Elkin Responds to Stones Letters in Pittsburg Roundup
Attorney General John P. Elkin, once Stone’s trusted adviser, defends himself as letters reveal a preappointment deal with Senator Flinn. Governor Stone travels south as Thomas Carlisle Moore is named Dairy and Food Commission attorney for the Pittsburgh district amid other political maneuvers.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
A. M. Brown
W. A. Stone
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Major Brown
Thomas 8. Bigelow
Bigelow
Stone
Thomas Carlisle Moore
Dairy and Food Commission
James Francis Burke
Andrew ©. Robertson
Republican
Flinn
Sharon
Bigelows
Maryland primaries on legislative agenda in Elkton
December 7 Elkton reports hope for a real primary election law to curb vote buying and boss control as the upcoming Maryland Legislature opens January 1. Both parties reportedly pledge enactment. Also under consideration are fish and game laws covering freshwater and Chesapeake Bay fishing and stationary nets.
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Philadelphia Times
Elkton
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Board to Leave Presidency Open at Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon and will not elect a president to serve the unexpired term of Samuel B. Huey who died two weeks ago until the January annual meeting. The Board of Judges who failed to reappoint Paul Kavanagh will meet tomorrow, though action on his case is not expected for five weeks.
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Board of Education
Samuel B. Huey
Board of Judges
Paul Kavanagh
Irman
Kavanagh
Risked death to save life at river rescue
Edward Hasson of 10 Fulton Street was saved from drowning in the Delaware River by Policeman O'Brien of Third and Delancey Streets station. O'Brien nearly lost his life diving in and battling ice to reach Hasson, a Pier 24 watchman. Multiple bystanders helped bring them to the wharf after a perilous rescue.
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Edward Hassan
Fulton Street
Delaware River
O’brien
Delancey Streets
O'Brien
Hasson
Pier 24
South Wharves
Boston to Elect Mayor Two Years After Hart vs Collins
Boston voters prepare to decide between incumbent Thomas N. Hart and challenger Patrick A. Collins. Republicans forecast Hart a wide margin, with estimates ranging from 4 000 to 7 000 votes, as campaigns close ahead of Tuesday’s ballot.
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Boston
Thomas N. Hart
Patrick A. Collins
Hart
Collins
Cheap Telephones for West Chicago
The Automatic Electric Company, with a $2,000,000 capital, is being incorporated in Springfield to manufacture switchboards and telephone devices for Illinois. Scranton based Gearhart Law Wheeler Watkins and Alamogordo banker Eddy join, with Russell & Co. funding. The plan outfits Chicago offices and residences with meters, charges capped at 85 dollars annually for business and residences, five cents per outgoing message, no party lines, and a metallic circuit telephone for each subscriber.
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Chicago
Springfield
The
Automatic Electric Company
United States
Stronger Automatic Telephone Exchange
Edwin W. Gearhart
James C. Law
Albert G. Wheeler, Jr
Thomas H. Watkins
Scranton
Charles B. Eddy
Alamogordo
N. M
J. B. Russell
Washington considers football restraining bill
A report from Washington notes strong interest nationwide over Representative Wachter's bill to curb college football under federal control, including West Point and Annapolis. Mrs. William B. Chandler mails thanks for the stance, calling football brutal and dangerous. She cites a 16 year old son drawn to the sport and recalls a game with a boy’s bones broken, arguing authorities did not halt it.
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Washington
Wachter
Maryland
West Point
Annapolis
William B. Chandler
Hymn Book Revisions Omit Sweet Hour of Pray'r
The metrical revision committee in session here drops the old hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer citing the final line's farewell. He Leadeth Me Oh Blessed Thought is also removed, while Charles Wesley favorites stay few. Jesus Lover of My Soul and Rock of Ages remain among retained works.
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Nati
Methemnal Revision Committee
Sess
Mount Pisgah
Charles Wesley
Jesus
Fox Hunt Ends with Fox Holed at Glen Riddie
A 20 mile chase by the Upland Fox Hunting Club ended when a red fox was run to ground at Glen Riddie after a long pursuit from Trimble's quarry. Participants in the capture included Edward Crozer Lewis R. Page R. H. Page J. Howard Lewis Jr. John H. Hawkins and Alfred Hawkins.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
Upland Fox Hunting Club
Glen Riddie
Trimble’s Quarry
Middletown
Brookhaven
Knowlton
Glen Riddle
Fox Hunt Traces Through Chester County Farmland
In Spring City the Spring City Hunt with twelve riders and eighteen hounds pursued a red fox across thirty five miles of Chester county fields. The chase began in Hal Derman woods East Vincent township and ended after the fox doubled back toward Vincent crossing French Creek and being holed near Sheeler's Hills near Seven Stars Hotel.
