Secretary Hamilton Demands Substantiation of Grange Charges
Special Telegram to The Times from Harrisburg June 24. Citing Pomona Grange resolution, Thomas Hamilton asks Representative Creasy for full proof of charges against the Agriculture Department. He seeks year specific Revenue data, names of officials alleged guilty, legal basis for his responsibility, and details on alleged sale of colored oleo.
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the Times
Harrisburg
Pomona Grange
Columbia
Lower Luzerne Counties
United States Revenue Department
Pennsylvania
New York State
Secretary of Agriculture
Hamilton
William T. Creasy
Committee of the Grainge
Losing Her Grip
Blanche faces a deteriorating grip on training as setbacks mount for her pursuit of a hopeful outcome.
Pentecostal Camp Meeting Arranged Between Greensburg and Johnstown
A grand Pentecostal camp meeting is set between Greensburg and Johnstown at Ridgeline Park, July 20 for ten days. The event draws top national pulpit talent to boost church membership, with speakers like Rev Joseph Smith and Rev Dr Nusbaum and noted singers Dr Gilmore and Amanda Smith among participants.
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Tom Timms
Greensburg
Altoona
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ridgeriew Park
Johnstown
America
Gilmore
Hudson
Baker
Joseph Smith
California
Fuller
Boston
Nusbaum
E.L. D. Peeper
Christian Standard
Hyde
Hadley
Jere McAuley Mission
New York
Amanda Smith
Lebanon Convention Concludes Its National Meeting
The Young People's Christian Union of the United Brethren in Christ closed their national biennial convention in Lebanon with about 1,000 delegates leaving for home. Devotions included Bible study by Rev. E. B. Bowman of Harrisburg and a sermon by Bishop J. W. Hott of Dayton. The day featured a missionary rally led by Rev. J. Edgar Knipp of Baltimore and addresses by Rev. W. M. Weekley and Rev. E. C. Avis. The closing session included remarks by President Prof. J. P. Landis of Dayton and a consecration service led by Rev. J. A. Eby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Young People’s Christian Union of the
United Brethren In Christ
United States
E. 8. Bowman
Harrisburg
J. G. Dissinger
Kansas
H. J. Fischer
J. P. Landis
Dayton
Ohio
J. A. Eby
Elkhart
Ind
New Pastor Installed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchy
Carlisle June 24 Rev E E Dietterick was today installed pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchy at Riverton Rev John Kistler of Carlisle delivered the charge to the pastor and Rev S Dasher of West Fairview delivered the charge to the congregation
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the Times
Carlisle
E. E. Dietterick
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchy
Riverton
County
John Kistler
S. Dasher
West Fairview
Corner-stone laid for St Pauls Lutheran Church Newville
The corner-stone of the new St. Pauls Lutheran Church at Newville was laid this afternoon with impressive ceremonies. Rev. A. A. Kerlin preached the sermon, pastor of Memorial Lutheran Church Sharpsburg Maryland.
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the Times
Carlisle
New St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Newville
A. A. Kerlin
Memorial Lutheran Church
Sharpsburg
Scranton Mills Move to Buffalo Construction Starts
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 24 the Lackawanna Iron and Steel mills began relocation to Buffalo. The carpenter shop is already torn down and shipped to the Lake Erie site to support the construction gang. The move affects 3,000 workers and reflects the $25 million company focus on steel rail production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Keystone Lawyers Meet This Week in Cambridge
The sixth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association opens in Cambridge Springs on Tuesday and runs to Thursday. John K. Richards Solicitor General of the United States will deliver the annual address on The Constitution and the Territories, offering an authoritative government view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Springs
Pennsylvania Bar Association
John K. Richards
United States
Territories
Reading's New St Marys Church Dedicated in Reading
The new St Marys Roman Catholic Church at Twelfth and Spruce streets was dedicated by Archbishop Ryan. A Solemn High Mass featured Mozart's Twelfth Mass with a large choir. Pastor Rev Father Malusecki leads a 60 by 120 foot Gothic red shale brick building costing about 30000 dollars and serving about 400 families.
