Fire at De Keim saddlery levels Market Street store
A six story De Keim saddlery at 610 612 Market Street was destroyed by fire started in the cellar. Damage is estimated at 100000 dollars with many injuries and heroic rescues by firefighters and police during the blaze.
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George B. DeKeim Company
Market Street
Rosie Cohn
South Fell Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
W. H. Cardin
Mascher Street
Jefferson Postal
Thomas Lynn
Titan Street
Engine Company No. 6
Jefital
Thomas O' le, Jr
Jefferson
Pass
de Kelm
Fie
Joe Baily-Davis
DeKeto
Mareet Street
de Keim
Joel Bailey Davie & Co
Philo & Weaver
A. B
The De Keim Saddlery Company Fire Report
The De Keim firm, successor to George B. De Keim a county sheriff and leading saddlery figure, operated at Third and Race, then 610 612 Market, later became Walter and Holliday owners. The De Keim building burned down. only walls stand. origin of the fire unknown.
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Walter
George B. de Kelm
Broker Fatally Hurt In Central Park Horse Crash
William G. Street a stock broker and social figure was thrown from a saddle horse on a Central Park bridle path and died from a skull fracture despite Presbyterian Hospital doctors saying the injury was fatal.
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William G. Street
New York
Central Park
Presbyterian Hospital
New Liner Hav erford to Philadelphia Route
The International Navigation Company will deploy the Haverford on the Philadelphia to Liverpool route. It sails from Liverpool April 16 and returns May 3. The 11,635 ton steel liner, built at Clydebank in 1901, is 530 feet long and adds the largest capacity to the Philadelphia line. It carries first and second class passengers, steerage, and freight.
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The
International Navigation Company
Haverford
New York
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hne
Westernland
John Brown & Co
Clydebank
Scotland
Kinsey's staff changes expected as Kinsey reshapes office
The City Solicitor John L. Kinsey plans about a dozen changes to his staff, with forty three employees resigning by request. Kinsey will start a new term Monday and says politics will not drive the appointments, preferring to strengthen official strength with fit personnel. A close friend indicates re election honor drives the reshuffle and Kinsey has faced protests from some party leaders.
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John L. Kinsey
Kinsey
Philadelphia Times
Mayor Ashbridge Plans Post-Term Business Move
Mayor Ashbridge announced plans to enter business after his term ends in April 1908. He said he has partially completed arrangements and has two offers from corporations with others from business firms likely to be chosen.
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Ashbridge
Harrison Club Special Meeting Endorses Crow Mayoralty
A Harrison Club called a special meeting for tomorrow to endorse Alexander Crow Jr for mayor. John O. Sheetz from the 24th ward and Arthur B. Eaton from the 34th ward are listed as candidates for the Legislature from the 24th district.
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Harrison Club
Alexander Crow
John O. Sheetz
Arthur B. Eaton
Schoefel a Physical Wreck After Samar Fight
Captain E H Schoefel of the Ninth Infantry, fresh from Manila, led fifteen Americans surprised by insurgents on Samar. Eight soldiers were killed and the rest wounded. Schoefel is crippled possibly for life after two operations in Manila and heads to Washington for another.
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San Francisco
Cal
E. H. Schoefel
Ninth Infantry
Manila
Samar
Schoefel
Ils
Washington
Student debate set between Penn and Haverford societies
The fifth annual clash between the Philomathean Literary Society of the University of Pennsylvania and the Loganian Society of Haverford College is slated for Price Hall. The topic: should United States Senators be elected by popular vote. Philomathean will argue for the affirmative, with a roster of participants including A. By ron and J. Anderson, among others.
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Philomathean Literary Society
University of Pennsylvania
Loganian Society
Haverford College
Price Hall
University Law Building
United States
Philomathean Society
A. Byron
Ise Roth
Wid J. Anderson
Ious
Haverford
Fined for Attacking Policeman in Station Incident
Police at the York Streets station fined three men, John Scullen Gray and Peter, after an attack on Officer Bosch while escorting a prisoner to the station house. The incident led to fines issued yesterday.
