Wyoming Conference Holds Elm Park Church Session Sees New Appointments
The Wyoming Conference met at Elm Park church Scranton with five local Methodist clergymen retained in posts. Bishop Hurst officiated Elma Hurst Wilson christened by Bishop Hurst and Rev. Pearce commended for organizing the visit. Next year’s meeting is set for Carbondale and appointments for the coming year were announced across Scranton churches including Cedar Avenue Elm Park Hampton Street Providence Simpson and Park Place with several exchanges and district assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park Church
Scranton
Elma Hurst Wilson
Hurst
Festerley
Wyoming
Elm Park
Edifign
Eranteer
Harat
Methodist Church
W. H. Pearce
D.D
Carbondale
E. L. Santen
Cedar Avenue
A. W. Cooper
Hampton Street
M D Fuller
Providence
L. C. Floyd
Simpson
J. A. Cores
Astory
Amusa F. Chaffee
Derr Menorial
Wilkes-Burra
Raw
Conference Morning Session Builds Faith Work and Officership
The conference morning session in Washington convened with Bishop Hare presiding as Rev Manley and Rev Hard aided the chair. A report urged raising 80 000 for the next year’s church extension. Committees recommended ministerial support and elections of officers across numerous societies. Wyoming district showed strong centennial fund contributions. Bishop Horace arrived, next meeting location discussed, Epworth League membership listed at 15 488, and a resolution supported Rev J O Woodbee’s league work. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Manley & Hard
D. D
George Forsyth
Nanticoke
Dirreli
George O Beers
J. A. Floywvchairman
Wilontel Toe
Trenswer
Freedman’s Aid Society
G. A. Cure
Reidented
Ro Angel
P. Doty
O. A. Sackett
Treaarer
Wyoming
Epworth League
A. Ta Severson
G. E. van Wort
M.D. Fuller
Trenamiers J
Trenamiers J.0. Muriceth, Corresponding Secretary. Veteraine's Association
Lyman
M. D. Fuller
J. F. William
Hand
Fy Warner
A. A. Benjamin
J. N.shipmeas
Sprague
H. Pearce
Mra. O. J
McAnulty
O Colvin
Grace Crary
Foreign Missions
Vannie J. Sparkes
George J. Weber
J. Manley
Hard
Mattie Meaker
Ke W. Clinton
Horat
W. L Thorpe
P. B
William Edgar
Carbondale
A. BE. Decker
J. O. Woodbee
W. H. Pearce
L. Sprague
Coke Strike Ends in Western Pennsylvania
In Asioxrowy Pa April 16 the coke strike ends with workers returning to plants. Dressings were held at Lemont and Oliver as Morrell and Wheeler men negotiate at the Frick scale. Some stayed out but many strikers went back to work amid a general rush to rejoin production and no violence was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asioxrowy
Death of George S Crofut From Pencil Puncture
George S Crofut age 44 of Norwalk died in Bripccroft hospital from blood poisoning after a pencil prick occurred while he brushed his clothes. He was stricken a week earlier and sought treatment at the hospital in Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crofat
Bripccroft
Conn
George S Crofut
Norwalk
Connellsville Strike Drives Workers From Cambria Plant
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on April 16 the Cambria Iron company tried to restart Wheeler works but women drove the men from the yards. Men at Wheeler Morrell and others debated strikes while Frick and Anchor works resumed. Deputies to guard sites and tensions remained high with potential renewed clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conselesville
Cambria Iron Company
Wheeler Works
Wheeler and Morrall
Yeaterday
Mahoning and
Atlas Works
Cambrianron Company
Wheeler and Morrell
Guid
Leisenring
Trotter
Frick
Atehraen
Dunbar
A Gold Hunter Scared In Ghostly Meadow Dig
In Rich Hill, Charles Miller and two companions searched Charles Gable’s meadow at midnight for hidden treasure after a dream. Miller, armed with a pick and lantern, found no gold the first two nights, but on the third he saw white figures that frightened him into fleeing home and staying away for days. The trio was blamed for the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyneatown
Charles Gable
Rich Aill
Charles Miller
Miller
Itill
Acare
Mirkwood's Mistake Sparks Brawl After Primary Event
In KirtaxsixG Pennsylvania on April 1 a labor dispute between union and non union workers led to a fight after Hugh Kirkwood challenged an opponent across a river. Eleven men were injured and carried home as the clash escalated with one man severely beaten and another in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirtaxsixg
