Tramps Break Into Oquaga Store After Safe Loot
Tramps broke into John Carson's store at Oquaga between Gulf Summit and Deposit, blew open the safe, and fled with 30 dollars. Frank Weaver, behind the shop, was badly cut in the fight with the burglars. The Susquehanna Great Bend series baseball schedule continues with a thirteenth game at the end of the week.
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John Carson
Oquaga
Gulf Summit
Deposit
Frank Weaver
Susquehanna
Great Bend
Great Bendeluba
Afton
Patrick Hascott
Owen Finnegan
Starrucca
PARDONS REFUSED FOR 1846 Philadelphia Eection Officals
Harrisburg Sept 17 Governor Hastings declines to concur with the pardon board for Richard Hughes James Cahill and Charles McConnell of Philadelphia. They pleaded guilty Nov 11 1846 to making fake returns as election officers in Twelfth district Fourth ward at the Nov 5 1845 election and were sentenced to six months imprisonment and four years disfranchisement. The governor deems the reasons unsatisfactory and asserts duty to safeguard the ballot against fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisbore
Hastings
Richard Hughes
James Cahill
Charles McConnell
Philadelphia
Hastingson
Hughes
Catal
McConnell
Board of Patrons
Adams Clue Draws Suspects In Snyder County
In Middleburg Pennsylvania on September 17 authorities believed Charles Adams wanted in Philadelphia for his aunt Mrs Rodgers murder is in the area. Adams brother Bird Adams and Charles Walker of New Herm were seen taking food from Landlord F W Thomas and concealing it. A warrant was sworn for Adams and Walker on charges of aiding a fugitive and obstructing justice. They were held without bail and committed to Snyder County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleburg
Snyder County
Charles Adams
Philadelphia
Rodgers
Bird Adaims
Charles Walker
New Herm
F. W. Thomas
Thomas
Adams
Walker
Runaway 12 year old Charles Mountney arrested in Reading
State snapshots note 12 year old Charles Mountney of Philadelphia rode an engine to Reading and was arrested. Other items include J C Mair of Huntingdon bequeathing stock to employees worth 63200, Allentown Rolling Mill securing a 20500 contract to build a water works, milk price hikes in Allentown, wire for a Brown gun arriving at Reading, and the Bethlehem widow of James Conlin mourning after her son's death at Bethlehem Ironworks.
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Marian
C. K E. Whitney
Jackson Street
Eva Whitney
Charles Eli. Whitney
Susquehanna
F. ©. Mastin
Deposit
David T. Sutherland
Presbyterian Church
Moody Rocket Corps
Union
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Grand Street
Moody Hitler Corps
BE Duffy
W. M. Hiller
Evergreen
Charles Mountney
Reading
Hhs
J. C. Mair
Huntingdon
Allentown Rolling Mill Company
Andpipe
Allentown
James
Bethlehem Ironworks
Nicholas Conlin
Bouth Bethlehem
Thieves Linked to Stolen Shamokin Fire Engine
Shamokin Pa September 17 Trevorton officers found a clue identifying thieves who stole an old fashioned fire engine from Trevorton two years ago leaving Shamokin with no protection against fire in a town of about 1000 residents.
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the Tribune
Susquehanna
Cascade
Elze
Tnere
Tommy Horton
Uncle Tommy
Tommy
Shamokin
Trevorton
Riot quell ordered as General Gobin acts in Schuylkill
Sheriff Beott reports grave situation in Schuylkill County with Governor Hastings authorizing Gobin to quell rioting across county lines. Inquest to begin next Tuesday at 2 pm over mill workers dead, with jurists Coxe Lenahan Ferris McGahren and others representing parties. Over 100 witnesses to be examined and several deputies under suspicion for shootings. A mass meeting is warned against inflammatory speeches while guard of soldiers is posted. Beaver Meadow colliers return to work temporarily. wider strike actions possible if others walk out. A prisoner held in guard tent provides vague answers. A Twelfth Regiment man seeks furlough to marry, four days granted before resuming service.
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Beott
Schuylkill County
Gobin
Hastings
St Oteurs
Bowman
Millera
Robert PD. Coxe
Philadelphia
John T. Lenahan
Wilkes-Barre
George 8. Ferris
Pittston
Bherif Martin
John McGahren
Garman
Eckert
Bekert
Groome
Twelfth Regiment
Funeral of Bishop Nelson S Rulison in South Bethlehem
Funeral services for Bishop Nelson Somerville Rulison of the Central Pennsylvania diocese were held in South Bethlehem. Senior clerics from several dioceses read rites and multiple bishops joined in the chancel. Active pallbearers included Reverends Rogers Israel, George Foley, J F Powers, George Pomeroy Allen, Thomas Anrell, Horace Hayden, and archdeacons Leroy Baker, Daniel Coxe, Joseph Buxton, and William Heaks.
