Mail Edition After State Money for Deeper Channel
Harrisburg hearing on a $200000 Delaware River deepening grant drew Philadelphia councilmen and city leaders urging state aid to dredge to 30 feet. Speakers warned of ship losses, cited Noordland cargo shortfalls, and pressed for city and state loans and matching funds to boost port commerce.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Committee On Commerce and Navigation
Delaware River
Josepho M. Adams
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Adams
Joseph Eslen
John Thackara
Jere I. Shaw
August Hohl
Dr. Tringle
Charles B. Hall
Common Council
Philadelphia
Filipino to Stand Trial in Burning Native Town Case
Manila dispatch reports Judge Basa implicated in Enriquez estate frauds with trials set by the new Supreme Court. Captain Andrew S Rowan is investigated for burning a town, triggering insurgent activity. Linking rumors of civil service friction proved premature as officials note no exam dates. Insurgent Cailles troops gather at Pagsanjan to move toward Santa Cruz while Americans evacuate.
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Philadelphia Times
Manila
Basa
Courts of First Instance
Enriquez
Philippine Commission
Senor Mamoja
Court of First Instance
Senor Magsalin
Supreme Court
Andrew S. Rowan
Nineteenth Infantry
Bohol
Rowan
Samson
Custom House
Higgins
Pepperman
Civil Service Act
Cailles
Pagsanjan
Laguna
Santa Cruz
Laguna de Bay
Callies
Judge orders grand jury to probe Terry lynching
Judge Powell in Jackson instructs the grand jury to investigate the recent lynching of a negro at Terry and to return indictments against named citizens. He calls lynching a great crime and a blunder, noting Mississippi mob haste often lets real criminals escape.
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Grand Jury
Philadelphia Times
Jackson, Miss
Powell
Terry
Mississippi
Rockefeller Addresses Chicago Students On Gratitude To Families
Millionaire John D. Rockefeller spoke to University of Chicago students and visitors urging gratitude to families and friends who supported their education. He said the nation will need both great professionals and those who can humbly fill the humblest positions with acceptance and merit.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Young Men Quarrel Over Girl Leads to Assault
James Moore age 20 of 2446 Inger soll street faced a hearing on aggravated assault and battery against James McDade of 2707 Swain street. Moore was committed to prison without bail as McDade’s injuries worsened after a picnic quarrel on a Pennsylvania avenue lot. McDade was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Magistrate Pulling handled the proceedings.
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James Moore
Ingersoll Street
James McDade
Swain Street
McDade
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fires of Yesterday on Squaw Island Destroy Major Buildings
Fires yesterday destroyed all buildings facing the Niagara river on Squaw Island from Ferry street to three quarters of a mile north in Buffalo. Loss is estimated at 260000 dollars. Principal losses include Frontier mill Ryan elevator Queen City mill Fort Erie Ferry Company's ticket office and waiting room and part of its dock.
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Squaw Island
Niagara River
Ferry Street
Buffalo
Frontier Mill
Ryan Elevator
Queen City
Fort Erie Ferry Company
Death on Eve of Wedding in Mount Carmel
David Richards a 20 year old machinist from Green Ridge shot or killed himself on the side porch of Miss Lizzie Waters in Mount Carmel on the eve of their planned wedding. He had aided in decorating the parlor earlier and bought a revolver, with police weighing murder versus suicide. The body was found by the bride’s grandfather. funeral plans and further investigations followed as speculation swirled around mental strain and possible foul play.
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Philadelphia Times
Mount Carmel
David Richards
Green Ridge
Lizzie Waters
Young Richards
Richards
Lemuel Parry, Sr
Miss Waters
Hobson Defends Schley at Baltimore Commencement
Captain Richmond P. Hobson of the U S Navy spoke at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute commencement urging balance of strategy, preparation, and valor. He cited Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay and mocked critics of Schley’s Santiago maneuvers as misguided, arguing for decisive action and merit.
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Baltimore
Richmond P. Hobson
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Dewey
Manila Bay
Nelson
South Africa
Sehley
Santiago
Hobson
Election Officers Arrested for Illegal Votes
Eighteen election officers were arraigned before Magistrate Jermon after noon charged with accepting illegal votes. Names include Michael D. Keohane James J. Taggart William Milligan John R. Moon Jr Frank Apgar Wiliam J. Cooley and others from multiple wards divisions. Bail set at 300 dollars for court except Cooley absent. Probed frauds tied to November election and February results.
