Party Leaders Yield Answer to Citizens Demand
Philadelphia June 18 The Republican city campaign committee met secretly to consider a demand that the November ticket be changed. A three man subcommittee was appointed to meet a citizens’ committee and urge withdrawal of the current candidates Sheriff Henry C. Rensley coroner John B Lukens and city commissioners Hugh Black and Jacob Wilde. The committee pledged to push for a personal registration law and reforms in line with the citizens’ letter signed by Joseph G Darlington and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Republican City Campaign Committee
Henry C. Rensley
John B Lukens
Hugh Black
Jacob Wildemore
James L. Miles
David Martin
David H Lane
Republican Campaign Committee
Joseph G Darlington
Licensed to Marry Names Many Local Couples Across Counties
A jumble of wedding notices lists Jeremian Gardiner and Mavie Wirh Charles Davis and Jeanie Dunkin of Baltimore, and many others from Westmoreland, Mt Mary, King George, and Alexandria counties. The item includes dates and church references for ceremonies, with multiple families named and places such as Washington D C and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremian A Gardiner
Mavie Wirh
Charles Davis
Jeanie Dunkin
Baltimore
Mid Jumea HK
Melon
Simms
Qernen Grima
Bina Jones
Notice of Marriage and Death Notices to The Washington Fest
Notice states marriage and death notices will appear automatically at The Washington Fest upon application with no extra charge for either taxation or telegraphing to major papers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cmicace Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST. Paul
Turmoil in Philadelphia Republican ranks prompts new ticket talk
A dissension within Philadelphia Republicans centers on a June letter signed by twenty one leaders urging leaders to cooperate in naming a new ticket. A committee of twenty one seeks a purge of officials tied to recent gas lease legislation, while reform groups plan an independent bid with Mayor Weaver's apparent disfavor toward current leaders. A nine member committee pledges to oppose any compromise and push for a party reorganization within ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aifatra
Philadelphia
Ransley
Select Council
Lukens
Mosers
Black
Wildemore
Republican Organization
United Gas Improvement Company
Select Councilon
J. W. Durham
Weaver
Committee of Seventy
Republican Party
Republican Campaign Committee
Alther
Eh&e Theniion
Committee of Nine
Gaa
Dr. McNichol & Co
J. P. McNichol
Israel W. Durham
Director of Public Works
Deaths in Heath Office Record June 15
Death notices list multiple individuals with ages and hospital or residence details. Included are Charles V. Ballanger age 23 at Cenurly Hoap, Benjamin Barnet 34 at Garfield Hospital, Paul K. Brett 25 days at Sibley Hospital, Loula Exberg 83 at Geo Univ Hosp, and others across Garfield Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and various DC addresses. Also notes infant and young child entries and one 91 year old at Geo. Wash. Univ Tyre Marg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Ballanger
Cenurly Hoap
Benjamin Barnet
Garfield Hospital
Paul K. Brett
Sibley Hospital
Loula Exberg
Geo. ‘Univ. Hosp
Thore Fisher
Walter Hall
4Th St
Taylor Hunt
William H. Jones
James H. Kolb
Dora Losamons
Alfred P. Marston
Liste B. Robinson
Rosie Robinson
Marion
Alfred Hopenbach
Homeopathis Hoop
Samual D. Sherry
Theodore Bimme
Nat
Mary B. Smasat
Dunmbarton Ave
Cle A. Thomas
Francis
James A. Thorn
Geo. Wash
Tyre
Wyahington
Zemstvo Delegation Pleads for Reform at Alexander Palace
A Moscow zemstvo delegation led by Prince Troubetzkoy meets Emperor Nicholas II at the Alexander Palace in Peterhof. The address demands timely convocation of a national assembly, criticizes police expansion, and urges state reforms to avert civil strife while pledging loyalty to the fatherland. The Emperors warm reception and pledge to summon representatives impress the visitors.
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Alexander Palace
Bt. Petersburg
Nicholas
Peterhof
Prince Troubetskoy
Zematvo
Moscow
Rusgia
Zemstves
M. Fedoroff
St. Petersburg
Russia
Count Hayden
M. Shipoff
Zematyo
Ukase
God
Complaint Against Southern Pacific For Wharfage Toll
Pacific Coast Jobbers and Manufacturers' Association files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Southern Pacific Railway Company violates the Interstate Commerce Act by charging a state wharfage toll on freight entering San Francisco and not turning the tolls over to the state.
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Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Pacific Coast Jobbery and Manufacturers’ Association
San Francisco
Rairoad Company
Yellow Pine case div court and Washington realty
The Interstate Commerce Commission sues several railways in New Orleans circuit court for failing to obey the Yellow Pine order to remove a 2 cent rate hike toward Ohio. Judge Parlange set July 17 for railroads to answer. Separate note praises United States Realty Company for developing Pennsylvania Avenue and attracting foreign capital to Washington.
