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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1900

Page

7

Elfie Fay to Wed Jockey Spencer

Special Telegram to The Times New York reports Elfie Fay 20 an entertainer well known on tracks plans marriage to jockey Henry Spencer. Fay a vaudeville performer with Chicago winnings over 7000 dollars last summer and famed for long shot bets and tips from jockeys.

New York Petite Elfie Fay Henry Spencer Miss Fay Hugh Fay Barry and Fay William Barry Hammerstein Venetian Terrace Chicago Ted Sloane Jesse Hyerett Spencer Old Kentucky Kalamazoo

Lawyer Howard Found in a Wood Near Trenton

Henry C. Howard of Media Pennsylvania, a lawyer and former bank president, was found wandering in the woods near Trenton after more than a month. He was hungry and weak, sheltered in a brush hut by Hutchinson's pond, and recognized at a Yardville roadhouse before being taken to police headquarters for identification. His condition was attributed to prolonged exposure and slight mental impairment.

Trenton Henry C. Howard Media William Widmann Yardville Howard Widmann Wanderer Hiner Pilger Clancy Exbank Hutchinson's Pond

Struck by Lightning in Prince ton During Storms

Special Telegram reports a deadly lightning strike during heavy storms over Princeton and nearby areas. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate a fatal incident affecting local residents.

Tax Times Princeton McRae Cail

Gloucester nurseryman attacked by mad dog near Market Street

James Flinn a nurseryman of 873 Market Street Gloucester was attacked by a mad dog in an afternoon incident and received injuries before bystanders could intervene. Local authorities were alerted and the event was reported as a police matter in the city.

the Times Gloucester City James Flinn Market Street

Romer testifies in Brooklyn Rapid Transit conspiracy trial

George A. Romer a broker and lawyer admits past prison terms and passing bad checks then says he introduced Davis to Gostin and knew they authored ads tied to Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock Former Governor Black conducts fierce cross examination and Romer concedes past perjury by Alexander while defense counsel anticipate acquittal Prosecution remains confident of convictions as court actions unfold involving Brooklyn Rapid Company officials

New York George A. Romer Brooklyn Rapid Transit John Proctor Clarke Romer Davis Gostin Black Pierpont Morgan Alexander Robert H. Ammon BE. B. House F. B. Bard M. Clarke Gre Ee Aes Brooklyn Rapid Company

B R T Decision May Help Molineux

Special Telegram to The Times reports handwriting expert David N. Carvalho, a witness in the Brooklyn Rapid Transit conspiracy case, may win Roland Molimeux a new trial and possible acquittal. The outcome centers on Justice Fursman's ruling restricting the use of disputed ne handwriting as evidence unless the trial hinges on handwriting.

Timms New York David N. Carvalho Brooklyn Roland Molimeux Adams Justice Fursman Carvalho Ee Galder

Prohibitionists Nominate Wooley Swallow At Convention

The Prohibition National Convention adjourned sine die after nominating John G. Wooley of Illinois for president and Henry B. Metcalf of Rhode Island for vice president on the first ballots. Swallow withdrew from the vice presidential race after a dramatic push by Pennsylvania delegates. The roll call shows Wooley narrowly ahead for president with Metcalf winning the vice presidential vote decisively. The gathering drew 730 delegates from forty states and raised over $7,000 in a brief fundraising burst.

John G. Wooley Illinois Henry B. Metcalf Rhode Island Wooley Silas C. Swallow Pennsylvania Hale Johnson Homer L. Castle Pittsburg Friends of H. B. Metcalf Thomas Raskardon West Virginia E. L. Eaton Iowa Metcalf Swallow Stewart National Committee First Regiment Dickie C. H. Mead New Jersey Johann Committee On Credentials Dickle A. G. Wolfenbarger Nebraska Presient Wolfenbarger Arkansas Oliver W. Stewart Wooley, Swallow America Dr. Swallow A. H. Morrill Massachusetts EB. L. Eaton Des Moines Thomas R. Caskardon James A. Tate Tennessee Tate Caskardon Eaton

Walton's Room for State Senate Worries Rise

Street Inspector William Berklebach faces a stiff challenge for the Fifth district State Senate seat as reform forces rally to back Henry F. Walton. Walton is favored for endorsement by the Thirty-second ward committee, while councilmen and officeholders align with him amid a broader anti machine sentiment.

