Ripper Bill Upheld as Constitutional by High Court
Justice Mitchell rules that municipal corporations are created and governed by the legislature and their powers are defined by that body. Dissenting Justice Dean, joined by Justices McCollum and Metrezat,files a strong opinion criticizing the decision as unconstitutional and beyond legislative reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Mitchell
Fell
Brown
Potter
Dean
McCollum
Metrezat
Powder House Disaster Fallout Reaches Court Ruling
A Lehigh Wilkes Barre case centers on an explosion at a private powder house tied to a mining firm. Injured child and guardian claim liability while the court upholds the lower ruling absolving the private site of fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Luizerne
Boweer
Lehigh
Wilkes
Toekulinsoskey
Paralyzed Stroke Ends Telegraph Service Career
A Philadelphia area telegraph official, native of Lancaster County, died from a paralytic stroke. He trained at the Pennsylvania school on Linnanth Place, joined the division between Philadelphia and Harrisburg in 1868, and served as division chief until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveliaire
Philadelphia
Messy
Pierre Rondeeamish
Ehber
Dhe
Lancaster County
Phe
Tle Penevivania
Laainan Place
Ble
Miladelphia Episcopal Church Aims at Annual Session Leader
The Philadelphia conference section leads the annual gathering with a notable figure Felix Derrick guiding the proceedings. Clerical and organizational aims for the year were outlined, signaling planned activities and direction for the church group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miladelphia
Elroy Hishoy Derrick
Axe Factory Shut Down in Pennsylvania
Exclusive AP report from Tie Associated Press notes that a mine accident or shortage caused the ax factory to suspend operations at Munn, employing about 100 men. The firm plans a temporary halt in production during an undefined indeterminate period, affecting workers in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawihtun
Pune
Munn
New Recorders Authorized for Pittsburg and Allegheny
Major Brown of Pittsburg and Director Murphy of Allegheny are set to assume the office of recorder under the new charter. Brown accepted appointment and swore an oath before Notary James J. McAffee, with a council session imminent to administer Murphy’s oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Brown
Pittsburg
Murphy
Allegheney
Misor AL M. Brown
Cluther
James J. McAffee
Counete
John Or. Murahy
Allegheny
Plot to Kill the Emperor of Germany Credited to Anarchist Youth
A Verena newspaper reports a youthful blacksmith named Fietpucci confessed membership in a society of anarchists and said she was chosen to kill the German emperor. In confession she named comrades said to target Queen Helena of Italy President Lowther of France and the czar of Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Verena
Fietpucci
Chermany
Hia
Weglen
Helena
Italy
Lowther
France
Evar
Russia
Bills Introduced by State Senators in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 27 a number of appropriation bills were reported from the appropriations committee, mainly for Philadelphia institutions. Other items include funds for aged and widows, orphans' school, election contest expenses, and a call to pay a school deficiency. A resolution to discharge the appropriations committee from further consideration was defeated. The house adjourned until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftv Kaekaives Wierra
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Flame
Aston
Teme
Tebanon
A. VE. Squier
Wyoming
Theler
Columbia
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Chavernor Slone
Mayne
Lehigh
Paul
Fay
Coray
Luverne
Connidtler
Frank
Stitt
York
DHS
AID OF MINISTERS ASKED
Striking machinists in York appeal for ministerial aid to settle their dispute with two York machine shops. A firm representative attended and defended his position as strikers and association members debated the incident. A mass meeting was planned for the following day to press for government ministers to intervene and avoid arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Ta
York
Assoniation
Othe Peat
Indemnity Debate Shapes China Britain Demands
May 2 report from Pekin outlines Britain's push for indemnity from China tied to a 40 million dollar figure, while U S Commissioner Rockhill considers trimming to 6 million. He suggests America may relinquish claims rather than accept higher terms, framing a potential stalemate among powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Britain
