Miners Begin Push into Pennsylvania State Politics
The Philadelphia Times reports coal miners across Pennsylvania moving from local votes to state elections. P. G. Gallagher of Freeland in Luzerne seeks the Fourth Luzerne seat on a miners for miners legislation platform. Political realignments and primaries June 29 shape a multi faction field with Quay Republicans, Democrats, and labor voters forming potential tri party blocs. Isador Sobel of Erie eyes a State office while plans for Snyder as Treasurer and other candidacies circulate amid intra party shifts.
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Philadelphia Times
P. G. Gallagher
Freeland
Luzerne County
Luzerne
Henry W. Haworth
Quay County
Gallagher
Quay Republicans
Quay
Lebanon County
Quayites
Defeat for Quay Forces in Weppsboro Primaries
In Weppsboro on June 9 the anti Quay faction won the county Republican primaries. Ex-State Representative R. K. Young will be the new chairman, signaling strength for the 1902 campaign. Four delegates to the State convention were split two for Quay and two for antis with F. H. Rockwell, Dr. H. E. Caldwell, and D. C. Smith named for district attorney, coroner, and county treasurer.
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Wepllsboro
R. K. Young
F. H. Rockwell
H. E. Caldwell
D. C. Smith
Quiet Democratic primaries nominate few candidates
Greensburg on June 9 reported unusually quiet Democratic primaries. Voter turnout lagged at about two thirds. Only one contested office, Poor Director, drew twenty-one candidates. Early returns from one third of districts name James McCann Greensburg, G. B. Bell Jeanette, and likely John R. Hayden with a possible J Q Truzell as a third nominee.
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Philadelphia Times
Greensburg
James McCann
G. B. Bell
Jeannette
John R. Hayden
J. Q. Truzell
Butler County Dem ticket named at primary
Butler June 9. At the Democratic pri ries today the following ticket was nom ined Clerk of Courts James A. McKee of Butler District Attorney John R Henninger of Butler Delegates to the State convention E L Ralston John Rummel Denny 8 P Duffy im C Kelley and Jobo Murrin Jr all of Butler
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Butler County
Philadelphia Times
Butler
James A. McKee
Tler
John R. Henninger
E. L. Ralston
John Rummel Denny
P. Duffy
Im C. Kelley
Jobo Murrin, Jr
Many Candidates in the Field in County Race
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Easton June 9 reports a crowded field due to last fall’s Democratic victory. In addition to the already announced contenders for several offices, two more candidates have entered the race.
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Philadelphia Times
Easton
Ubier
Boston
Coroner and George Fulmer Enter Sheriff Candidacy
Coroner and George Fulmer appear as candidates for sheriff in a local race. The report notes Fulmer’s renewed bid and the ongoing election context.
Andrews Declines Candidacy for State Treasurer
Former Senator W. R. Andrews states he will not run for State Treasurer. Despite urging from friends and his friendship with Senator Quay, Andrews says no arrangement or coalition could make him a candidate. Report also notes Judge W. P. Potter is expected to be the Supreme Court candidate with a second ticket associate to be announced.
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W. R. Andrews
Treasuryship
Quay
Andrews
Pittsburg
W. P. Potter
Democrats to condemn Stiles and three legislators at county meeting
Allentown reports that at the Democratic county committee gathering next Saturday resolutions denouncing Senator Stiles and Representatives Mayne Roth and Moyer will be offered. Representative Skeler of Columbia county will give the main speech outlining how those lawmakers voted for the machine.
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Philadelphia Times
Allentown
Democratic County Committee
Stiles
Mayne
Roth
Moyer
Skeler
Columbia County
Pennell Named for Judge in Bedford Republican Primaries
T. M. Pennell received the nomination for President Judge at the Bedford Republican primaries held Saturday. Other nominations include W. W. Cessna for Director of the Poor G. W. Cunnard for County Surveyor and delegates to the State convention R. E. Smith and A. C. Blackburn.
