Junior Order Convenes Today in Lancaster
The State Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics meets in Lancaster in a special session expected to draw about a thousand delegates. The outcome will decide the order’s future in Pennsylvania amid internal disputes over per capita tax payments and conflicts with insurgent factions. Legal actions loom as Judge Weiss has ordered officers to appear regarding alleged contempt for excluding councils over tax disputes.
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State Council
Order
United American Mechanics
Pennsylvania
National Council
Supreme Court
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Dauphin County
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
George B. Brown
Charles S. Croll
M. P. Dickeson
Edward 8. Deemer
Judge Weiss
Trouble in Sight at Junior Order Convention in Pennsylvania
Special Telegram to THE TIMES reports sharp factionalism among Junior Order of United American Mechanics delegates in Pennsylvania. Loyalists, owning the state charter and seeking admission only to those with paid per capita, clash with insurgents opposing higher body legislation. Ful ton Opera House is claimed by loyalists. insurgents threaten to relocate if denied entry.
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Lancaster
Order of United American Mechanics
Pennsylvania
National Council
Fulton Opera House
Pey
Order
Y M C A Effects Under the Hammer
Bellefonte on June 28 sale of all personal property of the local Young Men's Christian Association at Constable's sale marks the end of a 45 year history. Organized in 1877 the group once flourished but faded recently with dwindling patronage and inadequate income leading to heavy debt.
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Constable's
Bellefonte Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Richard Jackson Held After Brutal Assault in Carlisle
Special Telegram to THE Ties Carlisle June 25 Richard Jackson a colored man under arrest in Carlisle charged with brutally assaulting Mrs William H Dakin on June 22. He is being held for further questioning and possible arraignment.
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Carlisle
Richard Jackson
Mra
Miner John Davis and boy Andrew Eck Die in Mine Accident
In Wilkesbarre on June 25 John Davis aged 60 a miner and Andrew Eck 16 a driver boy were instantly killed by a fall of rock in a velo ay late thme after aebe. The oblique phrasing来源 indicates a fatal mine accident with two workers killed.
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the Times
Wilkesbarre
John Davis
Andrew Eck
Tig Hime
Newville Pastor Honored in Carlisle Report
Revelation of Rev. George M. Reed, pastor of a church in Newville, honored in Carlisle on June 25 for his service. The brief notes his role within the local diocese and the recognition received at a district ceremony.
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the Times
Carlisle
George M. Reed
Newville
Reverend Klingler Leaves Easton Parish for Health
Easton report states Rev. Paul G. Klingler, age unknown, departs St. John's Lutheran Seer Net parish after four years from Catascogua to seek rest and improved health. Local clergy note ongoing illness prompted the move and plan for replacement.
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the Times
Easton
Paul G. Klingler
Catascogua
St. John's
Planged From Trestie to Death
Sharon June 25. John Gleason aged year? was killed by a fall from an unknown structure. The accident occurred when a large object fell upon him, leading to his death. Local authorities investigated the incident.
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Tae
Sharon
John Gleason
Seventh District Names Wanger for Nomination in Bristol
In Bristol on June 25 the Seventh Pennsylvania Congressional District held its nominating convention. Delegates from Bucks and Montgomery counties, led by Irwin P. Wanger, gathered with local officials and a Bristol Cornet Band. Wanger was nominated by acclamation after speeches by Congressman Wenger and Adjutant General Thomas Stewart, with Roosevelt endorsement praised by the resolutions committee.
