Dismissed Veteran Accuses Police of Politicized Enforcement
Ex Captain Edgar in a second chapter of revelations describes police being used as political tools. He claims officers attend meetings in civilian clothes for pay and details point to Republican leaders influencing City Hall under Mayor Ashbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Bwdgar
Philadelphia Police Department
William McCoach
Edgar
McCoach
MccCoach
Select Council
Municipal Association
Roosevelt
Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Fox
No Plan for Campanile Venice Plagued by Missing Plans
July 24 reports a major setback in Campanile restoration as the office for the conservation of monuments lacks any detailed plan, measurements, or drawings of the ruined Campanile. Officials are now trying to reconstruct from photographs and an incomplete interior tracing, marking stones in the ruins for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Office For the Conservation of Monuments
Trust Tobacco Tabooed Norfolk
The National Alliance of the Theatrical Stage Employees in Norfolk endorsed the local building trades strike position and the International Cigar Makers' Union label. They also fined $10 on any delegate using American Tobacco Company products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
National Alliance of the
Building Trades
International Cigar Makers’ Union
American Tobacco Company
French Officers Die in Detonation at Versailles Camp
A mine exploded prematurely during a demonstration at the Satory Camp in Versailles. A lieutenant and three noncommissioned officers were killed, while six sappers were seriously wounded. The incident occurred as part of a cadet corps demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
France
Satory
Boy severely injured by unexploded dynamite cartridge
Charles Carpenter an 11 year old boy lies at the point of death in Episco pal Hospital after touching a dynamite cartridge he found on a dump near his home. He returned with a match and detonated it blowing off most of one hand and injuring his upper body and face. The cartridge was likely discarded by a careless contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carpenter
Tmory Street
Episcopal Hospital
Young Carpenter
Liberty Bell Exhibition Questioned by Philadelphia Mayor
Mayor Ashbridge said no official application has been received to exhibit the Liberty Bell at the St. Louis World's Fair. He called reports of the bell's departure mere straw men and noted any application would go to Councils before Independence Hall allows it to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbridge
St. Louis
Independence Hall
Harbor Improvement Fund Need Stated for 1904
Captain Spencer Cosby in charge of harbor works submitted the annual report to the Chief Engineers in Washington. He estimated $1,100,000 would be needed for the 1904 Philadelphia district Delaware river New Jersey and Pennsylvania harbor work and $4,710,000 overall to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Cosby
Washington
Philadelphia
Delaware River
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Train Robbers Take 50 000 on Mexican Central Heist
A daring hold up on the Mexican Central near Bernijilo occurred just after the train left. Three Americans boarded the train and robbed the express car of 50 000 in currency destined for Banco Minerco Chihuahua. The robbers vanished into darkness after alighting near the stopped train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Bernijilo
Buckner
Banco Minerco
Chihuahua
Interior secretary orders temporary closure of Colorado River townships
The Los Angeles land office reports a June order from the Secretary of the Interior to close thirty townships along the Colorado River from south of Needles to the Gulf-Mexican line. This marks an early step in a proposed irrigation project under federal authority, delaying settlement in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Secretary of the Interior
Colorado River
Needles
Lightning Kills Father and Son in Indianapolis
An intense electric storm hits Indianapolis on July 24, killing a father and his son. Emergency crews respond as residents report damage from the blast and power outages through the city. The tragedy raises questions about safety during severe weather warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolie
Reading Company Voting Trust to Dissolve at August Meeting
A Philadelphia Times report cites a Reading Company stockholder claiming the Reading voting trust will dissolve after a 2 percent semi annual dividend on 28 million dollars of first preferred stock is declared at the August 6 board meeting. The holder warns legal action could transfer control to individual shareholders if the trust presses to extend its powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Company
Puria-Delphia Times
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
F. P. Olcott
New York
Morgan
Drexel
Masked band raids sheep camps near Landers Wyo
