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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1888

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Great Day in Harbor as New Navy Vessels Launched

The ceremony celebrating the launch of the gunboat Yorktown and cruiser Vesuvius drew a crowd of congressmen, senators, officials, and a vast Philadelphia crowd. The Yorktown entered the Delaware first, followed by Vesuvius. Miss Breckenridge christened Vesuvius, as Secretary Whitney and other dignitaries observed, with much fanfare, throngs along the riverfront, and a river filled with boats and whistles.

United States Secretary of the Navy Army Navy United States Court Philadelphia Union Maine California Cleveland Washington Yorktown Vesuvius Thhough Cramp Delaware Southwark Kensington Washington Avenue Cramp’s Columbia Washin Colum Whitney Mr. Cramp Misa Cameron William Sebnaubie Hamilton Disston Harry Sebnaubie, Jr Elinore Breckenridge Miss Breckenridge William Schnauble Oscar 5 Wilson Frank Thomson Newcastle Walnut Stree Wharf Broad Street New York

The Trip From Washington to The City of Notables

Secretary Whitney travels from Washington with Mrs Whitney and a christening party in a ceremonial rail voyage. Senators Cameron Harmer and journalists accompany the elite on a swift 136 mile journey in a luxury Pullman train described as the finest yet. Trains run by Constructors R A Smith and M Isard.

Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Whitney Cameron Pennsylvania Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Parke Pennsylvania Company Breckenridge Kentucky McAdoo New Jersey Butler South Carolina Carrie May Wright Potomac Delaware Harmer Naval Bisway Republic United States Anacostia Pullman Capitol R. A. Smith M. Isard

Notable Governors Welcome Aboard Columbia for River Launch

U s presidential party and a host of state governors including Beaver Davis Sawyer Howard Jones Green Biggs and Jackson greet dignitaries as they board the Columbia. Prominent figures such as Secretary Whitney Senator Cameron and Congressmen Vance Townsend Arnold Lowden plus Admirals Rogers Cannon and Evans attend a formal reception on the river steamer.

Tagetion South Carolina Mike Sheridan Kellogg Pearmas Singhton Viegale Navy Congresaman Taylor Ohio Garfield Washington John Wanamaker B. F. Clyde Clayton McMichael John Price Wetherill George B. Roberts Edmund Smith Frank Thomson Charles EB. Pugh Butler United States Court George Thomas A. J. Drexel, Jr Drexel Banking House United States Davis Page John Cadwalader Harrity J. C. Knight Peyton Camden Charles Emory Smith Wagner Gates and Smith Peels Gol Whitney Cameron Greenwich Point Washington Avenue Roberts Pugh J. R. Wood George W. Boyd John Scott Columbia Beaver Davis Rhode Island Sawyer New Hampshire Howard Connecticut Jones New York Green New Jersey Biggs Delaware Jackson Maryland Brecken Miss Breckenridge Ias Senator Cameron Conan Coll Massachusetts Eto Wilsoe Man Iowa Kentucky Gra Vance Connecti Townsend Tiiiore Arnold Island Steete Indiana Lowdon Pennsylvania

Crowds Flock to Yard as Columbia Arrival Sparks Pageantry

A huge crowd gathers at the yard as early as noon for admission tickets. Edwin Cramp is besieged by women seeking reserved seats while up to 10,000 crowd the entrance by two o clock. Police struggle to prevent gate breaches as 8,000 are admitted by special tickets. The Columbia arrives at 2:80 led by the Navy Secretary and Congressional party amid cheers.

Edwin Cramp Quirk Clase Scott Wood Nations United States Dispatch Pelty Stokley Kensington Hamilton John M. Campbell John Doban Bingham First District Horace Digston Randall Mrs. Whitney Columbia Melville Navy Robeson and West New York Whitney Charles Gram Mense Baltim

Launch ceremony on Yorktown with Cameron Breckenridge kin

Secretary Whitney and a notable party gathered aboard the gunboat Yorktown at 3 o clock as hundreds of spectators waited to witness wedges knocked away. Miss Mary Cameron wore a black bonnet and red cashmere while dignitaries including lawmakers Fuller Conger Anderson Barnett and Breckenridge attended with Mrs. Carrie Wright and other guests observing the event.

