Providence Breaker Plot Sparks Police Vigilance
A Providence police report details a boy Mulloy claiming two men plotted to burn the Leggetts Creek breaker of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. Extra watchmen guard the site as police pursue suspects amid widespread rumor of store robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Mulloy
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
King of Crooks
James Mulloy
Wen
Malloy
Creek
Marley
Cartie
Kews
Koss
Neal
Delaware and Hudson Company
Chicago Elephant Exposition Buildings Put Up for Sale
In Cucaco on May 4 President Donnersberger of the South Park board announced efforts to sell the exposition buildings separately after failed whole-sale bids. Some offers come in for single structures with cash payments. a bid of 87,500 from Goff & Co. was withdrawn, while others linger on installment plans for all buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Donnersberger
South Park Board
Goff & Co
Fire at Packer No 1 Colliery Spreads in Pottsville
A May 4 report from Pottsville Pa describes a blaze at Packer Colliery No 1 spreading despite strenuous efforts by officials. The fire endangers workers in the mine as crews fight to contain it and prevent escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer No. 1
Potteville
Porraville
Packer Colliery No
Fire Threatens Bear Ridge Colliery in Reading Mahanoy Valley
Rain hampers Lehigh Valley Coal officials as they race to reach a developing underground mine fire at Reading's Bear Ridge colliery across the mountain in the Mahanoy valley. Underground workings are at risk, threatening operations and the local coal supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Company
Bear Ringe
Mahanoy Valley
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
English Tourists Cancel to This Country
A London cable to the Evening Telegram says smallpox is epidemic in New York and Chicago and frontier quarantine limits by the Dominion government have slowed travel to America. Six tourists booked for Canada via New York canceled their passages, with more likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fansagen
Tononto
London
Evening Telegram
New York
Chicago
United States
America
Canada
Jacob Coxey on Trial for Banner Display at Capitol
Jacob Coxey commander of the Common Weal of Christ and Carl Browne head marshal faced charges in Washington for unlawfully displaying banners on Capitol grounds and damaging shrubs. The City Police Court opened the case at 10 oclock with a crowded room and a juried panel later sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Jacob & Coxey
Common Weal of Christ
Carl Browne
Christopher Columbus Jones
Philadelphia
Army of Peace
Capitol
Kent
Walla
Andrew Lipscomb
Lafe Penede
Colorado
Hodson
Kansan
Boen
Minnesota
Kous
Nebraska
Colmat
Narrow Escape in Scott Shaft Explosion
Two miners James Harris and George Ashton faced a blast when three pounds of dynamite misfired in Scott shaft Swasokin Pa. An electric trigger failed to explode as they were lifted by a cage, leaving them suspended and praying for rescue before a sudden blast hurled rock and debris, injuring Harris while Ashton escaped unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swasokin
Scott Shaft
James Harris
George Ashton
Sige
Harrie
Astiton
Minera
Harrin
Miners Union Plans Clare Convention Icers May Delegates
In Conompus Ohio on May 4 the National Miners union of Icera prepares the official call for a Clare convention to be mailed tonight. President McBride estimates about 800 delegates will attend from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conompus
National Miners’ Union of
Icera
Clare
McBride
Army officers question Indian soldiers and armor fraud probe begun
Washington rumor mill reports officers doubting Indian troops as soldiers while an armor plate fraud investigation advances under Secretary Herbert. A Dover powder depot safety appropriation is urged as court martial looms for Lt Mane who killed Capt Hedberg. Rumors of Jerry Simpson’s death denied. Local chaos references misread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Army Ordnance
Dover
N. J
Jerry Simpson
Herbert
Mane
Fifteenth Infantry
Hedberg
Kansas
Jack Fenee
Bloodshed at Scottdale rocks coke region riot
May 4 in Scottdale Pa a riot by wives of coke strikers at the McClue Painter works led to gunfire and numerous injuries. Sanford White badly beaten and possibly fatally wounded along with deputies and other workers. Sheriff hurriedly arrested about thirty suspects as mobs gathered and federal and local forces mobilized amid warnings of further attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClue Company
Sanford White
Scortiate
Depntion
White
Ewing B. Roddy
Les
Peresua
Ita
Roddy
Tle
Abe Ie
Hoddy
Canneliaville
Jamon Tarr
Vierke
W. H. Cole
Privatelon
Hoddyle
Dre. Rogers and Fotters
Richarda
Fayette County
Uniontown
Review of trade and labor tensions in United States markets
The weekly review notes widespread industrial strain with coal and coke strikes, factory shutdowns, and transport slowdowns. Wheat and commodity prices fall while exports rise and gold imports flood the treasury. Despite turmoil, some signs of improvement appear. prices in Pittsburgh and New York rise, and bankruptcies decline compared with recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.G. Don & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Elas
Lewlees
Pittsburg
Coloano
Philadelphs
New York
Canada
Thirteen on the Docket Public Warning from White Cap
