English Wields His Official Axe
The Public Building Commission's staff undergoes mass changes as Councils abolish the superintendent post after June 30. L. D. C. Tyler is dismissed while John M. Bunker remains in an assistant superintendent role with salary, and William B. Land shifts to a reduced pay. Several clerks see cuts, and Powell may stay temporarily with Remington reassigned. The building and assets transfer Monday at 11 a.m. under Chief Pierre's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Public Building Commission
L. D. C. Tyler
William McPherson
Director of
Public Safety English
Tyler
John M. Bunker
Bunker
William B. Land
William J. Green
John C. Thompson
W. Bleddyn Powell
C. Remington
Powell
Remington
Bureau of Surveys
Commission
Pierre
Bureau of City Property
Bids Open for Public Works Abolishing Reading Lines Crossings
Director of Public Works Haddock will open bids at noon on Thesday for removing grade crossings on the Chestnut Hill branch of the Reading Railway between High street and Washington lane with bridges at High and Chew streets and Washington lane. Proposals also cover branch sewers on C street Camac street Catharine street Fifteenth street Martha Mole and others plus new inlets north of Vine and west of Broad to the Schuylkill river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Avenue
Catharine Street
Eighteenth
Cleveland Street
Catharine
Fitzwater
Fifteenth Street
Wingahocking Street
Hunting Park Avenue
Martha Street
Albert
Huntingdon Street
Mole Street
Fitzwater Street
Bainbridge
Senate Street
Roxborough Avenue
Martin Street
Point Breeze Avenue
Wharton
Lambert Street
Sophia Street
Wildey
Edward Street
Spruce Street
Forty-third Street
St. Mark's Square
Wayne Street
Bonitz
Dounton Street
Washington Avenue
Seventeenth
Bouvier Street
Bouvier
Colorado Streets
Carpenter Street
Nineteenth Street
Dorrance Street
Vine
Broad Street
Schuylkill River
Enmity in Mexico prompts pro American stance
The Mexican Herald ridicules Yankeephobia and defends U S courtesy toward Mexicans. It cites Baranda, Mexican surgeons, prelates, artists, and Buffalo reception of a Mexican military contingent as evidence Americans welcome Mexico. It condemns anti American bias as provincial and unpatriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frm
Mexican Herald
Chamber of Deputies
Mexico
Latin-America
United States
Baranda
Buffalo
United Fae
Mexican Progress Advances Amid Reactionary Protests
The passage lauds Mexico's modernization efforts and rejects lingering fanaticism and bigotry. It credits Mexican statesmen with overcoming inertia and apathy to push vast modernization plans, praising the country as a great, advancing nation despite reactionary protests.
Icemen Strain Under Heat as Baseball Fans Stirrer Draws Fire
A city ice wagon driver vents about long hours and hard work during heat waves. A Willow Grove car conductor defends handling battered coins amid crowded rush hours. A West Philadelphia woman keeps dog graves by her home, and an undertaker notes funeral attendance trends. At two baseball parks, plainclothes officers curb betting by young spectators after a warning from a special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Grove
Tam
Schoolboy Answers From the Cincinnati Tribune Feature
Enterprising examiners meet curious pupil responses from Queen's College Hong Kong to Biblical history and geography prompts. Students mix up terms like treaty port and weather cock while defending their nation’s manor of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's College
Hong Kong
Joshua Reynolds
Moses
George Washington
Adam
Red Sea
Chile
Elish
Oes
Spain
McLush Accused of Blocking Sidewalks in Town
The Indianapolis News notes conflicting claims about McLushs travel saying he claims wide travel while another source says he has not left town. It states he was observed taking up the sidewalk and baiting the street in an incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
McLush
Postillion d Amour Message From the Fliegende Bi acting
The note from the Fliegende Biactter speaks of a young captain and a reply about flowers. A messenger recalls the captain’s tip offered if possible. The exchange hints at romantic intrigue and formal etiquette in a period setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fliegende Biactter
Seashore Excursions to Atlantic City From Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Railroad and West Jersey and Seashore Railroad announce $1.00 excursion trains from Philadelphia to Atlantic City starting June 2 and running daily through September 9. Weekday departures are 7 00 A M from Market Street Wharf with Sunday times in July and August at 7 00 A M and 7 20 A M. Additional departures listed from various West Jersey points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Market Street
