House Adopts Bland Substitute and Ships Kearsage Wreck Aid
The House passed Bland’s substitute for the Bland bill by 145 to 129, with 50 Democrats opposing and 19 Republicans supporting. It also approved a $15,000 appropriation to raise the wreck of the corvette Kearsage on the Holler reef. Senator Frye denounced Cleveland’s Hawaiian policy and criticized the administration’s credibility. The Senate adjourned until Monday.
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Howes of Representatives
Bland
House
Kearsage
Holleador Reef
Fryes
Freya
Maine
Cleveland
Public Printing Office
Dolph
Oregon
Allen
Popoliat
Nebraska
Waich
House of Representatives
Senate
Burglary Tragedy Ends With Four Deaths in New Jersey
A failed burglary at Moore Baker’s home near Franklin Park results in the killings of Baker’s wife and infant daughter. Baker kills the two intruders, Henry Baker and William Thompson, in self defense. the coroner returns verdicts of murder for the mother and child and justifiable homicide for Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somenvitur
N. J
Maron
Moore Baker
Franklin Park
Loonie Evans Thretavo
Henry Baler
Moora
Baker
Henry
Corbett Found Not Guilty In Prize Fight Case
The Jacksonville jury acquitted James J. Corbett of Florida prize fighting charges this afternoon. A broad smile appeared on Corbett's face as the verdict was read while Judge Phillips warned against public approval or disapproval. Mitchell witnessed the moment and congratulated Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Hie Cass
Jack Corvilln
Fla
James J. Corbett
Florida
Corbett
Phillips
Mitchell
Corbetta
G A R Delegates to be Chosen at Philadelphia Encampment
At the G A R gathering in Philadelphia on March 1 forty five delegates to the national encampment will be elected along with four medical directors and the administrator. Medical director candidates include Dr J Li Dann of Post 50 Titusville and Dr F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maroh
Alwo
J. Li. Dann
Titusville
Caper Event At Temple Baptist Church Attracts Veterans
A Shamokin Post 140 meeting at Temple Baptist Church auditorium featured remarks by Post Commanders Bar Dette of Washington and Veasay of Vermont and included a presentation to Commander Sample. The department presented a gold Grand Army of the Republic badge to Commander Sample as a highlight of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clark
Shamokin
Samuel Gentina
Mather
Temple Baptist Church
Chinf St. Bardette
Washington
Wit. Veasay
Vermont
Ben
Eml David McGrewe
Lena Wigner
Thomas Saupe
Thea
Sample
Grand Army of the Republic
Wamonda
Hearings Drag Along Before U S Commissioner in Altoona
March 1 in Altoona Pennsylvania, hearings stretched as U S Commissioner presided. Defendants Sivan Feeney and Harvey Reith of the city faced charges lacking sufficient evidence. Pending decisions held for Orrant You and others awaiting transport to Pittsburgh for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Altoona
United States Commimeoner
Witeka Mee
Sivan Feeney
Tiarvey Reith
Alee
Conmmismorner
Lila
Lila Detision M.A Siuith
Charles D Smith
Cather
Doun
Ter
Clurliold
Croorge Trove
Altogun
Pittaburg
Ninth Annual Convention of Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
The ninth annual convention opens at the State Fencibles Armory in Philadelphia with Mrs. Saliie Lennart as president guiding sessions. Officers to be elected include Mrs. Julia P Shade and Mrs. Mary Houck, amid lively party leadership and parallel Woman's Relief Corps meetings at the Both-Holen church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Heli
Misaeure
Geraud
Saliie &. Lennart
Flail
Mis
Jilia P. Shade
Mary Houck
Reading
Woman's Relief Corps
State Fencibles
Strikers Gather as Militia Ordered to Ramala
A report from Charles Town West Virginia states 1,000 strikers are assembling at Montgomery and plan to attack Wyant's men tonight. Captain R B Carr has been ordered to impose martial law if needed. Companies C and K were sent home but now ordered to stay.
