Explosion of Dynamite Destroys Tenement District
An explosion at 621 South Schell Street killed seven women and eight others and injured many more. Francesco Giangiuli and Carmine Marino operated an illegal fireworks workshop on the upper floors, triggering a blast that demolished three houses and damaged adjacent structures. Neighbors describe a densely packed Italian neighborhood with hundreds of pounds of explosive materials stored nearby.
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South Shell Street
Mary Rosenbaum
South Ninth Street
Francesco Glangiuli
Maria
Carmine Marino
Glifiano
Giangiuli
Gifiano
Marino
Jenna
Long in the race despite Roosevelt swing in 1900s era analysis
Senator Lodge backs Secretary of the Navy John D. Long for vice president as Roosevelt gain grows. Massachusetts delegation, led by Lodge, vows solid support, with Long indicating he would accept if chosen.
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Long
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Stenton
New England
Secretary Long
New
Messrs. Shaw
Murray
Rockwell
Utah Delegation Arrives With Bartlett Tripp Boom
Governor H M Wells leads Utah delegation arriving by Lehigh Valley Road en route to Niagara Falls. The group includes Judge Bartlett Tripp with a presidential boom, Mrs W H Jones the sole seated woman, Thomas Kearns of the Silver King mine, E B Loose of Grand Central mine, State Senator Arthur Brown, George Sutherland and G M Hanson. They plan to meet to choose a national committee member.
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Utah
Lehigh Valley Road
Niagara
H. M. Wells
Bartlett Tripp
Dakota
Austria
W. H. Jones
Salt Lake
Republican Committee
National Committee
Forecast for Eastern States Monday and Tuesday
Forecast shows showers and warmer conditions for Monday in Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware with showers on Tuesday and fresh northeasterly winds Yesterday’s high reached 56 and low of 1 (incomplete data).
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Fireworks ban in Philadelphia city limits enacted in 1865
The law forbids manufacturing pyrotechnic items or fixed ammunition in Philadelphia's built–up areas. Offenders face a $50 fine per offense under Acts of March 23, 1865 and March 12, 1806.
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Philadelphia
Fireworks factory blast kills two in crowded district
At 621 Schell Street Jenno Pantaleone and Carmine Marino operated a fireworks workshop. An explosion yesterday killed Pantaleone and Marino and injured fifteen others. several more of the injured are expected to die.
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Jenno Pantaleone
Carmine Marino
Schell Street
Marino
Neighbors Warned After Unsecured Dynamite Store Incident
The article notes dynamite and saltpetre were stored with little care, risking a serious blast yesterday. Few locals knew Marino’s business, but Dr. Helen Fox of 927 South Ninth Street and Dante Geougenilo of 835 Bainbridge Street recognized the danger.
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Francesco Giangiuli
South Schell Street
Carmine Marino
Rosa Gianguuli
Helen Fox
South Ninth Street
Rosa Fox
Moble Silverman
Bristol
Nathan Lavinski
Kater Street
Rosa Lavinski
Jeno Malo
Toni Macri
Dominick Cash
Dante Glougiulio
Bainbridge Street
Frank Sagro
Rachel Rosenbaum
Marino
Dante Geougenilo
May Arrest Taylor in Philadelphia
Kentucky state officials and prosecutors neither confirm nor deny reports that requisitions for the arrest of W S Taylor have been prepared by Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania authorities. The general expectation is an arrest attempt in Philadelphia during Taylor's national convention trip. Prodded by local letters, Pennsylvania Governor Stone may face pressure to honor or reject any such requisition if issued.
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Tur Times
Frankfort
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Philadelphia
Stone
Mount
Pittsburg
Elevator Fall at Hotel Walton Stuns Crowded Lobby
A crowded Hotel Walton lobby heard a thunderous crash as an elevator plummeted to the first floor shaft. Shouts erupted with one voice crying that Teddy Roosevelt was aboard, but there is no confirmation of the former president.
