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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

7

Consolidation of Steel Companies Circulated to Stockholders

A circular being prepared for Bethlehem Steel stockholders reveals four directors sold holdings to a single purchaser who also acquired large blocks of Pennsylvania and Cambria Steel. The plan envisions unified control under a single management with sales to the highest bidder, potentially to major industrial interests linked to Morgan and Schwab.

Bethlehem Steel Company Pennsylvania and Cambria Steel Companies Bethlehem Company Linderman Bethlehem Pennsylvania Steel Company Drexel & Co J. Pierpont Morgan & Co Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Pennsylvania Cambria Steel New York Morgan Group Vickers Sons & Maxim Cramps Harriman Shipbuilding Newport News United States Steel Corporations Drexel Pennsylvania Railroad

New American Iron Company Forming in Philadelphia

A group of Philadelphia capitalists plans a new iron company to be incorporated soon. The Ameri can Iron Company has purchased leases and options on valuable iron properties and may form the nucleus of an iron trust. E Tracy Tobin assists, but declines comment, saying it is a matter in which the public is not concerned. Reliable sources indicate capitalization and full stock subscription.

Philadelphia American Iron Company E. Tracy Tobin

New Almshouse and Asylum Plan Tied to Philadelphia Hospital Growth

Dr. John V. Shoemaker led invitations for a tour of New York and Boston almshouse and insane asylum sites. The Board of Charities and Correction, empowered to select a site separate from the hospital at Blockley, aims to act by July. Expansion at Philadelphia Hospital may follow, including a children’s hospital and skin disease facility, with 24 physician appointments forthcoming.

John V. Shoemaker Board of Charities and Correction New York Boston Committee On Charities and Correction Blockley Cornells Shoemaker Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia Costello Councils’ Finance Committee Kneass Councils’ Committee On Charities, and Correction Hobart Hare Jefferson College J. William White James Tyson University of Pennsylvania Fox Medico-Chirurgical College

Duffy’s Name Listed In Arrest Report Corrected

The Philadelphia Times printed James E. Duffy of 1124 South Twentieth street among those arrested for giving knockout drops to Horace Dugap of 2645 Bouvier street. Duffy, a saloon keeper, had no connection with the case and his name was used by mistake due to reporter carelessness. He is a respected church member and citizen, and friends noted the error.

Philadelphia Times James E. Duffy South Twentieth Street Horace Dugap Bouvier Street Duffy

Haverford College Phi Beta Kappa Meeting Concludes

Haverford College held its annual Phi Beta Kappa Society meeting during commencement week. Alumni gathered for the conclave with business at Alumni Hall while plans for tomorrow's events were announced.

Haverford College Phi Beta Kappa Society Mortis Hart

Park Theatre Sold at Last for 85,000

Fleischman heirs sold the Park Theatre at Broad and Fairmount for 85000 subject to a 55000 mortgage held by Robert Fulford husband of Annie Pixley. Purchasers unnamed. J Fred Zimmerman Sr noted the sale does not affect the four year lease held by his firm. The theatre had been on the market for years.

Fleischman Park Theatre Broad and Fairmount Avenue Robert Fulford Annie Pixley J. Fred Zimmerman

Philadelphia Centenarian Mrs Sugden Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mrs Catherine Rush Sugden of 1220 North Eighteenth street marks her centennial today. Despite age she remains mentally sharp and health is good though mobility limited after a hip fracture six months ago. She is the eldest Rush child of Stephen and Margaret Printz, with twelve siblings, several living past 80. Married in 1841 to Francis Sugden of England, she is active in the Lutheran Church.

Catherine Rush Sugden North Eighteenth Street Jacob Rush Philadelphia Sugden Castleberry Pennsylvania Hevner Seventh and Spring Garden Streets Bullock Francis Sugden England

Deaths Linked to Jamaica Ginger In Dry County Store Case

A Macon Telegraph report recounts a dry county incident where Jamaica ginger killed four men after a store kept a supply hidden in the attic. An upcountry ginger maker used wood alcohol to cut the product, and the storekeeper, distraught by the deaths, drank the remaining bottle.

Macon Blind Tiger Jamaica Southern Railroad State University Estore

Wooden Harness Story From Old New England Legacy

Ex Secretary of State E A Buckp of Willimantic recalls a curiosity from the past a wooden harness crafted by Stephen Chapeman of Westford village. The 100 plus year old harness is made entirely of hickory except two feather straps and a saddle patch, with iron links for fastenings. Chapeman, a noted natural mechanic, built his own farm tools and gear.

