Trouble Over Mayor's Choice For Leaders
The piece reports inner city fights in Philadelphia over mayoral control of nominations for Tax Receiverships and Council seats. It notes Ashbridge machine influence clashing with Durham and McNichol as Walker and Sterr oppose top picks, signaling a party split and potential Democratic-Independent gains.
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Israel Durham
Jim’ McNichol
Durham
McNichol
Ashbridge
McNihol
Philadelphia
Ashbridge-Durbacs-Mack-McNichol
Ballot Reform Plans Discussed by Pittsburg Union Leader
George W. Guthrie and Clinton Rogers Woodruff met in Pittsburg to discuss proposed ballot reform measures for the next Legislature. The bill favors preliminary elections at regular polling places under election officers with court appointed watchers to guard against fraud and ensure accurate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Union Committee For the Promotion of
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Guthrie
Wisconsin
Dynamite Bomb Halts Harvard Lecture
A dynamite device wrapped in brown paper exploded in Sanders Theatre at Harvard while Professor A. Coolidge spoke. No injuries and minimal damage. The attackers are unknown. A similar earlier attempt occurred last year during Coolidge's lecture, with an alarm error delaying the blast until a symphony concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sanders
Harvard College
A. (. Coolidge
Democrats Rally To Curb Assessors In Philadelphia
City Chairman Charles P. Donnelly and party leaders urge ward committees to monitor assessors lists for illegal padding. They pledge investigation and prosecution of violations, calling on election officials to ensure fair registration during December assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Donnelly
Donnelly
Philadelphia
Lst
Boy Burglars Held After Safe Theft Attempt
Three youths from Carlton street were held for a further hearing on a charge of breaking into the William Rodgers Co carriage factory at Broad and Carlton. They entered through the roof, failed to blow the safe, and left a note reading Good-bye atop the safe before fleeing.
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Thomas Welsh
Philip McCrossen
Charles Marshall
Carlton Street
Twelfth
Cunningham
William Rodgers & Co
Broad
Carlton Streets
Ritchie
Tenth
Buttonwood Streets
Free trial cure for goitre promised by Dr Haig
Advert shows Dr Haig offering a free home treatment for goitre with no pain or operation. It claims thousands cured in Bombay and invites readers to send name and address to 767 Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio for a prepaid package.
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John P. Haig
Cincinnati
Goitre
Haig
Glenn Building
Ohio
Bombay
Ndia
Clock stock worth the name yearns for attention
A clock business boasts a large, growing stock and promises readers essential clock knowledge to inform purchases. The writeup hints at many clock-related topics readers should know before buying, asserting the branch’s success.
British Soldiers Used the Torch in South Africa Speech
J. M. Robertson returning from South Africa told a League of Liberals meeting that Londoners know little of the war. He claimed he saw Lord Roberts order the burning of forty farms in July, and said the Dutch are now absolutely alienated.
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London
J. M. Robertson
South Africa
League of Liberals
Lord Roberts
Robinson
Imprisoned for Sedition Amid Dutch Congress Arrival
J. E. DeJong, proprietor of the Worcester Advertiser in Worcester Cape Colony, has been imprisoned on sedition charges over alleging filthy atrocities by British soldiers. Delegates are arriving for the Dutch congress as British troops are kept out to avoid clashes.
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Worcester
Cape Colony
J. E. DeJong
Worcester Advertiser
Johann Hoff
Johann Hoff’s
Coleman
Glasgow
De Wet and Knox Meet Again
London reports from Lord Kitchener dated Bloemfontein December 5 say General Knox re engaged De Wet near Bethulle on the Smithfield road and forced the enemy from their positions before dark as they retreated northward Colonel Pilcher aided by a left turning movement. Several minor affairs are noted.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bloemfontein
Knox
de Wet
Bethulle
Smithfield Road
Pilcher
Paul Kruger Leaves Cologne in Rainy Arrival
Cologne December 5 Mr Kruger walked from his hotel to the Cathedral in the rain. He was cheered by a large crowd and acknowledged the cheers by raising his hat. He departs at 10 A M tomorrow on a special train joining the Dutch express at Zevenaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Kruger
Zevonaar
Netherlands Won't Propose Arbitration Yet in Budget Debate
The Hague December 5 Commenting on the budget debate Premier Dr Pierson says he cannot at present foresee the moment when the Netherlands would be able to propose arbitration between Great Britain and the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Drs. Pierson
Netherlands
Great Britain
Transvaal
British Residents Greet Field Marshal Roberts in Durban
Field Marshal Roberts arrived in Durban to a tumultuous welcome. Irish association members dragged his carriage to the Town Hall as crowds filled the streets. Many addresses were presented amid lavish decorations and intense city excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Lord Roberts
Irish Association
Chinese Governor Li Huang Chang Claims Shansi Rebels Executed
Telegram from Li Huang Chang reports that Sih Liang the new Shansi governor has publicly executed upwards of eighty rebel leaders. It states he is enforcing strict measures against the Boxers and protecting missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Li Huang Chang
Sih Liang
Shansi
Political Notes Reveal Local Power Ties and Appointments
A Quay newspaper notes a single family dominates local politics with Ed Ware George the Senator Wil liam the Select Councilman and Real Estate Assessor. Mayor Moore will appoint John Kelly as chief clerk in the City Treasurer’s Office with a $2 500 yearly salary. Robert R. Dearden elected chairman of the Thirty second ward executive committee succeeding Colonel George E Mapes.