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Bucks County
Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Trict
Irwin P. Wanger
Republican Borough Executive Committee
A. K. Joyce
Charles Appleton
John Jeffries
George Rathke
George Metz
George Wright
Walter Leedom
Edward Keating
Samuel Milner
Vivian Potts
Andrew Jeffries
John T. Smith
Thomas Wahdegrift
James Brooks
Doron Green
William Fine
Bristol Cornet Band
Columbia
Montgomery County
W. J. Solly
Wanger
Alexander Alison
First Presbyterian Church
John G. Weinberger
Milford
John Wildman
John W. Weaver
Messrs. McIntosh and Sellers
Messis. Sheib
Wenger
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Albany
San Juan
Evan J. Penrose
Thomas Chambers
Newtown
W. P. Young
Pottstown
William H. Knight
Congressman Wanger
Thomas Stewart
Mt Bucks
Henge Pg Swertes
Betherit
Isemblyman
Frank Edwards
B. F. Gilsere
Sean Rae Tat Esty Damier
Anti-Quay Party Wins Its Fight in Washington
Washington Pennsylvania June 25 The Republican county committee met today electing BE Carothers as chairman and John G Hall as secretary for the ensuing year The Quay faction candidate received 28 votes while Carothers bagged 62 votes Reflecting on leadership Colonel Barnett arrived from Harrisburg and joined the Quay men in conference but no accord emerged The result signals a shift in local party strength amid factional tensions
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Washington
Republican County Committee
BE. Carothers
John G. Hall
Quay Faction
Carothers
Acheson
Barnett
Harrisburg
Quay Men
Avell
Eighth District's Heated Race For Congress Gains Momentum
Democrats in four counties engage in a brisk contest for the Eighth District nomination. Barber seeks renomination in Maud Chuck but faces Lauer's push. Monroe pits Dr. J H Shull against M F Coolbaugh. Northampton backs ex congressman Mitchler while Northampton and Pike counties weigh shifts. Peters of Bushkill and Hart contend in Pike County.
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Easton
Barber
Maud Chuck
Carbon
Nominre
John E. Lauer
Lauer
Monroe
J. H. Shull
M. F. Coolbaugh
Dr. Shull
Ongre
Shull
Northampton
Orthampton
Sweeney Triumphs in Fourth District Legislative Fight
Special Telegram reports Hazleton June 25 that the Democratic convention of the Fourth district chose James A. Sweeney after three ballots, declaring him the victor by 23 to 21. Bryan was endorsed for the Presidency with renewed allegiance to the Chicago platform.
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Hazleton
Fourth District
James A. Sweeney
Bryan
Chicago
Sensation in Pottsville Court Over Murder Sentences
In Pottsville on June 25, after two trials for the murder of Joseph Rukowski, seven defendants including Rollis Business and Andréw Coras faced sentence. Attorney W D Seltzer sparked a sensation by revealing a court conversation about a Duchess boarder linked to the case, delaying sentencing until next Saturday for all defendants while an investigation proceeds.
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Times
Pottsville
Joseph Rukowski
William Penn
Proprienokas
Rollis
Trolley Project Progressing Nicely
West Chester June 25 J H Hoffecker president and promoter of the Wilmington and West Chester Electric Railway is here with other gentlemen interested in its progress. Supervisor James F Coburn Westtown and others are diligently securing rights of way and meeting with much success. The trolley will follow the Wilmington pike and pass through a populous district.
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Times
West Chester
J. H. Hoffecker
Wilmington and West Chester Electric Railway
James F. Coburn
Westtown
Wilmington Pike
Mountain gang raid nets 500 dollars in Greensburg store
In Greensburg on June 25 a mountain gang robbed W. H. Smith & Son of $500 in merchandise from a Mt. Pleasant hardware store while armed guards slept. The thieves fled with goods in a wagon after a shot exchange left no injuries. In Shamokin a boy fell into a large airhole while retrieving fuel for potatoes and remains seriously hurt.
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Times
Greensburg
Mountain
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Smith & Son
Big Creamery Plant Destroyed by Fire
A fire of suspected incendiary origin gutted the Sharpless Creamery Company plant near Concord station Delaware County early Sunday. The Mammoth structure housed fifty workers and produced about fifteen thousand pounds of butter weekly. four thousand pounds and all manufacturing implements burned. Estimated loss is around $15,000, with a new plant to be erected at once.
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Tur Timme
Sharpless Creamery Company
Concord Station
Delaware County
Wealthy farmer Solomon Bieber vanishes from Salisbury
Allentown date June 25 Solomon Bieber a wealthy farmer near the State Fishery in Salisbury has been missing since Thursday. He left with $40 to visit Allentown for a doctor and bicycle but neither he nor the bicycle nor doctor visits occurred. He is 38 with a wife and eight children. A son left home months ago after a dispute. It is feared he may have taken his own life as his father did six years ago.
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Allentown
Solomon Bieber
Salisbury
Hils
Bieber
Happy Marriage Ends Forty-Year Engagement
West Chester telegram reports Thomas Lavery Cope and Hannah B. Carpenter wed after a forty year engagement. He is 70 and she younger. Miss Carpenter delayed marriage since 1860 to honor her dying mother who lived to nearly 100. The ceremony was quiet with few friends present.
