Patterson and Shay Lead Schuylkill Republican Nominating Convention
At Pottsville Schuylkill County Republicans nominated G R Patterson for Congress in the Thirteenth District with 151 votes and Arthur L Shay for Judge with 194 votes. The convention also chose S Roland Beddall for Sheriff and filled Poor Director and Jury Commissioner posts on the first to fourth ballots. A new primary delegate system was adopted for voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Shay
Pottsville
George R. Patterson
Ashland
Congress
S. Roland Beddall
Port Carbon
Shay
D. C. Henning
George M. Roads
Patterson
C. N. Brumm
Minersville
Daniel Duffy
St. Clair
Benjamin Kauffman
Tremont
Edward Haffey
Edward M. Kester
Shenandoah
Kester
Sherman Reed
Cresson
Green nominated in the Ninth District Congress race
At the Democratic Congressional convention in the Court House the Ninth District nominated Henry D. Green for Congress by acclamation. County Chairman John F. Ancona led the session with J. B. Esser and H. J. Kintzer as secretaries, and William L. Grauel as permanent chairman. William J. Rourke nominated Green. John H. Rothermel seconded. The party endorsed Bryan for President, opposed the Philippines policy, urged sympathy for South Africa, and backed bimetallism and commercial expansion. William H. Sowden announced plans to run as an independent against Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Ninth Congressional District
Court House
John F. Ancona
J. B. Esser
Kutztown
H. J. Kintzer
Hamburg
William L. Grauel
Muhlenberg Township
William J. Rourke
Henry D. Green
Congress
John H. Rothermel
Mark Hanna
Washington
Hanna
China
Mr. Green
William Jennings Bryan
Philipines
McGreen
William H. Sowden
Allentown
Green
Berks
Sowden
Fings
Fulton Republicans Conclude Contentious State Convention
Special Telegram to The Tampa reports a chaotic Fulton county Republican convention in McConnellisburg with disputes over Assembly and associate judge selections. N.B. Hanks was expected to run but Samuel A. Nesbit hosted the meeting. Antis and Quayites clashed amid party divisions.
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Tampa
McConnellisburg
Fulton County
N.B. Hanks
See Assembly
Samuel A. Nesbit
Thomas B. Stevens
Moe
A. Y Salber “Queri
Ant
Menias ‘Soniseign Gaiety
Dekeeien
Scott Alexander
Albright College Class Day Held at Myerstown
A large audience witnessed close day exercises at Albright College Myerstown. Class historian A H Dunkelberger class prophet M B Ritzman orator William P Welker and others participated as Philalethian Literary alumni conducted a literary event.
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Albright College
Times
Lebanon
Myerstown
A.H. Dunkelberger
M. B. Ritzman
William P. Welker
Weiss
Aged Man Drowns in Canal in Harrisburg
Thomas Falley, seven years old, fell into the Pennsylvania canal in Harrisburg today and was drowned. He had been employed by a railroad line and had recently left a prior employment in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Thomas Falley
Eveats
Pennsylvania Halireal
Open breach comes in junior order split
Special Telegram to The Times from Lancaster reports the Jr. O U A M rift widening as State Council locks out insurgents at Fulton Opera House. Delegates elect temporary officers and vow secession from the National Council with a vote 40 to 6. Charges against old officers are referred to a committee as meetings adjourn.
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Lancaster
Jr. O
State Council
Fulton Opera House
National Council
Opera House
Stephen Collins
Pittsburg
State Board of Officers
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Board of Officers
Philadelphia
James W. Cleary
Daniel G. Evans
Evans
Orange Street Opera House
Thomas J. Moyer
Uniontown
George 8. Ford
Irwin Meeser
Phoenixville
William Reese
St. Clair
Inside Sentinel
William Harris
Downington
Outside Sentinel
A. F. Noah
Calvin Bartholomew
Cressona
Walter Reese
C. D. Wellerman
Allegheny
J. W. McClung
Pennsylvania
L. Wagner
Ues
F. H. Nevins
Sta
Senate
Ancient mines to be operated again
Pottstown reports plans to reopen the Middle Mine in Warwick township Chester county where three shafts were sunk in the past. About 175000 tons of magnetic ore are said to lie within easy reach and ore once used for Hopewell furnace pig iron could revive nearby St Marys and Riverson. A separate item notes a thief stole most funeral meal offerings at Mill Park Hotel after a funeral for Frank Pennypacker.
