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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1901

Page

4

Capitol bill boosts cost to four million dollars

Special to The Philadelphia Times from Harrisburg June 6 reports the Fox State Capitol completion bill passed second reading after a pact between the insurgent and administration factions. The measure lowers the appropriation to 4,000,000, dissolves the building commission, and moves completion to January 1906. Debate touched on minority representation, contractor payments, and related school funding.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Ward BR. Bliss Frank B. McClain Appropriations Committee Henry Hall George M. Hosack Pittsburg Fox State Capitol House of Representatives House Building Commission Lancaster Pattisan Hastings Haag Schuylkill Representative Palm Crawford William A. Stone H. W. Oliver C. Stuart Patterson Philadelphia Louis A. Watres Lackawanna Henry C. McCormick Williams McClain Pan-American Commission Buffalo Coray Frank X. Blumley Democrat Cameron County Senate Snyder Stone Scott Braddock Bliss Voorhees Appropriations Ms Ad

Senate Adjourns After Action on Local Legislation

The Muehlbronner bill amending the Pittsburg Ripper law passed finally. A House bill creating a separate Carbon County judicial district was reconsidered and postponed. A Grady resolution to bar new Senate bills after Tuesday was adopted and the calendar was cleared before adjournment.

Muehlbronner Pittsburg Carbon County Scott Philadelphia Grady Senate

Banquet for Harrisburg Legislators

State officials and lawmakerswere guests at a Harrisburg Board of Trade banquet attended by over 300. Olmsted of Harrisburg acted as toastmaster, with toasts to The Commonwealth The Senate The House The Fourth Estate and Harrisburg as It Was and Is Now among others by named speakers including George Nox McCain Spencer Gilert and B F Myers.

Harrisburg Board of Trade Olmsted Commonwealth Stone Senate Spencer C. Gilert B. F. Myers

Gas Boom Expands Near Swanville in Erie County

Erie reports a gas well boom with several pockets tapped on the John R. Perkins farm near Swanville. A gusher erupted near Trenton rock, roaring for a mile before casing. Drillers cap the flow and plan more wells and leases as Swanville farmers excite interest.

Philadelphia Times Erie Swanville Here John R. Perkins Trenton Rock Oil City Titusville Perkins Fairview

Undertakers Elect Officers at State Convention

The twentieth annual convention of the State Funeral Directors Association closed with officers elected. President Charles W. Naulty of Philadelphia. First Vice President John Henderson of Johnstown. Second Vice President Anthony C. Hookey of Philadelphia. Secretary George Chandler Paul of Philadelphia. Treasurer J. H. Fisher of Philadelphia. Executive Committee members Walter A. Reimitsch of Lancaster James M. Fullerton of Pittsburg and Albert Moore of Philadelphia. Delegates to the National Convention in Charleston S C October Albert Moore Charles Anthony C Hookey J H Fisher Phil and James M Fullerton Pittsburg alternates A Bethune Jeanette and John A Kress Allegheny. Committee on Legislation F Blenhauer Pittsburg F B Naginey Bellefonte J U Onttertag Columbia Albert Moore and W James Attwood Philadelphia. Next convention June 1902 Gettysburg.

Johnstown State Funeral Directors’ Association Charles W. Naulty Philadelphia John Henderson Anthony C. Hockey K. L. Brenhaur Pittsary George Chandler Paul J. Hi. Fisher Walter A.einitsch Lancaster James M. Fullerton Pittsburg Albert Moore Charleston S. C Charles A. Anthony C. Hookey J. H. Fisher A. ©. Bethune Jeanette John A. Kress Allegheny F. ©. Blenhauer F. BE. Naginey Bellefonte J. U. Ontertag Columbia Albert More W. James Attwood Gettysburg

Prohibition Nominates Ticket in York County Convention

Prohibition county convention met in Eisenhart's Hall York and named Sheriff William J Moore as Sheriff Register of Wards Miles Manifold Poor Director Newton Shaw Commissioners Clerk Jere Klugh County Surveyor W W Grove and delegates to the State Convention S A Price H H Trompheller W R Diller Rev E Menges J S Billet H A Johnson D K Brenneman and Miss Adam Snyder.

