Extradition Sought for Pennsylvania Criminal Charles Sill
Charles Sill, wanted in York Pa for drugging and robbing Herbert Stough, was recognized by a tourist in England and will be extradited back to the United States. Authorities report Sill used stupefying drugs to aid the robbery at the Colonial hotel and Doll's hotel in York in October, leading to a conviction.
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York
London
Charles Sill
How Street Poullce
Washington
Bull
Elove Mossages
White
Sei
Wantel
Tobher
SUL
Herbert Stough
Robin Him
Stough
Colonial
Doll's Hotel
North Street
Stull
Tortured for Money at Mercer County Tavern
In Mercer county a violent robbery at the Hewitt House tavern between Pardoe and Natm left proprietor Lewis Hewitt bound and tortured to reveal cash hidden on the premises. Three masked men seized over $000 after ransacking the room, then fled. authorities seek suspects seen near Pardoe yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Pardo
Widow Cleared in Accidental Minehouse Death Case
Mrs Catharine McCullough was acquitted of killing her husband Richard McCullough in an accidental discharge incident at a mine. Testimony stated McCullough and the wife each carried revolvers. a malfunctioning weapon discharged while she tried to stop it, killing him. She testified to quarreling with her husband and plans to return to Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Catharine McCullough
Richard McCullough
McCullough
Mra McCullough
Scotland
Judges Scarce For Knorr-Windersteen Cane Trial
The Knorr-Windersteen case in Boranton Township is delayed due to District Attorney Graham of Philadelphia missing the May 3 opening. The commonwealth requests a continuance to May 24 as Judge Skeler seeks a presiding judge from among statewide peers. Judge Metzzar of Williamsport initially handled the case but remains unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boranton Tribune
Bloomaburg
Graham
Philadelphia
Ertrainal Court
Knorr-Windersteen
Commonwealth
Skeler
Metzzar
Williamsport
Hag
Parson Price's Weird Story Stirs Quakertown Crowd
In Quakertown April 27 residents discuss Reverend Jonas H. Price of Richlandtown who claims he was kidnapped and enslaved in South Carolina. He says he was drugged on a train at Ridley Park and taken to Southern mines, though skeptics note his banking and tailoring success. Price will not add details, and friends largely believe his tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakertown
Jonas H. Price
Richlandtown
Bouth Carolina
Price
Ridley Park
Philadephia
Sieermde Mac Fage
Charleston
New York
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
Mt. Rice
York Officials Exonerated In Removal Of Bodies Probe
York officials face exoneration after a city council committee cleared the mayor the school board president the health board president and local businessmen of charges of mismanagement extravagance and political favoritism tied to the removal and reinterment of bodies from Old Otters Field to the North York dists site. The session then discussed a city solicitor for a two year term with William J. Ammon and Robert J. Lewis noted in party line votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Otters Field
Pilot
North York
Indts
William J. Ammon
Robert J. Lewis
Receivership Enlarged for Chauncey P B Rogers
Judge Walling enlarges the receivership of Chauncey P B Rogers to cover both class A and class B of the Equitable Aid union. Rogers had previously held class A. the order supersedes a recent assignment of class B to C C Thumpeen of Warren. Rogers posts a $150 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Walling
Chauncey PB
Rogers
Equitable Aid Union
Ton
C. C. Thumpeen
Warren
Shooting on New Street Leaves Porter Injured
April 27 in Franklin reports a shooting on New Street after an altercation between Lawry Porter and James Kerr. Kerr retrieved a double barreled shotgun from his home and fired a full buckshot load, injuring Porter in the arm and face. Kerr is in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
New Street
Lawry Porter
Porter
James Kerr
Kerr
Parmer Riebel Improving After Wagon Accident
Christian Riebel, a Chalfont farmer aged 27, is considerably improved ten days after a wagon accident in which a plow struck him on the head. He and his son were thrown from the wagon when horses bolted back from a field. The son escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer Riebel
Chalfont
Christian Riebel
Nn Rmniwey
Riebel
Hin
Boiler Explosion Injures Two at Sanford Mine
An April 27 boiler explosion at the Sanford mine in Pittsburg injured two men and wrecked the boiler house. Martin Meher suffered severe scalds and burns from debris, while another miner sustained a deep head wound. Nearby, a school window was shattered by flying debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sanford
