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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
3
Harrisburg dispatch details a rancorous State committee meeting as Elkin and Quay factions clash over credentials and delegates. Elkin denounces Quay's control while supporters warn of a major party split and a potential reckoning at the June convention.
James Smith died after being shot by his wife in Union City Michigan. He stated before death that Mrs Smith should not be blamed, explaining he forced entry to her home and could have been mistaken for a burglar. The couple had been separated for some time.
Prolonged applause greeted a telegram read by Henry R. Edmunds president of the Board of Education. It announced that Bryn Mawr College awarded Middle States and Maryland scholarships to high school girls. Miss Helen M. Lowen srand won first with 86.2, valued at 3800 dollars. Miss Minerva A. Lepper placed second with 85.6, tied to M Carey Thomas.
In Harrisburg on June 10 the Elkin caucus drew about 3000 attendees in the House hall. T Larry Eyre announced 189 delegates, a figure later disputed by reporters who counted 149. Elkin defended his bid against boss influence and cited state committee events.
Beaver Senator Watres attends the Quay caucus in Harrisburg with 206 delegates named on roll call. Senator Quay yields the platform, endorses Republican unity, and praises the six week struggle, nominating Penrose for governor with Sibley as pro ment chairman.
Berks County Democratic Convention nominates Bland Ruth Kemmerer Woods Kraemer Heber Sanders Miller Houck Squibb Ballhaser Ball. Delegates instructed to support former Governor Pattison for Governor and reaffirmed anti congressional compact with Lehigh. County slate includes Clouser High Reich Stoudt Gruber Swope Matthews Rathman Morris Green Wanner Reedy.
Two hundred delegates gathered for Venango County Democratic convention. Nominations: County Commissioners Jared A. Frank and George Keyes. Auditor E. J. Hutchinson. Pringle, Oakland, Sugar Creek, and others. Assembly nominees to be decided by county committee after State convention. Carmichael and Breene elected to State convention with Pattison support. Official resolutions condemn the present state administration.
The Franklin county Democratic convention met in the armory at Chambersburg with 164 delegates. James Clark Rankin chaired. no Congress nominating vote occurred. A Z Hanbecker and H F Noble were chosen as conferrees. W J Zacharias and W Tell Omwake were named for the Legislature. D M Lowrey named treasurer.
Whitelaw Reid, U S special ambassador to the coronation, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Cambridge. The senate house drew a bright crowd of ladies, students, and graduates as Reid stood with the Lord Lieutenant. Other honorees included the Duke of Argyll and Japanese Minister Baron Hayashi. Professor Horatio Parker of Yale received the Doctor of Music degree.
In Harrisburg thousands of Elkin supporters marched through city streets in a show of loyalty amid Pennsylvania’s bitter political battle. The parade, led by S. Frank Weston, passed Elkin headquarters and the Executive Mansion, with Governor Stone reviewing the march.
June 10 Elkin Bedford county pledged support by Chairman Reynolds as he wins re election and names slate for county officers and delegates. Official slate includes Miller O ter Alsip Cogan Blackburn Garber Guyer Sell Baker Pitman Stailey Sama Horne Lauder and others. Resolutions praise McKinley and endorse Quay Penrose Evans.
Thomas Ward 12 of 2821 Teter street James McCullough 11 of 2814 Alter street and Peter Burns 9 of 2825 Annin street were held in 200 dollars each at the Juvenile Court in the Central Station for breaking open a freight car and stealing three rolls of leather. Joseph Schofield of 2002 Annin street was held in 800 dollars bail for receiving one roll knowing it to be stolen.
Edward Lewis of Washington DC was arraigned before U S Commissioner Craig on charges of stealing $50 from the Maryland Quick Line Company. He was held in $800 bond and taken to Washington yesterday by Deputy U S Marshal Helms, Lewis was the cafe manager at the time of the theft.
It was semi officially announced yesterday that Union Pacific will formally take over the St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad on July 1. At the same time the Kansas City and Omaha and Quincy Ottumwa and Kansas City Roads will be absorbed by the Burlington.
Mile Naoma Ethardo, a contortionist, fell while performing on two chairs during a circus show in Grand Rapids Michigan yesterday evening. She struck her head and was knocked unconscious, remaining so as the show left the city. Her injuries may prove fatal. Her husband and two children are also in the act.