Philadelphia Timms York Eisenhart's Hall William J. Moore Miles Manifold Newton Shaw Stewartstown Jere Klugh Dillsburg W. W. Grove Muddy Creek Forks S. A. Price W. R. Diller Rev E. Menges J. 8 Billet H. A. Johnson KE. Brenneman Miss Adam. Snyder

Mirror disaster at Lick Observatory delays southern expedition

A 36 inch Newtonian mirror from Lick Observatory was shattered in Professor John A. Brashear's workshop in Pittsburg while being drilled for a Cassegrain conversion. The loss risks delaying the observatory's South American expedition. the damaged glass weighed about 400 pounds, was five inches thick, and valued at 3000 dollars.

Pittsburg Lick Observatory John A. Brashear

Miner dies as companion is charged with murder

In Pittston on June 6 Norah Davi Thomas, 19, was killed after a miner struck him with a pick buried in the skull. Fellow miner Anthony Thomaske is jailed on murder charges. Both worked at the Archbald mines in Taylor.

Philadelpa Pittston Norah Davi Thomas Anthony Thomaske Archbald Taylor Thomaske Hig Pick

Grave Law rence Found Guilty Of Conspiracy And Blackmail

Grave Lawrence aged 16 is found guilty of conspiracy and blackmail after a nightlong jury deliberation. The defendant, a girl, had earlier confessed to threatening farmer Huffman and other notable residents to obtain money and favors.

Williamsport Lawrence Huffman

Convention of Third Class Cities Opens in Erie

Preparations are underway in Erie for the first annual convention of the State Leagues of Third Class Cities. The event will attract delegates and is slated to begin June 26, with Erie chosen as the hosting city.

Philadelphia Times Erie

Miner Dies From Falling Coal At Lost Spring Colliery

Special to The Philadelphia Times Mount Carmel June 6 A fall of coal at the Lost Spring Colliery killed 35 year old John Maginn of Locust Gap. The accident occurred today and his death was nearly instantaneous.

Philadelphia Times Mount Carmel John Maginn Lost Spring Locust Gap

Republican Primaries in Cumberland Carlisle

In Carlisle Cumberland on June 6 local Republicans vote to decide the District Attorney race between Burgess Thomas E. Vale and Richard W. Woods. The primaries will be held Saturday with strong interest in the outcome.

Cumberland Philadelphia Times Carlisle Burgess Thomas E. Vale Richard W. Woods

Mad Dog Rampages Through West Sethis Streets

Special to Tue Philadelphia reports a mad dog roaming West Sethis Street and Saeco Street in Scranton. The animal bit several people, prompting prompt local responses and safety warnings.

Philadelphia Timms Scranton West Sethis

Commencement at Bryn Mawr and William Penn Charter School

Bryn Mawr College holds its commencement ceremony in Taylor Hall with the president, Miss Carey, and speaker Hampton J. Carson addressing graduates and awarding fellowships and prizes to international scholars and undergraduates. The William Penn Charter School ends its 212th year with diplomas to 46 graduates under headmaster Richard Jones, featuring orations by Everett Cartwright Welsh and essays on science and modern life.

Taylor Hall Bryn Mawr College Hampton J. Carson William Penn Charter School Witherspoon Hall Horn Richard Jones Everett Cartwright Welsh Cardinal Richelieu John Batterson Stetson, Jr Willis Lilburn Essen Theage Victoria Alan Levin Howard Wilson Garner Thor Zeus Malcolm Stuart McNeal William Henry Heisler, Jr Pemberton Charles Custis Harrison J. Levering Jones Frank Brooke Evans Wittie TF Ithaen Mellan

Divinity School Commencement at Church of the Holy Trinity

The Divinity School of the Protestant Episcopal Church held its commencement yesterday at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Bishop Whitaker presented diplomas to eight graduates. Bishop Hall of Vermont gave the address on duties and St. Stephen. Devotional services were led by Reverends Berkely Griffith George B. Savage and Henry Anstice. The graduates include Abel J. Arkin Audubon Arms B A T G Brown Azael Coates Samuel B Eshoo Alfred Gilman B A Fleming James Jr Ph D and John Frederick Schunk B A.

