Vreeland Currency Bill Moves Amid House Actions
The House Banking Committee tabled the Vreeland financial bill while the House overrode the Appropriations panel to add 250000 to the civil appropriation bill. The Senate backed 250000 to aid cyclone victims in several states. A probe into Electric Boat ended after Whitney admitted writing anonymous letters. Bartholdt attacked prohibition in the District of Columbia. Republican leaders held conferences and led to Vreeland introducing a new currency bill.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Vreeland Financial
House
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Electric Boat Company
I. B. Whitney
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Richard Bartholdt
Missouri
House Committee On
District of Columbia
Vreeland
New York
Clergy Appointed Rector of Trinity Parish in New York
Rev. Dr. William T. Manning, vicar at St. Agnes chapel, elected unanimously to succeed the late Dr. Morgan Dix as rector of Trinity parish. Sherman Cass, Tolono schools principal, settled an $1,800 judgment for $800 after seven months in jail for whipping a pupil. Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, son of King Gustave, wed Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna in St. Petersburg. Harry K. Thaw begins habeas corpus bid for Matteawan release. Tirey L. Ford cleared of bribery. Judge George Gray says his Democratic bid is irrevocable. Rumors claim ex President Cleveland has stomach cancer with poor prognosis. Miss Mary McMurray indicted for perjury by a grand jury in Lima, Ohio.
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William T. Manning
St. Agnes Chapel
Trinity Parish
New York
Morgan Dix
Sherman Cass
Tolono
Ill
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustave
America
St. Petersburg
Marie Pavilovna
Russia
Paul Alexandrovitch
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
Tirey L. Ford
San Francisco
Cleveland
Mary McMurray
Canton Bridge Company
Lina, O
Fire destroys New Aveline hotel. many dead or missing
A early morning fire at the New Aveline hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana killed or drove to leap to death more than 20 people. Eleven bodies found nine identified two missing.
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Aveline
Fort Wayne
Ind
Santa Cruz
Monterey
San Pedro
Minnie F. Kellen
Newport
Ore
Colombia
Panama
Venezuela
Calcutta
Kitchener
Landis
Chicago
Iowa
Missouri
Hainois
Ray Lamphere
Laporte
Della Gunness
Ambassador Reid
Jean
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Elsass
Kiel
Multitude of Disasters and Trials Reported Worldwide
A compilation of clashes and calamities includes a river ferry capsizing on the Dnieper near Bykhoff with 120 drowned, a Brooklyn tenement fire killing six, a tornado in Missouri, and a Monterey harbor incident with battleships. Other items note trials, seizures, arrests, burnings, and political violence across the United States and abroad.
Murder Mystery at LaPorte Indiana
Five bodies found in the yard of Belle Gunness's LaPorte home amid a burning tragedy. Andrew Heldgren identified. Jennie Olsen Gunness also named. Authorities fear a murder clearing house with trunks sent to Laporte from Chicago. Lamphere held on murder charges. insurance payouts linked to two gunness husbands.
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U.porte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Andrew Heldgren
Mansfield
S. C
Guy Lamphere
Gunness
John Heldgren
Andrew
Norway
Lamphere
Smutzer
Chicago
Laporte
Max Sorenson
Michigan City
Trenton Republicans Decline Taft Endorsement
The New Jersey Republican state convention named an uninstructed delegation to the national convention after voting down resolutions endorsing Taft for president. The meeting in Trenton refused to back Taft.
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Taft
Trenton
N. J
Demarest Wins International Amateur Billiard Championship
Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated Lucien Revolle of France to win the international amateur billiard championship in New York City last night.
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Demarest
New York City
Calvin Demarest
Chicago
Lucien Revolle
France
Fire destroys C A Filer's livery barn in Grove City
Grove City reports a fire destroying C A Filers livery barn with an estimated loss of 7000 dollars, partly insured. Fire officials investigate the blaze and assess damage to surrounding structures.
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Grove City
C. A. Filer
Visitor killed by slate fall in Coal Bluff mine
Washington report states Joseph Keffer, a visitor to Coal Bluff mine, was instantly killed when slate collapsed. Local authorities investigate the accident and secure the scene for safety.
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Washington
Joseph Keffer
Coal Bluff
Reading Railway trims shop shifts to ten hours
The Reading Railway Co. assigns its 650 car shop workers to ten hour days, up from nine hours, as part of a schedule change.
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Reading
Reading Railway Co
Westmoreland Coal to Put Full Mine Force to Work
Greensburg reports Westmoreland Coal Co will mobilize the entire Claridge mines workforce, pledging full operation of mining teams and related personnel.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland Coal Co
Claridge Mines
Lehigh University Opens Carnegie Gift Dormitory
Taylor hall a new dormitory at Lehigh university was dedicated recently in Bethlehem following a $500000 gift from Andrew Carnegie.
