Notable Happenings From Across The World
Reports from Armenia say Turkish army reserves in Van Mush and other Asia Minor vilayets are called to the colors and moving toward the frontier. Juries in Clinton Illinois discharged in the Snell 2 million dollar case. A slew of incidents involve politics crime and accidents across the country with military reviews in Chile and alarms of war in St. Petersburg.
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Tiflis
Armenia
Van
Mush
Vilayets
Asia Minor
St. Petersburg
Clinton
Cochrane
James P. Hayes
Dispatch
Kansas City
John O'Donnell
J. D. Cosby
Cosby
Asbury C. Latimer
South Carolina
Washington
Harvard
Mil
Madden
Illinois
Congress
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
William Davis
Crispin
Galveston
Merchants’ National Bank of Portland
Ore
Charles W. Morse
New York
Andy Baker
Rainsley Place
Ensign & Son's
Northwest
Andrew Salmon
Murphy
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame College
Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Deneen
David Rogers
Cartersville
Lilly May Kline
John F. Randolph
West Orange
N. J
Edison Manufacturing Company
Thomas A. Edison
Virgil McKnight
Kentucky
Mason County
William Sells
Sells Brothers
Frank H. Hitchcock
William L. Day
Supreme Court
William R. Day
United States
Ohio
Douglas H. Riker
Battlec
W. B. Ridgely
Reorganized National Bank of Commerce of
Civds Gant
Belleville
Henry Dickerman
Raisuli
Longon
Wisconsin Delegation to Democratic National Convention Instructed
Wisconsin’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Denver is instructed to vote as a unit for William J Bryan as the nominee for president. The message outlines unity and steadfast support for the candidate throughout the process.
Ex-Governor Pennypacker Testifies in State Capitol Conspiracy Trial
Harrisburg report details former Governor Pennypacker as a key witness for three ex state officers. He describes selection of Joseph Huston, contract with Sanderson, and notes on payments and furnishings costs. Defense presents evidence of billing practices and potential overcharges.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Snyder
Mathues
Shumaker
Joseph M. Huston
Capitol
Sanderson
Snyder and Mathues
Huston
Commonwealth
James H. Stevenson
Senate
House
Stevenson
Receivers Delayed for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Case
New York City news reports the attorney general postponing for one day his state court filing to appoint receivers for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co. The federal court had discharged nonessential staff including former president Archibald C. Haynes and others, delaying beneficiaries from cashing checks and prompting policyholders to seek answers about their futures.
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New York City
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co
New York
Mutual Reserve
Archibald C. Haynes
George W. Harper
G. P. Eldridge
Beaten by Masked Burglars in Yardley Farm Home
Caleb Scattergood, an elderly farmer near Yardley Pennsylvania, was shot in the cheek and badly beaten by three masked burglars who entered his home Monday night. His wife and Miss Anna Smith were struck and forced to stay still as the intruders fled.
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Sociauies
Soligen
Prussia
Converse
Charles W. Morse
Europe
New York
N. B. Thistlewood
Cairo
Ill
Illinois
George W. Smith
Navy Department
Talcahuano
Chile
Oklahoma
W. J. Bryan
Annie R. Wood
Providence
Newport
Fort Greble
Benjamin G. Steenerson
Steenerson
Crookston
Minn
Bert Hendershter
Bell Taylor
Nathan Taylor
Creston
Taylor
Crispin
Galveston
Tex
Para
Brazil
Peter Gruener
Cincinnati
Eddyville
Duluth
John Mangseth
Pittsburg
Ohio
Harry Arthur McArdle
Alamo
San Jacinto
San Antonio
Henry D. Sellers
Granite Falls
N. C
Michigan Central Crossing
West Toledo
Theodora Shonts
Theodore P. Shonts
Duc de Chaulnes
Frank Murdock
Oneida
Bonaparte
Southern Pacific
Michael Devalo
South Chicago
J. L. Bristow
Salina
Kan
United States Senate
Chester I Long
Elias P. Mann
Troy
N. Y
Gov
Hughes
Evans
Valparaiso
President Montt
Callao
Peru
Tyler
Mossville
Soso
Service
Miss
Newton Edmunds
Dakota Territory
Yankton National Bank
Yankton
American Express Company
United States District Court
McPherson
John FE
Venson
James Knowles
London
Yardley
Caleb Scattergood
Anna Smith
Miss Smith
Scattergood
Congress Faces Census Bill Senate Currency Debate
In the house on the 18th the bill to provide for taking the census in 1910 was considered. In the senate Mr. Stone of Missouri opposed the Aldrich currency bill. The bill to revise the criminal code was discussed for two hours.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Stone
Missouri
Gillette’s Sentence Is Reaffirmed in NY Court
The New York Court of Appeals reaffirms Chester Gillette of Cortland must die in the electric chair for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Brown of South Otselic at Big Moose Lake Adirondacks on July 11, 1906.