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Bosch
York Streets
Gray
John Scullen
Peter
Centenarian death inquiry continues in coroner notes
Coroner Dugan continued the investigation into the death of a centenarian. The incomplete notes reference Ann Deacon of 2230 Care and possibly family circumstances before the death, with unclear details remaining in the record.
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Centennarian
Dugan
Gta
Ann Deacon
Peron
Lightning Sets House Ablaze in Crown Point Farm
A lightning strike hit a farm near Crown Point Indiana starting a blaze that consumed a dwelling. Firefighters battled the flames with hoses and bucket brigades, reporting the roof and interior severely damaged. Local residents assisted until the blaze was controlled.
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Crown Point
Ind
Eae Tars
Cuban Reciprocity Bill Advances in House Fight
The Ways and Means Committee reports favorably the Cuban reciprocity bill, setting the stage for a House vote next week. The measure includes a 20 percent tariff reduction on Cuban sugar and adds United States contract labor laws to Cuba's naturalization and exclusion statutes, with multiple Democratic amendments defeated along party lines.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Henderson Scared Tawney
Messrs. Tawney
Minnesota
Metcalf
California
Cuba
United States
McClellan
New York
Tawney
Payne
Opposition Conference Sets Tone on Beet Sugar Measure
Members opposing the beet sugar bill held a conference with about th members present representing tes interests. No formal action, but discussion favored continuing the contest on the House floor. It is expected opposition will come from individual Republicans rather than an organized group. Afterward, it was said thirty Republicans would speak and vote against the bill, while Ways and Means support remains strong and offsetting GOP backing is anticipated.
Jump in Interest and Dividend Payments Show Rise
New York data show total interest and dividends payable on bonds and stocks tomorrow reach 67,971,288 dollars. Bond payments total 30,374,697 dollars and stock payments 34,?6,591 dollars, with five year comparisons peaking in 1902 and climbing from 1898 through 1902.
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Toe Panes Times
New York
Wramans
Rathbone pardon bid swirls around Havana case
Washington debates Rathbone fraud conviction linked to Cuban postal service. Senator Hanna seeks presidential clemency and potential U S trial under American law. Rathbone pleads for bail as Havana Supreme Court weighs habeas corpus ruling.
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Washington
Friends of
Estes G. Rathbone
Havana
Hanna
Rathbone
Estes _ Rathbone
Cuba
Unites
Congress
Eistes G. Rathbone
Supreme Court
Senor Langza
Burglar John Thomas Seeks Release With Bail Demands
Lancaster March 31 This afternoon another bid to free John Thomas the burglar shot during a Gap National Bank robbery failed at the court. Previous bail was $000 and this time $8 000 was refused with the court demanding $15 000. Indemnified backers are believed to be pushing for release hoping he will not appear for trial.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
John Thomas
Robbi
Gap National Bank
Thomas
Engineer Dies Sticking to Runaway Train in New Jersey
Rosue Hoover, an engineer, was killed this morning on a runaway Central Railroad of New Jersey train after he clung to the engine to try to halt it. The train derailed at a sharp curve, wrecking the engine and about twenty cars. Fireman George Kreidler escaped with minor injuries.
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Wilkesbarre
Rosue Hoover
Central Railroad
New Jersey
George Kreidler
Haytians Flee as Political Upheaval Spreads
Kingston reports large groups of Haytian refugees arriving amid political upheaval in Hayti. Refugees say the situation is serious and trouble is likely to erupt soon.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Hayti
Plague Grows in India with 70000 Deaths Monthly
In the Punjab the plague mortality rises with about 70 000 deaths reported each month. Across the region cholera deaths mount in Mecca Jedda Manila and other areas with dozens of fatalities reported in multiple cities.
