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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
5
In Harrisburg for the June 11 state convention Philadelphia conventions instructed eighty six delegates to back Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker for Governor. Delegates from district conventions were urged to support Pennypacker with unanimous consent in the Republican slate.
James L. Miles of the 13th ward, current chief deputy under Sheriff Hartman, was nominated at the Shrievalty convention in Industrial Hall. The event, presided by Peter E. Costello, drew 1,062 delegates and featured nominating speeches by Henry Clay and Robert R. Bringhurst.
In Philadelphia at Walnut Street Theatre a largely physician delegate convention nominated Thomas Dugan of the 32d ward for County Coroner. J Hamp ton Moore chaired the meeting and quipped that the live body presides over the coroner, praising Dugan’s four years in office. The coroner’s salary is $5,000 annually.
A convention at Musical Fund hall nominated two candidates for City Commissioners Jacob Wildemore from the Fourteenth ward and Hugh Black from the Thirty sixth ward. Each would earn 5000 dollars yearly. Theodore BR Stulb the Twelfth district state representative presided. Joel Cook nominated Wildemore and Pete Boyd nominated Black. This marks Wildemore’s third term bid and Black’s second term bid. Officers included Stull as chairman and six other officers and tellers.
Judge Michael Arnold of Common Pleas Court No. 4 was renominated for a decade. The non partisan ceremony at Odd Fellows Hall was led by George McCurdy. Arnold, a Democrat, was endorsed by Republicans and named by Colonel Alexander Colesberry with support from William J. Kelly and Samuel Hypemann. The salary for a Common Pleas Judge is $7,000.
The record lists multiple officials including Hynemann Alexander Colesberry Richard Sallinger David Phillips W J Lawson Norris Barratt Hibbert B John Bell William S Messmer John Crow ley Charles H Good Robert H Hinckley and William A Gray. Secretaries Carroll R Williams 24th ward Robert Von Mosch zisker 7th ward and William C Keir. Tellers D Howard Conrade 2d ward John M Patterson 8d ward and Harry Katz 14th ward. Doorkeepers Frank Bowman 10th ward William Myers 9th ward Chas Connors 14th ward A H Whitman and William H Hays 36th ward.
Six conventions approve new candidates with McCreary in Sixth district and Foerderer slated for Fourth. Incumbents Bingham Adams Burk are renominated in their districts as parties meet at Hawthorne Hall West End Club Textile Hall Maennercher Hall and Odd Fellows Hall.
Four state senatorial nominees were named in districts two four six and eight. Henry Gransbach and John M. Scott are present members. John T. Harrison and Horatio B. Hackett were nominated to replace Bayard Henry and David Martin respectively.
In the Twenty-eighth Legislative district two conventions were held one for nominating state legislators and one to elect SG delegates to the state convention.
The complete nominations yesterday match the party slate with stars noting renomination. County offices list Sheriff James L. Miles Coroner Thomas Dugann Commissioners Jacob Wildemore Hugh Adnige of Common Pleas Court No 4 Michael Arnold. A lengthy legislative and congressional ticket follows with multiple names across districts.
The list shows Michael Arnold a Democrat nominated by Republicans for a third term as Judge of Common Pleas Court No. 4. It notes his birth in Spring Garden in 1840, early schooling, law study, army clerkship, and prior roles including School Director. Also mentioned is James L. Miles born 1848 in the city, education, and law career at University of Pennsylvania.
Biographical sketches recount the careers and birthplaces of Coroner nominees Thomas Dugan and Hugh Black, city officials including Jacob Wildemore and George D. McCreary, with notes on prior offices, election history, and public service highlights in Philadelphia.
Edward Blanchard alias William Dowd and Frank Williams is sought in Sherbrooke Quebec for breaking prison with four men and killing two guards. He was arrested in Chambersburg Pennsylvania and held after a hearing before United States Commissioner Edmunds. Blanchard, a noted bank robber, had served six months as a vagrant.
Street Sergeant Thomas Campbell of the Thirty-ninth street and Lancaster avenue Station was promoted to lieutenant by order of Director of Public Safety English to fill the vacancy from former lieutenant Taylor. Campbell, long connected with Lancaster avenue, began as substitute January 17, 1889 and rose to street sergeant on May 8, 1867. Special Policeman Joseph Coogan at Lancaster avenue was promoted to street sergeant on Campbell’s detail.
