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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1902

Page

11

Washington Crossing anniversary observed at Taylorsville on Delaware

The Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution marked the 124th anniversary of the British evacuation from Philadelphia and the Continental Army’s Valley Forge retreat. More than 200 members rode to Washington Crossing, Bucks County, and heard General William Watts Hart Davis recount revolutionary events on the Delaware shore while flags and historic sites were highlighted.

Delaware River Taylorsville George Washington Trenton Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution Philadelphia Valley Forge Pennsylvania Society Broad Street Washington New Jersey Richard Randolph Parry Harmon Yerkes Doylestown Thomas C. Knowles Yardley William Wynkoop Newtown Bucks County County Historical Society Covered Bridge Bucks County Pennsylvania Delaware Taylor H. C. Grover Benjamin Taylor Continental Congress Society of the Sons of the Revolution Richard Cadwalader G. Woolsey Hodge William Watts Hart Davis Pennsylvania Historical Society Schuylkill Congress Washington's Crossing Davis Government School Carlisle Daris Moland Old York Road Lafayette Pulaski McConkey Knowles Creek

Long Philadelphia roster of notable figures listed for event

A dense list of names includes Dr Charles P Turner, Henry Belknap, Rev W Jordan, Judge H Yerkes, Samuel Crowell, Capt A Russell, Col Krumbhan, Paul Barnes, Thomas Ball, J Watts Mercur, Robert Bellville, JG Leach, J Pennypacker, Col Weitzel, and many others. The fragment shows prominent participants and attendees connected to Philadelphia society. The passage reads as a ceremonial roll call with dozens of officials, clergy, and civic leaders noted alongside personal titles and affiliations.

Philadelphia Charles P. Turner Henry H. Belknap Rev. W. Jordan Washi H. B H. Yerkes Francis B. Lee Samuel B. Crowell W. S. Bowen Henry J. Budd Jr Frank D. Green Daniel BR. Foster J. F. Thomas Charles W. Potts Howard Reifsnyde Samuel Marshall H. F. Oberteuffer Joseph M. Myers A. Lewis Smith H.R. Ballentyne Chas Pierie Gare J.C. Gillespie Frank G. Co John F. Simons John H. Clark Wm. Smith Tatnall Paulding Malcolm Franklin Robert C. Bellville William A. Patton H. S. Dotterer Charles M. McCloud William F. Potter Jennings Hood Charles Turnbull John Lilly Lawrence V. Boyd Frederic Schaff H. W. Littlefield Paul G. Littlestein William Leverett Elliston L. Perot Harry Hughes William M. van Leer John A. Snyder Stanley G. Flagg Charles Handy Thomas W. Worrell H. N. Rittenhouse Gregory B. Keen T. Hewson Bradford William Bradford Edward Hazlehurst David K. Boyd M. R. Minnich L. W. Minnich F. A. R. Baldwin Theo. K. Stubbs W. A. Henshu Craig D. Ritchie G. W. Hodge Robert M. Green Andrew V. Brown William EF. Helme William F. Williamson James M. Hodge Frank M. Horn William 8. Lloyd Horace T. Potts Horace Miles Potts Robert Mitchell Frank Battles Jos W. Anderson Col J. G. Leach Henry Stout Walter C. Thomas L. M. Robinson R. C. Ward Frank E. Townsend John S. Martin Joseph B. Godwin John Marston John E. Evanson Jas. L

Exodus of Pleasure Seekers Hits City as 30000 Depart

Officials report about 30,000 residents left Philadelphia yesterday for Atlantic City Cape May and other resorts. Weather did not deter many and crowds filled Market and Chestnut ferry terminals. Broad Street Station saw one of its heaviest Saturdays with many booked to shore and mountain destinations.

Atlantic City Cape May Pennsylvania Reading Market Chestnut Streets Broad Street

American Art Society of Philadelphia Outlines Plans

A prospectus from the American Art Society of Philadelphia describes goals to exhibit, purchase and sell American art with two yearly shows, medals for landscapes marines miniatures portraits and popular pictures, plus sculpture. It is a stock company offering member exhibitions and drawing instruction. E Taylor Snow is elected president.