A Cay
Sea Isle
Deean
Ava'on
Stone Ae A . Widwara
Children Before New Court in City Hall Juvenile Court
Judge Ralston opens the new Juvenile Court in City Hall room 653. Delinquent and neglected children are placed with the Children's Aid Society, Catholic Protectory, Home Missionary Society, and other groups as judges order custody and probation visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Judge Ralston
Kirk
Minnie
Lizzie
Katie
Francis McCarney
Chester
Thomas Fitzgerald
John Smith
John Christ
Society For the Protection From Cruelty
Fitzgerald
Christ
Smith
Catholic Protectory
John Hughes
Joseph Herman
Samuel Benson
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Benson
Society For the Protection of Children From Cruelty
Keating
Children’s Aid Society
Henry C. Hawkins
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Hughes
Herman
Philadelphia Protectory
Blessed Samaritan
Henry
William Schimpf
Society For the Protection of
Bors
Joseph Goldstein
Avith
Home Mission Society
Ethel Perry
Kane
Children's Aid Society
John Ziedel
Thomas Slater
Slater
Ziedel
Duffy
Zeiidel
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Ralston
Michael Boyne
Andrew Wiskoski
Joseph Maginney
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Asistant
Scott
Emanuel Diez
Henry Carlin
Sixth
Dickinson Streets
Carlin W
Diez
Philadelphia
Joseph Phelan
Clarence Preston
Edward Wright
Central Station
Mr. Simmons
Bouvier Street
Preston
Wright
Sailor sues steamship company over river collision
A libel filed in the United States District Court by Perry Dupton master of the schooner Lydia H. Deering accuses the Allee Steamship Company Limited of a June 2 collision on a river. The suit claims the Siberian boat tow ran at high speed causing damage to the Lydia H. Deering and crew aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Perry ¥. Dupton
Lydia H. Deering
Allee Steamship Company, Limited
Washi D
Allentown Doctor Discharged In Voluntary Bankruptcy
Dr Nathaniel Ritter of Allentown was discharged as a voluntary bankrupt in the United States District Court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Ritter
Allentown
United States District Court
Peat Cour FOW Sues The City
A judge rules against Peat Cour FOW in his petition seeking $10,000 damages from the city. Lawyer Jobo Hi. Fow previously claimed injuries from an accident alleged to have occurred to him in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Hi. Fow
Court approves sale of church property for city cash
Common Pleas Court No 4 granted permission for Most Rev Patrick J Ryan to sell the Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier property on Twenty fifth Street above Hamilton to the city for 18000 dollars. The petition argues sale at this price benefits the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court No. 4
Patrick J. Ryan
St. Francis Xavier
Twenty-fifth Street
Hamilton
Woman Sues Neighbor Over Alleged Statement
Emma C. Waggener sues Frederick M. Bush in Common Pleas Court seeking $500 damages for an alleged statement about her in a June hearing. A capias was issued for Bush with bail set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Waggener
Racestreet
Woman's Branch
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Frederick M. Bush
Common Pleas Court
Sree
Bush
Baines
Sansom Sues For Stock in Philadelphia Steel Co
Aaron I. Sansom Jr files bill in equity against Philadelphia Steel Company to force issuance of 1 908 shares per a September 25 1900 reorganization agreement. He claims to be original promoter and held an option on the Reading steel plant at Peter Street near the Pennsylvanian Schuylkill Valley Railroad site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron I. Sansom, Jr
Philadelphia Steel Company
Peter Street
Pennsylvanian Schuylkill Valier
Reading
Real estate brokers sue over stock transfer at Chestnut street
Edward W. Taxis and Charles F. Haines owners of E. W. Taxis & Co. file a bill in Common Pleas Court No. 3 seeking to compel William G. Hay to transfer 1100 shares of the Teter Heany Developing Company and to force Ritter Rebmann to deliver 22 000 shares under options. The filing also seeks a restraining order preventing Meyer Schamberg from buying the stock from Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Taxis
Charles F. Haines
E. W. Taxis & Co
1611
Chestnut Street
William G. Hay
William Rebmann
Milton L. Ritter
Meyer Schamberg
Common Pleas
Hay
Teter-Heany
Ritter and Rebmann
Shamberg
Judgments Entered in Common Pleas Courts Yesterday