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Punjab
India
Arabia
Jedda
Mecca
Manila
Local Weather Report Summary from Philadelphia Bureau
Weather report from the United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia dated Monday March 531 provides temperature readings and precipitation data. It notes normal temperatures and recorded rainfall totals for January through March, with the season’s overall conditions and forecast guidance to check Page 4 for full details.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Mentioned
Arrivals of ocean liners noted with passenger names and origins. Kaleer Wilbele der Grosee-Plymeeth from York and Genos appear in the readable text alongside a reference to Schouin atEavenech and Bidingetgate.
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Kaleer Wilbele der Grosee
Plymeeth
York
Genos
Schouin atEavenech Toon
Bidingetgate
Quay Says Harmony Only If Elkin Wins Governor Nomination
Senator Quay spent March 31 in Pittsburg in talks with George T. Oliver about party harmony. He argues the old organization must yield to Elkin for the governorship, with Brown’s removal as a point of reform. Quay plans a Washington trip then return, noting no Citizens party talks and urging no concessions to ease public anger.
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Quay
Ths
Washington
Allegheny National Bank
George T. Oliver
Oliver
John P. Elkin
Clarke Leads Clarke's Odds in Arkansas Senate Fight
Returns from the Democratic primaries show ex Governor James P Clarke endorsed for United States Senator while Governor Davis carried 65 of 75 counties. Washington county shifted to Clarke by nearly 800 in a telegram from Le Jones headquarters. Clarke likely holds a 12 vote edge on the Legislature joint ballot.
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Little Rock
Ark
James P. Clarke
United States
Davis
le Jones
Washington County
Jones
Clarke
Hill Controls New York Democratic Candidate Choice
Senator Timothy D. Sullivan says David Hill will name the Democratic Governor candidate at the next state convention. He states Bird Coler is his preferred nominee, but any Hill-designated candidate would be acclaimed. Sullivan says Tammany is unified under Hill and predicts a successful fall election.
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New York
Timothy D. Sullivan
David B. Hill
Wolfert
Tammany
Sullivan
Bird
Coler
Hill
Lewis Nixon
Democratic Party
Camden County Courts Open With Several High Profile Dockets
The April term begins at 11 A M Judge Joline serves as Law Judge of Camden County Martin V Bergen replaces him as District Court Judge The Common Pleas docket features Lafayette Gruff charged with murdering his wife Mary Gruff at Westmont last month James Hanson Camden city Councilman in a misdemeanor case Justice James Finley Duke O'Brien Camden Justice of the Peace Louis Milla West Berlin charged with extortion
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Camden County
Joline
Martin V. Bergen
District Court
Common Pleas
Lafayette Gruff
Mary Gruff
Westmont
James Hanson
Camden City
Comen
James Finley
Duke O'Brien
Camden
Louis Milla
West Berlin
Ambiguous court briefing from New Jersey Prats case cited
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Tisrks reports in sparse text that Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick in the United States Court in Trenton New Jersey announced actions set by a party or parties involving a Pennsylvania connection. The fragment references a notable precedent or example without clear details.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
Andrew Kirkpatrick
New Jersey
Unitiates Court
J Bastera
Vania
Coal Prices to Drop Fifty Cents a Ton for April
The Anthracite Association orders a fifty cent per ton price cut for wholesale coal effective only in April. Retailers will announce the cut soon. May 1 will see a ten cent rise, with subsequent monthly increases through September, after which the old schedule returns.
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Anthracite Association
Ten
Reading
Devil and Choir Debate at Philadelphia Clergy Meeting
Professor Lyman Leason of Temple College attacked modern church music at the Philadelphia Ministerial Union meeting in Griffith Hall. He said operatic music invades services and cited a hymn set to Lohengrin’s wedding march, prompting laughter. Rev. Woolston urged abolishing choirs and organists, and Rev. A Calvin was re elected secretary treasurer for twenty eight years.
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Lyman
Leason
Temple College
Philadelphia Ministerial Union
Griffith Hall
Charles H. Woolston
A. Calvin
Hat that won $15000 links to husband’s death
Mrs Hat the Woodworth wins a verdict against the New York Central Railroad for killing her husband on Christmas Eve 1898. The verdict totals about $15000 including costs, secured by the evidence of the husband’s hat found on the engine pilot.