American Art Society of Philadelphia American Art Society E. Taylor Snow

Whirling Belt Claims Two Workers At City Plants

Leonard Bracey a Black plant worker at Knickerbocker Lime Company on Twenty fourth street was drawn into a belt and wheel shaft and died at Hahnemann Hospital from crushed legs and side minutes after arrival. Frank Burk age 17 of South Taney street suffered a broken arm internal injuries and other trauma after being caught between a belt and fly wheel at Crow’s wool factory at Twenty first and Hamilton and treated at German Hospital.

Leonard Bracey Knickerbocker Lime Company Twentyfourth Street Vine Hahnemenn Hospital Frank Burk South Taney Street Crow's Wool Factory Twenty-first Hamilton Streets Burk

Torpedo Incident Tied to Child's Fatal Collapse

Miss Florence Livingston, six, died at 2227 South Clarion Street after a toy torpedo thrown by a boy exploded near her head as she closed shutters. The blast caused a concussion and the child toppled, hitting her head and dying Friday.

Florence Livingston South Clarion Street Bey

Neptune to replace Pasteur at Reedy Island Quarantine

The Pasteur will stop serving as the Philadelphia quarantine boarding tug at Reedy Island as a new steamer, the Neptune, is built by Spedden and refitted in Baltimore. The 110 foot craft, with electric plant and deck search light, will inspect vessels by night and reach every cabin and hold. Assistant Surgeon Richardson will command once in commission.

Pasteur Reedy Island Philadelphia Old Pasteur Neptune Spedden Ship Building Company Baltimore Spedden Pphiladelphia Times Austin United States Marine Hospital Service of Richardson

Smallpox Cases Rise While Typhoid Holds Steady in Health Report

Last week saw eight new smallpox cases as typhoid fevers decline and sporadic smallpox appear. Diphtheria and scarlet fever remain epidemic and increasing. total deaths across all causes reached 412, up from 398 and 380 in prior periods. The report lists smallpox, typhoid fever, and diphtheria among principal causes.

Lost Dog Reward Sparks Maguire Arrest

Theresa Epsey reported her dog missing in St Marys Cemetery on Friday. John Piggy Maguire was jailed at Central Station on $800 bail after being charged with dog larceny. Evidence showed his push for a reward led to his downfall as Epsey’s ad prompted his demand for payment before producing the dog.

John Maguire Central Station Theresa Epsey South Tenth Street St. Mary's Cemetery

Ironworkers Strike Ends at Susquehanna Mill

The Susquehanna Iron Company posted notices in its Columbia mill granting puddiers $4.50 per ton, ending a strike that began six weeks ago after wages rose from $4.26. About 1,000 men are employed.

Lancaster Susquehanna Iron Company Columbia Puddiers

TedyusCung Statue Presented to Philadelphia Park

The white marble TedyusCung statue by J Massey Rhind was formally presented to the Fairmount Park Commissioners by Mr and Mrs Charles W Henry. Judge Samuel W Pennypacker addressed the gathering as Colonel Snowden accepted for the park. The 150 foot vantage statue replaces an 1855 wooden figure and cost 6000 dollars including its pedestal.

Tedyruseung Indian Rock Wissahickon Valley Charles W. Henry Fairmount Park M. Russell Thayer Chestnut Hill Wissahickon Ravine Tedyusenng J. Massey Rhind New York Wissahickon Samuel W. Pennypacker James M. Beck United States A. Loudon Snowden Commissioners Germantown Judge Pennypacker Nick of the Woods Philadelphia Justice Mitchell Nick In Abraham Updegraft

Robins Body Found After Sloop Sinks In Delaware

The body of Captain Hammet Robbins age 32 of the sloop Henry 8 Robbins was recovered at midnight by diver George Hughes from the cabin of the sunken vessel in the Delaware opposite Chester. His companion Lizzie Hummell 31 widow of Camden was also aboard and drowned but her body has not been found. Coroner Fry to hold an inquest. Robbins will be sent to Port Norris New Jersey for interment. Henry 8 Robbins father arrived from Port Norris today.

Philadelphia Times Chester Hammet Robbins Henry Robbins Delaware River George Hughes Lizzie Hummell Camden, N. J Fry Port Norris N. J

Tragic Accident Ends Life of Willis P Brosius

Willis P Brosius, a 22 year old from Cin ton, Westchester County, was killed when a shotgun discharged as he headed to the barn to shoot a dog. Doctors Bullock and Nichols called it an accidental shooting, with the load entering the brain from the rear and shattering the head.

