Ex City Treasurer John Bardsley Pleads Guilty on 17 Indictments
Ex City Treasurer John Bardsley pleaded guilty before Judges Fell and Willson to 17 bills charging loaning public money as a public officer and taking interest on deposits. He showed distress in court as prosecutors noted the case may bring life imprisonment and a multi million dollar fine. Sentencing was set for June 23 with possible state evidence to follow.
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Priladeli
John Bardsley
Willson
Bardsley
Dvek
Edward Gurk
Alexander
Cher Hert
Thordeley
Wat
Bardley
Basbed
Graham
Commonwealth
Attorney remarks on deferral of sentence and future testimony
The attorney states he will not accede to delaying sentencing if evidence of the crime becomes known. He notes that a conviction will not bar Bardsley from testifying in future actions and doubts any external influence changed his client’s guilty plea. He believes Bardsley saw the hopelessness of continuing the fight.
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Ham
Bardsley
Deficit Rumors Hit Ex City Treasurer and Bank Scandal
Testimony before a Bradford inquiry reveals alterations in personal ledgers to cover overdrafts. Mark H. Davis and John Davis describe detailed bank deficits tied to ex president Bardsley and banker Lucas, with bondsmen and the Keystone Bank under scrutiny.
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Lawrence
Keystone Hank
Davis
Pstapetrua
Bardsley
Mark H. Davis
Bradford Mills Company
Bradford Mills
John
James Dobson
Henry Leonard
Charles Las Oxt
Keystone Bank
Bonda
John C. Lucas
Mr. Lucas
Lucas
Tire
Marsh
John Davis
Duavis
Lucas Defic
Wanamaker Declares Cleared Of Suspicion In Philadelphia
Postmaster General Wanamaker arrived in the city and spoke of his statement in Philadelphia yesterday. He felt pleased by the reception and believes he has cleared himself of all suspicion regarding the honorable act in question.
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Vasniseros
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Keystone
Cancey
Bartine Autopsy Report Indicates Congested Brain
The autopsy on Lawyer Bartine was performed in Prospect Cemetery by Prof. Frank Abbott Jr. The brain showed heavy congestion with hemorrhage at the brain base. Hydrophobia signs were not strong. further lab tests and animal experiments are planned to confirm cause.
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St. Jane
Bartine
Mr. Prospect Cemetery
Frank Abbott, Jr
Loomis Laboratory
New York
Rapid Bicycle Railroad Across Long Island Proposed
Special telegram reports plans for a bicycle railway linking Sound to ocean across Long Island by electric power. Inventor Eben Moody Boynton claims speeds from 1 to 130 miles an hour, with express trains near 80 miles an hour. system uses twin rails and flexible cars. A Boynton bicycle railway already operates at Coney Island.
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New York
Long Island
Great South Bay
Sound
Eben Moody Boynton
Boynton Bicycle Railway
Coney Island
Big Oil Land Deal Linked to Civil War Veteran’s Sightings
In Cratratyooga June a landmark 75 000 acre oil lease was finalized on Obey river lands near Buffalo Franklyn and Lost Cans creeks. Colonel Starke of Alabama, once a Texas Cavalry commander, spied promising prospects during the war and later pursued oil speculation post Appomattox. The deal ties to surface oil and Cumberland plateau coal fields.
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New York
Cumberland Plateau
Confederate Veterans to Meet in Fredericksburg
The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans meets in Fredericksburg with Grand Commander Smith to report on securing General Joseph E Johnston remains and to press for action toward a Southern school as part of a broader heritage effort.
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Krouxoxp
Grand Camp of
Fredericksburg
Smith
Joseph E.johnston
Reyatest & Southern School
Million Fire Bugs Obscure Island Channel on River Voyage
Special telegram from Rowr Georgia describes the steamer Clifford B Seay encountering millions of fireflies at Christers Island on the Coosa River. The glowing swarm blinded channel marks, forced a pause of about 20 minutes, and required electric light to clear the deck before resuming the run.
