Elkin and Quay feud turns political murder claim
Harrisburg dispatch confirms Senator Quay privately blames his fall from favor on the betrayal of Attorney General John P. Elkin. The piece portrays Elkin as a loyal ally who helped Quay secure power while Quay allegedly ordered a political killing of their former friend.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
M. S. Quay
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Indiana
Quay
Philadelphia
John
Washington
Johnny
Senator Quay
Assembly
Pennsylvania
Delamater
Hastings
Hasting
Elkin Candidate Endorsements Stir Pennsylvania Politics
A fragment shows strong negative claims about Governor approval of Elkin’s gubernatorial bid. The writer asserts familiarity with every campaign step, accusing Elkin of ingratitude and deceit unprecedented in Pennsylvania political history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Elkin
Pennsylvania
Depew Favors Panama Canal Over Nicaragua Route
Chauncey M Depew told Chicago attendees at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway annual meeting that the Panama canal route is superior to Nicaragua on certainty construction and maintenance costs He expects the canal issue to go to the President and doubts the Hoar bill will pass this session due to Cuban concerns He urged support for the Panama plan and said the President will decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depaw
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Panama
Mr. Depew
Capital Cut in American Steel Foundries Plan
New York June 6. A further reduction of five million dollars in the contemplated capitalization of the American Steel Foundries Company was announced. The cap remains thirty million, with no effect on working capital as one target company could be bought for five million less than previously estimated. The syndicate is expected to close within a week and the new operating company could take possession by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Steel Foundries Company
Steel plate men clash over price move at Waldorf
Representatives from all steel plate interests including United States Steel Corp met at the Waldorf Astoria to decide on price increases. The pool shows division with some members proposing a raise from 1.78 to 1.88 per 100 pounds, while US Steel advocates price stability and opposes any hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Waldorf-Astoria
Schwab
Supreme Court Hears Giles Versus Montgomery Board of Registrars
The Supreme Court has entered a rule nisi in the case of Jackson W. Giles a Negro who was denied registration under Alabama's new constitution. Giles filed for a writ of mandamus to compel the Montgomery county board to register him or show cause why.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Jackson W. Giles
Board of Registrars of
Montgomery County
Giles
Alabama
Pullman Conductors Seek Wage Increases
The Post-Dispatch reports a circulated petition by Pullman conductors demanding pay raises. It lists starting salaries of 65 dollars per month for six months, 70 dollars for the next six months, and 80 dollars after one year. The petition, with about 1,500 signatures, will be presented to President Lincoln of the Pullman Car Company in Chicago after signatures are collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
ST. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch
Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Chicago
Seven Prisoners Escape After Overpowering Jailer
Seven inmates led by Andrew Thompson overpowered Jailer George W. Martin in Council Bluffs Iowa. They locked Martin and his wife in a cell and fled as Mrs. Martin helped, firing a pistol to attempt to aid. The escape occurred during the evening meal distribution.
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Council
Bluffs
Andrew Thompson
George W. Martin
Martin
Whitecaps whip woman in New Albany yard
Mrs. Alice Hanger the wife of Otto Hanger a farmer near New Albany was seized from her home by twenty Whitecaps tied to a tree in the yard and severely whipped. The attackers warned her to be more careful of her stepchildren after the punishment.
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New Albany
Ind
Alice Hanger
Otto Hanger
Cut Throat Death At Germantown Home
John A. Ferg aged 44 was found dead in his sister Mrs. Annie J. Hain residence at 244 Winona avenue Germantown with his throat cut. He had come to visit Thursday night and had shown signs of mental distress before the act. Police investigation pending as authorities treat it as likely suicide in a domestic setting.
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John A. Ferg
Annie J. Hain
Winona Avenue
Germantown
Boy James Bock Found Dead in Delaware River
The body of 13 year old James Bock of 729 Richmond Street was recovered from the Delaware River off Penn Treaty Park wharf by the police boat Stokley crew yesterday morning. He had been missing since Monday afternoon and was last seen with his brother George at Cramp's ship yard around 4 p.m.
