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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
12
The article reviews appendicitis causes and symptoms, noting King Edward VII’s illness and the coronation postponement. It cites Dr. John B Deaver’s Treatise on Appendicitis, outlines predisposing and exciting factors, and argues for early surgical removal and careful aftercare.
Common Pleas Court No 2 yesterday dismissed the exceptions to Judge Pennypacker's findings in Toland et al v Bethlehem Iron Co. The suit by minority stockholders claimed the sale undervalued assets and favored majority holders who would benefit as Steel Co. stockholders. Judge Willbank's opinion says no rights were infringed and stockholders benefited from the transaction.
A miner who spent two days in the coal region details harsh conditions faced by strike breakers. He cites poor food, verminous bedding, cramped bunks, lack of medical care for injured colleagues, theft, spies, and the danger of dynamite or poisoned water, warning operators fail to improve conditions.
The National Academy of Design in New York will launch its seventy eighth annual exhibition in January 1908. The department of schools prospectus for 1902-08 outlines daily classes for men and women from October 6 to May 9, 1903, with exams the weeks of Sept 20 and Jan 26 1904.
Bloomington reports record rainfall with twenty four hours of continuous rain and snow at times. Temperature fell to 45 degrees hindering crops, with widespread fruit and crop damage feared and yields expected to be curtailed.
Cleveland June 28 One of the largest shipbuilding deals ever made has been closed by the Saree bull Company. The contract covers eleven freight steamers to be constructed at company yards.
General Miles is set to deliver an address at Independence Square as numerous smaller celebrations and sporting events take place nationwide on the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia marks the 126th anniversary with Independence Square ceremonies led by Lt Gen Nelson A Miles, German chorus, and a citywide program. Fireworks displays occur at Wilmington Country Club and in Mifflin Square with sports, parades, and a large chorus at Convention Hall featuring 3500 singers.
The Tacony Rifles, a senior independent unit of about fifty youths, prepared yesterday morning under Captain Joseph Graham at Wheatsheaf, on the Upper ten ay Souepneet.
A terse notice reports missing individuals George Brown aged 14 and Zee 64 from 1858 Roseberry Street. The brief lists suspects or related details as sho es and unclear locations, with no further identifying facts or contacts provided.
The North Battalion of the United Boys Brigades of America will set up Camp Henry Howson at Cape May Point from July 2 to July 9. Cadets travel by steamer Republic, wear full uniforms, and undergo structured camp life with mess at Hotel Carlton and flag ceremonies.
Health reports show smallpox remains epidemic with weekly new cases rising since warmer weather began. Typhoid fever, diphtheria, and scarlet fever also persist with varying deaths. total weekly deaths reach 448. Colonel J Lewis Good notes many child deaths from cholera infantum linked to feeding fresh fruit to infants, urging boiled juice and medical guidance.
William Batton a former slave born in 1786 in New Castle Delaware died at 116. He lived in Philadelphia after emancipation and built a varied life as a laborer and handyman. Funeral services at his home tomorrow at 1 o'clock.
James Leiper Gillespie, former trustee of his late father Thomas Gillespie’s estate, was discharged from prison by President Judge Hanna in the Orphans' Court. He had been in jail for contempt after failing to turn over $22 158.27 to substituted trustees Renal Estate Title Insurance and Trust Co. and Michael Francis Doyle, and promised to try to recover the money upon release.
Philadelphia events report the first gathering of the Central Labor Union at Bricklayers Hall JOT North Broad Street in the afternoon. Highlights include a grand gospel meeting for men at Epworth M E Church and the twelfth annual convention of the Independent Order Abanaa Israel at Mercantile Hall on Franklin Street. Reverend S W Dana to preach at Walnut Street Presbyterian Church on Our Country as a Power for Good in the morning. Bishop Coleman to administer confirmation and preach at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church on Catharine Street in the morning. Reverend Kellogg to speak at First Presbyterian on Can the Bible be Supplemented by Spis- Mem.
Rabbi William Rosenau of Baltimore spoke at the National Farm School commencement on the value of farming for Jews and society. He argued agriculture reduces slums, improves health, and strengthens religious life, urging broader, nonsectarian adoption beyond Jewish communities.
Mark Hambourg ends a highly successful Europe tour with the London Queen's Hall festival, a major event that closed the London season. The festival featured leading conductors including Arthur Nikisch Ysaye Saint-Saens Felix Weingartner and other renowned figures.
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