Republicans discuss candidates for city offices in ward leaders league
The piece reports Democratic and Republican leaders weighing options for City Treasurer and Register of Wills. Potential picks include Colonel Clayton McMichael for Register and Jacob Seeds for Treasurer, with Leeds favored by ward leaders. Seeds says he has not urged support. Democratic talks touch possible nominees like Benton Raff Singerly and McCreary, aiming to counter Republican divisions.
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League
Durham
Register of Wills
Clayton McMichael
Register
Jacob J. Seeds
Leeds
Martin
Hackett
McMichael
Colonel McMichael
Union League
Henry F. West
E. A. Hancock
John Wyeth
James Pollock
John Doak
Seeds
Register Hackett
J. Hampton Moore
Girard
Charles Benton
A. Raymond Raff
Willam M. Singerly
George D. McCreary
McCreary
George McGowan
George W. Kendrick, Jr
John Taylor
Ryan
Democratic City Committee
Prohibitionists Nominate Vail for Register and Paul for Treasurer
Philadelphia County Prohibitionists met at Dental Hall to nominate candidates for City Treasurer and Register of Wills. Dr Samuel Daggy called the meeting to order and the party outlined its ticket and platform.
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Vail
Register
Paul
Philadelphia County
Prohibitionists
Dental Hall
Register of Wills
Samuel Daggy
Prohibition Party Convention Nominates City Treasurer and Register
Proceedings opened with prayer by Rev. William M. Anderson of Green Hill Presbyterian Church. H. F. Dittman chosen permanent chairman. Mickle C. Paul nominated for City Treasurer by acclamation. Lewis D. Wall selected for Register of Wills. Committee on resolutions endorses Rev. Swallow for State Treasurer and praises Prohibition aims in state and city governance.
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William M. Anderson
Green Hill Presbyterian Church
H. F. Dittman
George B. Cook
Edward 8
Swallow
Alexander Stewart Named Franklin County Republican Chairman
The Franklin County Republican Committee met in Chambersburg on June 15 and elected Alexander Stewart as county chairman by 26 to 15 over Captain John A. Seiders postmaster of the State Senate who had carried the last county convention. Stewart is the brother of the county court judge.
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Chambersburg
Republican County Committee
Quay
Alexander Stewart
John A. Seiders
State Senate
Shriver on Trial in Senate Investigation Case
Washington June 15 John S Shriver Washington correspondent of the Mail and Express was tried for declining to answer questions before the Senate investigation committee in June 1894 The defense showed he did not refuse to answer but followed his counsel s advice for the present Government witnesses Senator Gray and Senator Lindsay testified to the record and the words used by Shriver
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Washington
Justice Bradley
Johns. Shriver
The
Mail and Express
Senate Investigation Committee
Shriver
Gray
Delaware
Senator Lindsay
Kentucky
Leonard
Metropolitan
Pittsburg
W. K. Jennings
Jennings
Samuel 8. Voshell
Brooklyn
Boston
Pennsylvania
Senate
T. L. Eyre
McKinley Returns to Work After Nashville Trip
President McKinley arrives to work at the White House after a Nashville journey. Cabinet discusses Hawaiian Cuban affairs as indorsements of the administration and foreign policy are aired. The return is marked by the flag rising over the Executive Mansion and a routine breakfast with Mrs McKinley before office duties begin.
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Washington
White House
United States
Executive Mansion
Asheville
Nashville
McKinley
Solo Solomon Justice Clears Camden Duckling Dispute
In Camden near Sweet Potato Hill Justice Chester dispensed a petty larceny case with humor. Anna Epting faced four ducklings owned by Rachel Marshall after a hen led the birds to their rightful owner when both sides produced the animals in court. Anna received a reprimand and was dismissed.
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Justice Chester
Chester
Camden
Rachel Marshall
Anna Epting
Sweet Potato Hill
Anna
Mrs. Marshall
Shriver Case Hearsay and Jury Verdict Motion Leads to Adjournment
Judge Dittenhofer faced a motion to direct a not guilty verdict after Shriver’s counsel argued the law had not been properly called and warnings given. The jury was discharged for the day as legal argument continued, with strong belief in legal circles that Shriver may be acquitted.
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Shriver
Elverton Rhapman
Judes Dittenhofer
Mr. Shriver
Robbed by Highwaymen Near Mercer County Workhouse
George Lewis, a Titusville salesman, was robbed on a road near the Mercer County Workhouse by two men. When one demanded money, Lewis handed over about $20 after the pair accosted him. He fled to Lambertville and reported the incident at the Pennsylvania railroad station.
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Lambertville
George Lewis
Titusville
Mercer County
Lewis
Nightatchman
Pennsylvania
Coal Trust Case Delayed Beyond July Court Term
Judge Chester will not decide the coal trust investigation until after his Catskill term. Orders against railroad presidents remain in place, with the amended brief to be filed this week and a ruling not expected until late July.
