First Juvenile Court Hearings Begin in City Hall
The new Juvenile Court created by the Legislature opened in room 660 City Hall with Judges J Willis Martin and Robert Ralston presiding. It heard cases involving destitute and delinquent children and appointed probation officers, including C G Watson and John Ward, from the Home Mission Society and others to supervise custody and welfare matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
J. Willis Martin
Robert Ralston
Common Pleas Court
Richard Moore
Pennsylvania Society
J. Percy Keating
Lewis Starr
James Potter
F. A. Puncheon
Children's Aid Society
James ©. Biddle
L. M. B. Mitchell
E. Kerr
E. Coulter
Home Missionary Society
Mr. Bernat
Lloyd
Allen
Tamar Martin
New Haven
Duffy
Home Mission Society
Martin
Keating
C. G. Watson
John Ward
Frederick
Charles Metzler
Peter
Mary
Margaritte Welsh
Nectarine Street
House of Correction
St. John's Orphan Asylum
Society For the Protection of
United States Commissioners Reappointed by Federal Courts
Judge McPherson in the United States District Court yesterday reappointed several United States Commissioners to take effect July 1. Named are Samuel Bell, William W. Craig, Henry R Edmunds, John F. Lewis, and Charles Clarke of Philadelphia with Samuel L. Y of Reading, Charles H. W. of Pottsville, and Benjamin F. Montgomery of Lancaster also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
United States District Court
United States
Samuel Bell
William W. Craig
Henry R Edmunds
John F. Lewis
Charles ¥. Clarke
Philadelphia
Samuel L. Y
Reading
Charles H. W
Pottsville
Benjamin F. Montgomery
Lancaster
Injured Stevedore Sues Red Jacket in U S Court
In a United States District Court hearing Judge McPherson considered proceedings by Thomas McBride, a stevedore, seeking damages for injuries alleged aboard the vessel Red Jacket. The suit mirrors similar claims by sailors against a British steamer, with the core issue being the applicability of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Thomas McBride
Red Jacket
Bankruptcy Adjudications In U S District Court
Yesterday three individuals and one firm were declared voluntary bankrupts in the United States District Court. Benjamin F. Hendricks of Horsham Township Montgomery County Pennsylvania liabilities 28039.08 with no assets. Lewis T Wells and Neal J Collins trading as Lewis T Wells Co of Philadelphia and Edward Sydnor of Philadelphia were discharged as voluntary bankrupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Benjamin F. Hendricks
Horsham Township
Montgomery County
Lewis T. Wells
Neal J. Collins
COMMON PLEAS COURTS UNION TRACTION DEMURRER
The Union Traction Company and affiliated firms filed demurrers in Common Pleas Court to an equity suit by North Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company. The suit seeks to stop street car operation on Broad street and other streets and to require accounting for passengers. The demurrer argues the complainants may not prove a bona fide company or timely exercise rights, alleging outlawed delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Traction Company
Common Pleas
North Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company
Broad Street
Erie Avenue
Chelten Avenue
North Philadelphia Company
Central Passenger Railway Company
Injunction Blocks Railroad Across Bala Golf Club Farm
Judge McMichael of Common Pleas Court No granted a preliminary injunction restraining the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Schuylkill and Juniata Railroad Company leased by Daniel J McNichol or any party from building a railroad across eighty acre Christ Church Hospital Farm near Bala station where Bala Golf Club sits. The Bala Golf Club James A Logan and George H Strawbridge, lessees, are enjoined from granting a license for such construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McMichael
Common Pleas Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Schuylkill and Juniata Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Daniel J. McNichol
Bala Station
Christ Church Hospital Farm
Bala Golf Club
James A. Logan
George H. Strawbridge
Judge appoints assessor in equity suit
Judge Sulzberger announced in the equity suit Gilman against McCaffery that Meyer Goldsmith is appointed to act with the Judge as assessor to examine the complex building operation accounts. Goldsmith will report before June 25 and will participate in the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzberger
Gilman
McCaffery
Meyer Goldsmith
Supreme Court
Goldsmith
Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Courts Yesterday
