Man Arrested in Marienville as Mills Suspect
A man believed to be James F. Mills, the Butler jail escapee, was captured in Marienville after being found hidden in a box car on the Kane local train. He resisted but the pistol misfired, leading to his arrest and transfer to a hotel prior to official identification by Butler authorities.
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Marienville
James F. Mills
Butler
Kane
Foxburg
William Thurston
Paint Mills
Mills
Pittsburg and Western
Thurston
Reynolds
Fairoot
Reynol
John Kuhn
Soener
Kuhn
Forest County
Men Convicted in Highway Robbery After Fatal Impromptu Hanging
In Uxion town on March 11 Sperial, Dick Cooley was found guilty of highway robbery. The case recalls a Christmas feud with William Robinson and Coley, leading Cooley, Jack Ramsey, and others to force Robinson to dig his own grave before hanging him from a tree limb and later releasing him after threats to flee the region.
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Uxion Town
Sperial
Dick Cooley
William Robinson
Coley
Wesley Sisler
Haydentown
Frank Cooley
Jack Ramsey
Young Robinson
Jury Fixing Allegations in Brauner Hearing at Johnstown
In Ebensburg the court heard Elmer Gruner testimony as to crime grade while H W Storey accused prosecutors of jury tampering causing Gruner to plead guilty. The judge reserved verdict after the lengthy session concluding that night.
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Johnstown
Ebensburg
Elmer Bruner
H. W. Storey
Gruner
Storey
Railroad Line Granted to Bellefonte Central
This morning an important deed was filed in the Recorder's office by I Henry Whelan R Tvale Benson and Francis F Milne of Philadelphia. The $10 000 conveyance to the Bellefonte Central Railroad covers a line from an intersection with the Beech Creek Clearfield and Loug western Railroad near Beech Creek Clinton county to the State College area. A railroad is being built from Bellefonte to the State College.
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Bellefonte
Recorder's Office
I. Henry Whelan
R. Tvale Benson
Francis F. Milne
Philadelphia
Bellefonte Central Railroad
Beech Creek
Clearfield
Loughwestern
Clinton County
State College
Robbery at Hook Brothers & Aston Mill
In Zanesville on March 11 a bold robbery occurred at Hook Brothers & Aston mill. A stranger tapped on a window and lured Mr. Aston from his office for directions, while a young accomplice entered. When Hook and Aston returned, several items were missing including a $135 check.
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Zanesville
Hook Brothers & Aston's
Aston
Hook
Missing Lawyer James Named in Attachments
Attachments were issued against Louis H. James the missing lawyer today by Mrs. L. A. Harvey who accuses him of misappropriating $1 000 and another for $149 by Henry of Dusham. The $1 000 claim covers only a portion of collections by James for Mrs. Harvey for which she has no record.
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DavLestown
Louis H. James
L. A. Harvey
Henry
Dusham
James
Railroad tie death near Hustingdon injures five
A railroad tie slid from a car during removal at Hustingdon and was struck by a passenger train. Frank Waite of Three Springs died instantly. Three other builders were seriously hurt as Waite suffered a broken back and multiple dislocations. Waite was due to marry next week.
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Hustingdon
Frank Waite
Waite
W. L. Douglas
Ue Tayt
Felice
Farmers Railroad
Elice Arinam
le Douglas
Brockton
Mieiste
D. Carter
Fifth Avenue
J. N. Frohring
H. Bee
G. M. Lang
Butler Street
Eae Reser
Federal Street
iSitmene
Rebevea Street
Allegheny
Eae
Keeley Bi-Chloride of Gold Cure Agency Opens in Tionesta
FRANKLIS Pa March 11 Special A Keeley bi-chloride of gold cure agency has been established at Tionesta. The treatment offered is the same as that at Dwicht and the facility is already drawing notable patronage.
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Franklis
Keeley
Tionesta
Dwicht
Paroled Inmate Confesses Assault Case at Reform School
Elmer P. Corbin, a paroled inmate from the Hunting con reformatory, confessed to assaulting the 9-year-old daughter of W. & Streit. He says he believed the child was 14 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer P. Corbin
Huntingcon Reformatory
W. & Streit
Fighting for a Youngstown Estate
A Youngstown court case centers on contested ownership of a local estate with disputes over heirs and deed documents. Attorneys for both sides argue validity of transfers while a judge considers probate and succession questions.
Attorneys in suit over Dr McCandless estate rights
Kittanning attorneys arrive to contest Mrs. Irvin McClure of Apollo as sole heir to the late Dr McCandless. They challenge her legitimacy as the daughter since no will exists and the heirs allege she is not legitimate.