Philadelphia Times Westchester Willis P. Brosius Cinton

Boy on Fire From Cherry Cap Explosion

An eight year old boy, son of J M Baccius of Wayne, hid in a tree to pick cherries when a pocket cap box exploded. The fire burned his clothing and flesh, but he steadied against the tree, extinguished the flames, climbed down and walked home. He was reported to have faloted after reaching home.

Wayne J. M. Baccius

Lightning Destroys Property in County Barns Burned

A severe storm swept through the county damaging farms. The barn of Jacob Sunday near Crop Keys burned with six cattle killed. Henry Hermans barn at Blondon burned with six horses and thirteen cattle killed. Losses around four thousand dollars. Additional structures suffered damage in Dauber, Ryd, and tight oak areas.

Reading Jacob Sunday Crop Keys Henry Herman Blondon Abrens & Ganeer Tee Dauber

St Josephs College Begins Commencement Week With Ceremonies

Saint Josephs College opens commencement week with religious services in Gesu Church led by Father Coyne. Cadets in uniform attend Mass. baccalaureate sermon by Father OConnell. aspirants receive into Sodality. Visitors day, military day, academic day, and commencement outlined with drills, contests, and prizes before degrees awarded by Bishop Prendergast and President Gillespie.

St. Joseph's College Church of the Gesu Eighteenth Stiles Johns. Coyne S. J Raphael V. O'Connell St. Joseph's College Sodality Edward Spillane Cornelius Gillespie Second Regiment Broad Susquehanna Avenue Edward L. Randall Walter F Louis Mellor A. M Bernard T. Moran A. B James Breen St. Clair A. Mulholland Owen A. Hill

Van Sant backers claim 204 delegates in convention fight

Van Sant supporters announce 204 delegates from 305 in the convention, with Camden 124 of 150, Gloucester 60 of 95, Salem 20 of 80. Loudenslager camp claims 171 delegates: Salem 80, Gloucester 21, Camden 70. Other figures name Deputy Sheriff Mines State Senator Johnson and ex Mayor Hatch seeking sheriff nomination, Engard and W J Bradley pursuing state senate. No minor county or city offices have been arranged yet.

J. Alpheus van Sant van Sant I. F. Patterson, Jr Camden Gloucester Salem Loudenslager

Bishop to Confirm Classes in Camden Churches

The Right Rev James McFaul Bishop of Trenton will confirm classes at the Church of the Sacred Heart Camden Broadway and Ferry avenue and at St Peter and St Paul Church St John and Spruce streets The Sacred Heart ceremony begins at 7 am and the other at 8 am A M He will be assisted by Rev J Morris chancellor and the Rev Fathers Lucius Mott and Williams

James McFaul Trenton Camden Church of the Sacred Heart Broadway Ferry Avenue St. Peter's St. Paul's Church St. John and Spruce Streets Sacred Heart Church J. Morris Lucius Mott Williams

Camden Plans Public Bath Bid Opening Meeting

Camden City Council public bath committee will meet tomorrow at City Hall to open bids for a bath house site. The site must be at least 60 by 100 feet and between Kaighn avenue Federal Seventh street and the Delaware river. Councilmen support a $15 000 appropriation for the project.

Camden City City Hall Kaighn Avenue Federal Seventh Street Delaware River

Three Children Drown in Albion River Tragedy

In Dyersburg Tennessee on June 13 a mother Mrs Cooper washed by Albion River with her children. The baby fell in and Mrs Cooper saved it but Pearl Cleveland and Robert 15 13 11 followed and drowned before aid arrived. The infant and the mother were rescued.

Dyersburg Tenn Albion River Cooper Pearl Cleveland Robert

Lawyer Takes His Life at Belle Meade Farm

Nashville Tenn June 14 Albert D Marks nephew of General Jackson and son of former governor Albert S Marks shot himself this morning ending his life. A prominent Nashville lawyer and social figure, he was son-in-law of General W H Jackson proprietor of Belle Meade. No motive is known.