A gang of 150 masked men surrounded sheep camps 115 miles west of Landers Fremont county killing a Mexican herder named Sam Galaxee and slaugh tering thousands of sheep. One herd of 2000 sheep was killed and 65 000 sheep from twenty five other herds were driven into the mountains to starve. Sheepmen are warned against pursuing their flocks as they face instant death. Wild animals now prey on the flocks with heavy losses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landers
Wryo
Sam Galaxee
Fremont County
Filtration Delay at Lower Roxborough Plant
Water will not be run through filter beds for a week or ten days at the Lower Roxborough plant. Engineer Mr Hill said fine sand is being spread in beds and water was put at the bottom to aid settling and level the sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxborough
Hill
Ex Alderman Indicted for Bribery in Richmond
A grand jury probing municipal scandals indicted an former Richmond alderman this afternoon. The indictment cites bribery related offenses and marks a major development in the city corruption probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Insane Man Fires at Landlady Then Ends Own Life
In Doylestown David Cornell aged 50 in a fit of insanity fired at his landlady Mrs Linford Raike twice at close range then shot himself in the breast near his heart He is jailed awaiting death Mrs Raike escaped unharmed after the triple volley and a nervous shock noted by onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprerat
Philadelphia Times
Doylestown
David Cornell
Linford Raike
Raikes
Mob LYNCHES Two Negroes in West Virginia
In Philippi near here a mob of several hundred lynched two unidentified Black men. One victim was shot inside the station. the other, dragged to a park, hanged, then shot and cut to pieces. Public anger follows the murder of Chief Bud Wilmoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Wilmoth
Bellington
Elkins
Woman Dies of Pistol Wounds After Hospital Stay
Coroner Baldwin investigated the death of Mrs. Cecilia M. Sullivan in Baltimore. She died at the Maryland Homoeopathic Hospital from pistol shot wounds, with an autopsy by Dr. H. J. Walton showing two wounds and an eighteen hour survival after injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baldwin
Cecilia M. Sullivan
Maryland Homoeopathic Hospital
H. J. Walton
Trappist Monastery Destroyed by Fire in Oka
The Trappist monastery at Oka Quebec was completely burned last night. Loss estimated at 300000 with 100000 insured. Ninety seven monks escaped. Ten thousand gallons of cider and 4000 gallons of wine were ruined. Two monks were rescued from the top floor and are in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oka
Quebec
the Trappists
Seraph
Confessed triple murder atoka Oklahoma
James Reeves surrendered to police admitting he killed his wife, her mother Mrs. Grant, and John Knuckles. He said marital happiness ended after Knuckles appeared two months earlier, leading to confrontation on the way to church. Reeves, intoxicated, forced Knuckles from a wagon, shot him, then killed his wife and Mrs. Grant as the team fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
I. T
James Reeves
Grant
John Knuckles
Reeves
Knuckles
Cuba Steamship Line To Norfolk Island Schedule Planned
Norfolk Va July 24 A steamship line between Norfolk and the Island Cuba will start August 1 with a monthly schedule. The service will shorten as business grows. A movement has long sought better trade ties among the Southern and Southeastern states and Cuba and Puerto Rico. Colonel William Lamb of is one
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vac
Cuba
Porto Rico
William Lamb
Pattison Names Own Committee Of One Hundred
A call by Eugene C. Bonniwell invites nearly 140 prominent Philadelphia Democrats to form a committee of one hundred to aid Pattison Guthrie and Nolan in the state ticket campaign. The first meeting is set for July 28 1902 at Horticultural Hall with Henry Budd chosen as temporary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Eugene C. Bonniwell
George W. Guthrie
James Nolan
Horticultural Hall
Donnelly
Pattison
One Hundred
Henry Budd
Judge of Common Pleas
Budd
Scranton Street Railway Men to Seek Arbitration
A Scranton union committee and General Manager Silliman agreed to arbitrate a dispute over interpretation of the pay and job seniority clause from the settlement of a recent street car strike. Each side will pick two members, who together choose a fifth, to decide which workers count as longest in the company’s employ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Scranton
Silliman
Scranton Street Railway Company
Brother Sues Sister Over 618 Spruce Street Title
In Common Pleas Court, Mrs. Catharine T. D. Givin filed a demurrer to a suit by Matthew T. Gallen seeking to enjoin conveyance or encumbrance of 618 Spruce Street and to establish title in the plaintiff. The dispute concerns whether the father Charles Gallon purchased the home in 1889 for 5375 dollars and placed the deed in the sister’s name, with heirs alleging equal shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givin
