Col Coursen On Furlough As Recruiters Stay In Camp
From Camp Daniel FH Hastings MI May, Col H A Coursen will return home on furlough after muster. He may resign his commission if his wife’s health fails. Recruits to the regular army will wait until demand and examinations are settled. Second Brigade’s muster shows officers and men volunteering or not, with most regiments reporting full enlistment and few refusals.
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Daniel FH
Hastings
Chetha
H. A. Coulsen
Coursent
Vrivsriauely
Connell
H E
Couttsen
Pennsylvania
Washington
Coursen
Thirteenth
Mt. Gretna
Daniel H. Hastings
Mt. Gretni
Gobln
Goblin
Gobbin
Third Brigade Mobilization At Camp Daniel Hastings Mt Gretna
May 2 report from Camp Daniel H Hastings Mt Gretna notes Second Brigade in muster with strong enrollment and no revolt against General Goblin. Colonels Coursen and Stewart describe changes in command and plans for prolonged stay, with emphasis on realistic combat drills and long marches amid light rain.
Not Affected By Age Limit At Camp Tantel
Hastings May 3 none of the line of feers of the Thirteenth will be affected by the age limit forty five years but Second Lieutenant David W. Davis of Company decided not to go into the regular army. With this exception, captains and lieutenants with all except regular army commissions volunteered or refused. Fifteen in one company answered no and five men in another followed suit. The influence of peers and family pressures appears to sway many to abstain or enlist as a group.
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Tre Net
Siiele
T. J. Duffy
Camp Tantel HH
Hastings
Mt Gretna
Linit
David W. Davis
Tate Fencibles
Mother of Mary
Captain Fellows
Prom
Daniel AH
Pitre
Coxe
Cmp
Chris
Phirteenth
Mieh Usere
Cme
Tiestity Secretiry
Sorman
Parke
Torhiy
W. Gh. Prarie
Mustatin Ducob Chirke
Carp
Climan
Company DD
Kerry
Irivate Eraiph Gregory
Cape Ain
Thade Bruilbelirier
To. Walton
Stroudsburg
Keller
Second Brigade Volunteers Enroll in US Service
The Second brigade of Western Pennsylvania soldiers enrolled as volunteers in the U S Army, with 4073 officers and enlisted men present and only 1 declined to volunteer. The Sixteenth Fifteenth and Eighteenth regiments led the muster as Governor Hastings and staff observed.
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Mount Gretna
Wiley
Volunteer Army
Lnw
Firat
Inspector General
Hastings
Miajor Bowman
Paxton
United States
War Department
Assemblyl
Cereral Gavin
Pepper
Philadelphia
Poster
Pittehure
Hall
United States Army
Vol Witter
Army
Thompson
Washington
Pitteburg
Orville Hickel
Yale
Furgeon Johnson
McKinley
Third Brigade Expected to Outperform Yesterday’s Regiments
A brief note claims the Third brigade will show a stronger performance tomorrow than the regiments mustered yesterday, as commented by T. J. Duffy.
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T. J. Duffy
Gossip at Camp Hastings Reports Friction and Pranks
Military camp dispatch from Camp Daniel A. Hastings Mt Gretna May 2 describes Captain Fellows addressing Company F with zeal for enlistment, mixed with alleged misbehavior. Notes rations strain as extra men promised. medical and disciplinary anecdotes follow, including a fake beer keg swap and a minor toe surgery.
Brigade Members Decline Volunteering and Near Mutiny
A number of Fleet brigade men who refused to volunteer yesterday reversed course today and prompted the inspector general to arrange the necessary changes.
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Feers
Fleet Brigade
Chiang
Scranton Man Injured in Mountain Road Collision
Arthie Davis of Scranton was injured when his shell fractured after being run over by a band cart on a mountain road near Lebanon Pennsylvania today. Doctors say the injury is serious and he will likely die.
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Scranton
Ehull
War increases immigration amid recruitment hopes
Labor Commissioner Powderly said during a stop at the War Department that the current war has boosted immigration. He noted many newcomers believed large enlistments would require more workers, with March showing a 6,000 rise in immigration over the previous year.
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Washington
Powderly
War Department
Alger
Pair Charged In Philadelphia Assault Death
Charles Jenkins and Peter Lauer, both of Lebanon Pennsylvania, were arrested on charges of assaulting Dong Long a Christian Chinese merchant. Long died the day after the April assault at Tenth and Spring streets in Philadelphia. Jenkins admits participation but withholds the second suspect's name. A third arrest followed and authorities plan to transfer both men to Philadelphia on Thursday morning.
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Lebanon
Charles Jenkins
Peter Lauer
Dong Long
Tenth
Spring Streets
Philadelphia
Jenking
Lauer
Leiter's War Millions In Wheat Trade Tangles In Chicago
May 3 report says Joseph Leiter has made millions as war drives wheat up in Liverpool and amid market chatter. His estimated wealth reaches 2 750 000 dollars. he plans to go abroad and is said to be entangled with the elevator firms and major players Peavey and Pillsbury in a July wheat corner in the Northwest. no July involvement in current market beyond speculation.
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Chicago
Til
Joseph Leiter
Liverpool
Leiter
Four Kings
Peavey
Pillsbury
Jones Denies Claim on Harrity Expulsion
Senator Jones of Arkansas, Democratic National Committee chair, denies any saying Harrity would be expelled. He states no such opinion was ever expressed to anyone, privately or for publication, and calls the report untrue.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
William F. Harrity
Jones
T Hive
Gored by a Young Bull at Kenwood Farm
Albany May 2 A farmhand John Kifet aged four in Erastus Corning's Kenwood farm was gored by a young bull while taking it to the barn. The groin area opened as the bull charged. his wife drove off the animal with a pitchfork, saving his life. He may not pass away.