New York Sun E. A. Buckp Willimantic Stephen Chapeman Westford Village Buck Chapeman Kapeman

City Notes Promotes Policeman Amid Training Shifts

Substitute Policeman Frank J. Straiker of the Tenth and Buttonwood station is promoted to regular. Major Edward Randall, U S A, assumes control of military training for St Joseph’s College students next week. Policeman A J Hup litt of the Twentieth and Fitzwater station falls, breaking his left leg and is taken to Hahnemann Hospital. Addresses will mark closing exercises at Delances School near Priest Road, with Joseph Dana Allen as principal.

Frank J. Straiker Tenth Buttonwood Streets Edward Randall St. Joseph's College A. J. Huplitt Twentieth Fitzwater Streets Hahnemann Hospital Prin Cathantal Item O'brien Wasington Nak Exerci Delances School Priest Above Dap University of Pennsylvania Oseph Dana Allen Wendell P. Bowman Yadensay Riings Marter Ninth Street Beanien Ul P. Eblkinton South Sixth Street Carl Eckert

Slow Progress in the Loper Case at Trial

Proceedings in the Richard F. Loper fraud trial focused on reading minutes and resolutions from the Guarantors' Liability and Indemnity Company and the Guarantor's Finance Company boards. The evidence, including bank book entries and handwriting, drew clashes between District Attorney Rothermel and lawyer A B Shields as the case moves to more testimony tomorrow.

Richard F. Loper People’s Bank Guarantors’ Liability and Indemnity Company Rothermel A. 8. L. Shields Frank T. Butler Shields Butler William H.knorr Guarantors’ Liability and Ind Guarantors’ Company of Pennsylvania Loper Isaac Doughton Doughton Guarantors’ Financé Company Mr. Shields Guarantors’ Company Rotherme Knorr Reginald Redford Mr. Redford Mr. Rothermel

Philadelphia firm George K Hubbard & Co bankrupt

R Alfred Zimmerman and partners were adjudged voluntary bankrupt in the United States District Court. Liabilities total 66 204.69 with assets 100. Samuel L. Bane of Kennett Square Pa was discharged as a voluntary bankrupt. Judge McPherson overruled exceptions to the creditor composition proposed by William Browne & Sons and the Phoenix Mills Company. An order of confirmation was directed to be entered and Willis L Bryant was discharged from bankruptcy per the referee's report.

R. Alfred Zimmerman George L. Hubbard Elon H. Guyn George K. Hubbard William Browne & Sons Phoenix Mills Company Willis L. Bryant

Orphans' Court: Stevenson appeals will mental capacity ruling

Henry M. Stevenson as administrator of George F. Nixon’s estate filed exceptions in Orphans Court challenging Judge Ferguson’s decision granting a jury trial in Common Pleas to assess Nixon’s testamentary mental capacity. The objections dispute the trial’s finding of any capacity doubt and question relations with Anna M. Nixon, married January 5, 1804, as a basis for capacity.

Henry M. Stevenson George F. Nixon Orphans’ Court Ferguson Common Pleas Nixon Anna M. Nixon

Common Pleas Court hears suit over yacht sinking

In Common Pleas No 1 Henry F Schauffele and wife Caroline sue Philadelphia and Reading Railway for 5000 damages after the pleasure yacht Venture towed by the steam tug International sank in the Delaware River last summer. Their daughter Mary A Schauffele drowned during the voyage returning from Lincoln Park.

International Delaware River Common Pleas Court Henry F. Schauffele Caroline M. Schauffele Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Euil Mary A. Schauffele

Suits on Promissory Notes Involving Krautter and Clem ent

The Eighth National Bank sues in Common Pleas Court No 5 against Louis Krautter as maker and Thomas Clement as indorser for 13000 dated January 18 with indorsements by Thomas Clement and Union Brewing Company. G Franklin Davis sues Melrose Land and Improvement Company maker and Leon J Dutton secretary and Silas L Schump as indorsers for 1000 dated February 4 redeemable in thirty days at 207 Stephen Girard Building.

Eighth National Bank Common Pleas Court Louis Krautter Thomas Clement Union Brewing Company Ouss Krautter G. Franklin Davis Melrose Land and Improvement Company Leon J. Dutton Silas L., Schump Indorsers Stephen Girard Building

Criminal Court List of Trials in Sessions Today

The list shows cases scheduled for trial in Room 676 before Judge Martin-Richard F. Leper including conspiracy embezzlement assault mischief and larceny. Names include Beane Be, Montogomery James, Levinson Fannie, Mangione, Zane Frank, Shaughnessy Kate, Royston Emma and many others with charges such as receiving stolen goods breaking and entering perjury and illegal voting.

