Quay Aims to Name Next Presidential Candidate
Quay seeks Roosevelt nomination and aims to position himself as key power broker in the Republican national committee. He backs the admission of Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states to gain delegates and influence the 1904 convention while Hanna resists. Roosevelt supports Quay while Hanna fears loss of control over the party leadership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hanna
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Senate
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Union of States
Andrews
Ohio
Stone
Senator Platt
Philadelphia
Platt
McKinley
Elkin
Quay’s Role in Harrison’s Rise and Gubernatorial Plans
The text recalls Senator Quay backing a harmonizing candidate in the state and offering moral support. It notes Quay’s 1888 opposition to Harrison, his push for Sherman, Harrison’s nomination, and Quay’s quick national chairmanship and vigorous campaign that secured Harrison’s victory. It concludes with Quay’s hope for another presidency before retiring from politics.
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Quay
Harrison
Sherman
Sweeney Leads in Allegheny Fourth District Primary
Allegheny county primaries yield a light vote with John J. Sweeney claiming 17 of 26 delegates and William J. Ryan 16 of 26 as Fusion supporters report. Indications point to Commissioner Clarke’s nomination, effectively making it a win.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
John J. Sweeney
William J. Ryan
Clarke
King Edward Improves as He Moves to Couch Bed to Couch Relief
London reports the King is out of danger after a comfortable day and a night of rest. Doctors led by Lord Lister and Sir Frederick Treves cautioned no immediate complications amid nationwide relief. The monarch's transfer to a wheeled couch drew hopeful applause as royal welcomes and planned celebrations loom for July.
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Lord Lister
Frederick Treves
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Gazette
Associated Press
America
Lancet
Fusion likely as Citizens and Democrats plan Allegheny ticket
Harrisburg June 28 reports a probable fusion between the Democrats and the Citizens party in Allegheny county to field a complete state and county ticket. Charlies S. Crawford filed nomination papers for Congressional Assembly and judicial posts signed by 18 000 voters. Crawford cites strong anti Republican sentiment and predicts a repeat victory in February.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Citizens’ Party
Allegheny County
Charlies S. Crawford
Committee of Twenty-Five
Allegheny District
Union Party State Committee Meeting Scheduled
The Union party State committee will meet Tuesday at 11 in the Franklin building in the office of State Chairman Frank Riter. Riter refused to forecast probable committee action.
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Union Party
Franklin Building
Frank Riter
Riter
Camden Republicans Fix Congressional Primaries Dates
The Onamden County Republican executive committee met to set primary dates but adjourned due to lack of notification. J Alpheus Vansant, candidate in the First District, tours Salem and Gloucester and cites strong prospects. David Baird canvasses for Vansant. Democratic leader John A Smith bets Louden Slager will be nominated. The 6th Ward Republican Club plans a July 22 Delaware River trip for Political Day.
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Republican Executive Committee
Onamden County
J. Alpheus Vansant
Salem
Gloucester
Loudenslager
David Baird
South Jersey
Vansant
John A. Smith
6Th Ward
Republican Club
Delaware River
Civil rule for the Philippines to take effect July 4
Washington reports the War Department says the entire Philippine archipelago will be under civil authorities on July 4 with General Chaffee’s military governorship ending that day. He will stay to aid civil authorities as needed while the Moros retain tribal relations pending full Mindanao civil governance.
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Washington
War Department
Philippine Archipelago
Philippine Commission
General Chaffee
Chaffee
Philippines
Cvil
Brooke
Department of the East
United States
Mindanao
Tax rate fixed at 1.85 by Mayor in 1903 ordinance
Mayor Ashbridge signed an ordinance fixing the tax rate at 1.85 for next year. The measure also revises discounts and penalties on current tax collections. It sets a 1 percent discount for taxes paid in January February and March and a 1 percent discount if paid by June 30 after March 31. The new tax law takes effect January 1, 1903.
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Ashbridge
Wales to Review Troops on July 1 Parade
The Prince of Wales will inspect the colonial contingent on July 1 at Horse Guards under Duke of Connaught command. Illumination fixtures on building fronts are kept ready for potential news of King Edward’s recovery. London returns to normal as Newcastle and other towns light up in celebration.
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Victoria Station
Prince of Wales
Prince Henry
Prussia
Louis Phillipe
Portugal
London
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Frederick Francis
Edward
England
Kitchener
Horse Guards
Duke of Connaught
Newcastle
Tribute to King Edward by General De Galliffet
General De Galliffet writes warmly of King Edward in the Journal des Debates. He recalls Edward aiding wounded French in the Franco Prussian War and praises Queen Alexandra as a gracious, charitable consort and “Pearl of England.”
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Paris
General de Galliffet
Journal Des Debates
Edward
Prince of Wales
Queen Alexandra
Pearl
England
King Edward VII prospects from Whitelaw Reid report
A State Department cable from Whitelaw Reid, head of the coronation embassy, declares King Edward VII in rapid recovery. Physicians expect improvement and deny cancer or serious illness, noting strength, nerves, sound blood, and the King’s return to solid food.
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Washington
State Department
Whitelaw Reid
Edward VII
Reid
Mr. Reid
Wedding Pact in a Stormy Night at Camden Justice
Camden ward Justice Squire Kaughman woke to a ringing bell and, in a sudden rush, married Frank Kapinski and Florence Bennett. The couple appeared in need of quick vows and paid nothing, only slipping away with a billless, hasty exit as he found an envelope containing a cigarette lighter.