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Philadelphia Times
Spring City
Chester County
Halderman's Woods
East Vincent Township
Seven Stars Hotel
East Vincent
Vincent
French Creek
Sheeler
Fast Steamer Line Proposed
Lewes December 7 It is announced that J M Tunnell of Philadelphia who bought the pier of the Philadelphia and Lewes Transportation Company sold at constable s sale this week made the purchase for Dr George H West and other Philadelphia capitalists who will reorganize the company and place a faster boat on the line next season The pier sold for 3300 dollars though it cost 10000 two years ago
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Philadelphia Times
Lewes
J. M. Tunnell
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Lewes Transportation Company
Constable
George H. West
Bank Robbers Sentenced to Hang in Storm Lake
Sioux City December 7 Green ville Bank robbers Louis Brooks and Albert Phillips were found guilty of murder and sentenced to be hanged on December 18, 1902, at Storm Lake. The men showed no visible concern about their fate.
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Sioux City
Greenville
Louis Brooks
Albert Phillips
Storm Lake
Iowa
Blues Drove Man to Death in Morphine Tragedy
Carbondale reporter notes Lafayette Leipp, a carpenter, died after taking morphine in a bout of blues. The event occurred today with death about four hours after ingestion.
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Philadelphia Times
Carbondale
Lafayette Leipp
City notes aid society to brighten Christmas for 853 children
The Children's Aid Society at 321 South Twelfth Street appeals to the public to mail gifts for 853 under its care. Requested items include money handkerchiefs neckscarfs and suitable toys and games to help make their Christmas bright. Donations will be received at the society's address.
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Children’s Aid Society
South Twelfth Street
Lawson Declares He Is Safe Amid Copper Market Slump
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports Thomas W. Lawson, famed broker and investor, facing enormous losses as Amalgamated Copper sinks to its lowest price in history. Lawson asserts he has not failed or assigned and will recover, while Trinity and related holdings plunge. London market weakness and potential insider moves by Rothschilds and Standard Oil circles add to the turmoil.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Amalgamated
Thomas W. Lawson
Wall Street
Amalgamated Copper
Lawson
Trinity
Stock Exchange
London
Rio Tintos
Rothschilds
Standard Oilmen
Calumet
Hecla
Thomas Lawson
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
New England States
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Combine
Western holders caught Cleveland in Amalgamated Copper raid
Cleveland investors faced heavy margin calls as Amalgamated Copper tumbled from about 115 to 67 a share. About 50 000 shares are held in Cleveland with 20 000 on margins and 30 000 by investors. Three local capitalists with 8 000 shares paid 360 000 in margins. one with 4 000 shares spent 190 000. Many pledges remain, and margin buyers plan to hold.
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Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
Amalgamated Copper
Freight Train Collision Kills Three in West Virginia
A freight train collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio near Charleston, West Virginia, early today killed Fireman Meader and an unidentified tramp, fatally burned a brakeman, and injured Engineer Smith. The wreck happened between Nuttall and Fayette Stations after orders were forgotten.
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Charleston
W. Va
Chesapeake
Onhio
Meader
Smith
Nuttall
Fayette Starions
Speedy Trial Sought for Roland Molineux in Murder Case
New York counsel for Roland B. Molineux held a conference at 149 Broadway to press for a quick trial after Judge Newburger denied the motion to quash the indictment for Catherine J. Adams’s murder. They claim the case could not be scheduled this term and expect retrial and acquittal, with bail possible if needed.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Newburger
Molineux
Catherine J. Adams
Broadway
Olcott
Philbin
Court of Appeals
Jerome
Osborne
Grain Prices Soar on Chicago Board of Trade
Pandemonium on the Board of Trade as grain prices rise to season highs. Wheat May delivery hits 83 cents, corn at 69 cents, oats 47.5 cents, with large trading activity and concern over drought losses of 800 million bushels. McReynolds and Barrell among the largest traders.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Board of Trade
McReynolds and
Barrell
Wheat Makes A Record In New York Wheat Pit
May wheat climbed to 87 1/2 cents a bushel on the New York Produce Exchange as prices surged amid reports of Steel crowd buying and large block purchases. The rise reflected continuing declines in Amalgamated Copper shares and a linked demand surge from Chicago and foreign buyers.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Stock Exchange
Produce Exchange
Wall Street
Chicago
Skaters Enjoy Patches Of Ice At City Lakes
Dozens of lakes offered skating near the city yesterday with Centennial and Woodside draws crowded crowds. Wisesahicken creek provides the best Park ice while League Island Lake, the city’s largest, attracts thousands though the water is shallow and safe. Oak Lane and Haverford College draw fashionable skaters from outside the city as guards limit unsafe activity on the Schuylkill.
