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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

4

Fox bill to complete Capitol building passes House

Harrisburg June 11 The Fox bill to finish the Capitol building cleared the House 139 to 39 but the Senate rejected the House amendment lowering the appropriation from 5,000,000 to 4,000,000. A conference likely to set 4.5 million. The bill creates a governor appointed commission and a heat and light plant.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Capitol House Senate Cooper Delaware Pennsylvania Philadelphia Hall Allegheny Koontz Somerset Theodore G. Calder Vance C. McCormick A. Lindsay Little John Atkinson L. M. Husband Mt. Pleasant Dauphin Pomeroy Franklin

State aid for charity expansion in Harrisburg session

The House considered first and second reading of private charity appropriation bills. A notable item would grant 300,000 dollars for a Homoeopathic State Hospital for the Insane in a central district spanning multiple counties. Governor Stone would appoint a five member commission to buy land and build the facility. Several other bills for hospitals and related boards were reported and awaiting action.

Harrisburg House Bradford Bucks Carbon Lackawanna Lehigh Monroe Northampton Pike Sullivan Susquehanna Beyst State Board of Agriculture Pottstown Hospital East Stroudsburg State South Side Tal Pittsburg Philadelphia

Ripper Supplement Passes Harrisburg in House Vote

Harrisburg report shows bills approved including supplement to second class city act known as the P g Ripper with a 123 to 0 record. measures touch court stenographers fees and Allegheny county Orphans' Court judge addition. Other items reference hockey debt increase and a miscellaneous assortment of local statutes and appropriations.

Harrisburg Judee Allegheny County Western Boas G. A Hawkins Station Potas

Busy Day in the Senate Reports on Many Bills and Appropriations

In Harrisburg the Senate confirmed a conference report authorizing township superintendents for towns over 5 000. Several House bills were defeated or postponed, including meat preservation prohibitions and trade boundary rules. The House passed most measures with appropriations, boosting Norristown and Easton hospital funds, and cutting butter license fees for manufacturers.

Harrisburg Senate Scrangton Courts of Common Pleas Superior Court Common Pleas House of Refuge Pennsylvania State Treasury House State Norristown Easton

Company Store Bill Passes Senate in Harrisburg

The Ferrebee company store bill passes the Senate after conference approval. Only the Governor's signature remains before it becomes law, with the House already backing the conferrees' report. The miners' committee notes 17 mine bills linger in committee and doubts rise about further enactments this year. The bill retains its core provisions, removing an oblique tax exemption for chartered institutions and replacing it with the word banks to deter tax avoidance by corporations.

Harrisburg Ferrebee Company Senate House

Erie land and water front bill fails in House vote

In Harrisburg on June 11 the Erie southern shore land and water front bill was called for final passage. It failed 70 to 87 despite advocacy by Beacom Mulkie and Mertens while Thomas and Bedford opposed. A related bill allowing foreign corporations to hold real estate for corporate purposes also failed on final passage.

Harrisburg Mertens Erie Presque Isle Bay Messrs. Thomas Westmoreland Bedford Philadelphia Messrs Beacom Mulkie Pennsylvania

Governors picks Washington county Justices of the Peace

The Governor named Babee Roscoe of borough M Kal est Finley township Willem Little Carrol township and M Wood Morris township as Justices of the Peace in Washington county to serve until the first Monday in May 1902.

Harrisburg Washington County Babee Roscoe M. Kal Finley Township Willem Little Carrol M. Wood Morris Township

Cumberland Republican Ticket Nominated at Carlisle Convention

At the Cumberland county Republican convention in Carlisle on June 1 the campaign for District Attorney did not split. Thomas B. Vale of Carlisle was nominated for District Attorney with support from Richard W. Woods. George C. Borst and other local officials were named to ticket roles and officers elected included W. Webbert as chair man James L. Young and Warren R. Hughes as secretaries.

