Rapid Transit Franchises Provoking Ward Leaders Frustration
Magistrate Edward A. Devlin denounces rapid transit backers as not earnest and says no appointments have been made. Ward leaders, irritated by stalled franchises, expect action but receive promises while railing at the lack of organization and political cost. Legislator Thomas J. Henry predicts compliance within sixty days, possibly by October 1.
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Israel W. Durham
Durham
Messrs
Mack, Foerderer
Wolf and
Murphy
Briggs
Black
McCoach
Moore
Devlin
Myers
Theodore KB. Stulb
Wildemore
James L. Miles
Alexander Crow
Isaac D. Hetzel
David H. Lane
Joseph L. Adams
John Warner
Edward W. Patton
George Sterr
Sherlock
Beaston
Edward A. Devlin
Eighth Ward
Philadelphia Times
Messrs. Foerderer
Wolf
Mack
Republican
Thomas J. Henry
Harrisburg
Franchises Sale Denied by Philadelphia Officials
A Philadelphia Evening Telegraph report claimed Foerderer street railway franchises were sold to Trionm Traction Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad for 1 750 000. The report said 3 500 000 was the price if Broad Street surface lines validity stood, but New York lawyers negated that, cutting the price. Congressman Foerderer denied any sale saying his interests are not for sale and plans remain to be decided.
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Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Foerderer Street Railway
Trionm Traction Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
New York
Foerderer
Mack
The
Comeray. S
Seaport
Mreeane
Tnion Traction
Hinsey face renewed pressure from Knights group in Chicago
John A. Hinsey subjected to renewed scrutiny as the Endowment Bank probe widens. Knights of Khorasean leaders held a secret session to demand his resignation, aiming for an examination of affairs while Hinsey was barred from today’s meeting.
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Chicago
John A. Hinsey
Knights of Jas
Board of Control
Knights of Khorasean
Order
Hinsey
Knights of the
Anti Cigarette Officers Elected in Buffalo Convention
The first international convention of the Anti Cigarette League elected officers for the coming year. Frank sect Verante was named president, Casey of Buffalo as first vice president, Edith Idermuth of Chicago as treasurer, and Pomstt Harvey of Loviviting as second vice president.
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Buffalo
Anti-Cigarette League
Ite
T. Frank Sect
Verante
Casey
T. Mise Edith Idermuth
Ocbaries
Chicago
Pomstt Harvey
Lovievitig
San Francisco man fleeced in spurious check poker game
James Carroll, a San Francisco businessman visiting New York, was swindled for 1125 in a poker game by an acquaintance named John Moreley. Moreley produced a fake certified check from a nonexistent Coal and Iron National Bank of Philadelphia after a big pot, then vanished. The scam hinged on a forged certificate by a supposed cashier Charles Keene.
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Philadelphia Times
Olcott Beach
N Y
James Carroll
San Francisco
Coal and Iron National Bank
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Carroll
Moreley
Coal and Iron Bank
Charles Keene
Searing Heat Spurs Rain Decline In Western Missouri
Kansas City weather observer reports unprecedented heat delaying precipitation as drought worsens across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Livestock markets show record cattle and hog receipts with prices at lows as traders beg for rain and expect larger future supplies if rain fails to appear.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cold City Temp and Heat‑Related Deaths Reported
The city endured a cool day after a night of 65 degrees at 3 AM. One heat related death, Edward Bringer, a months old infant of 155 Poplar Street, was reported. A coroner's inquest into William From of 1614 Cumberland Street concluded death from heat after sun exposure and heavy water intake.
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Atlantic City
Edward Bringer
Poplar Street
William From
Cumberland Street
St. Mary's Hospital
From
Kansas orders canceled as crops damaged by heat
Wholesale houses in Kansas canceled orders for full shipments as corn and other crops suffer from intense heat. Forecasts estimate this year’s corn yield near 40 million bushels versus 163 million last year. Some advise merchants to stop shipments regardless of instructions.
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Kansas
Dolpa
Woman Backed Gold Mine Conspiracy Arrest
Philip Dattria, an Italian resident of 508 Christian Street, was arrested on a warrant by Special Policemen Carey and Fox on charges of conspiracy and larceny of $1,000. A woman reported two men sought board on June 29 and spoke of a dream revealing a rich gold mine, leading to the alleged fraud. Dattria was seized after she notified Lieutenant Woody.
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Philip Dattria
Seventh
Christian Streets
Carey and Fox
Alexandrio Caterino
Christian Street
Cattrna
Imm
Wmn
Woody
Dattrin
Tragic Train Collision Kills Couple Near Altoona
An excursion train on the Pennsylvania Railroad struck an open buggy carrying Milford Langhan and his wife as it rushed toward Altoona from Alexandria. Both victims were decapitated, and the buggy was torn apart by the impact.