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Reading
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Twelfth and
Spruce Streets
Ryan
Philadelphia
St. Paul's Catholic
Mozart
Father Ma
Lusecki
St. Laurentius’ Church
Father Maluseck
St. Mary's
Fight Against Oleo Progress Reported by Dairy Division
The Dairy and Food Division of the Department of Agriculture reports better prosecutions of oleomargarine law violators. In Indiana counties Westmoreland and Fayette fifteen suits. Scranton also moving against sellers. Dauphin and Blair counties levy fines of 100 dollars and prosecute offenders. Detectives aid agents as Jesse K. Cope leads the division with state officials informed on enforcement.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Iry and Food Commissioner
Department of Agriculture
Legislative Committee of the State Grange
Agricultural Department
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago Produce Journal
Philadelphia Produce Journal
the Times
Harrisburg
Dairy and Food Division
Indiana
Westmoreland
Fayette
Scranton
Dauphin
Blair
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Jesse K. Cope
Chester County
Hamilton
Brought to Death's Door by Copperhead's Fangs
Special Telegram to The Times reports Ernest Christman a German farmer was badly bitten by a copperhead in woods west of Pittston. The snake sank its fangs as he entered the forest at dawn. the reptile was killed and medical aid rushed to save his life. The outcome remains at risk.
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the Times
Pittston
Ernest Christman
Christman
Comrade of McKinley Missing in Shenandoah
James Lockwood aged 59 is missing since early last week after leaving home to visit relatives at Mahanoy Plane. He was at Colorado visiting other relatives on Wednesday last, but left each place after a short stay and no trace has been found. Lockwood is a Civil War veteran who served in the Ohio regiment with President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
the Times
Shenandoah
James Lockwood
Mahanoy
Colorado
Lockwood
Ohio
Firebugs Threaten Bristol Neighborhood Barns
Local reports describe arson incidents in Bristol with several barns set ablaze. The widespread activity prompts police to investigate possible organized arson in the area as residents urge caution.
Cumberland Valley Normal School Holds 27th Commencement
Special telegram from Shippensburg reports the Cumberland Valley State Normal School's twenty seventh commencement opening with Rev. L M Gance delivering the sermon. Faculty and trustees hosted a reception and banquet for graduates. Class officers are listed as President J W Balsh and others. Dr G M P Eckels will address the class tomorrow.
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Times
Shippensburg
Cumberland Valley State Normal School
L. M. Gance
First Methodist Episcopal Church
York
J. W. Balsh
George Miller
Nora Crilly
J. C. Tressler
Hi R Bensperger
Ida Kieckner
H. E. Walker
G. M. P. Eckels
Albright College Commencement Opens Week
Commencement week at Albright College in Myerstown began with a morning service. Rev. A. H. Snyder, pastor of the First United Evangelical Church Easton, delivered the sermon in the United Church. The event opened the college association’s annual sermon series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright College
the Times
Lebanon
Myerstown
A. H. Snyder
First United Evangelical Church
Easton
United
Weae
Episcopal
Kutztown Commencement Week Opens at State Normal School
June 24. Commencement week at Kutztown State Normal School opened with Dr. N C Schaeffer delivering the initial address.
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Kutztown
Tracxs
Reading
Kutztown State Normal School
N. C. Schaeffer Deliv
Richards to Address Pennsylvania Bar Association
Washington June 24 John K Richards Solicitor General of the United States departed for Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania to speak next Tuesday before the Pennsylvania Bar Association on The Constitution and the Philippines.
Doctor's Daughter Outwitted Them in Telegraph Construction
In Bloomsburg on June 24 the Columbia-Montour Telephone Company faced resistance from Dr Patterson’s daughter who blocked two construction holes while the crew tried to raise a pole. The doctor and a temporary watcher supervised the site. By evening the workers left, and the doctor retained control of the hole.