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Gillette
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Chester Gillette
Cortland
Grace
Billy’) Brown
South Otselic
Big Moose Lake
Adirondacks
All but One Escaped Alive From Shamokin Mine
Twenty eight men and boys were entombed at the Midvalley colliery in Shamokin Pennsylvania but 27 were rescued Tuesday. Frank Orloskie died after falling down a chute during the accident leaving one death in the disaster.
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Shamokin
Midvalley
Frank Orloskie
Peculiar sect in York and Lancaster counties gains odd following
Credulity persists in York and Lancaster counties forming a sect with branches in Dallas town and Red Lion. Its chief advocates, based in Columbia, Lancaster county, sell glasses claimed to reveal past and future and even call the living dead. May Change to Women’s College in Swarthmore case as alumni discuss accepting Anna T. Jeanes's bequest of over 1 million dollars to transform Swarthmore into a women’s college, excluding men and avoiding intercollegiate athletics required by the will.
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York
Lancaster Counties
Dallas Town
Red Lion
York County
Columbia
Lancaster County
Women’s College
Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Anna T. Jeanes
Swarthmore
Jeanes
Rejuvenating Old Apple Trees Demonstration Visits
Harrisburg state zoologist explains methods for cleaning old infested apple trees to bear perfect fruit. He and local inspectors train as demonstrators and will visit orchards during public demonstrations for hands on treatment discussions.
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Harrisburg
Reading Employes Return to Work Under New 25 Day Rule
Reading transportation department employees resume work with seasoned staff. A new rule limits in service workers to four days a week or up to 25 days per month to reduce operating costs while preserving experienced personnel.
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Reading
Transportation Department
Doctors Appointed for State Medical Boards
Gov. Stuart named W. D. Hamaker Meadville and M. P. Dickeson Glen Riddle to the state medical board with Joseph C. Guernsey Philadelphia and William Alvah Stewart Pittsburgh. Eclectic board members are William Rauch Johnstown and Co M. Ewing Harrisburg. Robert J. Pegge Danville named trustee of Danville hospital replacing the late H. M. Shoch.
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Harrisburg
Stuart
State Medical Board
W. D. Hamaker
Meadville
M. P. Dickeson
Glen Riddle
Homeopathic
Joseph C. Guernsey
Philadelphia
William Alvah Stewart
Pittsburg
Eclectic Board
William Rauch
Johnstown
M. Ewing
Robert J. Pegge
Danville
Danville Hospital
H. M. Shoch
Despondent Suitor Shoots Woman Then Wounds Self
Brooksville reports a man named Frank Kobash, an Italian, failed to win Katie McClelland’s affection and shot her. He then fired at rescuers and turned the gun on himself, shooting himself in the mouth. They were taken to a Uniontown hospital, with expected recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksville
Katie McClelland
Frank Kobash
Uniontown
Democratic state convention may fix Harrisburg date
The Democratic state convention is likely to be held in Harrisburg on May 6 at the Majestic theatre. The state executive committee met informally and ordered the state central committee to reconvene in Harrisburg on February 26 to set the date and venue.
