Three Men Wounded In Attempted Assassination At City Car Stop
Anthony Ferrer attempted to shoot Timothy Burke of Burke Bros Contractors on a Dunmore electric car platform. Burke was hit in the hand. Deputy Sheriff Humphrey Bradley and Joseph Chapman were grazed. Ferrer, pursued by a crowd, was arrested after being handed to police at the city hall. Ferrer, a 30 year old Italian native, had worked for Burke Bros and faced layoff when a new railroad contract arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Burke
Burke Bros
Humphrey Bradley
Joseph Chapman
Burke
Ferrer
Anthony Ferrer
Dunmore
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Mr. Burke
Secon
Green Ridge
Pfurrer
Lackawanna Avenue
Alferman Wright
Italy
Moosic
Karke Brothers
Wilkes
Barre
Barr
Forrer
Kupp
Tony
Air
Kopp
Joint Legislature Commission Backed by Auditor General Action
Jan 16 Hanatsema The joint legislative commission meeting to certify the state treasurer vote was told by Auditor General Gregg that members will be paid only mutual traveling expenses and not mileage. The usual 1000 appropriation for the commission had been diverted to clerks, with the balance shared among members. Gregg referred the matter to the attorney general for an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor General
Hanatsema
Joint Legislative Commission
Gregg
Attorney General
Cambria Iron Directors Re elected as Stock Increase Debated
In Philadelphia at an annual Cambria Iron Company meeting, directors Josiah M. Bacon A J Drexel Jr Robert F Kennedy James McMillen David Reeves Powell Stackhouss John W Townsend John Lowther Welsh and R Francia Wood were re elected. A special session followed to vote on raising capital from 5 million to 10 million and on a second proposed increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Philadelphia
Pricabetrata
Cambria Iron Company
Josiah M. Bacon
A. J. Drexel, Jr
Robert F. Kennedy
James McMillen
David Reeves
Powell Stackhouss
John W. Townsend
John Lowther Welsh
R. Francia Wood
Delaware Senator Named for Supreme Court Justice
The article reports a proposed increase of 2,500,000 in landed indebtedness via bonds and outlines a board resolution granting directors authority. It identifies George Gray, Delaware senator, as the favored Supreme Court nominee and notes swift potential confirmation and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Delaware
Supreme Court
Wasmingren
United States Supreme Court
Hornblower
Judiciary Committee
Cleveland
George Gray
Senate
Gray
Supreme Bench
Da Gama's Position in Rio Critical as Siege Persists
Washington reports confirm dispatches from Rio de Janeiro detailing Da Gama's dire situation in the bay. Water and food are scarce. insurgents hold Nichteroy risked landing seems unlikely. German torpedo boats head toward Pernambuco for a potential decisive move by February. The siege of Bage ends with government victory. batteries exchange fire at daybreak near Nichteroy as the New York cruiser arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral da Gata
Rio Janeiro
Bay of Rio
da Gama
Mendonca
Germany
Canary Islands
Pernambuco
di Gama
Rio
Bage
Carlos Tellen
United States
New York
Pittsburg to Welcome Women Barbra in Our Own Commonwealth
Christmas day stabbings in Shamokin left John Lee dead while a wife in Weatherill case is deemed insane. Reports note multiple incidents from Schuylkill to York counties including prison reforms, drownings, and local crimes with various legal actions and suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Barbara
John Lee
Shamokin
Weatherill
Shortridge
Borks County
Patton
James Young
Middletown
State Board of Agriculture
Potteville
New Holland
York County
Willie Eckjack
Eons Pattison
Charles Salyarda
Evan
Varlidlé
Henry
Eckeart
Carrie Worts
Dla
H. Grows
Newark
N. d
Erie
Archibald Ayers
Tonkhannock
Little Addie Burel
Philadelphi Reading and New England Railroad
Reading Railroad
Reading
Hansel
Provident Life and Trash Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Traction Company
Harrisvurg
Eeom
Morriwville
Pearloate
Marietta
Gold Reserve to Stay Intact as Revenues Deficit Looms
Washington reports show the Senate finance committee weighing actions to protect the gold reserve and avoid treasury strain. Senator Voorhees states no opposition exists to preserving the reserve while addressing revenue gaps with timely, efficient legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixaton
Senate
Finance Committee
Carlisle
Voorthieos
United Press
Naling
Voorhees
Division Encampment Ground Chosen at Gattynburg
Adjutant General Greenland and Major General Snowden inspected the ground at Gattynburg Gerrysnura for the division encampment next summer. The site mirrors the 1884 position on the Emittaburg road used during Pickett’s assault on Hancock’s front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowden
Greenland
Gattynburg
Gerrysnura
