Senators Debate Electing Officials by People
The Senate discussed electing senators by popular vote with Mr Turpie arguing for the change while Mr West pressed cloture. Four bills passed including exemptions for Portland exposition goods and a bridge project. The House saw committee shifts and prep for pension and fortifications bills with debate on interstate pooling.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
West
Turple
Portland
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
United States
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National Park
Slick Swindle of Women Nets Imaginary Manageress Post
A Pittsburgher using alias W. B. Deming was arrested in Altoona after placing a want ad for a manageress and soliciting 12 as security for a non existent position. Police say he used the scam in several cities including Pittsburg Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago.
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United Press
Altoona
Pittsburg
W. 8
Deming
Rascal
Mitsburg
Cincinnat
Indianapolis
Chicago
National Trotting Associa tion Rules On Purse Payouts
The National Trotting Association board paused a major dispute over purses awarded to the bay mare Ballona owned by A H Moore of Colmar Pa and campaigned by Budi Doble of Chicago. Moore is suspended, and the panel decided to continue the hearing to the May session in Chicago.
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Ational Trotting Association
United Press
New York
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Clover Dell Stock Farm
A. H. Moore
Colmar
Budi Doble
Chicago
Ballona
Moore
Doble
Buried Bucks County Plot to be Sold by War Department
Secretary Lamont sent to the house a bill to authorize selling a section of land in Bucks county Pennsylvania formerly used as a burial ground for soldiers. The 1864 purchase funded interment for soldiers dying in service. Remains were later moved to the National cemetery in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Lamont
War Department
Bucks County
United States
National Cemetery
Philadelphia
Police Protection Costs Saloon Owner Diamonds Lost
Mrs. Anna Nuestatel testified before the Lexow committee that after her husband’s death she bought a saloon at 108 Rivington street and paid detectives Brennan and McCormack fourteen dollars per month, losing her diamonds in the process.
Miss Brand's Fortune Robbed on Central Avenue
Josephine Brand, 43, of Lawrenceburg Indiana, was robbed on Central Avenue in Cincinnati after drawing $9 800 from Citizens Bank. A man slipped behind her, grabbed the satin handbag containing the money, and vanished on Fourth Street. The crowd gathered as she cried out and police were alerted. The haul consisted of fifty $100 bills and remaining notes in $20 and $40 denominations. no description of the thief was available.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Josephine Brand
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Central Avenue
Citizens’ Bank
Fourth Street
Pennsylvanias New Captain Carl S Williams Chosen
Carl S Williams was unanimously selected captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for next year. The 21 year old medical class of 97 member played quarterback this year and was a substitute last season. The captaincy was offered to ex Captain Knipe but he declined due to not returning for a postgraduate course.
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Carl S. Williams
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Williams
Knipe
Addicks Divorce Case Faces Demurrer in Wilmington
Counsel for J. Edward Addicks said no formal answer will be filed to his wife's divorce petition. A demurrer will challenge the petition for lack of specificity and request definite charges so a direct answer can be made.
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Addicks
The
United Press
Wilmington
Del
J. Edward Addicks
Debs to Attend AFL Convention in Denver
Eugene V. Debs will speak at the American Federation of Labor gathering in Denver next week to promote his plan to amalgamate labor groups into a United Federation of Labor. He seeks support for uniting the movement under one umbrella.
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Debs
Denver
United Press
Cov
Eugene V. Debs
American Federation of Labor
United Federation of Labor
Furnace Restart In Reading Iron Works Sparks Hope
Reading Iron Company restarted its No. 2 furnace in Reading Pennsylvania today after a nearly three year stack fill. This marks the second furnace brought online by the company within a month signaling new production activity.
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United Press
Reading
Reading Iron Company
Arrangements for Massive Oil Shipment to Europe Made
New York on December six plans were arranged to ship 31 100 000 barrels of oil to Europe on Saturday. If the foreign exchange market does not unexpectedly weaken tomorrow the oil will be withdrawn from the sub treasury tomorrow morning.
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United Press
New York
Europe
Sub-Treasury
Culver Cadet Dies From Football Injury
Stewart Cravens aged MM, a Culver Military Academy student at Maxinkuckee, died yesterday from injuries sustained in a football game three weeks earlier between Culver cadets and the Indianapolis high school team.