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TIMES
Pottstown
Warwick Township
Chester County
Hopewell
St. Mary's
Riverson
the Times
Mill Park
Frank K. Pennypacker
State News Balled Cowft Members Entertained in Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania State Editorial Association members are entertained in Wilkesbarre. Notes mention Mr and Mrs Isaac Storer celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in Erwins Bucks county and Rev William Van Toor of Chester discusses a pastorate in Hilltown Bucks. Burglars steal jewelry and money from Alfred Miller in Bloomsburg. West Chester Pioneers invite Rising Sun Maryland guests. A large barn fire in Lebanon county origin unknown. Rev Job H. Chambers of Westlaygitting is feeder of the West Shester ub. Hinsberger grows 14 years old and mystery surrounds his disappearance. United States Court will convene in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State Editorial Association
Wilkesbarre
Isaac Storer
Erwins
Bucks County
William van Toor
Chester
Bee
Baptist Church
Hilltown
Alfred Miller
Bloomsburg
Rising Sun
Lebanon County
Job H. Chambers
West Lay
West
Shester
Hunsber
For’ Hinsberger
Penn
John Melusky
Imlertown
United States Court
Pittsburg
State Councilors' Attachment Case Postponed to July 16
Harrisburg June 26 Judge Weiss granted a continuance in the attachment proceedings against State Councilor officers of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The delay follows an agreement not to collect the per capita tax from insurgent councils and concerns over disciplinary measures and representation. The case stalls as the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania prepares to issue a ruling in July on related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Harrisburg
State Council
Lancaster
Dauphin County
Minneapolis
Weiss
Hensel
Erie and Wyoming Gets the Decision
Judge Weiss rules Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad may construct a 4-branch line from Hawley to Lackawaxen under its charter, enabling coal outlets to tidewater over the Delaware and Hudson Canal bed to Kingston. The decision upholds branch construction as within the company’s discretionary authority, leaving the legality of the branch to the directors' will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Weiss
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Hawley
Waeyte County
Lackawaxen
Pike
Ulate
Tidewater
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Kingston
Erie and Wyoming
Simonton
Malaine
Pottstown High School Holds Commencement Day
Pottstown June 2 The Pottstown High School commencement in the Opera House saw 35 graduates, one of the largest classes in school history. Rev W P White presented diplomas with salutatorian Miss F Gertrude Hartenstine and valedictorian Mabel Longaker among the graduates.
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I L
Naomi M E.sor
Norman Y Ritter
Jefferson County Primary Chooses H Whitehall for Congress
In Jefferson County primaries held Saturday, H Whitehall of Brookville was chosen as the county’s candidate for Congress to the nominating convention.
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Paperats
Jefferson County
H. Whitehall
Brookville
Wee
Congress
Font Congresajunad Sane
Batbester's Mind Fails in Prison
Boston report notes Thomas J. Stewart, once linked to a bank fund embezzlement, now serving a five year term under a court sentence. The translated item details his mental state while in custody.
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Batbester
Epedalim
Boston
Thomas J. Stewert
First National Bank
State Teachers Convene in Williamsport July 3 4 5 6
The forty fifth annual Pennsylvania State Teachers Association convention will be held in Williamsport July 3 4 5 and 6 at the Y M C A building. Col John A M Passmore of Philadelphia will preside with about 1200 teachers expected to attend.
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the Times
Wiltta Marort
Pennsylvania State Teachers’ Association
John A. M. Passmore
Philadelphia
E. J. Gray
Miners Buried by Rock Fall at Neilson Colliery
Special Telegram to The Times reports a rock fall at No. 10 vein of the Neilson colliery trapping Robert Taylor and several other miners. Rescue crews widen the heading but ventilation is poor and officials fear none may survive. The shaft, run by J Langdon & Co of Elmira, has a history of fatalities.
