
Spanish Pier
Gouverneur Hospital
Annie Shannon
Terry Avenue
Port Richmond
Lizzie Ives
Carson Street
Abraham Johnson
F. D. Griffin
Perry
Griffin
Deputy Drumont Ejected After Violent Chamber Attack
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies condemned M Drumont for insulting Algiers officials Lutaud and Bon calling them infamous wretches and an assassin. When ordered to withdraw he refused, was removed by soldiers, and later ejected after a vote of censure.
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Philadelphia Times
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Drumont
MM. Lutaud
Bon
Algiers
M. Droment
M. Drument
M. Lutand
Max Regis
M. Bon
Mr. Drumont
M. de Lanessan
Marine
M. Monis
Justice
M. Drumont
Boyle posts $1,000 bail after Flat Rock drowning hearing
Norristown June 14 Edward Boyle proprietor of Rose Glen Park waived a hearing before Magistrate Lenhart on charges arising from Coroner Dugans jury investigation into the Memorial Day Flat Rock drowning in which seven lives were lost. He was released on $1,000 bail for a further hearing on June 26.
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Philadelphia Times
Norristown
Edward Boyle
Rose Glen Park
Lenhart
Dugan
Will SIEZE Asphalt Mines Agent of Syracuse Firm
An agent for Warner & Quinlan of Syracuse New York has travelled to Cerupano Venezuela to take possession of the Felicidad asphalt mine before court decision. He asserts the government will back his claim with two hundred soldiers.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Warner & Quinlan
Syracuse
WN. Y
Cerupano
Venezuela
Felicidad
Shooting at Sumter Ends in Death and Wounding
Frank Winn was killed and Charles Smith wounded in a late night shooting in Sumter after a dispute over a prior lawsuit Winn had against Eddie Edwards. Edwards allegedly followed Winn to Harley's stable after a confrontation, and words escalated into gunfire. The case had previously favored Winn before the affray.
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Sumter
Frank Winn
Charles Smith
Winn
Eddie Edwards
Harley
Edwards
Females in the Majority in England and Wales
The population figures show 16,804,347 females versus 15,721,728 males in England and Wales. Excluding men serving abroad, the five largest cities list Liverpool at 684,047 and Manchester at 543,960, with Birkenhead among others.
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London
England and
Wales
Liverpool
Manchester
Bir
Cruelty Proved in Hutchinson Divorce Case
In New Haven Connecticut on June 14 part of the testimony in the Hutchinson divorce case revealed that Charles K Hutchinson commanded his wife to kneel on the floor for hours during fits of rage. The wife testified she prayed while in that position. The decree was granted and both parties are noted in local social circles.
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Philadelphia Times
New Haven
Conn
Cora Bell Hutchinson
Charles K. Hutchinson
Naval Reserve of
Connecticut
Hutchinson
Officers Shot by Deserters Near Manila
June 14 Manila dispatch reports Colonel Bolanels with five officers and 41 rifles surrendering at Lipa Batangas after a fight with insurgents in which Lieutenant Springer was killed and Captain Wilhelm and Lieutenant Lee mortally wounded. Deserters amid rebels blamed for high officer casualties. Insurgent Cailles offers to surrender a hundred guns to General Sumner at Santa Cruz, with more to follow in three days. Panay ravaged by rinderpest, natives hauling carts to Iloilo.
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Manila
Bolanels
Lipa
Batangas
Springer
Wilhelm
Lee
Cailles
Laguna
Sumner
Santa Cruz
Panay
Lloilo
Robbers torture woman for money in Pittsburgh break in
Four men followed Mrs. Sarah Fowler after she drew cash from a bank, broke into her Covendale Street home, threatened with a revolver, burned her hair to force disclosure, and stole $52 plus jewelry. They bound and choked her before neighbors James Hazlewood and his wife carried her from the burning building. Estimated loss totals $5,000.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Sarah Fowler
Covetale Street
Mrs. Fowler
Mrs McKinley Improves as Bulletin Practice Ends
Washington June 14 Mrs McKinley is reported to be improving slowly and her doctors decided to discontinue daily bulletins. Dr Rixey said she was doing very well and maintaining normal improvement. She rested in a rolling chair in her room during the day.
