Wernersville Insane Asylum Abuse Alarms Prominent Clergy
Harrisburg dispatch reports Rev Donehoo of West End Presbyterian Pittsburgh charging that able bodied men from Dixmont sent to Wernersville Chronic Insane Asylum later became physical wrecks. He asked the State Board of Charities official Liddle to probe and end alleged cruelties. Commissioner Torrance urged a full inquiry to uncover truth and ensure humane treatment.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Charithes
FL Donehoo
West End
Werneryville
Dixmont
Wernersville
Dixmoent
Donehoo
Liddle
Board of Charities
Commonwealth
Francia J. Torrance
Donkey Commission
Earty Today
Cruety
Saratoga Returns to Philadelphia After Summer Cruise
The schndr ship Saratoga, which left Philadelphia July 7 for a summer tour, paused at Delaware Breakwater today. It visited Queenstown Plymouth and Mavor, last port August 20, Gibraltar September 11, Madeira September, and St Thomas October 1. It departed Madeira for St Thomas and returns, leaving the last port November 3, to dock in Philadelphia tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Saratoga
Delaware
Queenstown
Plymouth
Gibraltar
Madeira
St. Thomas
Wells Dies of Heart Disease at Barre Office
Wiltke Barre November 1 C Wells a well known commission merchant dropped dead in his office this afternoon. Heart disease is supposed to have caused the death He was sixty one years old and well known in this section of the state.
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Wiltke
Barre
Rail worker injured after fall near Wilkes-Barre
Alfred Freas a railroad brakeman in South Wilkes-Barre fell while running atop a freight car slipped and was dragged under the train his condition unknown this evening.
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Wilkes-Barre
Alfred Freas
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Wilkes-Marre
Tragic poisoning of boy in Wilkes-Barre home
Three year old Harry Leggett of Wilkes-Barre ingested poison found in a cupboard and died after suffering severe agony. His father James Leggett reports the incident in the city. Police are investigating the accidental poisoning and the source of the poison.
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Wilkes-Barre
Harry Leggett
James Leggett
Child Fatally Burned as Clothing Catches Fire
Wilkes Barre Nov 19 Anna Loftus four year old daughter of Joseph Loftus died after her clothes caught fire while she passed a pile of burning papers causing fatal burns authorities report the tragedy occurred today in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania.
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Wilkes-Barre
Anna Loftus
Joseph Loftus
Turk Named Postmaster at Porter's Landing Pa
Washington announces the appointment of Samuel M. Turk as postmaster at Porter's Landing Pennsylvania dated November 18. Turk succeeds the previous incumbent and assumes duties following the presidential selection.
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Washington
Samuel M. Turk
Porter's Landing
Reversed the Usual Order in Breach of Promise Suit
Canton, Nov 19 The breach of promise to marry suit opens with John Belle suing Mrs McHugh after her late husband John McHugh was killed earlier. Belle alleges betrothal and a set wedding date of Nov 14 but two days prior Mrs McHugh married William McHugh and rejected him. He seeks $5,000 in damages.
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Canton
Carranton
John Belle
McHugh
John McHugh
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Boweraten
Witer Ware
Pereaial Chara
John Selle
Mere Meltugh
Mee Hugh
Erie
Mcflugh
Willawn McHugh
Sella
Paid for Being Blacklisted Verdict Against Northwestern
Chicago, Ill Nov 1 Jury awards Ketcham 210000 in a $25000 damages suit against the Northwestern railroad for blacklisting during the 1870s strike. Ketcham, a former conductor, says he was fired after joining the American Railway union. Trial featured bench warrants and possible further investigation. The case likely will be appealed.
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Chicnin
Ill
Ketoham
Clinoril
Kia
Northwestern Railroad
American Railway Union
Ketcham
Northwesrtern
Michigan Central Elevator Company
Kensington
Jude Clifford
T. B. Lawrence
Wisconsin
FL. E B. Osborn
Ottorney
Lawrence
Osborn
Farley Murder Inquest Opens In New Jersey
In Califon New Jersey the inquest into the death of George Farley aged militiaman began with testimony suggesting murder. Farley was found battered and unconscious on the road near a buggy and his horse, with wounds and a bloodied buggy wheel, indicating beating and robbery rather than a runaway. Distiller Peter Fleming testified Farley had two whiskey stillhouse bills altered an hour before his death. Captain Farley was not seen with Carl Sutton or Thomas Crowley. The investigation continues with expected testimony tomorrow.
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Califon
N. J
Cornher
George Farley
Farley
Parley
Peter Fleming
Carl Sutton
Thomas Crowley
Evangelina Cisneros Granted Guardian in Orphans Court
Washington November 19 An order appoints Mrs John A Logan guardian for Miss Evangelina Cisneros The court briefed proceedings note her US naturalization intent and plan to study in the city The case cites her father Jose Augustin Cisneros incarceration and lengthy potential release The matter was before Judge Hagner with Mrs Macius serving as interpreter
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Washington
Orphans’ Court
John A. Logan
Misa Evangelina Cossio Y Cisneros
Senorlia
Miss Cisnergus
United States
Jose Augustin Cus
Zerrano
Hagner
Chapel Burned by Mob in Sheung Tak District
Late advices from Chink report a mob in Sheung Tak burning a Roman Catholic chapel after a boy was stoned and seized by a police officer. Priests escaped but church property was destroyed. rumors claim a priest was murdered in Canton.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sheung ‘Tak
Canton
Unnau
Tragedy Narrative Warns of Hidden Kidney Death
A real life tragedy on Madison Avenue New York highlights sudden kidney disease as a silent killer. The piece promotes Warners Safe Cure as the remedy and cites physicians abroad praising its efficacy while urging prompt action.
