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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

6

Labor Convention Weighs Immigrant Policy and Autonomy

The American Federation of Labor meets in Scranton with 88 resolutions in play. Edward F. McSweeney cites immigration issues while delegates debate Chinese exclusion and trade autonomy. Contested seats and committee actions shape the session as votes loom.

Scranton American Federation of Labor Gompers St. Louis Edward F. McSweeney Fort of New York Michigan California McSweeney United States Congress Bureau of Immigration Committee On Credentials Committee On St. Louis Stationary Engineers Wiliam M. Brandt Trades and Labor Union International Union of Steam Engineers Brandt Executive Council Gabriel Josephs United Labor On Philadelphia League Hatters Independent Hatters United Labor League Ed Moore Illinois State Federation of Labor Fed- Chicago Federation of Labor United and Labor

Newtown and Yardley Street Railway Reorganized

The Newtown and Yardley Street Railway Company has been reorganized under control of the Le- ation, closing a financing gap. The change comes as part of a consolidation effort involving Johnson Syndicate to stabilize operations.

Bloom All Winter Cyclamen Bring Foliage and Flowers

Ornamental cyclamen plants with lasting foliage flourish in windows. Five cents each. Feed with Plant Food for thriving blooms. ten cents per box. Request the catalogue from Michel's Seed House at 1018.

Michel

Johnson syndicate plans rail line from Newtown to Princeton

The High Valley Traction Company, known as the Johnson syndicate, aims to build a trolley road from this place to Newtown and from there to Trenton and Princeton New Jersey.

High Valley Traction Company Johnson Syndicate

Furniture Makers Discuss National Trade Association Plan

At the Middle States Furniture Manufacturers Convention in York on December 6 the proposal emerged to form a national community of interests uniting all U S furniture producers. A centralized national body could merge sectional groups and aim to standardize prices without acting as a trust.

Philadelphia Times York Middle States Furniture Manufacturers’ Association United States Middle States Association New York Maryland Chicago Parks & Loring

Teachers Institutes Closed In Schuylkill And Cumberland

In Schuylkill County the thirty ninth annual Teachers Institute closed after sessions with no fewer than 800 teachers present. It will meet in Mahanoy City next year. In Cumberland County the annual institute adjourned with officers elected and a resolution urging the Legislature to set a $40 monthly minimum teacher salary.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Times Carlisle Cumberland County Teachers’ Institute I. L. Bryng R. M. Grahdin Plainfield Frank Weakley Dickinson J. F. Myers Mechanicsburg

Evangelical Pastor Seeks Divorce in Sunbury Case

Witnesses testified in Sunbury court as Rev. H. Shultz seeks a divorce from his wife. He accuses Samuel Sewers, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, as co respondent. The minister to testify next. The wife counters with over forty good character witnesses and two reports of Sewers and Mrs Shultz seen walking at night.

Philadelphia Times Sunbury H. ©. Shultz Evangelical Samuel Sewers Pennsylvania Railroad Sewer

Detective Raid Seizure of Slot Machines at Reading

County Detective McDermott raided several venues on order of the Law and Order Society, seizing eleven slot machines and arresting fifteen people. Fourteen defendants waived a hearing, while Charles W. Poteiger of the Board of Public Parks faces a hearing tomorrow.

Philadelphia Times Reading Law and Order Society McDermott Charles W. Poteiger Board of Public Arks

Explosion Irks Four Boxes of Dynamite at Penn Colliery

Four dynamite boxes left to thaw in a small shanty at William Penn Colliery exploded this afternoon tearing a six by eight foot hole in the prosa d demolishing the engine house and three other frame structures. Glass shattered widely as the blast rattled the area.

Philadelphia Times Shenandoah William Penn

Prominent Greensburg Man Convicted of Forgery

A. B. Fretts, a prominent Greensburg businessman, was found guilty of forgery. He altered coal options for 7,000 acres of Cambria county coal lands. Judge Savage of Sunbury sentenced him to pay $1,000 costs and surrender all options, with further sentence suspended.

Philadelphia Times Elensburg A. BE. Fretts Greensburg Fretts Cambria County Savage Sunbury

Boy Bruised by Whirling Shaft at Chester Mill

Chester December 6 Edward Carter fourteen was caught by a belt at the Chester Emmett worsted mill and whirled around a shaft. An effort to stop the machinery failed but he was thrown free. He was seriously injured but is expected to recover.

