Mine Fire Tragedy in Lewisburg Kills Four Miners
A coal mine blaze at Mary Lee Coal Railway near Lewisburg Alabama kills four miners and injures many others. Fire set suspected by incendiaries, with rescue efforts ongoing as Birmingham fire crews battle flames and townsfolk endure grief.
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Tunwinamam
Ala
Mary Lee Conl Wad Railway Company
Lewisburg
Birmingham
Fonr
Jons Wuauns
G. W. Baskins
William McKixsie
Unksons
Whalen
Sen
Rescus
Lawyer Walter Allen Charged With Embezzling Thousands
In PrimaDeLeHita on June 20 lawyer Walter D. Allen was charged with embezzling 244 760 and sent to Moyameneing prison in default of 12 000. Victims include Rev John Hefferman pastor of St Mark s Roman Catholic church Sherpahesnd Cay 15000 John Hamilton carpet manufacturer 4500 and Thomas Earley coup manufacturer 5200. Friends had sought outside settlement. Allen had held a steady, family man image.
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Walter D. Allen
Moyameneing
Allen
John Hefferman
St. Mark's
Sherpahesnd Cay
John Hamilton
Thomas Earley
Demonstration of Striking Miners At Traxwoop Michigan
About 800 mine workers marched from Traxwoop at 6 AM reporting with the American flag at the head. They visited Norrie East Norrie Aurora Pabst and Newport mines, forcing workers to quit and leaving no picks shovels or drills in use. The strike spreads as workers refuse to continue operations and the men disbanded.
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Traxwoop
Mich
Norrie
East Norrie
Aurora
Pabst
Newport
Sugar scandal litigation yields delayed indictments
In Washington on June 20 the grand jury did not hand in expected indictments of newspaper correspondents Mersie Shriver and Edwards. The district attorney's office gave Tegnity as the cause for the delay and a diligent search was noted.
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Wasnixaton
Mersie
Shriver
Edwards
Indictments Sought After Delays in Court Preparations
Officials noted a long gap since any similar case before the office and said a thorough search was underway to prepare indictments. The aim was to meet the court and defense counsel's scrutiny and proceed in proper form.
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Thease
Peffr Puts Forward Income Tax Change in Tariff Bill
Senator Peffer offered an amendment to reduce the minimum income taxed under the tariff bill from $1,000 to $1,000. Senator Vent presented several finance committee amendments, each of minor significance, to the income tax provisions.
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Peff'r
Drade
Senate
Vent
Finance Committee
Peffer
Senator Mitchell Testifies Before Sugar Trust Hearing
Senator Mitchell appeared before the sugar trust investigation committee this afternoon and answered all the questions in the negative. Prospects say there will be no further testimony of importance heard before the committee.
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Sugar Trust Investigating Committee
Washington
Senator Mitchell
Sugar Trust Investigation Committee
Wiman Sentenced to Five and a Half Years at Sing Sing
Erastus Wiman was sentenced by Judge Ingraham in New York to five and one half years in state prison after a trial denial. The court noted the purpose of punishment is deterrence and forgery of payment orders showed breach of trust. The jury’s mercy recommendation weighed, with commutation possible for good behavior to three years, eleven months, and fifteen days.
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New Yor
Erastus Wiman
Ingraham
Sid
Dan
Tina
Mr. McFurand
Winian
Tia
Wiman
Tomba
Barred Out Churchmen Hold Services on Campus
In Lepagoy Pennsylvania on June 20 the Isher faction trustees of East Pennsylvania Evangelical conference tried to hold their annual meeting at Schuylkill Seminary. The college, controlled by the Daba faction, barred entry and locked doors, so the visitors conducted services on the campus.
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Lepagoy
Isher
East Pennsylvania Evangelical Conference
Schuylkill Seminary
Prederkshburg
Daba
Campta
Interoat Secured in Rail Bond Transfer in Pennsylvania
$500000 interoat secured by G. D. Coleman for the Cornwall and Lebanon railroad in Lebanon County Pennsylvania. Archibald Rogers of New York plans to transfer his intereat in the railroad to G Dawnon Coleman. Rogers owns about $200000 of the capital stock, a controlling stake. Coleman is expected to back the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company’s interests.
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G. D. Coleman
Bensfit
Lebanon
Archibald Rogers
New York
Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad
G. Dawnon Coleman
Rogera Hola
Coleman
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Miners Near End of Strike After Ohio Convention Vote
Til Indiana miners plan to return to work at the Columbian scale as the Ohio miners convention voted down a sustaining strike and adopted a settlement. National Association of Mine Workers President McBride will attend a Altoona meeting to declare the strike off. Violence erupted in Walston and Adrian as non unionists were attacked. disordered miners face tense quiet amid unrest.
