Congress Adjourns After Passage of Emergency Currency Bill
Congress ended its session after the senate approved the emergency currency bill and the president signed it. Sen La Follette filibustered to death the conference reports on the currency bill while Democrats shunned a filibuster against the Aldrich Vreeland bill. The House passed many minor measures and a tariff bill for the Philippines along with the Aldrich Vreeland currency measure by 166 to 140, sending it to the senate where approval was assured.
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Senate
la Follette
House
House Committee On the Paper Trust
Philippine Islands
Notable 1900s Legal and Political News Highlights
Receiver appointed for Gulf Compress by Judge McCall in Memphis. King Gustav reviews 20k German troops in Berlin. Samuel Whitlow acquitted in Kansas murder case. Grover Cleveland moved home from Lakewood to Princeton. Rear Admiral Crowninshield buried with honors in Arlington. Portland banker J Thornburn Ross sentenced for school funds fraud. MacMullen & Co. Pittsburgh brokers fail with 1.8 million liabilities. W S Stone elected grand chief engineer of railway union. Gen Stephen D Lee critically ill at Vicksburg. Cleveland real estate man Hamby jailed for fraud. Carrie Nation fined for scolding. WCTU pays. James Baker alias Neal on trial for post office robberies and related murder in Philippi.
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Lela
Kan
Samuel Whitlow
May Sapp
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
Princeton
A. 8. Crowninshield
National Cemetery
Arlington
J. Thornburn Ross
Portland
Ore
G. W. MacMullen & Co
Pittsburg
W.S. Stone
Cleveland
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stephen D. Lee
The
Confederate Veterans
Vicksburg
Miss
J. W. Hamby
Carrie Nation
James Baker
R. C. Neal
Edward Y. Hutchinson
Clarington
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philippi
Notable murders and political events across various regions
Grant Poole captured after killing Mrs. Orvis at Oak Field church in Wisconsin. Panama set for July elections guarded by US marines amid rising tensions. Herman Schnabel, noted inventor and friend of Gates and Billwood, commits suicide in Chicago. Mauretania sets transatlantic record with three propellers. Kurds massacre Armenians near Urmia, feared Russia Persia war. Fox hounds culled in Boston rabies outbreak. Theodore Burton to nominate Taft at GOP convention. Snell will case finds millionaire unsound in mind. will invalid. Civic dam failure at Port Arthur Ontario causes three deaths and $500,000 in damage.
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E. H. Orvis
Oakfield
Wis
Ladoga
Central America
Panama
United States
Herman EE. Schnabel
John W. Gates
Isaac Billwood
Chicago
Queenstown
New York
Uramiah
Russia
Persia
Myopia Hunt Club
Boston
Mass
Theodore Burton
Ohio
W. H. Taft
Snell
Clinton
Port Arthur
Ont
Multiple sensational crimes and disasters reported coast to coast
A list of national incidents includes a Missouri ranch foreman killing his wife and children and himself, four robbers stealing 6000 to 8000 dollars from a Kansas bank, minor damage to the Vaderland steamer, and other crimes, disasters, and political moves across the United States.
Obituary notices for Welch Jones Asbey and mine explosion victims
William H. Welch founder of the Western Newspaper Union and first publisher of the Des Moines Leader died at his Chicago home after a brief illness. Former U S Senator James K Jones of Arkansas died in Washington at age 69. Clarence Asbey originator of using living models to represent statues died in South Bend Indiana. Four men were killed in a mine explosion at Salinesville Ohio.
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Western Newspaper Union
Des Moines Leader
Chicago
United States
James K Jones
Arkansas
Washington
Clarence Asbey
South Bend
Ind
Salinesville
Italians Storm Bank in Cleveland Over Missing Funds
About five hundred Italian residents gathered outside Gaetano Liotta’s closed private bank in Cleveland as rumors spread of up to 30 000 in deposits from a few dollars to 4 000. Police intervened to prevent forceful entry after Liotta and his family disappeared, with Liotta’s brother,E Liotta, and the bank staff unaccounted for and customers fearing loss of their savings.