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Philadelphia Times
Altoona
Alexandria
Petersburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Gorsuch
B. €. Knepper
Milford Langhan
Oahan
Hollidaysburg
Duncansville
Airship's bold flight tests for prize at Paris
Santos-Dumont's balloon flight around the Eiffel Tower and back aimed at a 100000-franc prize. He reached the tower, faced wind and a late return, then wrecked on the Seine voyage after motor issues. Despite partial success, the endeavor signaled mastery of aerial navigation.
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Philadelphia Times
Paris
M. Santos-Dumont
Eiffel Tower
M. Henri Deutsch
Rouen
Longchamps
Fiffel Tower
M. Sanet
Bois du Boulogne
M. Santos- Dumont
Parc d’Aerostation
St. Cloud
M. Deutsch
Seine
Edmund Rothschild
M. Rothschild
Santos-Dumont
Hanoon de
Philadelphia Times Illustrated Magazine Brings 14 Pages Today
The Philadelphia Times Illustrated Magazine publishes fourteen pages with a thirty two page supplement, delivering extended features and visual content in today’s issue.
Atlantic City Bars Defy Dry Law Claims
Saloon keepers pledge to stay open Sunday despite Supreme Court Justice Hendrickson orders. Wine cards issued at beachfront hotels, and Mayor Stoy says liquor sellers will not test the law. Police and mayor will enforce the orders, but thirsty visitors can obtain wine at select spots.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Supreme Court
Hendrickson
Stoy
No Thirsts at Cape May Shy After Bar Closures
Cape May July 13 It is understood that the galoon and hotel men will sell to all persons who desire thirst quenched tomorrow. Last Sunday every bar was closed except one and its proprietor claims windows open to show no business. His rent, however, was running full.
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M. Santos-Dumont
Philadelphia Times
Cape May
Governor Allen to resign from Porto Rico post
Governor Allen and his wife sailed for New York on the Mayflower with household effects. A large crowd bid him farewell as he admitted no return to Porto Rico and hinted at entering the diplomatic service. A Washington dispatch gave no clarity on his retention of the governorship.
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San Juan
P. R
Allen
New York
Porto Rico
Washington Dispatch
Fenton Estate Case Focuses on Safe Contents
Special to The Philadelphia Inquirer from New York reports John Fenton died in 1899 leaving a modest estate and a home at 502 West One Hundred and Sixty‑fifth Street. A small safe in the house reportedly held money, raising questions whether the safe contents were bequeathed to his second wife Ellen under the will and codicils being reviewed by Justice Chester in the New York Supreme Court.
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Philadelphia
New York
John Fenton
West One
Ellen
Lews
Chester
T Supreme Court
Village Post Office Looted in Point Pleasant
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Times reports the Point Pleasant Post Office was burglarized last night. Thieves blew the safe, taking cash and about $750 in stamps, then used a Catbort’s safe and a horse blanket to muffle the blast.
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Philadelpriya Times
Point Pleasant
State 18 Asked 10 Keep Ex-Convicts State 18 Asked 10
The Legislature funded the Home of Industry for Discharged Prisoners in this city with 14 000 despite the Board of Charities decline to recommend aid. The home houses ex convicts, pays small wages, and reports a self supporting basis with broom sales and modest donations.
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State Board of Charities
Assembly
Market Street
Thirty-first
Forty-sixth Street
Woodland Avenue
Island Road
Paschallville
Home of Industry
B. Frank Benham
House of Industry
William N. Ashman
George D. McCreary
Russell H. Conwell
Edward R. Strawbridge
Ferdinand J. Creer
Lewis H. Redner
Dundas T. Pratt
George Cleeland
Curwen Stoddart, Jr
Gideon Stoddart
John A. Stoddart
Mr. Pratt
Mr. McCreary
Mr. Cleeland
Wiliam H. Wanamaker
J. Farrar Stoke
Pratt
Walnut Street
William H. Wanamaker
F. H. Starr
Board’of
Public Charities of Pennsylvania
Board of State Charities
Representative Bonham
Board of Charities of Pennsylvania
Board of Charities
Board of Public Charities
Pennsylvania
Eastern State Penitentiary
Ex Judge James H Sellars Dies in Suspected Suicide
Crawfordsville Indiana July 13 ex judge James H Sellars a legislator and former governor candidate died in an apparent suicide after reportedly saying he would not strike and that his debts were large local reports state he faced heavy financial burdens and political pressure.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
James H. Sellars
Fatal shooting on Union Pacific train near Wamsutter
A. P. Rogers was fatally shot by Ned Hartley Copeland on Union Pacific train No. 6 three miles east of Wamsutter. Copeland, claiming hypnosis, was arrested and held in Sweet Water county jail. Copeland had worked at the Nebraska National Bank for ten years and disappeared after a $10,000 shortage. his brother-in-law covered half and bondsmen the rest.