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James Bock
Richmond Street
Delaware
Penn Treaty Park
Stokley
George
Cramp
Local Meetings and Events in Philadelphia and Red Bank
Regular Copperamsithe Union meeting in Labor ceum Hall Sixth and Browyp streets to elect officers. Municipal Band concert in Logan Square. Engineers Club closes for summer. John G Gray discusses Wireless Telegraphy. Corner-stone laid for Mary Marshall Memorial Church at Second and Cedar in Woodlynne. Twenty sixth annual Red Bank Sanitarium opening Saturday June 7 from 1 to 5 PM. Steamers from Pier 40 at 12 1 and 3. Opening exercises at 3 30 by West Philadelphia Music Act pupils at Institute 1 Fortieth Street above Chestnut at 8 PM.
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Engineers’ Club
John G. Gray
Mary Marshall
Queen Street
Westladelphia Music
Institute 1
Fortieth Street
Chestnut
Missing Persons Alert Returns Sparse Details
Camden authorities seek Robert Crossen aged 10 missing since June 2 from 436 Bridge Avenue Camden Andrew Kelly pense rear of 537 Race Street missing since June Metthes 4 Pots 24 of 1418 Orkney wn Boel Rigen 14 years at 2213 Madl Nathan J Booey J gry te missing location unclear authorities request public help
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Robert Crossen
Bridge Avenue
Camden
Andrew Kelly
Pense
Race Street
Pots
Orkney Street
Boel Rigen
Madl- Nathan J Booey J
Gry Te
No decision on convention date in New Jersey race
Vansant and Loudenslager supporters report strong delegate counts as a five minute meeting among District One men in Camden postpones date and place for two weeks. Vansant backers claim 110 Camden, 40 Gloucester, 15 Salem delegates totaling 165 while Loudenslager adherents tally 50 Camden, 75 Gloucester, 90 Salem for 215 with 161 needed to nominate.
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New Jersey
David Baird
Camden County
Harry C. Loudenslager
Gloucester County
John H. Ward
Salem County
United States
Sewell
West Jearsey and Seashore Railroad
Camden
Baird
Vansant
Loudenslager
Gloucester
Salem
Contests Loom Over Philadelphia Delegate Selections
Two Philadelphia district conventions spark GOP credentials disputes as Elkin delegates face a challenge in the 29th district while the 22d district contest centers on undetermined delegates after a sine die adjournment. Magistrate Lukens says no irregularity and no contest expected.
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Republican State Central Committee
Philadelphia
Elkin
Curbstone
Henry J. Deiley
George McFarland
Harry Billyeu
George Weishaar
25Th Ward
Frankford Avenue
Clearfield Street
Wilbur F. Short
John Lukens
F. M. Wagner
Samuel Lamond
Daniel V
Allegheny Worries Quay Over Nomination in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh June 6 Senator Quay seeks to sway Allegheny county delegates from Elkin to Pennypacker or a new candidate. Col Watres tested Flinn and pressed for unit voting. Watres may withhold delegates unless promised votes. Allegheny delegation's stance could shape the convention outcome after tense factional moves.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Quay
Judge Pennypacker
Allegheny County
Elkin
Colonel Watres
Senator Flinn
Watres
Thte
Pennypacker
Flinn
Allegheny
Compromise Candidate Idea for Governor Circulates
Washington county backs Pennypacker and may draft Congressman Acheson as a compromise to break a close vote or failed nomination. Arrangements for a special train to Harrisburg next week aim to show dedication to Pennypacker while signaling readiness to nominate Acheson if needed.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington, Pa
Acheson
Washington County
Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Citizens' party nominates John Dalzell for fusion ticket
Pittsburg June 6 The Citizens' party nominated Congressman John Dalzell today. A committee will visit his home tomorrow to notify him to forestall ring Republicans claims. Ten Citizens and ten Democrats will make all other nominations for the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Citizens’ Party
John Dalzell
Daizell
Citizens
Cricket Bats Used As Farm Tools In Chile Import Scheme
A Valparaiso cricket club avoided 30 percent duty by declaring bats as agricultural implements. The captain suggested the entry as otiles para agricultura, allowing duty free import. A customs official noted the trick at the inspection, but details remain obscured by the damaged text.