Martin Richard F. Leper Hay Lodge Guy Bie Meer Beane Ie Levinson Fannie Zane Frank Barty Kins James Lo Loveland Joseph Rigo Henry Keely Moseley Willis Garland Olga Aling ‘Cohen Stinson R A Collard Maria Shaughnessy Kate Royston Emma Seeault Haecarte Frederick Foster John W McTague Schultz Louis Steinberg Otto Peter, Jr Walah Levi York Savin Af Scott Lissie Higgins Joseph Fery Buck Aveauitt

Deed Revocation Sought In Equity Suit Over Insolvent Firm

Attorney A T Ashton represents William C Wetherll and Bill Posting Sign Company in equity proceedings to annul the deed of assignment to John J Ridgway and to appoint a receiver. The petitioners allege checks were collected after insolvency and that the assignee is aligned with insolvent officers. After argument, the court reserved its decision.

A.T. Ashton William C. Wetherll Bill Posting Sign Company John J. Ridgway

Taxable status of escheated real estate in city case

Judge Arnold's opinion in Common Pleas Court No. 4 holds escheated real estate is taxable for city and county taxes. It notes no personal liability for taxes against the Commonwealth, which cannot be sued without consent, but confirms in rem proceedings may sell the real estate.

Robert A. Linton Common Pleas Court Arnold

Court sentences multiple thieves in Quarter Sessions ruling

In the Quarter Sessions Court Judge Stevenson disposed of cases. William Wise received six months for stealing a coat from John B. Amble. Edward Willis three months for clothing from Ruth Anderson. Ida Mayhew three months for a gold watch from Kate Abrahamson. Edward Brady committed to Huntingdon Reformatory for stealing $6.85 from Hugh Carney. Peter Costello three months for seven feet of lead pipe. Charles Hoover three months for seven pairs of shoes from Edward A. Murrow. Harry Wright one and a half months for clothing from Alfred C. Harrison. Henry Thomas three months for a coat and two pairs of pants from John Chase. Howard Moyer’s larceny case suspended. defendant discharged. Joseph Walter three months for four books from the Friends’ Library. Frank Diamond guilty of copper wire theft from the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. sentence deferred. James Hauk three months for fraudulently posing as an Advertising agent for Steam Engineering. Fred and Jennie Brown with Randolph and Annie Spabhe sentenced to one year each for robbing Walton residence on Kater Street. Joseph Toy convicted of pocketbook theft on South Penn Square. sentence deferred. Other larceny cases submitted with not guilty verdicts. Samuel Hayes and Patrick Daly six months for larceny of a team belonging to William H. Kalbach. Julia Mason colored three years in Eastern Penitentiary for aggravated assault and larceny. noted as a persistent offender.

Edward Willis Ruth Anderson Ida Mayhew Kate Abrahamson Edward Brady Aew Huntingdon Reformatory Hugh Carney Peter Costello Charles Hoover Edward A. Murrow Harry Wright Thr Alfred C. Harrison Henry Thomas John Chase Howard Moyer Jacob Hontz Atence Joseph Walter Friends’ Library Frank Diamond Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company James Hauk Steam Engineering Fred Jennie Brown Randolph Annie Spabhe Andrew FE. Walton Kater Street Joseph Toy Minnie Woodburn South Penn Square Fifteenth Street William A Aease Samuel Hayes Patrick Daly William H. Kalbach Julia Mason Eastern Penitentiary Herman Frick

Policeman Sued Over False Arrest in Emerald Street Case

Adelaide Curry sues policeman Robert J. Clark in Common Pleas Court seeking damages for false arrest and imprisonment. She alleges he arrested her on July 31 on suspicion of stealing a pocketbook from 3024 Emerald Street, but the missing property was later found inside the house after hours in custody.

Adelaide Curry Robert J. Clark Common Pleas Court Clark Emerald Street

Philopatrian Directors Victory in Equity Suit

Judge Arnold dismissed the equity suit against Philopatrian Institute directors ruling that elections for corporate directors must be contested by quo warranto action, not equity. The bill is sustained as demurrer upheld and the case dismissed for lack of proper procedure.

