Eventless Day in House as Pension Bill Lags
In Washington March 5 the Senate committee met in session and executive session two hours. McGarratian bill to private land claims referred, then postponed. The House saw a mostly quiet day as the Pension appropriation bill advanced little, with a brief tilt between Cannon and Blick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrahn
Mr. Cannon
Mr. Black
Wasnixatoy
D. C
Senate
Walender
Towa Pharmaceutical Society
Cockrell
Missouri
Iowa
House
Stewart
Hale
Allison
Morgan
Dem
Als
Kendle
Cannon
Blick
Lilinoia
Cleveland
Pittsburg School War Over Nuns Teaching Public School
Central board of education faces conflict over certifying nuns as public school teachers. Some members seek legal guidance and plan to challenge the push, as a report on March 14 outlines the examination of salaries. State Councillor T Kerr vows to test the right of nuns to teach publicly while maintaining religious habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsutra
Mareh
Central Board of Eduction
Assiere of Slarity
T. Kerr
United American Mechanics
Grand jury instructed to probe mob lynching attempt
In Leeanos Indiana the grand jury was told to thoroughly investigate the recent mob attempt to lynch the negro Hall who assaulted a farmer's wife. Judge instructed no favor and to return indictments if warranted. Hall remains in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeanos
Ind
Grand Jury
Judie ‘Eal
Yueh
Lynch Inn
Indiana
Hall
Queen's Speech Read in Lords and Commons
The House of Lords met at 1 80 p m to hear the royal government bill receive the royal assent and the Queen's speech read before adjourning The Speaker and Commons members were summoned to hear the speech with Mr Labouchere and about six Radicals staying behind Later the queen's speech was read in the Commons and the body adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loypox
House of Lords
House
House of Commons
Honee of Lords
Labouchere
Adozen
Justice Patterson Denies Release for Edward M Field
Justice Patterson of the supreme court denied the discharge application for Edward M Field from Ludlow Street jail. Field remains in custody under civil process in an action brought by Charles Netto. Judge Patterson finds Field mentally fit to stand trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward M. Field
Ludlow Street
Justice Patterson
Supreme Court
Charles Netto
Dember
Patterson
Mr. Field
Lancaster Judge Levels Serious Charges Against Clerks
In Lancaster court Judge Brubaker accused Clerk of Quarter Session S Fry and ex Clerk BF W Urban of defrauding the county. Fry’s January return to the law was read as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Clarks
Brubaker
Stasional
S& Fry
Clere BF
Urban
Judge delays case as officials face charges over misused funds
A judge notes sworn affidavits showing discrepancies in official vouchers and salaries. An officer faces charges for illegitimate fees and misappropriation amid a pending indictment. The state asserts authority over restitution and clerical expenses, with a statement due from the accused by April 16.
Divorce Suit Filed in Banny Over Elopement
Albert F. Seibel of Banny Kansas filed for divorce from his wife who eloped with Dr. JG Pace. Reported they are living together in Elwood Nebraska as proceedings begin today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banny
March
Albert F. Seibel
JG. Pace
Elwood
Nebraska
Athens of America Jubilee Marks Bi-Centennial in Annapolis
Annapolis Md March 5 Athens of America long a nickname for the city is celebrated its bi centennial with a holiday parade city officers ex mayors clergy children and military units led the procession at 1 pm Exercises at the Masonic temple featured Elihu Riley and Alfred P Dennis with college emblems and national music A masquerade parade with colonial figures and a charity ball at the Assembly room closed the day.
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Annapolis
Athens
America
St John's College Ecadets
United States
Lord Baltimore
Denver Mayor Expels Street Commissioner in City Hall
Denver officials report Mayor Van horn ousted Street Commissioner Thomas Foulkes from his office today after ordering him to stay away. The action caused chaos in city hall with staff and visitors alarmed. Union ally Viancourt, associated with the American Protective Association, was reportedly discharged by Foulkes amid the dispute.