Birmingham reports emphasize White Cap vigilante threats after alleged Tuscombia lynchings and arson. Flyers claim North Alabama has seen many dark deeds and that the group now claims 55 members, warning that when law is slow they act, with thirteen on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
White Cap
Coxeyites Take Balloon Flight Toward Washington
Kentukky report states Peter Springer a Coxey enthusiast and six companions departed from Hatiioimatna Ky for Washington in a balloon. They carry charts maps and six days of provisions and will refuel as needed en route. An experienced aeronaut will pilot the voyage with Springer promising to pay Conoy $1000 on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatiioimatna
Peter Springer
Mwsivau
Washington
Springer
Conoy
Tulian organ grinder acquitted in Eddy Brotherton abduction case
Wilkes-Barre May 4 Roteo Ballaterio known as the Tulian organ grinder was charged with abducting Eddy Brotherton who vanished from his Ashley home on January 19. The jury acquitted him after a four day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barne
Roteo Ballaterio
Tulian
Little Eddy Brotherton
Ashley
Local News Snapshots From Reading and Nearby Towns
Fires devastate Clinton county while Mice nibble matches at T Pociehows in Reading. Professor H G Hunter resigns after twenty years as Birdsboro principal. Veterans of the 127th Regiment hold a campfire at Stephan. Attorney General Hensel to try 20 state tax cases in the supreme court this month. Polagders parade in Shenandoah for the 100th anniversary of the constitutional adoption. A violent incident at Pottstown cemetery involving Maggie Miller. Christian Endeavor representatives in Harrisburg meet to streamline the denomination's organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hunter
Birdsboro
Pt One Hundred and Twenty Seventh
Stephan
Hensel
Supreme Court
Shenandonah
Maggie Miller
Pottstown
Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian Church of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Senator Quay Figures Up Tariff Debate Amidst Senate Readings
Washington notes describe Senator Quay of Pennsylvania presenting statistics in a tariff bill debate while Senate members from the Solid South drift away from his remarks. The day includes amendments on income tax, river and harbor appropriations, and private pension discussions as the Senate adjourns for the day.
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Solid South
Wasitinutos
Senate
Colutona
Hunator Quay
Pennervaula
Bia
Josy
Gallinger
Squire
Washington
Rodine
Tate
Thureday
Billie
Dem
Chroen River
Ponta
Committee of Judiciary
Beethon
Rey
Women of Lexington oppose Breckinridge renomination
In Lacarmitas Kentucky May day anticipation grows over Colonel Preckinridge's renomination bid for Congress. The city fills with excitement as factions clash. Senator Hodes threatens Editor Moore over coverage. Women of Lexington and Ashland districts protest the renomination and urge voters to refuse to return their representative.
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Lexington
Lacarmitas
Preckinridge
Congress
Unie City
Pell Helene Ad
Corresponderta
Hodes
The
Observer
Moore
Hotgo
Lreckinridge
Moora
Democratic Party
Lazington
Ashland
Wilf Breckinridge
Laxington
First National Bank in Missouri Fails to Open Its Doors
The First National Bank of the city in central Missouri failed to open today. A notice signed by officers and directors cited a $2,250,000 bank balance and a reserve fund of $25,000. The suspension stemmed from business losses after a false telegram about a claim was published months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepals
Missouri
Bank Ban Hospital
Political Meetings Banned in Harvard College Buildings
The article notes that political meetings in Harvard College buildings have been forbidden. It also reports on various other items including Alexander FE Orrla’s election as president of the New York Chamber of Commerce and several separate incidents across Baltimore Cedar Rapids and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard College
Alexander FE. Orrla
New York Chamber of Commerce
den Mendy
Aelf
Baltimore
Paul Korte
Cedar Rapids
Valletta
Novia Scotia
Vlara Sherwood
George Tiny
St. John's River
Florida
Offer to move army camp near Columbia park declined
Dr. G P Gehring of this city wrote General Corey proposing to clear land at Columbia park three and a half miles from town removing trees underbrush and opening streets. He would provide a camping place and pay $500 for the army's use for several weeks. Brown, Coxeyllen, and Washindox reported, Coxey declined the plan as it moved the camp too far from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxeyllen
Washindox
G. P.gehring
Corey
Columbia Park
Iia
Coxry
Lwader
Growne
Washington
Mose Fair Hanging City Jail Yard Execution
A colored man was hanged in the city jail yard this morning, with the event described as plain and without sensational features. The May 4 execution followed the Mose Fair incident and reflected the routine nature of the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira
Cuksaten
Mose Fair
Riot at Vanderbilt region works sparks mass unrest
May 4 reports of armed companies and deputies battering at Cosamuistutan Pennsylvania factories. Riot gear and Winchesters seen as strikers prepared to attack Panil and Nelli while deputies delay. Evictions loom. many workers dispersed or under protection as coke supply and freight traffic suffer.
