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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1901

Page

4

Miners Win Key Legislation Amid Senate Action

Harrisburg May 31 The closing session will act peacefully as anti coal measures pass the Senate and reach Governor Stone. Ferrebee and Garner bills introduce a 25 percent tax on noncoal store orders, aiming to curb company stores. Garrter bill cuts mine inspectors from eight to sixteen with salaries $3 000 and terms shortened, chosen by the people. Legislative maneuvering on judicial apportionment and street railway bills follows with reconfirmation and adjournment set for Monday evening.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Senate Stone House Ferrebee Garner United Mie Workers’ Convention Hazleton Verrebee Grady Philadelphia Woods Westmoreland Dillon Weller Bedford Scott

Berks County Defers To Counsel On Controller Authority

Berks County Commissioners refuse to recognize Jo seph N. Shomo's authority for county bills under $100. Counsel advised that Shomo's approval is not required on such low value bills, a stance prompting controversy and potential court action. Shomo, a Republican, was appointed Controller by Governor Stone.

Philadelphia Times Reading

Dentists Elect Officers at Susquehanna Meeting in Scranton

The Susquehanna Dental Association elected officers and decided to meet next year in Scranton. President B. M. Crary of Wilkes-Barre. vice president Dr Walker Williamsport. recording secretary Dr T W Thomas Wilkes-Barre. assistant secretary Dr Nellie Carle Wilkes-Barre. corresponding secretary Dr Nellie Keyser Jersey Shore. treasurer Dr J C Hertz Easton.

Phuwadelphia Times Williamsport Susquehanna Pental Association Scranton Wilkesbarre Walker Cretary T. W. Thomas Nellie Carle Nellie Keyser Jersey

Dickinson Preparatory School Commencement Held in Bosler Hall

Carlisle May 81 The annual commencement of Dickinson Preparatory School was held tonight in Bosler Hall. Six orations were given by top scholars including Miaim L. Beyer Jr Edwin Hagerty Thomas M. Myers George H Raab M Elsie Sheltin and Lemon L Smith presenting at Newville Phenix Warrior's Mark and Johnstown Pa locations.

Philadelphia Times Carlisle Dickinson Preparatory School Bosler Hall iMiam L. Beyer, Jr Phenix Edwin Hagerty Warrior's Mark Thomas M. Myers Newville George H. Raab Johnstown M. Elsie Sheltin Newpe Pa Lemon L. Smith

New Russian Church Association Formed in Shamokin

Russian Greek Catholic delegates representing fifty six churches and 306000 members in Canada and the United States formed a perman ent association to be known as the Little Russian Church Association. A convention will select a Bishop and establish theses for regular priestly status.

New Russian Church Association Tue Phuirladelphia TimEs Shamokin Canada United States Little Russian Church Association

Train slides off track in Pennsylvania flood debris

A New York Central engine plunged at Bear Clearfield Junction during a descent after heavy rains. The locomotive derailed into a ditch, nearly burying the crew in the mud and water. Strong flood conditions and recent rains contributed to the incident as authorities assess damage and cause.

Apecia Philadelphia Williamsport

Stamp Flaster Fatally Injured In Williamsport Blast

Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE Edward Johnson suffered fatal injuries from an explosion while blasting a seam at Roaring Branch near Williamsport on May 4. The accident occurred as a chain blast under a work crew, with workers attempting to clear a limit when the blast penetrated an obstruction.

Stamp Flaster Williamsport Edward Johnson

Steel Rail Contract Let

Sharon May 31. The Youngstown Sharon Street Railway Company awarded the contract for steel rails to be used on the new trolley line. The rails are to be manufactured for the system’s modernization project.

Sharon Youngstown-Sharon Street Railway Company Tee Ad Hewensthei Aart Sindale Batata

Stabbing Death in Summit Hill Quarrel Ends in Jail

James Kelley, 25, was stabbed to death at Summit Hill by Henry Smith, 20, now jailed in Mauch Chunk. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM after a liquor fueled quarrel between Kelley and Smith and others. Smith returned with a butcher knife. Kelley died from four wounds after a struggle.