Yimiifoe
United States
Rockhill
Rock- Wis
America
Cam
Era
Knights Templar Meeting Opens in Reading Fifty-Eight Commanderies Attend
The forty-eighth annual Knights Templar assembly in Reading opens with visiting commanderies arriving for reception and entertainment. Commanderies from Altoona Wilkes-Barre Columbia and Danville join in dinners and decorations as parade and grand officer reviews are planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Penneylvania
Br de Molay
Mountain
Altoona
Buddwin
Wilshimesport
Il Grone
Td Columbia
Calvary
Noat
Danville
Danville, Fifty-Eight Knighte and Fifteen Linjes. the Gait Commandery
Grand Commandery
Mish
Cadets Visit Secretary Root After West Point Hearing
May 20 Washington The elders dismissed from West Point met with Secretary Root for over an hour. At the end they were directed to the office of the judge advocate general. no changes in his opinion were reported and the case remained unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Point
Root
Walt
Tan
Air
Thoot
Seven Lives Lost in Gale Near Milwaukee
Exclusive wire report says seven more victims died in last Friday's gale. A waterlogged dismasted lug sail remains of the steamer Shackley near Shebovean and Mibwoukes. ten miles off Tetoween Shebovean. The Tinekley crew of six perished at Shevbovean Friday night. All losses are listed as fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwanuskee
Shackley
Niles
Tetoween Shebovean
Mibwoukes
van Incomine
tTaln
Ganda
Shevbovean
Local Storm Fatality Shocks Jefferson County
A thunderstorm caused a deadly accident near Hrockwayville as two men, Anderson and Nault, driving a saddle between Dicussmplies and Rockwayville collided after lightning struck. Anderson died instantly while Nault reported visual shocks but survived. Residents nearby in Diegus Northes report ongoing inquiries and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvheis
Atere
Vile Thunderstor Gaa
Stevel
Anderron
Watter
Miners Bills Acted by Representatives Meeting Tonight
The meeting of the representatives of the united coal producing counties discussed miner regulation affecting female workers. They directed opposition to the Kona list proceeding for the earmphieon of the staty capinad Aiehlhlange. The date and exact actions remain unclear due to the damaged source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoekstiire
Tie Meni
Wntirmedtie Coal Geodwe
Connie Tin
Tie
Fee Eppiose
Tor
Staty Capinad
Aiehlhlange
Ujen
Unclear wartime notice from Dookiey bureau
An Exclusive Wire dispatch from The Associated Press notes a curiously garbled military or police directive dated Nov 27. The text describes measures about "the id liielsis eepebowwial" and mentions taking back an unspecified item and a weekly work quota of ten units, with references to shop wages and present conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id Liielsis
Berger Wins On Foul At Tremton Meet
A garbled report indicates Berger won by a foul in a Trenton area meet. The brief notes a late third round conclusion and referee actions at Trenton A. C. with unclear details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
S. Dee May
Trenton
Cardinal Gibbons in Rome Tour Details
Exclusive report notes Cardinal Gibbons visiting Rome. The piece mentions potential audiences with the Pope and public interest. It highlights Mgr. John Kennedy as a likely feature at the American college in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Tone
Max
Wolinal Gillie
Audieace
Hight
Rey
Mgr
John Fd
Kennedy
Featur
American College
Rone
Charter Granted to Cooperative Curtivo Company
By exclusive wire from The Associated Press Morrisburg May 2 the state department granted a charter to the Cooperative Curtivo company Warren Pa capital stock listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Morrisburg
Beyind Bn
State Alopartiaueit
Coapterity Curtivo Company
Warren, Pao, Capital
Ble.dan
Unclear fragment reports decapitation incident at work
Fragmentary report describes a fatal accident involving a boring machine at a workplace in Watertown Mae Mae U2 tiles Weaton. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names, dates, or clear sequence of events.
Dow Sentenced to Jail in Noted Case
A guilty plea was entered in the burglary matter with Dow receiving a jail sentence. Attorneys argued for leniency while the court noted prior records. The defendant awaits transfer to a state facility as orders are carried out.
