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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

6

Canal Bill Vote Set for June 19

Senate moves toward final vote on isthmian canal. House defeats Corliss Pacific cable bill and drops enacting clause by 116 to 77. Senate discharge motion on senator election bill fails. Next week, canal bill returned for decision.

Committee On Privileges and Elections HOUSE Corliss Pacific

Senate sets June 19 votes on canal bill amid debate

In Washington on June 11 the Senate announced a June 19 at 2 PM vote on the Isthmian canal bill with no debate after that hour. Senator Fairbanks urged selecting the Panama route citing lower costs and savings worth tens of millions, while others discussed funding and constitutional election reforms. Adjournment followed a lengthy session with cable and public works debates continuing.

Washington Morgan Senate Fairbanks Indiana Panama Canal Nicaragua Panama Isthmian Canal Commission Wenthake Treasury

House Rejects Corliss Cable Bill 116 to 77

The House struck out the enacting clause of the Corliss Pacific cable bill by a 116 to 77 vote. Alabama's Mr. Richardson opposed, citing Mr. Cannon’s warning that next year’s appropriations exceed revenues by 51 million dollars and arguing against government submarine cable work. He favored private risk and noted wireless telegraphy development as a better path.

Ter England Richardson John W.mackay Commercial Company Mackay Hepburn Cuttriss Moody Secretary of the Navy Admiral Bradford Navy Department Guam Pacific Ocean San Francisco Manila Commercial Pacific Cable Company Shackelford Missouri Newlands Nevada John W. Mackay Commercial Cable Company Gould Haiti United States Philippines Morrell Pennsylvania Mann Ilinois Dalrell Adamson Georgia Tompkins Ohio Commerce Committee Cannon Illinois Appropriations Committee Honolulu Dalzell Corliss Shackleford Cne Washington House Corliss Pacific Alabama

Secretary Root delays decision in General Smith case

Secretary Root said he has not yet considered General J. H. Smith’s case, tried by court martial at Manila for alleged war rule violations in Samar. He will await Major Waller’s record, which may arrive in weeks, before final action. The President could still order a new review though acquittal stands.

Washington Root J. H. Smith Manila Samar Major Waller Smith Waller War Department

Spooner amendment favored in Hepburn canal bill

In Washington on June 11 the Senate expected to adopt the Spooner amendment to the Hepburn canal bill. Hanna claimed forty five votes for the amendment and anticipated more. He rejected cartoon portrayals linking him to blocking a Nicaraguan route and aiding railway interests.

Washington Senate Spooner Hanna House Henna Panama Handa James J. Hill Great Northern Railway

Court docket items list assumpsits and replevin suits

The Court No. 2 and No. 3 dockets show multiple cases including assumpsit and replevin actions involving Union Surety and Guaranty Co. and others against entities such as Steeven son & Lafferty, American Piety Co. of New York, Union Traction Co. and City of Philadelphia. Notable verdicts include awards totaling 20 820 dollars to property owners Robert H. Foerderer, Estate of Peter T. Bockius, William E. Dudley and others, with adjudications of sane estates and final balances.

The Union Surety and Guaranty Co Steevenson & Lafferty American Piety Co New York Assumps D. J. Myers Daniel Foley Union Traction Co Mecutchen Ideal Cash Register Co John A. Sheppard Co Smithers John A. Sheppard John J. Sheppard Co M. FE. Doyle Robert H. Foerderer Peter T. Bockius William E. Dudley James Croas John, Edward and Marcella’ Pitsa

Bankruptcies Discharged and Judgments Entered in Common Pleas

In a federal discharge, Milton B. Jacoby and Charles B. Roas were released from bankruptcy. The Common Pleas Court recorded numerous judgments in favor of creditors including Frank Rein, John Mason, Thomas H. McConnell, and many others, with amounts ranging from tens to thousands of dollars.

