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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
6
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Philadelphia editorial praises District Attorney Rothermel accepting a public trust to oppose corruption. It portrays his re election as a civic duty against a machine that has corrupted public justice and mobilizes citizens and honest organizations for a united patriotic movement.
The piece argues that governing under suffrage favors stability in war but notes divisions within British Liberals over the South African conflict. It compares Liberal leadership gaps to historical figures like Gladstone and Lincoln, while also reflecting on the U S Democratic Party learning from its past decade and drifting from core principles toward paternalism.
A historic discussion outlines three types of trusts: monopolies that violate morals, overcapitalized combinations enriching promoters, and efficient large companies that benefit the public. It warns against conflating distinct forms and stresses careful distinction between monopolies and legitimate large firms.
The article notes the Democratic party’s loss of cohesion and the call for new leadership to steer past factionalism and misguided opinions. It argues that both sides of the ocean seek fresh leaders who will advance free government and create a brighter political era.
The article lauds the Postmaster General's support for an independent movement against a machine-dominated party in Pennsylvania. It frames the conflict as a fight for free citizenship over official brigandage, distinguishes between trusts and large corporations, and argues for attracting capital to strengthen the national economy.
The Chinese plenipotentiaries agreed to pay 450 million taels in compensation, but claims total only 415 million taels. The remaining balance sparked debate on its use, with famine relief suggested while anger grows over the indemnity drive amid Chinese suffering and ongoing famine.
The piece argues Americans resist socialism due to high intelligence and belief in interdependence between capitalists and workers. It defends capitalists as savers who fund industry and deserve rewards, while criticizing socialist labeling of profit as robbery. It notes labor receives wages and emphasizes productive partnership.
The speaker praises self made workers who built fortunes from their own effort calling them the sinew of the American nation. He argues they are not robbers and warns that Socialists Communists and Populists threaten the country with dangerous doctrines. confidence in American labor and capitalism is affirmed.
The State Board of Charities faces criticism for lax enforcement of the law requiring all charity aid applications to pass through the board. Legislators have funded without official recommendations, harming philanthropy in Pennsylvania. The editorial urges the board to act and accept responsibility to restore public trust and curb political misuse.
The article denounces the Machine Annex as a bogus Democratic faction aiming to nominate a straight ticket in November to remove District Attorney Rothermel. It accuses Donnelly and Ryan of masking true aims, claims Democrats are awakening against the corrupt alliance, and calls for a genuine Democratic organization to restore honest government in Philadelphia.
The report notes clemency denial for Ingham and Newitt, with presidential refusal despite petitions. It discusses Cuba's electoral commission and an Australian style ballot, plus Pennsylvania’s redistricting arithmetic showing varied district populations and expected gains for the East.
The May foreign trade report shows imports at 78.7 million while exports reach 121.4 million. Russia trade fell due to tariff disputes, while iron and steel show a backward trend amid home-focused production. US Steel Corp plans to boost foreign trade, pneumatic mail tubes gain business support, and Delaware's output rises 20 percent since 1890 with 1417 establishments and 22,200 workers.
A reader writes to the Philadelphia Times praising the paper and noting it has caused him to abandon his thirty year habit with another newspaper. He signs as “H. W. Brotker” and offers his name for publication or anonymity.
The speaker would have supported a $200000 appropriation for channel deepening and aligns with The Purivalpria Times. They credit the press for arousing public attention and pledge business support to maintain the city’s commercial position, warning of retreat to an inferior status if the project is not completed.
A letter from W H BeRkeELBach of Harrisburg dated June 26 expresses strong support for expanding and deepening the Delaware river channel to safeguard commerce. He commends the paper's coverage and asks continued advocacy, saying the movement cannot be stayed.
The Philadelphia Times praises the Post Office Depart ment for excluding indecent and unlawful advertisement content from periodicals. It rejects ads for diseases cures and other indecencies, money guarantees, and schemes, and refuses offensive illustrations as contrary to decency.
A reflective verse speaks of fraternal obligation and shared hardship. The speaker pleads to God to sustain both brothers, asking for mercy and mutual aid in need. The plea underscores kinship, humility, and reliance on divine providence.
Philadelphia citizens in town meeting endorse and re nominate Mr Rothermel for a second term as district attorney and pledge to fight corruption. They oppose the Ashbridge gang which aims to appoint its own man and use public franchises for personal gain.
A Philadelphia Ledger report notes a large town meeting to nominate P. F. Rothermel Jr. for District Attorney drew strong support from professional and business leaders, many Republicans. Postmaster General Smith and ex-Senator Edmunds urged reforming the party to free it from machine bosses, calling for organization across wards and divisions to build a new Republican structure.
The Philadelphia Inquirer edition attacks Hon. Charles Emory Smith as a Mugwump and accuses his papers of backing Wanamaker. A reproduced telegram bears D. H. initials and prompts questions about a Cabinet member’s telegraphic display and political alignment.
The Philadelphia Record urges citizens to unite against the Gang that runs Republican party affairs. It calls for two city tickets in November and for honest citizens to join in restoring good government, placing the People against The Gang as the guiding slogan.
The King of Italy received 26000 congratulatory telegrams and 20000 money requests within a couple of days after the birth of his daughter. Half of Hermannéreuth in Austria burned after customs halted Bavarian rescue engines demanding taxes on imported machinery. Annie Francis of Chester becomes Pennsylvania’s only practicing woman undertaker after passing the State Board.
The Rev William Francisce announces divine power to heal the sick and afflicted by laying on of hands. He claims many miraculous cures and will hold meetings to demonstrate his abilities in this city. Ireland formerly a Baptist minister and earlier an actor.
Chinese Minister Wu remains scheduled to deliver a Fourth of July oration in the city. Officials organizing the celebration have not reported any protest to him, so he will keep the appointment made months ago.
The summer concert series at Lemon Hill Music Pavilion Fairmount Park will run Sundays from 4 to 6 PM through September. The event opens with the first Su Park concert and continues weekly in the late afternoon slot.
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