Central Railway Station Fire Triggers Riots and Murders
The central railway station was destroyed by fire last evening with many injured. Rioters clashed with troops near St Nicholas Church while Cossacks and infantry fired into crowds. Reports say three police officers, ten policemen, twenty three Cossacks and ten infantry soldiers were killed. A funeral procession for Omitchuk drew thousands as authorities avoided a police or troop presence. Combat and arson spread across the city amid warnings to stay indoors after 9. The scene included a bomb explosion injuring several and reports of naval actions around Port Admiral.
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Vnessa
Iso
Church of St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas
Kniaz Potemkt
Ben City
Omiltchuk
Preobrajensky Street
Offe
Omirety
Admiral Kruger
Reduction in Railway Fares and City Politics Mingle
Beginning July 1 the D and W Railroad will cut one way and round trip fares to Scranton Wilkes Barre and surrounding points on the Bloomsburg division. Pittston to Wyoming and nearby routes drop to ten cents while round trips to Scranton Plymouth and Wilkes Barre fall to 20 to 37 cents. In city politics Berry and Kimmy contend for city assessor with multiple ballots, Berry finally securing the post amid party tension and upcoming three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wikesbarre
Othe
Migomsburg
Pittston
Wyoming
Wyingston
Wilkesbarre
Plymouth
Taylor, Latherne
Hand Wilkesbarre
Bloomsburg
Wallace's resignation as Isthmian chief engineer accepted
Secretary Taft in New York demanded John F. Wallace resign for public interest. Wallace tendered resignation as member and chief engineer of the Isthmian canal commission, effective immediately. Taft cited the need for continuity as the commission reorganizes and warns against yielding to personal gain. The president confirmed acceptance and noted Taft’s Philippines da y duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
New York
John F. Wallace
Wallace
War Department
Walmbridge
Mass
Isthmian Canal Commission
New
Jn Org
Philippines
Mr. Taft Astor
Advisory Board of Engineers
Shonts
Wardine
Panama
Dynamiting Edwards Welsh Church Suspect Held on Charge
In a habeas corpus hearing Judge Fereis kept Joseph Cohevaky of Edwardsville on the dynamiting charge against the Welsh Congregational church two months ago. The Commonwealth presented strong evidence including a single witness, Mrs Josephine Rushefsky of Edwardsville, who testified she boarded with Cohevaky and provided a straightforward account incriminating him and another boarder.
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Commonwealth
Joseph Cohevaky
Rawardavidle
Fereis
Edwards
Tlle Welsh Congregational Church
He Commonwealth
Sonevsky
Josephine Rushefsky
Edwardsville
Reward of Kindness Turns Theft on Dupont Keeper
A Dupont saloon keeper Albert Gowra was robbed after befriending a thief who stole money and clothing, a chilling case of ingratitude reported from the town.
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Dupont
Albert Gowra
Rock From Cuba Fill Ignites Road in Duryea
A section of Stevenson street near Main street in Duryea caught fire beneath the surface. Officials believe rock and mine material from a nearby washery used to fill the road four years ago ignited, tearing up the road for about 25 feet. Crews have soaked the area, expect the fire extinguished, and will repair the damaged street over several days.
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Stevenson Street
Main Street
Warnke Washery
Amppentigg
Halsit
Aged Man Found Dead in Lackawanna River
The 93 year old Pete Kantz was found dead in the Lackawanna river near Storrs Packing Co plant. Coroner Stern called no inquest. Kantz lived with son in law Frank Bonin at 620 Lackawanna Ave and had been missing since last Monday. It is believed he committed suicide by a rope weight found with him, possibly from a nearby bridge. In local note, Laurel Line baseball game announced Scranton vs Wilkesbarre at Valley View Park with music by Alexanders band and 250 admission, 30-2 format.
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Sfonday
Bonin
Kanta
Valley View Park
Laurel Line
Julyard
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Alexaner
Dr. Moon
SPECIAL NOTICES LADIES NEEDS AT CLARA WAGNER'S
SPECIAL NOTICES offer a range of ladies and children's apparel at low prices. Items include back mercerized skirts 1 dollar gauze vests ten to twenty five cents children's gauze vests 10 to 26 cents black drop stitch stockings 16 to 66 cents bauble caps 26 and 60 cents wash belts 10 to 20 cents silk and leather girdles 60 cents new wash collars children beauty waists 26 and 50 cents fancy handkerchiefs 10 and 26 cents at CLARA WAGNER'S 188 Main.