Philadelphia Times Mauch Chunk James Kelley Summit Hill Henry Smith Smith Kelley Llewellyn

Honors at Lafayette Easton May 31 1915

Lafayette College announced honors for students across departments. Names include Howard W Bacon Chares W Beers Louis C Condit Arthur L Crossley Charles K Fever Henry A Gullef Jobe Hinckley Edward R Hughes William Hughes Harry A Kotz John W Ruef William L Sadler Jesse B Sickler John L Slattery Robert B Tenney Jr Thomas H M Thomas John L Wallace Samuel K E Weber Andrew H Weller and others. Five students reached honor grade and received specific honors such as Crossley valedictory Hughes philosophical oration Sickler historical oration Tenney scientific oration and Weller Latin salutatory.

Andrew H. Weller Broadway N. J Crossley B. R. Hughes Sickler Tenney Weller

Synod Committees Named by Reformed Presbyterians

At the third session in Pittsburg Moderator Rev. D. Martin announced yearlong committees including Foreign missions led by T. P. Robb and J. M. Foster, Home missions, National reform, Sabbath, Secret societies, Systematic beneficence, and Temperance. Colorado's Hey John Wiffie headed the secret societies panel and urged a deeper study of labor unions alongside secret orders.

Pittsburg Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North America D. ©. Martin T. P. Robb J. M. Foster C. M. Smith Rurafs Smith M. Foster T. J. Allen EB. A. Crooks National Reform J. Renwick Wylie Faris J.F. Wilson Gilchrist Willam Orr Sabbath R. J. Gault D. J. Shaw James McCune James Gray James Thompson J. C. B. French G. P. Raitt W. T. H. Thompson L. M. Sa W.M. Wylie J. S. Martin J. R. W. Stevenson J. B. Sterrett J. W. Leavin Temperance S. R. Wallace B. M. Sharp George Kennedy J. M. Adams Joseph McConnell Hey John Wiffie Colorado Committee On Secret Societies

Tramp Arrested in Scranton Kidnapping Assault

Thomas Brennan an 85 year old vagrant was jailed for abducting 6 year old Gertrude Robling at Moosie. Brennan carried her to a barn where she lay unconscious with dirt and hay in her mouth. A crowd threatened lynching before police intervened. The girl remains in a precarious condition.

Philadelphia Times Scranton Thomas Brennan Gertrude Robling Moosie Brennan Jal

Governor Signs and Vetoes Real Estate Bills

Harrisburg May 31 Governor Stone signed laws including recording titles after twenty one years of adverse possession and licensing for temporary detective workers. A bill to extinguish ground rents and annuities when the Commonwealth is a party claimant was vetoed.

Harrisburg Stone

Couple Renew Vows on Golden Anniversary at St Paul’s

Reading May 41 Fifty years ago today Mr and Mrs Peter Nurnberg were married They renewed their marriage vows at St Pauls Catholic Church with family and friends present They repeated the vows they took on their wedding day half a century ago

Philadelphia Reading Peter Nurnberg St. Paul's Freo

Trio Arrested on Cruelty to Animals Charge

Mrs Stella Gardner Carder Gardner and Edwin Baldwin were arrested today on a writ from Alderman Houck alleging cruelty to animals. They allegedly saturated a cat with kerosene and ignited the fluid to observe combustion. The accused deny the charge.

Philadelphia Times Reading Stella Gardner Carder Gardner Edwin Baldwin Alderman Houck

Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Cross Forks Village

Typhoid fever epidemic spreads in Cross Forks near Coudersport caused by polluted water. Sixty persons pronounced ill amid panic. state health authorities notified.

Cross Forks Philadelphia Times Coudersport

Herd of Cows Poisoned in Boothwyn

A herd of valuable cows owned by Robert Stevenson in Boothwyn was poisoned. Three animals have died and the method of poisoning is not yet determined. Local authorities investigate the incident.

