City Committee Pledges Pattison Support in Erie Victory Tone
The Philadelphia Democratic City Executive Committee pledged hearty support to Pattison Guthrie and Nolan at a Erie convention style rally. An auxiliary 150 member committee was authorized to boost the campaign and push for uniform primary laws personal registration and a free secret ballot. A 27th ward inquiry was opened amid factional disputes with Bonniwell Bromley Carr and Stovel leading rival groups. A memorial minute honored John Taylor for decades of party service.
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Democratic City Committee
Pune
Donnelly
John J. Green
Erie
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Pattison
George W. Guthrie
Actolan
Democracy of
Philadelphia
James Nolan
Neutratla
Pattison
John Taylor
E. K. Borie
Time of Coronation Fixed for August 11 to 15
London reports King Edward will be crowned between August 11 and 15. His recovery is rapid and satisfactory and the decision was made privately. The procession and Westminster Abbey ceremony will be curtailed and follow the same route as the Parliament opening.
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London
Edward
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Abbey
Whitehall
Prince of Wales
Guy's Hospital
Rebels Rout Venezuelan Troops Near Barcelona
News from Willemstad reports 3000 government troops under General Modesto Castro were routed on July 3 between Barcelona and Aragua by revolutionary forces led by General Rolando. The revolutionaries besieged Barcelona, causing panic and shop closures as troops fled and deserted. Castro fled Caracas for La Guaira then boarded the Ossun toward Guanta or Barcelona, planning to reorganize and strike back, a move seen as perilous.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Modesto Castro
Barcelona
Aragua
Revolutionary
Rolando
Castro
Caracas
Lencia
la Guaira
Ossun
Guanta
Valencia
Mont Pelee Still Erupting Daily
Mont Pelee in Martinique remains active with daily eruptions but officials say the activity is not dangerous. The advisory from Fort de France notes continued volcanic outbursts without posing immediate harm.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
England's Fleet Upheld Against Invasion Claims
Berlin dispatch reports the North German Gazette reviewing pamphlets on Germany's sea power and invasion plans for Britain. It concludes that Britain’s navy remains the world’s strongest and that landing a substantial army in England would be impossible unless the British fleet is destroyed.
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Berlin
North German Gazette Today
Germany
Great Britain
England
General Lee Predicts Cuban Turmoil and Peril to Reforms
Special to the Philadelphia Times from Washington July 7. General Fitzhugh Lee grimly assesses Cuba’s future under independent rule. He warns of anarchy and annexation unless government stability and finances improve, noting public schools and sanitation rely on American occupation. He cites negro soldiers, back pay claims, unemployed laborers, and revenue dependence on customs as key dangers. He fears a shrinking Cuban treasury and stalled public services if pay demands and deficits persist. The outlook covers the Palma administration, Puerto Rico ties, and sugar market consequences under Platt-era guidance.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Revolutionary Army
Palma
Lee
Tor Puma Per- Phia
United States
Havana
Spain
Maceo
Santiago
Pinar del Rio
Palma’s Hands Full as Cuban Ads Dominate
The text argues Palma will be busy with Cuban ads in coming months. The author, familiar with Cuban leaders, warns that without restored government stability and relief in selling Cuban products, only anarchy and annexation loom, risking U.S. intervention and American flags raised to stay put.
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Eat Palma
United States
Vanderbilt Gives Half Million Gift to Yale Dormitory
Frederick W. Vanderbilt of New York announced a gift to Yale University’s Sheffield Scientific School. The donation funds a dormitory system, includes land and a dormitory building, and is valued at about half a million dollars. Vanderbilt is a 1876 graduate.
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New Haven
Conn
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
New York
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Vanderbilt
Silent Couple After Twenty Years Ends In Burial
John Stewart and his wife in Bordentown lived twenty years without speaking to each other yet shared a home and care. Upon the wife’s death Stewart attended the burial without tears and refused religious services despite relatives urging for her wishes. The couple halted speech over a dispute on God's existence.
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Bordentown
John Stewart
Stewart
Church Probe for Minister Lancaster
A trial committee meets to investigate Rev. O. C. Burt of Quarryville Methodist Episcopal Church on charges including plans to desert his family and elope with Miss Annie Shank. Testimony reveals alleged occult influence and coercive behavior as the panel continues hearings.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
O. C. Burt
Quarryville Methodist Episcopal Church
A. G. Kynett
J. McConnell
William Jones
F. G. Coxeson
W. H. Pickup
A. M. Vivian
Philadelphia
J. W. Sayres
Chester
C. W. Milan
Marietta
W. H. Shaffer
EB. H. Hoffman
Burt
Annie Shank
Quarryville
Africa
Shield Proves Bullet Proof in Italian Test
The bullet proof shield invented by Signor Benedetti was tested at Villa D orea with notable attendees including War Minister General Count di San Martino Major John B Porter Judge James F Smith of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Captain Lewis H Strother of the Twenty second Infantry and the judge advocate general's department.
