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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1901
Page
1
Carrie Nation launches a Sunday raid in Topeka with hundreds of supporters armed with hatchets and axes. They smash saloons and storage for liquor amid arrests, bond hearings, and renewed plans to close joints citywide. The protest draws Washburn students, ministers, and local business leaders.
An east bound express from San Francisco wrecked at Mille City Nevada after hitting a washout from a cloudburst. Fireman and two passengers killed. Conductor, engineer, brake man, two postal clerks and one passenger injured. Dead include Adolph Bissenger and Clinton R. Coulter. All trains east and west abandoned for 48 hours.
Washington reports that agreement on war revenue reduction seems impossible this season and the law likely remains. Tobacco and beer interests push for major cuts while the Senate substitute favors tobacco relief. Observers note stock shifts for American Tobacco Company and a tax cut on cigarettes from 1.50 to 1.04, with potential yearly savings of 7 to 10 million dollars for the trust. The House ways and means panel seeks to fix the Senate plan, proposing two ounce packages as under the old law.
At Bacalieu the government tug Ingraham crew find wreckage with no Lucerne traits, while an earlier finder claims substantial Lucerne material. The lack of precise leads fuels hope the crew may be adrift somewhere. Perlican telegraphist reports nothing conclusive by nightfall.
Manila reports eighty men of the Fifth U S Infantry and scouts ambushed near Baperia, wounding Villamor. The Carman case grows with evidence of supplying uniforms, provisions, money and arms to rebels as investigations continue and insurgent officers surrender.
Special Telegram to The Times Chicago February 17. Engineers for the Pennsylvania Railroad plan major improvements on the Chicago to Pittsburg line costing 5 million dollars. They will standardize western sections to match eastern lines, remove curves, and reduce grades. About 1 million dollars will be spent between Stanton Station and New Cumberland. The upgrades aim to faster passenger and freight service and save two hours on the Chicago Pittsburg fast trains.
Passenger service from Broad Street Station to Pinehurst North Carolina via Seaboard Air Line Railway departs Wednesdays and Fridays starting the 22nd at 6 45 P M. Arrives at Southern morning 5 53 and Pinehurst at 6 23 A M. Advertises shortest quickest route.
Agents on Staten Island acquire hundreds of acres of shore land with options at Montauk Point as part of Carnegie era plans for the nation’s largest ship building yards and iron works. Proposals hinge on canal deepening lowering ore transport costs from Lake Superior to New York Harbor, making New York the likely site for iron, steel and armor plate mills.
Public schools at Northeast closed due to measles and scarlet rash. A large dance took place in Galena Odd Fellows Hall. Rev Dr Martin celebrated first anniversary at Chester parish. Leon A Davis named Sussex county Delaware school superintendent. Cecil Prohibitionists choose delegates for Baltimore conference. William Adkinson named agent for Chester River Steamboat Company at Deep Landing. Rev W Willey invited to return for next conference year. John Rasin died at home after arm torn from socket in fodder shredder incident near Millington. Cecil County hearings set January 26 27 28 on appeals and assessments. Chesapeake City public school marks Washingtons Birthday celebration. Kent County School Commissioners seek Miss Mary F Coster to replace Miss Bessie Nichey at Cliff City School. Road construction plans approved for area. Gas farmers of Ninth district urged county commissioners on proposed project.
Vice President elect Governor Roosevelt visits Colorado Springs as guest of P. and says he received no newspaper information during a six week hunting period. He dismisses sensational bear and wolf stories as deliberate fabrications and insists no journalist was within forty miles of his location.
In Penn on February 17 reports unsatisfactory peace talks push Count von Waldersee to reconvene forces for an eighty day expedition. He eyes Sir Alfred Gaselee then Voyron for command with Chinese terms and Sian Fu as the target. Chinese defense of Shen-Si province looms as envoys anticipate court compliance.
Reports from Cumberland and Nanaimo describe a deadly accident at the Union mines on Vancouver Island. The fire and flooding continue as rescuers plan to pump water and recover sixty one entombed miners once the blaze is controlled.
Democrats and all readers may obtain the latest issue of The Commoner at The Times office located at Eighth and Chestnut. Temporary arrangements supply one thousand copies weekly, priced at five cents. This week's issue is dated February 22.
A Chicago bulletin from the Bureau of Charities reports over two thousand deserted households were aided last year. The document attributes the rise to a large influx of ignorant foreigners contributing to the social problem.