In Paris the French Premier M. Combes outlined a policy in the Chamber of Deputies favoring the continuation of the alliance with Russia. The June 10 declaration aligned with the synopsized dispatches, signaling a structured support for ongoing Anglo-Russian relations and cooperative diplomacy.
A party of 15 young Indians from Hampton Virginia arrived in Baltimore today aboard the steamer Auguste under F D Gleason. After breakfast they left for New England to spend the summer visiting points of interest.
Balina Kansas mourns Matthew Tobin a state pioneer who died in the city at age 105. His first wife died in 1830 and his second wife, now 5 years old, survives him.
Harrisburg June 10 Republican state convention sees country delegates pivotal in the Quay Pennypacker clash. Quay and allies conduct intensive outreach at Walnut street HQ to win over Elkin-backed delegates from Blair Somerset McKean Lehigh and others. By night, defections appear likely as Quay’s “methods that produce results” shape the caucuses.
The Strouma of Kos tendil reports a secret March congress in Sofia by delegates from Kostendil and Dubnitza arranging disposition of about $65,000 paid for Miss Ellen Stone. Karapeoff led brigands who captured the missionaries, and the group decided to deploy bands into Macedonia on a secret mission.
A post from London filed on June 10 describes a dispatch about an American in Rome. The report notes confusion and political tension affecting travel and diplomatic relations. Further details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
In Desertion Court Judge Davis hears Mrs. Abram Saltzman seek alimony. The couple each brought multiple children from prior marriages totaling a growing brood. Chronic conflict drove the separation, with Saltzman offering a home while the wife fears for her safety from elder children who allegedly threaten her.
Lester Hoffstatt, residing in the Hotel Lorraine, was arrested by detectives and held in $800 bail for trial on a necktie scandal tied to political campaigning. The incident involves the infamous Crow campaign scarf, rival Bunn’s ascot, and a plot with alleged graft comments from ward residents.
Auction at Sotheby on Wellington Street features Marshall C. Lefferts Americana including Virginia and New England tracts, early voyages and Indian wars. First day sales reach £2,127 19s 6d with top price £370 for a 1688 Bible in Indian language. Other highlights include Bradford’s 1685 Good Order Established and a five folio Indian Wars set.
Magistrate Eisenbronn issued warrants for three officers in the 1st division 34th district on charges of election law violations. Accused are Charles Mills William Craig clerk and Andrew Ilkinson inspector. Henry Dobbs provided testimony and received 57 votes for Noblitt 54. Noblitt allegedly 60 votes counted. A hearing is scheduled for today.
Special to The Philadelphia Piers reports the White House drive on Cuban reciprocity shifts to a test of endurance. Beet sugar Senators face administration pressure and possible party purge as talks collapse into a hardball stand. The outcome hinges on whether they show nerve to sustain resistance through midweek votes and caucus.
The president sent Senate nominations for Thomas B. Reid as marshal for the Eastern District of Wisconsin William H Atwell as attorney for the Northern District of Texas John Jones as receiver of public moneys Marquette Michigan Benjamin D Crocker as collector for the District of Washington state and army promotions include Cavalry Lt Col Jacob A Augur Col William D Beach Lt Col Clarence A Stedman First Lt Charles A Stodder and Infantry Lt Col Charles H Noble Col John A Baldwin Major Abner Pickering First Lt Preston Brown among others.
CHAT OF WASHINGTON reports Senator McCumber introduced a bill for a permanent exposition building in Shanghai to display American products. Representative McDermott of New Jersey seeks a statue or monument to Samuel J. Tilden in Washington at a cost of 50 dollars. Representative Smith of Michigan has obtained a presidential promise to visit Grand Rapids in September after the Spanish war veterans’ reunion.
John Field of the Philadelphia Board of Trade is named by Secretary of State Hay as a delegate to the International Congress of Commerce and Industry to be held in Ostend Belgium in August under Belgian government patronage. Other delegates include John H Gray Illinois F A Vanderlip New York Irving M Scott San Francisco G E Bugliat Connecticut D C Le Woutend G Pratt Des Moines Iowa.
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