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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1878

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Robbery at Canton Bank Ends in Flight and Wounding

Three masked burglars entered the Doane & Son private bank at Canton Bradford county near Minnequa. They forced senior member Doane to open the bank but failed to force the safe after a struggle. A guard outside and two sleeping men nearby confronted the attackers. Shots fired. burglars escaped. Doane uninjured but terrified. Authorities suspect the band fled toward Towanda then Canton and may be recaptured.

Williamsport Doane & Son Canton Bradford County Minnequa Doane Ily Pierce Jackson Towanda Leroy

Seventy-Five Thousand Dollar Bond Robbery at Hanscom Home

Special Dispatch reports a sensational theft at Isaiah Hanscom’s residence in Washington. A locked tin box held about one hundred thousand dollars in bonds. twenty five thousand remained while fifteen hundred was later claimed. Detectives swarm the scene as Hanscom, linked to naval affairs, may deny the larger amount to shield his wealth from public scrutiny.

WasuIneTon Isaiah Hanscom Naval Hanscom Naval Committee Robeson Schuyler Colfax Wormley's Hotel Colfax

Defense rests in Sayres murder trial in Ludlow Court

Commonwealth rebuttal follows defense case in the Alexander B. Sayres wife murder trial. Witnesses testified to Sayres’s alleged insanity and strange behavior. Statements from witnesses described his mental state and an arrest scene. Doctors and clergy were called to offer medical and religious perspectives on his condition.

Alexander B. Sayres Ludlow Commonwealth Fanny Rankin Matilda McLaughlin Sayres Samuel Parker George Howard Ann Carraban The Lizzie Twiggs Williams Benjamin F. Butcher Smith

Emperor Wounds and Socialist Plot Unfold in Berlin

Reports from Berlin and London detail the Emperor William I surviving a Sunday shooting and a failed assassination plot by Nobiling. A wounded innkeeper and a collapsing assailant die amid chaos as police seize editors and track a broader socialist conspiracy. The Berlin cabinet plans cautious action pending the wounded Emperor's recovery.

Berlin Nobiling Holtfeur William Schapira Rackow Mast Auer Berlin Ree Press Elberfeld London Times Ultramontanes Socialista England Daily News Cabinet Council Bismarck

Anderson Again Surfaces in Louisiana Election Debate

Ex-supervisor of East Feliciana Parish Anderson faces cross examination in Washington as Democrats accuse perjury while Republicans call him a despicable rascal. Testimony suggests ongoing Senate committee hearings and possible personal explanations by Senator Matthews. The piece outlines trial delays and connections among witnesses, printers, and legal actions.

East Feliciana Parish Louisiana Washington Potter Committee Anderson Senate Matthews

Thirty Cases Considered By the Board Donnelly To Be Hung

The Board of Pardons met and adjourned to August first after reviewing thirty cases. Dennis Donnelly’s brother urged reopening the case. affidavits questioned a key witness. The board refused to reopen, and Donnelly faces execution on Tuesday. Pardons recommended for Jackson, Stager, Wills, Phillipps, Northrop, Leonard, McClure, Spahr, Furey, Ulrich. Unfavored for Bank, Lynch, John Turner, Fitz. several cases held under advisement including Cooper murder and Schneider conspiracy. Jack Kehoe case yielded no commutation.

Hargismire Board of Pardons Dennis Donnelly Pottsville Donnelly Lancaster Samuel Gibbons John Turner John Fitz Allegheny Thomas Thompson Enoch Cooper Luzerne County Thomas M. Schneider Philadelphia Aaron Algard Bucks W. ©. Harbison Jack Kehoe

Anderson Defends Position in Louisiana Affairs Cross-Examination

James E. Anderson faced sharp cross-examination by Reed before the Potter committee, pressed on inconsistencies with prior Senate testimony and on contracts with Nash and Weber. He admitted misrepresentation and intent to harm Nash, and acknowledged suppressing evidence and confounding documents to influence outcomes. The session focused on the Moreau's New Orleans interview and adjourned with questions unresolved.

Washington James E. Anderson Potter Reed Senate Louisiana Anderson Nash Weber East Feliciana Democratic Party Sherman Moreau's New Orleans

More Candidates in Allegheny County Conventions

Special Dispatch to the Pittsburgh Chronicle says Allegheny County Conventions met after a week adjournment and formed a majority. D K McGonigle was nominated for Clerk of the Courts as a compromise after five ballots. For County Commissioners Mercer and McLelland were chosen amid ongoing disputes over nominations and the Court House ring. Mackey’s attempts to ease tensions failed.

