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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
Philadelphia's May voter rolls show 347,152 legal voters with a gain since February and Democratic leaders warn up to 50,000 fraudulent names may exist. Citizens' committee to purge lists vows prosecutions, while observers note padding at multiroom houses including a seven-room downtown residence with sixty voters registered.
Senator William Flinn arrives in Pittsburgh after seven weeks abroad and weighs how to influence local politics. Key figures include Samuel W. Pennypacker, Governor Stone, and Senator Quay amid talks at the McFarlane Club in Canada and political maneuvering in Atlantic City. The outcome hinges on whether the Citizens ticket will exclude Pennypacker and how independents may align with Pennypacker’s bid.
George D. Humber t president of the city Democratic executive committee issues notice for a primary election on Saturday September 6 to nominate two candidates for the Legislature. Seven candidates are listed for the two nominations.
In Redfield Utah farmers and residents swarm the county to battle grasshoppers. The effort shows promise with methods like spraying or fungi and a preference for cheaper control over bounties as they work to reduce the infestation. R.
A fire damaged facilities at a western resort after midnight. Firefighters battled flames through the morning as crews reported partial structural damage and assessed nearby buildings for risk. No injuries were immediately reported.
A Utah newspaper notes A Lowe and neighbors using a government advised method to spray grasshoppers infected with a contagion. Four days after spraying, grasshoppers along a 600 yard strip die in mass, some hanging in festoons. The item calls the method “an excellent service” when properly tried.
The House of Hoo-Hoo a lumber industry club plans a wood built clubhouse on the St Louis Exposition grounds for 1904. It will feature gum wood interiors cedar pine and other timber rooms to demonstrate wood finishing. Membership set at 9 999 with a 9 9 9 9 fee and a 100000 fundraising goal.
General de Galliffet recalls meeting King Victor Emmanuel during a night visit in an inn like room. The king, nearly bare except for a towel, jokes about a mission and a halted retreat after Urban’s forces outmaneuvered Italian troops.
The Philadelphia Times reports in Atlantic City that Sheriff Wencel Hartman is likely to replace Judge Pennypacker as statewide judicial nominee, with Governor Stone signaling support. Rumors say State Senator Berkelbach may be appointed Almshouse Superintendent, replacing William Geary, as party leaders position for looming legislature and senate races.
Engineering notes Bethlehem Steel studies show top insertion saves time when shoveling coal and ore. Materials vary in difficulty with coke taking longer than sand. Workers’ loads differ. 22 pounds vs 12 to 14 pounds on average. Specialized shovels replaced generic use, reducing staff from 400–500 to 85 at $1.85 daily, per Popular Mechanics.
The article outlines the rise of civic improvement efforts since Stockbridge, noting the spread from local village groups to a national league based in Springfield, Ohio. It describes a social programme and the formation of numerous local societies aligned under a broader civic trust to promote educational and social betterment.
Alvin Texas July 1 George Clark of Beaumont who had bought twenty acres at Spindle Top while ill with a long hospital stay, sold ten acres for 25000 and leased the remaining ten to the Hogg Swayne syndicate for 50000 a year for five years. He left for San Francisco after visiting here.
The thirty seventh annual report of the Secret Service Bureau led by John BE Wilkie shows crime down under federal law. It details 538 arrests for the year ending June 30 and lists seizures including $46,004.05 in counterfeit notes and $19,828.47 in counterfeit money along with hundreds of plates, dies, and molds.
May Gordon known as a famous badger thief was sentenced to three years confinement in the Eastern Penitentiary for robbing Frank P. Pease of 146 dollars in a central city house. She fled on a trolley car, was caught, and partial money found on her. She later directed where the remainder was hidden. She has a history with police in several cities and was jailed in Buffalo for a similar offense.
Certificates representing $8,000,000 of the new $6,400,000 city loan negotiated with Drexel & Co. had been issued by City Controller Walton. Walton said national confidence in Philadelphia securities shows strong financial faith beyond the city. In three days certificates totaling about $3,000,000 were signed and issued in $1,000 to $50,000 denominations, mainly distributed in New York. The larger, green certificates bear a bust of Mayor Ashbridge.
Officials said no meeting notices were sent and the dividend on the first preferred stock remains in abeyance awaiting Morgan's August 18 homecoming.
The Arthur Morrow Republican Club held a Washington Park outing with 2000 free tickets, 1000 attendees, and a day of sports dancing and events. The programme featured quoist throwing a sack race a foot race between John Echtermeyer and Samuel Wilson and a tug of war.
