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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1901

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Garretson Hospital to Receive 40000 Grant for Oral Surgery Campus

State Legislature favored a $40,000 appropriation for Garretson Hospital in Philadelphia to fund a large campus behind the Dental College. The hospital, housed in the former Hospital of Oral Surgery, has twelve beds and no resident physicians and charges no medical fees. The board of trustees includes former governors and college faculty.

Garretson Hospital Stone Stulb Henry C. Boenning Philadelphia Dental College St. Joseph's St. Agnes’ Hospital Hahnemann Hospital Eighteenth Buttonwood Streets Philadelphia Times Comly Shoemaker Shoemaker North Nineteenth Street Ardmore Hospital of Oral Surgery Garretson Friends of the Dental College Seventeenth Cherry Streets Dental College Baldwin's

Funeral of Adelbert S. Hay at Lake View Cemetery

Adelbert S. Hay was laid to rest at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland after a funeral in Wade Memorial Chapel. The procession from New Haven included Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay and their children, plus Yale College representatives and Yale classmates as honorary pallbearers. The Hay party and guests will stay in Cleveland for a day or two with Samuel Mather hosting some relatives.

Cleveland New Haven Wade Hay Helen Alice Clarence Hay J. H. Wade Samuel Mather Harry Payne Whitney Hitt Wadsworth Mr. Hale Yale College Yale

Jail a sanctuary says Jones as Alabama debates sheriff relief

Alabama Governor Jones argues it is moral to aid families of sheriffs or deputies killed protecting prisoners. Heflin and Sollie oppose broader provisions. Jones concludes the debate urging reconsideration. motion passes 82 to 0.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Jones Heflin Chambers County Sollie Dale

Floor Collapse Buries Foreman in Armory Debris

John S. Gault, foreman for demolition of the old First City Troop armory, was buried for over four hours under about eight tons of debris after a ceiling collapse while he and two coworkers worked to shore up a loose floor. Gault and Michael Daly were rescued. Daly injured, Crowley unharmed. Otto Whelp and others aided, Whelp briefly overcome by heat. Gault, at Medico-Chirurgical Hospital, reported only soreness with no grave injuries.

John S. Gault Twenty-first Ludlow Mr. Gault West Folsom Delaware County William Johnson Gault Michael Daly Pearl Street J. M. Crowley Lombard Street Daly Medico-Chi Hospital Crowley Otto Whelp Engine 44 Medico-Chirurgical Hospital Manson

Wanted to Bring Simon Back Special to The Philadelphia Times

In Rochester on June 25 a separation case saw Alice M. Weaver fail to appear in court. Her father testified she admitted forging notes and said she was sorry, claiming a desire to bring Simon back. Weaver charged she ran up 3400 in bills, while his wife claimed no large debts. He had allowed 2700 over two years. His mother in law intoned threats to shoot if settled. Lawyers to sum up next Monday.

Philadelphia Times Rochester N. Y Alice M. Weaver Simon J. Weaver Weaver Alice Weaver Simon

Rifle Explodes During Practice in Isle of Wight

London June 25. During artillery practice on the Isle of Wight a twelve pound rifle exploded. Captain A L M Bray of the Royal Regiment of Artillery was killed along with one enlisted man. Eight others were wounded four mortally. Colonel A J Nixon was slightly wounded.

London Isle of Wight A. L. M. Bray Royal Regiment of Artillery A. J. Nixon

Fire at J Edwards Painting Company Kills Woman

A blaze at the J Edwards Painting Company caused panic as occupants fled from upper windows. Mrs Anna Zola died within half an hour and her daughter Camille suffered a hip injury from a jump to escape the flames.

J. Edwards Painting Company Anna Zola Camille

Rothermel Reform Rally Builds Independent Campaign

Philadelphia committee pushes for independent nomination of P. F. Rothermel Jr. for district attorney with mass meeting at the Academy of Music. Prominent citizens sign endorsement cards and some send contributions to fund the event and ensuing campaign. George Edmunds and Ernest Leigh Tustin endorse reform, while plans develop for ward and city committees and cross‑party cooperation.

P. F. Rothermel, Jr Academy of Music Rothermel Independent Ernest’ Leigh Tustin John Weaver P. F.rothermel Twenty-seventh Ward Rudolph Blankenburg Elsenbrown E. J. Bowen Joseph R. Fahey Young Democracy Fifteenth Democrats Ryan- Donnelly New Democratic le Mkely Reform

Municipal League Plans Action Against Local Machines

The Board of Managers of the Municipal League chaired by Harry B. French held a special meeting at the Bourse to outline a fall campaign against the local Republican and Democratic machines. The pledge supports clean city government, opposition to corrupt franchises, and cooperation with independent citizen groups and Democrats in rebellion. The conference committee includes George Burnham Jr, Rev. Dr. Floyd Tomkins, Clinton Rogers, G. Harry Davis, and Cyrus D. 088.