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Shamokin
Neilson
Robert Taylor
George Steele
J. Langdon & Co
Elmira
N. Y
Normal School Receives Fine Gift of Books
At Cumberland Valley State Normal School in Shippensburg a crowded class day featured addresses by J W Baish and others, poems by Miss Hoke, prophecy by Miss Fulton, and a class song by Miss Shakmer. The 98 reunion included solos and readings, with a presentation to the school library. Commencement exercises are set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippensburg
Cumberland Valley State Normal School
J. W. Baish
J. ©. Tressler
H. B. Raffensperger
Gertrude Hoke
Mazile Fulton
Scha Kmer
Essormond Gettel
Cland Rhodsa
Presen
W. M M. Kit Rife
Narbe
Bertie Baxton
Edgar Detweiler
Isses Sue Brindley
Spring Run
Ethel Smiley
Shing
S Rupp
Oblican
C. M. Means
Doylestown to Easton Railroad Company Formed
Agreement of incorporation filed for the Doylestown and Baston Railway Company with capital of 100000. Directors include Harry J. Shoemaker Samuel A. Hellyer Mahion H. Stout J Penrose and E Wesley Keeler of Doylestown and Joseph Leedom of Philadelphia. Plan to build a lime road from Doylestown to Plumstead and extend to Baston.
Missing Groom Halts June Wedding Plan in Shamokin
In Shamokin on June 26, Frank Kopinski vanished after telephoning he would leave town and never return. Invitations had been issued for his wedding to Miss Dora Kruck next Tuesday, leaving her stunned as no one has heard from him since.
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Times
Shamokin
Dora Kruck
Frank Kopinski
Miss Kruck
Married Despite Obstacles In Wenhamale Case
Bert Howard of Wenamile and Mise Bessie Price of Wilkesbarre faced license denial from the Register of Wills after Kishbaugh objected that the bride was 15. Consent came from the mother, a warrant followed, but the groom was discharged for lack of evidence. They wed with a minister after final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAI Times
Wilkesbarre
Bert Howard
Wenanile
Mise Bessie Price
Register of Wills
J. W.kishbaugh
Register
Papa Kishbaugh
Kishbaugh
Howard
Loyal Temperance Legion delegates in Wilkes-Barre session
Delegates to the Loyal Temperance Legion of Pennsylvania arrive in Wilkes-Barre for a state convention. Rev Q B Mogg of the Methodist Church welcomes them and the city grants them freedom of entry as Mayor Nichols officiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Loyal Benance Legion of Pennsylvania
Q. B. Mogg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nichols
Charles
de Cone
Plaster Company Chartered in New Castle
Harrisburg Pa June 24 The Newcastle Plaster Company of New Castle is chartered today by the state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrisburg
Newcast Plaster Company
Newcastie
Class Day at Stroudsburg Normal School
The week's exercises continued at the Stroudsburg Normal School. This afternoon the class day activities were held in chapel with students participating in planned exercises and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Timms
Ie Normal School
Torow
Boe
Boy Miner Dragged to Death at Shamokin Mine
Special to Tie Tracks reports Shamokin June 26 as Michael Beleer a river boy at Big Mountain Colliery was dragged to death when he fell from wagons while guiding them up to a chain his feet caught and he was pulled for several yards before the mules stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Michael Beleer
Big Mountain Colliery
Camp Ground Finally Inspected for State Guard Encampment
Lebanon June 26 Mount Gretna hosts the next State Guard division encampment on August 4. The grounds were finally inspected and telegraph systems will be introduced on site to improve communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Timms
Lebanon
Mt. Gretna
State Guard
Ioacougpabied Ve
Ail
Evangelist B C Stamm Drowned Near West Newton
Rev. B. C. Stamm, an evangelistic preacher, was drowned in the river near West Newton last night. The report comes from Greensburg with details limited to the drowning incident and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
B. C. Stamm
West Newton
Ingram Missionaries’ Safety Questioned in China
Vineland reports concern for Dr and Mrs James H Ingram missionaries at Tung Cho near Pekin due to the war in China. Dr Ingram, age 40, and his wife are named as the couple affected by the unrest and potential danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineland
China
James H. Ingram
Tung Cho
Pekin
Ingram
Orient
Myrtle Prough
Harrisburg
United States
Robert Ingram
Special committee presents report on State Industrial School for Girls
A New Jersey assembly special committee finishes its inquiry into the State Industrial School for Girls and four members travel to Trenton to present the findings. The report details management issues and recommended actions for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Assembly
State Industrial School For Girls
Boy Knocked Forty Feet By Engine and Lives
A Camden child Frank Herbert Moore six years old was struck by a locomotive near Haddon avenue station and hurled forty feet. He survived with a badly lacerated head and severe bruising, insisting on walking home despite injuries.
