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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
2
The article details a Philadelphia based safe opening industry with two monopoly firms in the east, employing highly trusted mechanics who travel at short notice. Workers are paid for expertise, not time, and secrecy is strict as they handle delicate time locks and dangerous to steal tools.
The Industrial Commission heard its final witness, A. N. Bethel of New York Telephone, who described the subway fixture disposal at a loss of 1.5 million dollars. He noted 60,000 Manhattan stations and annual rates from 60 to 240 dollars, with the message rate plan gaining popularity as the panel prepares its final report due by December 1.
The Navy Department considers extensive North Atlantic squadron exercises this summer near Boston to test expeditionary operations. Marines would land, shore facilities and coal stockpiled, sham battles staged, and landing under gunfire practiced with submarine mine protections.
The notice lists pension certificates granted and associated amounts across multiple towns in Pennsylvania including Pittsburg Philadelphia and Carlisle. It names recipients such as Original-Joseph Hindley Glen Riddle and Hiram Noker with varying sums from 6 to 12 dollars and notes restores and widows in related entries. Additional entries cover New Jersey Delaware Maryland and related states with similar pension actions and sums.
The War Department posts Army orders aloud on June 15 announcing leaves of absence for two months for Captain Frankoe Seats and other personnel. Several officers move between forts and posts, with transfers to Vancouver barracks, Columbus barracks, and the Presidio of San Francisco. A list of officers in the Signal Corps and others are honorably discharged.
The Navy Department received word of Admiral Remey's arrival aboard the Brooklyn at Sydney after his courtesy visit to New Zealand. The Brutus reached Aden, Scorpion arrived at Vicksburg, Dolphin at Washington, and Bailey and Holland arrived at the Newport torpedo station. A large fleet of torpedo boats heads to Secrete St Genay Avante.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Schley will stay on waiting orders until his retirement in October. No shore posting suitable to his rank is available for the few months he remains on the active list.
The Board of Visitors report to the Secretary of the Navy praises discipline and management at the Naval Academy. It recommends restoring the title midshipman, granting commissions on graduation, and attaching Admiral Farragut’s flagship as a practice ship to the academy.
United States Consul Shuman at Mainz reports Austria is taking strong steps to shield domestic industry. He notes plans to withdraw subsidies from firms buying machinery and materials overseas and to maintain a strict register of raw materials. The government offers no favors or rebates on contracts.
Washington June 15. Among the President's visitors were General Fitzhugh Lee Representative Richardson of Tennessee Representative Galles of Tennessee Judge Nathan Goff of West Virginia
The House committee on rivers and harbors will likely tour New York City as part of the inspection of harbors and rivers. Council members seek to host them to examine the Delaware river and push for deeper channels with funding from clerks' councils. Senator Sproul backs the plan, while Bliss warns of budget limits.
The article reports resignations and appointments across U S offices including Julian Phelps as Consul in Crefeld and Harrison Allen named Deputy Auditor. It notes Navy plans for a 400000 chapel at the Naval Academy, waivers on the Rawlins transport, visa inspections at Norfolk, and various bureau movements. Additional items include a warrant for Charles W. Roman in New York, Chinese treasury issues, and an Oklahoma land protest by Lone Wolf and others. Customs revenue in the Philippines rose by 240515 for the first quarter compared with 1900, with total year-to-date figures referenced.
Edwin H. Conger United States Minister to China met President McKinley and said he will depart for Pekin in early July. He hopes on settled China questions and believes the lesson will curb uprisings for years. He expects Chinese authorities to curb violence promptly and fears no repetition of the Pekin siege.
Washington June 15 A board appointed by Secretary Long is split over placing Rear Admiral Sampson on the Santiago medal. A majority favors the likeness but one member opposes any living admiral and another objects to any living figure. Long has returned the report for reconsideration to seek a unanimous recommendation to the President.
Washington June 15. Cuban Commission told Secretary Root that the new government likely cannot be organized before February 1 due to constitutional procedures. War Department sees little difficulty in shifting from American military to Cuban civil control as General Wood’s Cuban civil service staff remains largely Cuban. An order by General Wood outlines ceremonies for civil and religious marriages, including bans reading, with a marriage fee set at 1 U.S. dollar and repeal of conflicting Cuban laws.
The article explains how artificial diamonds and other imitations are manufactured for low prices. It traces methods from Strass glass to electrolysis and veneering, noting white glass substitutes, dust collection, cement faceting, and the risk of detection. It highlights Clerkenwell as a hub and mentions small profits and skilled veneer workers.
The President reappointed Miguel A. Otero as Governor of New Mexico on June 15. A local delegation had sought to defeat his renomination, but Otero remains in office as his term continues.
Washington June 15 bids were opened by the Navy Department for the new project at the naval yard. Details on bidders and contract scope were released with the bid results.
San Francisco reports three men arrested for peddling worthless mining shares. Charles Gordon H C Crosby and H A Barton face charges, accused of offering 60 000 Ward Consolidated shares to broker Paul R Lewis while a Denver firm allegedly sought buyers. Seized certificates include 5 000 Czar Gold Mining Denver 10 000 Doctor Gold Mining Colorado Springs and 20 000 Rockford Gold Mining Cripple Creek shares.
