Washington Coal Mine Disaster Kills Twenty-One Men
Reports from Kobe describe a cholera outbreak among Japanese troops at Pescadores with 400 cases and 100 deaths. Correspondents note Formosa Chinese dissatisfaction over armistice exemptions and fears of further action by Japan, while Canton braces for a potential attack.
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Low
Pon
Times
Kobe
Pescadore
Times Atong Kong
Formosa
Pekin
Canton
Bank robbery alleged in Littlestown loss totals
Gettysburg April 9. The Littlestown savings institution is said to have lost 30 000 to 40 000 to Ferdinand Rahter a former resident. State Bank Examiner Shafer says Rahter used worthless paper as cash including protested notes drafts and discounted notes. Cashier Lefevre denies knowledge while his son Walter faces accusations and lacks bonds. Rahter led Zingar Bitters and allegedly swindled a Harrisburg bank tied to Simon Cameron for 36000.
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Gettysburg
Littlestown Savings Institution
Littlestown
Ferdinand Rahter
State
Shafer
Rahter
James A. Lefevre
Walter Lefevre
Zingar Bitters Company
Harrisburg
Simon Cameron
More Arrests Will Follow in Wilde Case
London reports deny Wilde suicide attempt rumors and promise further revelations in the Wilde case. Alfred Taylor allegedly aims to implicate others, including a prominent English figure connected to the scandal, should prosecutions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Alfred Taylor
England
No Extra Session of Congress In 193? Washington Note
The president stated after the Supreme Court ruling on the income tax law that no extra session of Congress is needed. He and the secretary of the treasury see no necessity for convening Congress again before its regular session unless conditions change unexpectedly.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Rail officials charged with discrimination in rebate
Pittsburg April 9 T Rob inson treasurer and E P Bales general freight agent of the Allegheny Valley railroad were arrested on orders from the interstate commerce commission for granting a 5 percent rebate between Clarion Pa and Buffalo N Y to J L Henry a coal operator at Reimersburg Clarion County The officials waived a hearing and posted bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
T. Robinson
E. P. Bales
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Clarion
Buffalo
N.Y
J.L. Henry
Reimersburg
Clarion County
Mine Explosion in Blue Canon Coal Mine Kills Twenty One
A blast at Blue Canon Coal Mine near Seattle kills twenty one men including miners and officials. A steamer departed Seattle with Superintendent Donov an, three physicians, ten miners, and press on board. The mine had been inspected three weeks earlier and deemed safe.
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Tacoma
Wash
Blue Canon
Seattle
Donovan
St Paul Steamer Launched Before Large Philadelphia Crowd
The big steamer St. Paul was launched at 1:05 PM today in Philadelphia with about twenty thousand people in attendance.
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Philadelphia
St. Paul
Arson charge after Lancaster cigar factory fire
Harry N Stehman of Rohrerstown, son of late State Senator John M Stehman, jailed in Lancaster on arson charge. He allegedly set fire to his cigar factory, a three and a half story building, which also spread to the Rohrerstown rolling mill office. The factory valued at $4,000 and contents 350,000 cigars worth $3,500 were uninsured. Stehman, once wealthy, faced financial reverses and claimed the fire would end his troubles. authorities say he acted erratically and may be mentally unbalanced.
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Lancaster
Harry N. Stehman
Rohrerstown
John M. Stehman
Meyers
Jury Disagrees in Dickinson vs Underwood Case
The jury in the Dickinson v. Underwood matter, after seventeen hours deliberation, was discharged without a verdict. Most jurors favored a verdict for Miss Dickinson, who sought 50000 damages for five weeks’ confinement in the Danville asylum in 1891.
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Soranton
Anna F. Dickinson
Underwood
Hileman
John M. Bryden
George B. Thompson
Miss Dickinson
Danville
Struck by Lightning Beloved Philadelphia Children Die
The bodies of Sadie Stinger aged 12 of Fifty second street and Chester avenue and William Bradley aged 18 of Fifty first and Springfield streets were found beneath a tree at Fifty fourth street and Warrington avenue. They were severely burned and believed struck by lightning during yesterday's storm.
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Philadelphia
Sadie Stinger
Fifty-second Street
Chester Avenue
Wm. Bradley
Fifty-first
Springfield Streets
Fifty-fourth Street
Warrington Avenue
Another Company Sells Out to Standard Field
Standard buys Venture Oil from Wheeling Gas for 8500000. The asset includes a large lease west of the McDonald field spanning thousands of acres and 680 wells yielding about 1000 barrels daily. Principal owners were Col. J. M. Grattey and Senator Wm. Flinn.
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Standard
Venture Oil Company
Wheeling Gas Company
McDonald Field
Col. J. M. Grattey
Wm. Flinn
Oil Sale Closes At Rose and Broom Property
The Rose and Broom property sold to Standard Oil for 220000 dollars. The deal includes all interests in the area, a 590 acre block on the Bingham lands between Simpson and Van Vleck, and thirteen producing wells. The territory is suitable for 25 barrel wells.
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Brapford
Rose and Broom
Standard Oil Company
Bingham
Simpson and
van Vleck
Rolling Mill Burned At Susquehanna County Plant
Columbia Pa April fire destroyed the Susquehanna rolling mill the largest in the region. A spark from a roll dropped into oil igniting an explosion fanned by wind. All machinery engines and buildings burned. Loss estimated 45000 to 50000 dollars, partly insured.