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Rowr
Clifford B. Seay
Christers' Island
Coosa River
McGhee
Christer
Iteei
Marriage on the Missouri Pacific Train Sparks Quick Texas Wedding
A Philadelphia man and a St Louis woman married in Denton Texas after meeting on a southbound Missouri Pacific train. County Judge Davidson performed the ceremony at the courthouse following a rushed license process. The couple, who said they met on the train during a St Louis to Fort Worth trip, planned to wed en route but paused to obtain the license in Denton.
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Denton
Missouri Pacific
Leverson
Philadelphia
Sadie Mic
St. Louis
Davidson
Anderson
Ft. Worth
Aneraon
Dave Weriad
Miner Privetos June and Thomas Noubert Recovering After Mine Collapse
Privetos June and Thomas Noubert, miners at Black Diamond Colliery, endured a terrible night when a prop failed and rocks fell. Bened bo ground for several hours, leaving Noubert with injuries to his leg and arm. condition improved but details unclear.
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Privetos
Thomas Noubert
Black Diamond
A Maw Under the Bed Discoveries in Greensburg
Miss Ella Finney woke to a noise and found a large tramp beneath her bed with a companion from Greensburg Seminary. The intruder fled through an open window after the household alarmed the house, narrowly escaping a revolver shot.
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Greensburg
Guerssavac
Ella Finney
Greensburg Seminary
Elliott Murder Trial Reports Eye Witness Account
Local attorney James A. Miles testified as the principal witness in the Elliott murder trial. He described seeing the shooting and confirmed the sequence after Poeta used a passing woman as cover, with further testimony expected in the morning session.
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Corrusos
Elliott
James A. Miles
Rospeesco
Fred
Poeta
Or. m
Mad dog scare grips Drasdon as fusillade erupts
From ZaNgSvIlLe June 9 a northern county village Drasdon endures a mad dog outbreak with two weeks of bites and a continuous gunfire from house windows. Residents fear, but authorities report many pets and dogs killed amid the panic and warning sirens.
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Zangsville
Drasdon
Oorsk
WEW Steamship Line Aims Global Connect US Spain Mexico
Spanish capitalists in New York Havana Mexico and Spain back eight steamships to link United States with Spanish America Europe and Mexico. The line plans routes to the Antilles Colombia and beyond with regular communication between continents.
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United States
Spanish America
Europe
Crrr
Mexico
New York
Havana
Spain
Mexican Sporta
Antilles
Colombia
Asnay Gieeman Ad Sele
Drowned Child Found In Water Barrel
The Dispatch reports the drowning of Bertha, the child of Frank Koonba, found in a water barrel in a neighbor’s yard. Authorities investigate the incident and note the troubling circumstances surrounding the discovery.
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the Dispatch
Jouxstown
Juno
Bertha
Simon
Frank Koonba
Hbor
Ohita
Saker
FREAKS OF DAKOTA WEATHER AND DUST STORM IMPACT
A ferocious wind hit the city at 3 30 this afternoon along with a dust storm plunging the area into darkness. The heat then shifted toward cold as the day progressed, leaving residents startled by the rapid weather swing and storm damage reported near the dam.
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Preunz
8. D
Ins Ang
Rivalry scented as Quay Harrison push for renomination
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Quay and President Harrison negotiating in secrecy over the Pennsylvania delegation and next convention strategies. Quay may face a tough bid for re election with Congressman Dalzell leading opposition. administration backing could influence post convention plans. Substantial talk centered on Quay's role as Republican National Committee chair and possible cabinet considerations.
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Wasurmoron
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Executive Mension
Philadelphia
Harrison
Republican National Committee
United States Senate
Dalzell
Washington
Fonerovania
Wanamaker
del Wen
McCormick Sues Shoenberger Executors for 156000
In New York special term Judge Lawrence hears G T McCormick claim against the executors of late John H Shoenberger for 156000. McCormick says under his grandfather's will Shoenberger was trustee but Algernon Hell managed the estate and dissipated it. Decision reserved.
