Paxton Urges Pennsylvania Military Encampment and Reforms
Captain Alexis Paxton of the Fifteenth United States Infantry calls for an annual division encampment on a large state military reservation in Pennsylvania. He argues for disciplined militia training, improved target practice, and broader use of United States Army regulations within the National Guard, citing Mt Gretna range upgrades and a new state manual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Citizens Soldiery
Paxton
United States Infantry
National Guard
War Department
United States
Ceneral
Stewart
Alger
Department of Instruction
Coloonel Asher Minor
Guard
Minor
Mt. Gretna
Nursher
Slate Arsenal
William F. Richardson
United States Army
Harry C. Groene
Ih In & Mort
Uunited
States Army
Fox Hunts Delayed By Lack Of Fox In Valley Forge Area
Phoenixville Pennsylvania November reports the Birchrimville Hunt postponing today's chase due to no fox found. Two foxes were hunted briefly as riders followed near Perkiomen Bridge hotel, then at Valley Forge hotel where Reynard escaped to earth. Darlington Davis and John L. Hey led the hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenixville
Birchrimville
Keening
Perkiomen Bridge
Darlington Davis
Valley Forge
Washington Hunt
Reynard
John L. Hey
Clemmer Confesses to Kaiser Murder in Newark Arrest
James A. Clemmer of Norristown Virginia was arrested in Newark on murder charges after confessing. He admitted involvement in the October 28 1896 Kaiser murder and alleged highwaymen staged the scene. Kaiser was convicted and sentenced to death. DeKalb woman to be heard December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
James A. Clemmer
Norristown
Hole
Mre
Mma PB. Kaiser
Charles ©. Kaiser
James A. Cleommer
Wigabeth N. DeKalb
Kaiser Homestead
Kaiser
Kalser
Clemmer
DeKalb
Mia
Mra. Kaiser
Chemmer
James A. Strasburrer
Columbia County
New York
Hiis Sullt
Harry BE
Younes
Kalwer
Cremmer
Pennsylvania
Adams' Sentence in Murder Case at Tankhannock
Carleton D. Adams, convicted of second degree murder for shooting his wife Ida Tichener, was sentenced by Judge Dunhich to sixteen years and six months in the Eastern penitentiary. The couple’s marriage linked Adams to a Virginia girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tankhannock
Carleton D. Adams
Dunhich
Eastern Penitentiary
State shifts on land lien law relief anticipated
Harrisburg November 26 Secretary of Internal Affairs Lartt directs Deputy Secretary Brown not to enforce the land lien law that allowed collection of unpaid purchase money on land bought from the state. He cites widespread hardship and predicts the next legislature will repeal the act, delaying enforcement.
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Harrisburg
Lartt
Brown
Slys
Philadelphia and Reading Earnings Report Highlights
Philadelphia and Reading Railway company shows a rise in gross earnings for October with a gain of 1 623.03 over the prior year while net earnings decrease slightly. The Goal and Iron company records a decline in net earnings for October. Reading company totals show a positive month with warnings and surplus figures noted alongside overall results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading
Philadelphit and Reading
Cloetober
Roma
Goal and Iron Company
ELSON
Guy
Pastor Resigns as Bangor Church Ends Relation
The Bangor church dissolved pastoral relations with Reverend G W TheMBEn at a special meeting of the Easton Pennsylvania classis. The Reverend Homangen was assigned to the Missouri synod mission in Emporia Kansas. Reverend M le Karshner from Parryville was assigned to the Atlantic district of the Potomac synod.
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Easton
Bangor
Reformed Church
Itov
Homangen
Will Uke
Anporia
Kan
Kev
M. le Karshner
Pennsylvania Postmasters List Amid Swift Updates
A brief Pennsylvania release lists postmasters and officials including Florence Illinois P. Graham Hickok Mry L Hackett Boonery Hill W H Hopkins Stevens Lb M Bertolet Strongstown W Ti Al Seoul Wind f Gee Joseph J Delp Wool and others in a routine government notice noting minor assignments and changes.
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Wilahington
Pennsylvania
Florence
P. Graham
Hickok
Mry. L. Hackett
Boonery Hill
W. HW. Hopkins
Stevens
M. Bertolet
Strongstown
W. Ti
al- Seoul
Gee
Joseph J. Delp
Wool
Convention at Montrose outlines Christian work and Edison lessons
The Montrose convention features talks on faith and practical industry. Edison style demonstrations show perseverance and divine aid guiding workers, with leaders like Mr. Hallory and Mr. Chance, plus evening programs and a reception. Delegates from Scranton to Pittston attend, and Thomas Thorburn coordinates Bible classes for planned county-wide work.
