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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
1
Republican managers push a transit proposal claiming large funds and a powerful private consortium will run service in two cities. After gaining legislative control, supporters say inception of the plan moves forward and capitalists unite to operate the system.
The Philadelphia Times reports a cross city investor bloc forming to gain franchises under new Pennsylvania rail laws. Philadelphia and Pittsburg financiers, including Foerderer Burk Penrose Mack Ridgway and Quay associates, eye elevated underground lines in both cities pending governor signature and House passage.
The piece says union traction opponents warn defeat for Union Traction if it blocks newcomers in street railways. It notes David H. Lane's loyalty to Senator Quay and alignment with Widener and Elkins, while party managers claim Lane knows Quay supporters owe traction interests nothing and new railway law harms Widener-aligned interests.
Select Councilman Wilbur F. Short will introduce resolutions asking the Pennsylvania General Assembly to appropriate 200000 to deepen the Delaware river channel from the state line to Philadelphia harbor. The move aims to aid transatlantic and inter European trade and to match federal efforts, with support voiced by Northeast wards and local business groups.
In Texas oil country a new scam emerges as land near oil indications sells for high prices while fraudsters salt wells with oil. A farmer sold his farm for 18000 after a dug well yielded oil mixed with kerosene and cottonseed oil, later exposed by Dr. W. B. Phillips. Similar deceptions spread as speculators chase oil plays.
The first agnostic marriage, held at noon in College Hall, united Frederick Federle and Martha Seaman under the Agnostic Society. Sparks led the ceremony and the pledges included frugality, life insurance, avoidance of wrangling, and possible separation if not mated. Magistrate Roebling completed civil rites without the word obey.
The National Civil Service Reform League led by William Dudley Foulke calls for Mosea C. Dillon to be removed as El Paso Texas Collector of Customs. The report accuses exam questions being shared in advance and appointees donating to political funds in violation of civil service rules. Affidavits are cited and the matter has been presented to President McKinley with no known action taken.
Monterey Mexico June 2 The Monterey Steel Works a $10,000,000 plant has placed machinery orders totaling more than $1,000,000 from United States and English firms. Deliveries are to be completed by January 1. About $700,000 of the order goes to U S concerns.
J Fred Zimmerman of Nixon and Zimmerman denied securing the Broad Locust corner site for a new theatre and said a project remains viable, expecting a theatre in the city within eighteen months despite high costs and uncertain investment. He noted options on Broad Spruce could not justify erection costs, but affirmed plans to build a prominent theatre within the period.
Magis trate Cunningham arraigned eleven persons charged with selling liquor without a license after weekend raids on alleged speak-easies. Defendants include Harry Erne and Joseph Spurling among others. most held in bail for the next court, with Spurling discharged and Hoover facing a pending date.
A servant girl fought off an unknown man attempting to abduct the 14 month old Weiss child in Scranton. She struggled and screamed for help, stayed clinging to the kidnapper until he fled to the porch roof, as patrols search for the assailant.
Senator Hanna stated that he does not expect the President or Republican leaders to favor changes to the Dingley tariff law in the near future. He indicated McKinley is a protectionist and supports reciprocity treaties to extend foreign trade with Europe. He suggested such treaties, if taken up, would be ratified by the Senate.
Councilman George Stewart Brown declares war on mosquitoes and drafts an ordinance for extermination. He plans to introduce it in the first branch of the City Council and argues crude oil will drive the pests from Baltimore, backed by statistics.
Representatives of the Chester Traction Company and the Philadelphia Morton and Swarthmore Tramway Company maintained a quiet truce in Darby over a planned rail connection on Parker avenue and Main street. A replacement rail arrived last night, and a clash could occur if Swarthmore tracks link with Chester tracks despite the Sunday agreement.
NEW CASTLE June 2 A week ago William D Puncen a fisherman was pricked in the fleshy part of his hand by the dorsal fin of a shad Blood poisoning set in and he was removed today to the hospital at Wilmington Lock-
Chicago readers note the response to Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's Born to Serve with many wealthy families inspired to adopt his equal rights ideas. Mrs. Emmons Blaine fixes eight hour work limits, while Mrs. Coonley Ward provides servants with comfortable living space and cultural enrichment. Mrs. Henry Lloyd plans opportunities for servants to enjoy and improve.