Philadelphia Times Boothwyn Robert Stevenson Paris

Appointment of Postmaster for Columbia County

A note states that someone has been appointed Postmaster of Columbia County. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the report mentions locations including Duquesne Hatuh nag Collegeville and references a college context.

GUN QUARANTINE PREVENTS WEDDING IN EXETER

In Pittston on May 31 authorities used a shotgun quarantine at Exeter to stop a marriage. Lizzie Gurmbis, confined in the Larksville pest house, slipped guards to meet a Wilkes-Barre fiancé for a wedding. Guards and red danger flags blockaded the house as the couple planned to wed despite the outbreak.

Philadelphia Times Pittston Exeter Lizzie Gurmbis Larksville Wilkesbarre

Senate Passes $10,000 Memorial for Curtin in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg the Senate approved a $10,000 appropriation for a Curtin memorial. House actions included repealing local option laws in Philadelphia wards and Washington county prothonotary office separations. Also final passage on park use for railroads and bridge cost liability for streams over 1,000 feet wide.

Harrisburg Senate Curtin House Philadelphia Carbon County Budke Washington Monongahela City Carroll Township Washington County Commonwealth

Kipps Held for Court After Street Assaults

Geo Kipps a Black man was captured in an abandoned quarry after attacking two women in Coatesville and pursued by a crowd. He faced a Coatesville hearing and was placed in the County Jail in West Chester awaiting court. The incident sparked near-lynching by locals before police restrained the assailant.

Philadelphia West Chester Geo. Kipps Coatesville Kipps Nafle

Schwab Brother Joins U S Steel. Schwab Succeeds at Carnegie Mills

Joseph E K Schwab resigns after fourteen years as Carnegie Steel mill superintendent at Duquesne to assist brother Charles M Schwab, president of United States Steel. A. R. Hunt named successor at Homestead, earning 50000 dollars yearly. Schwab will move to New York around June 16.

Philadelphia Times Mckpesport Joseph EK. Schwab Carnegie Steel Company Mille Dfiquesne Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation A. R. Hunt Homestead Carnegie Mills Schwab Willia Povere Hinhteen Eure Omson’ Ee Soho Carnegiean Homestead Duquesne Mille New York

Legal Lights End Their Holiday

Distinguishing lawyers and judges visiting Lancaster County wrap up a three day stay. They rode Reading Railway to Cornwall to view ore mines, abandoned plans to visit Donegal due to bad roads, then returned to Lancaster and joined the local traction company at Chick's Park.

Philadelphia Times Lancaster W. A. Hensel Reading Ephrata Cornwall Manhelm Cameron Donegal Chick's Park W. BH. Givens Pie Ont The Traction Company

Held Up and Robbed by Thugs Near Pottsville

Ajax Abransk of Pottsville was held up by two masked men on the road from Minersville. The robbers held revolvers to his head, took about $25, beat him, and left him unconscious by the roadside.

Philadelphia Times Pottsville Ajax

First woman minister officiates wedding in Braddock

In Braddock on May 31 the first marriage ceremony in the state performed by a woman United Brethren minister was led by Rev. Mary Punk. After the service Mrs. Punk delivered the marriage fee to her husband, Rev. A L Funk of the Fast Pittsburg Church.

Philadelphia Times Braddock United Brethren Church Mary Punk A. L. Funk Pittsburg Funk

Lincoln University commencement notices train trip

Commencement exercises at Lincoln University in Chester County will be held on Tuesday June 4. A special train departs Broad Street Station Philadelphia at 8 05 AM calling at Porty ninth Street Lanslowne Swarthmore Wallingford Media and Kennett. Return train details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Lincoln University Chester County Tuesaday Broad Street Philadelphia Porty-ninth Street Lanslowne Swarthmore Wallingford Media Kennett Phil

Arrested for Flirting at Central District

Charles Uria, resident of Green's Hotel, appeared before Magistrate Rochersperger in Central yesterday morning on charges of flirting with women at Eighth and Cnedent streets and obstructing the way. The magistrate held him to a $500 bond to keep the peace.

