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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1901

Page

2

Ohio Republicans renominate Nash in Columbus

The 1899 Ohio Republican State convention nominated Governor George K. Nash for a second term with Nippert as lieutenant governor and J. L. Price, John M. Sheets, Lawson E. Emerson, Isaac B. Cameron, and W. G. Johnson also named to key offices. Nippert replaces Caldwell amid anti saloon league dispute. Clark renominated for the Legislature. The platform endorses gold standard, naval buildup, and protections for labor, with strong remarks on voting rights and anti lynching.

Columbus Ohio George K. Nash Carl &. Nippert Supreme Court J. L. Price John M. Sheets Lawson E. Emerson Isaac B. Cameron Board of Public Works W. &G. Johnson Nippert Caldwell Hanna Cincinnati State Anti-Saloon League Clark Foraker McKinley Philadelphia Isthmus Congress Spain United States China Cuba Hapna

King Christian IX Sends Warm Wishes to McKinley

Denmark’s King Christian IX asked Minister Swenson to convey greetings to President McKinley and express Denmark’s congratulations on Mrs. McKinley’s recovery. The king admires McKinley and wanted personal best wishes extended.

Washington

Rumors Stir Over Danish Island Sale

Washington June 25 rumors spread that the Danish West Indies may be sold. Minister to Denmark L B Swenson, home on leave, said he expects instructions before returning. The price remained the main unresolved point as negotiations continued.

Washington

Washington notes and personnel changes in brief

Secretary Long travels to Massachusetts as the President revokes acceptance of First Lieutenant Wil a Seat Seventeenth Infantry. Navy dock work and New York Bay coaling station contract details appear, alongside postal carrier updates and Spanish Treaty Claims Commission case by Ygnacio Larrando seeking 122 dollars for property destruction.

Long Massachusetts Wila Seventeenth Infantry Quate Mory New York Navy C.earance Au“Lake New York Ing T Bay Salcimere Gt Spa Isona Ygnacio Larrando Span Gee Marine Hospital Conens Egrvice Bassist di Wetente Spiane

President pardons cashier in Vermont bank scandal

The President grants a pardon to Charles W. Massey, former cashier of the National Bank of Rutland, Vermont, who was convicted last year of misapplying $100,000 of bank funds and sentenced to seven years in the House of Correction. Refunds may apply for stamps removed from factory items before July 1, 1901.

Pardo Charles W. Massey The National Bank of Rutland Vermont House of Correction

Great year for patents reported by Patent Office

John W. Bab son reveals in a forthcoming Patent Office report that the fiscal year ending June 30 shows rises across patents designs trade marks labels and prints. Patents granted 25 593 up from 24 660 in 1900 with Pennsylvania credited at 10 and New Jersey at 20.

Philadelphia Times Washington John W. Babson Patent Office Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland New Jersey

Cabinet Holds Short Session in Washington

The cabinet met in Washington and did not discuss Russian petroleum or retaliation against U S goods. The government will await representations in Secretary Hay's letter to Russia before acting. With Hay and Root absent, no public matters were addressed.

Washington United States Russia Hay Root

Secretary Hay Does Not Plan Resignation

The President has received a note from Secretary Hay saying he will return to Newbury New Hampshire with Mrs. Hay and their children after the Cleveland funeral. The duration of their stay is not stated. Public gossip of Hay retiring is not taken seriously here and would be opposed if suggested.

Washington Hay Cleveland Newbury N. H Jow

Naval Board Report Cites Delay on Boston Dry Dock

Secretary Long was informed of the Naval Board’s report on the Boston dry dock project. The board cites great dilatoriness and recommends contract termination if specified work is not completed within a set timeframe.

Washington Long Naval Board Boston Dry Dock

Industrial Commission Plans Final Report Timeline

The Industrial Commission's procedure committee is drafting a plan to complete its work and deliver a final report to Congress next December as the commission's life ends by law on June 15.

Industrial Commission Washington Committee On Procedure of the Congress

Movements of Government Vessels Reported Worldwide

The Massachusetts arrived at Newburyport while the Eagle reached Portsmouth New Hampshire. The Mayflower sailed from Porto Cabello to Curacao. The Essex departed New London for Cold Spring Harbor. Rear Admiral Rodgers left Cavite aboard the New York for Kobe Japan and Rear Admiral Kempf, aboard the Kentucky, moved from Nagasaki to Cavite. The Kentucky also sails to Cavite and the Scorpion heads from Key West to Boston. The Eagle arrives Portsmouth Curacao Atlanta and Chicago reach Rio de Janeiro. Newark reaches Gibraltar en route to St Michaela Azores. Bennington sails from Hong Kong to Shanghai, New York from Cavite to Kobe, Monongahela and Potomac to Tompkinsville, New Orleans from Taku to Chefoo.