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Bethlehem
State Wins Oleo Cases at Mercer
Harrisburg reports the dairy and food division announced victories in two key oleo cases at Mercer, signaling a win for state enforcement of food color and identity rules.
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Harrisburg
Mercer
Postoffice Inspector Arrests Milton Man for Mail Fraud
Selinsgrove reports Postoffice Inspector Lucas has arrested M. D. Mcomber of Milton on charges of fraudulent use of the mails.
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Selinsgrove
Postoffice
Lucas
M. D. McOmber
Milton
Fight Ends in Death of Boy Aged 14 in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia's northeastern district a confrontation between two youths led to the death of Edward Wischoski, 14, with investigators noting the fatal outcome after a fight involving the teenagers.
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Philadelphia
Edward Wischoski
Kittanning Elks Consider Museum Nucleus Purchase
Dr. C. J. Jessop offers his collection of ancient guns and Indian relics to the Kittanning Elks as a nucleus for a local museum. The proposal aims to establish a public viewing space showcasing historical artifacts.
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Kittanning
C. J. Jessop
Burglary at Greensburg Seizes Weapons and Eggs
Thieves entered the home of Robert Irvine two miles from Paintsville, Greensburg county, and stole $20 two shotguns two revolvers two razors and twelve dozen eggs. The incident notes a small property theft with multiple weapons taken.
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Greensburg
Robert Irvine
Paintersville
State to open sixty seventh TB dispensary in Greensburg
Harrisburg reports the state will open its sixty seventh tuberculosis dispensary in Greensburg Westmoreland County within a short time. When opened there will be a dispensary in every county in the state, expanding public health access.
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Harrisburg
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Drowning Claims Former Mercer Official at Sharon Site
Hugh D. Moses aged 76 former Mercer county poor director and adjutant of Sharon post No 254 Grand Army of the Republic was drowned in the old canal near the Sharon boiler works officials reported the accident yesterday.
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Sharon
Hugh D. Moses
Mercer County
Grand Army of the Republic
State health agency surveys watersheds near Reading York
Harrisburg reports the state department of health has formed a corps of engineers to inspect local watersheds around Reading and York. The effort aims to detect pollution and safeguard water quality for surrounding communities.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Health
Corps of Engineers
Reading
York
Fire kills 24 horses and 3 cows at Thaw estate farm
A blaze at the Thaw estate farm in Mt. Pleasant township near Hecla destroyed 24 horses and three cows. The Ma Gee Cook Co. is constructing a large plant on the property. Fire details are not provided.
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Greensburg
Thaw Estate
Mt. Pleasant Township
Hecla
Magee Cook Co
York Youth Convicted of First Degree Murder
Henry Snyder of Pleasureville York county was found guilty of first degree murder for the shooting of 18 year old William K. Hoover on the night of November 16 1907.
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York
Henry Snyder
Pleasureville
York County
William KE. Hoover
Man mauled by bull dies during town visit
Alfred LF Eichelberg, visiting friends on the outskirts of York, entered a field with a vicious bull and was fatally mangled. The encounter ended in his death.
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York
Alfred LF Eichelberg
Disinterred Body Found Petrified in Mount Oliver Graveyard
The remains of John Davis, buried 41 years ago in Bing ham Street Methodist Episcopal church yard, were partially recovered and found to be petrified during the disinterment at Mount Oliver.
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Pittsburg
John Davis
Bingham Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Oliver
Six Thousand Odd Fellows Parade in Shamokin Honors Anniversary
A parade of about six thousand Odd Fellows filled Shamokin streets to honor the twenty fourth annual session of the Pennsylvania Odd Fellows Anniversary association. Danville was selected as the site for next year’s gathering.
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Shamokin
Odd Fellows
Pennsylvania
Danville
Burglars Strike Connellsville Watchmaker Shop
Connelsville watchmaker A Musati was driven from business after burglars stole 45 watches awaiting repair and all tools. They also stole $100 in hardware from Connellsville Machine and Car Supply Co. store.
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Connellsville
A. Musati
Connellsville Machine and Car Supply Co
Carlisle man Eisenhower found dead with bullet wound
The body of Frank E. B. Eisenhower, a Carlisle resident and former grocer, was found near Newburg in the county. He was discovered dragged from a buggy with his coat and vest open and a bullet hole near the heart.
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Carlisle
Frank E. B. Eisenhower
Newburg
Latrobe Pickpocket Foils Man’s Plan to Go to New York
Paola Biavo withdrew 550 dollars for a trip to New York but his roll disappeared at the railroad station, with a suspected pickpocket taking the money and delaying his journey to Italy indefinitely.
