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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1897

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Receiver Not a Shield in Insolvent Corporation Case

President Judge Arnold in Common Pleas No 4 rules a corporation in the hands of a receiver is treated like an insolvent individual and a first mortgage enforced as against the property. The decision, in Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company v Mahoning Rolling Mills, condemns receiverships that shield debts and hinder creditors, criticizing current practice and urging sale of assets to pay debts.

Arnold Common Pleas Court Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company Montour County Coinsence

Found a Second Bomb Near Faure Life Attempt Scene

Paris police reported a second powder filled tube and scrap iron found near the Faure assassination scene. They suspect the same person who placed tubes at Place de la Concorde during Emperor Nicholas visit, amid a chaotic day with a nonlethal explosion at a La Grande Combe cafe.

Paris Faure Place de la Concorde Nicholas la Grande Combe Nimes Department of Gard

Feud Ends In Hatchet Fight In Spafford Street House

Salvator Chieef and Philip Bonataro, Italians, fought over a long standing feud at a Spafford and Bainbridge streets home yesterday morning. Chieef suffered a fractured skull and is in Pennsylvania Hospital. Bonataro is in custody at the Second district station. Police say Bonataro claimed Chieef struck him with a blackjack before the hatchet blow. The assailants’ injuries were treated and Bonataro was jailed awaiting word on Chieef’s condition.

Salvator Chieef Philip Bonataro Spafford Bainbridge Chieef Pennsylvania Bonataro Second District Kelly Smith Hendrickson Rudge Sharken McDeagit Howard Hospital Bluecoats Temple Street Patrick McCaffery Patrick Chambers Hattie Quinn

Boston and Pittsburg men held in Camden officer shooting

Special telegram from Coatesville June 14 reports Frank Pierce of Boston and Edwin Riley of Pittsburg detained as suspects in the Camden policeman Schregler shooting. They rode a westbound Pennsylvania freight train to the area, sought a physician after claiming a gang of negro tramps held them up, and later gave conflicting accounts to Chief Amsted as Camden authorities were notified.

Coatesville Frank Pierce Boston Edwin Riley Pittsburg Policeman Schregler Camden Pennsylvania Downingtown Pierce Scott Amsted

Probers in Pittsburg Review Penitentiary Management

In Pittsburg on June 14 the Legislative investigation into Western Penitentiary management began. A E Sawhill, a former official, says Warden Wright is too easy on prisoners and lacks control. Sawhill resigned in February citing lax discipline and excessive prisoner privileges. The probe focuses on Riverside’s congregate system for comparison with Eastern Penitentiary regime that uses separate cells.

Western Penitentiary A. E. Sawhill Wright Eastern Penitentiary Riverside

Seth Low for Mayor in Greater New York Nomination

The Citizens' Union executive committee heard a sub committee report on nominating Seth Low for mayor. If adopted, the proposal will go to the committee on organization tomorrow. The City Vigilance League also backed the Citizens' Union action in supporting Low's nomination.

New York The Citizens’ Union Seth Low Greater New York Low City Vigilance League

Conjurer Mose Hobby Arrested for 47-Year-Old Murder

In Princeton Kentucky Mose Hobby an elderly Black man and former faith healer is jailed on a murder charge dated forty seven years back. His patient Holman died and Holman’s widow filed the warrant prompting Hobby's arrest. Hobby alleges malice tied to a recent lawsuit.

Princeton Mose Hobby Hobby Holman

Mrs. Clara Moseley Dies In Allegheny

Mrs. Clara Moseley widow of Wesley B Moseley a Philadelphia wholesale boot and shoe dealer died at her Locust street Allegheny residence last night after dinner she felt unwell and died within four hours.

Clara Mosely Allegheny the Times Piittsburg Clara Moseley Wesley B. Moseley Philadelphia Locust Street

Condensed Cablegrams Touch Global Figures and Events

Obituaries note Dr Barinaga former Peru Minister of Justice. A June 6 Arequipa cyclone caused no serious damage. Sir Henry Irvin unveils memorial to Mrs Sarah Siddons in Paddington Green. Moncure Conway resigns South Place Ethical Society post due to wife health. Landslip near Brieg Valais buries forest and buildings with no deaths. Charlotte Walter the Tragedy Queen of Germany dies after long illness born Cologne 1884. Canada Australia New Zealand premier arrivals in Edinburgh for royal diamond jubilee events and US Ambassador Porter attends Hanotaux luncheon for Crown Prince Ito and other foreign guests.

Barinaga Pierola Peru Arequipa Henry Irvin Sarah Siddons Paddington Green London Moncure D. Conway South Place Charlotte Walter Germany Cologne Wilfred Laurier Dominion of Canada George Turner Victoria Richard J. Saddon New Zealand Hugh Muir Nelson Queensland C. C. Kingston South Australia Edinburgh Yestern

Downtown riot ends in one dead and multiple wounded

A race clash on Thirteenth and Carpenter streets spiraled into a riot ending with one man critically injured and four others seriously hurt. Police detained four participants as frightened residents sheltered indoors and windows were smashed during the melee.

