Deep Scheme of European Crooks Targets American Wealth
A Philadelphia report details a suspected network of European swindlers targeting U.S. elites. Victims received letters by a man calling himself Victor Marc Berianu claiming Paris banking fame and 20 million francs debt, with forged bank and bearer notes to lure cash and a European killer backstory.
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Philadelphia
William BD. Phillips
Charles Plitt, Jr. & Co
Phillipe
Victor Marc Berianu
Paris
Bank of Mexico
Madrid
Fskc
Perna
Sir
Phillips
Syl
Dernent
Injunction Refused Over City Gas Works Lease
The common pleas court refused to grant a restraining injunction against leasing the city gas works to the United Gas Improvement Co for thirty years. Mayor Warwick signed the lease after the ruling, putting the works under private control. Appraisers Tucker and Brooks were named to value the gas works and assess cash on hand.
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Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
City Gas Works
Warwick
Tore Dhoomey
William Tucker
Board of Trade
James C. Brooks
Boothwork Foundry Company
Corset Turned the Bullet Weerthoster Antipatha
A garbled report recounts an attempted shooting at a home where Diane fel Waidward faced an assailant. The attacker's motive centered on harming the wife and cats. A shot aimed at the wife failed to injure her arm or head, and the incident ends with concern for safety.
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Diane Fel Waidward
Annual Hartisburg Factory Inspectors Report
Factory Inspector James Campbell submits the eighth annual report to Governor Hastings covering the fiscal year ended October 31. It notes 40 accidents, 60 fatal, with inspection work satisfactory and compliance generally achieved. More factories in operation and more workers than last year, with changes to the factory inspection law benefiting workers.
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Hartisburg
James Campbell
Honan. Nivit
Hastings
Werk
Esfed
Campbell
Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing baby tonic
An advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion is a superior nourishment for undernourished babies not a baby food. A pinch in milk every three or four hours aids digestion, with cod liver oil and hypophosphites improving feeding and digestion. Consumers are urged to ask a doctor about this product from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Bakery Ventilation Rules Spark Supreme Court Appeals
The report notes bakers must have ventilation and sanitary facilities with limited Sunday work before 6 pm, 30 master bakers appealed to the supreme court. Department inspections total 2,604 since July 8 and show many bakeries in good condition. Campbell returned 4000 to the state treasury as contingent fund from 18th legislature. 1910 inspections: 815 factories, 1,494 street shops, 2,004 bake shops.
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Pralddeipula
Supreme Court
Department
Campbell Haw
State Treasury
Robbers' haul seized after riverbank raid near Schuylkill
Winter siege preparations in Phoenixville reveal a major loot haul from ravine robberies along the Schuylkill. Four men were arrested Saturday night and transported to Norristown jail, with a bag of new fate items, shoes, clothes, provisions, and fuel recovered. Named suspects include Frank Wilson of Hartford Connecticut and Kapten ElNiston of Bayonne New Jersey.
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Phoenixville
Schuylkill River
Frank Wilson
Bivrtford
Conn
Fis Nechuty
Moenigwithe
Till de Wari
McKeesport
Kapten ElNiston
Bayonne
NL OY
Norristown
Ae Tine Gavinie
Montgomery County
Tragic Shooting in Mahanoy City
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania on November 6 Willie Joseph Chrietanis Anthony Antonio and Barney Baritiohakis were in a First ward room when Antonio fired a revolver after an intoxicated quarrel. Baritiohakis was shot in the left breast and shoulder and died. Chrletania was arrested and jailed.
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Mahanoy City
Willie Joseph Chrietanis
Anthony Antonio
Barney Baritiohakis
Annis Begam
Sudidonty Chrittunk Vormanahels
Berney
Antonis
Krachukle
Inmdert
Chrletania
State Officials Agree Funds for Cattle Disease Work
Harrisburg reports say State Treasurer Haywood and Auditor General Mylin approved $10,000 to support the board's cattle disease stamping program for the quarter ending February 28, 1804. Angsville notes indicate department work progressed.
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Harrisburg
Ove Ktook Sanguary Dorrie
Tremsuner
Haywood
Mylin
Axgsvill
Trade in Philadelphia Exports Rises With Heavy Shipments
Reports from Philadelphia show exports of stain from the port reaching over 20 million bushels in the past week. The busiest days saw long shipments by nine steamships and full cargoes, with imports including pareslots by popular line steamers.
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Philadiphia
Nients
Nurular Dine
Bethlehem expert reviews draft for proposed government plant
A Nevada official, John Frit, weighs in on a draft proposal for a government ordnance plant. He declines to discuss the matter as the board studies the timing and costs, and the discussion shifts to potential links with Washington.
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Wethlehem
Nev
John Frit
Na- Wal
Wankel
Washington
Unclear Trade Names Spotlight Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR mentions names Theretse John Williams Grover Bradford and a Washington dateline with November 30, but no clear event or action is described.