Philadelphia Times Chester Edward Carter Chester-Emmett

Woman Smothers Flames Wearing Burning Garments

Mrs William Edelman suffered serious burns when her clothing caught fire at a range in Pottstown. She rolled on the floor and wrapped herself in a carpet to smother the flames.

Philadelphia Times Pottstown William Edelman

Chester mayor vows crackdown on slot machines in police aid

Chester Mayor Jefferis directs police to suppress slot machines as part of a wider crackdown. Postmaster appointments are announced for Seitzland and Kitera, while William Kugler awaits trial in Easton on a tool theft charge. A brakeman on the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad dies after a fall at Haines Station. A giant cable, tested before European officials, measures a mile long with 19 inch links for a Connecticut shipbuilder.

Jefferis Chester Charles ©. Ballinger Seitzland Frank W. Snyder Kitera William Kugler Phillipsburg N. 3 Easton Tria Pennsylvania Railroad Augusta Misal Columbia Columbia and Port Deposit Haines Station

Limantour seeks bill to cushion silver price swings

Mexico City December 6 Finance Minister Limantour sends Congress a communication on silver and Mexican dollars. He outlines legislation to reduce negative effects from price fluctuations and accompanies a bill to remove imposts on reimported silver for coinage. The measure is expected to pass within days.

Mexico City Limantour Congress

Wiseman Found Guilty of Murder in Huss Case

Henry Wiseman was found guilty of first degree murder in a Pontiac court for the killing of Mrs. Ellen Huss. He testified he delivered the fatal blow during a quarrel, asking for mercy before the judge sentenced him to life at Marquette State Prison.

Pontiac, Mich Henry Wiseman Ellen Huss Wiseman Marquette Huss

Counterfeiter Arrested in Kansas City

Jacob Brill of Louisville Kentucky was arrested yesterday in Kansas City charged with counterfeiting. He attempted to pass counterfeit five dollar gold pieces and silver dollars when nabbed. A complete counterfeiter's tool kit was found in his room.

Kansas City Jacob Brill Louisville

New Plan to Prevent Smuggling in Mexico City

December 6 report says the Mexico government will regulate flows to curb smuggling by limiting imports and ending the through Pullman service. The plan focuses on restricting transit across the country and keeping shipments within Mexican borders.

Mexico City Mexico

Ship Nelson Rescued After Loss Off Columbia River

The British ship Nelson, reported lost off the Columbia River, was towed into Puget Sound. Her hull is mainly intact though bulwarks are smashed and lifeboats fore rigging and cabin damaged. Captain Perriam cites a remarkable escape as rockets and flashlights burned all night without attracting aid. The Walla Walla found the vessel Wednesday morning north of Grays Harbor and a boater was taken aboard with difficulty.

Portland Ore Nelson Columbia River Puget Sound Perriam Walla Walla Grey's Harbor

Daughter of Rev Dr Conwell Dies After Returning From Drive

Agnes Conwell Barker, 26, wife of Alfred Barker and daughter of Rev. Dr. Russel H. Conwell, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, died at her father's home 2020 North Broad Street at 9 last night after a brief illness. She had been visiting the Berkshire Hills, traveled in Europe with her father, and married two years ago. no children.

Agnes Conwell Barker Alfred Barker Russel H. Conwell The Baptist Tabernacle North Broad Street Hunting Point

State Receivers Ordered to Surrender Assets in Insolvency

Judge Emory Speer held that federal bankruptcy laws override state insolvent proceedings. State court receiver T. J. Carling must surrender Macon Sash Door and Lumber assets to the bankruptcy marshal, with the case to be appealed.

Macon Emory Speer T. J. Carling Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Company Speer

Third Death by Own Action at Monument in Baltimore

At the Washington monument in Baltimore Sebastian Ettlinger aged 70 who had guarded the monument for ten years died by his own action using illuminating gas. This brings to three suicides linked to the monument including a 16 year old jump and Miss Alice Hecht who killed herself on October 20 1891.