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Pennell
Philadelphia Times
Bedford
T. M. Pennell
W. W. Cessna
G. W. Cunnard
R. E.smith
A. C. Blackburn
Legislature’s Work After Passage of Appropriations
Harrisburg June 9 The legislature will devote the rest of the session to appropriations with the Fox Capitol bill likely to pass after House third reading. Snyder’s school deficiency bill totaling 1,000,000 will pass and be sent to Governor Stone for signature with payments spread over four years. The House will finalize the Senate Congressional apportionment bill and consider legislative apportionment and Shutt constitutional bills as well as the judicial apportionment bill ready for Senate final passage. Governor Stone may send recess appointments including Reeder Miller Hamilton and Durham. There is talk of moving final adjournment from June 27 to June 21, but Speaker Marshall doubts the change. Coray of Luzerne seeks a roll-call investigation on Friday’s Scranton Hospital bill for alleged inaccuracy.
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Harrisburg
Fox Capitol
House
Senate
Snyder
Stone
Reeder
Miller
Hamilton
Durham
Marshall
Coray
Luzerne
Scranton
Reading Strikers Camp on Fritz's Island Seeks End to Dispute
The Reading Iron Company strikers set up a camp on Fritz's Island near Reading with about four hundred men, under military-style rule. They discuss strategy, plan potential return-to-work with the Oley street mill, and anticipate a federation expansion as Lebanon Birdsboro and Pottstown mills join. President Baer sails for Europe on July 4 if the strike remains unresolved.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Reading Iron Company
Schuylkill
Mount Penn
George F. Baer
Flynn
Reveille
Oley Street
Lebanon
Birdsboro
Pottstown
American Federation of Labor
Europe
Escaped prisoner Neuer retreats after failed surrender attempt
In Wilkes Barre on June 9 Frank Neuer, after a month of freedom, recounts two occasions he planned to surrender but lost nerve each time when the jail appeared. The report highlights his failed recapture despite his stated intent. Pythian Chancellors elect Carlisle officers include S P Goodyear as President and C Itzel as Vice President.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
Frank Neuer
Neuer
Pythian
Philadelphia
Public meeting backs Christian Citizenship effort
A large crowd gathered in Boiling Springs today for a public meeting promoting Christian Citizenship. Hoke Gottschall of the Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League delivered the principal address.
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Philadelphia Times
Carlisle
Boiling Springs
Hoke Gottschall
Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League
Jury awards big damages in Beegley suit
Myersdale has a jury verdict granting James C. Beegley $22,744 in a damage case against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The suit stems from the death of Beegley’s young son last July.
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Philadelphia Times
Myersdale
James C. Beegley
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Frost blankets Allegheny region as altuna reports cold snap
A heavy frost grips the Allegheny Mountains with Altoona reporting the chill. Firefighters from four counties mobilized in Catasauqua and Lebanon to respond to outbreaks. The 100th anniversary of Allegheny Union Church cornerstone in Brick Neck Township Berks County marked a milestone. A boiler accident at Warwick furnace in Pottstown led to amputations for William Winters of Reading. Raymond Bennington a Western Union telegraph messenger was injured after being thrown from a bicycle near Cross Roads York County.
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Allegheny Mountains
Altoona
Catasauqua
Leb County
Allegheny Union
Brickneck Township
Berks County
Warwick Furnace
Pottstown
William Winters
Reading
Raymond Bennington
Western Union Telegraph
Cross Roads
York County
D. K. Laudensl
Rey Ager
A Sarah Ad
Feast of Roses Marks Annual Payment at Zion Lutheran
The Zion Lutheran congregation celebrated the annual payment of one red rose to descendants of Baron Stiegel who donated the land for the church. Judge William N. Ashman delivered the address. W D Weaver presented the rose on behalf of the heirs to Miss Annie Boyer. Visitors included the governor’s wife and daughter and Miss Jennie Dull.
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Philadelphia Times
Lancaster
Manheim
Zion Lutheran
Baron Stiegel
William N. Ashman
Philadelphia
W. D. Weaver
Annie Boyer
Harrisburg
Governor Stone
Jennie Dull
Nurses Hurt In Runaway Near Glendale
June 9 Potts town nurses Emma Case Irene Jones and Lizzie Bliem were severely injured when a carriage drawn by a runaway horse overturned under a railroad bridge near Glendale. Driver Samuel Buem and other occupants were dragged. the horse broke its neck. Case suffered a broken arm in two places and the others were badly cut and bruised.
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Philadelphia Times
Pottstown
Emma Case
Irene Jones
Lizzie Bliem
Pottstown Hospital
Glendale
Samuel Buem
Mise Case
Bicyclist Dies After Collision With Freight Train
Williamport June 9 A bicycle rider named Frank Weir returning home struck a passing Reading Railroad freight train at the Market street bridge. Weir's skull was crushed and he died instantly at the scene.