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Indiana
Ohio
McBride
National Association of Mine Workers
Altoona
Bradley
Philipsburg
Minora
Plague Deaths Rise in Hong Kong and Shipping Losses Reported
Forty six more plague deaths are reported in Hong Kong. Former Senator Millhop W. Perking of Kunre dies suddenly in Washington. The steamer Nonth Abbey wrecks off Nuah Point with captain and three sailors drowned. The sealing schooner Unga capsizes off the Japanese coast and ten crew die.
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Hong Kong
Millhop W. Perking
Kunre
Washington
Yexteray
Nonth Abbey
Fwatises
Nuah Point
Unga
Lexow Inquiry Probes Debauchery Amid Tammany Fallout
Crowds gather in Manhattan as Lexow Committee continues police graft hearings in New York. Testimony from so called housekeepers links bribe payments to officers while reference is made to Richard Croker's resignation and a rush of vice den keepers to quit town.
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Croker
New York
Jane
Supreme Court Room
Senate Police Investigating Committee
Patrick Divver
Bunco
Clark
Lexow
Goff
Justice Divver
Justice Roesch
Divver
Ransom
Justies Roesch
O'Connor
Ida L. Morton
Lucy McCarthy
West Forty-ninth Street
Ada Clinton
West Twenty Eighth Street
Richard Croker
Tammany
Why Croker Ran Away The Huckleberry Road and Albany rail intrigue
A Washington paper argues Croker fled capital trolley scandals tied to the Huckleberry line in Albany and New York City. It says Croker polled influence to secure $500000 in securities, aided by Tony Brady Senator Murphy and others, while a Philadelphia syndicate moved to control New York rails blocking downtown access.
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Washington
Wasutotos
Croker
Huckleberry Railroad
New York
New York Atreet Railway
Albany
United States
Ward Murphy
Troy
New York City
Upper
Harlem River
Board of Aldermen of
Lool
Dows
Huckleberry Round
Tony Brady
Sanator Murphy
Hudgon River Country Democrats
Philadelphia
Third
Fourth
Eighth
Hlusnes
Flo
Murphy
Sluckleberry Road
Anarchist Prendergast Objects in Murder Trial
The proceedings to determine Patrick E Prendergast’s guilt in the murder of Mayor Harrison began before Judge Payne. The crowded court house faced a lengthy jury selection as Provocative jurors were examined and Prendergast became obstreperous during the proceedings.
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Patrick E Prendergaat
Harrison
Payne
Questioning defendant in Venice case leads to removal
Questions put by counsel to the mem bera of the venice declared he could plead for himself and made himself so objectionable that Judge Payne ordered his removal from the courtroom. Tie was taken back to jail muttering imprecations and struggling with bailiffs.
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Venice
Payne
Tie
Fighting Hereditary Lords Resolve to Abolish
At Lonpox on June 20 an anti Lords conference organized by the National Liberal Federation opened in Albert Hall with about 2,000 delegates. Spence Watson opened and urged sovereignty by the people. The group backed a resolution to curb the Lords veto and called for abolition of the Lords, while affirming support for constitutional reform.
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Lonpox
National Liberal Federation
Albert Hall
Loeda
Spence Watson
House of Jords
Watson
Empire
House of Jorda
House of Commons
Commons
Labon
House of Lords
Mr. Labondiero
Democratic factions clash in PrinapeLemia ward fight
In PrinapeLemia on June 20 a general row between rival Democratic factions in the Eleventh ward left five men wounded by bullets knives and clubs. The clash pitted supporters of Select Councilman Harry Hunter against ex Counciman Peter Monrose amid post election court acquittals and a celebratory parade that drew Monroe’s division into a street battle before police ended the melee. No fatalities reported.
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PrinapeLemia
Democratic Party
Third Ward
Eleventh
Monroe
Additional Contributions For Luke's Summer Home Charity Drive
Since the last report additional contributions were received for Satnr Luke's Summer Home and Free Outing for Women and Children. Donations from H. J. Anderson Everett Warren Mrs W E Allen plus a barrel of flour from I Cordeaux bring the total to 197 05. About 500 more is needed and contributions are invited from all to aid the less fortunate. Send to Rev Rogers Israel William A Avery or A D Holland.
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Satnr Luke
H. J. Anderson
Everett Warren
W. E. Allen
Cordeaux
Rogers Israel
Pariah
William A. Avery
Committee On
General Charities
A. D. Holland
New Race Track At Laurel Hill Park For Fourth Of July
Laurel Hill park grounds broken for a quarter mile track by Caledonian club to host annual games on July 4. Grand stand planned for spectators with 100 prize for the five mile race and numerous events including 100 yards half mile and one mile races, sack races, and field sports amid ample shade and amusements.
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Laurel Hill Park
Caledonian Club
Uatal
Lillian Russell Seriously Ill After Surgery
Lillian Russell lies ill at home in New York after a critical surgical operation performed last Monday. Her condition is not yet at danger, per Dr. McKernan, with a ten to fourteen day outlook. Her husband Signor Poerngini, a sailor bound for Europe, departed on the American liner New York this morning without informing her.