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the Times
West Chester
Thomas Lavery Cope
Hannah B. Carpenter
Miss Carpenter
Cope
Bellefonte Prepares for the Centennial
Bellefonte readies to mark Centre County centennial with a court of honor at the diamond and Curtin monument site. County Commissioners allocate 1000 dollars and Bellefonte Borough 500 dollars to the centennial fund. Decorators Volkner and Biph s of Harrisburg to install principal decorations. invitees include Admiral Dewey and Schley, General Miles, Evan Miles, Congressman Palzell, Governor Roosevelt, and Secretary Long.
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the Times
Bellefonte
Centre County
Cowell
Volkner & Biphs
Harrisburg
Curtin
Stone
Entertainment Committee
Dewey and
Schiey
Nelson A. Miles
Evan Miles
John Palzell
Roosevelt
New York
Long
Trolley Company Not to Blame in Fatality
The Bristol and Doyted town trolley company faces no blame for the death of Joseph Horn who was killed while asleep on a trolley car Saturday. Horn is survived by a wife and five children.
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Yardley
Bristol and Doytedtown
Joseph
Horn
Cigarmakers Union Marks Tenth Anniversary
Special Telegram from Hanover pa June 25 reports the Cigarmakers Union No 316 of Meshberrytown observed its tenth anniversary with a festive evening. Addresses were delivered by local leaders praising the organization’s work and solidarity.
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Hanover
Uplon
MeShberrytown
Media Presbyterian School Graduation Notice
A fragmented notice from Media Presbyterian School announces a graduation event held last evening. It mentions students and speakers, with limited readable details about the ceremony and attendees.
Marriage notice from Lutherana meeting in June
Robert K Wise, agent for the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company, was married at Rolling Springs to a member of the Lutherans. Reverend G W Berry officiated. The ceremony took place on a June date noted in Telegrams to The Tinks Cartiale.
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Tinks
Cartiale
Robert K. Wise
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Rolling Springs
Marenes Re Ee
Lutherana
Metuaree - Bnet
G. W. Rry
Mount Carmel Colliery Boss Injured In Wagon Accident
Mr Carmel, an inside foreman at Mount Carmel Colliery, was riding on wagons when his head was caught between bumpers. He was seriously injured this morning according to local reports.
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Sperial
Titan Times
Mr. Carmel
Jones
Mount Carmel
Pennsylvania Corporations Chartered
Harrisburg June 25 Charters were sent to the State Department today for Isaac Reese & Sons Campe Manarville Armetrong county capital $80,000 New companies include Ith Bank of East Pittsc capital $80,000 Poole Land Company capital $100,000 People See and Seidae Storage Company capital $100,000 End Land Company Pittsburg capital $100,000 Blair County Electric Light and Power Company Altoona capital $50,000 Glen Campbell Pa county capital $448,000
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Isaac Reese & Sons
Old Cumberland Valley resident John R. Pilkey dies at home
Special Telegram reports John R. Pilkey, among Cumberland Valley's oldest residents, died today. He was a native of Inga and had lived here for many years, known as a staunch friend of Thaddeus.
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Tux Timga
John R. Pilkey
Cumberland Valley
Sines
Thaddeus
State Political Notes Report Amid Shifts and Contests
Fragmentary notes recount political happenings in Dauphin and nearby regions. Mentions lawmakers, conventions, and ongoing contests with unclear details and several garbled phrases. Names and places are partially legible but specific outcomes remain uncertain.
Millionaire's Son's Sudden Courtship
Arthur Henry Stuart of Phillipsburg New Jersey, son of A C Stuart the Phillipsburg millionaire, wed Elizabeth Laubach of Bloomsburg after a twenty four hour acquaintance. The couple, who had only corresponded before meeting, plan a Paris honeymoon then return to reside in Phillipsburg.
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Bloomsburg
Arthur Henry Stuart
Phillipsburg
N. J
Elizabeth Laubach
Mr. Stuart
A. C. Stuart
England
Paris
Officers Face Burglars in Mount Carmel Shootout
Mount Carmel on June 25 reports three burglars attempting to break into Dr. B. F. Bartho residence. Policeman Morgan challenged them. they fired revolvers. He returned fire. no injuries. Burglars escaped.
