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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
7
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Edward J. Bowen announces the Young Democracy formed a year ago to oppose Donnelly and Ryan as a matter of party principle. The group cites investigations showing Democratic leaders pressuring for bad legislation and notes ten senators and representatives will address Philadelphia.
The Scranton Times exposes Philadelphia street railway franchise giveaways by city Councilmen to politically connected figures. It notes John Wanamaker could offer $2,500,000 in advance for the right, but hints he would be treated the same as locals if he did so. The piece argues honest men have no chance.
John Wanamaker offered 2,500,000 cash to buy fourteen city trolley franchises that Philadelphia City Councils had voted to give away for nothing. He urged Mayor Ashbridge to veto the ordinances so new measures could be drafted to sell the franchises to the highest bidder with large public concessions. The letter arrived as the Mint transfer occurred. the mayor discarded it without opening.
The Altoona Tribune denounces Philadelphia Councils for rushing ordinances to give away valuable frav quees on the Mares Saves Sal nances, a move the paper calls indefensible and not in the best interests of the state. It criticizes such meddling as a discredit to public affairs.
John Wanamaker sent a letter to Mayor Ashbridge offering 2 1 2 million dollars to purchase the street railway franchises authorized by city ordinances. He argues the city should gain value for the public utilities and that the offer should be weighed for the citizens and the municipal interests.
The article notes that table powers and privileges are conferred to railway charter holders, not personal interest in railway building. Mayor Ashbridge rejects Wanamaker's letter as interference and refuses to entertain ordinances, while residents bear the cost of his mayoralty.
The Southern Industrial Association, meeting in Philadelphia, observes how state and city leaders push franchise grants to favored allies. They view Pennsylvania’s legislature, city council, and mayor as examples of entrenched misgovernment, tolerated by the public despite protests.
The Washington Star argues that Senator Quay’s re election is linked to a disgraceful distribution of street railway franchises to Republican machine favorites in Pennsylvania. It notes a prolonged legislative deadlock and predicts laws favoring Inside circles, citing rapid passage of franchise charters by City Councils and the mayor’s signing amid opposition and a $2 5 million bribe offer.
The Harrisburg Patriot reports John Wanamaker shows Philadelphia leaders conspired with the Quay Ashbridge group to push rapid transit ordinances. He claims the scheme robbed citizens of millions and notes a $2 300 000 offer to the city for rights granted by the ordinances.
The Philadelphia City Council voted away underground, surface and elevated rail franchises without consideration. Mayor Ashbridge must decide whether to sign. John Annamaker offered 2.5 million for the privileges, prompting calls that the legislation is a political job against the city's interests.
The Philadelphia Mayor Samuel Ashbridge refused to read a communication from John Wanamaker offering 2 500 000 dollars for the city traction franchises. Wanamaker also deposited 250 2 with a trust company as a guarantee of good faith. Ashbridge reportedly signed ordinances granting the franchises to political supporters.
The Mifflinburg Times reports John Wanamaker offered Philadelphia $2.5 million to back franchise ordinances, while the Mayor secretly signed them at midnight to avoid pressure. The city’s anti vice paper noted the bid but did not editorialize in Friday’s edition.
The Baltimore News condemns Philadelphia’s franchise robbery as the latest in a long pattern of political decadence. It asserts the city ranks last among American municipalities for rottenness and that Tammany’s rule does not match this level of people’s servitude.
The Mauch Chunk News reports Mayor Ashbridge of Philadelphia refus ed John Wanamaker's offer of 2,500,000 for city franchises voted away by Council. He signed the ordinances that sealed the transfer, signaling a major consolidation of valuable rights amid subsequent political pressure.
Hatboro Public Spirit reports John Wanamaker offers Philadelphia 2.5 million for recently granted franchises. Mayor Ashbridge is said to have rejected the proposal, throwing the letter away amid accusations of political influence.
The Scranton Truth reports John Wanamaker offers 2,500,000 for Philadelphia street car franchises allegedly given away by the city councils. The bid targets disputed urban transportation assets and related trust interests.
Hon John Wanamaker offers to pay Philadelphia 2 500 000 dollars for the franchise rights in a move reported by the Columbia Daily Spy. The proposal aims to secure city contracts and expand Wanamaker enterprises through a municipal agreement.
Voters urge the Chief Executive to halt what they call a raid on the city franchises by councils and political insiders. Citizens claim the move would give away assets to sons of politicians and jeopardize municipal control.
A gathering of short essays and anecdotes from Philadelphia columns covers social habits in cheap dining, barber services, and pet care. It notes barbers’ Sunday trades, a druggist helping dogs, colonial Kensington architecture, and quirks from Walnut Street tailors to mint fire risk and the Liberty Bell’s old companion.
A wealthy home over the river plans a June 24 sale in Newbold to dispose of a large array of canine commodities. Items include 16 dog chairs, 1 dog basket, 1 dog coach, 1 dog revolving stand, 1 dog basket and stand, 1 lot of dog pictures, 2 baskets of rubber dogs, 1 dog tete-a-tete and 5 dog cages.
The city prepares for the Long Jow dragon boat festival with races on Race Street from Ninth to Tenth, temple preparations, bamboo decorations, and rice delicacies. Officials note Friday celebrations will be modest and not as grand as a Sunday festival.
During a Philadelphia stop Pearson, a English editor, discusses newsroom trends. He favors concise, clean reporting, criticizes sensational lines, and notes English coverage of King Edward differs from American practice. He enjoys investor confidence by sending proofs to prominent figures.