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Cleveland
Gaetano Liotta
Liotta
Italy
E. Liotta
Three-Year-Old Dies After Bee Sting in Pennsylvania
In Mercersburg a three year old daughter of William Starliper was stung by a bee and died from blood poisoning.
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Mercersburg
William Starliper
Dynamiting Fish Charged Trio Fined in Kittanning
In Kittanning Charles DeHass Walter Curren and Merill Shotts were fined 100 dollars each after being charged with dynamiting fish.
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Kittanning
Charles DeHass
Walter Curren
Merill Shotts
Woman Nearly Dies After Drinking Poison in Dissolving Match Incident
Mrs. Peter Demar drank poison in a glass of water as match heads dissolved. A physician revived her, and doctors say she may live.
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Johnetta
Peter Demar
Farmer John C White Struck by Lightning in Livermore Field
Greensburg reports farmer John C White of Livermore was struck by lightning while plowing a corn field. His condition is uncertain with recovery doubtful.
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Greensburg
John C. White
Livermore
Railroads and public services to pay about 74 million in June
Philadelphia reports that dividend and interest disbursements by railroads, industrial and public service corporations will total nearly 74 million dollars in June. This reflects ongoing earnings distribution to investors and bondholders across major segments.
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Philadelphia
Farmer Captures Burglar and Delivers Him to Justice
Greensburg report says George Hutton of Salem township captured a burglar in his home and marched him at gunpoint to Justice P. J. Shuster in Delmont for arraignment.
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George Hutton
Salem Township
P. J. Shuster
Delmont
Inmate Karl Funk Dies by Hanging at Westmoreland County Home
Karl Funk, 54, an inmate at Westmoreland County Home, died by suicide using a clothesline attached to a tree in the home’s rear yard. An inquiry into the death is expected.
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Greensburg
Karl Funk
Westmoreland County
Mayor appoints Caldwell city highway commissioner
Harrisburg Mayor Mears announces the appointment of William W. Caldwell, assistant resident clerk of the house of representatives, to be city highway commissioner. Caldwell will accept.
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Harrisburg
Mears
William W. Caldwell
House of Representatives
Caldwell
Fishermen Open Fire Forcing Warden to Retreat in Brownsville
Uniontown reports Fish and Game Warden Maurice T. Maitland and deputy J. T. Ross tried to arrest fishermen near Brownsville and fled under a rain of bullets from a Winchester rifle.
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Uniontown
Maurice T. Maitland
J. T. Ross
Brownsville
Butler field gusher attracts crowds and lease bids
Old-time oil field excitement grips the McBride field as Harry N. Hoffman strikes a gusher. Thousands visit the Mary Dodds farm site while large lease offers flow in from nearby areas.
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Butler
McBride
Harry N. Hoffman
Mary Dodds
Platform Makers Shape Planks for Chicago Nomination
Washington reports platform makers drafting the party program in anticipation of Chicago. Key planks include tariff revision, emergency currency as an emergency measure, a permanent anti panic policy, and Taft leaning toward Philippines tariff concessions. Labor, civil rights, and naval protection themes will be featured, with John Hays Hammond entering VP consideration.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Taft
Philippines
Foraker
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
John Hays Hammond
Touring party member killed by streetcar in Erie
A Franklin Pennsylvania touring party member was killed while attempting to cross in front of an approaching West Eighth street car in Erie. Four others were seriously injured and hospitalized.
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Erie
West Eighth Street
Franklin, Pa
Washington Educator Knight Celebrates 90th Birthday
William Wesley Knight long prominent in Washington county education and oldest resident of Jefferson township celebrated his ninety years at Eldersville, marking a notable county milestone.