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United Preaw
Indianapolis
Ind
Stewart Cravens
Culver Military Academy
Maxinkukee
Big Texas Frontier Fire Devours 25 Million Acres
A severe blaze sweeps the extreme western Texas and eastern New Mexico ranges. The fire destroys vast grasslands covering about 25,000,000 acres, with extensive ecological and property implications in the affected region.
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Texas
The
United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Dec, &F
New Mexico
Delta conspiracy case delayed to December eighteenth
A digest of varied items reports the Delta conspiracy case in Chicago postponed until Dec 18. Other notes include cures for diphtheria, a fatal shooting in Texas, and minor political graft convictions in New Orleans.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Porte Denies Armenian Massacre Details From Sassoun
A Constantinople dispatch reports the Porte denying that troops killed women or children in Sassoun. Twenty rebels surrendered and were freed after questioning. The Times notes Armenian reports of Kurdish aid and Armenian victories in Moush and Eudokia, while Washington debates US action.
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United Press
London
Constantinople
Porte
Fourth Army Corps
Sassoun
Hampargoun
Times
Vienna
Echo
Tiflig
Mongsh
Armenans
Society of the Friends of Armenia
United States
Russia
St. Petersburg
Bogus official P J Gallagher arrested in Scranton claim
A man who said he was deputy sheriff from Torrington abducted Carl Schneider at Canty’s saloon and sought a $5 bribe to release him. He claimed to be F J Gallagher of Scranton representing Bay State Publishing company. He was arrested at Hotel Central and faces trial. Gallagher’s name does not appear in Scranton directory for Bay State Publishing.
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Mick
Goddey
Bluistein
Neustatel
Alderman Clancey
Clancey
Goff
Winsted
Conn
Torrington
Canty
Carl Schneider
Schneider
Chief Wheeler
Hotel Central
F. J. Gallagher
Scranton
P. J. Gallagher
Bay State Publishing Company
Desperate Fire Attempt Ends in Attack in Pittsburg Cellar
In Pittsburg on December 6 Caroline Bell, a colored woman, was found in the cellar of William Griffith on Bwaser street primed with oil and ready to strike a match. A Griffith family son lit a gas jet and Bell sprang at him biting and scratching as she attacked.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Caroline Bell
William Griffith
Insane Woman Detained After Violent Incident
Police restrained a violent incident as a man, his brother, and father knocked a woman down with a club. She was bound and taken to the workhouse. authorities suspect she is insane.
Severed Foot in Hand After Slate Picker Crash
Nervy action of a one year old slate picker, William Oates, at Thomaston colliery, as machinery tore off his foot. He stood on the rolls on one leg and kept his severed foot and boot in his hand until help arrived.
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United Press
Pottsville
Dee
William Oates
Thomaston
Open Letter Urges Burtis to End White Word in Labor Con
The Christian Recorder in Philadelphia publishes an open letter to John Burtis urging him to influence Denver to remove the word white from major labor union constitutions. The letter claims 8,000,000 colored workers are boycotted by organized labor in the United States.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Christian Recorder
African Methodist Church
Tragedy in Kentucky ends with three deaths
In Ashland Kentucky at Fultz a whisky peddler Thomas James shot and killed farmer George Fultz and his son, then wounded son-in-law John Phyllis during a church revival. James fled but a posse hunts him as the daughter, now traumatized, faces possible insanity.
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United Press
Ashland
Fultz
Thomas James
George Fultz
George
James
John Phyllis
Fults
China seeks peace with Japan amid negotiations
Washington reports Ministers Denby and Dun closed the war for peace talks between China and Japan. The Chinese foreign board plans to send a full ambassador to Tokyo empowered to negotiate a cession of hostilities.
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Washington
Dec
Denby
Dun
China
Japan
Chinese Foreign Board
Tokio
Noted West Alabama lawyer Judge dies in his room
Birmingham December 6. H N Judge a leading lawyer and former state legislator was found dead in his room in Butan with a pistol in hand and a gaping head wound. Authorities attribute the self inflicted tragedy to the overweening stress of political life. The prominent figure in state politics leaves a widow and several children.
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Birmingham
Ala
H. N. Judge
Weat Alabamia
Butan
Washington Debates Automatic Couplings Law
Mr Draper of Massachusetts proposed in the House a measure making it unlawful for any common carrier to haul a car without automatic couplings or a passenger coach without them or any locomotive without driving wheel brakes.