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the Times
Mount Carmel
B. F. Bartho
Morgan
Non-Unionist Roughly Handled in Hazleton
John Lapeck of Stockton, who took a striker job, was attacked by union workmen in Hazleton on June 25. He sustained a dangerous scalp wound and severe facial cuts in an ambush attack while returning home.
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The
Times
Hazleton
John Lapeck
Stockton
Lapeck
Clode
Presbyterian reunion planners move to July 31 at Pen Mar Park
The committee for the Presbyterian reunion of Southern Pennsylvania and Maryland met in Shippensburg to finalize plans. The date was shifted from July 24 to July 31, with Ex-President Harrison a probable speaker.
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the Times
Shippensburg
Pennsyvania
Maryland
Pen Mar Park
Harrison
Republican Congressional Convention Set for West Chester
West Chester on June 25 reports the Republican district convention will meet at the Opera House at 9 AM. Delegates total 202 from Chester and 196 from Delaware county. Thomas H. Butler will be nominated without opposition.
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the Times
West Chester
Chester
Delaware County
Omas
Butler
Impaled on a Fence Picked Event in Mt Carmel
June 25 Mt Carmel reports a tragic accident as James McFee nine year old son of William McFee fell near a fence and was seriously injured. He remains in critical condition at the hospital.
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the Times
Mt. Carmel
James
William McFee
Pennsylvania Short Items and Alumnus Honor
Short items note Cyrus L Pershing of Potleville earned LL degree from Washington and Tetnes College. Alumni reunion at Master High School scheduled for June 20. Fire destroyed Eisesser Spenckle establishment in East Berlin causing about 85000 in loss. A mine blast near Lansford injured a worker. An agent of a firm is active in Chester County. Water-related incident near a pond reported in a nearby town.
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Potleville
Washington and Tetnes
the Meester High School
Eisesser & Spenckle
East Berlin
Adams County
Lansford
New York
Hiladelphia
Chester County
Haem Marshall
Elas
Juniors Force Seniors To Fight In Trenton Street Clash
A class feud at Trenton High School erupted after commencement in front of Association Hall. Juniors and seniors clashed in the street as reserve police intervened, injuring Harry Walker and several others who were treated at St. Francis Hospital.
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Tor Times
Trenton
Trenton High School
Association Hall
Board of School Commissioners
Harry Walker
St. Francis’ Hospital
Fooled by a Contractor Forces Track Lay in New Jersey
In New Brunswick on June 25 contractor F M Lesher of Easton Pa extended the Middlesex and Somerset Traction line toward South Amboy. Beams of Sayreville resisted. Lesher secretly gathered rails ties and wire. At midnight a large crew moved in and by Sunday the two hundred feet of track reached the disputed land, avoiding a possible injunction. Beams learned he had been outmaneuvered.
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New Brunswick
F. M. Lesher
Easton
Middlesex and Somerset Traction Company
South Amboy
Casper Beams
Sayreville
Lesher
Beams
Three Year Old Edna Beck Dies in Apartment Fire
Special Telegram to THE Tim eng: Edna Beck daughter of Max Beck of 259 Belmont avenue died early this morning from burns received last evening. She and her brother John five played with matches in the lower hallway and her dress caught fire. The brother tried to beat out the flames, then to pull her dress over her head. Parents rushed in as the mother was burned trying to grab the dress, the father carrying Edna upstairs and wrapping her in a blanket. Edna was taken to St Barnabas Hospital where inhalation of flames proved fatal.
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Edna Beck
Max Beck
Belmont Avenue
Burns
Edna
John
St. Barnaba's Hospital
Married couple at odds rocks Merchantville court
George A. Fisher, a leading Merchantville businessman, was bound over at $1,000 on assault with intent to kill charges after a domestic quarrel with his wife. She alleged his attentions to other women. he said she had a violent temper and once chased him from the room with a stove lifter amidst testimony about a prior choking incident.
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Merchantville
George A. Fisher
Justice Longstreth
Rex and
Rex
Satay Aled
Mer
Congressman Daly Robbed While Intervening With Thugs
Special Telegram to The Tr[T]ts Hoboken June 25 Congressman Daly confronted two toughs who grabbed a fruit vendor’s bag and fled. Daly pursued but the assailants escaped, leaving a bulging pocketbook with a fat roll of bills in the street.
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Daly
Brandenburgh
Hero of Santiago Dies in Drumore Township
John Mason, aged 24, formerly a U S navy sailor, died last night at James Griffiths home in Drumore township. He served in the Santiago campaign and passed away after a period of illness. The note from Lancaster, dated June 25, records his death and his naval service.
