House Passes Tariff Bill in Historic Session
The House, town in focus, passed a sweeping tariff bill leaving Senate action pending. Debate highlighted by clashes between Democrats and Republicans as coal iron ore and barbed wire were put on the free list amid a crowded day of votes and adjournment set for Wednesday.
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House
Senate
Washington
Outhwaite
Qulo
Committee On Rules
Troboma
Nuya
Woilowaduy
Death by Own Action Pandemic Hits Small Town
In Braprorn Pennsylvania August 13 a wave of self harm shocks residents. Bradford and vicioitly reports reveal multiple suicides and attempts. A morphine overdose revived a woman. another neighbor shot herself. two more deaths follow amid grief and drink. Authorities note rising despair in Mount Jewett and Newell Avenue Magdalene.
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Bradford
Heral Kirk
Newell Avenue
George Fisher
Washington Street
Mount Jewett
Jamies Donovan
Mount Jowett
Augustus Neistrom
Elevator appropriation secured for Scranton federal building
Representative Scranton announced an appropriation of 15000 in the efficiency appropriation bill for an elevator and grounds at the federal building in Scranton. The total for the site and building reaches 265000, enabling heatable edifice conditions and surrounding improvements.
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Washington
Scranton
Mixed train derailed near Lykons on William Valley line
A mixed passenger and freight train wrecked near Lykons on the William Valley road. The engine and cars left the track but no injuries reported. Several boys are suspected. officials conduct an investigation.
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Reaping
Tower City
Lykons
William Valley Road
Uncertainty Grows Over Blair County Funds Case
Aug 13 Complications rise as the examination proceeds. It is reported that 88,000 of Blair County funds are deposited in the Western National Bank in Philadelphia to the credit of closed loans. County commissioners had used the Altoona bank to negotiate county bonds for this amount. Bank Examiner Miller refuses to resume credit, citing unresolved funds.
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Altoona
Blair County
Western National Bank
Philadelphia
Twe County
Altoona Bank
Miller
County struggles as bank assets collapse impact public funds
Form part of the assets of the closed bank. The county is embarrassed in the payment of its current expenses in consequence.
Traveling salesman ends life in hotel room
A man registered at the Lafayette hotel on Saturday identified as E. M. Williamson of Boston shot himself in his room this morning. His body was found in the afternoon. An order book for Louis G. Womiss of New York was found on him. He was believed to be a traveling salesman with a hotel bill paid in advance and a remaining balance of one cent.
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Donnelly
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Loftua
Mr. Ferguson
Bedlam
Ferguson
Connolly
Reading
Ecouicil Chamber
Wich
Harrisburg
Schull
Bell
Alillar
Burr K. @urling
James Unaworth
Ripple
Millar
John Moir
Providence
Middletown
N. Y
New York
Richard J. Arthur
Kipple
H. V. Frink
Millac
Montross
England Eyes International Control of Korea Evacuation
London dispatch reports Britain plans to propose international control to evacuate Korea with China and Japan. Russia opposes and may prefer continued war, prompting heated commentary in St Perarspona.
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St Perarspona
London
Beituin
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China
Japan
Tile
Rausila
Skye
Republicans Nominate in Fourteenth District for Congress
New Broome Pennsylvania August 1 Republicans nominate K Woomer of Lebanon for congress. Pottsville August 13 Republicans in the Thirteenth district nominate former congressman Charles N Gramm for congress. In Macon County August 13 the Democratic county convention names Robert Klotz for congress and appoints his own delegates after a 44 to 27 vote over Laird H Barber. Andrew J Darling of Lehighton chosen for state senator. Fourth district nominees for the legislature C Sebrenk Sth Orm and B F Svuck.
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Fourteenth
K. Woomer
Lebanon
Congress
Macon Causk
John EB
Robert Klotz
Klotz
Laird H. Barber
Andrew J
Switchmen Union Formed in Kansas City Meeting
About 400 local switchmen organized the Switchmen’s Union of Kansas City seeking a new national body to replace the recently disbanded one. An appeal was issued to switchmen in the U S and Canada to send delegates to a national convention here in early fall. P J McGuire of the Knights of Labor was barred from speaking as the meeting adopted resolutions opposing affiliation with the Knights.
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Switchmen’s Union of
Canadas
P. J. McGuire
Knights of Labor
Knighta
Peru Perturbed by Insurgent Scattering and Unrest
A dispatch from Linu Peru reports insurgent bands scattered across the country causing widespread unease. Commerce and agriculture suffer as the north holds insurgent strength. general Cucures took the presidency with limited hostile reaction and new ministers assumed office amid apathetic public opinion.
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the Times
Linu
Peru
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Pearl Harbor Port Praised for Military and Commercial Value
Aug 4 Pearl Harbor is described as a magnificent U S port with vast potential. The commander notes its superior military and commercial advantages, including deep water proximity and room for twenty miles of wharves, surpassing other world harbors.
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Hoxonenu
Pearl Harbor
United States
Corner in cheese worries English market in Montreal
Montreal cheese buyers led by Warrington Ayers are forming a syndicate to corner the English cheese market. They have stocked cold storages and begun renting storage nationwide while sending agents across Canada and northern New York to buy and hold supplies for a price rise.