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Berantern «Partelte
George C. Trottman
Val Gorder
Fritza
Frank
Ines
C. A. Mong
W. H. Stanton
LA. Lansing
A. A. Lancing
George G. Mahy
FW. Pearsall
J. Barnard
Fred Behling
Philip Waendizes
W. K. Flumley
T. M. Brown
H. M. Brewer
Scranton
C. W. Tiffany
Clarence I. Cook
Pactoryville
T. W. Davies
Pittston
J. W. Raeder
Jackson
G. J. Kulp
Herman A. Dean
Wilkes-Barre
C. W. Harvey
Warridbure
J. W. Thacher
Carl Shafer
Montrose
Thomas Thorburn
Sharpsburg
Pearl Names Reflect Size and Value Across Markets
The Philadelphia Times notes pearls are named by size such as pari fon cherry plece war and baroque. Values vary by quality and color, with dust pearls averaging 6000 to the troy ounce at about 4 dollars per ounce, while a single paragon weighing an ounce could fetch 30,000 to 200,000 depending on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Trolley Cars Fuel Unusual Milk Churn Scheme in Kansas
Odd tale from a packing house in Kansas reports a trolley car power used to run milk churns. A man, after rough rides, discovers the car's motion can churn milk. Local cows near packing houses are persuaded to supply cream for the process. Bethlehem football names James Holderness captain designate for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kansas
Mikkman
Ovarian Congestion Warns of Dangerous Surgery Then Cure
A health notice urges women to seek timely treatment for ovarian congestion to avoid ovariotomy. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy and includes a Milwaukee testimonial from Mrs F M Kwanarr describing relief after using the product and Sanative Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkhawn
Milwaukee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mnre
F. M. Kwnarr
Wentworth Ave
Milwackee, Wis
Work at home portraitmaking offers pay per week
Advertisements seek workers for at home crayon portraits with pay from 4 to 16 dollars weekly. No skill needed read or write required, apply to H A Gript Tyrone Ia for details and work at once. Also agents wanted to sell cigars with 25 weekly plus expenses from Consolidated Mfg Co 48 Van Doren St Chicago.
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Gript
Tyrone
Aga Glen Brothers
Rochester
Nichols
Naperville
Witt Itluimp
Michigan
MPG CO
Chicago
Consolidated Mfg CO
van Doren St
Foot Ball Teams Sought For Win Percentage Contest
Teams must buy uniforms and equipment from us and play at least six games. Enter by leaving team name and reporting all games played with scores, including those already completed. A Spaulding football and inflater will be awarded to the winner by percentage of games won.
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Captain Paxton
United States Army Regulations
Ata Guachamai
Sly Fox
Emma Kaiser
Adams
Edison
Mallory
Hdleen
A. J. Smith
Charles B. Hurlburt
Pennsylvania Idle Institute
J. M. Chance
Berinton
Young Men
Heithiachem
Rethlehem
Lehigh
James Cuthbert Holderness
Convbridste
Hiero
Clags of
Scranton Tribune
Wade
Particnions
Ashitross
Aitisfuctory
Addrew M. P
Tribuna
Evans & Cub
Feliw
Divier
Clifton
Buward Pish & Co
Borden Mock, Ubbago
MLL
Nerman Gil
Gen- Ral Hougework
Willow Street
Agen
Toni
M.A. Steuhing
Lawrence
Mich
Snyday
Enrie
Cincinnai
Lin
Baty Irolart
Mango Chemical Company
Jobo Street
Adva
Einson
Gmb
Lodges
Cfo
la Eraitor
Viccinity
AO Hk Ss
Tribune Office
Stockholders, Meeting
Sea RP
Tapas Deere Rik
Btouck- Holler
The
Cras Fork Water Company
Deco
Otto
Lackawanne Lumber Co
Aod
I. Voonn
Draper
Ball
A. Ui
Colorado Springs
Cato
EVA Ml
Zel's
Thowton
Yarmley
Margaret Devlin
Helen Drew
Connolly & Wallace
Mr. Coyle
F. Boos & Bro
Fur
Washington Avenue
Kiefer Ros
Cleveland
Ulver Bros
Rochester, N. Y
Slyde Thettle Creek, Mich
Storm Door
Storm Door CO
Huron
Klondike
Addrew National Publishing Cy
Lakeside Huilding
Oman
South Main Avenue
TOR
Eynon Street
GEC
PENN
PW. Etokes
Houke
Tate Modern
Mw Stok Ex
Attornes
Wyoming Avenue
Madison Avenue
David J. Davis
Commonwealth Building
Westcom
Eariogs
Dhead Vy Cooper
Stranton
Washburn Street
Milekens Court
Stuation
Maydelal
Hinkely
Dunmore
Uribe Aioe
Weiler
Addrosa
Larel Street
Hlmore
Ely
Held
C.m.florey
Wyoming Ave
A.W. Durisgh
Aol
Spruce
Academy of
Lusic Reis & Burgunder, Leasees
H, R Long
John W. Vogehl
Rogers and
Ryan
Eveling
Matisee
Lyceum Theater
Jay
Soturday
Mark Twain
Pudd'nhead
Wilson
High Clas
Edwin Mayo
Privos
Matined
Aoe
Sie
Zac
Tae
Lyceum
Jiriee
Bettina Dauautital
Arid
U. S. Minor
Archie Boyd
Ghdny Unghie
Reallalto
Suport
Privet Lever
Davis’ Theater
Harry Pierson
Minstrels
Evenia Er Mortillanves
Bys Phone
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