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Chester
Aupany
Judge Chester
Coal Trust
Justice Chester
Catskill
Mrs Honora O'Brien Fractures Arm in Kellyville Incident
In Kellyville on June 15 Mrs Honora O'Brien aged mother of Rev Matthew P O'Brien rector of St Charles Church slipped in her room and fractured the forearm of her left hand. Dr Bartleson of Clifton Heights set the fracture and she rests easily in her 98th year.
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the Times
Kellyville
Honora O’brien
Matthew P. O'Brien
St. Charles’ Church
Bartleson
Clifton Heights
City Notes: Damaged by lamp explosion and protests over plant
The Milestown area reports slight building damage from a lamp explosion last evening. A small fire at Second and Market was extinguished by Reserve Policeman Sproule. David Kennard was jailed awaiting trial for resisting arrest and threats to kill Mounted Policeman Hart. Frank Brown, 2100 Arch Street, jailed for drunkenness. Citizens protested Cumberland and Almond incineration plans. Magistrate South fined several riders arrested Monday at 510 South Street, M Hammell, Albert Bushman, and A C White.
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William Lyons
Haines Street
Wilson Street
Milestown
Second and
Market Streets
Sproule
Hart
Twenty
David Kennard
Frank Brown
Arch Street
House of Correction
Entire of Health
Cumberland and
Almond
Magistrate South
510
South Street
M. Hammell
Fifth Sthoat
Albert Bushman
Ton Avenue
A. C. White
President McKinley Pushes Hawaiian Annexation Bid
President McKinley met with Cabinet and Senators Allison Hanna Spooner Cullom Procter after a long private conference. He urged immediate annexation of Hawaii, arguing it serves national interests and should proceed during daily executive sessions while the tariff bill is in conference. He planned to demand indemnity from Spain in the Ruiz case and emphasized no Cuban action until a new minister to Madrid is appointed.
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Pruden
Allison
Towa
Hanna
Ohio
Spooner
Wisconsin
Cullom
Illinois
Proctor
Vermont
McKinley
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Senate
Congress
Spain
Ruiz
Cuba
Madrid
Administration seeks quick Cuba talks with Spain
The delay vexes the administration as it pushes to begin negotiations with Spain for an improved Cuba situation. Several names were discussed today but the talks were fruitless.
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Spain
Cuba
Destruction of Ellis Island Immigrant Station
Ellis Island suffered a serious fire loss destroying a recently upgraded immigration plant. Commissioner Stump and Assistant Secretary Howell coordinate transfers and new headquarters in New York while officials seek a $500,000 appropriation to rebuild. The bureau holds about $225,000 from head tax but funds may not be used for rebuilding.
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Washington
Ellis Island
Stump
New York
Howell
Spaulding
Congress
Immigration Bureau
Department
Body Found In Water With Wounds And Missing Foot
A decomposed male body about 40 washed ashore at Chestnut street wharf after being seen floating near Market street outlets. The corpse wore only a shoe fragment and leg cloth, had multiple wounds, a missing left foot, and weighted remains. Morgue held no identification. murder indications noted by authorities.
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Delaware River
Market Street
Greyhound
Chestnut Street Wharf
Goroner
More Victims Found In Atlantic City Job Scam
Atlantic City police report a wave of complaints from African American job seekers who traveled to the city with employment agency cards from Washington. They paid for placements but found no jobs. Mayor Stoy acts to disrupt the scheme and seeks aid from Washington authorities.
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Atlantic CiTy
Washington
Stoy
Electric Brevities
A compact roundup of varied items: Illinois signs anti buttering bill. Montreal gears up for Queen's jubilee. Roanoke College begins in Salem Virginia. Judge Fitzgerald dies in Kansas. John W. Shaw obituary in New York. St Louis Curled Hair plant fire causes $50,000 loss. Master Plumbers reject national organizer plan in Detroit.
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Tanner
Montreal
Roanoke College
Salem
Fitzgerald
St. Mary's
Kan
John W. Shaw
Hocking Valley Railroad
New York
St. Louis Curled
Barnato Death Aboard Scot After Jump From Deck
Details on Barney Barnato's death at sea describe his sudden urge to jump overboard while under watch on the steamship Scot bound from Cape Town to Southampton. The fourth officer followed but perished. Barnato's body was recovered head downward and will be embalmed for return to England. Mrs Barnato and children were aboard.
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Funen Hat
Island of Madeira
Barney
Barnato
Cape Town
Scot
Southampton
England
Death of Barney Barnato shocks African markets
London officials of Union Steamship Company confirm Barney Barnato, the South African Diamond King, died by suicide aboard the Steamship Select en route from Cape Town to Southampton via Funchal. His death unsettles brokers in Throgmorton Street though early reports expect limited long term market impact. Barnato had been recently ill and under supervision, with markets opening jittery but not panicking.
