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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1891
Page
1
President Butler faced a tangled interview that exposed misstatements and raised questions about his integrity. The exchange touched on key policy issues and intensified scrutiny from supporters and critics alike.
The Advance Beneficial Order faces revelations of mass promotions with promised returns of 100 dollars for 40 paid, while members surrender rules and expenses swallow paid sums. Supreme President F O Butler concedes improper ads and admits salaries to officers. he says the lodge benefits from knavery but denies full responsibility.
Hundreds of letters pour into The Times praising its expose of the Advance Beneficial Order frauds. Letters come from Philadelphia and neighboring states, detailing manipulative schemes that promise large returns for small investments. Readers describe financial losses and urge continued investigations while urging exposure of other similar orders and their officers.
Butler, supreme president of the Advance Beneficial Order, says officers in Ohio and across Western states have not drawn excessive travel funds. He notes 150 lodges, now 228 with constitutions, denies withdrawal or surrender values, and invites inspection of the books amid claims of declining business.
The Balderson-Butler syndicate, like the Unverzagt-Baumgarten circle exposed by The Times in Baltimore, pursues multiple enterprises beyond the Advance Benevolent Order. Balderson, busy with secretarial duties and other roles, is described as receiving compensation across these ventures, suggesting a princely income.
An investigation reveals the Penn Beneficial Order, linked to Iron Hall figures, paying officers high annual sums and pushing a life insurance style scheme with dubious odds. It notes 1305 Arch Street offices, claims of $100 yearly benefits, and alleged heavy rhetoric to lure members, citing Butler Graff and Albert W. Bailey among key players.
Mrs Ida Kelley of 144 Sharpnack street faced Magistrate Pullinger on a cruelty charge by the Pennsylvania Society for the Protection of Children from Cruelty. The five children, eldest thirteen, were said to be neglected and untreated, though Kelley denied the claims. Her husband’s death a year ago left her destitute, yet she maintained the family by washing and other work. A rehearing is set for tomorrow morning with press to be present. Kelley is held in default of bail.
The Caledonian Railway resumes operations as strikers end walkout. Several unrelated items include a Shakespeare birthplace custodian Maria Chamerey dead, Illinois adjournments, and a murder conviction in Adams. Also noted are arson losses in Slaterville, a New York brush maker’s assignment, and various political and criminal detentions across the country.
A Gloucester city police report details a six week counterfeit ring from New York led by a man called The Kid. Walter Drinkhouse was arrested after passing a bogus five dollar note at South Eighth Street lunchrooms. The gang, about twenty men, used Green's bar to target unsuspecting patrons and fled with counterfeit currency as officers pursued them.
George T. Wilson faced Commissioner Craig for passing counterfeit money in Philadelphia. He offered a note to druggist George E. Doles on Forty-ninth Street and Woodland Avenue after a small purchase and earlier passed notes at Mrs. Cummings' Point Breeze grocery. Police found two more counterfeit notes and three others were passed the night of his arrest. Wilson was committed for court in default of 1500 dollars bail.
Danvers Massachusetts reports venerable poet John Greenleaf Whittier has retired from writing. He tells a correspondent his hands and eyes are no longer steady and he will not attempt dictation or a typewriter. He thanks supporters for kindness and steps aside for others.
A minor fire damaged Samuel Woodcock’s Germantown residence furniture by about 100 dollars. Harry Ennis of 751 Charles Terrace paid 0 bail after a charge related to locomotive brass theft. magistrate set 500 bail. Dr Anders assumed chief resident duties at Presbyterian Hospital replacing Dr Robinson. Kept named as new resident, in charge of ambulance. Streetcar licenses issued by Highway Bureau to Empire Line Union West Philadelphia Railway and Frankford and Southwark. Friends Central High graduates took a special car to Washington and returned, viewing capital sites. Auditors in Controller’s office review House of Correction accounts. no new discrepancies with former bookkeeper Samuel A. Kilpatrick found. Powers estate workers at Forty-fourth and Sansom streets returned after foreman dismissal. new workers filled posts. Mrs Christiana Spellman of 2116 Vine Street reported a purse snatching by John Turner of Second and Vine. Joe Farmer’s bet items listed. John 78 sent to magistrate Clement in default of 500 bail.
