Discovery Triggers Scranton Oil Boom Rumors
Word of a new oil strike near Scranton raises excitement as gas is found at 1800 feet in the Jacob Wright farm. The Enterprise stock cannot be bought, and the Scranton Syndicate plans immediate activity as New York and Scranton parties converge to sink more wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradford
Scranton
Beveral
Aroorean
Matin Gan
Jacon Wright
New Haven
Cay
Nawh
Theleilfoe
York
Enngrine
Bradfora
Ges
Saturdavy
Montroae
Binghamton
Tinkhancock
Highwayman Holds Up California Stage, Steals Money
A lone bandit stopped the Angelo to Milton stage yesterday morning near Wayman High Way. He forced the driver to surrender the express box and delivered a letter and parcel to be kept for Sovora, claiming they hid items from the Sovora stage last Wednesday. An explosion followed, suggesting the box was blown open and a large sum of money taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittos
Cal
Stege
Angelo
Milton
Sovora
Waolch
Hive
Soured on sweetness in Cntanao dispute with sugar firm
Attorney General Maloney of Illinois warns the American Sugar Refining Co to stop bringing goods into the area and declares he will immediately begin a writ of quo warranto to bar the company from doing business in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Refining Company
Illinois
Cntanao
Cisneral Maloney
American Sugar Refining Company
Bridge Work Accident Near Chicago and Erie Bridge
While carpenters repaired the Chicago and Erie bridge west of here the seal folil broke. Five workmen were injured, with H. Byleston of Huntington Indiana fatally injured and not expected to live until morning. others escaped with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Erie
Here
I. H. Byleston
Huntington
Ind
Evictions at Blue Creek Mine Prompt Tense Miner Strife
At Blue Creek in Nasmine May 8 over 100 Black workers were put to work while striking miners were evicted. Tension rises as meetings spread through mining camps and trouble is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasmine
Blue Creek Minea
Ohio National Guard Officers Decry Militia Dishonor
Colonel G C L Kennan of the Fifth regiment Ohio National Guard says three members of Company B were discharged by their employers after responding to a call. They face prosecution under military law and related charges are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gcl
Kennan
Fifth Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Riots Suppressed by Militia Amid City Tension
Mayor Clees urges militia action to quell rioters on Wednesday in Hewingy Liat while Mayor Hiven escalates the matter with employers. Ohio Inn enforces a $1000 fine and six months imprisonment for attempting to block a soldier answering a call, signaling likely trouble for the employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clees
Hiven
Ohio Inn
Target Gathering Ever Held Now in Seton at Omaha
The national convention of the Ancient Order of Hitvrolang convened in Omaha Nebraska with the largest attendance. Delegates met at John’s Onllygiste church where Bishop Scaa nell welcomed them and urged Catholic citizenship and loyalty to the United States above nation or religion in public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton
Omaha
Neb
May
Ancient Order of Hitvrolang
John's Onllygiste
Scaanell
United States
Strikes Escalate at Hill Part Coke Works Amid Tense Clone
Readable fragments show a regional strike turning violent with threats and notices at the Hill Part plant. Police, marshals, and deputies act as injunctions are served while miners and operators clash over recognition and work stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxxerisyians
Coke
Emiret
Opere
Coutinnoas
Thiday
Tinsteikera
Hill Part
Hill Re Plant
Hill Para Ie
Fiat
Bhe T'rivk
Ary
Toer
Min
Frick Company
Lsat
Wttike
Vanderbup
Dar
United State
Beanson
Miger
Ard
Unite States Court
Ateut
Marechal Seacinn
Vanderbilt
Rainey Works
Mover
Gomes Tolay
Diegutue
Woose Atrikers
Eilers
Shia Ther
Agaly
Miners’ Union
Harry Rogers and His Gun Night Incident
Night watchman Harry Rogers fired three shots at his wife as she fled to the city for police protection. She and two children were left at home unharmed, while officers detained Rogers at Looelock this morning. No examination of the home was completed, and the condition of the children remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie Hanne
