Storm brewing in Philadelphia shadows bribery claims
Philadelphia reports allege lobbying over the Schuylkill Valley Water bill. Walter Stevenson claims he was offered 85000 to vote for the measure, with others said to receive 1000 to 85000 per vote. An investigation is urged, a seven member committee is formed, and Mayor Warwick weighs veto possible.
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Schuylkill
Walter N. Blevenson
Ernie
Crombi
Rlevensen Touibel
Steven
Charac
Don
Chernal Devtainel
Woman Betrays A Brigand in Naples Case
CGeorge Fandela was jailed by Justice Kearney on charges of robbing Clelt residences. Captured in a house full of assorted items, he was found shot four times near Naples Mary Wherr. A notorious brigand since childhood, he had twelve prior entries. Italy officials last year sent him to the United States, but he returned and continued crime. He employed Mary Brlewna to house him. she informed authorities after suspecting his burglary. Residents seek special counsel to secure a long sentence.
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Davis Shotman Davis to Recover. Gehrig Accused
William B Davis, shot yesterday by Roy Gehrig at Millersville, is expected to recover. Doctors say the bullet entered the temple and lodged between the upper jaw and cheek bones, with no immediate removal planned. Gehrig’s body was moved to Milton. Davis maintains no quarrel, but says Gehrig frequently threatened to kill him and himself.
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Ville
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Milton
Davis
Eal
Davie
Thief Sentenced for Robbery and Threat to Kill Judge
Noah Ray, a colored burglar, was sentenced by Judge Clayton to two years in the county jail for robbing the White Horse. He had threatened to kill the judge, causing a tense court scene reported from Media, Pennsylvania, on March 10.
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Judes Clayton
Schaffer
Fields
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Ray
Roy
Media
Noah Ray
Insurance Industry Report Flags Mortality in Speculative Firms
The 1807 annual report by Colonel James H. Lambert shows premium receipts near the prior year but much lower losses, with total Pennsylvania fire marine and inland business totaling 10.944 million dollars. It notes substantial mortality among speculative mutuals, praises pure mutuals conducted at low cost, and urges prohibition of cash portfolios and repeal of the 2 percent premium tax as unjust double taxation. The department’s January 1 to December 1 receipts were 63,080.02 with expenditures 15,904.07, leaving a balance of 47,720.205.
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Dr Swallow Case Heard Before Supreme Court
The Swallow libel case from Dauphin county reached the Supreme Court on appeal from Captain Delaney's suit over public buildings. Swallow claims trial evidence of extravagance and corruption in department fittings would have altered the jury verdict. opposing counsel says the evidence was immaterial and improperly admitted.
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Swallow
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Lyman D. Gilbert
Delaney
Situations Wanted Free of Charge Classified Section
Ads list free of charge occupations and items for rent and sale with various offerings and locations including a large barn, a house for rent on Wyoming Avenue, and offices in a building, with references to companies and addresses such as Green Ridge, Lackawanna Oven, Blue Ridge Coal Company, and Hotel Jermyn.
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Help Wanted scattered ads solicit many trades and services
A long fragmented help wanted page lists positions from sales agents in Philadelphia and Chicago to dressmakers and caretakers. It mentions Gumbo, opportunities for agents nationwide, and numerous firms offering salaries, commissions, and canvassing work alongside medical books and opium related notes. Several lawyers and architects are named with estate notices and meetings.
Escaped Inmate Chews Way From Insane Department Cell
Benjamin Hour, 19, inmate at the Gettysburg almshouse insane department, escaped by gnawing wood around his cell door and bending a window grate. He reached his father's home before authorities could detain him, slipping into the countryside.
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Benjamin Hour
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Fimshoure
Waltman to Escape as Daughter Recants at Trial
Jacob Waltman of Columbia, recently convicted amid his daughter’s accusation of ruin, will gain freedom after the daughter confessed the innocence claim. She now says a young man George Miller and Maria Sheets plotted to frame her father and drilled her for testimony. Miller and Sheets were arrested.
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Jacob Waltman
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George Miller
Maria Sheets
Miller
Timothy Hartnett Acquitted in Williamsport Murder Case
Timothy Hartnett was acquitted today in Williamsport on charges of murdering Ramael Sornberger on August 4. The defendant shot Sornberger after the latter allegedly flourished an unloaded revolver, ending a late night confrontation.
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Williamsport
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Governor Grants 60 Day Stay for Goodwin in Tioga
A sixty day respite was granted by Governor Hastings today for Walter Goodwin of Tioga. He was to be hanged at Wella boro on March 1. Governor acted to delay the execution and review the case.
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Harrisburg
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Walter Goodwin
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Wellaboro
Four Shots To Kill A Woman In Jamison Murder
The unsolved Jamison murder of Annie Sidwards continues as investigators find a fourth bullet in the crime room. The bullet on the floor, stained with blood, confirms four shots. Personal property of Miss Edwards valued at 100 is being appraised. blood stains appear under a picture frame and in a china closet during the examination.
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Annie Sidwards
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