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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
7
Philip C Garrett urges direct action by working people and commercial bodies to curb municipal malfeasance in Philadelphia. He decries mayoral abuse, press contempt, and public plunder, calling for legal remedies and moral force to restore the city’s reputation.
The Republican convention faces a vote likely for William S. Vare of the First ward as recorder of deeds. John Virdin refuses to sign the pledged declaration, blocking his nomination and signaling possible party tension and potential independent opposition.
The old elm that once bore the bell of St. Mary's P E Church at Thirty-ninth and Locust survives beside the church, a relic of Hamiltonville’s village days. The Rev Dr Thomas C Yarnall once served there, with bits of the burying ground and building still visible amid modern changes.
Policeman Harry Marks of the Seventh and Race streets station appeared before Magistrate O'Brien as plaintiff in an assault and battery case against Frances Blake a waitress on North Eighth street. Blake says he insulted her then struck her. Marks was jailed on bail and countersued claiming Blake slapped and threw strawberries at him and charged her with perjury. Blake released on the assault charge but held in 400 dollar bail on perjury claim.
The Republic steamer is set for its first regular excursion to Cape May on Thursday June 20, departing Pier Foot of Chestnut Street at 7 30 in the morning. Captain L H Cone, manager of the Cape May Steamboat Company, has overseen overhauling and engine work. The boat will run daily until season end with stops at Wilmington Delaware and Chester Pennsylvania on specified days.
At the final summer meeting of the Board of Trade the committees on current monthly affairs were appointed to serve until the next meeting in September. Until July 19 the members are John M. Harper Bennet Landreth and John Alburger. until August 10 J. Shoemaker Lewis B. Fiske and Albn B. Johnson. until September 19 Frank D. Lalanne William G. Milligan and Thomas F. Lewis.
Two alleged speakeasy keepers were arraigned before Magistrate Cunningham yesterday. Defendants Joseph Maloney of 2108 Cross Street and James Reer of 2010 Po Sout Yeteate wae faced charges related to operation of illicit drinking venues.
The Richard F. Loper conspiracy trial resumed as District Attorney Rothermel sought to introduce the People's Bank books. Defense counsel Shields argued multiple objections, focusing on admissibility and statute limits. Judge Martin sustained most objections but allowed pass and deposit books of the Guarantors' Company and the defendant, and ordered continued identification of notes the next morning.
Judge McPherson filed an opinion in United States District Court yesterday approving the referee’s order in the bankruptcy of Charlies Haskin.
Miss Elizabeth Atkinson, a school teacher, sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Common Pleas Court alleging a misrepresented personally conducted excursion to Old Point Comfort. She contends lack of conductor, no state room, and no hotel coordination worsened her health, seeking $55 in damages.
Oberge and Schultz, stock brokers, filed suit in Common Pleas Court No. 2 to recover $681.71 with interest from May 9, alleging the defendant, Raymond M. Parker, owed commissions as agents in several stock transactions.
Decrees by Judge Hanna authorize the sale of 1815 Walnut Street under the will of Susan B. Sturgis deceased. Trustees to distribute 63487.07 from the estate of George Schleicher. The property sells for 75000 to Henrietta A 8 Ingersoll.
Fifty five members of the recent graduating class of the law department at the University of Pennsylvania were sworn in to practice in civil and criminal tribunals by Common Pleas Court No. 3 yesterday.
Judgments entered yesterday in the Common Pleas Court include Teller vs Blauth for 100 on note, Lawson vs McCarthy for 100, Colfelt vs Willis for 50, Prophet on judgment note, Fairchild vs Regnault for 4745.57, McMichael vs Metzler for 460 on loan note, Tucker vs Tucker Barr for ? on adement note, Stockley vs Jarden for ? on judgment note, Corrie, Flood trading as Flood Brother on judgment note, Webster Foundry Land Co. for 160.48, Brunier vs Brunier for 226.87, Parker & Co. vs Fleming for 121.7, Brenner Co. vs Wells & Co. for 462.50, agenka for want of defense, Sheppard & Co. vs Haines for 06, Camden court vs Cohen for 30 on defense.