Municipal League Harry B. French Municipal League Conference Committee Peseie League Municipal League Conference George Burnham, Jr Floyd Tomkins Clinton Rogers Ponte G. Harry Davis Cyrus D

Prohibition Convention Delegates Leave for Harrisburg

Philadelphia's Prohibition State Convention delegation will depart Broad Street Station at 12.25 PM with many listed representatives. Prominent names include Eavenson Brown Benson Daggy Jones Steinmetz Hodgson Webster Whitney and Wallace among others. national leaders Swallow Grumbine Castle Eaton Stewart and Magee ry will speak. Inter-Collegiate Prohibition Contest scheduled for tonight.

Philadelphia Harrisburg Broad Street Lewis L. Eavenson Alonzo Brown L. A. Benson Edward B. Cooper H. F. Dittmann Samuel Daggy George Hoffman Joseph B. Graff Charles H. Jones E. R. Steinmetz William R. Wharton John Peacock A. Percival Hodgson Godfrey Stringer Dora E. Webster William Webster, Jr Thomas J. Whitney Edward 8. Jones H. C. Russell William H. Cox J. W. Salmons Robert Burns Wallace Margaret Barber Findley James F. Buriinagame Isaac A. Ramsey Samuel Christian H. F. Robinson William McConnell William EB. Cranmer H. W. Garrett C. G. Hancock J. J. Habecker B. Tenneson George W. Bean M. I. J. Griffin John B. Heston S. Vail J. P. Sharp William L

Mass Meeting For Mickie Paul And J Claude Ord In West Philadelphia

A mass meeting and public reception by the Citizens' Republican Association for the Thirty-fourth ward will honor natives Mickie C. Paul and J Claude Ord at Maennercher Hall at Forty-fifth Street and Westminster Avenue in West Philadelphia next Saturday evening June 2. The arrangements committee includes C. W. Summerfield, George Witte, L. W. D. Maule, Charles E. Clark, Joseph Hollis, C. W. Zieber and E. W. David.

Citizens’ Republican Association Thirty-fourth Ward Mickie C. Paul J. Claude ‘Ord Maennercher Hall Forty-fifth Street Westminster Avenue West Philadelphia C. W. Summerfield George Witte L. W. D. Maule Charles E. Clark Joseph Hollis C. W. Zieber E. W. David

Cedar Avenue Improvement Association Urges New Park Spanning Streets

The Fortieth ward group City Notes advocates creating a park along a stretch between Fifty-first and Lombard Pine streets linking Fifty-first weedind to Paver ford. A spa Fuscio of egg yh and Paver ford streets faced a charge presented yesterday in court.

Cedar Avenue

Haggenbotham Freed and Marries Miss Ferner at Prison Gate

Grand jury ignored murder indictment against John Haggenbotham and chose to indict Mary Wright instead. John and Miss Ferner wed shortly after license secured, with Haggenbotham released to join his family at Moyamensing Prison and plan a departure to Somers Point.

John Haggenbotham Mary Wright Rothermel Finletter West Philadelphia Haggenbotham Geyer Crawford Edward Gallagher Welker Ward Boston Owens Woodland Avenue W. R. Courtney Howard Atkinson Theodore L. Bailey Miss Bates Miss Manley Henry Gardner Gallagher Miss Ferner William Haggenbotham May Haggenbotham Menley Woodward D. Carter Patterson Haggenbothams Haggenbothem Mary W

Insurgent Republicans Elect Henry as New Leader in Harrisburg

At the final Insurgent Republicans meeting in the Commonwealth Hotel Harrisburg on June 25 Senator Flinn presided and resigned as chairman. A shift from Quay the man to Quayism the system was noted as the future focus. Senator J Bayard Henry of Philadelphia named successor with Dr Mahon as secretary.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Commonwealth Hotel Senator Flinn Quay Flinn J. Bayard Henry Philadelphia Dr. Mahon

Woman Whips Railroad Official in Lincoln City Crowd

Mrs. Tipman, wife of a railroad conductor, horsewhipped Robert Vanbrant on Lincoln Nebraska's busiest corner. A policeman accompanied her to keep the crowd back as she used a horsewhip on his face and arms after he allegedly pressed for a telephone meeting.

Philadelphia Times Lincoln Neb Robert Vanbrant Tipman Vanbrint

Saratoga Sails for Europe on tenth annual cruise

The Pennsylvania schoolship Saratoga with 65 cadets, 3 officers, and 25 seamen under Captain W. J. Barnette left Philadelphia at 10 AM for a European waters cruise. After a brief strike resolution, the ship headed past Marcus Hook and Reedy Island and anchored near the Breakwater. The voyage lists Southampton around July 24, Cherbourg August 5 for a week, then Gibraltar, Madeira, and a homeward run starting September 22 with arrival around October 25.

Pennsylvania Saratoga Nautical School W. J. Barnette London Paris Binbridge Tars Juno Marcus Hook Reedy Island Southampton Cherbourg Gibraltar Madeira

Jack Tars in Trouble Convicted by Court Martial

Six men including a petty officer two sailors and three marines, convicted by court martial of drunkenness and assault and battery, were sent from League Island to the Norfolk Navy Yard to serve terms from six months to two years. The torpedo boat Stringham built at Wilmington will have ordnance installed this week. Sixty five apprentice boys from various ships, all Philadelphians on a month's furlough, report today at Richmond but must return at least weekly.