Listed judgments show various plaintiffs and defendants with amounts due for want of defense or plea. Notable entries include Susan Farum Wheeler versus Peter S. Braid for 7226, Strawbridge & Clothier versus Rachel Farrell for 230.20, and Jean/estate cases revived by sci fa notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Susan Farum Wheeler
Executrix
Peter S. Braid
Lambert & Waterhouse
Joseph W. Thompson
John H. Siegler
Laura May Siegler
Designees
Patrick MccGdringle
Consodated Fruit Jar Co
William Yoergens
Charles Snake
William M. Hoffman
William F. Corbit
L. Taylor Dickson
Robert Coburn Dickson
Dickson
Imogene Terre
Sci. Fa
tcDonough
Lois Jacobson
Raimond Schlitz
Es H. Kline
Adam K. Stoltz
Wax Willan Ziehler
Charles Kaittel
George Hambacher
Anne King
Walter Picker
COMMON PLEAS SUMMARY OF COURT ACTIONS AND REFERRALS
Courts 1 through 5 not in session until Monday. Decisions in Court No 3 include Sewater v Molloy referred to Theo P Matthews for full report. Court No 4 lists Roberts v Trust Company adjudication filed. Margaret D Towson v Burnham et al suit to recover damages for husband James. In re Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier leave to Archbishop Ryan to sell property. In re Mutual Retising and Loan Association citation to Francis seer to show cause as assignee. City v Gabell rearguement refused. Commodore Stuart Building and Loan Association bills in equity dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Trust Company
Margaret D. Towson
Burnham Et al
Neo
James
Kate Guighes
Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier
Archbishop Ryan
Mutual
City
Tence
Gabell
Christian Richele
Catharine Whelen Ve
Commodore Stuart Building
Lona Association
Mechanics Lien Claims Filed on Several Properties
Henry J. Bileiger files two liens for 85 dollars 98 cents and 37 dollars 9 cents against Gertrude M. Custer owner Frank G. English contractor and James A. Coffey subcontractor for materials and labor at a property on the east side of Front street 231 feet north of Girard avenue. Lark & Co. files a lien for 156 dollars 43 cents against Francis Sucharski and wife owners and Charles Strickler contractor for stone on two two story buildings at the northwest corner of Aferre and Alnwood streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Bileiger
Gertrude M. Custer
Frank G. English
James A. Coffey
Front Street
Girard Avenue
Lark & Co
Francis Sucharski
Charlies Strickler
Aferre and
Alnwood Streets
Grand Jury Reports from June Term at Quarter Sessions
The final presentment to Judge Ralston in courtroom 653 notes good conditions at public institutions visited. It suggests renaming the Almshouse to The Philadelphia Home for the Homeless and that porters be moved to a suburban location. It asks limited tobacco in the County Prison and records 408 true bills with 81 ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Ralston
Philadelphia
New County
Election Officer Indicted For Vote Fraud in Seventh Ward
A grand jury indicted John B. Coleman for unlawfully receiving votes of persons listed by the assessor without proof of voting rights at the November general election. The indictment places him in First division, Seventh ward, with other names connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Coleman
Coleman
Seventh Ward
Wren
Man Held on Theft Allegations Seeks Release in Prison Case
John Kenney faces bail review over charges of stealing nearly 100000 in money and personal property from Sarah D. Cox. The case ties to the Penn Valley stock farm and the Philadelphia Bre Co lands, with Stevenson's testimony shaping the bail decision as legal proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenney
Sarah D. Cox
Arisin
Penn Valley
Phila Hia
Magistrate Hands Out Four Months For Two Women
Maggie Nelson and Fannie Davis were committed to the House of Correction for four months each by Magistrate Terman. Lawyer John BR. K. Scott immediately filed a writ of habeas corpus and the matter appeared before Judge Stevenson in the Quarter Sessions yesterday. The proceedings proceeded without comment as Mr. Scott presided over the magistrate's docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Nelson
Fannie Davis
House of Correction
Terman
John BR. K. Scott
Stevenson
Mr. Scott
Record of idle and disorderly women discharge noted
The town was sworn in this statement, and the women were committed as idle and disorderly. Judge Stevenson urged magistrates to properly record each case, and informed on the relevant law. Mr. Finletter said he would act on the suggestion, and the two women were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Agistrates
Finletter
Abbott and Wagner Held on Habeas Corpus in Death Probe