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Denver
Col
March
Vanhorn
Thomas Foulkes
American Protective Association
Viancourt
Sayahy
Foulkes
Woman Attacked by Cat. Man Strikes It With Hammer
Mrs Krenp of Talrty was attacked when a cat leapt at her, lacerating her face with teeth and claws. A passerby tried to intervene but the enraged animal continued fighting. The husband then seized a hammer and struck the cat, dropping it to the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcagg
Maren
John Krenp
Talrty
Streute
Kremp
Indictments Quashed in Lancaster Bank Collapse Case
The court ordered the indictments against BK Smith and OE Graybill of FE KO Smith & Co. of Columbia to be quashed due to improper sheriff qualification before the grand jury drawing. A new area will be prepared for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
BK. Smith
OE. Graybill
FE KO Smith & Co
Columbia
iN OUR OWN COMMONWEALTH SUMMARY OF EVENTS
A garbled Commonwealth page reports varied items from Blair county liquor license applications to Reading charity loaves, trout stocking near Dirdstoro, and a Beaver Falls plant purchase. It notes ex governor Hoyt library sale in Wilkes-Barre and a fatal drowning case in Allentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair County
Dirdstoro
Economites
Beaver Falls
Plac
Hoyt
Wilikes-Barre
Pittsburg
Lebanon
David Ebtrade
Annville
Potter
Williamsport
Robert Hutchion
Forty Fort
Uncanny Spiritualist Tragedy Shock Ripples Through Small Village
In a sparsely populated New York village near Suspension Bridge, the Schenk family faces tragedy as three daughters, Mary Maria and Eilie, embroiled in occult seances, rush the streets in nightgowns. They are confined in straight jackets after alarming behavior. the father Joseph Schenk hopes to have them sent to the Buffalo Insane Asylum. The event stuns residents, who recall the daughters as admired locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schenk
Loceront
N. Y
Sanborn
New York Contral Railroad
Joseph Sebenk
Mary
Maria
Eilie
Nsigiborshop
Buffalo Insane Asylum
Mr. Sehenck
Schenck
Man claims divine charge to seize the White House
A bearded man reportedly bearing the name Abraham Doling Kigier appeared at the White House entrance at 1 a.m. claiming a God given revelation to take charge and hand it to Jews. He said he hailed from Baltimore and would align with a Third Party. police arrested him at the Chinhyraduct station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmisatos
Wiltshaw Arrested in Scranton for Bank Robbery Attempt
H C Wiltshaw arrested by Deputy Marshal Watts on an indictment by the U S grand jury for robbing the United States National Bank on Wall Street New York. Detectives traced him from New York to Scranton and back, with charges including false entry and embezzling about 30000. Wiltshaw had been hotel guest and planned a bakery shop in the county bank building under a different name.
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H. C
Wiltshaw
Buffalo
New York
HiveraLo
Mareh
Harry GC
Wiltshay
Stidn
H.C Watkins
Lit Bean
Watte Tein
United States National Bank
Wallafront
United States Grand Jury
MBG
Tobin
George S. Donnherty
Seranton
Servanton
Marsal Watts
Maralial Basin
Second District
New Ork
Hudt c
Fonda Wiltshaw
Genowe
Bria County Bank
Ho, Watitina
Amick Wins Case Over Contested Equanination Treatment
The St Louis medical journal notes a judgment in favor of Dr. Amick of Cincinnati. It questions the treatment for equanination, which many physicians claim to cure the disease. Amick keeps his formula private and sends medicines claiming to cure consumption, challenging the medical code and prompting vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Low
Amick
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Devastating Early Morning Fire Ravages City Block
A large portion of the city between Main Street center and Chinatown was destroyed by fire. Estimated loss reaches 150000 dollars with mortgages up to 25000 dollars.
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Mare
Thie City
Main Street
Chinatowa
Quintuplets reported as rare birth in Pennsylvania
The article notes Mia David Rosenberger gave birth to five babies in Kirransino, Pennsylvania, a distinction described as unprecedented in a hundred years. It cites statistics suggesting quintuplets are extremely rare and highlights the extraordinary nature of the event.
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Kirransino
Mareh
Posible
Mia
David Rosenberger
Lay
Pennssylvania
Breckinridge Faces Pollard Trial With Wartime Testimony
The trial before Judge Bradley begins with preliminary proceedings in a case involving Cong Breckinridge and Miss Pollard. Thirty witnesses testified or are scheduled, including Mrs Blackburn and witnesses portraying personal connections. Attorneys for Breckinridge and the plaintiff present as the court expects a multi week trial on the claims regarding Miss Pollard education and alleged interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiasninaijos
Yhorstay
Dude Bradley
Colinbia
Mira Pollard
Torher
Gay Ann Will
Unienel
Congressman Breckinridge
Miss Polland
Blackburn Bay
Congresman Breckenridge
Miss Pollard
Military funeral for General Jnbal A Early in Virginia
A large procession in Lyxcwians Virginia marked the funeral of General Jnbal A Early. Thousands witnessed the event as veterans and cadets from the Virginian Military Institute joined the solemn march along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyxcwians
Jnbal A. Early
St. Pan's Share
Corpa of Cadets
Virginian Military Institute
Brooklyn shooting leaves 15 year old injured
A man named Fritz Nolty shot Clara Friend, 15, at her home 1 Vermont Street in Brooklyn while her parents were away. Nolty had been pestering the girl for weeks and the shooting occurred during the parents absence. the victim cannot recover.
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Niew Yor
Fritz Nolty
Ai Yvesta
Yea Miilor
Clara Friend
Streida
Vermont Streat
Brooklyn
Nolty
Itl
President Discusses Ducks and Bills in Interview
The president mentioned about thirty ducks and twenty geese during a erroneous interview. He commented on congressional matters and stated that the Bland bill had passed the House.
