Patents Report Highlights Growth and Calls for Bar
The 1897 Commissioner of Patents report shows 28,729 patents granted and 12,920 expired with total expenditures of 1,122,843. Connecticut leads in patents per capita at one every 786 inhabitants, while the report urges a patent bar and salary increases to retain skilled examiners amid rising applications and new industries driven by electrical and bicycle innovations.
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Washington
Commissioner of Patents
Congress
Patent Office
United States
Connecticut
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Thode Island
New York
Enekind
Germany
Canada
France
Issa
England
Lillian Kennedy Parnalyeed Listed in Utica Notice
Actress Lillian Kennedy Parnalyeed of Utica New York is named in a March 14 notice filed for a local event. The item notes the individual involved and the city, reflecting a brief community notice.
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Lillian Kennedy Parnalyeed
Utica
N. Y
Lillian
Actress Kennedy Stricken With Paralysis At Opera House
Kennedy, who had just finished an engagement at the opera house, was stricken with paralysis in her dressing room before the close of the performance. The left side of her face and right arm and leg were affected. She regained consciousness late tonight after the episode.
The Pastors Fire Sermon Against The Theatre
Rev George H Neal pastor of Pitman Methodist Church opened his sermon against the theater branding it immoral and tracing vice to heathen origins. He quoted Clement Scott and warned of dramatic careers challenging moral purity. His next sermon asks if the newspaper is a safe moral guide.
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New Brunswick
N. J
George H. Neal
Pitman Methodist Church
Neal
Clement Scott
Arkansans Go to Alaska Expedition for Yukon Gold
Governor Jones and Representative Neal lead 35 Arkansas gold hunters planning a June 1 start for the Yukon. They will build a sixty foot boat to ascend the Yukon and Tanana rivers for a two year stay. The party includes George Foster and W D Matthews among others.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jones
Neal
Arkansas
Yukon
Tanana
George Foster
Kansas City
Free Press
H. Foley
Elmer Haines
Hawaii Annexation Sentiment Report From Provo Visit
Dr. Ben Cluff president of Brigham Young Academy reports from the Hawaiian Islands after canvassing Oahu Maui and Hilo. He says about half of the intelligent natives favor annexation while the rest largely support restoring the monarchy and place annexation above continuation of the current government.
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San Francisco
Ben Cluff
Brigham Young Academy
Provo
Utah
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Frank J. Cannon
Oahu
Maui
Hilo
Mwe
Fraudulent Railroad Tickets Arrests Spark Inquiry
St Louis reports the arrest of J H Friedman and R H McClosky, noted ticket brokers, on forgery indictments. Detectives promise sensational disclosures as managers say the crackdown targets a thriving scam that extents expired tickets and forged passes, stockmen certificates, and canceled tickets.
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St. Louis
J. H. Friedman
R. H. MccClosky
Inspection of Vessels for War Service in Fast Track
The board tasked to acquire merchant ships for wartime use met in New York on March 14. It inspected the St. Louis and New York of the American line and will take possession of new quarters in the Army Building. All subsidy act vessels with government options will be examined promptly.
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New York
St. Louis
Army Building
Hroler's Doubly Tragic Act Shocks San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 24 Andrew Schuller a financial broker shot his wife in his office then killed himself at around the hour this evening Mrs Schuller was taken to Receiving hospital and will probably die Schuller's death was instantaneous.
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Hroler
San Francisco
Cal
Andrew Schuller
Mra. Schuller
Schuller
Supreme Court denies injunction in state capitol case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused the Commonwealths bid to halt the Capitol Building Commission from awarding contracts for the new capitol. The decision affirms the Dauphin County ruling and dismisses the appeal at the appellants cost.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Capitol Building Commission
Dauphin County Court
The
Amos. Mylin
Benjamin J. Haywood
Samuel J. M. McCarrell
Henry K. Boyer
Cope and
Stewardson
Hastings Et al
Pennsylvania
State Capitol Commission
Capitol
General Assembly
Mitchell
Act of Assembly
Common Pleas Court
Omaha Medals for Trans Miss Exposition Souvenir
Final arrangements were made in Philadelphia for minting souvenir medals for the Omaha Trans Mississsippi International Exposition opening June 1. The obverse features a composite female head with portraits of western state beauties. the reverse shows a mounted Indian killing a buffalo with a spear. The exhibit committee includes BE Rosewater, S. T. Lindsay, and F. T. Rickford.