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Charles Boger
Boger
Edward Seybult
Durham
McNiche
Roger
Oscar Noll
Seyboldt
Dr.Amick
Arthur Brenner
Quay
Ed" Ware
George
William
Hamp
Moore
Johbh Kelly
Kelly
Tenaee
Robert R. Dearden
George E. Mapes
American Negroes Fight On Side Of The Filipinos
Manila December 5 dispatch from General Funston reports a two hours battle in Santo Domingo woods between an American force of thirty native scouts led by Lieutenant Jernigan and 300 rebels commanded by Sandico. Rebels retreated after sixteen were killed including leader Aguilar and an American negro. Initial misidentification as Fagin, a Twenty-fourth Infantry deserter, proved false. none of Jernigan's men were wounded.
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Manila
Funston
Santo Domingo
Sandico
Jernigan
Aguilar
Fagin
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Manila liquor license bill prompts public discussion
The United States Commission hall in Manila held a crowded session on a liquor license bill. Fees vary by venue from 600 pesos semi-annually for saloons to 800 for theatres and 500 for hotels plus a bar license. Native intoxicants banned and soldiers barred from purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States Commission
Reserves Association backs Morrison for Receiver of Taxes
At a regular monthly meeting of the Pennsylvania Reserves Association the group unanimously endorsed Comrade James F. Morrison of Company K Second Regiment for Receiver of Taxes. The same meeting also discussed leadership with officers elected for the Crescent Democratic Club at 3920 Lancaster avenue and Crescent club board members named.
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Pennsylvania Reserves Association
James F. Morrison
Pennsylvania Reserves
Orgruettion
Johno ‘. Reber
J. 8S. Benton
J. Wesley Irwin
Synnamon
Crescent Democratic Club
Lancaster Avenue
James J. Drew
Bart Boyle
Walter W. Calmore
Thomas H. Downey
Janes A.esley
E. 8Ortei
Imrehal
A. Fons
William J. Bac
Ullong Board of Areceiees
John J. Murray
Thoma A
Anuel Young
Hugh A. X. Boseer
Christmas Spirit Stronger Than Ever in City Stores
Merchants report early buying and bigger displays as Christmas shopping surges. Store leaders including J E Squires of John Wanamaker and Ellis Gimble of Gimbel Brothers cite Swiss Village and expanded toy floors, with strong customer funds and rising interest in quality presents.
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J. E. Squires
John Wanamaker
Thirteenth Street
Ellis A. Gimbel
Gimbel Brothers
Frank R. Welsh
W. H. Hoskins
James McCurdy
McCurdy Brothers
North Front Street
Joseph J. T. Bailey
Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Twelfth and
Chestnut Street
T. C. Combes
J. E. Caldwell & Co
P. T. Hallihan
Sall M. Hellbron
Conference in Harrisburg on Pennsylvania forest and water laws
Representatives of Public Health, Game and Fish and Forestry interests met in Harrisburg to draft amendments to forestry and water pollution laws. A committee including Budd, Meehan, Wagner, and Warden will propose measures granting detectives powers to county officers and shifting trial costs, and increasing health funding from 6000 to 12000 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Pennnsylvania
Henry Budd
W. E. Meehan
Philadelphia
Ed .S. Wagner
Mechanicsburg
James H. Warden
Forestry Commissioners
State Board of Health
Ban of Health
Promoter Pritchett Sent to Jail Amid Bank Plot
Baltimore December 5 Promoter T J Pritchett of The Commercial Savings Bank was jailed in default of bail. He faced accusations of bank like schemes and related deposits, with ties to Sunday schools and prominent circles. The Bar Association seeks disbarment after complaints by H B Scott publishers of New York alleging he pocketed funds and issued a bogus check from American Bonding Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
T. J. Pritchett
Commercial Savings Bank
Pritchett
Bar Association
H. & B. Scott
New York
American Bonding Company
Christmas Trees Reach Reading Rail Yard From Maine
The first big consignment of Christmas trees arrived at the Reading Railway yard on Lehigh Avenue. They come from the Aroostook forests in Maine and are spruce fir specimens. Prices range from 1 to 8 dollars. Sales are expected to be light unless heavy snow comes before Christmas. The trees will keep six weeks to two months after cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Mann
Mann & Dilke
Jacob Muhr
H. Muhr & Sons
George Miller
F. A. North & Co
David Netter
David Netter & Co
Reading Railway
Lehigh Avenue
Aroostook
Maine
Vote totals from Massachusetts executive council returns
The Executive Council canvassed national and state election results. Presidential elector totals show Republican average 239,083 per district versus Democratic 156,889, giving a Republican plurality of 182,194. The Times tours Castile Kenilworth ruins next Sunday with Dr Edward Brooks describing its history.
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Boston
Executive Council
the Times
Castile
Kenilworth
England
Edward Brooks
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Simons Bro & Co
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Franklin St
Leon Marks
Marks Bros
S. Thompson
Mitchell, Fletcher & Co
J. B. Sheppard
E. L. Ritter
Henry W. Gray
Schumacher & Co. Plano
James C. Miller
Henry F. Miler & Co
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