Central Banking Company v Latimer Banks 4348.12 due to want of defense. Barbara Gatser v Frederick Mann and Katherine Mann amicable revival of judgment debt 550 with interest from June 16. Charles Kpittel v James J Gilooley amicable revival judgment 100. John Moore 300 on a lien. Jennings 711.25 on same matter. Philippes v Rachel Branigan 120.44 on judgment no. Holiband Rebhen Co. v Stanley Du Hadway fee damages on three notes. Place v James A Stretch 100 on collected note. Indorsement on back says note assigned by Place to Edwin P Gotwoll on the 18th instant. Dauntless Building and Loan Association v Thomas W ys amicable revival of 3,00 ent. John May 5-8. Reveard Corr for want of additional affidavit of defence no amount stated. Lawrence Patutuni of a sfnveet ment. Somgani ve x Vasheittiog and Sarah H Beard v Mahlon H Thompson 4,000 on judgment note. Mary A McIntyre and Sarah McIntyre v Alexander J Ray 200 on judgment note. Samuel S White v D C Spooner 241 on judgment note. Isaac Grossman v Karl Sage 300 no. Samuel B Gill v Albert C Martin 500 on note dated June 18 1901 due in ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Central Banking Company
Latimer Banks
Barbara Gatser
Frederick Mann
Katharine Mann
Sree
Charles Kpittel
James J. Gilooley
John
Mote
Eorge C. Moore
Hess
P. Jennings
Same
Philippes
Rachel
Branigan
Holiband Rebhen & Co
Stanley du Hadway
Place
James A. Stretch
Edwin P. Gotwoll
Lawrence Patutuni
Sompani
Sarah H. Beard
Mahlon
H. Thompson
Mary A. McIntyre
Sarah McIntyre
Alexander J. Ray
Samuel
White
D. C. Spoon
Agreement to not file liens on city housing and stores
A recorded agreement in Common Pleas Court yesterday binds Joseph L. Cavender and Isaac Ambrose stair builder to refrain from filing liens related to twenty three story houses including four stores at Fifty eighth Street and Whitely Avenue. The document also mentions Wade-Gilpin apeny contractors Elizabeth H. Ashaw Alion Bachelor’s Apartment at 811-18 Hicks Street obn Stafford builder and William S. Allen fill work dealer for operations on the south side of Chestnut Street between Eleventh and Twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-eighth Street
Whitley Avenue
Joseph L. Cavender
Isaac Ambrose
Stair
Common Pleas Court
Wade-Gilpin Apeny
Elizabeth H.ashaw
Hicks Street
Obn Stafford
William 8. Allen
South Side
Chestnut Street
Eleventh
Lien Filings in Common Pleas Court Against Builders
Jarden Brick Company sues John Devlin alleging a forty three thousand seven hundred three dollar lien across twenty seven adjacent two story brick houses on St Bernard and Westminster streets. William B Rayboldus Thomas Theel and G F Theel claim eight hundred fifty four dollars for work and materials on a dwelling east side of Sixth Street north of Buttonwood. William Pttegists sues the same defendants for seventy seven dollars for work labor and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Jarden Brick Company
John Devlin
St. Bernard Andestminster
Illiam B. Rayboldus
Thomas Theel
G. F. Theel
Sixth Street
Buttonwood
William Pttegists Ve. Same
Same
Common Pleas Summary Trade mark case heard in room judge Pennypacker Van Stan
In the Common Pleas session Judge Pennypacker Van Stan heard Stra tenga Co Limited versus Victor F Van Stan over a trade mark. T P Jones Co versus Herman A and Charles A ipebeger contested profits of an agency, with disputed invoicing and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pennypacker
van Stan
Stratenga Co., Limited
Victor F. van Stan
Heard
T. P. Jones & Co
Herman A
Charles A. Ipebeger
Philadelphia court notes dismissals and injunctions
In the Philadelphia area, cases before Judge McMichael in Room E and Judge McCarthy in Room F included Bergman versus Hyman heard, a demurrer with leave in a C. & O. Ray Co. matter, and injunctional orders in the Logan et al. matter. William Rube case disposed of by an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMichael
Bergman
Hyman
McCarthy
Berine
Fia Ashe
Larder
Mada
Beets Ve. C. & O. Ray, Co
Cea
City of
Philadelph Eannes Ital
James A. Logan
William Rube
Current motion list heard Monday in Room 450 at 10
Decisions in this motion list include Todd v Railway Co new trial refused and Diemer v Home non suit motion. The docket also mentions Burnham et al in a take Boo vow case and other equity matters. Court No. 5 reports no session today with motions to be heard in Room 450 at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Railway Company
Diemer Ve
Burnham
Scott
Equity
Bova
Mustaro
ESTATES SETTLED BY JUDGE IN ORPHANS COURT
