Jury Censures Employes In Exeter Rail Disaster Inquiry
A coroner's jury at Reading finds railroad service rules violated by Engineer Wildermuth during Exeter backing incident. Testimony centers on color signals and stop points as investigators examine the crash scene. District Attorney weighs criminal charges while jury recommends possible misdemeanor action against some officials.
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Wildermuth
Exeter
Orrell
Gwread
Tad Neen
Atlerger Rathernwel
Olin
Wwe
Ann
Comitetar
Orrellwie
Alee
Vnd
Heather
Testimony Heard In Exeter Railroad Wreck Inquest
Reading May 23 witnesses testified at the Exeter railroad wreck inquest held after the May 14 disaster. The jury planned a visit to Exeter to measure distances while delay questions and responsibilities were debated. Engineers and trainmen offered testimonies amid questions over signals and schedules as the inquest continued.
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Reading
Exeter
Oriell
Next Conclave at Wilkes-Barre in May
Unclear OCR notes detail the next state conclave of the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania to be held in Wilkes-Barre on the fourth Tuesday in May. It lists officers including Grand Commander James Youngson of Pittsburgh and other grand officers, plus hospitality and visiting expectations for attendees.
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Knights Templar
Altoona
Knights ‘Templar
Pennsylvania
Masonic Temple
Mos
Custon
Mov
Kahn
James 2
Youngson
Pittavurg
Omrand
Adaon
Fechmehl
Reading
Sprintons
Dartforth
Villadelphas
Thomes
Hoyle
Pittsbure
Charlies M. Stack
York
Witton TL Mlemoning
Belletirnie
Eland
John W Gilney
Fitbmelphins Grat Peedydler
William M. Allen
Plizadelphia
Guimiord
Tierman Junker
Itteiuig
Eword Beager
Wil Ham J. Hebb Mearser
Iletebanc
Alfpad
Bishop
Wittshure
A. S. Stayer
Aioonn
Arand Morster
James H.willewete
Alleghery
Herald
A.M. Thomas
Alleghens
Teagliatier
Gratus
United States
Rileht Boe
Syith
Mitteburg
Denis Mournier Exhibition Highlights Record Mile
In eogeoneing, Denis Mournier unveils an exhibition of his “intern” machine at Atale park ld Chele tral. The vehicle covers the mile in 1 Gh, fastest ever by a bro-wheeled craft, marking a historic milestone in French bicycle history.
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Woshingwa
Mey
Atale Park
Queen Victoria Birthday Celebrations At Windsor Amid Rain
London May 24 rain greeted Queen Victoria’s eightieth birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. Crowds gathered as church bells rang while the royal family and dignitaries, including Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, attended a music filled afternoon with choral performances and formal receptions.
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London
Victoria
Windsor
Windsor and
Kien
Windsor Castle
Meyal
Sliechors
Luxeabure
Gotha
Conmmunht
Christian
Merry
Peiitenburg
Walter Parratt
Bien College Vestmient
Goa
Dian
Tom Hows
Windaar
Winder
President to the Queen on Victoria's birthday
A May 21 Washington dispatch reports the president sending a formal message to Queen Victoria for her birthday. The letter expresses high regard and gratitude for the queen's cordiality and the lasting friendship between the United States and Britain, asking for continued posterity and mutual esteem.
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Washingt
Queen Victoria
Washington
Ieee
Peace Jubilee marked by White House reception for visitors
A Washington May 2 reception at the White House honored visitors with a large crowd lining streets. The palpable enthusiasm reflected an epochal celebration as officers and citizens exchanged greetings and friendly gestures amid orderly crowds and ceremonial pomp.
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Washington
White House
Callie
Unclear OCR Fragment on Pension and Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR text references pension certificates and local notices with names and places like Westfheld Tiuou and Rebora Me Grith. The readable portions show several personal names, locations, and dates, but the passage is garbled and lacks a coherent event or announcement to summarize.
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Wishington
Lugernie
Wiltiiink
Whitmere Bo Nastophreok
Siveyie Due
Spiteral
J. Guatin
Westfheld
Aldieneom
Liasrrne
Czar of Russi Convenes Deliberations Amid Internal Debate
Fragmented text describes a ruler and court discussions with officials like Atwell Bethetyille and references to reforms, conspiracies, and political maneuvers. The garbled prose suggests a historical account of governance and a proposed action regarding a union or alliance, with mentions of evolutions and protections.
