Death Averted as Wagons Plunge Toward River Disaster
Mrs. Cortright and her granddaughter narrowly escaped drowning when a runaway team crossed West Street and toppled into the Dyberry River. Passersby, including W A Gaylord and Charles Irwin, leaped into the water to rescue the mother, child, and shaken bystanders as Towser the pug saved the day by staying on the wagon. The family and bystanders escaped with injuries mostly mud and a few bruises, with miraculous outcomes noted by witnesses.
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Eugene Cortright
Laura
West Street
Fifteenth
Mra Cortright
W. A. Gaylord
Main
Sixteenth Street
Mr. Gaylord
Tribune
Mira
CO AL Cortright
Dyberry
Irwin
Gaylord
Mrs. Cortright
Mr. Irwin
Braath
Girdland
Andrew Hancom
Bob
Richard Brown
A. A. Cortright
Ribaway
Fragmentary remark on military manpower and promotions
A terse note discusses the 9A unit and general business mood as unusually low. It suggests no need for extra forces and predicts a降 decrease in current strength. It states vacancies will trigger promotions from those next in seniority.
Senate committee rejects Gallinger pension increase bill
The senate committee on pensions issued an adverse report on Gallinger’s bill to raise all pensions for the loss of both eyes by 100 dollars a month. They note more claimants than expected and argue the treasury cannot sustain broader increases when other war disables also seek recognition.
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Senate
Gallinger
Aniil Wasnixiros
Rep
N. H
Cockran
United States
Congress
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bill Defeats Cochran Quorum Snafu
A House committee finally passes the income tax bill after a late quorum, with Representative Cochran delaying and Bryan providing the needed nine votes. The measure imposes a 2 percent rate on net gains over a baseline and expands taxes on spirits, with penalties for noncompliance and a July 1 payment deadline.
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Wasarsatoy
Cochran
Stevena
Bryan
Nominating Papers Filed in Campaign Signatures Count
The Democratic, Pennsylvania Democracy papers rally about 7 000 signatures for Senator A D Markley for congressman at large. The regular Republican Grow papers show about 9 000 names and Democratic Hancock papers about 2 000. Tomorrow is the last day for filing nomination papers.
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Democrate
Pensylvania Democracy
A.D. Markley
Hancock
Senators Debate Bond Issuance and Court Intervention
In Washington the Senate discussed Peffer’s warning on the treasury secretary issuing 5 percent bonds. Popular figure Allen suggested courts might refrain from restraining executive actions and to wait to enjoin payment after issuance. House sessions focused on the sugar schedule with limited amendments and a diversion from a Hawaiian message.
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Allen
Knights of Labor
Stewart
Puffer
Senate
Peckham for Supreme Court Nomination Delivers Political Shift
Washington reports the president sent Wheeler Peckham of New York for associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. The nomination follows a line similar to the Hornblower case with attacks on youth and inexperience used as a shield by Republicans led by Senator Hill. Critics question how a Peckham victory could be stopped.
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Washington
Senate
Wheeler IT
Pesktam
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Peckham
Paraianca
Hornblower
Reublicans
Sennator Hill
Peektam
Voorhees Circular On Labor Hiring Rules at Lehigh Valley
A Lehigh Valley railroad circular dated January 15 issued by General Manager Voorhees to superintendents and department heads is disclosed today. It claims the company has met its agreement with employees while noting existing brotherhood hiring tensions and ongoing roll examinations.
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Philadelphia
Voorhees
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Brotherhood New
Uncertain boxing match stalls as Jacksonville clubs debate purse
Referee Kelly rules on converting a $20,000 purse with Mitchell and Duval club factions in Jacksonville. After a secret hour long session the club votes to remove restrictions and allow cashing the check tomorrow. Mitchell and Corbett voice frustration with club methods and consideration of private fight options.
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Jacksonville
Kelly
Mitchell
Duval
Melly
Cornett
Atssc
Tuk
Corbett
Duval Club
Rand
Snd
Fibt
Ex-champion Sullivan to attend Corbett Mitchell bout
John L. Sullivan appeared at the opera house in Harngissviaa Pennsylvania tonight in The Man from Boston. He will travel to Jacksonville tomorrow to watch Thursday’s Corbett Mitchell fight and says he will challenge the winner.
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Harngissviaa
John L. Sullivan
Pugilist
Boston
Jacksonville
Fla
Corbett
Mitchell
Carlisle's 50 Million Bond Issue Deemed Legal
New York bankers from the financial scene declare Secretary Carlisle's plan to issue 50 million dollars in bonds for treasury recovery as legally backed. They cite acts of 1871 1875 and 1876 as the test, calling it one of the era's key questions for immediate settlement alongside the tariff bill.
