Shipwrecked sailors sent home from Samoa voyage
Nearly all officers and crew of the United States ships Trenton and Vandalia were loaded onto the steamer Rockton at Apia for Mare Island Navy Yard. About 75 men remain, under Lieutenant Commander Lyon, with possible transfer to other American warships. The departure follows reports of a Mariposa stop that did not occur, amid concerns of illness and unrest in Apia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aria
Samoa
United States
Trenton
Vandalis
Rockton
Mare Island Navy Yard
Apia
San Francisco
Lubeck
Sydney
J.C. Wilson
Auckland
Australian United Steam Navigation Company
Tutuila
America
Kimberly
Benide
Vandalia
Oretang
Bt & Bee
Ana Rap
Lyon
Apinia
Dr. Steubel
Associated Press
England
Secret German Societies Rally Against Prohibition Amendment
In Erie County 33 German societies including benevolent, church and secret groups met in secret to oppose the amendment. Lodges such as the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Catholic Mutual Benefit Association branches are involved amid tensions with other lodges and concerns over charter suspensions. The action follows a heated drive over the proposed amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Knights of
Accaee
Areee
United Brethren Conference nears adjournment
Bishop Weaver led the United Brethren Church conference as directors of the Missionary Society were elected in New York Ohio Iowa and Pennsylvania. Trustees for the Union were chosen from Iowa Ohio and Pennsylvania. The conference will likely adjourn tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourx
E. P. Saptart
Tews
Union
W. M. Beardshear
Iowan
T. Harbaugh
Ohio
J. Boltzel
Nevivania
L. Rikmetn
Brenan
Lis Gower
Ee Miller
G. F. Deal
Terrifying Wind Storm Sweeps Lackawanna Valley
A violent wind and rain storm swept through the Lackawanna Valley this afternoon, turning into a cyclone. Many houses were wrecked and a number of people injured or killed as the storm moved through the area, prompting a chaotic day of damage reports and emergency responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Valley
JerEoal Ator
Wileesharre
Apple Creek Vote Shocks Prohibition Fight In May 2 Telegram
Report from Apple Creek on May 2 notes a local vote reaction to prohibition with a reported turnout around ten percent. The message references C Fed telegram to the district and mentions wet TV majors in the total tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedecral
Distatch
Woosim
Apple Creek
Governor Signs Savings Banks Bill in Harrisburg
The Governor signed Senator Delamater’s bill creating for profit savings banks without capital stock to promote saving. The measure, asked by Postmaster General Wanamaker, mirrors a New York law and aims to regulate issuances and operations linked to water supply and power projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
J H Jompeter’s 78 Percent Fun Store Relocated
A local business named J H Jompeter’s 78 Percent Fun Store has been moved to a new location. Details on the exact address, date of move, and reasons for relocation were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jompeter
Obituary notices for Bailie Hoover Coutas Glitsch and others
Several death notices and funeral details are listed, including Bailie Bailie at Hies nae May 18 1888 in his 85th year, Hoover May 20 1880 at age 60, Coutas May 38 15 years 2 months, Teresa Glitsch wife of John Glitsch, Eckert Willie son of Eckert, Hammerly age 2 80, Hall J M K Elfinwild aged 54, and a Youngest son of Captain fentone. Funeral times and locations provided for Allegheny Sharpsburg and Uniondale, with services at St Josephs Fulton Street and private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellman
Sharpsburg
Conrad Bellman
Bailie
Hies Nae
Ee Robertt
Penn Avenue
Coustas
Charles
Couttae
Third Street
Eee
Ee Tenevbalty Wooied
Teresa Glitsch
Tech
John Glitsch
Con
Juniors Street
Allegheny
St. Joseph's Church
Fulton Street
A. Pappert & Son
Corner North
Avery Streets
Meniay
Jelm Fentone
Federal Street Station
May Festival Fans Gloves and Umbrellas Offer
The ad lists a wide May Festival merchandise range from Japanese parchment folding fans at 25¢ to evening gloves, parasols, canopies, and lace wraps. It promises large stock, variety, and special festival prices aimed at chorus members and attendees. It highlights a massive supply of fans and fashion accessories for performers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Gutenise Oneekacca
Hot Weather Clothing at Low Prices in Store
Our store offers coats in cretonnes alpacas mohair ponge linings and seersuckers from 4 up. Coats and vests from 5 and black summer coats 39 cents. Choose from over 1 000 suits in fashionable styles at unusually low prices. Competitors copy our styles but cannot match our low prices or quality.
Great Summer Sale on Star Waists and Underwear
A local shop advertises stylish Boys Blouses and Ladies’ Blouse Waists with the best designs in the city. It promotes Star Waists offered at 83c, a compare to $1.50 elsewhere, plus a large sale on summer underwear and footwear inviting all to save money.
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Mataafa
Admiral Kimberly
Matietos Mataafa
Ape
A. Ney
U.S. N
Pacific
Washington
Tamasese
Keanpeth
Knappe
Admiral Kissberry
Kew
Falots
Tersesce
Eber
Nipsic
Tion
Thad
Erie County
United Brethren Conference
Neigh
Borhood News
THE
Disratcr
Akron
Standard Oil Company
John Partie
Louisville
Wringer
Sanae
Ringers
Trevis
Ean
Cele
Perth
Soren
Joba
Statrone
Horxe & Co
Jos, Hans & Co
Sco A
Boons & Box
Indias
Jos, Hoare & Co
Tay
Lightner
Eckert
Pgnerae Tag
Feneral
Hall
Elfinwild
Wenesday
Uniondale Cemetery
James Archibald & Sro
Jivery and Sale Btab
Smithfeld St
den Central
Pittsburg
Insurance Co
Oe Lasses Usted
Illiam Jones
Os Poors
Western Insurance CO
Wood Street
John Backseo
M. P. Hersert
Sep Crogscan
Don Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Xtra Super Unions
Tap. Bros
Body Brussels
China
N. B
Magaby
McClintock
BUDD
Samuel Budd
Mageeteers
Rue D’uses
Paris
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Oufacturers
ANS
Wong Street
Bier
Pittsburg, PA
Dispatch
Marin
Ag, Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Rursa
E. E. Dreyer
Boges& Buhl
WM. Semple’s
Henriettas
Joan Geile
Warnesse
Tamenss
Jong Ls
Toyal
Lee
Estery
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Tony
Shannon Mills
Attention
Middlesex
City
Gusky
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