Quakers Tighten Watch on Yellow Fever Vessels
Quaker authorities in Philadelphia increase port controls as quarantine physician Dr H C Toons ning at Marcus Hook issues orders for ships from South Atlantic and Gulf ports. All vessels from unknown ports are interviewed before entry to prevent yellow fever reaching the city amid reports of vessels near infected districts.
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Cheater
H. C. Toonsning
Marcus Hook
South Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Philadelphia
Trial of Walter Goodwin Captures Testimony Of 14 Year Old
Gertrude Taylor, 14, testified as chief witness in Wellsboro trial over the murder of Goodwin’s wife. She described riding to Mans field, four shots and a scream, returning to Wellsboro, and Goodwin admitting the killing and proposing marriage. Her account withstood cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsboro
Gertrude Taylor
Walter Goodwin
Mansfield
Angel
Chadwin
Goodwin
Lehigh Valley Policy Spurred by End of Staith Term
General Orland Staith ends his term as Baltimore and Ohio joint board manager and will return to the Lehigh Valley system tomorrow. Vice-President Garrett will focus on traffic supervision at the Lehigh Valley general office, signaling an aggressive push for competitive Atlantic seaboard to Western traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Orland Staith
Baltimore
Ohlw Rfl
Garrett
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Tegard
Lehich Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
Poison milk sickens nine in Barnaria area family
The Martz family near Bardia, seven to nine members, is in critical condition after drinking milk from an unused can. One member died, preventing others from attending the funeral. Dr Anderson suspects contamination in the dairy product. initial thought was fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgroensburg
Jacob Martz
Bardia
Martz
Anderson
Verdict of Probable Murder in Miss Swayze Case
Coroner's Jury in Potteville Pennsylvania concluded the death of Hattle Swayze was not suicide. They returned a verdict of probable murder after investigating the altered suicide claim. The razor used in the tragedy was found near the bed foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Swayze
Chace
Potteville
Grand jury ignores riot charges against minor leaders
A grand jury dismissed the riot and unlawful assembly charges against minor leaders including Patrick Dolan William Warner and Cameron Miller. The case arose from unrest tied to a treasonable incident, with the matter moved to county authorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musburg
Grand
Ot. DeArMitt
Treauble Wtenty. Amore
Strike at Monongahela River Union Confirms Suspension
A Monongahela River strike is set, with 5 000 to 6 000 workers affected. The suspension, totaling one, takes effect on the 18th amid heldover retirement conditions and differential reusity from the ColumbUs convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela City
Columbus
Monongahela
Prac Healy
Total One
Piie
Gmeets
Poisoned cider flavor linked to farmer's boy sickness
Reading reports Dr M L Hurtos rushed to aid a young Hin named Pherry found unconscious on his father's porch. He drank cider flavored with winker green a popular winter flavor among farmers. Local growers warn pure wintergreen flavoring is safe only if properly prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Hurtoslette
Pherry
Young Man Found After Drinking Poison from Water
A youth who returned home late mixed 15 drops of wintergreen into water. He was discovered by the milkmaid in the morning and is the subject of concern for possible poisoning.
Industrial Activity Report From Bellefonte and Pittsburgh Districts
Bellefonte co operative glass plant reports full wage agreement and expanded capacity with 75 workers. New Kensington explores a German plate mirror factory due to Dingley duties, led by Colonel M S Wayman. Latrobe notes new Davis Brom glass factory to employ 200, producing wire woven sky heat glass. Uniontown reports coke prosperity with 150 at Tip Top, 200 more at Brownfield. Penrose among owners planning coal transfers and rapid development across Menallen and Luzerne counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefonte
Bellefonte Co-operative Glass Company
Paul St. Péter
Window Close Workers’ Association
New Kensington
M. 8. Wayman
Tarentum
Ford City
Creighton
Latrobe
Davis Brom
Uniontown
H.C. Frick Coke Gympany
Reillstone Coal, Coke and OF Company
Senator Penrose
Menallen
Luzerne
Herbert DePuy
Pittsbury
Man attack described in Shenango township house
Adam Merhiner a one armed huckster and his mother were attacked in their Shenango township home. An intruder descended from the upper story and struck Merhiner and then searched the house taking valuables, while the mother, aged about 70, is bedridden from shock. The assailant is believed to be someone familiar with the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Adam Mersh Iner
Shenango Township
Adam
Merchiner
Merahiner
Pennsylvania Pensions Authorized in Washington Notice