Prirtsburg Rowand D. K. McGonigle

Georgian man kills wife and children then dies in fall

In Americus area a man named Caldwell killed his wife three children and his wife's sister with a smoothing iron. He fled to a well and a house, then leaped from a dwelling and died after a fall. Two older children were at school and one in the field. a younger child escaped. Two negroes found him insensible and he soon died at the gin house loft.

Atlanta Caldwell Americus

Alibi Guards Doing Their Duty Report

The Associated Press agent arranged Saturday testimony with notable ingenuity. The report suggests the observer may have misidentified Anderson as the person under investigation while John Sherman appears as the principal witness.

Associated Press Mr. Anderson John Sherman

Nebraska House Seeks Extra Rep. Judiciary Committee Action

The House judiciary committee agreed to report adversely a bill to add one representative for Nebraska. Senate executive session affirmed a list of Consul generals including Francisco Me ing at Guatemala and Evarts announced Russia’s invitation to an international congress on bimetallic monetary standards.

House Judiciary Committee House Nebraska Senate Francisco Meing Guatemala O. M. Spencer Iowa Melbourne Alester KH. Jackson Wis Antigua Evarts Russia

Hunter Witnesses on the Run in Camden Court Delay

In Camden Oyer and Terminer Court Judge Woodball delayed the Hunter case to 10 A M as state agents search for three runaways Alice Coleman and Mrs Spellissey in Mahanoy City and Stephen Carey. Detectives monitor Coleman and Spellissey while telegrams with lawyer J H B Lyon delay actions. Carey last seen Monday morning leaving his workplace with an umbrella.

Woodball Camden Oyer and Terminer Court Hunter Alice Coleman Spellissey Stephen Carey Miss Coleman Mahanoy City Philadelphia J. H. B. Lyon Mahavoy City Manayoy City Abe Jenkins Carey Yg Ag Armstrong

War danger grows as Indian depredations spread in Idaho and prairie

From Washington general Sheridan reports severe Indian activity along the Boise road and Camas Junction. Patten at Boise says three hundred warriors encamp in lava beds near Camas, with herders' tents and stock taken. Reports indicate Piutes and Uma dillas retiring west from Camas, two wagons captured beyond Glenin's Ferry, ammunition and revolvers found. Governor Brayman warns of imminent war in Idaho Territory and arms arriving from Vancouver. Sitting Bull encamped at Sand's Hill, Red Deer expanding force near Fort Walsh route.

Washington General Sheridan Chicago Campus Prairie Boise Road McDowell Crook Fort Hall Howard Boise Overland Road Captain Collin Big Campa Prairie General McDowell San Francisco Patten Camas Jone 1 Wood Creek Cumas King Hills Station Overland Stage Glenin’s Ferry King Hill War Department Army McCrary Secretary of War Sherman Sheridan Brayman Idaho Territory Vancouver Senecia Winntree Fort Walsh Sitting Bull Sand’s Hill Red Deer

Nationalists Predict Victory Across State Ahead of Campaign

Frank W. Hughes, Pottsville barrister and father of the youthful National party, forecast a wide victory for the Nationals in the state. He says the party will ally with either major party to defeat the majority, mobilizing in counties and steering voters away from fraud and bribery. City wards hold meetings to reorganize and plan conventions as campaign groundwork proceeds.

Frank W. Hughes Pottsville National Party Girard House Greenbacks Philadelphia Congress Potter Tilden Oregon John W. Frazier Freeman Third Street

Oregon Election Notes From San Francisco Dispatch

Portland dispatch reports slow returns with Democrats fearing Whitaker wins Congress and Earhart likely secures Secretary of State. Legislature may be Democratic but preliminary. in Multnomah County fears persist about holding all ten Republican seats. Simon cites Republican strength and possible Mitchell reelection.

San Francisco Portland Whitaker Earhart Hixeton Mitchell Oregon Multnomah JosePh Simon Senate

International Postal Treaty Signed In Paris

The International Postal treaty has been signed with aims of uniform charges worldwide except in Indian and trans United States routes. Europe adopts separate proposals on exchange letters with declared value and international money orders. Book packets of two kilograms gain universal sending rights. Japan retains control of its postal system. The treaty takes effect in April 1879. Switzerland continues as administrator with the Bureau at Berne. The closing session of the congress was held today.

