City Arrayed Against Country In Pattison Nomination Fight
Erie reports a split Democratic scene as Philadelphia delegates oppose Pattison and Kerr, Guthrie, and Woodward gain momentum. Guffey issues hard orders, while ex Judge Gordon challenges Pattison’s strength and leading allies prepare for a Park Opera House convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Woodward
Centre County
Bellefonte
Park Opera House
Frank J. Fitzsimmons
Scranton
Pattison
Charles A. Fagan
Pittsburg
Guthrie
Krebs
Ker Seecheden
R. Kerrize Gordon
Philadelphia
Sec
Tax Reform League Meets At Court House In Johnstown
Warren Worth Bailey editor of the Johnstown Democrat presents the Tax Reform League meeting at the Court House where seventy delegates to tomorrow’s convention were said to attend. League aims to insert a platform plank for taxing all franchises and for home rule in taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Worth Bailey
Johnstown Democrat
Tax Reform League
Court House
Attack on Pattison Boomerangs in Erie Convention Debates
Erie June 24. A circulating pamphlet accusing labor against Pattison backfired as Kerr supporters passed it. Delegates denounced the tactic as harmful and misleading and Pattison gained reluctant support from labor voters who praised his treatment of workers. Kerr faces backlash as labor centers deny grievances against Pattison.
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Erie
Pattison
Kerr
Commonwealth
Berks Delegation Heads to Democratic State Convention
Reading June 24 delegates from Berks County leave for Erie for the Democratic State convention headed by County Chairman Ancona. Congressman Green travels from Washington to join. Delegates are instructed to support Pattison for governor with Helster likely to second. All carry Pattison badges.
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Philadelphia Times
Reading
Berks
Erie
Ancona
Green
Washington
Pattison
Helster
Bryan's Attack on Cleveland Draws Little Notice
Washington June 24 Not much notice was taken today of Mr Bryan s attack on Ex President Cleveland. Democratic leaders say the issue is party harmony not Bryan s personal stance. They warn Bryan could become a stumbling block unless he aligns with the party in the next campaigns.
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Washington
Bryan
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
House
United
Successor to Pennypacker Favored by Some Republicans
A rumor in Republican circles suggests Register of Wills Jacob Singer may be considered to replace Judge Pennypacker if he becomes Governor elect. It notes Singer would not receive the vacancy, Pennypacker likely to appoint his own successor, and if elected he would resign to take the governorship, leaving Deputy Charles Irwin in charge during Singer’s July 1 three month trip abroad.
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Register of Wills
Jacob Singer
Judge Pennypacker
Singer
Pennypacker
Stone
Charles Irwin
Canadian man arrested at White House seeks ideas to locate the United States
James King, 32, a Canadian resident with a New York Tonawanda background, was arrested at the White House and held for mental examination. He claimed he wished to convince the President that there are four quarters of the globe and sought “a pair of ideas” to locate the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James King
Tonawanda
N. Y
White House
Globe
United States
Senate confirms army general officers in Washington report
The Senate announced confirmations of Brigadier Generals John C. Bates and George W. Davis as major generals. Colonels Theodore J. Wint Frank D. Baldwin and Jesse H. Lee are named brigadier generals. William H. Forwood is confirmed as surgeon general of the army. Also noted are land office appointments for William R. Danber and entries from Vancouver Washington Missoula Montana and John.
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Senate
Washington
John C. Bates
George W. Davis
Theodore J. Wint
Frank D. Baldwin
Jesse H. Lee
William H. Forwood
Army
Ter
Land Ofices
William R. Danber
Vancouver
Wash
D. Arnis
Missoula
John
Guthrie favored on first ballot by Allegheny bloc at convention
In Harrisburg Guthrie’s supporters push for him as standard bearer while Kerr’s strength fuels expectation of a delayed nomination. Allegheny leader W. J. Brennan backs Guthrie and signals solid backing if he stays in. Clearfield Democrats reelect McGrath as chairman and name Reed and Bell for Assembly, McCracken for Treasurer, Crick and Wilhelm for Commissioners, Hibner for Congress, and Heinle for State Senate.
