Nine Senators Confront Ballot Reform Move in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 1 with only nine of forty nine present, Senator Herbst of Berks County saved an effort to push a constitutional amendment for ballot reform and voting machines. Senator Grady of Philadelphia reintroduced the same measure, was questioned about procedure, and the resolution was postponed. Herbst warned rushing the measure without full Senate presence could void the effort and delay the amendment for four years.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Herbst
Commonwealth
Grady
Philadelphia
Gobin
Judiciary General Committee
Scott
One Es Cend
Washburn
Judiciary General
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Commonwealth
General Assembly
Times
Re nomination of Mrs. Alice P. Hamm in the Twenty-fourth ward
The piece notes renewed support for Mrs. Alice P. Hamm’s renomination to the Twenty-fourth ward school board seat. It praises her three years of service and calls the value of women on school boards generally recognized among the city's better elements, highlighting her zeal and conscientious work benefiting children and teachers.
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Twenty-Fourth Ward
A. P. Hamm
Alice P. Hamm
Renomination Endorsed for Ward Leader Mrs Hamm
Mrs Hamm, a Providence native educated in public schools, has served with dedication in West Philadelphia. Voters demand her re election, resisting political rings that seek to remove her, noting her nine years of residence and church affiliation with the Church of the Saviour.
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Hamm
Providence
R. L
West
Philadelphia
Church of the Saviour
Burglars Rob Grocery as Gunman Keeps Flynn at Gunpoint
Three unknown men held up Daniel J. Flynn’s grocery store at 1534 Ruan Street Frankford yesterday afternoon. One demanded five cents worth of ginger cakes while a leader kept Flynn covered with a navy revolver and his companions grabbed the cash drawer. The loot totaled about three dollars. suspects fled, descriptions given to police.
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Daniel J. Flynn
Ruanstret
Frankford
Flynn
Helples
Quiet Reigns in Madrid After Troops Withdrawn
Madrid reports absolute quiet as all troops withdraw and censorship eases. Officials say the crisis is postponed or ended while dissents within the ministry appear healed and the government adopts a waiting policy. The royal wedding and Casertas departure are seen as factors easing tensions.
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Madrid
Maryland News From The Tres Own Correspondents
Cecil County holds special Orphans Court session in Elkton next Tuesday. Frederick County Board of School Commissioners votes to close public schools on February 15. Elkton authorities suspect German dead bodies taken from the ice are being sold at the Elkton market. Jr OAAM Minstrels from Wilmington staged a benefit show at the Elkton Opera House. crowd filled the venue. George Biddle Elkton School Examiner and Cecil County School Board secretary paid teachers for term two. Dr Howard Bratton Cecil County Health Secretary visited North East to ensure scarlet fever precautions. Bohemia Lodge members plan vine worship at Church of the Good Shepherd Chesapeake City and hear Rev Venables. General H Kyd Douglas receives a valentine from a Philippines soldier in cigars. Chesapeake City teachers and pupils prep Washington's Birthday program with music recitals and performances. Governor Smith commutes Froggie alias Charles Johnson's death sentence for self defense in the Hester Ames murder case.
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Orphans’ Court
Cecil County
Elkton
Board of School Commissioners
Frederick County
Germany
Elka
Jr. O. A. A. M. Minstrels
Wilmington
Del
Bohemia Lodge
Chesapeake City
Church of the Good Shepherd
Venables
H. Kyd Douglas
Maryland Militia
Philippines
Maryland
Washington
Fedger
George Biddle
Geo A. Blake
Geel Cay School
Industrial Tendencies of the Day in Trusts Debate
Charles R. Flint, noted trust organizer, discusses industrial topics in a capable article preview for tomorrow. The piece examines whether trusts can be checked and what methods might curb concentration of power in industry.
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Charles R. Flint
Great Trust
Schley Backers Rally to Block Sampson Rank
Washington February 15 Schley supporters press to prevent Admiral Sampson from outranking Schley over Santiago victory. Senators McComas and Wellington warn against advancement and vow protest, while Pettigrew predicts no report of Sampson’s name. The plan discussed would advance all others while leaving Sampson and Schley unacted upon.
