Wanamaker renews $2.5 million city offer for transit rights
John Wanamaker sends Foerderer a second offer to sell the rapid transit franchises for $2.5 million to the city with $1.5 million for channel work and $1 million for schools plus a three cent fare plan during peak hours. He also offers $500,000 to promoters, and a ten year option to reclaim the franchises with cost repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Robert Foerderer
Foerderer
Wanamaker
Delaware
Ring
Plans for Rapid Transit Roads
Engineers for the new rapid transit projects are hard at work preparing to begin operations. Backers maintain silence and public comment is scarce. The team has studied systems in Washington Chicago and Boston and will proceed only when fully prepared to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Albert L. Johnson
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Pardon Petition Filed For Ingham And Newitt
George W. Rogers and Charles W. Campbell filed a pardon petition in the Department of Justice for Ellery P. Ingheam and Harvey K. Newitt, jailed two and a half years for bribery in the Lancaster counterfeit case. The document bears no endorsements. the petition argues hardship from potential disbarment and loss of voting rights if terms end without release. It will go to U.S. District Attorney John B. Holland and Judge McPherson for action.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
George W. Rogers
Philadelphia, Inquirer
Ellery P. Ingheam
Harvey K. Newitt
United States
Lancaster
Ingham
Newitt
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
James S. Eushy-Smith
Ingham and Newitt
Charles W. Campbell
Campbell
Rogers
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bashy-Smith
John B. Holland
Eastern District of
McPherson
Beck
United States Eee Renea
Philadelphia
Purify the City Rally Attacks Donnelly and Ryan
About six hundred Young Democracy members met at Odd Fellows Temple in Philadelphia to denounce City Chairman Charles P. Donnelly and City Commissioner Thomas J. Ryan. The program featured remarks by E. J. Bowen and Magistrate Eisenbrown, with letters from Cadwalader and Heinle and calls for Democratic reform and a new city-wide committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Ryan
Young Democracy
Odd Fellows
Mesers
Moyer and Mayne
Lehigh County
Squibb and Hope
Berks
Myers
Cumberland
Pant
John Cavanaugh
Chester
George D. Herbert
Star- Independent
Harrisburg
John Taylor
Arthur Mallon
Frank Haggerty
W. H. R. Lukens
Albert M. Harris
H. Gilbert Cassidy
Matthew Randall
John H. Sloan
E. Clinton Rhoads
J. Burwood Daly
John D. Worman
Dennis Bradley
David M. Orr
James W. King
Robert Mulvey
John McGrane
James A. Stowell
Bowen
Democratic Organization
Messrs. Donnelly
Eisenbrown
Philadelphia
Joseph A. Fahey
John Cadwalader
Wentz
Montgomery County
Heinle
Centre
Centre. Mr. Cadwalader
Democratic Party
Wentz Siso Tr
Pennsylvania
Republican Gang
Philadelphia Democracy
Lewis C. Cassiday
Cassidy
Daniel H. Hope
Berks County
John H. Moyer
Lehigh
Robert 4. Myers
Mickle C. Paul
EF. D. Hemphill
Chester County
Frederick Schade
Washington
Virginia
Mr. Bower
Judge Elsenbrown
E. J. Bowen
Joseph R. Fahey
Committee of Democratic Reorganization and Reform
Paul
Philadelphia Times Book Review Supplement Edition
A Saturday feature from The Philadelphia Times presents a twelve page book review supplement. Readers find contemporary literary critique and selections through the 12 page spread labeled today’s edition.
Fireworks Blast Kills Thirteen in Paterson Fire
At 440 Main Street in Paterson New Jersey an explosion of fireworks and dynamite at A M Rittenburgs store ignited a tenement fire. Thirteen people are known dead four bodies recovered from ruins. Names include John Williams and Mrs Bessie Anderson. many families were lost in the blaze. Several residents were injured or escaped narrowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Paterson
N. J
A. M. Rittenburg
Main Street
John Williams
Bessie Anderson
John McGlone
Remorse Enriches the Conscience Fund Donation
The Fire Association of Philadelphia received a $100 contribution to their conscience fund from an inkdown writer on Wednesday. The writer stated the payment was for a debt he felt compelled to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Politics at Nolan removal sparks demand for investigation
Two members of Philadelphia's Twenty-fourth Sectional School Board allege the Nolan case reveals political manipulation rather than public morals. They accuse a nine member majority of steering teacher selections and pre arranging meetings, demanding an investigation to expose animus behind Jeffries and Bergstresser's actions and Nolan's alleged victimhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fourth Section
Nolan
Philadelphia
Robert J. Wright
Jeffries
Www
Bergstreaser
Miss Nolan
Haverford
Charles H. Clarke
Bergstresser
Elopement Rumor In West Chester Sparks Family Shock
In West Chester June 21 a Baltimore woman Miss Mary Whyte reputedly eloped with Michael Mearra a local bartender. Mearra has a wife and four children. Detectives search New York for the couple. Mrs Mearra vows to pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Westchester
Mary Whyte
Baltimore
Michael Mearra
Mearra
Miss Whyte
W. Hollingsworth Whyte
Jodhuy Hartshorne
West Chester
Balloon Photographer Falls From Balloon Near Stock Yards
George R. Law rence, photographer, fell from a balloon during a birdseye view attempt above the stock yards when a cross-bar broke. He was snagged by telegraph wires and suffered only minor cuts as the balloon rose away and disappeared.
