State money urged for Delaware River deepening channel
Senator Penrose backs large federal and state support for a 20 foot deep channel to the sea. The Senate and House urged an appropriation, with $200,000 from Pennsylvania linked to a broader $5 million federal program. Penrose urged unity among Pennsylvania lawmakers and enforcement of obstruction laws, warning against piecemeal work and urging swift action to expedite the project.
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Deeper Delaware Channel Urged for City and State Gain
The speaker argues river front real estate and city finances will recover quickly from a proposed loan if shipping increases with a deeper Delaware channel. Cites Richmond harbor growth after four steamship lines, notes Delaware Avenue improvements raising eastern city value, and credits Senator Quay with backing deeper water for statewide business.
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Old City
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Every Vote In Its Favor Representative Cooper Speaks
Representative Thomas V. Cooper of Delaware backs the concurrent resolution to obtain a 200000 state appropriation for widening and deepening the Delaware river channel. He says the House supported THE PHILADELPHIA Times’ resolution, foresees swift passage in both houses, and links the project to broader urban growth and commerce in Philadelphia Chester and surrounding boroughs. He cites belt line and Delaware avenue widening as urgent, noting past delays from a Montana senator’s filibuster tactics.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Thomas V. Cooper
Delaware
Congress
Times
House
Mr. Cooper
Philadelphia
Chester
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Delaware Avenue
Union
Montana
Councils Committee Set to Hear Delaware River Bill
Harrisburg June 11 The appropriations committee chairman Bliss plans a meeting with Philadelphia City Councils representatives tomorrow evening to discuss a 200000 allocation to improve the Delaware river channel. Bliss notes broad support though revenues may not justify the large expense.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Bliss
Appropriations Committee
House
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Hoke Smith backs 30 foot Delaware Channel plan
Delaware river channel to the sea highlighted during the Southern Convention trip downriver. Hoke Smith urged Congress state and city to fund a full depth outlet to Seaport Philadelphia noting benefits to the navy yard and national shipbuilding, stressing a timely deep water channel for battleships and merchant marine.
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Philadelphia
N. B. Kelly
Frank Leake
Hoke Smith
Philadelphia Times
Congress
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America
League Island Navy Yard
Capes
Marie Zendry Shoots Self in Camden Saloon Fallout
Marie Zendry the 18 year old girl who quarreled with William Sands at a Hadden avenue saloon shot herself last Friday morning in Camden. Doctors say the shirt waist had no bullet hole while other garments beneath were pierced, suggesting she opened the waist before firing. Authorities accept her ante mortem confession that jealousy prompted the act.
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Camden
A. 8. Ross
Cooper Hospital
William Sands
Hadden Avenue
Line Street
Sands
Young Woman Dies Suspiciously Near Connehohocken
Florence Haines aged 22 residing near Connehohocken died at her home under suspicious circumstances. She fell comatose after a Sunday dinner and declined medical aid. Dr J Q Thomas attended and could not revive her. Coroner orders a post mortem examination.
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Philadelphia Times
Norristown
Florence Haines
Conehohocken
J. Q. Thomas
Miner Buried by Falling Culm Car in Pittston
John Woliske, a miner at Erie Coal Company colliery in Pittston township, was working beneath a trestle when a car loaded with culm jumped the track and fell. He was dug out with injuries not specified. The incident occurred today as he was at work beneath the trestle.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittston
John Woliske
Erie Coal Company
Pittston Township
Woliske
President McKinley Declines a Third Term
President McKinley states he will not be a candidate for a third term and would not accept a nomination if offered. Cabinet members and Secretary Long support the decision, framing it as duty to country and adherence to constitutional tradition.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
McKinley
Executive Mansion
White House
Secretary Root
Secretary Long
Mr. Long
Thomases
Grosvenor
Depew
Ohio
Smith
Long
Hanna comments on McKinley third term talk
Senator Hanna reacts to President McKinley's state ment on a possible third term. He says the President's remarks align with his expectations and that he has not discussed the matter with McKinley. Hanna notes Washington's precedent may be less relevant to today’s politics and signals support for an eventual candidacy.
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Hanna
McKinley
Washington
Pleased with Decision: McKinley Not Seeking a Third Term
Visiting Southerners and local politicians praised President McKinley’s announced decision not to run again. He would not accept a nomination even if offered, a stance welcomed by citizens in this city across political lines.
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McKinley
McKinley Opposes Third Term, Delegates Respond Favorably
Delegates at the Southern Industrial Convention applaud President McKinley for declining a third term. Officials from Georgia to Philadelphia praise his prompt stance, noting the American public’s opposition. Remarks from Hoke Smith Henry Bingham and others emphasize Tradition and national sentiment supporting the decision.
Women Lead Strikers in Bernice Eviction Demonstration
Sheriff evicts families at State Line and Sullivan colliery amid miner lockout. About 500 men and women march with brass band and American flags through Bernice and nearby M town, urging merchants to halt sales to striking workers. Next evictions planned. guards protect property and Superintendent Crawford amid threats.
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Philadelphia Timms
Bernice
Os‘er
State Line and Sullivan Railroad Company
Crawford
Workmen Held as Prisoners and Escape by Rope
Twenty workers brought to Derby to fill strike positions are effectively prisoners at the Farrel foundry. One man, Theodore Koch, escaped by lowering himself along an elevator rope. Eighteen armed deputies guard the building as union members threaten a boycott and supply hoarding disrupts food for deputies and traveling drummers.
