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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
7
Regular bi monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors set for Thursday at 2 P M. Thursday at 3 30 P M the Board of Education committee on estimates. Saturday at 11 A M the Park Commissioners committee on plans and improvements.
The city awarded a 5.8 million loan package to Drexel Brown Brothers and Harvey Fisk in a joint bid covering 2.8 million general improvements at 3 percent and 3 million water works at 3 percent. Fire house contract at Bustleton goes to J. Riley for 6300. Education committees approve salaries, printing, incidentals and textbook funds totaling about 39,? thousand.
A 2-year-old child was kidnapped from Daniel Sams in Greene County while parents searched. Three men plundered the Iams home during the vigil and fled. The baby was later found in a nearby wheat field as searchers were away.
A well dressed but unidentified Black man was found decapitated and dismembered on the West Jersey and Seashore tracks in Vineland. Cards bearing Philadelphia names Jesse Jackson, Liggle Cleary, and Adeline Mitchell were found, but no identification. Authorities ponder the cause and identity as Dr Law reviews a forehead wound.
Samuel Welther, a magnetic healer, and Mrs. Mary E. Post were married after Clerk Bird of the Orphans' Court issued a license. The pair, active in local spiritualistic circles, first met at a seance and kept details of their alliance private.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans an eleven story brick and iron passenger station at Pittsburg costing about $500,000. It will include every possible improvement and convenience with a waiting structure measuring 225 by 190 feet.
Prohibitionists announce a plan to pledge one million voters to support any Democratic candidate who endorses a prohibition plank. The Ram's Horn magazine leads the effort, eyeing a convention endorsement in Kansas City. Woolley and Johnson navigate state and national dynamics as they seek party unity. The Illinois slate includes Radford, Stone, Tumison, Regan, Harford, and Bitlinger.
Arkansas Democrats named Governor Jeff Davis and five other statewide nominees including John W. Crockett for Secretary of State and George W. Murphy for Attorney General. The ticket omits State Auditor due to a proxy dispute over Mississippi County and adjournment set for tomorrow. A resolution for David B. Hill as VP candidate was debated amid Hill support. The platform will reaffirm the Chicago platform, oppose imperialism, and include an anti trust plank.
The Illinois State Prohibition convention met in Chicago to nominate a full state ticket including Judge V V Barnes for governor and J A Henderson for lieutenant governor. Delegates at large were chosen for the national convention, with Hale Johnson and John G Wooley as presidential hopefuls awaiting votes and instructions. Rev H H Bannon of Rockford presided as temporary chairman as the body adjourned with no instructions given to delegates.
Thomas Boggs & Sons carpet mill at Second street and Allegheny avenue suffered heavy damage from a blaze caused by a gas leak. Insurance covers the loss of building and stock estimated at 75,000 dollars. Firemen contained the upper floors though stock was soaked. cause under investigation.
A fragmentary astrology column notes favorable days for requesting favors and seeking employment. A birthday anniversary is described as generally favorable for new ventures. A child born today is predicted to be clever and prudent, rising in life.
Athens Georgia reports continued rains flooding miles of countryside and potential deaths as the Oconee rises. Mobile Alabama describes a cloudburst with five feet of street flooding and two drownings. Birmingham residents avert a wreck by warning track crews about a culvert. Other cities note flooded crops and mills shut down as rivers rise and bridges wash away.
Fred Burke a 17 year old hotel employee fell ten stories from the roof garden shaft of the Hotel Flanders at Fifteenth and Walnut. Autopsy by Dr Francis Patterson said death instantaneous after skull crushed on the elevator top. Burke had come three weeks earlier from St Johns New Brunswick and lived in a lodging house. Body at the Morgue.
A cyclone originating near Blossburg Jefferson county swept westward into Walker county for fifteen miles. It wrecked a score of houses near Democrat injuring several people none seriously. Crops ruined hundreds of trees uprooted and heavy rains caused widespread havoc. The Black Warrior river overflowed flooding cotton and corn lands and cattle drowned. Demopolis area saw rivers leave their banks forcing evacuations.