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Jermon
Michael D. Keohane
Pearl Street
James J. Taggart
Carlton Street
William Milligan
Wood Street
John R. Moon, Jr
North Seventeenth Street
Frank Apgar
Wiliam J. Cooley
Wallace Street
Michael Hussy, Jr
Perot Street
John Gleason
Seltzer Street
John Brennan
Frank Mulvihill
Salmon Street
Twenty-fifth Ward
William J. Cooley
Anarchists linked to Bresci arrested in Berlin
Berlin June 18 three Italian anarchists were arrested in the Senftenberg mires upon evidence of connections with Bresci in the assassination of King Humbert. They were delivered over to the Italian authorities.
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Humbert
Berlin
Senftenberg Mires
Bresci
Brake Beam Combine Proposed
ST. LOUIS June 18 means a consolidation may occur next week with a $5,000,000 capital. Chicago Peer Equipment at the Monarch Brake Bear and the Interchangeable Brake Beam Company of St. Louis join with the Worth Brake Beam Company of Easton to form a new entity.
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ST. Louis
Monarch Brake Bear
Soma
Detroit
Mich
Interchangeable Brake Beam Company
Tage Worth Brake Beam Company
Easton
Mrs Castle Nods in Slaying Trial at Eldorado
In Eldorado Kansas on June 18 the state introduced papers allegedly written by Mrs Olin Castle as she lay dying in the Jessie Morrison murder case Emma Wharton, a minister's daughter, testified that Mrs Castle read a statement charging Miss Morrison with the killing and, though her throat was cut, nodded yes when asked if it was correct and raised her hand as if to swear.
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Eldorado
Kansas
Olin Castle
Jessie Morrison
Emma Wharton
Bryan on lecture tour through Iowa and up the East
W J Bryan left Lincoln for an extended lecture tour and pleasure trip. He will address Estherville Iowa tomorrow and be joined by Mrs Bryan in Chicago. They proceed to Buffalo for Expo time then speak at Watertown New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Virginia on successive dates.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Esterville
Iowa
Child Foils Kidnappers In Camden Ohio Case
Four year old August Suelke, son of traveling stage performers, was snatched by two well dressed men aided by a girl but rescued by neighbor Elizabeth Barry. Officers Cherry and Smith investigated after Mrs McGann, who cared for the child, took him to Philadelphia.
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August Suelke
Erie Street
Camden
Elizabeth Barry
August
Ohio
Laulea McGann
Lizzie Barry
McGann
Cherry
Smith
Democratic faction wins county convention in Clearfield
June 18 in Clearfield County the Kerr faction triumphed over the Savage faction at the Democratic convention. John B. McGrath was elected County Chairman over Harry Byers by a wide margin. The ticket includes Frank T. Shannon Prothonotary Erne Koozer Register and Recorder John L. Lightner Surveyor and McGrath. The platform condemns Philadelphia Democratic organizations allied with Republicans and praises State Senator William C. Heinle for upholding constituents and law.
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Philadelphia Times
Clearfield
Friends
Kerr
Savage
John B. McGrath
Harry Byers
Supreme Court
Quay Republicans
Quay
Marshall
Frank T. Shannon
Moris
Register and Recorder
Erne Koozer
John L. Lightner
Bavaria
Houtzdale
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
William C. Heinle
Jamaican steamer chased by Colombian rebels at Cocle
The Jamaica reports two pursuits by Colombian insurgents near Cocle Panama. Rebels looted Cocle, demanded the pilot, and aimed for Bocas del Toro. Captain Pedersen refused surrender and sailed, as the insurgents seized two Norwegian vessels for use along the coast and later beached them after coal ran out.
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New Orleans
Jamaica
Bocas del Toro
Colombia
Cocle
Panama
Bocas
Pedersen
Franklin County Democrats Name Ticket At Convention
Captain William Hasson of Old City chaired the Democratic county convention in Franklin. He denounced last fall’s county campaign as corrupt. The ticket nominated includes Sheriff W White of Sugar Creek, Surveyor H J McKinley of Clintonville, Coroner D J McVey of Franklin, and delegates Thomas Alexander Franklin BR Morrissey William Hassan E C Breene and George H Torrey to the State Convention.