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Panion
Ramala
Pirsawng
Marah
Charlestown
W. Va
Apecal
Eigle
Montgomery
R. 8
Carr
Wolsch
Contractor Jacob Woeksner Dies by Suicide in Allegivas
Pricepage reports Jacob Woeksner a noted contractor in Allegivas died by hanging the morning of March 1. His widow says he feared failure to collect money due and inability to meet bills led to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pricepage
Jacob Woeksner
Allegivas
Woosaner
Fragmented 19th Century News Snapshot
A garbled collection reports a bill to establish an epileptic colony in New York's legislature, mixed with references to revolutionist Juan M. Cortina, Minnesota figures, and a Seattle consulate incident. It notes an explosion blinding a doctor in Clyde Ohio, a man named Burton in Indiana starving himself, and a Seattle consul's fate, plus political maneuvering and a Roanoke Island visit. The passage ends with a suicide at Fidelity Storage and scattered, unclear notices.
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Lowe Renate Hin
Sunita
New York
Toren
Juan M. Cortina
Mexing
Kaneos
Dtresnan
Mianonpatia
Paleo
Minnesota
Pelson Princmse
Colonna
del Monte
Ala
Watehins
Clyde
Fmet
Mow Burton
Nobleaville
Indi
Alex Gustonw
Kente Finomala
Broodel
Carlisle Indian School Commencement at Lone Wolf Visit
Nearly 2000 gathered for Carlisle Indian School commencement with Captain Pratt guiding the program. Four Kiowa and Comanche chiefs attended, Lone Wolf spoke on assimilation and pride, and nineteen pupils graduated amid songs and declamations.
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Pratt
Lone Well
Aaateri Peonsylvania
Stadepts
Thea Culefa
Lone Wolf
Quanah
Cloud Chief
Black Coyotes
Captain Pratt
Actress Louise Kellogg shot by jealous partner at hotel
Prrrescha Murot Mrs Lone Rockwell known as Louise Kellogg was shot by Wd McNabb a professional bowler at the Biulinthin hotel city last night. Her condition remains critical with signs of improvement possible. An inquest on McNabb's remains was conducted with a verdict of idle. Authorities say Alvin Jon tyn company with Rockwell had disbanded is untrue and the company is still operating.
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Prrrescha
Murot
Lone Rockwell
Louise Kellogg
Wd. McNabb
Biulinthin City
Aho
McNabba
Alvin Jontyn
Mra Rockwell
Trong
Governor Pattison Heads South on Two-Week Delegation Trip
A party led by Governor Pattison and including Secretary Harrity General Greenland and others left the city for a two week tour through southern regions. The voyage includes notable officials such as Hensel Brock Wilbur Cochran and Hong. Some members will stay longer into the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Harrity
Greanland and
Ochere
Puitapeceila
Secrdiary
Commonwealth
Hensel
Greenland
Thomas Bradley
James M. Brock
Sullin H. Wilbur
J. Hong Cochran
Williamaport
CATTLE TRAIN WRECK NEAR STATE LINE IN PA
A Baltimore and Ohio cattle train section of fifty six cars derailed near the Pennsylvania Maryland line in Connellsville on March 1. Twelve or more stock cars left the track and most cattle were killed or badly injured. no crew members were hurt. The wreck was caused by a broken wheel on a front car.
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Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania and Maryland State Line
Gladstone to resign as prime minister after audience
The Pall Mall Gazette states Mr Gladstone will meet the queen on Saturday to resign, with Lord Rossberry to succeed as premier. Gladstone would stay in the Commons but likely leave the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Pall Mall
Gladstone
Lord Rossberry
Mir Gladdood
Houwe of Commons
Appointment of Viandethi as Archbishop of Ronmania
Bishop Viandethi of St Cloud Minnesota was notified today by cublogeam from love of his appointment as archbishop of Ronmania. He accepted and is rapidly recovering from illness.
