Erie platform in Pennsylvania campaign for reform
An editorial urges citizens to back the Erie convention driven push for reform in Pennsylvania politics. It attacks party machine influence led by Quay and Durham, argues for Democratic opposition as the sole viable check, and cites Pattison as a possible statewide winner with independent Republicans supporting ballot reform.
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Pennsylvania
Erie
Philadelphia
Quay and
Durham
Republican Party
Pattison
Lawyers In Convention Open At Cambridge Springs
The eighth annual Pennsylvania Bar Association meeting begins today in Cambridge Springs Crawford County. The gathering draws a large, influential group of lawyers noted for their public service and political involvement.
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Cambridge Springs
Crawford County
Bar Association Urges Uniform State Legislation Reform
The State Bar Association, comprised of mature jurists and lawyers, seeks uniform laws on topics like marriage and divorce. It notes advisory powers hinder progress and laments slow advance toward Harrisburg legislative action despite convention at Cambridge Springs.
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Bar Association
Association
Cambridge Springs
Harrisburg
Quay and Roosevelt Rivalry Behind the Scenes
The article argues Quay aims to control national politics by allying with Roosevelt while Hanna counters, predicting a confrontation over who will back Roosevelt or oppose him. It cautions Quay’s motives are self serving, and notes the strategic move to push Territories toward statehood to gain leverage in the 1904 convention.
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Quay
Hanna
Washington
Elkin
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Republican Nominee For President, At the Same Time Bringing Forward Mr. Pattison
White House
Cleveland
Roosevelt
McKinley
Harrison
Questioning moral duties and corrupt politics in a Senate race
The speaker condemns a political ally for accepting friendship with a state boss whose government is corrupted and whose Senate election was achieved through bribery. He argues such proximity signals dishonesty and disregard for constitutional obligations.
Interurban Boulevards Linking Cities Across The Nation
A vision of soundly built auto routes links New York and Chicago by an interstate boulevard using existing roads. States would enforce compliance if counties refuse, at an estimated five thousand dollars per mile. The plan aims to connect eastern cities and improve interior highways for industrial peace and faster cross country travel.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Europe
San Francisco
Summer Schools Expand Access to Higher Learning
Extension programs offer lectures by renowned instructors at low prices to a broad audience beyond traditional college terms. Philadelphia leads patronage while critics say courses lack depth and clear pathways to further study. The rise of summer schools echoes the ancient Academy at Athens with rural settings and leisure learning.
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Philadelphia
Academy
Athens
Plato
The Case for Expanding the Summer School Idea
The author urges greater development of university extension and summer schools to provide intellectual relief and healthier recreation. They advocate locating more sessions at popular resort areas for easy access from major population centers to counter city heat and confinement.
Congressmen forlife in two neighboring districts show boss rule
The article argues that Thomas S. Butler in Chester Delaware district and Irving P. Wanger in Bucks Montgomery district epitomize a political system where party bosses train counties to accept long tenures. It contends voters grow docile and accept repeated terms, yielding lifelong Congressmen and eventual "Father of the House" prospects.
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Chester
Delaware Counties
New England
Delaware County
Thomass. Butler
Chester County
Bucks-Montgomery
Irving P. Wanger
Montgomery County
Congress
Philadelphia
Washington
Bucks County
Delaware
Bucks
Pennsylvania
Butler
Wanger
King Edward’s Condition Improves Sparking Wide Reassurance
The report of King Edward’s improving health brings broad satisfaction across the empire. Amid prior public misgivings following King’s Buffalo experience, doctors’ bulletins misled several close observers. Now daily progress reduces anxiety as officials announce he is practically out of danger.
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Buffalo
Hanna
Roosevelt
Constitution
McKinley
Edward
Pattison Bid Emphasizes Character And Independence
A political appeal urges voters to support Pattison by highlighting his integrity and independence from party bosses. It claims he has twice served as governor and warns against the current plunderers who allegedly use government for personal gain.
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Pattison
Hypnotist risked death to prove trance at Reading
The article debates whether a hypnotist buried alive in Reading could be genuine if not for questions about an air tube. It notes the man risked death to show he was not a fakir and argues he deserves consideration.
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Reading
Marriage Clerk Plugs A Quarter For Ceremony
Camden Squire who performed a marriage asked to change a counterfeit five-dollar bill. Later investigation revealed the bill was fake. The incident highlights the clerk’s minimal reward and the risks of counterfeit currency.
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Camden Squire
Go-Between in School Bribery Cases
In light of the alleged go-between turning up, observers wonder if, as in recent election cases, a complete set of alibis is now in operation.
People vote for Pattison as honest platform in Pennsylvania
A reader praises The Philadelphia Times stance on state issues and urges support for Pattison and honesty. The letter cites public sentiment shifting against Quay and Pennypacker, noting Republicans who will vote for the state ticket and criticizing party bosses and boomers. Sven Johnson signs the letter.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Erle
Pattison
Wanamaker
Pennypacker
Quay
Mephistophelian
A Word From Colorado Letter to the Editor
A Pennsylvanian writer from Denver denounces the Democratic nominee Pattison for governor. He argues Pattison serves corporations, doubts his election, cites militia use against miners, and predicts Matt Quay's cousin may win. He signs as JOHN J. DONOVAN from Easton, dated June 26.