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Kittanning
Irvin McClure
Apollo
Dr. McCandless
McClure
McCandless
Lively Theatre Row Over Ladies Minstrel Show
In WasnteTox Pennsylvania a borough ordinance gives the Burgess control of renting the Opera House. John Kirk secured a Saturday booking for a comedy company now revealed as a Ladies Minstrel. The Burgess rescinded and police were planned to bar the show. Council supports the Burgess. damages potential action looms.
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WasnteTox
John Kirk
Veneering Works in Ashes at Kryzua Pa
Kryzua Pennsylvania March 11 Special Hood Gates and Co veneering works were totally destroyed by fire this evening with their entire contents. It covered three acres and employed about 125 men. Spontaneous combustion is thought to be the origin. Dust from sandpaper wheels fed the flames. Workers escaped without hats or coats leaping from windows. Loss about 60000 with 15000 insured. The works will probably be rebuilt.
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Kryzua
J— Hood, Gates & Co
United States
Bad Boys From Pittsburg the Reformatories Keepers
The State Reformatory managers deny Philadelphia papers claims of cruel treatment by officials. They note a returning inmate attacked a keeper with a gun, rendering him insensible, and insist physical punishment has never been used though rarely necessary. The influx of troubled boys from Philadelphia and Pittsburg hampers reform efforts.
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Hestisepoyx
State Reformatory
Philadelphia
Reformatory
Pittsburg
Beaddock Notes A Soho Girl Returns Home From Stage Life
Grant White jailed on felonious assault charge after S F Phillips swore out the warrant. Emma MacMoreley an 18 year old Soho girl who fled to join a theater troupe was found by her father and brought back home. Locals protest the Pennsylvania Road closing John Street near the tracks citing 50 percent property depreciation claims for safety.
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Brappocs
Grant White
S. F. Phillips
Emma MacMoreley
Thomas McMoreley
Soho
Pennsylvania Road
John Street
Corbett Happy Over Sullivan Match Plans
W A Brady reports Corbett eager to meet Sullivan with a $10,000 stake in play. Backers include New York athletic club members and possibly Phil Dwyer, with Muldoon training likely at Belfast farm after May. Brady notes Corbett’s focus and willingness to self train, defending his readiness and combating Sullivan’s punching strength.
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Brady
Corbett
New York Athletic Club
Sullivan
Phil Dwyer
Muldoon
Jim
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Belfast
N. Y
Betting on the Handicap at Brooklyn and Suburban races
Official betting quotations from Goodwyn Bros New York show increased wagers on both races since the last report. Suburban favorites include Longuemista Cassius and Rey del Rey with adjusted odds, while in Brooklyn Pesara Clarendon Strathmeath Port Chester and others received heavy backing. Kineman and W G Morris scratched in the Suburban.
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Brooklyn
Goodwyn Bros
New York
Rey del Rey
Cassius
Longuemista
Pesara
Clarendon
Strathmesth
Port Chester
Brooklyn Handicap and Suburban Handicap Races Noted
The page lists results and entries for the Brooklyn Handicap run May 16 with numerous horses and odds, plus a Suburban Handicap run June 18 featuring Strathmeath, Allan Bane, Nomad, Portchester and more. It notes paddock details, distances of 14 and 1 1/2 miles and various odds ranges.
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Brooklyn
Loantaka
Judge Morrow
Bermuda
Pestara
Nomad
Clarendon
Teo Geanis
A. Oe
Strathmesth
Bolero
Pickpicker
Allan Bane
Ben Chiefs
India Rubber
Portchester
Sontey W
Montana
Bennsey
Fairview Aie
Cella
Penaert
I. Zampost
John
Altaros
Strathmeath
Eno Grande
Leon
Curt Gann
Sleipner
Trinity
Lamplighter
Longford
Boenenswan
Madstone
Bereavement Too Much For Him
Van B. Baker, serving life for killing his wife and mother in law, attempted suicide in his Wheeling penitentiary cell by hanging with a pocket handkerchief. He was cut down and revived, then learned of his brother's accidental death and his mother's passing, prompting a despairing reaction.
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Wheeling
van B. Baker
Baldwin in Great Fork. Bald win shuts down Anson's Colts in hot Springs
In hot Springs, Chicago beats Anson's Colts 13 to 6 with Bald win pitching the full game.Strong Chicago defense and timely hits by Beckley Ew ing and McAleer fueled the victory while Kitt ridge’s catching drew praise. Han son’s and Buck Ewing leave tomorrow to join their club as the strong ae team nears break-up.