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Washington
Mosquitos Threaten Bridgeport as War on Pests Planned
Bridgeport Connecticut, June 14. Wealthy residents with summer homes in the old town plan a relentless campaign to curb a mosquito plague likened to New Jersey. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to devise extermination measures and prevent depopulation by pests.
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Philadelphia Times
Bridgeport
Conn
Fairfield
Connecticut
New Jersey
College girl from Smith case sent to asylum in Frankford
Mabel Lawerence Burt, indicted for stealing from Smith College students at Northampton, is moved to the Friends' Asylum at Frankford, Pennsylvania for treatment of mental disorders. Her father J Ogden Burt said he will prepare a public statement soon outlining known facts.
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Philadelphia Times
Bridgeton
N. J
Mabel Lawrence Burt
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Friends’ Asylum
Frankford
J. Ogden Burt
Spain and United States Maine Claim Discussion
Madrid reports the Cabinet met to consider claims from the loss of the Maine. It was decided that American citizens should direct their claims to the Government of the United States. The note reflects Spain’s stance at the June 14 discussions in Madrid.
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Philadelphia Times
Madrid
Maine
United States
Telegraphic Brevities and Omaha Council Shuffle Chief De Redell
Omaha city council briefed on removal of Chief De Redell and a pending Supreme Court decision. Limited readable fragments indicate a reshuffle or policy dispute within the city administration and legal avenues under consideration.
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City Council of
Omaha
Nebd
Yonn de Redell
Antrag Bn Agcream Aeleil
Supreme Court
Witnesses May Prove Alibi For Higginbotham Case
Legal drama develops as witnesses for John Higginbotham, accused of murdering his mother Mrs. Sarah Higginbotham, claim a detailed alibi from 1:30 PM on June 4 to 2:00 PM. Statements from Clara McGarvey and others place him away from the scene, while police question the servant Mary Wright and probe Miss Fenner connections at Chestnut Street offices.
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George 8. Graham
John Higginbotham
Sarah J. Higginbotham
William Higginbotham
Clara McGarvey
Chestnut Street
Graham
John
Mrs. McGarvey
Higginbotham House
Green
Twenty First District
John Hagginbotham
Joseph
Doling
Mary Wright
Moyamensing
Miller
Geyer
Crawford
Wright
Miss Fenner
Higginbotham
Somer
Sowden to Fight Stiles at Lehigh County Democratic Meeting
Lehigh County Democrats face a pivotal meeting with Sowden seeking to condemn Senator Stiles and rebuke certain representatives while contending for party recognition. Street talk suggests a split between Sowden’s faction and party machinery, with possible separate gatherings if his side loses.
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Lehigh County
Philadelphia Times
Allentown
Stiles
Sowden
Mayne
Roth
Moyer
Senate
Democratic Party
Woman in Jail Granted Release After Long Defiance
Enfeebled Mrs. E. Loenna Elmstadt, jailed since last October for defying an order to turn over estate properties to the State Bank of Chicago, will be released tomorrow after a judge’s order. She begged to stay, drooped in the corridor, and warned she may not live long due to health decline from prolonged imprisonment.
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Chicago
E. Loenna Elmstadt
State Bank of Chicago
Cutting
Burglars Drug Family At Ambler Philadelphia Broker Targeted
An attempted burglary at William Reed Fisher in Ambler employed a drugged approach to disable residents and seize valuables. Entry was through a library shutter, but a servant alerted the household. Items stolen included marked silver pieces, a pen inkstand, a silver bowl, an umbrella, and $20. A mahogany sideboard was damaged. a prior break-in occurred two years earlier.
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William Reed Fisher
Ambler
Philadelphia
S. W
Man who saved inmate from suicide known as condemned killer
Carlisle June 14 Lewis H Jacobs condemned for horse theft jailed in the County Jail attempted suicide by hanging He was saved when Martin Fry a condemned murderer held up Jacobs body until the improvised noose was released from the wall Fry freed Jacobs risking his own safety and life in the act
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Philadelphia Times
Carlisle
Lewis H. Jacobs
Martin Fry
Jacob
Overwork blamed for boy’s death in Minotola
A coroner jury in Vineland New Jersey found that 9 year old Lawrence Clanchetta died after being run over by a train on the West Jersey and Seashore right of way near Minotola while sleeping on the track. The jury cleared the Atlantic City branch railroad but censured the Minotola Glass Company for employing the boy at night.