Whitney Yorktown Cameron Mary Secretary of the Navy Elinore Breckenridge Congressman Breckenridge Kentucky Fuller, Conger and Anderson Iowa Miss May Washington Congressman Barnett Massachusetts Carrie May Wright Breckenridge Arkansas

Vessels Decorated On Crowded River Pageant

Hundreds of decorated boats and yachts crowded the river from Poplar Street to Port Richmond. Notables rode tugs and steamers while photographers captured the colorful flotilla. Harbor Master Lawrence steered order as Congressmen and dignitaries observed the scene and shared remarks at Smith’s Island and Washington Avenue wharfs.

Poplar Street Palmer Otis Street Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Petty's Island Loando New York Yacht Club New York and Philadelphia Society, PLC Keim Lillie James A. Wright Newcastle Hamilton John M. Campbell Fitler Wagner and Stokley Lamon Gates Select Council Smith Common Council Jobo H. Michner Thomas Rises Fan Tema Ridgway Getigheer Connert Navary Yard Annie Lenox Kensington McCalley Reyhound Comet United States Delaware Avenue Chestnut Street Washington Avenue Port Richmond Spartan Boston Steamship Line Minnesota London Switzerland Josephus R. D. Rice

The New Boats Yorktown and Vesuvius Construction

An OCR fragment outlines the Yorktown warship about 239 feet long with a three masted schooner rig, 14 pounds per square foot steel plating, 400 ton coal bunkers, 160 crew, and twin screws delivering around 17 knots. The text also references the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius with similar metal construction and heavy steel components.

Yorktown Cigarsha

Elaborate Dinner on Pennsylvania Rail Buffet Car Voyage

Congress guests returned to Washington after 1888 Philadelphia launch voyage aboard the Yorktown and Voesavius. A lavish buffet dinner featured multiple courses and wines as Secretary Whitney hosted the trip. Representatives Perkins Sawyer and Martin led toasts and praise for Whitney’s navy funding efforts while rail officials touted the journey as a pledge for Philadelphia’s legislative support.

Congress United States Philadelphia Washington Legislative Branch Whitney Yorktown Voesavius Parke Cramp's Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Elsinor Repre Ve Perkins Kansas President Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad Company Delaware

Sports Among the Soldiers at First Regiment Armory

The First Regiment Amateur Athletic Association held its fourth spring games at the Armory, Broad and Callowhill, last night before a large crowd. Six teams vied in tug of war with Swarthmore College and Busy Bees from the Twenty second Regiment NY athletes dominating events, winning multiple heats and medals. Notable feats included a humorous lucite ladder race and a series of sprints and hurdles with times around 27 seconds for 220 yards and a 5 foot 5 inch high jump.

First Regiment First Regiment Amateur Athletic Association Broad Callowhill Twenty-second Regiment New York Swartbwmore College Usta J. F. O'Connell Oo Rose Brack Bil Samuel Rose Frank Swarthmore College K M. Harvey Swarthmore College Charles Kurtz Warren A. C Samuel Jones Warren A. G John Cooper Warren A.C W. Brooks Thomas H. Cameron A. G.N W. H. Brooks Samuel Swathmore College Thomas Harvey William Yn Thomas Tene i Witton Cariety, & Company First Regiment Hess Mortimer Neher A Swarthmore Ey Ikill Navy Ea Aull A. W. . Lefferts J. A. Allen Chester City Cricket Club Lewis Ralph Lewis A. B H. Baker Swarthmore City Cricket Club Swarthmore Busy Bees Or Perds Dash O. Frasier Universe of Marivanis G. & Hoskins W. G. Johnson Uhineceiay Ay Samuel Jones Warren A. C J. Joe Hyslop Charles C. Kurtz Warren WG Goandrer Warren A J. K. Sheil A. Uy Ont Sameer C. Frazier J. EK Hyslam — Er Knox A. C. Pancoast F. J. Purge Patterson University H. ©. Jones A.G F. BR. Coates Lehigh Ritoneona A. Schsfold Bo Piverans A. C Ghemileron Morteee Parerey Peocertvania J. McCullah Francis Dro H. Miller Lehigh University Wheaton Smith University of Poshivandia M. C. A. Geary Shaw Shultz Terry Belo H. W. Huston Company Seo

Peak's Second Trial Promised by Barcaly Peak

Mount Hoxty April 27 Barclay Peak said he is ready for his new trial next month and hopes Sam Robbins will defend him again. He named Robert Gaskill as a helper and claimed innocence, saying he could prove he was at home the night Katie Anderson died. He showed no excitement and spoke calmly about the case.

the Times Mount Hoxty Barclay Peak Ihope Barclay Sam Robbins Robert Gaskill Judge Fort Newark Andrew Hywort Peak Katie Anderson

Death of Captain James A Eicholtz in Downe

Special telegram reports the sudden death at Downe town of Captain James A Eicholtz late captain of Company E 124th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Aged about fifty five he had suffered dropsy for months but recently left bed and appeared to improve. He distinguished himself on the Baltic Sea and on land and was a member of the Downe Democratic Association.

