Committee at Pottsville probes mining destitution in coal regions
The legislative committee in Pottsville hears General Manager Leather of the Reading Coal and Iron Co discuss output, capacity, wages, and employment by nationality. Testimony notes 7,287,000 tons produced last year and 12,507 foreign workers among 24,160 employees. President Fahy of the United Mine Workers speaks on relief legislation. Nearby North Fork yields bones of a man found in a haunted house, believed to be an old peddler.
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Northumberland
Schuylkill
Columbia
Dauphin Counties
Ogalinet
John Fahy
United Mine Workers
North Fork
Horses Unfit to Ride Parade Incident Report
Adjutant General Stewart and General Gobin resist discussion of the New York incident during the Grant parade delay. Stewart says he has not received official word while Gobin expects no further trouble. Smith did not ride the cart horse, preferring to walk. Stewart offered his staff horse but it was deemed unsuitable for parade use.
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Timinsburg
Stewart
Gobin
Normim M. Smith
Grant
New York
Stewrt
Witter
Smith
Thom
Mil
Eteff
Btewart
Butler's Sensation Phillips Charged with Alienating Wife
Alonzo D Bryan, a driller, files a charge against Jamies M Phillips, wealthy oil man, for alienating the affections of Bryan's wife and seeking twenty thousand dollars. Bryan alleges Phillips entered his home during his absence from April 13 to August 29, 1906. A warrant was issued but not yet served as Phillips has left town.
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Jos. M. Phillips
Mrs. Bryan
Butler
Alonzo DD. Bryan
Jamies M. Phillips
Bryan
Duamayewin
Ryan
Phlljips
Phillips
Ten-Year-Old Chases Chickens in Allentown and Dies
Howard Smith, ten, of Schrenersville, died after a peculiar illness started six weeks earlier when he overheated charging chickens in his father's barn. He grew overheated, then became paralyzed and blind, remaining conscious but unable to see or move.
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Allentown
Howard Smith
Schrenersville
Murderous mob wrecks saloon. Patrick McLain killed
In Girardville on April 10 a mob beat Patrick McLain of Rappahannock fatally after he broke a saloon window. Friends tried to help as knives revolvers chalk and blackjack were used. Many were hurt and the saloon was wrecked.
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Girardville
Patrick McLain
Rappahannock
Broken Hearts Price Awards Sitters in County Case
In Lehigh county the breach of promise suit verdicts assign $25 to Mrs Mary B Wenner against Theodore Schaadt an engineer with four children and $750 to Druse Breinhilber of Catasauqua against William P Schurman a young Allentown businessman.
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Allentown
Lehigh County
Theodore Schaadt
Mary B. Wenner
Druse Breinhilber
Catasauqua
William Pp. Schurman
Bones in a Haunted House Destructive Work of Lightning
Destructive work of lightning likely caused a tragedy at the Houghtall House in Couderaport. In the cellar walls and debris point to a damaging event that left the building unstable. Authorities investigated the scene on April 20 and cataloged injuries or fatalities as part of the early inquiry.
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Couderaport
Houghtall House
Prosperous New York Saddler Captured After Wilding Spree
George Hartman a 55 year old saddler from New York was captured near Altoona after six days of terrorizing locals. He had been wandering a woodland area in a delirious state, fed and treated at the almshouse ward for insanity, then regained reason and recalled he was from 416 East Eighty first Street New York. He reported he was knocked to the ground and robbed of $15 and a watch in Fifth Avenue prior to his escape. Authorities contacted his New York home and sent him back tonight.
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New York
Thige
Altoona
George Hartman
Hartman
Broward Bridenbaugh
Almahouse
Assistania
Ile Wan
Ao George Hiriman
Hia Addrews
East Elgtty-frel Street
Keneth
Elizabeth Herimen
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF MURDER AND TRAGEDIES REPORTED
Franklin April 00 A unidentified man found with a diamond shirt stud and signs of foul play suggests murder. Waynesburg April % Precilla Burntteld an 18 year old girl died from clothing catching fire while cooking in Triumph. Lewistown April 8 James Briner owner of a disorderly house shot during a struggle and Rit ter injured. Tama April 2 Fila Melook one year old drowned after falling into a pool. Lewistown April serious wounding of Howard Ritter during an attempted entry. Lock Haven April bullet lodged in Harry Mittner’s head after accidental shooting. Lock Haven April Mrs Jane Gardens injured returning from a funeral as carriage went over embankment. Shamokin April Adam Pitrockle killed by rock fall at Nellwon shaft.
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Waynesbureg
Precilla
Daugter
John Burtfield
Triumph
Ceatenawy
Lock Hiven
Jane Gardens
Minister Loomis Weds Elisabeth Mast at Mast Mansion
In Springfield Ohio on April 10 Francis H B Loomis, recently named minister to Venezuela, married Elisabeth Mast at the Mast mansion in a small ceremony. A 2 o'clock reception followed at the Lagonda club with festive decorations.
