Democratic conference at the Garden Hotel fuels Pennsylvanias potential victory
Guests at the Garden Hotel conference include former state chairs Billing Strannah an and Kerr along with Gary and Guthrie. They discuss ballot reform and the political climate in Pennsylvania with no candidate endorsements but conclude Democratic chances next fall are bright as voters sour on Quay and his machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Billing
Eric
James A. Stranahan
Harrisburg
William J. Brennan
Pittsburg
John J. Green
Philadelphia
Charles P. Donnelly
William T. Creasy
James Kerr
Clearfield
J. K. P. Hall
George W. Guthrie
Robert E. Wright
Lehigh
John Wentz
J. A. Vanartsdalen
A. R. Saylor
Montgomery
Randolph Shirk
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Chances Bright
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Quay
Man Falls From Third Floor Window In Philadelphia Incident
John Dailey of 168 Brown Street was seriously injured when he jumped from a third story window at his home. Neighbors said Dailey, who had been drinking, followed by two men who urged him to jump. Dailey was taken to St Joseph’s Hospital and remained conscious with doctors unsure of full prognosis. He claimed he jumped to escape an unknown pursuer named Dennis McMinaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dailey
Brown Street
Gottlieb Wallworth
Dailey
Joseph Wiggins
Philadelphia Times
G. Meesen
M. Grabgalt
St. Joseph's Hospital
Putadelphia Times
Dennis McMinaman
Dennis
Mr. Stewart
Hopkins
G. H. Stewart
Kolb
Stewart
Pastor III Church Is Closed for July
West Hope Presbyterian Church at Preston and Aspen streets closed for July due to illness of Rev. C A Bronson. Attending physicians Dr W E Hughes and Dr J H Service ordered rest for the pastor. Home adjacent to church, trustees notified to ensure quiet. Bronson’s condition improved but remains weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hope Presbyterian Church
Preston
Aspen Street
C. A. Bronson
Bronson
Dixie to be converted into a floating hospital at New York Navy Yard
Work on the cruiser Dixie to convert her into a sea hospital vessel will be completed at the New York Navy Yard under Washington orders. The changes are extensive and cost between 90 000 and 100 000 dollars. The Dixie recently returned from the Martinique disaster and is to be taken out of active commission.
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Dixie
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Martinique
Grape-Nuts Breakfast Aids Summer Health
A historic note promotes lighter meals for heat days. It highlights Grape-Nuts and cream with fruit and soft boiled eggs as a starter, claiming predigested nourishment sustains until noon and reduces internal heat. The ad touts factory pre cooked food ready to serve and suited for men and women seeking cooler, easier meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Ag
The Millionaire George H Stewart Jewel Swindle Case
A man calling himself George H Stewart posed as a Shippensburg banker and jewel buyer to swindle New York firms out of about 500000 in gems. A salesman, Charles Kolb, traced the scheme to Shippensburg, where the fraudster was arrested after authorities learned of the ruse and the express shipments were halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Carlisle
New York
George H. Stewart
Cumberland County
Tiffany's
Theodore B. Starn
Benedict Brothers
G. H. Stewart
Shippensburg
Marks Buds Best Underwear Values In June Sale
Knit underwear for men women and children advertised with low prices and a busy department. Children lisle thread union suits 50c, fine ribbed knit umbrella pantaloons 25c, 80 ER merino and ribbed vests and pants 50c, large misses sizes. Men's balbriggan underwear 50c and shirts and drawers 29c in the men’s furnishing department.
Great sale of ladies corsets from top makers today
Sale of manufacturers samples from Sonnette Warner’s American Lady Nemo and others. Corsets in straight front and various bust styles, sizes for stout to slight figures, colors white drab and black. Former prices 1 to 2.75 dollars, today only 59 cents and 95 cents.
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W. B
C. B
Sonnette
Warner's
American Lady
P. N
Nemo
J. B
P. D
Mystery Arrest Order Circulates in Camden Area
A dubious order circulates in Camden claiming to arrest a man and his wife will reveal his identity. Police say no such person or street exists and have been alerted to arrest anyone attempting to promote the order.
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Den
New Jersey
Camden
Russia’s slow pace in building railways contrasted with U S expansion
A critique notes Russia’s vast territory and modest railway network versus the United States with far more miles of track. It argues Russia’s economic energy is shown by slow, difficult Siberian projects like the Trans Siberian line, while pointing to gaps and delays in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stephenson
Russia
Stephenson
United States
Alaska
Lake Baikal
Pepys
Ohio
Boy Falls From Third Story Window In City
Edward Whartendy, 6, fell from a third-floor veranda at 3550 Smediey Street and suffered a broken nose and a fractured left forearm. He walked to St Luke's Hospital for treatment before returning home and recounting the incident to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Whartendy
Smediey Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Oaklyn Forms All-Fireman Brigade in New Jersey
Oaklyn New Jersey forms a 15 man volunteer fire brigade led by Chief Con Bard with all members as officers and entertainments. The group uses a band machine and 100 feet of hose to fight fires and plans a public event with Congressman Loudens visiting. The town aims to secure a trolley line and promote civic pride.
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Oaklyn
B'Gosh
New Jersey
William
Henry
Philadelphia Times
Conklin
Collingswood
Camden
White Horse Pikeway
Las Oaklyn
Bearn
Con Bard
Reg'lars
F. K. Johnson
Harry Frayling
David E. Oakes
George Carl
August Bartling
Samuel Hurff
William Eisele
John Lynch
George Schultz
John Stark
Frank Quinn
J. W. Liner
George Robinson
Charlies Lau
Edward Moos
Williams
Oaklynners
Congressman Loudens
Greman
University Employee Charlie Stewart Missing
Charlie Stewart, employed in the veterinary department at the University of Pennsylvania, has been missing since Saturday. Friends reported his disappearance to the Woodland Avenue station. he has been ill for days and is believed to be mentally deranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Stewart
Veterinary Department
University of Pennsylvania
Woodland Avenue
Stewart
British steamer Goodwin runs aground near Suez
The British steamer Goodwin, sailing from Bombay and Visagapatam to Baltimore and New York, grounded near Suez. Efforts to refloat have begun and the vessel will be lightened to free her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Goodwin
Bombay
Visagapapam
Baltimore
New York
Extensive irrigation plans to be tried in Western Canada
The Canadian Pacific plans to form a separate land company to market 223,000,000 acres of land grants in Canada this summer. The venture will also launch large scale irrigation works to reclaim millions of acres in the Bow Valley and arid plains, testing agricultural potential with scientific methods and new canal systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Canada
Western Territory
Land Department
Bow Valley
Seo-Pacific
New York Commercial
Heat Prostrations Claim Two Local Workers
James Fisher, 27, of 1339 South Thirtieth street, collapsed from heat at home and was admitted to Polyclinic Hospital. John Michael, 44, of 318 North Thirty second street, an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was overcome by heat in his engine cab at Broad Street Station and taken to Pennsylvania Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisher
Steinway and Decker Bros. renovated pianos for sale
Piano shop notes Steinway and Decker Brothers pianos in good tone and order. Kraukauer models renovated and offered with flexible payment terms. Prices listed include $190, $175, $150 and $100 with addresses on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Good Tone Decker Bros
Kraukauer
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