State Committee picks Scranton for next convention
Democratic state committee reelected Eisner and Nead without trouble at the annual meeting. W. J. Brennan named temporary chair. Irvington’s new Methodist church dedication in Erie County reported with rapid fundraising.
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Hae
Eisner
Nead
Democratic State Committee
W. J. Brennan
Scranton
William Foyle
Bradford
Democratic Party
John G. Hall
L. C. Cassidy
Akens
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Adams
Cameron
Delaware
Fulton
Greene
Jefferson
Mercer
Monroe
Pike
Potter
Somerset
Sullivan
Venango
Warren
Wyoming
Messrs. Ayres
Philadelphia
Tariff Reform Club
Whitney
New York
E. H. Randall
Mauch Chunk
Slid into the River Near Thompson's Allon
A W N Y and P train from Irvington near Thompson's Allon derailed when undermined track bed collapsed after heavy rain. Engine and several cars plunged into the river. one man slightly injured. Passengers were transferred as the line remained blocked all day. Also, Farmers' Club to discuss the road question at tomorrow’s court house meeting with invite to all farmers and friends.
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Irvington
Thompson’s
Allon
Farmers’ Club
Court House
Mischief of the Egg and Tim Leary Swallowed
A Washington Post excerpt recounts Irish characters McGinty Finucane and Tim Leary, with tale of a boy ill at heart and a dare about swallowing an egg without shell. The dialogue voices a rough humor and local Irish caricature in a vivid, period tone.
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Tim Leary
McGinty
Little Marshall P. Wilder
Post
Finucane
Mike Leary
Tin
Tim
Murtherin
the Mather
Spalpeen
Costigan
Jamie
Washington Post
Stenographers and Typewriters to Aid on the Pennsylvania Limited
The Pennsylvania Railroad will add a stenographer and typewriter to the New York to Pittsburgh limited service starting February 1. A trained young professional will be on each train to take dictation and type letters for passengers, with a compartment set aside for this purpose and mailings made from the train. This, along with existing comforts, completes a unique package of four advantages not found on any other railroad train.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Pittsburgh
Resolutions of Respect at Valley Grange No. 816 P of H
At a meeting of Valley Grange No 816 P of H the following resolutions were unanimously adopted to mourn the death of George Buck a charter member and faithful worker. The Grange expresses sympathy to his family and directs that the charter be draped in mourning for sixty days and that copies be sent to the bereaved family and county papers for publication. Mrs L J Jouenez DAL Sanvxsox N A Porter
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Valley Grange
George Buck
Grange
Farmers Friend
Pennsylvania
L. J. JouNenx
DAL Sanvelsox
N. A. Porter
Rising Out of the Flames
The town of Prrrotia Pennsylvania recovers from a December fire with rebuilding of homes and stores under way and neighboring towns aiding relief efforts. In Erie diocese, Rt Rev Bishop Mullen appoints Rev Father William Coonen as dean of the northern diocese and notes Father Peter Patterson’s passing. The message ends with a local ad note for furniture shopping and wedding cards at the Diamond store and Ledger office in Warren.
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Prrrotia
Eriz
Mullen
Erie
William Coonen
St. Bernard's
Bradford
Vica
Peter Patterson
Diamond Furniture
Warren
Ledger
West Virginia Frauds Report On Gubernatorial Turmoil
A lengthy ten month investigation exposes a broad conspiracy to corrupt voters in West Virginia during the gubernatorial contest. The report accuses the Republican state committee of scheme, bribery, and voting by ineligible laborers and out of state residents across Kanawha Doddridge Mercer McDowell and Tucker counties, with thousands of affidavits and hundreds of indictments cited.
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Cnantesrox
W. Va
Fleming
General Goff
West Virginia
Republican State Committee
Democratic
Tucker
Doddridge
Fayette
Kanawha
Mercer
McDowell
Tucker County
Stephen B. Elkins
Elkins
Doddridge County
Harrison
Kanawha Valley
Quay
Payette County
Virginia
Fayetteville
Protection
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Tazewell
Giles
Mercer County
McDowell County
Bluefield
Elkhorn
McDowall County
Goff
Circuit Court
Johnston
Grand Jury
Life for Life at the opera house by Shea company
A large audience witnessed Mr. Shea and a capable company in Life for Life at the opera house last evening. Shea played dual roles as the twin brothers with artistic precision and convincing changes, while duels between Shell and Varney heightened excitement. Scenic design aided the production and Shea’s rendition of Sheridan's Ride drew praise. performances continue at Library hall for three nights starting next Monday.
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Shea
Opera House
Brotsers
Dumas
Mr. Shell
Mr. Varney
Sheridan
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Catarrh Remedy
Advertising claims promise cures for blood and skin diseases, scrofula, and lung consumption when used properly. The text guarantees benefit or money back and urges readers to avoid offensive breath with Dr Saze’s Catarrh Remedy.
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Dr. Pierce
Dr. Saze
Second Chapter of Malachs Recited in Sodom Chronicle
A mock historical tale unfolds from Mala era with names like Lewis Watson and Absalom as tribal leaders. The narrative depicts feuds, oaths, and religious refrains within the tribes of Sodom and Scottites, concluding with a benediction to the Watson lineage and a blessing over the assembly.
Blizzard Ravages West Slaughters Cattle And Men In Washington
A week long blizzard across Washington state kills at least ten people and thousands of cattle and sheep. Colville reports show cattle dying by hundreds from starvation and thirst as over two feet of snow covers ground, with some drifts mountain high. A stage station keeper found frozen near Almax, and a Wild Goose Creek mail carrier perished the same day. Eight cattlemen die in the storm. many herds may lose half their cattle this season. In Glade Run, several men are arraigned for chicken fights. none witnessed the event and witnesses deny knowledge. Humane Society agent O’Brien travels to Pittsburgh noting chicken fighting leads to falsehoods.
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Scatfering
Tacoma
Waash
Washington
Colville
Almax
Wildgoess Creek
Foreign Syndicates and Foreign Capital Myths
A critical summary discusses alleged foreign syndicates and foreign capital claims as overblown. It argues that American monopolies arise from domestic financiers, cites Jay Gould and the Associated Press, and questions foreign involvement while noting growing trusts. It also mentions Jules Verne and Nellie Bly in a separate note.
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New Methodist Church
Youngsville
J. G. Edwards
Randolph
N. Y
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Trvineton
Pennsylvania Limited
United States Court
Benjamin Harrison
Sovomn
Sugar Grove
Accougar Grove
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Sodom
Meath
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Scottites
Strom
Nighty
James
Miller
Daniel
Archibald
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Hamilton
Albert
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Martin
Watson
Sedoin
Abbott
Sand
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Malachs
Squire McPherson
Glade Run
Agent O’brien
Humane Society
Pittsburg
Foreign Syndicates
Mieten
Valdan
Europe
Associated Press
Jay Gould
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United Labore
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Nemo
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Nellie Bly
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