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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1902

Page

2

Pattison Nominated Support Rises From Miners in State

Pattison gains momentum as miners and labor groups back his nomination. Kerr foes contend independents threaten ticket. George Guthrie to present Kerr if he runs. Pattison targets more county pledges as convention nears. Colonel Guffey and Pattison press forward at Reed House gathering.

Pattison Kerr People Clearfield County Frank Fitzsimmons Lackawanna County Lackawanna A. V. Dively Altoona Blair County George W. Guthrie Charles A. Fagan Pittsburg Kerr James Jay Gordon

Philadelphia Delegation Heads to Erie for State Convention

The Philadelphia delegation and about two hundred party workers left Broad Street Station by a Pullman special at 5:20 PM, arriving in Erie around 8:00 AM. They’ll base at Reed House and caucus tomorrow evening while contesting the city’s 29 delegate limit with a ten member committee led by Magistrate James E. Gorman arguing Philadelphia’s broader representation before state and credentials committees.

Philadelphia Broad Street Erie Reed House Chester Montgomery Bucks Creasy James E. Gorman

Kerr Missionaries Back Pattison at State Convention

Four Schuylkill county delegates from the First district announced their intention to support former Governor Robert E. Pattison for the Gubernatorial nomination at the Democratic State Convention in Erie. The group included H. H. Christ, John F. Dolphin, M. M. Burke and A. P. Tabor, with about fifty Pattison supporters.

Mahanoy City Erie Schuylkill County Robert E. Pattison James Kerr Clearfield H. H. Christ John F. Dolphin M. M. Burke A. P. Tabor Pattison

Woodward Boomers Start Centre County Delegation to Erie

A large Centre County Democratic delegation accompanied Col. John A. Woodward to the State Convention in Erie. Leaders included Col. J. L. Spangler Senator W Heinle P Gray Meek D F Fortney County Chairman John J. Bower and others. The group traveled by Pullman sleeper to support Woodward for governor.

Bellefonte J. L. Spangler W. ©. Heinle P. Gray Meek D. F. Fortney John J. Bower John A. Woodward Erie Toe Ifton Forge Woodward

Greasy firm for 29 delegates in Philadelphia seating dispute

Erie dispatch reports a convention battle over Philadelphia's delegates with Chairman Creasy sticking to 29. Donnelly and Gordon prepare to press for 60, while Creasy and Stranahan defend the 29 and anticipate a lengthy floor fight and possible late session.

Creasy Congressman Hall Philadelphia Luzerne County Union Democratic Party

Philadelphians Preempt The Best Headquarters In Erie

Hundreds of Democratic delegates and gubernatorial supporters poured into Erie for the convention. Philadelphia pre-empted much of Reed House with cots beds and rooms and arranged quarters under A J Roggenburger guidance for tomorrow. Hotels and restaurants boosted staff as crowds stayed light, while Philadelphia aides patrolled the doors to guard their space.

Erie Philadelphia A. J. Roggenburger Quaker City Philadelphia Scouts Allegheny

Convention Center Decorations Signal Gubernatorial Feud

Descriptions of Harrisburg convention preparations show lavish but temporary decorations in the Reed House area. Flags drape windows, banners hail Kerr and Guthrie, with their headquarters adjacent and potential supporter clustering noted as the contest for the governorship unfolds.

Erie Harrisburg Reed House Kerr Guthrie

Dauphin County Democrats Reach Unity In Convention

Harrisburg June 23 Special to The Philadelphia Times. Dauphin county Democrats resolved long standing factional tensions by an agreement between Ex Mayor Fritchey and B F Meyers. Fritchey names county chairman while Meyers picks two State convention delegates. Col W J Thomas re elected chairman. Delegates named for State convention and plans to back Governor McCormick. County Commissioners nominees Meehan and Lauman. County Auditor Mattis. Five member committee to fill vacancies, Meyers as chair. No Union fusion. Sheriff nomination left open.

