Free Vaccination Efforts Underway in City
Vaccination drive continues at Sixth district station with 100 people vaccinated by one physician. Dr Angney and Hiram Horter urge persuasion, with compulsory vaccination possible if smallpox epidemic arises. Weekly report shows 72 new cases, 8 deaths, total 540 cases, 119 deaths. A saloon owner in Manayunk and his daughter are under quarantine after a smallpox diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Angney
Chinatown
Delaware River
Hiram Horter
Director of
Public Safety English
Mr. Horter
Smallpox Alarm Hits Camden as Outbreak Spurs Spending
Camden Board of Health warns of a new smallpox surge after officials say they rested on their laurels. A prominent city official cites rising costs, vaccination drives, and potential hospital annex plans as cases mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
J. B. Bickers
Philadelphia Timms
Board of Health
Camden Cemetery
Good report prompts court appeal over smallpox case
The fragment notes a person named Good facing costs for failing to report a smallpox case to the Board of Health. Dr. Good appeals the matter in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Board of Health
Dr. Good
Tenth Tetanus Victim in Camden Dies After Vaccination
Bessie Roosevelt, seven, of 908 Ferry Avenue Camden, dies after tetanus infection following a vaccination. The death marks the tenth tetanus death in Camden. Dr J B Bicker states the girl received a single vial point, with three other siblings vaccinated and reportedly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bessie Roosevelt
Camden
Bessie Roosevelt
Ferry Avenue
J. B. Bicker
Pott- Adelphia Times
Bessie
Plans Discussed for Caring for Contagious Diseases
Chester December 7. United Health Boards of Delaware County and township school directors met County Commissioners and Directors of the Poor to urge a county pest house for small pox and other contagious diseases. Speeches by Dr Hoopman Mayor Jefferis Cochran Dr McMasters and others. court to decide if legal obstacles exist and seek grand jury input. Toor House farm favored location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Chester
United Health Boards
Delaware County
V. Hoopman
Chester Board of Health
D. W. Jefferis
Cochran
McMasters
Ridley Park
R. & Maison
State Board of Health
Toor House Farm
Six Little Robbers Admit Many Raids
Six boys under 16 confessed to a string of robberies in the city’s southwest after arraignment before Magistrate Henderson. Names and addresses of the youths are listed, with items stolen including a pocketbook, jewelry, a cape, a gold watch, and clothing. They were held on $300 bond each for a further hearing next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Twentieth
Federal Streets
Henderson
John McFalls
Aller Street
Michael Fogarty
Earp Street
Thomas Mooney
Gunther Street
Robert Smith
William Ralston
Ellsworth Street
Floyd Hasson
Annin Street
Mary Floorey
South
Bucknell Street
Thomas Mackelin
South Twenty-fourth Street
William McKnight
South Stillman Street
Thomas Hartkyke
Sears Street
William Wright
Wharton Street
Charles McLaughlin
Robberies Hit Local Businesses and Resident
Burglars forced open Ebenez er Percival's jewelry showcase at 221 North Fight h street stealing jewelry valued at 115.50. Nearby Morris Shoenfeld's clothing shop at 833 Arch street lost dress goods worth 140. A separate Friday night assault near Spruce and Tenth left Annie McGrath robbed of $17. Jacob Hexter reported thefts of coats at Horticultural Hall on North Thirteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer J. Percival
North Fighth Street
Morris Shoenfeld
Arch Street
Annie McGrath
Spruce Street
Tenth and
Spruce Streets
Jacob Hexter
North Thirteenth Street
Fifteenth and
Tocust Streets
Horticultural Hall
Woman Charged With Theft At Newberry Fretz Store
Mary Thomas is charged with stealing 128 from Newberry Fretz at 151 Columbia avenue after an incident at his store on a Thursday night. Fretz identified her at Eleventh and Chestnut and she was arraigned before Magistrate Rochersperger. The suspect was held on 1500 bond for a further hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry Fretz
Columbia Avenue
Mary Thomas
Rochersperger
Eleventh
Chestnut Streets
Reserve
Mellick
Fretz
Surprising Dinner Fails Then Delights Guests at City Club
Colonel James A. Fleming of Arizona hosted a dinner in honor of Ernest L. Tustin at the Manufacturers' Club last Friday. Guests ordered from menus but dinner to be served failed due to lack of chef notice, prompting a move to Bellevue Hotel where the banquet was held in a decorated assembly room with evergreen trees. Attending guests included Webster Street, Charles W. Potts, Henry A. Fry, Harry Bare, B. ae Wal, and Joseph Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Fleming
Arizona
Manufacturers' Club
Ernest L. Tustin
Union Party
Fleming
Bellevue Hotel
Webster Street
Charles W. Potts
Henry A. Fry
Harry Bare
Ae Wal
Joseph Wright
What Shall We Have for Dessert This Family Question
A fragmented note suggests choosing a daily dessert idea with hints of Jell O and morsels. The readable text hints at a light dessert plan without clear recipes or complete items.