Washington Massachusetts Newburyport Eagle Portsmouth N. A Porto Cabello Curacao Essex New London Cold Spring Harbor Navy Department Rodgers New York Cavite Kobe Japan Kempf Kentucky Nagasaki Sato Nagasaki Scorpion Key West Boston N. H Curacoa Atlanta Chicago Rio de Janeiro Newark Gibraltar St. Michaela Azores Hong Kong Shanghai Mononogahela Potomac Hampton Roads Tompkinsville New Orleans Taku Chefoo

England's American Scout Major Burnham Hero of Sanna's Post

London Chronicle reports Major Burnham the famed scout risked his life to warn General Broadwood's column at Sanna's Post. He signaled from an ambulance wagon, later escaped Boer captivity by ingenious ruses, slipping behind the rear of the convoy to view the Boer rear guard and evade pursuit.

London Chronicle Major Burnham General Broadwood Sanna DeWet Broadwood

Crime-Tale Exchange Ends With Robber Fleeing

The Indianapolis Sun recounts a street confrontation where a robber demanded money and the victim threatened self harm. The demented speaker insists his life, the robber admires the game nature, and the assailant flees before threats escalate.

Indianapolis Sun

Stock Exchange Animals Prompt Conversation

A brief humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript where Beasie wonders about animals infesting the Stock Exchange and Arthur suggests a bear or a bull as possibilities. The dialogue reflects playful speculation on market cycles.

Boston Beasie Stock Exchange Arthur

CURED KLEPTOMANIAC TRICK DEFRAUDS DOCTOR IN HIGH LIFE

A London Telegraph correspondent reports a clever deception in which a supposed marquis and accomplices posed as a noble family to lure a Paris doctor into treating a kleptomaniac daughter. After days of apparent progress the trio stole about £1000 and jewelry, then vanished, leaving detectives to hunt the con artists.

Paris London

Conciseness in Language Across the Literary Era

A critique of verbose style in rhetoric from past writings. It argues that concise writing preserves energy and clarity, pointing to examples like thought to himself and together with as needless repetition. The piece notes even great authors erred and urges following excellence, not errors, in expression.

John Homer

Autobiography of a Bishop’s Move From Chester to Oxford

An anecdote about Dr. Stubbs, late bishop of Oxford, recounts the preannouncement and the bishop family's reaction at Deeside. The reporter learns the decision as the household prepares to move with the bishop praying, the mother packing, and Miss Stubbs present.

New York Stubbs Oxford Chester Deeside

Senior Appointments at Yale Honor Class Leaders

Yale announces June 25 senior appointments in the academic department scholarships. Top honors go to William Howe Warren of Le Mass for the lead class award, Edward Hotchkiss Tuttle of New Haven as second, and William Mills Marble of Granville as third. Additional selections cover orations dissertations and advanced studies for various seniors.

Yale Philadelphia Times New Haven Conn Doners William Howe Warren le Mass Edwin Hotchkiss Tuttle William Mills Martble Granieee Wilhelmus D. A. i Leo Ea Grange Galen D. L Jonestown LL Walcott Uiberford

Flood Toll Rises in Bluefield West Virginia Disaster

June 25 report details flood devastation with about sixty dead and many missing. Norfolk and Western Railway faces estimated 5000000 in damages, 8500 workers repair six miles of washed double track. Brimming debris, panicked residents, and rapid restoration efforts mark the scene.

Bluefield W. Va Norfolk and Western Railway Company United States Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Vivian Yard Elk Ridge Simmons Creek Bramwell Bluestone Needles Shenandoah Keystone Shawnee

Special Postal Service in Flood District

Cedar Bluff Virginia post office reports money order funds forms blanks and stamps swept away by flood. Brile West Virginia office also swept clean. Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger authorizes special service between Bramwell and Pree man via 40 Dubring to restore mail operations.

Washington Cedar Bluff Paintlick Brile Shallenberger Dubring Bramwell Preeman

Pottsville Capital Invested in Elkhorn Valley Coal Lands

Pottsville capital nearly $1,000,000 invested in flooded coal lands of the Elkhorn Valley West Virginia. William H. McQuail Andrew Robertson BE J McQuail and others of Pottsville are members of the Turkey Gap Coal and Coke Company most stockholders reside in Pottsville.