William Berklebach Henry F. Walton Charles L. Brown Walton William B. Peterson Berklebach Peterson Thirty-seventh Ward Timms Thirty-second Ward Good Government Club J. M. R. Jermon Broad Street Diamond Fifth District

Minnesota Republican State Ticket Nominated at Convention

The Republican State Convention in St Paul named Captain RB Vansant for Governor and renewed Lt. Gov. L A Smith by acclamation. State Senator Young served as temporary chair and praised the national administration, with committees chosen and a 2:30 PM recess taken. Knute Nelson was endorsed in a resolution.

St. Paul Minn Young Minnesota Knute Nelson RB. Vansant L. A. Smith

Stone urges reaffirmation of silver plank in Kansas City platform

Missouri national committeeman Governor William J. Stone argues for simply reaffirming the 1896 Chicago platform on free silver and opposes shifting focus to imperialism and militarism. He says the party should not pressure members to repeatedly vow support for silver, maintaining it as a fixed Democratic principle.

St. Louis William J. Stone Kansas City Chicago Oe City Democratic Party

Newlands Says He Has Not Been Informed on Bryan Nomination

Atlantic City June 28 Congressman F G Newlands Nevada delegate to the Kansas City convention spends a few days here. He has not been officially advised that he will second the nomination of William Jennings Bryan which will probably be named by Ex Senator White of California. He adds the honor would reach further East than Nevada. He says David B Hill for Vice President has merit but he doubts Hill will back Bryan's platform. Towne the Populist VP nominee is a favorite and logical orator.

Atlantic City F. G. Newlands Nevada Kansas City William Jennings Bryan White California Newlands David B. Hill New York Hill Bryan Charles A. Towne

Democrats to Travel in Special Train to Kansas City

Delegates, alternates, and others heading to the national convention in Kansas City will ride a 12.25 pm special train. Philadelphia riders will have a decorated car with a Pennsylvania banner and a keystone featuring James M. Guffey. Additional delegates from neighboring counties join the Epicadeipuie trip this afternoon.

Kansas City Itsburg Damocratie del Aeae Galli John H. von Philadelnhia A.C. Vi Artsien A. ‘Allen d'Short North A. Smith James Atwell Tite Rte G. Berend Saps J. O'Neal George A. Pritcheyrot

Lansdowne High Graduation Draws Large, Fashionable Attendance

Commencement exercises at Lansdowne High School filled the auditorium with many friends. William K. Freeborn presided as Florence Amelia Freeborn delivered the valedictory on The Progress of the Century. Dr. Robert Ellis Thompson gave the address and praised old fashioned commencements.

Lansdowne High School William K. Freeborn William Boyd Florence Amelia Freeborn Robert Ellis Thompson

Bryan Favors Jones For National Committee Chair

In Little Rock on June 28 Senator James K. Jones, head of the Democratic national committee, is Bryan’s favored choice to be renewed as chairman. Health improving, Jones likely to accept. he says relations with Bryan are harmonious and the campaign may be run from Chicago.

Little Rock Ark James K. Jones Democratic National Committee Kansas City Jones Bryan National Committee Associated Press Chicago

What the Stars Say

Mercury Mars and Jupiter form a benefic aspect with the moon aiding letter writing and new ventures. Favorable for apprenticeships, surgeons, engineers and martial pursuits, opening shops and starting businesses. a prosperous year ahead if today is your birthday with quick rising intellect and clever offspring.