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Philadelphia Times
Derby
Conn
Farrel
Theodore Koch
Machinists’ Union
Settlement hopes rise as Metal Trades talks loom
Toronto June 11 The International Machinists Association awaits word from New York after a Metal Trades meeting that could end the strike or push arbitration. President James O Connell was re elected by acclamation with fellow officers named. The article notes potential national or local arbitration and reflects anxious union officials.
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Philadelphia Times
Toronto
Ont
International Machinists’ Association
New York
Metal Trades’ Association
James O'Connell
J P. J. Canton
Sipex
Arthur W. Holmes
Toronto Gangstier
Chloe Go
Thomas Aehs Wien Wilson
Prospects for Settlement Not Bright in Plainfield
Special to The Philadelphia Timme reports limited prospects for settlement of ongoing troubles among men in Plainfield New Jersey, noting tensions at the Pond Tool Machine plant and related labor disputes.
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Philadelphia
Plainfield
N. J
Pond Tool
Southern Industrial Convention Opens in Philadelphia
Delegates from the South, led by Governor Stone and Hoke Smith, gather at Horticultural Hall for the Southern Industrial Convention. The program stresses hospitality and aims to strengthen industrial ties between Philadelphia and Southern states, with emphasis on manufacturing growth, diversified crops, and regional resources.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Hargrove
Horticultural Hall
Governor Stone
Bishop Foss
South
Hoke Smith
Interior
United States
Technological College
Indictment Filed Against Smith College Alumna
Miss Mabel Lawrence Burt former Smith College student was indicted by Hampshire county grand jury on eleven counts of larceny totaling about $3000. Bail set at $1000. she pleaded not guilty and was released after her father deposited a certified check. Doctor Nima found her sane and responsible.
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Philadelphia Times
Northampton
Mass
Mabel Lawrence Burt
Smith College
Hampshire County
Burt
Liberty
Hammond
Miss Burt
BE. B. Nima
Enormous Coal Production Shatters 1900 Records
Washington June 11 The Geological Survey reports 1900 coal output set new records with 267,540,000 short tons produced nationwide, up 13,800,000 from 1899. Value reached $297,920,000, up $41,845,000. West Virginia tops gains with over 20,000,000 tons. Pennsylvania adds 2,150,000 tons.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Geological Survey
United States
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Riggs Syndicate Gains City Franchises in Wilkes Barre
The Riggs syndicate of Reading, owner of the Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley Traction, won city councils franchises to extend tracks in Wilkes Barre. Congress and Senate had issued state charters for rival street railways, but Riggs secured local concessions after earlier state delays.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkesabarre
Riggs Syndicate
Reading
Wyoming Valley
Wilkesbarre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Connel
Fecht
State Department
Murdered Wife and Baby in Newark Tragedy
Henry Schaub a German barber killed his wife and six week old infant in Newark by slashing their throats with a razor then wounded himself. He drank whisky at a saloon and later returned to the house where the bodies lay in a stupor when police arrived. Authorities note heavy drinking and possible mental distress with no motive yet learned.
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Newark
Henry Schaub
Schaub
Pennsylvania Capital in Alabama
BIRMINGHAY Ala June 11 The new Corona Coal and Iron Company of which J B Finley of Pennsylvania is president has a capital of 1 200 000 The properties are already in operation and increased production is anticipated.
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Pennsylvania
Alabama
Birminghay
Ala
New Corona Coal and Iron Company
J. B. Finley
Man Charged With Yelling Murder During Sermon
Patrick J. Messitt faced trial after allegedly disrupting a religious service led by Rev. H. J. O'Donnell in Scranton on June 1 by shouting murder during the sermon.
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Philadelphia Times
Scranton
H. J. O'Donnell
Patrick J. Messitt
Blow Over Heart Caused Death In Chicago Incident
Chicago June 11 Jerome Wood cigar dealer struck Charles Varney son of a saloon keeper causing Varney to reel and fall leading to his death according to a report. The incident occurred during a confrontation and authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the blow.
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Chicago
Jerome Wood
Charles Varney
Wood
Arney
Bank Cashier in Dexter Takes Own Life
In Dexter Kansas on June 11 cashier Watkins of the local bank died by his own action. The bank closed as authorities await action from the Bank Commissioner.
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Dpxter
Kansas
Watkins
Weather summary for Wednesday to Thursday in 1901
Local forecast notes warm conditions with occasional rain across Western New York Eastern Pennsylvania the District of Columbia and Delaware New Jersey and general southerly winds. Rains expected Wednesday and Thursday with varying wind directions and temperatures. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports rainfall total and accumulated deficiency since June 1 1901.
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Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Delaware
New Jersey
Wesern
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Transit scheme pushed along by City Councils
The street passenger railways committee moved thirteen ordinances granting seven surface lines five elevated routes and one subway. A companion repeal measure targets companies failing to begin construction. The board of City Trusts signaled possible consent for an elevated Delaware avenue line, while talk of forcing underground wires surfaced amid possible court clashes with Union Traction Company. Mayor Ashbridge expected to receive the measures Friday.
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Union Traction Company
A. L. Johnson
Cleveland
Harry B. French
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Street Railways
Ashbridge
Board of City Trusts
Delaware Avenue
Vine
South Streets
Stephen Girard
Seger and
MeéNichol
Hartisburg
All Favorably Reported on Street Railway Bills
The Street Railways Committee reported thirteen rapid transit railway bills and one repeal measure with no debate or discussion, consuming only forty minutes in consideration. The action advances proposed ordinances granting street railway privileges and related reforms without amendments.
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