Pennsylvania National Guard
Emittaburg Road
Pickett
Hancock
River and railroad men threaten stoppage over uniform rates
Delegates at the river and railroad workers district convention vote to suspend mine work immediately in Pirrsevna, with another meeting in Pittsburg next Monday. If no uniform rate agreement is reached by then, the suspension will continue, according to Secretary McBryde of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsevna
Pittsburg
McBryde
Miners Call for Uniform Rate Amid Strike Threat
Miners argue for a standard rate either via business methods or through a massive national strike. Mr. McBryde notes 14,000 miners in the district, but only 5,000 are currently at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stats
McBryde
Flour mill in Avonpate takes Passover order
Avonpate Pennsylvania January 16 two rabbis inspected the flour mill and a guard remained at the plant until a Baltimore Hebrew order was finished. The flour is intended for use at the Passover feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avonpate
Baltimore Hebrowa
Facts in Career of Senator Elect John H Gear
Des Moines January 16 John H Gear nominated to succeed James I Wilson as United States senator from Iowa. Gear, born Ithaca New York 1625, moved to Iowa 1858 and ran mercantile business in Burlington becoming mayor in 1862. He served in the state assembly three times, led as speaker, was governor in 1878 79 and 1880 81, elected to Congress in 1830 and served many years thereafter. He also held a role as secretary of the treasury in earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John H. Gear
Cancna
James I. Wilson
Iowa
Tie
Ithaca
Burlington
Congress
Seerly
Treasury
Joyce Defies Writ as Contl School Controversy Grows
Special to the Scranton Tribine reports Martin Joyce occupying the Continental school in Taylon Township despite a writ to vacate. He vows to stay through term end while directors plan removal efforts, with patrons accusing him of arming in class and witnesses stating a revolver was seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tayton
Dan
Martin Joyce
Joyce
Joyca
Joyes
Taylor
Morgan Will Tomoorrow
Various incidents and business notes in regional dispatches
Reports include Eastern capitalists planning a 12 million dollar investment in Sioux City enterprises, a medical speech in Washington, a Detroit bank liquidation, a convict escape in Georgia, multiple deaths from accidents and shootings in Indiana and Texas, emigration fever to Africa, a brutal assault case in Indiana, an academic appointment in New York, a fatal hunting accident in Ontario, a gold ore find in California, a murder linked to an alibied wedding, a wage cut at Mount Clare shops, lynching attempt in North Dakota, and railroad president blaming a engineer for a bridge crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third National Bank
Detroit
Lord Beresford
Sornoe
Kramer
John Berry
Philip Nadean
Providence
Arkeangas Mares Aniany
Africa
Mary Schrader
Columbus
Ind
Doris Schneider
Adam Hill
Johns Hopkins
Cornell
Nipsing
Ont
James Groburger
Andrew
Cedar Creek County
Cal
Ming
Mra. Graves
James H Mendrick
Cedar Hill
Tex
Mary Driscoll
William Driscoll
Floyd
Sterling
Smith
Mattion
Rennington and Rathod
South Shattapury
Lavesinge
Mary Calempe
Donnigan Fadora
New York
Andres Santino
Mount Clare
Baltimore and Obie Bailroad Company
Camden
N.d
James F. Young
Ramuel Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
David Hoffman
South Orange
Hackensack Bridge
Acting Secretary rejects Miss Cousins claim at World's Fair board
Curtis disallows Miss Phebe Cousins claim for 86 000 dalary on secretary of the lady board of management. Treasury balances show Gold 7140 021 currency 0 4020, subtract 070 561 paid on interest. Edward Shakespeare of Philadelphia named delegate by President Cleveland to represent at Paris International Restiary congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Phebe Cousins
Board of
The
World's Fair Commission
Treasury
Supreme Court
Edward ©. Shakespeare
Philadelhia
Heveland
United States
Paris
Pennsylvania introduces immigration certificate bill in Congress
A Pennsylvanian proposes that no alien emigrant be admitted to the United States without a certificate signed by a U S consul stating the immigrant does not belong to excluded classes and has no labor contract. Debate on Wilson tariff amendments continues with revisions and support noted from several representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate Finance Committees
Carlisle
United States
W. R Stone
Rep
Salaries Without Any Work in Schuylkill County
The new county auditors organized at the court house and demanded the county books for 1903. County commissioners refused, citing the law creating the county controller who may receive the books, leaving auditors in position to draw 500 dollars yearly each for three years without work.
