Pennsylvania Democracy Split Threatens Civil War of Factions
The Philadelphia machine led by Palmer and McCormick confronts a looming breach as demonstrations of patronage and cash clash with calls for unity. The city committee’s inaction leaves leaders exposed, with McCormick irked by snubbed spotlight and factional rivals pressing executive shakeups amid patronage disputes.
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Philadelphia
Palmer-McCormick Machine
Big Four
Democratic Party
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Palmer
McCormick
Democratic City Committee
Hyde M. Speece Appointed Constable of Twelfth Ward
Hyde M. Speece, a former city patrolman, is appointed constable for the Twelfth ward, in connection with Alderman George W. Bolton. Suggested by Bolton for police knowledge, he succeeds Henry Sears who resigned after years of service as ward magistrate.
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Hyde M. Speece
Twelfth Ward
George W. Bolton
Speece
Bolton
Henry Sears
Woman badly injured by mower accident in city
Mrs Joseph Williams, 45, a former city resident who once lived on Muench Street near Fourth, was horrifically cut when she was thrown beneath a mower in an incident that continues on Page 8.
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Joseph Williams
Muench Street
Fourth
Harrisburg Tuberculosis Camp Site To Be On High Ground
A committee from Associated Charities and the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis is deciding the Harrisburg summer camp location for tubercular sufferers. After viewing several sites, McCormick Island’s upper end was rejected for being low and swampy. A high ground site on or near municipal property is likely, with plans for permanent acquisition in the future.
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Stucker Brothers Construction Company
M.harvey Taylor
Parks and Public Property
Mulberry
Market Street
Stucker Brothers
Front
Second Street
Taylor
Paxton Street
Stuckers
Harrisburg
Associated Charities
Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
J. W. Ellenberger
C. R. Phillips
J. M. J. Raunick
McCormick Island
Division Street
Two Steamers collide. one ship wrecked near Scilly Isles
In Hamburg on June 23 the North German Lloyd steamer Koenigin Luise and the German passenger steamer Coba collided, both damaged, passengers landed safely. Nearby Lands End reported the Belgian steamer Gothland ashore two miles northeast of Bishop Rock, Scilly Islands, with two aiding vessels from Red Star and Canadian lines. The Gothland had sailed from Montreal June 12 with thirty four third class passengers aboard and no cabin passengers.
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New Orleans
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Huerta
Mexico
Alfredo Breceda
Washington
Funston
Vera Cruz
Heinrichs Thobe
New York
Brooklyn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niagara River
J. M. Humst
Indianapolis
Hoxie
Kan
Associated Press
Hamburg
Coba
Lands End
England
Gothland
Montreal
Rotterdam
Bishop Rock
Scilly Islands
Red Star Line
24 Families Homeless After Oil Tank Blaze Near Washington
In Meadowlands near Washington, 24 families were left homeless when a lightning hit oil tank ignited and exploded. Fire crews and United Coal Company officials provided shelter, while doctors and constables aided the panicked residents. The 25,000 barrel tank burned out after resisting firefighting efforts and dynamite to halt the blaze.
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Associated Press
Washington
Meadowlands
United Coal Company
Heat Lingers as Harrisburg Sees Normal Summer Days
Ohio Valley weather notes linger in Harrisburg with 92 degrees this morning, humidity heavy yet not extreme. Forecaster Domain predicts a heat pattern through the week while rural corn thrives on the warm, moist air. In Washington, John H. Lands, Philadelphia Mint superintendent since 1902, resigns today.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Murderer May Be in Hands of Norristown Police
A Harrisburg murder case suspect named James Carter, arrested near Ivy Rock, is held for a hearing. Authorities compare him to David Alvin alias Allie Reed, with Norristown police awaiting description. Detective Ibach may be sent to Norristown. Reed is linked to the Jenkins murder during a fight over a crap game.
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Harrisburg
Norristown Police
Charles Jenkins
Norristown
Carrigan and
Parvin
Derr
Ivy Rock
James Carter
Clark
David Alvin
Allie Reed
Joseph Hutchison
Reed
Joseph Ibach
Jenkins
West Harrisburg residents press for uptown public playground
Citizens north of Broad street rally for an uptown public playground and river park expansion. The piece notes strong local interest in city improvement, and references a public celebration and an upcoming execution at the county jail.
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Harrisburg
West Harrisburg
Broad Street
Caldera
Kinsloe Suggested for Harrisburg Commerce Post
Friends of James R. Kinsloe of Winona Ill have urged him as the next secretary and manager of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce after Robert M Wadsworth tendered his resignation. Wadsworth will leave on September 1 and directors plan to wait out the hot weather before acting.