Philadelphia Times Baltimore Washington Monument Sebastian Ettlinger Alice Hecht

New Officers of Royal Arch Elected by State Convention

The State Convention of the Knights of the Royal Arch met in this city and elected officers including Past Grand Valiant Commander Jacob Pfeiffer of Philadelphia Grand Valiant Commander Anton Gessler Philadelphia Grand Lieutenant Commander M J Winters Williamsport Grand Recorder Lyshon Thomas Sr Norristown Grand Orator Nicholas Redmond Philadelphia Grand Master of Ceremonies George W Romig Reading Grand Captain of the Guard H E W Schnee Williamsport Grand Tyler T P Cooney Grand Trustees Thomas E ONeill Augustus Remy James O'Brien Frank McKernan and James McFadden

Royal Arch The Knights of the Royal Arch Jacob Pfeiffer Philadelphia Anton Gessler M. J. Winters Williamsport Lyshon Thomas, Sr Norristown Nicholas Redmond George W. Romig Reading HE. W. Schn

Miss Cropsey’s Body Reported Found Near Sand Hills

Elizabeth City N C December 5. No definite word on Miss Cropsey’s whereabouts. Plans to drag the Pasquotank River are set, with tags chartered to begin tomorrow. A late report claimed a young woman’s body was found on the north shore near Sand Hills six miles east, but this rumor is viewed with little credence.

Miss Cropsey Philadelphia Times Elizabeth City N. C Pasquetank River Sand Hills

Defense seeks impeachment of key witness in Sullivan case

Defending lawyers in Alexander Sullivan's conspiracy trial attempt to impeach former Bailiff James J. Lynch by presenting Michael J. Dolan as a prior jury briber. Several witnesses testified and Lynch, earlier excused, was recalled as part of the proceedings in Chicago.

Chicago Alexander Sullivan James J. Lynch Sullivan Michael J. Dolan Lynch

Keeper of Libby Prison Captain Dies in Virginia

Captain Richard R. Turner, keeper of the Libby Prison in Richmond, died suddenly in Isle of Wight County at age 63. He was captured by incoming Union troops and reportedly told of harsh treatment of Union soldiers. he was locked up with a promise of impending execution, his hair turning white overnight.

Libby Philadelphia Times Suffolk Richard R. Turner Richmond Isle of Wight County Aew Turner

bill to erect union depot in Atlanta passes House

The bill to erect a union railroad station on Georgia property in Atlanta passed the House by 107 to 56. It provides for a nine member commission to receive bids and inspect the project.

Atlanta

Midland Railroad president sues to settle employee claims

In Putnam County Circuit Court, Harry Crawford, president of the Midland Railroad, seeks relief over 177 claims by employees. He argues for control of the road and property amid ongoing dispute and earnings issues.

Greencastle Ind Harry Crawford Midland Railroad Putnam County

Coat Caught in Mill Machine Strangles Worker

Special to Tos Philadelphia Media reports Aa Al Smith a miller at M. M. Hill & Son flour mills in Markham died from strangulation after his coat was caught in a grinding machine.

Philadelphia al Smith Smilier M. Hill & Son Markham

Five Minutes on Duty Ends in Fatal Railroad Crush

Special to Philadelphia. Walter Rounds, a railway worker on the Delaware and Hudson line, was crushed between two cars at Carbondale. He had not been on duty five minutes when the accident occurred, and he died instantly.

Philadelphia Carbondale Walter Rounds, & Keman Delaware and Hudson

Strangled Himself in Cell at Baltimore Police Station

John Cadone aged 31 died in his cell at the Eastern police station after strangling himself while in custody on a disturb peace charge. The incident occurred December 5 in Baltimore.

Baltimore John Cadone Eastern

Texas Salolon-Keepers May Beat Beer Trust

A Texas anti trust action spreads from three brewing firms to saloon keepers. Galveston saloon owner sues Galveston Brewing for 12000 dollars alleging payments to a trust. Other suits are being prepared as the Texas anti trust act allows recovery of money paid to trusts by individual saloon operators.

Texas Beer Trust Tuk Paiua Delpnia Times Austin Tex Galveston Galveston Brewing Company

Grout and Oleo Bill Debate at Live Stock Convention

The Live Stock Convention debated resolutions condemning the Grout and Oleo bills. Leon Pearson urged dairy support for butter prices as oleo fights color schemes. Judge Cowan defended packers right to color oleo. Committee named W. B. Powell of Pennsylvania as a 1902 executive member.