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Noniturk
Maret
Ayedk Alont
Congressmen Visit Rough Frontier After Court Ruling
Congressmen Rourke Cochran plan a trip to Fan Aditunksy Tex amid reports of a peace declaration between unnamed parties. A claim case involving Charles H. Armetrong and 14 others over fortifying Misburg was decided against by the court of claims in Pitiwlurg Ma. The Senate also continued remarks from M Savage of Newstoracy and Bagene Towns as superintendent of the United States mint in Philadelphia.
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Rourke Cochran
Fan Aditunksy Tex
Uliwihde
Tallianys Ebieltiia
Wehard Croker
Ieenid
Court of Claims
Charles H. Armetrong
Pitiwlurg
Misburg
Damgaivet
Lao’ Marel
Pongayivania
Aenate
Flashes From The Wires Chronicle Odd Local Reports
A collage of brief items from Columbia County and beyond includes a two mile long choke trapping the Republican river above McCook Nebraska, sunny weather in Burlington and nearby towns, a failed dynamite hoax at a New Providence jewelry factory, and a string of sensational incidents. Detected crimes cover a Grand Trunk theft in Toronto foiled by detectives in St Louis, a fatal shooting of telegraph operator George A Still at Hay Spring Nebraska, and a trap-door accident injuring Taree W. Kennedy in Watertown New York. A doctor’s note mentions Edward Conway and a mysterious murder at Gedney House, New York, while other notes report civic actions, an endowment at Columbia College, and various arrests and social events.
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Providence
Ediwardh
Conway
Bee Joel
Adowe
Thomas HH. Dowtall
Caltioun Opera Company
Butte
Mann
Sach Low
Columbia College
Endowa
Seckogy
Democrats
Creed
Cal
Mina Carrid Pall
Frat Sa Oe
Pallinas Palace Car Company
Detroit
Tieh
Wagner Company
Bt Louis
Doha
Fraser
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
Hay Sprige
Nob
George A Still
Taree W. Kennedy
Watertown
N. Y
Tenne Gootman
Elkwood
Tad
Robbers Shoot and Rob Victim in Stroudsburg Burglary
Two white men with blackened faces entered the Jackson Waller home in Middesmthfield near Milford, struggled over a gun, and shot Vallershamp in the breast. They escaped with a pocketbook containing 22 dollars. a man named Wallerstampe survived but with little hope of recovery as the neighborhood hunts for the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Wallershama
Mooney
Manny
Sinoupsiune
Aden
Daniteoo Vallereusing
Middesmthfield
Milford
Stromdshiing
Sue
Valleranamp
Wil
Sid Yun
Mr. Vallershawp
VullerahAmp
Diutenty
Howe
Tsyo
Welter
Stroudsburg
Wallerstampe
Supreme Court Opinions Issued In Various Pennsylvania Cases
The United States Supreme Court handed down several opinions today. Notable items include No. 14 J Donlip & Sons v Ste Held Maron & Co an appeal from the circuit court in Eastern District of Pennsylvania with remand and directions to dim the bill. Also No. 100 Pennsylvania Railroad Co v Thorne F Jones and related disputes in the same district with judgments affirmed and opinions by Justices Uray and Marta. Attorney Walter McKenney appears for plaintiff in error.
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Wasitinatos
Marelii
Unive States Supreme Court
J. Donlip & Sons
Ste Held
Maron & Co
Circuit Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Esate
Cane
Uray No. Hd
the Johnson Company
Plaintiffin Error
Pannsylvania Railroad Company
Inerporva
Charles T. Stewart
Pisaes
Antjec
Willam A. McKenney
Vonage
Democratic Politicians Gather in San Antonio
Reported gathering in San Antonio includes Hon. Frederick Contort and Bourke Cochran en route, with Mayor Gilray of New York also said to travel west. Croker declined to confirm significance, stating he was unaware of any leaders arriving in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
New York
Frederick Contort
Bourke Cochran
Wedavalay
Gilray
California
Croker
Privonor Attempts Suicide After Alleged Murder Confession
Greene County records reveal Charlea Murray a noted burglar, serving twelve, attempted self harm tonight by stabbing his throat with a poker while confessing to Ward en Jones about killing a farmer and his wife near Nenla Ohio to conceal the crime. Authorities say a jury had acquitted him on related robbery charges and the prison physician expects recovery.
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Privonor
Couvunus
Charlea Murray
Greene County
Warden Jones
Nenla
Tieswig
Murtey
Black man killed after Cobbstown shooting in Sayannat
A man named Sylvester Khondea, accused of fatally shooting Robert Rosier in Cobbstown on May 21, was brought to Sayannat Georgia on March 6. He was surrounded by a hostile crowd and reports say he was shot dead at about 3 p.m. local time.