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New York
Carlisle
Bonda
In Our Own Commonwealth and Local Reports
In the Lehigh Valley slope at Hazleton one thousand men are on four days work per week. Groton and Lewiston are considered for the next national guard division encampment. Gettysburg may be selected. William Kalil of Lewisburg began sharpening a saw. the emery wheel struck him and he died instantly. River and rail miners’ convention in Pittsburgh failed to reach wage-scale agreement. The state board of health urges regular dairy vetting intervals of two to three months for high quality products. A monthly pardons board meeting is today. Six new diets on the 1st. the Carlivie murderer Charles Salyards’ case will have a re-hearing.
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Lehigh Valley
Hezleton
Groton
Lewiston
National Guard
Gettynburg
William Kalil
Lewisbury
River
Railroa
Pittsburg
State Board of Health
Board of Pardons
Charles Salyards
Carlivie
Brazilian Warships Move Toward Rio Blockade
The Brazilian government torpedo boat Nitcheroy the Aurora and the warship Parashyba sailed from Mernamtuco for the south on Saturday. A second government vessel followed and officials expect a blockade of Rio de Janeiro to cut off insurgent supply lines. Clear reports on exact destinations varied, but the aim is to seal Rio Bay and curb rebel support.
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Pated
Rio Hoy
Rio de Janeiro
Orvuiar Nitcheroy
Aurora
Parashyba
Mernamtuco
Rio Bay
Farmers' Alliance Convention Set For Topeka Meeting
The executive committee of the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union fixed Topeka Kansas February 6 as the national convention site and date. They will discuss uniting all farmers unions under one umbrella.
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Topeka Ae
Hannisavng
National Famers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Topeka
Kan
Republicans file seven thousand nominating petitions
January 22 in Pa, petitioners filed nomination papers with the state department. The Republican slate appears to include Premated and Harmesena as candidates in an election year race.
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Harmesena
Atete
Sixth Mining District Fatalities Report Released
Shamo kin January 22 Inspector Brennan of the Sixth Mining district has completed the yearly report covering Northumberland Dauphin and part of Schuylkill county. It records 65 fatal accidents and 160 non fatal incidents. Twenty four widows and sixty six orphans survive.
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Shamokin
Brennan
Northumberland
Dauphin
Sehavikill County
Sinking in the Sga and Land
The steamer Andes captained by William Went aground near Little Bowsh off Atlantic City. She lies in about fifteen feet of water with a valuable cargo of coffee bananas and oranges from Costa Rica to New York. A crew of forty plus officers remains aboard awaiting rescue efforts and two passengers were saved by a life saving crew.
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Atiantic City
N. J
Andes
Williama
Little Bowsh
Ahe
Costa Ries
New York
Man leaps to death from boat in Atlantic City
On January 22, Dr Edward S Lawrence of Philadelphia, in a crazed grip, jumped from the stern as a Glide boat left the dock with a nurse aboard. He was pulled from the water unconscious and died after about twenty minutes despite physician efforts. He was 40, wealthy, and kin of Captain John Lawrence of the famous Dont Give Up the Ship! notoriety.
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Atlantic City
Edward S& Lawrence
Philadelphia
Hoe
Ezra Somers
John Lawrence
Sled and Sleigh Crash Injures Wisconsin Boys
Twelve Wisconsin boys were badly injured in a Grand avenue coasting crash. The sled, traveling about eighty miles per hour, struck a horde and cutter. One 15 year old boy suffered severe head injuries and is not expected to live. Harry Webb Zeno Brisbase Din Herring are among the seriously injured.
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Wisconsin
Cirpewa Fatls
Wia
Grand Avenue
Harry Webb
Zeno Brisbase Din Herring
Indians' Oratorical Contest at Carusie Training School
The Invincible Society of the Government Indian Training School in Carusie held its first annual oratorical contest on January 23. Ten Indian students delivered speeches while Captain R H Pratt, the school's general manager, presented the medals amid a large turnout.
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Carusie
Invincible Society
Government Indian Training School
R H Pratt
Fire damages Whittaker Cement works from valve error
A workman released a valve on an oil tank in the boiler room causing a fire at Whittaker Cement Works. The blaze damaged the facility to an estimated extent of 850000 and was fully insured. No injuries reported.
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Whittaker
N. Jb
Jin
Whittaker Cement Works
Reading Iron plant resumes activity with hiring surge
Reapine Pennsylvania January 22 a Reading Iron company tube works reports its stocks emitting smoke and production restarting after weeks of idleness over 10 men seek work and the mill will run double shifts with about five hundred men expected to gain steady employment if trade improves.
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Reapine
Reading Iron Company
George W. Childs Condition Improves After Fever Abates
The report states that the patient’s condition was more favorable today than yesterday and that the fever had abated. No additional medical details or dates are provided in the text.
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Phinapmerica
Dai
George W. Childs
Sumuwhaut
Not A Trace Of Zell In New York
New York reports no trace of William s Zell of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal company and the New York Athletic club since Friday. Mrs Zell, distressed, cannot explain his whereabouts though he frequently traveled for company business. He is treasurer of multiple Lehigh firms and has sometimes wandered while away, but Mrs Zell rejects elopement rumors and hopes friends will inform her soon.