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Philadelphia Times
Williamsport
Frank Weir
Market Street
Reading
Weir
American Schools Abroad Expand For Students Overseas
The University of Chicago begins establishing affiliated preparatory schools in Europe as branches of university academies. The plan aims to let children of Americans abroad maintain foreign residence without hindering their studies, with Paris chosen for the first phase.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Europe
Paris
Amer
Delaware Fence Viewers Appointed for Ensuing Year
The General Sessions Court named fence viewers for the year in Delaware counties. Lists of viewers cover Wilmington Christiana Mill Creek White Clay Creek New Castle Pencader Red Lion Sir George’s and other divisions with multiple names per area. Wilmington also to raise the city tax rate ten cents per $100 and revalue real estate at about $41 million. The move targets poles for telegraph telephone electric light and trolley lines.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
General Sessions Court
Daniel Dahl
Seth H.feaster
John Guthrie
William H. Morris
Patrick Neary
William B. Norton
Thomas H. Pennock
Benjamin Price
John M. Solomon
David R. Smith
Pees Eons Sere Aw
Ney
Benjain Fraim
Isaac N. Grubb
Towle Miller
Joseph N. Pierce
William T Talley
Henry C. Talley
William L. Wilso Christiana
William Armstrong
William Be
Dilworth
Isaac Foreman
Michael Mullen
Edwin Myers
Yoe Sheppard
Thomas Toy
Aaron Woodward
Mill Creek
Newton J. Brackin
Thomas L. J. Baldwin
Becacer Chandler
Joseph Derrickson
David Eastburn
Howard H. Jordan
William A. Morrison
Orlando Megargal
Reuben Satterthwaite
White Clay Creek
David
Samuel Ulrich
Jacobi Carter
John W. Dayett
J. Sherman Dayett
John T. Wright
Charles Walton
Red Lion
William Beck
Theodore F. Clark
Theodore Jones
Henrys
Lester
Frank Fordham
George W. Reybold
Thos. Reeves
Edwin Reybold
George’ E
Richard L. Price
James T. Shallcross
Isaac J. Woods
Merritt N . Willits
J. Allston Harmon
George Art
James McCarter
James K. Robw
John M. Rothwell
George W. van Yke
Blackbird
Richard C. Brockson
James A. Buckson
Alexander Deakyne
John A. Latta
John Lockerman
Alexander Lattomus
Wil- Naw
J. Newland
Joseph Vanpelt
Townsends to Host Hosiery Factory In Townsend
Last week Wilmington reported twenty deaths thirteen births and four teen marriages. Harry McKenzie son of T B McKenzie Wilmington was injured in Chicago by a heavy beam. Professor F H Green will address the Friends School Wilmington graduating class Friday.
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Wilmington
Harry McKenzie
T. B. McKenzie
Chicago
F. H. Green
West Chester Normal School
Friends* School
Homoeopathic Hospital
Lindley C. Kent
John Hunn
West Presbyterian Church
United States
S. Rodman Smith
Charles G. Guyer
Eeeee
Boston
Bay State
Five Die in Vestal Dynamite Wreck Near Binghamton
Five men were killed and seven injured in a spectacular Vestal wreck last night as a dynamite laden freight train crashed into rear of train No. 61. Rescue crews worked into the morning amid burning cars while the final dismembered body parts were found late afternoon. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western tracks were blocked until after midday. Engines of the wild cat freight were smashed beyond recognition, with debris scattered up to half a mile away. The dead include John P. Kelly head brakeman, Binghamton officials say.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Vestal
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
John P. Kelly
R. Polhamus
Elmer Polhamus
John Coulter
Wild Cat’ Freight
Fred Witherby
Wild Cat” Freight
Greene and Gaynors Trial in October
The U S Supreme Court will hear Greene and the Gaynors in October on charges of conspiring with aptats Carter to defraud the government in Savannah harbor improvements. U S District Attorney Marion Erwin says surrender to New York marshals was irregular.