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Times Bureau
Washington
Admiral Schley
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
McComas
Maryland
Senate
Sampson
Schley
Wellington
Spain
Congress
Pettigrew
Capitol
Naval Committee
Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Committee of
Sehley
Carter Remanded to Penitentiary Awaiting Supreme Court Action
Oberlin M. Carter former captain of engineers in the U S army was refused bail and ordered remanded to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary pending a decision by the United States Supreme Court on his habeas corpus appeal.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Hook
Oberlin M. Carter
Engineers
United States Army
Federal Penitentiary
United States Supreme Court
Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society Convention
A public convention of the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society will be held on February 24 at 2215 Columbia Avenue. Katherine Tingley, president, promotes archaelogical research and forecasts significant scientific finds in the United States and Central America. The event aims to establish systematic research.
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Uunversal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society
Columbia Avenue
Katherine Tingley
United States
Central America
Edwards arraigned in robbery case over $1100 satchel
Joseph Edwards faced Judge Bregg in the Criminal Court after severely beating Peter Woll an elderly manufacturer during a midday robbery near Front and Berks streets. Woll resisted until help arrived. Sentence was deferred to review the prisoner's prior record.
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Joseph Edwards
Peter Woll
Mayor Morris Resigns Amid Municipal Attacks
Special Telegram reports Long Branch on February 15 where Mayor Morris resigns after weeks of anxiety over assaults on city government. The Chief Magistrate steps down following newspaper criticisms and pressure from local factions.
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Long Branch
Timms
Conoe
Min Morris
Magiaforego
Natural gas famine grips Erie as supply runs near zero
Special Telegram to The Times reports Erie and surrounding areas facing a severe natural gas shortage. About 4000 Pennsylvania Gas Co patrons endure freezing conditions with fires unburnable, cold meals common, schools and businesses closing, and several deaths linked to the crisis. customers fear service cuts if unsatisfied.
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the Times
Erie
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Tiger Kills Zoo Keeper at Indianapolis Zoo
Albert Neilson a 15 year old keeper of lion cubs at the Indianapolis Zoo was killed by a Bengal tiger. The tiger crouched in a cage door and sprang, dragging him to the floor where his flesh was torn in large chunks.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Albert Neilson
Neilson
Mother saved as father burned in family quarrel
Leopold Gadmick of 4427 Main street Manayunk lay badly burned at St Timothy s Hospital with his right eye nearly destroyed after a domestic dispute with his wife. Their son Isaac joined in and hurled his father onto a red hot stove before fleeing as neighbors and police sought him.
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Leopold Gadmick
Main Street
Manayunk
St. Timothy's Hospital
Godmick
Isaac
Wilcox Maintains Seat as Hawaii Delegate Wins Committee Vote
The House elections committee unanimously upholds Delegate Wilcox of Hawaii, ruling charges do not justify removal. The decision emphasizes Hawaii as a new territory and Wilcox's limited powers, noting treason allegations based on pre organic act letters were not pursued.
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Washington
Wilcox
Hawaii
House Committee On Elections
House of Representatives
Taylor
Congress
Harvard's Embarrassment: Harvard Lacks Funds for Plant
New York reports Harvard faces a growing deficit of about 40 000 with expenses outrunning income at the 15 million plant. Retrenchment hits arts and sciences as the veterinary school closes and the Slavonic department is abandoned.
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New York
Harvard
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Regulations for Lent Observance by Archbishop Ryan
Archbishop Ryan issues Lent regulations for all parishioners including a collection on the first Sunday for poor Indians and negroes. Jubilee privileges allow visiting Cathedral St Patrick's St John the Evangelist's and Holy Trinity in Philadelphia. outsiders may obtain jubilee by four visits daily for fifteen days to their parish church.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
St. Patrick's
St. John the Evangelist's
Holy Trinity
Fined for Eating Cat Meat Case in Newark
Special Telegram to Turbines reports Martin Dannecker was prosecuted under the city sanitary code for killing an animal for human diet without a permit. He served as a father who attempted to press his son to eat cat meat. the boy refused and was expelled from the home. Judge Lambert found Dannecker guilty and imposed a $50 fine plus costs.