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McAleer
Browning
Gumbert
Hanson
Anson
Buck Ewing
McPnee
Fuller
Tive
Chicago
Jane
T. Chi
Peoy Tee Beckiey
Aut
Hnot
Palue
Paseed
Shriver
Dahien
Burak
Baldwin
Haanlo
Will Delight the Pugs Portland Riot Decision
A U S Commissioner Rand ruled that prizefighters may fight on a chartered barge at sea without police interference if they have transportation tickets. After a prior Steamer Tremont riot, lawyers noted no U S law covered such cases as the vessel was outside state jurisdiction. The five carpenters involved escaped charges and remain free to repeat the act.
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Portland
United States
Rand
Tremont
Railroad line proposed to connect Huntingdon and Broadtop with Reading system
Citizens of Hontisepox report attention to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad project to run a line from the town to Northumberland. The plan would connect the Huntingdon and Broadtop with the Reading system and has received a favorable reply.
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Hontisepox
Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad
Northumberland
Huntingdon and
Broadtop
Reading
Laughlin Nail Plant Shuts Down At Mingo Junction
Steubenville reports Laughlin's nail factory at Mingo Junction closes indefinitely due to shortage of nail plate. The steel plant shifts output to tack iron and bars for tin plate. About 150 workers are laid off.
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Steubenville
Apecal
Laughlin
Mingo Junction
Calhoun Couple Welcome Twin Babies at Ages 64 and 67
Parkersburg dispatch reports Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cox of Calhoun county have become parents to twins at ages 64 and 67. This is their third set of twins, with Mr. Cox already the father of 22 children and Mrs. Cox the mother of 15.
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Parkersburg
Hiram Cox
Calhoun County
Mr. Cox
Five Bodies Found Beneath Vacant House at Gervais
Report states five corpses discovered under a vacant house at Gervais near Portsmouth. Details about the site and circumstances remain unclear as investigators cordon the area and await further information.
Secretary Elkins on Money Making 2s Interviewed
Secretary Elkins discusses two cent money making schemes in a forthcoming interview with Carpenter for The District Patch scheduled to appear tomorrow.
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Elkins
Carpenter
A Hoosier Celebrates 112th Birthday
Alexander Hockaway of Blue River township marks his 112th birthday born in 1780 in Kentucky. A blacksmith by trade he has never taken medicine, save for a single dose after turning 100, and remains in excellent health in Compox Maryland.
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Compox
Alexander Hockaway
Blue River Township
Kentucky
Blugging Affair Conley Knocks Sullivan Out After 46 Rounds
At the Gladstone Club, Eddy Conley of Boston defeated John A. Sullivan of San Diego after forty six rounds in a brutal exhibition. Sullivan pressured Conley, but Conley’s power and endurance carried the fight as Sullivan absorbed heavy punishment and sought long exchanges.
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Conley
Sullivan
K.L
Gladstone Club
Boston
Denver
Boyle
Providence
Murray
Woonsock
Eddie Conley
John A. Sullivan
San Diego
Cala
Corbett versus Sullivan eyed as Mitchell balks
The latest telegraphs suggest Charlie Mitchell will not fight Sullivan. Olympic Club aims for a Sullivan Corbett bout with a $20,000 purse, possibly $25,000 if September proved favorable, amid competition from a Buffalo club offering $25,000. Mugbell balks at $10 outside, deeming it unreasonable. Western League approves several contracts as March meeting nears. Prospect Hill Farm enters Silk Fross in the Anni stake with $10,000 prize. Honey Dew also entered as part of Franklin Entries.
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CrocinNaTr
W. A. Brady
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Mr. Brady
Cincinnati
Sullivan
California
Charlie Mitchell
Olympic Club
Olympic
Buffalo
Mugbell
Faarcum
Prospect Hill Farm
Silk Fross
Columbia, Tenn
Anni
Marvin
Honey Dew
Joseph J. Burke
Washington Park
Brewster
Noel
W.d. Davvis
Ofney
N. 5
Liverpool
New York
Webb
Corcoran Signs with Brooklyn Shortstop to Play at Eastern Park
President Byrne of the Brooklyn Baseball Club returned from New Haven with a League contract bearing Thomas W. Corcoran’s signature for the shortstop position at Eastern Park this season. Corcoran delayed signing due to a family illness and will depart for Ocala between now and Sunday. Byrne praises Corcoran as a clean-cut, intelligent player who asserts Brooklyn is a fighting organization, not a paper team.