Judge Penrose presided in the Orphans' Court yesterday delivering a formal adjudication on an estate settlement. The action confirms distribution plans and the closing of fiduciary accounts, marking a routine judicial step in probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Orphans’ Court
Fractured Orphans Court Agenda With Multiple Estates
The record shows adjudications and balances in estates of Edwin Peters Marshall Hill and Harriet Hill, plus a lengthy agenda of Orphans Court motions. Items list guardians, trustees, sales, citations, orders of sale, and various estate actions to be called or handled by judges Ferguson, Crawford, Tull, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Edwin Peters
Ferguson
Marshall Hill
Harriet 8. Hill
Orphans’ Court
Cker
Whitt
Cuidord
Guain
Nathan
A. B. Roney
Blank
Tull
Parson
Crawford, Loughlin
Mort
Trombore
Smith
Guardian
Gange Wer Ae
del Vaille
E. J. Sellers
Ziever
Bedford
Allen
Goodwin
Dunlap
Simpers
Beamer
Scravendyke
Furst, Johnson
Ziebler
Cantrell
Poulson
Peltz
Pelta
Kenner
Orcatia
McDevitt
Dwyer, Wright
Pilling
Wright
Nittel
Reeve
Scanlan
Pfau
Bowers
Riddle
Lineweaver
Gaul
J. G. Johnson
de Ford
Sullivan
Tobin
Lanter
Omer
Fox
Pope
Gray
Carers
Hamers
Shearer
Hamersley
Fleming
Prichard
Schooley
Alvaranga
Huey
Clendenon
Bowker
Bentives
Chapman &Apman
Heywood
Rothermel
Miles Haggin
J. J. Green
J. R. An
Stewart
R. Embery
Jennings
Examiner
Kohn
Haley
Kochersperger
Thomas
Zane, Reeves
Eisman
Wolf & Batley
Register of Wills lists multiple probate estates
Register of Wills Singer reported probate for Charles Birchall Julia Ann Heacock James Wilkins Robert Hilliard William Ryan Edward Kelley and Sarah Jane Kennedy with various values Letters of administration granted for Hugh Wynn and Emma Hunsberger Inventories filed valuing Isaiah C Wears Thomas J Tyrrell Jacob Doersam William Do Rice and George W Pine estates with specified amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of
Singer
Charles Birchall
Julia Ann Heacock
James Wilkins
Robert Hilliard
William Ryan
Edward Kelley
Sarah Jane Kennedy
Hugh Wynn
Emma Hunsberger
Isaiah C. Wears
Thomas J. Tyrrell
Jacob Doersam
William Do. Rice
George W. Pine
Broad Street cases mix of indictments and suits in county court
The grand jury indicted Michael Maloy for keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor unlawfully. Indictments named Clarence E. Mutchler for alleged calumny over damages claims against Union Traction. Various suits followed in Common Pleas and the Orphan Court, including custody of an infant, damages from a bicycle accident, and business matters involving Buxton & Co. The armory tenancy dispute was adjourned for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venafrana Beneficial Society
James W. King
Finletter
Grand
Michael Maloy
John H. Fow Club
Peerney
Alls Republican Club
Clarence E. Mutchler
Mutachler
Union Traction Company
Moschsisker
Joseph Malatesta
Camp Cempini
Mr. Malatesta
Jury recalls Buckley vs Wood to correct verdict
The Circuit Court jury in Buckley versus Wood was recalled before Judge Nixon to amend the verdict from this term. The original award was $500 and did not include interest. The recall was to rectify the omission and add interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Buckley
Orphans' Court Refers Estate Accounting to Surrogate
In Camden Orphans Court Judge Armstrong referred the accounting exceptions of the John C. Shréve estate to Surrogate George S. West to take evidence. Patrick Flood was named guardian for Mary Flood, daughter of the deceased James Flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Camden
Armstrong
John C. Shréve
Georges
West
Patrick Flood
Mary Flood
James Flood
District Court Grants Warrants of Removal and Judgments
Ten warrants of removal and two judgments were granted by the District Court yesterday. Cases include Taylor versus Somers and Son for 3.49 dollars and Smithers versus Saunders for 16.87 dollars. An argument for a new trial was heard in Flander versus Gnang with decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Taylor
Somers & Son
Smithers
Public Bath Houses to Open in Philadelphia
Philadelphia to open eleven public bath houses next Monday and keep them open until late September. One new bath at Howard and Ontario streets is among the largest in the city. Plans are pending to erect three more. Hours are 6 AM to 9 PM weekdays and 6 AM to 9 AM Sundays, with Mondays and Thursdays reserved for women. Last year ten houses served 4,250,725 people including 19,966 women, 3,594,260 boys, and 74,221 girls.