Washington dispatch lists Pennsylvania pensions issued on September 30. Names include James D C Ramee Wilkens Vare Allegheny Thiwid Mentzer Shire manetown Conhertind plus Henry Appel and others. Also shows original widows detailing Caroline Johnson and Amelia FR among recipients across multiple counties.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Jaimes DC
Ramee
Wilkens
Vare
Allegheny
Thiwid Mentzer
Shiremanetown
Mishel Staver
Philipehure
Center
Increase
Henry Appel
Fyttelairie
William T. Kepner
Harriebure
David McCann
Pikes Creek
Luserne
John Applegathe
Pine Summit
Columbia
Abratain Pringle
Indiana
Albert M. Conwall
Manchester
York
Frank
Chorpenning
Cheerheld
Etho
Caroline Johnson
Rhippensbyre
Cumberland
Amelia FR
Porter
Wyalusing
Bradford
Cannot Raise Money, Lancaster Faces Bond Appeal
Lancaster Pa September 30. Last week city council passed an ordinance authorizing the mayor to float bonds of 2000 to complete a new reservoir. The court today granted a preliminary injunction at the request of the Fairfield Men's League restraining the city from proceeding with the loan, arguing the city has reached the indebtedness limit under state constitution without electors' consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Mathin
Faiett Men's League
Mensinger Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
The trial of Stephen Mensinger of Beaver Valley for the March 4 murder of his father concluded with a not guilty verdict after the defense produced two witnesses who testified to seeing three strange men near the murder scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomaburg
Stephen Mensinger
Beaver Valley
Coal miners wage rate set for late Sept to early Oct
Pottsville Pennsyl vania Sept 20 The committee of the Schuylkill coal exchange fixed the wage rate for the anthracite region for the last half of September and first half of October at 266 dollars a day, six percent above the prior 260 rate, one of the highest yet paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Schuylkill Coal Exchange
Pennsylvania Postmasters Named in State List
Pennsylvania postmasters for towns Andalusia Clarkston Chatham Valley Cliftondile Cranberry Picture Rocks and more were appointed by Washington. Names include W. C. Pickering Julius Wetmore William Goodwin Willam Knorr W. H. Sayers Robert Tate and J. P. Pague at listed locations.
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Washington
Elas
Pennsylvania
Andalusia
W. C. Pickering
Clarkston
Julius Wetmore
Chatham Valley
William Goodwin
Cliftondile
Willam Knorr
Cranberry
W. HW. Sayers
Litany
Robert Tate
Picture Rocks
J. P. Pague
Traction Troubles at Lock Haven
Bondholders seeking foreclosure on the Lock Haven Traction Company due to 18 months of default petitioned West End Trust Company. Judge Mayer approved a decree appointing William B. Given as receiver with a $10,000 bond to oversee the parcel in a bid to reorganize the company amidst debts of 150,000 plus.
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Mayer
William WM
Lock Haven
Bent
Lock Haven Traction Company
West End Trust Company
Philadelphia
Clinton County
William B. Giver
Columbia
Given
Traction Company
Thompson's Tour Through Pennsylvania Begins
William R. Thompson the Independent candidate for state treasurer starts a state tour from Harrisburg with Thomas A. Watkins of Pittsburgh as potential campaign chairman. They meet leaders in Harrisburg and plan events in Philadelphia and other towns, with A. B. Farquhar of York joining the finance committee.
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Hartishburg
Willliam Rk, Thompson
Pittsburg
Thomas A. Watkins
Thomypson ii
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny City
Philadelphia
A. B. Farquhar
York
Hartishbuis
Thompson
Farquhar
Plant Reorganization at Pottsville Tron and Steel
Pottsville Tron and Steel Co. plans reorganization to resume operations and employ about 1,000 workers in Pottsville Pennsylvania. The plan calls for first mortgage bonds of 350000 dollars to rehabilitate the mill and provide working capital. Preferred creditors would receive second mortgage bonds covering about 150000 dollars, while unsecured creditors get preferred stock totaling 450000 dollars.
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Pottsville
Pottsville Tron and Steel Company
Shot Down in Cold Blood in Milford Pa Killing
In Pike county on an autumn day Vito Zekieh was shot multiple times at his homestead by Gustave Hohne and his son Arthur who then guarded the wounded man with a rifle while the elder man ransacked the house. They were placed under arrest.
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Milford
Vito Zekieh
Dunge
Greeley
Pike County
Gustave Hohne
Arthur
Dicts
Hohnes
Zekieh
Zekieh, “We Want Your Life.” Replied Old Man Hohne
Zekith
Arthur Hohne
Altars Consecrated at St Marys Church Lancaster
In Lancaster on Sept 20 Bishop Mellov ern with sixty visiting priests consecrated three new altars at St Marys church in a private ceremony. Monsignor Martinelli the papal delegate led a solemn high pontifical mass and Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivered the consecration sermon to a full auditorium. Visiting clergymen joined a banquet afterward.