May
Tarry Rogers
Li O'Elock
Lo'elock
Bile Aife
Gleanings from Pennsylvanian Rural News and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR records report a coal boat accident near Paoli with panes shattered in Medieon Broad. It notes a fatal mine blast near Hagleteh, injuries to Jenny Wargo and others, a state teaching association meeting, and Miles Cain as the sole woman applicant before a Harrisburg board. Harrisburg endorsements follow for A Wilson Norris in the Republican league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herks County
Glover Searm
Haiver
Paoonteriile
Hall
Mledieon Broad
Greenhionsum
Mottavilly
Hagleteh
Martin Staimo
Jenny Wargo
State Teachers’ Association
Karmesception Board
Harrisburg
Miles
of. Cain
Lancaster
Grand Court of Pennsylvania
Grider
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
A. Wilson Norris
Congregwonl Diatrict
Lenagtio
Local Crime Sparks Wide Rounds of Legal and Violent Incidents
A jumble of crime notes reports a fatal sewer explosion injuring Charles Peck and Loula Work, arson or poisoning threats near Saltpetre Gap, a bookkeeper Alfred W. Seymour linked to a lumber fraud, and state tax suits totaling nearly 200000 amid swindler activity across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Peck
Loula
Cincinnati
Hobo Leaders Stand Trial Over Capitol Grounds Case
The Coxey protest era itemizing Dexer Browne and Jones faced verdicts on charges of carrying banners and trampling the Capitol grounds. The jury found all guilty on main charges after brief deliberations. A separate proceeding involved Galvin and his army with regions around Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Christopher Columbus Jones
Coxey
Galvin
Waeninarow
Milllowney
Dudge Mindet
Dexer
Browne
Jones
Agalnet Jones van Denlenel
Lipwoumt
Muri
Ualge Muller
Indiana Man Stabs Foe in Fatal Clash Near Gabtown
Sunday evening a fight at Gabtown six miles from Evanavinty ends with Charles Miller stabbing Joseph Sturm. Sturm suffers critical injuries as Miller is mortally wounded in a mid stroke. A doctor says Sturm may not recover.
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Evanavinty
Ind
Gabtown
Here
Charles Miller
Joseph Sturm
Sturm
Miller
Negroes in Fulton threaten to violate smallpox rules
Reports from Furros on May 8 describe black residents near the Fulton railroad depot assembling with rifles and shotguns at 10 PM to contest local smallpox regulations. Authorities fear serious trouble as squads gather in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Ark
Furros
Thin Place
Coudin
Notable Civil War Era Inspection Report Note
In a tense order, white forces demanded indoors lamps placed away from the line to avoid attracting fire. Fifteen armed ex-ira men set along the railroad bridge a mile north of the city. Negroes were warned crossing the line during recitations would invite buckshot. Most parties agreed to disperse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doore
Annenault
Waas
Secret Service Targets Fake Diplomas and Medals
Captain Porter of the United States Secret Service orders a nationwide probe into counterfeit World War diplomas and medals being advertised and sold. He states the circulating medals and goods violate the law and must be stopped under the counterfeit prohibition act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Porter
Reiter Tileerapl Company Clears New Advertising Plan
Company officials in Leidon outline a strategic advertising push after restructuring. Notable figures Charlee Tapper, George de Renter, and Herbert de Heiter are named as directors guiding the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiter Tileerapl Company of
Leidon
New Lustense
Lospon May
A. Ven Maanelal
Uttermathnal Ageper
de Twin Forme
Tianeeacof
Telekctam Oop
Charlee
Renter
Hebhert de Heiter
Fire at Boat Yard Sends City Into Panic
A massive blaze at a boat yard ignited hundreds of rounds of weaponry and shrapnel stored in a warehouse, sparking evacuations and fears of further explosions. Fire crews battled the blaze as winds fanned embers, with nearby streets crowded by onlookers and residents seeking safety. No immediate reports of casualties are confirmed, but authorities warned of potential hazards from undetonated ordnance.