On motion of John L Burns Court No 1 yesterday granted a charter to Division No 46 Ancient Order of Hibernians in America for funds to aid aged sick blind and infirm, pay death benefits and promote social intercourse Court No 4 approved the charter of the Fairhill Baptist Church.
Register of Wills Singer yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Margaret Jane Boyle and Sarah A. Davis, disposing of estates valued at 550 and 500 dollars respectively. Letters of administration granted for Isabella Fleming 1,282.65, Marley KE Hennig 1,250, George Hi Sauter 2,000, Melvina Urban 1,800, and George P Barth Jr 8,100. Inventories filed for Michael Bachert 41.76 and Henry Wollrath 4,326.28.
An agreement filed in Common Pleas Court yesterday between James A. Mullen contractor and Thomas EB Collins builder bars mechanics liens on a seven house operation at the southwest corner of Fifty-first and Market streets. John Davies Jr contractor and the Pennington Land Co owners 5325 Wynnefield Avenue.
George Whitefield is held in Baltimore awaiting a requisition to return for trial. Indicted here in 1898 for obtaining 530 dollars by a fraudulent check from Raymond & Whitcomb. He fled to Europe, then returned and was convicted in Baltimore of attempting another fraudulent check. His term ended last Sunday and he was arrested on the pending charge as he left jail.
James King of the Southwestern National Bank as owner and MacTavish and Hazzard contractors seek $1,015.51 for brick, stone, lime and labor furnished for a brick bank building and lot on the south side of South Street at the east corner of Broad.
Pinkey Eppstein, once with N Snellenburg Company, was returned from New York by Detective Murray and jailed. In 1896 he was indicted for conspiring to defraud the firm and for the larceny of clothing valued at 240 dollars. He fled and was located in New York.
In Common Pleas Court No. 3 Judge Finletter refused to hear a rule to show cause why the court’s alimony order of 110 a week to Amanda E. Frazier should not be reduced. An attachment for contempt was issued for William Henry Frazier after no return was made to the attachment. He is tied to Senator John C. Grady and Charles B. Voorhees by marriage and headed Union Real Estate Co. An appearance to explain nonpayment is set for this morning.
Decisions handed down in Court No 1 include numerous Rule absolute rulings and discharged matters. Cases named include Flegelman v Kirkwood and Maxell v Maxwell with Rule absolute. Brown v Morrison and several other actions involve alimony, costs, and security for costs. Also noted are judgments for specific sums such as 77.22 with 13 costs and 75.04 plus 9.50 costs, and a charter approval for In re Pairbill Baptist Church.
Bernard L. Cleary filed his answer in Common Pleas Court No 5 to an equity suit by Philadelphia Toilet and Laundry Company seeking to enjoin him from soliciting customers on a former route. Cleary says the plaintiff breached their contract by discharging him without cause or notice. The case, postponed from yesterday, was resumed today.
In the District Court twenty four warrants of removal were ordered in landlord and tenant cases yesterday. Judgments were given to the plaintiffs Shannon and Son against Peacock for 19 dollars 35 cents and Strawbridge and Clothier against Zane for 40 dollars 5 cents.
Common Pleas Court discharged the rules sought by tenants of the building at Twelfth and Chestnut to open judgments in ejectment against them by It Company, new owner, who notified tenants to vacate when leases expire. Company plans immediate erection of a new building despite tenants claiming one-year stay under terms of leases.
A Philadelphia franchise scandal unfolds as bills for which 2,500,000 was offered and 250,000 deposit were allegedly passed in the night to private parties, despite an offer from Wanamaker. The mayor signed the bills after Wanamaker’s bid and earnest. The affair shocks observers in the conservative city and prompts widespread public astonishment.
The Philadelphia mayor said Wanamaker’s 2.5 million offer for a franchise was not of interest to him. He suggested Wanamaker should have offered the money to the mayor rather than to the city.
