Multiple Prominent Figures Named in Capitol and Court News
The report lists William L. Wilson's embezzlement of over 75000 from United States Home Protectors' Frater nity in Port Huron and a series of political and legal items. Judge William Lochren resigns. M D Purdy named interim. Mrs August Lieb jailed five days for masquerade disorder. Dr William H Wilson murder suspect Gies detained. Secretary Wilson tours the West. James Sherman welcomed in Utica. Hapgood and Kilby charged with fraud. Joel Chandler Harris ill near Atlanta. Peary outlines another North Pole attempt. Lieut Governor Prouty nominated for Vermont governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Wilson
United States Home Protectors’ Fraternity
Port Huron
Mich
William Lochren
United States Court For
District of Minnesota
St. Paul
M. D. Purdy
August Lieb
New York
Frederick Gies
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
William H. Wilson
Wilson
West
James S. Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Herbert J. Hapgood
Hapgoods, Incorporated
Brain Brokers
Broadway
Ralph L. Kilby
Hapgood
Hapgoods
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
Atlanta
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
George H. Prouty
Vermont
National Convention Opens As Bryan Favored On First Ballot
The Democratic national convention opens in Denver with Theo dore A Bell as temporary chair delivering the key note. Bryan is seen as likely to win on the first ballot while second place remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Hall
Taggart
Theodore A. Bell
Bryan
Peary
Roosevelt
New York
Oyster Bay
Beveridge
W.H. Taft
Hot Springs
Indiana
Cardinal
Ont
Arlie M. Heaton
Clint M. Heaton
Iola
Kaw
Albert McVay
Pine Bluff
Ark
Lincoln
Neb
Bonilla
Honduras
Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
Ruef
Edward H. Evans
Boston
Frederick G. Singleton
Cincinnati
Northern Beach
North Port Bay
Leelanau Peninsula
Traverse City
Mich
Chicago
Abner Smith
G. F. Sorrow
Bank of America
Adolph S. Levi
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Adams Claus
Windsor
Col
Ohio
Bischoff
New York Supreme Court
Numerous Global Incidents Reported In Month of Year
The report lists dozens of events including a Paraguay revolution with Dr. Naveiro as president, attacks and deaths in Asuncion, extensive fires in Port au Prince, a pistol duel in St. Petersburg, a fatal fall in Monroe Wisconsin, balloon events with near-drownings, ships arriving early at Guam, and a fatal car strike in Los Angeles. It also covers political resignations in Panama, balloon flights over Europe, mine disasters in Russia, and various U.S. incidents including fires, suicides, and a courtroom threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Society For the Prevention of
Paraguay
Dr. Naveiro
Asuncion
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Sumarakoff-Elsion
Yussup
Quinte Bay
Lake Ontario
Fielding San Antonio
West Sefford
Iue
Bishop Potter
Alabama
Maine
Guam
Los Angeles
Cal
Cc. A. Ballard
Springfield
Ill
Ballard
Enrico Caruso
Oakland
Senor Arias
Panama
Senor Obaldia
Wilhelm
Charlotte
Wurttemberg
Zeppenlin
Friedrichshafen
Ball Park
New Bedford
Mass
Joe Gans
San Francisco
Battling Nelson
Hegewisch
Philadelphia
Ida May Wolff
St. Louis
William Howard Taft
Taft
Charlie
Hot Springs
Cleveland
Fort Summers
Guadeloupe County
N. M
Marquis Saionji
Japan
Coldwater
Mich
Libro Lombardi
Cascanzo di Gio
Sheriff Beck
Houghton
Rikovsky
Yusovo
Russia
Mexico
United States
del Rio
Tex
Las Vacas
Texas
San Diego
Zeppelin
Switzerland
Oil Field Gusher Strikes McBride Field Near Hoffman Well
In Butler district another large gusher is reported at the McBride field near the Harry N. Hoffman well. In Oil City, Carl Mellweg aged 10 drowned after falling into an oil tank two feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
McBride Field
Harry N. Hoffman
Oil City
Carl Mellweg
Bulldog mauls child in Beaver Falls attack
A bulldog attacked the five year old daughter of Mrs. Peter Clear in Beaver Falls, lacerating both legs with severe injuries. The incident prompted medical attention and local animal control attention as authorities investigate the owner and ensure public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Peter Clear
Theft at New Salem Stables Steals Two Horses
Thieves entered the stables of L. L. Johnson and Detective William Briscoe at New Salem and stole two horses valued at $500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Town
L. L. Johnson
William Briscoe
New Salem
Two youths drown in Juniata River near Ryde Station
