Secretary Gresham Dead After Brief Illness in Washington
Washington May 28 Secretary Walter Q Gresham died at 1 15 this morning after two days of pneumonic illness. He was surrounded by his wife and daughter and appeared conscious to the end with his last thoughts toward his family. Funeral arrangements will be announced after Otto Gresham, the deceased son, arrives from Chicago.
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Otto Gresham
Chicago
W. W. Johnston
W. W. Johneson
Prentiss
van Ressalaer
Secretary Folger: From Secretary to Seventh District Judge
The text notes Folger died and was transferred to the treasury portfolio. In October he was appointed United States Judge for the Seventh Judicial District. It mentions Secretary Greaham as a leading Republican who received 114 votes at the Minneapolis Republican convention for the presidential nomination eight years ago.
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Treasury
United States
Seventh Judicial District
Greaham
Wego
Minneapolis
Arranging Sessions as Legislatures Hasten to Adjourn
Harrisburg May 27 The Senate refused to concur in House amendments to the Wooda water bill granting municipalities authority to buy water plants of incorporated companies. Taxation provisions were recommitted for consideration. House actions followed with adjournment postponed, two sessions slated for Friday as the session nears its end.
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Senate
Harrisburg
Dare
Howe
Ingerting Jones& Committee On
Tules
Chief Byrnes Retired by Police Board
Chief of Police Thomas Byrnes is retired on an annual pension of 4000 dollars after a silent unanimous vote by the police board. Inspector Conklin becomes acting chief with Captains Cortwright Brooks and McCullough as acting inspectors, per the board’s delegation.
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New York
Thomas Byrnes
Parker
Byrnes
Conklin
Cortright
Brooks
McCullough
United Press
Hymes Sald
Clamor for Money as Income Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
Philadelphia report says thirteen Internal Revenue employees were removed after the Supreme Court ruled part of the tariff law unconstitutional. The collector, Hoyle, says about 1.25 million dollars was collected before the decision halted income tax work, and he cannot return payments as records were sent to Washington.
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Internal Revenue
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Aselat
Supreme Court
Hoyle
Washington
Alty
Escaped dynamite demolishes Bosler hut in Pennsylvania
Frank Boes ter veteran and pensioner lives near Bowers in Reading County. A dynamite bomb destroyed his log hut last night while he slept in a bed, but he escaped injury. He was robbed previously of money and authorities suspect the same assailants planned another attack.
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Reading
Frank Boester
Bowers
Bossler
Robuil
Creek Chief and Treasurer Implicated in Embezzlement Fight
From Okmulgee Oklahoma two Creek leaders Principal Chief L C Perryman and Sam Grayason treasurer were seized by a mob and dragged to the council house amid allegations they paid out game funds without authority. Armed men reportedly gather at the capital as fears of trouble grow.
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Okmulgee
LC. Perryman
Sam Grayason
Okmubee
Fire Devastates Latcaster Tannery on South Prince Street
A blaze began at 120 this morning in the Lowher Broad tannery on South Prince Street Lancaster and rapidly consumed the plant. Damage is estimated at about 50,000 dollars with the structure described as likely destroyed.
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Lancaster
Lowher Broad
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New College Building Plans and Odd News Bits
A New York university plans a $250000 building funded by an unknown tenor. Reports from Moorhead Kentucky detail a healing arrest. Lexington lays cornerstone for the College of the Bible amid improvised ceremonies. Samuel Cripples to build a $70000 home for a southern orphanage in St Louis. An unknown person spiked Patton whiskey, stirring local towns. Ramsey Michigan faces wildfires as residents fight to defend the town. Gideon Strong of Knox Tennessee fires at trespassers. a 1 1/2 year old dies of fright. Detectives search for James Heney and Caron. A St John McLean Cincinnati Inquiry buyer pays $20000 to acquire control of Walter J. C. Clark in the New York Morning Journal. Asa Morse of Cambridge bank settles Mrs Van Houten case. Denver tunnel disaster: first streetcar recklessly exits, Charles Michaelson dies, twelve hurt. Birmingham Alabama tram crash at Prattling slope kills William Fields and injures Neal Brady. C H Rouse of New York offers $100700 to memorialize war relics.
