Inheritance tax bill passed in key legislative session
The Pennsylvania senate, in what was called the most important session of the current legislature, approved the direct inheritance tax and anticipated bills. The Washington monument visit to Philadelphia and Baker ballot law amendments were discussed as the body adjourned, with committee actions on anti monopoly measures and county matters noted. The Third Philadelphia contested election case favored Oscar P B Saunders, while Hamilton road funding and ball game Sunday bans drew debate.
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Chaiman Voorhees
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Oscar PB. Saunders
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French Six & Day
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Moore
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Bradford
League of American Wheelmen
Heidelbaugh
Lancaster
Monster eighteen foot snake reported near Dolmont
May 12 Greensburg. Thoms McQuindo, a young farmer near Dolmont, rode by Burnt Cabin district and spooked when his horse tangled with a long monster snake. It measured at least 18 feet, thick as a man's ankle, then vanished before snake hunters could reach it. Daniel G. MacQuaide believes it may be the same creature seen years ago. Delmont farmers form committee to hunt and capture alive for exhibition.
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Thoms McQuindo
Dolmiint
Burnt Cabin
Daniel G. MacQuaide
Delmont
Murder in Mahanoy City Linked to Boarder
May 12 report from Mahanoy City says Anthony Konitakucki's body was recovered from a well after a post mortem found a fractured skull and water in the lungs indicating murder before the fall. Authorities suspect a fellow boarder who bought a ticket for New York after the disappearance. Further developments expected in days.
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Mahanoy City
Anthony Konitakucki
New Boeton
Konitr Kiski
New York
Knights of Malta York convocation planned for next year
Surbury reports the second day of the Knights of Malta land commandery session considered reports and elected officers. The convocation will be held at York next year with thirteen members present.
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Surbury
Knights of Malta
York
Representatives Chosen to Supreme Commandery Meeting
Representatives were selected to attend the Supreme Commandery meeting in Heaton in October.
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Supreme Commandery
Heaton
Amalgamated Tin and Iron Wage Committee Appointed
Pittsburg May 12 President Garland of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers named the wage committee for the year. The group will meet Friday at headquarters to prepare a report for the Detroit convention next week. They will review lodge suggestions and likely seek a material wage increase, with tin plate rates rising about 1 percent under the McKinley tariff.
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Pittsburg
Garland
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and ‘Tin Workers
Detroit
Trial of a minister at Hedetone presbytery meeting
The Hedetone presbytery gathered at Lone Run church in Irwin Pennsylvania to try Rev. H C White on alleged immoral conduct with Miss Jessie Jeffries. Moderator J C McCarrell led a closed session as the prosecuting committee chaired by Rev W G Stewart presented Miss Jeffries sworn testimony. Counsel for the accused minister was Rev Perry Baker of Belle Vernon.
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Charles
Smith
Perry Baker
Belleverton
Miss Jeffries
Committee at Clearfield hearing mining investigation
The legislative mining Investigation committee arrived in Clearfield while accompanied by miners delegates. The group will meet in the court room tomorrow morning to hear testimony with members Senator Henry D. Saylor W W Millisen Representatives Trobert McWhinney George Dixion and staff.
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Legislative Mining Investigation Canmittes
Henry D. Saylor
W. W. Millisen
Trobert McWhinney
George Dixion
Bergeapt-at
B. Cochrum
B. PF
Reber
Presence of mind saves girl at Lock Haven factory
In Lock Haven on May 12 Miss Kate Bennett escaped a deadly machine incident when her clothing was caught in a winder. She freed herself with great effort, suffered severe sprains and strains, but no bones were broken.
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Lock Haven
Kate Bennett
Woman Dies in Kitchen Fire Near Chandersburg
Mrs. Frank Reinecker was fatally burned when her dress ignited near a stove at her home near Chandersburg. Neighbors rushed to help but she died a few hours after the accident as the flames caused severe injuries.
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Chandershburg
Frank Reinecker
Grand Army encampment to draw five thousand veterans
Reports from Grand Army posts say the Pennsylvania state encampment will be held in Johnstown in June and be the largest of its kind. Every city in the state will be represented and the committee expects about 5000 veterans to attend.
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Johnstown
Grand Army
One-Legged Horse Thief George Wilson Arrives in Meadville
George Wilson, a one legged horse thief captured at New Lebanon in Mercer County, arrived in Meadville and was committed to jail. Officials suspect he is faking insanity, as he offered no refutation and claimed he left his case to the Lord. When asked his home, he replied in to heaven.
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Meadville
George Wilson
New Lebanon
Mercer County
Senate confirms Pennsylvania postmaster nominees
Washington May 12 The senate today confirmed Pennsylvania postmaster nominations including J B Brown at New Castle 8 A Ramsey at McKees Rocks T C Manser at Forest City W Waters at Warren B A Waters at Williamstown J B Hempstead at Meadville.