Cumberland Philadelphia Timms Arlisle Richard W. Woods Thomas B. Vale Carlisle W. Webbert Rolling Springs James L. Young Mechanicsburg Warren R. Hughes John D. Mean West Penatsboro Uate J. D. Henninger Carsleier Mae Beensby Etend George C. Borst Ewvi

Bedford Republicans Nominate Pennell With Acclaim

The Bedford county convention backed E. M. Pennell for judge with 1602 votes while J. H Jordan led with 1901 and J. H W. Longenecker with 1448. Pennell declared nominee by acclamation. W. W. Cessna named Poor Director and George Cunard County Surveyor. J. M. Reynolds elected county chairman. RK. C. Haderman vice chairman. Delegates R. E. Smith and A. Blackburn chosen for State convention. Resolutions praised McKinley and state administration.

Philadelphia Times Bedford E. M. Pennell J. H W. Longenecker J. H. Jordan Mr. Pennell W. W. Cessna George Cunard J. M. Reynolds RK. C. Haderman R. E. Smith A. ©. Blackburn McKinley

Democrats Nominate Ticket at Columbia County Convention

In Bloomsburg on June 11 the Democratic county convention in the Opera House nominated a ticket headed by Associate Judge James T. Fox of Catawissa for the bench and Boyd Trescott of Millville for county surveyor. Other nominations included candidates from the state convention and names such as J. K. Esteb and J. Bret, reflecting the party’s choices for local offices.

Columbia Philadelphia Times Bloomsburg Columbia County Opera House James T. Fox Catawooia Boyd Trescott Millv Jegates Hearts J. K. eSteabeeee Ee . K. Shaseborg J. Bret Mar We ‘Enner Eee Ses

Alumni Day Celebrations At University of Pennsylvania

Alumni Day events at the University of Pennsylvania included tours of the Museum of Science and Art and a Flower Observatory visit. Reunions for the classes of 1871 and 1876 featured banquets at the University Club, with formal society meetings, elected officers, and talks at Medical Hall and Houston Hall. The Sigma Xi and General Alumni Society gatherings concluded with addresses by John S. Wise and others, urging caution against imperialism.

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Science and Art Flower Astronomical Observatory West Chester Pike University Club Medical Hall Dental Alumni Society Dental Hall M. L. Rhein A. N. Gaylord L. Foster Jenks John M. Fogg D. Tracy James Nichal M. I. Schamberg George L. Hurd R. H. D. Swing R. 8. Seymour H. B. Hickman F. W. Allen Samuel P. Cameron Penn Dental Journal Whitson D. Zerfing Society of the University Hospital Houston Hall Charles C. Harriosn University Walter FE. Rahte John Ashurst, Jr Sigma XI Society Charles L. Doolittle General Alumni Society Triangle John 8. Wise New York City Wise F. Houston H. L. Gegelin H. C. Wood Hampton L. Carson Leonard Pearson B. C. Kirk Joseph G. Rosengarten Wharton Sinkler Lewis

Germantown Academy Class of 1901 Commencement

Graduates of Germantown Academy in Philadelphia celebrated the class of 1901 in an ivy covered ceremony at Schoolhouse Lane and Greene Street. Ivy was planted the next morning and names of diploma recipients were read including Philip E Adamson and Robert Cabeen Lea among others.

Germantown Academy United States Treasury Schoolhouse Lane Greene Street Philip E. Adamson Robert Cabeen Lea Edward F. Corson Logan Howard Smith Charles Tourison F. Royal Hammett E. Walter Kimber Walter Peacock Louis Tissett, Jr John J. H. Evans Sigmund Spaeth Philip Be, Adamson Mechling, Jr Walter W. Peacock Edward E. Pennewill FE. Converse Peirce Je H. Idges Sigmund G Howard Breddhs Bertram E. Topham

Drexel Institute Holds Eighth Annual Commencement

The Drexel Institute held its eighth annual commencement with faculty and officers on stage. Diplomas were conferred by President Dr James MacAlister. The Frances Drexel Pain Scholarship of 100 dollars was split between Carl Strehlan and Grace Henckley. An additional building will be erected on Chestnut Street next month to meet growing needs.

Drexel Institute Lefebvre- Wely James M. Dickinson Charles M. Schmitz James MacAlister Frances Drexel Pain Department of Fine and Applied Art Carl Strehlan School of Illustration Grace Henckley MacAlister Chestnut Street Mendelesohn

Temple College Confers BA on First four-year Class

Temple College awarded the bachelor of arts degree to the first class completing the regular four-year liberal arts program. Three graduates named are Miss Jackson, Florence Simon, and J Kratser. General Louis Wagner spoke in praise and President Russell H. Conwell discussed college progress and success.

