Wreck of Erie Train No 5 Leaves Several Dead in Greenville
An Erie railroad wreck near Greenville Pa. on the New York Chicago Limited kills five and injures many. Survivors report brutal damage as the vestibuled train is torn apart by a steel mail car, with passengers from Carbondale to Brooklyn among the injured.
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Greenville
Carbondale
New York-Chicago Limited
Vir
Moore
Lenox Road
Brooklyn
Can Pond
Boa
Morridton
Philadelphia
Ivan Levier Smith
Canisteo
Don
Kennedy
Brookfield
Mass
Lees
Po Mandininille
Portland
Ind
Hipertuhod
Sorievan
Milton Stanley
Newark
Charles Cornell
Elmira
Alll
Harry Welsburg
Express
Dayton
Carmie Coliquire
Carmie Gracie
Carbondale Pa
Speed of an Earthquake Waves Across the World
A London scientist explains Indian earthquakes of 7897 traveled to Europe. Preliminary tremors moved at 0 kilometers per second, while large surface waves reached Europe at 298 kilometers per second. These far reaching disturbances lasted hours and were too subtle for unaided eyes to notice.
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London
Europe
World
Italy
India
Scheuer Pushes State Hospital Plan for Lackawanna Region
Harrisburg feb 7 representative Scheuer introduces a bill to convert the Lackawanna Hospital of Scranton into a Pennsylvania state hospital for the northern anthracite coal region with a 65000 dollar annual appropriation for repair and maintenance. The measure creates trustees and outlines conveyance of property to the commonwealth and governance by a nine member board.
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Secora
Star
Harrisburg
Scheuer
Lackawanna Hospital
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Penniaylvania
Pennsyania
Tennaylvania
Pennaylvania
Althoug
Hackawanna Hospital
Petinsylvania
Cald
Sald
Berarton
Axeembdy
Commonwealth
Lockinaona
Pentsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Muiniger
Cruden
State Hospital
Tennsylvania
Monesa
Thin Commonwealth
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Susquehanna
Wayne
C. Ttehall
Wid Hospital
Porson
Wild Hopital
Eald
Exid Institution
Board of Public Charition
Kee
Poweral Courta
Thie Commonwealth
880000 for Saving a Stranger Life
Farmer Ainsworth of Afton inherits 60000 from a man he once saved from drowning twenty five years ago. The Philadelphia lawyer states the donor, who died in that city, left the money to Ainsworth in gratitude for the rescue on the riverbank.
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Franklin B. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Afton
Philadelphia
Alnaworth
Rippler Bill Provisions Move Through Council
The riper bill sets one council seat per thousand resident taxables by ward and requires ward voters to choose councilmen, with at least one per ward. A change in Schedule A allows governor appointed mayors to avoid re election limits, potentially extending terms. T. J. Duffy notes a riper clause modification beyond anti ripperites’ expectations.
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T. J. Duffy
Bill in Interest of Gannon to Be Drafted by Echener
Special from Harrisburg Feb 7. A bill by Rep Echener, shaped by President Judge Archbald, will be introduced to free John Gannon from county jail for contempt of court. Gannon has been jailed since June 1994 for defiance, refusing to purge himself.
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Harrisburg
Echener
BR. W. Archbald
John Gannon
Gannon
Contempt Case Highlighted in Court Noncompliance
The court confronts a man who refused to sign a deed in a dispute over property won by a relative. He challenged the trial form and faced contempt, with seven years in jail failing to force submission. A bill may grant the court power to limit such contempt as noncontinuous.
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Gannon
Scheuer
T. J. Duffy
Baker law supplements to protect voter intent and nominations
Harrisburg reports two bills by Representative Scheuer to carry out Judge Archbalds view that technically defective ballot marks should stand if voter intent is clear. The measures also give courts authority to salvage legal portions of nomination papers and extend discretionary power in party primary contest disputes.
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Harrisburg
Baker
Scheuer
R. W. Archbald
T. J. Daffy
Gas and Water Co. to Protect Rights in Scranton
Harrisburg Feb 7 attorney Olmsted for Scranton Gas and Water asks for Quo Warranto against Consumers' Gas Company to force proof of rights to do business in Scranton. Old company claims Consumers' improper incorporation. Attorney General to set hearing after service on respondent. T. J. Duffy.
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Vround
Harrisburg
Olmsted
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Elkin
Consumers’ Gis Company
Scranton
Consumers’ Company
T. J. Duffy
Philbin bill aims to create department of mines in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Philbin bill moves to elevate the bureau of mines to a department under a chief appointed by the governor with senate consent for four years at 4000 dollars. The measure strengthens enforcement, mandates annual and monthly reports, sets examination boards under the chief, and adds staff including an assistant mining engineer and clerks.
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Harrisburg
Philbin
Bureau of Mines
Lackawanna
Commonwealth
Department of Mines
Senate
Court of Common Pleas
Board of Examiners
Miners’ Examining Board
Apportionment Bill Presented in House
Special from Harrisburg reports the Judicial apportionment bill presented to the house by Mr. Bliss of Delaware proposes a general change about in the northeastern county.
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Mr. Bliss
Delaware
Harrisburg
Bliss
District reorganizations and new excise commission proposal
The act merges Monroe Pike and Carbon Pike into a Monroe Pike district while Wayne forms separate districts Forty three and Fifty seven. Judge Purdy becomes Monroe Pike judge, Crale remains Carbon county judge, vacancies to be governor filled. A bill for an excise commission, drafted by Mellvaline, with three commissioners, powers of license court, and $10 daily pay, is outlined. Other measures include various local governance acts and compulsory physical culture being discretionary in lower class cities.
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Vaughan
Scranton
Scheuer
Reynolds
Pittsburg
Brown
T. J. Tyutty
Pike
Wayne
Monroe
Carbon
Purdy
Monroe-Pike
Crale
Monroe-Carbon
Fuder
Carbon County
Beacon
Westmoreland
John Addison
Mellvalne
Westmoreland County
Perdona
Vom Injesioners
Ville
Messrs. Philbin
Judiciary General Committee
Ways and Means
Senate
T. J. Duffy
Troops to Attend Inauguration in Harrisburg List
Harrisburg Feb 7 Adjutant General Stewart issued orders designating Pennsylvania National Guard brigades to attend President McKinley’s inauguration. Major General Charles Millar will command the First Brigade composed of the First Second and Third brigades under their respective commanders.
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Pires
Harrisburg
Stewart
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Charles Millar
Military unit organization and transport provisions
The text lists regiment groupings by brigades and company counts for infantry units. It notes transportation will be provided to troops traveling in not less than company organizations and states no subsistence or horse hire pay or commutation. Transportation will be furnished for horses.
Processing Waste Eggs Into Tanning and Baking Powders
A historical notice describes turning waste eggs into a tanning solution called salted egg yolk used by tanners in America and Europe, with steps including separation of albumen, salting, and drying to create crystalised eggs. It notes methods, storage in barrels, and long shelf life.
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Tannera
America
Europe
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Union College of
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C. S. Faatz
Union College of Dentistry
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