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Turbines
Newark
Martin Dannecker
Dannecker
Lambert
Practicability of Universal Peace, Hill Article
An article by David J. Hill, Assistant Secretary of State, discusses the practical and impractical aspects of universal peace. It appears in tomorrow's Times, offering a thoughtful examination of global harmony.
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David J. Hill
The
United States
Tomorrow’s Times
Seven Fires In Five Hours At Chicago Hotel
Seven fires broke out in less than five hours at the Hotel Majestic in Chicago near Dearborn, all in rooms filled with rubbish from recent carpentry work. Fire crews and hotel staff evacuated and guarded the scene as authorities fear a broader attack on downtown hotels. Detectives and special police guard corridors while the Hotel Men's Protective Association plans action after a meeting.
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ChicaGo
Majestic
Quincy Street
Dearborn
Great Northern Theatre
Hotel
Hotel Men's Protective Association
Estates In Court Adjudications In Orphans Court
Judge Ferguson filed adjudications in the Orphans Court for Igrac H. Johnson and Margaret Watt estates. Johnson's balance of 558.38 to be held for future accounting. Watt's estate includes a distribution schedule of 82 136.62. In John Cousty estate 103 447.62 awarded to niece Catharine Wentz with security for remainder interests.
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Dqudge Ferguson
Orphans’ Court
Igrac H. Johnson
Margaret Watt
John Cousty
Catharine Wentz
Connecticut bill targets bachelors at age of marriage
A telegram from Hartford records a proposal that any bachelor remaining unmarried at a certain age must pay the state $100 to wed. Representative Standish of Andover introduced the bill in the House, and it was referred to the committee on public health and safety for consideration.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Standish
Andover
Committee On Public Health and Safety
The People's Exchange: You Can Get What You Want
Classified brief notes advertise the desire to trade or obtain items and services. Mentions avoiding content on page 1a and suggests readers consult the exchange for offers and requests.
Aged Couple Reconcile In Court After Dispute
Paterson February 15 seventy year old John Parsons faced non support charges from his wife but agreed to settle amicably after Recorder Senior mediated. The pair announced they would live together again and work out their differences in the future.
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Paterson
John Parsons
Recorder Senior
Wid Cosas
T Court
Taxpayers protest plan for extra voting place in Camden
In Camden Delaware on February 15 Governor John Hunn Colonel Levi G Sterner and other Republican leaders drafted a bill to create another voting place in the Seventh Representative district. They argued the 766 registered voters at the last election would not benefit from an additional precinct and warned of added taxes.
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the Times
Camden
Del
John Hunn
Levi G. Sterner
George M. Fisher
Luther
Conwell
Charles M. Hoch
Brakemen Seek Morrissey Mediation Over Wage Scale
Negotiations between Central Railroad of New Jersey brakemen and company officers to set a wage scale were suspended last night due to lack of agreement. The union has summoned Grandmaster P. H. Morrissey of Peoria to Jersey City to aid in resolution.
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Plainfield
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
P. H. Morrissey
Peoria
Jersey City
The Times Offers Private Exchange for Ads
The Times introduces a new feature allowing readers to post private exchanges for a nominal charge of sixpence. Advertisers may leave ads at any Times brand office and have responses directed to the mailing address if desired.
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the Times
Sc. Aline
Times
Lucerne wreck inquiry points to prefire cargo and fog crash
The agent for the British steamer Lucerne reports from Bacalieu with charred plank fragments. He concludes the cargo burned before the wreck and the ship hit rocks while speeding to reach a port through dense fog, before the fire could be controlled.
