Woodruff and Long Booms Grow for Vice Presidency
Secretary of the Navy Long and Governor Woodruff surge in early 1900s scenes with New York backers pledging delegates. Quigg and Cady rate Woodruff strong outside New York. Hanna and McKinley discussed backing Allison or Bliss. Payne withdraws. Dolliver gains. Local arrangements for a Republican convention are set with clubs assigned and events planned.
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Woodruff
New York
New England
Massachusetts
Lemuel Ely Quigg
Michael J. Cady
Hanna
McKinley
Allison
Bliss
Platt
Biles
Hanna in High Good Humor Amid Political Winds
Senator Marcus A. Hanna relaxed at the Hotel Walton after a visit with Clement Griscom at Haverford, greeting all ranks with affable chatter. He discussed Vice Presidential prospects, Ohio staying Republican, and noted a New York row but praised unity. weather talk followed as he shifted focus to the corn shower.
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International Navigation Company
Clement A. Griscom
Haverford
Marcus A. Hanna
Walton
Hanna
National Committee
National committee in session on Louisiana contest woes
The national committee heard contesting delegations all day about the Louisiana contest woes. The report notes continued coverage on the third page.
Population rises modestly since 1890 totals 1 117 872
Population has increased by 70 908 since 1890 totaling 1 117 872 as results from over half the city's divisions are in and completed.
Population figures by district totals and city growth
The table shows districts completed and those with compiled figures. It lists populations for 552 districts at 612 155 and an average of 1 108 per district. Estimates for 448 districts total 496 832 with 1 117 872 for all city areas. The ten year increase amounts to 70 008.
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Isses
Thiyas
Census figures estimate Philadelphia population growth slow
The article notes Philadelphia’s population around 1,117,872 with a ten year gain near 70,000. It discusses census division results, 552 of 554 completed, showing 612,155 people and projecting totals across 1,008 divisions, suggesting a total city population near 1,106,769 to 1,110,000. It states the census will conclude Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Walnut Street Spite Fence in Court
Mrs. Catharine Demers sues neighbors Mrs. Hersh and Mrs. Patton to remove a porch fence on Walnut Street 3427 within the twin house dispute. Judge Arnold calls spite fences an anachronism and reserves decision after noting countercharges of misdemeanor and perjury were withdrawn.
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Arnold
Catharine Demers
Walnut Street
Margaret Hersh
Market Patton
Demers
John C. Grady
Hersh
Patton
Two Centenarians in Fortieth Ward Questioned by Census
In the Thirteenth division of Fortieth ward two centenarians and another near the century mark were interviewed by a census enumerator. One couple includes a husband, the other a wife, both in good health. A local man, Michael Ellicott, at 2418 Mascher street, refuses to answer census questions and faces a federal charge under the census law.
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Fortieth Ward
Harry
Harcourt Denies Retirement Rumor in London
Sir William Vernon Harcourt refutes reports that he intends to retire, stating no decision has been made and defending his current role in Parliament. The denial comes amid speculation and media chatter about his future political plans.
Mrs J Ellen Foster Arrives With Fifth Associates for Republican Campaign
Mrs J Ellen Foster of the National Women's Republican Association arrives in Chicago and secures quarters for her fifth group of female campaign workers. More than fifty coworkers are to arrive this week to assist at Convention Hall and campaign operations. Foster emphasizes experience, tariff support, and coordinated outreach via literature and press maps. Headquarters will be at Chicago's Walton with social events arranged by local clubs. Notable members include Mrs General Chase Rhode Island and Miss Mary Yost Wood Washington among others.
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Elaware
David C. Owen
Milwaukee
Wiswell
Republican Workers
J. Ellen Foster
National Woman's Republican Association
Waiton
Chicago
Republican Campaign Fund
Mc.Kinley
Association
Walton
New Century
General Chase
Rhode Island
Mary 8. Lockwood
Washington
of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Helen Varick Boswell
New York
E. Pierce
Boston
Sarai Dean
Waahington
Fannie Gresham
Texas
Barrar
Minnesota
Mary Yost Wood
Cheltenham High School Graduates Address Delivered at Ashbourne Church
Cheltenham High School held its commencement yesterday at Ashbourne Presbyterian Church. John Wanamaker delivered the address to graduates. Diplomas were conferred by Charles A. Wagner on Stuart Jennings Fredniybert Schuling Eva Bray Fox Ta a Earle Krewson George D. Heiste Brooke Bessie Goehring Rosalie Subers and Emory Naylor.
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Cheltenham High School
Ashbourne Presbyterian Church
John Wanamaker
Charles A. Wagner
Stuart Jennings
Fred Ihn
Ybert Schuling
Eva Bray Fox
Earle Krewson
George D. Heiste Brooke
Bessie Goehring
Rosalie Subers
Emory
Naylor
Bargain June Sale on Boys and Young Men Suits
A local clothing store markets deep discounts on boys and young men suits including Tuxedo and Sailor styles, double and single-breasted options, and all-wool lines. Prices range from $1 to $13.50 with notable cuts on all-wool and cotton-back fabrics, touting superior fit by specialist tailors.
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Philadelphia
Oxford
Piped and We Have Not Danced Burden Choirs in Trade
Fragmentary lines reflect a lament on business walls and the call to respond to economic pressure. The piece hints at general discontent with modern commerce and cultural tone of a late era editorial.
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Woodruff and
Long Booms
Quigg
Tiny Tim
Navy
Bliss Scheme
Payne
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Dollilver
Mr. Dolliver
Harmony Committee
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware
Colonel DuPont
Louisiana
Schofield
Bartlett Tripp
South Dakota
Pritchard
North Carolina
Irving Scott
Jay L. Torrey
J. Edward
Senator Hanna
National
Hotel
Allison and
Ohio
Alaska
Dawson City
Senate
Bie
Oak Lane
Lulu Yost
F. H. Yost
York Road
Jenkintown
Ther Ee
Slaeaie Ote
Harcourt
London
Wiliam Vernon Harcourt
Tkmomneaoaentemien
Women Workers IN
United States
America
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Sam Hudson
Sunday Times
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Twelfth and Market Sts
Mark Downs
Perry
Serge
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