League Island Norfolk Navy Yard Stringham Wilmington Navy Yard Richmond Reveree

Three Injured in Fast Train Wreck near Beebe

The southbound cannon ball train on the St. Louis Iron Mountain Southern Railroad derailed near Beebe. The engine mail car and two baggage cars were smashed. postal clerks W. W. Stibold E. Lambs and Butler Campfield were severely injured. Three day coaches derailed with no passenger injuries.

Little Rock Ark St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad Beebe W. W. Stibold E. Lambs Butler Campfield

Jury Sworn to Fight Lynchings in Mississippi Case

New Orleans June 25 Judge Neville the new Circuit Judge of the Mississippi Court impanelling the grand jury required every juror to swear they were in favor of lynching and would indict anyone who took part in a lynching.

Philadelphia Times New Orleans Neville Mississippi Court

Weather Outlook for Mid Atlantic and Tri-State Area

Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware enjoy fair and warm conditions on Wednesday and probably Thursday with variable winds. Eastern New York also fair and warm through Thursday with variable winds. Western Pennsylvania sees possible local rain Wednesday then fair and warmer with fresh southeasterly winds Thursday. Western New York reports continued high temperatures and possible rain Wednesday then fair and warmer with light to fresh southeasterly winds Thursday.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware New York

Weather Summary for Philadelphia June 25 1901

United States Weather Bureau reports June 25 1901 in Philadelphia with mean temperature around 70 degrees and 2.02 inches rainfall deficit since January 1. Deficiency in temperature accumulated since early month noted.

United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia Ted Lepey

British Scheme 10 Rule Pekin Claims Against Americans

A cable from Pekin reports General Gaselee and British officials arranging city administration with Chinese forces in Tien Tsin. The China Merchants' Company claims 400000 taels for valuables looted by U S marines, including furs rugs and diamonds. General Tung Fu Hsiang advances in Shan Si. foreign help sought.

Philadelphia Times Pekin Gaselee China Selwyn and Crocker Gilbert Reid China Merchants’ Company Tien Tsin United States Liscum Tai Yuen Fu Shan Si Tung Fu Hsiang

City Solicitor and Councils at Odds

Wilmington June 25 Mayor Fahey approved the ordinance for appointing an Assistant City Solicitor. City Council may choose at Thursday night’s meeting. Samuel Adams Jr may get the post. Solicitor-elect David Reinhardt will insist on naming his assistant, Philip Garrett, and the dispute could lead to legal action.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington John ©. Fahey Samuel 8. Adams, Jr David J. Reinhardt Philip L. Garrett

Street Lighting Contracts Awarded in Wilmington

Street and Sewer Directors award contracts for street lighting starting January 1 to Wilmington City Electric Company and the New York Welsbach Street Lighting Company. Welsbach to receive gas from Wilmington Coal Gas Company.

Philadelphia Timms Wilmington Wilmington City Electric Company Welsbach Street Lighting Company New York Welsbach Company Wilmington Coal Gas Company

Levy Court Increases Tax Rate in New Castle County

The Levy Court of New Castle county raised the tax rate from 60 to 8 cents per dollar of assessed valuation. The levy allocates seventy cents to county purposes and ten cents to poor relief, based on property and livestock assessments totaling 47,057,703 dollars.

Levy Court Philadelphia Times Wilmington Del New Castle County

Creditors Unworried As Pynchon Bank In Receivership

Springfield Mass June 25. Ellis P Pepper the temporary receiver has not arrived and the bank is under the care of National Examiner John B Cunningham. Creditors express no anxiety over the outcome.

Springfield Mass Ellis P. Pepper Pynchon National Bank John B. Cunningham

Duel in Seattle Street Ends in Policeman's Death

Seattle on June 25 reports John W. Considine a gambler and ex police chief W L Meredith exchanged shots on a public street. Meredith was killed in the duel which unfolded this afternoon.

Seattle Wash John W. Considine W. L. Meredith Meredith

Mrs McKinley Walks About Her Room

Mrs. McKinley walked around her room again today as Dr. Rixey reported her condition remains favorable. The update came from Washington on June 25.

Telegraphic Brevities: Mixed Local and National Gleanings

Reports from Park, St Louis. Senator Dubois ill in Montana. criminal prosecution dismissed against Harrison Burne Co officers. Quineessee Falls plant damaged by explosion with $200 damage estimate. Homer Bliss denies murder linked to his father. Wage talks between American Tin Plate and Plate Workers stall. Forged notes $20,000 found in Varnish Co. McCrum under charges. Puget Sound salmon neries plan $2,000 combination while Portland visit. Omaha street railways and utilities consolidation eyed. Francis H. Smith Academic Prize highlighted at Military Institute commencement. remarks by J Moncred of Shreveport.

Cere Park St Louie Wee United States Fred Dubois Hunter Hot Springs Montana Harrison Burne Company Kansas City Homer Bliss Omens Mich American Tin Plate Company The Plate Workers’ Protective Association Cleveland

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