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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
4
The Pennsylvania General Assembly of 1901 adjourned sine die at noon. The usual late hours and all night session were absent as both houses finished all business by midnight. Florists delivered arrangements to desks as farewell addresses and gifts were exchanged among officials and staff.
The Pennsylvania Senate elected John M. Scott of Philadelphia as president pro tempore, defeating William C. Heinle of Centre 33 votes to 10. He was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Gobin amid thanks to officials and staff for service during the session. A recess followed with several committees named and an informal reception afterward.
In Harrisburg on June 27 the House adopted a resolution inviting members to the Allentown Fair on September 25 and directed badges be provided. A committee notified the Senate of adjournment and a similar message to Governor Stone. Gifts totaling 1500 dollars were presented to the Speaker and officers, including china, silver, a gold watch, and clocks.
Harrisburg notes mark adjournment after six hundred bills introduced. The body, far longer than in recent years, saw bitter fights over U S Senator Quay and key leadership roles. Governor Stone approved 207 bills while many await action.
The summary notes a slate of reforms including funding for schools and hospitals, constitutional amendments on voting machines and personal registration, and a new apportionment for Congress. It details new courts, inspectors, and incentives, a building commission abolition, ocean of statutory changes, foreign corporate bonuses, and railroad and canal company powers.
Harrisburg June 27 The judicial apportionment bill adds ten judge positions and carves new districts. Somerset becomes separate while Bedford joins Huntingdon and Mifflin. Wayne becomes separate. Pike and Monroe pair. Northumberland gains an extra judge. McKean and Potter separate. The plan lists districts with varying numbers of Common Pleas and Orphans’ Court judges across Philadelphia Lancaster Northampton Allegheny Lackawanna and other counties. The measure ties to political debts from the Quay election.
The text lists multiple county districts and assigned judges across several counties including Bradford, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Clearfield, Cambria, McKean, Centre, Butler, Adams, Lebanon, Lawrence, Jefferson, Potter, Cameron, and Carbon. It notes district numbers such as Forty-eighth Forty-ninth Fiftieth Fifty-fourth Fifty-sixth and references an appointed judge for various districts.
South Bethlehem June 27. Central High School front draped in mourning as pupils protest re election of a disliked teacher. A large black banner reading TO LET hung over the arched doorway and about fifty pupils lay in wait to confront a director who they say violated a promise to oppose the winner. The director escaped after a tip.
Reading June 27. Striking workers demand a 10 percent wage rise for all but plate mill staff plus a 1 percent raise for plate mill men and $4 a ton for puddling. They seek union recognition and three week pay days abolition. Company says wages to be restated and may shut mills if demands fail. AFL organizer Caldwell praised disciplined strike and urged unity.
Bar ney E Daron appointed Post master of Sterrett s Gap James Duffy killed at Bear Valley Bar Shamokin by a coal fall Stewart Smith 44 of Shippens town killed by a cherry tree fall at Pottsville letter carriers warned to wear shirts on duty State Luther League holds annual convention in Shamokin and Seminary chapel reunion John W Hill 27 found burned to death in Buck Run stable Chester county A tethered wheel derailment in Tamaqua tunnel caused train wreck blocking traffic Baltimore Reading Bucks county and others report incidents including crushed stone accident injuring Jacob age 18 and a man named J W Hill s neck injury from a fall at Coatesville Phoenixville workers and local clergy changes noted in Delaware and Wayne counties.
Harrisburg June 27 The State Democratic executive committee met at Third and Market and set August 15 as the state convention date in Philadelphia. The panel discussed Ryan Donnelly influences, Stevenson indorsement needs, and the platform stressing home rule, retained franchises, and economical honest government. Members noted unity among wings and vowed to energize precinct organization to mobilize the Democratic vote.
Harrisburg June 27 A State Prohibition convention nominated Isaac Monderan for Supreme Court Justice and J. J. Porter for State Treasurer. The platform backs direct legislation via initiative and referendum on liquor, targets tax and crime linked to alcohol, and endorses direct senatorial elections and labor arbitration. The gathering, 171 delegates with 40 percent women, raised 38500 for campaigns.
National Chairman Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago and Rev. W. L. Eaton of Pittsburg prepared addresses. The item notes their speeches and identifies their positions and affiliations in the event coverage.
In Phoenixville June 27 the Schuylkill township School Board seeks $2,000 in missing school tax funds attributed to Frank B. Acker, the local collector. His disappearance prompts the sheriff to seize his property and bondsmen to face possible claims. Acker, alleged insane by his parents, has not been seen for nearly a month and a search yields no clues.
In MEDIA June 27 Judge Johnson halts the damage suit of Mrs. Emily Kish against Chester Traction Company after allegations a juror was tampered with by a defense witness. The case stems from a disputed trolley pole on Kish's property August 29 and possible retrial.
Farmers digging an old well in Pleasant Corners after John Balliard’s alleged death bed confession uncovered the bones of a man. The discovery came as authorities corroborate a three year old murder claim against Balliard involving Joel Davidson.
Delta Pa June awards a 14 year old Rohrer a medal from The Christian Herald New York for saving Oliver Weiser from drowning amid peril and prior quarrels between the boys. Rohrer endured injuries from Weiser during the incident.
Nicholas Ca pace, on trial for murder in the Damanein case, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Wilkes Barre and was sentenced to twenty years in the Eastern Penitentiary.
The former South Fork reservoir site where the 1889 Johnstown disaster occurred has been sold after twelve years of idleness and will be restored as a summer resort.
Carlisle June 27 A suit was filed against Moses Franklin of Newburg by J C Mellinger for alienating his wifes affections seeking 1000 dollars in damages.
Lucius Whitaker reports his sister Mrs. Albert D Knowlton of Cripple Creek Colorado has struck oil in Texas becoming a multi millionaire. Her husband once roved the country and left her penniless until real estate men offered $500 for Texas land. Her son Philip, editor of The Cripple Creek News, found rich oil on the tract and sold half, sixty acres, for a fabulous sum and refuses to sell the rest.
An oil stove blew up in Mrs. Tate’s home in Bloomfield, igniting the house. Her 12-year-old daughter died from burns, while Mrs. Tate and the fire chief were badly burned during the rescue attempt.
The steamer Ronald wrecked off Atlantic City lies in a navigation path and must be destroyed by explosion. Mentioned also are various local civic notes including a camp meeting schedule and a July Fourth celebration push.
Thomas G Barker, convicted of felonious assault on Rev John Keller after suspecting the clergyman of dishonor to his wife, is sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The $2000 fine is remitted. under time allowances he serves four years and five days if costs are paid. Judge Blair cites provocation but upholds the extreme penalty. Barker may appeal.
A planned secret visit by a State Charities Aid Association committee to the State School for Girls in Trenton was thwarted when matron Mrs. Myrtle B. Eyler refused admission. The four committee members protested as notices were served to delay the inspection amid legal threats.
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