M. T. Galley
Catharine T. D. Givin
Common Pleas Court
Matthew T. Gallen
Spruce Street
Charles Gallon
Gallon
John ©. Gallagher
Thunderstorm Cools City After Hot Spell
A morning near 70 degrees gave way to a 2 PM high as a thunderstorm moved east over the river. After the storm, the temperature dropped to 65 by 8 PM offering relief from the heat. Elsewhere, intense heat dominates the West and South, while Eastern Pennsylvania looks for showery periods and shifting winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Middle West
New Orleans
South Dakota
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Washington
Pennsylvania
Lightning bolts injure two painters during storm near Cedar Street tunnel
Charles Leader and Edward Sullow, painters for the Philadelphia and Reading Railway, were on a plank beside a tunnel on Cedar and Lehigh when lightning struck. Leader was seriously shocked and bruised and his condition was precarious. Sullow landed on his feet after jumping, suffering a badly sprained ankle. Both were taken to Episcopal Hospital. Leader’s condition remained grave the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leader
North Third Street
Edward Sullow
West
Susquehanna Avenue
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Cedar Street
Lehigh Avenue
Leader
Sullow
Episcopal Hospital
Congressional Nominations in Ohio Districts
Ohio's Eighteenth District nominates James Kennedy and the Sixth District backs John P. Reese both as Democratic choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
James Kennedy
N. Lowe
John P. Reese
Vansant Speaks at Camden Republican Meeting
J Alpheus Vansant, candidate for the Republican nomination to Congress in the First District, addressed 500 citizens at a Third Ward Republican Club event in Camden. Councilman F S Roberts and Edwine Delacroix spoke, followed by an informal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alpheus’ Vansant
Citzens
Third Ward
Republican Club
Third
Washington Streets
Camden
F.S. Roberts
Edwine Delacroix
Roosevelt
Murphy
Pease
President Roosevelt
Singing Societies Invited to Fest
The bureau of music of the Saengerfest Association invites over five hundred singing societies to participate in the Saengerfest in Baltimore during the week surrounding June 14 1908. Prize selections and details are to be delivered upon application to the bureau secretary Hoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bureau of Music
The
Saengerfest Association
Aes Bodiers
Hoch
Opposition to Congressman Tawney in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on July 24 James A Tawney representative of the First Minnesota district faced opposition from Republicans and civil groups amid mounting criticism of his stance and performance in Congress. The event signals a contested reelection climate for the longtime lawmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Minneapolis
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Temporary injunction in Rogers debt attachment case in New Jersey
In Trenton on July 24 Vice Chancellor Reed granted a temporary injunction to lay in the test case Rey W. Rogers. Rogers seeks to attach for debt money due to certain employees Susan pmasethenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Reed
Lay
Rey W. Rogers
Susan Pmasethenes
President Roosevelt Visits New Jersey National Guard Camp
President Roosevelt arrives at Atlantic Highlands and Sea Girt for a warm welcome. Governor Murphy leads ceremonies with 15000 locals along the special train route through Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, and Asbury Park, before addressing troops and praising the New Jersey National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girt
N. J
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Atlantic Highlands Pier
Franklin Murphy
Kean
National Guard
Alice Roosevelt
W. Emlen Roosevelt
Christine Roosevelt
Loeb
Sagamore Hill
Mayflower
Atlantic Highlands
la Savoie
Root
Ha Porter
France
Leonard Wood
Eaeh
Fran Murphy, Jr
Parker
Governor Murphy
Murphy
Kean and Dryden
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Sea Girl
Sea Bright
Monmouth Beach
Long Branch
West End
Elberon
Deal Beach
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Belmar
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Brother
Politi
Citi
Zens
Police Department
Hoyt
Wood
Kelly’s Hall
Christian Street
Eighth
Magistrate South
Ransley
2D Ward
Phillips
Quirk
Harry Trainer
Trainer
O’toole
Twelfth
Christian
Charley
Durham
Boy
Liberty Bell
St. Louis Fair
Cosby
Morgan's Reading Voting Trust
Wyoming
Police
Ohio and
Little Kanawha
Mcconnellsville
Gertrude Sherwood
Roxbury
W. F. Lighthiser
Charlies Bailey
Marietta
la Toursine
Havre
Trom
Demo
Cratic
Democratic City Committee
Sues
McGettrick
Burlington
Felix McGettrick
St. Albans
Percival Begin
Scleitad
Vansant
National Guardsmen
National Guardsman
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