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Ntennial Lake
Fairmount Park
Woodside Park
Centennial Lake
Wisesahicken Creek
Centennial
Woodside
League Island
Oak Lane
Haverford College
Schuylkill
Aid for Miss Eastwick in London Prison Appeal
The State Department legal officers review an application by Miss Eastwick’s family to appeal to Britain on her behalf. They cite past derangement and current irresponsibility, and will forward papers to the U S Embassy in London to seek proper action for the prisoner.
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Washington
State Department
Miss Eastwick
London
Department
Bastwick
United States
Weather forecast for Eastern states signs warms up
Fair and warmer weather is expected for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Sunday will be fair and warmer with Monday bringing increasing cloudiness and a chance of rain. Light variable winds become fresh southeasterly.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Weather notes report from Philadelphia December 7 1901
Weather Bureau notes show temperature 88 with 72 percent sunshine. Cumulative excess temperature since January tallies 127 degrees and rainfall exceedance noted.
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Tes Weather Bureau
Phila. Pa
Rome
Broker Edward J. Matthews Killed in Valley Forge Hunt Incident
Edward J. Matthews president of the American District Telegraph Company and noted broker, was thrown from his horse and killed near Valley Forge while watching a hunt breakfast hosted by Alexander J. Cassatt. The accident recalled Harry Wilbur’s death a year earlier. Matthews’ sons and family were notified. coroner ruled accidental death.
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Valley Forge
Edward J. Matthews
American District Telegraph Company
New York
Mr. Matthews
Chesterbrook Farms
Alexander J. Cassatt
Radnor Hunt Club
R. Penn Smith
Chester Valley Hunt
Wilber
Irwin N. Megargee
Mr. Megargee
Abce
Morris
Lesmore
Frederick and
Hartman
George R. Max
Wilbur
Roscoe
Wah Hgh
BE. J. Matthews & Sons
Devon
Matthews
Sixty-first Street
Amanda K. Knox
Pittsburg
Wih- Bar
Duke
Kentucky
Frederick
Sidney Matthews
West Philadelphia Institute
Franklin Institute
Excelsior Brick and Stone Company
California
John W. Mackay
Checque Bank
Union League, Art and
Philadelphia Country Clubs
Mr. Cassatt
Chesterbrook Farm
Harry Wilbur
Mr. Wilbur
H. C. Wilbur
St. David's
Chester Valley
Sloan Farm
David Sharpe
Radnor Hunt
John R. Valentine
Chesterbrook
Zack
Mr. Sharpe
H. W. Lemuel Coffin Altemus
Eae Harrison
Frank W. Geert Tine
Dita Gace
Hens Megargee
Federal officeholders in Colorado urged to resign
Denver December 7 The Post reports President Roosevelt ordered all Federal officeholders in the state to resign their positions. The move affects Republicans and other Federal appointees who are active in party committees.
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Denver
Post Today
Roosevelt
Aoe & Peeen Spaanlentieen Ny D.nited States Road Office
Hairian F
Repubngtee
Repul
Max O'Rell Out of Danger Reported in New York
New York December 7 reports say Paul Bloud also known as Max O'Rell the French author who has stirred the city lies reported tonight as in no immediate danger and he is now under medical care at a New York hospital.
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New York
Paul Bloud
Max O’rell
Certo Ipesovedy
A Jonah Among Sheridans Passengers
In San Francisco on December 7 the transport Sheridan, after a voyage from Manila of fifty one days, reaches port largely intact. Beset by a typhoon and engine failures, the ship transferred passengers to the Warren and later to the Hancock, which bumped a reef but was towed free.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Pierce
Nagasaki
Warren
Hancock
Roosevelt Signs First Law For Panama Exposition Exhibit Transfer
President Roosevelt signed the first bill sent by Congress creating a law under his administration. The act admits free of duty and allows transfer of foreign exhibits from the Pan-American Exposition to the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition in Charleston.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Charleston
Supreme Court Justice backs quo warranto against Camden Excise Board
S Conrad Ott and George H. Pierce on behalf of the New Jersey Law and Order League secured Justice Garrison to sign a rule to show cause why the Camden Excise Commission should not remain in office. The action claims 1884 and 1886 acts violate the state constitution. The rule sets return for February in Trenton and was served on the board yesterday.