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Vain Monier
Shi Ature Protibithin Conventhia
W. Atwell Bethetyille
Aera
Ripe
Unclear OCR: Marie Burroughs Indietech case notes
Fragmentary text mentions Marie Burroughs and Yolada Mey with a large sum tied to a district dispute. Jury involvement implied but details are unreadable. No clear event, date, or location can be confirmed from the legible portion.
Thirty Ninth Convention of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Thirty-Ninth Convention of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the United States convened in York with about a twelfth of the nation’s population represented. The opening evening at St Paul’s Church featured a sermon by Dr. Mamma of Washington DC. His address, on the Hieralam of Christ, drew a large audience and enthusiastic responses. The service closed with the singing of the old Lutheran hymn.
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Mamma
Washington, DY. Co
Hathiens
Pete Bure
Order Issued Restricting Business Activities
May 2 reports President Troes Thahe caf the Delianwinne Lerch wunnit ed Western Titi. Prohibitions bar any other business during the read etat and timet, with enforcement details unclear in the damaged text.
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New York
Troesthahe Caf
Delianwinne
Admiral Dewey Honored In Albany Celebration Legislation
Governor Roosevelt transmitted a bill to the New York Legislature appropriating seventy five thousand dollars for a Dewey celebration. The committee and governor supported the plan, with the site and transportation details to be arranged. Salaries would follow national orders for duty as the celebration proceeds.
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Ciel
Foy
Etaie
Meare
Alda
Palmer Wind
Mao
Tonwiirow
Senate
Ar Seiphiy
Giffernoen
Tadeo
Walt
Ewes
Cowardly Assault on Woman in Lackawanna Street
A young woman reporting Bellevue as her residence says she was attacked by a man on Lackawanna near Washington avenue about 1 a m. He struck her about the left eye, knocked her to the ground, and escaped after a brief pursuit by Patrolman McAbulion. The injured woman was taken to Lackawanna hospital. a companion declined to identify the assailant or motives.
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Mary Neville
Bellevue
Washinton Avenue
Donayth
McAbulion
Supreme Court Opinions In Progress At Session
The court convened for a session with several petitions before justices Aubrey Ve and Meliet. Participants include Gibby ve Titwey Bradford and Perle Tor, as the panel weighs motions and rulings in ongoing cases.
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Pwikwetphi
Citv
Aubrey Ve. Meliet
Gibby
I. Bradford Most
Perle
Fem Superian Court
Hy Roelle wOaint
Veltiian Ruttmvil
Unclear OCR World War Era Dispatches Mention Transit Movements
Fragmented text references ships arrivals and movements with places such as New York Liverpool Pretoria and Bremen. The garbled lines imply a maritime or transport update about vessels docking or arriving in various ports, but many words are unreadable.
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New York
Aebmad
Fread Niajeloss Mitdewrie
Liverpool
Lenin Benihampton
Adiwerjs
Pretoria
Pivaature
Billinds
Diet Gilleen
Loperri
Hotterdaim
Bremen
Teutonk
Meeting of Game Association Advances Aquatic Fowl Protection
The Pennsylvania Game Commission discussed strengthening laws to protect aquatic fowl and to empower constables and wardens with penalties. They seek broader state and national support, with a plan to ensure enforcement and uniform protection across states. The next meeting is set for July in Blorriebire.
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Pennsylvania
Ainette
Ovid Felvers
Det
Fieh
Imine
Spermen's
Vardias
United Sites
Canada
Roewlor
The
For Met
Blorriebire
Evening Reception At Park Methodist Church
A Tuesday evening reception honored Kiew and Mrs Catin at Park Methodist Church marking the pastor's second year. GF Reynolds presided, Willian Hy Deck gave a brief address, Dy Hitly replied, and Misses Margaret Jones Kathbeth Thomas sang while Themes and Jona and Alfred Wales performed. Wallace played piano. refreshments were provided by church ladies.
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Kiew
Catin
Im Park
GF. Reynolds
Willian Hy Deck
Thin Nuthinul Bank
Margaret Jones
Kathbeth Thomas
Jona
Alfred Wales
Wallace
Reverend Proncis R Bateman Accepts Gow Shepherd Call
The ventry board of the Church of the Gow Shepherd reports Rev Proncis R Bateman of Rowling Wyoming and formerly New York has accepted the rectorship. The resignation of Ballentine preceded the call. The bishop of the area urged his arrival soon. A confirmation class is planned for Chi at day.
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Church of the Gow Shepherd
Proncis R. Bateman
Rowling
Wyoming
New York
Ballentine
Byndas
Wromltg Uthe
Bynday
Geder
Chiat Diay
Weather and civic notes stir local page
The morning paper reports fair and warm weather forecasts along with a busy civic agenda. Readers are alerted to an upcoming association meeting and local updates on a new system of running truths, plus awaiting council action on a crossing question and other community items.
