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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
The House adopted the Spooner amendment to the Hepburn canal bill amid debate. Senator Hanna praised the outcome, forecasting early construction after Colombia treaty steps and titling reviews, with Burton the sole strong proponent of Panama in the House roll call.
Ohio officials say an extra legislative session is likely after the Supreme Court ruled several laws invalid. Decisions declare Cleveland city government unconstitutional and a Toledo police control law as unconstitutional. Tranger case prompts Governor Nash to appoint a Lieutenant Governor, with Nippert becoming probate judge of Hamilton County. In Cleveland, Acting Mayor Beacon says the Federal plan’s end won’t hit until October, but city officials expect mass removals and a mandatory special session of the Legislature.
The Rev Henry C Minton of San Francisco has practically agreed to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Trenton New Jersey though not yet formally accepted. Trustees report he will come and a congregational meeting will be called. salary set at 5000 dollars annually.
French Ambassador Jules Cambon said on June 26 that the French Foreign Office plans to appoint Edmond Braunert as Minister to Cuba, with Henri Verou likely to replace Braunert as Consul General in New York. Cambon noted cordial Franco American relations and hoped for improved commercial ties. he expects to return in about four months.
In Pittsburg on June 26 the second execution of the week was carried out at 10 07 am in the jail yard. Charles Davis a West Virginia man was hanged for murdering his wife in December. He repented and asked to be buried beside his wife.
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports a secret Chamber of Commerce meeting in New York alleges Governor L Huerte of Martinique delayed aid to St Pierre after the eruption. Witnesses claim survivors suffered for days, cries heard in streets, and unequal food distribution along racial lines.
United States Consul Ayme and Professor Hill met Acting Secretary of State Hill in Washington to recount the Martinique volcano horror. Ayme described events with vivid detail but offered no new facts beyond dispatches, denying sensational reports. He remains on leave, in Washington about a week, amid strain from his Martinique duties.
Washington learns that the extra extradition article adding bribery as an offense, signed in Mexico, will not apply retroactively to Charles Kratz former Alderman of St. Louis accused of accepting a bribe. State Department efforts to make it retroactive failed due to constitutional limits, leaving possible pursuit by Missouri counsel within Mexico.
The St James Gazette reports that after Hon. Michael Henry Herbert the British Ambassador to the United States was made a Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George, a peerage is likely to follow if Washington Embassy affairs proceed smoothly.
Margereth Steinberg aged four of 1800 Germantown avenue was bitten on the cheek yesterday by a Newfoundland dog.
State officials in Trenton announce strong opposition to plans by Philadelphia authorities to build a municipal pest house on Petty's Island in Pensaukin township Camden county. The 1893 law blocks such institutions without municipal consent and may trigger injunctions or county indictments to stop the project.
The War Department received the court martial record of Major Waller of the Marine Corps who was acquitted of illegally killing Filipino prisoners. Secretary Root will consider it while reviewing testimony and findings from the Lamar campaign case alongside Brigadier General Smith’s proceedings.
Washington June 26 The census report on agriculture in Pennsylvania issued today lists 224,248 farms as of June 1 1900 with total farm property valued at 1 051 629 173 dollars. Land improvements implements and livestock add to the value and farm income in 1899 reached 150 851 830 dollars with a 14 percent return on investment.
Senator Quay proposes an amendment to the general deficiency bill to reopen Pennsylvania’s civil war loan repayment. The current bill allocates 3.3 million dollars to Ohio Indiana Michigan and Iowa, while Pennsylvania’s 1.185 million claim would be paid under the amendment. Representative Richardson of Tennessee had argued the claim was just, but the House ruled it out on a point of order.
A gunpowder magazine exploded near the Cara Banchel encampment, five miles from Madrid. Two men were killed and fourteen injured as shock rattled the city. Houses suffered damage and the royal palace doors flew open. the King and his household rushed to the scene.
Columbus June 26 Governor Nash honored a New York requisition for William H Haha Ohio Insurance Commissioner under McKinley. Detective Brindley will escort Haha to New York to face grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing $16 740 from a company connected with him.