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Philadelphia Times
Franklin
William Hasson
Old City
W White
Sugar Creek
H. J. McKinley
Cintonrilie
D. J. McVey
Thomas Alexander
BR. Morrissey
William Hassan
E. C. Breene
George H. Torrey
OU City
Wilbert
Drowned Woman Mystery At City Morgue Astonishes Officials
A decomposed female body found in Schuylkill river mud near Girard avenue bridge is stored at the city morgue. Four unknown people claim knowledge of the missing woman but refuse to reveal names. Coroner and undertaker staff report no identifying details and the case remains unsolved with officials awaiting the appearance of supposed relatives.
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Schuylkill River
Belmont
Girard Avenue Bridge
Menté
Robinson
Samuel Armstrong & Sons
Paymaster Martin Trial Set at League Island Navy Yard
The trial of Paymaster John R. Martin of the receiving ship Richmond at League Island Navy Yard will be held in Philadelphia tomorrow morning. The charge is scandalous conduct tending to the destruction of good morals. He allegedly advanced money to himself and Surgeon Emlyn H. Marsteller from his salary. The court includes Captains Sands Clark Leary and others with Lt. Harding as judge advocate.
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John R. Martin
Richmond
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Martin
Emlyn H. Marsteller
James H. Sands
Charles E. Clark
Richard P. Leary
L. G. Boggs
William P. Potter
John N. Speel
Arthur Peterson
L. M. Harding
Boot and Shoe Men to Meet in Detroit
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers will meet in Detroit on Tuesday, June 2. Members listed include Thomas James of Cincinnati as president, Irving Drew of Portsmouth as vice president, George P. Schober of Philadelphia as treasurer, Howard L. Townsend of Philadelphia as secretary, Frank C. Plogree of Detroit, Co. H. Krippendorf of Cincinnati, A. W. Rich of Milwaukee, E. P. Reed of Rochester, Joseph B. Cousins of New York, and James A. Banister of Newark.
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Detroit
Mich
National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
Thomas James
Cincinnati
Irving Drew
Portsmouth
George P. Schober
Philadelphia
Howard L. Townsend
Frank C. Plogree
Co. H. Krippendorf
A. W. Rich
Milwaukee
E. P. Reed
Rochester
Joseph B. Cousins
New York
James A. Banister
Newark
N. J
Freight Brakemen Exempted by Knights of Honor
Milwaukee June 18 reports show the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Honor adopting a measure that exempts freight brakemen from prohibited occupations and allows them eligibility for membership. The action marks a key policy shift for workers in rail service and union membership access.
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Milwaukee
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Honor
Swedish Synod debates secret societies and creed
JAMESTOWN June 1 The Augstana Synod of the Swedish Lutheran Church today considered church relation toward secret societies. Dr M C Ranseen of Chicago recommended striking all reference to secret societies from the creed and followed his report with a strong address.
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Swedish Synod and
Jamestown
Augustana Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
M. C. Ranseen
Chicago
Spanking May Replace Duel In Moore Family Row
Colonel Quin cy O Mally Gilmore of New Jersey National Guard says if his son Harry Gilmore challenged Rev Mr Tatler at West Point, he will call off the duel and hold a spanking match instead. Harry Gilmore was appointed to the Military Academy by Senator Sewell.
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Philadelphia Times
Trenton
N. J
Quincy O'Mally Gilmore
New Jersey
National Guard
Sea Girl
Harry
Tatler
West Point
Gilmore
Military Academy
United States
Sewell
Fire drill saves children in Rochester school blast
In Rochester on June 18 a swift fire drill saved several hundred school children after a pupil spilled oil that reached the furnace causing an explosion. The janitor sounded the alarm and the hall gong began the drill. By the third stroke the children evacuated in orderly fashion and all escaped safely before the fire was extinguished.
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Philadelphia Times
Rochester
N. Y
Heiny Mine Awarded Sixteen Million Copper Trust Battle
Judge Harney ruled the Minnie Healy copper mine valued at 10 million dollars belongs to F. August Heinz. Miles Finelan had owned the site after spending 54 thousand dollars and offered it to Heinz. Finelan challenged the transfer aided by the Copper Trust. Heinz found a rich vein after purchasing and retained the property.
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Rutte
Mont
Sugar refineries switch to oil in Louisiana
Seven large Bayou Teche sugar refineries in St Marys Parish decided to discontinue coal use in sugar manufacture. They sent an agent to New Orleans to contract for oil tank erection and plan to use Texas oil going forward. The plants currently spend about 150000 dollars on coal annually. It is likely all Louisiana sugar plantations will switch to oil next season.