Fragmentary legal note on authority to grant scenes in South Careling
Readable parts indicate a court decision on state power to grant scenes in a case involving a signor in South Careling. The text asserts city authorities, under the law, hold power to grant such Hertace in volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Fider
Wands
Signor
Careling
Bomb explodes near palace in Rome injuring three
A bomb exploded in the evening near a Rome palace injuring three people. The blast occurred just before eight o clock in front of the Mince Orolscale building as authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mince Orolscale
Rome
Unclear fragmentary report on wartime events and figures
Incomplete OCR fragment references German ships, rioters on trial in Herne, ship rates from Italian ports, a Cairo memorial, a 670K figure, American participation in honors for Juana of Arc at Orleans, battles near Lacctane in the Philippines, and Don Carlos informing the Pope about Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamion
Peventetine
Herne
Germany
Lacctane
Philippine Islande
Don Carlos
Spain
Hirone
Henry Clay Republican Teague Gains News From Potwyille
Report notes the Henry Clay Republican Teague in Potwyille expanding with new branches in towers. Thomas Osborne of Media is proposed as special treasury agent. Northern district politics see Bardick’s upset and Morris withdrawal shaping the Twenty fourth district race. Ernest Acheron of Washington expected to win nomination amid county Republican revolt with Kress and McElroy challenging Lemon and Mackrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potwyiile
Trowing
Bovernal Towers
Thomas 4. Osborne
Media
Secretary of the Treasure
The
Treasury
William EB. Bardick
MoKern County
Major J. Morris
Greene County
Ernest F. Acheron
Washington
Nemlanthan
Allerheny County
GB. Kress
William McElroy
M. B. Lemon
Arch Mackrell
Machine Men
Senate Debates on Tariff Bill And Navy Appropriations
The report covers ongoing Senate debates over a tariff bill with tax plans and the fate of a sugar tariff proposal, alongside consideration of the naval appropriation bill for the year ending June 1. The session discusses party lines, procedural questions, and the anticipated votes affecting the bill's passage and related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy Department of Fumila
Burglary Suspect Wounded by Cadets at Riverview Academy
In early morning an intruder broke into Riverview Military Academy. Cadets fought back as the burglar fired. two shots struck the man but he escaped down stairs. Police later arrested him at Central Hudson station and he is held at headquarters.
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Mim
Poronwksersis Alyy
Charles K. Davidsou
Riverview Military Academy
Roomie
Hugh Ballocw
Marold Ti. Lewis
Atlanta
Ataira
Central Hudson Station
Hair claims settled in county cases with large sums
A confused notice reports John Monor and others settling in Almhouas and Flavagros with millions at stake. One heir, Moser, aged four, died in Larrytown county almshouse. The text notes attempts to prove a claim and a man reduced to poverty, with past efforts to gain money spent on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavagros
Johna Moser
Breaker Earns Livelihood in County Alms House
A man once seeking work faced hardship and was sent to the county alms house three months ago after failing to sustain himself. He hopes for a stable living as efforts to aid him continue.
Investigation Board Arrives at Homestead for Armor Fraud Probe
The Nivel Board led by Captain Simpson with Lieutenant Ackerman and Professor Alger has reached Homestead to investigate armor plate frauds at Carnegie works. Officials plan a secret arrest and expect the board to stay in Pittsburg for a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nivel
Pivisiona
Sampson
Ackerman
Alger
Carnegie Works
Homnestead
Simpnon
Pittehur
Comestead
Ulster Steamship to Start Direct Montreal Run
The Irish Times reports the Ulster Steamship Company will begin direct sailings from Montreal. The first vessel, the Thy Tealin Head of 1,071 tons, is scheduled to depart Montreal on June 14 after a June 1 Boreioe start in Unleaston Lalsgent Carnila with Ditlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster Steamship Company
Montreal
The
Irish Times Annogore
Cletor Steamehip Company
Unleaston
Carnila
Hobo Train Theft Tangles Missouri Pacific Route
A broken account describes hobos hijacking a train on the Missouri Pacific line May 5. Lawmen pursue the group across the rails as a chaotic mob evades capture amid warnings of sabotage and danger to freight crews.
Fragments Describe Bridge Collapse and Rescue Efforts
A chaotic scene unfolds as a bridge failure causes waterway disruption. Emergency crews search debris amid unclear reports of casualties and responders work to recover victims and stabilize the area. Authorities investigate the cause of the collapse while nearby residents await updates.
