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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1901

Page

10

Republicans Set Unified Slate At State Convention

The Republican State Convention slate has been agreed upon with F. G Harris for State Treasurer and W. T. Potter for Justice of the Supreme Court. Eyre is poised to lead the state committee, with Andrews and Voorhees slated for key secretary roles. In Philadelphia the Twenty third district looks to a delegate contest pitting city regulars against South and Hart followers.

F. G Harris Clearfield County W. T. Potter Tioga Supreme Court Potter Harris Flinn Allegheny Quay T. Larry Eyre Chester County Harrisburg Wesley R. Andrews United States Penrose Eyre Charles E. Voorhees Andrews Voorhees Twenty-third Thomas W. South David T. Hart Messrs. South Hart Hugh Knox Fire Bureau William McKinley J. Howard Morrison

Burk's Yachting Trip With Ward Leaders to Atlantic City

Third District Congressman Henry Burk took ward leaders on a yachting trip aboard the steam yacht Corinthian. Guests included Fred Burk Charles A Bowmanh and many ward officials. They stopped at the Philadelphia Yacht Club Essington and dined at the Rosedale Inn before returning Monday.

Henry Burk Third Atlantic City Corinthian Fred Burk Charles A. Bowmanh Theodore B. Stulb Thewelfth David 8. Scott Seventeenth Ward Samuel Maloney P. J. O'Brien Fifth Ward Robert Moore Harry Trainer Thomas D. Ffunletter Elias Abrams Charles Macken Delaware River Philadelphia Yacht Club Essington English Rosedale Inn

Typhoid rising west of Schuylkill with 120 cases this week

Typhoid fever increases west of the Schuylkill river with 120 new cases for the week. Ward totals include 36 cases in the Twenty fourth Twenty seventh Thirty fourth and Fortieth wards and 30 cases in First Twenty sixth Thirty sixth and Thirty ninth wards. Deaths rose to 410 with causes listed including consumption cancer heart disease and pneumonia.

Schuylkill River

Mamie Sullivan Buried After Flat Rock Dam Disaster

Mamie Sullivan, the last victim of the Flat Rock dam disaster, was buried from 1523 South Tenth Street undertaker. A large crowd attended the Solemn Requiem Mass at the Church of the Annunciation, Father Naylon officiating. Burial followed at Cathedral Cemetery as Deputy Coroner Miller considers next steps for an inquest and timing.

Mamie Sullivan Flat Rock Dam Undertaking Establishment South Tenth Street Church of the Annunciation Father Naylon Cathedral Cemetery Coro Miller

Public review of St Joseph's College Cadets on campus

The cadets of St Joseph's College were reviewed on the college campus by Colonel Thomas J Town of the Ninety-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers. Captain Robert M Brookfield directed the evolutions and officiated over the battalion and competitive drills. Sergeant Philip Nowlan won the gold medal for best individual drill in the manual of arms. The prize board included Major Edward L Randall Major Harry Cavanaugh and Lieutenant Joseph C Fox.

Corps of Cadets St. Joseph's College Thomas J. Town Ninety Pennsylvania Volunteers Robert M. Brookfield Brookfield United States Army Philip Nowlan Edward L. Randall Harry Cavanaugh Joseph C. Fox

Princeton Commencement Opens With Junior Oratorical Contest

Special to The Philadelphia Times reports Princeton University’s 154th commencement opening with the junior oratorical contest in Alexander Hall. Judges award the McLean prize of 100 dollars to Land Houser with other medals going to Mount Kellogg Parrott. Baccalaureate sermon follows tomorrow by President Patton.

Philadelphia Times Princeton Princeton University Alexander Hall Edward Henry Kellogg Sewickly Tpa Edgar H. Johnson South Bend Ind Wendell Oene van Rensselaer Trowbridge Constantinople Turkey Raymond Townley Parrott Elizabeth N. J William Teall MacIntyre Hudson, N. Y Russell Theodore Mount East Orange William Lloyd Garrison Land Houser Troy Obie Garibaldi Italy Walter Ewing Evans New Stanton Patton The Philadelphian Society Murray Hall Mitchell Buffalo

Lehigh University Plans June Commencement Schedule

Lehigh University in South Bethlehem announces a full commencement week from June 16 through June 19. Highlights include a baccalaureate address by Rev. George Van de Water, Class Day, Alumni events, Fordham baseball vs Lehigh, and exercises with speeches by Paul Mayo Paine and Rev. S. D. McConnell.