Pottsville Schuylkill County Elkhorn Valley West Virginia William H. McQuail Andrew Robertson BE. J. McQuail Turkey Gap

Pocahontas Coal Company Resumes Operations After Loss

Castner Curran and Bullitt, local representatives, said the Pocahontas Coal Company’s losses stemmed from an inability to secure coal shipments. The works are practically uninsured, and operations were resumed in four locations yesterday.

Castner, Curran & Bullitt Pocahontas Coal Company

Actress Edna Wallace Hopper arrives for funeral in San Francisco

San Francisco June 25 Edna Wallace Hopper the renowned actress has reached the city to attend the funeral of her mother the late Mrs Joseph Bores The travels and the recent strain from her mother’s death have left her in nervous prostration across the continent as she makes the journey to bid farewell.

Edna Wallace Hopper II San Francisco Edna Wallace Hopper Joseph Bores

Get the Most Out of Your Food

A health note promotes Hood's Saparapæfilia as aid for weak stomachs and digestive fatigue. It lists signs like uneasiness after meals and headaches. The testimonial claims the remedy improved stomach troubles and run-down condition.

Hood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Strengthens Digestion Stomach Tone

Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as strengthening the stomach and toning the whole digestive system, promising improved digestion and general digestive health.

Chicago Man Proposes Rent Incentive to Boost Population

Real estate owner C F Van Winkle offers one year of rent to any family building on his block who has a baby within five years of the lease drawing. Twins receive five years for the first pair, two years for each additional pair. The first baby could win five years free rent for parents if born within fifteen months.

Philadelphia Times Chicago C. F. van Winkle West Sixty-seventh West Sixty-eighth California Washtenaw Avenues van Winkle

Excommunication Shocks Lincoln Parishioners Over Murphey

Bishop Bona cum excommunicates Father Murphy of Seward under a church edict. The ruling excludes him from the society of all Christian people and from the Holy Church in heaven and on earth. Parishioners split, and a new church independent of Rome may be founded.

Philadelphia Times Lincoln, Neb Bonacum Father Murphy Seward William Murphy Society of All Christian People Holy Church Heaven Earth Rome

Court halts alimony in Cochran divorce case

In Memphis Chancery Court Mrs Ira Cochran nee Sullivan lost the alimony set for her pending the judicial separation trial and custody of her children, after husband produced witnesses claiming her life was not exemplary. She had claimed cruelty and non support but the court reserved no alimony or child custody.

Philadelphia Times Memphis Tenn Ira Cochran Sullivan Cnll Chancery Court

Typo Cuts Harbor Master Boat Funds by $100,000

In Harrisburg the Senate corrected a fiscal blunder in the General Appropriation bill by trimming $100,000 from a $120,000 Harbor Master boat fund after a typographical error swelled the grant. The House previously approved the princely sum amid outcry over spending.

Philadelphia Harrisburg Senate House

Camden School Fund Sets Budget For Next Year

Camden Board of Education fixes a 267750 annual budget for public schools with 84000 state aid and a 8000 cash balance carried from last year. James E. Bryan reappointed supervising principal at 2500, Finkleday 1000, Jackson 1200, Fithian 1200. pupil roster listed as 13500.

Board of Education of Camden James E. Bryan F. A. Finkleday Charles F. Jackson P. G. Fithian

Saengerfest Opens In Buffalo With Chorus Contingents

The North American Saengerbund festival opened at the Sixty-fifth Regiment armory with a reception concert and dedication exercises. Delegations from Chicago Louisville Milwaukee Pittsburg Cleveland New Orleans Indianapolis and other cities performed alongside the Festival Orchestra of eighty five players and the United Singers of Buffalo led by Julie Wyman and other noted soloists.

Buffalo Saengerbund Sixty-fifth Regiment Armory Chicago Louisville Milwaukee Pittsburg Cleveland New Orleans Indianapolis United Singers of Buffalo Julie Wyman Toronto

Influence of Commercial Bodies in British Policy

Sir Ambrose Shea, former Governor of the Bahama Islands, writes to the Times about the New York Chamber of Commerce visit to London. He cites 1885 Ashery crisis in Newfoundland when the London Chamber pressured the government to abandon retaliatory policy against America, marking a revival of fishery feuds.

London Ambrose Shea Bahama Islands The Times New York Chamber of Commerce Newfoundland London Chair of Commerce Ashington Amcce

Manager Charles H. Vines Dies by Own Hand in New York

Charles H. Vines, manager for the American Trading and Export Company, shot himself in the left breast with a revolver in New York. He died before a doctor could be summoned. Business troubles were suspected to have driven the act. He was forty, married, and had just been sued for rent and a butcher's bill.