Chester Hamer aged 16 of Altoona and his companion Kauffman drowned in the Juniata River near Ryde Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Chester Hamer
Kauffman
Juniata River
Ryde Station
Harrisburg Estates Disbursements Reach Record Total
The estate disbursements last month totaled 3,026,979.93 dollars, the largest in years, with 753,743.28 dollars allocated to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Greensburg Cadet John Byers Joins Annapolis Naval Academy
John Byers of Greensburg, son of F H Byers, has been appointed a cadet at the Annapolis Naval Academy and has successfully passed the entrance examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
John Byers
F. H. Byers
Annapolis Naval Academy
Deputy Sheriff Darwin Spence Killing In Trainer Quarrel
In Trainer a quarrel led to a shooting in which Deputy Sheriff Darwin Spence was killed after exchanging fire with David Murphy Jr Spence fired twice at Murphy who was wounded in the shoulder and survived the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
David Murphy, Jr
Darwin Spence
Spence
Murphy
Beaver Falls Woman Dies After Son's Train Death
Mrs Ellen Miller Ruby aged 45 mother of Frank Ruby who was killed by a train at New Castle died in Beaver Falls from shock after receiving news of her son's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Ellen Miller Ruby
Frank Ruby
New Castle
John F. Hummel Dies After Ruptured Blood Vessel
Greensburg reports the death of 75 year old John F. Hummel from a ruptured blood vessel caused by cramps. Hummel had held several municipal offices and died within an hour of the rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
John F. Hummel
Mr. Hummel
Woman jailed for practicing medicine without license
Uniontown reports Mrs. Anna Bogush a Slavish woman of Briar Hill was jailed for practicing medicine and surgery without a license and charged with being indirectly responsible for the death of Elizabeth Carpete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Elizabeth Carpete
Anna Bogush
Briar Hill
Judge grants injunction to halt crossing at Kreitzburg
Somerset. Judge Kooser issues a preliminary injunction restraining the Pennsylvania and Maryland Street Railway Company from crossing the Salisbury branch of the Baltimore and Ohio at Kreitzburg crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Kooser
Pennsylvania & Maryland Street Railway Co
Salisbury
Baltimore & Ohio
Kreitzburg Crossing
Iron-Worker William Burns Dies in Police Cell
William Burns, an out of work iron worker, collapsed dead in a police station cell from the shock of arrest. He was asleep on a bench in the city park when officers detained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
William Burns
Hatred Of Birds Tarnishes Pittsburg Visitor
Miss Nettie Williams of Pittsburg was attacked by blackbirds while walking in the suburbs due to her bright red hat. Birds tore out feathers and caused grievous facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Nettie Williams
Pittsburg
Mount Pleasant Bank To Pay 25 Percent Dividend
Depositors of the defunct Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Mount Pleasant will receive a 25 percent dividend within 30 days. The bank closed last October and this is the first payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburg
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Mount Pleasant
Harrisburg Man Wounded Eight Times Found At Home
Thomas Allan of 3 Swede Street lies in Harrisburg hospital with eight wounds to the abdomen after being mysteriously shot at his home. Doctors say his life is remarkable given the intestinal perforations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Thomas Allan
Harrisburg Hospital
Reed W Broscius and wife found dead near Reynoldsburg
Coroner reports two deaths under a tree in Jefferson county with Reed W. Broscius and his wife dead under the apple tree. The deaths are attributed to murder and self harm. The bodies were taken to Reynoldsville for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldsville
Reed W. Broscius
Jefferson County
J. C. Sayers
Weather Drought Hits Washington Area Hard
Washington and vicinity face a drought with crop damage possible unless rain arrives soon. The June rainfall totaled only two inches in Washington and nearby areas, while other parts of the county received abundant rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington and Vicinity
Painter Frank Curty Killed by Erie Freight Train