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Montreal
Warrington Ayers
Canada
New York
Ohio cyclone cuts 100 foot swath through Geneva
An Ohio cyclone struck North Madison near Geneva this morning tearing through forests orchards buildings and crops. The 100 foot wide path cleared all in its line and heavy rain accompanied the wind smashing thousands of windows. No serious injuries reported.
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Geneva
Madison
Riotous Pittston Borough Meeting Ends in Chaos
Spectators packed the town hall as a council meeting degenerated into uproar over a reform junket. Police escorted Hotel Keeper T F Ferguson from the chamber twice, and the crowd spilled into streets, with adjournment after two hours as indignation grew against the council and movement.
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Lottuw
Burpense
Loftus
Pergoson
Meintera
Water Street
Jones Republicans Organize Club in Blakely
Large turnout in Blakely last evening formed a John R. Jones Republican club with about 200 voters enrolled. John K. Jones esq is urged for district attorney of Lackawanna County, with delegates named to the Harrisburg state league meeting and support for Major Everett Warren as league president. Enthusiastic speeches followed the resolution praising Jones and urging nomination and election.
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Scranton
Beaking
Blakely and
Cullourter's Ball
Republican Club
John R. Jones
Blakely
Harry Metters
Alfred Haines
Edmund L. Thomas
MM. Hathaway
Jon K H. Jones
William 1. Lloyd
William Mason
Delegatwe
C. M. Hathaway
D. C. Phillips
J. L. Knupp
Republican State League
Harrisburg
John Ko Jonesesq
State League
Major Everett Warren
League
Major Warren
Republican Party
J. R. Ellis
John BR. Jones
Lackawanna County
Jones
Alwys
Ofce
Carbondale
Lackawanna
John K. Jones
Lurney
David T. Williams
William E. Lloyd
Edward L. Thomas
Pardons Board Confirms Death Sentence for Carnot Assassin
Paris August 18 The sentence of death for Caserio Santo Geronimo, the assassin of President Carnot, has been confirmed. He is slated to die this Friday.
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Paris
Caserio Santo Geronimo
Oil Strike Sparks Greene County Excitement
Real excitement runs through Dunkard township near Barker's ford in Dunkard creek as a big oil strike on the McClure farm brings prospectors and residents into Greensburg area excitement. The well is reported to be a productive spurting oil discovery in Greenstone, Pa on August 4.
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Greene County
Dunkard Township
McClure
Barker's Ford
Wells Produce Nearly 200 Barrels A Day At Local Site
A strike occurred midway between Mount Morris and Davistown with the crew on top of the derrick. The well is now producing about 200 barrels per day and was drilled by a local home company.
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Mount Morris
Davistown
Deputy shoots deputy at Standart works in Cinnensnard
Gustave Rosenseal a deputy at the Standart works fatally wounded Andrew Riew with a shot Saturday night. Rosenseal was jailed to await trial. A quarrel with a colored man named John Grant led to the violence after a third party attempted to intervene and was fired upon.
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Gnstavus Rosenseal
Standart Works
Andrew Riew
Rosenseal
Rosenees
John Grant
Standard Works
Ttice
Moseneral Raleet
Rice
Rochester Grand Circuit Opens With New Star Carlton
The Rochester Driving Park track hosts the grand circuit opener with Carlton a son of Don Cario dominating the 223 class trot for a 210 winning time. Dodge and Geers also race strongly in their divisions while 2 year olds draw only two starters Scott McLane’s gray colt McLane and George Smith’s bay colt Dreach lead to a clear win for Dreach in the 240 class.
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N. Y
Rochester Driving Park Association
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Don Cario
Atlants
Trottera
Rex Americus
Cleveland
Carlow
Dodge
Mark Geers
Kitty B
Scott McLane
McLane
George Smith
Dreach
Geera
Army Life at Camp Crawford in Gettysburg
Thirteenth regiment passed inspection amid rain and mud at Camp Crawford Gettysburg as Governor Pattison and General Snowden observed. Camp layout includes artillery and cavalry units near the historic angle, with Captain Rogers praising soldierly bearing. Visitors and excursions were limited by wet weather, while daily routines, guard duties, and drill formed the discipline backbone of the camp life.
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Aif
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Gettysburg
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Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
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Seventh Cavalry
Port Myers
Pittsburg
Phenixville
National Guard
Washington, D. C
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Alexander Rogers
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Snowden
Army
Navy Department
Miller
Gorat
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Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania
NEASHIRS SON reports the forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for fair skies with northeast winds shifting to the south later. The brief weather note notes no precipitation and a mild progression through the day.
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Pennsylvania
Blankets in Various Patterns and Colors
A classified notice lists crib blankets in all sizes with latest borders and colors. Items include cases from Webster Scar let and Blue Borders with White Gray. Kenwood 11-4 with Scarlet Blue Orange. Reliance 11-4 with Pink. Lampden 11-4 with Pink Blue Lemon. Rio Vista Sacramento with Pink Blue Lemon Drab.
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Lampden
Rio Vista
California
Sacramento
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