New finds from the Palace of Minos at Knossos show wall paintings and wall reliefs that echo Homeric imagery, with three story houses and windows, ancient writing, decimal tablets, and signs of advanced engineering such as drains and terra cotta pipes. The work suggests ante-Homeric Crete shared traits with modern life and stresses continuity in ancient art and architecture.
Harrisburg June 5 A Republican delegate slate is shaping up with 68 delegates to be chosen from Washington Westmoreland and other counties. Elkin backers claim Allegheny unity and possible support if strength holds. Quay supporters favored in Washington and Butler. Somerset Montour races undecided as Elkinites claim Bedford Cambria Clarion Perry and Westmoreland.
Edwin Murphy led about 1500 attendees at the Johnstown Opera House as Elkin urged Cambria county support for his governor bid. He denied circulating a defamatory letter and pressed for fair play and instructed delegates to Harrisburg to back his campaign.
Elkin Hauls to Johnstown to deliver a political speech and refuses to confirm rumors about Senator Quay as next state chairman. He says his contest remains for governor and signals possible comments on Penrose as permanent state convention chairman when time comes.
Five counties will elect delegates to the Democratic State convention this Saturday. Columbia Crawford Erie Mercer and Montour each have three delegates except Montour with two. Franklin will elect five delegates Tuesday, with Berks Montgomery and Venango at two, and Crawford Mercer Venango leaning toward Pattison.
Major General Miller of the National Guard, visiting Capitol Hill, says Venango will back Attorney General Elkin for governor. He expects Crawford and Warren delegates to follow, and notes Miller is Congressman Sibley’s business partner.
Adam H. Miller of Jefferson, an Elkin delegate, issues a public statement affirming his support for Elkin amid rumors he would back J Pennypacker. Meanwhile Harrisburg reports a special train arranged by the Pennsylvania Railroad for 500 Lykens Valley miners attending the Republican State Convention to advocate their region’s interests.
Lawrence Finginsher aged 14 at 424 Vine Street runaway since June 4. Cora Mertz 14 at 3213 Boudinot Street runaway since yesterday. Theresa Rodgers 14 at 3213 Boudinot Street runaway since yesterday. Tony Capino 30 at 2049 North Front Street runaway since June. Harry Bowen 36 at 2508 East Norris Street missing since June 4.
A special correspondent recounts the West Indies eruption with vivid detail and illustrated description. The piece promises truth without exaggeration and invites readers to secure the Sunday Philadelphia Times for the full narrative and supporting features.
A passage from Alnseee's Magazine describes the Mississippi’s force at high water, contrasting its unstoppable rush with the ease of altering its course via a few piles and brush hurdles. It notes cities along the river and historical failures of massive dikes, highlighting how small interventions redirect the mighty current.
Little Italy and Ellis Island officials prepare as nine steamers from Italian ports and others from Europe approach New York within a week carrying about 20 000 Italian immigrants. The surge stems from demand for unskilled labor, especially in building trades, where many current workers are Italians and thousands more are needed.
railroad dog Dude, a small terrier trusted as a crossing watchman for several railroads, warned trains near Edwardsville. He dash ahead of inbound engines to guard crossings, but was killed by a terminal train near the ladies waiting room. burial planned at Wabash Park per St. Louis Republic.
The Indianapolis News argues lynching is a detestable crime and should not be excused by comparing it to Philippine atrocities. It says condemning both is the only safe path and notes the President’s remarks blur moral lines by linking Memorial Day to lynching.
Oscar Webb shot and killed Ida Webb and Julia Waller in Germantown after a quarrel over $5 rent. Webb then wounded himself with two pistols, firing eight shots in total. Ida died at Germantown Hospital while Julia died instantly. Webb was hospitalized with bullet wounds as doctors hoped to save him. The motive cited was a money dispute.
Charles Mitchell of Pocatello Idaho has excavated a mastodon tooth from twelve feet deep along the Shaker river near American Falls. The tooth measures about eleven by four inches with a five square inch grinding surface. An obsidian spearhead and other bones accompanied the find. the skull fragment was well preserved but crumbled when exposed. The skull width measured seventy three inches.
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