Wreck Coroners Inquest Weighs Exeter Train Roles
Reading, May 22. Key testimony at the Exeter Reading railroad wreck inquest links the disaster to a violated five minute rule between trains and a series of delays. Witnesses say signals and brake issues, plus a twelve minute stand by the coal train, helped trigger the fatal collision killing twenty nine people.
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Reading
Wildemuth
Brammer
Exeter
Exetor
Wis
Svyarte
Bivdehore
Mixeter
Swart
Wae Bee
Drake
Henry Pennington
Philadelphia
Sanders
New York
Major Penninghon
Traukeman Miller
Miller
Pennington
Sandere
Vietine
Inter
Prideboro
William dx
John H. Lengel
Birds
Hildaboro
Monoeney Siding
John Swarts
Birdeboro
Lively Assembly Debates Presbyterians on Representation
Minneapolis May 22 The Presbyterian general assembly debated reducing membership representation with a 184 to 168 vote rejecting increases for 1070. The board of education report favored no budget cuts. The Freedsmen’s board announced $50,000 in subscriptions will clear the debt, with presbyteries urged to contribute to reopen closed schools.
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Minneapolis
Presbyterian General
Biel
Fotl
Ailehevels
Aitchcock
Concrilute & Presbytery
de W. BR. Kirkwood
Emporia
Kansas
Board of Education
Wusjprces
Assembly
Hey. H.W. Hulbert
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Northumberland Republicans Nominate Ticket at Sunbury Convention
Northumberland county Republicans nominated Prothonotary Gilbert Burrows Sunbury treasurer Daniel D Helm Shamokin commissioners J R Sharylds Rush Township and Georgy Rawsenbush Mt Carmel auditors J M Snyder Shamokin and FE Reed Chillicq ue Township coroner Dr Isaac Goodman Mt Carmel state delegates Harry A Reed Sunbury BH Taggart Northumberland A G Haus Shamokin resolutions back McKinley Stone expansion policy Quay field eliminated but state convention delegates friendly to ex senator Monroe Democrats elect ex Congressman John BR Storm C B Staples John D Brodhead endorse Judge Albright condemnation of Governor Stone for school cuts Adams Republican convention names George D Thorn delegate to State convention
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Sunbury
Northumberland
Gilbert
Stroudburg
Monroe County
John BR. Storm
C. BP. Staples
John D Brodhead
Albright
Allentown
Supreme Justice
Stone
Gettysburg
Adams County
George D. Thorn
United Presbyterian Home Mission Grants Reported in Philadelphia
May 22 session of the board of home mission and church extension approved several aid grants. Munciepeeed Presbytery Dalton received 100, Mercer Presbytery Sharon 200, Muskingum Presbytery Caledonia 250 after full review. One Hundred Nineteenth Street Church New York was refused aid. An open parliament will discuss the 15 year limit tonight.
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Philadelphia
Board of Home Mission
United Presbyterian Church
Munepeed Presbytery
Dalton
Mercer Presbytery
Sharon
Muskingum
Caledonia
One Hundred and Nineteenth Street
New York
Committee On Special
Committee On
Peace Jubilee Opens in Washington for Three Day Celebration
The national peace Jubilee to mark peace return begins tomorrow in Washington and lasts three days. Trains bring visitors from the south as a morning salute from the Dolphin bar racks and Fort Meyer signals the start. A 2 pm military and naval parade will be reviewed by the president and cabinet, followed by fireworks at the monument grounds.
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Washington
South
Washington Barracks
Fort Meyer
Peace Monument
Cloclk
Trial of Wireback in murder case proceeds on insanity plea
Wireback, sentenced to the habeas corpus for murder, asked the court for commitment removal under the May act after nine physicians deemed him insane. The commonwealth opposed, the petition was dismissed, and defense plans to seek a writ of error to the Supreme Court and involve the state board of charities.
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Taiheaster
Ralph W. Wirebick
Hank
State Board of Charities
Funeral for Gen Charles Rollin Buckalew Held in Bloomsburg
Funeral services for Gen Charles Rollin Buckalew were conducted at his Bloomsburg home on May 22. Rev B C Connor of the Methodist Episcopal Church led a simple service. A large cortege of relatives and prominent men accompanied the funeral to Rosemont cemetery for burial.
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Bloomsburg
Charles Rollin Buckalew
B.C. Connor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rosemont Cemetery
Fourth Regiment of Immune Men Arrive for Jubilee Parade
Washington May 22 Arrangements were made at the War Department for the Fourth Regiment of Immune to participate in the military parade honoring the Jubilee foregone. They will depart Camp Menile near Middletown to reach Washington tomorrow.
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Washington
War Department
Camp Menile
Middletown
Washington May 2 Release and Incresse Bohlin Barrett
May 2 report from Washington references a release and increase involving Bohlin Barrett, with connections to North Jackson and the Susquehanna area. Details about Ponnon cortit and Helsive Kinerson Sweet appear in fragmented form.