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Rawlins, Wy
A. P. Rogers
Ned Hartley Copeland
Union Pacific
Copeland
Stockton
Cal
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Wamsutter
Rogers
Sweet Water County
Greeo River
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska National Bank
Supposed Successful Man Beaten and Bound in Rival Feud
Harry Hartman was attacked by several men near 1 AM, rendered unconscious, bound, and gagged. He was found at 4 AM by a dairyman, robbed of 3.75 dollars, with a note claiming the motive was jealousy. Charles Buxton was jailed on felonious assault with intent to kill, linked to Hartman and Miss Heffner of College Avenue.
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Philadelphia Times
York
Harry Hartman
Hartman
White
Charles Buxton
Buxton
Heffner
College Avenue
Mrs Rosie Doll Dies After Third Suicide Attempt
Rosie Doll aged 28 of 1314 Fairmount avenue died at St. Josephs Hospital after swallowing carbolic acid at home. She had a history of suicide threats and prior attempts with phosphorus morphine and poison amid domestic troubles. Her brother recently attempted suicide by poison.
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Rosie Doll
Fairmount Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pat Crowe Sends Fee Draft From Johannesburg
State Senator A W Brewster received a $250 draft from Pat Crowe of Johannesburg to pay an attorney fee. Crowe, connected with the Omaha Cudahy kidnapping case, hired Brewster who once defended him in a train robbery case in St Joseph. The charge was dismissed.
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ST. Joseph
A. W. Brewster
Pat Crowe
Johannesburg
South Africa
Crowe
Omaha
Edward Cudahy
Packer
Brewster
Hardship of Gold Hunters Friends Part on the Road to Civilization
Jack Panno sworn affidavit from Tynook Alaska recounts abandoning Albert Campbell on the Sushima river after supplies ran out and their doge were eaten. Campbell, weakened, urged Panno to seek help while he pressed on. Panno survived and reached an Alaskan native settlement to be saved.
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Seattle
Jack Panno
Tynook
Alaska
Albert Campbell
Sushima
Campbell
Panno
Campmell
Ashumet Yacht Disabled. J H Parker Rescues Crew
The schooner J H Parker under Captain Hammond, arriving from Darien, reports sighting the sloop yacht Ashumet at 3 30 P M on July 12 in distress. Parker rescued Terry and his hands but could not tow to port due to a coble and gear issues. ownership of the yacht is listed as Richard C Kit of New York.
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Newpor
J. H. Parker
Hammond
Darien
Ashumet
Pe Terry
Richard C. Kit
New York
Local Weather Forecast for Sunday and Monday
Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware show partly cloudy skies with warmth rising Sunday and Monday. Eastern New York and New Jersey expect fair to warm conditions with light to moderate winds. Western New York Western Pennsylvania also forecast fair through Monday with warmer afternoons.
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Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Arrivals of Ocean Liners
The Jes Bismarck Hamburg voyage from New York arrived in port with the liner making a scheduled stop. Passengers and crew were noted as proceeding with customary harbor procedures and customs formalities.
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Jes Bismarck
Hamburg
New York
Hanna Custody Dispute Ends With Plucky Woman Escaping
In New York, Mrs. Hanna Jr. fled with three Hanna grandchildren aboard the Campania to avoid a Cleveland court order naming Senator Marcus A. Hanna guardian. Dan Hanna and officers pursued, but the ship sailed with the children in her custody. Baroness de Polandt accompanied Mrs. Hanna. Hull officers and a habeas corpus writ failed to halt the escape.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
United States
Marcus A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Cleveland Court
Campania
Hanna, Jr
Hanna
Dan Hanna
Supreme Court
Baroness de Polandt
Mr. Hanna
Mrs. Hanna
Cleveland
Kenton College
Ohio
Marrage
Aguinaldo Shamming Indianapolis Insurrection Comment
Captain D F Allen of Frankfort commanding Company I Thirty eighth United States Volunteers says the insurrection in the Philippines remains unbroken and that the United States may eventually withdraw from the area. He asserts he is as much an insurgent as those opposed to American forces.
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Indianapolis
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Thirty
United States Volunteers
United States
Peete
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Trouble
Count Zeppelin
Ordi
Aero Clad
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Cudahy
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Rowe
Seti Io
Europe
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Aguinaldo
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