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S. Conrad Ott
George H. Pierce
New Jersey Law and Order League
Supreme Court
Garrison
Camden Excise Commission
League
New Jersey
Trenton
Excise Board
8. H. Hann
Burlington County
Flanders
Burlington
Angel of the Transports Adeline Sullivan probate
The will of Mrs. Adeline Sullivan known as "The Angel of the Transports" was admitted to probate. It directs moving her late husband Dr. Sullivan's body to Arlington National Cemetery and interment there, with monuments planned at Arlington and Prospect Hill Cemetery costing 3500 and 3000 dollars respectively. Paul Sheldon of New York named executor.
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Philadelphia Times
Flemington
Adeline Sullivan
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Dr. Sullivan
Fifteenth
New Jersey
Paul Sheldon
New York
Venezuelan government suit names Felixidad asphalt title dispute
Emmet R. Olcott of Olcott Mestin Gonzales, New York, appointed US commissioner to take evidence in the Venezuela vs New York and Bermudez Asphalt Co. case over Felicidad asphalt deposits. The Consul General of Venezuela filed the application. hearing set for next Saturday in Syracuse.
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Syracuse
Emmet R. Olcott
New York
Olcott, Mestin & Gonzales
William 8. Andrews
Charles M. Warner
Patrick W. Quinlan
Venezuela
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Felicidad Asphalt
Record Week in Spirits in Peoria Milestone
Peoria Illinois reports the Week ending December 7 as the largest in U.S. spirits manufacturing history. The Fifth Illinois Internal Revenue district collected 935701 dollars, about 156000 per day and an estimated 50 million annually. About 800000 bushels of corn were used for spirits and glucose.
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Peoria
Ill
Illinois Internal Revenue District
United States
Sampson's Health Remains Frail in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral W T Sampson shows no marked decline but remains feeble and unable to withstand serious strain. Authorities say his vitality is limited and his condition has not worsened significantly since arrival.
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Washington
W. T. Sampson
Boy Murderer Justified in Newport Case
Coroner Higgins ruled in Newport that 8 year old Joseph Creelman died from a knife wound caused by Eddie Armineo in a schoolboy quarrel. The coroner found the death unintentional and under circumstances of great provocation.
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Newport
Higgins
Joseph Creelman
Eddie Armineo
Freight Train Collision Kills One in Utica Area
A New York Central track collision near Little Falls today killed trainman John Sadouskis. Conductor Conrad Lochner was badly injured and likely to die, with three other crew members seriously hurt.
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Utica
New York Central
Little Falls
John Sadouskis
Conrad Lochner
Quay Heads to Florida With Family for Florida Trip
Washington December 7 Senator Quay will depart for Florida tomorrow morning accompanied by Mrs Quay and their daughter.
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Quay
Florida
Washington
Senator Quay
Train Ad Promises Rapid Trip to Hot Springs
Reached direct from St Louis in twelve hours aboard the new fast train leaving at 8 P M and arriving at 8 A M for breakfast. Elegant new equipment and rest and recreation at the World's Famous Rights and Pleasure Amore. Signed W E New York.
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St. Louis
Hot Springs
W. E
New York
Tragedy at Gable Hotel Ends in Double Suicide Attempt
Reading dispatch reports Kuauer Amole twice married and married again, lies critical after a double tragedy with Miss Mary Irwin. Amole and Irwin pursued death, she swallowed laudanum then he shot himself. Irwin died later. Amole’s condition critical but improving. Authorities note their love was doomed and they traveled from Coatesville with intent to die together.
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Philadelphia Times
Gable
Kuauer Amole
Mar. E. Irwin
Amole
Miss Irwin
Hmself Amole
Philadelphia
Harmonyville
Thema
Coatesville
Warwick
Mary Irwin
Parkesburg
Irwin
Frank Irwin
Heck
Three Oystermen Hurt in a Squall Near Dover
A squall struck the oyster schooner Baltimore near Mahon's Lighthouse tearing away both bosts and injuring crew members Jobe Morris William Payne and Edward Cummins all residents of Lupsic. A passing boat landed the crew ashore.
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Dover
Mahon's
Baltimore
Jobe Morris
William Payne
Ebard Cummins
Lupsic
Pennsylvania Railroad Shops Run Full Time in City
The Pennsylvania Railroad shops in the city began full production today with several departments operating double turns. The move affects twenty five thousand workers due to high demand for cars and engines.
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Pennsylvania
Philanecesta Times
Actoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Eastwick
Local Weather Report
Cassatt
Hunt Break
Fast
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Fighting Excise Board
Camden
Warner and
Quinlan
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Heck Brothers
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