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Harrisburg
Majestic
State Executive Committee
State Central Committee
Tonic Was Good Booze Says Professor at Trial
Professor Wells of Washington and Jefferson College testified in the case against George Wicks a restaurant keeper charged with selling tonic. He stated the tonic contained the same alcohol percentage as beer. Wicks was fined 500 dollars and jailed three months.
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Washington
Prof. Wells
Washington and Jefferson College
George Wicks
Wells
Wicks
Farm Hand Kills Girl Then Shoots Self Near Home
Norma Tholan, 15, daughter of Hiram Tholan of Phoenixville, was shot and killed near her home by farm hand John Miller who then shot himself. Miller had been employed by the father but was discharged over unwanted attentions to the girl.
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Phoenixville
Norma Tholan
Hiram Tholan
John Miller
Miller
Food law violators convicted in Mercer county case
Harrisburg Dairy and Food Commissioner James Foust reports twelve Mercer county defendants convicted of violating state food laws. Prosecutions led by ex Judge Samuel Miller included retailers hotel operators and restaurant proprietors.
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Harrisburg
James Foust
Mercer
Mercer County
Samuel Miller
Dies Praying in Church as He Led Prayer
William B. Wonderly, 61, collapsed from apoplexy while offering prayer inside the Church of God. Witnesses say he uttered a final plea for strength before he died.
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Butler
William B. Wonderly
Church of God
Valley Times Change of Ownership at Newville
Carlisle R. Reed of Houtzdale will take possession of the Valley Times, a Democratic newspaper published at Newville in Clearfield County. He is a well known newspaper man and assumes control of the publication.
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Valley Times
Carlisle
R. R. Reed
Houtzdale
Clearfield County
Newville
This County
Man Drowns in Beer Vat at Smith Brewing Plant
Henry Pfeil aged 47 was drowned in a beer vat at the Smith Brewing Co. plant. The incident occurred during work at the facility. Pfeil was employed at the plant and the death is under investigation by local authorities.
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Sharon
Henry Pfeil
Smith Brewing Co
Five-Town Fire Guts Rochester Area. $65,000 Loss
Fire departments from Monaca Bridgeville New Brighton and Beasteralls joined in battling a blaze in Rochester that caused more than $65,000 in damage. The fire destroyed three buildings and damaged others threatening the business district.
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Rochester
Monaca
Bridgeville
New Brighton
Beasteralls
Beaver Falls Firm Wins Panama Canal Tool Contract
The Beaver Falls Manufacturing Co. has been notified that its bid for a large order of mining and construction tools for the Panama canal project has been accepted by the United States government.
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Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls Manufacturing Co
United States
Panama Canal
Black Hands Are Held for Trial in Pittsburg
Antonio Folino and seven companions were held for court after a Sunday arrest in connection with the Black Hand society. The detectives reported a threatening remark attributed to Folino toward Frank Clivelle as testimony was given, prompting heightened tension during the hearing.
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Pittsburg
Antonio Folino
Conection
Black Hand Society
Folino
Frank Clivelle
Chivelle
Centennial Celebration Links Fell Legacy to Coal History
The Wyoming Historical and Geographical Society marked its fiftieth anniversary with exercises in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The event ties to Judge Jesse Fell of the city, who sparked the burning of anthracite coal in a grate, a milestone the society honors alongside its own half century.
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Wilkesbarre
Jesse Fell
Wyoming Historical and Geographical Society
Fell
Beaver Falls High Boys Suspended Over Heating Misconduct
Beaver Falls high school suspends several boy pupils after reports they drained hot water from the heating system and placed limburger cheese in a heating register. The incidents caused the school to dismiss for odor and heat issues while the board considers further action.
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Beaver Falls
County Superintendents Officers Named for Next Year
In Harrisburg the department of county superintendents of the State Educational association reported officers for the ensuing year. President Eli M. Rapp, Berks. vice president Mattie M. Collins, Cameron. secretary Dr. J. P. McCasky, Lancaster. treasurer J. Horace Lands, Montgomery.