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United Press
Washington
Draper
Massachusetts
Parle Grounding Near Southampton Dock
The American line steamer Parle under Captain Watkins ran aground off the dock extension near Southampton on November 24 at nine o'clock. Passengers and crew were landed by boats, the vessel was floated at high tide, and reached its dock at 12:80 p.m.
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Southampton
Parle
Watkins
New York
High Tue
Keystone Notes and Local Incidents
The convention of the State Farmers Alliance will be held in Harrisburg in December. A six year old boy shot his younger brother dead with a revolver at Honey Brook. Reading school board committee on law moves to prosecute all delinquent school taxes. Pottsville chief Burgess Nichols vetoes reducing fire company numbers. Borough plans voter approval to raise debt for public water works. Charles Gorman 25 near Habton becomes violently insane on a Lehigh Valley train and is restrained by passengers.
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Washington
Crisp
House
Wheeler
Dem
Ala
Breckinridge
Ark
Russias
Sibley
Compton
Baltimore
Beckner
Paynter
Court of Appeals
Hicks
Rep. Pa
Tracy
N. Y
Cooper
Fra
Daniels
Rep
N. ¥.) Spoke Against the Bill, and Mr. Gresham
Tex
Morse
Mass
Reed
State Farmers’ Alliance
Harrisburg
Honeybrook
Edward Lebbo
Willie
Committee On Law
Reading School Board
Burgers Nichols
Pottsville
Charles Gorman
Habton
International highlights and European shifts in brief
King Humbert adds 20000 for earthquake relief. Prince of Wales and Emperor William meet in Berlin then travel to England. Argentina crops predicted 5 percent short by Rows Smythe of London. UK Canada copyright pact favored to limit US book imports. Belgian chamber votes 79 to 42 against amnesty for jailed riot participants.
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Switzerland
Prince of Wales
William
Berlin
England
Rows & Smythe
London
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Pro
Eastern league formed to open next season with a nine club circuit
New York December 6 The Eastern league finished its session approving a nine club circuit with Toronto Buffalo Rochester Springfield Providence Scranton and Wilkes Barre in. Bridgeport Newark could be added pending a circuit review. Officers elected James Franklin president and Powers slated as secretary treasurer with a new schedule committee and an umpire draft planned.
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Toronto
Buffalo
Rochester
Springfield
Providence
Wilkes
Barre
Patrick
New York
Eastern League of Baseball Clubs
Bridgeport
James Franklin
Buffalo Club
Erie
Toronto Club
W. J. Smith
Charles Maddock
Peter Ryan
Register of Toronto
P. T. Powers
Thomas E. Burns
G. N. Kuntaseh
Syracuse
Conn
Newark
N. J
Springheld
Scanton
Wilkes-Barre
C. H
Powers
James
Franklin
W. H. Draper
John E. F. Bogart
P.T. Powers
C. H. Morton
BE. A. Johnson
President Powers
Marcus Russel
Troy
National League
Penn Football Players In Bus Accident At Wyoming Avenue
A Pennsylvania University football bus carrying players registered at the Westminster collided with another bus on Wyoming avenue. The crash caused a wheel to detach and the vehicle to overturn but all passengers escaped unharmed. The team planned to play Scranton this afternoon at the Baseball Park.
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U. P
Wyoming Avenue
University of Pennsylvania
Westminster
C. W. Williams
William L. Atkin
J. B. Stannard
Thomas J. Orbison
J. . Vferendrimer
Charles T. Gelbert
W.T. Worth
Buell
Farrar
Wilkes-Barre
Woodruff
Wagonhurst
J. Wagonhurst
Scranton
the Westminster
Lackawanna
Union Transfer Company
Where is Johnson A Gay Commission Merchant Vanishes With Funds
Pittsburg December 6 United Press reports Frank Johnson once based at Elgin Michigan operated as Kirkpatrick Johnson in produce commission. He attracted investors promising strong returns and collected between twelve thousand and twenty thousand dollars before disappearing. Authorities know nothing about Kirkpatrick.