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Bethlehem
Nelson Somerville Rulison
Central Pennsylvania
Scarborough
New Jersey
Coleman
Delaware
Whitehead
Pittsburg
Littlejohn
Long Island
Walker
Buffalo
Rogers Israel
Scranton
George C. Foley
Williamsport
J. F. Powers
Pottsville
George Pomeroy Allen
D. D
Thomas B. Anrell
Harrisburg
Horace E. Hayden
Wilkes-Harre
Joseph P. Buxton
Reading
William S. Heaks
Leroy F. Baker
Death of a veteran Major James Ellis in Pottsville
Major James Ellis a leading Schuylkill county lawyer and former state legislator died suddenly after a paralytic stroke in Pottsville. A war veteran with the Forty eighth regiment he served in the war and was a member of the last constitutional convention. He left a widow and one son.
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Pottsville
James Ellis
Schuylkill
Forty-eighth
Ellis
Municipal League Seeks Henry Clay Ouster in Philadelphia
The Municipal League of Philadelphia applies to Attorney General McCormick for a writ of quo warranto to remove Henry Clay from the city councils over alleged interest in electric light contracts. A hearing is set for next Tuesday afternoon. McCormick refused to issue a writ against Northwestern Passenger Railway to revoke its charter upon Union Traction’s application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisboro
Municipal League
Philadelphia
McCormick
Henry Clay
Northwestern Passenger Railway Company
Union Traction Company
Tried to Hire a Murderer in Stroudsburg
Sherman Coss seeks the case of Lewis Kaul a Smithfield farmer arrested on a charge of offering 2100 to George F Anstee to kill his son in law Kaul was taken into custody and held on 600 bail Kaul 500 bail order placed hearing set for Sept 22 in Monroe county court potential long running affair tying to the farmer’s name and past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
George F. Anstee
Sherman Coss
Lewis Kaul
Smithfield
Monroe
Kaul
Ball
Chinatown Labor Boycott Over Chinese Laundries
A local labor association resolved to boycott Chinese laundries, urging action on behalf of laundry workers, mainly women, who fear competition harms their pay and prospects. The group favored no direct action to avoid compromising dignity but reached a general understanding to proceed.
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Sion
Ita
Noted war nurse Auntie Brooks dies at 18
Mrs. M. M. Brooks known as Auntie Brooks died today in Mano Batiies Pana UK of old age. She was 18 and gained prominence for Civil War service as an army nurse at major battles including Gettysburg Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing. She also served at Fort Donelson and in Andersonville prison.
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Pana
M. M. Brooks
Stamps to Remain Red Under Postal Congress Rules
Washington D C Sept 17 The news that stamps for letter postage will stay red under International Postal Congress rules after January 1 1895. A resolution from the congress at its recent session here mandates that member nations print their postage in red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
International Postal Congress
Boston Claimant Seeks Royal Army to Reclaim Fortune
John Gardiner claiming royal blood and Boston origin was arrested by Windsor Castle household police. He asked the queen to dispatch an army to the United States to recover property he says is his in Boston. Gardiner was removed to an asylum for the insane.
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London
John Gardiner
Boston
Mass
Wis
Windsor Castle
Gardiner
United States
TROLLES ALL KINDS Cored with Animal Extracts
Washington chemical company releases a booklet about animal extracts and their uses. The brief mentions a free book offer and notes distribution details in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chemical Gu
Waperhington, Dt
Wanted Help and Salesmen Advertisements
Classified ad blurbs seeking workers for home based paid tasks in Tyrone Pennsylvania and Chicago sales positions offering monthly salary plus commission. Also a pro patent ideas solicitation from Washington DC seeking simple inventions with a $100 prize and list of inventions.
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Coun
Evans‘ CO
Chicago
John Wepderburn& Co
Alternovn
Washington, D. C
Wanted Help Advertisements Mix Poor OCR
Fragmented classified notes advertise general housework cook needed work from home nights with benefits. Other lines promise canvassing positions plus division of profits and commissions at firms in Cincinnati and New York for sales and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angiler
T, Anyder & CO
Cincinnati
Fcoe
Rite
Particnta
Mango Chemical Company Noe
Jobu Street
New York
Lightning hits Lofty powder mill explodes in Hazleton
A powder mill at Lofty, ten miles from Hazleton, was struck by lightning and blew up tonight. The building burned to the ground but no one was hurt. The explosion sparked alarming rumors in the area.