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Latrobe
Paola
Biavo
New York
Italy
Railroad Detective Nets 24 Trespassers in Altoona
Railroad Detective Frank Ernest arrested 24 trespassers on the Pennsylvania railroad in Altoona and escorted them to Huntingdon jail.
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Altoona
Frank Ernest
Pennsylvania Railroad
Huntingdon
Washington News Paper Change of Ownership Likely
John Foster of Washington named receiver for the Record Publishing Co owner of the Washington Daily Record. Arrangements are nearly complete for sale of the paper and plant to John K. Tener of Charleroi.
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Washington
John Foster
Record Publishing Co
Washington Daily Record
John K. Tener
Charleroi
Harrisburg Forms Public Grounds Board With Treasurer Sheatz
In Harrisburg the inauguration of State Treasurer Sheatz establishes a new board of public grounds and buildings.
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Harrisburg
Sheatz
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Davis Dies From Burns In Mysterious Manorville Kitchen
Jacob Davis died from burns suffered in a mysterious incident at his Manorville home while he was alone in the kitchen.
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Kittanning
Jacob Davis
Manorville
Drowning On Oil Creek At Mystic Park
Joseph Donohue drowned while crossing Oil Creek in a canoe at Mystic Park with several companions watching. Authorities reported the incident as a fatal canoe accident on the park’s waterway.
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Titusville
Oil Creek
Mystic Park
Joseph Donohue
Woman Drowns After Fall From Houseboat on Monongahela
Mrs. Mary Bedlin visiting her ill sister-in-law on a houseboat near Donora slipped into the Monongahela river and drowned.
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Monongahela
Donora
Mary Bedlin
Monongahela River
Reverend Wat son Dies in Germantown Pulpit
In Philadelphia the Rev. N. J. Wat son, pastor of an African Methodist Episcopal church in Germantown, collapsed and died in the pulpit while preparing to deliver a sermon.
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Philadelphia
N. J. Watson
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Germantown
McSpadden Wins Natonal Pike Contract at Somerset
J C McSpadden of Pittsburgh has been awarded the contract for the construction of the national pike section in Somerset county. It begins at Somerset borough.
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Harrisburg
J. C. McSpadden
Pittsburg
Somerset County
Somerset Borough
Slate Fall Kills George Little in Gallatin Mine
In the Gallatin mine a slate fall buried and killed George Little, a cousin of William Little national organizer of the United Mine Workers. The accident incident occurred while the entry was being driven.
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Monongahela
Gallatin Mine
George Little
William Little
United Mine Workers
Miss Pearl Snyder Drowns Self in Mill Pond
In Mosiertown near Meadville Miss Pearl Snyder aged 19 daughter of A D Snyder drowned herself after a period of illness and temporary derangement.
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Meadville
Pearl Snyder
A. D. Snyder
Mosiertown
Here
State Laundrymen Form Pennsylvania Association
Harrisburg reports that eighty three launderers from as many towns organized the Pennsylvania State Laundrymen association and elected W. S. Orth of Harrisburg as president.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Laundrymen’s Association
W. S. Orth
State highway department to seek bids for projects in twelve counties
Harrisburg notes the state highway department plans extensive spring road work and will shortly solicit bids for highway construction across a dozen counties.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Attorney General Sues Somerset Official Over Inheritance Tax
Harrisburg reports the attorney general's department filed suit against Charles Cook, register of wills of Somerset, for failing to remit 4 365 49 dollars in collateral inheritance tax to the state.
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Harrisburg
Attorney General’s Department
Charles Cook
Register of Wills of
Somerset
Poles and Italians Riot Injures Dozens Near Hudson
In Hudson ten miles from Wilkes Barre a brutal clash broke out between Poles and Italians. Two Poles were fatally wounded, two others severely injured, with many more hurt and carried away by allies. The riot sent shock through the town as authorities investigated.
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Wilkesbarre
Hudson
Rochester River Tragedy: Body Found by Boys in Ohio River
Three boys on the Ohio river found a woman's body floating. She appeared about 45 years old, five feet six inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, and was well dressed. The corpse had been in the water for several days.
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Rochester
Ohio River
Burglary Report Near West Alexander Details
A daylight intruder entered Charles Hunts residence near West Alexander and frightened a lone woman. The thief fled with a small sum of money an overcoat and other items.
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Washington
Charles Hunt
West Alexander
Avalanche rocks mine killing one worker in Scott Haven
At Pittsburg Coal Co. mine No. 2 in Scott Haven one man died after a rock avalanche struck during a noon break. Twenty four other workers escaped serious injury with remarkable near misses reported by rescuers and nearby miners.
