Bribery Case Targets 28th Ward Officials
District Attorney Weaver outlines indictments charging Weider Sivel and others with conspiracy to extort fees from teachers and candidates. He expects to begin trials in Beitel's court, noting an equal crime in buying or selling office and intent to avoid publicity. Sterr expresses shock at the involvement of Weider and Sivel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weider
Sivel
Twenty-eighth Ward
Etta C. Hannis
Rena A. Haydock
Alice J. Kilpatrick
Abel J. Evans
Commonwealth
Seixas
Travis
Brown
Rene Haydock
Abel Evans
Alice J. Orrell
Johnson
John Weaver
Philadelphia Times
Board of Education
George Sterr
28Th Ward
Mr. Sterr
West End
Republican Club
STERRS FRIENDS ELECTED IN WEST END CLUB
Reading fragments indicate a ward political note in the West End Republican Club, Twenty-eighth ward. The text suggests internal selections or endorsements around local party figures and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Republican Club
Twenty-eighth
Eyi
Coffee Sense To Drink or Not to Drink The Question
A St Paul woman endorses Postum Food Coffee after coffee caused sleeplessness and heart palpitations. She says quitting coffee improved sleep and energy, and notes some family members prefer Postum. The piece contrasts coffee flavor with Postum and suggests health concerns may guide consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Eight Girls Run A Ranch In Oregon Frontier
Eight Walker daughters manage a rugged Oregon ranch near the John Day headwaters. They rope, brand, ride wild horses, and train colts while living a hard frontier life under father William Walker. Barker and Walker histories color their frontier era, with frontier trades and peril shaping their fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
William Walker
John Day River
Walker
West
Kentucky
Idaho
Blue Mountains
John Barker
Barker
Pitt River
California
Shasta
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Paquita
Walker Ranch
North Fork
River Named for Day Remains in Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The river’s naming honors Day, whose memory continues through the journal’s dedication, preserving his legacy in Seattle history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Expert testimony clears driver in St Davids speeding case
In Bryn Mawr on June 20 Magistrate Buckland dismissed charges against Richard D. Willard Ardmore operator after expert Morris O'Donnell testified the automobile could not exceed seven miles an hour on the gear. Special Officer Harry Rodenbough had charged him with ten to fifteen mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Bryn Mawr
Richard D. Willard
Ardmore
Buckland
Radnor Township
St. Davids
Willard
Harry Rodenbough
Morris O'Donnell
Sundry civil funds earmarked for Philadelphia region
The conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill lists funds immediately available in various cities. Philadelphia area allocations include Mint at Philadelphia 25000 dollars and multiple city grants such as Scranton 20000, Easton 10000, Allentown 20000, Lebanon 20000, Norristown 20000, Chester 20000, Perth Amboy 10000, Atlantic City 30000, and Elizabet h 60000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
House
Philadelphia
Mint
Scranton
Easton
Allentown
Lebanon
Norristown
Chester
Perth Amboy
N. J
Atlantic City
Elizabeth
Bloomers In Trouble Stop Bloomer Girls In Wood Lynne
A Camden group reports the Bloomers failed to appear for a Wood Lynne game. Manager W W Taylor confronted the players in a railroad car at Federal Street Station and secured an attachment on the Bloomers after a constable intervened. The crowd dispersed and the team left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Wood Lynne
Chicago Bloomer Girls
Bloomer Girls
W. W. Taylor
Wood Lynne Aggrégation
Federal Street Station
Herris
Taylor
Philadelphia Carriage Show Opposed by Local Trade
The Carriage and Wagon Builders Association met at the Bourse Building to hear anti exposition reports. The anti committee led by Kasper Kendal and Z Taylor Richards urged blocking a October exposition in Philadelphia promoted by W T Van Fleet and Conant Loughdige. City dealers reportedly oppose the expo and local trades groups plan no action on invitations. Promoters were denounced as schemers pursuing self interests over the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage and Wagon Builders’ Association of Philadelphia
Bourse
Kasper Kendal
Z. Taylor Richards
H. E Kaechline
Frank Scharz
B. Frank Duffield
Philadelphia
W. T. van Fleet
National Carriage Protectorate Association
Conant & Loughdige
The
Carriage Dealers Journal
Troy
N. Y
Trades League
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Trial Disappoints Public in Snyder Libel Case
In Pottsville, June 20, the Snyder libel trial stalled, focusing on politics around Quay and Roosevelt era actions rather than direct libel. Prosecutor links Snyder to Elkin leader and targets Schrink as a federal office holder in debates over state delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Pottsville
Charles A. Snyder
G. C. Schrink
Quay
Snyder
Elkin
W. J. Whitehouse
Quay Lader
Roosevelt
Schrink
Federal
Mira
Ron
Court of Appeals upholds Dike in Kings County case
The Court of Appeals affirms the Appellate Division decision in favor of Norman Dike regarding the delivery of sheriff office books and papers. The ruling supports Gov Odell's authority to remove Sheriff Gudin, with costs. The appeal challenged an order directing Dike to act as the plaintiff wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, N
Court of Appeals
Appellate Division
Norman Dike
Charles Guden
Dike
Kings County
Odell
Gudet
Guden
Second Department
Roman Clergy in Retreat at Glen Summit
A religious retreat of the Roman Catholic clergy near Glen Summit is described, with details of leadership and activities during the gathering. The report notes the clergy’s retreat in June and references the Rev. as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priladel Puls Times
Glen Summit
Bopnton
Cleveland Speeches Stir New York Politics At Tilden Club
Ex-President Cleveland and Ex-Senator Hill spoke at the Tilden Club, drawing praise from Democratic leaders who predict strong statewide support and a united party for fall. Governor Odell dismissed Hill's critique as expected while Panama Railroad stock and Standard Oil ship plans drew market attention amid a day of subway and court news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Hill
Tilden Club
Frank Campbell
Democratic State Committee
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Erie County
Bryan
Kansas City
Thomas Taggert
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mack
Daniel F. McMahon
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Triumvirate
Senator Hill
Hoffman House
Odell
Newburg
Jones Free
Piano from Civil War battle gifted to Washington Artillery
A Jackson Mississippi dispatch reports Hon. and Mrs. A. Q. May presented the Washington Artillery a historic piano that endured fire and cannon fire at Jackson Mississippi during the 1863 siege. The instrument, once cherished by Mrs. May’s mother Miss Bettie Cooper, survived combat after soldiers rescued it as shells rained around Lauman’s Federal advance.
