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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
2
A Philadelphia gathering cheers a call for a second term for Rothermel. Delegations from Forty first ward and other districts parade from Reading Terminal to the Academy, waving banners and lighting up Broad street with strong support.
The gathering nominates Edward Shippen as presiding officer and urges the re election of Peter F. Rothermel as District Attorney, criticizing franchise issues and political machines while pledging a strong volunteer slate for the next election. The event features speeches by Rudolph Blankenburg Archibald Dewey and others.
In a historic town meeting, Philadelphia clergy denounce municipal graft and urge reform. They condemn spoilsmen, defend ballots and oaths, and defend Prosecuting Attorney candidate Rothermel while calling for renewal of civic integrity.
William Stenger lauded a civic demonstration as tribute to a fearless public officer and warned that those conspiring to remove city services feel their power waning as a storm of inquiry builds in Philadelphia County.
The speaker declares the indictment against the conspirators a just bill and links it to a broader call to end Philadelphia corruption and the Pennsylvania Assembly. He warns lawmakers that a statewide awakening will restore righteous governance and drive out the degraded rule.
A K McClure denounces District Attorney Rothermel and his successor candidate John Weaver in a Philadelphia political speech. He portrays a city poised against organized crime and franchise corruption led by Mayor Ashbridge and allies, urging a revolutionary action to safeguard public justice and ballot integrity.
George S. Graham declares a union of Republicans and Democrats essential to safeguard good government and citizens' liberties. He warns that the District Attorney's office is a crucial check on corrupt political power and urges voters to honor their ballot on election day.
A political address denounces attempts to strip election inspectors from polling places and warns such steps would corrupt ballots. Speaker cites Rothermel’s integrity and recalls Nelson’s Trafalgar motto England expects every man to do his duty urging Philadelphia to demand good government.
Frank Leake warns the meeting against factional fighting and urges a citizens movement to nominate a DA. He argues the DA's office sits between people and courts and that honesty in the movement will restore justice, urging an executive committee of selfless, available leaders.
The Young Democracy committee led by Magistrate Eisenbrown and Edward J. Bowen advances a citywide party reorganization. They will name a 123 member central committee within ten days to two weeks and seek ward representation reflecting all Democrats regardless of faction. Public letters request ward nominees and meetings for five wards begin soon with sessions nightly to hear all votes.
The President and Mrs. McKinley, joined by Dr. Rixey, were seen taking an outing this evening in Washington. Two trained nurses accompanied them during the drive as part of a public appearance.
El Dorado Kansas June 27 Jesse Morrison found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for the murder of Mrs Olln Castle wife of her former sweetheart. Penalty ranges from three to five years in the penitentiary. Verdict battled by jury for nearly thirty hours with one juror pressing for acquittal. Morrison’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal and she was jailed in her old cell. the defense claimed Castle attacked with a razor and Morrison defended herself.
Mrs Mary Zenn aged 22 wife of John Zenn a salesman died at her home 243 Freeman Street Brooklyn after ten days of hiccoughing. A week earlier she laughed at a joke during a gathering and the fit began.
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang vows to speak in Philadelphia on July 4 despite protests from certain ministers. He challenges the inviting committee and mission boards to prove his alleged faults or face resignation, saying the Fourth of July should be a day of good will and he will not be intimidated.
Tillman Newhart aged 16 of Avondale Pa killed himself by carbolic acid after a friend told him his sweetheart would wed rival John Boyle. The tale proved false. Boyle had earlier damaged the girl’s dresses to disrupt a supposed engagement.
Cincinnati June 27 The Knights of St John convention elected Rochester New York as the next meeting place. Officers chosen include President Henry J Friese Erle Iowa Vice presidents J J Nunold Rochester N Y and Thomas McFarland Philadelphia Secretary M J at Buffalo Treasurer John B Todgnbier Detroit.
A Chester meeting led by ex mayor Crosby and Postmaster Higgins protested an ordinance for elevated railroad tracks through the city. Speakers condemned the plan which would close fourteen of forty four streets on the city layout, highlighting the loss of street access.
William Booth, 24, of 132 Greenwich Street, fell from a three story scaffold at American and Jefferson yesterday afternoon. He escaped with a broken ankle and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment.
Dr. J. Ewing Meare of Philadelphia donated $25 for a library site to the Indiana Medical Society as a memorial to his father announced in Indianapolis on June 27.
State Department advices say Venezuela's Supreme Court has decided the asphalt case in favor of the New York and Bermudez Company despite Castro administration support for the opposition. The court head Dr Lopes Fontaines is reported arrested by Castro's order and jailed with his secretary for visiting prisons and ordering the liberation of certain prefects.
The New Jersey and Staten Island Junction Railroad Company begun active work in June. Proposed by Erastus Wiman the line aims to run a double steel tube tunnel under the Narrows, build twelve miles of railroad on Staten Island, and connect with New Jersey trunk lines across the Kill Von Kull bridge after raising capital to 10 million dollars.
In Cincinnati on June 2 the Knights of St. John adopted numerous constitutional amendments. The minimum size of eligible commanderies was changed to ten members. The proceedings reflect ongoing organizational reforms within the group.
A cloud burst floods Pocahontas rail yard with three feet of water washing away property. In New Creek Valley ten feet river rise devastates farms, kills and missing rise. Norwood iron bridge wrecked. relief trains distribute supplies as rail lines, towns and mines suffer widespread damage.
At least thirty miles beyond the town the tracks are washed out and telegraph lines down leaving uncertainty about deaths and damage. Hundreds face hunger with no food available except by mule transport. Twenty pack mules carried supplies from here to Bradshaw as relief efforts start. Bodies are being recovered from river drifts along the Tug river.
Alderman Goldssier on the Council street railway committee pushes for a three-cent fare and top compensation for traction franchises to be sold to the highest bidder. He accuses Union Traction Company of clouding title to franchises led by William L. Elkins and vows to fight bidders. G F Harding offers 5 million to hold franchises until city reclaims them and similar sum to current holders.
Vancouver reports the Gods of British Columbia mining syndicate winded up after floating for two million pounds in London. It owned the Waverly and Tangier mines which boomed to thirty two shillings a pound before collapse. No proceeds were realized from assets.
Pittsburgh June 26 A conference between sheet workers and manufacturers discusses settling the wage scale for sheet mills with Degent J. leading talks and awaiting final agreement.
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