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St. Johns
N. F
Lucerne
Bacalieu
Morris Guards Minstrel Show Draws Packed House
The Morris Guards minstrel performance at the Academy of Music was a standout hit of the season. The Atlantic City audience filled the venue to capacity, and the show was a notable success artistically financially and socially.
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the Times
Atlantic City
Morris Guards
Academy of Music
Mrs. Dewey Sells a Property on Little Fish Island
Mrs. Dewey wife of Admiral Dewey sells Little Fish Island Chester Halifax N S February 15. Property bought last summer by a prominent ident of Washington.
Kennedy Trial Delayed In Dolly Reynolds Case
In New York on February 15 the trial of Dr Samuel J Kennedy for the murder of Dolly Reynolds was adjourned until Monday at the request of defense counsel who said they were not ready to proceed.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
Dolly” Reynolds
New Superintendent Named for Lackawanna Car Service
Hackettstown February 15. M B Casey has named a new superintendent of car service on the Lackawanna Railroad to take effect immediately.
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Hackettstown
M. B. Casey
Lackawanna
Mottet Virgin Olive Oil Promoted by Grocers
An advertise note touts Mottet Virgin Olive Oil as a home essential and wholesome product, claiming it is stocked by all leading grocers and druggists.
Weather Summary for The Northeast Saturday and Sunday
The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia with fair conditions and light to fresh winds. Also for Eastern New York generally fair with brisk coastal winds and Western New York occasional snow flurries while Western Pennsylvania looks for rain or snow followed by improving conditions and southerly winds shifting northwest.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
New York
City News Notes License Granted to Powers on Berks
The license of John Bradley at Twenty seventh Berks and Ridge is transferred to James M. Powers by the license court. A separate suit by George W. Stewart against the city for nearly $6,000 over additions to the insane department facade Hospital was decided in the city’s favor. A Philadelphia Zion Society meeting is planned for next Sunday at Senate Beth Israel on Eighth below Jefferson, ahead of the Federation of American Zionists convention. Professor Lybarger continues lectures at the George Club Auditorium Odd Fellows Temple Broad and Cherry Streets in February, with next topic To Whom Does the Land Belong.
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John Bradley
Twentyseventh
Berks and
Ridge Avenue
James M. Powers
George W. Stewart
Facade Hospital
Philadelphia Zion Society
Senate Beth Israel
Eighth Street
Jefferson Street
Federation of American Zionists
Lybarger
George Club
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Broad and
Cherry Streets
Overcoat bargains invite careful price compare at Wanamaker
The ad urges shoppers to compare prices before buying William H. Wanamaker overcoats. It lists numerous styles and reductions from $5 to $40, from all wool cheviot and frieze to vicuna and beaver variants, with many items trimmed in satin or special linings.
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William H. Wanamaker
Young Men and Boys Suits Sale Under Five Dollars
A local sale advertises young men and boys suits at five dollars five dollar reductions from ten to twelve dollar items. It lists long trouser suits for ages fourteen to sixteen and boys double breasted suits priced three fifty to five dollars, reduced from four fifty to seven fifty. Short trouser suits for ages seven to sixteen are included.
Overcoats Sale At Perry Co Chestnut Street
Wm Hi Wanamaker offers overcoats at deep discounts in a one day sale. 176 coats from ten dollar lots sell for five dollars, 283 coats from twelve to fifteen dollar lots sell for eight dollars, 267 coats from twenty five to thirty dollar lots sell for fifteen dollars. Alterations charged. Open tonight until nine.
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MR. Herbst
Berks County
Senator Grady
Alice Hamm
Leader
Tres
Smith
Froggie
Charlies Johnson
Anne Arundel County
Hester Ames
Johnson
Matanzas
Cervera
Carter
Jalil
Edwards
Gadmick
House Committee
Ysimaace
Uncle Sam
Ferguson
Morrisey
People’s Exchange
Minstrels
Local Weather Report
United States Weather Bureau
Bam
S. W
N.ww
City News
Beaver
Wm. Hi. Wanamaker
Perry & CO
Chestnut Street
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