Albert Abbott and Jacob Wagner appeared before Judge Stevenson in the Quarter Sessions on habeas corpus to secure bail. They were committed by the Coroner to await grand jury action in the Clement Nuts death case. Bail set at 8000 for Abbott and 1000 for Wagner. Counsel argued the bail was excessive and that clients might remain jailed until trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Abbott
Jacob Wagner
Stevenson
Judge Adjudicates Grove Estate Distributes 5175.54
President Judge Hanna issues adjudication on Anna B. Grove estate finalizing balance of 5175.54. Relatives of Michael Carr contest Judge Ashman’s recent adjudication alleging error in residuary allocation to Archbishop Ityen and Fathers Dongberty and Witzmaurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Anna B. Grove
Michael Carr
Ashman
Ind
Err
Ityen
Dongberty and
Witzmaurice
Orphans Court Motion List Displays Guardians and Administrators
A long Orphans Court motion list names estates and actions including guardianships allowances discharge of administrators and trustees return to sale and citations. Notable items include Kornbau Young Hoff man and Buck estates as guardians discharge and executor actions with several names such as Miller Shan non Connolly Kirkpatrick Townsend and Greenwald connected to various estates and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Kornbau
Guardian
E.A. Miller
A, Miller
E. A. Miller
Young
J. W. Shannon
Manship
Morris
Gallagher
Connolly
Hoffman
J. W. Hunsicker
Briggs
W. A. Tavis
Costello
J. W. Lawn
O'Neill
Hirst
Sproul
de Haren
Hickman
Shaw
D. B. Taylor
Mulford
Barnard
Lehman
D. H. Wright
Roagh
Coward
Middleton
McCoy
Elwell
Saxer
W. F. Johnson
Shearer
Richardson
Roach
Archer
Kirkpatok
Buck
Kirkpatrick
Faucett
Lex
Shire
Benning
Andrade
Rice
Scarborough
Gordon
Coe
Merath
Cameron
W. R. Smith
Klemknecht
Brettinger
Meyer
Smith
Townsend
Garrett
Garvey
J. J. Green
Raugher
Drayton
Fell
L. Smith
Lerrick
Stitz
Powell
Swope
C. Via
Holl
Melick
Potter
Dechert
Carless
Brand
Thomas
Hepburn, Stutzbach
Hepburn
Goodell
Ceres
Kamnerly
J. C. Sellers
Guilbert
Megargee
Brickett
Laws
Derbdyshire
Stradbury
Brunswick
Greenwald
Mayer
Light
Embery
Kane
J. C. Williams
Kuserberg
Lyle
Fidelity Trust and Biddle file first Hutchinson estate account
The Fidelity Trust and Safe Deposit Co and Henry W. Biddle as executors filed the first account of John N. Hutchinson’s estate with Register of Wills Singer for Orphans' Court adjudication. The estate's personalty and income total about 1.936 million with 1.775 million pending future distribution. disbursements stand at 161,773.95. Probate was granted for several listed wills and administrations. inventories include Louis Lesteur 10,097.80 and Gertrude Moore 1,320.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Henry W. Biddle
John N. Hutchinson
Register of Wills
Singer
Orphans’ Court
Catharine Cleary
George Forsythe
Robert McCurdy
Samuel Crowder
Katono Elizabeth Crowder
Catharine Arain
Samuel K. Burnwood, Sr
Sara W. Evans
Miles Falon
Joseph B. Wischanan
William Elder
Caroline Hoffman
Atilda E. Blanco
John Jerome
Louis Lesteur
Gertrude Moore
Legal notices and filings amid Philadelphia court actions
Multiple actions in Common Pleas Court include perjury discharge for Elmer E. Ross on habeas corpus, fraud claims by Henry B. Williams against Hayman Brothers & Co, and attachment against E Stewart & Sons with garnishee William H. Kennedy. Margaret A. Carroll seeks a security asignee, and Antonio Di Salle sues Philadelphia and Reading Railway Co. for 85000 damages over a dynamite-related injury on March 26, 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Stewart & Sons
William H. Kennedy
Ella V. Stewart
Camden Courts Justice Garrison Sits in Supreme Court Today
Supreme Court Justice Garrison will sit in chambers today at Camden Courts. The session appears set to address pending motions and procedural matters in the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Garrison
Judge Allows New Trial in Godski v Zyborski Case
Judge Nixon of the Circuit Court yesterday heard argument on a rule to show cause why a new trial should not be granted in Godski versus Zyborski. The case, tried at the last term, ended with a verdict for the plaintiff of 300 dollars. After the argument, the judge granted a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Godski
Judge delays license appeals in Mannsman Mengel case
Judge Armstrong of the Court of Common Pleas yesterday again laid over the remonstrated license applications of Katharine Mannsman and August Mengel in a continuing dispute over permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Court of Common Pleas
Katharine Mannsman
August Mengel