Temple College Jackson Florence Simon J Kratser Louis Wagner Russell H. Conwell

Evening Courses Draw Wider Interest In Graduation Night

Graduates from normal and preparatory branches plus business and technical programs receive diplomas this evening. Harry Haredge delivers the ceremonial address and Miss Anna Hannam speaks for the kinder farmers training class. Curtis Eves gives the valedictory. A night medical school opens September 16 with Dean Dr. Wallace Fritz and faculty including Dr. Ernest Laplace Dr. Wolf Dr. Haehlen and Dr. Hawley.

Ncwnoh Oratory Harry Haredge Anna Hannam Kinderarmers Curtis Eves Delvers Wallace Fritz Ernest_Laplace Wolf Haehlen Hawley

High School Girls' Honors at Academy of Music

The Academy of Music hosted a crowded diploma ceremony for 242 Girls' High School graduates. Notable speakers included Rev Redman Fauset and Hampton L Carson with valedictory by Esther ER Lape on Tradition. Gold and silver medals went to Bessie Campbell and Agnes Dunn.

Academy of Music Redman Fauset Wilhelmina Mampe May Bolger Hampton L. Carson Esther BE. Lape Anna E. Kerchner Huey Board of Education Brooks Philadelphia Bessie Campbell Agnes ©. Dunn Esther ER. Lape Margaretta Wilson Anna M. Cullen Anna M. Nebel Mary Ruth Miller Jessie ER. Fansit Jennie Adler Jane A. Aikens Elsie Allen Mabel Anon Becht Hillda G. Becker Edna Bramble Anna G. Campbell Greta Dunn Carter L. Davis Mary E. Derr Anna H. Puke Rose M Ethel May Y Haley Maud H. Foster Jeasie Gra Frain Elizabeth Gam Margaret Ache Gertrude E. Herlitz Serena Adele Popery Elizabeth R. Houc J. Link M . Lakert M. Lush Blanche Martinisie M. Peabod Alice Schoch Lucy A. Schuler Ada Schultz Irene B. Sharer Frances E. Stewa Mary F. Stringer Lala Kuhlman 4Ante- Leavitt IC . Oo Loretta Mecurmisi Margaret P. McKe Marie R. McManus Anne M. MecVicker Wilhelmina Mamp Reba M. Martin Lillian A. Meagh Agnes FE Melche Anna Merrell Alfaretta Miller M. Frances Miller Je T. Noe Emily C. Noon Ritts Seesarker G. C. Partenheimer Edith F. Pelly Elizabeth Porter Anna W. Powell Marie T. Rietschy

Graduation Exercises of Episcopal Academy Class of 1901

Graduation exercises for the Episcopal Academy class of 1901 were held yesterday at Juniper and Locust streets. Fourteen members received certificates from headmaster Dr. William H. Klapp. Speakers included John Baldwin Large, Francis A. Lewis Jr., and Percival D. Taylor. Alumni prizes went to Howard Lehman Watterall, George Herbert Walsh Jr., and William Henry Norris Jr. Others named include John Apeetren, Maul Barnes, Edward Swift Eee, Cutler Crawford Venbolda Deaston, Clarence Fitler, and Ward Ewe.

Episcopal Academy Juniper and Locust Streets William H. Klapp John Baldwin Large Francis A. Lewis, Jr Percival D. Taylor J. A. Herida Pice Sonia Dhl Io Even Jones Howard Lehman Watterall George Herbert Walsh, Jr William Henry Norris, Jr John Apeetren Maul Barnes Edward Swift Cutler Crawford Venbold Deaston Clarence 1 Fitler A Arter Ward Ewe

College commencement dinner draws four hundred guests

The Philadelphia Times reports at ATE College Pennsylvania June 11 the day centered on a formal alumni dinner in the armory. Ex-Governor James A. mover presided as chair. The event drew about 400 attendees, with notable alumni and civic figures in attendance.