Philadelphia Times South Bethlehem Lehigh University George N. van de Water D. D New York Alumni Association Fordham Lehigh Packer Memorial Paul Mayo Paine C. E D. McConnell Brooklyn

Normal School Honors Announced at Millersville

At Millersville State Normal School a senior class meeting announced commencement honors. Laura B. Risser of Lebanon is valedictorian, Hiram Dodd of Wiconisco is salutatorian, Eleanor J. Fulton of Lancaster is Wickersham orator, and Bertha B. Frey of Stewartstown is named normal.

Philadelphia Times Lancaster Millersville State Normal School Dr. Lyte Laura 8. Risser Lebanon Hiram Dodd Wiconiseo Dauphin County Wickersham Eleanor J. Fulton Normal Bertha B. Frey Stewartstown

Abington Friends' School Graduation List

Abington Friends' School in Jenkintown will hold commencement exercises Wednesday next. The graduating class includes Florence Weaver, Alice Griscom, Walter Beans, Lester Bosler, Frank Clifford, Joseph Turner, James Young, Sepbert Stringer.

Abington Friends’ School Jenkintown Florence Weaver Alice Griscom Walter Beans Lester Bosler Frank Clifford Joseph Turner James Young Sepbert Stringer

Nine young women graduate from Newtown High School

Newtown June 8 nine young women graduated from Newtown High School this evening. They are Estelle T. Pownall Iva B. Warner Grace B. Krusen Lillian G. Price Clara L. Buckman Beulah E. Griscom Tania C. Butcher Gertrude W. Compton Ruthanna Loaf.

Newtown High School Newtown Estelle T. Pownall Iva B. Warner Grace B. Krusen Lillian G. Price Clara L. Buckman Beulah E. Griscom Tania C. Butcher Gertrude W. Compton Ruthanna Loaf

Memorial to Mrs J M Scovel in Philadelphia

A memorial service for Cornelian Moorehead Scovel was held at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. Members of the West Philadelphia Women’s Christian Temperance Union and women’s suffrage groups attended, with Dr. Harriett French presiding and tributes offered by church leaders and other figures.

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Thirty-seventh and Chestnut Streets Cornelian Moorehead Scovel West Philadelphia Women’s Christian Temperance Union J. M. Scovel Woman's Suffrage Society Associated Committee On Police Matrons Harriett H. C. McCook W. Dana J. A. Worden Samuel 4. Scott Mia Samuel Clements Madame Baraket A. M. Linville

Water Bureau Seeks Extra Funds To Pay Laborers

The Water Bureau runs out of cash for laborers, caulkers, pipe inspectors, drillers, and hydrant painters funded under a 75000 improvement appropriation. Hundreds go unpaid for over a month as year end strain grows. Director Haddock asks for 84000 more to cover the work through year end. ordinance pending in the Council.

Bureau of Water Public Works Haddock

Reverend from Topeka Plans Three Week Chicago Study

The Rev. Dr. Sheldon of Topeka announces plans to spend three weeks studying Chicago conditions. He hopes to write a book detailing what Chicago does wrong and what should be done. The remark follows a joke about a man who spent twenty minutes in the Treasury and claimed authority on currency.

The Chicago Post Sheldon Topeka Chicago Treasury Department Washington

The Editor's Fault

A fragment from a Cleveland piece features a congressman remarking a constituent's familiar face and a writer named Deater blaming a foul editor on a past page. The text is garbled but hints at editorial error influencing recognition and memory.

Clevelans Deater

Workmen to Start Co operative Store

The Workingmen's Co operative Association of Philadelphia plans a store offering hats and shoes at lower prices with profits paid as dividends. A 900 member Hebrew-led group, capital around $2,000, aims to expand to more departments and addresses worker ownership, following Rochdale model.

Workingmen’s Co-operative Association of Philadelphia Rochdale England M. Gillis Louis H. Bernstein Catherine Street Pine Street Co-Operative Banksville Pittsburg

Labor and the Constitution in Philadelphia unions push for convention

Philadelphia labor groups the Council of Allied Building Trades and United German Trades seek a constitutional convention to amend the state charter to empower labor laws. Edward Moore says changes are needed to fix enforcement after court rulings. W. J. Grouchy backs unity to rally statewide support.