Anolio
Hugh Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Kenerer
Grim Reapers Harvest Claims Bond and Packer
Joseph M Bond aged five of Rio Grande Ned dies from paralysis of the heart. Mary Weikoff Packer widow of ex Governor William J D Packer of Williamsport hanged. Her husband served as the fourteenth governor of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Bond
Rio Grande
Mary Wekeff Packer
William JD. Packer
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Miners strike and violent incidents reported across states
Reports describe Colorado miners threatening statewide shutdowns in May to push higher wages. A streetcar incident in San Bran with money theft by a conductor and passengers, a farmer Thomas Waldron slain in Ohio, and a German American singers festival invitation in New York. Also notes similar events in West Virginia and Indiana, a trial stoppage in Wheeling, a lawsuit over a gold cure, a fatal assault in Anderson, and a Baltimore reception for church leaders. Walter Venable, 30, commits suicide in Williamsburg after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Thomas Waldron
Cleveland
New York
Williamstown
W. Va
Oifold
Jobin Poors
Wheeling
Oliver Sanger
Jonana Mra
Jennin Kil
Anderson
Ind
Apomolic
Satolli
Donahus
Whwelley
Baltimore
Walter Venable
Thomas P. Venable
Army
Stichte
Willameburg
Strikes Threaten to Paralyze Far West Transport
St. Paul April 16 officials report the Brotherhood strike on the Great Northern may spread. Howard of the American Railway Men's union says lines west of the Missouri face disruption. trains reach Crookston while Geavid Forks sees limited movement. Officials in Seattle and Spokane report no movement east of Minot. implications touch all major unions in a three cornered fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Howard
American Railway Men's Union
Associated Press
Grea Northern
Crookston
Geavid Forks
Dafentes
American Railway Union
Ths
Brotherhood
Cnt
Hill
Cao
Brotherhood of Enginscraw
Case
Grand Parks
Seattle
Officvidd
Great Northern
Mitot
N. D
Dumes Hogan
Missouri River
South Westminster
Vancouver
Atrikera
Canadian Pacificeard
Lake Shots
Snuga
Sporkane
Minot
Dentele
Farrell
Boginoets
Pire
Railway
Trsintven Asantiog
la Wei Bled
Grist Falls
Mont
Apri
Montané Central Railway
Kiker
Aiman
Sor
Lie
Tien
Tragic Shooting After quarrel in St Louis
In St Louis on April 10 a dispute between Dorinda Gartner aged 17 and Lalo Willie aged 10 ended with Willie firing a revolver. The shot struck Munne Willinne age 15, a sister of Lulu, killing her. Gardner girl escaped unharmed. All participants are described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Dorinda Gartner
Lalo Willie
Gardner
Munne Willinne
Lulu
Race Riot Averts Lynching in Tex County
In Compoana Texas on April 16 a mob gathered after a black man assaulted a widow and another man was arrested on an assault charge. White and black crowds faced off but officials urged restraint and the riot was prevented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmpoana
Tex
Mr. Moss
Mra
Mayneard
John Watts
Mra Maynard
Prison escapeer recaptured after Mudhen County incident
William Hain an inmate at Michigan City prison escaped on March 5 and was recaptured by JW French, warden, after being taken to Taditoa. Robert P. Lord, a fellow escapee, was also involved and returned to custody in Pennsylvania on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hain
Munch Chink
Mano Ciosk
William
Luton
Robert P. Lord
Michigan City
Tain
JW French
Hain
Tadidoa
Depew Ponders Presidential Run Amid Quotation Confusion
In a Lake Sacre depot scene, Chauncey M. Depew jokes about a presidential bid while a St. Louis reporter’s misquoting sparks discussion. He notes early campaigning risks, names McKinley and Reed as likely rivals, and reflects on past administrations and policy shifts amid speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocmeano
Pot Na Vet
Chaanncey M. Dapew
Bia
Lake Sacre
Depew
St. Louis
Tina
Unclear Game Reports From Wilkie Team and Others
Fragmented scores and team mentions from an April 16 report list Wilkie team versus Phillies and scattered notes across cities such as New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Distinct teams and venues appear with partial scores and names like Warner Clemanta and Fouts, but many details are garbled.