Harrisburg Dauphin County Democracy Fritchey B. F. Meyers Meyers W. & Thomas H. O. Holstein W. 8. Thomas A. D. Klugh John Peiffer Albert Smith Vance McCormaick P. H. Meehan Williamstown William M. Lauman Middletown

Army escort attacked by Bolomen near Camp Vicars Mindanao

Five Twenty-seventh Infantry soldiers guarding a wagon train near Camp Vicars Mindanao were attacked by ten Bolomen. One trooper suffered a severe head wound and another an arm injury as attackers, claiming Badinglam Mores from Bowo lodoe, seized a rifle and fled.

Manila Twenty-seventh Infantry Camp Vicars

Erie Welcomes Rival Governors Candidates In Strong Reception

Erie greets Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Pattison Kerr Guthrie with enthusiastic crowds. Pattison arrives with eastern delegates, tours Soldiers Home, and launches his campaign. Guthrie dismisses second place, while Kerr’s backers pledge unity. Local committees prepare convention at Park House. saloon hours extended and city events planned.

Erie Robert E. Pattison John 8. Billing P. Lowrey William 4. Stone Pattison State House C. H. Strong City Strong William L. Scott Pennsylvania Major Colom Major Tyson Mr. Pattison

Gold Found in Helena Bed Sparks Prospect in Gulch

Special to The Philadelphia Timess Helena Montana June 23 The old bed of Last Chance creek after a search of more than thirty five years has been discovered accidentally and as a result many believe another find will occur within Helena Last Chance Gulch was a noted early day placer district and produced upwards of

Helena Mont Last Chance Creek Last Chance Gulch

$50 000 For School Houses In Camden

Camden Board of School Estimates reports needing 50 000 for land purchase and new school construction in First ward. The 40 000 land included project details, repairs to current schools, and issuing second grade certificates to High School normal training graduates such as Jeanette Bryant and Daisy Obert.

Board of School Estimates Camden Board of Education Board of Examiners Jeanette Bryant Daisy Obert Edith Felton Olga Pyle Olivia Gibberson Mary Nsonary Harper Gertrude Rogers Lillian Harvey Avna Schrann Kate Stanton Mary Kletzel Nellie D Caroline Taylor May Marchant Bertha Thompson

31 Scholarships Apportioned by Board of Education

The Board of Education committee on scholarships apportioned nine free and twenty two paid scholarships to colleges for graduates of the High and Manual Training Schools. Names of recipients will be determined by a sub committee and announced at the board’s next meeting.

Board of Education Committee University of Pennsylvania Bryn Mawreee Aes Aegan Ig Ae Feta

Bryn Mawr and Jefferson Scholarships Named in Will

The Bryn Mawr College trustees offer two free scholarships and two Simon Mubhr scholarships valued at 400 dollars a year for four years. A Shain competitive scholarship funds a free year at Jefferson Medical College. Three graduates from each high and normal school are recommended to a committee named by Mr Mabrins will for final award.

Bryn Mawr College Simon Mubhr Shain Jefferson Medical College Simon Mubr Mabr Board of City Trusts

Former Sheriff Lacy Arrested At Fire Scene In Trenton

Charles Lacy former sheriff of Atlantic county was arrested in Trenton after interfering with firefighters at a blaze that killed Mrs Williams. Lacy a former volunteer fireman blocked engines and refused to move.

Trenton Charles Lacy Sherif Atlantic County Williams Hi S Lacy

Missing Boy Wilbur Clark Searched Across Essex Area

In Beverly Massachusetts on June 23 Mayor Cole organized a volunteer search for Wilbur Clark who vanished near Chebacco Lake Essex. About a thousand men joined four divisions led by Chief Ferguson and leaders Austin Whitcomb John Carter and Edmund Putnam to scan woods and swamps around the lake without locating any trace.

Beverly Mass Cole Wilbur Clark Chebacco Lake Essex Ferguson Austin Whitcomb John W. Carter Edmund Putnam

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