Magistrate Cunningham held Vincent Quinn 29 James Smith 21 and Edward McKeown 23 all of Philadelphia area for a hearing next Wednesday on charges of assaulting two girls Neliie Boyle and Annie Orr aged 1483 South Street at the intersection of Twentieth and Jackson streets.
Harrison Bell of 1487 North Warnock Street was arrested at Tenth and Thompson Street stations for striking Frances Robaz kleweiz at 1024 Jefferson Street with a brick. Bell allegedly beat the woman's 6 year old son and threw the brick when she intervened. Robaz kleweiz was taken to St Josephs Hospital with a broken nose and facial cuts.
Seven year old James Saltzman fell into a large kettle of hot tar used for street paving at Seventh street and Girard avenue yesterday. He was badly scalded and treated for hours at the Children’s Homoeopathic Hospital. Saltzman lives at 816 Poplar street.
Weather forecast from United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia notes fair to partly cloudy conditions across Far Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Thursday fair with moderate temperatures and fresh westerly winds. Friday fair and warmer with variable winds.
Harrisburg August 6 The Democratic campaign committee will meet in Harrisburg next Tuesday to organize a state tour for candidates. The slate includes J E P Hall Robert E Wright John B Killing James Kerr Charles P Donnelly J Wood Clark and John F Ancona. Ex Senator P Gray Meek may join as assistant.
Kinsey to vacation in the White Mountains. Wilson H. Brown of the 22d ward to return from Europe soon. George E. Mapes travels the state seeking fusion in counties. J. Hampton Moore supporters push for National League of Republican Clubs president race in St. Louis starting September 30. W C Arnold from DuBois visits Republican State HQ. Ward 26 factions expect leadership dissolution after November. Select Councilman Short and Magistrate Wagner currently hold control.
A long roster lists guests at leading hotels including Delevue Argegote n E Willson and A Keys in New York. McCreary and Cameron families in Allegheny. Continental hotel hosts Albert West and Bert Hughes. Hanover and Green's entries show numerous visitors across cities like Pittsburgh Detroit and Indianapolis with many couples and individuals named.
Authorities list several missing individuals with ages and last-known addresses including L. H. White 40 at 708 North American street since July 31 Frank West 13 at 212 Paterson street August 8 Wessely J. Nesting 19 at 2420 Nicholas street August 3 Louis Kellicm 28 at 2825 Master street since August John eos 52 at 1845 Croskey street since August 1 Sarah M 2 ? years at 1501 Fairmount avenue since July 31.
The article explains opium cultivation as garden beds of poppy with irrigation channels. Flowers appear as a white dew kissed scene while women and children harvest petals to dry for later use in opium cakes.
Blackwood's Magazine recounts crude opium production where farmers slit poppy pods at dawn, scrape the sap with knives, collect it in clay pots, and yield the exuded juice for processing. The vivid vignette outlines traditional harvesting methods and the crude nature of the drug.
The late M. de Bloch’s son completed the museum begun by his founder. On June 7 M. Passy opened the Lake of the Four Cantons building housing war exhibits from arms to dioramas. It features a vast, unfinished interior, complete dioramas, battlefield models, treaties on walls, and an auditorium for lectures and films.
The Galveston structure known as the Moro Castle stood on the southwest corner of Tremont and Strand. It was a two story wooden building built early for Mero Phillips, a Galveston settler who died in Philadelphia. A great fire in fall 1869 destroyed the building and nearby blocks, with Strand Street being lower at the time and often flooded during high tides.
The London Chronicle critiques the misuse of royal titles in a current illustrated issue. It notes the eldest son of the Prince of Wales being called heir presumptive, argues he is actually the heir apparent, and explains the distinction while lampooning slang for morganatic wives and imperfect declarations.
A stock company is organized under D. D. McBride Cass county sheriff to purchase bloodhounds for dispatch anywhere in Nebraska to locate criminals. Formation expected to be completed very shortly.
The Federal Parliament passes an act granting full suffrage to women, extending adult voting rights beyond sex. The measure faced little opposition and marks a historic advance for women’s enfranchisement, noted by the Chau san Magazine.
John B. Parsons announces plans for an elevated road and subway in Market Street from the Delaware river to Twenty third street with bids to be invited and work possibly starting this fall. Ownership of the Broad street underground franchise remains disputed amid ties to Mack Foerderer and Union Traction with Pennsylvania officials denying purchase.
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