European Figures Involved In Religious and Political Affairs
The text references composer Ritenrtein retreating from public life to an estate in Rawane. Artitt Von Towhnen of Ceynving is noted in a pearee hportrilk of Dismoroe for a minor. It mentions Spain’s pilgrims, a papal audience, and a festival in Argenteuil, France honoring a figure tied to the Passion narrative, with scattered names like Lord Francia Hope and May Yohe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritenrtein
Rere
Rawane
Artitt von Towhnen
Ceynving
Dismoroe
Menhead
Prrvia
Germany
Bien
United States
Tan Dian Wavila
Dingo
T. Petera Yeaterday
Francia Hope
Newcastie
May Yohe
Argenteuil
France
Christ
Retirement Vierphant sentenced for assault on girl in Allegheny
Charles B. M. Sell aged 70 a retired Vierphant was convicted of an assault on a young girl in Allegheny Towne. He was sentenced to pay a fine of 00 and to serve months in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentows
Charles BM. Sell
Coxey Army Car Vanishes Through Canal and Spokane
The Coxey movement seeks transport via Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Martinsburg amid courtship with the canal company. Spokane reports growing organization as 700 potential marchers plan gatherings and a Seattle Portland delegation is expected. Oregon’s contingent, led by Captain Charles E. Kuin, arrives from the south and will walk 25 miles to Eugene after a freight move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtrevt Car Company
Coxey
Camul
Tie Inal
Nigholean
Georgetuern
Pred
Merton
Lamer Iderdante
Lave Agri
Goatiif
Tie c and Company
Willian
Thackeray
Browne
Oliqarrounding Country
Coxew SR Hoats
Nicholson
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Georgetown
West Washington
Cumberland
Martinsbore
Canal Company
Spokane
Waal
Ware
Porice
Inadora
Seattle
Theomia
Portland
Oregon
Ore
Jonn Ywing
iXty
Charles EL Kuin
Southern Pacific
Divide
Arty
Eugene
Novel Contest to Determine Whetler In Heel Hatate
A peculiar court record from Mil. April 1 presents a dispute over pew ownership in a Hebrew synagogue. The defendant, stepchild of the widow plaintiff, claims the pew is real estate and passes to him on the father’s death, while the plaintiff argues the pew remains property of the widow for life. The case centers on possession of a pew and the rights of heirs versus executory titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BaLrinvene
Mil
Common Pleas Court
Caroline
Fallon
Wills
Craelty
Supreme Court
Commonwealth Ve Mane
Luserpo County
Reese Davis
Reading
Tia
Weetern Peunavivanin Invt week aont HOMO Dishels of golt con down the CO Riven Canal
The article recalls various local events and names from a regional newspaper page. It mentions wheels of small boats, a planned meeting in Lahigh Viailey, and a set of local residents including George M Astin and Rev Sterling of Bethlehem, with scattered details of accidents, legal cases, and a curious note about a horse and a whiskey habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gmboeare
Lahigh
Melon
Mokersport
Weill
Jourbey
al Hot
Feeney
Sterling
Bethlehem
Emai Rae Friday Pigtt
Ter
Potteviily
Center of the Contest Great Coal Strike
National officials of the United Mine Workers are in Pittsburgh to stay until after the inauguration of the war effort, meeting with Pitt workers’ operators for conference. The move confirms union solidarity as four-fifths of the region are expected to obey the strike order. Whiteride officials visiting Inkton signal Pittsburgh as the strike center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrvanuna
United Mine Workere
Pitmbury
Coinuhus
Dellawad
Pha
Whierdé
Thietry
Inkon
Ituborg
Forty-Six in Party Travel to Newith
A fragment notes a party of forty six led by Hillary Coxeyhau and Christopher Culomitian Joyea visiting Newport and moving toward Newith in the morning. Another group of forty waited to join Jones at Newer Hkton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Coxeyhau
Wibhismtan
Del
Christopher Culomitian Joyea
Tie Eet Diti Wialern
Newport
Imet Nigh
Chticena
Newith
Mithy Couth
Hkton
Jones
Mello in a Tight Place as Government Forces Seek Surrender