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Frank Herbert Moore
Stevens Streets
Camden
Haddon Avenue
Bessie Harris
Stevens Street
Frank
Drowning Fatality At Black's Creek
A 19 year old, Harry Rosenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rosenberg of Bordentown, drowned this afternoon in Black's creek while swimming with two younger brothers. He could not swim and sank after getting beyond his depth. His parents were notified in shock and the scene prompted an attempted rescue by City Marshal H. 7 bes and Frank E. Graham who recovered the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown
Harry Rosenberg
Lewis Rosenberg
Black's Creek
Rosende
H. 7 Bes
Frank E. Graham
Railroad Agent Moores Accident At Cape May
Samuel H. Moore, Pennsylvania Railroad agent at Cape May, fell from a chair car en route to the station this morning. He injured one knee and suffered other bruises, keeping him from duty for some time. The incident occurred in June at Cape May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Times
Cape May
Samuel H. Moore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cape
Brakeman Injured in Dennisville Railroad Accident
Albert L. Ewing brakeman on the South Jersey Railroad suffered a serious accident at Dennisville when struck between a moving train and a station. He sustained a left shoulder injury but is expected to recover and resume duties after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Albert L. Ewing
South Jerse
Dennisville
Stason
Willis Chyne
New Jersey News Notes Mixed Court Session and Altercation
A fragmented item notes a court incident in New Jersey following an altercation between women at Drisgeten. An incident involving a razor left a woman severely cut. The text also mentions Dr George and Ward, a 78 year old at 969 Broad Street, and activities around Bordentown Lodge No. 16, I O O F, including a May term conclusion and a funeral or memorial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drisgeten
Dr. George & Ward
Bordentown Lodge
Noble
Penig
Carl F
Becht
J. Hoim
Mer
Meg
Trenton Sod
Names Will Stay on Old Glory
Long Branch June 26 General Ferdinand P Earle of New York who ordered Mayor P Hall Packer of Sea Bright to remove the names of McKinley and Roosevelt from a flag has virtually lost his case Mayor Packer queried Attorney General Griggs who replied that bills on flag use were introduced but none became law keeping the current status quo on the Stars and Stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Ferdinand P. Earle
New York
P. Hall Packer
Seabright
McKinley
Roosevelt
Earle
Congress
Packer
General Earle
Griggs
Saloonkeepers Held for Violating Sunday Liquor Laws
Five Camden saloonkeepers Charles E. Bakely John Keefe William J. Gallagher Michael J. Walsh and John H. Carroll were arraigned before Justice Schmitz on charges of selling liquor on Sunday. Bail set at 500 each pending grand jury action. George B. M. Adams of the Law and Order Society testified to Sunday sales. Grand jury met and adjourned until tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Camden
Charles E. Bakely
John Keefe
William J. Gallagher
Michael J. Walsh
John H. Carroll
Justice Schmitz
George B. M. Adams
Obituary Note for Edward Morse of Piainapeia
Edward C Morse long regarded as a leading Piainapeia resident died of heart disease at age years. The family indicates he was a prominent local figure and longtime member of the Grana La. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag hEralabe J
Tune
Edwart c. Morse
Piainapeia
Remarkable Mortgage Settlement Noted in Morristown Telegram
Special Telegram to THE Morristown reports on a notable financier, Sie ford, and the collection of funds tied to a mortgage. The text mentions a large sum and finalization of the mortgage, highlighting a substantial payment and closure of the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Sieford
Lopes
Samuel Ander Arrested on Beers Charge in New Jersey
Samuel Ander was arrested in Holly, New Jersey, on June 26 and charged with a beer-related offense in the township court. Relates to alleged illicit beverages and local enforcement actions.
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New Jersey
Schuylkill
London
Fulton
N. B. Hanks
Curbstone Meeting
Mechanics
Tiffin
Ohio
Connelleville
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Erie
Wyoming
Williamsport
Pennsylvania Association
Atreus, Warner
York
Daniel Stapleton
Union County
H. H. Spayd
David A. Harmon
Hazleton
William A. Lambertson
8. A. Thurlow
John A.M. ‘More
N. ©. Schaeffer
A. C. Rothermel
Keystone Normal School
Francis Burke Brandt
Central High School
J. W. Canon
Newcastle
R. W. Taylor
William
Park Hotel
James L. Hughes
Toronto
Edward Brooke
Enoch W. Pearson
Resson
Ryan
Pagiesmere
Susquehanna
Tims
Tar Times
Doylestown
Easton
Northampton County
Tax Times
Young Evangelist
ARE
Pekin District
Frank Moore
Meeker
Union
Mungle
Samuel H. Moore Hurt
New Jersey News
Camden Law and Order Society
Wil
Bulla
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