Bank Clerk in Trouble Over Forgery and Mail Robbery
John D. Gilmore, a Williamsport bank clerk, was arrested on forgery and mail robbery charges. He allegedly stole five First National Bank letters last November, tried to cash a $500 draft in Chester, and faced a $1200 bail hearing in Delaware County Court.
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United Press
Pilladelphia
John
Gilmore
Mnlls
Delaware County
First National Bank
Williamaport
New York
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Elmira
Shamokin
Delaware County Trust Company
Chester
Mimote
W. H. Pilinter
West Branch
Parmer and Mechanics
McDonald
Hon
J. Poshade
Gimore
Weert Draavh
Williamsport
Pel
John D. Gilmore
West Branch National Bank
Jose
Lycoming National
Weat
In Terror of Negroes Sparks Georgia County Aid Request
Citizens in Harris County Georgia appeal to Governor Atkinson for militia aid to halt alleged Black uprisings. report notes recent attack on Captain Clark’s home, destruction of Gordon troop equipment, and secret white supremacist groups accused of various depredations including whitecapping and threats to white residents.
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Harris County
United Press
Atlanta
Atkinson
Mariln County
Alabama
Clark
Gordon
Notives
Rumors of Native Uprising Stirs Paris Report
A Cairo dispatch reports friendly natives expect an uprising in Egypt on February 46 during Ramadan. The note says natives foresee a significant rising foretold in Mohammedan fanatic circles, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with conditions.
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United Press
Paris
Egypt
Cairo
Defended His Bride. Double Tragedy at Indians Wedding
Hammond Ind Feb 20 United Press reports John Pitrowski shot and killed John Kovajak and wounded Kymne Kovkoski during a wedding party as ruffians stormed Wadslaw Ptasxnski home. Pitrowski had been attacked by the gang and opened fire in defense of his bride after gang members forced entry and confronted the couple.
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United Pres
Hammond
Ind
John Pitrowski
John Kovajak
Kymne Kovkoski
Pitrowski
Wadslaw
Brutal assault described as gang attack on Moor resident
An incident report details assailants seizing a woman, throwing her to the Moor and beating her. The husband testified, then fired at Kilby Kovajak, seriously wounding Kovkocki. The three other gang members escaped while Hutrowski surrendered.
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Issailante
Kilby Kovajak
Wountding Kovkocki
Hutrowski
Pattison Wins and Roney Leads In City Races
In Philadelphia on February 20 the mayoral and tax receiver races show Pattison and Roney leading. Mayor winner Charken B Warwilek with 1,678,? votes. Robert Beettison and others trailed. Receiver William J. Roney tops with 118,? votes and Sylvester Bonnaffon and George W. Bean follow. Roney’s plurality stands at 62,102.
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Mr. Pattison
United Press
Thilidelphia
Yesleviay
Charken
Warwilek
Robert Beettison
John J. Habecker
Albanes
Alman
Pep
Warwick
William J. Roney
Sylvester Bonnaffon
George W. Bean
Roney
Frederick Douglass Dies at 77 in Anacostia
Frederick Douglass, renowned Black orator and abolitionist, died of heart disease at his Anacostia residence near Washington. Born a slave in 1817, he escaped, fought slavery, lectured across Europe, and held federal posts including US marshal and recorder of deeds. He authored Narrative of My Experience in Slavery and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass.
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United Preas
Washington
Frederick Dougligs
Anacostia
Frederick Douglass
Maryland
Pebriuary
Colonel Lloyd
Isa
William Lloyd Garrison
Europe
Ile Ife
United States
Hoyt
San Domingo
Frederick Dougines
Miss Pitta
New York State
Moarder’s
Boom in Coal Trade Returns Salineville Mines to Work
A Salineville dispatch reports every coal mine in the Salineville area back in operation for the first time in ten years. The mines can handle over a hundred cars daily and employ about 604 men, many of whom needed work badly. Efforts also hint at earlier restart at the Salineville Furnace company plant idle for months.
