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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

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Morgan Asks a Conference on Measure Today

Morgan asks a conference on the proposed measure with the House expected to act today. The conference outcome is uncertain as prospects for approval remain unclear.

Many Blocks in the Way Over Panama Canal Vote Row

Senate debate on the Spooner amendment to the Hepburn canal bill ended with 42 in favor and 4 against. Pairs showed support and opposition on Panama, with Depew, Dillingham, Dolliver, Kearns, and McLaurin paired for and against. Elkins and Rawlins were absent and unpaired.

Spooner Hepburn Senate Panama Depew McEnery Dillingham Tillman Dolliver Money Kearns Gibson McLaurin South Carolina Simon Elkins Rawlins

Senate backs Isthmian Canal plan for Panama route

Washington June 19 The Senate approved a Spooner substitute to authorize the President to build on the Panama route if it can obtain good title from the Panama Company and proper concessions from Colombia. The final passage passed 67 to 6. The Senate then moved to a conference with the House, naming Morgan Hanna and Kittredge as conferees. The amended bill returns to the House with expectations of a conference.

Philadelphia Times Washington Senate Panama House Congress Spooner Panama Company Colombia Bate Cockrell Daniel Dubois Pettus West Morgan Morgan, Hanna and Kittredge

Minority Report Opposes Negro Race Inquiry Commission

Democratic members of the House Labor Committee filed a minority report opposing a bill to create a commission to study the status of the Negro race. The report argues there is no necessity to single out the race and contends full development comes only when the government allows the race to work out its destiny with others.

Washington House Committee On Labor Today

Misappropriation charge hits Justice disbursing officer

Henry Reichtin, disbursing officer of the Department of Justice, was arrested in Washington on a $7,600 shortage. He confessed six years of shortfalls caused by borrowing from friends and government funds, with a $30,000 bond posted. Reichtin, a Cincinnati bachelor age about 45, blamed fast living. arrest warrant by U S District Attorney Gould. Cincinnati context notes his long Democratic involvement and prior city offices.

Washington Henry Reichtin Department of Justice Reichtin Cincinnati Knox Comptroller's Office Attorney General Harman United States Gould

Clark Will Not Retire From Navy Post

Washington reports the Navy Department asserts Admiral Clark has not asked for retirement and will return to Philadelphia. He is content with his current assignment and has no plans to retire now.

Washington Navy Department Admiral Clark Philadelphia

Irish Servant Seeks Irish Fortune After Dublin Will Letter

Maggie Maloney, a pretty Irish servant in Pittsburg, awaits a draft to Ireland where a $15,000 fortune lies. Her Dublin attorney letter revealed her uncle in Ireland died weeks ago. She left her East End employer, now staying in a family hotel, and seeks to locate her brothers in Mayo who accompanied her years ago.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Maggie Maloney Ireland Dublin East End County Mayo

Salisbury Cabinet Meet Delayed By Health Of Premier

London June 19 Lord Salisbury presided at a cabinet meeting at Arlington Street for the convenience of the Premier who is recovering from illness. The session focused on routine affairs with no major disclosures reported.

London Lord Salisbury Arlington Street

Nicaraguan Railways Completed

MANAGUA Nicaragua June 19 All the railroad between Corinto on the Pacific and Granada on Lake Nicaragua has been completed.

Managua Nicaragua Corinto Granada Lake Nicaragua

Chauffeurs Cleared in York Road Fatality Case

John H Fisher and William O Bixler were found not to blame for the death of Mrs Caroline M Cooper on York road near Willow Grove. A jury accepted that the electric auto did not speed and horn was sounded. the defendants paid $35 costs. The case spurred York road protests and new speed-control efforts in Jenkintown and Cheltenham, with ordinances, fines, and patrol plans to curb fast driving along the corridor.