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Philadelphia Times
Vineland
N. J
Lawrence Clanchetta
Atlantic City
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Minotola
Minotola Glass Company
Unconscious Man Found Beside Pennsylvania Rail Line
An unidentified man about 55 was found unconscious beside the Fish House Station railroad track on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Camden. He was transported to Cooper Hospital where a skull fracture was found. Believed struck by a train, he wore a dark suit. pockets contained photos of a young woman and an envelope addressed to Layton & Cannon, Bridgeville, Del. It had been posted from Laurel, Del., and received at Bridgeville on June 11.
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Fish House Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Camden
Cooper Hospital
Layton & Cannon
Bridgeville
Del
Laurel
Chinese Smuggling Probe Reaches Vancouver
Pacific Coast Inspector Dunn of the American Chinese Immigration Department arrived in Vancouver on June 14 to investigate alleged border smuggling. He plans to request a special commission to study the trafficking of Orientals across the border and to cooperate with Canadian authorities in reporting findings.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dunn
Jailbreak Sparks Manhunt After Sheriff Shot
Fort Morgan on June 14 reports Harry Simington and Stacey and Givens escaped from jail last night. Sheriff Calvert was shot in the abdomen by Simington. Stacey and Givens were captured by a posse. Bloodhounds pursue Simington with the threat of lynching if captured.
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Fort Morgan
Harry Simington
Stacey
Givens
Calvert
Simington
Train collision claims two lives near LINT Michigan
A Marquette passenger train struck a pedestrian in the suburb this morning, killing George Bueckinghach and injuring the two others identified as Mrs. Thomas Applegate and Mrs. William Humphrey. The incident occurred as the victims were near the railroad crossing awaiting passage. Authorities investigated the crossing conditions and commuted injuries, with no further fatalities reported at this time.
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Lint
Mich
George Bueckinghach
Thomas Applegate
Wiliam Humphrey
Lehigh hazing attack on instructor shocks campus
More than 100 Lehigh University students ambushed physics instructor Howard Logan Bronson at a hotel and woods, beat him with switches, blindfolded him, and forced him to apologize before throwing him into the Lehigh River. He escaped and will sue. over fifty students questioned as university vows a rigid inquiry.
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Philadelphia Times
South Bethlehem
Howard Logan Bronson
Lehigh University
Lehigh River
Bronson
Yale
Lehigh
Hazers
Crown
R.A. Lamberton
Illinois Battleship Illinois Sets Record On Trial Run
Officials in Washington express belief the battleship Illinois could have exceeded 17 knots on her trial voyage and possibly reached 18 knots with constant top speed. Admiral Evans, head of the trial board, praised the performance and met with Secretary Long.
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Washington
Illinois
Admiral Evans
Navy Department
Secretary Long
Boy Injured as Man Killed by Lightning
In Chambersburg on June 14 William Mumper of near Brain was struck by lightning and killed instantly. A boy, son of Solomon Gutshall, standing nearby, received a shock and was seriously injured.
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Philadelphia Times
Chambersburg
William Mumper
Near Brain
Solomon Gutshall
Youthful Couple Wed in Open Court
In Pottsville on June 14 Medea Miller aged 15 and Charles Stoudt aged 23 were married in a county court by Judge Shay after a court proceeding. The couple traveled from Tower City to the sealers end of the county to wed.
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Philadelphia Times
Pottsville
Medea Miller
Charles Stoudt
Judih Shay
Tower Cits
Sealers
Shorter Work Week at Reading Car Shops
Notices posted in Reading declare the Philadelphia and Reading Railway car shops will operate five days a week instead of six until further notice. Shops will be closed on Saturdays.