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Minwaunne
Wir
Mareh
Viandethi
St Cloud
Minn
Cublogeam
Ronmania
Rio Jane Votes Quietly as Morac and Pereira Triumph
March 1 polling opened at dawn and closed at 3 pm with no soldiers seen at voting places. No coercion or intimidation reported, and Morac and Pereira appeared elected for president and vice president, respectively, after a near uncontested ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Jane
Morac
Pereira
Preatent
Slate Quarry Collapse Entombs Seven in Pa Mine
In Reston Pa a slate quarry roof collapsed trapping seven workers at Owen T Willie & Som in Williamstown near Slatington. Six were buried under rubble and one, Willistin R Jones, escaped with minor injuries. Rescue efforts found Samuel Kreitz died at age 40 and Joseph Remaley was badly injured. five others remained buried with chances of recovery unclear. An inquest was ordered in Slatington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restons
Sudovk
Owen T, Willie & Som
Williamstown
Slatington
William MH
Joinex
Joseph Reaialey
Samuel Kreis
Griffith O Piitehard
John Valko
Howe
Alo15
Willistin R. Jones
Samuel Kreitz
Remaleyian
Yous
Kreitz
Paenalon Ridiver Honored by Atlanta Citizens
An enthusiastic crowd in Atlanta Ga on March 1 honored Hon Hoke Smith secretary of the interior with a dinner at the Kimble house. The impromptu gathering was organized by prominent citizens to celebrate his visit and memorial address. President Hemphimil of the Exposition company presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalanta
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Kimble
Girl in New Castile Badly Beaten After Home Invasion
March 1 incident leaves Mary Kellerton critically injured after she extinguished a fire, four masked assailants attacked her with a poker and shot her arm. She was found unconscious in her house and rushed to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castile
Mary Kellerton
Villian
Two trains collide on Union Elevated roadway in fog
In New York on March 1 a fogbound collision occurred at Manhattan junction involving two Union Elevated trains. Fireman Sigene Dewine of the rear train suffered a badly crushed foot while other crew members and riders escaped serious injury as carriages toppled into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union
Brooklyn
Manhattan Junction
Sigene Dewine
Bank Robbery in Dexter Causes Escape with Cash
A daring bank robbery occurred at the Dexter Savings Bank about 7 o clock this morning. Two masked men with revolvers forced the assistant cashier Gregory to open the vault and escaped with between five thousand and twenty thousand dollars after threatening him. The bank had recently organized with a capital of forty thousand dollars.
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Dyxton
Mich
Maret
Cushier
Gregory
Sod
Dexter Savings Bank
Sailed Vessel Violett Departs from Long Point for Daily Marsh Excursions
In Norfolk Virginia on March 1 the steamer Violett moved south from the government lighthouse supply wharf at Long Point North Carolina, reportedly with the Presidential party left behind. It is believed to be heading toward Albermarle Sound for daily marsh excursions aboard an oral launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Government
Long Point
N. C
Albermarle Sound
Stin
Fragmented Audit Notes Include Mortuary and School Text
Scrambled lines reference state treasurer Morrison February report, Dr George B Tayeen of Colorado obituary, Wilkes-Barre relation, graduate status from Philadelphia Dental College, and Superintendent Schoeffoc judging district duties. Mentions an April 1985 appropriation and school teaching requirements in a torn record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B Tayeen
Colorado
Feilny
William Payson
Wilkes Darre
Schoeffoc
Furfeltre
Thieklare
Memorial to Congress Moves Through New York Chamber
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopts a memorial to Congress opposing the Gunno bill and pledges to suspend much of it if the Wilden measure passes, plus a protest against Blandavi nghor age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Chamber of Coumeres
McKane Sent to Sing Sing Despite Court Plea
New York March 1 Jailye Barrett denied McKane's counsel request for stay and McKane was taken to Sing Sing by the 2:15 pm train. A sheriff's deputy struggled to push through the crowd as McKane departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jailye Barrett
McKane
Atay Ani McKane
Senate confirms Granville Stuart envoy to Dariguay Uruguay
The senate backs Granville Stuart of Mullatia as envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Dariguay Uruguay. A telegraph from Consul General Celtronden in Mexico City reports Hon. W. L. Wilson is out of danger and recovering. United States coinage for February 780,070 coins valued at 12,049.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Granville Stuart
Mullatia
Milimter
Dariguay
Uruguay
Applications for Luzerne County liquor license total 1041
There were 1 041 liquor license applications in Luzerne County this year. Of the total 102 were granted. Four new licenses were added to those issued that year, and thirteen remain under advisement for a hearing next Monday.