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Washington
William Wesley Knight
Washington County
Jefferson Township
Eldersville
Locomotive Strikes Freight Train in Aeon
A Lake Shore railroad locomotive hauling D. T. Murray’s private car crashed into a freight train at Aeon. Engineer J. Malone of Ashtabula suffered a broken collarbone.
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Oil City
D. T. Murray
Youngstown, O
Lake Shore Railroad
Aeon
J. Malone
Ashtabula
Butler Streetcar Collision Injures Dozens at Mars Barns
A northbound Pittsburg and Butler limited crashed after entering an open switch at Mars car barns striking a local car that had pulled onto the siding. Five passengers were slightly hurt and about 40 others jolted severely in the mishap.
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Butler
Pittsburg
Mars
Night Riders Held in Ohio Case Involving Tobacco Beds
Ohio Marshal Dan Miller and Capt Knauss arrested Nicholas Schwalbe after evidence tied him to damaged tobacco beds near Ripley. Henry Downing’s beds were also trodden, with Louis Schumaker named by Schwalbe. The men face charges under a new law with five year penitentiary potential and posted $1000 bail.
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Ripley, O
Ohio
Dan Miller
Henry Downing
Ripley
Knauss
Marshal Miller
Miller
Nicholas Schwalbe
Louis Schumaker
Schumaker
Walker Hook
Allentown Rocked By Suspected Earthquake Shock
Allentown residents reported a strong seismic event that rattled windows and upset children, with buildings rocking and chimneys collapsing. No injuries are mentioned.
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Allentown
Miner Hurt In Mine Fight At Powers Mine
John Jamatta, 20, a miner at Powers mine Wilslow station, was struck by a coal pick driven through his chest but is expected to recover. Suspect Tony Valasco, who wielded the pick, is in custody.
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Xsutawney
John Jamatta
Wilslow Station
Tony Valasco
Italian youth confesses in Uniontown murder case
Nicola Mondillo, 17, incarcerated in Uniontown, admits to taking a life under threat of forfeiture and clears up a puzzling murder. He implicates five others including Mrs. Pasquale Mondi, widow of the victim, in a developing case.
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Uniontown
Nicola Mondillo
Pasquale Mondi
Philip Acquitted In Murder Trial Of Cab Driver
Washington based defendant Gaston Philip of New York and Washington was cleared of murder charges in criminal court. A jury found him not guilty after deliberating one hour twelve minutes regarding cabdriver Frank Macaboy's death.
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Washington, D. C
Gaston Philip
New York
Washington
Frank Macaboy
Railroad schedule adjustments for Bustleton commuters
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania railroad will on June 1 adjust its Philadelphia Bustleton timetable to conform to a committee recommendation following a Bustleton petition. The move aims to align train times with regional rail plans and citizen input.
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Estate Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Bustleton
Pennsylvania
Reading
Dunn Shot At While Driving With Son
Uniontown report says a New Salem merchant Lee R Dunn was fired upon from a bush moments after he rebuked an Italian for killing a song bird. A bullet narrowly missed his head as he drove with his young son.
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Uniontown
Lee R. Dunn
New Salem
Boy Beaten, Teacher is Sued in Danville Suit
Danville Kentucky J C Craig sues Prof C Ed Fallis principal seeking 5000 damages alleging his boy was severely beaten by the teacher.
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Danville
J. C. Craig
C. Ed. Fallis
Prof. Fallis
Craig
Franklin Gov Grants Reprieve for Strail to July 14
Governor Stuart delays James N Strail execution until July 14 citing Franklin residents preference for a single execution day. The article notes July 14 as the date set for Mike Holka's execution and mentions Strail’s reprieve due to local demand.
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Franklin
Stuart
James N. Strail
Mike Holka
Strail
Tele types strike ties up Shamokin service
SHAMOKIN United Telegraph and Telephone Co operators walked outSeeking a 10 percent wage increase their absence halted phone and teletype operations in the town, disrupting communications.
