Pennsylvania News Briefs Highlight Tragic Accidents and Local Trials
March reports from Harrisburg to Reading recount a Turbotville man killed crossing a railroad near Kemmerer's mill, a Paxinos Crossing collision damages case, a Kingston miner beaten to death leading to murder charges, a Kingston police arrest dispute, smallpox fears in Slatington, an acquittal in a manslaughter trial near Reading, Arbor Day proclamation, and a Clifton Heights divorce filing amid a household scandal.
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Sanbury
Charles 8. Stahlnecker
Kemmerer’s Mill
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company
Cum
Paxinos Crossing
Shamokin
Chief Justice Waite Dies Suddenly at Washington Home
Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite of the U S Supreme Court died at his Washington residence at 6 o clock Friday morning after a brief illness. His death was unexpected and not witnessed by his family. His son C C Waite and daughter Mary Waite were present. Mrs Waite was in California and began a journey home when notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison R. Waite
Spreme Court of the United States
Washington
Waite
Ruth
S. N
Gardner
Another Good Man Gone Sudden Death of Dorsheimer Ex Lieutenant Governor
Ex lieutenant governor William Dorsheimer died suddenly in Savannah Georgia while en route to Florida. Born in Lyons Wayne county he spent most of his life in Buffalo and studied at Andover and Harvard. A lawyer and former US district attorney he shifted from Republicans to Democrats and served five years as lieutenant governor from 1875 to 1880. He left Cleveland’s administration to edit the New York Star. He married Isabella Patchin. Mrs. Dorsheimer survives. their daughter died in Buffalo years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Dorsheimer
William Dorsheimer
Savannah
Florida
Lyons
Wayne County
William
Buffalo
Andover Academy
Harvard College
Gen
Fremont
Missouri
United States
New York
Andrew Johnson
Tilden
Robinson
Cleveland
Congress
New York Star
Isabella Patchin
A. D. Patchin
Death of Joseph W Drexel the Philadelphia banker
Joseph W Drexel a prominent Philadelphia born banker died at his New York residence from Brights disease at 50. He retired from banking in 1876 and served as chairman of the Sanitary Commission commissioner of education president of the Philharmonic Society and trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Academy of Sciences. He funded a 200 acre New York farm aiding the unemployed and owned Maryland land later sold as affordable housing with mills and houses.
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Joseph W. Drexel
New York
Bright
Joseph Wilhelm Drexel
Philadelphia
Anthony Joseph Drexel
Sanitary Commission
Education
Philharmonic Society
Metropolitan Museum of Art
National Academy of Sciences
Metropolitan Opera House
Drexel
Maryland
John T Hoffman dies in Germany ex governor of New York
An obituary note reports the death of John Thompson Hoffman ex governor of New York state in Wiesbaden Germany. Born January 10 1828 in Sing Sing New York he rose from lawyer to New York City recorder 1860 1865 mayor 1865 1867 and governor candidate later elected serving until 1870.
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John T. Hoffman
New York State
Germany
Wiesbaden
John T. Hofman
John Thompson Hoffman
Sing Sing
N. Y
Union College
New York City
New York
Reuben E. Fenton
National Capitol Briefs on Saulsbury Speech and Waite Death
This Washington summary reports Mr. Saulsbury opposing repealing internal revenue while supporting whisky beer and tobacco taxes. It notes a commission bill on alcoholic liquor traffic, a trade conference authorization with Americas, seed postage cut, and duties remission for breeding animals. Also covers Waite’s death and funeral arrangements, plus Senate and House actions and adjournments.
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Saulsbury
Washincton
Senate
Internal Revenue System
House
United States of America
Mexico
Central and South America
Haiti
San Domingo
Empire of Brazil
Secretary of the Treasury
Barnes
Missouri
Congress
Waite
United States
District of Columbia
Blair
Teller
Juatics Waite
Toledo
Worthington
Illinois
Post
Burlington Strike Promptly Replaced by Yardmen
Burlington officials say strikers are yardmen who handle trains and coupling. Four dozen new workers secured yesterday. 96 freight cars moved in six trains. Full yardmen force expected by Friday. Deputies guard railroad property. Illinois board to probe Aurora complaints about unsafe engineers. Also a Congress of Women opens in Washington with Susan B. Anthony presiding and Clara Barton among speakers. A Harbor worker found dead near Hyannis railroad line, attributed to apoplexy.