Election of a department commander amid close contest
Comrade William Bowley defeats Comrade James B Dellworth by a large margin to become the department commander. Alfredarte of Wilkes Birre is chosen as Saunipe View Commander and J. Beverz as Junior Commander. The encampment adjourns as officers are sworn in and the business session resumes tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prnavisewis
Emeley
Willy
Willimaport
Bushey
Philadelphia
Denworth
Ontaida
Sauipe
Alfredarte
Wilkes
Birre
Beverz
Hontziale
Chaplaim
John W. Sayres
Viith
Pensaylvania Volentteers
Delegates Appointed to Locate Peninsula Regiments for Antietam Field Service
Delegates from Pennsylvania appointed to locate state units in the Antietam battlefield commission. Names include Gen William Hoffman, James Whitaker, Major Alesie Veal, Colonel Thonakol, Captain Times Di Caraykiedy, and many others from Philadelphia, Harrisburg, York Springs, and beyond. The list spans numerous towns and ranks, reflecting wide state representation for the field survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asalit
Pencervania Reginante
Alesie Veal
Wiring Schron
Jeanph Astirook
Geneon
Fo Peetier
Wister
F . Selbetsy
Thonakol
Willuit S&s Stoke
Dani 1
Lvoch
Willian Ihatom
Philadelphia
Cawain Dane Premneen
Robre W. Livan
Hiward
Wright
EA. Muntoon
Piieburg
HL Hoshdufer
Abrim Tirstaptain Gnorgedis
Borer
Dole W Morrie
W. C. Annor
Dole Lockhart
Unione
U. WW
Liautenant Tanase
Harrisburg
Cortin
Chars Siithj
Bellefilles
Warren Stewart
York Springs
Hoven Chern Cohimtbiy
Horn
Mayr Bois Obieway
Worahington
Capea Ti
Cooley
Weet Chater
Thenuinl Silane
Finnley
Valenteen
Olanet Simnel
Moendyiile
Calomer Squinel
Duckern
Apollo
Anetra cHnite Captinin Oo
H. Conan New Tastie
Samuel 7. Leet
Sabine
Jill Haven
A Iw
Rieti
Pottsville
Qos Cieneral Thome
Walker
Eric
Janie
Motil
Mlewbont
Tohoi Mrooka
US A
Miners Work Slow at Gaylord Mine Rescue
At the Gaylord mine in Wickes Banke the entombed miners are being reached with great slowness. Only four laborers can clear debris at a time, as recovery teams progress cautiously toward the trapped men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
Wickes- Banke
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania regions today
Fragments show a meteorological note for eastern and western Pennsylvania outlining fair to mild conditions. The readable items mention Friday and general temperature trends without complete details or precise figures.
Queen Night Gown Lace Collar Sale at Finley
Finley offers a one week sale of garments with special attention to this department. The “Queen” Night Gown with tucked Yoke Valenciennes lace collar and cuffs is priced at 98 cents, regularly 1 dollar 45. Embroideries Muslin and sewing are inspected for quality.
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Frye
Lone Star
Sexatoh Mill
Anil
Milla
Tex
Mille
MccPherson
McPherson
Voorhees
Texas
Somerville
Processingn
ARB
Altoona Moneymakers
the Ladies OF the & Alr
Fenciblon* Armory
West Virginia
Pittsburg
The
Carlisle Indian School
Ushi
Indian Industrial School
Cumberland Valley
Lidia
Carlisle
Indiana
Tath
Sam
Morton
Coney Island
Sing Sing
Sharif Bathing
Thepeeter Williamson
Melion
MeNabb
Troy
Alaama
Alu
Brantley
Mack Zooours
Dr. Moxley
Zandetti
Accsps
Rownania
Rio Janeiro
Kresiliens
Mechanics
Beaton
Violet
Nea Party
Dacker
Morrison
Chamber of Commerce
Coney Inland
Luzerne
Williamsport
Antietam Battlefield
Pennsylvania
Finley
ANU
Lackawanna Ave
Gutta Percha & Russer Wife CO
Schieren
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton
W. J. Weigh
Arcade
Wyoming
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