Nor Lees Dite
Martin Meher
Sectool
Peppermint Death of Soldier Afloat in Volontown
Andrew Coro aged 32 died at his Smith- home yesterday from poisoning via peppermint. an elderly veteran of Company E Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Investigations consider the death connected to suspected foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volontown
Andrew Coro
Smith- Heh
Cooper
EL Fourteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Franklin fight injures man during altercation
In Franklin on April 17 an allersation between James Shoyr and Lowrey Porter led to a firearm discharge. Porter was struck in the right arm and leg with likely fatal wounds. Kerr was promptly arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
James Shoyr
Lowrey Porter
Porter
Effer
Kerr
Favor the Tinned Plate Drawback
At separate sessions the Commercial Exchange and the Maritime Exchange adopted resolutions urging Congress to frame the tariff bill. The drop-down for drawback on tinned plates is under consideration and may be rein incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Commercial Exchange
Congress
General Gobin enters race for auditor general
Lebanon on April 77 reports Gweneral Y.8 Gobin a state senator from this county has formally entered the race for auditor general to succeed Amor F. Mylin and this morning announced four candidates for delegates to the coming state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Gweneral
Gobin
Semktor
Amor FL Mylin
Atate
Higamist Gets Three Months in County Jail
Jeannette Strickler, convicted last March in the Quarta Bes case of bigamy, appeared in court and was sentenced by Judge Whigaod to three months in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higamist
Levanon
Jeannette Strickler
Quarta Bes
Whigaod
Colored Man Appointed Tipstaff in Court by Judge Waddell
Chester April 27 Anthony Wil som a well known local colored politician appointed a tipstaff in the courts by President Judge Waddell this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Anthony
Wilsom
Judge Waddell
Hungarian Slavery Night Shooting In Stewartsville
Greensburg reports a shooting at a gathering of Hungarians and Slaves in Stewartsville. Katie Stelich was shot in the peak and probably fatally injured. Authorities investigate the incident and identify the event as a violent confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Wathering
Stewartsville
Katie Stelich
Italian Hobbed Robbery in Mahanoy City
A report from April 27 describes Florence Gee's body found in Mahanoy City after an attack by three men who robbed her of a gold watch and money. The incident notes two other details of the assault and the perpetrators are sought by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
Florence Gee
Jtolen
Wee
President health tale at Tarneville College in Mich
A reporter visits Tarneville College in Michigan and interviews President Alvin P. Barnaby. He recounts past health struggles caused by digestive and nervous troubles, then credits William’s Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his vigor after six boxes. An affidavit from Notary Lu mas J. Scippika accompanies the endorsement.
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Barnaby
Hartsville College
Trop
Alvin F. Barsaby
Alvin P. Barnaby
Dan
Minro
United Brethren
Kent
County
Mich
Venice
Uise
Bowman
Willian
Thad
Hannaby
LuMas J. Scippika
Notway
Williame
Pricw
Sts
Busldresing de Itinma’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Zemitis Acquitted In Rembitla Murder Case Verdict
In Wilkes-Barre the jury found Zemitis not guilty on the murder charge after a second trial. Judge Savage presided, Zemitis bowed to the ladies and appeared relieved. In separate trials in Judge Woodward's court four conspirators were convicted of robbery in the General jail delivery case involving Anna Kunwusas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chenofaki
Joseph Bugaiski
Voltua Slowitsky
Anna Kunwusas
Port Bowkley
Kanausas
Joseph Cheemore
Julia Cunningham
Lynch
Traction Company Wins Appeal Over Roadside Obstruction
In Pillsburg April 27 Superior Court Judge Wickham rules Chester Traction Company ordinance requiring three feet six inch clearance from road middle is unreasonable and oppressive. The decision voids the stoppage clause and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsburg
Wreck
Chester County
Chester Traction Company
Wickham
Glass Workers Vote on Pay Increase Amid Dissent
Glass workers from the Window Glass Workers' Association in Pittsburgh call for a vote on raises for blowers and gatherers. If approved, double strength workers would see about 15 percent increases and single strength workers around 5 percent. They accuse discrimination against cutters and flatteners in wage settlements.