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Wasehington
Sixty Days for Metcalfe in Fraud Case at York
George B Metcalfe of York Pa was sentenced to sixty days in jail after being convicted of using the mails to defraud He advertised in newspapers offering lessons for a cent and promising employment with pay up to eight dollars weekly Several young women testified they sent ten cents and received work samples but were not hired The scheme operated from York Pa
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Philadelphia
George B. Metcalfe
York
United States
Metcalfe
Paris Still Fast as Salvage Efforts Proceed
The American Line steamer Paris lies aground near Coverack two miles east of Caverack after a Southampton to New York voyage. Cargo is being discharged from the forward holds as salvage teams and a Liverpool tug prepare to float the vessel, with a possible refloat planned for Wednesday. Divers report four or five large holes in the hull as inspection continues.
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Caverack
American Line
Paris
Watkins
Lowlands Point
Southampton
Cherbourg
New York
Liverpool
Falmouth
Cornwall
Bremen
Coverark
Mymouth
McKinleys Host Dinner for Brooklyn Eagle Editor
President and Mrs. McKinley entertain at the White House dinner for St. Clair Meek Kellway of the Brooklyn Eagle and Mrs. McKelway. Cabinet members and spouses attend, table decor praised, Marine Band performs, escort duties noted for Mrs. Hobart and others.
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Brooklyn Eagle
White House
Washington
Hay
the Treasury
Gauge
Alger
Long
Cionerat
Griggs
Feneral
Smith
Haichcock
Wilson
McKelway
Porla Bil Steamer Rocks Off
Local news notes a steamer named Porla Bil running aground. Report highlights offshore danger and crew evacuation. Police and harbor authorities investigate the mishap and coordinate salvage operations as weather remains calm.
Tragic Train Death of Lithuanian Youth in Forest City
Joseph Patrick about nineteen, a Lithuanian laborer from Clifford surroundings, was killed at the Erie depot when boarding a northbound train. He was dragged under cars and engine, his body torn apart, with only head and shoulders spared. Funeral planned at St Agnes cemetery after fragments were gathered by undertaker Holmes.
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Forest City
Joseph Patrick
Erie
Patrick
Holmes
St. Agnes
Clifford Nvlows
Crusade Against Bob Veal Seizes 150 Carcasses
Albany reports the State Agricultural Department is pursuing violators with 150 carcasses seized and destroyed along the Utica to New York line. Assistant Commissioner Flanders has sent forty night cases to the attorney general to prosecute and seek penalties from $26 up to $100 under the new law signed April 26 by the governor.
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Albany
State Agricultural Department
Utica
New York
Flanders
Two Consulates Closed In U S Foreign Service Move
Washington reports the state department will close U S consulates Hank of San Juan Porto Rico and WH Hamms in Manila on July 1. After closure the consulates will be abolished and no longer serve under the United States. Congress did not appropriate funds for maintenance amid the Porto Rico Philippines changes after the war.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Hank
San Juan
Porto Trey
Cone
Manila
Congress
Porto Rico
Deaths From Sickness in Washington Report
May 9 report lists multiple soldiers and officers dying from diseases or self-inflicted actions. Names include Stephien Burtt Private ML First California William Wahrenwold Private Fires South Tin kota diphtheria Koertert Kotler Private Thirteenth Minnesota nephritis John Hast Corporal A Fourth Infantry erysipelas Frank Haseaurek Seocond Lieutenant K Seventeenth Infantry and Frank Tiasuiurek Company KW Seventeenth Infantry. Wife later appointed second lieutenant by the president.
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Washington
Christof Low
Twenthah
Eryripelas
Frank Haseaurek
Manin
Frank Tiasuiurek
Ieed Forlil Chafy
Cinginnati Volksilere
Morkebontr
Frederick Uyiseuurek
Gi Miiber
Unclear OCR note on sports meet and sales details
An OCR fragment from New York dated May 22 references the Fitgsimmones Soule and price changes. It mentions a June afternoon, directors of the Teland Sport group, a meeting delay, and that fifty three boxes had been sold with a total campus amount listed. Frank Dwyer received a letter about a veteran event.
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New York
Fitgsimmones- Soule
Teland Sport. Ing
Wdav
Grady
Frank Dwyer
Mob Ready for Business in Tinesville May 22
A garbled report notes tension in Tinesville as deputies are sworn in to guard a jail after an incident involving Synehine Jeffers Kelly and Cleveland resident Wilhelmina Ninker. Local authorities prepare for potential unrest.
