Pattison Likely on First Ballot at Democratic State Convention
From June 24 briefing, Robert E. Pattison appears set to win the Democratic nomination for Governor with Calvin Reyburn for Lieutenant Governor and William E. Miller for Secretary of Internal Affairs. Guffey’s leadership gains appear solid as party leaders forecast Pattison’s strength across rural counties and potential cross party support from Independent and Union party factions.
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Garnor
Robert E. Pattison
Pattison
Calvin M. Reyburn
Armstrong County
William E. Miller
Cumberland
Chaiman
A. B. Osbourne
Erie
Robert E. Wright
Lehigh
Union Party
State Acters
George B. Mapes
Ion Party
Publican
Gs ‘Kers
Democrats
D Re E. Pattison Club Arrivay
Phiten
Guthrie Fights On for Democratic Governor Nomination
Guthrie declares he will be a candidate until the nomination is made and expects a favorable ballot. Allegheny backers, led by George S Fleming and ex-chairman C A Fagan, push Guthrie while party figures worry over contention and ballot reform as crucial issues for the Erie convention.
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Erie
George W. Guthrie
Guthrie
Snes
Coe Pitants
Pattison
Pittsburg
George S. Fleming
Smoky City
Guffey
United States
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Charles A. Fagan
John B. Larkin
Fagan
Renee
Asia
Larkin
Larkinton
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No Agreement on Canal Bill Reached in Washington
Special to the Philadelphia Times from Washington reports conferees on the canal bill failed to reach an agreement today though they held a cordial preliminary meeting. Indications suggested a possible agreement tomorrow, with House likely to adopt the Senate amendment after conference time. Debate centered on timing for Panama Canal Company property title and Nicaragua route implications.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
House
Senate
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua Canal
Panama
Hepburn
Nicaragua
Spooner
Camden Justices of the Peace Face Serious Charges
Prosecutor Frank T. Livy of Camden County accuses numerous Camden Justices of the Peace of failing to remit county fines. County Collector Ivins vows action within days if accounting is not provided, naming several instances of fines collected but not turned over to the county.
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Frank T. Livy
Camden County
Ivins
Seve
Sasek
Poelendig Te Ee
Quay Blocks Adjournment Over Statehood Bid
Washington June 24. Senator Quay defies Senate leaders to block adjournment until the Committee on Territories is discharged from consideration of the Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona statehood bill. Bailey the new Democratic leader joins in pressuring the motion. The move is seen as bolstering opposition to the Statehood measure with cross party support.
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Congress
Senator Quay
Senate
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Quay
Committee On
Territories
Bailey
W. H. Andrews
Pennsylvania
Democrats to caucus on tariffs and trusts Friday night
Washington June 24 Democrats in the House plan an 8 oclock caucus to discuss tariffs and trusts and bring these issues to the fore in the coming campaign. The Democratic Congressional Committee initiated the move and circulated the petition through Chairman Griggs.
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Washington
House
Democratic Congressional Committee
Griggs
German Torpedo Boat Sunk Near Kiel
German torpedo boat No. 42 was run down and sunk today by a British steamer at the mouth of the Elbe. The commander and three crewmen are missing.
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Kiel
Germany
Elbe
Odell Orders Extra Court Session
Governor Odell, acting on a request from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, orders an extra court session in Albany to address mounting docket pressures. The move signals heightened judicial activity during the current term.
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Odell
Albany
App
Supreme Court
Record Day As 150 Marriage Licenses Issued In City Hall
Clerk Bird grants 150 marriage licenses amid a rush at City Hall. The day also clears more than 100 desertion cases as couples from diverse backgrounds marry, reconcile after divorce, or plan to wed, with stories of reduced salaries and court requests shaping the hearings.
