Man Survives Rattle Snake Den Ordeal on Laurel Ridge
Joseph W. Findo of Indiana county recounts a perilous ascent of Laurel Ridge near his uncle John Dick’s home. A sudden storm, swollen springs, and a coiled army of rattlesnakes trapped him on a rocky ledge until he finally reached shelter by daylight.
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Jouxstons
Joseph W. Findo
Indiana County
Laurel Ridge
Flude
John Dick
Imo
Eile
Orier
Trenasna
Nodle
Flucde
Pryde
Tor Eee
Wil
Strangely Afflicted Wingard Family Faces Fatal Accidents
The Wingard family endures a string of tragedies from gas explosion injuries and hospital deaths. Samuel Wingard died after burns from the Cormopolis explosion, while Henry Wingard remains critically injured. Six Wingards and several relatives have died or been badly hurt over years, with multiple mining and industrial accidents recalled by friends.
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Mr. Ocrry
Samuel Wingard
Pittsburg
Cormepolis
Peter Long
O Cormplanter
Mr. Wingard
Henry Wingard
2 Wingard
David Acoiate
Inter Jaco
Ty Mises
John Henry Wingard
Rand
Samee Wi
Horace W
Jacob Wi
Murderer Fitzgeralds Story Pamphlet Aids Defense
A pamphlet by William Fitzgerald, jailed for killing Officer Freed during a burglary arrest, aims to fund his defense. He describes himself as M Fitzgerald’s son from Central New York, with a sailor past and telegraphy training, while detailing encounters with Miss Julie Westwedge and alleged attempts to find work in New York before the Detroit burglary and subsequent shooting. The pamphlet circulates as he awaits trial next Monday for murder.
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Yorlastown
Junyr
William Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
M. Fitzgerald
New York
Minneso
Jurrie Westwedge
Tosridh Ae
Detroit
Petrie
Salvation Army members in trouble over street noise
Yarrarrows July 2 reports several Salvation Army members detained for causing disturbance during services. City ordinance prohibits beating drums on streets, a rule repeatedly ignored by the Salvation Army. Two officers and a woman were arrested and held for bail.
The Church Organ Question in Jeannette Unrests Parish
Tensions at United Presbyterian Church Jeannette rise after a vote on installing an organ. Some members oppose the change and purchased an instrument, prompting planned resignations and requests for certificates by teaching members.
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GnerrssanGg
United Presbyterian Church
Jeannette
Irish Nationalists Hold Western Pennsylvania Reunion
Irish nationalists from Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania gathered at Yornestows for a reunion. Delegations from abroad attended while visitors were welcomed by a ceremonial envoy. Letters from state officials were read. reports on activities and dancing followed the gathering.
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Yornestows
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ser Seouieas
Ber Cated
Poniel Bran
Lion
M. Phi Elphin
Normal School Examinations Conclude in Indiana
The state normal school examinations closed today with all 13 examinees passing. Juniors and seniors in science and general subjects achieved success amid a brief report of a Benedict's fatal fail. Also noted: Smith and Carpenter employed in construction work at Kitrarsine.
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Indiana
Normal School
Kitrarsine
Smith & Carpenter
Tragedy at Fort City Glass Works Neck Broken in Fall
A worker at Fort City Glass Works fell about 80 feet from a truss in the mope framework this afternoon. He was about 26, recently married, and died within minutes from a broken neck.
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Fort City
Sued for Admission Fee At Robinsons Circus
In Newark Ohio Licking county a man named Forgraves sued Robinsons Circus for the price of admission after an incident at the afternoon show caused a tentative panic. He recovered the fare, then the circus paid. He later paid again to attend the evening performance.
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Newark
Licking County
John Forres
Robinson
Forgraves
Efrens
Bishop Kain's Jubilee Celebrated by Prelates in Wheeling
The silver jubilee of Rt. Rev. Joseph Kain Bishop of Wheeling was marked by a large turnout of clergy and visitors. Prelates from distant sees attended, a morning high mass followed by a banquet at noon and a torch light procession with tens of thousands addressed from the Cathedral balcony.
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Joseph Kain
Wheeling
Phelan
Vandeviver
Richmond
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Kain
Inptawa July 2 Judge Wilson Gravely Ill at Clarion Home
Judge Wilson of Clarion lies at Mrs. Nixon's residence with a dangerous hip abscess feared fatal. The illness began ten days ago and his wife and family are present. General Geeetermanter Generel of the beats remains in Clarion.
