Frightful Affair at Old Forge Ends With Shootings
In Old Forge yesterday two married men Patrick Rafferty and Thomas McKenna were shot during a violent incident at Jermyn No. 2 colliery. Ludden, the former Jermyn No. 2 watchman, drank heavily, attacked workers, fired on Rafferty and McKenna, then set fire to the engine room before being overwhelmed by a crowd and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Rafferty
Thomas McKinna
Ludden
Jermyn No. 2
Leah
No. 2
Jermyn & Co
Thomas Luviden
Minooka
Felgan
Old Moree
Patrick Raferty
Themis McKeenna
Bullete
Lilien
Rafferty
Main Street
Madtown
McKenna
Timlin
Old Borge
Isaching
Jermyn No 1
Old Forge
Mon Strick
John Powell
Edward Jermyn
Jermyn
Coalliery
Lunden
Fallone
Mendham
John Lynch
Lynch
Ladden
Laynch Mace
Mala Reid
Cragon Ludden
Meroe
Foreman Powell
Powell
Petsen
Building & Ming
Matthew Harher
Tatter
Collegy
Thomas McKenna
Lihy
Moran
T. W. Lewis
Wireless telegrams: Fessenden and Kintner claim far more sensitive receiver
Pittsburg researchers Reginald A. Fessenden and assistant Kintner announce a wireless receiver for telegraphy vastly more sensitive than Marconi’s coherer. They predict messages could travel much farther, possibly across the Atlantic with towers under 200 feet, pending experiments to confirm the limit.
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Pittsburg
Reginald A. Fessenden
Kintner
Electrical Laboratory
Western University of Pennsylvania
Marcon
Fessenden
Monsagen
Atlantic
Moorhead Police Chief Murphy Shot During Arrest
Fargo, N D reports Police Chief Murphy of Moorhead Minnesota was shot during a failed arrest of a burglar named Collins. Murphy dropped his revolver and was shot in the head by Murphy himself. Both suspects and officer are in hospital at death’s door.
Rebellion in Sterkstrom Sparks North Country Unrest
Reported turmoil follows Birkieh rover actions causing widespread unrest in Basutoland and northern regions. Natives are described as disturbed as authorities assess strength and potential for larger conflict.
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Stterkstrom
Dew
Birkieh
Basutoland
Russia and Japan Friendly Despite Rumors of Strain
Moscow reports counter rumors of strained Russo Japanese relations, citing figures on Russia’s finances from 1887 to 1898. It notes rising national debt from 4.26 to 6.11 billion roubles and rising savings deposits from 44 million to 567 million roubles, amid government rail investments and warships.
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Washington
M. Montkosky
Ministry of Finance of
Russia
Arevolutud Proms
Europe
Japan
Vaya KR. Kowskosenky
Burtin
Fitiels
Russa
Cihance
Siberian
M. Routsikowseky
Pne
Peeelptx
Trans-Siberian
Imperial State Bank
Savings Bank
Porto Rico Elections Progress Amid Voting Limits
Reports from San Juan indicate slow progress with Republicans carrying Ponce by about 1700. Only 4468 of 45400 district residents were eligible to vote, limited to taxpayers and professional men, as elections span two months and over forty towns remain.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rios
Der
Porto Rico
Ponce
Congresa
Porto Alto
Boletin Mercantil
McKinley
Congress
Ryee
Man Claims James Bond in Salt Lake City Case
A man named John Smith who claimed to be James Bonk or Louis James was convicted of attempting to dynamite Judge W Powers. He had taken morphine with intent to harm and died today. He alleged a real name Louis James and said he was a cousin of Jane and Frank James and had traveled with Frank and Jew James for years.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Bmith
W. Powers
Louis James
Jane
Frank James
Frank
Jew James
Soldier commits suicide in hotel near Fort Hamilton
Samuel tuhn a private in United Btazen artillery stationed at Fort Hamilton died today in a hotel on East Houston Street. He apparently took poison in a self inflicted death act.