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Pancy
Clara Wagner
Morton Cuts Heads at Equitable in Pension Shakeup
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton, newly installed head of Equitable Life, fires senior officers and pensioners including Chauncey Depew, David B. Hill, and George H. Squire, ceasing their salaries and retainers. Mrs. Hyde’s $25,000 yearly pension may be revoked. further cuts to follow as trustees face civil actions and legal scrutiny.
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New York
Secretary of the Navy
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Depew
Govenor
David B. Hill
George H. Squire
Treasury
Society
Asserted Legal Service
Morton
George H Squire
Chauncey M. Depew
Hyde
Ge Fitzgerald
Hendricks
Board figures report profits returned by city officials
Chairman Morton indicated no definite details were available yet but reported authoritatively that George H. Squire General Louis Fitzgerald and Valentine B. Snyder president of the National Bank of Commerce are among those who have returned profits.
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Morton
George H. Squire
Louis Fitzgerald
Valentine B. Snyder
National Bank of Commerce
Mines to Suspend in Erie Coal System
Official notice states all collieries in the Erie system including Pennsylvania Coal Co and Hillside Workings will suspend tonight and stay idle until Thursday morning July 6. Lackawanna Co collieries idle Monday to Wednesday. D. and H. Co idle Tuesday only. Lehigh Valley Coal Co idle for the entire week.
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Erie
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Hillside
Lackawahna Co
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Unusual Bargain Shocks Alderman Hearing
At Alderman M J Redding's hearing in North Main Street, John Sandy sued Axel Vino for $5 claiming Vino offered to sell his wife to Sandy. Vino repented, paid $5 and costs, and the suit was dropped. Also reported: Maurice Stevens, 19, of Carbondale, killed by an O and W train near Hollenback while working on track construction. Fourth of July Shirts At Corcoran Bros.
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M. J. Redding
John Sandy
North Main Street
Axel Vino
Mill Street
Vino
Sandy
Tony Dakely
Panama Street
Vino Tong
New York
M. 8
Jordan & Co
Tock Brokers
Nerd Bank
Ak Amal
Copper Cen
Atentson
Atchison Pfa
70 & Co
An Pacific
Ont & West
Pennsylvania
Texas Pacite
Union Pacific
U.S. Steel
U.s.steel
Wabash
Explosion in Russian coal mine Entombs 500 Miners
A report from Makey omtna near Ekaterinoslav says a gas explosion in a coal office traps five hundred miners with no chance of survival. Local notices mention fresh produce at Messick's and Chicago Cash Meat Market advertising meats and prepared specials.
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Ekaterinsolay
Russia
Makeyomtna
Chicago
N. Main
Opp
Willam Street
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Odessa
Omitchak
Hostage
Libau
Jon
Kniaz Potemkine
St. Petersburg
Saratov
Oden
Kruger
Ibn
Mit
Eeping
Iilomsburg
Lafekawanna
Pour Hallows
Ely
Coum
Questha
Kehoe
Lowing
John H. Pay
Common Council
McAndrew
Touhill
City Seswor
P.M. Doran
Thomas Kelly
Doran
Bowman
Patrick N
Edward Kimby
Mexander Thompson
Jones
Fas
Terry
Kimmy
Sindde
Mc Reilly
Toubill
John Martin
Barley
Evans
McHale
McKalg
Common Counell
Nam
Berry
Cornell
Dor Kehoo
Mets
Staruings, Wolliams & Co
Lewis Smith
New Shone
Ash's
Armory Loan
Garrison's
Ash
Dentin
Sos
Duryea
Cuba
Lackawanna
Peter Kantz
Rom Friage
Ngs
Morton Cutting
Hill
Fitzgerald
Washington
Navy Department
Mayer
Jerome
Alexander, Hyde
Ryan
Cleveland
Equitable
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
James TH. Hyde
Equitable Cas
Stedmaiers
Stegmaier Brewing Co
Pittston, Pa
Bottling Department
Anthracite Corporation
Redding
Maurice Stevens
Cibondale
Ontario
Teal
Carbondale
Stevens
Hollenback
Ontario Road
Corcoran Bros
Main St
Messick’s
Ce Cream
Moffatt
Suanes
Arket
Hallock's
Lewis
the Jeweler
Main
Wiliam
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