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Shamokin
United Telegraph & Telephone Co
State reports small remaining balance after uniform primary costs
Harrisburg notes only 390000 dollars has been paid toward uniform primaries and a larger balance remains. The state expects leftover funds after covering the primary costs.
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Harrisburg
Slav Swimmer Exhauts and Sinks in Allegheny River
Joseph Chuttura, a Slav, swam halfway across the Allegheny River and, exhausted, sank while numerous onlookers watched.
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Kittanning
Allegheny River
Joseph Chuttura
Tyrone Councilman Injured in Paper Mill Accident
While at work in a paper mill Councilman J A Maloney was caught in machinery. His body suffered cuts and bruises and one ear was severed.
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Tyrone
J. A. Maloney
McCormick Lumber Co Wins $75,000 School Building Contract
Greensburg notes that the McCormick Lumber Co of Fairdhance secured the contract to erect two school buildings at a total cost of 75000 dollars.
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Greensburg
McCormick Lumber Co
Fairdhance
Beaver Fire Consumes Livery Stables and Carriage Works
A livery stable three small stables and a carriage factory were burned here with part of their contents including four horses. Loss estimated at 4700 dollars covered by insurance.
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Beaver
Monessen River Tragedy Recovery of Drowned Youth
The body of 18 year old Samuel Conway was recovered from the Monongahela River after being trapped in soft mud. The incident ended a rescue search for the Monessen resident.
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Monessen
Samuel Conway
Monongahela
Rochester Tramp Jacob Javens Dies in Beaver County Hospital
Jacob Javens aged 42 was found wandering in Vanport. He was rushed to Beaver County hospital where he died three hours later after reportedly taking rough on rats.
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Jacob Javens
Vanport
Beaver County
Adjudication in Bru baker estate in Lancaster
In the orphans court Judge Smith issued a final ad judication for Tobias Bru baker of Providence township. The estate is distributed with 50 cents to heirs and 17 cents to the widow.
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Lancaster
Italian butcher found dead near Mt Union with two gunshot wounds
Altoona reports Philip Trovata an Italian butcher was found dead along the railroad near Mt Union. He had two bullet holes in his head and his pockets rifled after carrying a considerable amount of money.
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Altoona
Philip Trovata
Mt. Union
Trovata
Irwin Officials Hold Men on Larceny Charge
Burgess E. P. Shotts and J. L. Frick were held for court by Justice Naley of Manor on a charge of larceny after Irwin borough ordinance about stray animals did not mention sheep.
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Irwin
Irwin Borough
Burgess E. P. Shotts
J. L. Frick
Naley
Manor
Crime Report From Punxsutawney Details Fatal Shooting Incident
A man was fatally shot as three foreigners seized $450 from Mrs. James Rice after she was wounded. The woman, wife of a boarding boss at Chambersville, remains hospitalized.
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Punxsutawney
James Rice
Chambersville
Italian man found decapitated on East Broad Top line
Examination shows Fillipo Travato was murdered. Morris Terrazi and Antonio Georgiana are jailed on murder charges following the discovery of the body on the East Broad Top railroad.
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Huntington
Fillipo Travato
East Broad Top
Morris Terrazi
Antonio Georgiana
Harrisburg Sets Higher School Aid Beginning June
Payments to public schools will start immediately under the raised appropriation approved by the legislature. The two year funding rose from 13 million to 15 million dollars, effective June 1.
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Harrisburg
Fire escapes urged as halls shut in Schuylkill valley
Deputy factory inspectors in Merrisburg and nearby Schuylkill valley towns press owners to install proper fire escapes. In several towns many halls have been closed because escapes are missing.
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Merrisburg
Schuylkill Valley
Thieves Take Three Horses In County Theft
Washington county officials hunt thieves who stole three horses belonging to William Dunn of Blainesburg and Thomas Lilley and Thomas Elliot of California. Two horses were recovered hidden in a bushy clump.
