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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
3
Charles T. Yerkes of New York received formal authority to introduce electricity as motive power on London district railways. A two year project, backed by a $5,000,000 American syndicate, will form an electric traction company to convert the line without stopping trains.
The Metropolitan District Electric Traction Company will finance and control the Metropolitan District Railway. Colonel J Wilcox Brown toured London and consulted with American and English capitalists in a $5,000,000 syndicate. The plan targets 1,000,000 riders and promises 50 percent faster service with over $5,000,000 in new rolling stock and power station outlays.
London reports the death of Dr Thomas Bond a renowned surgeon and analyst who leaped from a third story window at his home. He had suffered melancholia and was linked to investigations of sensational crimes including the Lefroy Lamson and Camp murders.
Constantinople reports settlement of Turco Italian friction over the Preves affair. The Porte will indemnify Italian victims, apologize to the Italian Consul, and punish the local Turkish troop commandant.
The royal yacht Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York sailed from Sydney for Auckland at noon. The harbor was festively decorated and land batteries fired a royal salute as the procession departed.
The Common Council at Guild Hall agreed to confer the freedom of the city on Lord Milner of Care Town after criticism. Mr. Morton blamed Milner for Britain’s South Africa troubles and for the quarrel between British and Dutch.
In Barcelona on June 6 the anti clerical drama Electra banned by the church was staged to great success. Spectators cheered with cries of Long Live Liberty Death to Reaction and Death to the Jesuits signaling strong public sentiment.
The White Star Line steamer Oceanic, which sailed from Liverpool for New York yesterday, returned today due to damage to one of her propellers. She resumed her voyage at 10 A.M.
Amid Berlin tariff talks Prussia and the smaller German states abandon the double tariff idea. A warehouse fire at Antwerp causes about 600000 dollars in damage, largely uninsured, including 280000 pounds of American tobacco. The Commonwealth considers adopting a decimal monetary system, with government backing.
Sadie Cramer of 191 Olney Ave Marion reports years of stomach trouble and poor digestion were cured by Grape Nuts. She says gas and nervousness from indigestion disappeared and she gained flesh becoming heavier and healthier after eight years of teaching.
Washington reports the United States considers a civilian framework for the Philippines with a Governor, Legislative Council, and other officers. The government would control civil affairs but remain under War Department power, with the Secretary of War as the top authority.
Washington reports confirm the Secretary of War and the President cannot change an act of Congress despite Havana representations. Cuban amendments to the Platt amendment and Root’s conversations are not viewed as reflecting the secretary’s views. General Wood asked for Root’s detailed objections by telegram. the mail delay obscured its delivery.
Navy and army orders list numerous transfers promotions and leave of absence actions for officers across the U S armed forces including Major Ayres Simonds Heard Pence Hyde Byroade Maus Wyeth and McKibbin as well as a long series of naval station reassignments and postings among lieutenants ensigns and cadets in the Asiatic station and at major vessels and stations such as Cavite Manila and Cavite fence Station.
Sixty seven young men will receive their diplomas at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis tomorrow. The graduates include Julius A. Furer of Wisconsin and Ernest J. King of Ohio among others from states across the nation.
The Reverend W. T. Hobart, a Chinese Methodist missionary, gave the lock and key of a gate from the Sacred City to the National Museum through Minister Conger. The presentation was made in Washington on June 6.
A flood of council members declined to answer questions on elevated or surface trolley plans for Front Market and Broad streets. Several urged waiting for bills to be introduced while noting broad ward views and calls for a special meeting next week.
Senator William Flinn and Edward M. Bigelow advance a traction deal shaping Pittsburg’s future transit. An elevated rail over Grant Boulevard is proposed with underground option if opposed, involving Philadelphia interests and the Mellon circle as promoters.
A newspaper note touts patent leather shoes as the season’s greatest range for all ages and occasions. It highlights Ideal Kid as the sensible one and warns about risky leathers passing as the real label FAI &, urging protection for buyers.
Washable boys clothes offered in blue striped, Bedford cord, linen, and pique fabrics. Prices range from 1.50 to 6.50 with items including Sailor Suits 2.50 to 5.00, Blouse Suits 3.75, Plain Linen 3.50, White Pique Vests 2.00, Wash Trousers 0.25 to 0.75, Knee Trousers 0.75, knee shorts from merchant tailors ends on the third floor.
The store announces a full summer suit line in flannel and serge. Coats and trousers range from $10 to $20, with serge options priced $7.50 to $20. White vests and assorted vests offered, with a clearance on remaining stock today.
A leather quality appeal describes Ideal Kid patent leather that resists wear and a crinkle surface. Gimbels showcases women men and children footwear with hand sewn welts and turned soles, offering substantial discounts on Oxfords and shoes across sizes.
A brief note describes a hillside thoroughfare above the Pennsylvania Railroad. It is the sole route from downtown without street car tracks, offering a quiet bypass in the area.
Special from Lincoln Neb June 6. Bryan says the President must decide if pacification exists in Cuba and then relinquish sovereignty to the Cuban people. He argues the Cuban people are not free because Congress and the President say so, but because their rights reflect a truth.
In Jersey City the Amalgamated Copper Company voted to raise capital stock from 76 million to 155 million dollars. The move funds acquisition of stock and plants of the Boston and Montana and the Butte and Boston Mining properties.
An oil stove exploded last night at 211 Lombard Street in a tenement occupied by Mrs Lena Wagman and her three children. Four boys acted bravely to rescue them, with William Wagner of Second and Lombard Streets sustaining burns to the nose and arms and two others named Samuel Ax and Peter Samuel Ax both of 290 Lombard Street.
A plug removal from an abandoned artesian well near Clarksburg West Virginia yesterday caused oil to well to the surface on the property, stirring great excitement over a possible new oil field in the area.
Telegraphic notes report a fire tearing through Main Street Fennville destroying nearly a block and causing about 35000 dollars of loss with partial insurance. In Flint Mich a widow Mrs Jennie Parrish 34 was shot and killed by Lewis Weeks in her home Wednesday night. Senator M A Hanna appoints a colonel on the official staff of General Rassaeur commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in Washington D C.
Augustus Pasquelo of 823 Montrose Street, employed by Vare Brothers contractors, was arrested yesterday morning by Reserve Policeman Bauseoceasy Sareea and others on a street incident.
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