United States District Court Milton B. Jacoby Weterbach & Jacoby Charles BR. Roas Enos D. Trumby FE. D Common Pleas Frank Rein Aaron T. Sanson John Mason Thomas H. McConnell Charles P. Maule B. Chambers William J. Grear Eisenrow Rudolph Paris George Gechwend Joseph Orl Joseph C. Davenport John T. Mellodero Ellis Sarah Elis Dela Ware House Furnishing Company Carl G. Metminger, Jr Monumental Mutual Life Insurance Company Baltimore Joseph Glading Eli H. Ashton Watson Depuy Joseph H. Brown Sarah A. Brown Francia W. Hoopes J. Hibbs Buckman Theodore W. Tremendt Patrick Coan Henry W. and Townsend Sharpless Louise Mann Marion M. Ginkinger Martha W. Watson Thomas Wojtytak Stanislaus Lepscopsky Mary W. Coreman Keely & Sons Adolph Frost A. Berman & Co Henry W. Green & Co Susan Nearer John Fitzpatrick Joseph L. Felsser Michael Hoosey Industrial Trust Company Same Frederick J. Silber Constitutional Building Association F. Louis Haeuptner Jacob Rech .& Sons Frank J. Remmslein, Jr Mary Alice Walton Henry Ickler Herman Building and Loan Association Gustav Berger First National Bank of Philadelphia Frances L. Lytle Girard Trust Company

Judge approves removal warrant for Edward Lewis case

United States District Court Judge McPherson granted a warrant of removal to take Edward Lewis to Washington D C where he will face trial on charges of embezzling 50 dollars from the Maryland Quick Launch Company. Lewis was arrested locally yesterday.

McPherson United States District Court Edward Lewis Washington, D. C Triad Maryland Quick Launch Company Lewis

Equity trial lists reveal mixed outcomes in common pleas

Court rooms report multiple cases across rooms A to D and five with continued hearings. Morrill v Trust Company settled by agreement while Storey v Grows & Jarvis and Gribbel v Brown saw decisions reserved. Several Rule discharges and ongoing trials noted with new lists and future consultations.

Riddle Morrill Trust Company Bregy Storey Grows & Jarvis

Will of Blaney Harvey probate records estate valued at 100000

Blaney Harvey, a carpenter of 717 South Twenty second street, probate admitted for an estate worth 100000. Bequests include 1000 to Episcopal Church of the Mediator at Nineteenth and Lombard streets and 1000 to Synod of the Reformed Church of Philadelphia. Executors named Rev J Philadelphia and New Gray Bolton, Alexander Simpson Jr, and William Spence Harvey.

Blaney Harvey South Twenty-second Street Episcopal Church of the Mediator Nineteenth Lomgbard Streets Synod of the Reformed On Church of the Jurisdiction of Philade York J.phia New Gray Bolton Alexander Simpson, Jr William Spence Harvey Sagillion M. Birmingham Montgomery Avenue Aselma C. Smith Green Street Fannie McCaffery Francis Friel League Street Pine Street St. Patrick's Church

Quarter Sessions Court Whips Several Offenders

In Court No 1 judge Beitler convicts Michael Gallagher of larceny theft of a horse carriage harness with a later chance of mercy. sentences him to three years six months. George H Wilson pleads guilty to petty larceny of $5.70 and gets one year. Louis Morgan McSwiggan and George Heins plea burglary, with Morgan getting a year and the others six months. Frederick Fibber guilty of embezzlement and receives three months. Various other defendants face charges from aggravated assault to larceny and acquittals are recorded. Court No 2 judge Pennypacker convicts Philip H Wolters and Frederick W Menge of obtaining money by false pretenses. both released on bail with sentence deferred. Acquittals follow on conspiracy charges. A list of many other cases and rooms for trial appears, including prison cases and miscellaneous lists. The grand jury returns true indictments against Louis Zimmerman and Max and Annie Plummer for maintaining disreputable houses.

Michael Gallagher John Eagleson John H. Geltz Eastern Penitentiary George H. Wilson Anos Reeder Louis Morgan Robert McSwiggan George Heins Gottlob Standenmayer North Eleventh Street Morgan McSwiggan Heins Frederick Fibber Mary Thomas George Ford James M. Te Vaughan Leete Mary Ischoft M. Silberman & Son John Murray Joseph Raffle Hhe Joseph K. Smith Mary Lewis Herbert dJobeson Maggie Goster Benjamin Franklin William Johnson Harry Becker Louise Fischer Pennypacker Philip H. Wolters Frederick W. Menge John R. McFetridge

Bryan to Talk in Boston at Democratic Dinner

Henry F. Hollis of Concord New Hampshire secretary and treasurer of the Democratic National League has arranged a Boston dinner for July 24 with Mayor Patrick A. Collins presiding. Scheduled speakers include William J. Bryan Edwin M. Shepard Bailey Carmack and Tom L. Johnson. Richard Olney is also expected to speak.

