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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
3
Manila reports General Sumner’s message that negotiations for Cailles surrender failed. Cailles believes he can hold out as rainy season begins. Insurgent camps found and destroyed near Southern Luzon. Lt. Cowan with 50 men kills five insurgents near Jovellar.
Prince Poniatowski of San Francisco secured a fifty year concession for Paragua from the Sultan of Jolo. He reportedly formed a $10 million company to exploit timber mining rubber and pearl industries and develop shipping. John Anthony presented documents to the Philippine Commission seeking endorsement. The issue questions General Bates agreement with the Sultan and the Sultan's authority.
Hamburg America line and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe deny breaking off talks. They plan a San Francisco to Far East route with stops at Honolulu Yokohama Hong Kong and Shanghai.
In Grenoble on June 13 serious rioting erupted at the LaMotte and D Aveillans mines after companies refused to discharge Italian workers. Several houses were looted and one man wounded. Infantry and horse artillery were dispatched to aid the local gendarmerie.
A deputation led by the Duke of Marlborough presented King Edward with a suit of armor that once belonged to the King's Champion after an audience in London.
Berlin report says Louis Stern former United States Consular Agent died by his own hand in Bamberg Bavaria amid financial troubles. The article notes public concern in the United States about his plight and the circumstances surrounding his death.
A Kirksville resident credits Grape-Nuts with ending intense gastralgia and severe constipation. After months of pain and weight loss, the patient reports improved sleep, regained strength, and weight gain to 165 pounds with no recurrence. He requests privacy for his name.
Stern had collected money but did not remit it and faced a 2000 mark judgment on the day of his death by his own action. He had agreed to a commercial post at Bamberg, yet the firm canceled after learning of the judgment. He also owed a small amount to the United States Government.
A cable to The Philadelphia Times from Pekin reports Britain Germany and Italy plan to station one general each over foreign forces in Tien Tain with about 10 000 troops retained. Tien Tain remains volatile requiring strong guard while the provisional government delays authority transfer. Indemnity settlement expected at ministers meeting on Saturday.
Washington dispatch notes Russians may back Commissioner Rockhill’s plan to move Chinese peace talks to The Hague while one Continental power opposes removing negotiations from Pekin. The United States has no protest, and plans no change to the German garrison at Shanghai under current conditions.
London reports the British government will levy 250 million dollars on Transvaal gold mines to fund half the war’s costs. Sir David Barbour recommended 175 million, but Chamberlain and Milner raised the maximum. Stockholders fear a mine tax and Boer forces are put at about 17,000.
Berlin condemns a British committee report on Transvaal concessions and vows protest if Britain adopts it. German stockholders in the Netherlands South African Railway seek compensation, arguing past prewar concessions remain binding and citing Germanys Alsace Lorraine railway actions.
Washington reports that United States Minister Leishmann at Constantinople hopes to settle the American Mission claims against Turkey in the immediate future. He cites no reasons for his confidence while pressing the Norton case at Harpoot where the consul acts without formal exequatur.
Seventy people including fishermen and families were driven ashore in fog and gale on Cabot Island near Newfoundland. Four men drowned and six injured. Women and children were landed safely after being stranded two days with no food or shelter until a passing vessel rescued them and brought them to the mainland.
Andrew Carnegie was awarded the honorary LL D degree by the University of Glasgow amid an ovation. The university also conferred similar degrees on Lord Dufferin Generals Sir Archibald Hunter and Ian Hamilton and three Glasgow ladies marking a notable first for a woman.
Foxhall Keene sent 13260 dollars to the Queen's Hospital fund in London. The donation equals half of the Oaks purse winner Cap and Bells earned last Saturday.
President Loubet today welcomed Speaker Henderson of the United States House of Representatives and Representative Gillet in Paris. The meeting occurred during Hendersons official visit and follows prior discussions at state level.
Lord Milner of Cape Town subscribed to the oath and took his seat in the House of Lords today in London, receiving warm cheers from the chamber after the ceremony.
Contracts signed for five hundred miles of new railroads radiating from Bulawayo. The monsoon has broken in India raising hopes for improved crop prospects. A Berlin dispatch says Count Von Waldersee was entertained at luncheon by the Emperor of Japan. An American named Ende, accused of robbing jewelers of 50 000 marks, was arrested yesterday in Ende stabbed the pedemnan who took him into custody. Advices from Australia report quarantine at Sydney as a result of the Ban Fra Ashburton plan publication.
The Minnesota Thresher and Manufacturing Company of Stillwater sold its property for $125,000 to a Stillwater syndicate after a bid likely by the Massachusetts Loanendee Company, which held the property.
Sergeant at Arms James Franklin delivered thirteen rapid transit ordinances to Mayor Ashbridge’s office. Secretary Morrow said the mayor has not signed and may veto some measures. Officials expect possible signature before week’s end, with potential litigation from Union Traction and Johnson syndicate.
Edward T. Matthews discusses the Broad street struggle with new rapid transit plans. He notes backers’ ample capital, potential court fights, and the cost of re paving streets. Johnson’s stance is likened to a sausage parable as incorporators await Mayor Ashbridge’s decision.