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James R. Kinsloe
Winona Chamber of Commerce
Winona
Ill
Mayor's Son Delivers Speech at Williams College Graves Prize
John Douglas Royal, son of Harrisburg mayor John K. Royal, spoke in the Graves prize contest at Williams College Grace Hall. Royal, a Central High School graduate and class honor student, presented on the topic Respect for Law amid commencement week visitors.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Grace Hall
John Douglas Royal
John K. Royal
Harrisburg
Pat Young Royal
Mayor Royal
Central High School
Ithe High School
Cruiser Will Coal On Board U S S California
The cruiser California will sail to La Paz Lower California to coal. Rear Admiral Howard plans shore leaves for the crew at the U S coal station there, after sailors have lacked recreation due to fears of disturbances.
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Associated Press
U. S. S. California
Mazatlan
Mex
San Diego
Cal
California
la Paz
Lower California
Howard
United States
Corner Loafing in Harrisburg Must Stop
Colonel Joseph B. Hutchison ordered Harrisburg patrolmen to end corner loafing cited in his Grand Rapids paper "A Clean City" and urged citizens to assist traffic officers in enforcing traffic laws.
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International Chiefs of Police Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joseph B. Hutchison
Hutchison
Harrisburg
Porch Measure Repeal Tied to City Commissioner Action
City Council authorized drafting an ordinance to permit front porches extending beyond house lines on existing porch streets and repeal the 1904 ban. George J. Buser named general sewer inspector at 3 daily. Bowman and Seitz to finalize porch ordinance with city engineer Cowden and inspector Grove. Mayor Royal absent. no police vacancy action taken.
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George J. Buser
Department of Streets and Public Improvements
Orange Street
Emerald
Seneca Street
King of Gruber Street
Market Street
Twenty-first Street
City Line
Parker and
Chestnut Streets
W. L. Gorgas
H. F. Bowman
D. S. Seitz
M. B. Cowden
James H. Grove
Seitz
James C. Costello
Crescent Street
John K. Royal
Williams College
Clifford J. Palmer
Taylor, Lynch and Bowman
Knights of Malta to Attend Ridge Avenue Church Service
The Rev. John H. Daugherty will preach the annual sermon to the Knights of Malta tomorrow night at Ridge Avenue Methodist Church starting 7.30. The four commanderies will meet at G. A. R. Hall, 26 North Third Street, march in a body to the church. The uniform rank will appear in full regalia.
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John H. Daugherty
Knights of Malta
Ridge Avenue Methodist Church
The
G. A. R. Hall
North Third Street
Harrisburg Vacation Club Pays Out 25000 Dollars
More than 1200 Harrisburgers will receive checks totaling 25000 dollars mailed tomorrow from Union Trust Company. Members contributed weekly amounts to a vacation savings club, with funds to be divided among 1200 participants for trips to mountains or seaside. A new account will open this week for next year, while the regular club starts September 14.
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Union Trust Company Savings Fund
Union Trust Company
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate State Ticket
Conservative Republicans from Wisconsin met in Madison to nominate a state ticket and adopt a platform for the September primaries. Since conventions are not legal, nominees must secure signatures on petitions to appear on the primary ballot. Five candidates for governor are listed on the Republican ticket.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Prominent Lawyer Arvine Dies in New Haven at 68
New Haven attorney P. Liss Arvine, longtime president of the New Haven Bar Association and active in the American Bar Association, died at his home today of apoplexy at age 68.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Barliss P. Arvine
Weather Summary and Marriage Licenses Harrisburg Area
Harrisburg area weather forecasts generally fair with warm conditions to night and Wednesday. Eastern Pennsylvania unsettled with possible showers and light to moderate winds. River Susquehanna near stationary with 1.4 to 1.5 feet stage. temperatures rising across the region with 72 at 8 am and 88 at 2 pm. Marriage licenses include Willison Miller and Bessie Keys, F. Ross and Viola S. Woodson, Henry M. Booth and Genevieve Ross.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
North Carolina
Gulf States
Colorado
South Dakota
Oregon
Mississippi River
Willison Miller
Bessie Keys
F. Ross
Viola S. Woodson
Henry M. Booth
New Haven
Conn
Genevieve Ross
Vacation Telegraph Subscriptions Offer
A notice promotes Telegraph subscriptions during travel advising readers to mail to the Circulation Department for the next issue. The rate is six cents a week and applies whether at home or away, emphasizing uninterrupted access to current happenings.
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