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Salineville
United Press
Columbus
Salinewilly Furnace Company
Inez
Scott Machine President Confesses to Controlling Wife
William R. Scott, president of Scott Machine and Hardware Manufacturing, admits he is unable to control his demented wife and both are placed in a county hospital. Mrs. Scott, once seen wearing garlands to President Clay at Washington, sought protection against imagined enemies. She previously assaulted Governor McIntyre’s private secretary.
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Denver
Unite Press
William Re. Secott
Scott Machine and Hardware Manufacturing
Com Pins
Feo
Scott Lathe
Clayeland
Washington
McIntyre
New Board of Pardons Meets First Time
The new board of pardons convened for the first time last Tuesday. Lieutenant Governor Lyon, Attorney General Motter, Secretary of the Commonwealth Healer, and Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown preside as seventeen new cases are on the docket including a Homestead poisoner carried over from the Foot Lake board to the High Dxygenygey.
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Hormiature
Trial of Train Robbers Opens in Virginia Court
The trial of Charlee A. Morgan ally Mor poanfield and C. J Seareny began in Acquia Creek Va for robbing an express car on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad on November 12.
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United Mresa
Btufferd Court Mouse
Charlee A. Morgan
Allie Mor Poanfield
J Seareny
Expres
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potampu
Acquia Creek
Washington
Assembly bans wearing high hats at amusements
Sacramento enters a new law as the assembly votes to prohibit the wearing of high hats at places of amusement, enacted on February 20. The move targets formal headgear in public venues.
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United Press
Sacramento
Cal
Assembly
BNL
Death of New York Postmaster General Aide
Harry O goo of New York chief clerk of the fourth assistant postmaster general died after an apoplectic stroke at his desk shortly after 2 p m. He collapsed in the building and could not be moved. The article notes ongoing congressional actions including a sugar bounty provision and tariff changes active until July 1.
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Harry O
Senator Jones Weakens Silver Question Clash Delays
Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones and Senator Chandler spar over silver policy and bimetallic debates. A push for an extra session is floated, with calls to fund canal projects and Hawaiian connections, while naval appropriations and a presidential action later dominate congressional action.
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Chandler
Unitedress
Washington
Wal- Cott
Utep
Cola A
Senate
Jones
Dem
Ark
Clive
Wolcott
N. UL
Republican Party
Congress
Nice Arigua
Publi
Blackmail and Disorder at New York Police Stations
New York police investigate blackmail schemes among officers in disorderly houses. Superintendent Dennett appears with a woman who can reveal details of the blackmail, though no arrest is made. The woman offers cooperation to expose corrupt police officials.
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Wow York
Unitoil
New York
Dennett
Moonshiners Captured After Lexington Raid
Federal agents and local officers raided Otter Creek in Knott County, Kentucky, capturing Moses Feltner Madison Measser Joseph Fields Finley Palley and John Vanover after a brief fight. Green Daly escaped up the creek during the operation near Jackson.
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Kentucky
United Press
Lexington
Otter Creek
Knott County
United States
Trunk
George Drake
Thomas Hollefield
Wilder
Jackson
Moses Feltner
Madison Measser
Joseph Fields
Finley Palley
John Vanover
Green Daly
Record of 4 per cent bonds sellout in 22 minutes
New York February 20. Subscriptions for the new 4 per cent bonds closed within twenty two minutes at J P Morgan & Co. due to enormous London demand. Syndicate officials note the overseas oversubscription was unexpected and expect the sale to revive interest in American securities, easing gold strains and improving exchange balance as exports rise.
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United Ires
New York
J2. Morgan & Co
London
Honda
American
United States
Extra Session Rumors About March 15 Call
Washington report says three new congress members Miers Smith Corliss and Towne visited President Cleveland. They suggested waiting until December to begin duties while Cleveland hinted that timing would be set by conditions not personal wishes and did not confirm an extra session.
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United Press
Washington
Miers. Smith
Grant Rapids
Corliss
Detroit
Towne
Duluth
Cleveland
Eloot
Parade Arrangements Tied to Ancient Order of Mibern ians
Last night the West Side hosted a meeting of nineteen divisions of the Ancient Order of Triberniina of Lackawanna county to organize a parade for Monday March 18. Anthony Ate Andrew Wile Che pussidlige led by M H Chiff in as state officer with John A Colling of Carbondale commanding the Board of Armerton Division. Thorhan Hart C Donovan of Scranton and Michael Reid of Berni ham formed the committee to secure vice for the occasion. Reports of Rev d C Mangan’s death were noted in another column.