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New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Illinois Central
Mobile
Ohio
Northwestern
Alabama
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Pacific
Cincinnati
Texas Pacific
Louleville
Nashville
Mississippi
Parlange
Washington
United States Realty Company
Ats
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
Sunday Star of Ane
Peace talks in Washington delayed by war fears
The article reports on cautious optimism in Washington regarding a planned peace conference between Russia and Japan. It notes potential delays until September 1, the delicate balance of diplomacy, and President Roosevelt's preference for slow, careful arrangements. It covers the possibility of armistice terms, selection of plenipotentiaries, and locations, with Oyster Bay and Washington as key elements, while warning against renewed fighting that could jeopardize progress.
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Isrek
Russia
Japan
Obama
Linovitch
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Washington
White House
Tate
Giseuselon
Oyster Bay
Worcester
Williamstown
Mass
Clark University
Williams College
Masasachusetts
Mayflower to Enter Commission for Envoys and Royal Visit
After repairs the cruiser Mayflower is to be kept in commission for entertaining Russian and Japanese envoys and Prince Louis of Battenberg with a British fleet planned for October. It is now at the New York Navy Yard and will sail to Washington once commissioned. Sir Mortimer Durand leaves Washington tonight for Lenox, returning Friday to meet the President. Baron Speck von Sternburg plans to stay at Deer Park until the President’s return. The outlook is for progress in peace talks before the President returns.
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Mayflower
Aec
Russia
Japan
Prince Louis of Battenberg
United States
New York Navy Yard
Washington
Mortimer Durand
Leff Washington
Lenox
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Deer Park
President Grants Pardon and Clemency Across Several Cases
The President commuted the nine month sentence of Walter Cash for assault and disorderly conduct in the District of Columbia, noting the offense was less serious than believed. Edward Baker, age twelve, receives clemency for burglary in the Eastern District of Indian Territory and may return home after a five year term at the Washington Boys Reform School. F. M. Womack’s sentence for not depositing surplus money order funds is commuted to expire in July 1905. Albert Johnson’s forfeited recognizance in a gun case remains with bond status altered after a later plea and imprisonment sentence.
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Walter 8. Cash
Polles
District of Columbia
Hdward Baker
Indian Territory
Washington, D. C
Aki Echoya
F. M. Womack
United States District Court
District of Texas
Womack
Albert Johnson
Hereme
Colin Nae Johnson
Santa Fe rebate case discussed at White House talks
A White House conference between the President and Attorney General Moody focused on the Santa Fe rebate case in which Secretary Morton is involved. Moody declined to discuss specifics, reviewing correspondence between himself and Harmon and Juden, the investigators. The President approved publishing details of that correspondence, with an official supplemental announcement expected.
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White House
Moody
Santa Fe
Morton
Messrs. Harmon
Judedn
Mesars. Harmon and
Judaan
Department of Juation
Norwegian Students' Choral Union Calls on President Roosevelt
About thirty members of the Norwegian Students' Choral Union met President Roosevelt after a tour of the country. J H Gade mayor of Lake Forest Illinois presented the visitors and translated the brief remarks. The group sang two songs in the Cable net-room including their national hymn and The Stam pangled Ban with political significance noted in the visit.
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Roosevelt
Norwegian Students’ Choral Union
J. H. Gade
Lake , Forest
Gade
Guiham
Sha
Roosevelt unable to speak during Bridgeport stop
Congress man Ebenezer J. Hill reports a message from Secretary Loeb that President Roosevelt cannot speak or partake in any public program during his June 29 Bridgeport stop on the return from Harvard exercises in Cambridge. The train will not pass Bridgeport on June 22 and the president will arrive early on the 29th to transfer to boat. A public reception planned for the visit has been abandoned.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ebenezer J. Hill
Norwalk
Loch
Roosevelt
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Loeb
Secretary Hay Returns From New York Visit
Secretary Hay returns to Washington and spends an hour at the White House with the President discussing general matters. He plans to stay through the week and attend the Cabinet meeting, noting he feels less loved today than on his European trip. A letter from Melrose Massachusetts endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with claimed cures and an offer for a free sample bottle.