Mary Wright Cleared of Murder in Philadelphia Trial
Mary Wright, described as a negress, was found Not guilty by a Quarter Sessions Court jury in the murder of Mrs. Sarah Haggenbotham. The case raised race and motive questions as John Haggenbotham faced an earlier murder charge that was ignored by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wright
Sarah A. Haggenbotham
Quarter Sessions
John Haggenbeetham
John Haggenbotham
Philadelphia
Ralston
Christmas Rush at the Post Office
As Yuletide nears the postal service faces a surge in packages from thimble to large bundles. Illegible addresses and torn wrappings cause misdirections, delays, and returns while clerks repair damaged parcels and ensure delivery before Christmas. Registered mail helps prevent losses and confusion during peak delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Yuletide
Incubator Baby at Children’s Hospital Weighs Under Four Pounds
A new incubator infant, weighing about 2.75 pounds and 12 inches tall, was brought to the Children’s Homoeopathic Hospital from 2627 North Broad Street. Doctors hope for success after prior twin efforts failed, with care planned for three to four months using hourly milk doses via glass dropper. Separately, the New Century Club invites women to help dependent children at a meeting on South Twelfth Street to organize district probation salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Hospital
Children’s Homoeopathic Hospital
William Croater
North Broad Street
New Century Club
New Century
Twelfth Street
Salt as a Cause of Cancer Sparks Debate in London Lancet
A new theory by Dr. James Braithwait claims excess salt in food may trigger cancer, needing one or two additional factors such as over-nourishment, lack of exercise, or local irritation. Philadelphia doctors argue salt is an unproven cause and note regional and dietary differences in cancer incidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Braithwait
London
Lancet
Braithwait
Philadelphia Times
George E. Pfabler
Philadelphia Hospital
Roentgen Society of America
Gilman
Chicago
Stockholm
Boston
Philadelphia
Religious notices and meetings across Philadelphia churches
Mr Pope visits from Cincinnati and various church groups announce a semicentennial celebration for the Blessed Virgin's Sodality, a Baptist Young People's Union mass meeting, a three day conference for Christian pastors, and evangelistic services. Additional items include a retreat preacher for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and district Sabbath school gatherings led by Dr. George W. Bailey with musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pope
Cincinnati
G. Campbell Meergan
Christian Workers
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
St. John's Church
Thirteenth
Chestnut Streets
B. D. Stelle
The
Baptist Young People's Union
Passyunk Baptist Church
Passyunk Avenue
McKean Street
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Eighteenth
York Streets
Cornelius Woelfkin
Greene Avenue Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Pope
Northfield Extension Movement
Central Congregational Church
Ave
Frankford Baptist Church
James B. Ely
Edenethodist Episcopal Church
Lehigh Avenue
Lawrence Street
William O’brien Pardow
Sodality
Francis Xastl
Arch Street
Christian Endeavor Remonies
Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee Begins Creation Statement
Washington December 7 The Presbyterian committee on revision of the creed began considering the creation article. The subject covers God’s relation to the world and man as part of the church’s doctrinal statement. An interpretation of the divine purpose has been adopted but awaits final action with the full statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presbyterian Committee
Beecher case in New York ends with bail set for perjury