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Hazleton
Pau
Lofty
Here
Chinese Washermen Must Go
The National Laundrymen's Association meeting in Boston orders removal of Chinese workers from laundries. The September report notes a decisive decision affecting labor and urban employment practices.
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National Laundrymen’s Association
Boston
National Laundrymen's Association
Lost Ad Enclosure with Note for 6920 Found
Ad fragment lists a lost envelope containing a note for 6920. Finder will be rewarded. George Coombs, 617 Fourteenth Street.
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Gheorge Coombs
Optician Opens New Optical Office on Spruce Street
Alexander has opened his new and beautiful optical office at 4035 Spruce Street and invites friends and the public to have their eyes examined. All eyes examined roy.
City Scavenger Mystery Item Description
Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations such as 1100 N Malnave and Mulberry near Adams, with scattered names like Briggs and Noah. The readable content hints at a scavenger or city note, but specifics and complete context are missing. The piece reads like archived street references rather than a full report.
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Ib Briggs
Malnjave
Orner Adams and Mulberry
Elenhane
Noah
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Pennsylvania News
Whitney
Tommy Barton
Delaware and Hudson Cat
Erie
Tribune
Honesdale
Pr. T. A. Mills
Delaware and Hudson Road
Paddy
St. John's Catholic Church
Richard T. Burke
May Mason
Edward F. Burke
Mina Henrietta McAuliffe
Methodist Episcopal
Oakley
W. R. Cochrane
Edward C. Moore
Lillian Wakefield
Vollonte Springs
Soldiers’ Orphans’ School
Harford
Fiftieth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers
Montrose
Susquehanna County Medical Society
New Milford
Sachem's Association
Hallstead
Mim
Datn
Bishop Rulison
Major Ellis of
The
Municipal League of Philadelphia
Monroe County
Munyon
Profesor Muanyon
Ehanot
Dino
Mall Netivitadines
Brooks
Mano Batiies
Crank
Victoria
Nelp
HH. A. Ghulpp
Dept
Tyrone
Merceneau & Connell
VW Artep
Benton
Adamsave
Dine Bank
Hoxton
Clifton Soap Aid Manufacturig Company
Cincinnat, CO
Agenia
Edward C. Fish & Clo
Horden Block
Lil
Adva
Lapis
Mink M.A
Lawrence, Mich
Optician
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Racine KE Engin Coo. Ltd
Hucinoe
Londike
Klondike
National Publishing Day
Lukealle Building
Care Tribune
State Age
Glen Brothers
Rochester
N.Y
Nichols Naperville
Enlary
Nike
Nutty McHigan Mfg CO
Consolidated FG CO
van Buren St
Atlvs
Ttan Cigat Company
Fort Wayne
Desrous
Mienmond
Eli Dr. Davies
Short Avenue
Nichols Heights
Lorraine
Ala
Nichols
Clark's
Somiitt
Madison Avenue
Ala Encanta Taney
Everett
Dix Court
Saran+ton
Che Peon Avenue
Monroe Avenue
Nes HE Wenster Avenue
Mixa Hoardman
Mise Prat
Miss Wilcox
Mulberry Street
Mulberry Ot
Wadde Avenue
Peter Winter
Borough of
Dunmore
County of Lack
Wanno
State of
Pennsylvania
Hamry S. Winter
Milton W. Lowry
Streeter & Lowry
Lackawanna Store Associaion
I. P. Ao
Eaceany Scranton, la
Addrom
Willow Street
Telbune
Ribune
L. C
Sumner Avenue
Stuation
B. R
Tribune Office
J. H
J. R.J
Hanty 'Y Niga
G. H.J.G
Prospect Avenue
Nan
Flromian
H C
Lacka Wanna Avenue
City
Aum
Avenue
Toli
Alpenman
F. L. Lb
Dlvurce Avenue
J. WW
LackaWanna Avenue
Third Moor
Rocount Lan
Desino
Wusig
Tien
Frank Damrosch
New Preliminary Assadicator
F. J. Davie
Mus. Bach
Sera
T. C. Edwards
D. Kingston
Jas. Prescott
Fottaville
T. Cc
Edwards
D “Ringston
IL Piano Sola
Farland
Whittier Adard
Banjo Club
Armentrong
Pritamiers
Stewart
Mumgcideid Circosossseceva Senaes
Dewy Dell
Smart
Parry
Nenad
Evans
Bnck
G. Shins
Eitan
Mendelasohn
Ditsons
Ad. Gerbel
Ong
J. Davies
John O
Pinsut
Dimon
Ceesey
Haydn
Sullivan
Diteon
Wees
Renteman
James A Cor
Saugua, Lehieh, Co
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