Philadelphia Council of Allied Building Trades United German Trades United Labor League Edward Moore New Era W. J. Grouchy Moore

Garment Workers Convention Opens in Columbia Hall

The Ladies' Garment Workers' International Union begins its convention in Columbia Hall on South Eighth Street to discuss expanding the union. The executive board met last night to consider inquiries from the Chicago Cloak Makers' Union and other women's wear makers about joining and policy questions. The event runs at least two days with a Monday reception at Pennsylvania Hall and no officers announced yet.

The Ladies' Garment Workers’ International Union Columbia Hall South Eighth Street Chicago Cloak Makers’ Union Chicago Union International Pennsylvania Hall Eighth Christian Streets

Freight Service on Lehigh Valley Cut‑off Hit by Fireman Protest

Reports from Pittston say the Lehigh Valley cut-off from Coxton to Glen Summit is crippled as firemen refuse to run 100 ton hog engines after the company ordered one fireman per engine. With machinists on strike delaying repairs, freight traffic over the cut-off is nearly at a standstill.

Pittston Lehigh Valley Coxton Yards Glen Summit

Tile Layers Convention Opens in Buffalo This Week

The International Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers and Helpers Union holds its annual convention in Buffalo starting tomorrow morning. Philadelphia locals will be vetted by Harry Bird Joseph McNair and Frank Braden. D. F. Wood, president of the Allied Building Trades Council, is general president with James Melver of Washington D C as general secretary. The meeting aims to settle the long running dispute between tile layers and mosaic workers.

International Buffalo Philadelphia Harry Bird Joseph McNair Frank Braden D. F. Wood Council of the Allied Building Trades James Melver Washington, D. C

To Exhibit Their Label by the Consumers League

The Consumers' League gains strength as Pennsylvania branches fund the national league. Plans are under way for an exhibition featuring a wide array of products bearing the Consumers' label and guaranteeing quality and fair labor standards.

Buffalo E. D. Turner New York Consumers’ Or Pennsylvania National Lea Consumers

Machinists Hopeful as Strike Continues in City

Organizer Thomas F. Tracey said the machinists strike remains hopeful with about 2000 workers still out. An official list shows firms agreeing to a 9 hour day with no wage cuts, including Searchmont Motor, Chicago Pneumatic Tool, Neafie & Levy, Philadelphia Gear, Wagner names, and many others.

Thomas F. Tracey Searchmont Motor Company Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company Neafie & Levy Stokes & Parrish Harrison Roller Works Smith, Drum Kensington Engine Company Tacony Iron Company H. B. Underwood National Knitting Machine Company Miller Lock Company W. J. Gordon Walker's Valley Iron Works Union Traction Company H. W. Butterworth & Sons Walker Machine Shops

Foundry to Relocate to Europe Amid Labor Strike

Hench & Crawgold Foundry Works will move operations to Europe after moulders walked out on Thursday. Head of the firm 8. Morgan Smith said the company will seek a site in Scotland or Sweden as production halts.

Europe Philadelphia Times York Hench & Crawgold Foundry Morgan Smith Smith Scotland Sweden

Machinists to Return to New York Central Shops

In Depew New York machinists who left the shops will resume work on Monday. The note comes as part of a broader set of labor tensions across multiple towns including Girardville Norristown and Mahanoy City with strikes and firm stances against management actions.

Buffalo New York Central Depew Mahanoy City Girardville Hammond Philadelphia and Oe Coal and Iron Company Norristown Sterling Woolen Mills

Clergyman Sympathizes With Strikers

Reverend John Snape of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church told striking machinists at Turn Hall that workers deserve a nine hour day with ten hours pay. He urged shared prosperity and praised the men’s sobriety and honesty as factors in a likely victory. Harlan Hollingsworth and J Morton Poole have not granted the new schedule.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Del John Snape Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Turn Hall Harlan & Hollingsworth Company J. Morton Poole Company

Traction Company Reaches Settlement With Albany Troy Employees

In Albany on June 8 the United Traction Company board and employee committees resolved two weeks of disputes. Conductors suspended were reinstated with pay and all other issues settled to mutual satisfaction, averting a strike.

Albany N. Y United Traction Company Troy

Tailor Strike at Philadelphia Cloak and Suit Company Persists

The tailors strike at the Philadelphia Cloak and Suit Company continues after yesterday with several negotiation attempts. Business Agent Joe Schwartz said a settlement seems possible without mobilizing the four hundred female workers, as the firm has made concessions.

