Barker's Call for Direct Legislation Referendum
Wharton Barker argues that rapid transit railway grants show Pennsylvania lacks democracy and that only direct legislation via initiative and referendum can empower the people. He contends power rests with an oligarchy, urging voters to adopt direct legislation at state and city levels and extend the referendum to all governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton Barker
Philadelphia Times
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Barker
United States
Telegraph
Haha
Harrisburg
Foerderer Seeks Talks With Mayor On Trolley Franchises
Robert H. Foerderer met with Mayor Ashbridge in a closed session while James P. McNichol also conferred with the mayor. They discussed rapid transit and trolley franchises but details remain undisclosed. The Law Department holds ordinances awaiting City Solicitor approval. final action may take days. The Board of Highway Severerence meets on Thursday June 27. No Johnson associates were in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Foerderer
Ashbridge
James P. McNichol Aso
Mr. Foerderer
English
Law Department
Board of Highway Severerence
Johnson
Work Advances on Fifty Second Street Railroad Project
Workers moved forward with no interruption on the new street railroad on Fifty second Street. Crews on the lower section along Baltimore avenue are preparing the street for tracks. Completion is expected by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Street Railroad
Fifty-second Street
Lower
Pectan Aes
Baltimore Avenue
Milford Man Finds Postum Cures Coffee-Afflicted Health
A Milford Indiana man credits Postum Food Coffee with ending his stomach and heart symptoms after abandoning coffee. He reports reduced headaches and irritability and notes a companion, Mrs Josephine Kelly of Elkhart Indiana, also improved after switching to Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ind
Josephine Kelly
Elkhart
Grindstone joke boosts Kit Carson town economy
An old-timer recalls a frontier prank in Kit Carson where Sam Tate hires a man to turn a grindstone for thirty days at the Alhambra saloon. The stunt draws crowds, boosts business, spawns new ventures, and enriches the grinder, soon making him a local hero before the town declines due to a railroad pullout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Kit Carson
Carson
Sam Tate
Alhambra
Sam
Grindstone
Las Animas
Remarkable Banquets Inside Unusual Dining Rooms
A recap of extraordinary feasts held in nontraditional venues. Guests dined in a 31 foot long champagne barrel at the Paris Exposition, in the hollow of a large whale, inside organ swell boxes, and within California giant trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Fruhinshaltz & Co
Nancy
Lucullus
Norway
Silbermanns
Dresden
Sydney Town Hall
California
Calaveras Grove
Moving Tales From the Country to the City
Mr Changefair recalls a moving job from the country with a confident boss and a $40 to $50 bill. Years later in the city a different crew handles the move, demanding no payment talk and leaving him to wonder about the settling of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Sun
Mr. Changefair
Sear Yee
Ignorance No Excuse From the New York Press
A breach of promise suit unfolds in Athens over a Grecian village custom. A woman sues a total stranger who picked up her handkerchief during a village dance, claiming he must marry her or pay damages. The tale notes strong local tradition and potential verdict forcing marriage or payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Marcopoulo
Athens
Hellas
Marcopoula
Pallas Athena
Beavers Attack Dam At Berlin Mills Maine
Horace Frost, superintendent at Berlin Mills, watched beavers attack a 12 by 12 timber brace as water drained from a dam above Kentucky Falls Maine. A crowd of 25 30 witnesses saw the animals work in sight of humans chase threaten and return with others to try and gnaw away the timbers before being driven off. This marks a second recorded attempt to demolish the dam by beavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Horace Frost
Berlin Mills Company
Kentucky Falls
Maine
Mr. Frost
Frost
Hga
How We Went to War With Spain
Washington report on the 1898 Red Book details official Cuban independence aims and US policy. It covers the Duchy de Lome incident, USS Maine disaster, and the shift to Philippine independence, with diplomacy in Washington Paris London and Berlin noted.