New York Charles H. Vines American Trading and Export Company Vines

Kitchener Reports Boer Casualties

Lord Kitchener reports Boer casualties in a cablegram to The Philadelphia Times dated June 24. He notes several units suffered losses, with details distorted in transmission but confirms heavy fighting and casualties among nearby formations.

Kitchener Philadelphia Times London Lord Kitchener

Knights of St John Convene in Session

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Knights of St John gathering in session with focus on convention activities. The incomplete text mentions attendance estimates and potential agenda items but lacks clear dates or names beyond the organization title.

Knights of St. John

Turkish cruiser project at Cramps shipyard

Final arrangements reported by Washington indicate Turkey plans a swift 3500 ton protected cruiser built at the Cramps shipyard in Philadelphia. Designs are underway with a two month start expected. ship may reach 22 knots, among the fastest of its class. Charles H. Cramp said no final contract information exists, negotiations are pending.

Washington Cramps Philadelphia Charles H. Cramp

Fire Threatens New Central Ferry House in Camden

Fire broke out yesterday afternoon at the Pennsylvania Railroad Central Ferry House at Arch Street Camden. Flames spread along the bulkhead arch of the north ferry slip before the fire department arrived. ferry workers with emergency engines contained the blaze. The fire started from a tinsmith’s roof furnace, causing minor damage despite recent insurance of fifty thousand dollars.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Arch Street Camden North Ferry

Strikers Fire On Marshals In West Virginia Riot

Deputies led by A C Hufford were fired on by strikers as they attempted to serve injunction notices in the Matewan Thacker area amid a coal strike. The party fled after a crossfire of rifles, as Sheriff Hatfield withdrew his deputies and U S Marshals prepared to return.

Jackson Lick Fork Hatfield United States

Camden Council Deliberates Budget. Proposes $668 031.63

Camden plans for the next fiscal year show total appropriations of 668 031.63, an increase of 53 140.85 from last year. Police, street, water and fire services rise, while the Board of Education drops to 175 000. tax rate may fall from 2.14 to 2.10 due to reassessments by state and city boards.

Camden Board of Health Culverin Board of Education City Board of Assessors

Senator Depew Receives Letters From Supposed Admirers

In Depew New York on June 24 Senator Depew said many American women likely matrons have sent him letters advising and admonishing him about his rumored matrimonial inclinations. He displayed a pile of missives tied with a lilac ribbon and said they are sacred and secrets will not be revealed.

Philadelphia Times New York Depew

Decision Against Bell Telephone Co. In Patent Suit

Judge Brown of the U S Circuit Court ruled against the American Bell Telephone Company in a six year old patent infringement suit brought by the defendants National Telephone Manufacturing Company and the Century Telephone Company. The Bell Company contends the patent is void or not infringed. The decision affects the equity case referenced.

Bell Telephone Co Boston Brown United States Circuit Court American Bell Telephone Company National Telephone Manufacturing Compay Century Telephone Company Bell Company

Clergyman Admits He Falsified

The Rev. Dr. Alfred H Moment pastor of Immanuel Church Brooklyn returned to his duties after confessing to falsifying a letter and oath. He was restored to his functions following the admission and remorse.

Philadelphia Times New York Alfred H. Moment Immanuel Church Brooklyp Immanuel Apne

Church Draws Line on Rag Time

Milwaukee June 24 The Wisconsin district of Evangelical Lutherans of the Missouri Synod adopted resolutions barring members from participating in ragtime performances. The measure targets ragtime as contrary to church teachings affecting the faith and conduct of members.

Milwaukee Wisconsin District of Evangelical Lutherans of the Missouri Synod Ah Caiten Biates

Prisoner Leaped Fifth Story To Escape

NEW YORK June John Coogah was taken to Sing Sing Prison for burglary. While left alone in the barber shop, he darted up three flights of stairs to the fifth floor, leaped over the guard rail, and plunged to the ground five stories below. Both ankles were sprained.

New York John Coogah Sing 8i

Hancock to Sail for Manila Tomorrow

Trans port Hancock will sail for Manila on June 25. General Corbin, acting chief of staff, will accompany the voyage aboard the same steamer from San Francisco.

Corbin Salle Manila

A Lucky Thirteen. ee BOAT. tes Texas, June 24.

Fragmentary OCR indicates a local item referencing a June 24 event in Texas with unclear names and potential nautical wording. Details are unreadable to confirm people, places, or outcomes.

Texas Windle

Sickles Demands Evans Removal from Pension Bureau

General Daniel Sickles told a Philadelphia Times reporter that veterans demand Pension Commissioner Evans be removed after his term ends in March 1901. He cited inspectors blocking pension claims and questioned Evans’s fidelity to Lincoln’s pledge to care for soldiers, widows, and orphans. Republicans in Washington criticized national committee interference in presidential power.

