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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
6
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The White House statement clarifies that McKinley will not seek nor accept a third-term nomination. He emphasizes a desire to serve through his second term and return to private citizenship, earning bipartisan praise for duty and public service.
The article argues that to maintain economic supremacy the United States must pursue world markets, urging policymakers to extend trade outlets beyond protectionist Europe. It emphasizes abundant resources and industrial strength, warning that foreign disturbances affect American industries and that both executive and legislative branches must assume shared responsibility.
A Philadelphia Times editorial denounces rapid passage of street railway franchise bills as public robbery by high officials. It urges open scrutiny, fair competition, and terminating unused privileges. The piece favors modern electric transit, including potential underground lines, with safeguards for low fares, transfers, and nonperpetual licenses.
The statement condemns those who maintain a policy closing factories and restricting foreign markets, predicting they will suffer everlasting defeat as a consequence of their decisions.
The piece argues a movement aims to build railways and improve city facilities, urging the Councils to act now. It warns that ceding street control to political speculators would make them partners in a public crime and jeopardize potential benefits.
A radical move to bar new overhead or underground railways after a broad charter grab. A supplementary bill would require gubernatorial approval before new railways are chartered, limiting them to congested cities and blocking suburban expansion. Critics say the Focht bill and allies aim to lock in control for a political coalition, with the governor secretary of state and attorney general set to defend the monopoly.
The article laments padded roll calls in the House as Speaker Marshall and the Chief Clerk concede the record was false. It argues such falsification is enabled by routine tolerance of absentee assent on minor bills and urges strict tallying in the future.
Robert P. Porter, a protectionist now in England, warns of industrial pessimism and argues the United States cannot yet compete with Britain in many sectors. He calls for reciprocity and predicts benefits from the Pan American Congress to convene in Mexico City next October, with Latin American delegates set to meet on Latin American soil.
The piece surveys conflicts in higher education with Professor Tubbs of Salina amid debates over evolution and orthodoxy, notes Pennsylvania’s adjournment date, comments on Southern delegates in Philadelphia, and mentions a five day jail sentence for a fare dodger and miscellenous civic topics.
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A Philadelphia Times reader argues the Democratic party must reject liberal and Republican influences to regain strength. The piece links trust busts, stock crashes, and press attitudes to rising opposition, urging a return to individual rights, consent of the governed, and Democratic leadership aligned with labor and artisan interests.
Clarence H. Pavitt of Philadelphia recalls Ricci advising the king to leave powerful intrigues as they are or end them. He muses that a return to fundamental democracy may be the inevitable new spirit, amid the era before the empire’s collapse. June 10, 1901.
Thomas B Bechtold of 2148 North Ninth Street argues against free transfers on street cars. He notes Union Traction offers four cent fares and that an exchange system already allows cross line tickets. He warns free transfers would raise daily costs and urges more seating and larger cars instead. June 10, 1901.
In Galena Kansas a man sued an electric car company after four of his horses were killed. He chained a standing empty car to the track until paid. Others note a New York property sale by Henry Morris, a descendant of Gouverneur Morris, for $70,000. The piece juggles trivia on language, ecclesiastical terms, biographical tidbits, and humorous exchanges.
Philadelphia press lauds President McKinley for declining a third term. It argues the unwritten law against reelection preserves unity and national focus, noting his honest conduct, patriotism, and the country’s best interests over party aims. It credits him with clarity, sincerity, and pursuit of public prosperity.
From today's Philadelphia Ledger. A trio of politicians Heath Grosvenor and Depew promoted a third term for McKinley. The piece asserts McKinley’s prudence and rejects the effort as contrary to the unwritten law against a presidential third term. He publicly denounces the movement as injurious to his reputation.
A Philadelphia Record opinion argues future railway expansion hinges on profit. Councils must demand cheap fares transfers and fair terms before granting street franchises. The piece accuses state officials of haste and warns city leaders against aiding “wholesale plundering” by promoters.
The funeral of Bishop William R. Nichol son of the Reformed Episcopal Church was held yesterday afternoon at St. Pauls Reformed Episcopal Church on Chestnut Street. Bishop Latane of Baltimore presided with Bishops Cheyney and others assisting. Services at the house preceded the public rites, and the body lay in state until six before burial in Boston. pallbearers included Dr. seal ae ce D. of New York and Dr. Iloanharles Morton and Thomas Berry of Baltimore.
In The Philadelphia Inquirer, a column argues for rapid transit, favoring elevated rail and surface roads. It supports Broad Street with a mid street track and electric cars, urging public benefit and cheap rides for West Street residents.
The speaker rejects earthly riches and longs for a Legislator’s council, imagining access to Passes and transit schemes that would exceed Avabob’s dreams, in a reflective meditation on true joy beyond gold and gems. The verse hints at reform and power to shape society.
A recent ordinance forbids girls under 16 to sell articles on the streets at night. Acting Superintendent Brown ordered strict enforcement and immediate action for offenders. First offense carries a $5 fine and costs.
Mayor Ashbridge announced that Buffalo Mayor Conrad Diehl and Pan American Exposition president John G. Milburn will speak on Philadelphia Day June 20. The program will also feature addresses by Governor Pattison and other officials.
The article recounts wartime fever tolls in China and Cuba, praises American water distillation at Pekin, and notes irrigation as a future national aim. It criticizes political corruption, laments river and harbor bills, and ridicules Lincoln misuse by novelists while wryly commenting on clergy and wit in public life.
Captain Andrade of the United States Navy, recently at the Midvale Steel Works in Nicetown, has been relieved and ordered home. Lieutenant Commander G. B. Willetts, formerly at Harrisburg, will assume Andrade’s post as inspector at the Midvale plant.
In Quincy on June 11 forty balloons packed in sealed cans were shipped to Tromsoe Norway. They will mark the expedition path for the Baldwin Zeigier North Pose team and are not intended for passenger use.
Consolidation of independent pottery interests in Bast eet is completed. The new combine will have capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars. The move unites local pottery firms under a single corporate umbrella in Columbus, Ohio.
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