Silver Favored in Senate as Jones Pushes Coinage Bill
United States Senate sharpens focus on silver as Senator Jones from Arkansas leads a motion to take up the coinage bill. Debate centers on government bonds, gold purchases, and silver bullion, with a 17 to 0 vote to proceed and several pairs of senators announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
United Press
Washington
Senate
Stewart
Nevada
Guld Col
Gray
Delaware
Connecion
Gilly
Genil
Congress
United States
Gongreas
Coneres
Senditor Sherman
Hie
Colin Teane
Sherman
Hale
Mains
Mrs Mansfield Injured In Peculiar Railrage Crash
Milwaukee February 18 Twatrice Coneron known as Mrs Richard Manafield suffered severe injuries in a railcar collision in St Paul leading to the cancellation of a Pavilion theater performance. Her maid escaped with minor bruises while Mansfield was unconscious but expected to play tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Aspirants Vying for Agriculture Department Posts
An Army of applicants seeks offices in the Department of Agriculture created by a Senate calendar bill. Chairman Moore leads the field for dairy and food commissioner, with incumbent Reader of Bucks, Morrin of Philadelphia, Captain Wells of Bradford, Jason Sexton of Montgomery county farm, and Reeder urged for a commissioner post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United Prem. Harrisbtureg
Senate
Moore
Agriculture Committe
Prepared New Department
Masthirn Reader
Bucks
J. Cherton Morrin
Philadelphia
Levi Wells
Bradford
Jason Sexton
William M. Singerly
Montgomery County
Reeder la Being
Granger Row Favors Moore As State Appointee
In eastern Pennsylvania the grangers press Moore for a state appointment led by Justice Fell and dairy farmers while opposing Wilkeson of the State Republican committee. Moore sits on the State Grange legislative committee and is supported by Dr HL Warren, West Chester state ornithologist and author of a noted bird book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fell
Pennsylvania
Wilkeson
State Republican
Grangers
Moore
State
Grange
HL Warren
West Chester
Hayward's Star Witness Gages Adry in Murder Plot
Maggie Wachter, star defense witness, details Adry's alleged link to the Hayward case. Evidence hints both men may be involved and that Adry sought immunity to testify against Harry Hayward. Defense aims to show May Ward possessed the loaned money to Miss Glog and expose police inaccuracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Wachter
Adry
United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Hayward
Bia
Harry
Harry Hayward
Bilxt
Kenwood Kouleward
Teatiody
Ward
Misa Glog
Takjie
Diahainee
McBride Heads Pennsylvania Delegation at National Miner’s Meet
At the National Miners convention in Columbus Ohio Patrick McBrlde of Pennsylvania W C Pearce of Ohio Penta of Tallarie and J C Chiorkeon of laws were elected delegates to the American By bast Later convention to be held in New York city December John Atilivide secured a proxy and may seek re election if allowed The convention adopted a resolution excluding a local newspaper reporter and editor sharply criticized by the McBrides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Preaw
Columbus
Patrick Mcbryde
Pennsylvania
W. C. Pearce
Ohio
PI Penta
Tallarie
J. ¢. Chiorkeon
Laws
John Atilivide
Lodi the
Jermyn Hotel Fire Destroys Hotel and Dwelling
The Jermyn hotel owned by Louie Hoff and a adjoining dwelling were gutted by fire at 4 AM after a frozen plug delayed water. The houses, both owned by James Tim Sinn, were partially insured. Hoff and his stock in trade were destroyed as flames spread rapidly from the kitchen stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hoff