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Lancaster
Mellovern
St. Mary's Church
Monsignor
Martinelli
Papal Delogate
Ryan
Philadelphia
Masked Men Attack Woman in Avon Home Invasion
In Avon early this morning two masked men broke into Mrs Moses Spyders house and beat her, inflicting a deep cut in her neck. There was no attempt at robbery. She is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Moses Spyders
Avon
Delinquent Corporations Face Penalty in Pennsylvania
Major Teane of the railway bureau warns all steam and street railway corporations in Pennsylvania to file their fiscal year reports by the three day deadline or face certification to Attorney General McCormick for a 5000 dollar penalty. Many delinquent firms exist only on paper and lack funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flarrisburge
Teane
Town
Railway Bureau
Pennsylvania
Buch
McCormick
Legal Opinion on Clinton County Assessments and McKeesport Health Board Plan
Deputy Attorney General Reeder issues guidance that Clinton County assessments need not occur in spring 1894, with all assessments shifting to fall and the 1898 triennial assessment due by December 11. He also notes a proposed McKeesport city council reform to abolish the board of health in favor of a council committee.
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Harrisburg
Reeder
Gener) Mylin
Clinton County
McKeesport
Board of Health
Fn Heral
Tragedy at Harrisburg Grade Crossing Sees Huckster Killed
Joseph Dobbs aged 45 a huckster was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at a grade crossing in Harrisburg tonight and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Joseph Dobbs
Pennsylvania Railroad
The Old Way Of Treating Dyspepsia by Dieting
A critique of dieting as a cure for indigestion argues dieting and starvation are wrong. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets which aid digestion, allowing the stomach to rest and nutrients to reach organs. The ad claims tablets digest 3000 grains of meat and offers free literature from Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marehall, Mich
Bull Conquers Four Men in Pennsylvania Farm Incident
A vicious bull on Adam H. Sailer's farm, tenanted by Peter Shurr near Reading, attacked Shurr and others. Shurr’s son drove it off with a pitchfork after severe gashing. others, including Adam Baller and Reuben Rieser, were struck. The bull was eventually subdued by several rescuers and will be killed for market.
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Reading
Adam H. Sailer
Peter Shurr
Shurr
Onion
Adam Baller
Mr. Shurr
Mr. Satter
Reuben Rieser
Suspected Attacker Captured After Assault on Maid
West Chester September 24. The assailant of Margaret Renahes a French maid for Dr. Sajous at Devon was captured by Officer Thomson of Malvern. Identified as Frank Hall formerly employed by James Dawse he faced Squire Wyle at Malvern, was committed to jail, and claimed innocence despite bite marks.
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West Chester
Margaret Renahes
Sajous
Devon
Bny
Thomson
Malvern
Frank Hall
James Dawse
Squire Wyle
Jalil
Althouhh
Hearing Set Over Injunction Against Capitol Building Plan
Harrisburg reports Juden Simon ton fixed next Saturday for a hearing in the injunction proceedings opposing the Capitol building project. Counsel for the commission filed a demurrer seeking dismissal of the bill with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Juden Simonton
Capitol Building
Wion
Bethlehem Shifts Armor Platt es to Newport News for Kentucky
Bethlehem shipyard sent armor plates weighing about 150 tons to Newport News for the battleship Kentucky. The cargo, loaded tonight by the Bethlehem Steel Company, highlights wartime industrial output and export to the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethiehem
Bethiehem Tren Company
Newport News
Kentucky
Government National Bank Liquidates After 35 Years
The Government National Bank in Pottsville Pennsylvania begins voluntary liquidation after thirty five years of operation. All claims will be promptly paid on presentation.
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Pottsville
Government National Bank
State Snap Shots From A Turbulent Day At Bolo
Two students are expelled from State college at Bolo for Haute ing. Mrs T F Foster wife of ex Senator Foster and a party of friends visited Gettysburg battled yesterday. Mrs Margaret Doyle aged years was killed by a Lehigh Valley freight train near Shamokin on Tuesday evening. One of three Chinamen held for running an opium den at Heading gave a practical demonstration in Alderman Kirschmanns court of hitting the pipe. Neyhart, the Bloomsburg Cosmopolitan Building and Loan association extent was sentenced to three years in the Eastern penitentiary and fined 40 for gery yesterday. Charged with starting there which test Saturday destroyed the works county almshouse and all its contents. Chara Smith amplied as a servant in Reading has been comitted for trial.