In Poughkeepsie New York on June 2 Walter Greer nine, pointed a double barreled shotgun at his seven year old brother Harold and fired. Harold died ten minutes later at the family home near Pleasant Valley. The father Robert Greer had warned not to touch the loaded gun.
In Erie on June 2 Hugh Walters Michael Findley and Bruce Hazlett all of Fladley's Lake were killed or fatally injured when a Lake Shore freight struck their vehicle while attempting to cross at Northeast. A caboose blocked view of an approaching mail train and the wreck reduced the car to kindling as two horses died.
Seattle crowding with prospectors as four steamers the Oregon Valencia Centennial Humboldt and two sailing vessels leave for home with 1600 passengers and 6000 tons of freight. Tickets command a premium of 40 dollars though regular price is 125 dollars. Dozens more vessels are advertised to sail next week and the fleet will grow.
Mrs. Nanny B. Irving offers one thousand dollars to any man who will run his business for a month without lying. No takers known to date.
Local forecast calls for fair conditions with higher temperatures. New England sees showers along the coast on Monday with brisk south to west winds. Tuesday turns fair with warmer conditions. Eastern New York and New Jersey expect fair and warmer Monday, showers Tuesday with brisk winds from the south to west. Eastern Pennsylvania stays fair Monday with warmer inland. Tuesday brings showers and fresh westerly winds. Delaware forecasts fair Monday with Tuesday showers and fresh southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York remain fair and warmer Monday. showers Tuesday with winds shifting from west to south.
The United States Weather Bureau report from Philadelphia lists normal temperatures around 68 degrees, a projected high near 56 degrees, and humidity at 56 percent. It notes a temperature deficit since January 1 and an accompanying precipitation amount of 0.70 inches for the period.
Warsland from Liv. Etruria and New Test Champagne ou Festre arrive. Umbria Liverpool sails from New York with passengers.
Washington June 2 Mrs McKinley remains very weak and shows no sustained gain in strength. Physicians report only slight change from yesterday as the illness that nearly ended her life in San Francisco continues to trouble her. President McKinley stays at her bedside while visitors come and go with inquiries.
Two Bakers' Union members Joe Meyer and Charles Snyder were arrested for posting boycott notices on Kolb's breach. Magistrate Fletcher fined each $6.75 and set $600 bail. Emil Bresel was discharged after picket duty arrest near Tiedeman's works. Other unions report rising membership and plans for a July 4 convention to form a national leather workers group.
A brief storm at about 9 p.m. damaged property in three locations. Joseph McBride’s saloon at Twenty second and Hamilton caught fire but only chimney damage remained after flames were put out. An electric light pole at Tenth and Race caused a temporary blackout and a trolley wire at Fifth and Race interrupted a streetcar with riders exiting safely. No injuries were reported.
Secret Service agent Griffin named Samuel Renson as the man arrested at Washington Park last night. Renson, a jailbird with prior moulds on his person, passed several counterfeit dimes Saturday night to buy pennies and nickels. He will face a hearing tomorrow.
Four residents were reported missing yesterday. Amanda Thorn age 20 of 1012 Palace Street has been gone since Saturday, William Getz 18 of 925 Gray Street since May 25, John Donohue 6 of 143 Alder Street since Saturday, and William Harman 9 of 727 Pine Street since Friday.
Ratinsford of New York gains favor in St. Paul for Bishop Coadjutor of Minnesota with laity support noted as stronger than clergy. Diocesan convention slated for Wednesday with Bishop Edsall also a competitor.
In Maryville Missouri on June 2 Owena was fatally shot by the foe of Miss Jessie Walker who objected to the young man’s attentions to his daughter. The shooting ended a private encounter and authorities began inquiries into the motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
The coroner enumerates cases including Rodney, 24, of 4 Ballinger's court with heart sease and whooping cough, Ruth Panel, 4 months, of 1619 Statib street, and Ees Ae Eichtman, 80, at 005 Federal street, Russell Saat 1, with a collapsed lung.
Special Officers Esher and Pollock of the Fifth district captured six negroes during a raid on an armambling house on Naudain Street. The International Association of Municipal Electricians held its annual convention at the Strat hotel, according to a brief executive committee report.
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