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Chicago
George R. Lawrence
Lawrence
Bryce Praises Carnegie in Commons Tribute
In London on June 21 James Bryce paid a high tribute in the House of Commons to Andrew Carnegie's generosity. He expressed hope the example would be followed by others regarding Scottish educational estimates.
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London
House of Commons
James Bryce
Andrew Carnegie
Bryce
Barker
Keller
van Winkle
Erwin
Pen-Auto Company Plans Electric Buses on Broad and Diamond Streets
The Pen-Auto Company, backed locally and from New York, moves to place electric double deck buses on Broad Street and Diamond Street to the Park with a five cent fare and free transfers on Diamond. Buses to carry 30 to 40 passengers, with 100 planned, stables at 128-140 North Broad Street. J Overton Paine is president, A A Hayden treasurer, Milton G Schwerin secretary. Paine also heads Manhattan Automobile Company of New York.
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Pen-Auto Company
New York
Broad Street
Diamond Street
North Broad Street
Park
J. Overton Paine
Chestnut Street
A. A. Hayden
Milton G. Schwerin
Mr. Paine
Manhattan Automobile Company
Fifth Avenue
Barker Declared Guilty in Arlington Shooting Trial
Thomas G. Barker found guilty of assault with intent to kill in the February Arlington case that left Rev. John Keller wounded. Jury deliberated thirteen minutes and set bond at 10,000 dollars. Barker faces up to seven years and a 2,000 dollar fine if sentenced next Thursday.
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Philadelphia Times
Jersey City
Thomas G. Barker
John Keller
Arlington
Barker
Keller
Porter
Wu Tingfang urges American banks to enter China
Chinese Minister to the United States Wu Tingfang spoke before the New York State Bankers Association in Buffalo. He reviewed China’s monetary system and urged bankers to support establishing an American bank in China, hoping for a mercantile presence in Hong Kong to grow.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wu Ting Fang
United States
New York State Bankers’ Association
Hong Kong
China
Weekend Showers Hit Eastern Regions with Clearing Sunday
A regional weather forecast notes showers for Saturday across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and the District of Columbia with a drier spell Sunday. Eastern New York sees showers Saturday and Sunday with cooler interior conditions and brisk south to southwest winds. Western zones anticipate showers Saturday warm conditions later with southwest to south winds.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
District of Columbia
New York
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Belgravie New York From Genoa
Ocean liner Belgravie arrives in New York from Genoa with passengers and mail aboard. The call continues a steady stream of transatlantic traffic as port officials note ship’s routine docking and customs processing.
Strike Grows on Reading System
About a thousand Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company workers quit in Reading and nearby plants today. 500 more may join soon as demands include nine hour days and a 10 percent wage increase with union recognition.
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Tamaqua
Philadelphia
President Baer
Frank Cs Smink
Reading Iron Company
Europe
Reading
New York
Oley Street
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Toalay
Reading Companies
Officials Say Few Are Out in Philadelphia Strike
Edward Moore reports a limited strike among Philadelphia and Reading Railway shopmen with about 200 workers idle. Most affected are in Reading and Wayne Junction, mainly laborers in car shops, with no machinists yet out, while Reading system totals suggest up to 1,900 could be involved if the order broadens.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Toon
Reading Company
Schuylkill County
Pelo Alto
Pottsville
St. Clair
Schuylkill @aven
Pari Adelphia Times
Sea Today
Ding Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Voorhees
Wayne Junction
Howard Moore
New Era
le Fennaport
Pat
Machinists’ District Council
Girard Avenue
J. J. Keegan
Delphin and Reading Railway
Oley Street
Franklin Street
Delphia
Tower Lumber Mill Destroyed Near Bear Lake
A saw mill of the Tower Lumber Company near Bear Lake Minnesota was destroyed with about 150000 dollars in value. Fire crews battled the blaze as the structure burned to ashes and investigators examined the site for the cause.
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Tower Lumber Company
Bear Lake
Minn
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MR. Wanamaker
Robert H. Foerderer
Ingham and Newittask
William N. Ingham
Laporte
Gioneral Beck
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Mayne
Roger Mayne
Twen
State Committee
THE
Review
Star Chamber
Carnegie
Rector Keller
MR. WU
American Bank
Local Weather Report
United States Weather Bureau
Newark City
Athoe City
P.clay
Jacksonville
Fila
Palestine
Texas
St. Loots
Belgravie
Genoa
Schuylkill
Matum
Grand Opera House
Beshore
Opera House
Edward Moore
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