Sixty valuable draught horses owned by McGarvey & Donnelly perished when their Belmont avenue stables and storehouse burned amid eight alarm response. The Union Ice Company stock and eight ice wagons were lost, John Hancock Ice Company nearby damaged, with total losses around 35000 dollars. Horses were rescued and released to YMCA grounds. flames and falling timbers roared as cries of dying animals filled the scene.
W J Bryan said he was not invited to the Tilden Club banquet in New York. He added that even if invited he would have declined, arguing the event honored a man who twice opposed the Democratic ticket and has not signaled a return to the party.
John Berryman a builder from North Eleventh Street Darby has been missing since last Saturday. His wife and relatives fear foul play after he drew 360 dollars from the bank to pay workers for a large job for Albert F Damon. Rain halted work Friday and he sent money home before vanishing.
The Camden county Republican executive committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to fix the date for Camden primaries to elect delegates for the Congressional convention.
Representatives of the leading local sale and retail grocers numbering 125 left Broad Street Station yesterday on the thirtieth annual excursion of the Grocers and Importers Exchange for the Blue Mountain House Maryland. They will return tomorrow evening.
Terrell Lipton was shot and killed while seated in his Kirrmandale barber shop in Terre Haute Indiana today Officers report Lipton had recently shot Dan Watts and Watts is being sought by police Watts was shot at earlier in a confrontation with officers prior to Lipton's death
Fire at Christopher Fluehrs five story furniture store and warehouse at 2205 North Front street caused total loss over 100000. A woman’s body, died three hours earlier, was recovered by three Trentoh avenue policemen from a burning house. Numerous residences along Front street damaged. residents escaped in night attire through rear alleys. No serious injuries reported. several neighbors aided by fire scene.
A Camden trolley car jumped the track at Broadway and Mechanic street and crashed into William E. Butcher’s house. The new motorman failed to slow at the crossing, the car was high speed, no passengers aboard, damage estimated at $1,000, Mrs Butcher fainted, police narrowly avoided injury.
Pittsburg June 26 George W Guthrie Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor will not announce acceptance or refusal until he is officially notified of the convention action His friends say he will accept and will sacrifice his ambitions for the party The Citizens fusion leaders praise the nomination hoping it helps the fusion ticket in the county with Pattison Guthrie and Pennypacker named on the respective tickets
Detroit June 26 the Republican State convention renominated Governor Bliss for a second term. The platform mourns McKinley and Hazen Pingree, praises Roosevelt, condemns attacks on Philippines defenders, and pledges support for good government and liberty. It denounces conspiracies to restrict business and monopolies and calls for restraining legislation.
HURON June 26 The Populist and Democratic State convention reached fusion after hours of debate though the ticket is Democratic The platform echoes the Kansas City platform urging railway regulation and direct election of United States Senators The ticket lists John R Wilson F B Robinson for Congress and John F Martin for Governor
The Board of Highway Supervisors granted permission yesterday to the Union Traction Company to lag a conduit in Lancaster Avenue from Haverford Avenue to Forty first Street and Belmont Avenue. The conduit will be used for installing feed wires that are core over head.
Reports indicate a favorable turn in King Edward's health with his condition more encouraging. His Majesty shows strong interest in state affairs and is described as much stronger.
London rejoices as Buckingham Palace reports good news and expects a rapid convalescence barring unforeseen events. Telegrams of sympathy flow in from officials and citizens alike amid the hopeful tone.
The King enjoyed a fairly comfortable day and maintained strength. A returning appetite appeared with careful feeding. There is some pain returning in the wound. Names Treves, Laking, Barlow appear in the report.
London dispatch reports Buckingham Palace closing late but King Edward's strength improving. Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales expressed optimism as the king took food and smoked a cigar, with doctors noting pain return but stable temperature. The Queen conveyed London’s sympathy, royal pardons will proceed, and city lights stay lit as authorities await an official declaration that the danger is past.
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