Philadelphia Times ATE College Armory James A. Mover Peat White K Joel Grew

The Thes ian Clab Presents Two Plays This Evening

Gordon Clearfield reports the Thesian Club gave a presentation of Lend Me Your Shillings and David Garrick this evening. A class of fifty one will be graduated.

Gordon Clearfield Thesian Clab David Garrick

Alumni Day at Princeton Highlights Alumni Elections

Princeton June 11 Alumni Day featured the Alumni Association dinner and five trustee elections by graduates. Visitors toured engineering and graphic studios, Phi Beta Kappa met, and Whig and Clio Societies held secret proceedings. Seven hundred attended dinner as trustees were elected for staggered terms. results to be announced tomorrow. The day closed with the Nynde ridze debate and a sophomore reception at the Casino.

Philadelphia Princeton Alumni Association Honorary Society of the Phi Beta Kappa Dodge Hall Charles G. Rockwood American Whig Clio Nassau Hall Matton University Hall Henry B. Davis Washington, D. C John K. Emery New Jersey W. Bb. Hornblower New York R. D. Harlan Rochester Lake Forest University Jos West Virginia Congress Edgar A. Vee Baltimore John L. Cadwalader New York City J. Harlan Cleveland Cincinnati John Db. Davis St. Louis William B. Hornbrowez Adrian H. Joline Alexander Hall United States Robert 8. Steen Philadelia Walter KE. Hope Franklin W. Fort East Orange N. J Robert W. Sutton Pittsburg Thomas L. Thompson Alpena Mich Pears Henry Vandyke Martble D. Babcock Chicago Chicago Art Institute Vanderbilt University University of Geora

Swarthmore College 29th Commencement Honors Graduates

Swarthmore College held its twenty ninth commencement with 33 graduates. Orations were delivered by Percival Morris Fogg Edith Hunter Janney and Mark Thistlethwaite. Solicitor General John K Richards spoke on Work as the keynote. Several scholarships and fellowships were announced and Phi Beta Kappa honors awarded to two graduates and the president. A portrait of Isaac T Hopper was presented to the college.

Philadelphia Times Swarthmore Swarthmore College Percival Morris Fogg Edith Hunter Janney Mark Thistlethwaite Joseph Wharton Board of Managers John K. Richards Department of Justice Birdsall Joshua Lippincott Mary R. Lieper Lieperville Lucretia Mott L. Winifred Rogers Corry Miss Lieper Miss Rogers Edward Magill William W. Birdsall Elizabeth Powell Bond Phi Beta Kappa G. Arthur Seaman Isaac T. Hopper

Franklin and Marshall Class Day Exercises Held in Lancaster

At Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster on June 11 a crowded class day program honored graduating students. Salutations were delivered by T Roberts Appel and H J Leinbach. Walter Hargett and Roy Metz were class prophets. Ward Sperow gave the mantle oration. and Waldo Rebeber served as class historian. Trustees elected new officers including President George Baer and Vice Presidents W A Hensel and Jacob Dietzhi, among others.

Philadelphia Times Lancaster Franklin and Marshall College W. H. Kretchman T. Roberts Appel H. J. Leinbach Oley John R. Simpson Pittsburg Walter 8. Hargett Frederick, Md Roy M.e Sanward H. Sperow Ansville A. Hiceer Mersharg Waldo T. Rebeber George F. Baer Readinee W. A. Hensel Jacob Y. Diets Hia Williamson Leptenkan J. H J. W. B. Daneman B. Wolff, Jr Shroder Sohina Be Lavington

Commencement Exercises at Camden Manual School Held at Church

Commencement exercises for Camden Manual Training and High School will be held in the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Sixth and Stevens streets Camden. The venue notes an alternate location listing the Baptist Church and Instone Vernon at the Vernon Baptist setting.

Camden Manual Training and High School First Methodist Episcopal Church Sixth Stevens Streets Camden Ges Phsoinesty Sita Ao Ee Bacca- Instone Vernon Baptist Church

Hope is Gone at Port Royal Mine Tragedy in West Newton

June 11 Port Royal Mine rescue efforts ended as officials refused further entry due to danger after an explosion halted the attempt to save entombed workers. Two dead and three rescued, with a lengthy list of casualties and surviving relatives awaiting word as investigators consider causes and safety measures.