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Washington
Dupuy de Lome
Maine
Spain
United States
Cuba
Secretary Day
Woodford
Day
Congress
Paris
Philippines
Hay
State Department
London
Suez Canal
White
Baron von Buelow
Germany
Sherman
Hengelmuller
Lattimer
Linden Hall Seminary Grants Nine Degrees In Lititz
Special from Lititz June 19 Linden Hall Seminary held its 107th commencement with nine graduates led by valedictorian Blanche Elizabeth Wood and salutatorian Mary Helen Reidenbach Rev Dr Kerr Boyce Tupper of Philadelphia delivered the address The exercises featured a display of fancy work including slippers sent by Mrs McKinley acknowledging Katharine DeWalt Saxton who attended Linden Hall in 1841
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Lititz
Linden Hall Seminary
Blanche Elizabeth Wood
Philadelphia
Mary Helen Reidenbach
Salutatorian
Charlotte Irene Bender
Bertha Boulte Denniston
Pittsburg
Minnie Enira Erb
Anna Laura Furlow
Bertha May Long
Mabel Graybn Seldomridge
Rothsville
Jessie Mae Smith
Kerr Boyce Tupper
Dive McKinley
Katharine DeWalt Saxton
Linden Hall
Bishop Coleman Salary Reduction Debate at Delaware Diocese
At the Protestant Episcopal Church convention in Delaware the effort to cut Bishop Coleman’s salary from 3600 to 2500 failed to settle fully due to endowment fund gaps. A deficit existed requiring replenishment to a trust company amid tense discussions and a city donation of 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Delaware
Coleman
Andrew
Philadelphia Interest May Boost Williams Engine Sale
Negotiations are reported for the sale of the controlling interest in the Williams Reciprocating Rotary Engine Company to Philadelphia parties. Congressman Stevens of Texas and Win D Williams of Fredericksburg, Va. indicate about $2,000,000 is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Williams
Philadelphia
Congressman Stevens
Texas
Win D. Williams
Frederickeburg
Ae Ee
Mong E Reeto
Delaware Notes Highlight Local Civic Events
Fifteen thousand dollars is planned for Wilmington park improvements. Chief Justice Lore will speak at Georgetown High School commencement tonight. The American Society of Religious Education holds a two day meeting at Smyrna’s Asbury M Church. A new Spanish American War Veterans group in Wilmington will be named Clarke Churchman Camp. Another fundraiser for the Wilml Conference Academy debt started with a garden fete at the market house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Lore
Georgetown High School
American Society of Religious Educamont
Asbury M. Church
Smyrna
Association of
Philippine tariff revision advances for Philippines
Work on revising the proposed Philippine tariff progresses rapidly and could be ready for promulgation in a few weeks. The War Department has altered the Philippine Commission plan, raising luxury article duties from 3 to 10 dollars and cutting printing ink duty. Paper for printing books and papers drops from about 3 dollars to 50 cents, with all printed books and papers entering the Philippines free of duty. Harness and wagon goods also see duty reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Philippine Commission
War Department
Philippines
Shafter reports on clothing frauds in San Francisco
General Shafter answered Adjutant General Corbin about alleged San Francisco clothing frauds. He said the quantity was small and he refrained from a full report. One man and his son were arrested, with no shortages reported in any department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Washington
Corbin
San Francisco
Pension Certificates Granted in Several States
Washington reports pension certificates issued dated June 6 1901 with recipients across Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and the list includes original widows and special accounts. Names include John W Lewis West Hazleton George Neiman Fleming Prentice Bruce Richmond and many others with varying sums from 4 to 24 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lewis
West Hazleton
Lenng Wilson
Philadelphia
Robert Anderson
Moore Og
W. Motenlt
Jos Bennett
Germany
Es A. Porterna
Aomrpevils
Pace Frederiisk Swearman
Stone Junction
Ola Mills
the Viena
Henry Smith
Tewnsburg
David Thom
Huntingdon
Francis M. Guss
West Chester
Peter Albright
Meyersdale
Thomas 0. Cloyd
Orbisonia
George "S W. Smire
Doyletown
Peter O'Brien
Philadelpia
Joseph Coward
Renee
Hebe
Joseph Hatin
Peter Weaver
Lock Haven
Crecelia Stetson
Harrison Valley
Elizabeth Sauler
Allegheny
Williams
Swartswood
Hannah EF
Woodruff
Lanesburg
Ann Jane Kidd
New Brunswick
Delaware
Bank chiefs' terms set to expire this year
J. H. Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co and Henry W. Cannon president of Chase National Bank have terms due to end this year, indicating upcoming leadership changes in major financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Henry W. Cannon
Chase National Bank
Baltimore and Ohio names new officers and assistants
The Baltimore and Ohio Road announces changes in Baltimore with David Green named assistant secretary and brother of Vice President John P. Green. William H. Williams also appointed assistant secretary, with Oscar G. Murray re-elected as First Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Broad Street
David €. Green
John P. Green
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Green
The
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee
William H. Williams
Loree
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Oscar G. Murray
Additional Firms Report Earnings for Second Week
The following companies released earnings figures for the second week of Tunawantamtaes vuuw yoowrung, detailing profits, revenue shifts, and outlooks as markets digest results. Company names and exact figures are listed in the report.