Decision Against Anti-Scalping Bill
A report from New York notes the legislature rejected an anti scalping bill. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the decision appears to reflect current market control concerns and legislative response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kachirive Wire
Asouigted Wenes
New York
Nintite Giltersleeve
Fesitatune
Supreme Court rules Porto Rico not foreign territory for tax purposes
The May 27 Associated Press report details how the Supreme Court issued opinions in insular cases, including Downes and De Lima, ruling that Porto Rico was not foreign territory at the relevant time and that Congress may tax and regulate insular revenues. Justices Brown and others rendered mixed dissents amid a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Congress
Exolaive
Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court Today
United States
Porta Ric
Philippines
Downes
de Lima
Porte Rico
Porto Tien
Othe
New York
New Orleans
Juste Brown
de Vier
Minjoriow
Ehler
God Dustions Plathin
Baewer
Peekhoain
Eller
Justis Farhan
Oweltten
Ray
Shiva
Dooley
Weather and local political notes from scranton era
Cloudy with variable winds. Local coverage notes court upshots and school contentions. Regional items mention Northeastern Tenney, local West Scranton, and commercial short-footed at Pade Favor Hallway Cennipeciti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pade Favor Sint Hallway
Porto Rico Tariff Case Over Tax on Imports
Supreme Court opinions split over validity of duties levied on United States imports into Porto Rico after military occupation and treaty ratification. Majority held duties unconstitutional under certain timings and acts, while dissenters led by White argued differently. The decision references Downes v Bidwell and related cases about territorial status and congressional authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Ricea
United States
Miles
Jnvalil
Dustrces Ghai
Shires
Mckenna
White
Cioetgeva
Crossman
Chretle Court
New York
Hawaii
de Lima
Mine Dust Explosion Kills Many Miners Near Dayton
An explosion at a coal mine two miles from Dayton, Tennessee, killed and severely burned dozens of miners. Thirty six workers were inside the mine when the blast occurred this afternoon, with bodies recovered and authorities reporting extensive injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Dayton
Tenn
Sas
Tle
Pwertty
Fahrig Schimpff Case Mystery Tangles In Bank Note Case
Fragmented OCR reads like a legal notice from a court about the Fahrig Schimpff case. It mentions filing, property, and police involvement with references to NMothteba Bakicleg and Olathe. The text is garbled but signals a legal action around a bank note or property dispute with multiple named entities and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Ie
Weagene
Ollie
Alan M
Wellen & Deaney Amd Daepl
Assembly Revising Plan Endorsed by Committee
The assembly debated revision actions as Moderator Minton and Chairman Dickey praised the process. New York was chosen for the next meeting location while the commission favored the action and sang as prayers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
New York
Fragmented OCR Note Leaves Readers Guessing
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and places in a disjointed sequence, with no clear event, date, or identifiable organization. The readable bits provide few concrete facts, making it difficult to determine the article’s subject or outcome.
New Broad Jump Record Reported in Walon Meet
The summary report notes a new broad jump record set by an athlete named Justin at an event held in Walon. Details on the exact distance and conditions are unclear due to OCR errors, but the achievement is highlighted as a notable result from the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walon
Fond
Granted 2 Pension and Relocation Amid War Captivity
A prisoner of war narrative notes a grant of two pensions and relocation assistance after a captivity ordeal. The report references a captain and a captured status, with mentions of wartime service in Singapore and Burma theater entries.
Unclear fragmentary notice from historical page
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places in a garbled sequence with no clear event or outcome. The readable items include personal names and partial phrases but lack coherent facts to summarize a specific incident or notice.
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Ripper
Fin
Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania
Pires
Philotolpita
Mis
Dawn Tach
Penneviver
Famdane
Mwittsburs
Alleehensys
Lemonton
Miteholls
Aestive
Hide
Ted UK
Beyen
the Gates Pell Peer
Nhae
Leeann
Ali
Cisco
Ile
Jonsel
Glin Eoui
Sie
Justicee Doan
Ea Pioneers
Justice Dean
Decker
Wwe
Legisti
Paula
Fieselves
Supreme Bench
Luzerne County Common Pleas Court
Tuehalinsosky
Fom
Associated Pras
Axe
Tie Associated Press
Australia
Presa
Motioneng
New Comerie
Aerobie
Germany
Society of Anarchists
Knights Templars
Reading
MR. Root
GALE
Hackley
Dubois
Assmelatid
Uys
The
Fera
Deege
Dow
Clea
Alote
Laake
Ik Spontha
Coumis
Badierat Dodge Relileaat
Supreme Court
Power of
Tustion Brown
State Supreme Court
Cnet
Carbondale
Kaliteviil
Hilweeck
Sohoul Contentiout
Caitest
West Scranton and
Sittin
Nelal and Commercial
Justice Brown
Cour
Supreme Authority of Congress
Porto Rive
Shiras
Melwenna
Fahrig-Schimpff
Presbyterian General Assembly
Minton
Dickey
Committee On
Wesel
Pres
Philadelphii
Debaron
Enmitees Assembly
Jidiehol
Spredah
Owepe
Theologiil
Seaulnithes
Minton Sibel
Angi Abbas
Hagan
Pt Senate
Irene Naor
Taylor
Jacquelin
Hanley
Picante Chompien
Wiebington
Ile Enereneee
Meg
Peliavet Cohamnenai
Rene Renee OS Earl
Wedvedwes Minaniallie
SVR
Uence
Weather Forecast
Weihington
Masot —Pasteta Pennayt Sora
Waly
Wikenbey
Mme
Mediate
Lee Son
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