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Albany
John Kifet
Erastus Corning
Kenwood
Kifet
Pao
Postmaster General Nominates Special Agent for Cuba Mail Service
The postmaster general today ordered the U S postal service in the Cuban port fleet to be reorganized led by Eben Brewer of Pittsburg Pa as special agent. The service will handle army mails for troops in Cuba and ordinary mail for the territory under temporary army authority.
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Washington
Vs- Uiblikh
United States
Eben Brewer
Pittsburg
Depariment
Cuba
Army Correspondents Permits Issued By Secretary Alger
Secretary Alger has issued 135 permits allowing newspaper correspondents to accompany the army. Mrs K B Watkins of a Toronto newspaper is among the few women granted such access. many other applications are still under consideration.
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Washington, May
Alger
Mra
Secretary of the Commonwealth reviews troops at Camp Hastings
Colonial officials report that medical staff will begin examinations of troops tomorrow. The move follows directives from state leaders to assess readiness and compliance with wartime service requirements. The action takes place amid ongoing military preparations.
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Harrikvure
Kate Spencer Chartered to Aid News from Key West Blockade
Jacksonville reports the Kate Spencer was chartered today by the Associated press crew to cover events at Key West. The vessel will assist in reporting from the blockade scene as the flu outbreak disrupts operations. Blin le a fast Wort.
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Jacksonville
Kate Spencer
Associated
Brees Veg
Key West
Lochiel Fur Shop to Be Refit for Steel Plant Use
In Harrisburg on May 2 the Lochiel fur shop, long a city fixture, is being put under marine order to be blown in and a furnace will be started in a month to manufacture aploghatron for the exclusive use of the Pennsylvania Steel Company.
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Lochiel Fursace Hie
Harrisburg
Lochiel
United States faces choices on Philippines and Porto Rico after Manila seizure
Washington discusses how to dispose of newly acquired islands without pursuing territorial empire. Republicans push for exchanges with Britain or a protectorate over the Philippines, while insisting Cuba and Porto Rico be secured. White House signals war not ending while any territory remains under Spain.
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United States
Porto Rico
Washington
Manila
U1i
Far East
Philippines
Great Britain
Kahamas
West Indies
Spain
Junin
Congress
Cuba
Senate
Messige
White House
Foreign Office
Porto Kien
Maine Men Prominent in U S Public Life Across Agencies
The article highlights Maine natives in high public roles including Reed as speaker, Dingley as Republican leader, Long as Navy Secretary, Frye as Commerce Committee chair, and Boutelle as Naval Affairs chair. It notes Governor Black of New York, a Limington native, and Perkins of California among Maine-born figures shaping national politics.
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Maine
Prevent
Mer. Reed
House of Representatives
Dingley
House
Navy Long
Frye
Boutelle
United States
New York
Frank 5. Black
Limington
York County
Speaker Reed
Cumberland County
Portland
Whely
Kennebunkport
Governor Black
Hiltern
Oakland
California
Style in Home Furnishings Reveals Owner’s Taste
The advertisement argues that carpets and wall papers mirror character. It contrasts three buyers: the thoughtless, the careless, and the artistic, urging readers to choose dainty harmonious designs that reflect refinement.
Maine Influence in National Affairs Highlighted
A passage notes Maine figures such as Hannibal Hamlin and Blaine shaping national politics. It discusses Maine’s small congressional and electoral heft, ongoing population loss, and the impact of French Canadian migrants on public life.
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Maine
Hannibal Hanlin
Mr. Blaine
House of Representatives
William Pitt Fessenden
Salmon P
Arkansas
South Carolina
No More Wenrys On Patriotism in Old Dominion Tale
A Washington Post reader recalls a Virginian valley trip with Patrick Henry birthplace talk. A clergyman extols hills and climate while a farmer retorts that the area yields little Patrick Henry lore beyond comical bravado.
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Washington Post
Washington
Old Dominion
Patrick Henry
Tims
Baseball Results Across Leagues Include Tie and Losses
A scrambled recap lists first Brooklyn and Philadelphia games, noting innings and scores with players such as Kennedy Ryan Dunkle McFarhena and umpires. It continues with Washington Cleveland St Louis and Pittsburgh results, naming Hatteries, umpires, and several players amid a compact set of box-like lines.
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Broklyn
Philadelphia
Caret Olli Boot Hatteries
Durglely Wind
Abeurtallets
Kennedy and
Ryan
Uipiric
Lynet Ald Connelly
MLB
Brooklyn
Tatteries
Dunkle
Wand McFarhena, Payne and Smith
Oumpires—Lyneh Jon Coniollis, Cgieumme Enabbed
Atlantic League Norfolk RR Reading Kiddou Figured
Norfolk game summary notes Reading players and scores with limited legible details. The fragment references Kiddou scoring four points and a Norfolk Reading matchup in the Atlantic League.
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Norfolk— RR
Norfolk
Cec
Reading
Third National Bank Special Attention to Business and Personal Accounts
Special notice from Third National Bank highlights liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility. 8 percent interest on interest deposits is noted. WM Connell presides with Henry Belin Jr vice president and William H. Peck cashier. The vault is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.
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WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes’ Electric
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings
A new Tiffany Style collection spotlights Finest Solderless 18k wedding rings. The design emphasizes modern minimalism and high quality craftsmanship with a focus on durable secure settings and timeless elegance. The release targets brides and grooms seeking contemporary luxury.
Optician Mr Adams Offers Vision Fittings
Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with prices described as very reasonable and affordable for customers seeking corrective eyewear.
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Adams
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Scranton, PA
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