Divinity School The Protestant Episcopal Church Church of the Holy Trinity Nineteenth Walnut Streets Bishop Whitaker Bishop Hall Vermont St. Stephen Berkely Griffith George B. Savage Henry Anstice

Goldey College Holds Commencement Cherokee Row

The Goldey Commercial and Shorthand College commencement was held this evening in Wilmington. One hundred twenty graduates included both men and women. Governor John Hunn presided with addresses by Russell H. Conwell and Chief Justice C. B. Lore. Rachel M. Kolck delivered the salutatory and Earl Bell was valedictorian.

Goldey Commercial College Philadelphia Timms Wilmington Jane Goldey Commercial and Shorthand College John Hunn Russell H. Conwell Philadelphia C. B. Lore Rachel M. Kolck Earl Bell Pennsylvania

Commencement Exercises Held At Arch Street Church

The Collegiate Institute for Girls conducted commencement yesterday morning at Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church Broad and Arch Agreeta. Several graduates were Gertrude Bergen Mary Campbell Green Say the Bee for Best? Mabeleh and Kate Emueline Trueman among others.

Collegiate Institute For Girls Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church Broad and Arch Agreeta Gertrude’ Bergen Oree Mary Cambell Geeet i. Green

York High School Holds 30th Commencement in New Building

The thirtieth annual commencement at York High School was held this evening in the auditorium of the new High School building. The graduating class totaled sixty two, marking a large and notable ceremony in York, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia York York High School New High School Ecanoes

Metzger College Holds Twentieth Annual Commencement

Carlisle notices report the twentieth annual commencement exercises at Metzger College held today with remarks from the board and faculty. Graduates received diplomas as the event showcased students and faculty in a formal ceremony.

Fleck Place School Holds Commencement in Bordentown

The June 6 ceremonies mark commencement exercises for Priscilla Bratslain School in Bordentown New Jersey as the special feature unfolds with student speeches and awards noted among the day's events.

Priscilla Bratslain School Bordentown N. J

Zelosophic Commencement Grants Five Members At Penn

The Zelosophic Society of the University of Pennsylvania held its seventy second annual commencement in College Hall Chapel last night. Five members Albert Brand Lewis K E Coles Clarence H Goldsmith Arthur D Rees and Eliot K Stone were graduated. The programme included overtures readings an the handing of gowns and remarks by the president followed by a social collation in the society room.

Zelbsephic Society University of Pennsylvania College Hall Albert ©.Brand Lewis KE. Coles Clarence H. Goldsmith Arthur D. Rees Eliot K. Stone Herbert Clarerence " Hexter Goldsmith Ralome America Aytoond Walts de Koven Veevenseseyes Costa

Commencement Exhibits At Multiple Philadelphia Schools

Graduates from Marshall School of Education Atlantic City High School Temple College and John Wanamaker Commercial Institute are listed with diplomas and awards. Dr Edward Brooks presided over Marshall exercises while Atlantic City honored seniors at the Academy of Music.

Edward Brooks Marshall School of Education, Physical Culture Delsarte New Century Atlantic City High School Philadelphia Atlantic City Academy of Music Anna M. Baldwin Jennie B. Jeffries Irene L Mabel B. Kirk Richard B Mabel C. Leeds William L.annerite Jennie M. McLaughlin Faith H. Cathers William H. Martin, Jr Florence B. Donnelly James Hy Herbert C. Doughty Hannah T Pri Mamie E. Endicott Amanda EB Trothbols Dele Giltinan Ludwig Schuldenfur Jannah P. Guthrie Freet Smith Ames II. Hayes Ale Townsend Percy FE. Howard Eugene R. Wiltbank

Wertheimer Charged With Arson At Brother's Shirt Factory

Leon Wertheimer was arrested in Pittsburg and brought to Reading charged with arson and defrauding insurers of about 68000. He reportedly set fire to his brother N. B. Wertheimer's shirt factory here six months ago, the building burned completely, amid a policy dispute with the insurance companies.