A cow swept from Galveston Island during the September storm has been found alive on Deer Island along with a calf born there eight months ago. City officials and hunters brought the mother to Galveston while planning another search for the calf.
The Telegraphone shown in London at Angel Court Throgmorton Street records telephone messages and music by magnetism on a steel wire. The device translates sound into electrical vibrations and, when reversed, reproduces speech. Observers debate its usefulness, but authors believe it practical and destined to spread, with Americans likely to adopt it soon.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man pleads against a change in fashion while a woman asserts control over personal choice. The dialogue touches on vanity and social roles with playful biblical allusions. The piece presents a light social clash rather than a formal argument.
An ordinance proposed in the constitutional convention by Craig of Dallas sets voting rules for women. It requires voters to be over twenty, literate, and taxes paid or earned income. divorced women are barred unless the decree is for adultery.
In a playful exchange from the Detroit Journal, the bear proposes disarmament while the lion scoffs asking if the bear is praying like a man. The bear replies he seeks no force, only peace, signaling a parable on restraint.
June 14 Pan-American observances in Buffalo featured formal events in the Temple of Music with Daughters of the American Revolution and Grand Army of the Republic. Lieutenant General Miles and Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson received applause as speakers praised the flag and its national significance.
The Cabinet meeting focused on Cuba with Secretary Root noting it is too early to predict when American occupation ends. Several plans were discussed but Havana's limited information slowed progress. No withdrawal until Cuba forms its own government, Root said.
Secretary Long approved the court martial findings in the case of Captain Robert B E Impey U S N who sought to win a $50 dentist bill discount by claiming government payment. Impey is reduced in grade to rank after Captain William W Relsinger at Mare Island Navy Yard California.
James Callahan faces $1500 bail in Omaha on perjury charges tied to the Cudahy kidnapping lumped with an acquittal issue. The Court deems it proper to try a person for perjury even after acquitting him of another crime. Judge Vinsen says a man cannot escape punishment for the second crime by acquittal on the first.
The lumber laden schooner Isaac H. Kerlin of Bridgeton New Jersey, a long time menace to large passenger ships, was destroyed May 16 by the U S training ship Hartford under Commander Hawley after the Hartford spotted her en route to England. Decks were cleared and Hartford fired for about an hour before setting her afire.
A rain storm that neared a cloudburst struck St Paul and nearby, causing significant damage but no reported deaths. Lightning set fire to Christ Johnson’s house, with several other dwellings struck. The Camp Northcott drilling was halted as Woodmen teams were affected.
The Pennsylvania Limited east bound was wrecked west of Rochester, Pennsylvania, after a rear end collision with a freight. Passengers were shaken but unharmed except Mrs Amos Millinger of Dubuque Iowa, with damage to the observation car platform and one main car.
Tamaqua reporting outside workers at the Greenwood colliery who struck for higher wages have been raised from 1.10 to 1.25 dollars per day and have returned to work.
The National Editorial convention adopted the law committee report favoring excluding from the mails all news offering premiums. Albert Tozier of Buffalo spoke as the session considered measures to curb premium advertisements and protect postal integrity.
Land was elected president defeating G. A. Willard of Booneville New York by 242 to 152. Other officers elected include J. W. N. Burkett Tennessee first vice president F. E B. Gilson Michigan second vice president E. C. Pearse Massachusetts third vice president J. M. Page corresponding secretary R. M. White Missouri recording secretary and J. Gibbs Ohio treasurer. The next convention will be at Hot Springs Arkansas.
Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton argues art must distinguish between nude and undressed figures. He cites Michelangelo while defending nude art as within moral law, noting public intolerance toward the undressed and criticizing hostile protests in the Boston Museum.
Ten men in South Columbia were fined 50 dollars and costs each for conducting a system of negro slavery amid conspiracy false imprisonment and assault and battery claims. They signaled guilty to simple assault and battery. numerous witnesses testified to two key charges while J S Fowler resisted settlement and faced trial on false imprisonment. If Fowler’s case fails, the contract system could continue.
Washington June 14 The War Department released figures detailing the collapse of the Philippine insurrection through April 17 1901. By January 1 1901 a total of 21 497 insurgents were captured or surrendered with firearms and ammunition amassed. From January 1 to April 17 1901 captures included 247 officers and 2 459 men while 820 officers and 6 492 men surrendered. Overall up to that date 31 415 insurgents were captured with thousands of rifles ammunition and cannon subsequently seized and surrendered.
A brawl among about a dozen Fletcher School students on Christian Street left Samuel Master 14 injured with a back stab wound from a penknife. William Belker 14 was arrested for aggravated assault and battery and held for arraignment. Police separated the fighting groups and moved Belker between district stations for processing.
Edward Moran's will leaves life income to widow Annette Moran and remainder to son Edward Percy Moran. If his thirteen historical pictures cannot sell for 1000 within two years after probate, they shall be offered to the New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden foundations.
Jamestown Kentucky June 14. Dr F A Taylor returning to give deposition in divorce suit filed by Mrs T L Humble was shot dead by Humble the husband who surrendered after accidentally wounding attorneys called to the case. Taylor was accused of wrecking Humble's home.
Columbus June 14 Jack Smith a former member of the Seventeenth United States Infantry leaped from a Big Four bridge into the river a distance of 62 feet and rescued two men from drowning after their boat capsized
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