Care bill passes House amid heated debate in Harrisburg
The Carey bill making garb or insignia by teachers in public schools a misdemeanor clears final House approval amid a crowded chamber. Senator Quay opposition noted. Spangler waves an American flag during remarks. Debate targets patriotism, church influence in schools and penalties. Senate panel backs Farr compulsory education measure.
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Harrisburg Senate Passes GARB Bill Amid Debate
In Harrisburg on March 12 the Pennsylvania Senate approved the garb bill amid clashes over church influence in schools. Debate touched on Catholic priests’ alleged political meddling and a proposal to postulate final orders by the Superior Court of Appeals. The session also passed several bills on third reading including notaries and plumbing bureaus while others stalled awaiting a constitutional majority.
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New Orleans Mob Massacres Black Workers At Levee
A mob of about 200 white men attacked Black workers on the river front near Ann and Decatur streets in New Orleans. Three Black men were killed, including Jules Clise Carabee the shoemaker, and James Bane the purser, with several others wounded. Police were overwhelmed. Mayor Fitzpatrick urged arrests as troops were dispatched to restore order.
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Four Italians Lynched in California Riots Erupt
In Walsenburg California Deputy Sheriff Hixon was killed days ago by Italian coal miners. Four Italians were captured after an inquiry found them guilty. Mob violence followed as men were killed, crowds armed, and a riot spread with both sides preparing to clash.
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Chasing a Wild Man Terrifies Crown Point Residents
Crown Point Indiana March 12 Residents near Wise's brickworks report five days of excitement over a supposed wild man living in an old graveyard. He roams the area leaping fences, visiting a house and chicken coops, then heads toward Lake Seven Swamp where he vanishes in mud and water pursued by a growing crowd.
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Lehigh Valley Wreck Near Silver Brook Involves 50 Passengers
The Lehigh Valley passenger train from Hazleton to an axle break overturned two cars near Silver Brook at 7 50. About fifty passengers were aboard with several injured. Injured include I A Goldstein New York G B Leavenworth New Haven Conn and A B R Dardue Binghamton N Y. Leavenworth is worst hurt and others were taken to Delano on a relief train.
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Wage cuts provoke strike talk among Pennsylvania railroad workers
Pittsburg workers at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops and transfer office were told of wage reductions to start Monday. Free passes are canceled and fares must be paid for commuting. About 500 employees face cuts up to 40 percent, sparking agitation and talk of a strike. In a separate note, Honolulu reports the ex queen has been sentenced to five years in prison. Leading Royalists push for annexation.
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Spanish Warship Fires On American Liner in Twenty Five Mile Chase
New York March 14. The American steamship Alliance reports a Spanish man of war chased her off Cuba near Cape Maysi. The Spaniard fired three shots within sight of the Alliance, which escaped at full steam. Captain Crossman said he wrote to Washington detailing the incident and its conduct.
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Seaman Promises Aerial Ship Solve Navigation
Johann Alfred Jonasson a 25 year old seaman in New York claims to have completed an aerial ship model in his boarding house parlor behind locked doors. He says he will soon ascend from a prominent place in the city with ships ready to carry his machine.
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Poison on Her Tongue Fatal Malady Strikes Doctors
Kingston, March 12. Mrs. every of Shokan dies from enlarged tongue. Dr Kemble and Dr Van Gaasbeek attend but are exposed to danger during autopsy. Both doctors reportedly in critical condition Friday, with some improvement anticipated.
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Noted Desperado Yam Collins Shot Near Cheat Mountain
March 12 Richmond reports that Ham Colling a noted desperado in the Virginia and West Virginia mountains was killed by Charles near the foot of Cheat Mountain Collins allegedly tried to kill Slaven with a knife and defied authorities.
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Woman Dies From Hydrophobia After Rescuing Stray Dog
Reading report states Mrs. Susan Dautrich, age unknown, died after being bitten by a stray dog she took in from the cold six weeks earlier. She developed hydrophobia symptoms including fright, barking, and fear of water.
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Judge Weidman Reported Weironnly WN In Schuylkill County
In Schuylkill county Judge Weidman is reported as wernionnly missing. In Lehigh county 20 applications for Hquoricensen have been filed. Delaware county grand jury scores Justices of the peace who send petty cases to court. In McKeesport Charles Destrow dangerously shot his little brother while handling a revolver.
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Police Raid Gambling Den Near Bridgeport Church
Bridgeport police raided a gambling den this afternoon near a Methodist Episcopal church. Six young men were arrested along with a complete gambling outfit. Rev Dr Pullman was mentioned in connection with the church scene.
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Lost on the Mountain at Carbondale
James Gilhool Jr aged about 17 disappeared while hunting near Mountain pond Monday morning. Family and neighbors organized multiple search parties from Carbondale and Brooklyn Street as cold, snowbound conditions hampered efforts. Police and volunteers continued the vigil for his safe return.
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Petrified Mummies Found in Kentucky Cavern
John Bachelor discovered four petrified human bodies in a cave on Terris farm near Petersburg Kentucky. The small dark figures lay seated, wrapped in clothlike bandages that crumble on touch. Authorities note a known antediluvian burying ground in the area and earlier finds suggest a peculiar local race.
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Mystery Murder Confession Ties McMacken McCulloch Kill
Jim Murray a Negro on death row in St Louis County prison confessess witnessing the murder of Benjamin McMacken McCulloch, the State Bank of St Louis teller, and accuses Harry Smart and William Hensley. The May 19 1904 Woodstock killing occurred as Murray states he witnessed but did not participate, hoping for a governor's respite.
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Ohio man dies in coal car starvation case
A young man from Ohio, Carey E. Arthur of Middleport, is found dead in a coal car on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac lines in Richmond Virginia. He died from starvation and exposure after being locked inside the car overnight. Letters from his sister Clara dated St Valentine’s Day were recovered from his pockets.
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Trautman Shot in Ashland Death Mystery
Pottaville Pa March 12 Henry Trautman aged 66 was shot and killed in Ashland this morning. He was worth about 50000 dollars and left a will a week ago. No cause for death by own action has been ascertained. Stranahan to resign as State Democratic chairman with Robert K H Wright likely successor at Harrisburg meeting April 17.
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Weather Update for Far East Pennsylvania
Far eastern Pennsylvania experiences generally cloudy skies with light rain. Southeast winds prevail and temperatures trend warmer.
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