Tax Bill Advances Two Thirds in Committee Debate
The Ways and Means Committee met at the treasury to review the income tax bill. About two thirds of the measure was adopted with minor changes, preserving the main principle. Barley duty was discussed and an ad valorem rate fixed on barley but held up pending further barley malt consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumurous
HOUSE
Senate
Palmer
Dem
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hoar
Rup
Masa
Gallinger
Rep. N. T
Wilson
Arnold
McDourman
Tenn
Elis
Rep
Ore
Wensure
Wasuinatex
Ways and Mewne
Treasury
Bishop appoints Kelly successor at St Mary Hoboken
It is learned that Bishop Wigner will appoint Father Kelly, assistant to Father Seues of St Mary’s Church, to succeed Father Corrigan as pastor of the Church of St Mary near Lady of Grace in Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Corrigan
Janacy Cory
Wigner
Father Kelly
Mather Seues
St Mary's Church
Thiust
Church of St. Mary
Lady of Gracy
Hoboken
Burglary at Townend Brow Store Stole Shoes
A burglary at Townend Brow's general store was discovered Sunday morning after thieves entered Saturday night and stole several pairs of shoes valued at fifty dollars. The incident was reported in the Aerniton Tribwin Philadelphia edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townend Brow
Aerniton Tribwin
Wrong
Burglary at Local Store Ends with Noted Suspect Dog Missing
The back door was forced open likely with a chisel and punch found near the door. A partly burned waste bundle was discovered, and authorities believe it was thrown at the dog kept in the store, which has not been located.
Cavalry Clash Near Massa Di Garrara Clears Antianarchist Threat
An Italian cavalry squadron clashed with an estimated 500 anarchists as they defended the Fascola bridge. The engagement left eight civilians and soldiers dead and several wounded. Pursuit scattered the attackers and led to multiple arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Massa di Garrara
Fascola
Tramps Detained by Teacher in Pa Town
In Crester Pennsylvania on January 16, Margery White a teacher from Eddystone School and Havioa(h) Tomlinson attempted to waylay two youths on the road home along the Pennsylvania Wilmington and Baltimore line. Miss White produced a pistol and the offenders fled after a confrontation on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crester
Margery White
Eddystone
Iss Havioah Tomlinson
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Baltimore
Bowden Aims to Stage Corbett-Mitchell Fight in Jacksonville
Duval Athletic Club makes one last appeal to Governor Mitchell to halt opposition and allow the Corbett Mitchel bout to proceed publicly in Jacksonville. Governor remains steadfast, saying the fight should not occur in Florida. Bowden says the clash will still happen with plans for Jacksonville observers by January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
Ring
Jacksonville
Mitchell
Corbett
Notable Names Across States Die in Grippe Epidemic
Obituaries report the deaths of Major William K. Negley in Pittsburgh and several prominent figures including ex-state senator George Erwin of Potsdam ex-editor Herman Siegel of Milwaukee and former congressman General Nelson Taylor at age 75. Robert H. Carter 65 founder of daily generation in Riverton N J William Mount 76 Perth Amboy and others die of grip. Augustus G. Richey 57 of Trenton a Rail director leaves 1 million estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Negley
Pittsbory
George Poinduxter Fanford
Lansing
Miah
George Erwin
Potsdam
N.Y
Herman Siegel
Milwaukes Abend Post
Saratoga
XNI
Thomas B. Carroll
Nelson Taylor
Coungresman
Coliticr
South Norwalk
John Howell
Warwick Townships
John Ghering
Emmaus
Grip
Augustus G. Richey
Trenton
Bound Brook Railrowl
Jecal
Pennsyleanta
Drought Renders Argentina Corn Crop Unusable
News notes a drought wrecking Argentina corn yields. Other items report Vailliant's planned Feb 5 execution pending appeal, France plans bond reforms, new English battleship armament changes, a Berlin murder, Belgium political crisis end, libel ruling on a Berlin editor, a social salon claim, and a Galveston steamship arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Vailliant
France
Julius Schulz
New York
Berlin
Belgium
Gernsert
Caprivi
Maximilint Hardot
Om- Inding
Meva
Prague
Mirva
Waswinatos and Weilliestay Event Pitches Sileaaia Fore
In a cryptic notice from Wedlaes, Waswinatos Dan and Penn announce a master event linking sileaaia and porobolith elute. Welucatay areas show sifting to wont ane wightly oailitice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waswinatos
Dan
Penn
Sileaaia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iron Company
DE Gama
Aint
Senate Finance Committee
Mr. Voorhees
Wayer
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator Wilson
Sioux City
Amerlican Physicians
Spearee Will Maol
Amy
Washington News Notes
Schuylkill County
Wyoming
Jet Bowen
Weather Forecast
Lacka. Avenue
California
Chas A. Schieren & Co's
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton, Pa
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Weichel
Arcade
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!