Measured by a late night fishing trip, Frank Curty 40 a contracting painter was killed instantly when he dozed on a railroad tie and was struck by an Erie freight train after a sleepless spree with a companion. The incident occurred near French Creek with Curty and his friend fishing all night and into the day before the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Frank Curty
Erie
Curty
French Creek
Five Men Burned in Dunbar Furnace Slip Incident
A slip at the Dunbar Furnace Co. in Connellsville burned five workers with two listed in critical condition. The accident details a workplace hazard at the Dunbar facility and the severity of injuries to multiple employees. Authorities investigate the scene for safety lapses and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Dunbar Furnace Co
Lightning destroys oil tank on Charles Harvey farm
Washington report states an oil tank on the Charles Harvey farm near Graysville was struck by lightning and destroyed, containing over one thousand barrels of oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Harvey
Graysville
George Adam fatally injured in Pardus mining brawl
Reynoldsville reports George Adam suffered fatal head injuries when a brick crushed one side of his head during a brawl at Pardus, a nearby mining town. Local authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldsville
George Adam
Pardus
Here
Fire on Shenango oil barge at Cramp's shipyard kills two
Two men burned to death and two others injured when an explosion followed a fire on the oil tank barge Shenango during repairs at Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia. The incident prompted inquiries into the blaze and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shenango
Cramp’s
Prominent Altoona Citizen Dies Running for Street Car
Harry J. Nicholson a wealthy Altoona figure collapsed and died in Hollidaysburg while rushing to catch a street car. His sudden death removes a leading local financier and benefactor noted for civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Harry J. Nicholson
Hollidaysburg
Barn Fire Destroys Eaton Property In Latrobe
Lightning struck a barn owned by Joseph Eaton in Latrobe, setting it ablaze and destroying the barn and its contents including a calf, chickens, farming implements and 18 tons of hay. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
Man crawls after amputation to reach White Haven
Wilkesbarre reports John Ortkuski crawled about a quarter mile with his amputated leg in his arms after losing it on the Lehigh Valley railroad as he sought to reach White Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
John Ortkuski
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Drowning on Monongahela River Towboat Rampage
Washington dispatch reports George Davis and James Murphy fell overboard while wrestling on a towboat on the Monongahela River below Frederickstown. Davis drowned as neither man could swim. Murphy survived the incident with unknown injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Monongahela River
Frederickstown
George Davis
James Murphy
Dairyman William Bane Dead After Washington Trip
Returning from Washington, 84 year old William Bane was found dead beside a road. authorities believe he was thrown from his buggy, causing a broken neck. The dairyman’s body was discovered along the roadside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Bane
Earthy fruit dealer Tony Boza shot dead in street
In Erie Tony Boza a fruit dealer was shot by an unknown assailant soon after leaving his business. He was found mortally wounded in the street and died while being taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Tony Boza
Boza
Dynamite Damages Priest’s Home in Archbald
The residence of Rev. Father Karparski, pastor of the Polish Lithuanian Catholic church, Archbald, was blown open by dynamite. The porch was torn away and the dwelling was badly wrecked, but occupants escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Father Karparski
Archbald
Washington Fireworks Turned Creek into Hazard
Not content with the Fourth of July display here two boys, an oil tank and a creek caused a series of dangerous incidents. A bridge burned and a passenger train was halted while several people were injured in the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miners Suffer Fatal and Serious Injuries in Latrobe Mines
Andrew Rynosky fell from a loaded trip in the Baggaley mines and died. Nicholas Demano was trapped under slate in the Hostetter mines, sustaining compound fractures of both legs and internal injuries.