Charles Uria Green's Hotel Rochersperger

Cobb's Creek Bridge in Danger

Local reports warn Cobb's Creek Bridge remains unstable after days of heavy strain and swelling waters. Officials fear structural failure if repairs lag and urge alternative routes for traffic toward Darby and surrounding areas.

Cobb’s Creek Darby

Governor addresses congress at Scotch Irish gathering Mont Alto

May 31 Mont Alto gathering of Scotch Irish congress drew attendees from across the country despite uncertain weather. Dr John S MacIntosh outlined the society’s goal to collect data on Scotch Irish heritage. Governor Stone arrived, praised Native representation, and stressed unity of descendants of all origins. Speakers included James Peebies Matthews Baltimore Senator J Bayard Henry Philadelphia Robert C Barr York Robert Snodgrass Harrisburg and John D McElhenny Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Times Chambersburg Mont Alto John 8. MacIntosh American Society William A. Stone Governor Stone Baid Carlisle James Peebies Matthews Baltimore J. Bayard Henry Philadelphia Robert C. Barr York Robert Snodgrass Harrisburg John D. McElhenny

Lutheran Ministerium Officers Elected At Allentown

In Allentown on May 31 the Lutheran Ministerium elected officers including President Dr Schants English secretary Dr Ochsenford German secretary Rev H Offerman and Treasurer Rev J Gruebler. Rev William Ashmead Schaeffer of Philadelphia resigned as superintendent of Home Missions and action on this was postponed. Afternoon sessions debated ordaining young men without calls and an interim ordination amendment, with the matter referred to a committee.

Philadelphia Times Allentown Lutheran Ministerium Schants Ochsenford H., Offerman J. Gruebler William Ashmead Schaeffer Philadelphia Home Missions

Gould Children Run Away From Home in Curious Flight

Special to Tom from Philadelphia reports George J. Gould’s children and Miss Claflin’s daughter abducted or fled after buying flowers with a travelling fund of less than two dollars. They sought milk, stayed at a poorhouse, and were kept in a nursery on bread and water for a week.

Lakewood N. J George J. Gould John Claflin Mr. Gould Gould Miss Claflin

Newark Businessman In Court Over Assault Claim

Patrick Eagan, a former U.S. minister to Chili, told Police Justice Schalk in Newark that James A. Qualey, president of United States Carbonate Company, knocked him down and insulted him. Qualey, present as a prisoner, admitted the assault and said Eagan refused to leave Qualey’s business. The court fined Eagan $5.

Philadelphia Times Newark Patrick Eagan United States Chill Schalk James A. Qualey United States Carbonate Company United Irish National League Qualey Bagan

Letter to Edison Allegedly Aids Practical Joke

A torn note found in Ocean Grove purports to be from New York dated May 28 claiming Edison should ignore fake “tiers” of late. The message describes a prank involving a Broad street cart and mentions well-to-do individuals. it was likely dropped near Newark and lost in Ocean Grove.

Philadelphia Times Asbury Park Ocean Grove Thomas J. Edison Newark New York Eilison Iain

Charles Brown Dies by Own Action Amid Financial Straits

In Hoboken on May 41, Charles Brown commander of FE A Stevens Naval Post died by suicide at his home. The veteran served in the Civil War and participated in the Neo Pruss war as a member of a Prussian unit. Financial difficulties are believed to have prompted the act.

Philadelphia Times Hoboken Charles Brown FE. A. Stevens Brown

Locomotive Wreck at South Amboy Shuts Rail Line

A locomotive wreck near South Amboy halted travel on the Raritane road. One person was injured in the incident. An auction of wreckage was mentioned in connection with the New York and Long Sense Railroad.

South Amboy Philadelphia New Brunswick New York Long Sense Railroad

Oak Tree Post Office Robbed

Special to Toe Parapeurma Trues reports a post office robbery at Oak Tree. Details are unclear due to fragmented text. no suspects or exact times are confirmed in the readable portion.

Oak Tree Parapeurma Trues

Cape May Liquor Licenses Reported for May Action

Special to Philadelphia Times notes Cape May liquor license transfers and approvals as of May, listing issuing authorities and upcoming hearings. The report highlights several establishments seeking permit changes and renewal deadlines in the coastal city.