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Tinesville
Synehine Jeffers Kelly
Wilhelmina Ninker
Cleveland
Sherdff
Tobacco Leaf Trade Board Formed In Philadelphia Meeting
Delegates from major leaf cigar dealers met in Philadelphia on May 22 to form the Cigar Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade of the United States. Officers include President John B. R. Young and Secretary Walter G. Wilson, with a $25 annual delegate fee and committees for legislation, finance, and organization. Delegates adjourned after adopting the constitution and touring Fairmount Park, with another meeting planned for tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Leaf To
Ho New Board of Trade
Leaf
New York
Frank Argeulpbau
Harry Rothachild
J. Gans
Aaron J. Bach
Lancaster
M. M. Wry
M. Rosenthal
Elmira
H. T. Agnstrong
Instater
Cleveland
Charles Lemon
S&s. Schlessinger Micago
Joseph Mendelsohn
BE. Hecht
J. L. Friedman
Haltimore
William A. Boyd
Inelmnatl
John Oberhelman
John Staun
St. Louis
John Oberhaus
John G. Hummel
Boston
Albert F. Kuffenburgh
Dayton
J. P. Wolf
Hartford
J. BR. Hals
Milwaukee
George J. Engelbert
Walter A. Wilson
Felix Nekerman
A. C. Isenlower
William Dohan
M. Wahlberg
W. A. T. Agard
San Francisco
John RB
Young
Board of Trade
Messrs. Mendelsohn
Wilson
Arguinhou
Boyd
Englehart
Committee On Organizations
United States
Congress
John BR. Young
Philadel Phia
Charles Bemen
Walter G. Wilson
FE Heecht
Chicago
W. A. Boyd
Baltimore
M. M. Pry
Indicatater
Cincinnati
Board At Trade
Board of Directors
Fairmount Park
Hed Tumorrow
Fragmented obituary note with garbled names and place hints
The readable parts describe a death and a driving event near Hellertown with references to a crown and a grand Ghoul. Vague mentions of individuals William, Teads Pell, and Deoeaged appear amid distorted phrases. The memo lacks clear facts, dates, or coherent narrative.
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William Defler
Hellertown
Klee Wae
Yeura
Charters Granted to Colonial Iron and Keanomia Electric
The state department issued charters today to Colonial Iron Company of Biddleburg, Hedfern County with capital $10. It also granted a charter to Keanomia Electric Company of Wilkes Barre with capital $70,000.
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Norrisburg
Mas
S.—A
State Department
Colonial Iron Company
Biddlewburs
Hedfern County
Keanomia Elewtric Company
Wilkes: Barre
Roosevelt Urges Fair Ford Franchise Tax Reform
Albany May 22 Governor Roosevelt outlines views on improving the Ford franchise tax bills. He argues current tax burdens unfair to farmers and small holders, favors taxing corporations justly, supports state level tax determinations to avoid local favoritism, and notes corporate cooperation in shaping the bill. He warns against loopholes that would let bad franchises escape taxation.
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Albany
N. J
Roosevelt
Loaal
Jialelaa
Tasarion
Ford Bi
Insurance boom sparks talk of new life policy cap
New York reports indicate the Mutual Life Insurance Company has issued policies exceeding 1.1 billion dollars since March 4. A bill to cap or restrict such issuance faced legislative debate before opposition from major firms halted progress, leaving passage unlikely.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New Yorke
Ginny Company
Mutual Lidfe
Last of Buffalo Strike Near End Despite Turmoil
A Buffalo grain strike nears resolution as the strike committee expects fares be settled within hours. Harvey D. Goulder notes shipments in Buffalo harbor likely to resume before week’s end after a new agreement with Contractor Connortive, pending full striker approval.
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Cleveland
Mow
Baal Os Ga
Ceed Lea
Harvey D. Goulder
Buffalo
Strikbue Grad Shoyolere
Connortive
Incomplete text hints at political leadership and public works
Fragmentary OCR mentions Ghent premier and school leadership, referencing public works and education. Names and places are garbled, but implies a discussion of governance and a general Wheeler figure connected to public order and welfare.
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Ghent
Soha
General Wheeler
Steamship Arrivals York May 8 Mixed List
Steamship arrivals listed for New York on May 8 include Cleapelis Willea Pewirich Niemen Vin from Southampton and Cherbourg, plus ships Imarta Tearle Fleghard Naplee with arrivals from New York. Sparse legible names and routes indicate a busy harbor schedule.
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New York
Willea Pewirich
Niemen
Southampton
Cherbourg
Liverpool
Imarta
Tearle
Proposed Philippine government plan by United States commission
May 22 dispatch reports Deputy Schurman proposing a form of governance for the Philippines with a governor general appointed by the president, a cabinet and judges chosen by the governor general and president, and a liberal suffrage based advisory council. The plan aims for self government compatible with peace, while Filipinos offer no firm proposal beyond a cessation of hostilities.
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Manila
Dprcef
Schurman
United States Philippine Commission
Congress
Value & General Advisory Counci
Philippines
United States Commission
Norte
Gosaga
Filipino Commission
Death report from Savannah Army unit dated May 17
A fragmentary notice reports the death on May 17 in Savannah of Jesse M. Dimian, belonging to Company G of the Fifth Infantry. The clipping mentions Gwin Broo and a lyvebin location, with limited legible details about the unit and date.
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Washington
Weather Warnings and Cool Front Hit New York Area
A fragmented weather note reports cold, windy conditions across the New York region. Forecasters warn of falling temperatures and unsettled skies with brisk winds shaping today’s outlook.
Weather forecast for Washington region May forecasts
A weather notice from Washington on May 2 indicates more eastward winds and variable conditions over Piewlin Var coutery Penn sylvanis with a push to warmer Tuesday and potential changes Wednesday.
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Washington
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