12 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
1
The judge views the question of appointing Mack as receiver as proper for judicial determination. Kirkpatrick expressed no wish to make Mack the receiver, leaving the matter to be resolved in court.
Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick in Newark explains the receivership of the Asphalt Trust. He notes bondholders may sue to determine stockholder liability and that if receivers refuse to act, they could be removed. Kirkpatrick discusses John M. Mack and the risk of conflicts if he serves as receiver.
The Sunday Philadelphia Times presents a 36 page illustrated edition with sections on heraldry fashion women sport and foreign and local news. A prominent pictorial supplement accompanies all sections.
The Newark judge considers appointing a new receiver for the asphalt matter as Shanley may resign due to illness. He has not accepted Shanley’s resignation and will replace him with a New Jersey appointee once settled. The judge’s character and independence are highlighted as crucial to his ruling.
In St Louis a reprieve from Governor Dockery arrived too late to stop the execution of Henry Fletcher, who killed Louis Roth in August 1900. The governor and officials exchanged telegrams and calls as a 6 a.m. execution proceeded, with messages arriving minutes after the doomed man was put to death.
Newark April 11 Dr Joseph Vinson a Street and Water Board member won a test suit against the International Tooth Crown Company of New York securing free use of modern crown and bridge setting for false teeth. The company had sought 10 million dollars in royalties in multiple states and abandoned its U S Circuit Court case.
Rev T DeWitt Talmage a noted Presbyterian divine lies near death at his Washington residence physicians say recovery impossible and his consciousness has waned for hours a bulletin notes his condition worsened after a Mexico trip six weeks ago and he recognized his daughter Maud before the wedding.
Report shows parents want reinstatement for freshmen involved in a paint prank at Trenton. Nature of the disciplinary action not disclosed. Students planned to resume classes in the fall after a meeting gathered support.
The United Mine Workers board outlines a hard line for the Virginia and anthracite Pennsylvania fields. A strike appears likely if operators do not yield, with a 30 day window for arbitration by the National Civic Federation in the anthracite district ending April 27. The national board expects to conclude its session shortly.
Eugene F Ware of Topeka has been selected by thecnt to succeed H Clay Evans as Commissioner of Pensions. Ware was born in Hartford Conn May 29 1841. served in Civil War with Iowa units. became Kansas State Senator. partnered with Gleed Ware Gleed law firm. author of sketches and poems. prominent in army affairs and irrigation questions before the U S Supreme Court.
TOPEKA April 11 Eugene Ware was surprised by news of his appointment as Pension Commissioner He said he never applied for the post and has not received official notice He will decide after receipt of formal notice and may or may not accept the position.
President outlines removals of Powderly Fitchie and McSweeney as a measure for the good of the service. Cortelyou informs Secretary Shaw that after reviewing countercharges the President directs new appointments in the three offices and notes resignation requests are considered.
Portland April 11 The Democratic State convention nominated George E. Chamberlain of Portland for Governor and adopted a platform that calls for a tariff for revenue only, opposing any protection for trusts, combines, and corporations. It supports placing on the free list all trust made articles.
Fragmented OCR text from a 19th or early 20th century Philadelphia issue notes sections like Grand Army Heraldry and Women’s pages with local notices and fashion items. Distinct entities include Philadelphia and Grand Army, but many terms are garbled.
London April 11. The British Cabinet will meet at Lord Salisbury’s Downing Street to discuss peace terms with Boer leaders amid reports of a possible armistice. War Office cautions that no communication from Boer leaders has been received and no terms beyond unconditional surrender are confirmed.
President Steyn and Generals De Wet and De larey with their staffs arrived by noon and rode in Cape carts to Klerksdorp. Orange Free State envoys with Hertzog and Olivier were housed in the old town while Delarey and his secretary joined the Transvaal party in the new town. A conference tent was set up between towns with guarded but free communication for the delegates.
The dispatch reports natives in Sangha district mutinying in the French Congo. They murdered the factory manager, burned and looted a second plant, and were later repelled by local militia. Senegalese reinforcements arrived as cannibal rebels attacked further factories. goods worth 150000 francs were looted and many feared dead.
A Boston cable reports a surety company asked if the court would accept its bond for Estes G. Rathbone set at 50 000 while his bond already stands at 100 000. An order grants partial pardons to life or shorter sentences varying from one quarter to one half of penalties as Cuba moves toward a new republic.
Telegraph dispatch from London reports Birmingham retailers shut shops due to American meat scarcity and price hikes. The April 11 telegrams say shortages and higher costs compelled many store closures in the city.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions weather with showers and a breezy northwest wind. It is unreadable in parts and lacks clear location or date details.
Elkin refuses Quay directive to step out of the convention as Durham backs Senator Latter. The candidate’s non resignation is seen as risking defeat of the state ticket.
Attorney General John P. Elkin vows to stay in the gubernatorial canvass despite Quay and Durham pressure. Quay and Stone allies urge withdrawal while Roosevelt's influence pushes for a compromise candidate likely to secure Penrose’s re election. Prominent names discussed include Brooke Cameron Knox Mahon. Elkin asserts he remains in the fight until the convention.
In Pittsburgh on April 11 observers report Senator Quay shows no listed favorite for governor but friends in Beaver, Washington and Florida push Don Cameron. Bets among local officials suggest Allegheny delegates may not back Elkin, with hints of party-wide splits and possible intercession from Senator Meredith.
Special to The Advocate reports Sullivan, in low spirits, swallowed carbolic acid and a $20 gold piece weeks earlier, leading to death. Authorities describe it as a self inflicted act with noted symptoms and distress.
Governor Odell signed a bill appropriating 6 000 for a statue of the late President McKinley in Buffalo. The action was announced in Albany as part of state efforts to honor national leaders.
The Interstate Telephone Association elected officers during its Chicago session. H. Ramey of Fairfield Iowa becomes president with E M Coleman of Louisville Kentucky as secretary and 3.6. of Mavis as treasurer. The group discussed competition with Bell Telephone.
Superintendent Quirk sent district warnings against a nickel plated 22 caliber toy pistol sold to children in this city. The notice urges arrest of those who sell the firearm to minors and aims to prevent child access.
Washington reports Secretary Hay and Secretary Long have departed for New York on a mission to vetar e...
A London cable notes the United Irish League’s rapid spread across Ireland and parts of Britain. The government contemplates sending ten battalions of militia to Ireland amid pressure from landlords and Unionists, while Postmaster General Londonderry threatens resignation if suppression fails.
In Denver on April 11 Major General Sir Richard C Stewart of the British army and Lieutenant Colonel Holland investigated charges that British agents swindled the government in horse purchases. Stewart declared there was no British army camp at Chalmette Louisiana amid the mule and horse dispute.
Charles Schniski, who left Florence three years ago to seek his fortune in America, has inherited his father’s wealth of 150000 dollars after his death. He had previously faced disinheritance by the wealthy merchant. Schniski worked as a fruit store clerk in Tamaqua.
The Philadelphia Times presents a companion feature The Saturday Book Review with an index to departments accompanying this issue.
The Sunday Philadelphia Times presents a broad New Supplement with special sections on Grand Army, Heraldry, Fashion, Woman’s, Sport, Drama, and foreign and local news, all designed to showcase society, culture, and current events in a pictorial format.
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