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New Castle
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McKees Rocks
T. C. Manser
Forest City
W. Waters
Warren
B. A. Waters
Williamstown
B. Hempstead
Meadville
Child Dies After Clothing Catches Fire Near Enterprise Blocks
In Osceola Mille on May 12 a 22 year old child, the offspring of Michael Lewis of Enterprise Blocks, was playing among hot embers drawn from an oven when the clothing ignited. The child was burned to death.
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Michael Lewis
Enterprise Blocks
Train worker James Kelley killed on Altoona tracks
James Kelley a 26 year old extra yard brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad died instantly when a train consisting of an engine and nine cars passed over him at Eighth street in Altoona. The accident occurred this afternoon on the city tracks, with Kelley crushed into three pieces.
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James Kelley
Pennsylvania Hailroad Company
Eighth Street
Voting to award ten complete uniforms to top club
The club with the most votes will receive ten full uniforms including shirt pants cap belt and stockings. Uniforms are made to order by C A L Florey sporting goods dealer of Weroming avenue and match Eastern league style. Voting limited to Lackawanna Luzerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford and Wyoming counties. Results announced Saturday June 4. Ballots to Sporting Editor at The Tribune.
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Classified Advertisements and Rentals in Scranton
A jumble of old classified ads lists for rent rooms and houses, sale items, services, and employment offers. Property notices include a Clay Avenue residence with city steam and modern conveniences and a cottage by a lake, plus various buyers seeking goods, job leads, and a silver plated instrument for sale.
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Local clubs announce challenges and meetings for May baseball
The Lackawannas challenge any city club with May games led by manager A Carr and captains J B Wonk and Auguste Nornhelim. The Flower Huds of the South Side defeat Stars 12 to 2 under CT Armirwet. The Yellow Kids of the South Side dare clubs under 12 years old with Auguste Nornhelim and Joseph Conrni as leaders. A Stislera meeting at 4 15 Washington Ave to arrange games. The Violets of Olyphant challenge Walnut Street Guards for May 1 at Olyphant grounds, with Archbald teams invited. The Rosettes of Coduri Ave challenge Ro setters at May 1 on Mayle ground with Wilment. Rosettes players listed. The Rowittes of Booth Bile promise to pay for age infringers. Cat Smishers organized with Gilhoo Amerman Barrett and Seeley Seeley McManley Mare ris Judd. A meeting hoped with Moses Taylor Hospital grounds on May 2 at 2 o clock. Amerman manager Marrett captain. Answer in The Tribune.
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Property pickup deadline note from Adama Avenue
A notice states owners may claim a property by calling at 6490 Adama Avenue to prove ownership.
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Reusnea
Adama Avenue
Proposals Sought to Remove Capitol Ruins in Harrisburg
The Capitol Building Commission of Harrisburg Pennsylvania invites sealed proposals by May 28 1807 for removing stone brick and iron from the Capitol ruin area and clearing and repairing the grounds near the ruins No dynamite or explosives allowed and the commission may reject any bid Benjamin J Haywood secretary state treasurer Harrisburg Pa
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Capitol
Benjamin J. Haywood
Carrisburg
Struggling Child Rescued After Water Ordeal
A child clung to life after a water incident and was resuscitated after hours of effort. Medical teams administered CPR and follow up care to restore breathing and consciousness. The incident prompted a call for safety measures at the location.
Valentine linked to farmer’s suicide in Lewisburg
Philip Shuck a 60 year old farmer from Lewisburg shot himself in a field after receiving a scandalous valentine sent to a neighbor he feuded with. A post office detective traced the letter, and Shuck’s fear reportedly led to the fatal act.
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Philip Shuck
Maseppi
Cavnty
Valentine
United Staes Post Office Department
Chuck
Doctors Puzzled by Sudden Death of 12 Year Old
Reading May 12 Wellington Anderson son of Augustus and Rosa died after two years of mysterious pain in the side. He was 12, weighed 85 pounds two years ago and 27 at death. Fifty physicians failed to diagnose. Post mortem by Philadelphia experts planned to seek cause.
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Augustus
Rosa Anderson
Lila
Philadelphia
Boxer Billy Smith Rescues Girl From Dam Near Reading
Reading May 12 Billy Smith the city boxer saved Florence Hemmig the two year old daughter of I A Hemmig from drowning in the Loe dam near the Kurt house in the suburbs. He was out for a training walk for a bout with Jack Bonner of Philadelphia when the child fell in and he pulled her to safety.
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Billy Smith
Florence Hemmig
I. A. Hemmig
Loe
Kurt
Heart in Court Tests Wife's Insurance Claim
Mrs Louise Morris sues Fidelity and Casualty of New York for 20000 over her late husband Morris death. In court here his heart was produced to show death from heart disease rather than drowning. Dr William Ackley of Chicago and other physicians testified the heart was affected and the aorta enlarged.
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Pittsburg
May
Fidelity and Casualty Company
New York
Louise Morris
Lntern
Morris
William Ackley
Chicago
Girl Dies in Wagon Accident at Bloom
Clearfield May 12. Dora Smith eight years old was thrown from a wagon while playing with other children at Bloom. The wagon horses ran away and she died instantly.
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Dora Smith
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