In Oporto on January 31 insurgents from three infantry regiments, about 400 strong, attempted to seize the Prefecture, telegraph office, and Town Hall declaring a republic. Loyal troops bombarded the Town Hall, rebels surrendered, and the city was placed under siege with arrests.
A fire started in the cutting room of the Hagerstown Glass Works destroyed the main building and much of the stock and machinery. Logs valued at 26000 dollars with 12050 dollars insured. The blaze occurred in the cutting room of the newly established industry in Hagerstown Maryland.
Special Telegram to Tae Trans reports a heavy rainstorm in Bellefonte on January 31. Streams are swollen and melting snow on the mountains may cause another flood, with conditions remaining dangerous through the day.
A brief telegram fragment notes an opening for Ingalls and references a special message to Toe Trees dated January 31. It mentions senator pay and a salary amount in vague terms, indicating a possible appointment or pay-related note without clear names or specifics.
The Baltimore and Ohio gains control of the Pittsburg and Western system connecting Chicago to Akron and Fairport harbor. The move unites routes to Pittsburgh and Chicago, enabling B and O to compete with Pennsylvania lines for western to seaboard traffic. Payment is in B and O stock at par, with the Pittsburg and Western double tracked to meet rising traffic.
At midnight a burglar tried to enter Joseph Thompson's home at 1206 Tiernan street. Thompson fired his revolver, fatally wounding the intruder. Police arrested Thompson and took him and the decedent to Seventeenth district station for identification.
Ex-President Cleveland and Governor Hill reunited after years of publicized distance at a private dinner hosted by Senator William L. Brown at the Manhattan Club in New York. The January gathering included 32 guests with no speeches.
The Legislative Commission investigating the Mammoth Mine disaster toured the explosion site in Greensburg area. They found roof sections fallen and sunken in, suggesting fire damp ignition caused the fatal blast. Testimony will be taken Monday as authorities care for affected families.
In Orphans Court a petition seeks to set aside the widow's $800 exemption after election to cash it. Court notes the claim fair but denies disallowance, ruling delay and election integrity addressed. the petition to set aside confirmation is dismissed.
A. L. Tilden of Erie will assume Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth duties next week, filling a post held under Governor Beaver after Secretary Stone resigned to join Congress. C. M. Clement of Sunbury has filled the role for six weeks. Tilden lost the last election for piecemeal? No. He was defeated for pie pate? He lost by about 800 votes in a district usually delivering a 3,000 majority to Griswold.
The Coroner's jury probes the death of Mary Boyle found in her home in Nanticore with her throat cut. Boyle faces murder charges as the inquest continues, with officials awaiting the suspect's statement and further evidence from the scene.
Notorious con man Granville Gray alias Major Hunt alias HH Sydney Gray alias Henry Twinkham alias Major Coon alias Harry Fore paugh faces multiple frauds blackmail and counterfeiting. Arraigned for buncoing Mrs Annie Sydney of Bordentown. detectives Miller and Tate led the arrest. Historic crimes include forgery larceny and blackmail against butchers and a forged note to Colonel Mann. Gray's Rogues Gallery profile notes six prison terms and a violent criminal career across states.
An attempt to wreck the up mall train occurred Friday night on the Camden and Atlantic Railroad. An old axe-head wedged between rails near Hayes' mill crossing, below Atco, was found by a track-walker just in time to avert disaster. The forecast for Sunday is rain and colder air. A doctor in Charleston, Dr. John H Harmon of Prosperity, died by suicide, shooting himself amid a mental illness episode.
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