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Samuel Tuhn
Camypigiy OT
Wifth United Btazen Artillery
Fort Hemilton
East Hotston Street
Mornhing
Cincinnati Ambitious For National Conventions
Cincinnati plans to host the next Democratic national convention using the Quoting hall as a landmark for a bid. The city hopes to outdo rivals with a ready venue, strong local support, and backing from Democratic committee members led by John McLean.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Ohio
Dublin Debates Boers War Fury and Pro-Government Protest
A pro Teer meeting at Trinity College provoked police action in Dublin as crowds clashed over Joseph Chamberlain. Maud Gonne James Connolly and others arrived in a wagonette, cheers for the Boers, and anti British chants filled the streets. Davitt Redmond and O Brien led a Dublin Transvaal committee session denouncing the war and urging US action. Connelly was arrested after a chaotic close to the gathering.
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Dublin
Dee
Trinity College
Ireland
Joe Chamberlain
Empire
Transvaal
Irish Traansvaal Committee
Michael Davitt
William Redmond
Jd. O'Brien
Messrs. Pavitt
Redmond
O'Brien
Mr. Chamberlain
Lady Smith
Maudienne
Mr. Connelly
Quiet election in Seventh Kentucky district in Lexington
The Seventh District race to replace the deceased Hon EK EL Settle is held tomorrow in Lexington with June Gayle leading in early returns. Democratic factions back Grebel and Owens amid Breckenridge loyalty remnants as voters prepare for a light turnout.
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Lexington
Ks. Dev
EL Settle
Kentucky
June Gayle
Grebel
Mgainst Owens
Fuston
Breckenridge
Natal Government cites Buller action on inquiry into Boer invasion
The Natal Government announces that General Buller has appointed a committee to inquire into the laws governing the colony’s response to the Boer invasion. The note appears in a Saturday Durban dispatch with limited details on the inquiry’s scope and authority.
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Durban
Dew
Natal
Buller
Deaths of a Day in New York and Nearby Areas
Obituaries report James Nelson Pilcock former New Jersey Democratic leader dies at home in White Higate New Jersey of paralytic conditions William Vance Abruin former lieutenant governor of Ohio dies suddenly in Chalfont after heart trouble Margaretha 72 dies in Albany Massachusetts Awbury Duyer longtime Central Methodist conference member dies at his Duncanville home William H Carpenter English born editor dies at Baltimore home aged about 70 James W Riels National River Company general manager dies at home aged about 60
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New York
James Nelson Pilcock
New Jar
Margale
Dee
Awbury Duyer
Duncaneville
Haltimore
Carpenter
Newtuxtie
James W. Riels
National River Companys
Congress a Quiet Week Before Holiday Recess
Senate plans short daily sessions with little business as House awaits the financial bill. The currency bill faces a straight vote expected to yield every Republican vote and split some Democrats. Majority forecast around thirty five, with few other items on the calendar.
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House
Washington
Senate
Mession
Committee On Finance
Viner
Overstreet
Indiana
Shooting Affray at Old Forge
News brief reports a shooting incident at Old Forge with limited details. Authorities investigate the affray as part of ongoing local crime coverage. The item appears among a sequence of scattered regional notices in the morning edition.
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Ruwin
Dopan
Congress
Old Forge
Dr Smith Outlines Solutions to Wee Wage Earners
St Paul Dec 4 The Rev Dr G Smith of the Peoples church argues against wage restrictions, claims progress in women labor and suggests extending prohibitions to more prewar jobs while urging equal pay for equal work and cautioning social changes. He notes rising divorce and shifts in family wages as consequences.
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Tom
Commereil Ford
Lanely
Boelwind Rogrik
Ohio
Penelope
Greece
Poem and music composition enter national contest
Ineinnath Deo and Iesidegt Jones from Wales enter a poem and a music composition for a prize offered by the national credit fund. Secretary Griffiths returns from a tour of the middle and eastern states and an unusually large attendance of singers is expected from the midsection.
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Ineinnath Deo
Iesidegt Jones
Tragic House Fire Kills Three Reynolds Children
In Nicholasville Kentucky on December 1 a blaze killed three Reynolds children aged six and nine after the parents left them locked inside the house to visit a neighbor. The parents returned to find the home collapsed and the tragedy amid efforts to rescue.
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Nicholasville, Y
Samuel Reynolds
Reynolla
Lieutenant Brumby Dead After Typhoid in Washington
Lieutenant Thomas M Brumby, aide to Admiral Dewey during the Manila Campaign, died at Garfield Hospital from typhoid fever. He was 44, unmarried, long associated with Dewey, and to be interred in Georgia with Dewey not expected to accompany the remains. The death marks the third Dewey associate to die after Manila.
