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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
The piece argues for open, transparent Democratic leadership over a reform-minded revival. It condemns tariff favoritism, distrusts Roosevelt’s approach, praises Cleveland and Tilden era ideals, and urges a comprehensive, just tariff rebalance to aid Cuba and curb trusts, while stressing loyalty to free institutions and constitutional government.
A New York gathering features remarks on free trade honest money and Cuba justice for consumers. Speakers defend democratic principles praise Jeffersonian peace and commerce and invite support from national Democrats while acknowledging key figures from New Jersey and Nebraska.
Special to the Philadelphia Timms reports in Lebanon on June 19 that thieves stole two horses and a buggy from Harry Lougenecker of South Annville, with jest or theft implied by the local crime note.
Washington D C June 19 The House District committee after two hours in executive session recommended building the union station just north of North Capitol Street between First and east. The plan locates the front 1000 feet further south than Senate language. Estimated saving to the District and General Government is 1 500 000 with fewer street grading and property costs and no front plaza at Massachusetts Avenue site. It remains unclear how Pennsylvania officials will view the change.
The Texas body ruled that all Harriman operated lines in the state must use one set of rates, the strongest action yet by the Railroad Commission. The decision reduces oil and petroleum rates by about 25 percent, cutting revenue on Southern Pacific lines in the state. Burlington and Northwestern to be sold to Burlington and Western Company after annual vote.
SPECIAL TO THE PHILADELPHIA Times from Lebanon reports Henry B. Kettering, a noted real estate peculator from Annville, hanged himself in his barn this morning, ending a described fraud scheme.
At the Schuylkill Valley Veterinary Association gathering in Reading today Jabez Burke of Mahanoy City George Locke of Lehighton and FP C Mensinger of Schillington face malpractice prosecutions. Reading was chosen for the next convention with officers elected including President O G Noack Reading Vice President G A Wehr Denver Treasurer F H McCarthy Pottsville Recording Secretary W L Beiber Kutztown, Corresponding Secretary E D Longacre Shenandoah.
Mrs. Jennie Elsie of Burlington visited Lebanon county jail to bid farewell to her brother Thomas Crowell who is to be hanged on Tuesday for the murder of Jacob Schmidt. He gave her pictures and trinkets for his mother and relatives and said he would meet his New Jersey friends in heaven, claiming he has made peace with God.
Pottsville June 19 Adam Volsiewicz of Shenandoah pleaded guilty to manslaughter after on May 28 he threatened Adam Swanke with a gun and shot him in the abdomen. Swanke died at the State Hospital. He faces sentencing tomorrow.
Easton police report the death of Professor Olin Roba, music teacher, classified as a death by his own action. The body was located in Siena with investigators noting no foul play. Authorities released brief details. further confirmation pending.
The Bethlehem Steel Company held its annual stockholders meeting as scheduled yesterday, awaiting actions by new owners and awaiting direction on corporate plans and leadership changes.
Transfer of ownership from Charles M Schwab and associates to the United States Shipbuilding Company is noted. The election scheduled for yesterday will be held in abeyance until the new era is ready to put in their own card.
Maggie Talbot was acquitted before Judge Wiltbank in Quarter Sessions Court No 2 of assault and battery on Policeman Charles L Quick. Quick was acquitted of assault on Mrs Talbot. Talbot was convicted on a separate charge of attempting to rescue a prisoner with mercy recommended. The incident occurred at 1047 East Montgomery Ave as the officer arrested Harry Springer, who fled into Talbot’s house.
Thieves robbed J. H. Fanning, a salesman, of a telescope bag with $70 worth of dress goods on Wednesday. At 117 South Twenty‑first Street, belonging to Thomas Leaming, pipe thieves ripped out hospigots valued at $20. A third attempt near G. De Laur on North Queen Ninth Street failed, as burglars fled without valuables.
Walter Wallace of McKeesport Pennsylvania shot at Pauline Hackenpees home on North Howard Street aiming to kill her. He pleaded not guilty and was held in four hundred dollar bond as his bail bondsman was called. The incident followed a dispute with the woman and her family.
Mary Hines, 44, of 219 Queen Street died from burns sustained when a coal oil lamp exploded at her home yesterday. Berhelt, eight, of 1002 C tlan Street remained in hospital after playing with matches on Sunday.
The man who threw himself before a train in Camden on Wednesday was identified as John Sands of Salem, New Jersey. The body was found near the tracks at Atlantic City, authorities said.
Five thousand dollars ransom demanded by chain gang murderers after the disappearance of Nel Anderson Jr aged 17, son of a leading merchant. A note was found on his hat threatening harm if payment is not made. A large search is underway with no trace of the youth so far.
In Pocatello Idaho on June 19 prospectors race for the Belle Marsh copper mine on the Fort Hall reservation intensifies with over 100 men bidding. Senators Clark of Montana and James A Murray of Butte led competing parties, Clark arriving first only to find Murray men in possession.
In Vincennes Indiana a mob attacked Knox county jail early today attempting to seize William Edson who faces assault charges and lynching followed the unsuccessful takeover. The incident marks a renewed blood frenzy as authorities guard the jail and quell the uprising.
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