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Squire Kaughman
Camden 7Th Ward
Frank Kapinski
Florence Bennett
Squire
Anarchy in Cape Haytien Port Sparks Street Fighting
Armed clashes erupt in Cape Haytien as Admiral Killick sends troops to back General Firgain and rival claimants clash for the Haitian presidency. Consular protests fail to halt fighting while U S interests monitor developments and consider dispatching a cruiser.
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Cape Haytien
Haiti
Killick
Firgain
Haytien
Paris
Republic
Complicated Haiti Crisis Reaches State Dept
Acting Secretary of State receives cables from Port au Prince about a Haitian admiral threatening to bombard Port au Prince at two o clock. Officials remain unsure if the admiral backs Jiminez Firmin or the provisional government as recognition by the diplomatic corps raises questions about loyalties.
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Simon Sam
Republic
Paris
Firmin
Jiminez
Haiti
West Indian
Cape Haytian
Port Au Prince
United States
Lemuel W. Livingston
John B. Torres
Washington
Powell
Haytien
Port Haytien
Cabre
Hill
State Department
Scissors Save Child Life In Diphtheria Crisis
Dr. Leon Brinkman of Nineteenth and Vine streets performed a tracheotomy with blunt scissors to save a little girl at Nine teenth and Wood streets during a diphtheria attack. The child nearly choked as throat swelling blocked breathing. after the risky incision, artificial respiration and stimulants revived her, and she is now recovering.
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Leon Brinkman
Nineteenth and
Vine Streets
Brinkman
Fleming
North Twenty-second Street
Wood Streets
Status of General Deficiency Bill in House
Washington June 28 A partial version of the Deficiency Appropriation bill is presented to the House. The measure removes provisions related to a pension or pay for an individual named Ellis and his fee.
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Washington
Eee
Ellis Fee Saings
Medal for General Porter
General Horace Porter United States Ambassador to France received a Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry at Chickamauga on September 20 1863 as chief ordnance officer of the Department of Cumberland and aide to Rosecrans. He rallied fugitives to hold ground under fire and aided battery and wagon train escapes. the award was approved by the War Secretary and will be presented on inscription.
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Washington
Horace Porter
United States
France
Grant
Chickamauga
Department of Cumberland
Rosecrans
Porter
Board On Medals
Young
General Porter
Pastor takes parishioners on wagon ride in Adelphia
The Rev. William Disbrow of Bethesda Methodist Church in Adelphia leads a jagger wagon ride with Edward Barkalow and two female church members Mrs Stillwell and Mrs H Hiller around the village of Turkey. The pastor now faces applications from women in his flock to be taken out riding.
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Philadelphia Times
Freehold
N. J
William Disbrow
Adelphia
Disbrow
Bethesda Methodist Church
Turkey
Edward Barkalow
Stillwell
H. Hiller
New Food Combine Aims to Improve Pure Food Standards
The Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Food Products of the United States of America files articles in Camden. Len M. Fratley, vice president, says 30 to 40 companies across at least 18 states join to promote pure food manufacturing and combat adulteration. Heinz is noted as a prominent producer outside the group. The body aims to advance trade, protect members, and improve laws and transportation, with Camden as planned future office location.
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Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of
United States of America
Camden
Len M. Fratley
United States
Heinz
Joseph Campbell Preserving Company
Frailey
United Action
Pittsburg
Mr.Frailey
Campbell Preserving Company
Buried Hypnotist Kretz Lies In Grave At Fairgrounds
Prof W W Kretz president of the Berks County Society of Occult Science was buried alive under six feet of earth at the fair grounds for 24 hours after attempts delayed by police. He remained in a wooden box with a tube supplying air as a local undertaker supervised the interment.
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Reading
W. W. Kretz
Fair Grounds
Kretz
Berks County Society of Occult Science
Pennsylvania
Camden policemen face debt demands and grace period
Fifteen Camden policemen who had not paid debts were brought before Mayor Nowrey to explain. The excuses centered on sickness and Christmas-related arrears. The mayor reprimanded them and granted a few days grace, warning suspension if payments are not made.
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Camden
Corporate filings in Camden list two new firms
Articles of incorporation were filed at the Camden County Clerk's office yesterday by the Best Kid Company with capital of $250,000 and by the Water, Light and Gas Company with capital of $500,000.
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Camden County Clerk's Office
Best Kid Company
Capital
The
Water, Light and Gas Company
Congressional Nominations Ohio Twelfth District Cyrus Housing
Columbus Republican nominees Cyrus Housing heads the slate for Ohio's Twelfth District. The nomination signals party support ahead of the upcoming congressional race. Housing joins a field vying for the seat amid a competitive Republican contest in central Ohio.
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Ohio
Cyrus Housing
Columbus
Admiral Dewey Testifies on Aguinaldo Figurehead Role
Admiral Dewey told the Senate Philippines Committee that Aguinaldo was a mere figurehead surrounded by stronger men, and that the Filipino troops were unreliable. He cited Mabini and Luna as power centers and disputed press reports of 1897 betrayals for money. Dewey recalled surrender prospects and described Manila operations had 5000 troops arrived earlier.
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Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee On the
Manila
Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Carmack
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Mabini
Luna
General Green
Agoncillo
Aguindo
Malolos
Philippine
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