Chicago Leon Pearson Pennsylvania Cowan Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Germany German Empire W. B. Powell

Pan American Bank Panel Rejects Chilean Subsidy Amendment

The Pan American Congress bank committee rejected Mr Matte of Chili's proposal to subsidize the bank for five years at $100,000 in gold annually. The project will be reported tomorrow in its original form and likely accepted. Senator Davis, head of the US delegation, plans to depart mid month for Washington and will entertain colleagues this weekend with a Cuernavaca Railroad outing hosted by Colonel Joseph H. Hampson.

Mexico City Pan American Congress Bank Committee Matte Chili Davis United States Washington Pan-Amn Railroad Pan-American Bank W. I. Buchanan Cuernavaca Railroad Joseph H. Hampson

Strike vote planned after Traction Co rebuff

Members of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes met at 931 Tuttlowhill street to discuss John B. Parsons refusal to meet a representative committee. Parsons denied any existing agreement and a strike was urged by H W Potter but deferred to tomorrow evening while Philadelphia Street Railway Employes’ Union endorsed the company and pledged support if a strike occurs.

Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Union Traction Company H. W. Potter United Labor League Philadelphia Street Railna Amalgamated Association Amalgamated

United States as a Financier Prospects of Great Banking

London reports the Times editor arguing the United States is a rising manufacturer with strong credit but not yet a great banker. He says Europe may doubt speedy profits from American schemes while Secretary Gage is cited, and some financiers see long-term prosperity as the key factor. A wanderer notes America's capital investment abroad is vast and growing.

Ca’ Te Mortuns Copericht New York Timers London the Times United States Europe Gage United Stat Times Philadelphia Timmes America

Dutch Queen and Prince Henry Engagement Rumor Denied

The Times Paris correspondent quotes The Temps from The Hague stating there is no quarrel between Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry. The report dismisses rumors as cheap socialist fabrications and asserts harmony and affection within the royal family.

London Paris The Times Hague Temps Wilhelmina Prince Henry Netherlands Holland

Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Affair Denied by Government

Reports: Dutch government and court dispute matrimonial quarrels between Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry. Some say reconciliation was achieved with help from Emperor William and the queen mother, who even paid the prince consort’s debts to preserve appearances. ministers abroad claim the couple share an ideal, devoted union.

London Wilhelmina Henry William

Gold duties for luxuries in Madrid bill path

The Spanish Chamber of Deputies formed a committee to study a December 2 bill by the Finance Minister requiring gold payments for customs duties on grain coal oils petroleum and related imports. An agreement reportedly exempts food items and extends the measure to luxuries. A resignation of the Finance Minister appears unlikely.

Madrid Chamber of Deputies Minister of Finance

Lord's Prayer Cannot Be Used in Minnesota Schools

Minnesota Attorney General upholds ruling that the Lord's Prayer cannot be recited in public schools under the State Constitution. The decision cites section 16, article 1, prohibiting compelling anyone to attend or support a place of worship.

ST. Paul, Minn Douglas

Medical Emergency Corps Dines At Bellevue Dinner

The Philadelphia Medical Emergency Corps held its annual dinner at the Hotel Bellevue last evening. Guests included Director of Public Safety agile Superintendent of Police Quirk Colonel J. Lewis Good chief of the Bureau of Health and Dr. Thomas H. Andrews who acted as toast master.

Medical Emergency Corps Quirk J. Lewis Good Bureau of Health Philadelphia Medical Emergency Corps Hotel Bellevue Thomas H. Andrews Abraham L T, H. Price Harey M. Gut Quirk Chas. W. Karener H. Kieaoet R. D

Burmah Railways Seen Saving Revenue By Prompt Locomotives

Board of Trade Journal notes C B E Cardews report criticizing locomotive workmanship but credits timely delivery with preventing large revenue loss for Burmah Railway. Chronicle editorial adds British manufacturers are not so inferior as sometimes claimed.

London Board of Trade Journal C. BE. Cardews the Chronicle

Golden Key for Roosevelt at White House

On December 5 the Phi Beta Kappa Rutgers College chapter sent Rev. Dr. Pochman to present President Theodore Roosevelt with a gold key marking the fraternity's 125th anniversary in America. In Washington Rev H F Hedr and L D Washburn presented the key at the White House, accompanying notes from New Brunswick officials.