PanAmericans' Trip Opens Fall River Visit

Commercial tourists from Mexico and South American republics arrived in Fall River aboard the Puritan. Escorted by Fall River and Boston businessmen, they toured industries, visited the Quequechan Club, and enjoyed a guided city drive before a meal, speeches, and departure by train.

Fall River Mexico South America Fall River Line Puritan New York Boston Quequechan Club

Pan American party arrives in Boston follows tour plan

The Pan American party reached Boston in the evening and was assigned accommodations at Keith's Theatre. The schedule for tomorrow includes a harbor trip, a visit to Lynn to inspect its shoe industry, a return to Boston, and a banquet at the Algonquin Club.

Boston Keith Lynn Algonquin Club

Cuban Dispatches Seized by Jamaican Officials

Kingston Jamaica June 14 Dr Viele chief surgeon of the Cuban insurgent army commanded by General Garcia arrived at Rio Bueno with eleven Cubans after escaping from Santiago de Cuba in an open boat and bringing dispatches for the Cuban Junta at New York. Jamaican officials seized the dispatches.

KingsTon Jamaica Viele Garcia Rio Bueno Santiago de Cuba New York

Schultz Refuses to Eat in Ilford Trial Context

Special Telegram to ILFORD June 14 Paul Herman Schultz the convicted wife murderer remains stoic since the verdict and shows no sign of easing his resolve. Weapons found on him fuel fears he may attempt escape or self harm while in County Jail. Lawyers Kipp and Vanateen filed reasons for a new trial to be heard June 29 at the adjourned term.

Ilford Paul Herman Schultz Kipp Vanateen Westbrook Schultz

Earthquake Devastation Spreads Across Calcutta and Region

Calcutta reports show widespread quake damage Saturday and in nearby cities. Mortality noted in Hooghly Burdwan Dacca amid ruined money houses and interrupted rail service. Heat records rise with 126 degrees at Jacobabad. rail lines and bridges damaged across the affected zone.

Calcutta Tts Simla Agra Bombay Manipur Hooghiey Burdwan Dacca Ngai Patna Ranegan Bankipoor Balasorarpoor Monhur Erjilling

Gobin May Withdraw From Auditor General Race

Lebanon Pa June 14 official Republican primary returns show Gobin unlikely to run for Auditor General he would need support from all delegates. Gobin’s delegates tally 3006 3042 2978 2966 while League delegates Dr Gerberich 8119 Captain Euston 3056 Bowman 2964 Illig 2873 indicate strong opposition support if he pursued the race.

the Times Lebanon Gobin G. H. Moyer B. B. Wenger A. S. Cranmer W. J. Noll League D. P. Gerberich H. T. Euston Z. A. Bowman A. 8. Illig

Green Found Guilty in Second Degree Murder

Lancaster June 14 Jerry Green a colored man was found guilty of murder in the second degree after a three day trial for killing his stepbrother Abe Hensen. The verdict surprised many as a first degree verdict had been expected with his wife and sisters present and some cheering in court. The jury retired at 5 40 and returned at 8 15 p m.

THE TIMES Lancaster Jerry Green Abe Hensen

Dadario to Die Soon for Brutal Roof Assault

Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Hastings set July 27 for Pasquelle Dadario’s execution after the Italian’s brutal assault on Modes tino Maffo, a 3 year old, from a roof. The governor shortened the usual sixty day preparation period to five weeks due to the heinous offense.

Harrisburg Pasquelle Dadario Modestino Maffo Dadarlo Hastings

Insurgent Leaders Not Facing Death Sentence

Washington reports the Spanish minister received a communique denying a Havana Key West rumor that insurgent leaders Ruiz Rivera and Bacallao face execution. No insurgent leader is under death sentence, official word says.

Rivera Bacallao Washington Havana Key West Ruis Rivera

City notes on deaths thefts arrests and property deals

Mrs Frances Proctor died en route to Phila Golphie Hospital after an incident on Eleventh and Locust. The William Grant bicycle shop reported two bikes stolen valued at $100 each from 1020 Race St. Joseph Foster was committed for attempted highway robbery at City Hall. Wendell & Smith sold property on Sherwood Road to Leon B Dexter for 11000 and will build a house. Silverware worth 80 was stolen from Bertheld Heresse at 931 N Sixth St. A grocery store safe at Harvey Somers Co. was robbed of about 20 with entry through a side door. Lt Asilton led a raid on Lou Ts in the Eighth ward. seven intoxicated men were arrested and some were held to keep the peace. A 12 year old Geoghan remained in custody at the Twelfth district station after a corrective stay end. The Society was urged to protest cruelty.

William Grant Race Street Joseph Foster South Wendell & Smith Leon Dexter Sherwood Road Bertheld Heresse North Sixth Street Heresse Harvey Somers & Co Master Street Asilton Fifth District Lou Ts M Trate Harrison Aay Geoghan

Delaware's New Judiciary Sets 12 Year Terms

Delaware Governor Tunnell announces the new judiciary under the state constitution. John R. Nicholson is reappointed as Chancellor, Charles B. Lore becomes Chief Justice, and Ignatius C. Grubb remains Associate Judge. New members Spruance Pennewill and Boyce join the bench as the system reorganizes with a Supreme Court and four law judges.