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Bloomsburg
Columbia-Montour Telephone Company
Benton
Patterson
Smail
Jaw Dislocation From Laughing At A Joke
John W. Clark, 30, of 405 Noble Street, opened his mouth laughing at a joke yesterday and dislocated his jaw. He spent several hours in Hahnemann Hospital before physicians released him after three hours of effort.
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John W. Clark
Noble Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Harris and Alexander Lead Republican Assembly Ticket
Clearfield June 24 reports fifteen of seventy three districts heard in the primaries. Frank G Harris and Joseph Alexander both Quayite and anti Quayite win the Assembly nominations. Hugh McCullough Dubois leads for Sheriff. B F Chase leads W L Swope for District Attorney with nomination likely. Quayites to retain county organization by reelecting Harry Boulton as chairman.
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Clearfield
Frank G. Harris
Joseph Alexander
Assembly
Hugh McCullough
Dubois
B. F. Chase
W. L Swope
Quayites
Harry Boulton
Threats of Trouble in Luzerne County
Hazleton report notes a heated Democratic delegate race in Luzerne County for the Fourth Legislative district. James A. Sweeney won 15 of 45 delegates amid plans to challenge Boyle’s nomination on a second ballot and possible court action in Dauphin County if Boyle prevails.
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Hazleton
Luzerne County
James A. Ssreeney
P. F. Boyle
McLaughlin
Squire Campbell
Campbell
Sweeney
Boyle
Dauphin County
Vows Made on Eve of Historic Battles Across Wars
A survey of dramatic battlefield vows from history recounts private promises before Ulundi and Cressy battles, a French soldier’s pledge in 1870, a Confederate officer’s postwar marriage hope, a Cossack’s ale vow, and other pledged fates. The piece notes outcomes, from fatal bravado to unexpected priesthood.
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Ulundi
North
South
Hudson
Cressy
Army
Frederick
Prussia
Keller
Onseseg
Two Cats Die After Rent Clause Ends
Reading telegram recounts Mrs. Amelia Fricker death and a will that exempted the future tenant from rent as long as two Maltese cats named Tom lived. The pets died, leaving granddaughter Mrs. Walter Miller paying rent until her residence passed to Mr. Miller.
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Reading
Amelia Fricker
Wes
Berks County
Garfield
Fricker
Tom
Republican Party
Mra Fricker
New Jersey Commerce Deepening Staten Island Sound Project
A New Brunswick report details a Staten Island Sound deepening plan to 21 feet at mean low water with an estimated cost of 696000 dollars. Woodbridge creek improvement would cost 82000 dollars benefiting brick manufactories. The trip involved Theodore E. Burton and several New Jersey officials assessing waterways and potential commerce gains.
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New Brunswick
Theodore E. Burton
House of Representatives
R. Wayne Parker
Newark
Charles N. Fowler
Elizabeth
Benjamin F. Howell
Joint Waterways Committee
Staten Island Sound
J. W. Barlow
Corps of Engineers of
New York
Kelsey
D. C. Chase
Board of Pilot Commissioners of
New Jersey
Peter Bennett
Barlow
Woodbridge Creek
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Trenton
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Raritan River
Raritan Bay
Staten Island
New York City
New Jersey Shore
Bayonne
Perth Amboy
South Amboy
Newark Sailor Arrested in Pool Case Threats
In Newark on June 24 a sailor from the battleship Texas, Charles W. Latham, 20, was arrested for threatening Mrs. Cassie C. Jennings, a co respondent in the Pool divorce case. He had previously peeped into her room and followed her, prompting a warrant and a later arrest near the chancery court. Sentence was suspended if he left town.
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Newark
Texas
Cassie C. Jennings
Chas. W. Latham
Jennings
Lambert
Chancery
Latham
Insomnia Helps Chief Capture a Horse Thief
Merchantville reports Chief Linderman could not sleep and sat on his porch at 3 am when a white sweating horse and buggy passed. He pursued and stopped a man driving the team, arresting him as the thief. The horse had been stolen from George Plaskett in Hartford the previous night.