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G. T. McCormick
Supreme Court
Lawrence
Day
John H. Shoenberger
Pittsburg Iron King
McCormick
Shoenberger
Algernon Hell
Schoenberger
Charles P. Daly
Serene & Demurrer
Camden's Mysterious Tragedy Fished Woman's Body From Delaware River
The refined young woman's body was recovered from the Delaware River above Vine Street ferry landing in Camden New Jersey. A pocketbook found on the wharf bore the name Hianche Humhreys and a milk bill receipt. Neighbors recall a midnight scream and a female calling for help before the body was seen by a ferry boat.
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Campex
N. J
Vine Street
Hianche Hum
Everal
Macdonald Lies In State In Senate Chamber
The body of Sir John Macdonald lay in state in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa on June 8 with a steady crowd at the main entrance. A private funeral service was held at Earnscliffe at 6 AM, and the remains were later borne to the Senate Chamber for public viewing guarded by pallbearers.
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Ottawa
Sir John Macdonald
Senate
Earnscliffe
Tale Wen Ace
Federal officer charged with favoritism suspended
In Brexyaham on June 1 Bruce, a federal officer with the United States District Court, faces charges for favoring illicit distillers and is suspended pending case proceedings.
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Mlicit Distillers
Brexyaham
J Bruce
United States
Innocent Men Killed in Haitian Insurrection Report
Incoming dispatches from New York reveal official notes on an uprising in Haiti. The Haitean Consul General Mr. Han nibal Price described leaders as trouble-breeders and confirmed the killing of innocent civilians including a French merchant and a tailor. Reports detail narrow escapes of Americans and violence outside Port au Prince.
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Talegmin
New Toax
Orange Nassau
Hannibal Price
Legitime
Sullyeeeriar
Francois
Port - Prince
Americana
Scanes
Pra
Sin Americao
Hink
Fred Douglass
Bellevue
A Y Ariputen
Frantic Lover Sees Dead Sweetheart Come Alive
New York report tells of Annie Goldfinney and lover David Reibeinoff who came to the United States from Grodnea Russia seven weeks ago planning marriage. Annie fell ill and died after a hospital scene where her lover believed she beckoned and clung to him, only to realize the arm slip signaled her death.
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New York
Jane
Annie Goldfinney
David Reibeinoff
Grodnea
Russia
Annie
New Fork
Een
Refbeinof
Tehuantepec Project Treaty Proposed By Stevens
Simon Stevens of New York, late President of the Tehuantepec Railway and Bhio Canal Company, plans to submit a draft treaty between Mexico and the United States. The pact would jointly guarantee part of a 100 million dollar issue of 2 percent 100 year gold bonds to fund completion of a transit across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It envisages a ship canal and marine railway with harbors to facilitate passage from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean.
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Jones
Simon Stevens
New York
Tehuantepec Railway and
Bhio Canal Company
Government of
Gulf of Mexico
Ocenan
McKee Arrested in McKeesport Robbery Case
Harry McKee an 18 year old McKeesport youth was jailed by Mayor Tilbrook on suspicion of involvement with a gang in a May robbery of Jacob P. Nill. He claimed traveling with a man now sought, who allegedly showed him 800 dollars of which most was silver, and that threats forced him through several saloons to exchange the money.
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McKeesport
McKresront
Harry McKee
Tilbrook
Jacob P. Nill
Mckee
Arthur Wilson
Lycett Green
London
Wales
Tranby Grok
Ahrime
Lutheran Synod Adjourns with Officer Elections
The Eastern district of the Missouri Synod concluded its conference in Pittsburgh today with elections for president pastor Brandt pastor Walker treasurer Charlies Spillman and secretary Pastor Rechtold. The synod adjourned to meet again in June next year at navies as the President shall officebar.