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West Newton
Pittsburg Coal Co
Scott Haven
Bear jailed for drunkenness in Shamokin bust
Shamokin police with state troopers locked up a performing bear on a drunkenness charge. The bear spent the night in a police cell, woke sober, and was released along with his trainer and ordered out of town.
Reverend James Wilson Dies at 93 in Wickboro
The retired Methodist Episcopal minister Rev. James Wilson died suddenly at his daughter Mrs J Endress home in Wickboro. He was 93 years old and known across the northern counties for his former preaching career.
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Kittanning
James Wilson
J. Endress
Wickboro
Vandalism Strikes J Kirk Bosler Cottage at Mt Holly Park
Over the past weeks vandals damaged the Bosler cottage in Mt Holly Park. Porches were broken, lumber taken, windows torn, shutters broken, beds torn apart and bedding shredded.
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Carlisle
J. Kirk Bosler
Mt. Holly Park
Robbers Beat, Bind, and Loot Sand Patch Storekeeper
In Somerset two robbers overpowered Benjamin Hersch, stole $19 and a gold watch, then dragged him to a woods, bound him to a tree, and lashed him with clubs and straps before fleeing.
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Somerset
Benjamin Hersch
Insurance Licenses Rise in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports that since April 1 the state insurance department issued 25,630 agent licenses, up from 24,087 last year, and the number of licensed companies grew from 291 to 305.
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Harrisburg
State Insurance Department
Desert Transport Through Time and Change
Scribner's contemplates future of Sahara travel with camels, railways, and the motor car. It notes camels remain natural carriers in arid regions while early roads and British use of cars appear in Soudan and Egypt. Cars aid engineers and mail but will not replace camel caravans or rails, as landscapes and pacing keep camels integral to deserts.
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Abraham
Soudan
Sahara
Egypt
Scribner’s
Fewer Deaths From Consumption Reported in Berlin
Dr Fraenkel of Berlin reports a drop in tuberculosis deaths from 32.5 per 10 000 in 1881 to 17 25 in the latest figures. He credits Kochs discoveries and credits prophylaxis and Germanys broad isolation system for the improvement.
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Fraenkel
Berlin
Society of Medicine
Koch
Germany
Cement Dwellings for Laborers in South America
A South American agent in the United States states that San Paulo and Rio Janeiro plan to build large numbers of cement houses for workers. Rio Janeiro alone will construct 5,000 homes at an estimated cost of about 9 million dollars to alleviate overcrowded and costly housing.
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Cement Age
San Paulo
Rio Janeiro
Proposal to Study Tea Cultivation by Chinese Board
The Chinese board of agriculture considers establishing a department to study and encourage tea cultivation with branches in producing provinces to boost tea production and related agriculture.
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Chinese Board of Agriculture
New York City Banks Increase to 212 Institutions
Twenty years ago New York City boasted 100 banks and trust companies now the greater city has 212 institutions of this character.
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New York City
Market roundup for New York May 6 190&
The market reports show No 2 red flour wheat at 1.10, No 2 white corn at .74, oats at .56, hay quiet, cattle steady with light receipts. Sheep ranged to 5.00 and lambs to 7.75, hogs to 6.15 for Yorkers.
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New York
Market Prices Report from Cleveland
Flour Minnesota patent five dollars to five dollars and thirty five cents. Wheat No two red one dollar three cents. Corn No three yellow seventy two cents. Oats No three white fifty six cents. Butter best creamery twenty eight cents. Cheese York state sixteen cents. Eggs strictly fresh sixteen and one half cents. Potatoes best grades ninety cents. Hay No one timothy thirteen dollars and fifty cents. Cattle best steers six dollars and twenty five to six dollars and fifty six cents. Calves six seventy five to seven dollars. Sheep choice wethers five dollars twenty five cents to five dollars fifty cents. Lambs six seventy five to seven dollars. Hogs Yorkers five ninety.
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Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
Market Prices Reported for Wheat Corn and Seeds
Toledo May 6 reports Wheat Mary at 1.02 4 percent? Corn cash 70? Oats cash 54 46 cents. Cloverseed cash 13.00 per bushel.
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Toledo
Mary
Livestock Prices From East Buffalo Sale
East Buffalo on May 6 reports cattle export steers at 6.50 to 7.00 dollars, fair cattle 5.50 to 6.25. Sheep wethers 5.50 to 5.80, lambs 6.00 to 7.35. Hogs Yorkers 6.10, pigs 5.90.
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East Buffalo
Pittsburg Cattle Prices Reported for Steers
In Pittsburg on May 6 buyers recorded cattle prices with Best steers selling from 6.80 to 7.50 dollars, good quality steers from 6.40 to 6.70 dollars.
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Pittsburg
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