Philadelphia Times Reading Leon Wertheimer Pittsburg Wertheimer New York N. 8

Miners Burned in Gas Explosion at Pancoast Colliery

Five men were seriously burned at the Pancoast colliery in Thropp by a gas explosion in the new shaft. The gas ignited from naked lamps. Injured include James Carden George Northup Will Hadston George Short and Patrick Gallagher with burns to hands faces and other exposed areas.

Philadelphia Scranton Pancoast Thropp James Carden George Northup Will Hadston George Short Patrick Gallagher

Groom Arrested On Breach Of Promise Charge

R M Goslin was arrested in Wilkes-Barre on breach of promise allegations while en route to marry Estella Blair. His father posted 1500 dollars bail and the ceremony occurred as planned. Katie Heery says Goslin promised to wed her and seeks 5000 dollars in damages.

Goslin Philadelphia

Hartman and wife tried for silverware theft in Norristown

Oswald Hartman and Mary Hartman alias James Brown faced Judge Swartz on charges of stealing a large quantity of silverware and other items from John Roberta and Mrs. Edwards of Gwynedd. Hartman pleaded not guilty and the defense argued confusion over identity.

Philadelphia Times Norristown

Mabie Arrested in Wilkes-Barre Fraud Case

George P. Mabie of Wilkes-Barre was arrested on charges of using the United States mail to defraud. He allegedly sent worthless checks in Philadelphia and other cities to obtain money and credit.

Wilkesbarre George P. Mabie United States Snyder Poat Ombe United Espi Era Eeds Ecks Pkment

Wilkes-Barre Mine Inspector Resigns as Astral Superintendent

G. M. Wil, mine inspector of the Fourth anthra elite district, announced his resignation to the governor today. The move affects the leadership of the Astral superintendent position.

Lebanon notes and court term opening in Dauphin County

Mrs Elizabeth Gerhart mother to the Lebanon mayor celebrated her 8th South day yesterday. Over 200 cases will be tried by the Dauphin County Court of Quarter Sessions when the June term opens next Monday. The Lebanon comital grand jury met in annual session to confide in labor for her convicted traitor. Rev RB Steckel has been prepared as rector of the Protestant church in Mabeneg City.

Elizabeth Gerhart Lebanon Dauphin County Jonas Lebanon H Comalty Grand Jury Mends X RB. Steckel Chunk Pep Barector Mabeneg City

Damages Awarded in Gloucester Shooting Suit

The Gloucester County Court awarded Herbert I. Clement 3500 damages against Benjamin R. Bittle executor of Daniel Bittle’s estate after a shooting feud over a road right of way. The case featured two juries and a defendant who later died by suicide during the trial.

Philadelphia Times Woodbury Gloucester County Herbert I. Clement Benjamin R. Bittle Daniel Bittle Herbert Clement Bittle Clement Nixon Springer

Public Baths for Camden Move to Seek Funds

A Camden public baths project gains council backing for 8000 dollars construction and 1000 dollars maintenance after a mayoral committee report. A site will be chosen on city public ground, with a 140 by 60 foot corrugated iron and brick facility featuring two pools and river water use.

Cooper B. Hatch Camden Philadelphia

Aged Methodists Celebrate Eleventh Anniversary at Collingswood

The Home for Aged and Invalid Methodists in Collingswood New Jersey marked its eleventh anniversary with a dinner and speeches by Rev. Joseph T. Reed of Camden Tabernacle M E Church Rev Dr J Morgan Reed of Aan City Rev George L Dobbins Camden district presiding elder Rev W A Hunsberger First M E Church and others.

Home For Collingswood N. J Joseph T. Reed Tabernacle M. E. Church Camden J. Morgan Reed George L. Dobbins W. A. Hunsberger M. E. Church

Jury Splits Doctor's Bill

Atlantic City June 6 A L Wilson of Pittsburg was arrested on a warrant for being an absconding debtor. Dr Francis W Bennett sued to recover 195 for medical services. Ingersoll court the jury awarded Bennett 97.50 and found no intent to defraud.

Philadelphia Times Atlantic City A.L. Wilson Pittsburg Francis W. Bennett Ingersoll Bennett Wilson

Glass Workers' Colony in Wisconsin Colonization News

News from Indianapolis reports that fifteen thousand acres of uncultivated land in Mar Inett county Wisconsin have passed to an Indiana based company of seawecers formed to colonize the tract. Glassworkers from New Jersey plan to form colonies and resume factory work in the new area.