West Newton Port Royal Pittsburg Coal Company Hving J. Kountz Smithton Taylor Gunsaulus H. Beveridge F. Krutszer A. Smith McKeesport Beveridge William McCune John Keck William Allison Daniel Alsop Thomas Labin Michael Roy Thomas Gleson Chris Howells Tee Anthony Steckles Frank Davenport Taylor Gunsau Bernard Callahan John Reese William McFee Daniel McCullough Peter McLindon Robert McKinney Callahan Taylor Gunsouless Callaghan W. McFee Wick Haven Wines

How Calm Blocks the Sohnykill

TAMAQUA June 11 City Solicitor John Kinsey and assistants from Philadelphia presented testimony in a Pennsylvania and Philadelphia case against local coal companies. They seek an injunction to stop depositing culm in the Little Schuylkill river. H A Weldy, a powder maker, described culm washing downstream and damming rivers. Boe Fn then left for Seville to take additional testimony.

Philadelphia Times Tamaqua John Lel. Kinsey J. W. Catharine James L. Alcorn Philadelphia Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City of Schuylkill River H. A. Weldy Boe Fn Seville

Franklin County Republicans choose officers at meeting

CHAMBERSBURG June 11 The Franklin county Republican committee met in the Court House this morning. Dr. David MacLay was elected chairman for the third time and M. K. Burgner treasurer. H. B. McNulty, R. Smi ley, D. Long, RD. C. Shank, and al Lehman Guilford were chosen secretaries. Executive committee named A. L. Shafer W. L. Ritchey J. M Runk See Co B. Carl Green castle acy Roxbury Frank Cases PF warnesboro and Wilson Reynolds Alto.

Franklin County Republicans Philadelphia Times Chambersburg Franklin County Republican Committee Court House David MacLay M. K. Burgner H. B. McNulty Smiley D. Long RD. C. Shank al Lehman Guilford Daeae A. L. Shafer W. L. Ritchey J. M Runk See Co B. Carl Greencastle Acy Roxbury Frank Cases PF Warnesboro Wilson Reynolds Alto

New Music Conservatory Dedicated at Lebanon Valley College

June 11 Lebanon Valley College in Annville dedicates its Conservatory of Music. President Hervin A Roop and others spoke. The gift funded the building by E gwrastone and cost Pier risburg. The complex includes a library three literary society halls and fourteen practice rooms.

New Music Conservatory Philadelphia Times Lebanon E. D. Kephart Conservatory of Music Lebanon Valley College Annville Hervin A. Roop Daniel Eberly Harrisburg J. F. Landis Dayton Bro E. Gwrastone Pierrisburg Literary Society

Emmons Postmaster Appointed Amid Local Shifts

A note records F. G. Hammond named postmaster at Emmons. In Scranton, 38 year old Mary Gothier suffered burns from a overturned hot coffee. An appointment for teaching in the Philippines goes to Professor Christ Haenit. A pedestrian named Peter Be met wae iking when struck and killed by a passenger train.

F. G. Hammond Emmons Mary Gothier Scranton Christ Haenit Repeeah Jowesnip State of School Nceton Coffee Oes E Philippines Peter Be Wae Iking Belroad Temo Rday

Shot in a street fight in Norristown

John Jenkins, a young Norristown resident, was seriously wounded by John McCoy who fired a revolver into a crowd after an altercation sparked by a woman. Jenkins was hospitalized and McCoy jailed awaiting the injury outcome.

Philadelphia Norristown John Jenkins John McCoy Jenkins McCoy

Eight Graduates at Langhorne School Commencement

Special to Tee Trues reports Newtown on June 11 conducted commencement exercises for eight Langhorne area graduates. The small ceremony honored the eight students as the community celebrated their completion of the program.

Langhorne Philadelphia Trues Newtown

Lebanon High School Graduates

Special to The PrivA Delphia Times for a June evening ceremony. Reverend B P R presided, with graduates N and others honored as part of the Lebanon High School Class of the year.

Lebanon

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