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Reading
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Zeigier Transfer Heads Adams Express Post in Shippensburg
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Times reports Adams Express agent Harvey H. Zeigier of seventeen years at Shippensburg has been transferred to Hagerstown. He is succeeded by A. Augie, effective immediately.
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Philadelphia Times
Shippensburg
Harvey H. Zeigier
Adams Express
Nellie Nickles Named Assistant Principal At Shippensburg
SHIPPENSBURG June 14 Miss Nellie Nickles who was assistant principal of the school will assume a new role in the district. The announcement notes her years of service and contribution to student programs.
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Philadelphia Times
Shippensburg
Nellie Nickles
Fire Destroys Mineral Springs Hotel in West Baden
Fire swept the Mineral Springs Hotel in West Baden Indiana after 1 AM trapping 250 guests in nightwear. The blaze began in the bakeshop and by 3 AM the hotel was consumed with losses estimated at 500000 and insurance of 100000. Bath house and lavatory valued at 30000 were destroyed. Assistance from nearby towns failed to arrive due to transportation limits.
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West Baden
Ind
Mineral Springs Hotel
French Lick
Politics Too Wise For Him Resigns From Public Office
Harry L. Abbott a McKeesport Common Council member resigned saying his conscience drives him to separate from corrupt politics. He cites untrustworthy promises and declares he will live without offense to God and man. Abbott has served over a year on the Council and on the School Board.
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Philadelphia Times
Mckeesport
Harry L. Abbott
Common Council
Abbott
Barbed wire menace safeguards Sullivan coal area
At Williamsport on June 14 the State Line and Sullivan Coal Company fenced the pump house and dynamo plant with a seven strand barb wired, electrified fence seven feet high to deter strikers from reaching non union workers. Deputies guard the site, with Osler failing to recruit from Laporte. Two Bernice families were displaced, and fears arise that more evictions will follow, though the miners remain peaceful.
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Williamsport
State Line and Sullivan Coal Company
Osler
Laporte
Sonestown
Bernice
Sullivan County
Two Workmen Hurt In Bridge Repair Fall
Isaac Scheffer slipped from the Reading Railway bridge at Yardley and fell seventy five feet to rocks and water below. His injuries are reported probably fatal. Lloyd Martin also injured when a scaffold collapsed on him.
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Philadelphia Times
Yardley
Isaac Scheffer
R. A. Simmons
Reading
Lloyd Martin
Bryan to Speak in Watertown June 25
William Jennings Bryan will address Watertown on June 25 at the invitation of Rev. H. N. Dunning pastor of Stone Street Presbyterian Church. Dunning is a former Lincoln Nebraska resident.
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Bryan Wii
Watertown
N. Y
William Jennings Bryan
H. N. Dunning
Stone Street Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Neb
Weather Forecast for Saturday and Sunday
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expect showers Saturday and likely Sunday. Eastern New York cooler Saturday with fair in the north and showers in the south. Sunday fair with variable winds. Western New York showers and cooler Saturday, then Sunday showers with brisk northeasterly winds. Western Pennsylvania local rains Saturday and cooler north portions. Sunday showers with fresh east to northeast winds. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Arrivals of Ocean Liners in New York Port
The public notices ship arrivals in New York with names of liners and docking schedules. Columns highlight ships entering the harbor and relevant transit timing for passengers and cargo. The report lists vessels expected alongside passenger and crew details for the day.
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New Oreesew
York
Street franchises approved by mayor amid-accounts
The mayor signed ordinances granting elevated, underground and surface street passenger railways, prompting City Hall buzz. He declined to discuss how the roads would benefit the public and recounted a Wanamaker letter incident. Incorporators Foerderer Wolf and Murphy voiced plans to begin work soon, denying a $5 million buyout rumor and asserting business focus.
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Ashbridge
Diamond Street
New York
Congressman Foerderer
Clarence Wolf
Michael Murphy
Foerderer
Drexel
Major Perry
Philadelphia Times
Iossenger Railways
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Miss Burt
Spain
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Flames Girdle
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Atlanta
Palestine
Tex
Orleans
Detroit
Ioudy
Traction
Johnson
Municipal League
Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Gage
New Mint
Clerks of Councils
Mr. Wanamaker
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