06 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
1
The New Roadside Hotel at 516 South 15th Street opens for inspection Wednesday the 10th with prospectus of the future Roadside. The hotel will occupy 514 516 and 516 South 16th Street with 518 to be vacated by Dr. T G Imes.
A muddled column discusses Ward politics with colored voters backing Bass and white opposition in the western ward. It also analyzes Roosevelt as a potential national leader and predicts a battle between party factions. A rabbi story highlights school integration and American identity amid fears over local political maneuvers.
A description notes the difficulty of managing thousands in a dense urban area. Officials consider crowd control measures and public safety strategies to prevent congestion and incidents in busy districts.
The funeral for Thos I Lewis who died on Saturday morning March 30 was held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Philadelphia with Rev A C Skinner assisting. Born in Virginia 67 years ago he moved to Connecticut in 1873 then settled in Philadelphia in 1883. Interment was in Eden Cemetery.
John Finney, 35, returned to his home at 15th Boulevard Street and shot his wife three times with a fever weapon before turning the gun on himself. Two bullets struck him in the head and chest as neighbors heard the shot and alerted authorities. The wife and he were taken to a local hospital and are not expected to live.
A white boy killed an older Black man and was placed in jail after the incident. The coroner's jury returned findings and the case moved toward court proceedings.
A fragmented line suggests a newspaper item about housing or a Philadelphia Tribune. The text hints at a proposed solution but lacks clear details or events to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
Dr Ernest Lyon Liberia resident minister to the United States marries Mrs Marie Wright of Baltimore on a Thursday afternoon March 28. The ceremony was at Rev Henry A Monroe's residence with close friends present. The couple then depart for Law MD summer home. Dr Lyon aged 50 previously widow, first wife died in Africa four years ago.
Bangor April 3 W T Ash by aroostook naturalist and historian challenges the belief that bears skunks and woodchucks sleep seven months. He says they hibernate about five months or less and emerge not hungry though poor eaters for days. He notes they move about, are alert and cross during hibernation periods.
Bethlehem April 3 A strike at the mines in the anthracite holds out no terrors for any of the dwellers at Batztown. The Standard Oil pipeline out through that place leaked hundreds of gallons of oil. When the break became known a resident managed to scoop up enough oil to last all the summer for lighting and fuel.
In Auguste Ga April 3 the Roose vel t delegates from the tenth district held a meeting Saturdame with Bec Burrus among those noted as colored participants.
Royaleton Mass April 3 Daniel Davis aged 10 and a former Boston police retiree died at his home this week. He was ordered retired 78 years ago by a physician who said he could not live a year. He remained active by day trips into the woods hunting until last February.
Real estate department presents rooms for rent and houses for sale. Listings highlight available units, prices, locations, and contact details for prospective tenants and buyers.
Investigation into a lynching in Fort Smith Arkansas found the wrong man hanged. City officials removed Chief of Police Barry Night Captain Smart eight patrolmen and abolished the Detective Bureau. Deputy Constable Andrew Carr was shot during the episode.
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