Arnold The Philopatrian Institute

Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Court

Judgments were entered in the Common Pleas Courts listing numerous cases with amounts for want of appearance or defense, including Laura F. Clark against Joseph Costello for 43.33 and B. Waters against George Waters for 1508.46, among others. foreign attachment issued in favor of Stiffel Freeman against Webster Foundry Land Co. No lien agreements were recorded, detailing builder J F McCloskey and contractor Henry P Schneider/J B Johnson work on local properties.

Common Pleas Laura F. Clark Joseph Costello Walters Philadelphia Textile Machinery Co Samera Wolf Chemical Company Kate Eddy Pate B. Waters George Waters Frank D. Mullan Mobile Oe Commoesy of America de McCambridge & Co Grams John J. Daly Efense Harry Po Hannah C. Nolan de Wilson Fisher Gertrude Pesasnteee Son Maria A. Hudson Ey Secugh Annie Meighan Moody George L. Krall A Roberts Alonzo Roberts Foulkrod & Co C. H. Stewart Stiffel & Freeman Webster Foundry Land Company Common Pleas Court J. F. McCloskey York Manufacturing Comi Fiftysecent Joboreee Streets Henry P. Schneider John B. Johnson Poplar Street Girard Avenue

Register of Wills grants probate and administrations

The Register of Wills yesterday admitted four wills to probate for John J. Brown, Mary A. Strahan, Jane B. Hare, and Edwin 8 Osborne with listed amounts. Letters of administration were granted for Mary Albertson, Mary A. King, Jane Baltz, and Robert McDonald with their respective estate values.

Wille Singer John J. Brown Mary A. Strahan Jane B. Hare Edwin 8. Osborne Mary Albertson Mary A. King Jane Baltz Robert McDonald

Court notes from local courts and estates

In Orphans Court Judge Ferguson appointed Charles Wermuth guardian of minor Frank A Spoo. Common Pleas dissolved Oak Chemical Company. Judge Ashman filed adjudication in estate of David Graham with balances of 68462.88 principal and 25953.72 income. Judge Penrose directed distribution schedule for estate of John McCahan totaling 296660 principal and 2788.54 income. Dr William M Huston, respondent in divorce suit by Violet A Huston, and in suit by Harvey Boger, gained rule requiring wife to file bill of particulars or face non suit.

Orphans’ Court Ferguson Charles Wermuth Frank A. Spoo Common Pleas Court Oak Chemical Company Ashman David Graham Penrose Yeste John McCahan William M. Huston Violet A. J. Huston Plaiati Harvey M. Boger Oi Ae Garden Streets

Common Pleas hearing on Lyons vs The Pene case

Judges Biddle Bregg and Beitler continued hearing the lists. Nos 5 and 6 Lyons vs The pene, arising from the Keen tterle Company collapse years ago, were left open for today. No decisions were recorded yesterday.

Biddle Bregg Beitler Lyons The Pene Keentterle Company

Equity list hearing resumed in Baisley v Hopkins case

In room C President Judge Penny packer presided as the hearing of No. 2 Baisley v Hopkins continued for an accounting of stock transactions. Additional testimony was scheduled for today. In room D the Sulsberger Breo area case and the Casas matter were adjourned until Monday at an unspecified time. Cooper v Duval remained on trial with the list to be resumed this morning.

Equity Pennypacker Baisley

Dissolution Decree In Equity Trial List Proceedings

A decree dissolving Oak Chemical Company was issued by Judge McCarthy. The equity docket lists ongoing matters including a rule on the plaintiff in Keller versus Gryter, with occupancy terms and trial room assignments noted. Proceedings reference Judge McMichael-Jones and Judge McCarthy in rooms E and F for various cases.

Oak Chemical Company McCarthy Merton Keller Tave J. D. Gryter

President Judge Arnold handed oy sports, which elsewhere Sal Monday

President Judge Arnold handed down a sports decision, with actions to be announced elsewhere on Sal Monday. The case centers on local sports leadership and dispute proceedings.

Judge Arnold Oy Sports

Stowaways in hard luck at Seventh district station

Patrick Whitty and Michael Fignon, two Irish youths, sit in the Seventh district station house on Third Street and Fairmount Avenue after being discovered as stowaways aboard the Sicilian. They hid aboard at Halifax, were found a day out, and face possible deportation unless relatives guarantee they will not become a charge.

Seventh District Station House Third Street Fairmount Avenue Patrick Whitty Michael Fignon Whitty Flynn Halifax Canada United States Philadelphia

Great Council of Red Men Assembly at Harmonie Hall

The Improved Order of Red Men held its Great Council session at Harmonie Hall with 418 delegates from across the state. Thomas K. Donnelly reported 44,760 members and tribe wealth of 657000 dollars. a fund for member care and education was approved. City Treasurer J. Hampton Moore welcomed the group dating back to 1760. Neshaminy and Seminole Tribes performed degrees last night.