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Washington
Thomas M. Briamby
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Garfield
United States
Brumby
Dewey
Garfield Hospital
Mirletta
Leutenant
Marietta
Georgia
Atlanta
H. H. Caldwell
Senate
Department
Dever
Manih
Gridiexy
Word
Grumby
Goweiu
Cietaber
Geena
Fia
Ann Elisa Broumby
Mrs. Brumby
Athanta
Bronmus
Inaccurate Passage Reflects On General Muller Incident
The fragmentary text mentions St Peteraore Dee W and General Muller with vague judgments. It alludes to a conflict about opinion shifts and a Major invoking divine blessing while condemning an arrogant clan for oppression to enrich themselves.
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St. Peteraore
Muller
Fire wrecks Duluth Boat and Shoe Company factory
Fire completely destroyed the factory of the Duluth Boat and Shoe Company at four o'clock this morning. One German worker was killed by falling walls, and John Twaddle and Captain John Welsh were seriously injured. Lemon stood and building valued at $130,000 with $590,000 insurance.
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Duluth Union
Geo, Ir
Duluth Boatoid Shoe Company
Bo MeVibe
John Twaddle
John Welsh
Lemon
Aguinaldo Leads 500 Men Toward Salson and Captured Prisoners
Manila dispatch from December 1 reports Aguinaldo marching with 500 troops toward Bulaena, a major insurgent surrender of 100 Filipinos holding 23 American prisoners at Cabugao, and Major Switzer's clash near Dingras leaving two Americans dead and two wounded. U S cruiser Newark's Captain McCalla occupies Mlaveria Pantelona as 1,000 rifles surrender.
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Salsonn
Manila
Associated Presa
Laong
North Hocos
Manliong
North Veo
Aguinaldo
Emule
Manttong Tase
Moln
Bulaena
Cibugaon
Camruwan
Cabugion
Young
Loon
Tiner
Switert
Third Cavalry
LO Iqsurcente
Dingras
McCalla
United States
Newark
Mlaveria
Pantelona
British Prestige in Berlin Sees tariff talk and Britain’s fading tone
Berlin reports recount Cologne Manufacturers meeting criticizing the Philadelphia congress and opposing a German US tariff inquiry. The Hamburg paper urges tariff relief for maize and looser imports while condemning US policy as unfair. A diplomat notes Britain’s prestige falls after last week’s defeat and warns of cautious postwar tone.
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Berlin
Cologne Manufacturers Association
Stetler
Philadelphia
Germony Wnd
United States
Germany
Hamburg Boersenhalle
Eilléer
Death of a Recruit in Philadelphia Hospital
Lieutenant Colonel McCauley reports the death of Garrett Muswell, an unassigned army recruit, at University of Pennsylvania hospital. Details are scarce with limited background: born at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, furlough from Washington Barracks, DC, and assigned to an edition in New York City. McCauley seeks public help to locate fellow soldiers and learn their wishes on burial arrangements.
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Philadelphia
McCauley
Stater Army
Garrett Muswell
University of Penneymain Hospital
Thiday
Russell
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Washington Barracks DC
New York City
Molomel McCauley
Sensational Murder at Ferguson Residence Ends in Tragedy
In Cincinnati Ohio today Alexander Ferguson shot detective Guar Meehan at his Dayton Street home after Meehan shadowed Ferguson. Meehan died soon after and Ferguson was arrested. A. Ferguson, a leading attorney and promoter and builder of the Cincinnati Southern railway, was present.
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Iovinnatl
Alexander Ferguson
Dayton Firest
Dolles Ferguson
B. A. Ferguson
Gua Meehan
Tea ‘Thadow
Meehan
Ferguson
Are Rostrai Ht
A. Ferguson
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Weather Forecast for Washington
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for generally fair weather with daily conditions. Fresh east to south winds are expected across the region.
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Woehington
Eneform Penmnetylvania Eien
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Thomas Ludden
Mudtown
Messinies
John Moran
Lidden
Barber
Tulian
McKenny
Marconi
Sterkstrom
M. Rontokosky
James Boy
Chamberlain
Pennsylvania
Fingnol and Commercial
Loewl—Minslaughter
Cane
Loewl
Woeet Beranton
Loewl—Lye Industrial News
DR. Smith
Wales
Duluth
Manitong
Ment
Young Ferguson
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