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London
Valparaiso
Chile
England
Otiles Para Agricultura
Custom House
Fiancee Eae
Colonnade Hotel Wins Night Work Injunction
Judges Arnold Wilson and Audenried of Common Pleas Court No 4 granted an injunction restraining contractors at Fifteenth and Chestnut from night work. Colonnade Hotel owners across the street said shouting workmen and heavy machinery noises made sleep impossible.
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Arnold, Wilson and Audenried
Common Pleas Court
No. 4
Fifteenth and
Chestnut Streets
Additional drawing teachers urged by city education board
The drawing committee advised adding three assistant directors of drawing at 1000 dollars a year each. William A. Mason, drawing director earning 2500 dollars, would gain a clerk for the Superintendent of Public Schools office. The board may reject the clerk plan, arguing Mason’s six assistants should handle clerical work.
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Board of Education
William A. Mason
Many sail on Haverford for Liverpool from this port
The International Navigation Company steamer Haverford under Captain H O Neilsen sails for Liverpool at 10 AM with full berths. She carries 122 saloon and 230 steerage passengers, a large cargo including 480 cattle valued at 100 dollars each, and other valuable freight. Prominent Philadelphians on the list are named.
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International Navigation Company
Haverford
H. O. Neilsen
Liverpool
Lecture on Needs of the Bank and Burghers in South Africa
On Wednesday June 11 at 7 30 P M Lyndney G Fisher author of Men Women and Manners in Colonial Times will lecture in Ethical Culture Room 1305 Arch Street on The Present Needs of the Burghers in South Africa under the auspices of the Women's Beer Relief Association Dr Harriet S French will preside at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndney G. Fisher
Ethical Culture Room
Arch Street
South Africa
Women's Beer Relief Association
Harriet
French
Great Northern Plans Two Giant Pacific Ships
James J. Hill says the Great Northern will build two 630 foot long steamers for the trans Pacific trade. Each vessel will have 8 decks, 21 000 gross tons, 5 000 ton coal bunkers, electric propulsion, 38 cargo winches, two 10 000 HP twin screw engines, 16 water tube boilers, and speed up to 17 knots. They will carry 150 first class, 100 second class, 170 third class, and 500 steerage passengers, with capacity to ship 900 000 bushels of wheat and feed 1 500 people for four weeks. They are to sail Seattle to the Orient within a year.
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James J. Hill
Kansas City
The
Star
Great Northern Company
Burington
Orlop
Pacific
Seattle
Orient
New London
Connt
Kansas City Star
Creasey Hopeful of Victory in Erie Convention
Democratic State Chairman William T. Creasy arrived in Philadelphia to arrange transport to the Erie Convention. He expressed strong optimism for victory in the fall election no matter who the Republican nominee is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasey
William T. Creasy
Philadelphia
Erie
Creasy
Smuggling Charge Moves Against Gin Cargo
On a port case two casks of gin are alleged to be smuggled into the city. The action is pursued by J. F. Bris bane, captain of night inspectors of customs, against Alexander Warren Henry L. Bencer missioner Craige in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brisbane
Alexander Warren
Henry L. Bencer
Craige
Progressive Friends Meet in Longwood Discuss War and Strikes
At Longwood Pa the forty-ninth annual Progressive Friends gathering opens under blue skies. Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia condemns American conduct in the Philippines and advocates independence for Filipinos. The afternoon shifts to the coal strike, with Frederick Hinckley urging arbitration and social progress toward justice.
Lynching of Suspected Slayer in Ravenel Area
In Charleston district on June 5 a mob lynched Jim Black, a Black man accused in the murder of J. K. Jones's wife, a section master on the Atlantic Coast Line. Black reportedly confessed his crime before the mob carried out the act near Ravenel.
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Charleston
D. C
Jim Black
J. K. Jones
Atlantic Coast Line
Ravenel
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