Reports say Adamnit Mello Hil refused to surrender to Urn KnAyAn Adtieriting and remained aboard the Repulit ies while planning to surrender to Wrugiay authorities. Government troops blocked landing at Hio Chande do Mol, Mello and his men reembarked and sailed away. Santa Catharina reportedly declares allegiance to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Jasumo
Sbv
Adamnit
Foie
Wrugiay
Urogosyians
Melly
Santa Catharina
Prison Congress Names Pennsylvania Delegates to National Event
Governor Pattison appoints a large list of Pennsylvania representatives including Pattinon Tamminen Coch rie Albee Cob Jenz McQurehen Wright Milligan Allison Wollaga ton Keating and many others to attend the National Prison Congress to be held at St Paul on December 1. The roster features delegates from Pittsburgh Scranton Beaver Philadelphia and multiple counties as the state seeks broad participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamminen
Pattinon Bee
Pennsylvania
St. Paul
Ming
Patton
Huntington
Samnel McCumont
Tyrone
J. Honey Cochrie
William Sports
AL Goan
Morganza
Joasply Albee
Leadora Cob- Jenz
James McQurehen
Hen Co
Grissius
John McAl
Henry 2
Ziegler
Conrad JB. Day
Michael J. Cumide
Dr MV. Beil
Fraderick Collins
Dri G. Lavy
Kiehart LD Bailey
Howard Perking
de Benjamin FE. Boteher
Philadelphia
Were Not Allowed To Die Andeneled Citizens Vanished
A chaotic incident in Andeneled today involved Gotlieb Swain Steplen Girder Josh attempting suicide by lying on a railway track in front of an electric car. Witnesses describe a crowd, a waterman applying brakes, and bystanders pulling the men off the rails as the vehicle stopped and avoided a collision. No clear account explains the motives or final outcome of the attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viazierox
Gotlieb Swain
Steplen Girder
Josh
Joatesville
Fragmented Text About German Retchetur Members and News Oversight
The readable fragments describe German Retchetur members Alvent Thetvaelvesse stopping basinoag Heninig and a mention of the American House of Representatives, with notes on how newspapers publish notes from departments and extortion concerns. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetvaelvesse
Lowe
Unclear text fragment on Birmingham strike developments
Fragmented report discusses escalating strike actions and deteriorating situation in Birmingham with mentions of towns and collection points. Details are garbled, names and places are partially readable, no clear events or outcomes emerge from the legible text.
Unclear text fragment from historical article
The readable portion suggests a regional weather or travel note with scattered place names and directions. Most specifics are garbled, leaving incomplete references to locations and events without a coherent report.
Hermsdorf Hosiery Spring Opening Festival
Our store announces the Hermsdorf fast black dye line for hosiery and gloves. On Monday April 16 the shop opens with a complete assortment of Hermsdorf hosiery including plain drop stitches and boot patterns. The festival signals the spring debut of Hermsdorf goods with complimentary keepsakes for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermsdorf
Ustmadorf Hosery
Rubber Belting and Hose Ad for Oschieren & Co
A brief ad listing Rubber belting and hose supplies priced for industrial use from the firm Oschieren & Co at 510 and 612 Lackawanna, indicating a local supplier of industrial fittings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asbury
Park Place
Indda
American University At Washington
Eral
Connellsville
Mirkwood
Grim Reapesr
Ight OF the Brotherhood
Far West
Missouri
Railroad Organization For Mastery
Killa
Ceres
Chauncey
McKinley
Reed
Harrison
Harrigan
Lila
Mr. Cape
Orwin
Wilke
Tarre
Sore Defaat
Pumapearuts
Wilkiet+erro
Phillies
Inala
Philadelphi
Sumre
Biladelphiag
Gunz WilkeBarre
Pou Hita
Philadelphty
Wilkewlarre
Siow
Aspru Despitt
University OF Meanaay Vania
State College
Gay Lothatio
Chesapeake and Co
The
Streat Car Company
Kelly
Council Bluffs
Center OF
Pittabura
Hondaanrlora
Christopher
Mello
the Prison Congress
Pattinon
Alvent
Birmingham
Ouran
Wasmiioainx
Aprilia
Vty Couler
Norstern
Finley S
Bermsdorf
Hertisdorf
OWL
Lackawanna
WPS CO
Citas A Oschieren & Co's
H. A. Kingsbury
Spine St
Scranton, Pa
W. J. Weichel
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