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Madison Avenue
New York
United States
William Robeson
England
Hever
Germany
Bris
R. A. Gunn
Dio Lewis
Aimerica
Trobeson
Eures
Warner
Duns Weekly Trade Review Sees Confidence Rally Despite Cold
Dun and Co reports colder weather accelerates retail trade and boosts producer output. Manufacturing areas show orders extending far ahead, with high expectations for next year. Wheat and corn exports rise while wool and cotton markets soften amid weak anthracite coal and rail demand. Failures rise in the U.S. and Canada.
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Erekt Industrion
Mionter Bisitiees
Argentina
Bolconte
Gant
Bnethone
Pittsburg
Cothiers
United States
Canada
Requittal Wins Narrowly In Third Washington Race
At Washington, Requittal captured the third event by a head in a brisk finish. It marked his second entry at the meeting, with strong showing by the gelding and a close crowd reaction as the meet near closing. Other results included Aluran taking the mile and one furlong, Homelike prevailing over six furlongs, and Marshall winning the handbag hurdle over one and a half miles.
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Washington
Hennings
Aluran
Dalgretti
Waterman
Liv
Bankeretsond
Sharag
Reqattal
Albert
Judge Wardwell
Vontet Cane
Hi Daddy
Marshall
Valorous
Lanadale
Local Campaign Notice From Philadelphia Address
An old political solicitation advertises door to door canvassing with a weekly wage of 80 to 815 and urges immediate action. It lists a Philadelphia address for more details and mentions no in-person canvassing at DAY GR EVENING at homes.
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Philadelphia
F Nage
Bodak
A. Ghripd
Tyrone
Min Montic to Represent Heand Tack to Signs
Montic plans a local representation effort with Maelose, Fine Bros, South Bend, and an advert for Walter Warer-Experien in Indiana. Tribune office notes emphasize thorough understanding of the business and calls for address notice at Lunch Parson.
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Montic
Heand Tack
Maelose Ae
Fine Bros
South Bend
Ind
Warrer
Whith Walter
Tribune
Pleasant home work offered for 2 cent stamp
Advert promises high earnings by doing pleasant home work. Miss Al A Stenkins of Lawrence Michigan asks applicants to send a 2 cent stamp for full details and declares one cent a word as the rate.
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Ades
AL A. Stenkins
Lawrence, Mich
Goon Frame Houses in Bleelton Exchange for Scranton Property
A local deal sees Goon and Cotter and Lasdrus exchanging WELL-KENTEM frame houses in Bleelton, Pennsylvania for a Scranton residence. The transaction involves Hop Commonwealth Building.
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Bleelton
Scranton
Cotter & Lasdrus
Wanted Salesmen with Exclusive Territory
Ambitious opportunity in Columbus. Immediate opening for sales reps in a food profit venture demanding a fall capital investment. Includes address with stamp and exclusive rights. Apply now to join The Cacti Boap Of.
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Columbus
Canadian dog show at uatham Ontario Derby winners named
International field trials concluded with fine weather and abundant birds. Derby winners were Noble Chileftain owned by George Kime Mitchell's Bay. Eliade D owned by J. W. Humpidge London. Nora owned by J. Kline Detroit. Heath Gladstone owned by W. W. McOan Blevenaville Pennsylvania. Judges were W. Warner Detroit and John Davidson Monroe Michigan.
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W. W. McOan
Blevenaville
W. Warner
Detroit
John Davidson
Monroe
Mich
Local Shop Offers Holiday Hair Accessory Styles
Fragmented ad copy shows EVA M. Hier at 330 Lockawannk avenue offering exclusive haty hairstyles for Christmas gifts. Orders encouraged early with names CHAS. COOPER Jerry BCA VENGEL and others. Address 1126 Washbburo appears in the sale notice.
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Chrisimnan
Eva M. Hier
Lockawannk Avenue
Chas. Cooper
Jerry Bca
Vengel
Allen
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Bright
DUN & Co.'s Weekly Review OF Trade
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Chicago
Clilon Soap and Manufactring Company
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Echangton
T. Wen Y der &O
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MPG CO
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X Ku Co
Ae Vasuren St
Atlan
Cotter & Landrus
Davies J. Davis
Rogin
Commonwealth Building
Jameson
Care Triune Office
Segendadnew
the Mill CO
Kor Bale
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Spruce Street
Ouses Fork
Sontil Eighth Street
James I. Watson
First National Bank
A. D. Dean
N. Washington Avenue
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Mioe
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Don
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Commonwealth Baitdien
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Cotter & Lcandrus
Ion Commonwealth Latta
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C.m.florey
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Orient
Orion
A. W. Jurisch
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City
Lass Wattehoaker
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Cameron
H. BA Muick
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Ackiress
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Qitvation
Class Baker Co Breast Anil Cakes
Adilrnen Hakem
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Academy of [Music
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R Long
America
Ie Oooneys
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Cecil
Ubunse
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Wmriday
Lyceum Theater
Horyt's
Ada Superb
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MY Boys
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Chad 1 Hemming
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