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Inptawa
Colonel H Clay King's Fate Shrouded by Jury in Tennessee
Miuret July 2 The jury weighing the fate of Colonel H Clay King charged with the March murder of David H Preston in this city is in the Criminal Court ante-room after Judge Du Bois sent them there at 4 30 in the afternoon The court adjourned until next Monday The case drew a vast crowd and it was noted King sat in his rocker fanning himself during the lengthy proceedings State Attorney Reneve eral Peters led an argument for the state before Judge Du Bois who delivered a one hour charge and the jury retired at 4 30 o clock
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Miuret
H. Clay King
David H. Preston
Criminal Court
Reneveeral Peters
du Bois
Betrothed Pair Lost In Fatal Franklin Buggy Wreck
Nashville July 2 A prominent farmer John Smith of near Franklin and his fiancé Miss Lee Dawson were killed when their buggy collided with a running horse near a pond where frogs were being shot. The couple, to be married next week, were riding toward town when the accident occurred.
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Nashville
John Smith
Franklin
Lee Dawson
Smith
Miss Dawson
FEVEE VICTIMS AT QUARANTINE ON CHANDELEUR ISLAND
Bar St Lov La July 2 The latest Quarantine Station news from Chandeleur Island says Dr Greenvelt is alive but not expected to recover Dr Carter the surgeon in charge has yellow fever and ill health prompts a Washington call for another surgeon to be detailed by Surgeon General.
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Bar St. Lov
United States
Chandeleur Island
the Ltd
Greenvelt
Carter
Cha
Washington
Davis Monument Fund Seeks More Money for Davis Memorial
Captain John W. Childress, chairman of the Southern Press Association, just returned from Atlanta duties. About $20,000 has been raised for the Jefferson Davis monument but organizers aim to reach $40,000 before starting work. A general agent will oversee collections and arrangements.
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Nasuvirix
John W. Childress
Southern Press Association
Jefferson Davis
Atlanta
Severe storm hits Missouri towns with widespread damage
A heavy rain and wind storm struck Bramstowsx Missouri around midnight causing serious damage. Several houses were blown down and many injured. The Kansas City Railway station was blown off its canantasnanele and damaged. Lowlands flooded by the surge.
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Bramstowsx
Saul
Kansas City Railway
Father of Cleveland Treasurer Hurt in Buggy Accident
Meapvitts July 2 Thomas Braggins aged 75 was thrown from a buggy while driving and sustained injuries likely to prove fatal. He is the father of ex City Treasurer Brag gins of Cleveland and is visiting here. He lies at Spencer EH Portal in critical condition.
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Cleveland
Dispatch
Meapvitts
Thomas Braggins
Braggins
Spencer EH
Druggist Blunder Fells Infant in Poison Dose
Special telegram reports a druggist misfilled a prescription causing Sweeks'old daughter of architect L. W. Thomas to receive carbolic acid and glycerine. The infant endured severe burns in throat and stomach, parents alerted by screams, and life remained at risk despite effort. A separate item notes a Lenanon Pa child likely to die after rooster attack. Also listed are upcoming Seashore excursion trains and local July sales and marriage licenses with multiple names and addresses.
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Beaver Fata
Sweeks
L. W. Thomas
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John Thompson
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Aniela Ramituski
Enee
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Rebecca Street
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Waynesburg
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Aseas
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Alex. C. McGrewisg
Mt. Lebanon
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Lincoln Avenue
East End
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Reese
Sheeany
Evan Reuse
Reiter Street
Rose
Josefa A. Rose
Fifth Avenue
Farmarargren- Noor
Rossiter
Erurt
T. Chitford
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Anthony Meyer
Ccessor
Meyer, Arnold & Co
T.im
Osndertaker and Embalmer
Penn Avenue
Undertaker
Emory Orvicas
East En
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A. M
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Telephone
Smithfield Street
Jr-Awreas
As Insurance Co
North America
William L Jones
Doulton
Sevres
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Royal Worcester
Haviland
Coalport
Shearer & Lloyd's
Verin GR
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India Silks
Oxford
India
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Sam
Chay
Hopper Bros. & GD
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Penn Ave
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Carson ST
Market St
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Fifth Ave
Himmelrich
Derby
London
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Mackinaw
Milan
Saginaw
D. D. Youman
Newagenta
J. G Bennett & CO
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Vincent & Scott
Vincent
Scott
Jer Une
Seo K Stevenson
Sixth Avenue
Wanamaker
Ments
Sony Joseph
Federal St
Sixth Street
Cabin
Anufacturers’ and Merchants Lns. CO
Cher Tal
Aseeta
Batchelor
John John W. Sunita
A i Watson
Pete
Joseph Walton
Wm. G. Park
M. Byers
James J. Donnell
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Jobin Thompson
Wm. T. Adair
James Little
August Ammon
Uwe
Coset
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