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Washington
Washington County
William Dunn
Blainesburg
Thomas Lilley
Thomas Elliot
California
Tragedy at Greensburg as Man Hangs Self at Home
Mrs. Frank Klobner of near Scott Haven found her husband 32 year old Klobner hanging from a rope in the cellar. He had been dead over an hour. He suffered a head injury two years ago and was mentally afflicted.
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Greensburg
Frank Klobner
Scott Haven
Klobner
State treasury May balances report record totals
Harrisburg reports May end balances from State Treasurer Sheatz. General fund totals 11 million 731 thousand 886 dollars with 464 thousand 521 dollars in a suspended account due to Allegheny National Bank closing. Sinking fund 2 million 455 thousand 706 dollars with 58 thousand 956 dollars in suspended account. Overall 14 million 711 thousand 600 dollars, the largest this year.
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Harrisburg
Sheatz
General Fund
Allegheny National Bank
Butler Man Chooses Jail Over Board Bill
John Dapo of East Butler says he would rather stay in jail a month than pay his board bill. He is said to have money but denies it and was brought before Justice W. P. F. Lytle for jumping aboard bill.
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Butler
John Dapo
East Butler
Dapo
W. PF. Lytle
Bill
Miner Found After 24 Hours Missing in Coal Mine
A. L. Greene of Morrisville Greene County was located by a search party after being missing for 24 hours. He is in critical condition with one shoulder burned from contact with a miner’s lamp.
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Washington
A. L. Greene
Morrisville
Greene County
Fisherman Brackett’s Dory Aims at Navy Use
Swampscott veteran Capt. Brackett at 88 remains active as the navy considers his dory design to replace current small boats. He built the famed craft 56 years ago after improving on the troublesome lap-streak, facing initial skepticism but proving its merit in races.
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Swampscott
United States Navy
Boston Post
Brackett
King’s Beach
Capt. Brackett
Lapstreak
James Knowlton
Duchess Skates for Charity at Prince's Park Rink
The Duchess of Bedford wowed London crowds by waltzing on ice with Grenander at Prince's Park in a charity exhibition for a society aiding dumb animals. She wore a National Skating Association silver medal and helped raise gold and silver from spectators as program sellers circulated.
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Prince’s Park
London
Duchess of Bedford
National Skating Association
Grenander
Era of Fly Clothes at Hand for Aeronaut Attire
A clothes dealer notes the rise of air travel as a sport and says tailors will face new problems designing an aerial outfit. He observes cyclists and autoists have distinct costumes and anticipates demand for dedicated garments for aviators.
New Professor for Columbia Appointed for 1908 09
Dr. Max Verwern, physiology professor and director at the University of Gottingen, has been named Kaiser Wilhelm Professor at Columbia for 1908 09 on the Prussian education minister's recommendation. He is expected to arrive in New York late in August and is regarded as among the leading physiologists with many honors in Germany.
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Max Verwern
Physiological Institute
University of Gottingen
Kaiser Wilhelm
Columbia University
Verwern
New York
Germany
Markets Report Shows Steady Bonds and Grains
New York June 3. Money on call 1 1 2 percent. Sterling at $4.87 05. Government bonds steady. Flour Minnesota patent $5.35 0.80. Wheat No 2 red 90 4c. Corn No 2 684 gc. Oats mixed 46c. Hay steady. Cattle steers steady. Veal steady. Sheep 5.00 5.25. Souther lambs 4.50 6.15. Hogs Yorkers 5.90.
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Sterling Exchange
Minnesota
Meveland
York State
Livestock and grain prices from multiple markets
Meveland reports grains and animals with prices for flour wheat corn oats butter cheese eggs potatoes hay cattle sheep and hogs. Chicago East Buffalo and Pittsburg markets list wheat corn oats pork lard calves hogs and sheep prices with varying ranges.
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