Motorman says air brakes failed to work as a Darby trolley collided with an open Second Street car at Walnut causing injuries to three women and a child. Injured include Mrs Alice Foster and Blanche Foster. Greenstein’s address unknown. Passengers fainted amid glass splinters. several treated at home.
Special Telegram to Tax Times reports in Minneapolis that the Hamilton murder case may see a sensational defense move with new witnesses and recall of a prior witness, Charles Force, whose testimony allegedly hides crucial details. The defense claims unraveling the mystery could lead to Hamilton being a free man.
Miss Cora Waltz of Millersburg secretly marries Nelson Woodcox of Little Creek Michigan. She was engaged to Olean Kern of Elkhart who funded her wedding outfit for a planned ceremony. Kern to sue to recover his investment in the trousseau.
Dr Leyds Transvaal diplomatic agent returned from The Hague. His baggage was briefly left in the residence vestibule and thieves seized a valise containing diplomatic papers. Police investigate. Weimar reports comprehensive amnesty proclaimed after accession.
William Campbell, aged 74, died in Media Pennsylvania yesterday. He served two terms as county commissioner for twenty years. He was a longtime public servant in the area.
Magistrate Rockersperger held William Callahan a cab driver of 705 Brooklyn Street on $800 bail after he assaulted Policeman Phelan with a whip in front of Broad Street Theatre. The incident followed Callahan blocking carriage lines and his horse rushing toward City Hall, endangering pedestrians. Mulholland detained him.
Dispatches from Homburg and Berlin say the Dowager Empress is in satisfactory condition at Cronberg, with her Berlin physician present. The British Embassy warns of a potential fatal outcome, while private sources suggest death could come within weeks.
Pat Crowe confessed the Cudahy kidnapping to Isaiah Van Metre, editor of the Waterloo Weekly Tribune, who sheltered the fugitive. The paper details Crowe's visit and notes a past act of saving Van Metre's life, reinforcing Crowe's claim of gratitude amid a $50,000 reward.
Michael Murphy, an employee at the shipyard relocated from Liverpool, says he is on the Maybrick murder jury and that the panel believed Mrs. Maybrick guilty. He recounts trial details and cites “distinguished men” in relation to the case.
Madrid papers speculate on who might join a Silvela ministry as General Azcárraga remains premier and undecided resignation status.
In St. Petersburg on February 17 observers say M De Witte used a discriminating duty on American iron and steel to shield sugar producers and mobilize Russia's industrial base for a tariff war. He is believed to aim to impress Germany even more than the United States. The Russian press offers little approval.
Telegram reports no news on the barge Alabama which broke away from the steam collier off Hog Island near Tee barge. The departure occurred after parting her bowser and no updates have been received.
The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland with likely rain and rising temps Monday, clearing by Tuesday. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York expect clearing Monday, then Tuesday brings fair skies with brisk northwest winds.
Lewis Denniss a New York brother in law of brewer George Arnholt dropped dead at Arnholt home 3051 Girard avenue yesterday noon age 77. Dr Heard a Boston physician operated on at Pryterian Hospital admitted days ago reported recovering. John Darragh 56 of 2445 Aramingo street died after a broken leg from a fall on the ice at Episcopal Hospital where he was admitted January 28. A young man named Toole commented on Times Act and a women’s branch of the Social Democratic Party formed at Labor Lyceum with 24 members and Mrs Greie of Elizabeth N J giving an address.
New Haven February 17 Ethelbert Nevin the noted songwriter and composer died today of heart failure at 38. Born in Vineacre Pa he studied music in London Paris and Berlin and lived in Philadelphia Boston and other cities. His best known songs include Narcissus Oh That We Two Were Maying and Good Night Beloved. He leaves a wife Miss Paul of Pittsburg a son and a daughter and a brother Frank a musical student in New York.
Reverend W L S Murray at St Pauls M E Church denounces Wilmington police for increased illegal liquor selling gambling and vice it follows his sermon claiming he has documents to prove the charges and cites officers idling on beats and awaiting ministerial evidence signs of sharp church city clash.
S year old Michael Casey of 2819 Alter Street suffered serious burns near a stove while lighting paper. He died at Children's Hospital at Twenty-second and Walnut streets at about 11 o clock.
February selling month boosts demand for trousers. 500 pairs of fine striped worsted trousers, originally priced by tailors at 10 to 12, offered at 5. Garments fit well and are guaranteed by the seller.
A local ad notes Perry & Co on Cheatnut Street selling overcoats suits coats and vests with new stock arriving regularly. It emphasizes turnover and value rather than storage.
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