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New York
Lillian Russell
McKernan
Signor Poerngini
Europa
Hoe
Succesful Senate Action on Tariff Bill Reforms and Debates
The article outlines Senate progress on the tariff bill with rapid page-by-page movement and multiple amendments. It notes proposals to strike free-list items like salt and timber, adjustments to wool and cigarette taxes, and debates over lumber definitions and income tax provisions. A joint resolution orders a Duluth Superior harbor survey for a 20 foot depth.
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Wasuinatox
Senate
Poffer
Kansas
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Allen and
Kyle
Hale
Yeas
Allen
Jones
Horn
Senatore Poffer
United States
Hill
Houser
Duluth
Superior
South Side Sewer Ordinance to be Introduced Tonight
Select Councilman John F. Schwank of the Eleventh ward prepares an ordinance for a sewer in the Eleventh Twelfth and Nineteenth wards. If not ready tonight it will be moved to next Thursday’s common council meeting by Robert Robinson. Schwank seeks amendments if supported by ward members. The interview with Councilman Weatpfahl reveals opposition from some officials.
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J. F. Schwank
John F. Schwank
Select Council
Common Council
Robert Robinson
Senwank
W. Weatpfahl
Tripunt
Councilman Opposes Sewers in Ward Debate
The text notes opposition to sewer construction by a councilman and cites P J Hickey supporting the stance. It describes potential action to exempt the Eleventh Ward if Twelfth and Nineteenth Ward councilmen reject Mr Schwenk's ordinance, asserting many property owners in the ward prefer a different path.
Elks Split Over Jamestown Delegates at Atlantic City Session
Atlantic City N J June 20 Four more delegates arrived from Jamestown joining about 100 delegates from 77 lodges at the thirty first annual Elks session. Constitutional changes dominated the day while grievances claimed editor deposed and trustees ousted. Opinions on Jamestown convention accepted. District deputies pay denied and Samuel Martin readmitted after Buattle lodge ousting reversed.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Jamestown
Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks
Elis
Brlnwa
Social Session
Order
Mesera
Foran
Griffin
Grand Lodge
Buattle
Samuel Martin
Bucknell University Holds Largest Commencement Yet
The forty fourth Bucknell commencement in Lewisville Pa marked the largest in the school’s history. Graduates totaled nine from the lective institute, six from music, thirteen from Bucknell academy, and thirty from the college. Doctor of divinity was conferred on Rev J K Dickeen and Prof Miltouti Evans. Alumni officers were elected and orations given by Rev Cortland Meyers and Rev E M Brawley. Reunions for classes and a corportation dinner closed the event with several local graduates noted.
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T. E. Ederarda
University of Chicago
Martin
Mumul
J. K. Dickeen
Philadelphia
Miltouti, Evans
Crozer Theological Seminary
Cheater
Hen Ff. M. McClure
William Frear
Ernest L. Tustin
W. G. Owens
Sucknell Hall
James R. Hayes
Mina Mabel Callender
Alice Lillibridge
Olyphant
Bucknell Ladies’ Institute
Lillibridge
Union Meeting Friday at Elm Park M E Church
The Scranton Christian community will hear Major Whittle speak on gospel tent work begun in Wilkes Barre and finishing in Scranton this September. The tent seats about a thousand and will be used rain or shine with singing by tenor Wheaton who recently shifted from opera to gospel service.
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Scranton
Elm Park Methodist Church
Major Whittle
Wilkes-Barre
Mijor Whittle
Mr. Wheaton
New York
Chriat
Soldier policemen drill day at the armory
Yesterday policemen practiced company formations and movements at the armory under Sanitary Officer Burke. Drill sessions will occur each Wednesday afternoon until mayoral inspection. Commanders listed include Sergeant Dieter and Officers Mobr Day Black and Petty.
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Burke
Sureeunt Dieter
Weather forecast for Haytern Pennsylvania on Thursday
Washington reports a Thursday outlook for Haytern Pennsylvania with generally hot conditions and persistently high temperatures. The forecast indicates continued heat, aiding summer conditions across the region.
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Washington
Haytern
Pennsylvania
Muslin Underwear Special Job Lots Available
Manufacturer sent limited, perfect muslin underwear lots at low prices. Quantity is limited and cannot be duplicated.
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the Tribune
Brook
Pias
Walter Allen
Michigan
Ll. L
Lebanon Railroad
Pana
Oroker
Paora
St. Luke's Summer
Perugini
Sugar Trust
Chandler
Allien
New Hampshire
Nebraska
Alien
New Hompelira
South Side
P. J. Hickey
Schwenk
Elas Gambol
Bucknell
The
Scranton Tribune
Ellm Park M. D. Church
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
Discluteing
FH. A. Kingsbury
Spruce Street
Orivee
Tor
Fred
the Jeweler
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