Army and Navy Orders Listed in The Phus Philadelphia
War and Navy Departments publish leave and post assignments for Army officers. Major James B. Hickey receives a one month leave. several lieutenants and majors are reassigned to forts and academies. The naval court martial at West Point is dissolved and a new board named with listed officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHUS
Adelphia Times
Ington
War and Navy Departments
James B. Hickey
Eleventh Cavalry
Artillery Corps
John R. Myrick
Fort Preble
John L. Tiernon
Fort Banks
Evan Arsdale Andruse
Fort Washington
Charles Morris
Sullivan's Island
William Knoll
Fort McHenry
Anthony W. Vogdes
San Diego Barracks
Walter Howe
Jackson Barracks
Peter Leary, Jr
Ker West Barracks
Fourteenth Infantry
Richmond P. Davis
Thirtyninth Company
Coast Artillery
Malvern Hill Barnum
Eighth Cavalry
Edmund M. Blake
Fourteenth Company
Edward Anderson
Seventh Cavalry
Frank W. Coe
William G. Silla
George T. Summerlin
Fourth Cavalry
Henry C. Smither
First Cavalry
N B R. Kramer
John Jenkins
Fifth Cavalry
Judge Advocate
AVY
Pennsy Chief Denies Rumors Of Changes In Rail Lines
At the office of President Cassatt yesterday three rumors about the Pennsylvania Railroad were denied. The company was not interested in changing ownership of the Fairmount Coal property in West Virginia nor had it acquired control of the Pennsylvania and Northwestern or sought it. It also denied that George W. Boyd would succeed D. B. Martin as general passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio.
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Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fairmount Coal Company
West Virginia
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad
George W. Boyd
D. B. Martin
Baltimore and Ohio
Kent Road Transferred to Pennsylvania Railroad
The Kent road known as the Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad has passed to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Superintendent Halliday of the Delaware road takes charge and promises major improvements to place the line in first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Dover
Del
Baltimore and Delaware Bay Railroad
Kent Road
Jay Gould
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Halliday
Delaware Road
American Railway Master Mechanics Convene in Saratoga
The American Railway Master Mechanics Association opened its 34th annual convention in Saratoga New York with reports from Secretary J W Taylor of Chicago and Treasurer Angus Sinclair of New York City. Committees presented studies on cast iron versus steel tires ten mile statistics and the cost of running high speed passenger trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
J. W. Taylor
Chicago
Angus Sinclair
New York City
Reading Elects Officers After Annual Meeting
The Reading Company directors elected at the June 4 annual meeting organized yesterday. Officers named were President George F. Baer Vice president W R Taylor Treasurer W A Church and Secretary A H Moore. No other business was transacted. Fiscal year reports end June 30 will be submitted at the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Company
Epen
George F. Baer
W. R. Taylor
W. A. Church
A. H. Moore
Pennsylvanian plans East River tunnel and North River bridge
The Pennsylvania Railroad backs a Long Island East River tunnel and a North River bridge to New York with multi million financing. Samuel M. Rea leads the tunnel effort and also dominates the North River Bridge venture. The scheme envisions Montauk Point as a major freight terminal to feed European markets and boost toll revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River
Long Island
New York
North River
New Jersey
Pennsylvanian Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Broad Street
New York City
Samuel M. Rea
Tunnel Company
Rea
North River Bridge Company
The
Montauk Point
Long Island Railroad
Porto Rico Seeks Independent Internal Revenue Stamps
The Porto Rico Treasurer has urged Secretary Gage, with Governor Allen's approval, to issue an independent series of internal revenue stamps for the insular government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Porto Rico
Gage
Allen
Internal Revenue
Admiral Remey Visits Australia for Parliament Opening
Rear Admiral Remey reports on his stay in Australian waters aboard the flagship Brooklyn. He notes broad goodwill and appreciation from Australians and says the visit will strengthen U.S. friendship and esteem with Australia during the opening of the first Australian Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowkshield
Bureau of Navigation
Remey
Australian
Brooklyn
Australia
United States
Shipping Movements Reported at Global Ports
The Lancaster arrives at Gardiner's Bay followed by the Solace at Yokohama the Albany at Manila and the Standish at Newport News. The Scorpion sails from Natchez to New Orleans and the Essex from Boston to New London.
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Washington
Lancaster
Gardiner’s Bay
Solace
Yokohama
Albany
Manila
Newport News
Scorpion
Natchez
New Orleans
Essex
Boston
New London
Discharged Private Hold Brighon Dies En Route Home
First Lieutenant Burnell reports the death of Private Hold Brighon of Company D Fortieth Infantry while aboard the transport Pennsylvania from Manila. The item notes political appointments and War Department discretion on remitting enlisted men' s sentences amid a confluence of official discussions.