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Pittebure
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Fatal accident at Palview hospitalized youth dies
Washington dispatch reports Samuel K. Hoared Mat, age 1, fatally shot by John Frail, age 1, in Palview this morning. The revolver discharged during a rough play, bullet piercing Harshman’s forehead and entering the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel KK
John Frail
Palrview
Pall Wee
Harshman
Arrest of Jacob Barbatiz for shooting in Slavich home
Greemaborg April 27 Jacob Barbatiz is jailed charged with shooting Catherine Mielglich at the Slavich boarding house in Spuneteville after a domestic quarrel in the home early morning. The bullet struck the girl and she may be fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greemaborg
Jacob Barbatiz
Jal Bere
Catherine Mielglich
Spuneteville
Tharbatix
Forest Fire Rage Near Neynestavitle After Rain
A large forest fire burned around Neynestavitle and the surrounding woodlands yesterday. Weather and damp conditions limited damage to nearby structures while flames consumed timber in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Hive Laws at Cumberland Md Abolish Cigar Sales
The grand jury ordered enforcement of the obsolete laws. Yesterday the cigar shop were closed with soda water prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Mumberland, Md
Frederick Genkin Ker Dies In Suspected Suicide
April 27 reports Frederick Genkin Ker, a German resident, attempted to kill himself by shooting through the head last night. He was found by others and taken for medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caatic
Frederick Genkinker
Uleide
Blood found at Standard Brewery office with revolver involved
A morning report notes a blood evidence at the Standard Brewery office. A revolver was found nearby as authorities investigate the incident and seek witnesses. No further details on victims or suspects were released.
Presbyterian Church Barred Young Ladies Entertainer
Pittsburg April 27 church officials at McKees Rocks refused to permit young lady members to stage an entertainment titled Spinsters for the Nightly Club or Old Maids May. The session called the performance improper for a church event and accused the young women of harboring Puritan attitudes despite similar entertainments being held in other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church of
McKees Rocks
New Trial Denied In Allentown Injury Suit
In Allentown on April 27 Judge Mudge Albright overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of William J Hoffmay against the defendant railroad. Hoffmay, severely injured when struck by a train atBlegrifts, had previously obtained a nonsuit. The motion to rule on the consult was also overruled.
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Allentown
Mudge Albright
William J. Hoffmay
Attornev
Hoffman
Tnabil Oly
Blegfried's
Damacoy
Albrigtyt
Roasted from head to foot in New Castle tragedy
April 27 report from New Castle states Samuel Samu fe, a rod til worker, fell into a burgess containing red hot rody thin evening. His body burned instantly from head to foot, skin and flesh torn away in chunks. He was hospitalized, doctors say he may live only a few hours.
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New Castle
Samuel Samufe
Rod Til
Philadelphia man dies after fall at Franklin House
John S. Wilhan of Philadelphia sustained serious injuries this morning at the Franklin House when he was struck by a man and fell to the floor. He suffered broken ribs and was removed to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ss. Wilhan
Philadelphia
Meadfort Anvil 27-Frnk Recan Fatal Altercation
An altercation in the city left Meadfort Anvil 27-Frnk Recan injured after a stabbing by a man named Thomas lurk. The incident occurred during a card game in a local venue. Recan sustained serious injuries and is reported to be in critical condition.
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Meadfort Anvil
Thomas
Carde
Kerlin
Wil
Burglars Strike J. C. Roven Flooring Mill
Thieves blew open a safe at the J. C. Roven Flooring mill near Dauphin eight miles north of the oils depot. The theft occurred late at night, with burglars taking items from the establishment and leaving the scene quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thollehure
J. C.roven
Dauphin
Necca
Inheritence Dispute Over Woman’s Widow Aid
A contested case centers on DPinher Apelaz-Cleh Motee and efforts to aid a widow. The husband allegedly sought support for a woman who is recently widowed, with demands tied to the estate and family.
Injury Report After Incident Near Here This Evening
A man was seriously hurt this evening near the southwest bend. He was taken to Westmoreland hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneburg
Apel
Casper Wriday
Westmoreland Hospital
Tot Drowns in Fish Pond at Home
The morbid incident reports James T Woodring of Hevertown describing his child wandering to a pond at their home last evening and drowning.
Lebanon’s First Health Officer Story in History
In Lebanon, April events highlight the appointment and impact of the city’s first health officer. Officials, including Gingrich, discuss the role and its effect on public health in the historic urban milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
gto-Te. KK
JW. Gingrich
Thin City
Unclear OCR fragment reports on London events and figures
Fragmentary text mentions Megale thieves, Hoy visiting the foreign office, Canon Moyes and Justin McCarthy with unclear context. Mentions building work in Chalfont and a home opened for women, with several garbled names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megale
Werke
Auilios
Foreign Office
Canon Moyes
London
Justin McCarthy
Seieh
Kon
Thomas
Bayard
Mia
Parm for Sale Adv Under This Mead One Cent a Word
Classified notice lists land for sale in Wayne County with acres and location hints. a public ad uses simple pricing and brief directional details.