Washington Henry F. Hollis Concord N. H Democratic National League Boston Patrick A. Collins Mr. Hollie William J. Bryan Nebraska Edwin M. Shepard New York Senator Bailey Texas Senator Carmack Tennessee Tom L. Johnson Ohio Richard Olney Massachusetts

China claims scaled down indemnity by U S proposal

A cablegram to Secretary Hay from Minister Conger at Pekin confirms that foreign ministers in China accept the U S pro rata scaling down of indemnity claims for the Boxer uprising. England and Japan oppose the reduction noting their costs exceed their claims.

Washington Hay United States Conger Pekin England Japan

West Point Cadets Hear President Speak On Duty

A large crowd of spectators at West Point saw the president address cadets on duty and honor. Guards faced crowds so dense they threatened to use bayonets to control the gathering.

West Point

Roosevelt reviews cadets at West Point centennial

President Roosevelt visits the United States Military Academy in a day of ceremonies and crowds. The review includes Grand Army generals, foreign ministers, and detectives guarding the parade while a tense moment with Lt General Miles sparks talk of coldness.

Philadelphia Times West Point United States Military Academy Roosevelt Memorial Hall Miles Academy Wu Ting-fang Signor Edmonds Mayor Des Planches Joaquin Bernardo Calvo Luis F. Corea Baron Ludovic Moncheur Don Jose Vincente Concha Chekib Bey Mr. Preda United States Army

Pension certificates issued in Pennsylvania and Maryland

Washington reports May 21 pension grants with numerous recipients across Pennsylvania including Adam Long and Lewis Bland, plus small sums for others. Maryland entries mention Frank A. due, Chase, and widow Rebecca Garrittsca among limited listings.

Philadelphia Times Washington Pennsylvania Adam Long Knobeville Jobe H. Blain Sunbury Perry C. Glaney Glynddo James Larzelere Soldiers and Sailors Erie Jas. H. Hathrill Moscow Lewis R. Bland Reading Solomon Bayne Sunset Clarence Longshore Johnstown Lemon Ream Lancaster John Graoreth Dryville Aleander Malone Elizabeth Isaac Allington, Jr Austin Elind Romig Lock Haven Samuel Morrison Columbia Isaac Hunter Greensboro George Nixon Ablertown Aaron Bickel McClure John L. Francis Mer Gress Sadie, Securty Credvilte

Rail accidents kill 274 and injure 2,089 in three months

The Inter-State Commerce Commission bulletin reports 1,481 railway collisions and 877 derailments in the U.S. for the quarter ending December 31, with 274 killed and 2,089 injured. Total accidents raise deaths to 813 and injuries to 10,235, while property damage hits $2,075,001. The Washington Monument has seen 2,062,000 visitors since its dedication. vandals defaced memorial stores recently despite protection efforts.

Washington Inter-State Commerce Commission United States Washington Monument

Wreck mark removed Lida Fowler as wreck buoy discontinued

Delaware Breakwater notices announce the wreck buoy for the schooner Lida Fowler, established Oct 28 1901 in Delaware Bay, has been discontinued after the wreck was removed. Arrivals and passages list multiple ships and cargos across Delaware Bay, Cape May and Marcus Hook with no major incidents.

Delaware Bay Minh Maul Shoal Lida Fowler Lighthouse Board River News Delaware Breakwater Nora Hilleboro Chester Paula Philadelphia Gothenburg Arcadia Hamburg Beacon Port Antonio Helen Tampico Berkahtre Savannah Victoria

Steamship Routes and Ports Listed for June Sailings

A long list of steamship names and port destinations appears, detailing vessels such as El Dorado New Orleans Fortuna Marseilles Lee Castle Havens Governor Genoa Buenos Aires Naples Leon Port An d Patricia and others. The text also mentions additional ships La Loraine Havre Jersey City Bristol Hesperides Montevideo Barbarossa Hamburg Diamant Flushing Lorena and Mexican port Leon Port Antoule and Mentions a June 11 sailing date with various transatlantic connections.