Cape May Priladelpria

Scranton Faces Recurring Strikes and Economic Alarm

Scranton residents warn of rising strikes and losses as the Board of Trade forms a mediation committee amid machinists and coal industry unrest. Since the start of coal troubles, 33,304 miners and 3,427 city machinists and related workers have been affected, with unpaid wages totaling over 1.46 million dollars and the city facing daily strike costs around 7,000 dollars.

Philadelphia Times Scranton Board of Trade Lackawanna Railroad Company Binghamton T. B. Clarke Pps Ctty Gjik Lackawanna

Wilmington Election Set Across City Tomorrow

Wilmington voters head to the polls tomorrow for a biennial municipal election. The contest includes Mayor and City officers plus City Council seats. Democrats challenge Fisher while fielding Addicka and Whiteman. council races split with Democrats favored in several wards and others uncertain.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Cornell Fisher J. Edward Addicka J. Harvey Whiteman

Bloodhound for Thieves Tested by Kent County Group

Kent County Protective Association members have bought a thoroughbred bloodhound to trail anyone accused of a crime in Dover Delaware. A public exhibition will be held soon and the dog will be put on the trail of a man who has several hours' start.

Tom Philadelphia Times Dover Del Kent County Protective Association

Summer Resort Opened at Silver Lake Park Dover

The Silver Lake Park opening near Dover drew thousands from Kent County for two open air concerts by the Weasley Chorus with forty voices plus local soloists and the Norma Glee Club of Dover.

Philadelphia Timms Dover Del Silver Lake Park Kent County Tes Weasley Chorus Norma Glee Club

Conductor Hawkins Retires After Delaware Run

Captain Thomas Hawkins ends a railroad career on the Delaware division of the Philadelphia Baltimore & Wilmington after reaching the seventy year age limit. He closed his last run in Wilmington and ceremonially gave his coat buttons to fellow railroad men as mementoes.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Thomas Hawkins Delaware Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad

Delaware News Notes Summaries and Local Changes

Postmaster John W. Caer m received a salary increase of 200 with further 200 adjustments noted. Assistant Agent John Hancock in Porter assigned as assistant railroad yard master in March. Twentieth Century Club in Smyrod installed new officers signaling closure of a cycle, while Dover area children enjoy summer rain. County schools resumed closing exercises as term ends. A murder implication involving the Harti mily pia Alm eee em and a Wilmington Court matter are referenced amid scattered garbled text.

John W. Caerm John Hancock Porter Mar Twentieth Century Club Smyrod Dover Lower Delaware Daniel J Geo Harti Mily Pia Wilmington Aphington Reape

Becketts in Citta County Face Unclear Appeal

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Albery Bea ket t and local county names with unclear status or actions. No decisive events or dates are readable from the text.

Society and the Home Highlights Social Fare

A Philadelphia society page notes a luncheon at the Manufacturers' Club by the Second Troop of City Cavalry in honor of its third anniversary with a dress uniform parade planned. It also covers engagements, movements of prominent families, society travel to Overbrook and Bar Harbor, and upcoming entertainments and community events for June.

Manufacturers’ Club Philadelphia City Cavalry National Guard of Pennsylvania Twentythird Ghestnut Streets Emma Bogles Spruce Street Percy Simpson Overbrook Catonsville Country Club Campbell Mortimer New York Violet Willing Eleanor Willing Philadelphia Frank Chisolm Atlantic City Mary Pangborn Clinton P. Paine Mabel Paine Roland Park Frank Chiselm

New Parasol Beauty in 1901 Summer Styles

The piece highlights a wide range of parasols now in shops for 1901, from plain silk models with thick handles to lace and chiffon designs with jeweled or silver accoutrements. It notes bold colors, embroidery, drawn work, and decorative tassels, with trends such as white moire, cretonne appliqué, and chiffon veiling shaping the season’s parasols.

Wilhelmina Thresden

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