TIMES Downinotowns James A. Eicholtz 124Th Pennsylvania Volunteers Baltic Lament Downe Democratic Association

Ninth Congressional District Republicans Convene in April

Delegates Van J. B. Goold and David Wyer are set to attend the Republican convention to be held in Chicago and Boston in April.

Chicago Boston van J. B. Goold David Wyer

Parliament muddled New disclosures loom in King Harman bill

Special cable from London notes Irish politics in a new phase with the Pope's Vatican action and Randolph Churchill's stance. It predicts Monday developments, party splits, and the King Harman salary bill, amid debates on coercion and local government in Ireland.

the Times N. Y. Hermid London Lord Randolph Churchill Vatican Randolph Churchill House of Commons Ndolph Lord Randolph Ireland Eemith Balfour Treland Mnost Rem Gener Joanse Phe Tories Usu Gladstone Chamberlain Goschen Down King-Harman King Harman Churchill

The Kaiser Enjoys Invigorating Cold in Berlin News

A Times telegraph from Errary reports Berliners endure a Pomeranian cold snap with vitality boosting for the Kaiser as daily paper bulletins and bouquets flood Kaiser's chambers. Queen Victoria’s favorable impression eases ministerial friction and marriage talks, amid arrivals and travel of German officials and Americans in Berlin.

the Times N.Y. Florain Pomeranian Germany M. Herbetta Paris Madame Herbette Berlin

Papal Decree Debate In Irish Conference At Thurles

John Dillon met Archbishop Croke in Thurles to discuss the Papal decree condemning the Plan of Campaign. The James Gazette and London Globe speculate on Vatican intrigue and political leverage, while denying any government Vatican bargain and warning of bitter Irish reaction.

Dosnrin John Dillon Thurles Croke 8 James Gazette London England Vatican Lord Clanricarde Balfour Lord Salisbury Mr. Balfour Ireland Gazette London Globe National League Fenian Pines of America Utif Spolia Parsellite Party Saliapary

Howell Wins Second World Bicycle Race at Wolverhampton

The American rider William A. Rowe and Englishman Richard Howell raced one mile at Molineux grounds Wolverhampton with Howell winning by twenty points. Howell won the prior five mile race at Leicester two weeks earlier, leaving the final ten mile match to be held at Coventry on Saturday.

London William A. Rowe America Richard Howell England Molineux Grounds Wolverhampton Howell Leicester Coventry

Senator Delamater Serenaded in Meadville After Victory

April 28 Meadville crowds cheered Senator Delamater for helping elect W H Andrews to the chairmanship of the new State committee. The Young Republican Club, Northwestern Band and locals gathered on the lawn as Major Charles E Richmond led the salute and praised Delamater and Andrews for unifying the party and broadening voter participation.

TIMES Meadville Young Republican Club Northwestern Senator Delamater W. H. Andrews New State Committee Charles E. Richmond Andrews Richmond Quay Delamater Eee L. ©. Beach

Beach Haven Tragedy Probed In Burned House Case

Beache Haven tragedy investigated after an incendiary fire last Thursday night killed Angie Nagle. victims Annie Nagle Jennie Snyder Kate Durkin and others were burned as assailants Harry Meyers and William Bitler opened fire then Meyers set fire to the apartment. verdict found Meyers guilty of the crime and a warrant issued. Meyers arrested at Nescopeck and pleaded not guilty.

TIMES Wilkesbarre Squire Holloway Beach Haven Angie Nagle Annie Nagle Jennie Snyder Kate Durkin Doc” Hess Wesley Probst Harry Meyers Wiliam Bitler Meyers Bitler Angelo Nazie Kate Darkin Hes Probst Fred Hess Alrof Bitter Hollander Nescopeck

Opera company disbands after successful Broad Street season

The National Opera Company departs for New York from Broad Street Station after a three week Philadelphia run that yielded receipts between 310,000 and 320,000 and a profit. Chorus members scatter to major cities nationwide. several principals plan future tours or homes abroad. a light opera season may follow under Moore’s management at the same Opera House.