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Harrisburg
Department of County
State Educational Association
Committee On
Eli M. Rapp
Berks County
Mattie M. Collins
Cameron County
J. P. McCasky
Lancaster
J. Horace Landis
Montgomery County
Freshman Banquet Evasion in Snowy College Clash
In heavy snowfall the sophomore class attacked to block freshmen from reachingWilliamsport for their annual banquet. The fight left bruised faces battered hats and torn clothing. Sophomores outnumbered three to one but freshmen escaped successfully.
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State College
Williamsport
State orders Meadville sewage plan by September
Harrisburg reports the State Health Department requires Meadville to submit plans for a sewage disposal plant by September first. The decree aligns with the watershed purification plan as receipts at the state treasury reach about $100,000 daily.
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Harrisburg
State Health Department
Meadville
State Treasury
Telegraphic error triggers deadly Ebensburg wreck
A Pennsylvania railroad collision near Ebensburg caused by a telephone operator misrouting a freight order onto the main line, leading to a fatal head on crash involving a passenger train and costing two lives.
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Johnstown
Ebensburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Expensive Blaze Threatens City's Business District
Monaca Bridgewater New Brighton and Beaver Falls joined Tuesday night in fighting a blaze that caused over 65000 dollars in damage. The fire burned three buildings and damaged others, threatening the entire business section for a time.
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Rochester
Monaca
Bridgewater
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
Fatal Coasting Crash Kills Sharon Miller on Steep Hill
A bobsled carrying thirteen people collided with a sleighing party on a steep hill near here Monday night. Sharon Luther Miller aged 25 was killed Alfred Davis aged 16 was seriously hurt and three others sustained injuries.
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Sharon— Luther Miller
Alfred Davis
Here
Broom Factory Destroyed in Night Blaze
In Johnetta the broom factory of D L Jones was destroyed by fire causing a loss of five thousand dollars. The man who discovered the blaze ran two squares in his night clothes to raise the alarm.
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Kittanning
D. L. Jones
Johnetta
State Senator Milton Heidelbaugh Dies at 64
State Senator Milton Heidelbaugh died suddenly at his Lancaster home from acute indigestion. He was in his sixty fifth year.
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Lancaster
Milton Heidelbaugh
Will Declared Valid in Uniontown Orphans Court
Judge John B. Steel ruled in Uniontown Orphans Court that the will of the late W. B. Fuller is valid, denying contestants. The $50,000 estate is left to the widow, clearing the petition against the will.
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Uniontown
Orphan’s Court
John B. Steel
W. B. Fuller
Bobsled Crash Kills Sharon-Luther Miller Injures Alfred Davis
A bobsled carrying thirteen people crashed into a sleighing party on a steep hill near here. Sharon-Luther Miller was killed, Alfred Davis injured seriously, and three others suffered minor injuries.
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Wisconsin
Denver
Col
William J. Bryan
Brooklyn
Kings County
Adrian
W. F. C. Hasson
Naval Academy
Annapolis
New Orleans
Dock and Cotton Council
United States Grand Jury
Charles W. Kruger
Canal
Emily Reed
Oregon
Adolph Steinwetz
National Bank of Commerce of
Minneapolis
Macon County
Georgia
Neb
Theodore Roosevelt
Leo Danziger
Robert Gott
Anna Bell Stangley
Wes Summerlin
Charley
Carrollton
Jethro Jones
Henry Bean
Prichard
W. Va
Virgil Hatten
A. C. Tisdelle
Chicago
Henry S. Snow
New York and
New Jersey Telephone Company
Herbert Jordan
Willis J. Bailey
Seneca
Fred Slocum
Elgin
Oklahoma House
Oliver
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
Fairbanks
New Jersey
Foster M. Voorhees
Frank H. Combes
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
Martha Anderson
Janesville
Wis
George H. Norman
Gloucester
Admiral Cervera
Brookline
Mass
Mississippi Senate
Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad Company
Charles Peccarino
Lake Charles
Hastings
Roda
Burdis
Huelva
Jones Life-Saving Station
Amityville
Long Island
Steak
Luther Miller
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