Boeght
Scranton Teibune
Jermyn
Louie Hoffrystal Fire Company
James
Tim- Sin
Mr. Hut
Tina
Slight Fire at Pittston Damages Staley Residence
About 745 this evening the house of T R Staley in Pittston was nearly burned. Local fire companies responded quickly and confined the damage to a bedroom. Damage estimated around 20 dollars, with water cause noted. origin thought to be a match stepped on in the bedroom earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Staley
Brunton Tribune
Pittston
Fel
T. R. Staley
Murderer James Gantry Sought by Police
New York Feb 18 detectives searched for James F Gantry the actress Madgee Yorke's killer. Central office sent out men with descriptions to every officer before 11 pm tonight. Clean summary of other items follows in brief: Old Sonks Vindicated on bill to increase beer premum dead in committee. Bishop John Oberholizer of Metitiorite church died at Center Valley aged 17. Touchrise Hardware resumes full time next week after months at forty hours. Postmaster election planned in Rethleohem. Congressman Mutchler reports from Washington race for votes in Romen elfndilntee assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Laok
James F. Gantry
Madgee Yorke
Unitad
Washington
Howe
Oberholizer Diend
Prega
Allentown
John II, Ohrholiger
Metitiorite Church
Deid
Center Valley
Machiam
Imt
Rowling
WeThe Touchrise Hardware Works
Wil
Mutchler
Romen Elfndilntee
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvndia
Ff Warwick
Robert EK. Pattison
Warwick
Warklek
Penrose
Tim
Polla
Allegheny City Hopes to Borrow for Water Works
Allegheny City proposes to borrow H000 to fund a water works project. In Pittsburg about 60 men subscribe to support a new company organized at Bradform to challenge the Standard Company. Bucks county judge Yorks says he will revoke licenses of saloonkeepers who sell to inmates or prisoners. About 12 workers claim forcing S000 against contractor Fr. Amwee for work on the Wer Hornville Inmaine asylum. Snowdrifts delay news of a husband freezing to death eight days ago. Mrs. Forme Me. Dermott of Altoona reaches town yesterday with the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Pittsburg
Bradform
Jude Yorks
Bucks County
Aella
Dermott
Altoona
Great Congress of Women Opens With Reform Tone
The second triennial congress of the National Council of Women of the United States met in Metserott hall with May Wright Sewall of Indianapolis delivering an opening address. She urged revision of divorce laws and emphasized hygienic living and physical culture, praising the council’s four year work and predicting broader reform ahead. The gathering showed broad geographic and social representation, with dress reformers and Quaker bonnets on display, and notable attendees including Miss Suwan B. Anthony and Miss WW. Attista Howard. After the address a 2 PM recess led to a reception in the Fibbitt Howse parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prem
Washington
National Council of Women of the United States
Metserott Hall
Mars
May Wright Sewell
Idianapolis
Dnd Te Menbiins
Tim
Witeh
Cides
Sewall
Abberts
Suwan B. Anthony
Attista Howard
Georgia
Fibbitt Howse
Lizard Lived in Deputy's Stomach Fourteen Years
Parkersburg West Virginia February 18 Fourteen years ago Deputy Sheriff Frank M Ford riding near Morgantown stopped at a spring to drink. A small lizard about two inches slid toward his mouth and entered his throat. He could not dislodge it and carried the reptile in his stomach for years causing discomfort and illness until a dose of medicine released it. The creature died in his stomach but did not threaten life. Doctor and Sheriff Hoffman investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