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Philadelphia
Howard
Ontario Streets
Cornells
Money and Diamond Missing After Local Death
Relatives of William Galli, saloon keeper at 2421 North Broad Street, reported to Coroner Dugan that $200 in cash and a diamond stud missing after his death by his own action at Hotel Wendig last Wednesday night. Coroner conducting thorough inquest to locate the missing valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galli
North Broad Street
Wendig
Dugan
Gall
von On
Detective Testimony Ties Thefts To West Phile Street Suspects
Miss Lassie Curtis of S217 Fleming Street testified about a week ago leading to the arrest of Louis Young and William Long, two men charged with stealing a watch, a chain, and a ring from J Bryam of West Phile nae ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassie Curtis
Fleming Street
Louis Young
William Long
J Bryam
West Philenae Ee
Rapid Dan and city notes parade through Philadelphia
A crowded Philadelphia column spotlights Rapid Dan the eccentric City Hall courtyard figure, reports on seven alligators gifted to the Zoo by children, and records varied local vignettes from police training to Chinese pupils in De Lancey School. Plus a gate tender’s leg pain and pigeons missing after last week’s winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rapid Dan
City Hall
de Lancey School
Henry Chang
Chang Yin Tang
Spain
Edgar Lee
Hong Kong
Frederic Poole
China
Pekin
Wu Ting-fang
Marie Trainor Buried After Essington Boat Disaster
Marie A Trainor one of three girls killed in the Essington boating disaster was buried yesterday morning from her home at 712 McKean street Funeral services were held at the Roman Catholic Church of the Epiphany Eleventh and Jackson streets Hundreds of people viewed the body and a police guard stood to prevent disorder Burial took place at New Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie A. Trainor
Essington
McKean Street
Boy,16, Injured Falling From Fence On Island Road
Charles Lipp of Seventy Second Street and Gray's Avenue, age 16, fell from a fence while playing on Island Road and Saybrooke Avenue yesterday. He is feared to have sustained a compound skull fracture and was taken to University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lipp
Early Closing Movement Spreads Among North Front Street Traders
North Front street business men push an early closing movement to give employers three sights off a week. The report notes plans to close by 640 P M on the referenced day. Details are incomplete but indicate organized effort among local merchants to shorten daily hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Front Street
Tootne
Thompson fabrics and tailoring at half price in Philadelphia
For near fifty years the E O Thompson name stood for quality fabrics and tailoring. The original moderate Thompson Prices stay on each garment and you pay half. Brill Brothers style rules apply in this Philadelphia store with cheerful exchanges and refunds. Mail orders filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E O Thompson
Brill Brothers
New York
Philadelphia
Evacuation of City by British Celebrated at Fort Washington
The Sons of the Revolution and guests will mark the evacuation of Philadelphia by the British with events at Richard M. Cadwalader’s Fort Washington estate. A 10 14 am shuttle from Broad Street Station goes to St Thomas station arriving 11 10 am for a parade led by the City Band and escorted along Skippack road. A lawn collation follows after the 4 pm line formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Richard M. Cadwalader
Fort Washington
Sons of the Revolution
Broad Street
St. Thomas’ Station
Sp City Band
von Corneil
Order of American Mechanics
Mr. Cadwalader
Girl Accused of Perjury Hearing Before Magistrate
Lissie Cherrep, 19, of THO South Front street, appeared yesterday morning before Magistrate Gillespie on a perjury charge brought by Samuel Weles of Front and Huntingdon streets. Weles accuses Cherrep of falsely accusing him of assault in a complaint that names Pietcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie Cherrep
Tho South Front Street
Gillespie
Samuel Weles
Front
Huntingdon Streets
Pietcher
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North Philadelphia Passenger Railway Co
Orphans Court List
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Costa
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Buxton & Co
Tomas Peartner
Parland Avenue
John Harkins
State Fencibles
Broad A Race Streets
Camden Circuit Court
Camden District Court
Zoological Gardens
Misses Caton
North Thirty-fourth Street
Frank Newall
North Twenty-ninth Street
Ervin Wren
Thompson Street
Harold Colton
Powelton Avenue
Thomas Megear
Denis A. Hayes
Glass Bottle Blowers’ Association
Stroudsburg
Doudy
Emerald Isle
Gnally
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Masonic Temple
Marie Trainor
Cothers
New York City
O Thompson
Thompson
Chestnut St
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M. Walton
Pioneer
Hutchins & Potter
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Aaleeeeresvesee
EVIOT
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Eve
Rover
SON
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Oxford
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Hotel
Columbia
Seneca Street
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Buffalo, N. Y
E. Clark King
Dawmrosch
Willow Grove
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Indianapolis
ST. Paul
Woolmen of America
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