National Opera Company New Broad Street Opera House New York Broad Street Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago San Francisco Union Hiortchs Bertha Pierson Germany Barton McGuckin Umbria London Vetta Bagso Camen Bassett Toledo Clara Poole Amanda Fabris Cleveland Alonzo Stoddard William Ludwig Black Europe Nolan Ballet Adl Riva Cicona Franchi Italy Ludwig McGuckin Pierson Hiprichs

Adverse Heat Arrives as Philadelphia Sees 84 Degrees

The first real summer day hits Philadelphia with a 10 AM reading near the nineties, climbing to 84 at the top of the Post Office thermometer. Morning was cool but sun brought heat, 83 in the afternoon, 74 by 10 PM, with New York at 76, Detroit and Cincinnati at 80, and Atlantic City at 54. Florida’s Jacksonville only reached 76. Weather predicts further warmth tonight.

New York Detroit Cincinnati Atlantic City Florida Mercury Jacksonville Coceee Philadelphia

Clark Radcliffe & Co Shows Large Losses in Failure

New York April 28 The firm Clark Radcliffe Co dry goods commission merchants faces heavy losses with receivers stating liabilities at 430000 and assets unestimateable. Bookkeeper Russell Dart Sr is missing with the note that he is out of town. About 180000 remains unaccounted for as the East Broadway store continues under guard.

the Times New York Clark, Radcliffe & Co Dry Goods Commission Baird Russell Dart East Broadway

Mysterious drowning on Delaware riverfront woman dies

A Third district officer heard screams near Pine street wharf and found a man and woman in the river. The woman drowned despite efforts to toss a rope to her. the man, James Doyle of 8041 Queen Street, was rescued and questioned. He gave no name for the woman and claimed they fell overboard accidentally. Police continued a daylight search for the woman's body.

Pine Street Delaware River Union Street Fourth James Doyle Queen Streec

The Diamond Necklace Did It Gillig Says It Caused Failure

Special telegraph dispatch reports Henry F. Gillig’s claim that the diamond necklace scheme caused the American Exchange collapse. He names storage premises at No 8 Adelaide Street and discusses Paris, London, and New York branches, stock transfers, and responsibility for the failure amid depositor runs and suspensions.

TIMES N. Y. Herald Lowpox Henry F. Gillig Adelaide Street Paris Exchange London New York Paris Hyde Nichols al Aya Joe Hyde Gillig

Tragic Troating Expedition Ends in Death for James McLaughlin

Special Telegram to the Trams from Orry, April 28 reports James McLaughlin, a well known local resident, vanished for five days after starting a two day troating trip. His body was found ten miles from the city in a wooded area, in an advanced stage of decomposition. The cause of death remains unknown.

Orry James McLaughlin

Farewell Sermon of Rabbi Elias Eppstein

Rabbi Elias Eppstein preached his farewell sermon yesterday morning at Adath Jeshurun synagogue on Seventh Street below Columbia Avenue. He reviewed his tenure and praised relations with the congregation as he prepared to leave. the Board of Directors had previously decided not to renominate him, and a successor will be elected soon by the directors.

Eppstein Elias Eppstein Adath Jeshurun Seventh Street Columbia Avenue

Present From Archbishop Croke Shown At Madison Square

Governor Hill presented the Sixty-ninth Regiment with a handsome ensign sent by Archbishop Croke of Cashel Ireland last summer through Father Riordan. After the presentation and Colonel Cavanagh’s response there was a dress parade and inspection. Governor Hill was serenaded by the Veteran Firemen’s Association at the Hoffman House.

Archbishop Croke the Times New York Madison Square Garden Governor Hill Cashel Ireland Father Riordan Cavanagh Fter Hoffman House Veteran Firemen’s Association

Henry Cooke's Strange Disappearance and Return

APROIAL telegram from New York reports Henry David Cooke vanished two days before his planned marriage. He reappeared on Sixth Avenue in a demented state at 1 am Thursday, incoherent after a sleepless night. Chief Inspector Byrnes leads the investigation.

New York Henry David Cooke Sixth Avenue Inspector Byrnes

Gift to the House of Refuge increases its improvement fund

Ivalah V Williamson has just given 106000 to the House of Refuge improvement fund. This follows William Massey’s recent 100000 gift. An additional 50000 is contributed by Burpham Parry Williams Co. The institution’s managers plan to enlarge the building and add accommodations.

