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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1902

Page

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Republicans Pass Philippine Bill in Senate

The Mail Edition reports Republicans pass a Philippine bill in the Senate against the measure.

Senate

M Laumin Voted For Passage Amid Broad Amendments Rejected

The report notes M Laurin cast a vote in favor of the measure while the minority offered numerous amendments, all of which were rejected. The action marks a decisive passage with limited changes from the minority.

Philippine bill passes Senate amid party splits at 48 to 30

Washington June 3 The Philippine bill won Senate approval by 48 to 30 with all Democrats voting against and three Republicans Hoar Mason and Wellington joining. Sen Morgan of Alabama surprised by voting with colleagues but had backed expansionism earlier. Amendments were considered but final passage occurred with routine committee changes and limited debate as galleries stayed crowded.

Washington Senate Hoar Massachusetts Mason Illinois Wellington Maryland McLaurin South Carolina Morgan Alabama Wiseacres Hale Maine Mr.Teller United States Lodge Quay Unitedes Foraker Gallinger Nelson Clapp Foster Louisiana Patterson West Carmack Culberson Talisferro Teller Money Messrs. Hoar Mayon Portance Sensi

Fishermen Rescued From Dory Off Newfoundland

Captain Eastaway of the Allan Line steamer Buenos Ayrean rescued two French fishermen adrift in a dory off Newfoundland after 74 hours at sea. The Henri of St Pierre Miquelon fishermen, Pierre Gous Goun and Baptiste Chiople, had been separated from their schooner in dense fog and heavy seas.

Captain Eastaway Allan Line Glasgow Liverpool Newfoundland Halifax Eastaway Pierre Gous Goun Baptiste Chiople Henri St. Pierre Miquelon

Hill Will Back Nixon for Governor

A New York rumor says former Senator David B. Hill will back Lewis Nixon for governor next fall. Hill and the ex-Tammany chieftain talked in New York City where sources say Hill pledged support before the state convention. Tammany plans to abstain from convention control, leaving key decisions to upstate delegates led by Hill. Nixon said he refused to shake hands with John F. Carroll at the Albany meeting.

Philadelphia Times New York David B. Hill Lewis Nixon Hill Nixon Tammany Brooklyn Democratic Albany John F. Carroll

Secretary Root Justifies Crozier Selection for Ordnance Chief

Washington June 3 Senator Cockrell presented papers on Captain William Crozier's appointment as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance with brigadier general rank. Root states Crozier was chosen on evidence of his military record, not by seeking the post, and Crozier confirms he sought no solicitation. He notes precedents of rapid promotions and discusses patents on a disappearing gun carriage and a wire wound gun, claiming no profits from the United States and no charges against the government.

Washington Senator Cockrell Senate William Crozier Bureau of Ordnance Root Cockrell Crozier Grazier Bell Wood Grant Funston United States

Senate confirms Alfred Coxe and Charles Haupt for key posts

The Senate confirmed Alfred Coxe of New York as United States District Judge and Charles Haupt as postmaster at Portsmouth Virginia, today.

Washington Senate Alfred Coxe York Charles

Congressional nominations in Indiana Third district report

Indiana Third district nominees William T. Zenor as Democrat with Henry Watterson recommended by Beatie. details on party alignment and nomination process noted.

Indiana William T. Zenor Henry Watterson Beatie Sete

Rebate Bill on Nothing for Cuba Heads Senate Talks

Washington reports ongoing opposition in the Senate over Cuban relief. A joint conference committee wrestles with reciprocity as most say the outcome will be a rebate measure. A Democratic senator predicts a 20 percent reciprocity push may pass, while others warn the House would not accept it.

Philadelphia Times Washington House Senate Administration Congress Cuba White House

Regent Implicated in Michigan Military Fraud Case

General W. L. White testifies that Eli R. Sutton Detroit regent of the State University was involved in a statewide military clothing fraud linked to the fictitious Illinois Supply Company. Sutton was indicted but acquitted in Ingham County. White says Sutton received his share of profits in Detroit.

Lansing, Mich Roos Kalamazoo W. L. White Michigan National Guard Pingree Eli R. Sutton Detroit The State University Sutton Ingham County White Illinois Supply Company Arthur F. Marsh Henderson Ames Company Ingham

Congressman Jack Sees Elkin Nominated on First Ballot

Special report from Washington notes Indiana Representative Jack predicting Attorney General Elkin will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot at Harrisburg. He cites Tioga County results as a preview and says Pennypacker followers are displeased with the outlook while Watres could hold balance if Elkin fails.

Philadelphia Times Washington Jack Indiana Elkin Harrisburg Tioga County Pennypacker Watres Gret Po Vba Acta

Shot at Paris Police Chief Misses Prefect

On June 2 in Paris as Prefect of Police M. Lepine left a hospital, gunfire erupted from a group across the street. He was unharmed. the attackers fled and no arrests were made due to the absence of officers on scene.