Raphael Trevel

Georgia delegation shuns boom for Democratic vice pres nominee

Atlanta June 28 The Georgia delegation to the Democratic convention will carry no boom to Kansas City for any declared or potential candidate for the vice presidency A prominent member said he favored no single choice preferring alignment with New York’s stance He argued endorsements of state candidates would not force a selection and suggested Mahone’s camp would oppose it Missouri remains unpledged to any candidate

Atlanta Constitution Today Georgia Kansas City Vice Press Bryan New York Missouri

Judge Van Wyck En Route to Kansas City

Judge Augustus Van Wyck of New York reached St. Louis and said in an interview that Delaware Maryland West Virginia and Kentucky would return to the system in 1806. The remark appeared in a fleeting exchange as he traveled.

Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delawa ‘Ware Kansas Staan Messachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana As - Nebraska New Hampshire Mexico Rhode South Sean West Virginia Wisconsin John G. Woolley Emanuel Woolley Geo Fox New England New Jersey Collinsville Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Paris Ill Minneapolis New York Chicago St. Louis Augustus van Wyck Kansas City van Wyck Delaware Maryland Kentucky

Steamer Thomas Clyde Begins Regular Season June 25 at Chester

Steamers Thomas Clyde and connections announce regular season schedule starting June 25 from Arch Street Wharf with daily departures to Woodland Beach New Castle and Delaware Salt Water, and trips to Bristol Trenton and Burlington with 40 to 50 cent excursions. James E Otis manager publishes details for passengers and freight services.

Chester Pennagrove New Castle Delaware Cra Sisa Aves Arch Street James E. Otis Menager Arch St Columbia John A. War Chestnut St Bristol Hulmeville Langhorne Newtown Penns Trenton Burlington Florence

Republican Convention Nominates Michigan Ticket

Grand Rapids June 28 The Republican State convention adjourned after selecting a full ticket headed by Governor Elect Aaron T. Bliss of Saginaw and reelecting incumbent Orrin W. Robinson as Lieutenant Governor. Other nominees include Frederick M. Warner Secretary of State Daniel McCoy State Treasurer Perry F. Powers Auditor General Horace M. Oren Attorney General Edward Wydey land commissioner Detos Fall Superintendent Detos Fall and James H Thompson on the State Board of Education. Bliss, a Civil War veteran and former U S representative, has contended for governor at every convention since 1892 and built a lumber business in Saginaw.

Grand Rapids Mich Aaron T. Bliss Saginaw Orrin W. Robinson Houghton Frederick M. Warner Farmington Daniel McCoy Perry F. Powers Cadillac Horace M. Oren Sault Ste Marie Ate Edward Wildey Pawpaw Detos Fall Albion Board of Education James H. Thompson Osceola Bliss New York Michigan House of Representatives

Under Fire at Keith's Theatre

A romance of army life staged at Keith's Theatre, featuring Captain Haroldar pursued by Indians and seeking refuge at an abandoned ranch. His sweetheart is swept into the peril, creating a tense survival drama in this first local performance.

Keith's Haroldar Pete U de Saad Ieee

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Chompson E.O Thompson Chestnut Street BRUSH Madden Tor B. R. T. Case Molineux Illneis George W. Gere Mr. Castle Senator Quay Samuel B. Forbes Woolley Ralph T. Coursey B. E. Carr Dr. Carr Enti A. A. Stevens 8. C. Swallow Prohibition Providence County Savings Bank Church of Our Father Pawtucket R. I Mr. Metcalf State Senate Ashbridge- Durham-McNichol-Lane Crow Senator Brown Brown Fifteenth Ward George Sterr Sterr Mercantile Stone Hunter Baltimore Menasha Toh V. Ulrich Re Entative 16Th Street Elphia, Pa Lansdowne School Bryan Favors Jones Republic Jo A. Warner Philadelphia Thomas Clyde Popeses Eapge Woodland Beach
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