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Walton
Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt Ready to Accept Nomination in Conventi on Plot
New York Republicans push a plan to nominate Governor Roosevelt for vice president. Despite his repeated refusals to accept, leaders from Platt to Quay say Roosevelt would not decline if forced by the convention to run, aiming to keep New York’s electoral vote.
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Hanna
Roosevelt
New York
Odell
Sena
Tors Platt
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Walcott
Colorado
Quay
Platt
Wolcott
Consents to Name Go Before Convention Amid Roosevelt Nomination Clash
Longtime supporters and rivals dispute Roosevelt’s nomination as Bliss and Dolliver seek second place. Senator Hanna’s faction counters with plans to prevent a stampede, insisting McKinley’s running mate will harmonize with the President and national committee. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Massachusetts
Long
John D. Long
Stenton
Roosevelt
Quay
Platt
Friends of
National
Hanna
Senator Bliss
New York
Dolliver
Iowa
McKinley
Parade Programme Tonight Route Details and Marshal
Parade route runs four and four fifth miles from Broad and York south to Ritner and around City Hall. The column starts at Broad and York at 8 PM with divisions forming eight abreast. Grand Marshal Louis Wagner and staff form at 7 PM on Broad Street north of Dauphin, led by Colonel Sylvester Bonnafon Jr.
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Broad Street
York
City Hall
Ritner Street
Louis Wagner
Dauphin
Sylvester Bonnafon, Jr
Elevator plunge injures no one at New York hotel
Governor and several Maine delegates were aboard an elevator on the fifth floor when the door closed and it sped downward five stories. hotel attendants freed the shaken passengers, and no injuries were reported. The shaft shift left guests to use a hydraulic or stair access overnight.
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New York
Maine
Senator Platt Not In Fighting Shape
Senator Thomas C. Platt suffers a possible broken rib after an office accident. Doctors advise protection with a cast, but he refuses, growing weaker and skipping many callers as he contemplates attending the convention.
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Senator Platt
Thomas C. Platt
New York
Pratt
Walton
Platt
Indiana Delegation Plans Roosevelt Vote Over Fairbanks
The Indiana delegation arrived late and announced they would vote for Governor Roosevelt rather than Senator Charles W. Fairbanks. They attributed the Fairbanks surge to outside influence not aligned with Hoosier interests.
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Indiana
Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Hoosier State
Tablet unveiled in memory of Father McGlynn at St Marys Church
In Newburgh New York on June 17 a tablet erected by city subscription in memory of Father McGlynn was unveiled at St Marys Church where he served until his death. The church was crowded for the ceremony.
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Newburgh
N. Y
St. Mary's Church
McGlynn
Beveridge's Wife Improves After Illness
Special telegram reports Beveridge's wife, United States Senator Beveridge's spouse, is improving with no doubt of full recovery. The senator departs for Philadelphia to attend the convention that evening.
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Beveridge
Dansville
N. Y
Ts. Beveridge
United States
Philadelphia
Clothing Store Invites Convention Guests to Make It Headquarters
The store offers to hold grips and parcels for visitors during convention week just minutes from rail stations. They stress hospitality without pressuring clothing purchases and promise extraordinary inducements all week to attract guests and keep them busy. Read the announcement tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Our Clothes unveil new N. B. T patterns for men
Hundreds of customers who bought from samples can now see the full stock. The shop promotes its exclusive N. B. T patterns claiming best results in men s garments and vows uniqueness, offering them at low prices.
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Pantaleone Jenno
Mildred Street
Angelo Gifiano
Ninth Street
Schell
Bainbridge
Lodge
Congressman Metall
Congressman McCall
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
William B. Plunkett
Adams
Mass
Jesse M. Gove
Boston
Blaine
George H. Lyman
Tripp
New York State Committee
Empire State
Theodore Roosevelt
New Yorker
Bliss
Magee
Broad and
York Streets
Hotel Walton Lobby
Father McGlynn
US Army
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Pareselphia
Terry
Perry & CO
Chestnut Street
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