Paris M. Lepine

Sink or Swim Club Faces Rail Fare Hike to Harrisburg

The John P. Elkin Sink or Swim Club from Blair County plans to march to the Republican State Convention in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Railroad now charges one cent per mile, potentially costing over $1,000 if about 500 members attend.

Philadelphia Times Altoona John P. Elkin Blair County Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad

George E Chamberlain Leads Oregon Governor Race

Partial returns from Oregon's election show Democrat George E Chamberlain leading for governor by about 1 150 with estimates up to 2 500 as Republicans gain in the legislature and a Republican US senator candidate is favored. Thomas H Tongue wins First district. Williamson wins Second district. Portland mayor George H Williams elected by 1 000 to 1 200 majority.

Portland Ore George E. Chamberlain Chamberlain United States Joseph Simon Thomas H. Tongue Williamson Congress Multnomah Marion Marion County T. T. Geer Majoritata Chamberlai Multnomah County George H. Williams

Governor appoints Whitehead acting Register of Wills

Harrisburg June 3 Governor Stone approved the bond of Howard A Whitehead deputy Register of Wills in Montgomery county to act as Register during the vacancy from County Chairman Freed resignation. The McGlatherty Quayne vacancy plan aims to sway Montgomery delegates from Judge Pennypacker toward Elkin amid political maneuvering.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Stone Howard A. Whitehead Register of Wills Montgomery County Freed Philadelphia McGlatherty Quayne Montgomery Pennypacker Elkin Quayiies Whitehead

Despondent Husband Tries Gas Suicide in Philadelphia Home

Otto Weigand, 41, attempted suicide by inhaling gas at his residence 8047 Fontaine street after his wife and two children left him two weeks earlier. A note in the room expressed not wanting to live without them. He was found by Policeman Gery and taken to the Woman's Hospital. police plan to arrest him upon recovery.

Otto Weigand Fontain Street Gery Berks Streets Weigand

Bequests Totalling Major Gifts From Val Geng Will

The will of the late Valentin Geng of Darby township probated in Media names Philadelphia institutions including St Marys Hospital Old Colored Folks Home Presbyterian Hospital German Hospital and Jewish Hospital each receiving 5000 dollars. Other bequests include Pennsylvania Training School for Feeble Minded Children Elwyn 5000 dollars Baptist Orphanage Angola 5000 dollars and Chester Hospital 1000 dollars.

Valentin Geng Darby Township Philadelphia St. Mary's Hospital Presbyterian Hospital German Jewish Pennsylvania Training School Elwyn Baptist Angola Chester

Weather update for Eastern PA New Jersey and Delaware

Cooler trend expected with local thunderstorms on Wednesday and brisk west winds. Thursday turns fair across the region as temperatures ease.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware

Weather data fragment from Tocedsy June 1802

Temp figures and cloud observations appear in a fragment from the United States Weather Bureau record for June 1802. The document lists maximum and minimum temperatures, mean temperature, and humidity indicators with partial notes on cloud cover and rainfall.

United States Weather Bureau Tocedsy

Pattison and Gordon battle for county delegates

At the West Chester Democratic county convention ex governor Robert E. Pattison and former Judge James Gay Gordon supporters fought for three state convention delegates. Pattison allies won after a contested vote while charges of primary irregularities and a pending arrest emerged from the Second precinct.

Philadelphia Times Westchester Robert E. Pattison James Gay Gordon Pattison E. Dallett Hemphill, Jr Erie Pattison Party A. McC. Holding J. Howard Lumis Pattisonites William E. Voorhees Kennett Square Antis E. Dal Jett Hemphill, Jr Hemphill Robet J. Johnson West Grove Samuel Rhoades Phoenixville Wst Chester BE. C. Hoopes Gordon Chary Waters Hoopes Committee On Credentials Justice of the Peace William O’brien J. D. Moore Oxford West Chester Daniel &. Wright William A. Reede East Bradford Frank M. Wilson Parkesburg Thomas D. Kennedy Robert E. Pattson William 8. Hastings Atglen William Hemphill Chester County Philadelphia Colonel Holding James G. Downward Coatesville Harry Schofield Paoli Dallett Fiemphii, Jr

Governor Stone pleads for quiet in anthracite strike

Governor Stone reportedly asked coal operators to manage the anthracite strike to avoid a troops call before the Republican State Convention. He fears a troop deployment could alienate delegates from the mining counties and hurt his preconvention prospects and the party ticket.

Stone Elkin

Primaries Tonight Set to Elect Delegates Citywide

Republican primaries are held tonight across all city divisions to choose delegates for six Congressional, four State Senatorial, twenty eight Legislative, and county conventions. Over 8,000 delegates will be selected with tickets in most wards likely to proceed as ordered. The 34th and 20th wards may see variations, with Brooks Dunlap and Elkin tickets under special consideration.