Paris Europe Japan Bryan Switzerland International Bureau Berne International Postal Congress

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Cities

In Boston Milwaukee 3 beat Boston 9 with large gaps. Worcester 8 over Star 2. Hornellsville 1 lost to Tecumseh 2. Lowell 7 defeated Auburn 1. Chicago Providence 23 topped Providence 1. Indianapolis 9 defeated Cincinnati 3. Springfield New Haven 7 to 6 in nine. Holyoke 5 lost to Utica 14 in ten. Harvard 8 crushed Princeton 0. Buffalo 7 beat Rochester 2.

Boston Milwaukee Worcester Star Hornellaville Hornells Tecumseh Lowell Auburn Providenas Chiasgo Providence Indianapolis Cincinnati Springfield New Haven Holyoke Utica Cambridge Harvard Princeton Buffalo Rochester

Mr. Bryant Not So Well in New York Hospital

New York on June 4 reports from Mr. Bryant's physicians that the patient is not quite so well this afternoon but there is no serious change in his condition.

New York

Telegraphic Brevities From Across the Nation

A telegraphic roundup reports the schooner George Kilbourne ashore at Barnegat with crew likely saved, Benjamin Harrison chosen president of Indiana Republican Convention, and a Green Bay fire destroying six buildings deemed incendiary. Rock Hill fire wipes out half the business section with $100,000 loss. Tobacco dealers rally in Washington to press tax auction. Providence Corset Company stock and machinery burned. $2,500 insurance held in North America. A man named Clayton Asay hanged himself near Bordentown, N J. Charleston miners seized a steamer and a train near Blacksburg, then left without paying fares. New Hampshire caucuses nominate A A Woolean for Speaker and D H Bolton for Senate president. Democrats pick H St Morres and J Weeks for the same posts. Superintendent of Public Instruction, Land Regulator, and Railroad Commissioner positions are to be chosen at the state convention.

George Kilbourne Barnegat General Benjamin Harrison Green Bay Wis Rock Hill York County 8. C Washington New England Corset Company Providence North America Philadelphia Lews Clayton Asay Rising Sun Bordentown N. J Charleston West Virginia Blacksburg Concord N. H A. A. Weoleen David H. Boltum Senate Herbert St. Morres James D. Weeks

Berks Mystery Exhumation Planned for Mrs Engel Death

In Berks county, doubts about Mrs. Charles Engel’s July 4 1877 death prompt authorities to exhume her remains for stomach analysis. Coroners Goodheart and Gilbert clash with commissioners over costs while Engel is housed in Danville asylum. Investigations hinge on possible poisoning amid claims of mistreatment and a wary domestic witness.

Charles Engel Douglassville Evans Goodhart Reading Laura Amnon Engel Goodheart Gilbert Berks Lunatic Asylum Danville Peter D. Warner Philadelphia Lea Engel

Bennett Replies About Duel Secrecy and Baltimore Meeting

James Gordon Bennett responds to New York and Baltimore publications concerning his meeting with Mr May. He notes inaccuracies in the Times report, apologizes for not being consulted, and describes his own nervous conduct during the alleged duel incident while asserting he did not shoot.

Bennett Baltimore Son James Gordon Bennett New York Baltimore May Panta Baltimore Sun Sra New York Times Wilkes

I Shall Arrive in America Mid July Amid Public Judgment

An unnamed speaker reflects on an affair two years past and announces plans to travel to America around mid July. He says he is willing to accept regal punishment if public opinion demands it and notes sending a challenge to Mr. May, who accepted. He contrasts May's coolness with Bennett's nerves and withdraws secrecy injunction on the seconds, James Gordon Bennett in Paris.

America May James Gordon Bennett Avenue du Bois de Bologne Paris

Free Discussion of San Stefano Treaty Promoted

London dispatch reports The Times lauds Britain for free discussion on the San Stefano treaty and endorses the Beaconsfield Salisbury pairing to aid congress momentum. Dispatches note Russia pressing fortress surrender and Germany inviting all Cabinets to the congress opening June 13 in Berlin. A hatt appoints Safvet Pasha Grand Vizier and iki ministers aim to preserve stability and foreign relations. The British Channel squadron reaches the fleet rendezvous.

London the Times Times St. Petersburg Constantinople Reuter Berlin Germany Safvet Pasha Ruchdi Phosphare Mustapha Pasha Mahmoud Damad Pasha Rete

The Cracksman's Cover on Walnut Street Raid

A foggy dawn raid on Walnut street residences yielded limited successes for thieves. They failed at Pue and Cassidy homes, entered Brewster house through a stable bathroom window, and stole jewelry including a gold watch and sapphire pin valued at 2500. Monteith & Co. Filbert street gear worth 30 was left behind after a police scare.