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United Preas
Pittsburg
Frank Johnson
Elgin
Liberty Avenue
Kirkpatrick & Johnson
Johnson
Kirkpatrick
Fate of the Duncans ends in deadly clash at Acton
A gun battle in Clark township Shelbyville Indiana at 1 am left two men dead. Harry Windhurst, a saloonkeeper at Acton, Big station, is involved as part of the dispute over a dispute over fire water. The confrontation occurred in Clark township and is under investigation.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Clark Township
Harry Windhurst
Acton
Struck by a trolley car injures Port Griffith official
William Loughrey justice of the peace of Port Griffith and his daughter were riding home when a north bound electric car struck them. Loughrey suffered a deep head wound and hip injuries while his daughter escaped unharmed. Special to the Scranton Tribune reported from Pittston on December 6.
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Squire Loughrey
Port Griffith
Scranton Tribune
Pittston
William Loughrey
Loughrey
National Women's Indian Association Holds New Haven Session
The National Women's Indian Association met in New Haven at United Church with delegates from forty states. Officers were elected for the coming year including President Mrs A Squinton and Treasurer Mrs H P Pate. The group reported receipts of 12145.02 and saw The Indian Friend become self supporting.
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United Press
New Haven
Conn
National Women's Indian Association
United Church
Amelia T. Quinton
Philadelphia
M. E. Ives
Pennsylvania
Indian Friend
Mira Eliza W. Jones
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Ohio
M. L. B. Rambout
New York
A. Squinton
W. BR. Brooks
Dg. Bidwell
California
E. W. Jones
H. O. Wilbur
H. P. Pate
C. G. Boughton
W. Rt. Brooks
G. D. Boardman
Misa
S. M. Taylor
J. T. Unger
William Blackwell
Russell Con+well
E. M. Wister
Mra
C. EB. Milner
C. Hi
Hugh O'Neill
William Collins
W. H. Laird
S. A. Shepley
New York City
Mira
L. Abbott
W. L. Burke
F. A. van Iderstine
G. W. Vansicklen
van KB
Bergen
Brooklyn
Sara L. Kinney
Connecticut
Squinton
Association
Dr. Durland Case Ends in Sealed Jury Verdict
In Philadelphia this afternoon the trial of Dr. John H. Durland president of Provident Bond and Investment Company ended with the jury sealing a verdict. Judge Butler had left court before the decision. the verdict will be read tomorrow morning.
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United Press
Philadelphia
John H. Durland
Provident Bond and Investment Company
United States
Butler
Colt case admitted to court of Inquiry as sessions adjourn
The case of Colonel A D Colt was admitted to the court of Inquiry this morning and the sessions were adjourned sine die. Ex Attorney General George K Nash and H J Booth argued for Colt while Thomas W Merchant of Washington Court House prosecuted.
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United Pres
Columbus
Cololonel
A. D. Colt
George K. Nash
H. J. Booth
Colonel Colt
Thomas W. Merchant
Washington Court House
Senate to Admit No Colored Members in Next Congress
From Washington, reports say the forthcoming Congress will have no colored members, amid various political remarks. The piece notes pension proposals, naval promotion stagnation, and discussions on Indian Territory governance, while praising long-serving official Isaac Bassett and recalling Daniel Webster’s era.
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Pefferla
Mra
N. P. Banke
Herbert
Congress
Isaac Bassett
Senate
Daniel Webster
Bassett
Paxe
Captain Bassett
Weather Summary for Eli Pennsylvanian Region
Fair conditions with north to west winds. Winds shifting to variable later. Temperatures mild with no precipitation expected.
Velvetina Cards for Dress and Coat Sleeves
Velvetina Cards advertise dress and coat sleeves and cream babies cloaks. The brief notice notes Velvetina offerings in a period style catalog tone.
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Penny
Rigo Vela
Lockhart
Texeco - Albany
Women's Christian Temperance Union
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Numa Dudoussat
W.riderburg
Adolph Roppe
William B. Wilson
Telegraphic Historical Society of America
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Samuel Gompers
William ‘. Walters
Jere Matthews
Linvoli
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Turkey
Cleveland
Armenia
Gresham
State Department
Hallward
Philip Curry
IS P. J. Gallagher
LABOR
Kentucky
Mer
Keystone Notes
Humbert
Italy
Jack
William Duncan
Windhurst
Duncans
Duncan
Friends OF
National Woman's Indian Association
DR. Durland
Maagor Alexander McDowell
Shanghai
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
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Spruce ST
Scranton, PA
Lewis Reilly & Davies
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W. J. Weichel
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