Curious Customs In Hotels Across Britain And Ireland
A London Tit-Bits item describes quirky hotel traditions from Edinburgh to Wales. Customs include paying a penny for swearing, a knocking rule for drinks, one free drink at Old Hundred, Sunday church outings, brown boot embargoes in Aberdeenshire, Burns chair hospitality in Dumfries, and a Welsh hotel once used as a Catholic worship site with weekly court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
Ashton-on-Mersey
Warwickshire
Aberdeenshire
Dumfries
Burns
Wales
London
Mary Olson Dies After Firecracker Accident
Mary Olson, 18, died in Dubois after a boy threw lit crackers at her feet. Her clothing caught fire as she tried to escape, resulting in fatal burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Mary Olson
Miss Olson
Groundhog Hunt Accident Injures Wolf and Son
In Latrobe an old-fashioned navy pistol Wolf used to hunt groundhogs exploded sending metal fragments in all directions. One fragment struck William N. Wolf in the thigh near the hip joint, another cut a deep gash in his head, and a third wounded his son.
Forest County Storm Damages Rail Line and Timber Dump
A severe storm hit Forest county causing washouts on the Pennsylvania railroad from Tionesta to Tidioute. The Wheeler and Duzenberry dam at Endeavor broke releasing 4,000,000 feet of timber, with about half recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Forest County
Pennsylvania
Tionesta
Tidioute
Wheeler & Duzenberry
Endeavor
PRR Completes Electric Baggage Truck in Altoona Shops
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co after two years of testing has finished an electrical baggage truck in its Altoona local shops. The vehicle is nine feet long forty two inches wide thirty six inches high and weighs two thousand two hundred pounds. It can be steered from either end via a folding platform and all four wheels can be maneuvered together to ease turns on narrow platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New York Hotels Costly and Highly Valued
The article notes decades of hotel expansion in New York City with twenty case examples including the Waldorf Astoria Plaza Astor Belmont Manhattan St Regis Knickerbocker Gotham and 52 other hotels. It cites assessed taxation totals and implies actual investments exceed official values. The second item laments moral concerns, referencing the devil’s payment and a calm rebuke from the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
New Plaza
Astor
Manhattan
St. Regis
Knickerbocker
Gotham
Bibles Bound in Colors Debate at Religious Tract Society
Bishop Tugwell, returning from western equatorial Africa, urged a colorful approach at the Religious Tract Society anniversary. He praised red cloth bindings on Bibles and prayer books, arguing bright colors inspire heathen converts and avoid sadness linked to black. The Pall Mall Gazette comment warned against black gowns and the death sentence symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugwell
Equatorial Africa
Religious Tract Society
Pall Mall Gazette
Miss Lillian Smith Aims to Swim the English Channel
Miss Lillian Smith 18 captain of the Ladies Perseverance Swimming club of England plans to attempt a channel swim this season. She already swam four and a half hours with Jabez Wolffe during a channel attempt. Last year An nette Kellerman of Australia tried to reach Calais but did not succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Smith
Markets Report Across Cities With Mixed Price Movements
Financial indicators show money on call at 1 1 1 percent and sterling steady at $4.87. Grain and livestock markets mix gains and steady tones across New York Cleveland Chicago Toledo Buffalo and Pittsburgh with wheat around 92 cents to 99 cents, corn 72 to 81 cents, oats 48 to 56 cents, and cattle and hogs trading in modest ranges. prices vary by region and commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling Exchange
Cleveland
York State
Timothy Lion
Health Brings Happiness Mrs Shelton Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
A Covington Tennessee woman profiles a dramatic recovery from kidney disease and rheumatic pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She credits renewed health to the remedy and urges others to try it, noting the product is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Shelton
Pleasant Street
Covington
Tenn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Up to His Tricks Lord Rosslyn recounts Oxford prank
At a New York dinner Lord Rosslyn recalls a London spendthrift's boastful threat. He wired his Oxford uncle claiming he would blow his brains out if not sent a hundred by Saturday. The uncle replied that the revolver he sent was pawned already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosslyn
New York
London
Oxford
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General News
Walter J. Bartnett
Ellen M. Colton
Hernin
Constitutio
Toledo
East Buffalo
Es Tees
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Hanson
E. Long St
Columbus
Mrs. Pinkham
Wlah
Charterhouse’ Sq
Paris
Aoe de la Paix
Australia
R. Y. India
B. Calcutta
Maruya
Tt. Fou
Africa
Lennon, Ltd
Cape Town
Etc
Power Drug & Sen. Corp
Cuticura
Bkia
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