Walnut Street Edwin A. Pue Lewis C. Cassidy Benjamin H. Brewster Monteith & Co Filbert Street

Joe Gordon Convicted After Mercy Recommendation

Joseph Gordon, long tied to counterfeit dealings, was found guilty by a jury in Cadwalader Court after prior failed attempts in Delaware. A mercy recommendation accompanied the verdict, and Judge Cadwalader signaled he would weigh it carefully before sentencing.

Joseph Gordon Delaware Cadwalader Mercy

Boas Settlement Argument in Reading Bank Case

Reading June 4. Register Multzberger heard arguments on settling with creditors of A F Boas, late president of Reading Savings Bank. Attorneys Smith and Livingood oppose, claiming owners keep assets worth about 200000, totaling 830000 with appraised assets for a 60 percent dividend. Register projects at most 55 percent from 889000, noting many assets mortgaged and slow to collect. report to U S Court begun.

Reading Register Multzberger A. F. Boas Reading Savings Bank F. L. Smith W. H. Livingood the Register United States Court

Franklin County GOP picks Mahon for Congress in convention

Special dispatch reports the Franklin County Republican Convention nominating Thad M. Mahon for Congress by an 8 to 52 vote against John M. Pomeroy. Also nominated were D Watson Rowe for President Judge, John M. McDowell Prothonotary, R J Boyd Treasurer, J B Solenberger Register, Van L Haulman Clerk of the Courts, and E W Washabaugh H Greenawalt and William Burgess for the Legislature.

Chambersburg Republican County Convention Thad. M. Mahon Congress John M. Pomeroy D. Watson Rowe John M. McDowell R. J. Boyd Solenberger Register van L. Haulman E. W. Washabaugh H. ©. Greenawalt William Burgess

Woman Stabbed After Refusing Spree Partnering

Abraham Cunningham, a car driver, stabbed James Murray near Passquank Avenue and Bainbridge Street after Murray declined a joint spree. Murray testified Cunningham asked how he was fixed and that he was buying clothes, not rum. The knife was found soon after. Cunningham claimed drunkenness and was committed in default of $2,500 bail.

Abraham Cunningham James Murray Passquank Avenue Bainbridge Street Smith Murray Cunningham Drankenness

Burglary at 2105 Mt. Vernon Street

Mrs. Carver discovered a break in yesterday morning at 2105 Mt. Vernon Street. Robbers entered the house and carried off a silk dress valued at 25 dollars a cloth cloak a boy's suit and 10 dollars in cash. The entire house was ransacked with valuables gathered into one room before they fled likely due to a bell ringing.

David Carver Mt. Vernon Street Carver

Hebrew impostor misleads hotel keepers in New York

A Hebrew man about 28, 5 feet 7, with black hair and moustache, dark eyes and well dressed, registering as William H. Theobald, claiming to be a reporter for the New York Herald and the Jewish Messenger, has victimized several hotel proprietors in New York City including the Girard and Continental. Chief Clerk Wilson of the Girard House filed a complaint at police headquarters yesterday, and hotel keepers are warned to beware.

William H. Theobald New York Herald Jewish Messenger Girard and Continental Wilson Girard House

Firm of Yerkes Brady Yerkes Appears Before Justice Snyder

The firm from Hatboro faced Judg e Snyder on a charge brought by John D. Rodrick. The prosecutor did not appear, the defendants chose not to seek discharge, and the hearing was postponed two weeks. They say their actions are justifiable and they'll prove their case at the rescheduled hearing.

Yerkes, Brady

Advices From Singapore Signal Harmony Between China and Siam

Reports from Singapore claim the threatened clash between China and Siam has been averted and relations are harmonious as China renounces tribute. All treaty powers recognize Siam’s complete independence, while the Pope directs Cardinal Franchi to urge German Catholics to oppose Socialism and to seek details on the Nazi party. France plans 60,000 francs for international trotting races in Deauville. A military review is set for Thursday the 20th, with visitors’ objections noted.

Singapore China Siam Franchi Clerg Germany Cardinal Chowski Naliat Party France Bala de Houlogne

Wood's Defeat and Tariff Setback at Senate Passage Try

Special dispatch from Washington on June 4 reports Fernando Wood overruled as tariff bill faces possible defeat with a near passage earlier. Debate featured Burchard and Garfield asaides, with a looming decision tomorrow. Army and Indian Bureau issues prompt transfer to War Department amid suspected Indian hostilities.