Philadelphia Times New York Evans Danie B E. Sickles General Sickles National Committee Sickles Commissioner Evans Lincoln Washington Pension Bureau

Tragedy on Niagara Bridge Worker Killed and Injured

A ladder used by three painters on the Niagara Gorge steel arch bridge slipped. One man died on the bridge abutments, another suffered a broken leg, the third escaped by clinging to a rope for a short time.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara Gorge

Abbott Committed Without Ball In Elderly Man Death Case

Albert Abbott aged 80 of Asylum Place was arraigned before Magistrate Fletcher and committed without ball to await the Coroner as co-defendant in the Clement Nietz death. Nietz died at Episcopal Hospital from injuries believed caused by Abbott and Jacob Wagner on June 2 at Wagner's home 22 North American Street. Wagner remains imprisoned awaiting Coroner action.

Albert Abbott Asylum Place Clement Nietz Fletcher Nietz Episcopal Hospital Abbott Jacob Wagner Honasé North American Wagner

Thinks He Wants His Revolver in Mount Holly

Benjamin Gratz of Mount Holly New Jersey who was arrested on November 2 1900 and declared sane and harmless after thinking of assassinating Mayor Ashbridge appeared before Superintendent Quick yesterday and demanded the revolver taken when he was arrested. He was referred to court for the request.

Benjamin Gratz Mount Holly N. J Miller Ashbridge Quickesterday

Camden cigarmaker dies by suicide in Delaware river

William Fishman a 42 year old cigarmaker of 14 Vine Street Camden suffered nervous prostration after being laid off and jumped into the Delaware River at Barnett's shipyard. He left a wife and two children. His body was found near the Payneja Water Works.

William Fishman M14 Vine Street Camden Delaware River Barnett's Philadelphia Payenla

Pennsylvania Bar Association Meet Moves to Bedford Springs

More than one hundred lawyers departed Broad Street Station at noon for Bedford Springs for the Pennsylvania Bar Association annual session. The two day meeting will feature addresses by Postmaster General Smith, John Dalzell and H F Walton.

Pennsylvania Bar Meeting Broad Street Station Bedford Springs Pennsylvania Bar Association Smith John Dalzell H. F. Walton

Mad Mullah's Force Scattered in Somaliland Clash

Foreign Office reports after recent Somaliland fighting that the Mad troops were pursued and scattered. Fifty of the Mullah's men were killed in the action near London dispatches dated June 24.

Philadelphia Times London Foreign Office Somaliland Eeterve

Funeral Services for Hiram De Walt Held at Bethany Church

The funeral for Hiram De Walt, longtime Prohibitionist and city executive committee member, will take place at Bethany Presbyterian Church at 1 o'clock today. The Prohibition group will be in attendance.

Hiram de Walt Bethany Presbyterian Church Bamb Prohibition City Executive Committee

Baby Found Deseret in Camden Neighborhood

A white male infant about two years old was found deserted in a handsome baby carriage at the corner of Ann Street and a street name unclear in Camden yesterday. The vicinity reported a nearby fall and a neighbor described the scene as quiet and orderly while city officials were notified.

Vrs oDae Ann Street Camden Yesterdaing

Negro Attacks Policeman in Second District

Late last night Policeman Bernard Fehat was badly cut about the neck and face by a man identified as Joseph Taylor. The officer was taken to the Penn Opynenic Hospital for treatment.

Bernard Fehat Second District Joseph Taylor Pennopyenic Hospital

Man Falls From Roof in City Accident

Johan Convery, 53, fell from a building roof at Randolph and Master streets while working. He landed on the ground and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital with internal injuries. condition reported as serious.

Johan Convery Randolph Master Streets John Convery S J. Mary's Hospital

John Lane Fails From Slide at Park

John Lane aged 33 of 1829 South Seventeenth Street fell from a toboggan at the park last night injuring his back and likely sustaining a medical issue. He was treated by medical staff at the scene.

John Lane South Seventeenth Street Eee Park

Luindusky Charged With Arson in Camden

Stanislaus Luindusky of Lew's Street Camden was jailed in Camden City last night charged with arson. The report notes investigators say he attempted to set a blaze at a Lewle Street location, with unclear details from the fragmentary OCR.

S. Luindusky Stanislaus Luindusky Lew's Street Camden Camden City Helm Hese Oes Lewle Street

Parker's Hair Balsam Restores Growth and Color

An old advertisement promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as renewing hair growth when the bald area is thin and gray and claims color restoration. It also touts Goerge's Ointment for healthier skin.

Parker

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