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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
5
A vanished young woman was found unconscious on the steps of the House of the Good Shepherd. Her mother identified and revived her, ending a week of silence and near starvation. Doctors termed the condition transitory insanity, a rare temporary trance.
David C. Johnson, tied to extortion as a go-between for 28th ward School Directors, remains missing yesterday. District Attorney Weaver hopes to arrest him before the trial of co-defendants, with warrants held by trusted officers and the trial tentatively set for Thursday pending possible demurrers or delays.
Lizzie Fox alias Kate Jones, a Black woman, was arrested Monday night for robbing Joe Mc Cullen of 21 dollars at Broad and North Streets. She was tried and convicted in Quarter Sessions Court No. 2 before Judge Sulzberger and, on sentencing, became hysterical and was carried from the courtroom. She is on the way to County Prison to begin a two year term.
About 150 children in the Sixty third street area north of Lansdowne avenue and Overbrook will be accommodated with school facilities in the fall through an offer by the Philadelphia Orphanage Board of Managers at Sixty fifth street and Lansdowne avenue to the 34th Ward School Board. Controller Rhoads praised the gesture saying the city should feel grateful for free classroom space and that without it the Board of Education would have faced a dilemma.
A grand jury returned a true indictment against G C Taggart on charges of selling bichloride of mercury without recording the sale in the required registration book. The allegation states Taggart sold the poison to Joseph Moria without proper registration.
The Atlantic City Railway Company buys property at Front Street and Kaight Avenue in Camden to establish bath and sleeping apartments for its employees.
At a recent gathering of the Third Ward Colored Republican Club of 644 Locust Camden J Alpheus Vansant was supported for the Republican nomination.
Two youths identified by hometown addresses, Mary Geberdy aged 14 of 5558 Pulaski Avenue and Libbart aged 15 of 3926 Pine Street, linked to an event since June 23. A third person, Beste aged ys of 421 Monroe Street, connected since June, is noted without a complete age.
George H. Harle Jr. as Receiver for Chestnut Street National Bank filed suits in the United States Circuit Court to recover on promissory notes and drafts. Richard F. Loper faces two notes for 5000 and 3000 and a 4022 draft, all payable to Chestnut Street Bank. Earle claims payment was made on the draft, but not repaid. George Remsen sues for 11499.30 on notes payable to Jerome Carty, with delivery via the bank. George W. Patton is sued for 24738.86 on notes from Beaver Mills Ltd and Grady Manufacturing Co, where he held treasurer and chair roles.
Thirteen Woodside Park amusements were summoned at Central Station by the Department of Public Safety for Sunday openings. Department leaders were undecided on closing authority. Hearing pushed to next Tuesday to settle the cases.
Dr William P Wilson and the Argentine Consul announced a government denial to claims that Argentine hair is sourced from diseased animals. US imports 500 tons yearly, with total exports near 25 000 tons, while officials say horses are cheap and found animals are used for hides and hair.
Abraham and Benjamin Essrey sue the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Common Pleas Court for damages after a conductor ejected them from the 8:27 train at Elizabeth New Jersey and then allowed reboarding after collecting 240 dollars in fare. The suit notes tickets were stamped good until midnight June 15 and the conductor later admitted a date error.
Clarence P. Lewis was arrested Monday night by Detective Geyer at the request of Norfolk Virginia Chief of Police and held at Central Station pending requisition. He is accused of leaving the city last April with Myrtle Joyner, a girl who has since turned sixteen, and the two were married in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Mayor Ashbridge denounced the Bell Telephone Company as a merciless monopoly during the Independent Telephone Association convention in Philadelphia. He urged reform of nationwide service and praised the association’s push against the Bell Company, warning that monopoly scare headlines would spark public interest in liberty infringements. Delegates noted the Eastern city venue, with fewer attendees than anticipated, as President James M. Thomas summarized ATandT competitive impacts and urged fair franchises and rates for communities.