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Mont de Roun
Reef Bath
Madison
Adva
Scranton
Bollort
Kawnbhtw Avenue
Heemnan
Wayne County
Ariel
Olaire
Ion Ron Bay
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England
Glasmaw
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Savage
Shelorhoe
Parson Price
Weird Story
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The
Gobin Nowa
Republican
Columbus, Dad
Tarneville College
Martsville
United Brethren Church
Zemitis
Joseph Greemore
Hain
Pires
Albright Deniee
Bawa Cy
Lpice Wilson
Duvebior
Wilson
Hiieleton
Chiuraforn
Wei Yi Tenday
Kiiwood Schools
Whlely
Alice
Connolly
Wallace
Dress Goods Department
Scoc
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
REALS
Tribune
UNE
Wyoming Oven
Dime Honk
Liqguire
J. N. Kick
Menra
WEI Appointel Houses and Board
Madison Avenue
Rome
Jones
Spruce Street
A. T
South Main Avenue
Dock Street
Rowe Tobe
A. T. Heise
South Aiwin Avenue
A. T. Abishm
Th. Post
Esq. Commonwealth Building
Jorgst
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Clay Avenue
Linck Whdna
Poe Kale
Benny
Gaylol Vta Raysville LL
Wantes
Canves
Sirinionm
Lackawanne Avenue
Glen Bother
Ohester
N. J
Hilbert
Adams Avenue
Price & Ti Ci
Addrew Nichols
Naperville
Neg 1
Chicago
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von Horn St
Peers
Bale
Out Ofelty Limits
Address
Tribune Ole
Miss L. Wisdom
Adam
PAS
City
Houde
North
Washinton Avenune
Epriggs
A. Helis
Hlokes Drug Store
Adams and Mulberry
Hetzal
Lackawanna Avenue
Ladlet Abondoi
St. Patricl
St. Patrick's Church
M. Darius
Coal Exchange
Osta Bunuil
Keys
Jou
Montgomery & CO
Will Lumber
Avy Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Penn
Tribune Office
QI Ton
Agnes Murphy
Avoca
Hickory Street
Wisiks
Callornihires
Summer Avenue
Figure Park
CTRL
Fourth Street
Bollovan
Qiteation
Mao
Titeberg Bak
Allearoi
Iin
Marton Steels
Gir Arion
Addie Ky
Percival J. Morris
Heard of Trade
Edward H. Davis
Hoome M 2 and & Commonwealt
Acranton
K. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JH
Spruce St
Cor. Wish, Ave
Boranton
Frederick la Brown
Bee
Minton
T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects
Tridere’ National Bank
Frank Fr. Boyle
Counlor
Furr
Roomeé and
Edward W. Thayer
Jeffroys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Commonwealth Building
Jessup & Jessup
Law
W. HH. Jessup
W. H. Jessup
Patierson & Wilcox, Traddrs National Bank Fuilding
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank 1. Okell
Attorney-Atler
Scranton, i
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Samuel W. Eoogar
Ofer
Wyoming Ave
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
KR. Pprcher
D. FB
Mears Building
Ih. P. Killiam
Wyombie Avenue
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer
National Bank
Wand
Harring & M'Sweeney, Common
Interstate Secret Servhite Agnity
H. FL Reynolds
Harrison
RK. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchang
Snover
Lacka
Ave
M. H. Davis
Lackawanna
Te+ quest
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
Adame Avenue
Springer
April
Leeds
Goff Clark & CO
Bredmen and Nureerymen
Korttehl
the Elk Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Rater Reasonable
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Nhar D
Vlictor Koch
Prop
Es Kauer
Mimsic Por Balla
J. Wer
Wromlng Avenue
Hulbert
Negarger Brothers
Frank PF Grown & C
Ol Cerk
Wert Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Averey
Jtooma
Willian Hullding
Rex
Tridunh Publishing Co
Waerhington
Hradford
Miaverv
Gample Gmby
Marlin
Wrer
Adies Jouber
Rox
Hoston
Mans
Eamen —School
Bupplees. Com
Wihouan
I A
Every &Khcueno
eXperience Vonecessary
Ulifion Soap and Manufacturng Company
Claelnatt, C
Edward ¢. Pisit
Wilfee
Troi
Dickson Ave
Adies
Mod
Stebbins
Lawrettor
Brnyder
Beanie
Envokles Mango
Jolin Street
Am L. Prey
Jewell Huilding
DR. Martha
Everitt
Washington Ave
Wary A. Shepherd, M. D
A. Tramold
Wyoming Avenue
Bpruce Street
W. J. Allen
Anna Law
DR. L. M. Gates
Board of Trade Building
SandTto Sp
Bealedchoo
Midiaon Avenue
DR. C. L
W. Wamoreaux
Si Adama
John C. Price
Wasitington Avenue
W. G. Rook
St. Linden
Treet
Soranten
Delog
Well Quaick
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