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Samuel C. Cripples
Southern Methodiat Orphane
St. Louis
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Joe Burton
Sam Jones
Lee County
Ramsey
Mich
Gideon Strong
Knox County
Tenn
James H. Heney
Caron
New York Morning Journal
Asa H. Morse
Cambridge
Neal Brady
C.H. Rouse
New York
Houston Conrentice
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Supreme Court Decisions on Pennsylvania Toll Tax and Debs Habeas Writ
The Supreme Court affirmed Pennsylvania tax authority on tolls from the New York Lake Erie and Western system and ruled the same entity may be taxed for tolls in Pennsylvania. Debs and Railway Union leaders must serve sentences for contempt of federal court orders. A balloon accident in Terre Haute killed Heatly, 26, with witness accounts noting possible mental imbalance.
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Darrow
Howard
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Eliot
American Railway Union
Terre Haute
Marti's Body Arrives in Santiago For Public Exhibition
The body of Jose Marti, insurrection leader, arrived at Santiago de Cuba after being embalmed by order of Captain General Martinez de Campos. Insurgents fired on the Spanish escort to prove identity, with a subsequent clash at San Lázaro yielding a government victory. Nine insurgents killed, many wounded. one Spanish officer seriously wounded and four privates lightly hurt. a coffin believed to contain Maximo Gomes was captured with nine prisoners taken.
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Jose Marti
Bovas de Dos Rios
Santiago de Cuba
Cgeneral Martinez de Campos
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San Luo
Maximo Gomes
Bocas de Dos Rios
Orn
Will Sue the Penny
Several iron mills and rolling firms in Harrisburg and surrounding areas filed legal actions to recover $350,000 in excessive freight charges from the Pennsylvania Railroad. The suits claim Philadelphia shippers were charged $1.10 to $1.95 per ton to move coal from bituminous regions, while Harrisburg companies paid $1.49 to $1.96 per gross ton. Statements were filed today.
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Sulia
Centtral Iron Worka
C. L. Bailey & Co
Harrieburg Rolling Mills
Columbia Rolling Mil Company
Paxton Rolling Mills
Harrisburg Nail Works
Steasy Denny Company
Pennsylvania
Lite
Harrisburg
Miner Receives 100000 Heirloom From France
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on May 27 a miner named August Peters learned by letter that he has inherited $100,000. The fortune came from his mother who operated boats across a neutral island during the Franco Russian war. The news nearly drove him to madness with joy as he supports a large family.
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Slim
Shamokin
August Peters
Ood
Dropped From Balloon At Missouri Pleasure Resort
An appalling accident occurred last evening at Arsenal Inland pleasure resort opposite the city. In front of a crowd on Sunday the man Tony Heafle fell from a balloon apparatus, shocking spectators and prompting emergency actions near St. Louis.
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Heatle
G. Harson
Heatly
Heafle
Missouri
St. Louis
Arsenal Inland
Tony Heafle
Buchanan to Die at Electrocution for Wife's Death
Albany scene as Dr. Robert W. Buchanan appears before the fourth of appeals seeking a date for his execution for the murder of his wife Kla. The chief judge questions him, Buchanan protests innocence, and the court orders the sentence to be carried out the week of July 1.
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Robert W. Buchanan
Fourth of Appeals
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Court of Appeals
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Tam
Buchanan
Knights At Reading Prepare For Grand Parade
Knights arrivals flood Reading Pennsylvania streets as visitor commanderies from multiple cities gather for the Grand Commandery parade planned for tomorrow at 10.10. The grand commander Irving T. Wenfer arrives to direct activities with receptions held at local halls and a business meeting slated for Wednesday at the Academy of Music.