Elkin Etes

Political Halls and Venues Listed by District

A survey of local venues names a range of meeting places for political and social groups. Locations include Coroner’s Walnut Street Theatre and Odd Fellows Hall at Third and Brown streets, with numerous halls at Broad Catharine lines and auxiliary sites on Franklin Fairmount Ken sington Cumberland and other cross streets.

Odd Fellow’s Temple Walnut Street Musical Fund Prettyman’s Broad and Catharine Streets Maennercher Hall Franklin Street Fairmount Avenue Odd Fellows Third Brown Streets West End Republican Club Ridge Avenue Cumberland Street Textile Kensington Avenue Hawthorne Thirty-ninth Street Lancaster Avenue Kelley's Second Christian Streets 40Th Ward Fifty-seventh Street Woodland Avenue Penrose Club Broad Locust Streets Liberty Council Germantown Avenue Norris Street

Meat Packers Now Fugitives on Route to Mexico

Four representatives of major packing houses facing government criminal cases have vanished with all books and records. One is being tracked, while the other three are reported to be en route to Mexico from New Orleans.

New Orleans Mexico

Watres and Quay in Pace for Pennsylvania Governor Race

Washington dispatch reports ex Lieutenant Governor Watres met with Senator Quay in a long conference amid Pennsylvania political maneuvering. Watres seeks gubernatorial nomination with Pennypacker unresolved while Quay weighs convention planning and potential deals.

Quay and Watres IN Long Conference

Man shot at university station in crowded crowd

June 3 Westchester — at Lincoln University station a quarrel between Charles Brown and Benjamin Barnes led to Brown firing twice at Barnes. Barnes lay dead with two gunshot wounds. Brown fled but was captured by Policemen Smith and Entriken and jailed. Barnes is expected to die. Both men from Toughkenamon.

Philadelphia Times Westchester Lincoln University Charles Brown Benjamin Barnes Barnes Brown Smith Entriken West Chester Squire Turner Toughkenaman

New Fireworks Crackdown Issued To Storekeepers

Director English sent a directive to captains and lieutenants ordering notice to storekeepers that selling dangerous fireworks is prohibited and that police will report names of manufacturers and sellers. Mayor Ashbridge urged caution to prevent explosions near hospitals homes and institutions with infirm or elderly residents ahead of the Fourth of July.

English Ashbridge Teplein

Coppersmiths Win Strike and Close Local Shops

Members of the Coppersmiths Union No. 9 ended their eight hour demand and closed seven city shops after a Monday strike. The Harlan & Hollingsworth Shipbuilding Company of Wilmington, Delaware, did not respond. details unclear as text continues.

Coppersmiths’ Union, No. 9 Harlan & Hollingsworth Shipbuilding Comerent Wilmtungton Del

Clergymen and Others Hurt in Railway Wreck Near Oxford

A railway collision near Oxford injured several people including clergymen and other passengers. Emergency crews responded quickly as trains were halted and medical aid administered at the scene and nearby stations.

Fireman Crushed 10 Death at Lincoln University Exercises

A fireman died while a New York party group attended exercises at Lincoln University. The disaster occurred during a university event, with the sudden collapse leading to fatalities and prompting investigation. Several others were reported injured.

New York Lincoln Uni

Pullman Collision Kills One on Oxford Chartered Train

A New York to Lincoln University special train collided with a freight engine at Elkview Station near Oxford. One man, John Hendrickson of Lampkin, was killed. several prominent passengers and crew were injured, with swift medical aid by Dr. Ewing and Dr. Miller.

Philadelphia Times Oxford New York Lincoln University Elkview Station Lincoln John Hendrickson Lampkin B. F. Sample Westminster Presbyterian Church George Alexander D. D University Place Presbyterian Church C. W. Stewart Killian van Rensselaer Wall Street Velasco Newcome Emily Moir Joseph Ralston Conductor Banes WM. Miller Miller John Henderson Ruth Barnes Philadelphia Ewing West Grove

Train convoy brings unfared to Lincoln University

A train carried the unfared to Lincoln University where physicians attended at the professors residence. Dr Sample remained overnight at the home of Professor Kerswell.

Lincoln University Sample Kerswell

Powder Mill Explosion Wipes Two Buildings

Lightning struck the Oliver Powder Works near Wilkesbarre as a thunderstorm destroyed two small powder buildings. Fifteen hundred kegs exploded with no injuries. Superintendent William MacDonald was near the structures. total loss estimated at seven thousand dollars.

Wilkesbarre Oliver Powder Works Evouth Here William MacDonald

JOLIET FLOOD SWEEPS CITY AND HOMES

JOLIET ILL June 3 All the lower portion of the city is under water with rumors of several deaths. Families have been driven from their homes as houses and buildings are swept away. Principal streets flood factories and businesses. Property damage estimated at 100000. Streetcars halted and trains stalled as water covers tracks. Mayor Barr calls a special City Council meeting for relief efforts.

Joliet Til Barr

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