Frank M. Ford
Morgantown
Ford
Mord
Seare Couree Phoffman
Bride by four marriages ends in divorce suits
A 14 year old girl described as Mimi Pratt has married four times to Baron Pratt under three names. She seeks divorce from Spencer Charles Pratt as he faces multiple suits. The girl has prior marriages in Philadelphia Rahway and Havre de Grace. Pratt’s lawyer claims the facts are misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prom
New York
Agin
Fae Baron
Tae
Miele Pratt
Magee J. Finterty
Matsaret Finley
Spencer Charles Pratt
Philadelphia
Rahway
Havonne
Pratt
Prineier Physician Dr Willan Dyas Struck by Snowy Train
Dr Willan Godfrey Dyas a Chicago physician born in Dublin in 1807 and early editor of the Chicago Journal died after being struck by a Lakeshore train on the Fifty ninth Street line as heavy snow fell. He helped found the Women’s Medical College and served as president and consulting physician for local hospitals. Rickerson pleads guilty to mailing obscene literature. sentencing set for Wednesday in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyas
Chicago
United Trem
Tdr
Willan Godfrey Diyas
Chivac
Prineer Phivetelane
Dir Dyan
Dublin
Royal College of Burfreon
Chicagoa
Chicago Journal
Women's Medical College
Ite
Women and Children's
Cook County Hompilain
Pottsville Mine Disaster Hits West Bear Ridge Colliery
A gas explosion at 10 o clock in West Bear Ridge colliery, Read Fire Company, Mahanoy district, traps and injures several miners. Five bodies recovered and six dead in total as rescuers battle after damp and smoke. Major Heber B. Thompson tours the scene while officials inspect mine operations and fire continues in the Monkey airway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pottsville
West Bear
Readfire Company
Mahanoy Mint
Anthony Myers
Edward Davis
Girardaville
William Minnich
William Gent
Ashland
John Lamey
Mahanoy
William Davis
Tlivbers
Peter Greenback
Bt. Clit
Josey Glitz
Crescent Hull
Thomas Cortain
GinnarVille
Benjamin Haader
Matie- Hoy Plane
Peter Kline
Avhtanid
Jing
Ashlind
Heber &. Thompson
Potts Ville
Cadshand Tron Company
Girard
Thompson
Arene Bune Intendent
Neve
Malanoy Pline
Citherton
Ure
Monkey
Remarkable Kentucky Colonel Weds Seventh Wife at 93
Lawrenceburg, Ky February 15. Colonel Cody Bourne, age ninety three, wed Miscoge Brown, aged sixteen, his seventh wife. Bourne, once poorhouse resident, boasts a storied life from Texas runner to Civil War veteran. The ceremony occurred in the county with a highway minister. the couple then returned to the poorhouse district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lawrenceburg
Kentucky
Cody Bourne
Miscoge Brown
Weslove
Jackson Brown
Shiloh
Hourne
Anderson County
Texas
Fleet-foot
Cody
Bourne
Almenhouse
Indiana
Tourne
Dride
Mig Tooth
Erney
Lextheton Asylum
Mm. Hourne
Chihd-Witt
Warwick Pattison Fight Promises Explosive Quaker City Showdown
The Warwick Pattison bout in Philadelphia today is billed as the most exciting collision of the season. Fans anticipate a high-energy clash with H. Warwick and J. Pattison delivering fast exchanges and a possible title tilt.
Philadelphia Election Buzz Heats Up In Mayor Race
Philadelphia voters face a fractured Republican slate and a strong Democratic challenge as Warwick and Pattison contend for mayor. Factional splits complicate outcomes with Roney and Bona Fonda opposing for tax receiver and independent seats and council posts up for grabs amid a heated citywide ballot.