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Columbia
Susquehanna Rolling
Rebels Rout Insurgents in Cuba Fight
Advices from Cuba report General Lachambre forces clashed with insurgents, routing them and killing their leader. General Salcedo defeated a large rebel force in the Holguin district with heavy rebel losses. Two Spanish soldiers were killed and several wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiaprip
Cuba
Lachambre
Salcedo
Holguin
Four Die in Railroad Wreck Near Punxsutawney
Bradford reports four persons killed in a morning railroad wreck near Punxsutawney. Additional details are unavailable. authorities investigate the scene.
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Bradford
Punxsutawney
Six Miners Burned In Nanticoke Mine Blast
Six miners were severely burned in a mine explosion in Nanticoke Pennsylvania today April 9 and are not expected to recover. The accident mars an otherwise routine shift as rescue teams work at the scene.
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Nanticoke
Fatal Railroad Wreck near St Johnsburg VT
Report from St Johnsburg Vermont April 9 says a serious wreck on the Poughkeepsie railroad killed the engineer and fireman.
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St. Johnsburg, Vt
Poughkeepsie
Able jurist Noyes noted Warren man and judge
The Honorable Chas H Noyes a Warren resident born July 28 1849 in Marshall Michigan rose from self made beginnings in printing drug trade to study law. He practiced in Warren with Wetmore Clark and later became president judge of the Sixth Judicial District sworn in 1891 noted for fair firm duties and civic involvement.
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Chas. H. Noyes
Warren
Judge Noyes
Marshall
Michigan
Warren Land
L. G. Noyes
W. D. Brown
Brown
Binghampton
N. Y
Wetmore & Clark
Junius R. Clark
State Senate
Pattison
Benedict
Lee
Noyes
Bridge Washes Away As Susquehanna Rises
SUSQUEHANNA Pa April 11 the Susquehanna river reached its highest level since 1865. Last night half of the Susquehanna Oakland Iron bridge was washed away. Several people were on the structure at the time with narrow escapes Arthur Christian was carried downriver with debris and was rescued after five hours by onshore helpers.
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Susquehanna
Susquehanna-Oakland
Arthur Christian
Wilde Examined in Old Bailey Hearing
Oscar Wilde and his procurer Taylor were examined in the Old Bailey this morning. Wilde appeared haggard. Parker, the valet whose testimony led to the arrest, was cross examined but his evidence remained unshaken. Both Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week and bail was refused.
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London
Oscar—Wailde
Taylor
Old Bailey
Wilde
Parker
Wadley Absconds With Bank Funds From Bryan Loan
Walter M. Wadley, a noted farmer and drover of Femron Michigan, vanished with about $4,000 loaned by a Bryan bank. He recently returned from Buffalo with $6,000 in New York drafts after a profitable stock trip.
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Femron, Mich
Walter M. Wadley
Bryan
Buffalo
New York
William Court Gully Elected Speaker of Commons
William Court Gully was elected speaker of the House of Commons today in Lonpem on April 10. The vote marked the selection of a new presiding officer for the chamber in the United Kingdom's parliamentary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lonpem
William Court Gully
Weaver Strike Affects Waterford Mill Workers
A group of about 60 weavers at Weavers No. 1 mill Waterford in Woonsecreer Rhode Island walked off work this afternoon in protest of wages, signaling a labor action at the plant.
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Woonsecreer
R. I
Waterford
Resolutions of Respect for Absalice Olsson
Resolutions of respect adopted by North Warren Union No. ST. A. CU. on March 20, 1895 note the death of sister Absalice Olsson. They commend her as a devoted wife and mother and express deepest sympathy to her family. The charter will be draped for 30 days and the resolutions placed on union records and sent to the family and local newspapers. Committee signatures: Mrs N Delaney, Mrs T L Curtis, Mrs C P Dunn.
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North Warren
ST. A. CU
Absalice Olsson
Oil City
Dertick and
Warren
Unjust tax ruled void in Warren meat vending case
The Warren borough ordinance imposing license fees on house to house meat vendors is struck down as an unlawful restraint on trade. The court holds no authority to tax all vendors, and any enforcement shows bias, aiming at prohibited broad regulation rather than a valid police purpose.
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Warrenborough
Sayre Borough
Phillips
Sayre
Warren
Drennan
Titusville
Sayreborough
Local ruling upholds defendant in Bible and dictionary sale dispute
In a summary judgment the court finds for the defendant on the case stated with costs. The decision notes that protecting consumers and dealer practices over subscription sales of books like the Bible Webster's dictionary and other titles remains debated, with a straw indicating broader market pressures. Judge Novos expresses the ruling.
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Uc. H. Novos
P. J
McDonough Wins Quick Four Minute Scrap at Clarendon
In Clarendon Monday a four round boxing match drew crowds as J. K. McDonough faced the Unknown for the championship. McDonough led early then delivered a decisive flurry in round two, flooring his opponent and winning as time expired. McDonough now seeks a new challenger for arena hougis.
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Clarendon
J. K. McDonough
McDonough
Is License a Restrictive Farce in Liquor Trade
The article questions liquor licensing as a moral restraint and tax device. It argues licenses fail to curb consumption, shifting cost to sellers and buyers, and notes Warrion county revenue versus social costs. It asserts licenses mostly fund taxes for victims of crime and intoxication.
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Warrion County
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills advertise relief for nerves and digestion
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves nervous fatigue, headaches, and tiredness by strengthening nerves, improving digestion, and cleansing the blood. Hood's Pills are described as easy to take, with reliable, lasting effects. Price listed as 25 cents.
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Hood
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Charles H. Noyes
W. A. Greaves
Chautauqua Circle
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Shakespeare Club
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Council
Borough of
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