Senate Passes Key Bills as Grady withholds Signature
Harrisburg reports final passage of bills on meat inspectors and bond requirements for licensing, plus debate over whether to approve securities for foreign insurers. A Philadelphia charter probe study is read at length by the Senate, with Senator Grady withholding his signature on the committee report.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Pennesinia
Citizens Municipal League
Philadelphia
Lyon
William H. Andrews
Briley
Kelly
Bmiley
Andrews
FE. Mardenburgh
Wayne
Arthur Kennedy
Allegheny
J. McCarrell
Dauphin
Wealey Thomas
Grady
Mutual Automatic Telephone Company
David Martin
Charles A. Porter
Committee of Councila
John P. Pearch
Porter Haw
White
Wife Seeks Aid as Husband Fails to Meet Her in Chester
A woman named Mrs. Mary James, with two young children, went to West Chester Police at midnight claiming her husband, a carpenter, left them in Pittsburgh and sought work in eastern Pennsylvania. He did not appear. police sent the family to the county home after no news of the husband.
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Polie
Farmer Loula Hughes Held After Beating Child in Charlestown
Loula Hughes a farmer of Charlestown township was charged with violently beating William Greek and abusing a child in custody from the Friends' home in Philadelphia. George Backhouse testified he heard screams and saw the farmer whip Young Gresh on the highway. The magistrate ordered a physical exam and held Hughes to answer at quarter sessions court.
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Weat Chester
Fire in Beech Creek shop savors near tragedy
Williamsport May 4 William Bulb a Beech Creek railroad shop worker was burned when a gasoline furnace exploded as he bent an iron tie. Fellow worker and Shop Foreman Miller smothered the flames with a heavy woolen blanket. Bulb’s condition is critical.
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Williamsport
William Bulb
Beech Creek Railroad
Jersey Shore
Miller
Bubb
Liulb
Two Wives Confront Him in Court in May
In Hollidaysburg May 4 the Pennsylvania railroad worker William J Burke was confronted by two wives in court. The Altoona and Pittsburgh women allege bigamy and demanded punishment. Burke was ordered to pay maintenance to his Altoona wife and will be prosecuted in Pittsburgh by the second wife for alleged bigamy.
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Hollidaysbure
William J. Burke
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Fittebure
Hiurke
Pittsburg
Multiple Local News Briefs From May 4
West Chester reports a tow kettle explodes injuring James O'Brien who is hospitalized. A man named Orner surrenders to a sheriff and receives six months jail. A farmer, Richard Foulk, is crushed by a falling tree and may die. Judge Clayton limits costs in a jail case. Bryan plans a Reading visit after a south trip delay. Ten coal crews to be laid off on the Reading line. Wayne Fencibles see retirements and resignations. A dog attacked Charles Carver, leaving his jaw broken. A corpse is found petrified at Mt. Carmel. Lloyd Weber, 16, faces larceny charges. Charles Carver suffers jaw fracture in a dog fight. The Nergeber Lutheran church near Murrell is dedicated. Burglars fail to rob a Birdsboro store room. Andrew Sharp dies at 76 from an apoplexy.
Interesting Experience of an Indianapolis Gentleman
An Indianapolis man praises Stuart's Dyspepsin Tablets for nervous dyspepsia, noting improved sleep, weight gain, and overall health after years of trialing other medicines. The letter claims the remedy cures sour stomach, gas, loss of flesh, appetite, sleeplessness, palpitations, heartburn, and constipation, with a caution it cannot cure cancer of the stomach. Contact Stuart Co. for a stomach disease hook. full packages sold by druggists at 00 cents.
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Inet
A. W. Sharper
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
May Stay In England Despite Local Bid for Funds
York May 4. Charles Still the convicted ex constable remains in England as a fugitive awaiting extradition. District Attorney Strawbridge presented a petition to President Judge Entinger seeking to rescind a court order for $2.00 and to grant $1,000 to Walter B. White for transit costs. The court refused the petition and discharged the rule after the law library committee opposed any fund use.
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York
Charles Still
England
Strawbridge
Enttenger
Still
Lawbrary
Law Library Committee
Walter B. White
Jurge Bittenger
Blood Poison Threatens Chester Springs Woman
Phoenixville May 4. Mrs Mary Heubner of Chester Springs cut her finger on a washboard. The injury worsened with fever and swelling. A physician diagnosed blood poisoning and she lies at death's door with little hope of recovery.
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Phoenixville
Mary Heubner
Chester Springs
Actress Mathilde Riverson Stabs Lover Then Dies After Jump
In Paris on May 3 a quarrel over marriage led actress Mathilde Riverson to stab her lover Moreau with a stiletto at her Rue Faubourg du Temple residence. Moreau escaped, Riverson pursued and wounded him before leaping from a window. Riverson died of brain concussion while Moreau may recover.
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Tavis
Mathilde Riverson
Mr. Moreau
Rue Faubourg du Temple
Moreau
Perenu
Dream Leads to Hidden Cash Found in Trunk
Mrs Rebecca J Williams of Dayton Ohio discovered a forgotten ten dollar bill she had received from her father seventeen years earlier. She had spent one bill and saved the other, then forgotten its location until a dream prompted her to search a trunk between two sheets where the money appeared. Both her father and husband had died in the interim.