Irwin Vindicated in Jury Verdict
The sealed verdict found George M. Irwin not guilty on all charges in the discretionary pool operator case. Judge Kennedy opened the verdict amid a crowded courtroom and Irwin left first, calling the result a complete vindication. Further action by both sides remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United Press
George M. Irewin
Kennedy
Irwin
Fourteenth Annual Convention of the League of American Wheelmen
The League of American Wheelmen held its fourteenth annual convention at the Grand Union hotel in New York today with about 126 delegates from most states and territories. A single ticket headed by William Williamson of Maryland is in the field for president, to succeed Charles Lavcombe. Charlene A. Perking of Boston is expected as vice president, with four candidates for the secretary and treasurer roles. New rules will be adopted alongside officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of New York
United Props
New York
League of American Wheelmen
Grand Union Hotel
Union
Feld
AOC
Williaon
Maryland
Charles TH
Lavcombe
Charleen A. Perking
Boston
Euricie Released From Hospital After Court Action
Judge Simonton ordered release of Willi Ry rich from the Harrisburg hospital following habeas corpus proceedings. Testimony indicated Ry rich could care for himself at his Reading home despite family disputes over property and other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis Datote
United Press
Harrisburg
Pel
Judee Simonton
Dinehirge
Willi Ryrich
Myreh
Archlike Albrechit Edges Toward Army Leader Role
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Archlike Albrechit in connection with the Austrian army editor general and a health issue, mentioning a battle or milestone in his twenty plan year and a morning event. No clear names or dates beyond scattered references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archlike Albrechit
Army of
Austria
New Jersey Wife Killed by Husband Spearling
Helena Spearling of Hoboken, 42, was found slain by her husband after a domestic dispute. He had a history of abuse, was arrested, and confined at Blake Hill penitentiary. In a bedroom quarrel he cut her throat with a razor ending her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearling
United Press
New York
Helena Spearling
Hoboken
N. J
Blake Hill
Brooklyn Trolley Murders and Election Trials News
Reports from Brooklyn detail two trolley round incidents including the murder of Mrs Hunt and related political tensions. References to John McKane and Mrs Paul Raver involve stolen estate issues and legal action. Across cities, sentences emerge for attempts to intimidate voters and a Denver murder case reopens with new evidence in the Stranglers case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¥. McKane
Mra
Paul Raver
Peter Gowell
Lannox
Mich
D. Tl. Chapman
Chicago
Richard Demody
Lena Tapper
Denver
Cal
Electricians Strike Over Eight-Hour Day Demand
The electrical workers in New York and Melbourne strike after failed talks with the Electrical Contractors' association. The walking delegates warn that any firm hiring nonmembers will trigger a wider strike by up to 80,000 building trades workers within fifty miles of the city. The dispute centers on an eight hour day, not wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Building Tradea
Mlpetrical Workers’ Union
Electrical Contractors’ Association
Washington Gossip and Mexican Mission Controversy Quoted
The column notes Senator Ranwomhi leading in a senatorial preference for a Mexican mission and mentions Hawaiian revolutionists to be exiled in America. It reports Immigration Superintendent Brump’s decision and OW Service Commissioner Laman’s finding of laxities in Mexican border customs that make smuggling profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranwomhi
America
Brump
Laman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Jones
Silver Advocates
Yens
Messrs
Allen
Tuite
Jerry
Blackburn
Butler
Call
Cameron
Clark
Bunefel
Dubois
Hansbrough
Harms
Huitom
Jones
Ne- Vala
Kyle
McLaurin
Mantle
Morgan
Peffer
Perkins
Pettigrew
Puch
Byulrs
Btowart
Taller
Turple
Voorhees
Walwh
White
Nays
Menars
Allison
Price
Domlan Carey
Chanter
Davia
Pixon
Frye
Ale Winger
George
Gibron
Giray
Haw Jey
Hoar
McMilin
Metherean
Manderson
Mitchell
Witennetn
Balmer
Pascoe
Matt
Proctor
Pinay
Thine Fom
Vilas
Meer
Mil
Sherian
Wolo
Murphy
Coke
Dolph
Veal
Washburn
Soup
Smith
Paulkner
Higgins
Rowdh
Charman
Merrill
Cockrell
Cutlom
Blanchad
Burrows
Loden
Martin
Star Witness
Mbride
Jermyn Hotel
Gentry
Miss Yorke
Great Congress OF Women
The
National Council At
Missewall
Pitysician
Rickerson
United Pron
United States District Court
Charlee
Rickersion
Lanester
Anthony Come Wtock
Council
West Bear Ridge Colliery
Hing
Ife
Pattison
Quaker City
Mr. Warwick
William J. Roney
Roney
Sylvester Bonafondn
David Marti
Tennove
Martina
Euricie
New Jersey
Viend
Spear
Birtkers
Brooklyn
Mmma Hunt
Hiesult
William Lake
al- Dion
Bronx City
Ant
Wasilington
Finley
Linen Department
Sale P i
Price i
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Chas
A. Schleren
Spruce ST
Scranton, PA
Fine Watches
Weichel
Tories
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!