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Greene and Gaynors
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Greene
the Gaynors
Aptats Carter
Savannah
United States
Marion Erwin
Macon
Georgia
Maryland News Roundup Shows Local Calls and Appointments
Odd Fellows plan a Tolchester Beach trip on July 11 while Easton Furniture issues 20000 dollars in preferred stock. Cecil County Medical Society meets in Perryville midweek. Portspon baseball accident breaks Gilbert Matthews nose. Elkton’s Foard elected treasurer of Texas firm Eastern Oil. Middletown’s Gardner named US storekeeper gauger after civil service exam. Rising Sun bans fireworks under penalty of fine or jail. US Fish Commission sinks 10000000 yonge in Maryland streams. Libel suit yields verdict for defendant. Rev Venables to be ordained rector by Bishop Adams. Local Freegoers grounds fenced at Ceelloqpaty. 5 cents pass with others noted amid garbled text.
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Odd Fellows
Maryland
Tolchester Beach
Easton Furniture Company
Cecil County Medical Society
Perryville
Gilbert Matthews
Portspon
Samuel B. Foard
Elkton
Eastern Oil, Gas and Mineral Company
Texas
W. L. Gardner
Middletown
Geian Collins
Estertown
William F. Venables
Chesapeake City Protestant Episcopal Church
W . Adams
Ceelloqpaty
Feonto Tome Institute
Amieee Shewan
Phil
Sanita
Ohio
New yard goods from Irish dimities to cords and lawns
The cotton wash-goods store advertises Irish dimities at 25c a yard with light grounds and candy stripes, plus Swisses Lawns and Batistes in new prints. It touts 10c 12 1 8c and 18c yard rates, plus corded ginghams 14c and 10c dimities, all from top fabrics ready for fashion.
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Dresden
Batistes
The Third Annual Silver Sale Promises Great Values
A Philadelphia silver store advertises its third annual sale with major silversmiths offering substantial discounts on Sterling and plated items. Bargains include Berry Bowls at 12 dollars, Entree Dishes at 8, Butter Dishes at 4.50, and numerous Sterling pieces and silverware sets priced well below list.
Patent Leather Shoes Declared Best Value for All Ages
Ad touts Ideal Kid patent leather shoes as superior, with a $40,000 deal general price list for women men boys misses and children. Claims other patent leathers are inferior and warns buyers to verify labels to avoid swindles. Large second floor display noted.
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Ideal
Ideal Kid
Miss Bob White Suit Brings Inexpensive Spring Style
The Miss Bob White suit, priced at $5, is the season’s most affordable elegant outfit. Made of sheer India linen, it features a tucked waist, bishop sleeves, a tuck cuff, stock collar with a hemstitched white tie, and a five gore close-fitting skirt with a wide flare. Easy to launder and marketed to meet wide demand, with a thousand suits ready for immediate order. Second floor east store.
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Bob White
Seashore crowds mark ideal June at Atlantic City
The Times reports a perfect June day at Atlantic City with the largest Sunday crowd of the season. Hotels filled, boardwalk busy, beaches lively, and numerous yachting trips from the inlet. Visitors include Senator John M Thurston and Congressman Henry Burk with parties aboard the Corinthian.
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Philadelphia Times
Times Bureau
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City
Seashore
Northfield
Longport
Philadelphia
New York
Ventnor
G. Jason Waters
James Evans
Alley Boy
Charles Mathis
Edith A
William Smith
Easter Girl
Samuel Evans
Charmer Wilkes
United States
John M. Thurston
Omaha
Nebraska
Haddon Hall
Henry Burk
Decatur Smith
J. Horace Harding
Atlantic
E. R. Pierce
Harrisburg
Grand Atlantic
Philadelphia men Bradley and Cotton visit Brigh ton
Ery Bradley and George A. Cotton of Philadelphia spent Sunday at the Brigh ton gathering local residents and friends.
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Ery Bradley and
George A. Cotton
Philadelphia
Brighton
Cape May Resort Weekday Details And Visitor List
Cape May reports a cool pleasant day with crowds on the boardwalk. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Saylor at Marine Villa and Mr. and Mrs. Willam L. Supplee at the same hotel. The Norris Williams, A. F. Damon, W. V. Conkle, E. Richards families stay at local cottages and the Craig family opened a Columbia avenue cottage. In Gloucester two Philadelphia men were fined seven dollars and costs for stealing beer glasses at Washington Park.
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Philadelphia Times
Cape May
L. D. Saylor
Marine Villa
Willam L. Supplee
R. Norris Williams
Stockton Avenue
A. F. Damon
Columbia Avenue
W. V. Conkle
Star Villa
E. ©. Richards
Brexton
John F. Craig
Gloucester
N. J
Washington Park
Westcott
Justice Pancoast
Woodbury
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