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Byrne
Brooklyn Baseball Club
New Haven
Thomas W. Corcoran
Eastern Park
Corcoran
Ocala
Brooklyn
Interstate Baseball League meeting at Terre Haute
Discussions among clubs planning to join the Interstate Baseball League lead to a provisional roster. Representatives authorize the president to choose 80 players for eight clubs by lot, with visiting clubs receiving 45 percent of gate receipts and the league 10 percent. Salary limit set at 800 dollars exclusive of managers and a 500 dollar guarantee deposit.
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Thorouoghly
Muncie
Anderson
Interstate Baseball League
Terre Haute
Theas
Joe Acton Defeated by Daniel McLeod in Two Falls
Champion wrestler Joe Acton lost to Daniel McLeod in two atraizhe falls last night. The first fall ended in 15 minutes, with McLeod weighing 162 pounds, securing the upset in a decisive match.
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Sam Francisco
Joe Acton
Daniel 5
McLeod
Intercollegiate Field Tournament Invites Two Colleges
The Bebaylkill Navy Athletic Club invites two colleges to participate in a regional field tournament here. The plan aims to stage amateur contests among college teams, promoting friendly competition and athletic交流 during March.
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Por LaDiLrata
Athletic Club
The
Bebaylkill Navy
Trades and rumors swirl around baseball spreads
Philadelphia and Louisville circle for Tom Brown with $1,000 bid and swapped center fielder talks. Stucky and Delehanty swap rumors loom as clubs push for players. Olympic Club and Monmouth Park add notes on Derby favorites and insured show dogs.
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Tom Brown
Pittsbury
Philadelphia
Louisville
Dr. Stucky
New York
Brown
Tor Fk
Weather review and storm updates across the region
Sporting news and weather summary note a Sunday wrap on events and a broad regional forecast. A Northwest storm tracks to the lower St Lawrence Valley with heavy snow in New England and New York and high Atlantic winds. Warmer conditions expected in the Middle Atlantic and Southern States with fair skies and southern winds.
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St. Lawrence Valley
New England
New York
Upper
Atlantic
Virginia
East Gulf States
Lake
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coasts
Lake Superior
Montana
Middle Atlantic
Local brief fragment yields unclear topic and unnamed entities
Fragmentary OCR text provides no identifiable people places organizations or events. Unable to extract a coherent news item or specific facts for a card.
River News and Notes Louisville Items March river conditions
Louisville dispatch reports rising river levels and boat movements. The Buckeye State advances from Memphis to Cincinnati. The Iron Age tow of model barges is due from above. The Convoy with salt arrives from Pomeroy. ships and departures include Big Sandy to Giacianelle and Big Kanawha to Carrollton.
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Spectalte
Dispatch
Louisville
Buckere State
Memphis
Cincinnati
Iron Age
Pomeroy
Gracie Morris
Lown
Big Sandy
Giacianelle
Owensboro
Evansville
Carrollton
River and weather notes with city advisories
Cloudy cold river reports from Evansville Wheeling and Memphis show levels falling. towns note fog, cold, and wind. A steamer sunk near Knox’s boat yard. Iron Duke Herbert and other vessels listed. Central Methodist Episcopal conference votes 40 to 12 to admit women to the electorial conference. Shark fishing in the Bahamas reported by a U.S. lieutenant. dispatches to follow.
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Evansville
Wheeling
Congo
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Parker
Ohio
Blzzard
Knox
William Wagner
Baong Wao
Dave Wood
Fred Wilson
Ford Herald
St. Louis
Memphis
Cairo
Cincinnati
Ames
Hickman
Tron
Duke
Herbert
Chattanooga
St. Lovra
Louis
Sameer Chram Natcher
Cheroahes
Central Methodist Episcopal Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Colored
Bahamas
United States
Pittsburg coal hopes for lower lake freight rates
Carcaco March 11 report notes a Pittsburg meeting of freight agents to discuss rate cuts for transporting soft coal to lake ports. Pittsburg operators seek 60 cents per ton to Cleveland and reduced transfer costs, challenging Ohio coal routes and potential shifts in Western lake trade, amid transfer-dock profits and legal tensions.
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Carcaco
Pittsburg
Lakes
Hocking Valley
Panhandle
Pennsylvania Couny
Chicago
Cleveland
Northwest
Ohio
Lake Ports
Pennsylvania Company
Lake Porta
Ft. Wayne
Ashtabula Harbor
M. A. Hanna & Co
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Ellsworth, Morris & Co
Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company
New York and Cleveland Gas Coalpany
W. P. Reno
Pittsburg and Western
Ges City Iron Man
Baltimore and Ohio
Oliver
Fairport
Frank Robbins
Ohio Coal
Columbus
Toledo
Toledo and Ohio Con
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Huron
Lorraine
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