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Springfield
Francis HB. Loomis
Venezuela
McKinley
Elisabeth
P. P. Mast
Mast
Lagonda Club
Loomis
Ohio
Harrison
France
Cincinnati Tribune
United Associated Presses
Canton
Gold Withdrawals Not Regarded with Apprehension
Washington reports a $4,000,000 gold coin and bullion withdrawal from the New York sub treasury for export. Treasury officials note a long history of outward gold movement to Europe each year, typically April through summer, with a return in winter. They say recent abnormal flows are unlikely to recur.
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Washington
New York Sub-Treasury
Treasury Department
Department
Iaet
Europe
Stenographer Testifies on Divorce Motive in Banking Case
Private secretary to President Spalding of the defunct Globe Savings bank testified before the historical investigating committee. She said she had given about 1000 with the aim that he would obtain a divorce from his wife and wed Miss Ervin.
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Colago
Silse Barah Lolohvit
Spalding
Globe Bavings Bank
Miss Ervin
Nl Race Shifts Top Spots As Reds Fall
National League standings shift after Philadelphia and Baltimore move into first place by defeating teams while Cincinnati Reds skip their game against Pittsburgh. Cleveland ends a winless streak but drops in the standings with Boston after a loss to the Senators.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati Reds
Pittshurs
Cleveland
Bostons
Senators
Schedules and matchups drift in early season listings
A jumble of city games appears with New York at Baltimore and Pittsburgh versus Clockweath, Chicago at Lorteville, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cleveland facing St Louis, and Houston against Washington, reflecting scattered early fixtures.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
New York
Louisville
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
St Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Seuneewenee
Loulawv
Clockweath
Lorteville
St. Louia
Hoston
Philadelphia Defeats Brooklyn in Pitchers Duel
In a tight game between Philadelphia and Brooklyn, both starters MatMahon of Baltimore and Wheeler held hitters to two or fewer hits per inning. Final score lines show Philadelphia edging Brooklyn with low offensive output.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
MitMahon
Kite
Hakimore
Who Wheeler
Conhoio
Wheeler
Clemente
McMahon
Gran
Emelie
Hartford Newark Clash Ends With Victory For Newark
In Hartford on April 30 the Newark team defeated Hartford in a six inning game. Pitcher Fry was tagged in the sixth, and Newark took the lead with a late scoring burst. Carrick Rothfues and Hodge shared pitching duties for Newark while Fry and McAuley worked for Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
Vicktors
Fry
Newark
Carrick, Rothfues and
Hodge, Fry and McAuley
Norfolk Loses Opener in Erratic Fielding
Norfolk suffered its first game defeat due to poor fielding and an inability to string hits together. Lancaster loaded the bases, Hatchies Newton and Snyder contributed crucial hits, while Yeager and Roth anchored the mound effort in an uneven contest.
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Norfolk
Beore
RAE
Lancaster
Ay Hatchies
Newton and Knyder
Yeager Armel Roth
Richmond Narrow Victory Over Reading In Close Play
Richmond defeats Reading in a tight, interesting game. Beere credited with key plays for Richmond. Batteries Behnildt and Schabel, Amoly and Barckley contribute in the matchup.
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Richmond
Reading
Beere
RAB, Richmond. Co
Behnildt and
Schabel
Amoly
Barckley
Paterson Athletics Edge Opponents in Tight Contest
Paterson Athletics of Paterson led throughout the game as G. J. Paterson controlled play. Batteries credited to Jehrerty and Westlake with Jordan and Fox in the effort.
Syracuse base ball notes from the Kaptein era
In the Syracuse and Scranton circuit, Limpe and Shaw headline Syracuse today while Shannon arrives Monday. Daily updates cover injuries, batting orders, and roster moves including Dick Brown’s release to Toronto and Keefe’s manager remarks on club strength.
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Limpe
Shaw
Syracuse Bellery
Rochester
Twn Shannon
Syractee
Wilker-Millree
Suridias
Partie
Stare
Scranten
Byracuse Courier
Kenedy
Peter Gagan
Breckenriire
Drayman
Gillon
O'Drien
Dick Brown
Scranton
Toronto
Baltimore
Griffin
Richard
Udentorer
Stars
Providence
Daly
J. Coleman
Scrarion Association
Cliy
Coleman
Buckenberger
Bill Kagan
Ryan
Trout Fishing In Eastern Pennsylvania At Peak In Many Streams
Anglers report good prospects along the Delaware Lackawanna Western and Erie and Wyoming routes as water levels drop. Cherry Creek and Brodheads Bay offer prime sport. Montoursville area streams draw crowds from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York. Notable catches include 87 trout in two hours by Alburt Bittenbender and 212 trout in three days by Contractor Long on Huntington creek.