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Hay
Washington
New York
White House
House
Kia Howe-En Lake Sunapes
N. RD
Gottage SL
Melrose
Mass
Ady
LC. Richardson
Dr. Kilmer
Pinghamton
Avery Dottie
Ars Reid
Gonzaga College Honors Cantwell for Medal and Prizes
Gonzaga College last evening honored Thomas A Cantwell with the Principal Medal in several departments after an elocution contest. The program featured a three act comedy The Indian Comedy with Cantwell in the cast and a long list of prize recipients announced by Rev. F M Fink S J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Cantwell
Gemeaga College
Ignatius Fealy
Jobo J. Repetti
Richard A. Curtin
Charles A. Joachim
Flawatha
Richard C. Lawlor
Francis T. Maraden
James J. Becker
F. %. Fink
S.J
John J. Fleming
Thames A. Cantwell
Thomas A Cantwell
First
Academie
Gatechiem
Francie T. Marsden
James J. Lawler
Francis T Mersden
Francis T. Marsden
Richard C. Lawler
Francis T
Healy
Edward Donovan
Bartholomew P
Costello
Edward Healy
Bartholomew P Costeo
Edward Mealy
Donovan
Arther Devlin
Raymond Mawhinney
Joseph Schladt
James Becker
Seaderio
Claas
Harry Brinkley
John J. McCarthy
John A Dore
Vatechion
John A. Dore
Thomen J. Ghee
Patrick J. O'Dea
Joseph P. Madixon
Richard Bennett
Clarenee
C. J. Springman
Aloysiug McCarthy
Ernest Byrne
George Elmer Donn
Patrick Scinfield Madigan
Charles A. Joxchim
Thomea A
Cantwell
Francis Z
Maralen
Jeremiah M A
Fyixgersld
Premiwis
Clarence G. J. Springquan
Jaioen Meallister
Tichapt Bennett
Aloyaitis McCarthy
Leo Waide
Thomas A. Canterell
Francis JT. Marden
Bartholomew WF. Conloo
Henry Yolden
Eawari Duteysa
James Baker
Cornelius Rhea
Betsy at the Columbia Stock Company a lively farce
The Columbia Stock Company delivered Betsy a brisk English farce by F C Barnard. Adolphus Birkett’s secret romance drives complicated misunderstandings as Mme Polenta and Mr Dawson tangle with Betsy and Mrs Birkett. Strong ensemble turns by Mrs Landing Miss Walker and Mr Mellish elevate the comedy. Next benefit for Fuller Moffish effects prompts. Twelfth Night by Sylvan Players follows with Malvolio Viola and Duke Orsino in graceful ensembles.
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Columbia Stock Company
F.C. Barnard
Betsy
Birkett
Adolphus Birkett
Adolphus
Nelle Bassett
Cpt. McManus
Birketts
Mme. Polenta
Mr.slanding
Gapt McManus
Charlotte Walker
Sho
Galloway
Malcolm Duncan
Ag Adolphus
Mr. Dean
Dick Talbot
Ina Hammer
Fuller Mellish
Dawson
Gaston
Fuller Moftish
Columbia Theater
Hotel Lineal
Sylvan Players
Ectora
Sidney Herbert
Malvolio
Alicia Cortelyou
Viola
Rosalind
Portia
Miss Cortelyou
Ernest Glendenning
Sebastian
George Irving
Duke Oramo
Charles Bowser
Bir
Toby
Harold Heater
Col John B Keatley Dies In This City
Col John B Keatley longtime resident and former editor and politician from Pennsylvania and Council Bluffs dies at home after years of illness. He served in the Civil War and held positions including district attorney, editor, mayor and judge, leaving a widow and son and to be buried amid G A R and Loyal Legion rites.
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Christy
Eighth Street
Daniel
Cornelia
Hamlina Methodist Episcopal Church
Ninth
P Streets
Dukebiahdi
Creck
Henry W. Dukehart
Frank Geler
Seventh Strest
Orelock
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Keaspley
John H. Keatley
Lowa
Klinge
Henry E
Katherine Kiinge
N Street Northwest
Rock Creek Cemetery
Lavalette
Rebecca Lavalette
W A Lavalette
G Street
Mann
Patrick Mann
C M. Woolf
North Carolina Avenue
St Poeter's Church
Masa
Maloney
Chambersburg
Stephen A
Mark J
Annie Maloney
Elbert
Roland
John
Roland, Jr
Eleventh Street
Tueesday
Congressional Cemetery
John B. Keatley
Pennsylvania
Bellefonte
Gov. Curtin
Blair County
Council Bluffs
Council
Eery
The
Legion
Sons of the American Revolution
Masonic Fraternity
Keatley
H. W. Keatley
Matine Hospital
Work Monroe
Loyal Legion
Miners American Burlesquers at Kernan's Lyceum
The Miner's American Burlesquers, an organization of pretty girls, clever comedians, and tuneful musicians, present two burlesques Doings at Luna Park and Around the World in the Airship Jeanette for the last week at Kernan's Lyceum Theater. Emma Styers appears, delivering a powerful, wide ranging voice in numbers, with the Radium Girls from the St. Louis fair performing a drill dance. Barton and Palfrey contribute comedy, Del A. Phone does impersonations, and Mine Rosalie sings popular songs during the afternoon and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Kernan
Lyceum Theater
Luna Park
Jeanette
Emma Styers
Alioe
Local Inquest Clears? on May Young Death and Child Cov ers
In Digby Nova Scotia today the inquest into six year old May Young’s death concluded. Mrs May Hope Young, the child’s guardian, and Kingsley Melancon, a former employee’s partner, were arrested and held in Gardner Wins pending further inquiry. Also reports note a boxing result: Gardner defeated Stitt in six rounds tonight. An advertisement urges nutrition for growing girls and promotes Postum Coffee as a health aid with testimonials from a Michigan company.
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Digby, N
May Young
Plympton
May Hope Young
Kingsley Melancon
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