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Philadelphia Times
New Orleans
Bayou Teche
St. Mary's Parish
Louisiana
Officials Visit Boston and New York for Almshouse Plan
City officials and medical men depart for Boston and New York to study municipal institutions. The trip aims to inform the removal of the Philadelphia Almshouse and Insane Asylum from Thirty Fourth and Pine streets. The party includes Dr. Shoe maker Dr. Tyson Dr. Flexner Dr. Hare Dr. Horwitz and others.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia Almshouse
Thirty-fourth
Pine Streets
John V. Shoemaker
Department of Charities and Correction
William M. Geary
Bureau of Charities
Weather forecast for two states and regions
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware fair Wednesday and Thursday with rising temperatures and light to fresh southerly winds. Eastern New York fair Wednesday and Thursday with rising temperatures and fresh southerly winds. Western Pennsylvania fair Wednesday and possibly Thursday with variable winds. Western New York partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday likely fair Thursday with fresh southerly winds.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Weather summary for Philadelphia June 18 1901
United States Weather Bureau report from Philadelphia on June 18 1901 notes wind direction and speed, rain amounts, and temperature readings. It records mean temperatures since June 1 and rainfall totals since January, indicating a modest precipitation level for the period.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Arrivals of Ocean Liners at New York and Queenstown
The arrivals list shows ships docking in New York and Queenstown including Kaiser Wilhelm from Bremen Belgenland from Philadelphia Apeborta from Glasgow to New York Waestend to Queenstown from Philadelphia Kaiserin Marie Theresia from New York.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
New York
Bremen
Belgenland
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Apeborta Glasgow
Waestend -Queenstown
Kaiserin Marie Theresia
Kribourg
Barker Trial on Shooting of Rev Keller Sees Rigid Court Rulings
Day two of Thomas G. Barker's trial in Jersey City features strict adjournments and repeated rulings. Barker and Rev John Keller witness testimony is restrained by court rules, with key lines of questioning barred. Witnesses include Henry Sincock and Recorder Krebs detailing Barker's surrender and a four shot revolver. Keller testifies his head wound was from behind, maintaining no stated quarrel.
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Jersey City
N. J
Thomas G. Barker
John Keller
Arlington
Barker
New Jersey
Dr. Evans
Morris Plains Asylum
Pr. Evans
Jerssey
van Winkle
Mr. Keller
Strasser
Keller
Henry Sincock
Kearny
Sincock
Linock
Tom
Clements Krebs
Kearney
Krebs
Boy Dies of Hydrophobia After Dog Bite
Five year old Wallace Meiklejohn of 1529 Ridge Avenue died in St. Joseph's Hospital from hydrophobia six weeks after a Newfoundland dog bit him on May 13 at Twenty Fifth Street and Fairmount Avenue. Doctors reported a pronounced case and noted his extreme aversion to water and a peculiar barking like sound when water was offered.
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Wallace Melklejohn
Ridge Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Meiklejohn
Twenty-ffth Street
Fairmount Avenue
Septuagenarian Seeks Divorce After Bigamy Discovery
Mrs Hester A Smith of Wilkees Barre filed for divorce from her 75 year old husband. She is over 70 and says they lived together since 1872 when she learned he had another wife and they had been married two years. She accuses bigamy and they reside in Norristown Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkees
Barre
Hester A. Smith
Norristown
Youths Nabbed After Moosic Mountains Chase
Pittston reports four teenage suspects were captured after a lengthy pursuit through the Moosic Mountains. The youths allegedly robbed two Scranton merchants during a spree reaching Avoca before officers closed in.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittston
Moosic
Pestaees
Avoca
State Pharmaceutical Association Meeting Opens in WilkesBarre
In WilkesBarre on June 18 members of the State Pharmaceutical Association gather for their annual session. Delegates plan excursions to Harvey's Lake or Nichols and will receive a welcome from city officials.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
State Pharmaceutical Association
Harvey's Lake
Nichols
Missing Man to Fleeting in Africa
Pittston Pa Jove 18 Abdsept from ee yreanii given up as dead by parents Frederick Heinman if young Sasanes fouea witth the Englis.
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Africa
Philadelphia Times
Pittston
Ee Yreanii
Frederick Heinman
Sasanes
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