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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
3
A speech lauds William McKinley’s presidency, contrasts Republican and Democratic policies, and urges voters in Pennsylvania to support Roosevelt era reforms. It defends party integrity, praises industrial growth, and condemns Democratic criticism, while stressing tariff protection and national unity.
June 11 report from Harrisburg notes Israel W. Durham declares the gubernatorial ticket will win and portrays Elkin as a friend. The Philadelphia crowd reacts to remarks on expediency and Quay, with Watres deal disclosures and a chaotic convention scene unfolding as delegates vote.
Harrisburg report states the Republican convention nominated candidates who will unite the party vote and prevent a strong independent challenge. The piece casts the convention as wise and harmonious, noting only dissent from its opponents.
The Republican convention in Harrisburg nominated Samuel W. Pennypacker of Chester County for Pennsylvania governor. Born April 9, 1848, he served in the Twenty sixth Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment and spoke at Gettysburg. The choice marks a unique, reforming persona in state politics.
A recently published guide assists piano buyers in selecting a suitable instrument. It covers sizes case styles finish sounding boards action construction and tone and explains how to evaluate each point to ensure a satisfying purchase.
William M. Brown, 45, of New Castle born and raised in Lawrence County, a former state senator and U S Land Office special agent, aligned with Quay and Muehlbronner on policy, with ties to Mercer. Isaac B. Brown, Corry native, served three Erie County House terms and seeks Internal Affairs post.
Philadelphia sent a strong delegation to the convention and urged fair play as Elkin’s name ignited tumult in the galleries. Clarence Burleigh urged a winning State ticket while hundreds cheered, and Frank B. McClain gave a standout plea for the Indiana man, revealing sharp partisan undercurrents.
Philadelphia delegates hushed as J Hampton Moore backs the ticket and Lewis and Brown are named for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Internal Affairs. Quay’s critics hiss him for voting against his former chief lieutenant while Leach withdraws and the Browns win by acclamation. Elkin remains loyal though his followers vent.
W B Roberts of Portland read a paper before the National Association of Credit Men. The committee urged a credit clearing house or a five member committee to start a general interchange system for trade information. Mercantile agencies opposed some reforms. An amendment set standards for filing market reports. A committee was named to press the Bar amendment to bankruptcy law. J Harry Tregoe of Baltimore was named president with George S BarClay and George B Walfer as vice presidents.
The World's Fair management will have President Francis sign a contract with Secretary of the Treasury Shaw in which the exposition directors vow not to operate on Sundays. The move follows a Shaw letter tying $5,000,000 federal funding to the contract. The Treasury says vouchers for the National Commission will not be allowed until the agreement is signed.
Eleven cardinals were set to judge the question after abandoning a special commission. The matter will go to the permanent committee on extraordinary ecclesiastical affairs led by Cardinal Rampolla with a subcommittee to draft a report for full committee consideration.
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