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Dayton, O
Rebecca J. Williams
Greenbuck
Eastern League Baseball Game Recap with Rochester and Scranton
Springfield beat Toronto as Setley faltered in the final two innings. The Rochester lineup featured Shannon and Daly with Masecy and O'Brien contributing early, while Patterson and Yarrick handled key plays for Scranton. The box score notes two-base hits by Shannon and Daly and a sequence of errors affecting late scoring.
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Dooley
Bottonum
Mulvey
Seseecere Richter
Patterpon
Ackinton Wee
Rochester
L. Shannon
Sworlfics
Daly
Kasex
Kugan
Morse
Cvirlen
Tey
Richer
Bonner
Mascoy
Beard
D. Shannon
Patterson
Firat
Bhedig
Maguire
O'Brien
F. Shheatmon
Richter
Springfield
Toronto
Springfeld
Mass
Toronto Today
Setley
Phillies Lose to Boston as Race Shifts in National League
The Phillies were defeated by Boston, dropping Philadelphia toward last place while Baltimore eyed the top spot. Baltimore had a chance to move ahead with games against Brooklyn, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and New York, as Boston and Philadelphia altered schedules.
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Phillies
Boston
Yuarterday
Baltimore
Philes
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Pittsburg
New York
Aioe Ae
Bers
Washington
St. Louis
Louieville
New Yorks Face Washington In Decisive Fastball Meeting
Washington hosts New York in a fastball game where New York troubled the score early but could not climb back. Battering by Boore and Maguire, with King and Doheny delivering key moments, underscored a one sided affair. Umpire Lynch presided as final lines settled the outcome.
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Washington
New Yorks
Boore
New York
King
Maguire
Doheny
Warner
Lynch
Season Opens in Chicago with Narrow Victory
Chicago hosts a dramatic season opener marked by near perfection aside from a wild throw by Hart man. Batterioe and Callahan, Anson, Esper, and McFarland contribute as Umpire O Day officiates a Boston versus Philadelphia event game showing a strong early performance.
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Chicago
Hartman
Louie
Callahan
Anson
Esper
McFarland
O'Day
Rent notices and remodeling ads in local listings
Fragmented classified items list remodeled story building at 16 Wyoming Avenue with elevator, a room house on Marion Keuts Lane, and a single room house on Clay Avenue. Also notices for rent offices, a store location on Commonwealth Building and other rental inquiries. Baseball game recap notes Klobeding struck out ten as Klobeding and Yeager pitched for Boston and Philadelphia with a 2110 score.
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Wyoming Avenue
J. N. Mice
Mears Huilding
Clay Avenue
We. J. Park
Commonwealth Building
Klobeding
Boston
Philadelphia
Yeager
Firefield
Grady
Pinelle
Brooklyn Triumph Ends Baltimore Rally in Ninth Inning
Brooklyn and Baltimore hooked a late game with a nine inning effort. Baltimore staged a late push but Brooklyn held on for a 16 to 6 victory as Patterlee Daub and Grim teamed with Hoffer Clark and umpire Hurat to seal the win.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Battimore
R.H.Y
BaltiMore Coerce
Patterlee
Daub
Grim
Hoffer
Clark
Hurat
Rosie to Rest for Giants Western Trip
New York May 4. Ruie will not be seen with the Giants until after the three week trip. Hoth and Meekin improve daily and Captain Joyce keeps them rested for the Brooklyn series. Giants hope for 75 percent win rate with Seymour Clarke and Doheny.
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Ruele
Giants
Hoth
Meekin
Joyce
Brooklyn
Seymour, Clarke
Doheny
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Mhealxville
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Lebanon
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Myerstown
Hart Night
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Benjamin Kine
Center Township
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Quincy Ave
Lowry's Hotel
Frank
Jor Sale
Spruce Street
J. (. Lange
Lacka- Whank Uve
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LaRuysville
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Jurt
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Uitalo, N.Y
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Lackawaini Avenue
Hrennan
Vranren
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Los
Galesnen—Schone
Hiterni
KU. Evans & CO
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Washington, D. C
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Clifton Onp and
Menaarharng Company
Cincionali
Edavard C
Fist & GO
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Clleago
Dinmere Wi
KY Hever
M. Hetzel
Wanna Avenue
Adva
Teeta
APPLY
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North Main Avenue
M.A. Steebins
Lawrence, Mich
Snyder
T. Wan Ydera CO
Cincinnat
Rimino, Mango, Chemical, Company
John Street
Glen Brothers
Rochester, N.Y
Hilbert
Adams Avenue
Nichols
Naperville
AN Mfg CO
Consolidated Meg CO
van Bares St
Rystal Lake
Pehson & Wha OX
Beranton
Cet Cooper
Scranton Street
Beeriggs
Ceed
A. Biliggs
Main Ave
Blakes
Adama and Mulberry
Iss I. Wisdom
Adanf Avenue
I. H. Replogle
Meara
ON. Patrick
Nort
Uconnor & Col
Wall St
Second Street
City
Gordon FP
Tribune Alice
Giteation
Court Street
Stone
Stuation
Hickory Street
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Tribune
Addresa
Addresa Gi. H
Tribune of Five
Agnes Murphy
Avoca
Hyde Park
Addreaa J. K
Marion Atroel
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