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Ancient Order of Mibernians
Order of
Triberniina
Foard of America
Lackawanna County
Masonie Hall
Anthony
Andrew Wile
Mike Giginremenia
M. Hi
Stat
John A. Colling
Carbondile
Armerton Division
le Pdorade
Thorhan Hart
C. © Donovan
Scranton
Michael Reid
Berniham
Nukie
D. C. Mangan
Four Persons Injured by Explosive Accident at Quarry
Four workers were seriously hurt and two slightly injured at a stone quarry near Lebanon when a charge failed to detonate. Samuel Shoth lost sight in one eye, Daniel Pernis suffered a leg fracture, Jatebl Seehret sustained cuts and bruises, and Wrank Seltzer fractured a rib. Two others suffered minor cuts and abrasions.
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United Press
Labanon
Paolo
Rank
Pertangs
Samuel Shoth
Daniel Pernis
Jatebl Seehret
Wrank Seltzer
DIED IN THE BLIZZARD IN MONROE COUNTY
Four people believed lost in a Monroe County blizzard near Allentown as a journey home from Bethlehem and Lena are presumed dead. Mrs. Lewis Bridkel and Mrs. Loulim Neat are named along with John and Kate Bender as among the travelers. The group set out days before the storm and have not been heard from since.
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Heath
Monroe County
United Preas
Allentown
Lewis Bridkel
Loulim Neat
Bethlehem
John
Kate Bender
Galena
Fire Destroys Hamilton Business Section Suspected Losses
A large fire last night wiped out Hamilton’s business section, destroying about forty shops in the village south of the city and near Colgate university. Estimated loss runs to 200000 dollars with only nominal insurance coverage.
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United Prom
Unica
Hamilton
Colgate University
Tragic Drowning on Moskva River Claims Dozens of Students
A large group of students skating on the Moskva river are overwhelmed by the ice break. About thirty plunge into the water and drown with no bodies recovered yet.
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Moscow
Moskva
Daughters of the Revolution at Washington Conclave Turbulent Session
Stormy scenes marked the Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Washington during the triennial Women’s National Council gathering. Disorder erupted over reports and a failed resolution on officers, with heated debate about the Liberty Bell and its movement.
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United Press
Washington
Pen
Daughters of the American Revolution
Women's National Council
Congress of the Daughters of the Amerian Hevaglution
Yostbone
Mre. Jewett
Lines
Dickone
Lake Shore
Chicago
Bidlinger
Absconding Figgat's Crime Roils Lexington Bank
Robert K. Goodwin assistant cashier of the Tank of Lexington is arrested as a party to figgat frauds. Bonds may cover 65 cents on the dollar to depositors, but losses likely exceed. Virginia Military Institute accounts show 145000 in defalcations. Town distressed as widows orphans suffer and students struggle to pay expenses. Figgat deeded property worth about 45000 to his men before fleeing.
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Hank
United Press
Lexington
Robert K. Goodwin
The
Tank of
M. Figgat
Figgat
Campbell
Fignet
Virginia Military Institute
Washington and Lee University
Fire Still Rages At West Bear Ridge Colliery
Five men were killed in a blast Monday at West Bear Ridge colliery. Fire not extinguished yet and danger remains, though officials say the blaze may be contained. General Superintendents Luther and Veith of Reading Coal and Iron Co visited the scene, expressing continued concern about possible renewed outbreak.
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West Bear Ridge
United Prens
Poiteville
Mos
Bowen
Eas
Roc. Luther
Veith
Reading Coal and Tron Company
Murderer Gentry Admits Jealous Rage in Shootings
Gentry, charged in Mire Drysdale’s murder, appeared at a hospital hearing as coroners weigh the case. Doctors say his mental state leaves little hope for recovery, and he admitted planning to shoot at Drysdale out of insane jealousy rather than to kill.