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Sayannat
Collins
Guanya
Sylvester Khondea
Robert Rosier
Cobbstown
Estizona
Diplomatic Corps Attends Gala With Notable Guests
Minister William Potter hosts The Ray affair with seventy guests including Warne MacVaugh the incoming US envoy Baron Blane minister of foreign affairs Count Gunallo court chamberlain and other prominent diplomats in attendance.
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William Potter
Newin
Warne MacVaugh
United States
I Vsanat
Baron Blane
Minatur
Wikuira
Count Gunallo
Court Shamberlain
Diplomatic Corp
Swarthmore Student Assault Sparks Legal Action
At Swarthmore College a New York attorney and former student, John W. Hutchin Hin Jr, reportedly attacked a young woman and fled toward a train. About ten to twenty male students supposedly aided by crowd then beat and shaved him, dragged him over muddy ground, and damaged his clothing. Authorities sought arrest warrants for involved students as motives, including jealousy, were discussed by district officials and Justices Walter and Shore.
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Swarthmore
Menta
March
Johnn W. Hutchin- Hin, Jr
New York
Walter
Shore
Wartraute
Ted Tanved
Conspiracy to Use Dynamite Besets West Virginia Strike
A suspected plot by strikers in Clarestos West Virginia to unleash twenty seven dynamite cartridges against works and troops was thwarted when Wyant was moved to Montgomery. A man shot by the sheriff's posse during the unrest is buried near the tipple ridge.
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Clarestos
W. Va
Wining
Bo Acie
Bist
Tade
Wyant
Montgomery
Fayetteville
Les
Johnson Declines Race for Money Faces Zimmerman Once More
Blinn Marehi Bievelist John S and S announce Johnson will not race Champion A A Zimmerman for money but will meet for a prize and world championship. Johnson proposes to join the League of American Wheel in a new Jelass GB event.
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Minseadolis
Blinn
Marehi
John S&s. Johnson
A. A. Zimmerman
Johnson Propones
Jelass GB
League of American Wheelunin
Robbery at Melkornin Home Targets Traction Office
In Corardville a night intruder entered John Melkornin’s house, assaulted the family, and ransacked their home. The gang then broke into the Senuykill Traction company office, opened a safe, and took $500. Ratlin A. Wild, eastern superintendent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, has been appointed general supervisor of the Whal sfate in tram derdey City to Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corardville
John MelKornin
Wilbin
Southeriscite
Pa Dlarch F
Ratlin A. Wild
Lehigh Valley Rilroad Ag
Inin Appomnotel
Whal Sfate
Tram Derdey
Buftalo
Notable Deaths and Local Officials Named in Huntingdon Ledger
A jumble of names includes Major David DP Givin, vice president of a national bank in Huntingdon, county auditor J R Cassel, Mrs Mary Iezard aged 40, Samuel sturdy president of the Camden public instruction, and Albert Wallace of New Hampshire. The report notes deaths of several figures from Washington to Snow Shoe and Wilkes-Barre, with weather observers Cheel Deer and Joseph Gilligan. Also mentioned are Dr Willams aged 40 and Helena director of the Masonic Mutual in Chicago, tying together a string of local officials and notable figures from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cassel
Nore Wiles
Mary
Iezard
Samuel
Com
Tiempo Public Instruction
Camden, N
Albert, Wallace
New Hampshire
Treaty Department
Washington
Robert James
Ponneyivania
Snow Shoe
Gilligan
Barrice Myers Pil
Wrelington
We EL Willams
Liberal party appointments and exits described
The text reports on Liberal figures being promoted or shifted positions. Gladstone may back friends Stuart Rendel and Reginal Wilby for promotion to the poor law board. Thertia Eis named Liberal Whip replacing Majoribanks. Edward Eird of PY named to succeed Majoribanks as treasurer and chief Liberal Whip. Kimberly Bard to become secretary of state for foreign affairs. Henry Hartley Mowler to be secretary of state for the Indian Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
Stuart Rendel
Reginal Wilby
Thertia Eis
Majoribanks
Kou
Jorila
Edward Eird
Edward Mircribanks Na
Wnnbu
Bard of
Kimberly
Lord Roswherys
Foreign Affairs
Henry Hartley Mowler
Boar
Marlot Kinberly
Indian Department
Farewell Hangout for U S Official in Rome
Americans in Rome held a farewell dinner for the retiring United States official. The March 6 event gathered local residents and expatriates to honor the longtime diplomat and reflect on his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United States
Weather forecast for eastern states and Great Lakes
March forecast for the eastern U S shows generally late temperatures with confined high south winds. Pennsylvania and lakes region expect fair skies with showers, colder conditions Tuesday night, and southeast winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
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