Havre Calopte Bremen Genoa Altar Oss Curitgba Jenova Livi Rotterdam Ly Anne Op Teutonic Kaiser W.d. G. Wens Orway Embers Philadelphia Southa Teutonic Campania Liverpool Noordam Rotterdam Vaderland Antwerp Bluecher Aplens Phoenicia Naples Eres Sardicia Rt Paul Igor Southamton Oveante Liverpool Fred.der G la Savoie Fuerst Bism A.M Hamburg Columbia Havre Prealayd - Tune Glasgow Umbria Tase Ees Minnetonka Citta di Torrino London Aller Steeeewen iLiverpool Statendam Dune Lucania Meeenes Potsdam Zeeland Norway the North Ape Spitsbergen el Dorado New Orleans Fortuna Marseilles Lee Castle Havens Genoa Buenos Aires Leon Port and Patricia San Beuvefactor Philadel la Loraine Jersey City Bristol Hesperides Montevideo Barbarossa Diamant Flushing Nea Lorena Porte Port Antoule

Sailed and arrived ships across Atlantic ports

Telegraph bulletin lists ships at global ports with arrivals and sailings from Philadelphia. Names include Maria Castellano, Pennland, Kinsale, Assyria, America, Majestic, Canadia, Shawmut, Ivernia, Europe, Canada, Rhein, Laure, Sicilia, Alshager, Alora, and more, with destinations to Philadelphia Baltimore New York Newport News and others.

Cette Maria Castellano Philadelphia Antwerp Pennland Halifax Kinsale Hamburg Alexandria Assyria Port Antonio America Shields Beacon Light Pane Hook Ueenstown Ivernia Boston Majestic New York London Europe Baltimore Rotterdam Canadia Coronel Shawmut San Francisco Rhein German Rott Bremerhaven Hestiatish Ferguson Delguirt Fulton Pettersen Tarpun Bay Powhatan Diser Providence Ericsson Grace Henry Messer Garland Hillsbere Prescott Palmer Carlisle Newport News Katherine Db. Perry Garfield Norfolk Laure Garst St. John N. B Sicilia Bachmann Almora Fairley Glasgow Gyller Alshager Chesapeake Delano Diver Laura Clayton Simmons Gregorytown John F. Devlin Hichbborn Galveston Lewis H. Goward Haines Benjamin A. Vanbrant Curtis Piedmont Sundberg Dizer Laurena Clayton Rappahannock British Foall Liverpool Lassell Reynolds Santiago Covington Ocean Belle Georgia Monarch Williams St. Johns Hector Keene Malcom Baxter Pearce David P. Davis Irwin Portland Thomas Woman Charleston Finnland Brammer New Orleans Bremen Helen Hasbrouck Sprague Edward Smith Sears New Orl Falk Andersen Vera Cruz Katabdin Pete Georgetown Hugoma McLean Rwell Brewster Koon P Blake Smith Dey Tortugas M. Carlisle Horver Arapahoe Leonington Jacksonville Watson Apache Beorse William PF. Mctauley Savannah Salled Breidablitk Pennacola Nicaragua Larsen Bluefields

Bravery Rewards for Roddam Crew After St Pierre Disaster

Underwriters award about 75 guineas to Roddam owners to share among crew for bravery after the St Pierre catastrophe. The Thomas Termes steamer, Les Coosaw, and other vessels aided in the incident. A canal boat accident near Baltimore and a separate sinking in New York's East River are noted with fatalities to a captain's daughter.

Roddam Souna St. Pierre Martinique Thomas Termes Les Coosaw 8. C Baltimore Yes Lehigh Valley Potnet East River New York di Droweek Saber Seopee Hic

Missouri landholder jailed for vagrancy after porterhouse trade

A Missouri landed gentry member, penniless yet wielding deeds to 1000 acres, traveled to Denver with 1149 acres before trading a forty acre tract for a porterhouse steak. He chose to sleep in a box car and was charged with vagrancy as Judge Thowes warned about lying.

Missouri Denver Thowes

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