Miss Charlotte Harding plans country sketching with magazine work ahead. Alice Barber Stephens stays in studio until mid next month. The piece surveys modern artists, galleries, and exhibitions from Florence to London and Paris, noting Fort Washington and Darby studios, plus famous works and collectors.
An old Philadelphia household guide outlines multiple methods to banish mosquitoes. It cites stagnant cellar water and vase water as breeding sites and recommends kerosene, chlorine gas via chloride of lime and acid, burning pyrethrum cones, or buying a simple pine sawdust and arsenic mixture from Chinatown sold in dry snake-like bags for room clearance.
A poem from Martha Shepard Lippincott of Moorestown New Jersey extols hope as a healing messenger of faith. It portrays hope as a consoler and physician guiding weary souls toward restful joy despite earthly trials.
Glass men tapestry and paper makers along with sculptors and workers in iron featured in last week's Temple College exhibition. Charcoal drawings watercolors and prints filled much of the space with a notable display of hand painted china dishes as the School of Industrial Art closing exhibition ends.
An Army officer shortage at Fort Snelling, St Paul, forces Major Philip Reade to designate acting officers for many key staff roles including adjutant general, judge advocate general, chief quartermaster, department quartermaster, commissary, purchasing, engineer in charge, small arms inspector, and post recruiting. A surgeon remains at the post.
Judge Penrose filed adjudications in the Orphans Court for the estate of John E. Shaw with a schedule of distribution showing 325,677.03 principal and 12,857.06 income and the estate of Annie E Kennedy with 12,625.76 principal before the court.
Health Officer Heustis notes 65 fewer deaths than 1900 for the week, with 380 deaths this week versus 455 last year. Leading causes include alcoholism 3 apoplexy 12 Brights disease 11 cancer 18 and contagious illnesses such as diphtheria 8 scarlet fever 5 typhoid fever 7 measles 1 smallpox 1. New cases: diphtheria 47 scarlet fever 86 typhoid 4.
Edwin C. Osborne, treasurer of Princeton University, died of apoplexy at 5 30 am after fainting fits following a visit to Mrs. Steiger of Nassau whom he planned to marry Monday. Born March 19 1850 in Plainfield New Jersey, he graduated from a Newark business college in 1870 and joined the university as assistant treasurer in 1882 before becoming treasurer.
Commander Charles Belknap US Navy died yesterday in Protestant Hospital Baltimore from an arm abscess causing blood poisoning. Born New Jersey he joined the Naval Academy in 1864 and served on old ships then the Kearsarge. commanded cruiser Dixie during the war and taught physics and security torpedo instruction at the academy. General Max Weber died yesterday in Brooklyn aged 76. he joined the 1849 revolution, served as colonel of the Twentieth New York Volunteers and brigadier general after 1862, losing an arm at Antietam while defending Harper's Ferry. John J. Kuen prominent Cynwyd businessman and accountant died at 75. born Germantown educated at Boys High School, examined Keystone Bank books, helped establish baseball locally, leaves two sons and two daughters.
William H Hawkins longtime Sergeant at Arms for the Court of Chancery Camden died early yesterday at his home 821 North Front Camden after a lingering illness He was 71 Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 400 North Third Street Camden.
Captain John W. Barney aged 63 died at the Soldiers Home in Hampton Virginia. He will be buried this afternoon from his sister’s residence in Wilmington Delaware. He served as a cavalryman in the Civil War with the First Delaware Regiment and participated in A. R. affairs. John Harrison Chester electrician and son of City Clerk Frank W. Harrison died yesterday in Chester Hospital after surgery. He was 24 and a member of Chester Benevolent Order of Elks.
Paul Gerhart of Lancaster Pennsylvania died yesterday. He was a son of Rev. Dr. E V Gerhart president of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church and was aged a years.
Charles P. Lyman father of George P. Lyman dies in battle related accident. Henry F. Fegley longtime Reading hardware merchant dies at 67. Henry Flick president of Union Mutual Insurance Company dies suddenly.
The body of Fairman Rogers, who died in Vienna last August, was buried yesterday afternoon in the family lot at Central Laurel Hill Cemetery. Only close relatives attended. the burial had no ceremony as funeral services were held abroad.
A long list of marriages and deaths appears with pairs including Clarence E. Sproel and Minnie Cragg Robert Radford and Ella Frazer Edward J. Friel and Lizale Wagner Howard E Kurtz and Belle Feroe William H Herman and Sallie Brookley D Luckenbach and Miriam Osler Louis Ege and Katharine Muldoon Joseph Dunning and Mary Nolan James MecEntee and Hannah Fahy Jacob Robinson and Dora Isaacson Charles H Gaskins and Florence Williams Wm Brebem and Clara Parker Alex Wilson Jr and Sarah J Greaves August Geiler and Irma Restucher Alexander Beck and Mary O Hey Jos Gensheimer Jr and Sadie Ayres John Mitchell and Agnes Mermion John Schuster and Annie Rosas Fred Stahl and Christina Strecker Otto Weldle and Ida Bachman Arthur J Aughinbaugh and Carrie Manning Frank Welsh and Mary Saville George B Kelley and M Viola Conrad
Multiple brief death notices and funeral announcements list names, ages, addresses, and service times. Entries include William R. Allen from Germantown with services at St Peter’s Church, Hannah E. Harris age 10 in Philadelphia, William Hawkins of Camden, Laura Hendrickson age 10 in Ridley Falls, and others with burial locations at Northwood and Holy Cross Cemetery.
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