Wilmington Governor Tunnel Delaware General Assembly Dover John R. Nicholson Charles B. Lore Supreme Court Ignatius C. Grubb Orphans’ Court William ©. Spruance James Pennewill William H. Boyce Georgetown Boyce Tunnell Mr. Boyce Messrs. Spruance Pennewill Houston Superior Court Grubb

Delaware’s Judiciary Members Organize at Dover Morning

Wilmington June 14. John R. Nicholson, the present Chancellor, served as Attorney General of the State, is a

Delaware Judiciary atgDover Wilmington John R. Nicholson

Augustus H List Dies in Braddock at 63

Augustus H List aged 63 died at his nephew Professor A H List residence in Braddock. Former Adams Express Company messenger for 33 years mostly Philadelphia to Eaton. Survived by two brothers Rev Thomas R List and J F List and two sisters Miss Mattie and Mrs B R Haasinger. Funeral arrangements call for Philadelphia burial.

Pittsburg Augustus H. List A. H. List Braddock Adams Expressompany Philadelphia Eton Thomas R. List Protestant Episcopal Church of the Redemption J. F. List Nashville Mattie 8. R. Haasinger Columbia A. M Corinthian Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Pennsylvania Veteran Employee Association

Boy dies after attempting freight train jump

Johnstown dated June 14 James O'Toole aged 14 attempted to jump on a freight train and sustained a traumatic skull fracture. He died at the hospital tonight without regaining consciousness.

the Times Johnstown James O'Toole

The Kaffir King Barney Barnato Kills Himself at Sea

London dispatch reports Barney Barnato, the South Africa diamond king, leaped from the Scott off Madeira. He was famed for rapid gains on the London Stock Exchange and his Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company, Barnato Bank, and numerous mining ventures. His origins and precise fortune remained subjects of speculation.

London Funchal Madeira Morocco Scott Table Bay Capg. Town Southampton Barney Barnato Barnato London Stock Exchange Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company Barney Barnato Bank South Africa Australia

Fire at Ellis Island guts main building and records

A blaze at Ellis Island destroys the main reception and clearance building. The structure, housing valuable immigrant records, is said to be under complete control of the flames with walls collapsed and total destruction imminent.

New York Ellis Island

Young Woman Takes Poison Near Loganville

Miss Savilla Gladfelter of Loganville aged 20 committed suicide at her home by taking poison. Her parents found her dead in the bedroom after she had spoken of washing and dressing. Investigation showed a carefully planned act.

Miss Savilla Gladfelter Loganville York Savilla Gladfelter Cornelius Gladfelter Miss Gladfelter

Wintersteen's Bond Renewed In Case Of Accused Dynamiter

Bloomsporo June 14 L Wintersteen the accused dynamiter renewed his bail in the sum of 7000 dollars in the September term of court. E B Brower and F P Drinker became his sureties. Clifton Knorr who testified for the state did not appear as he was not required to renew his bond. Wintersteen is to appear again for trial in September.

Bloomsspuro Wintersteen Dynamiter E. B. Brower F. P. Drinker Clifton Knorr Waller

Weather outlook for Mid-Atlantic Tuesday afternoon storms

The forecast covers Far Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware with increasing cloudiness and likely thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and variable winds. Yesterday's temperatures showed highs around 81 and a low near 68 with clear evening readings.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware

Perry's Tailors Offer Low Priced Suits at 7 50 and 10 D

Your money goes far at Perry's with suits priced at seven fifty and ten dollars. The shop touts incomparable value, claiming higher priced suits cost more for cloth trimming and tailoring while offering solid quality. Located at 1580 Chestnut Street.

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Michael Arnold Probers Citizens’ Union and United States Horace Porter M. Hanotaux Ito Japan Quees Thirteenth Carpenter John McDeavit Joseph Chambers Tasker Street Peter Conlon Ellsworth Street Riley Conwell Fred Nelson Guillemast Street Nelson Nelson 8 Josep Chambers Behan Gronks Joe John MaeDeavit MccDeavitt McDeavitt India Green Dadario Frances Proctor Eleventh and Locust Streets Phila Golphie Hospital Lore and Grubb Tress State Department Benth David T. Marvel Kent County Charles M. Cullen Sussex Yale Kent John A. Nicholson John M. Clayton Chief Justice Lore Charles Brown Lore Dickinson College Congress Democratic Party United States Senate Ber State William C. Spruance William Corbit Spruance Smyrna Presley Spruance George Foote Port Penn Comegys Eorge B. Rodney Harvard Law School New Castle Levy Court Newastle Simeon Annie E. Pennewill Princeton College N. B. Smithers George W. Massey Broad Creek Hundred Sussex County Alfred P. Robinson J. Pennewill J. C. Grubb Adams Express Company England Tomes Perry's Anl
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