Camden water and street committees discarded the Walton bid for illuminating and lubricating oils due to lack of samples and readvertised with samples required. Coal bids from Wilson Harbison Moody and Sweeten were opened and referred to counsel for legality. A street committee resolution directs talks with rail and trolley officials to remove the Broadway Bulson grade crossing and depress Reading tracks for the elevated Pennsylvania line.
Albert Batten aged 24 of 42 Stewart Avenue Camden narrowly escaped death when a 900 pound machine part fell toward him. A projecting platform halted the danger, saving his life.
A brief item notes a municipal band concert in Rittenhouse and a city property committee meeting at City Hall. It mentions law committees advancing an ordinance on vehicle speed at the annual event to the Old Rept Home, with unclear references to Belmont and Huber.
Godfrey H. Clark aged 10 of 2307 Vine Street drowned while fishing on the Schuylkill near Race Street yesterday. His body was recovered by the Schuylkill harbor police.
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders will be held in the Court House. The Gate Central v. Co. T. meeting is set for 3 P.M. A caucus of the City is scheduled for tonight. Public Park committee meeting details follow.
The speaker debates the term coat of armas as a corruption of cote d arme and notes that soldiers bore devices on shields facing their army. He mentions Richard I and the three leopards motif, suggesting historical misreadings and potential misattributions.
A coroner's jury will determine if a prank caused August Deering's death in a Philadelphia hospital. Thomas Impatrick admitted to holding a blazing newspaper against Deering's feet at a doorstep, prompted by ex police officer Jackson McCoy. McCoy surrendered and awaits the inquest verdict.
The Pennsylvania Railroad and Postal Telegraph push toward a contract to shift telegraph business from Western Union. News notes ongoing talks between John P. Green and Postal officials, with earlier statements discounted. Gould interests may push a Wabash route toward Pittsburg and Cumberland Valley, altering regional rail plans.
London tin futures ease to £121 2s 6d while spot closes at £125 2s 6d. New York copper nods lower with standard and electrolytic ranges. London copper falls five shillings. Lead and spelter steady, iron unchanged. British iron and coal figures slide, silver steady in London.
The theft of a valued item worth 200 dollars from the residence of Dr. Joseph O Malley at 2228 South Broad Street was reported to police yesterday.
Fire damaged the old Beasemer mill at the Peone Ivania Steel Works in Steelton Pennsylvania. Loss estimated at $25,000. No injuries reported.
The Society for Free Maternity Hospital Service faced exposure by The Philadelphia Times as the master recommended denying a charter. Offices were deserted. key officers and volunteers faced questions about leadership, finances, and legitimacy while District Attorney Weaver investigates potential mismanagement and creditor concerns.
A Black employed by A. K. Wanner in Goshen township attacked Mrs. Warner with a monkey wrench while she picked raspberries, striking her in the head and leaving her bleeding and danger of losing an eye. The assailant fled into nearby woods and was not captured.
In New York on June 24 the steady sterling and expected London selling influenced traders. Market chatter suggested possible gold exports but the likelihood was low unless London pressed hard. Bills against sterling loans offered more supply, preventing rates from rising.
The copper bear pool began operating in Copper Trust stock on Monday forcing a decline of over two points and again today knocking prices down over two points before late trading recovery. Officials cite poor trade conditions, while John Stanton and United Metals Selling Company say conditions are now very good. Copper activity also affects Steel Trust stocks with anticipated further declines.
John Metloy s Sons Incorporated formed with Mellog and George G Mell ee as principals. Capital set at $50. Placeholder text indicates filing or record noting new corporate entities in New Jersey.
Fragmentary OCR list shows multiple early American incorporations with capital figures and names such as Cavannah Cavanneah Horton Company capital 20000, Horton Machine and Tool Company capital 10000, and various individuals including F W Hadden EB Boyce and J W Gallaway.
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