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Democratic Party
Pattison
Matt Quay
Puk&up
Easton
John J. Donovan
Philadelphia Times invites reader letters on any subject
The Philadelphia Times invites letters from readers on any subject with the writer’s name to be given as a sign of good faith. Names may be published or withheld, and letters must be free of offensive personalities.
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Philadelphia Times
THE
Political Briefs Clash Over Party Image and Platform
Editorials from Effingham and Kansas City Star mock Senator Burton and William Jennings Bryan. The Burlington Hawkeye and other papers call for new branding of benevolence and a tighter platform. Critics note Cleveland's lengthy phrases carry little meaning while praising restraint.
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Effingham
Kansas
New Leaf
Burton
Kansas City Star
Messrs
Cleveland, Watterson and Bryan
Burlington
Bryan
Kansas City
Washington Star
Ind
Cleveland
Montgomery
Ala
Advertiser
Dem
Notable Obituaries and Society Notes From Early 20th Century
Rear Admiral George Melville has a monument prepared in Arlington Cemetery. George C. Cannon, Harram sophomore and son of Henry W. Cannon of Chase National Bank, has invented an automobile. The Salvation Army reports no divorces in its 35 years. Clara Betz sues husband Robert Betz for divorce. The Ancient Order of United Workmen in Portland defines a Spaniard as a white man. Leipzig University receives a $250,000 bequest after a Vienna University dispute. William M. Johnson’s pastel portrait unveiled in Hackensack library, a gift from the Board of Trade. James F. Avery and sister Mattie J. Anderson reunite after 20 years. A complete but broken portrait of Empress Faustina found in the Roman Forum. Fire Chief Edward F. Croker marks 18 years in service. youngest New York chief yet, despite Tammany links.
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George C. Cannon
Henry W. Cannon
Chase National Bank
New York
Boundary row over Windermere lake boundary roils counties
Went Moreland and Lancashire clash over Windermere with Moreland claiming the lake lies wholly in its area while Lancashire cites evidence that the line runs through the middle. Other brief items note a Vienna machine producing lace, Berlin birth name statistics, a student fined for publishing lectures, Kent council’s carriages lights rule, and a health warning against iced drinks in hot weather.
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Wentmoreland
Lancashire
Foreign Trade of Japan Growing Shows Asia Lead
A Japan Bureau of Statistics briefing on 1901 trade notes total imports and exports at 247.3 million dollars, Asia supplying over two fifths of exports and imports, America nearly one fifth of imports, and Europe about one fifth of exports. Raw silk remains dominant, cotton yarn and tea export trends, with Japan moving toward domestic manufacture of many imported items.
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Japan
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Asia
Europe
America
Hong Kong
China
Corea
Aseen
Philippine Islands
United States of America
France
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
Belgium
Formosa
British India
Australia
Russian Asia
Dutch India
Austria
Annexation and Free Trade on Cuba
A local paper argues against annexing Cuba and for free trade with the island. It questions whether tariff protection for beet sugar remains sensible and compares sugar markets to show mutual benefit of open trade with Cuba and other neighbors.
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California
Cuba
Minnesota
Canada
Texas
Mexico
Philose
Tales Worth Tell ing Philadelphia Times calls for stories
The Philadelphia Times invites submissions to the Tales Worth Telling column. Stories should be narratives about Philadelphia people and affairs, humorous or serious, not exceeding 300 words. Prizes awarded: 5.00 for first, 3.00 for two seconds, 2.00 for three next. space rates paid for accepted pieces. Submit to Tales Worth Telling, The Philadelphia Times.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia
A Matter of Figures
Herman Loeb recounts a wealthy New England villager near death who asks three clergy from Baptist, Catholic, and Auld Kirk to place $200 in his coffin. Each delivers, the Baptist with twenty dollar bills, the Catholic with double eagles, and the Auld Kirk minister with a $600 check that covers the $400 difference he keeps.
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Herman Loeb
New England
Baptist
Bloomer Rose Festival at Up-State Church Draws Crowd
A small up-State church festival featuring ice cream and strawberries raises significant funds. Tickets cost a dollar, attracting non-churchgoers who were amused to see ladies of the congregation arrive in bloomers, later revealed as a large rose at each waist.
Courtesy in Passing by Philadelphia Mayor and a Newsboy
While walking Chestnut Street in early King administration, Mayor Samuel G. King and William Bunn discuss the race of negro policemen. A playful bump with a newsboy named Carney introduced Bunn to the boy as former Idaho Governor, prompting a short, courteous exchange and continued debate.
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Samuel G. King
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
William 8. Bunn
King
Burn
Fifth Street
Broad
Carney
Dick Carney
Gamin
Bunn
Mr. Carney
Be Content With Your Place and Crown Your Own Life
A reflective meditation on contentment and true kingship. It argues that real power comes from character and deeds, not a crown. Look to those who fulfill their roles nobly, not those who envy distant grandeur, and focus on cultivating inner leadership.
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Edward
England
Fragmented Snippets Spur Lighthearted Quips in Papers
A jumble of witty lines from multiple papers mocks daily life and cultural notes. The texts reference cheerful banter about fishing, beef trusts, athletic clubs, and old royal lineages, capturing a snapshot of humorous and opinionated snippets across papers.
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