Charles H. Beecher son of a Detroit magnate faced perjury charges after a New York hearing on September 18. Witnesses including the priest and his daughter testified Beecher was normal, while he claimed morphine and whisky influenced his marriage ceremony. Judge Ralston ordered $1,800 bail and $3,000 security to ensure $15 weekly support, with Beecher denying parental allowances and the adulterous charge returned to the cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Beecher
Detroit
Carrie Matson Dearborn
Boston
New York City
Ralston
Quarter Sessions Court
Eolam H. Wibbard
Trinity Chapel
New York
Beecher
Judge Dallas Upholds Motion in Fire Insurance Suit
Judge Dallas refuses the motion of R D Dale for a judgment non obstante veredicto in McFadden v Union Assurance Society et al fire policy case. Plaintiff awarded $3 705 60 against four insurers. Receivers Harris and Welsh seek discharge and bond cancellation in US Circuit Court. report expected from special examiner Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
R. ©. Dale
McFadden
Union Assurance Society
Law Union and Crown Insurance Company
Manchester Company
Atlas Insurance Company
Joseph 8. Harris
John Lowther Welsh
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
George L. Crawford
Pensite Ee
Orphans’ Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphe and Readinailroad Company
Dale
United Sates
McPherson
George H. Earler
Chestnut Streetational Bank
James 8. McCartney
William M. Singerly
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed In Orphans Court
A petition seeks to adjudge J P Downey of this city as involuntary bankrupt. Eek Copper of nee tet City is named as his Eli 8 Rieger of fi Reading is also listed as involuntary bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
J/ P. Downey
Eek Copper
Nee Tet City
Eli 8
Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Court
Judgments were entered in the Common Pleas Court involving plaintiffs including John J. Sculley and Henry A. Cole guardian on notes dated 1901. Other entries name John Mel Abbott and Alexis Dupont Gaith on leases and mortgages, with totals listed. Charles I. Cronin is noted as real owner in a mortgage case totaling 8205.75 dollars. further entries include Tom Andrews and William H. Peace on various notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
John J. Sculley
E. L. Hallman
Henry A. Cole
Guardian
Ee Heames
Mary A. James
John Mel Abbott
Alexis Dupont Gaith
Probate Court Actions Reported in Early 1900s Ledger
Trustees and executors faced court orders and appointments in multiple estates. Frank K. Fenton was ordered to pay 444.84 to Evangelical Knowl edge Society. Walter C. Rodman became substitute trustee. Mary F. McDonnell to file accounts within ten days. Sarah Moses discharged as executrix. petitions to amend records and appoint guardians were granted. Several estates saw receivership, contempt attachments, and varied discharge or appointment orders by Judges Penrose McPherson Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Frank K. Fenton
Isaac Edwin Hallowell
Evangelical Knowledge Society
Protestant Episcopal Church
Walter C. Rodman
Herminea M. Kerr
John White
Mary F. McDonnell
John McDonnell
Sarah Moses
Anna Waterar
Penrose
John Hewson Neafie
Sophie Ella C
Marguerite Craig
Girard Trust Company
Ella Carola Marguerite Craig
Ella
M. Craig
Craig
A. Stustee
George Wv Stull
McPherson
Joseph Mellors
Martha Crooks
Mary P. Berser
Barbara Berser
Hugh Morgan
Sarah Morgan
Henry M
John B. Roth
Edith Baker
George Wharton Pepper
George Baker
George H. Baker
Charles Tete, Jr
Peter Bousquet
Julius Novial
Ferguson
Reo
Hannah Man
Orphans Court Dismisses Petition Over Trust Transfer Elsewhere
President Judge Hanna author delivers opinions in two estates. In the Elizabeth A. Arfwedson matter the petition to transfer a trust estate to another country is denied for lack of statutory authority to direct a trustee to move funds outside the jurisdiction. In the Marizita Naylor case the examiner's report is returned with instructions to proceed with testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Elizabeth A. Arfwedson