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Rome
Signor Benedetti
Villa D’oria
Count di San Martino
John B. Porter
Judge Advocate General's Department
James F. Smith
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Lewis H. Strother
Twenty-second Infantry
Russia to fund cold storage steamship line to Libau
The Russian Government will contribute over 100000 pounds toward the installation of a line of cold storage steamships. The line is planned to run between Libau and Odessa, aiming to enhance Baltic and Black Sea shipping capacities.
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Odessa
Libau
Kidnap Attempt Fears Haunt Wealthy Florist Family
A daylight kidnapping attempt and a threatening letter target Edward Habermehl, rich florist of 2280 Diamond Street. Police double security and undercover work search for suspects among discharged workers amid a tense Independence Day incident and a mystery letter vowing revenge.
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Diamond Street
Edward Habermehl
Worrell
Habermehl
Negroes Rob Vacant House In Pine Street Theft
Police at the Fifteenth and Locust station captured two black men, James Jackson and Robert Johnson, from the back yard of Mrs. 8. G. Lafourcalle at 1519 Pine Street. A clothes basket of clothing clocks and silverware was found ready for removal. Magistrate Harrison held them for a hearing.
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Fifteenth
Locust Streets
Mra
G. Lafourcalle
Pine Street
Telkcemen Blamford
Robinson
James Jackson
Robert Johnson
Harrison
Jacob Ligon
Pethi
Bainbridge Streets
Hassov
Second
Queen Streets
William Wright
Smith
Vine Streets
R. Fitzpatrick
Cherry Street
Fitzpatrick
Walter Reynolds
Atlantic City
Eva Fields
Denver Col
Kochersperger
Burglar Shot Dead in Rockwood Area Home Invasion
Lud Pritts, a mountaineer near Rockwood Pennsylvania, fired his Winchester at an unknown intruder who breached his home late night and advanced on his young wife. The man was killed as he attempted to escape.
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Habermehl
Wagner
Connellsville
Lud Pritts
Rockwood
Pritts
Tragic Gasoline Stove Explosion Claims Higgin’s Daughter
Miss Anna Higgins dies at St Francis Hospital after severe burns from June 21 stove explosion. Her mother also perished hours earlier from burns, kept from Anna until today. Anna was recovering until the shock of her mother's death caused a fatal collapse.
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Philadelphia Times
Trenton
Anna Higgins
St. Francis’ Hospital
Kitchener Praises Boer War Troops Valedictory
Lord Kitchener’s June 25 valedictory to the troops commends British soldiers for endurance and humane conduct amid hardship and danger. He notes the soldierly qualities of all ranks and salutes those who pursued surrendering adversaries to the end and hopes for future service alongside His Majesty's forces.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Morgan Thanks Kaiser Berlin Visit Corporate Tone
J Pierpont Morgan toured Berlin palaces and museums during his stay. He departed for Paris after sending Emperor William a telegram thanking him for courtesy and for the chance to view the royal collections.
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Berlin
J. Pierpont Morgan
Paris
Jersey Health Board opposes hospital site purchase
New Jersey Board of Health passes strong resolutions in Trenton against the city buying Petty's Island for a hospital and almshouse. Camden Board of Health pledges to use all legal means. 40th Ward residents denounce the Cannon Ball Farm pest house site and urge council opposition.
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40Th Ward
NEW Jersey Health Board
Trenton
New Jersey Board of Health Opposes Petty's Island Purchase
Trenton New Jersey July 7 1920 The Board of Health adopts resolutions protesting Philadelphia authority to buy Petty's Island in the Delaware River within New Jersey. It warns tidal waters would carry sewage and disease germs to Trenton and urges the Philadelphia mayor and city councils to be notified of the protest.
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City of
Philadelphia
Latreston
Petty
Delaware River
Trenton
Petty’s Island
Board of Health
Petra Island
Mayor Ashbridge Veto Rumor Circulates Over Island Purchase
Citizens discuss a reported plan by Mayor Ashbridge to veto the ordinance buying Petty's Island for an almshouse and insane asylum. City Council members claim the veto would force an extra session after summer adjournment while the measure nears final action.
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Ashbridge
Petty
Lake George
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