Nashville Tenn Albert D. Marks Alberts. Marks W. H. Jackson Belle Meade Marks

Syndicate Eyes Navassa Island For Health Resort

A New York Baltimore syndicate, including doctors, is negotiating to acquire Navassa Island, once famous for phosphate deposits and labor riots, to transform it into a winter health resort with a hotel and improvements. The climate is claimed to aid consumptives.

Philadelphia Times Baltimore New York Navassa Island

New York Shoe Polishers Organize

New York report notes about eight hundred Italian workers and dozens of Black and other nationals meeting to organize a union described as Greater York Union No. 1 careria aeswamelnes te chroats in the June 14 dispatch.

New York Philadelphia Times Yes Greater York Union No. 1 Careria Aeswamelnes Te Chroats

Archbishop Opens New Monastery at Villanova College

Archbishop Ryan dedicates Villanova monastery and college buildings with Solemn High Mass. The new structures built of Port Deposit granite and Indiana limestone cost 315000 dollars and will accommodate 400 secular students. Former President Grover Cleveland will deliver the commencement address Tuesday.

Prendergast Fitzmaurice Erie Horstmann Cleveland Ryan Augustinian College Villanova L. A. Delurey J. J. Fedigan Father Delurey Father Fedigan United States Lancaster Pike Edwin F. Durang Grover Cleveland

Liquor License Hearings Set for Transfers

Judges Audendrted and Ralston will hear applications for transfers of liquor licenses. The retail list includes names and addresses of applicants and new licensees across Philadelphia areas including DPassyunk avenue, Eighth and South streets, South Ninth street, and Market Street, with multiple transfers listed to individuals and firms.

Audenrted Ralston Thomas J. Seat Dpassyunk Avenue Charles L. H Ellen A. Phila Eighth and South Streets Augustus Hack Charles Cassidy South Street Esse Malatesta South Eighth Street James PF. Bradley John FP. Judge South Twentieth Street Martin Craven Miller & Rhubert South Ninth Street Williams Douglas Matilda Mets Sansom Street Frederick A. Horch Zimmerman & Kister Ridge Avenue Henry Kister James P. Flynn North Third Street William T. Smith Germantown Avenue Edward A. Cole North Front Street John J. Cannon Charles Wedermeyer Germantown Queen and Priscilla Streets Robert Anderson Frankford Avenue Ervin Wisler Samuel Horrocks John J. Burns Ellsworth Street Twenty-fourth Oxford Streets Joseph Kenny Wolf Street Isaac Myers, Jr Ames Brennen Market Street Indiana’ Avenues Edward J.arkin Philip Hilderbrand Sixth Street Erle Avenue Charles Reiff Rses Drickley North Eighth Street John Flanagan Dennie Street Edward J. Dougherty West Moramensing Avenue

New Counterfeit Five Dollar Note Circulates in Troy

A counterfeit five dollar bill is in circulation though its poor quality makes acceptance unlikely. It mimics a National Bank of Troy note from New York with Garfield portrait and names Bruce Register of the Treasury and Wyman Treasurer. Charter 091 serial 7244 and Treasury 488714. Printed on ordinary glazed photographic paper with no color on seal or back panel.

National Bank of Troy N. Y Garfield Bruce Register of the Treasury Wyman Treasury

Plate Glass Works to Close for Month

Pittsburg Plate Glass Company plants at Tarentum Creighton and Allegheny's Hite plant will shut down July 1 for a month as the full plate glass industry curtails production due to large stocks on hand.

Plate Glass Pittsburg Pittsburg Pilate Glass Company Tarentum Creighton Allegheny Company Hite I.a Itte Combine Plate Glass

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Revolutionary Sons de Honor Banks of Delaware THE Torpedo Sam Tedyuscung Red Man Colonel Snowden Park Mrs. Henry Forts Gideon Charles W Beck Mr. Henry Gue J. B. McPherso William F. Harrity Edward R. Strawbridge John H. Converse General L. Wagner Harry FF. West John L. Kinsey James L. Miles George McCurdy Frank L. Hand James Pollock John G. Johnson Samuel G. Thompson ST. Joseph’s To Morrow General Jackson Belle Meade Farm Mrs. Ryan, Prendergast Grover Cleve Morrow James Ewing Harry Crossman John McGlinn Mary McGlinn Andrew Rudolph Olin C. Moell Willam McMenamin North Thirteenth Street Samuel Kaleszner
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