From the Dubuque Times the article argues that Pennsylvania and other states lacking it should adopt the Iowa law. It states no municipal franchise granted by the Council becomes effective until submitted to a vote of the people. The law protects the public by requiring consent before franchise rights are decided.
Elwood MacMullen of 1531 Vienna street sues Levi Kilne in Common Pleas Court seeking 10000 dollars alleging Kilne paid addresses to his wife Estella C. MacMalen during 1899 and alienated her affections, leaving him deserted and heartbroken.
The Orphans Court heard testimony in the will contest of iron founder Stephen P. M. Tasker who died in March 1900 with an estate estimated between fifty and one hundred thousand dollars. Executor John Sparhawk Jr. and contestants Charlies P. Tasker and Mrs. Rachel Clark present a challenge to mental capacity. witnesses including Dr Wiltbank and Stephen Tasker Jr. testified.
From the Kansas City World, a Philadelphia streetcar franchise bid is denounced as an audacious power grab. Critics accuse Senate maneuvers and city council alignments of funneling rights to Elkins' syndicate, claiming Philadelphia was steered toward costly ordinances without public scrutiny.
John Dickey filed a suit in the Common Pleas Court against the city and contractor Patrick Monaghan to recover 290000 damages for injury to his property on the west side of Broad street between Fischer's lane and Somerville avenue. The complaint claims the contractor graded the street to a greater depth than lawful, greatly depreciating the Dickey property value.
From the Portland Advertiser the piece denounces franchise grabs as the latest and worst outrage against the public. It suggests Pennsylvanians must awaken and resist robbers and corrupters, signaling a possible revolution if the franchise issue passes.
Judge Dallas in the U S Circuit Court yesterday naturalized twenty-eight men and rejected the applications of five. Judge McPherson in the District Court naturalized any men and rejected the applications of five.
Charles E. Barlow, by attorney Joseph W. Hunsicker, sues the Philadelphia Baptist City Mission trustees in Common Pleas Court No. 8 to recover 5000 dollars. The suit argues the bequest by Sarah Anne Barlow, dated March 14, was a loan and as next of kin he is owed the amount after her death on March 25. He claims the bequest lacked proper attestation and demands payment after trustees refused.
The jury of view appointed to assess damages and benefits from changes to Camac Street and Nedro Avenue reported to the Common Pleas Court. It concluded that none of the abutting property owners is entitled to damages, citing improvements and heating needs as factors in existing real estate valuations.
Henry J. Fougt filed for voluntary bankruptcy yesterday in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. He stands individually and as a member of Merion, with involvement from dated proceedings in U.S. District Court.
A Pittsburg Dispatch note satirically discusses Philadelphia city government plans for a $2,500,000 franchise deal. It questions fiscal priorities and accuses officials of favoring pork spending over prudent funding, highlighting public skepticism of the path project.
Judge Hanna adjudicated the estate of Paul J. Hoffman showing balances of 25583.44 principal and 237.16 income and ordered a distribution schedule of 185800.90 in the William Overington estate. Judge Ferguson also filed an adjudication in a separate matter.
Chairman Ward R. Bliss of the House appropriation committee clarified the process for the $200,000 Delaware and Schuylkill rivers dredging appropriation. A Harrisburg hearing was to be fixed after a telegram to Chairman Adams, with a possible subcommittee meeting if full assembly cannot attend. The Philadelphia Board of Trade reported on recent harbor improvement trips and noted officials expect a favorable ruling, though Harrisburg hints at no new money this session. The U.S. Engineers reported progress, including removing Mameluke Rock to a depth of 26 feet, and potential private funding to create a six to seven foot channel Bristol to Trenton if permitted.
Harrisburg June 17 Representative Jones of Philadelphia hosts a meeting between the House appropriations committee and the Philadelphia Council committee to advance a $200000 bill for Delaware river channel improvements. Jones believes a majority supports the appropriation and expects the bill to be reported to the House. he warns that revenue shortfalls could derail the measure.
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