Harmonie Hall Eleventh Street Spring Garden Red Men Great Council Thomas K. Donnelly J. Hampton Moore United States

Hum of City Streets and Passing Festival Notes

A fragment from a Philadelphia era paper describes small boy book borrowing by weekly rounds, Ward R. Bills' clever legislative line, a baptism in Merchantville, Russian sailors bicycling routes, a Columbia Park ball joke about Redshirts, and a northeast oak linked to Washington’s Wheatsheaf Inn goose. Sousa recalls Broad Street fame and Exposition marches.

Richmond Street Madame Washington Richmond Washington

Democratic State Committee to Meet in Harrisburg

The executive committee of the Democratic State committee will hold a meeting in Harrisburg on June 27 to decide the timing and location of the state convention. The date for the convention is to be set, with officials noting uncertainty about travel and scheduling.

Erie Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Democratic State Committee Legimiat Ines Tate

Election contest heard in the Thirty-fifth Ward Board case

Judge Ralston presided in Court No 5 over a contested election for the Thirty-fifth Ward School Board. Proceedings centered on vote validity and eligibility issues as part of the local contest.

Ralston Thirty-fifth Ward

Coroner Probes Fatal Injuries in Two Cases

The coroner investigates two cases, one involving John Gallaben, a 10 year old boy, who died from injuries received by a tram and wagon, and another case for a person named Beagrie of about 1830 age, with unclear details in the surviving text.

John Gallaben Vane Beagrie

Two Hour Strike Settled Amicably

Members of the Allied trades objected to the manual workers’ terms in a two hour strike on Monday. The stoppage disrupted local stores and businesses along downtown Blev a streets before the dispute was resolved amicably.

Allied Porns Trades Maacal Pers Apneths Mee Atre Bleva

Burglary Strikes Regina Goldbeck Home in East Green area

Burglars broke into Mrs Regina Goldbeck s residence at 3855 Epring Garden Street yesterday morning. The thief forced a shutter to gain entry and stole valuable jewelry valued at about four hundred dollars. Local police investigating the break in with no suspects named.

Regina Goldbeck Epring Garden Street

Wood Choppers Initiation Causes Electrical Shock Death Suspected

George Reese a 20 year old plumber from 2526 Arizona street was rendered unconscious for over six hours after an initiation into the Wood Choppers a branch of the Foresters of America. Police say he collapsed from an electrical current used in the ritual at Allegheny Avenue. Reese is not in danger but refuses to explain how the injuries occurred. The Wood Choppers are a new group, and few members are known. Reese’s wife lives at 2520 Arizona street and is unaware of the accident. Dr Davies says Reese likely suffered an electrical shock rather than heat.

George Reese Arizona Street Samaritan Hospital Townsend Twenty-second District Reese Reesé Davies Twenty-second Street Allegheny Avenue Wood Choppers Allegheny Cabin Order of Foresters of America

Superstition Saves Coal Near Amoy in Chinese Fengshui Belief

A London Chronicle summary discusses Chinese Fengshui guiding coal use near Amoy. It notes rich unworked coal beds avoided due to spirits of wind and water, deforestation limits, and workers trading wood for copper cash while doctors warn against disturbing the beds. The piece reflects fatalistic views and respect for precedent in Fengshui practice.

The London Chronicle China Amoy Earth

Grand Masons Banquet Attended by Carlisle Assembly

Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Times Carlisle June 11 Masons from across Southern Pennsylvania attended a Carlisle banquet. The officers presented include many notable Masons as the event celebrated fraternal ties and lodge cooperation in the region.

Philadelphia Times Carlisle Pennsylvania

Trolley Link Planned From Mechanicsburg to Dover

Mechanisms to Dover route proposed with York county linkage. Route length about twenty one miles aims to connect Mechanicsburg to Dover via a York line. Officials in Hanover and surrounding areas weigh the project as a regional transit extension.

Mechanicsburg Dover Philadelpmma Hanover York County She. Ie Foam Genecetek Ba Own S, Burg Ver York

Attracted Verse Sparks Banter in Street Exchange

A brief Washington Star note records a passerby remarking on a literary young woman's talk and a young man’s amused response. The exchange highlights a playful moment as he, with a notably large neck and striped attire, admits interest in poetry and a Seneca reference while onlookers note the scene.

Washington Star Ian

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