Former Director of Public Safety Frank M. Riter writes Mayor Ashbridge urging a veto on ordinances legalizing elevated railroads between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. He cites local congestion, cites Boston and New York subways as models, warns Market Street elevation harms business, and calls the transit bid a conspiracy by political and banking interests.
The proposal to build an elevated road on the street surface is argued to injure coal estate owners by devaluing their holdings. The contention is that the project would prejudice these property owners and reduce the value of their coal estates.
The Focht and Scott bills amending railway laws cleared the Senate with one dissent from Mr. Henry of Philadelphia who warned against centralizing decision making on elevated railways. He denounced recent trolley legislation as franchise grabbery. House referrals followed. Eight Chester County transit charters were issued under the Focht-Emery laws with incorporators listed.
A list of issued charters for numerous street railway lines across Pennsylvania. Notable incorporators include Albert D. Kelley Samuel A. Boyle Jr Thomas W. Broom Gerald J. Lyons and James G Mitchell. Several routes span from Philadelphia to outlying towns with varied capitalizations and projected lines.
The Union Traction Company asks the Board of Highway Supervisors for renewal of its permit to lay double tracks on Sixtieth Street from Market to Gray's Lane and to Marshall Road to the county line. Agent C P Weaver seeks referral to a sub committee with power to act. City officials clash over street paving status.
John Gray Foster was shot and killed by Prince Edwards a negro on the Foster plantation five miles east of Shreveport La Negroes are confined in Kennebrew store under guard with fears of lynching Edwards is sought by armed posses and several others face arrest Prophets Smith and Edward Washington are under arrest and blamed for the unrest
The body of May Coons was recovered from the Delaware River four miles below Chester after a boat upset near Essington last Sunday. Eyeglasses found in Mamie Trainer’s hair prompted speculation they grappled in the struggle to stay afloat. An Esington coroner's inquest heard from John Love Albert Itman and Charles Sands, the boat's three occupants, who admitted they shared beer. The jury ruled the deaths accidental.
Mrs John Staton her father and brothers were held for trial for the murder of Miss Alice Stallion the stepdaughter. The mutilated body was found amid threats of lynching.
A brief advertising note promotes $1.00 seashore excursions offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad with service via West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. The item highlights an affordable travel option and regional connections.
John Wanamaker writes urging a veto on ordinances granting transport franchises without public return. He offers two and a half million dollars as a signal of value, suggesting auctions could raise larger sums to fund public improvements and reduce future taxes. He appeals to Honor to veto and push for fair compensation to the people.
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports The New York Times editorializes that Philadelphia city authorities should respond to Wanamaker's challenge. It notes his offer to buy railroad franchises for 2500 dollars as a test of good faith and urges the Mayor to veto the ordinances and protect the public.
At the Cleveland session of the National Association of Credit Men a next year convention was set for Louisville Kentucky. A trust fund of 10000 dollars with 6500 subscribed will be raised to prosecute fraudulent failures. Officers elected for the year include FE A Young president J Harry Tregoe vice president W A Prendergast secretary. The retiring president John Field received a gifted young cup.
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports cottagers along the cliffs frightened by a morning tremor believed to be an earthquake. The cottages shook and windows rattled, spurring women to flee their sleeping quarters, as several loud reports were heard seaward and the flagship Kearsarge was seen engaging in target practice.
In Pana Illinois on June 13 Mrs Otis Price survived a suicide attempt after ingesting lye. Ten days later her sister in law Mrs Charles Price killed herself with arsenic. The two women were very close and Mrs Otis Price vows to try again. Charles Price husband and eight children mourn.
General Shafter discusses an army fraud investigation in San Francisco. He says goods found by police were bought from soldiers passing through the port and that authorities are exposing a petty thieving system with no further involvement by official bodies.
Former Vice President Adial Stevenson through his son Louis Stevenson now visiting Beaumont to review an oil tract in the proven district. He witnesses a company operate and drill several wells in the area.
Cincinnati reports Frederick G. Boelker, a prominent unmarried member of the city bar, died today. The text notes his standing among Cincinnati lawyers and references his professional status and untimely end.
Sir Claude MacDoneld is reported en route home from a visit abroad. The dispatch notes a June 14 arrival heading toward a British destination as part of ongoing travel updates.
Gimbel Brothers in Philadelphia announces Friday June 14 1901 a store closure at a certain o clock daily with the plan to resume the usual Saturday half holiday thereafter.
A large sale offers 1680 dainty white shirt waists at 95c with regular values up to 2.95. English pique, Swiss embroidery, lawn and lace styles abound, plus numerous muslin underwear items and petticoats priced far below typical marks. Third floor listings note coats, corset covers, chemises, and more.
Advertises large lot of boys wash suits in 3 to 12 years with prices from 1 to 9.50, including serge knee trousers, linen and duck fabrics, and fancy cord and pique options. Also promotes new ribbons and sashes at varied low prices with bright color options and a note that ribbons are not half price as a regular sale.
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