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Bird
Ape
Benjamin F. Winoner
Greenaway Avenue
West Philadelphia
Fie E. Winoner
Westminster
Picolata
Florida
Philadelphia
Clerk Bird
Arkansas
Mr. Bird
Davis
Roosevelt Heads to Boston for Harvard Commencement
President Roosevelt, with Secretary Cortelyou and aides, left Washington by special train for Boston to attend Harvard University commencement and deliver an address. The itinerary includes visits to Sanders Theatre, President Eliot’s house, University Hall, Memorial Hall, Alpha Delta Phi meals, and formal dinners with club events in Cambridge and Boston.
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Cortelyou
J. F. Urie
Navy
M. ©. Latta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Harvard University
New England
Somerset
Cambridge
Sanders Theatre
Eliot
Morris Gray
University Hall
Massachusetts Hall
Memorial Hall
Alpha Delta Phi Club
Edward Everett Hale
Contractor M'Mahon Buys a Castle in Ireland
Contractor David McMahon, who has done numerous city jobs, sails from New York on the Oceanic with three sons to take possession of his new Castle Springfield near Limerick. The mansion, reportedly near one million dollars, will serve as residence alongside Chestnut Hill. The party will visit Cork Exposition Paris and Berlin, using the castle as headquarters.
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Limerick
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New York
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Paris
Berlin
Weaver Fights Straw Bail Case Across City
District Attorney Weaver declares he will break up straw bail schemes as John H. Briscoe is arrested for false swearing to property ownership to gain an offender’s release. Briscoe, a Black man, posted 8000 valued property as security. he previously served jail time for illegal liquor sales. Briscoe and brother Robert were involved in McAleer Burk contest disturbances in the 8th and 4th wards.
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Briscoe
South Eleventh Street
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McAleer-Burk
Rumor of Supreme Court retirement denied
Washington rumor claims Justice Shiras would retire and Attorney General Elkin be named, but Senator Quay and others say there is no confirmation. Shiras turned 70 in January and could retire by choice, yet family ties and White House reservations cloud the prospect.
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Justice Shiras
United States Supreme Court
John P. Elkin
Senator Quay
Shiras
Judiciary
Pikin
Supreme Bench
Shhiras
Roosevelt
Elkin
Boulevard Plan Advances for City Hall to Fairmount Park
The proposed boulevard drafted by Albert W. Kelsey was sent by Mayor Ashbridge to George S. Webster for ordinance drafting to place the boulevard on the city plan. The Mayor expects to message the ordinance at one of two council meetings before the summer recess with special sessions scheduled tomorrow and July 3 adjournment.
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Fairmount Park
Albert W. Kelsey
Ashbridge
George S. Webster
Bureau of Burney
Smyth Nominated by Democrats for Nebraska Governor
In Grand Island on June 24 Constantine J. Smyth was named the Democratic candidate for state governor. The Populists protested the unilateral nomination and fusion prospects diminished. Ollie James and W J Bryan spoke, Bryan receiving applause and criticizing the Tilden Club's banquet hall supper and basement buffet.
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Neb
Constantine J. Smyth
Ollie James
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Tilden Club
Rank and Gio
England's ruler hovers between life and death
Royal health crisis dominates London news as the king's condition worsens while coronation plans are postponed indefinitely. Foreign emissaries prepare to depart as decorations are torn down and public tributes fade.
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England
London
London in Panic Over King Edward's Illness
Londoners react with shock as King Edward's critical condition prompts postponement of the coronation. Reports detail an emergency operation for perityphlitis, with surgeons at Buckingham Palace and a nation watching with grave concern.
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Edward
London
Buckingham Palace
West End
Whitechapel
Queen Alexandra
York House
Prince
Princess of Wales
Princess’ of Wales
King Edward's Condition After Operation
Bulletin at 11.10 P.M. reports the King's condition as good after a serious operation. Strength maintained, less pain, and some nourishment taken. It will be several days before doctors declare him out of danger. Treves Laking Barlow sign the update.
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Treves
Laking
Barlow
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