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New York
William 'S. Zell
Lehigh and Wilken- Barre Coal Company
New York Athletic Club
Zell
Liberty Street
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Lehigh Coal and Iron Company
Lehigh Car Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Pennsylvania
Z Ll
Frisnde
Burt Jury Deliberating On Wallace Burt Murder Case
In Dovietown Pa on January 22 the Burt murder jury remained sequestered in the jury room with two constables guarding them. No verdict is yet announced and officials have heard nothing. The prevailing guess favors a guilty verdict though the actual vote is unknown.
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T Doviestown
Wallace Burt
Auditor General Denies Power to Suspend Law in Theatrical Licenses
York County records misstate a suspension of an 1815 act. Auditor General Gregg informs the county treasurer he cannot suspend any law. The note counters a claim linked to a Lancaster case on theatrical licensing.
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Sayage
Tannissura
Gregg
York County
Lancaster
Gas Explosion Injures Two in Pittaton Tunnel Incident
Patrick Gallagher and James McKane suffered serious burns in the Hoyt shaft tunnel when a gas feeder they were heating ignited by a naked lamp. The blast occurred in the main tunnel in Pittaton this afternoon as workers attempted to address the gas leak.
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Wilkes-Barns
Jan
Patrick Gallagher
James McKane
Hoyt Aliaft
Pittaton
Gallagaher
Talmage Says He Will Not Withdraw Resignation
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage told a reporter he will not withdraw his resignation as pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, despite expressing a wish to remain in Brooklyn. The statement frames his future plans amid unsettled church leadership.
Talmage Plan To Stay In Brooklyn For Future Work
Dr. Talmage announced he will not move to Chicago and intends to continue living in Brooklyn. He plans to preach until his coming anniversary around March 22 or April 1, expressing high regard for Russell Sage and his patience as mortgages on church property.
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Dr. Talmage
Chigago
Brooklyn
Eloping Couple Arrested After Train Arrival
A Hazleton couple was removed from the Pittsburg Port Wayne Chicago train in Four Wayse Ind and held for officers after a telegram from the woman's husband led to their arrest. Police found no money on the pair. the woman had cash concealed in her hair.
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Four Wayse
Ind
Hazleton
Pittsburg
Port Wayne
Chicago
Fire in Plymouth Mine Blocks Bennett Vein
A blaze erupted today in Plymouth No 11 colliery of Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal in the Bennett vein airway. Firemen and hoses fought the fire for hours, gaining control by 7 PM. the origin is unclear but suspected to be a blasting accident. No injuries reported. total loss not specified.
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Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
No. 11
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Bennett Vein
Eureka Encounters Heavy Gale Off Scatterie
The steamer Eureka from St John's, captained by Smith, faced a hurricane like gale on the 12th twenty miles southeast of Scatterie. She hove to under three foresails, drifted south, split her sails, used oil bags, and shifted ballast to steady, laying to until Monday before drifting south of Coceros Bank. On Tuesday Captain Smith sighted the American schooner Likely with frozen herring bound westward.
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Norte Syvpney
B.C
Eureka
Lunenburg
Smith
St John’s
N. F
Scatterie
Lena
Coceros Bank
Better Railway Facilities Rally in Johnstown
A mass meeting in the Johnstown Opera House drew about 2,500 attendees with another 3,000 in the nearby park. Residents urged action to compel the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads to improve service and to launch a campaign for a new line benefiting Cambria and Somerset counties industrial interests. Prominent speakers argued the time had come to press for better railroad access to support the city’s resources.
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Rasidenta
Johnnstown
Jouxstown
Fivid
Johnatown Opera House
Atepa
Pennsylvanian
Baltimore and Ohio
Cambria
Somerset
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Fracas Ties Italian Lodging House Fight Near Pittston
In Wilkes Barre a brawl outside an Italian lodging house near Pittston left Sylvester Dazell and his wife badly injured with serious condition reported. Peter Hant Josep Paseo and Frank Salva, alleged organizers, were arrested and jailed for further questioning.
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Wilkes-Banne
Jane
Pittston
Sylvester Dazell
Peter Hant
Josep Paseo
Frank Salva
Fierce Duel in a Church Over Interpreter Seat
Two Chinese men clashed at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church last night with chairs as weapons. One man is dying and the other badly wounded after Pong defeated Charlie Hong for the Sunday school interpreter post.
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Dresvien
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Sharperhal Boye Horser Defrauds Buyers at Andree Station
A sharper who contracted to buy horses at Andree Station gave a fraudulent check to purchase the animals and departed on the late train that night for parts unknown. Farmers report losses of about 1000 dollars.
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Andrewe
Forecast for Tuesday in Pon eulroni region
The forecast notes general easterly winds and cooler weather across eastern Pon eulroni. North winds are expected to increase, with unsettled conditions and potential late day showers Tuesday evening.
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Waantritoy
Jon
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