Philadelphia Cloak and Suit Company Joe Schwartz

Labor unrest and union activity across several cities

The piece reports grocers and hotel workers in New Jersey seeking half holidays and unions forming in Atlantic City, painters in Trenton in a dispute, and over 500 York Pennsylvania mechanics on strike including machinists molders and carpenters. It notes Window Glass Workers in Pittsburgh near wage scale talks and miners in West Virginia with a Fairmont parade and new locals forming.

Trenton N. J Atlantic City York Window Glass Workers’ Association Pittsburg McShane and Peck Nla Fairmont W. V

Fragments Create A Peculiar Picaresque Note

The readable text contains scattered phrases about luck, money, and misfortune, with garbled wording and missing context. It reflects a stray, fragmentary column or note rather than a coherent story, offering odd musings rather than a clear event or quotation.

A Proper Use of the Term From Leslie's Weekly

Twyne quotes Dr Thirdly as a good man who never preaches sermons shorter than an hour, while noting an implicit satire in his style. The excerpt reflects a sharp, humorous critique typical of Leslie's Weekly’s contemporary commentary.

Leslie's Weekly Twyne

Blue Girl Wins Great American Stakes at Gravesend Racecourse

Blue Girl driven by Burns won the Great American Stakes of 12500 dollars at Gravesend in New York, defeating Nasturtum for place as Garrigan argued a foul that stewards rejected. The Parader then won the Broadway stakes, with additional race results listed.

New York Gravesend John E. Madden Blue Girl Nasturtum Major Dangerfield Garrigan All Green Vitellius Gold Spinner Piggott Outlander Spencer Isia Bullman Tinge Prince Richard Dublin Margraviate Maria Bolton Andronicus Cochrane Burns Landry Honolulu Belvino McQuade

Highland Park Race Meeting Opens Northern Circuit

Highland Park Club hosts a 16 day racing meet starting next Wednesday at Highland Park Detroit with almost 400 horses on stalls booked and about 1000 horses expected. Four stakes including a trial Derby for 3 year olds at one mile four sixteenths headline opening day. Likely starters include Terminus Kenilworth Ben Mac Dhul Petra IL Warranted Benehart Calloear Lawton. Betting rings open to all reputable bookmakers with 10 15 books anticipated. Mars Cassiday starts the flag Frank Nelson presides J W Russwarm scales clerk.

Detroit Highland Park Club Terminus Kenilworth Ben Mac Dhul Petra IL Benehart Calloear Lawton Highland Park Fort Erie Mars Cassiday Frank Nelson J. W. Russwarm

The Russian Cossack No More Familiar Name in Connection With the Army

A historical look at the Cossacks and their role in the Russian army. The piece describes how Cossacks were integrated into military service, their regimental organization, pay, and duties. It notes their spread across Siberia, frontier settlements, and the Amur Chilka river ports where they are seen in distinctive dress by travelers and locals.

Montreal Russia Siberia Amur Chilka

Pillsbury Memory Exhibition Stuns Atlanta Crowd

At the Athletic Club Pillsbury displayed memory feats after an evening of chess and checkers. He recalled 12 chess games and 6 checkers, then wrote six names on each of five cards without aid, later matching each name to its position.

Athletic Club H. N. Pillsbury Kimball House Pillsbury

Fragmentary remark on McLaurin and South Carolina officeholders

The text expresses a dismissive view of McLaurin and similar figures, noting no originality. It claims he stays in office for peace and popularity, implying a pragmatic, self-serving motive amid political pressures. The passage ends with garbled terms.

Corinthian Yacht Club Holds Tenth Annual Race

Windy conditions marked the Corinthian Yacht Club’s tenth annual race. Twenty mile course from Schooner Ledge range light to red buoy 20 off Edgemoor and back. Narounya won 51-foot class with Liris close behind. Pankewis led 36-footers followed by Fidelio and Grayling. Cherokee retired due to masthead break.

Corinthian Yacht Club Schooner Ledge Range Red Buoy No. 20 Edgemoor Marens Hook Bar Narounya Richard P. White Liris Robert Barrie W. Ernest, Jr Fidelio Henry S. Jeanes Grayling Toland Brothers Cherokee Pankewils

Seabright Polo Club Debuts as Lakewood Beats Free Booters

Seabright on Rumson road hosted the first competition for Seabright’s new Free Booters against Lakewood Club captained by George J Gould. About 1000 socialites watched as Lakewood triumphed 11 to 6¼ after four quarters with refereeing by H L Herbert.