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Cocneill
Scranton Bicycle Club Petition Seeks County Commissioners
Scranton Bicycle Club presented to Judge Archbold a resolution requesting commissioners for Lackawanna County. Advocates Hon. Ho A Knapp and others urged appointment of J. W. Thoyer and Henrytte for two of the posts, with the judge showing favorable interest.
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The
Scranton Bicycle Club
Ho A
Knapp
Will
Wallace
Scranton
Arckhbald
Lacka
Archbard
Deen
J. W. Thoyer
Henry Tte
Tragic Car Crash Kills Brother in Industrial Area
A fatal workplace accident in the industrial district leaves Frenk Morleine dead after a collision that crushed him under falling debris. Emergency teams responded as workers frantically assisted others, while investigators began documenting the scene and the cause of the collapse.
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Fiostait Death. Com
Edwards Milner
Matt Gettiie
Hwokweva
Rene
Oslo
Hervine Merhelie
Chernihey
PeTneevie
Milly
Neds
Ulerry Strett
Owen
Conan Es
Wilkes-Harne Wheelman win tenpin contest series
The Wilkes-Harne Wheelmen beat the Pesteethye Comm of the Wilkea-Harne Wheelman 19 to 18 in a ten game tenpin series. Wharton led the Wilkes side with 220, and Tevitt had 220 for the opponents. Officials were A. Renn, referee Flanagan, and Pireher.
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Wilkea-Harne
A. Renn
Ceferee
Flanagan
Pireher
Wilkens
Wilkcoek
Wilkes- Bape
Wharton
Elis
Tevitt
Blewitty
Cory Dedee Beter
Mae Dee
Aline Deministries
Wilkes
Girl injured in factory accident near Peckyine
Lucy Gallagher, daughter of Join M. Gallagher, resident near the Quarhe Sh, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon in a shaft accident. She fell onto a wire rope and sustained severe lacerations to the face and body while working at the Trewailgir plant. Rescuers found her unconscious and the outcome remains uncertain.
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Lucy
M. Gallagher
Peckyine
Fer
Pamnis
Barn Fire Destroys Lehigh Coal Barn At Platine
A large mule barn owned by Lehigh Coal enurans was destroyed yesterday afternoon by the Mie camfente at the Sawyer breaker near Platine. The blaze also damaged the Abe Wo combed area and a spark set nearby structures alight. The loss is estimated in the thousands with the breaker and other buildings repeatedly endangered.
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Largse
Lehigh Coal Enurans
Platine
Fourteen Wounded as Lawton Forces Engage Rebels Near Malolos
General Lawton’s rear-guard fought all day near Malolos and Pasig, with General MacArthur and Funston dispersing 800 rebels. One American killed and fourteen wounded. twenty prisoners and thirty killed or captured, amid a hard battleneck in the Philippines campaign.
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Laweton
Lawton
Malolos
MacArthur
Funston
Sam
Macanthi
Pinles
THI
Genera Lawton
White
San Miguel
Haliway
Vt Develivea
Pontrenth Reginent
Pasig Fergy
Cavatry
Santas Avi
Cteneral Lawton
Midlobos
Rio
Cohen
Small Turnout at Green Ridge Fair Amid North Crowd
Report notes low attendance despite strong turnout from the North and nearby towns. The Crystal Band performed, with Tonelli and others from the Third Ward contributing, as preparations for tomorrow’s Crystal Night proceed. Local officials including City Treasurer Robinson and the school committee were listed in attendance, while no special program is planned for this year’s fair.
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Green Ridge
Lawrence Bond
Oise
Hue
Teu Rovenberg
Toy Patrawaren
Eo. Robinson
Law Rebe
CPL Blings
Firemen's Association Holds Meeting and Appoints Committee
The Firemen's Association held a meeting last night appointing members including J J Cosietlon and A B Holmes to form committees for the State Association siege and tournament. They discussed wages for PT W Hickes and Detective J Main with approved sums. Other claims were deferred to the next meeting to be held at West Woodlession.
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Pg. Hickey
John J. Cosietlon
A. BL Holmes
Liars Cheeniwond
Dimes Molin, Jr
DJ Newman
W. Hickes
John Main
Washington Forecast for Thursday and Friday
The weather report for Washington outlines a warm and dry Thursday followed by cooler conditions on Friday. Light southerly winds are expected with no significant precipitation indicated.
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