Breckinridge Speech Draws Kinsey Belief Rail Talk
A May 3 event near Washington features Leonel Breckinnitye leading a keynote at the Liberty Senate lecture. Attendees report a focus on railway expansion and a tec tobiy of porters amid a windy day as speakers critiqued colonial policies and urged federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexriivos
Leonel Breckinnitye
Kienwey Beleif
One Bukdred and Tooth Gathering at Philwlelpyya
The 110th convocation of the Frotentant Episcopal Photon in the diovsn of Penuplouuie opened this morning. Linhop Whittaker administered the Fire of holy ConMnion to the paseintiled Adlegites. Cites titel clstical and lay delegates were to attend. Nine churches vary dedicated during the year and 20st persons were confirme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phianeniina
Linhop Whittaker
ConMnion
Unconfirmed Report of Uprising in Buenos Aires
A reported revolution has broken out in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, with inquiries noted at the Argentine legation and local banking houses. Reports describe unrest spreading through major financial districts, though details remain unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospex
Buenco Ayres
Riepublic
Arcentine Lagation
Lurringa’ Banking Holme
Hiver Platte Bank
Frititheas
Car wreck on Bloomsburg road destroys convertible
A morning crash on Bloomsburg road near Serntitit treet involved a Nex car and a truck. The convertible was totally destroyed and a person named Alanine was reportedly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Alanine
Unclear OCR Summary of Names and Places in Manchester Drama
Fragmentary text lists names Thole John Hapgood Marna and Nellie Donale Lefingwell with ages and locations. Mentions Manchester New York and Ellis dale. References to a drama titled Blige Gris and The Hand of Pate with a "extensive distiller" and production context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thole
John Hapgood Marna
Manchester
N. i
Gauirge W
Yrorsald
Ellisdale
Burnaston Cousey
Nellie
Donale Lefingwell
New York
Blige Gris
Pate
Weather Summary for Eastern Pennsylvania and Nearby Areas
The report notes variable winds across the northern portion with generally fair conditions. A Wednesday forecast suggests clearer skies in the eastern regions with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastimnovix
Weelnesdaypan
Penneylwinia
Wodimertiyy
Vette
Froommy Wirialla
Penumileania
Werner Ba
Finley’s Proves Correct in Style and Gynality
In a concise report, Finley’s team demonstrates expected form and technique, clinching advantage through disciplined play. The feature highlights key players, strategic moves, and a near flawless execution that underscores the program’s growing prowess.
Unclear Text Fragment Refers to Clothing and Waistwear
Fragmentary OCR mentions children waists and fabric types like ginghams and percales with scattered references to names and places. No coherent event or clear entities establishable for a proper summary.
Mother's Friend Waist and Special House Waist In Soc Ua
Fragmentary note mentions waists and a special house waist at a location abbreviated Soc Ua. Details are unclear. no dates, participants, or institutions are readable. The item appears as a brief classified notice or odds and ends snippet.
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Serlousig
Tennessee
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Connellsville
Harry Rogers
Wilton Barrenu
Hie
Penwsylvonia Gleanings
Cari Ti
Lanne Hoffman
Inne
Coxey and Browns
Aweal
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Leslie Wiiler
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Ieee
Holeon
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Sit
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Ode Empail
Tiearmy
Trovis
Promut
LA Roete
Randall Sring
Fuqat
Relly
Piat
Dia Mon
Cieneral Reilly
Les Moines
Kellay
Grover
Congress
Indiana
Himwell
International Agency
Halieax
Mor
Stearic Alpha
Wolah
Ayrtl
Fleltoe
Galling
Alen
LPO
Shraphel
Articre
Fecribie
Canton
Ehot
Atell
Thee Torsone
Sovers
Louisiana
Attee
Senator Quay
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Senate
Finethee
Vanier
BEL
Jone
Eine
Cppeettion &O
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Lomistona
Epewily Peartlin
Walter Rett
Findden
Hoar
Hatrie
de Catia
Weill Vet
Weill Vet Invitad Fm
Tarill Fur Reventiv
Nonnte
Cadia
John Monor Hair
Dublin
Canada
Sanders
Missouri Pacific
Enane
Roel
Stahiley
Teoseoy
Mark
Mbereteli
Briley
Haapaatia
Numler
Holtisy Nakere
Nestileeion
Gary
Breckineidgs
Episcopal
Ation
Philwlelpyya
Grim Heaper
Finley
Lackawanna
Chas A. Schterest & CO
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton, Pa
the Jeweler
Spruce Street
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