At the Illinois Democratic State convention Samuel Alschuler of Aurora was nominated for Governor on the second ballot. Delegates at-large include Mayor Carter Harrison and Ex-Vice President Adlai Stevenson. The platform endorses the 1896 Chicago platform, condemns trusts, upholds the Monroe Doctrine, and supports Bryan for President.
Torrid heat persists for days as temperatures linger near extreme highs. Hundreds seek relief along coasts and mountains where breezes offer respite from the fierce conditions.
A prolonged heat wave left Camden residents overcome and rushed to hospitals including Cooper and St Agnes. Dozens crowded the streets of Philadelphia while the West hot spot persisted. Citizens sheltered behind closed doors as water from fire plugs flooded streets and cafés in a lively, diverse city scene.
Frank Washington, described as stout, was found unconscious on the pavement at Twenty second and Market streets. A doctor applied ice to his head and found a pulse. the patient revived briefly as officers investigated a serious assault on the unidentified target.
An unknown male passenger aboard the steamer Sylvan Glen leaped from the starboard rail into the Delaware River last night during the final Washington Park run. Pilot Kane halted engines, but no body was found as crew scoured the water. The man, about 40, of medium build with a florid face, sandy hair and moustache, wore brown fine clothing and a brown hat. Mrs. Mary Williams, in charge of the ladies cabin, witnessed the incident and described the suspect to police.
James Lindsay, 45, of 1746 South Thirteenth Street, is jailed at Twentieth and Federal, charged with aggravated assault on his 12 year old son. Doctors at St Agnes Hospital say the boy may die from brutal kicks suffered at the family home after 9 pm following a week of alleged drinking. Police officer Gordon responded to cries and arrested Lindsay who faces magistrate Henderson for a hearing.
Admiral Dewey arrived at Newport aboard the Porter amid salutes and spoke with reporters on national politics. He said he would accept the people’s choice but would not take second place on the ticket, and he praised William J. Bryan as strong in the West and likely to win.
Atlantic City reports Dr. Howard P. Balliett drowned in the surf yesterday. County Physician Louder issued a certificate for removal of the body to Bethlehem. The deceased's brother H. B. Balliett arrived to take charge. Miss Die Delker, nearly drowned, remains in shock but improving at her home.
In a New York interview June 2 Croker argued anti Bryan sentiment should support him on imperialism. He cited U S military actions in China under a British admiral and asserted Bryan opposes the current policy.
The US cruiser Baltimore with Rear Admiral Watson aboard reaches Suez. Rio de Janeiro reports 25 new bubonic plague cases yesterday and twelve deaths this week. Dr. G M Fisk visited the U S Legation and left Berlin for an uncertain assignment.
Members of the Florists' Gun Club held a three-style shoot on their Wissinoming grounds for the Westcott trophy. Known angles saw Ball and Hallowell tied at 14, unknown angles produced a Harris victory tie with Hallowell at 12, and doubles crowned Harris with 15 breaks after handicap adjustments. The club's championship, run with the Westcott event, went to Hallowell with 41 of 50. Anderson and Cartledge also featured in the day’s results.
The Road Drivers Association met at the Bingham House with a large turnout. Seventy-nine new members were admitted, bringing total membership to 555, aiming for 1000 by October 1. By-laws amended to require member nominations for officer tickets. A series of road races is planned starting July 11 with Belmont likely hosting opening races. A charter application was approved to be filed.
Belmont and Germantown resumed the Halifax cup match at Elmwood with Germantown holding a 326 run lead. Belmont reached 104 for three as Wood and Coates steadied the innings after early wickets. The day’s play ended with Kings, Rolls, OCregar, and Clark contributing, and the match to continue this afternoon.
Special Telegram reports Wyoming edged Burlington 6 to 5 after traveling from Philadelphia. The decisive sixth inning proved costly for Burlington as errors and missed plays allowed the visitors to pull ahead.
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