Marizita Naylor
Guardian Dispute Over Minor's Estate Heads to Court
The case centers on a petition by the minor's father seeking guardianship of her estate, opposing a testamentary guardian named in the mother’s will. Judge Hanna filed an opinion upholding certain exceptions to the estate adjudication of Irving W. Dean, with an error claim over the Auditing Judge's rejection of a counsel fee claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Irving W. Dean
Estate of William Spooner Adjudication Appeals Filed
In the estate proceedings, exceptions to the adjudication were filed challenging the Auditing Judge’s decision to award $4,000 with interest from November to T. Morris Perot as assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spooner
T. Morris Perot
Guardians appointed for several minors in county
James A. Skirving was appointed guardian of the Wilson minors. Frank O'Neill named guardian of the Rock minors. Jennie D. Walls guardian of Mary Walls. Frank Miller guardian of Mary Miller. Edward Cadwallader guardian of Raymond L. Bault. Annie L. Blythe guardian of Joseph B. Williams. William H. Maxwell guardian of Samuel Steinmetz. Charles Herchenrider guardian of Anderson C. Herchenrider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Skirving
Wilson
Frank O'Neill
The
Rock Minors
Jennie D. Walls
Mary Walls
Frank Miller
Mary Miller
Edward Cadwallader
Raymond L. Bault
Annie L. Blythe
Joseph B. Williams
William H. Maxwell
Samuel Steinmetz
Charles Herchenrider
Anderson C, Herchenrider
Probate admits several wills and administers estates
Register of Wills records probate for Stacy B Opdyke of 4104 Girard Ave 5600 Henry Fleishman 3000 and Thomas McCaffrey at Ninth and Somerset Streets 8000 Letters of administration granted for William J Duffy of 3 North Fifth Street 50 An inventory filed for Joseph C Foley 5211
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Stacy B. Opdyke
Girard Avenue
Henry Fleishman
Thomas McCaffrey
Ninth
Somerset Streets
William J. Duffy
North Fifth Street
Joseph C. Foley
Juvenile Court Session Acts on Local Youth Offenders
Juvenile Court, with Judges Ralston Martin and elect Davis presiding, held a weekly session. Davis took seat shortly after convening. Joseph Benaro arrested for vagrancy and turned to Children’s Aid. Benaro’s case followed by Kirk and Howard Gardner committed to House of Refuge. Kirk charged with theft of $6. deemed beyond parental control. Gardner brothers accused of stealing caps from John Wanamaker store and trading items for cash. Will Jones, a five year old, placed in custody of his mother and then turned to Society for uncontrollable behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Martin
Davis
Joseph Benaro
Ben Kirk
Howard
Alney Gardner
House of Refuge
Kirk
Gardner
John Wanamaker
Will Jones
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Corps of Physicians
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Morris Duffey
Second
Bernstein Streets
Manayunk
Duffey
Camden Board
Wilkesbarre
Shamokin
William Russell
Stephen Barnes
Pest House
Timms
Royersford
B. M. Vaughan
Howard Wagoner
Pa Neate Board of Health
Spring City
Poon Burgess
H. J. Diehl
Dr. J. N
MONEY
Tees Life Insurance
United Security Life Insurance and Trust Co
Penna
Chestnut Street
Negress
Colonel Fleming
Neil
Contemporary Club
Art Club
Edward M. Shepard
Will 3
United
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Sevee
Tre Gace
Dare —_ owiecond
G. P. Snyder & Co
Book OF Boots
Chestnut St
Jawed Cement Company
Deense
Charles Fay
Maria
Anna Fay
Herman * Lewis
Thomas J. Cross
People's Supply Company
Jenner Devie
L. M. Halpern
Daniel J. O'Connell
Lucy B. List
Campbell Brothers Company
M. Cohen & Co
York Manufacturing Company
L. Walter Ompson
Charles Benton
Rior
China
Keer
WM. D. Gentry
St. ‘S Hall
Harbachs
LOVE
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Rocker
Second St
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