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Lancaster
John Mason
United States Navy
James Griffiths
Drumore Township
Tage
Sant _ teres
Media Man May to China in Grant Stores Probe
Special Telegram to The Times says Jesse M Baker, captain of the commissary stores on the transport Grant, departed Media after a thirty day furlough. He left this morning with unclear plans, amid reports of a mission connected to Grant.
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China
Tue Tr
Took A Bride At The Seashore
Atlantic City June 25 a fashionable wedding at the New York Hotel on Michigan and Atlantic avenues united Miss Lizzie L. Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stewart of the New York Hotel to Harry Steer a Pennsylvania Railroad employee from Camden Rev Dr William Blatchford officiated the ceremony in a tropical styled parlor with bridesmaids Katherine Steer Elizabeth Steer Mary Peck Bella Porter and Mrs Frank J Moore matron of honor Frank J Moore served as best man. The Atlantic City Orchestra played Mendelssohn and a wedding dinner followed in the hotels dining room ending with a dance. The bride wore white French organdie lace and carried bridal roses. The couple plan a residence in Atlantic City on Virginia avenue.
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New York
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Atlantic Avenues
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George Stewart
Harry Steer
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Camden
William Blatchford
Episcopal
Frank J. Moore
Katherine Steer
Elizabeth Steer
Mary Peck
Bella Porter
Philadelphia
Mendelesohn
Mr. Steer
Virginia Avenue
Dan Rice's Widow Buried Yesterday
Long Branch June 25 funeral services for Mrs Charles Warner widow of Col Dan Rice veteran circus clown were held at her daughter's home and she was interred at Long Branch Cemetery Warner aged 75 years married Rice in 1842. She was widely known in the East and was the first woman to own and manage a traveling circus in the United States.
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Long Branch
Charles Warner
Dan Rice
K.A. Wurzbach
Are Warner
Colonel Rice
Mississippi
United States
Money in the ashes from hermit Melly estate
Plainfield farmer W H Knight found about $100 in a little earthen jar inside an ash barrel from six barrels bought at the estate auction of Henry Melly. Melly, who died recently, hid large sums in secret places due to fear of banks. burglars previously raided him, and more money is expected to be found in the ashes.
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the Times
Plainfield
W. H. Knight
Henry Melly
Melly
Stabbed in a Saloon in Washington Street Assault
Raphael Rodick was stabbed in a saloon on Washington street when Stephen Fick of Metuchen demanded a drink and then attacked him. Fick cut Rodick over the heart and on the shoulder and arm before friends intervened. Rodick was treated by a physician and taken home. he is expected to recover.
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New Brunswick
Raphael Rodick
Rodick
Washington Street
Stephen Fick
Metuchen
Fick
Contested Landis Will Promises Court Battle in Cumberland County
Vineland June 25 The late Charles K Landis will has been admitted to probate and sparks a high profile contest among legatees disinherited sons and other beneficiaries. Rumors of a settlement between Richard Montevert and other heirs were denied by Montevert who insists the will stands. The case is poised to become Cumberland county s most exciting will dispute with prominent local families involved.
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Vineland
Charles K. Landis
Cumberland County
Landis
Richard
Montevert
Monean
Contes
Vauiaea
Vineland Pioneer Resident Dies. Coroner Rules Natural Causes
New Jersey notes report the death of Captain 3 Docksstajeter, a pioneer Vineland resident. The coroner's jury finds Dr. G. R. Chambers case resulted from natural causes. Unclear fragments mention a second story incident and a person named Willie.
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Vineland
G. R. Chambers
Willie Ava
Philadelphia man locates rumored gold mine find
Special Telegram reports Philadelphia resident Peter L. Kimberly and associates locating a supposed gold mine known as the Laer in a western region. The message notes the discovery occurred near a river or eastward area, with further details unclear due to garbled text.
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Philadelphian
Tum True
Sharon
Peter L. Kimberly
Eewe
Ieee Pratoe Eet
Eavesten
Prelude to Glorious Fourth Firework Binge Explained
Special Telegram to Tue from Pittston June 2 notes a new Fourth of July device that hides a twenty two calibre cartridge in a barrel firework. The dangerous misfire risk is highlighted as locals warn of improvised explosive danger.
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Pittston
Nolee
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