Orphans Court Clears Executor in Browning Estate
Yesterday in Orphans Court Judge Armstrong heard further testimony on exceptions to the final accounting of Sarah C. Browning's estate. After review the court dismissed the exceptions, closing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Sarah C. Browning
Armstrong
District Court Grants War Rants and Judgments
In district court yesterday seventeen warrants for removal were granted. Judgments include Marey vs Harrop for 27 dollars and Gentarschta against the Denny and Adawson Manufacturing Company for 134 dollars 48 cents. A week will be held during rest of the summer after next week but one session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marey
Quarter Sessions Hears Sentencing and Delays
Judge Arimetrong suspended Philip Rodabels sentence after convicting him of receiving stolen goods from Doys who sent him to steal. Hugh Devlins sentence was postponed to next week. Saloon keeper bonds, recently affirmed by the Supreme Court, were canceled except for Daniel Woods who filed a writ of error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arimetrong
Philip Rodabel
Doys
Hugh Devlin
Supreme Court
Daniel Woods
Towed by a Shark in a Florida Tide-Water Aquarium
An explorer recounts capturing a nurse shark at sea and harnessing it to a handcrafted skiff ride. A dozen men hauled the half mile long moat craft, with rope bridle and float, while the shark woke violently and powered the small boat around the enclosed wall amid cheers from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Holder
Nicholas
Florida
Mr. Holder
Oakum
Bers
Love making in Manila social customs in courtship
The Macon Republican recounts a Manila custom in which a Spanish suitor woos from a window with a cane and waxed mustache. He endures months of display until a rose or handkerchief signals interest, while parents verify pedigree and means and supervise meetings. The process continues until betrothal steps begin under guarded proprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Republican
Manila
Harry K. Montgomery
Customs Service
Luzon
Love
Watters
Holmesburg site eyed for almshouse move
The city contemplates buying a sixty acre tract in Holmesburg adjacent to the House of Correction to relocate the almshouse and hospital. Owners include J. H. Barnes and the Middleton estates, with Tacony Driving Park on the Davis property. Officials say no negotiations or options are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackiey
Harrison
Holmesburg
House of Correction
John Bardsley
Canariis
Blockley
University of Pennsylvania
Isabella Glass
Charles W. Middleton
Howard W. Middleton
Davis
Holmesburg Avenue
State Road
Tacony Driving Park Association
Petty's Island
New Jersey
Pensauket Township
Pennsylvania
A Word for the Duel From the London Globe
The piece argues for regulated dueling to curb insults and protect honor. It notes French duels are overblown yet serious, while English law has turned dueling into murder. It proposes a court of honor and impartial guardians to ensure equality before a duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
M. Max
Wilhelmina's Husband Debts and Royal Pensions
The Hamburg papers claim Queen Wilhelmina faces debt issues linked to Prince Henry's £0,000 annual allowance and an £80,000 total debt. They note his modest Prussian army pay, his role as a horse judge, and the high expenses of the Household Guard under Kaiser Wilhelm II. The article argues debts could be cleared within five to six years from the prince's annuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamburg
Wilhelmina
House of Commons
Mecklenberg
Prince Henry
Kaiser
Evidently Experienced From Puck
A comic snippet notes Mr. Hoon claiming the wedding is either a ne’er do well or bigamous. Mrs. Heget wades in with grace as Hoos defends the calm during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
A Purely Practical Estimate in Washington Star
A light exchange unfolds over a European nobleman who wed an heiress. Miss Pa enne suggests her heiress’s real estate will appreciate with time, hinting at lasting devotion and financial rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Unsatisfactory text fragment analysis
A fragmented line discusses searching within oneself and coping with loss or suffering. The garbled phrases reference removing something from "me my chia" and suggest emotional struggle. No clear events, people, or places are discernible for a fuller summary.
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Sewater
Habeas Corpus
Kenney
Elmer E. Ross
Margaret A. Carroll
Audenried
Francis Tracy Tobin
Antonio di Salle
Worle
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