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George C. Burnell
Shafter
Hold Brighon
Fortieth Infantry
Manila
Pennsylvania
Deboe
Kentucky
James J. Belter
MagCoffin
Legation
Guatemala
United States
Gummere Calles
State Department
Rotary Hay
Reeoon
Secretary of War
Setenes
Sera E
Railroad mergers and leadership denials seize news in 1900s items
An AW officer denies any steps to fuse Rogers Locomotive Works with the new 50 million dollar American Locomotive Company. President Mellon of the Northern Pacific refutes resignation rumors. William N. Hobby becomes temporary receiver for the Sylvania Railroad amid a mortgage defalcation claim. Sir William Van Horne reports Cuban railroad progress on a Boston return trip. Everett Moore syndicate aims to absorb the Mahoning system forming a Port Huron to Pittsburg corridor. Wabash and Pennsylvania entry talks surface for Pittsburg. Burlington halts Guernsey extension plans to Salt Lake as survey work ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Locomotive Works
American Locomotive Company
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Trolley Roads
Ohio
Port Huron
Mich
Greenville
Pittsburg
Burlington Railroad
Iite
Guernsey
Salt Lake
Czar Pardons Students in Russia Riot Crackdown
The Czar signals the birth of his daughter by punishing riotous students. Some are exempted from military service while others count the punishment as part of their regular service. Politicians expected amnesty and reforms, taxpayers hoped for tax relief. The Czarina and child are reported to be well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Deutchland Sets Faster Passage Record From Hamburg
The Hamburg American Line steamer Deutchland arrived in Plymouth after beating its own record by covering 3082 miles in five days eleven hours and fifty one minutes at an average of 23.38 knots. Daily runs ranged 449 to 549 knots with the five day total slightly short of the 1900 best. The captain denied promising a five day crossing and weather aided speed. Also reports no confirmation of H Maitland Kersey death in South Africa from White Star and Lord Dunraven sources.
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Plymouth
Hamburg American Line
Deutchland
Kersey
London
War Office
Lord Dunraven
South Africa
H. Maitland Kersey
New York City
White Star Line
Welsh Named President Pro Tem of Reading Railway
J. Lowber Welsh was chosen president pro tem of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company to act for George F. Baer who received a three months leave of absence. Welsh, a Reading director, heads multiple railways and steel firms and will assume duties immediately as Baer plans a European trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowber Welsh
Pennsylvania, Cambria
Bethlehem Steel Companies
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
George F. Baer
Welsh
Reading Railway
Baer
Reading
Europe
Tod Resigns From Great Northern Board
J. Kennedy Tod has stepped down from the Great Northern Railway board after years of service. The resignation, submitted several months ago, became public yesterday in New York. It leaves only two directors not directly connected with the Senne family interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kennedy Tod
Great Northern Railway
New York
American Turkeys for King Edward Sent to London
Cablegram from June 19 reports John Scott-Montague presenting several American bronze turkeys to King Edward. The birds will be kept at Sasiicmnanen House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward
Philadelphia Times
London
John Scott-Montague A
Sasiicmnanen House
Washington and Jefferson College War Draft Claim
Washington and Jefferson College in Washington Pa faces a life claim dispute linked to a June case involving a Washingd Setterson College. The report notes a local college and related drafting matter with unclear details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Jefferson
Washington, Pa
Setterson College Ashingtoon and Gorieean
Ripon College Names New President
Ripon Wisconsin June 19 Dr R B C has been elected president of Ripon College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripon College
Ripon
Wis
RB. C
P T of
Unusual Gimbel Brothers Summer Hosiery Sale
Gimbel Brothers Philadelphia presents a three to six price sale on summer goods with a daily closure and Saturday half holiday. The ad highlights deep discounts on men and women underwear hosiery and children's items, featuring Balbriggan shirts, draws, lace, lisle, and cotton stockings with prices from 6c to 50c and up to $1.50 for select Swiss lisle vests.
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Hermsdorf
Syk
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McNichol
Mr. Ashbridge
Gery
Delaware News Notes
Philippine
Commission
Jonathan Handy
William KR. Dickerson
Martha W. Wootten
Laurel
Maryland
mal—Pe' H. Tiller
Church Hill
Falwin W
Havre de Grace
Mas W. Irwin
Frostburg
Georgiana Parks
Vuuw Yoowrung
Southern Railway
Ont . Co
St. L
Ala
Great Southern
Chicago Great Western
Butt., Roch, & Pitts
Toledo & Ohio Central
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Fasteset
Texas Pacific
Ohio River
Missouri Pacific
Army and Navy
ARMY
C. H. Arnold
Cola
MR. Cassatt
French Run
Chat OF
Mellon
Northern Pacific
William N. Hobby
Sylvania
Sylvania Railroad
Central of Georgia
William van Horne
Santiago
Deutschland
J. Lowber Welsh
Tod
Great Northern
Gimbel Brothers
Ninth St
Gimbel Brothery
Market Street
Ninth Street
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