John H. Fisher William O. Bixler Caroline M. Cooper York Road Willow Grove Park Squire Yerkes Willow Grove Miss Cooper Frank Harris Oak Lane Jenkintown Burgess Thomas Harper Burgess Harper York’ Road

Fast Auto Driver Fined in Broad and Walnut Streets Case

A motorist identified as W. B. Sherer of Arch Street was fined five dollars by Justice Harrison for driving too fast. A policeman testified Sherer’s auto exceeded the speed limit at Broad and Walnut streets on Wednesday, near Ogontz under the Reading Railway bridge toward Elkins. Caleb Fox and George A. Fox’s son were noted as rapid riders, though Caleb was seen as more careful than peers.

Ogontz Reading Railway Bridge Elkins Bunting Caleb Fox George A. Fox W. B. Sherer Arch Street Istrate Harrison Sherer Broad Walnut Streets

Tobacco Put Under Episcopal Ban in Milwaukee Diocese

Milwaukee Bishop Nicholson issues a warning against tobacco use in the diocese, arguing no spiritual or physical benefit and citing untold evils. He even remarks that if Sir Walter Raleigh brought tobacco to England, the ship should have sunk.

Milwaukee Wis Nicholson Milwaukee Episcopal Diocese Walter Raleigh England

Must Stop Shoe Throwing At Altoona Station

June 19 report from Altoona says an anti missiles edict bans throwing rice shoes or other objects at the Pennsylvania Railroad station after a gum shoe knocked station master Brennemanoff his cap. Police will arrest offenders within the station enclosure and enforce the order.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Brenneman

Bankruptcy Trustee Sued In Contempt Case At Pittsburg

Mrs. Mabel Weller files petition in U S District Court seeking attachment for contempt against trustee E O Kemmerer of Wilkesbarre in the Garringer Weller bankruptcy. The petition cites unpaid order to pay a $1 204 claim to Mrs Weller and later directives ignored, with $21 049 balance in his hands. A rule to show cause will be granted and the trustee will answer the charges.

Pittsburg United States District Court Mabel Weller Garringer & Weller Wilkesharre E. O. Kemmerer

Child’s Attacker Missing After Delaware River Push

George Davidson, 16, charged with pushing 4 year old Grover C Certain from a Camden wharf into the Delaware River, is missing from home at 123 Danenhower Street. Police believe he is hiding in the city. a playmate rescued Certain. Prosecutor Lloyd plans to press for Davidson’s return.

George Davidson Grover C. Certain Delaware River Danenhower Street Camden William Post Certain Lloyd Davidson

Negro Preacher Sues Pullman Co for 5000 Damages

The Rev. Henry T. Johnson of Richmond Virginia sues the Pullman Car Company in U S Court for 5000 dollars claiming a dining car denial prompted by race on March 25 1902 between Richmond and Washington. He says the insult prevented him from carrying out his work.

Philadelphia Times Trenton Henry T. Johnson Richmond United States Pullman Car Company Johnson Christian Recorder Washington

Substitute prays for Dr Parker health in City Temple

In London on June 19 the substitute of Rev Joseph Parker at City Temple asked the congregation for prayers for Dr Joseph Parker whose health is causing grave anxiety.

London Joseph Parker City Temple

Arrivals Of Ocean Liners At The Port

Several liners arrive with notable calls including Haverford from Philadelphia to Liverpool Moltke Oberbourg from New York and Palatia from New York. Other ships listed include yre from New York and a from New 7 New, reflecting a busy transatlantic schedule and arrivals in quick succession.

Haverford Liverpool Philadelphia Moltke Oberbourg New York Palatia Genoa Yre New 7 New

Philippines War Cost and Troop Reductions Highlight Senate Reply

Secretary Root reports total Philippine War costs at 170 326 586 dollars with 70 000 troops in June 1901 reduced to about 23 000 today. Rail and supply expenses, troop returns, and future reductions cited. plan to bring forces home to about 18 000 after orders to withdraw several regiments.