Washmeron Fernando Wood Messrs Burchard Garfield Wood ARMY Senate Senate Appropriations Committee House Indian Bureau War Department Allison Windom

Relay of the Telephone by Microphone Discovery

Professors Edwin J. Houston and Elin Thomson demonstrated relay of the telephone by adding a miniature microphone to the Bell receiver. The carbon microphone, three pieces in a battery circuit, amplified faint vibrations to drive the transmitter. A Franklin Institute exhibition yesterday impressed Mr. J. B. Knight with a satisfactory operation.

Edwin J. Houston Elin Thomson Huhes Bell Bell Telephone Houston Thomson Central High School Hughes Franklin Institute J. B. Knight Secrer

Two Men in Hotel Scuffle Over Missing Note

W J Hopkins and W J Hope, both of Burlington Iowa, registered at Merchants Hotel on Fourth Street. Hope said Hopkins was sick, then Hopkins claimed his roommate was robbed of a note by a slim, close-shaven thief in a light suit. Hope had a bartending past and described the suspect. the victim appeared drugged.

Merchants’ Hotel Fourth Street Arch W. J. Hopkins W. J. Hope Burlington Iowa Hope Hopkins Central Station South Second Street Spruce

Sherman Should Get It If He Can

Warwick McMichael of North American reports a Philadelphia Times excerpt quoting Secretary Sherman denying writing to Anderson. Sherman says he has no such letter, while Anderson purportedly acknowledges this fact. Producing Andersons letter would hurt credibility of another testimony, and Sherman is urged to produce the document promptly if possible.

Sherman Warwick McMichael The Philadelphia Times Anderson

Northern Home to Host Thursday Charity Event and Drill

The Ladies interested in the welfare of the Northern Home for Friendless Children plan a Thursday afternoon entertainment on the institution grounds to raise funds. Evening performances will feature a grand drill by the inmates of the Soldiers' Orphans Institute as part of the effort to support the Home’s finances.

Soldiers’ Orphans’ Institute

Public Building Commission Awards Metal Capitals Contract

At last night’s Public Building Commission meeting six metal capitals bids were reviewed and Gibson Shaw Hamlin, successors to Thackeray & Co., awarded the contract for 500 dollars. Ten granite column bids were sent to the president, architect and superintendent. Bills totaling 65,270 dollars were approved including a 49,404 dollar bill from William Struthers & Sons.

Public Buildin Commission Gibson, Shaw & Hamlin Thackeray & Co William Struthers & Sons

Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Multiple Ports

Ocean steamship arrivals list ships and routes including London Australia Cornwall and State of Nevada from New York City of Bristol from Boston Texas from New Orleans Waldensian from Montreal Queenstown Egypt from New York New York State of Indiana from Glas ow Victoria from Glasgow Willand from Hanburg with origin and destination notes.

London Australia Cornwall

To Day Weather Indications With Winds and Rain

Rising barometer with a temporary coastal fall, warm southerly winds turning cooler and northerly, increasing along to a high, light rains at times, followed by clear or nearly clear skies. Includes mild coastal changes and general forecast for the day.

Porpoise capture and trials and local incidents reported

A Tacony fisherman caught a porpoise yesterday. Henry Jones was committed for trial by Magistrate List. A three year old, John Shank, died at 1220 Shackamaxon Street. Reading Railroad coal freightage from January 1 totaled 2,204,750 tons. An unknown drowned man was found at Harrison's Wharf, Bridesburg. George Prymes, 35, died of heart disease at 706 Lombard Street. Seaman William Lynch was injured on the schooner Ellen Hallgate. Daniel Dougherty was beaten at 31st Street and Girard Avenue. John Kelly, a youth with prior trouble, jailed for ninety days for picking pockets. Lodge No. 2 Elks to dedicate burial lot at Mount Moriah Cemetery with Mer. George H. K. Maguire delivering the oration. The Lady of Lyons was presented by Prof Shoemaker's School of Elocution and Oratory. acting praised with applause after each act. A notable concert occurred at Association with Monteje and Signor Hanaiont contributing to the season. Master John Rhodes and others performed.

Henry Jones John Shank Shackamaxon Street Reading Railroad Delaware Harrison's Wharf Bridesburg George Prymens Lombard Street William Lynch Ellen Hallgate Daniel Dougherty North Twenty-ninth Street Thirty-first Street Girard Avenue John Kelly United States Lodge No. 2 B. P Elks Mount Moriah Mer George HK. Maguire Lady of Lyons Shoemaker School of Association Tant Over

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