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Gentry
Auss Drysdale
Tilted
Philadelphia
Gentey
Mire Drysdale
La Finteome Sails for Havre amid cheers at dock
The Wreneh liner La Finteome sailed for Havre at 2 o clock today after engine repairs for the homeward voyage. A large crowd cheered as she cleared the dock. The vessel, newly painted, carried fifty five cabin and one hundred steerage passengers.
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New York
Havre
Cobin
Li Hung Chang Plot Aims at Overthrow of Manchu Dynasty
Shanghai February 20. The Wasted Press reports that Li Hung Chang plans a Persian journey to seek China’s overthrow of the Manchu dynasty. He will begin his trip to北京 to Pekin soon, seen as a pivotal move in his long strategic agenda.
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Wasted Press
Shanghai
Lii Hung Chang
Persia
China
Pekin
Confession Claims Li Hung Ching Plot Against Dynasty
The ex Taotul of Port Arthur named Li Hung Ching as conspirator with Pekin palace officials to overthrow the dynasty since losing his yellow jacket and peach feather. He alleges a long standing traitorous design and collusion with court officials.
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Morrow
Kung
Port Arthur
Li Hung Ching
Pekin
California Wine Trust dealers buy vast California stock
The California Makers' and California Wine Association arrange to purchase 19 million gallons and lease six major wineries in the state. The deal unites Bee wine dealers in San Frances and aims to shift profits toward dealers while growers and pressers gain a freer field for industry and enterprise.
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San Praticiaco
United States
Californian Makers’ Corporation
California Wine Dasociation
Bee Wine Dealers
San Frances
California
Glen
Bribery Charges Against John McBride Invoked in Labor Feud
In Columbus Ohio Mark Wild accuses John McBride of bribery tied to the American Federation of Labor and American Railway Union. A full inquiry will begin after Wild resigns as local trades assembly president, with a bank book tied to a prominent camp operator amid miners backing Wild.
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John McBride
American Railway Union
United Press
Columbus
Mark Wild
Columbus Trades Assembly
American Federation of Later
Mcbride
Wild
Aksembly
Ptde
Milride
Join McBride
Ohio
Arrest of editor over libel charge in Olyphant
John Jermyn swore information before Alder man Fitzsimmons accusing Willam J. Schubmehl editor of the Olyphant Gazette of criminal libel. Jermyn cited a Gasette article about Dickson City claims of corruption to argue borough funds were bled. Condualle Henneson arrested Schubmehl and he posted bail. no civil suit planned.
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John Jermyn
Fitzsimmons
Willam J. Schubmehl
Olyphant Gazette
Jermyn
Dickson City
Ilegally
Vermyn
Ross’ Adden
Condualle Henneson
Olyphant
Schubtehl
Justice of the Peace
Arnold
Peckville
Burns
J. 7 Kelly
Local entertainment hosted by Ancient Order of Athernians
An entertainment in Music Tall featured readings and songs by local figures including Jolneon and Mamie Battle. Michael Dunnigan seeks $10,000 for stone taken from land owned by him after the Cyraial Lake Willer company allegedly entered his land thrice to quarry and remove stone. Mrs Catherine Bromage seeks writ of habeas corpus to free Mary and Delle Barrett from Good Shepherd care. Police campaign targets obnoxious sign boards on Lackawanna Avenue with potential warrants for offenders.
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Ancient
Order of Athernians
Boi
Erin
Moland
Actel
Fo Johnson
Stars and Stripes of America
Plano Soln
Miss Jolneon
Mannie Roland
M. J. Coyne
Necitattion
Mise
Mary Honan
Man
Jolbnsom
Mamie Battle
Sone
Michael Dunnigan
William Williame Berain
Cyraial Lake Willer
Yootening
Tine
Mr. Burns
Skarrettirls
Catherine Bromage
Mary
Delle Barrett
Howe of the Good Shepherd
Habouw Corps
Mr. Bromane
Barrett Ytria
Lackawink Avenue
Vielathon
Anilnance
Weather note for eastern Pennsylvania warms slightly
For eastern Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair skies with a slight warming trend. Winds shift from the south to the southwest, bringing warmer air.
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Pennsylvania
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