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Calvary
Danville
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Philadelphia
Lancaster
Hugh de Paugne
Easton
Hutchingon
Norristown
Wyoming Valley
Pitteton
Gethsemane
Academy of Music
Wounded Lover Killings In Philadelphia Case
George Elliott a Woodbury New Jersey man shot his mistress Mrs. Kyla Smith at her Tah. Carver street residence after a jealous quarrel. Smith died at Pennsylvania Hospital, Elliott fled but detectives pursue him. Elliott 25, Smith three years younger.
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Woodbury
N. J
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Carver Street
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Silott
Téillott
Nebraska Grain Suffers Across State In May Report
Nebraska crop summaries from May indicate small grain conditions below average in most counties. Deluge rains helped recent weeks but winter wheat fared worst as corn shows signs of growth hindered by cold weather. Northern areas appear more favorable with potatoes and garden crops spared except for some damage to truck crops.
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No More Professionals Judge Targets Jury Corruption
Easton Pennsylvania May 27 Judge Scott orders ending the practice of paying jurors for repeated service. Talesmen must stay in court all day for pay, and previously those excused could return to the teacher's office to collect another $2, then be called again for another payout.
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Tauleemen
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Death of Mary C. Lowe Found in Altoona Bed
Aged Mary C. Lowe was discovered dead in bed in Altoona. The report notes local conditions and prompts ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Memorial Day Sermon Unites Catholics and Protestants
Archbald May 27 memorial service for soldiers emphasized unity under liberty and a shared patriotism. Pastor T. J. Comerford of St. Thomas church urged faith, citizens’ duties, and reverence for heroes, noting the Grand Army presence and multi denomination participation.
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Pitzel Case Resumes in Philadelphia Trial
The Herman Muldgetts alias HH B Holmes case returns to the quarter sessions court after six months. Prosecutors allege a conspiracy to defraud Fidelity Mutual Life by presenting a body as Benjamin Pirel for a 10000 policy, aided by Jeptha D Howe Marion Hedgepeth and others who allegedly shared 2500 as a fee.
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Herman Muldgetts
HH. B. Holmes
Fidelity
Mutual Life
Politian
Triad
Benjamin Pirel
Ald Pieel
Jeptha 2D
Howe
St. Louia
Marion Hedgepeth
Belne Codomplke
Hilleewe
Hedgepath
Miners End Twelve Week Pittsburgh Strike
After twelve weeks of fruitless effort in Pittsburgh district miners concede defeat amid losses totaling over 300000 dollars. Strikes cost workers time and wages as operators offered sixty cents a ton while demands hovered around one dollar.
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Pittsburg
Stirlkers
Detailing of a Human Steed Incident in Reading Street
In Reading Pennsylvania on May 27 three youths acted as horse drawn pranksters. John Reinhart drove the pair of horses as Waddie Young and Frank Hows held the reins. A car approached and the youths diverted between streetcar rails, but the car struck. Young died instantly, Hows was badly injured, and Reinhart escaped unharmed.
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Reading
Jade
John Reinhant
Troas
Waddie Young
Gall Hamilton Sinking After Rally and Nourishment
Gall Hamilton also known as Ableall Dodge rallied this morning and received mill nourishment but grew weaker as the day progressed. By tonight he is very low.
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Gall Hamilton
Washington
Ableall Dodge
Weather Synopsis for Eastern Pennsylvania
For eastern Pennsylvania fair and warmer conditions are forecast. In the southern portion winds turn northerly then become variable as the day progresses.
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Pennsylvania
Eouthern
Finley’s Silk and Wool Dress Goods Discount Offer
Finley’s offers reduced stock on wool dress goods and silks including Kal Kal Silks Habitual Silks Printed India Silks and Brocade Taffeta Silks. The ad promises special low prices on a large line to clear stock and notes the knotty issue of national origin is left for others to resolve.
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