House of Refuge Ivalah V. Williamson William Massey Burpham, Parry, Williams & Co

Allegheny County Democrats Hold Primaries for State Convention

Allegheny county Democrats held primaries to elect delegates to the State Convention. Contests in several districts were close and exciting. By midnight results were not definite, but it was thought O Leary and John Geary were elected in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County Democrata the Times Allegheny County Democracy M O' Leary John Geary Pittaburg

Philadelphia Councilmen in Boston visit in April

A forty member council committee from Philadelphia plans a Boston visit in April. The group aims to discuss municipal issues and exchange ideas with local officials during the trip.

Philadelphia Bontenara Phil ‘Council Boston Cde Tucenion Oo

Wheeling Wilkes Sold For 810000 In Kentucky Sale

Wheeling Wilkes from George Wilkes dam Edward Everett, sold by W C Cromwell of this county to M R Bassell of Grand Rapids Mich for 10000 dollars on April 28 in Lexing ton Kentucky.

Wheeling Wilkes Lexixeton Wheeling

Delegates to Chicago N Y district GOP names

West Prana April 2 delegates to Chicago selected Republicans William H. Robertson and James Laine for the Fourteenth district meeting.

Chicago West Prana N. Y Fourteenth William H. Robertesn James Laine

Train Ditching at Osway Creek Injures Dozens in New York

Nineteen persons injured and several fatally after the Buffalo and Emporium Express No. 2 derailed at Osway's Creek near Portville New York. Train with mail baggage and two passenger cars jumped the track while moving thirty miles an hour, water filled the ditch, a relief train with six physicians and nurses aided victims, cause attributed to spreading rails and damaged ties.

Oveay N. Y Buffalo and Emporium Express New York and Pennsylvania Osway’s Creek Portville Anse Centra Imtens Serville Olean Coudersport Auroninson JoHn Bian Dax Agetie O'Hara Mas Cole Grove Hara Bang Zac Hanton Bever Emam Mba Fae J. J Bath Kalot de Allegh South Water C. G William Buffalo C. W Port Allegheny H. Hail Uim Madge

Terrible accident at Rushsylvania school exhibition hall falls

A crowded Rushsylvania Brookman's Hall in Bellefontaine Ohio collapsed during a school exhibition last night. The floor gave way a central funnel and plunged the audience about twenty feet. Authorities report multiple deaths and many seriously hurt. rescuers rushed to pull others free as the walls held.

Mry J. E. Alexander Miss Garwood Bellefontaine Harvey Selders James Johnson Frank C. McCullough Drumm Wait Wright Walker Lewis William McCullough

Accident Near Macungie Delays Reading Train

A passenger train from Allentown to Reading at 7 15 AM derailed near Macungie about twenty miles from Reading. An eccentric rod broke causing part of it to fall on the rails and tear from the baggage car and tender. The train rolled over ties for half a mile before stopping. No serious injuries, but several women fainted.

Macungie the Times Allentown Reading

Carriage Collision Injures Child In Atlantic City

Dr. Alfred W. Bailey's horse ran away near Atlantic and Connecticut avenues. His carriage struck a dog cart carrying Mrs. J. C. Clagett and her 2 year old son. the cart overturned and the child broke a leg while Mrs. Clagett was uninjured.

the Times Atlantic City Alfred W. Bailey Atlantic and Connecticut Avenues J. C. Clagett

Stabbed Printer's Drunken Tryst Ends in Murder

John Martin, a dissipated printer on the Corn Bulletin, living at 80 Hamilton Street, lured an unknown woman into two dingy rooms after a drunken spree. He stabbed and killed her, then was arrested claiming he did not recall the act. The victim remained unidentified at midnight.

the Times New York John Martin Corn Bulletin Hamilton Street Michael Dunn John Hanlon Maccbrmaon Philadelphia Martin

Gresham Gets Two More Delegates in Chicago Race

Chicago April 28 Republicans of the Fourth Illinois district nominated Congressman George E. Adams and named delegates Mayor William Boldenweck and Sheriff C. R. Matson, all for Gresham. Three of four Chicago districts favor Gresham. the last district vote not yet held. Travelers Club backs Philadelphia and Reading Terminal plan to improve city travel facilities with City Council support. Deacon George W. Hubbard dies in Hatfield Massachusetts. Joseph R. Temple, noted horseman of Central Pennsylvania, dies in Shamokin. Buffalo breweries expected to strike, not yet anticipated trouble. Dubai kidnappers executed in Havana yesterday.

Gresham Chicago George E. Adams William Boldenweck Lake View C. R. Matson Travelers’ Club Philadelphia and Reading Terminal Company

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