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Scranton
Mountains
Delaware
Lackawanna
Western
Erie
Wyoming
Lehigh
Stroudsburg
Cherry Creek
Brodheads
Cvanton
Easton
Allentown
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
Moc Michael
Hazleton
Alburt Bittenbender
Oleveveek
Wilkes-Barre
Huntington Creek
Robinson
Captain BE
C. Parker
Contractor Long
Huntington
City of
County of Lackawanna
Hyde Park
Zip Marcy
Mitty
Front Street
Third Street
Lirekawaritin
Thores Coyne
Mary Millet
Aldo
Rocund
Jones Fellows
Murey
Fourth Street
H. Choro
Omy
Lackawanne County
Muareh
Lackawanna County
Teriecaw
Leonard D. Hosford
David W. Browns
STILL LIGHT-WEIGHT CHAMPION LAVIGNE BEATS CONNELLY IN TITLE FIGHT
New York April Still light weight champion Kid Lavigne of Bagmnaw Michigan defeated Eddie Connelly of Saint John New Brunswick before about 3000 at the Broadway Athletic Club. Both boxers weighed 176 pounds and fought 15 rounds with Lavigne gaining the edge by the eleventh round after flooring Connelly five times with rights to head and jaw.
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New York
Floorge
Kid
Lavigne
Bagmnaw
Mich
Broadway Athletic Club
Eddie Connelly
Bt. Johna
N. B
la Vigne
Connelly
Referee Awards Victory to La Vigne in Saginaw Match
Referee Roche awarded the win to La vigne after a clever performance by the Saginaw contestant. Lavigne’s seconds included Sam Fitzpatrick Benny Murphy Jim Ryan and Tom Trey with Connelly aided by Joe Choynski Jimmy Kelley Dick Moore and Billy Smith.
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Roche
Lavigne
Sam Fitzpatrick
Benny Murphy
Jim Ryan
Tom Trey
Connelly
Joe Choynski
Jimmy Kelley
Dick Moore
Billy Smith
Corbett Seeks Court Injunction Over Kinetoscope Pictures
James J. Corbett and manager William A. Brady filed in the U S circuit court at Trenton a bill against Thomas A. Killeen seeking an injunction to halt sale of kinetoscope films. The suit cites a boxing match with James Courtney at the Edison laboratory in Orange and alleges a contract assigning film rights to the kinetoscope company.
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Alexander Bimpton
Jersey City
James J. Corbett
Puculer
William A. Bridy
United States Circuit Court
Trenton
Thomas A. Killeen
DNL
Corbett
James Courtney
Edison
James Judge Wins Scranton Lightweight Battle
The Scranton lightweight James Judge defeated Sam Tonkin in four rounds at the Fifth Avenue Athletic Club. Judge, who gave away six pounds, fought a fast, hard contest from the start and won in a style that surprised observers. The AP dispatches had misreported the outcome.
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Associated Press
James Judge
Scranton
Sam Tonkin
Fifth Avenue Athletic Club
Judge
Timie
Sporting Editor Hackett Dead
New York April reports Howard C. Hackett sporting editor of the World died suddenly today. He was 00 years old and widely known as a leading telegraph writer in the United States.
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Hackett
New York
Howard C. Hackett
the World
United States
Whirls of the Wheel Sees Racing Figures in Transit
Jack Parson, a noted Australia racing man, plans to return home while ex-Chairman George D. Giteon of the national racing board will rejoin the Hare tires as race committee head for the national meet in Philadelphia. France will send representatives to Glasgow July international championships. Tom Cooper tops conditioners at Camp Thenerholt and may face Bald the Hardest in a major clash. Chicago’s Exchange notes Joe Guinea handicapping the upcoming road race with many entrants, while J Platt-Metts and C F Barden observe shifts in form and plans for English professionals to race in the U S.
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Jack Parson
Wtel
George D. Giteon
National Racing Board
Philadelphia
France
Clasgow
Scotland
Tom Cooper
Hin
Camp Thenerholt
Chicago
Joe Guinea
Edom
J. Platt-Metts
F. Barden
Platt-Betts
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Washington Avenue
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Court OF Common Pleas
Lookoawanne County
Grain Lake Fishing and Promotive Association
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Pronk. Johnson
Silan Rimte On
Harry Tripp
Davis
Grain Lake Fishing Nol Protective Association
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Lattiysville
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Stockholders' Meeting
Cireen Ridge Lumeber Company
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Scraneton
G. A. Clearwater
Jesmen
Port Wayne
Ind
Qaleheas
Elle
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Gellation
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