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Philadelphia Times
Prekskill
N. Y
Hatthe Woodworth
New York Central Railroad Company
Pittsburg Man Returns Envelope Containing $3500
J M Wellersbach of Pittsburg returned an envelope found in the street containing nearly $3500 in cash 885 a check 1600 and a 1500 note after it was dropped opposite the Second National Bank by Bessie Ray book-keeper for the Siegfried Drug Co. The act of honesty earns praise from the community.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
J. M. Wellersbach
Seventh Avenue
Wood Streets
Second National Bank
Bessie Ray
Seigfried Drug Company
Morgan to Sail for England Amid Steel Stock Plan
New York report says J Pierpont Morgan will sail on Oceanic for England Wednesday next. He may miss the coronation ceremonies but will be away for weeks. Before departure a plan to retire 200,000,000 of United States Steel preferred stock and convert it into 5 percent bonds is expected to be announced.
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Cuba
Waeet
United States
Raike Wilaare
Philadelphia Times
New York
Shirtwaist Yarn Strike Threat Looms at Saxonia Mills
Weavers at Saxonia mills Hope and Palmer streets warn of a strike if employers do not meet demands by 10 o clock Wednesday. The dispute centers on a new shirtwaist yarn that must be sized with a glue preparation to gain weaving strength.
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Saxonia Mills
Hope and
Palmer Streets
Pro proprietor Baigel seeks escape after Passyunk raid
Revenue officers report two sunk barrels found in the back yard of 1160 Passyunk Avenue, linked to an illicit whisky distillery raided last week. Baigel, named as proprietor, remains at large as authorities pursue leads.
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W. B. Baigel
Passyunk Avenue
Ten Years for Second Degree Murder Plea
Ella Johnson pleaded guilty to second degree murder for causing James Jackson's death and was sentenced by Judge Biddle to ten years in the Eastern Penitentiary.
Drowning Report From Trenton Bath Tub Case
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TR TRENTON N J March 31 A man identified as T. Carling a prominent figure with acute indigestion was found unconscious in a bathtub and died before arrival at a hospital authorities stated the incident appeared accidental and related to illness at the scene
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
T. Carling
City Notes on Local Soldier and Civil Service Exams
City notes report James Wood, a veteran on leave from the soldiers' home in Hampton Virginia, who had been drinking heavily for two weeks. The article also mentions United States civil service examinations to be held in the Federal Building for draftsman librarian and examiner positions in the general land office.
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James Wood
E Haa
Diers
Hampton
United Stad Civil Service
Wy & T
Pppee
Igh Service
Serteys
General Land Office
Univ Y A
Contradicts Mrs Palfrey as Haines testifies in murder trial
Mabel Fenton Haines tells the witness stand she never saw Ruth Palfrey and denies know ing the alleged remonstrator in the baby's beating case. Her son Howard marches in, moving the mother to tears as testimony unfolds in Mount Holly New Jersey.
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Philadelphia Times
Mount Holly
N. J
Mabel Fenton Haines
Ruth Anna Palfrey
Ag ‘Nugband
Brea
Walter Haines
Mrag
Walter
Sean
Howard Haines
Delanco
Heather “Walter
Little Howard
Riverside
Ana Seni
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Marcus Beck
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Garrett, Buchanan & Co
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Penn-Haverford
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Henderson
Committee On Rules
John Dalzell
Serena Payne
Ats
Fox
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Cans
Cooper
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Roosevelt
Eoain
Ways and Meats Committee
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Amet
Ee Mare
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Elkin
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Senator Quay
Duquesne
Samuel
Grier
Atlantic City
Arkansas Indorses
Camden Court
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MR. Morgan
Mas. Haines
Stand 4 Hours
Ness
Little Son
Mrs. Haines
Howard Hainey
Franks Haines
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