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Pittburg
Jones
Missouri Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Brandt
Pt Aeee
Fressions
Walker
York
Tary
Rechtold
Allegheny
Tressurer
Charlies Spillman
Baltim
Conan the
Bloodless naval clash drives off attackers near Iggorgue
An armed transport and torpedo cruisers Lynch and Condell engaged the town at Iggorgue on June 9 but distant range prevented damage. The torpedo craft reportedly opened fire as Congressional ships held position. the bombardment eased and the harbor returned to quiet, with no casualties reported.
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Iggorgue
Lynch
Condell
Haasen
Mall
Meteorelogion Observatory Reports Weather Disturbance
Havana reports indicate meteorological observations show disturbances affecting the weather. The June note references herd indications and possible paren es. Details remain fragmentary in the observatory bulletin.
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Havana
Meteorelogion “Observatory
Hays
Verdict against Sir William Gordon-Cumming shocks London crowd
The Lord Chief Justice delivers a verdict against Sir William Gordon-Cumming amid hisses and cheers, sparking a divide in public opinion. General Owen Williams confronts the bench, and Lord Coleridge denounces conduct at Tranby Croft. The crowd cheers the defeated baronet as supporters praise Sir Edward Clarke for his fearless defense.
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William Gordon-Cumming
Esey
Owen Williams
Edward Clarke
Sir Edward Clarke
General Williams
Lord Coleridge
Prince of Wales
Filam Gordon
Tranby Croft
Settinorth
Preely
Baronet
Sir William
Lord Middleton
Erat Reneeat Eer Teying
Era Midins
Hanno
Wilhelm
Wand Uae Dieten
Mmmnine
Colne
Scots’ Posilier Guards
Guards
Sens
House of Commons
Und
Edward
Yellow Day In Maine Blanks Noon Lights Across Town
A Maine observation describes a rare yellow day with noon darkness as electric lights failed and residents paused to reflect on a historical parallel. The fragment notes Bancon and Max June today equaling past events and hints at widespread awe.
Mob Attack on Car and Family in Florence Described
A traveler recounts a mob assault in Florence as stones struck his carriage and a gun umbrella saved him. His little girl was wounded but healing, and the American Consul pledged action by Italian authorities. Witnesses and local residents expect convictions amid social unrest.
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Amarica
Ae Lim
Meadie
Promee
Florence
Jesus
Permanent Officers Named by Republican Clubs Meeting
Delegates at Americus Club rooms approved a permanent organization slate led by Chairman EB A Montooth and Vice Chairman H P Ford with S E McCandless as Secretary and Major A as Treasurer The Tariff and other clubs have not finalized officers yet and expect decisions by the next meeting
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Repubcan Clube
Americus Club
EB. A. Montooth
H. P. Ford
Secre
Paul
Pogedh Amedaworious Club
W. L
NO CLEMENCY FOR ORE BOARD REJECTS CLEMENCY REQUEST
The Board of Pardons declined to recommend clemency for James L Orr of Allegheny County. Prisoners Robb and J. N. Patterson spoke for the prisoners while B O'Donnell objected. Other cases reviewed included W James Stewart murder second degree and T M Drummond assault, both held under advisement along with Phebe Collins of Allegheny. A reargument was set for two weeks.
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Haxermives
Board of Pardons
James L Orr
Allegheny County
Oe Robb
J. N. Patterson
B.o'donnell
W. James Stewart
W. D.erennae
T. &. Drummond
Aggraassault
Jefferson County
World News Highlights From Cable Across Europe
Reports from London Paris and Rome cover Irish land acts in Parliament. Baring Brothers liquidators list 35 million liabilities and 25 million assets. Immigration reports of Russian Hebrews to England denied. Parliament debates tax education and other measures while Italian deputies discuss duties on cocoons and silk.
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Baring Brothers
Paris
England
Tun Seaeaned
Sepa
Carnarvon
Fanot Af
Wales
Congress
Courtnor Warpenser
Prince Bismarck
Herbert Bismarck
Lothar Jucher
House of Commons
Lidstala
Chamber of Deputies
London Omnibus
Funda
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Ohio
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Shoenberger Execqutors
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