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Cariaco
Burlington
Perkins
The
Boston
Mass
Q. E. Perkins
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Chicago
J. M. Fennis
Reading Road
Quincy
Plattsmouth
Denver
Kansas City
Creston
Iowa
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners of
Ilinois
Aurora
Congress of Women
Wassiveron
International Council of Women
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Clara Barton
Society of the Red Cross
Miss Barton
Hyannis
E. W. Ewer
Mr Blaine in Good Health Reported in New York
Mail and Express notes letters from Mrs Blaine and her sons reaching intimate friends within a week stating Mr Blaine is well. The report comes amid cautious New York updates as March 29 closes.
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Mr. Blaine
New York
the Mail and Express
Local Job Listing Fragment at Buffalo Exchange Street
GEO and GATCHELL General Superintendent Jy As FELLOWS General Passenger and freight Agent No3 Exchange street Buffalo 7 W. Ss LEFFORD Agent at Warren a
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Geo
Gatchell
Fellows
Exchange Street
Buffalo
Ss. Lefford
Warren
Erie Train Schedule Fragments From Westward Note
Fragmentary timetable shows an Erie accommodation arriving at Erie 10 10am and a mail train for Erie with intermediate stations arriving Erie 3 69pm. A M Line Express reaches Erie at 8 15 am with a fare of $225 and a 1 58 PM Erie mail segment appears.
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Warren
Sheffield
Shefield
Ridgway
Ridge
O &M—Oil
Erie
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Pulman
Williamsport
Kane
Erie Mail
Warren Express
Gil Express
Erie Express
Chas. E. Pugh
Gen’l Man'gr
Dry goods and carpet store ad from American Block Buffalo
Adam Meldrums and Anderson advertise mail order shopping from American Block Buffalo New York. Featured dress goods include black silk rhadame 22 inches wide at 1.50, black cashmere 46 inch at 0.50, 40 inch serge 0.45, woolen suitings 0.35 0.37 0.50, 25 cent Scotch ginghams, and 12 0 cent satin in colors. Large stock of spring and summer fabrics. call or request samples.
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New York &Penn
P.mia M FM
Cisy.lv
Eepoll
Eagle Rock
Sajlo
Sujiv. Kinzna
Bradford Unr
Hinzonr
Corydon
Jnovill
Suisonth
Vandalia
Olean
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad
Tredoni
Laona
Ausaiay
Inclairviie
Ross’ Mill
Pittafield
Garland
Newton Bn
Rand Walley
Titusville
Pr x . M. A. Mup
Warren
Lake Shore and Erie Railways
Jamestown
Bradford
D. Thayer
A. Clute
L. T. Bishop
Buffalo
Adam
Meldrum & Carpets
Anderson
Main St
American Block
Budialo N.Y
How to tell a strong 54 Horse Blanket from imitations
The article explains why strong horse blankets wear well while cheaper imitations fail. It notes that genuine 54 Trade Mark blankets have the 54 Trade Mark stitched inside to prove authenticity and strength, warning buyers that many imitators copy the brand but lack warp thread quality.
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Pennsylvania News
Lightner E. Fulmer
Fulmer
Kingston
Patrick McHale
Kingston Coal Company
Anthony O Boyle, Jr
Bryan McHugh
McHugh
Pringle Hill
McHale
Anthony O'Boyle, Jr
Young McHugh
O'Boyle
Kennett Square
Peter R. Tuohey
James Kinery
Tuckhey
Kinery
Tuohey
Gallagher
Kiery
Slatington
Reading
John Heil
William Quinter
West Chester
Water Department
Beaver
Clifton Heights
Edward McFadden
Clifton House
George Fisher
McFadden
Hartworp
Conn
Albert H. Walker
Hartford Courant
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Walter T. Miller & Co
Philadelphia & Erie R. R
Wistward, Sheffield
J. R. Wood
L Fass. Agt
Ubceau
Oil City
Garfield
Vanderarift
Dunham's Mill
Dunham
Clarendon
A. D. Wood
Brex and
Fransworth Railroad
Clarendon Ai
Cornen
Derwoo
McCalmon
Wood’s
Mil
East Branch
Tionesta Valley R. R. Co
North
MiLy
Asbefield
Foxbury
Allegheny
Tionesta Valley
Fransworth Siding
Markham
Fransworth
Kiona
Tageworth
Jerry Crary
W.w.ayer & Son
Adroove
Philadelphia Cor. Chestnut
Eighth Sts
FALE
Meapete Ayer & Son
Marual
Main
N.Y
Reverdy B
Richard B. Stewart
Third Street
Reverdy B. Stewart
Davis’ Drug Store
W. Freeman
Hoffman
Cat Owillii
Theonth $1
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