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State College
Bolo
Hauteing
T. F. Foster
Foster
Gettysburg
Margaret Doyle
Lehigh Valley
Shamokin
Tureday
Heading
Kirschmann
Neyhart
Bloomsburg Cosmopolitan Building and Loan Association
Eastern Penitentiary
Iorks County Almehouse
Chara Smith
Reading
Mystic Cure Claims Quick Rhenmatism Relief in Pittsburgh
T J Blackmore of Haller and Blackmore in Pittsburgh endorses Mystic Cure, asserting recovery from chronic rheumatism within 24 hours after nine months of illness. He says five city physicians gave little relief and that Mystic Cure fully fulfilled its promises. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 48 Lackawanna Ave, Beranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittsburgh
Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna
Beranton
One Cent A Word Ad For Vest Maker Jobs
Classified advertisement offering work from Great Eastern Tailoring Company and other firms. Claims profits from patent ideas and agent positions with wages or commission, referencing multiple firms and locations and urging readers to apply for sales and manufacturing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannts A Ate Vest
Apply
Great Eastern Tailoring Company
Lockawannnavende
Help Wanted Classified Fragments in Early 1900s Notices
Scattered lines offer prompts for domestic help and sales agents with promises of high wages and immediate work. Names and locations appear in broken form, including Miss M A Stehhina of Lawrence Michigan and Snyder's cake sales requests.
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Adies
M. A. Stehhina
Lawrence
Michy Janted
Saturn- Fon
Snyder
Canvayer
Bolida
Rade
T. Raenyder & CO
Cinelanad
For Sale Classified Ad Fragments at Capouse Avenue
Disjointed listing mentions pork salh homes at 1534 Capouse avenue with very low prices, inquiries directed to JOSE, LEN, Joop Pa vor Sauea, and Ames Connell at Megarge Connell on Franki avenue. Also notes chestnut horse and a tailor ad at 154 Penh avenue with contact at Everett Dixon Courk Spring ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rory & Coom Stables
Capouse Avenue
Soman
Jose
Siu
Len
Joop
Sauea Bay
Ames Connell
Megarge
Classified Notice For Rent At 1712 Dlomery Avenue
Rent listing reads in a garbled ad style for a location at 1712 Dlomery Avenue. The readable fragment mentions a meat market and properties for rent with unclear pricing or terms.
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Eer Hent
Persevmion
Let of
Marise Atreat
Inquire
SAM+ UBL BOOKREM
Dlomery Avenue
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Ywin
Lehigh Valley Policy
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Pittseborg
Farmer
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania Pensions
Lancaster City
Mensinger
Pottsville Tron and Steel Co
Lancas
Mer
Bloomsburg
Th. J. Doyle
Centralia
P. J. Gillespie
Conyngham Township
W. F. Wilhelm
Doyle
Court House
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Gro
Capitol Commissions
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
the Tribune
Alpenter
Addr
Tribune
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Hoxton
Masa
Sveral
Iwans & Col
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Dep. Co
Mb, C
Alto
Best Aide
Clifton
Ineln Mali
Ellit Tock
Tiena
Oward G Fish & Gib
Borden Block, Chiccago, LL
Renee
Rex Poaco
Saleslaves
Lackiwanna Avenue
Willow Street
Sale
Pinh Thap Chhap
Penh Avenue
Kiondike
Ontfit Lee
National Publishing CO
Lakeslide Building
Chicago
Bilding Wand Lown
Penn
Rye State Age
Glen Brothers
Ostor
Nichols
Naperville
Michigan
MFG UO
Consolidated Mpg CO
van Buren
Adva
Florida
Gun House
Maryland
Saoucus Cotter
Milin
Avente
Monn
Itercium
Eliz. Apeth Lewis
Vison Meentie
Klondike-All
Klondire Mutual Mining Oc
Heondwig
New York
Fu Ae Avenue
Lr Ete
Herof
Lockiwninns Store Amsoiltion
Hinitod
J.P Higginson
Care Tribune
Fue Webster Avenue
Ming Board
Mise Weatt
Miss Wilcox
MM. Hetakl
Lackawanna Avenue
Vicken Nig
Jeliphone Don
Étroot
Cma Cooper
City Scavenger
Martin Gilligan
Orphans Court of
Lackawannsé County
Orphans Court
Lackawiona County
City Solicitors Office
Muntelpa
David J. Davis
Haditor
Devenny Bros
M. FR. Tribune
Tilas Hwon
Isc
Extila
Tribune Office
Wa Place
Hidge Street
Lan
Kin Street
Orice
A. B.C. Tribune
Totnyvalk
oMeo
Addres
Hampton St
Wayne Avenue
Saleeman
Trituoe
Tce
Wishes
Hablis
Mashela
F. KK
Wishington Avenue
City
Stuation
Walter Inaintog
L. S
Sitd
Mion
Khonographer
Tvory
Summer Avenue
Es Mann
Adiifes
Telbune
Hay
Tribune Altie
Neues
Hareon
G. U.J
Proxpoot
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