Roosevelt Burlington Phi Beta Kappa America Rutgers College Pp. T. Pochman Society Washington H. F New Brunswick

Philadelphia Times Miscellany Notes

Brief catalog of local items shows ads and notices including paid notices and community snippets. Readers see small items on public affairs, employment listings, and neighborhood events across Philadelphia.

Verestchagin to paint Roosevelt at San Juan Hill in Chicago

Russian artist Vassili Verestchagin arrived in Chicago to conduct an exhibition at the Art Institute and will devote two years to creating a painting of Roosevelt at San Juan Hill.

Roosevelt San Juan Hill Chicago San Juan Hil Vassili Verestchagin Art Insti

Grand Jury to Act on Toppan Case in Barnstable

Barnstable Mass December 5 the Barnstable county grand jury to morrow will act upon the case of Miss oo Toppan an arga with the murder of Mrs Mary B ibbs of jury fan Mass The calling of the grand jury occurred and considerable com

Toppan Barnstable Mass Barnstable County Grand Jury Oo Toppan Mary B.ibbs

Atlantic City Railroad Adds Suburban Service In Philadelphia

Atlantic City Railroad announces a new schedule effective Sunday the 5th will add several trains between Chestnut Street and the street ferries. The move aims to improve service for suburban patrons along the Philadelphia and Reading Route serving Bahia and nearby areas.

Philadelphia Reading Atlantic City Railroad Chestnut Street Te Street

Songs in Celtic Tongue at the Academy of Music

The Celtic Association of Philadelphia staged a Celtic festival before about 8500 attendees at the Academy of Music. A 200 voice chorus opened with March of the Men of Harlech followed by a Gaelic oration, Welsh choruses, star solos, and a recitation The Bells of Shandon. Notables included Catherine McGuckin Jeannie Foell and Rev Thomas P McLoughlin with George W. Scowler in tenor and bass numbers under Edmund J Holden Janels J O'Brien accompanied.

Academy of Music Celtic Association of Philadelphia Harlech Richard Henebry Catholic University Ashington Welsh Choral Slatington Catherine McGuckin Iss Jeannie Foell Shandon Thomas P. McLoughlin Church of the Transpuration Newark George W. Scowler The Entertainmentan Edmund J. Holden Janels J. O'Brien

Hospital Cases At Hahnemann Listed By Name And Injury

Medico Chirurgical and area listings show patients at Hahnemann with injuries including bites, contusions, fractures and lacerations. Entries cite ages and street addresses for Sylvester Purnell Louis Smith Baresto io Thomas Simon and others in local hospitals and wards.

Hahnemann Sylvester Purnell Mifflin St Louis Smith Lancaster Ave Warnock St Phalate Hamilton Bt P. W. Crusoe Winter &T Conor F. McBude Fitawater St

City Notes Major Finney Heads to Lakewood for Rest

Major John F. Finney United States Sub Treasurer Philadelphia has gone to Lakewood New Jersey to recuperate. Presbyterian Hospital records for November show 356 patients treated 155 discharged. In the dispensary 1 856 persons were treated.

John F. Finney United States Philadeelphia Lakewood N. J Presbyterian Hospital Alan- Heenhoe

Women’s National Indian Association Meets in Boston

Mrs. A B Quin ton of Philadelphia presided at the second day opening of the annual meeting in Boston. Miss B S Cook’s Problems of Indian Citizenship was read by Miss Garrigues. Resolutions urged absorbing the Indian population into the body politic, direct tribal fund payments to individuals, and schooling Indian youth in assimilated schools with added industrial training.

Boston Quinton Philadelphia Women's National Indian Association B. 8. Cook Washington Garrigues Pennsylvania

Coroner's Jury Hears McDonald Death Testimony

The coroner's jury declared Mrs. Catharine McDonald died suddenly at 1927 North Street from an unknown cause. A witness testified she was between 70 and 75 years old and that life insurance was involved. An exchange with the coroner over insinuations occurred in court, leading to disruption and removal of a brother who was involved.

Dugan Catharine McDonald North Street Insurance Ag Hyise McDonald's

Bath Exhibit From Philadelphia Reaches Charleston

The Public Baths Association of Philadelphia sends an exhibit to Charleston Extion showing a large frame with photographs of Gaskill Street baths exterior and facilities. It includes images of the men’s washing room and bath areas, with notes on monthly records and floor plans.

Bath Charleston Public Baths Association Philadelphia Gaskill Street Baths Spon Steibetiow

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