Washington Root Senate Philippines Philippine Commission United States Treasury Philippine Treasury Philippine Islands Islands Tenth Cavalry

American rule defended by Aguinaldo cabinet member in Chicago

Don Felipe Buencamino, former secretary of state in Aguinaldo's cabinet, tours the United States with stops in Washington, Charleston, Atlanta, and St. Louis. He advocates continued American rule in the Philippines and aims to boost commercial ties while acknowledging some abuses by soldiers but stating they were punished.

Chicago Don Felipe Buencamino Aguinaldo United States Don Felipe Philippines Washington Charleston Atlanta St. Louis

Englishmen in Distress Will Distributes Estate

William Underdown, late treasurer of the Society of the Sons of St. George, left most of his property for the assistance of Englishmen in distress. He died recently at his Haddonfield New Jersey home, valued at about $20,000. A copy of his will was filed yesterday in the Register of Wills office for record.

William Underdown Society of the Sons of St. George Underdown Haddonfield N. J Office of the Register of Wills

Laundry prices rise as coal trusts blamed by Chinatown workers

East Side Camden Chinese laundry workers unite to boost prices citing coal crisis and trusts as sole cause. They claim current coal costs force losses of about $1.25 per laundry box, prompting the price increase announced yesterday to customers.

East Side Camden

Three Men Die in Cambria Powder Mill Explosion

Johnstown reports a powder mill blast at the Cambria Powder Company plant in Seward killing three men and wounding five others. Deceased are J. B. Smith, 40, John Rhodes, 38, Charles Drover, 35, and W. F. Bracken. Injured include Frank Wakefield, Thomas Gordon, John B. McCullough, and Seymour Allison. Drover walked 300 yards before dying. the mill shanty burned. Bracken died in hospital. Wakefield and Gordon expected not to survive.

Johnstown Cambria Powder Company Seward J. B. Smith John Rhodes Charles Drover Wapwallopen Luzerne County W. F. Bracken Frank Wakefield Thomas Gordon Johin B. McCullough Seymour Allison Rhodes Drover Bracken Wakefield Gordon

Diplomats press on Venice naval inquiry fallout

The Italian ambassador Signor des Planches met Acting Secretary Hill at the State Department to protest the Chicago court of inquiry report on American naval officers jailed in Venice. Moody and Hill plan a strict inquiry into how the report leaked while contemplating cabinet action.

Washington Signor Mayor Des Planches State Department Hill Hay Chicago Venice Moody Chicago Court of Inquiry Dayton Crowninshield

Subsidies for British Ships Tie Cunard to Morgan Trust

Lord Brassey told a House of Commons committee that subsidies should back ocean liners for use as armed cruisers. He warned a Cunard transfer to Morgan Trust would be a national disaster, urging government aid to keep Cunard British if it cannot compete unaided.

Lord Brassey Cunard Line Morgan Trust London House of Commons The Admiralty

Dare Dared But Fails Ends Up in Jail After Grocery Clash

Daniel Dare of Camden confronted Mrs. Caroline Harding, owner of a Camden grocery, accusing her of injustice. She ejected him from the store, and he was arrested and jailed for his actions in a confrontation described as the outcome of the dispute.

Harding Daniel Dare Camden Dare Caroline Harding

Cleveland and Hill Share Platform at Notable Political Meeting

Former presidents Cleveland and Hill appeared together on the same platform for the first time in five years at a high profile political event. The unlikely pairing drew attention from supporters and observers alike, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics and cross endorsements.

Democratic unity at opening of Tilden Club quarters

New York city June gathering of leading Democrats opened the Tilden Club’s new quarters with addresses by Grover Cleveland David B Hill and others. William J Bryan was invited but did not reply. Cleveland urged party harmony and cautioned against recrimination and exile in rebuilding the party.

Democratic Unity Tilden Club New York Grover Cleveland David B. Hill Cleveland Samuel J. Tilden Peace and Harmony Democratic Party Tilden

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