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Cosselesvily
Coke
Vanderbilt
Moyer
Atrikers
Danber Furnace
Danbar
Hill Farm
Paddoc
Cosamuistutan
Vanderbilt Region
Hill Works
Panil
Nelli
Port Sill
Prwent
Tga Mog
Doobsr
Till Farm
Garde
Hill
Frick Company
Synthwoete No
Moorewood
United
Valley
Hartiwore and Cibo Company
Cosle
Virginia
Murder Verdict in Morning Jail Session
A man identified as Jake Brown alias Jono Coleman faced a jail hearing at 10 46 this morning for the murder of Franklin Macklin, a penitentiary foreman. The condemned man and his associate Joan Cofemanant, said to be born near Memphis, Tennessee, about forty years ago, were linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Brown
Jerymnsonity
Moa
Mayb
Jono Coleman
Franklin Macklin
Siatio
Joan Cofemanant
Memphis
Tent
Texas Treasury Faces Bond Interest Shortfall
The Texas treasury has no funds today and a projected year end deficiency of several hundred thousand dollars. Interest on state bonds, totaling about four thousand dollars, may be at risk if revenues do not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Miner Theodore Wackley Rescued From Jeddo Mine
Theodore Wackley was released from the No 2 Highland shaft near Jeddo after a 24 hour entrapment. Rescuers brought him to the surface uninjured aside from minor bruises after a fall with a cave‑in trap yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatlenis
Heighland
Jeddo
Theodore Wackley
Wackley
Silver Spring Fishing Club Faces Disrupted Outing
May 4 report notes Provident Cleveland unable to join the Silver Spring Fishing Club outing due to disturbed affairs at Washington. L. Clark Davis and William H. L. Meahan of the Philadelphia Ledger are in attendance as guests of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannenona
Silver Spring
Provident
Cleveland
Washington
L. Clark Davia
William HL Meahan
Philadelphia Ledger
Earthquake Rumors and Political Strife Hit Cardiff
The report notes a quake shaking Cardiff and surrounding area with unrest tied to Peel and English politics. It mentions threats of emigration to the United States amid hard times and references injuries to Labour MP John Harris struck in the face during a cricket match at Battersea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardiff
Wales
Yeaterday
Peel
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania eastern and western regions
Weather forecast for Saturday in Pennsylvania shows eastern areas warmer with variable winds and western areas partly cloudy and warmer with southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ladies Shirt Waists in Plain and Piney Cheviots Percales
Plain and Piney shrit waists offered in various fabrics including Cheviots Lawns and Percales. The selection showcases style and quality with options such as Plain and Piney Sills and Lineng styles.
Children Wristwear Styles Featured in Fauntleroy Line
The display touts wrists for children with fashions labeled The King Wrist in Fauntleroy and main White fabrics including Cinghams and Percale. Demonstrates style and workmanship across fabric choices and trims.
Woman’s Fashion Sale Seems To Promote Special Blouse Waist
An odd newspaper fragment advertises garments including a blouse waist labeled as special and promising value for the reader. It hints at a marketing line about motherhood when describing the item.
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Scranton
Leggett
Thoreday
Croek
Leggetts Creek Crecker
Ficinity
Panof
Salonaniy
F. J. Hoss
Mr. Ova
Spellman
Jacob Coxey
Bar of Justice
Mia
Scottdale
Don & Co
Alabama
Birmingham
Tuscombia
Tennessee River
Tuacumbia
Kentucky
Coxeyites
Rocco Ballaterio
Tralian Ophens
Commonwealth
Clinton County
T. Pociehows
Reading
Senator Quay
Tarif
Watt Munday
Colonels
Copeland
Hasinton
Grover
Cesmar
Finley S
Lackawanna
URE Gutta Percha & Rubber
MFGO
Citas A. Schirren
H. A. Kingsbury
Sproce St
Scranton, Pa
W. J. Weichel
the Jeweler
Spruce Street
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