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Washington
Pune Sylvania Uporsiogis Haive Boom Pease
John Williams
Grover
Bradford
The Cherry Moments at the theater
Review notes a theatrical attraction featuring Joseph Attire in a romantic drama titled The Cherry Moments. The piece promises dramatic incidents and strong stage effects, with analysis of the performances and scenic presentation.
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Joseph
Mr. Atti
Lyceum Comedy and New Yorker Playhouse Engagements
Fragmented OCR describes Lyceum patrols and a magical comedy at Steanert in New York with Mr Koye. It mentions Davie theater Patravaganza, The White Elephant act, and New Yorker poem. Mery Miller engagement at Lyceum next Friday promises a romantic comedy run at Garden theater lasting over three months with Chery, Flag selling, and other notable appointments.
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Lyceum
Koye
New York
Heffinin House
Joseph Coyne
Hoyt
Mery Miller
Hanes Frohne
Garden Theater
New
Entinay
Chery
Connen
Flag
Remarkable Cure Tale From Dr Williams Pills
Chester S Harrington of Princeville IA recounts a Civil War era illness and insomnia cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He claims improved sleep digestion weight and a lasting return to health after four days and six weeks of use. The sworn statement endorses the Pills as a universal remedy for listed ailments.
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Peoria
Chester S. Harrington
Princeville
Harrington
Tlarrington
Travas
Rewunes
Libty
Wilume
Wil
Hannisaton
Cheter S. Marrineten
Cheeren S. Tanrengton
Lincoln M. Cor
Mr. Williams
Otis Herliche
Willis
Williams
Meditlie Company
Sehencclaly, NY
Respect Oath of Hewitt Draws Faint Rivalry
A brief note compares respect toward Hewitt with rival expectations, highlighting public sentiment and local amusement at the discrepancy in esteem between the two figures.
A Man of Hinges Opens Next Saturday at The Red and Reeds
The new play A Man of Hinges by Sidney Roweonfabd debuts at The Red and Reeds next Saturday evening. The cast includes Miss Trash Miss Maud Wile and Miss ticten Fooutlia along with Charles S. Wile, Sherwion Tayper, Kane Brows, and Julian Beeb tai Hicks among others. box office and further details follow the backstage chatter and theatrical bustle.
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Sidney
May Irwin to star in New York theater revue
May Irwin prepares a grand New York theater program featuring a lavish production with Vitow as manager and a high profile cast. The show includes a new HAM Ushel ceria toa, a costly production at the berlowing Beas Full, and a mix of musical numbers and dramatic scenes.
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May Irwin
New York
Firederhck Waite
Bert Aceyling
Lee
Tiaritert
Diviia
Tiawe
Teaiet
Fenortory Wien
Eho
Ashi Neat Soc
Vitow le
Cate Olowtt
Jule Veter
Thomas Wy Keon
Dessuine Hoke Caine
Keo de Liu
Julia Ariki
Jewuiy
Babe Wipbellen
Jeelian
Robert
Louke Steyna
Mantel
Sale of Personal Property in Lackowiete County Court Notice
The administrator of the estate of the late James M. Beekert will publically auction the personal property in Lackawanna County at the court house in Seraston on Monday July 1, 1850. The sale includes mortgages and secured notes with a total increase of 81,140 for interest and penalties, with other property to be offered to the highest bidder.
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Ottes
Rermbon
Lageka
Doin
Dora Patithe
Seraston
M. Veritas Naenthonad
Lachawatiie Nity
Anal Perconil
Vaaitiil
Joe
WLM
Dain Mo Everhard
Dune
Joseph Walker
Sinly Fh JR
Mort
Judgient Axnnet Sories Huaiderman
Sertemlivy Teri
Movived
Siithy Son
ST Martcive Agihant Chowier Nalivntine
Patti Hee Red Byte
Linodowin
Lechware County
Pit
Beekert
AGG
Attome
Henery
Lackawanna County
Pieriiat Ieina Dee Beechet
Tintinennan Hospital
Chureternadobiont
Asem bin
Salah Popilbewkdtigty
Ho Nin PS
Taeher Gis
Psiis
Chales EH
Welles
James Wo Oak Eold
Sulleitare
Court House Notes On Civil Attachments And Purchases
Court records list civil attachments against Jim N. MiLaughlin of Boott Georgia and others, with details of writs served and property involved. Laura Chuck, executor of Joseph Yuck of Catuble, appears in the docket. Deputy Sheriff Colbery reports the actions. Attorney Frank T. Hove acted as purchaser in the related proceedings.
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Boott
Geom
LD Tosler
Sand
Kate Corcoran
John Molaughlin
FPA
Laura Chuck
Exontie
Joseph Yuck
Gren Hilke
Sherif Colbery
Frankt
Hove
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