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London
Union Steamship Company
Steamship Select
Funchal
Madeira
Barney’ Barnato
Diamond King
Cape Town
Southampton
Barney
Barnato
Johannesburg
Chartered Company
Dé Beers
Rand
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Stock Exchange
Barnato's Daughter in Legal Move for Fortune Share
Mrs Blackman of 45 Perry Street claims to be the legitimate daughter of Barney Barnato and will immediately pursue steps to secure a portion of his estate. She and her husband plan to proceed to London to advance the action.
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Cleveland
Daughter of Barnato Seeks Fortune Claims London Ties
Mrs. Blackman asserts she is Barnato’s daughter by his first wife Anna Esther. She says they lived in London fifteen years, then moved to Yagestrof Poland, later separated, and mother and daughter came to this country. She will go to Johannesburg if needed to pursue her suit.
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Ose
Barnato’s Sister-In-Law Sets Record Straight
Miss Alice Holbrook sister-in-law of the late Barney Barnato speaks to reporters to correct rumors about his death and life. She denies being told about a cablegram, notes a letter from Mrs Barnato describing his melancholy, and asserts Barnato came from a respected English Jewish family and was not a London street waif or circus clown.
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New York
Alice ,Holbrook
Barney Barnato
Barnato
Baltimore Robbery Confession of a Baltimore Butler
On June 2 a gold hunting-case watch was stolen from Miss Lillian Fitzgerald of West Lexington Baltimore. L. J. Fitzgerald identified and captured the suspected thief, who confessed at City Hall after being found smoking at Eleventh and Market. The man gave the alias J D Graham and Chestnut Street address.
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Lillian Fitzgerald
Tot West Lex Street
Baltimore
L. J. Fitzgerald
Eleventh and
Market Streets
J. D. Graham
Chestnut Street
Nineteenth
Tin Plate Makers Face Possible Strike After Meeting
A special Tin Plate Manufacturers' Association meeting follows a conference on the tin plate scale. Reportedly the representatives may report failure to agree with the workers' committee. If so, a strike threatens as about 8,000 men could be affected. President Garland says the Amalgamated Association will adopt the Detroit convention scale.
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Pirrspurg
Tin Plate Manufacturers’ Association
Workers’ Committee
Garland
Amalgamated Association
Detroit
Assaulted by Tramps Near Lebanon
Juda McKean a young woman living near Lebanon was attacked by two tramps while returning from a friend's house. They grabbed her by the neck tore nearly all her clothes off in search of money. She reached home in a hysterical state and is in serious condition. Public alarm runs high in the county.
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Sharon
Juda McKean
Lebanon
Delaware Vacancy: Tunnell Delays Secretary of State Appointment
Governor Eric W. Tunnell said he will not appoint a new Secretary of State before Thursday after William H. Boyce’s elevation to the bench. Dover report from June 15 notes the delay as the governor prepared to return to Lewes.
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Tunnell
Dover
Del
Eric W. Tunnell
Lewes
William H. Boyce
Forecast for Wednesday in the Mid-Atlantic region
The forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware with possible personal thunder storms and westerly winds. Yesterday’s temperatures cited as 71 high and 69 low, with 83 and 66 noted in nearby readings.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Missing Star Witness in Harrisburg Insurance Hearing
Harrisburg reports the second chapter of the alleged child insurance scandal stalls as star witness Frank H. Leonard fails to appear or produce an affidavit. Metropolitan Company officials deny paying or coordinating with Leonard to defeat the bill while witnesses recount attempts to influence proceedings and secrecy surrounding the inquiry.
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Harrisburg
Frank H. Leonard
Woodward
Metropolitan Company
Wilson
Leonard
Wator
Dickson
Insurance
Gift Promotion At William I Ray Brothers Store
A promotional note offers a gift with every sale. Customers pay $1 for needed items or $5 to start housekeeping, with balance on easy payments. No security asked. Store located at 1548 Ridge Avenue near 16th and Parris, St.
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William I
RAY & Brother
Ridge Avenue
16Th and Parris, St
Mitchell's Diamond Rings Ad at 836 Chestnut Street
Local diamond shop Mitchell's advertises regular cut diamond rings starting at 10 dollars with plenty available at lower prices. The notice invites customers to buy a diamond at any price and lists 836 Chestnut Street as the location.
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Mitchell's
Chestnut Street
Barney Barnato Career Remembered and Perry Ads
Praiseful and bittersweet notices honor Barney Barnato and recall his career losses. An advertisement for Perry 4&4 Co advertises suits priced at seven fifty and ten dollars at 158 Chestnut Street, urging readers that life can improve with affordable clothing.
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Perry 4&4 Co
Chestnut Street
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