The Union and Confederate Forces At Jackson Fight Endures
In Jackson Mississippi near the outskirts the Fifth Company Washington Artillery of New Orleans ordered to burn a residence as Lauman’s Sherman troops advanced. Cannons fired as a piano played by soldiers stood near the guns. Lanman’s division retreated with heavy losses leaving colors and many dead wounded and prisoners. The piano later moved to Memorial Hall on May 20 1902 donated by Mrs A Q May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Washington
A. Q. May
Jackson
Miss
Memphis, Tenn
Washington Artillery
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Mississippi
Sherman
Fifth Washington Artillery
Louisiana
Lauman
Cooper
Old South
Jaekeon
Pearl River
Barne
Breckinridge
Joe Johnston
Jackson, Miss
W. W. Scott
Concert Series Opens in Fairmount Park Public Concerts
The Fairmount Park Band led by Adam Takob performs at Belmont Mansion with a forty member group under the park commissions. The schedule runs Monday to Saturday with venues Strawberry Mansion Lemon Hill and Belmont Mansion and daily performances from 4 to 6 PM and 8 to 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount Park
Adam Takob
Belmont Mansion
Commissioners of
Strawberry Mansion
Lemon Hill
Air de Ballet
Tanin
Peat
The
Strollers
Hoch ‘Orne Oo
Switzerland
Hoc
Fabererie Waelodies
Hinese Foneymoon
Dalbot Yiopbehe
Akob Mosash
Peventeee
Oscesds
Jakob Star-Span
Crozier Confirmed as Chief of Ordnance
Washington June 20 The Senate in executive session confirmed Captain William Crozier as chief of ordnance with the rank of brigadier general by a 44 to 12 vote. The opposition was led by Senator Proctor with brief replies from Senators Warren Pettus and Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William Crozier
Proctor
Warren
Pettus
Foraker
Tennessee's Polk Place Vandalism Spurs Historic Preservation Debate
A Nashville observer laments Polk Place damage and calls for state action to preserve Polk Place and nearby landmarks. The piece condemns the lack of protection for historic sites, notes contrasting efforts at the Hermitage, and warns that greed may destroy remaining Greek revival structures along Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Vine Street
Polk Place
Tennessee
Executive
Hermitage
Ladies’ Hermitage Association
Mt. Vernon
Washington
Polk Prince Association
James K. Polk
Broad Street
Custom House
Portraits for Philadelphia Hall of Fame Begin
Mayor Ashbridge and Director English commission life size portraits as part of a private Hall of Fame project. Artist Albert Rosenthal is finishing a bust of Ashbridge and a three quarter length head-on portrait of English in his Chestnut Street studio after selecting era fitting attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbridge
English
Philadelphia
Buskins
Rapier
Chapeau
Albert Rosenthal
Longport
N. J
Chestnut Street
Mr. Ashbridge
Mr. English
Osage Journal editor cautions against publishing slander
A late Osage Journal editor left instructions to temper coverage of Horace Welby of Sand Creek. An attempted editorial rebut was blocked after a threat to publish a scathing label Fiend Incarnate and call Welby a thief, drunkard, and criminal, urging lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Journal
Horace Welby
Sand Creek
Guthrie
Okia
Walnuts Stumps Fetch High Prices Across Tennessee
Old walnut stumps, once considered worthless, now command booming prices as buyers travel the country to collect them. An Indiana firm leads the rush, paying top dollar even for ugly knobby stumps, sometimes exceeding the value of the full tree. Veneering and high grade furniture are cited as uses for the material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Indiana
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Sterr
Leo Meyers
Charles McDaniels
C. Harry Fletcher
Meyers
Addiiion
Hubbs
Dutton
H. Booker Wells
Howard G. Jones
Henry R. Moore
John Monaghan
William J. Donohoe
Joseph Ogden
Bernard Meier
Henry J. Stone
John M. Bunker
Michael Bbret
Walter Bedloe
Mr. Dutton
Chaffeur
Pennsylvania
Association of Philadelphia Builders
Democratic Party
Jones
Rice, the
Millionaire
Standard Oil
Charles T. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Recorder Golf
Patrick
Sing Sing Prison
West Forty-fourth Street
Osborne
Texas
Panama
R. R
Oil Trust
Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
Delaware Ship and Engine Building Company
Roach Shipyards
A. E. Ford
Shipbuilding Company
Broadway
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Fourth Street
Mount Baptist Church
John Shields
Ira A. Shaler
Johann Most
McKinley
Bridge of Sighs
J. P. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
England
Morgan
Lord Ashburnham
Boke
Saint Albans
Juliana Berners
Thomas Rood
Oxford
Machlinio
Letton and Willcox
London
Wynken de Worde
Pynsons
Crozier
Ordnance
President Polk
Oil
Mayor
Hall of Fame
Just
Lane
Geo. B. Wells
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