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Philadelphia
United States
Omaha
Rosewater
Department of Publicity and Promotion
S. T. Lindsay
F. T. Rickford
Martin witness beaten in Hazleton labor clash
In Hazleton on March 14 Paul Dindorfer of MacAdoo, a United Mine Workers member, was expelled by a local council during Sheriff Martin trial proceedings. After dismissal he was assaulted by two unknown men. one attacker is identified, and an arrest likely.
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Hazleton
Paul Dindorfer
MacAdoo
United Mine Workers
Martin
Dindorfer
Unnamed Man Detained After Porch Confrontation
Police arrived to find a man seated on the Garner house porch with a revolver in hand. He offered no resistance and refused to explain his actions before being taken into custody.
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Garner House
Austin Boxing Draw Declared After Serial Rounds
The fight ended in a draw as referee Austin ruled both men strong and unable to separate. Bartley and Judge exchanged blows through nineteen bouts with bites of infighting and vicious uppercuts before the gong signaled the final round. A sizable crowd from New York and Wilkes-Barre attended, with reporters from multiple local papers present.
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Judge
Biehtowath
Bartley
Hee
Purtley
Hartley
Austin
New York State
Wilkes-Barre
Carbondale
W. Spaulding
Binghamton Herald
Neil McCormick
Binghamton Leader
James Coddington
Binghamton Times
Ernest Heath
Binghamton Chronicle
Divorce Granted in Decree Case Between Harriet and William Price
The court granted a divorce to Harriet Price from William Price citing cruel treatment. They wed January 23, 1896, by Alderman W. B Millar, and Harriet left him July 24, 1907. Attorney John J Murphy represented the libellant. The family of the late Mrs Mary O Boyle of Green Ridge thanks helpers for support during bereavement.
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Harriet Price
William Price
W. 8. Millar
John J. Murphy
Mra
Mary O'Boyle
Green Ridge
Bohemia Firm Builds Seamless Rubber Bags Factory
The Little Encyclopedia notes a Bohemia factory making seamless rubber bags and mentions various curious facts about industry and geography. It also describes a tiny republic on a Pyreneean mountaintop with a mountain cemetery and unique governance.
Bank Notes Liberal Balances and 3 Percent Interest
Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations according to balances and responsibility. 3 percent interest allowed on interest deposits. Capital, surplus, undivided profits led by WM Connell, Henry Belin Jr, and William Peck. The vault is protected by Jolmes Electric Protective system.
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Wm, Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Il, Peck
Jolmes
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings Debut
The introduction highlights refined solderless 18k wedding rings in a new Tiffany Style collection. It notes modern design cues and premium metal quality aimed at couples seeking durable, elegant bands. The piece emphasizes craftsmanship and brand association without technical specs.
Invited To A Drive Or Die
Charles Heilman of Annville is jailed in Lebanon on one count of assault with intent to kill Miss Libble Garner. Heilman invited Garner to a drive, she refused, he drew a revolver and threatened to kill her. She fled to a house as he whipped his horse and fled, later returning.
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Lebanon
Charles Heilman
Annville
Ozo-Nite Gas Promises One Year Home Care
Dr. E. Grewer promotes Ozo-Nite Gas with generator warranty for one year and nationwide shipping. The home remedy claims to treat catarrh humbly and soothe hoarseness and related ear and throat conditions, marketed as safe for any child.
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United States
Notable Philadelphia Doctor Fe Grewer Endorsed by Professors
Dr FE Grewer a Philadelphia specialist and University of Pennsylvania graduate is described as a leading surgeon with affiliations to Medico Chirurgical College and the Grand Army of the Republic. He presides over the Athens Mining and Milling Co and the International Medical Association while his staff treats chronic nervous diseases and other disorders.
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St. Louis
Chicago and Western
Postoffie
Spruce Street
Penn Avenue
Chicago
Dr. Grewer
FE. Grewer
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College
Medico-Chiirurgical College
General Alumni Association
The
Houston Club
Joseph Leldy
Board of Charity of
Scranton
Historical Science Association of
Lackawanna County
Athens Mining and Milling Company
International Medical Association and Advertising League of America
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans' Union
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