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Merchantville
Linderman
Sauken
George Plaskett
Hartford
John Swayne Drowns While Others Look On
Gloucester City reports the drowning of 18 year old John Swayne of Philadelphia while bathing with his brother and two companions in Timber Creek. The group had swum from a boat house at Westville after a night by the water. Swayne could not swim and drowned in shallow water while companions swam in deeper sections. His companions tried to reach him after he cried out.
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Gloucester City
John Swayne
Weat Williams Street
Philadelphia
Timber Creek
William Swayne
Westville
Swayne
Faculty and Pupils Attend a Service at First Methodist
The Board of Education and city public school faculty and graduates attended a special sermon at the First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. Co. B. Fisher with the message "A Master Builder's Charge to the Builders" and attendees from Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Closing exercises of the High School are set for Wednesday afternoon at the Monmouth Street school.
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Turkimea
Gloucester City
Board of Education
City
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Co. B. Fisher
Presbyterian
Baptist
Monmouth Street
New Jersey Notes Highlight Local Civic and Crime Items
Gloucester Ferry Company officers plan a pleasure trip on the Sylvan Dell to August Pier. Gloucester City property owners are urged to connect to sewer and water lines to avoid delays in street improvements. Sherman Perce, a colored man, was arrested for robbing Philip Jobna and jailed in Bridgeton. A former state prisoner recently released had served six years. Rev A Jenkin preached at Livingston Avenue Baptist Church in New Brunswick. An upcoming institute in Bristol, Virginia, attracts the deanery and a wedding was held yesterday.
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Gloucester Ferry Company
Gloucester City
Mayne
Sherman Perce
Bridgeton
Philip Jobna
Pierce
A. Jenkena
Coat Lantes
Livingston Avenuve Baptist Church
New Brunswick
Uth
Western Xeees Institute
Bristol
Young Fisherman Drowns in Sea Isle Fright Incident
George W. Robley twenty of North Broad street Philadelphia drowned after his canvas boat overturned off the Sea Isle City jetty. He could not swim and died from fright. his brother Samuel swam to the spot and recovered the body after several dives. Robley had come for the summer and defied life saving warnings before the accident. The body was returned to Philadelphia for burial after a two hour revival effort failed.
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George W. Robley
Sea Isle City
the Times
North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Robby
Life Service
Samuel
Robley
M Sherrys Sarcasm Angers New Brunswick
New Brunswick N J June 24 members of the exclusive social set here are incensed by Howard MacSherry prominent lawyer and weekly gossip columnist accusing Rutgers College students of snubbing the college president and faculty he mocks a social coterie as exclusive and criticizes afternoon teas football attire and tuxedo balls he even proposes prizes for students who mock the city’s young women with hospitality rewards of 100 and 50 respectively
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Times
New Brunswick
N. J
Howard MacSherry
Rutgers Colege
FE. S. Shumway
T& Tht
Rough Rider
MacSherry
Pretty Jersey Girl Sophie Marks Tries Laudanum
Sophie Marks a 17 year old from Elizabethport drank laudanum on a street before daylight and was found unconscious. She was taken to the German Hospital and, after regaining consciousness, refused to explain her motive. Authorities say she will probably recover. a letter to her parents mentioning a non relative young man was found in her pocket.
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Newark
Sophie Marks
Elizabethport
Philadelphia Junk Dealer Found Dead in Atlantic City
James Devlin aged 58 a general junk dealer residing at 1004 West York street Philadelphia was found dead on his bed this morning at the Rick House near Georgia avenue and the beach. He had come here to spend Sunday and apparently died in his sleep due to accidental gas exposure.
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the Times
Atlantic City
James Devlin
West York Street
Philadelphia
Rick House
Georgia Avenue
Devlin
Hoboes’ Rest near Alexandria A spring tramp hub
The article describes a growing hobo presence around Cameron Run near Alexandria Virginia as migrants travel from the South to Northern cities. It identifies Hoboes’ Rest as a preferred stopping place with shade trees and a grove, noting arriving crowds in April and ongoing mobility toward winter quarters in the South.
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Washington
Mason and Dixon
Potomac
Tsutemp
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