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W. J. Brennan
Allegheny
Guthrie
Brennan
Kerr
Clearfield
J. B. McGrath
F. B. Reed
G. W. Bell
Assembly
B. W. McCracken
T. N. Crick
B. F. Wilhelm
D. E. Hibner
Duboise
Indorsed
Congress
W. C. Heinle
Centre County
The Logic of the Democratic Situation
A Philadelphia Times editorial argues the Democratic party must choose sides in a moral struggle between truth and error. It denounces special privilege, urges equal rights, and calls for bold, uncompromising action in the coming campaign to resist corruption and broaden taxation as a tool for reform.
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Democratic Party of
Pennsylvania
Friends of Freedom
Purdue
Republican Party
Oe Nomere Party
Privi
Posen
Franchises as Gifts and the Call for Renting Public Property
A Philadelphia letter from June 24 argues public franchises are public property and should not be given away to friends or foes. It urges renting to the highest bidder for a limited term and calls for a consistent party platform stance at Erie on renting versus gifting. Francis Lybarger notes the need for moral courage in present delegates.
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Democratic Party of Pennsylvania
Right
Democratic Party
Party of the People
America
Europe
Harrisburg
Erie
Francis Lybarger
Philadelphia
Graduation of 105 Nurses at Wittier Hall in Philadelphia
One hundred five members of the Philadelphia School for Nurses graduated in Wittier Hall with Judge William N. Ashman presenting diplomas. Francis B. Reeves delivered the address and a class hymn was sung.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Witterspoon Hall
Juniper and
Walnut Streets
William N. Ashman
Orphans’ Court
A. Hellner
Francis B. Reeves
Judge Ashman
Robbery Suspects Arrested After Peddler Theft Attempt
Detectives O Leary and Merklejohn of Moyamensing avenue station nabbed two men at Twelfth and Wolf streets who claimed to be Harry Asay and Charlies Mitchel. They are said to be wanted by Burlington New Jersey authorities on charges of l and attempting to rob a peddler near place. Railroad Policeman Anderson Shinn from Burlington delivered a fugitive warrant to Captain Miller of Detectives.
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O'Leary
Merklejohn
Moyamensing Avenue
Twelfth
Wolf Streets
Harry Asay
Charlies Mitchel
Burlington, N. J
Anderson Shinn
Burlington
Med
Miller
Asphalt Trust Reorganization Details Not Public Yet
A committee of assenting bond holders representing the Asphalt Company of America plans a reorganization that will not be disclosed to the public for at least two weeks. Henry W. Biddle chairs the committee and a member indicated no hitch in the plan but several details remain to be finalized. Publicity will follow shortly before or after its completion.
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Asphalt Trust
Asphalt Company of America
Henry W. Biddle
Street Railway Men Win Wage Increase Advance
Cleveland June 24 a voluntary wage raise for all motormen and conductors approved as an advance. The action aims to boost pay across the street railway system amid ongoing labor discussions in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
City delegates protest Creasy ruling over Philadelphia delegation
Erie June 24 sixty Philadelphia claimants caucused at Reed House to name Charles P. Donnelly as chairman and draft an appeal arguing Philadelphia deserves sixty votes instead of Creasy's twenty-nine. They claim the apportionment violates state party rules and harms Democratic interests, detailing seven grounds and naming committee members for credentials resolutions and organization.
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Gordon
Pattison
Kerr
Reed House
Philadelphia
Committee On Credentials
Guthrie
Erie
Charles P. Donnelly
J. Burrwood Daly
John J. O'Brien
John T. Thornton
Hugh Kenny
D. J. Calaghan
Albert H. Ladner
P. J. McManus
Dallas Sanders
James EB. Gorman
Chairman Creasy
Creasy
Democratic Party
Democratic State Organization
State Organization
Union Party
Guffey
Selling Titles and Crowns The Case for Wealthy Peers
Londen Truth argues for auctioning honors to raise coronation funds and fund military spending. It critiques the current patronage system where department heads, the Prime Minister, and the Queen shape lists of recipients, suggesting titles be sold to wealthy buyers to create a large surplus after expenses. It posits using profits to cover bread subsidies while advocating elevating rich widows and spinsters over pauperized poor.