New Jersey Indianapolis Mar Inett County Wis Indiana

Child Drinks Iodine. 3-Year-Old Rescued in Atlantic City

In Atlantic City on June 6 Raymond Gibson, the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gibson, drank an ounce of iodine from a bottle left unattended. An emetic was administered and the child survived the incident.

Philadelphia Times Atlantic City Raymond Samuel Gibson

Train death leaves widow and three children

Special report from Hammonton details Walter Chambers station agent for Winslow West Goreey and Seashore Railway who lost balance on a freight train and was crushed. He leaves a wife and three small children.

Philadelphia Hammonton Walter Chambers Winslow West Goreey

Thompson Company Incorporation Notice in Camden County

The B. Thompson Company filed articles of incorporation with the County Clerk in Camden. The document outlines the company’s object to engage in the spee igllerig and clothing trade and other related activities.

B. ©. Thompson Company Camden, Yeate

Smallpox Outbreak In Gloucester City Abating

An outbreak in Gloucester City shows progress as no new cases are reported for a week. Authorities note the situation is improving with reduced infection spread.

Gloucester City

Purchaser Seeks Best in World Braces Seen in Window

A Tit-Bita style note reports a buyer requesting a pair of described braces labeled best in the world. The quirky line hints at a humorous or local thrift shop moment with bargaining over novelty items.

Thompson's Half Off Dress and Tuxedo Suits

Thompson Stores at 1334 to 1336 Chestnut Street offers full dress suits and tuxedo suits along with coats and vests at half off THOMPSON'S prices. Fashionable coats and vests also discounted to half of THOMPSON'S prices. Prince estates and vests included at half price.

E O Thompson Thompson Prince Estates

Thieves rob Gwynedd Station on the Bethlehem branch

Thieves entered Gwynedd Station three miles north of Ambler on the Reading Railway last night. They pried open windows with a shed-supplied pick and stole about £15 in revenue tickets money and express packages though only two parcels were actually taken. A hat marked Salisbury & Co Newark N J was left behind. An attempted entry at Penllyn Station was thwarted by heavy shutters.

Philadelphia Ambler Gwynedd Bethlehem Reading North Wales Salisbury & Co Market Street Newark N. J Penllyn Station

Centennial cornerstone celebration at St Gabriel's Church

The centennial anniversary of the church cornerstone laying at St Gabriel's Episcopal Church Douglassville Berks County was celebrated today in Reading. Louis Richard of Reading delivered a historical address.

Troma Reading St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Douglassville Berks County Louis Richard

Trolley Car Fatality Shocks Scranton Readers

Special to Tue Paita Detruta Times reports Anthony Punticai was killed instantly by a trolley car on eight Stove avenue in Scranton. The incident occurred as Sousa's Last Nights at Willow Grove and travel notes to Philadelphia and Reading are mentioned in the chaotic clipping.

Tue Paita Detruta Times Scranton Anthony Punticai Stove Avenue Sousa Willow Grove Philadelphia

Woman Held in Death After Criminal Operation

Ida Krauff of Dark Run lane Frankford was arrested on a charge of performing a criminal operation on Ida Sheff of 3526 Ralle street Tacony on May 21, which led to Sheff’s death last Tuesday. Sheff received treatment from midwife Dr. Albert Bilatme before the operation was reported to authorities. Krauff admitted performing the operation and said she had done similar procedures before. she will be held until the inquest on Saturday.

Ida Krauff Dark Run Lane Frankford City Hall Ida Sheff Ralle Street Tacony

French painter Jongers to teach summer art at University of Chicago

Theodore Jongers the French painter and professor at the School of Decorative Arts Paris will conduct art courses this summer through Alliance Francaise in cooperation with the University of Chicago. Henry Breal the Paris lawyer will also come to conduct sessions at the institute.

Ambassador Cambon Chicago Theodore Jongers School of Decorative Arts Paris Alliance Francaise University of Chicago Henry Breal

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