Long Branch WN. J Seabright Seabright Polo Club Rumson Road Free Booters Lakewood Club George J. Gould W. Strother Jones New York Lakewood L. Waterbury J. M. Waterbury, Jr James Converse Howard C. Brokaw P. F. Collier Charles Wheeler R. JE. F. Flinseh H. L. Herbert

Two Gun Men of La Junta Perilous Standoff Ends

Washington reports recount a La Junta confrontation between Bratton and Gannon, a tense pistol duel that ended when Bratton was shot in the wrist while Gannon died of a heart wound. The tale includes Bratton’s arm linked with Gannon’s as the crowd watched, and Bratton later recalled playing fiddle despite his injury.

Washington Chicago Journal Colorado House la Junta Jim’ Bratton George Gannon Gannon Honkatonk Bratton Coluicar Jim George Iton Creede

Inventive man sees future in new parasol bicycle model

A newspaper snippet highlights belief in opportunities for inventors. It quotes a proponent praising the inventive mindset and describes a patent that could enable a girl to display a new parasol and the latest bicycle model together.

The Chicago Post Burere Manxi

Rest cure broker travels to Pan-American Exposition

A broker on a rest stop in New York plans to head to the Pan-American Exposition with sixteen newer items. The journey marks a return trip as plans firm up.

The Chicago Post New York

Fine Trophies For Keystone Shooters Shine At League Meet

A small turnout at the Keystone Shooting League yesterday saw F. M. Eames win the live bird event while Howard Ridge and David Longnecker excelled at targets. Eames outshot Charles Geikler in live birds, with scores 7-4, 9-5, and 10-9 across three matches, and won the doubles shoot off. Longnecker led the 25-pair doubles with 39 hits to 33 for Eames and 29 for Geikler. Geikler placed second overall in class B. The board announced Class A winner H. Henry with 205 points from 320 birds, Class B winner F. W. Van Loon with 180 points from 350 birds. The season featured 23 members in five+ contests, totaling 3,906 birds. The league plans semi monthly target events with prizes next summer.

Keystone Shooting League F. M. Eames Howard Ridge David Longnecker Eames Charles Geikler Geikler Longnecker H. Henry F. B. McCoy Il. W. Budd F. W. van Loon Charlies E. Geikler John Kothacker Keystone League

In Support of Cycling by a Veteran Wheelman

A Philadelphia Times letter argues cycling rose as a fad in 1896-97 then declined, only to revive for practical transport and recreation. It credits common sense use with renewed interest, noting bicycles seen daily commuting and on Park roads each Sunday.

Philadelphia Times

Franklin Fanciers Open First Fly Race in Bowie

The Franklin Flying Club of the National Federation of Homing Pigeon Fanciers held its inaugural race from Bowie Maryland with 105 birds released by L G Cornelius at 10 40A M. The top finisher was R J Devaney's V 11007 at 1 52 29 followed by R J Hennessy V 28358 at 1 59 33. Most birds completed the course on the first day.

Franklin Fanciers Philadelphia Times Phoenixville Franklin Flying Club National Federation of Homing Pigeon Fanciers Bowie L. G. Cornelius R. J. Devaney R. J. Hennessy

Bicycle record broken at Salt Palace race

Ivor Lawson of Griese set a new world record in the mile bicycle race completing the distance in 1 minute 55 4 5 seconds on the eighth lap at the Salt Palace Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake Utah Salt Palace Ivor Lawson Griese

Noted Reformers Debate Focus Amid Disjointed Dialogue

A re former and an enthusiast exchange views on attention and reform. The dialogue reveals fragmented phrases and unclear arguments about evils and aims, with one voice noting limited practical knowledge.

Thoughtful Husband From Youth's Companion

A thoughtful husband in a Youth's Companion piece consoles his bride after a brief honeymoon. She reproaches him for three days away on business, and he explains he will travel by the accommodation train to ease the separation.

Henry Mabel

He Told Her From the New York Weekly

A housekeeper asks how to keep premises free from dramps and the tramp promises to reveal secrets after a meal and worn clothes. The dialogue suggests a street corner exchange framed as a cautionary tale from a period publication.

The New York Weekly

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