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Wimple
Londen Truth
Man Rescued From Leak at Rare Street Wharf
A man was recovered yesterday from a leak at the Rare Street wharf. He was believed to be aboard a steamship named opamed and is being treated for injuries.
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Rare Street
Garfield Primary School Abandoned by Eighth Sectional Board
The Eighth Sectional School Board voted to abandon James A Garfield Primary School at Twenty second and South streets citing truancy and nuisance complaints. The board plans to sell the property and relocate pupils to the Twenty third and Lombard street school.
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Eighth Sectional School Board
James A. Garfield
General Board
Garfield
Twenty-third
Lombard Streets
Rathbone Seeks Congressional Inquiry Into Cuban Post Scandal
Major Estes G. Rathbone former Director General of Posts of Cuba arrived in Washington from New York to press for a full investigation of charges that led to his Havana court conviction. He says the trial was unfair and intends to seek a Congressional committee inquiry during the current session, after discussing the case with Senator Hanna who helped secure his bail.
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Washington
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
New York
Havana
Ile
Hanna
Man Found With Possible Skull Fracture After Assault
Patrolman Thomas Patterson found John McClellan 24 of 1538 Liberty Street Pittsburg dazed at Sixteenth and Vine. He was taken to Hahnemann Hospital with skull base fracture signs after saying he was assaulted and robbed of 125 to 150 dollars. He left hospital against advice and would not speak further.
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Thomas Patterson
Fifteenth and Vine Streets
Sixteenth and Vine Streets
Hahnemann Hospital
John McClellan
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Free Rural Mail Delivery Transforms U S Life
A. W. Machen writes in July Success praising free rural mail delivery as a major national progress driver. He notes rapid growth from 43 routes in 1897 to over 6000 routes serving 600000 farms across roughly 120000 square miles with a 1902 appropriation of 3.5 million dollars and a projected 6.25 million for 1998.
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United States
Postal Service
Congress
Post Office Department
William L. Wilson
Charleston
West Virginia
New England
New York
New Jersey
Department
A. W. Machen
Catholic Woman's National League forms with 33 clubs
A new Catholic Woman's National League unites 33 clubs from seven states under Mrs J B Thorndike of Chicago. The pledge is to foster art literature education science music and philanthropy with 2 500 members and affiliates to the Naval Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Catholic Woman's National League
J. B. Thorndike
Chicago
Catholic Woman's Club
National Society
Brooklyn
Dubuque
Peoria
Neval Federation of Women's Clubs
Fereee Damaris Kaobe
Piigrimtory
False palate crafted in Colorado Dental Association meeting
A Denver man named A Bulkhead born without a soft palate underwent a successful operation to construct and insert a false palate. The procedure enabled clearer speech and improved eating as described in the Colorado Telegraph report dated June 18. The man, middle aged, resides in Capon City.
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Colorado Dental Association
Colorado & Sing Telegraph
Denver
Capon City
Smi
Deo
Brakeman Thrown From Train Near Winslow Junction
A. R. Springer, 32, of Cape May Court House New Jersey, brakeman on the Fulledetehia and Reading Railway, was thrown from a train near Winslow Junction last night. He lost both legs and lies in serious condition at Cooper Hospital Camden.
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A. R. Springer
Cape May Court House
N. J
Fulledetehia and
Reading
Winslow Junction
Cooper Hospital
Camden
Three Girls Graduated From St Marys Parochial School Camden
Closing exercises at St Marys Parochial School were held at the Catholic church on Broadway and Federal Street. The three graduates were Veronica Burke Abigail Marie Daley and Josephine McGovern.
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St. Mary's Parochial School
Camden
Broadway
Federal Street
Wst
Veronica Burke
Abigail Marie Daley
Josephine Es McGovern
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